Cover Story: The Holidays Are Here For You
When we say the Holidays are here for you, we mean just that. When you're ready for a day out of the house, or your hotel room, or the B&B, You'll find that there's plenty to do, and everything is nearby. This month you'll find Art, Films, Music, Poetry, Theater and so much more.
Clockwise From Upper Left: “Polar Express” poster; David McCarroll; Point Arena Lighthouse; “The Hours”
Arena Theater is a short drive up (or down) Highway One, and they've got first-run films on the big screen, including a special showing of the newest classic holiday film, "Polar Express." For classical and chamber music lovers, Gualala Arts presents violinist David McCarroll. The Point Arena Lighthouse has tours scheduled, and an exhibit of paintings by Gualala's Bruce Jones. And the MET Opera returns with a live broadcast of "The Hours". All of this is just a sample of what's available for you and your family while your visiting the beautiful Mendonoma Coast. As you read through this issue of the Lighthouse Peddler, you'll find more than enough to do this month.
For example, Gualala Arts has special events for the holidays, including a concert performance by CoastSing on the 4th to take you Northern California Dreamin', and another musical performance by the Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers on the 17th. A special evening on the 18th for lighting the Menorah, and the annual Nine Lessons and Carols returns on Christmas Eve. David McCarroll brings his superb skills on the violin on the 21st. And The Tree Lot at Gualala Arts has a perfect tree for almost everyone.
Arena Theater has more than movies this month. But they have plenty of those too. Four first-run films, plus a holiday favorite. MET Opera brings "The Hours" on the 10th, with the legendary Renee Fleming, Kelli O'Hara, and Joyce DiDonato. Third Monday Music is set, as is a special event with "Burn The Wagon". The Film Club brings 2005's "Mrs. Henderson Presents" on the 12th.
New art exhibits are opening on the coast at the Coast Highway Art Collective in Point Arena, the Point Arena Lighthouse, the Artists Collective in Elk, and the Discovery Gallery in Gualala. Third Thursday Poetry returns, this time on Verdant View at Sea Ranch. The Hometown Holiday event returns to Point Arena on Saturday the 10th. There is so much going on, it might be easier to just look through the list of events and specials on page 4. More music will be there for the listening, at the Sea Ranch Lodge and the Timber Cove Inn.
The much-loved Brandybuck Studio hosts the 18th Year of the 13th Annual Bizarre Bazaar. Yes, it is the 18th year of the 13 Annual . . . you'll have to ask when you get there (or read about it in this month's Lighthouse Peddler.)
Go ahead. Use this issue of The Peddler and plan your time. There's much to do, and that's the goods news.
