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Gualala Arts
Promoting public interest and participation in the arts since 1961.
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Groups |
Rentals |
Workshops
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Eighth Annual Redwood Coast
Whale & Jazz Festival
April 1 - 23, 2010
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Past Festivals
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Youth & Jazz
Thursday, March 25
Gualala Arts Center
Special musical performance for local elementary and high school students by
Cloudfire,
including discussion with the musicians. (Not open to public)
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First Week |
Whales Lecture
Thursday, April 1, 7:00 p.m.
Gualala Arts Center
Admission is $5.
Whales: Touching the Mystery
Lecture & slides by naturalist & author Doug Thompson
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Sunset & Jazz
Friday, April 2, 5:30 and 8:00 p.m.
The Sea Ranch Lodge
Sublime melodic jazz standards performed by
Susan Sutton
(keyboard) and Terry Simcik (guitar), returning by popular request. Impressive sunset views, special menu, à la carte selections, award-winning wines; reservations recommended.
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Chowder & Jazz
Saturday, April 3, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Gualala Arts Center
Free concert of traditional New Orleans jazz by
Barnebey's Hot Four & More,
back by popular demand, accompanies the
Annual Chowder Challenge ($20 for 15 tasting tickets and commemorative glass).
Free admission for music only.
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Arena Theater Event
Saturday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.
Arena Theater, Point Arena
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
The queen of classic jazz & blues in the authentic style of the 1940s & '50s.
This event's musicians:
Bill Ortiz (trumpet),
Danny Armstrong (trombone),
Jules Broussard (alto sax),
Howard Wiley (tenor sax),
Chris Siebert (piano),
Ron Belcher (bass),
Darrell Green (drums).
Tickets $28 advance, $5 more day of event.
"Outstanding... the real deal... Smith and her red-hot musicians are schooled in the nuances of blues, swing, and bop."
- Lee Hildebrand, East Bay Express
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Ocean & Jazz
Sunday, April 4, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Top of the Cliff, Gualala
Musically profound, veteran multi-instrumentalist,
Roger Glenn
(vibes, tenor sax/flute) and scintillating guitarist
Eddie Pasternak
will swing and
entertain on standards and ballads. Special Easter Menu plus regular dinner
and bar menu available. Dining reservations recommended; no cover charge.
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BBQ, Brews & Jazz
Thursday, April 8, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Bones Roadhouse, Gualala
Riveting sounds of
Mendocino Rhythm and Swing Club:
Paul Mueller (tenor sax),
Christian Doering (guitar),
Keith Abrams (bass),
Chris Campbell (drums).
Enjoy real Texas wood-fired barbecue, eclectic microbrews and full bar at Bones Roadhouse' new location on Highway 1, Gualala. No cover charge; reservations recommended.
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Vistas & Jazz
Friday, April 9, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Timber Cove Inn
Dgiin,
led by Gabriel Pirard, performs original Parisian songs with a jazz flavor and unique style bringing together various cultures and influences with an intoxicating beat.
Special menu and à la carte selections available from Alexander's Restaurant. No cover charge; reservations recommended.
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Wine & Jazz
Saturday, April 10, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Annapolis Winery
Cloudfire
voyages through world music, ancient & modern, jazz & folk, acoustic & electric; their music is modal, improvisational & intuitive.
Donation $5-$25. Wine available by the glass; gourmet cheese selection.
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Romance & Jazz
Saturday, April 10, 5:00 p.m.
Whale Watch Inn, Anchor Bay
SF Bay Area's
Jennifer Lee
(vocalist / pianist / guitarist), with her warm, lovely voice, extraordinary musicality and hip sense of time, brings each number to life with great style and class. Accompanied by
Christian Doering
(guitar). Enjoy international buffet and wine at sunset overlooking the sea. $40 prix fixe includes jazz entertainment. Limited seating; reservations recommended.
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Brunch & Jazz
Sunday, April 11, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Redwood Grill, Anchor Bay
Ballads, bop, blues and bossa nova performed by accomplished local guitar duo,
Keith Abrams and Christian Doering.
Regular menu available. Reservations recommended.
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Jazz Films
Monday, April 12, 7:00 p.m.
Arena Theater, Point Arena
A Great Day in Harlem
(1994), ESQUIRE magazine photographer Art Kane gathered 57 of the world's greatest jazz musicians for a group photo. This film brilliantly captures the vibrant spirit of Harlem at that time through anecdotes from those who were present. (59 minutes)
The Legend of Bop City
(1998) is a documentary about the famous SF jazz mecca of the 1940s and 50s, Jimbo's Bop City in the Fillmore District. Every major musician of that magical era performed there and this fascinating film brings that heyday back to life through rare stills and interviews. (52 minutes)
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Arena Cove & Jazz
Friday, April 16, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The Pier Chowder House and Tap Room, Point Arena
The Richard Cooper Trio.
Great seafood and more overlooking the Arena Cove. Special menu at regular
prices, full bar, domestic, imported and microbrew beers.
Reservations recommended.
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The Main Event
Saturday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.
Gualala Arts Center
Bay Area Composers Jazz Ensembles
Co-directed by Erik Jekabson, trumpet,
and Jeanne Geiger, trombone.
Ground breaking, multi-layered original compositions performed by major musician / composers. Ensembles range from quintet to seventeen pieces.
Joined by guest artists, 14-year-old flutist, Elena Pinderhughes (youngest member ever of SF Symphony), and the riveting, avant-garde vocalizations of Zoë Presley.
Tickets $28 advance, $5 more day of event; includes free appetizer buffet.
No-host bar.
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Jazz Film
Monday, April 19, 7:00 p.m.
Arena Theater, Point Arena
"The Anatomy of Vince Guaraldi"
(2009) showcases the musician / composer's story through the 1960s and 70s. Guaraldi's famous scores for the Peanuts animations, his groundbreaking Jazz Mass at Grace Cathedral, appearances at the Hungry I and more are included. Rare footage and intimate comments by Jon Hendricks, Dave Brubeck, George Winston, Dick Gregory and Larry Vuckovich are also featured in this full-length musical feast.
Award-winning filmmaker Andy Thomas will present his brand new documentary and welcome a Q & A session.
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Poetry & Jazz
Thursday, April 22, 8:00 p.m.
Historic OddFellows Lodge, Point Arena
"Northern Element"
Mendocino County Poets & Players
Improvisational jazz by
Harrison Goldberg (reeds),
Christian Doering (guitar),
Keith Abrams (bass) and
Chris Campbell (drums)
accompany poets Devreaux Baker, Dan Barth, Janet DeBar, Blake More, Dale "Crawdad" Nelson, Dan Roberts; youth poets Norma Orozco, Xochil Goretsky.
Cabaret ambiance with hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer and soft beverages for sale. Appropriate for high school students and up. Donation at door; $5-10.
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Dinner & Jazz
Friday, April 23, 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
St. Orres, Gualala
Ned Ripple and Dennis Fortin perform European Gypsy Jazz in St. Orres' spectacular, three-story domed dining room for an encore performance as
The Hot Club Duet of Marin.
Regular dining room menu at both seatings. Reservations recommended.
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Throughout the Festival |
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.
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Statement of Purpose
Our purpose is to provide quality festival concert venues and audiences in the redwoods of the Northern California Sonoma / Mendocino Coast, presenting the highest caliber creative forces of all races, ages, and genders.
This purpose allows these artists to both perform their original works and to showcase their instrumental and vocal virtuosity to entertain and educate. We also reach out to local students of all ages and their teachers, through unique lecture/music performances.
Located along the Pacific Ocean, whale migration ecological slide show / lectures are a vital element of our yearly schedule, which targets both local residents and visitors alike.
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Program Guide
 256 KB pdf
Venue Map
Past Festivals
Whale Watching
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The Gualala Arts Center, located at 46501 Gualala Road 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.
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