Join us for an evening of fundraising and live entertainment featuring Alex de Grassi, faculty, friends, and students of Mr. de Grassi's upper-level guitar class, on Tuesday, December 4th at 7:00 pm. Admission is free, and all fundraising proceeds will benefit the Friends of Mendocino College Music Program, an affiliate of the College Foundation. 

Join us for a juried exhibition of art made by artists of Native American descent.

Opening Reception on Thursday, November 20th, 4:30-6:30 pm

Exhibition runs November 20th, 2025 - February 8th, 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: We Are Still Here by Meyo Marrufo.

Create or touch up your regalia with us! 

Food and beverages provided. 

Next Workshops:

• Thursday, 10/16
• Thursday, 10/23
• Thursday, 10/30
• Thursday, 11/06
• Thursday, 11/13
• Thursday, 11/20

For more information, please contact Brandon Schmidt at brandon.schmidt@student.mendocino.edu, Kyle Whiterock at kwhiterock@mendocino.edu, or Brian Williams at bwilliams@mendocino.edu.

The Mendocino College Dream Center invites the community to attend a FREE screening of:  

From Here, From There (De Aqui De Alla)

A film by Marlene "Mo" Morris

A Co-Production of Galewind Films and Latino Public Broadcasting presented as part of the PBS VOCES series, with major funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

When ICE threatens 700,000 fellow Dreamers, immigration lawyer Luis Cortes Romero fights back — and becomes the first undocumented immigrant to argue a case at the U.S. Supreme Court. The DACA program, aimed at shielding undocumented immigrants brought into the U.S. as children, is under attack, and time is running out for young DACA recipients. FROM HERE/FROMTHERE (DE AQUÍ/DE ALLÁ) is an uplifting and clear-eyed documentary interweaving the controversial case’s journey to the Supreme Court, the immigrant rights movement, and the remarkable personal story of family, hope, and perseverance.

Luis Cortes Romero will be in attendance at the screening and will participate in a Q&A session moderated by Dr. Roberto Renteria, HSI Program Manager. 

Wall Street Journal
“As entertaining as it is informative . .. A tale well told”

People's World
“Lively documentary . . . Through it all shines Luis’s street-savvy, intelligence, and political awareness of the shortcomings but necessity of the [DACA]program he was defending.” 

The Seattle Times
“Groundbreaking story”

Marin Magazine
“Extraordinary film . . . not to miss ”

Watch the trailer here. 

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.

Mendocino Ballet Presents the Nutcracker Ballet

Directed & Choreographed by Esther Hansen

Join us for a magical evening as the Mendocino Ballet presents the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker Ballet. Experience the enchanting story, stunning choreography, and beautiful music that will captivate audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this enduring holiday tradition—buy your tickets today!

Show Times:

• Friday, December 19 at 7 pm
• Saturday, December 20 at 2 pm
• Saturday, December 20 at 7 pm
• Sunday, December 21 at 2 pm

Advance Tickets:

• $30 for general admission; $18 for children under 12 & senior citizens 65+.
• Purchase online at www.MendocinoBallet.org 
  A $1.96 surcharge is applied to all online & credit card purchases. 
• It is highly recommended that you purchase tickets in advance, as this event typically sells out.

Mendocino Ballet is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to excellence in the dance arts. 

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

Rumors
by Neil Simon
directed by Lucas Verbrugghe
Performance Dates: March 5th - 15th, 2026

Rumors is a fast-paced whodunit that promises to keep everyone on the edge of their seats. When guests arrive at a dinner party to find the host unconscious and the hostess missing, panic and confusion take center stage. It’s high society gone hilariously wrong as cover-ups and misunderstandings spiral out of control. Come see this delightful romp through deception, decorum, and disaster!

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