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18. The Gualala Arts Center
Published on 1 May, 2011 at 8:40 in 101 Things To Do, Arts, Coastal Activities, Culture & History, Festivals | Viewed 449 views times | No Comments
To get a taste of the area’s artistic culture, visit the Gualala Arts Center which is home to some marvelous local and regional works of art. Several galleries showcase a wide and ever-changing variety of artistic styles, from oils and watercolors to sculptures and textiles. There’s always something interesting going on at Gualala Arts, with
Rodrigues Studios at Maple Creek Winery
Published on 16 Apr, 2011 at 10:50 in Arts, Culture & History, Uncatergorized | Viewed 460 views times | No Comments
If you have a chance to visit the Maple Creek Winery and enjoy some of their delicious wine make sure to take some time to check out some of vintner’s Tom Rodrigues’ fine artwork at his studio, Rodrigues Studios also located on the property. Tom’s paintings combine his passions for Art and Wine. The vineyard
26. Explore the Mendocino Art Center
Published on 22 Mar, 2011 at 18:56 in 101 Things To Do, Arts, Culture & History | Viewed 329 views times | No Comments
Overlooking the ocean from the top of the headlands in Mendocino you will discover a place that will let your soul breathe and your imagination take flight. At the Mendocino Art Center, you will get a taste of local flavor by touring photography, watercolor and sculpture galleries. Thanks to its amazing collection, the Mendocino Art Center has
61. Visit the Anderson Valley Museum
Published on 16 Nov, 2010 at 9:18 in 101 Things To Do, Culture & History, Museums & History | Viewed 480 views times | No Comments
Intriguing Pomo Indian basketry, antique logging equipment and rich history await you at the Anderson Valley Museum. The Anderson Valley Museum is located in a century-old school house directly adjacent to Hwy 128 between Elk and Ukiah. Although the building is no longer used as a schoolhouse, as a museum it still teaches those who
24. Discover Kelley House Museum
Published on 16 Nov, 2010 at 9:16 in 101 Things To Do, Culture & History, Museums & History | Viewed 437 views times | No Comments
The Kelley House is one of the most beautiful houses ever built on the California coast. The home was built in 1861 by William Kelley, one of the founding fathers of Mendocino. The Kelley House sits on three-quarters of an acre overlooking the mouth of Big River and Mendocino Bay. The gorgeous views are highlighted by
49. Stroll Through the Guest House Museum
Published on 16 Nov, 2010 at 9:14 in 101 Things To Do, Culture & History, Museums & History | Viewed 868 views times | No Comments
Resting atop a small knoll in Fort Bragg on the west side of Main St., lies an ancient storehouse of history, a three-story Victorian mansion known as the Guest House Museum. The 1892 Redwood home, originally built for Charles Russell Johnson — founder of the Union Lumber Company and first mayor of Fort Bragg — has
82. Learn about the Roots of Motive Power
Published on 16 Nov, 2010 at 9:06 in 101 Things To Do, Culture & History, Museums & History | Viewed 453 views times | No Comments
Take a trip back in time at Roots of Motive Power and learn about steam engines and the roots of the logging industry in north western California. California’s history was built on the backs of these rolling marvels, and at Roots of Motive Power the past comes alive with physical history. Standing next to these
81. Visit Mendocino County Museum
Published on 16 Nov, 2010 at 9:04 in 101 Things To Do, Culture & History, Museums & History | Viewed 432 views times | No Comments
Do you remember the movie “Seabiscuit” about the race horse that captured the hearts of millions of people in the early 1900s? This famous steed was from the Willits area and the Mendocino County Museum has an extensive exhibit on his career. There are numerous artifacts and exhibits on the area’s rich history, including an old stagecoach, relics
86. Visit the Willits Center for the Arts
Published on 16 Nov, 2010 at 8:59 in 101 Things To Do, Arts, Culture & History | Viewed 372 views times | No Comments
There is a wealth of art being created everyday. The Willits area in Mendocino County is no exception. The Willits Center for the Arts was created to nurture and showcase the art that makes Northern California a creative, cultural epicenter, and features a new show every month. The city first formed a seven member Cultural
76. Visit Tierra – Art, Garden, Wine
Published on 16 Nov, 2010 at 8:48 in 101 Things To Do, Arts, Culture & History, Wineries | Viewed 433 views times | No Comments
Are you yearning to try wines from several of Mendocino County’s up-and-coming boutique wineries but a) don’t have an appointment and b) don’t have the four-wheel drive vehicle you might need to make it the “four miles up, three miles in” dirt road to get there? Tierra — Art, Garden, Wine in downtown Ukiah is a
