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Sixth Annual Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival April, 2008

Printable (pdf) program guide → Poetry & Jazz Thursday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. Gualala Arts Center California Poet Laureate Al Young, accompanied by bassist Dan Robbins.   Dinner & Jazz Friday, April 4 St. Orres Dining Room Two seatings of three courses will be served in the Russian styled dining room with European Gypsy Jazz performed by Bo Django Guitars with Paul Gruen and Ned Ripple.   Chowder Challenge & Tasting Saturday, April 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Gualala Arts Center The popular Annual Chowder Challenge & Tasting with wine & microbrew tastings and a free concert with traditional New Orleans jazz by Barnebey's Hot Four.   Whale Documentary Films Saturday, April 5 starting 2:00 p.m. Gualala Community Center "The Mendocino Whale War," "Gray Whale Obstacle Course" and several short films.   Whale & Jazz Main Event Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. Gualala Arts Center Jazz prodigies, "a rare moment in time" featuring 13-year-old flute sensation and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes and 15-year-old alto sax sensation, vocalist and composer, Grace Kelly, with their ensembles.   Sunset & Jazz Sunday, April 6 The Sea Ranch Lodge Panoramic ocean views, multi-course menu paired with fine wines will be served while Susan Sutton on piano with Terry Simcik, guitar, plays dinner music as beautiful as the sunset.   Wine & Jazz Saturday, April 12, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Annapolis Winery Nestled on a sunny hilltop and surrounded by redwood forests, the views from the winery are as beautiful as they are breathtaking. Golden voiced Bay Area vocalist and melodia player Christie Winn will be accompanied by guitarist Steve Bissinger and bassist Geoff Brennan. Wine by the glass and cheese selection.   Romance & Jazz Saturday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m. Whale Watch Inn Enjoy home-made buffet and Parducci wines at this romantic get-away with its stunning views while listening to Susan Sutton on piano with Steve Webber, acoustic bass. Vocalist Linda Jean will enhance your evening with classic vocal stylings.   Arena Rhythm 'n Jazz Saturday, April 12 at 8:00 p.m. Arena Theater "A Motown Jazz Soul Revue" will feature Rhonda Benin (Bay Area R&B & jazz vocalist) and Calvin Tillery with six spectacular musicians at the historic Arena Theater.   Brunch & Jazz Sunday, April 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Redwood Grill Enjoy a sumptuous brunch at the local Anchor Bay favorite Redwood Grill while listening to jazz and blues pianist Tammy Hall.   Whale Watching Open daily, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Point Arena Lighthouse Set in one of the most spectacular, yet peaceful surroundings on the northern California coast, the Point Arena Lighthouse and surrounding grounds are one of the best places to view whales on the Mendonoma coast.

Program Guide Venue Map 2008 Festival Sponsor: Rams Head Realty & Rentals Whale Watching Past Festivals

The Gualala Arts Center, located at 46501 Old State Highway in Gualala, CA,
is open weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and weekends from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Please call (707) 884-1138 for more information, or email info@gualalaarts.org.

Serving the coastal communities of northern Sonoma & southern Mendocino Counties.