Culture & Entertainment
On this rainy day, browse the terrific Gallery Bookstore on Main Street at Kasten in Mendocino.
Stand-up comedian Stu Stuart rings in the New Year with an early show (8 p.m.) at New Year's Eve in the Garden Room at the Mendocino Hotel in Mendocino. 45080 Main St ($15)
There are bands tonight at the Ledford House and Hill House to ring in the New Year.
Wine & Food
The two big parties for new years eve are at The Hill House and Ledford House tonight. Details in reception.
Fixed menus dinners available at Ledford, Café Beaujolais, Mendocino Hotel. Regular menus at 955 Ukiah and Moosse Café (this needs to be verified). Let us know if we can help you plan.
The Wine Bar[n] is open as usual from 3-7 today and wine hour is as usual from 5:30 to 6:30.
If driving south on the 128 today, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer or Meyer Vineyards for nice people and good wine.
Outdoors
For drizzly day walks, try the waterfall walk in Russian Gulch (6 miles round trip) and Fern Canyon trail right behind us in Van Damme State Park with the trailhead right at our back door. Details and maps in reception.
TIDES: Low: 4:50 PM
High: 11:52 PM
Don’t Forget!
MENDOCINO WINE & CRAB DAYS JANUARY 22-31
Rated one of America's Top 10 Seafood & Wine Festivals by Coastal Living Magazine you'll devour the all-you-can-eat crab feeds, winemaker's dinners, wine competitions, crab cruises, cooking classes, family-style cioppino feeds and crab cake cook off and lots of seafood!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
(Wed Dec 30) Do This Today in Mendocino
Culture
If it rains today (or not!), browse the terrific Gallery Bookstore on Main Street at Kasten in Mendocino.
Visit the Highlight Gallery on Main Street in Mendocino where the famous wood furniture making school in Fort Bragg has student displays. The Highlight Gallery strives for excellence in the visual and functional arts. Featuring a group of the finest artists and artisans in the northern California region.
Wine & Food
While the sun is out, be sure to walk the headlands across from Glendeven .
Or take a drive up to Pacific Star Winery, about 12 miles north of Ft Bragg where you can sit at their picnic tables on the cliffs, taste some wine and have a nice picnic.
Outdoors
Our favorite walks include the waterfall walk in Russian Gulch (6 miles round trip), and Fern Canyon trail right behind Glendeven in Van Damme State Park.
TIDES: Low: 4:06 PM
High: 11:14 PM
If it rains today (or not!), browse the terrific Gallery Bookstore on Main Street at Kasten in Mendocino.
Visit the Highlight Gallery on Main Street in Mendocino where the famous wood furniture making school in Fort Bragg has student displays. The Highlight Gallery strives for excellence in the visual and functional arts. Featuring a group of the finest artists and artisans in the northern California region.
Wine & Food
While the sun is out, be sure to walk the headlands across from Glendeven .
Or take a drive up to Pacific Star Winery, about 12 miles north of Ft Bragg where you can sit at their picnic tables on the cliffs, taste some wine and have a nice picnic.
Outdoors
Our favorite walks include the waterfall walk in Russian Gulch (6 miles round trip), and Fern Canyon trail right behind Glendeven in Van Damme State Park.
TIDES: Low: 4:06 PM
High: 11:14 PM
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
(Tues Dec 29) Do this Today in Mendocino
Culture
See the Wooden Toy Show at the Mendocino Art Center. Toys, Planes, and Choo Choo Trains. Gifts for Children under 50. Handmade by Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers. LOCATION Mendocino Arts Center 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Practice your knowledge of Boontling, the local extinct language of Boonville in the ecenter of the Anderson Valley. Boontling info can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boontling
Wine & Food
There are a still a few spots left for tonight’s 4-course wine pairing dinner here at Glendeven. Menu is attached. Please let us know by 10:30 AM if you’d like to join us. The chefs, Brian and Shennen Morris are both graduates of the culinary institute in New York. The wine is sourced from Mendocino County only. It’s a very nice evening in the farmhouse’s lounge by the fire with new friends.
Outdoors
1) The Botanical Gardens just south of Ft Bragg are a great way to spend time on this perfect weather day. They are 45 acres out to the sea. When at the headlands, be sure to watch for migrating whales.
2) Kayak up the Big River -- rent kayaks at catch a Canoe at the Stanford Inn (one mile north of Glendeven.) They’re nice people, and it’s a beautiful ride up the river. Make your turn-around point at the change of tide.
TIDES: Low: 3:22 PM
High: 10:30 PM
Don’t Forget!MENDOCINO WINE & CRAB DAYS JANUARY 22-31 Rated one of America's Top 10 Seafood & Wine Festivals by Coastal Living Magazine you'll devour the all-you-can-eat crab feeds, winemaker's dinners, wine competitions, crab cruises, cooking classes, family-style cioppino feeds and crab cake cook off and lots of seafood!
See the Wooden Toy Show at the Mendocino Art Center. Toys, Planes, and Choo Choo Trains. Gifts for Children under 50. Handmade by Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers. LOCATION Mendocino Arts Center 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Practice your knowledge of Boontling, the local extinct language of Boonville in the ecenter of the Anderson Valley. Boontling info can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boontling
Wine & Food
There are a still a few spots left for tonight’s 4-course wine pairing dinner here at Glendeven. Menu is attached. Please let us know by 10:30 AM if you’d like to join us. The chefs, Brian and Shennen Morris are both graduates of the culinary institute in New York. The wine is sourced from Mendocino County only. It’s a very nice evening in the farmhouse’s lounge by the fire with new friends.
Outdoors
1) The Botanical Gardens just south of Ft Bragg are a great way to spend time on this perfect weather day. They are 45 acres out to the sea. When at the headlands, be sure to watch for migrating whales.
2) Kayak up the Big River -- rent kayaks at catch a Canoe at the Stanford Inn (one mile north of Glendeven.) They’re nice people, and it’s a beautiful ride up the river. Make your turn-around point at the change of tide.
TIDES: Low: 3:22 PM
High: 10:30 PM
Don’t Forget!MENDOCINO WINE & CRAB DAYS JANUARY 22-31 Rated one of America's Top 10 Seafood & Wine Festivals by Coastal Living Magazine you'll devour the all-you-can-eat crab feeds, winemaker's dinners, wine competitions, crab cruises, cooking classes, family-style cioppino feeds and crab cake cook off and lots of seafood!
Monday, December 28, 2009
(Monday Dec 28) Do This Today in Mendocino
Culture
“Mendocino-Made-Movies on Monday” at Glendeven. Tonight we will screen “East of Eden” with James Dean in the Wine Bar[n] at 7:15.
Each Monday in the winter, we project movies filmed in and around Mendocino over the years. Join us for truffled popcorn, some wine or beer, and a look at Mendocino back when James Dean walked the streets.
Wine & Food
For dinner we recommend the Moosse Café (no corkage tonight!) In Fort Bragg, try Mendo Bistro for their three-course mushroom dinner.
If driving south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer or Meyer Vineyards for nice people and good wine.
Outdoors
Walk the short half-mile to the Point Cabrillo Light Station, where the views are always amazing. Take a left onto Point Cabrillo Drive from Highway One just north of Mendocino and follow the signs. This month is the start of the California Grey Whale Migration. Watch for spouts!
Low tide is at a good time to go tide-pooling (2:37). Try the headlands directly across the road from Glendeven, or walk around the headlands surrounding the village of Mendocino (Headlands State Park).
TIDES: Low: 2:37 pm
High: 9:43 PM
“Mendocino-Made-Movies on Monday” at Glendeven. Tonight we will screen “East of Eden” with James Dean in the Wine Bar[n] at 7:15.
Each Monday in the winter, we project movies filmed in and around Mendocino over the years. Join us for truffled popcorn, some wine or beer, and a look at Mendocino back when James Dean walked the streets.
Wine & Food
For dinner we recommend the Moosse Café (no corkage tonight!) In Fort Bragg, try Mendo Bistro for their three-course mushroom dinner.
If driving south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer or Meyer Vineyards for nice people and good wine.
Outdoors
Walk the short half-mile to the Point Cabrillo Light Station, where the views are always amazing. Take a left onto Point Cabrillo Drive from Highway One just north of Mendocino and follow the signs. This month is the start of the California Grey Whale Migration. Watch for spouts!
Low tide is at a good time to go tide-pooling (2:37). Try the headlands directly across the road from Glendeven, or walk around the headlands surrounding the village of Mendocino (Headlands State Park).
TIDES: Low: 2:37 pm
High: 9:43 PM
Sunday, December 27, 2009
(Sunday Dec 27) Do This Today in Mendocino
Culture
Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers are making a gift for us all as they direct their talents into making fun and intriguing wooden toys that entertain children and adults alike.
“Cherished by children since they began playing with sticks, wooden toys have always been favored by parents to inspire, amuse and provide quiet entertainment for their young. Enduring and fun, families pass traditional wood toys down though generations. As an integral art of all cultures, toys teach children about their society and the world about them. Hoops, tops, rocking horses, rattles, mobiles, whirlygigs and all matter of wooden toys will pour out of the furniture makers' workshops.”
707) 937-5818
Hours: Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pmLocation: Mendocino Arts Center45200 Little Lake StreetMendocino, CA 95460
Wine & Food
For lunch and dinner we recommend the Moosse Café and Café Beaujolais. In Fort Bragg, try Mendo Bistro (dinner only) or the new Franklin Street Cafe.
The Wine Bar[n] is open for wine flights and cheese boards from 3-7 today, and don’t forget our complimentary wine hour from 5:30 to 6:30 as well.
Driving south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer or Meyer Vineyards for nice people and good wine.
Outdoors
Low tide is at a perfect time today (1:52) to go tidepooling at the headlands directly across the road from Glendeven. Go to the end then walk north along the cliff. You won’t be sorry you did!
Or to enjoy the sun as you can today…. go to the seal watching station at MacKerricher State Park's Laguna Point three miles north of Ft Bragg.
This month is the start of the California Grey Whale Migration. Watch for spouts!
TIDES: Low: 1:52 pm
High: 8:47 PM
Saturday, December 26, 2009
(Sat Dec 26) Do This Today in Mendocino
Culture
Join docents from the Kelley House Museum for a stroll around the historic village of Mendocino, passing by early pioneer homes, historic meeting places and buildings that make up the National Historic District. Every Saturday at 11 am for about two hours. Cost: $10 per person.
Wine & Food
Stop by Mendocino Chocolate Company in Fort Bragg (232 N Main St, 10am-5:30pm) or Mendocino (Ukiah Street east of Lansing 11am-5:30pm) for free tastes of their wonderful Truffles, Originals or Fudge.
Driving south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer or Meyer Vineyards for nice people and good wine.
Outdoors
Walk Jug Handle State Natural Reserve and see five different forest zones in one walk. Located just north of Caspar on Highway 1.
And be sure to walk to the headlands directly across the road from Glendeven. Go to the end then walk north along the cliff. You won’t be sorry you did!
If heading south on the 128, stop at Hendy Woods State Park (turn right up Greenwood Philo Road) and walk amongst old growth redwoods. A worthwhile stop.
TIDES: Low: 1:11 pm High: 7:37 PM
Join docents from the Kelley House Museum for a stroll around the historic village of Mendocino, passing by early pioneer homes, historic meeting places and buildings that make up the National Historic District. Every Saturday at 11 am for about two hours. Cost: $10 per person.
Wine & Food
Stop by Mendocino Chocolate Company in Fort Bragg (232 N Main St, 10am-5:30pm) or Mendocino (Ukiah Street east of Lansing 11am-5:30pm) for free tastes of their wonderful Truffles, Originals or Fudge.
Driving south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer or Meyer Vineyards for nice people and good wine.
Outdoors
Walk Jug Handle State Natural Reserve and see five different forest zones in one walk. Located just north of Caspar on Highway 1.
And be sure to walk to the headlands directly across the road from Glendeven. Go to the end then walk north along the cliff. You won’t be sorry you did!
If heading south on the 128, stop at Hendy Woods State Park (turn right up Greenwood Philo Road) and walk amongst old growth redwoods. A worthwhile stop.
TIDES: Low: 1:11 pm High: 7:37 PM
Monday, December 21, 2009
(Mon Dec 21) Do This Today in Mendocino
Culture
Experience some holiday fun at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens! This holiday season brings a revival of the old custom of electric trains running around beneath decorated trees-in a big way, as the Botanical Gardens are hosting a seasonal train show staged by the Mendocino Coast Model Railroad & Historical Society. A sizeable layout will be operating just inside the Garden entrance, depicting locations on the Skunk Line as they looked back in the 1930s to 1950s. The Gardens are located at 18220 North Highway One, Fort Bragg and are open from 11:00 am to 4:00pm daily.
Food & Wine
For lunch we recommend Café Beaujolais (on Evergreen), Patterson’s Pub (on Lansing), and the Mendocino Café (also on Lansing) in Mendocino. Good food at great prices.
Driving south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer or Meyer Vineyards for nice people and good wine.
Outdoors
Walk the headlands of Van Damme State Park – the entrance is directly across the driveway from Glendeven. Walk 15 minutes the cliffs of the ocean, then turn right and go north along the bluff through the woods to the open meadow that is Spring Ranch. A very worthwhile walk.
If heading south on the 128, stop at Hendy Woods State Park (turn right up Greenwood Philo Road) and walk amongst old growth redwoods. A worthwhile stop.
TIDES:
Low: 7:44 AM
High: 1:12 PM
Experience some holiday fun at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens! This holiday season brings a revival of the old custom of electric trains running around beneath decorated trees-in a big way, as the Botanical Gardens are hosting a seasonal train show staged by the Mendocino Coast Model Railroad & Historical Society. A sizeable layout will be operating just inside the Garden entrance, depicting locations on the Skunk Line as they looked back in the 1930s to 1950s. The Gardens are located at 18220 North Highway One, Fort Bragg and are open from 11:00 am to 4:00pm daily.
Food & Wine
For lunch we recommend Café Beaujolais (on Evergreen), Patterson’s Pub (on Lansing), and the Mendocino Café (also on Lansing) in Mendocino. Good food at great prices.
Driving south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer or Meyer Vineyards for nice people and good wine.
Outdoors
Walk the headlands of Van Damme State Park – the entrance is directly across the driveway from Glendeven. Walk 15 minutes the cliffs of the ocean, then turn right and go north along the bluff through the woods to the open meadow that is Spring Ranch. A very worthwhile walk.
If heading south on the 128, stop at Hendy Woods State Park (turn right up Greenwood Philo Road) and walk amongst old growth redwoods. A worthwhile stop.
TIDES:
Low: 7:44 AM
High: 1:12 PM
Sunday, December 20, 2009
(Sun Dec 20) Do This Today in Mendocino
Culture
The Wooden Toy Show 10:00am-5:00pm at Mendocino Arts Center, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino. Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers are making a gift for us all as they direct their talents into making fun and intriguing wooden toys that entertain children and adults alike. Cherished by children since they began playing with sticks, wooden toys have always been favored by parents to inspire, amuse and provide quiet entertainment for their young. Enduring and fun, families pass traditional wood toys down through generations. As an integral part of all cultures, toys teach children about their society and the world about them. Hoops, tops, rocking horses, rattles, mobiles, whirlygigs and all matter of wooden toys will pour out of the furniture makers' workshops.
Food & Wine
Stop by Mendocino Chocolate Company in Fort Bragg (232 N Main St, 10am-5:30pm) or Mendocino (Ukiah Street east of Lansing 11am-5:30pm) for free tastes of their wonderful Truffles, Originals or Fudge. Chocolate makes a great gift for the holidays!
Outdoors
Stay dry and still see the beauty of the area with a ride on the Christmas Train! A popular ride with Santa, elves, storyteller, musician, hot cocoa and cookies. Pajamas welcome! Departs Fort Bragg at 4:00 pm from the Skunk Train Fort Bragg Depot at the Foot of Laurel Street, returns at 5:30pm.
Or walk Van Damme State Park's Fern Canyon trail which has a heavy tree cover -- good for rainy day walking if you're game.
TIDES:
High: 12:30 PM
Low: 7:41 PM
The Wooden Toy Show 10:00am-5:00pm at Mendocino Arts Center, 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino. Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers are making a gift for us all as they direct their talents into making fun and intriguing wooden toys that entertain children and adults alike. Cherished by children since they began playing with sticks, wooden toys have always been favored by parents to inspire, amuse and provide quiet entertainment for their young. Enduring and fun, families pass traditional wood toys down through generations. As an integral part of all cultures, toys teach children about their society and the world about them. Hoops, tops, rocking horses, rattles, mobiles, whirlygigs and all matter of wooden toys will pour out of the furniture makers' workshops.
Food & Wine
Stop by Mendocino Chocolate Company in Fort Bragg (232 N Main St, 10am-5:30pm) or Mendocino (Ukiah Street east of Lansing 11am-5:30pm) for free tastes of their wonderful Truffles, Originals or Fudge. Chocolate makes a great gift for the holidays!
Outdoors
Stay dry and still see the beauty of the area with a ride on the Christmas Train! A popular ride with Santa, elves, storyteller, musician, hot cocoa and cookies. Pajamas welcome! Departs Fort Bragg at 4:00 pm from the Skunk Train Fort Bragg Depot at the Foot of Laurel Street, returns at 5:30pm.
Or walk Van Damme State Park's Fern Canyon trail which has a heavy tree cover -- good for rainy day walking if you're game.
TIDES:
High: 12:30 PM
Low: 7:41 PM
Saturday, December 19, 2009
(Sat Dec 19) Do This Today in Mendocino
5:00-8:00PM Mendocino Art Center Holiday Celebration and Re-Opening Party
Celebrate the holidays, the re-opening of the Mendocino Art Center, after a recent fire, and the premiere of three new art exhibits at a free 3rd Saturday Artists Reception. This will be the final 50th Anniversary Gala with raffle prizes, holiday carolers, hot cider and other refreshments; the release of the Mendocino Art Center's 50th Anniversary commemorative book with a book signing with editor Bruce Levene; a Chili Feed & Art Sale; and celebration of the Rebirth of MAC "Rising from the Ashes." At the Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street at Kasten Street, Mendocino.
Celebrate the holidays, the re-opening of the Mendocino Art Center, after a recent fire, and the premiere of three new art exhibits at a free 3rd Saturday Artists Reception. This will be the final 50th Anniversary Gala with raffle prizes, holiday carolers, hot cider and other refreshments; the release of the Mendocino Art Center's 50th Anniversary commemorative book with a book signing with editor Bruce Levene; a Chili Feed & Art Sale; and celebration of the Rebirth of MAC "Rising from the Ashes." At the Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street at Kasten Street, Mendocino.
Friday, December 18, 2009
(Fri Dec 18) Do This Today in Mendocino
Culture
Practice your knowledge of Boontling, the local extinct language of Boonville while heading south on the 128. Boontling info can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boontling
Food & Wine
Driving south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, or Meyer Vineyards for nice people and good wine.
Outdoors
Mendocino Headlands State Park is always a stunning place to take a walk - for a few minutes, or for hours on end. Open dawn to dusk, at the western edge of town. Visit the Ford House for information 11am-4pm daily.
If heading south on the 128, stop at Hendy Woods State Park (turn right up Greenwood Philo Road) and walk amongst old growth redwoods. A worthwhile stop.
TIDES: High: 11:14 AM Low: 6:32 PM
Practice your knowledge of Boontling, the local extinct language of Boonville while heading south on the 128. Boontling info can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boontling
Food & Wine
Driving south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, or Meyer Vineyards for nice people and good wine.
Outdoors
Mendocino Headlands State Park is always a stunning place to take a walk - for a few minutes, or for hours on end. Open dawn to dusk, at the western edge of town. Visit the Ford House for information 11am-4pm daily.
If heading south on the 128, stop at Hendy Woods State Park (turn right up Greenwood Philo Road) and walk amongst old growth redwoods. A worthwhile stop.
TIDES: High: 11:14 AM Low: 6:32 PM
Thursday, December 17, 2009
(Thurs Dec 17) Do This Today in Mendocino
Culture
6:00pm "The Granite Avators of Patagonia" slide presentation. Photographer Tom Reed will give an insightful and fascinating behind-the-scenes slide presentation and answer audience questions, revealing how he captured the images featured in his Mendocino Art Center exhibit, "The Granite Avatars of Patagonia." Admission is free. At the Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street at Kasten Street.
Food & Wine
3:00pm - 5:00pm Taste certified organic wines from Lolonis Winery in Redwood Valley. Free tastings and discussion by Maureen Lolonis. Tasty Tapas paired with each wine only $5 each. At the historic Mendocino Hotel on Main Street.
Outdoors
Walk the short half-mile to the Point Cabrillo Light Station, where the views are always amazing, but sunset is truly breathtaking. Take a left onto Point Cabrillo Drive from Highway One just north of Mendocino.
TIDES: High: 10:37 AM Low: 5:57 PM
Don’t Forget! MENDOCINO WINE & CRAB DAYS JANUARY 22-31 Rated one of America's Top 10 Seafood & Wine Festivals by Coastal Living Magazine you'll devour the all-you-can-eat crab feeds, winemaker's dinners, wine competitions, crab cruises, cooking classes, family-style cioppino feeds and crab cake cook off and lots of seafood!
6:00pm "The Granite Avators of Patagonia" slide presentation. Photographer Tom Reed will give an insightful and fascinating behind-the-scenes slide presentation and answer audience questions, revealing how he captured the images featured in his Mendocino Art Center exhibit, "The Granite Avatars of Patagonia." Admission is free. At the Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake Street at Kasten Street.
Food & Wine
3:00pm - 5:00pm Taste certified organic wines from Lolonis Winery in Redwood Valley. Free tastings and discussion by Maureen Lolonis. Tasty Tapas paired with each wine only $5 each. At the historic Mendocino Hotel on Main Street.
Outdoors
Walk the short half-mile to the Point Cabrillo Light Station, where the views are always amazing, but sunset is truly breathtaking. Take a left onto Point Cabrillo Drive from Highway One just north of Mendocino.
TIDES: High: 10:37 AM Low: 5:57 PM
Don’t Forget! MENDOCINO WINE & CRAB DAYS JANUARY 22-31 Rated one of America's Top 10 Seafood & Wine Festivals by Coastal Living Magazine you'll devour the all-you-can-eat crab feeds, winemaker's dinners, wine competitions, crab cruises, cooking classes, family-style cioppino feeds and crab cake cook off and lots of seafood!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
(Wed Dec 16) Do This Today in Mendocino
Culture
On this rainy day, browse the terrific Gallery Bookstore on Main Street at Kasten Street in Mendocino.
Food & Wine
Listen to live jazz while sitting at the bar at the Ledford House. Try the Soup de Poisson. It's everything that's good for you in a bowl. South of Glendeven by 5 miles on the ocean.
Outdoors
Drive up Comptche Ukiah Road and visit the giant redwoods at Montgomery Woods State National Reserve.
TIDES: High: 9:52 AM Low: 5:09 PM
On this rainy day, browse the terrific Gallery Bookstore on Main Street at Kasten Street in Mendocino.
Food & Wine
Listen to live jazz while sitting at the bar at the Ledford House. Try the Soup de Poisson. It's everything that's good for you in a bowl. South of Glendeven by 5 miles on the ocean.
Outdoors
Drive up Comptche Ukiah Road and visit the giant redwoods at Montgomery Woods State National Reserve.
TIDES: High: 9:52 AM Low: 5:09 PM
Monday, December 14, 2009
(Monday Dec 14) Do This Today in Mendocino
Culture
Mendocino Art Center's galleries showcase Larry R. Wagner's photography from Mendocino Art Center's 50th Anniversary Exotic Calendar; Tom Reed's photography exhibit, "The Granite Avatars of Patagonia"; the Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers "Toy Show," and a "Holiday Boutique," with affordable and unique gift items. LOCATION Mendocino Arts Center 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino.
Mendocino Made Movie Monday at Glendeven Inn. 7:00 pm in the Wine Bar[n]. Tonight's free feature is Racing With the Moon.
Food & Wine
The three-course mushroom menu (available all through mushroom season) at Mendo Bistro in Ft Bragg is a great deal and wonderful food. We’re fans of this place. Located on Main Street at Redwood in Ft Bragg, above the “Company Store,” open for dinner starting at 5:00pm.
If heading south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer, Foursight, or Meyer Family Wines for nice people and great wines. AND stop in Healdsburg for lunch at The Oakville Grocery, Bistro Raph’s right on the square, or at Willi’s Seafood & Raw bar for great small plates.
Outdoors
Walk Jug Handle State Natural Reserve and see five different forest zones in one walk. Located just north of Caspar on Highway 1.
TIDES: High: 8:44 AM Low: 4:04 PM
Mendocino Art Center's galleries showcase Larry R. Wagner's photography from Mendocino Art Center's 50th Anniversary Exotic Calendar; Tom Reed's photography exhibit, "The Granite Avatars of Patagonia"; the Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers "Toy Show," and a "Holiday Boutique," with affordable and unique gift items. LOCATION Mendocino Arts Center 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino.
Mendocino Made Movie Monday at Glendeven Inn. 7:00 pm in the Wine Bar[n]. Tonight's free feature is Racing With the Moon.
Food & Wine
The three-course mushroom menu (available all through mushroom season) at Mendo Bistro in Ft Bragg is a great deal and wonderful food. We’re fans of this place. Located on Main Street at Redwood in Ft Bragg, above the “Company Store,” open for dinner starting at 5:00pm.
If heading south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer, Foursight, or Meyer Family Wines for nice people and great wines. AND stop in Healdsburg for lunch at The Oakville Grocery, Bistro Raph’s right on the square, or at Willi’s Seafood & Raw bar for great small plates.
Outdoors
Walk Jug Handle State Natural Reserve and see five different forest zones in one walk. Located just north of Caspar on Highway 1.
TIDES: High: 8:44 AM Low: 4:04 PM
Sunday, December 13, 2009
(Sun Dec 13) Do This Today in Mendocino
Culture
William Inge's classic Pulitzer Prize winning romantic comedy "Picnic" at Helen Schoeni Theatre on the campus of the Mendocino Art Center (LOCATION Mendocino Arts Center 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, 2:00 pm Box Office 707-937-4477
Food & Wine
For lunch we recommend Café Beaujolais, Patterson’s Pub, and the Mendocino Cafe in Mendocino, and in Ft Bragg we like The Fort Bragg bakery on Franklin Street at 360 N Franklin St (pizzas and sandwiches as well as terrific bread and pastries), and also the new Franklin Street Café 223 N Franklin St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (707) 964-1620. Good food at great prices.
For dinner try the Ledford House in Albion; in Mendocino Café Beaujolais, 955 Ukiah (and get a bottle of Black Kite pinot noir!), and in Ft Bragg Mendo Bistro, or for an adventure, Nit’s Thai Cuisine.
If heading south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer, Foursight, or Meyer Family Wines for nice people and great wines. AND stop in Healdsburg for lunch at The Oakville Grocery, Bistro Raph’s right on the square, or at Willi’s Seafood & Raw bar for great small plates
Outdoors
Be sure to walk the headlands across from Glendeven Inn. Walk out the driveway and enter the park. Turn right then follow the trail out to the headlands (15 minutes), at the bench turn right and walk along the cliff line into Spring Ranch, a beautiful open meadow. Upon your return, the bench is your landmark to come back east. (If you continue south you’ll get stuck in the private community behind the gate down Peterson Lane.)
TIDES: High: 7:56 AMLow: 3:14 PM
Don’t Forget!MENDOCINO WINE & CRAB DAYS JANUARY 22-31 Rated one of America's Top 10 Seafood & Wine Festivals by Coastal Living Magazine you'll devour the all-you-can-eat crab feeds, winemaker's dinners, wine competitions, crab cruises, cooking classes, family-style cioppino feeds and crab cake cook off and lots of seafood!
Friday, December 11, 2009
(Fri Dec 11) Do This Today In Mendocino
Culture
Wooden Toy Show
Get gift ideas for the children (and the young at heart) in your life at the Wooden Toy Show at the Mendocino Art Center. Toys, Planes, and Choo Choo Trains. Gifts for Children under 50. Handmade by Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers. LOCATION Mendocino Arts Center 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sonny Lowe & 100 Proof blues harp "master harp player" at the Caspar Inn. Doors 5pm, Showtime 9:30 pm LOCATION 14957 Caspar Rd
Food & Wine
It's still mushroom season, and many restaurants have mushroom focused menus. Try Mendo Bistro's three-course menu for dinner, on Main and Redwood in Ft Bragg. Serving from 5:30PM.
Outdoors
Just north of Mendocino Village by 2 miles is Russian Gulch State Park. Walk three miles up the trail to a nice waterfall.
Or take refuge from the forecasted showers today on the well-wooded trail that runs up Van Damme State Park. The best bet today is to drive into the park and up to the trailhead in through the campgrounds.
TIDES: Low: 1:43 PM High: 8:10 PM
Don’t Forget!
MENDOCINO WINE & CRAB DAYS JANUARY 22-31 Rated one of America's Top 10 Seafood & Wine Festivals by Coastal Living Magazine you'll devour the all-you-can-eat crab feeds, winemaker's dinners, wine competitions, crab cruises, cooking classes, family-style cioppino feeds and crab cake cook off and lots of seafood!
A public service by Glendeven Inn
Wooden Toy Show
Get gift ideas for the children (and the young at heart) in your life at the Wooden Toy Show at the Mendocino Art Center. Toys, Planes, and Choo Choo Trains. Gifts for Children under 50. Handmade by Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers. LOCATION Mendocino Arts Center 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sonny Lowe & 100 Proof blues harp "master harp player" at the Caspar Inn. Doors 5pm, Showtime 9:30 pm LOCATION 14957 Caspar Rd
Food & Wine
It's still mushroom season, and many restaurants have mushroom focused menus. Try Mendo Bistro's three-course menu for dinner, on Main and Redwood in Ft Bragg. Serving from 5:30PM.
Outdoors
Just north of Mendocino Village by 2 miles is Russian Gulch State Park. Walk three miles up the trail to a nice waterfall.
Or take refuge from the forecasted showers today on the well-wooded trail that runs up Van Damme State Park. The best bet today is to drive into the park and up to the trailhead in through the campgrounds.
TIDES: Low: 1:43 PM High: 8:10 PM
Don’t Forget!
MENDOCINO WINE & CRAB DAYS JANUARY 22-31 Rated one of America's Top 10 Seafood & Wine Festivals by Coastal Living Magazine you'll devour the all-you-can-eat crab feeds, winemaker's dinners, wine competitions, crab cruises, cooking classes, family-style cioppino feeds and crab cake cook off and lots of seafood!
A public service by Glendeven Inn
Sunday, December 6, 2009
(Sun Dec 6) Do This Today in Mendocino
Culture
Galleries
Take in many forms of fine art (woodworking, painting, sculpture, jewelry and fine crafts), by talented artists all over the country at Highlight Gallery at 45052 Main Street in Mendocino. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Wooden Toy Show
Get gift ideas for the children (and the young at heart) in your life at the Wooden Toy Show at the Mendocino Art Center. Toys, Planes, and Choo Choo Trains. Gifts for Children under 50. Handmade by Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers. LOCATION Mendocino Arts Center 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Food & Wine
Try the 3-course "Bistro Special" or an economical "Casual Dinner" at the Ledford House Restaurant. 3000 N Hwy 1 in Albion, Call 707-937-0282 for reservations
If heading south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer, Foursight, or Meyer Family Wines for nice people and great wines.
Outdoors
Headlands Walk
Before the storm blows in, make sure you get to the headlands of Van Damme State Park – the entrance is directly across the driveway from Glendeven. Walk 15 minut4s the cliffs of the ocean, then turn right and go north along the bluff through the woods to the open meadow that is Spring Ranch. A very worthwhile walk.
If heading south on the 128, stop at Hendy Woods State park (turn right up Greenwood Philo Road) and walk amongst old growth redwoods. A worthwhile stop.
TIDES: High: 1:16 PMLow: 8:20 PM
Don’t Forget!
MENDOCINO WINE & CRAB DAYS JANUARY 22-31
Rated one of America's Top 10 Seafood & Wine Festivals by Coastal Living Magazine you'll devour the all-you-can-eat crab feeds, winemaker's dinners, wine competitions, crab cruises, cooking classes, family-style cioppino feeds and crab cake cook off and lots of seafood!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
(Sat Dec 5) Do This Today in Mendocino
Culture
Get gift ideas for the children (and the young at heart) in your life at the Wooden Toy Show at the Mendocino Art Center. Toys, Planes, and Choo Choo Trains. Gifts for Children under 50. Handmade by Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers.
Mendocino Arts Center45200 Little Lake Street, MendocinoOpen daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fort Bragg's Holiday Lights Parade!
5:00pm - Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with the children and pass out cookies and candy at the Guest House Museum.6:00pm - Tree Lighting Ceremony - Local musicians and community groups entertain with carols and traditional Christmas music. The Mayor officially lights the giant tree on the lawn of the Guest House Museum7:00pm - Holiday Lights Parade - Thousands of lights brighten Main Street as community groups welcome in the Christmas season
Food & Wine
It's still mushroom season, and many restaurants have mushroom focused menus. Try Mendo Bistro's three-course menu for dinner, on Main and Redwood in Ft Bragg. Serving from 5:30PM.
Outdoors
9:00am Beginning Birding Walk at Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden, on Highway 1 in Fort Bragg. Over 100 species of birds live in or visit the Gardens each year. Join the experts and learn more about our avian friends. Walks start at the Gardens Entrance. (707) 964-4352
TIDES: High: 12:19 PMLow: 7:37 PM
Get gift ideas for the children (and the young at heart) in your life at the Wooden Toy Show at the Mendocino Art Center. Toys, Planes, and Choo Choo Trains. Gifts for Children under 50. Handmade by Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers.
Mendocino Arts Center45200 Little Lake Street, MendocinoOpen daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fort Bragg's Holiday Lights Parade!
5:00pm - Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with the children and pass out cookies and candy at the Guest House Museum.6:00pm - Tree Lighting Ceremony - Local musicians and community groups entertain with carols and traditional Christmas music. The Mayor officially lights the giant tree on the lawn of the Guest House Museum7:00pm - Holiday Lights Parade - Thousands of lights brighten Main Street as community groups welcome in the Christmas season
Food & Wine
It's still mushroom season, and many restaurants have mushroom focused menus. Try Mendo Bistro's three-course menu for dinner, on Main and Redwood in Ft Bragg. Serving from 5:30PM.
Outdoors
9:00am Beginning Birding Walk at Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden, on Highway 1 in Fort Bragg. Over 100 species of birds live in or visit the Gardens each year. Join the experts and learn more about our avian friends. Walks start at the Gardens Entrance. (707) 964-4352
TIDES: High: 12:19 PMLow: 7:37 PM
Thursday, December 3, 2009
(Thurs Dec 3 2009) Do This Today in Mendocino:
Culture
Get gift ideas for the children (and the young at heart) in your life at the Wooden Toy Show at the Mendocino Art Center. Toys, Planes, and Choo Choo Trains. Gifts for Children under 50. Handmade by Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers.
Mendocino Arts Center
45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino
Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Food & Wine
If heading south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer, Foursight, or Meyer Family Wines for nice people and great wines.
Outdoors
If heading south on the 128, stop at Navarro River Redwoods State Park to see some impressive old-growth trees, just two miles east of the junction of State Highway 1.
TIDES:
High: 10:39 AM
Low: 6:02 PM
Get gift ideas for the children (and the young at heart) in your life at the Wooden Toy Show at the Mendocino Art Center. Toys, Planes, and Choo Choo Trains. Gifts for Children under 50. Handmade by Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers.
Mendocino Arts Center
45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino
Open daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Food & Wine
If heading south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer, Foursight, or Meyer Family Wines for nice people and great wines.
Outdoors
If heading south on the 128, stop at Navarro River Redwoods State Park to see some impressive old-growth trees, just two miles east of the junction of State Highway 1.
TIDES:
High: 10:39 AM
Low: 6:02 PM
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
(Wed Dec 2 2009) Do This Today in Mendocino
Culture
The Mendocino Art Center galleries showcase Larry Wagner's photography from Mendocino Art Center's 50th Anniversary Exotic Calendar, as well as "The Shots Seen 'Round the World," his photographs of the blue whale that washed ashore on the Mendocino Coast that were picked up by the Associated Press; Tom Reed's photography exhibit, "The Granite Avatars of Patagonia"; the Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers "Toy Show," and a "Holiday Boutique," including fiber adornments, ceramics, jewelry, ornaments, artistic blank books and more.
707-937-5818 Free Admission
Hours: Open Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, CA 95460
Food & Wine
In Fort Bragg, try Mendo Bistro’s three-course mushroom dinner. Or try the great food at the Ledford House in Albion – full bar and nightly music.
For something new, try Franklin Street Café in Fort Bragg for lunch or dinner. Open only three months, and serving excellent food at good prices.
If heading south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer, Foursight, or Meyer Family Wines for nice people and great wines.
Outdoors
Ride a Horse on the Beach Ricochet Ridge Ranch.
Horseback trail riding in the beach or in the redwood forests and cattle ranches for novice through advanced riders. A few miles north of Ft Bragg (707) 964-7669
Be sure to walk the trail across from Glendeven to the headlands and walk nborht along the bluff into Spring Ranch.
If heading south on the 128, stop at Hendy Woods State park (turn right up Greenwood Philo Road) and walk amongst old growth redwoods. A worthwhile stop.
TIDES: Low: 5:04 PM High: 9:47 AM
The Mendocino Art Center galleries showcase Larry Wagner's photography from Mendocino Art Center's 50th Anniversary Exotic Calendar, as well as "The Shots Seen 'Round the World," his photographs of the blue whale that washed ashore on the Mendocino Coast that were picked up by the Associated Press; Tom Reed's photography exhibit, "The Granite Avatars of Patagonia"; the Mendocino Coast Furniture Makers "Toy Show," and a "Holiday Boutique," including fiber adornments, ceramics, jewelry, ornaments, artistic blank books and more.
707-937-5818 Free Admission
Hours: Open Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, CA 95460
Food & Wine
In Fort Bragg, try Mendo Bistro’s three-course mushroom dinner. Or try the great food at the Ledford House in Albion – full bar and nightly music.
For something new, try Franklin Street Café in Fort Bragg for lunch or dinner. Open only three months, and serving excellent food at good prices.
If heading south on the 128, stop at Navarro, Toulouse, Londer, Foursight, or Meyer Family Wines for nice people and great wines.
Outdoors
Ride a Horse on the Beach Ricochet Ridge Ranch.
Horseback trail riding in the beach or in the redwood forests and cattle ranches for novice through advanced riders. A few miles north of Ft Bragg (707) 964-7669
Be sure to walk the trail across from Glendeven to the headlands and walk nborht along the bluff into Spring Ranch.
If heading south on the 128, stop at Hendy Woods State park (turn right up Greenwood Philo Road) and walk amongst old growth redwoods. A worthwhile stop.
TIDES: Low: 5:04 PM High: 9:47 AM
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