Thanks to all for the huge success of Mendo BobFest! We are making plans for next year now.
Hit and Run Improv Comedy this Friday and Saturday.
Need some comic relief? Come on out.
Mendocino Stories & Music Series on March 30 & 31
Mendocino Stories and Music Series welcomes back Hit and Run Theater for two nights of improvised fun, games and stories. They will play at the Hill House of Mendocino on Friday and Saturday, March 30 & 31. The players are Jill Jahelka, Ken Krauss, Doug Nunn, Kathy O’Grady, Christine Samas, Dan Sullivan, and Steve Weingarten. Joshua Brody, “just maybe the greatest improv comedy keyboard accompanist”, will join the gang for this weekend. The shows will start at 7:30PM.
Special feature for this weekend’s engagement is a “Song Improvisation Workshop for beginners … and the terrified!” led by Joshua Brody, music director for San Francisco’s BATS Improv. The workshop will be held Saturday afternoon at the Hill House. Says Joshua, “Starting with the very basics — breathing, ear training, vocal production — students are led gradually and painlessly through all the elements that go into making a song, culminating in solos, duets, group numbers, even opera!” Joshua has been teaching song improvisation for over thirty years. $30 for a 3-hour workshop.
All Ages Welcome! Doors open at 6:30 PM for bistro menu and drinks. Come early for best seating. Sliding scale $15 – 10 at the door. For more information about the shows and the workshop call Pattie at 937-1732 or www.mendocinostories.com/events.
Ukulele Festival on April 14 at Caspar Community Center.
An all-day Ukulele Festival is planned for Saturday, April 14, when Mendocino Stories and Music Series joins The Caspar Community to celebrate the ukulele as a friendly and playful instrument. This is an “All Ages, All levels of expertise and interest” event. The day’s activities start at 10AM and will finish by 10PM.
Uke workshops will begin at 10AM, with instructors for beginners and intermediate players. After a break for lunch, jam sessions will start out in small break-out groups and then a jam for all led by The Ukeholics. The film “The Jumping Flea” by local filmmaker Paul Krauss will be shown before the dinner break.
Evening performances will include The Ukeholics, Paul Krauss and Victoria Bard, O’ahu native Keo Skudlarick, and local favorites Hui Arago accompanied by Lei Palaoa hula on several songs.
Ongoing throughout the afternoon a crafts fair will be held featuring local ‘ukulele luthiers Paul Krauss and Dave Sigman, ‘Uke Art by Pete Gealey and ‘Ukulele Fever t-shirts designed by James Maxwell. All food and bar sales directly benefit Caspar Community Center.
Ticket prices are $30 All event pass, $20 Instruction and jamming, $15 Film and Performances. Tickets will be on sale at The Attic of Mendocino on Ukiah St, and at Harvest Market and Tangents in Fort Bragg. Orders can be taken by phone at 707 937-1732 or online at http://www.mendocinostories.com/UKULELEFESTTICKETS.html. Credit Card or PayPal orders online and by phone only.
Mendocino Stories and Music Series on April 20
Mendocino Stories and Music Series will feature two unique collaborations with some of our favorite local musicians on Friday, April 20. All accomplished musicians in their own right – “Ghost Pony” is Gwyneth Moreland and Angie Heimann. “The B Team” is Richard Fienbop, Buddy Stubbs and John Bush. Music starts at 7:30PM at the Mendocino Hotel.
After years of co-bills, co-tours and other back-road shenanigans, Angie Heimann (of The Blushin’ Roulettes) and Gwyneth Moreland (of Gwyneth & Monko and Foxglove) have decided to make it official. Carefully crafted harmonies and lyrics are supported by an old-timey acoustic instrumentation. The B Team brings a guitar driven mix of old faves and original tunes in a rockin’ alt country ska folk reggae blend with a hint of afro pop just for flavor.
All ages welcome. Doors open at 6:30 PM with a bistro menu and full bar. $15 – $10 at the door. More info, 707-937-1732 or www.mendocinostories.com/events.html
All ages welcome at all of our shows!
Most Shows – Doors open at 6:30PM, Sliding scale, $15 – $10
Special prices for families, students and elders
For more info: Call Pattie 707-937-1732
Visit http://www.mendocinostories.com/events.html
Here are more events coming up:
Saturday, April 21, Hill House Inn, 7:30PM
The Mixed Nuts
Swing Jazz and Fun!
Friday, April 27, Mendocino Hotel, 7:30PM
LoCo Choro
Brazilian acoustic quartet
Saturday, April 28, Hill House Inn, 7:30PM
Rose Knight Band
Popabilly – Alt Country Rock
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Pattie DeMatteo
Mendocino Stories
PO Box 432 Comptche, CA 95427
707-937-1732 (phone) 707-937-2565 (fax)
info@mendocinostories.com
www.MendocinoStories.com
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