Support the Mendocino College Theatre Arts Department!

The Tri-Tip “Drive-Up” Dinner will take place on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.  Let us do the cooking!  Simply purchase a ticket, then pick up your dinner on May 17th.

One ticket gets you a tri-tip dinner for FOUR.  The meal includes a 3lb marinated, grilled tri-tip roast from Forks Ranch Market, 4 baked potatoes, a green salad, 4 dinner rolls, and 4 cookies.

Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by clicking HERE.

All proceeds help provide scholarships for students in Acting, Technical Theatre, and Dance.

(A limited number of meals will be available to purchase for cash/check on May 17th.  To purchase a meal with cash/check, go to the Agriculture parking lot on the Mendocino College Ukiah campus on May 17th between 4:00 and 6:00 pm.  First-come, first-served.)

The 19th Annual Festival of New Plays 

Eight student-directed 10-minute plays by local writers.  A beloved Mendocino College annual tradition! 

PERFORMANCES:
May 14-16, 2025
Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM
Mendocino College Little Theatre

• Purchase tickets in advance at: www.artsmendocino.org or at the Mendocino Book Company (cash only)
• Tickets will also be sold at the door as available one hour before the show; cash and credit

This production is recommended for ages 13 and older.

More information about the Mendocino College Theatre Arts program can be found by visiting their website here. 

Annual Student Show at Mendocino College Gallery   

Hosted by the Mendocino College Gallery

April 23rd – May 17th, 2026

• Artist Reception & Draw-a-Thon: April 23rd, 4:30-6:30 PM
• Gallery Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:30 to 3:30 PM, and Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Gallery is open during most performances, including the Spring Dance Festival, as well. 

Please join us for the biggest show of the year, featuring works of art from Mendocino College students working in Photography, Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, and beyond. Student work from the Coast Center, Lake Center, North County Center, and the Ukiah Campus is represented, as well as Dual Enrollment students. The opening reception will include an interactive "Draw-a-thon."

The Friends of Mendocino College Music Program invites you to attend an evening of fundraising and live entertainment featuring Alex de Grassi, faculty, friends, and students of Mr. de Grassi's upper-level guitar classes, on Tuesday, May 19, at 7:00 pm. All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Mendocino College Music Program, an affiliate of the College Foundation. 

Resources:
Map of Ukiah Campus
Map of Lowery Building

Mendocino College Spring Dance Festival 2026

Directed by Eryn Schon-Brunner

Join us for the Mendocino College Spring Dance Festival 2026, a one-weekend-only celebration running April 30–May 3, 2026. This vibrant festival features original dance works alongside live music and compelling visual art, brought to life by Mendocino College students, alumni, faculty, and guest artists. Together, these artists share dynamic voices and diverse perspectives, creating an inspiring performance experience that reflects the creativity and vitality of our community, celebrating dance as a powerful form of expression and connection.

Explore the Mendocino College CVPA Gallery before the shows and during intermission. 

Grab your tickets now and be part of a celebration that inspires and uplifts!

Performances
April 30th – Performance 7:30 pm $15
May 1st – Gala at 6:30 pm (includes catered food and wine); Performance at 7:30 pm $20
May 2nd – Performance 7:30 pm $15
May 3rd – Performance 2 pm $15

Tickets 
Available at the door, Mendocino Book Company (cash or check only) or online at www.artsmendocino.org. 

Rumors

By Neil Simon | Directed by Lucas Near Verbrugghe 

It’s the 10th anniversary party for the Deputy Mayor of New York City.  But when the guests arrive to find the host incapacitated, his wife missing, and the staff gone, the night spirals into a hilarious web of impossible lies.  Watch what happens when eight friends scramble to protect their host’s reputation—and desperately try to save their own.  

Performances March 5th-15th, 2026 in the Mendocino College Center Theatre
Thursday, March 5th • 7:30 PM • (pay-what-you-wish Preview)
Friday, March 6th • 7:30 PM (Gala Opening Night, food and wine included in ticket price!)
Saturday, March 7th • 7:30 PM 
Thursday, March 12th • 7:30 PM (special discount show, all tickets $10)
Friday, March 13th • 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 14th • 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 15th • 2 PM (matinee performance)

TICKETS
All tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 students and seniors.  Advance tickets are available at the Mendocino Book Company (cash only) in Ukiah, and online at www.ArtsMendocino.org two weeks before performances begin.

The Mendocino College Gallery presents: 

Don’t Disturb This Groove: Cal Poly Humboldt Painters

Featuring: Gina Tuzzi, Eliseo Casiano, and select student artwork

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

The Mendocino College Gallery presents Don’t Disturb This Groove, a group exhibition honoring the vibrant and ever-unfolding tradition of painting at Cal Poly Humboldt. The title is borrowed from the lyrics of a beloved song that holds particular meaning within the Painting Lab where professors Eliseo Casiano and Gina Tuzzi teach. Etched above the doorframe, Don’t Disturb This Groove greets every student who enters the studio, serving as a reminder to protect the creative flow, trust the process, and honor the shared spirit of making.

This exhibition features new and recent works by Eliseo Casiano and Gina Tuzzi, alongside Cal Poly Humboldt wood shop technician Jim Woodhead and nine distinguished painting alumni representing the past fifteen years. Each alumnus studied closely with the two professors, forging deep creative bonds that continue to resonate through their current practices.

Together, these artists celebrate enduring relationships, the layered legacy of painting within the department, and a shared love of the Humboldt landscape with its winding rivers and the mighty trees that stand as steadfast guardians of the region.

Across the exhibition, visitors will encounter a constellation of shared artistic sensibilities: radiant explorations of color, expressions of beauty, expansive interpretations of landscape, and works rooted in culture and ritual.

Don’t Disturb This Groove invites audiences into a multigenerational conversation shaped by mentorship, place, and a collective reverence for the transformative possibilities of painting.

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.

*Artwork featured above by Eliseo Casiano & Gina Tuzzi

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.

Native Now: K’edi Wadim Closing Ceremony

Friday, February 6, 2026 | 3–6 PM

Join us for the closing ceremony of Native Now: K’edi Wadim, an exhibition celebrating the creativity and resilience of contemporary Native artists. “K’edi Wadim” means “Walk Well” in the Northern Pomo dialect, reflecting the show’s focus on cultural continuity, artistry, and presence.

The closing event will include a blessing, song, dance, and food, as well as remarks from the exhibit jurors, who will also share the Land Acknowledgement. Artists featured in the exhibition will be in attendance to speak about their work and the cultural traditions represented in their pieces.

This celebration offers an opportunity to experience the diverse range of artwork showcased in the exhibition, including drawing, painting, photography, regalia, beadwork, weaving, and basketry. The event offers a meaningful space to honor Indigenous perspectives through art, community, and shared cultural expression.

Native Now: K’edi Wadim is currently open at The Gallery at Mendocino College through February 6, 2026.

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.

*Artwork featured above: Waawiyaatanong ᔭ ᔨ ᔮ ᑖ ᓄᓐ ᒃ  by Hadassa Greensky.

Finish your holiday shopping early and support our students while you're at it!

The Mendocino College Classified Senate invites you to the 17th Annual Holiday FUN-Raiser, which will be held on Thursday, December 4th. This annual event features unique, handmade, original items perfect for holiday gifting. All proceeds go toward student scholarships. 

Fun Fact: This event has raised over $50,000 for students!