Join us for the opening reception for Urban Introversion: Master Works by Yu Ji on Thursday, September 4, 4:30-6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. 

Regular Gallery Hours:  

• Tuesdays: 12:30 - 3:30 PM
• Wednesdays: 10:30 - 1:30 PM
• Thursdays: 12:30 - 3:30 PM
• and by appointment 

The gallery is also open for most performances in the Center Theater.

Urban Introversion: Master Works by Yu Ji

August 15 – October 26, 2025

Mendocino College Gallery

Opening Reception: September 4, 4:30–6:30 PM (Free & open to the public)

Experience the evocative work of Yu Ji (b. 1954), shaped by a rich journey from early training in China to graduate studies in New York, and a decades-long academic career in Southern California. This exhibition brings together masterworks that reflect a life steeped in cultural transition and artistic evolution.

New Gallery Hours:  

• Tuesdays: 12:30 - 3:30 PM
• Wednesdays: 10:30 - 1:30 PM
• Thursdays: 12:30 - 3:30 PM
• and by appointment 

The gallery is also open for most performances in the Center Theater.

The Mendocino College Art Gallery, housed in the Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020. Since its inception in 1995, the gallery has made a significant contribution to the cultural life of Mendocino County, presenting more than 100 exhibitions during this time. Celebrating regional, national, and international artists as well as MC students, the gallery stays true to its educational role and provides students with an opportunity to learn firsthand about gallery management, exhibition design, and installation practices.

The Mendocino College Repertory Dance Company is a diverse group of dancers who share an interest in dance as a performing art.  The company, which was formed in 1986, produces at least one concert each year, featuring choreographic works by students, faculty members, and guest choreographers.  Although the company maintains a primarily Modern Dance/Contemporary Dance repertoire, performances occasionally include dance theatre, jazz dance, and ballet.

Show Dates:

• November 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
• November 14, 2025 @ Gala 6:30 pm, Performance 7:30 pm
• November 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm
• November 16, 2025 @ 2 pm

Auditions for Big Love by Charles Mee, directed by Lucas Near Verbrugghe, will be held on Monday, August 11, at 6:00 pm. 

Call-backs will be on August 12, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Rehearsals begin August 18, and performances will run October 16-26.

Big Love is a modern adaptation of Aeschylus's The Suppliants, reimagined with a focus on themes of gender politics, love, and domestic violence. The story revolves around 50 brides who flee Greece to avoid forced marriages to their cousins, seeking refuge in an Italian villa.

No preparation is necessary for the auditions. A wide range of roles is available for individuals of all ages, and some non-speaking roles are featured, as well. Production crew to assist with scenery, costumes, props, lighting, and stage management is also needed. For more information, please e-mail lverbrugghe@mendocino.edu. 

Classes associated with the Fall 2025 production:

• Performance: THE 208 A-D
• Crew: THE 225 A-D 

Calling all high school students! Learn How to Jumpstart Your Future. Discover the Mendocino College Summer Scholars Program on Friday, May 9th!

Event Details: 
Wednesday, May 14th, 5:30-6:00 PM
Mendocino College Coast Center or Join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 879 8542 6912, Passcode: 326922

Bring your family and learn how the Summer Scholars Program can help you jumpstart your future for free! Whether you're aiming to get ahead in your studies or explore new opportunities, this program has something for everyone.

Why Attend?

• Get all the details about the Summer Scholars Program
• Learn how to take advantage of this free opportunity
• Bilingual registration support is available to assist you

Don't miss out on this chance to shape your future! Visit our website for more information.

See you there!

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Calling all high school students! Learn How to Jumpstart Your Future. Discover the Mendocino College Summer Scholars Program on Friday, May 9th!

Event Details: 
Friday, May 9th, 5:30-6:00 PM
Mendocino College Coast Center or Join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 878 9326 4857, Passcode: 047127

Bring your family and learn how the Summer Scholars Program can help you jumpstart your future for free! Whether you're aiming to get ahead in your studies or explore new opportunities, this program has something for everyone.

Why Attend?

• Get all the details about the Summer Scholars Program
• Learn how to take advantage of this free opportunity
• Bilingual registration support is available to assist you

Don't miss out on this chance to shape your future! Visit our website for more information.

See you there!

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The Mendocino College Latino Club invites you to a Mexican Lunch fundraiser! 

$15 a plate
The menu will include carne asada with homemade salsa, rice, beans, tortilla, and a drink. 
All proceeds will benefit the Latino Club, whose purpose is to unite as a community and collaborate to represent Latino culture. 

Good News: the Spring Plant Sale has Been Extended!

9:00 am-4:00 pm, Daily until May 9th

Come join us for the bi-annual Mendocino College Agriculture Department Plant Sale. The Spring sale is perfect for getting vegetable gardens going, expanding your range of pollinators, adding drought-resistant plants, bushes and trees, and adding that splash of color or other native plants.

The sale has been extended through Friday, May 9th, which means more time to shop plants to make your garden grow & glow! The sale supports students who are studying horticulture and helps expand the college's gardens and landscape offerings.

Get your green thumb going with the Spring Plant Sale!

Check out our updated Plant List! SP25 Plant List

Fire Safe Solutions for Design, Building, and Upkeep

Feeling overwhelmed about wildfire in California? You are not alone, but the good news is that there is a lot that homeowners can do to reduce risk and help your family and community withstand wildfire exposure. 

This Free Workshop will:

• Dispel myths about products and materials
• Offer science-based solutions for construction, design, and maintenance
• Provide the latest information on managing fuels on the property
• Discuss what is happening in the insurance market
• Provide an opportunity for shared, experiential learning 

Equip yourself with the tools to empower your community, fostering a safer and more resilient environment in the face of fire risks.

K'edi Wadim: Celebrating Native American Graduates!

Come together to celebrate the achievements of our Native American Graduates as well as the students who have completed the Pomo Pathway program! Food will be provided. 

All Native American students graduating this Spring are invited to come grab some graduation swag.