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Que OndaA new gallery has opened in the old Fort Bragg Rec Center on Laurel Street.The Art Space is an outgrowth of Big Brothers/Big Sisters’ Que Onda/What’sHappening ? Enrichment Program for middle and high school students. Onsale are mosaics, jewelry, paintings and mixed media pieces created by localstudents who are in this program. Sales are structured just like any art gallery— 50% of the sale goes to the artist, and 50% goes back to the gallery foruse in the program. Staffed by volunteers, the gallery is open on First Fridaysand on Saturdays. Beautiful banners designed and created by the studentswith local artist Janet Self make a distinctive and welcoming entrance to thegallery.Que Onda beganwith a Title II federalgrant to Big Brothers/Big Sisters in 2007. Thegrant was to providelocal youth with afterschool programs as analternative to gang activityor simply to providesomething constructiveto do. The program hasexpanded to include bothin-school and after schoolcreativity programs inart, cooking, and writing.Several hundred studentshave participatedsince its inception, andClaire Fortier in the beautiful Que Onda gallery. Above right:One of the young artists in the enrichment program.Photos by Larry R. Wagner.the group has already held three well-received art exhibits,including two at Saint Michael and All Angel’s Church (whichhas provided free-of-charge studio space for the program sinceits inception) and one at Edgewater Gallery.The opening of a youth art gallery in the old Rec Centeris the realization of a long-held dream. The City of Fort Braggenthusiastically endorsed this move, and the rent is generouslyset at only $100 per month, for the most part covered by“rent angels” (more always needed…). Que Onda also hopesto expand into additional space in the old Rec Center, so thatstudio and gallery space are in one place.Que Onda initially began with a freeform program of arts,crafts, cooking, fun and games and “great snacks,” according toformer program coordinator and Volunteer Gallery CoordinatorKaren McDonell. The idea was to entice kids to come in andhang out on a voluntary basis. Art quickly became a primaryactivity, a great confidence builder for young artists strugglingto identify themselves. Art gave them something self-createdto take pride in and gave them a sense of accomplishment.A number of local artists have assisted with the program,which provides art materials andartistic guidance free of chargeto the students. One of their firstprojects was “Catch A Wave,” apermanent mosaic installation.Among participating local artistsare James Maxwell, Karen Bowers,Dana Ecelberger, Karen Lewis andJanet Self.The involvement of graffitiartist Ben Abel aka “Bones” has given the program an edginessthat greatly appeals to the students, and the influence of the graffitiinstruction can be seen in the artwork at The Art Space.The Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference is also veryinvolved with Que Onda. Their goal is to encourage students tounderstand the power of words, through writing classes, poetryslams, and introduction to writers such as Luis Rodriguez,a former prisoner and gang member and now a successfulwriter, who addressed the group. With the help of the Writers’Conference, Que Onda hopes to produce a cookbook thatcombines stories with recipes from their Monday afternooncooking class.Que Onda has had a proven positive impact on the lives ofmany of its participants. Stop by their new gallery on FranklinStreet and see what these young artists have created, and contactKaren McDonell, kslatermcd@comcast.net, or Ginny Rorby ofthe Writers’ Conference, grorby@mcn.org, to see how you canhelp. Times are tough and donations are urgently needed.Spring/Summer 2011 33

Mendocino County Gallery GuideFIRST FRIDAYS IN FORT BRAGGMost galleries and businesses holding First Friday art openingsare open from 5:30–7:30 p.m.SECOND SATURDAYS IN MENDOCINOMost galleries and businesses holding Second Saturday artopenings are open from 5:00–7:30 p.m.FIRST FRIDAYS IN UKIAHOpening art receptions the First Friday of every month 5:00–8:00 p.m.LAST SATURDAYS IN WESTPORTGalleries and businesses holding Last Saturday art openingsare open from 5:00–7:30 p.m.WESTPORTGALLERY THISHighway 1, Main Street707 964-2027FORT BRAGGART EXPLORERS305 E. Redwood Avenue707 961-6156BRAGGADOON435 N. Main Street707 964-5050DAN HEMANN SCULPTURE ANDTHE GREEN DOOR STUDIO121 E. Laurel Street707 964-6532EDGEWATER GALLERY356 N. Main Street707 964-4668ERIN DERTNER STUDIO137 E. Laurel Street707 964-7781FAMILY HANDS200 Redwood Avenue707 961-0236FRAME MILL ARTWORKS116 Laurel Street707 964-6464GARDEN ART & GIFTS1230 N. Main Street707 964-7897GLASS FIRE ART GLASSGALLERY18320 N. Highway 1707 962-9420A unique display of art glass,including jellies, vessels, lighting,sculpture and jewelry. Visit theworking studio.HEADLANDS COFFEEHOUSE120 E. Laurel Street707 964-1987MENDO BISTROCompany Store at N. Main707 964-4974MENDOCINO COAST DISTRICTHOSPITAL700 River Street707 961-4610MENDOCINO COASTPHOTOGRAPHER GUILD& GALLERY344 N. Main Street707 964-4706NORTH COAST ARTISTS362 N. Main Street707 964-8266PARTNERS GALLERY335 N. Franklin Street707 962-0233PIACI PUB & PIZZERIA120 W. Redwood Street707 961-1133RACINES OFFICE SUPPLY344 N. Franklin Street707 964-2416RUBAIYAT BEADS222 E. Redwood Avenue707 961-0222TOTO ZAIDA142 E. Laurel Street707 964-8686V’ CANTO124 E. Laurel Street707 964-6844MENDOCINOAMERICAN PIE45050 Main Street707 937-3235ARTISTS CO-OP OF MENDOCINO45270 Main Street707 937-2217CELTIC CREATIONSAbove Gallery Books707 937-1223COLOR & LIGHT GLASS STUDIO10525 Ford Street707 937-1003DAZZLING LITES ON THE COAST42580 Little Lake Road707 937-0837707 226-2815GALLERY OF THE SENSES45104 Main Street707 937-2021GARTH HAGERMANNature Photography Gallery45021-C Little Lake Street707 937-1987HIGHLIGHT GALLERY45052 Main Street707 937-3132ICONS10483 Lansing Street707 937-1784MENDO BURGERS10483 Lansing Street707 937-1111MENDOCINO ART CENTER45200 Little Lake Street707 937-5818MENDOCINO CAFÉ10451 Lansing Street707 937-6141MENDOCINO GEMS10483 Lansing Street707 937-0299MENDOCINO ART CENTER45200 Little Lake Street,Mendocino707 937-5818John Fisher sculptureThe Three Ages of WomanNew gallery exhibits eachmonth featuring emerging andestablished artists. Open daily10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.MendocinoArtCenter.orgMENDOCINO COASTPHOTOGRAPHER GUILD& GALLERY344 N. Main Street,Fort Bragg707 964-4706The Bald Eagleby Ron LeValleyDevoted to inspiringphotographic excellence onCalifornia’s North Coast.OLD GOLD6 Albion Street,Mendocino707 937-5005Where you will findbeautifully detailed jewelryfabricated in the original artform of die striking andhand chasing.34 Mendocino Arts Magazine

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CAFE BEAUJOLAISnnnWine Spectator’sAward of ExcellenceFresh bread servedand sold dailyfrom our wood-firedbrick ovenOpen year-round~ A MENDOCINO LANDMARK FOR OVER 30 YEARS ~Lu n c h We d–Su n11:30a m –2:30p mFo r Re s e r v a t i o n sc a l l 937-5614Di n n e r s n i g h t l ys t a r t i n g a t 5:30p m961 Ukiah Street, Mendocino • www.CafeBeaujolais.com38 Mendocino Arts Magazine

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Restaurant GuideFORT BRAGGBERNILLO’SPizzeria, Subs & Salads220 E. Redwood Avenue964-9314CAFÉ 1Organic Breakfast and Lunch753 N. Main Street964-3309CLIFF HOUSE OF FORT BRAGGSeafood & Steak1011 S. Main Street961-0255D’AURELIO’SFine Italian and Pizza438 S. Franklin Street964-4227DOWN HOME FOODSLunch Deli115 S. Franklin Street964-4661EGGHEAD’S RESTAURANTBreakfast & Lunch326 N. Main Street964-5005FORT BRAGG BAKERY360 N. Franklin Street964-7761FORT BRAGG STEAK HOUSEBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner332 S. Main Street • 962-0539HARVEST MARKETOrganic, natural and traditionalproducts and servicesHighway 1 & Highway 20964-7000Catering by Margaret Fox, fullservice deli, bakery and productsfrom gourmet to everyday.Online shopping and deliveryavailable. Open 7 days a week,5 am-11 pm.HEADLANDS COFFEEHOUSEEspresso Coffee House120 E. Laurel Street964-1987HOME STYLE CAFÉBreakfast & Lunch790 S. Main Street • 964-6106LA PLAYA MEXICANRESTAURANT & BAR552 N. Main • 964-4074LAUREL DELI & DESSERTSBreakfast & Lunch401 N. Main Street, Ste. 502964-7812LEE’S CHINESE RESTAURANTFamily Chinese154 E. Redwood Avenue964-6843LIVING LIGHT INTERNATIONAL301-B N. Main StreetIn the Company Store964-2420Making Healthy Living delicious!Cuisine to Go, an organicraw vegan café, Culinary ArtsInstitute: gourmet classes inraw cuisine. Marketplaceahealthy lifestyle boutique.MENDO BISTROContemporary American301 N. Main StreetIn the Company Store964-4974MENDOCINO COOKIE CO.Espresso Shop303 N. Main StreetIn the Company Store964-0282NIT’S CAFÉInternational Cuisine322 N. Main Street964-7187NORTH COAST BREWINGTAPROOM & GRILLCalifornia Cuisine444 N. Main Street964-3400Award-winning beer, localwines & great food served ingenerous portions, in a relaxedatmosphere. State of the artfunction room available.OFF THE HOOK SUSHINigri, Udon, Teriyaki & Sushi118 E. Redwood Avenue964-3188PIACI PUB & PIZZERIAPizza & Salads20 W. Redwood Avenue961-1133THE PURPLE ROSEMexican24300 N. Highway1964-6507THE RESTAURANTFine Dining418 N. Main Street964-9800TAKA’S GRILLJapanese & Sushi250 N. Main Street964-5204V’ CANTOLate Night Italian124 E. Laurel Street964-6844VIRAPORN’S THAI CAFEThai16801 Ocean Drive962-0717NOYO HARBORCAP’N FLINTSFamily Seafood32250 N. Harbor Drive964-9447CHAPTER & MOONGourmet American32150 N. Harbor Drive962-1643DOLPHIN ISLE MARINA DELIRiverside Deli32399 Basin • 964-4113HERON’S BY THE SEAItalian Seafood32100 N. Harbor Drive962-0680SILVER’S AT THE WHARFFresh Seafood andContemporary American32260 N. Harbor Drive964-4283MENDOCINO955 UKIAH STREETRESTAURANTFine Dining955 Ukiah Street • 937-1955BAY VIEW CAFÉRelaxed American45040 Main Street • 937-4197CAFÉ BEAUJOLAISFine Dining961 Ukiah Street • 937-5614A menu inspired by Californiacuisine, a bounty of fresh ingredientsand outstanding freshbread from a wood-fire redbrick oven.CORNERS OF THE MOUTHNatural Foods • Gluten FreeProducts45015 Ukiah Street937-5345CULTURED AFFAIR CAFÉSandwiches, Salads, YogurtCorner of Kasten & Albion937-1430FRANKIE’S HAND MADE ICECREAM & PIZZA PARLORIce Cream, Pizza, Soup44951 Ukiah Street937-2436HARVEST AT MENDOSA’SReady-to-go products andgroceries10501 Lansing Street937-5879Full service meat and seafoodcounter, fresh produce, beer &wine, sushi and ready-to-gosandwiches made daily. Open7 days a week, 7:30 am to10 pm.MACCALLUM HOUSE INN& RESTAURANTFine Dining45020 Albion Street937-0289MENDO BURGERSBurgers, Thick Malts & FreshCut French Fries10483 Lansing Street937-1111Known for the best burgerson the North Coast for over20 years. Family dining, petfriendly.MENDOCINO CAFÉMendocino Cuisine10451 Lansing Street937-6141International dishes, organicproduce, wild-harvested freshseafood, beans, rice, pasta,Mendocino County grass-fedbeef, free-range chicken, allGMO-free. Outside dining withocean views.MENDOCINO HOTEL VICTORIANDINING & GARDEN CAFÉFine Dining, Bar Menu45080 Main Street937-0511MENDOCINO MARKETDeli, Sandwiches, Picnic Foods45051 Ukiah Street937-3474MOODYS ORGANIC COFFEEBARCoffee Bar10450 Lansing Street937-4843THE MOOSSE CAFÉSeasonal North Coast390 Kasten at Albion Street937-4323North Coast cuisine withMediterranean influences.Ocean and garden views withindoor and outdoor seating.PATTERSON’S PUBBar Menu10485 Lansing Street937-478240 Mendocino Arts Magazine

THE RAVENS AT THESTANFORD INN BY THE SEAVegetarian CuisineHighway 1 & Comptche-UkiahRoad • 937-5615Prepares vegan and vegetariancuisine with produce from theirCalifornia Certified Organic farmand other organic producers.THANKSGIVING COFFEECOMPANYCoffee and Espresso Bar10485 Lansing Street937-0836Locally roasted artisanalcoffees, bakery and café fare.Deep dish pizza by the slice.LITTLE RIVER &ALBIONALBION RIVER INNFine DiningHighway 1, Albion • 937-4044THE CREEKSIDE RESTAURANTCalifornia Casual Cuisine7051 N. Highway 1, Little River937-1092LEDFORD HOUSE RESTAURANTFine Dining3000 N. Highway 1, Albion937-0282LITTLE RIVER INN RESTAURANTFine DiningHighway 1, Little River937-5942LITTLE RIVER MARKET & DELIGourmet Deli7746 N. Highway 1, Little River937-5133PACIFIC TAPASPacific Spanish Cuisine7750 N. Highway 1, Little River937-5500STEVENSWOOD RESTAURANTNouvelle American8211 N. Highway 1, Little River937-2810ELKBRIDGET DOLAN’SCalifornia Grill & Bar Menu5910 S. Highway 1707 877-1820GREENWOOD PIER INN, CAFÉ,GARDEN SHOP & COUNTRYSTORE BOUTIQUECalifornia Cuisine5928 S. Highway 1707 877-9997QUEENIE’S ROADHOUSE CAFÉBreakfast & LunchHighway 1 • 707 877-3285POINT ARENATHE PIER CHOWDER HOUSE& TAP ROOMChowder, Seafood, Burgersand More790 Port Road707 882-3400Fresh local ingredients, preparedfor your dining pleasure.31 beers on tap and an extensivewine list. Located at historicArena Cove in Point Arena.Open daily at 11 am.PIZZA & CREAMGourmet Pizza and Ice CreamArena Cove • 707 882-1900ANCHOR BAYMARIACHISMexican35501 S. Highway 1707 884-1735GUALALABONES ROADHOUSEBarbecued Ribs39080 Highway 1707 884-1188PIZZA & CREAMGourmet Pizza and Ice Cream38920 S. Highway 1707 884-1574TOP O’ THE CLIFFFine DiningHighway 1, Seacliff Center707 884-1539THE SEA RANCHTHE SEA RANCH LODGE &RESTAURANTCalifornia Cuisine60 Sea Walk Drive707 785-2371ANDERSONVALLEYBOONVILLE HOTELCalifornia CuisineHighway 128, Boonville707 895-2210LAUREN’SEclectic American International14211 Highway 128Boonville • 707 895-3869LIBBY’S RESTAURANTMexicanHighway 128, Philo707 895-2646UKIAHBRANCHESWood-fired Chop House, Pub,Bakery1180 Airport Park Boulevard707 468-5400ELLIE’S MUTT HUT& VEGETARIAN CAFETofu, Vegetarian, Hamburgers732 S. State Street707 468-5376FORKS CAFEHome Style Breakfast/Lunch3166 N. State Street707 462-4530THE HIMALAYAN CAFÉNepalese & Indian Cuisine1639 S. State Street707 467-9900MENDOCINO BREWINGCOMPANY ALEHOUSEPark Falls Plaza1252 Airport Park BoulevardNORTH STATE CAFECasual fine dining, freshingredients; wine & beer263 N. State Street707 462-3726OCO TIMEJapanese Cuisine111 W. Church Street707 462-2422PATRONA BISTRO & WINE BARClassic, Contemporary Cuisine130 W. Standley Street707 462-9181RUEN TONG THAI CUISINEFresh Ingredients; Beer, Wine801 N. State St • 707 462-0238SCHAT’S COURTHOUSE BAKERY& CAFEBakery, Breakfast, Lunch113 W. Perkins707 462-1670UKIAH BREWING CO. &RESTAURANTCertified Organic and Beer102 S. State Street707 468-5898WALTER CAFÉ920 N. State707 462-2080WILLITSAL’S REDWOOD ROOMThai & American, Full Bar207 S. Main Street707 459-2444ANNA’S ASIAN HOUSESzechuan & Asian Cuisine47 E. Mendocino Avenue707 459-6086THE PURPLE THISTLECalifornia Cuisine50 S. Main Street707 459-4750HOPLANDCRUSHED GRAPE GRILLPizza, Seafood13500 S. Highway 101707 744-2020REDWOODVALLEYTHE BROILER STEAK HOUSE8400 Uva Drive707 485-7301LAKE COUNTYBLUE WING SALOON & CAFE9520 Main StreetUpper Lake707 275-2233CACTUS GRILL RESTAURANT3900 Baylis AvenueClearlake707 994-0905MOUNTAIN HIGH COFFEEHOUSE9495 Main StreetUpper LakeSpring/Summer 2011 41

The Pier Chowder House& Tap RoomChowder, Seafood, Burgers and MoreFresh local ingredients, preparedfor your dining pleasure.31 beers on tap and an extensive wine list.Located at historic Arena Cove inPoint Arena at 790 Port RoadOpen daily at 11:00 a.m.707 882-340042 Mendocino Arts Magazine

Char-Broiled Burgers • ChickenFresh-Cut Fries • Thick ShakesBest Burgers on theNorth Coast for 20 YearsFollow The Path Behind the BakeryLansing St., Mendocino937-1111Spring/Summer 2011 43