Join us for an artist talk with Yu Ji as he discusses his background growing up during the Cultural Revolution in China, his education at the Central Academy of Fine Art in Beijing and the teachers he met there, then his subsequent move to the United States. This 45-minute lecture will be followed by a Q&A. 

Catch Urban Introversion: Master Works by Yu Ji in the Mendocino College Art Gallery, Aug 15 – Oct 26, 2025.
Opening Reception: Sept 4, 4:30–6:30 PM
Free & Open to All!

Step into the world of Yu Ji, an internationally acclaimed artist whose work bridges cultures and decades of creativity. From early training in China to a vibrant career in the U.S., Yu Ji’s art explores identity, transition, and evolution.

Gallery Hours:
Tues: 12:30–3:30 PM
Wed: 10:30–1:30 PM
Thurs: 12:30–3:30 PM
(Or by appointment. Open during most Center Theater performances.)

Don’t miss this chance to experience a stunning collection right here on campus!

Join us for an exhibition of Cal Poly Humboldt painters, Gina Tuzzi & Eliseo Casiano, plus Student Work.

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.

Opening Reception on Thursday, February 19th, 4:30-6:30 pm

Regular Gallery Hours:  

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

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

The Ukiah Community Concert Association presents

Professional Pianists Concerts

Friday, January 23, 2026, at 7:30 pm
Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:30 pm
and Sunday, January 26, 2026, at 2 pm

Don’t miss the 33rd annual Professional Pianist Concerts, a collaborative production by the Ukiah Community Concert Association and Spencer Brewer, and a benefit for the Mendocino College Recording Arts Club, the Allegro Scholarship Program, and the Ukiah Community Concert Association.

This utterly fun and stimulating series features the finest regional pianists inviting you into their onstage “living room” and, throughout the performance, trading stories and melodies with two pianos on stage to accommodate impromptu collaborations.

The event is legendary and an annual sellout because of the diversity and quality of a multitude of styles of music, spiced with humor throughout the show.

Tickets:

Tickets are $25 for open seating and $30 for the “I wanna see the hands” section. 

Tickets go on sale the second week of December and make great Christmas gifts! 

Available at the Mendocino Book Company in Ukiah, Mazahar in Willits, and through Brown Paper Tickets. If not completely sold out, tickets may be available at the door.

Auditions for the Spring theatrical production, directed by Lucas Near Verbrugghe, will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, time TBD. 

No preparation is necessary for the auditions. Production crew is also needed to assist with scenery, costumes, props, lighting, and stage management. For more information, please e-mail lnearverbrugghe@mendocino.edu. 

Classes associated with the Fall 2025 production:

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

Mendocino College Choirs presents Festival of Lights

Directed by Janice Timm

Get in the holiday spirit with two showings: 

• Monday, December 8 at 7:30 pm at the Ukiah Campus Center Theatre
• Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 pm at the Willits High School Auditorium 

Mendocino College Choirs presents Festival of Lights

Directed by Janice Timm

Get in the holiday spirit with two showings: 

• Monday, December 8 at 7:30 pm at the Ukiah Campus Center Theatre
• Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 pm at the Willits High School Auditorium 

The Ukiah Symphony Orchestra presents: Nordic Soundscapes

with guest conductor Jerome Fleg

• Edvard Grieg -  Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 16
• Jean Sibelius - Symphony No. 5, op. 82

Pre-concert talk one hour before the downbeat.

Two Showings:

• Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 pm
• Sunday, April 12, at 2:00 pm

NOTICE:
Please do not bring your pets into the theater or leave them in your vehicle! The only animals allowed on the Mendocino College Campus are certified guide and assistance dogs.

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The Ukiah Symphony Orchestra presents: Nordic Soundscapes

with guest conductor Jerome Fleg

• Edvard Grieg -  Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 16
• Jean Sibelius - Symphony No. 5, op. 82

Pre-concert talk one hour before the downbeat. 

Two Showings:

• Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 pm
• Sunday, April 12, at 2:00 pm

NOTICE:
Please do not bring your pets into the theater or leave them in your vehicle! The only animals allowed on the Mendocino College Campus are certified guide and assistance dogs.

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The Ukiah Symphony Orchestra presents: Suite Serenade

with guest conductor Richard Loheyde

• William Grant Still - Mother and Child
• Tomaso Albinoni -Concerto for two oboes in F major, op. 9 no. 3 with Laura Reynolds & Beth Aiken, oboes
• Samuel Barber - Canzonetta for Oboe & String Orchestra, op. 48 with Laura Reynolds, oboe
• Gustav Holst - St. Paul's Suite, op. 29, no. 2
• Antonin Dvořák - Serenade for Strings, op. 22

Pre-concert talk one hour before the downbeat. 

Two Showings:

• Saturday, February 7, at 7:30 pm
• Sunday, February 8, at 2:00 pm

NOTICE:
Please do not bring your pets into the theater or leave them in your vehicle! The only animals allowed on the Mendocino College Campus are certified guide and assistance dogs.

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The Ukiah Symphony Orchestra presents: Suite Serenade

with guest conductor Richard Loheyde

• William Grant Still - Mother and Child
• Tomaso Albinoni -Concerto for two oboes in F major, op. 9 no. 3 with Laura Reynolds & Beth Aiken, oboes
• Samuel Barber - Canzonetta for Oboe & String Orchestra, op. 48 with Laura Reynolds, oboe
• Gustav Holst - St. Paul's Suite, op. 29, no. 2
• Antonin Dvořák - Serenade for Strings, op. 22

Pre-concert talk one hour before the downbeat.

Two Showings:

• Saturday, February 7, at 7:30 pm
• Sunday, February 8, at 2:00 pm

NOTICE:
Please do not bring your pets into the theater or leave them in your vehicle! The only animals allowed on the Mendocino College Campus are certified guide and assistance dogs.

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