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Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Fort Bragg ... Plenty of Lodging, Lots to do
05/16/2012
It's not too late too book a room on the cool coast for Memorial Day weekend, the official summer kick-off event. Take a look.
•May 25-27: Fort Bragg Quilt Show, Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm, Town Hall and Masonic Hall. Admission $7, children under 11 free. Preview party Fri. May 25, $12 (includes admission for entire weekend show). Fabulous quilts, quilting demos, quilts for sale. Presented by Soroptimist International of Fort Bragg. Contact information: Susan Bivins, sbivins4220@earthlink.net
So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star? — How About Hearing One In Concert May 26th?
05/14/2012
Original Byrds Member Chris Hillman Takes Stage With Herb Pedersen In Benefit Concert For Mendocino Coast District Hospital
These Amazing Shadows to be Screened at Fort Bragg's Coast Cinema
05/10/2012
On June 3, a piece of the Sundance Film Festival comes to Fort Bragg.
As part of the 7th Annual Mendocino Film Festival, at 11am Coast Cinemas will feature "These Amazing Shadows," hosted live by San Francisco Chronicle's film critic, Mick LaSalle. To learn more about the Film Festival, click here.
About the Film Festival
New History Walks Organized by Historical Society: Town Views and Tombstones
05/09/2012
This month the Mendocino Coast Historical Society kicks-off regular docent led walks of Fort Bragg's historical business district, and pioneer cemetery. This is a fun way to learn about Fort Bragg's rich and historic commercial past and pioneer families.
Want To Make Mom Really Happy? Treat Her To Mother’s Day Weekend In Fort Bragg!
05/05/2012
Fort Bragg businesses are rolling out the red carpet for moms this Mother’s Day Weekend, with a line up of special activities sure to make this a Mother’s Day weekend to remember. Among them:
Chronicle Film Critic Mick LaSalle to Host Mendocino Film Festival Showing at Fort Bragg's Coast Cinemas
05/03/2012
If you like independent films, there is a good chance you've attended a local film festival.
They showcase new independents, the best of which will end up in theaters around the world.
As part of the 7th Annual Mendocino Film Festival, on Sunday, June 3, at 11am Coast Cinemas will feature "These Amazing Shadows," hosted live by San Francisco Chronicle's film critic, Mick LaSalle. To learn more about the Film Festival, click here.
First Friday - May 2012: You're Invited to Attend
05/02/2012
For visitors and locals, First Fridays -- the first Friday of each month -- is a big artfest in Downtown Fort Bragg. Galleries will be open late for you to see new exhibits. And, perhaps buy a piece or two.
Many shops also are open so it's a good time to look for bargains as well.
Here are a couple of First Friday events, but come on down and walk the downtown. You'll find more.
Photographer Christoff Featured at Edgewater Gallery
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a $5 Ticket To the Past
05/01/2012
In 1908, an English company packed the parts and pieces of a Fresnel Lens -- with sparkling new leaded glass prisms -- in several wooden crates and loaded them on a ship bound for California. A horse-drawn wagon with several strong men met the ship at Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg and hauled the lens boxes 6 miles south to Point Cabrillo.
A year later, the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse light -- powered by kerosene oil -- was lit for the first time before a cheering local crowd.
Fort Bragg’s 9th Annual Heritage Days: Every Historic Building Has An Interesting Story To Tell — If You Listen Carefully
04/18/2012
Every historic building has a story to tell, but sometimes we need help tuning in to what they have to say.
That’s why the Native Daughters of the Golden West Parlor 210 (founded in Fort Bragg in 1916) has arranged the 9th Annual Heritage Days Talk, “Listening To Our Historic Buildings.”
