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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
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
48. Take a Picnic to Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Published on 15 Nov, 2010 at 12:34 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Arts, Coastal Activities, Culture & History, Parks and Wildlife | Viewed 551 views times | No Comments
The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (MCBG) are a rare jewel. As the only public gardens in the continental United States with direct ocean front, they offer everything from colorful displays to thunderous waves. The mild maritime climate makes them gardens for all seasons, attracting gardeners and nature lovers alike. Manicured formal gardens, dense coastal pine forest,
29. Attend the Mendocino Film Festival
Published on 15 Nov, 2010 at 11:20 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Arts, Coastal Activities, Culture & History, Festivals | Viewed 546 views times | No Comments
The Mendocino Coast has starred in over 60 films over the years, including East of Eden, Summer of ’42, and The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming, as well as the long-running TV series, Murder She Wrote. So what better place to host a film festival? The annual Mendocino Film Festival, hosts film screenings and
71. Explore the Grace Hudson Museum
Published on 15 Nov, 2010 at 6:57 in 101 Things To Do, Arts, Culture & History, Museums & History | Viewed 409 views times | No Comments
The Grace Hudson Museum features the best of the region’s art, history and anthropology. Exhibits in the museum range in subject matter from Native American culture and Northern California coast history to the works of contemporary artists. The primary focus of the museum is the magnificent work of Grace Carpenter Hudson. The artist painted some of the
