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While Mendocino is generally known for its natural beauty, the area is gaining a reputation as a wonderful cultural region as well. Mendocino County cultural activities are many and varied and a trip to a number of the towns located within the county will provide visitors with several arts opportunities.

If you enjoy theater, the village of Mendocino has an excellent theater company that produces shows year-round. The Mendocino Theatre Company presents 20th century favorites - such as works by Neil Simon, Edward Albee, or Tennessee Williams - and new, cutting-edge plays by up-and-coming playwrights.

The inland town of Willits also has its own company. The Willits Community Theatre presents comedy, drama, music, and workshops all year long. The Ukiah Players does Shakespeare in the summer and also presents a number of world premieres.

Fort Bragg is home to the Symphony of the Redwoods, an excellent orchestra of 27 musicians established in 1983. They present 3 to 4 concerts each year and tackle ambitious repertoire. They also sponsor a chamber music series.

Mendocino's Opera Fresca doesn't perform traditional opera but does present wonderful music of various sorts all year long. Similarly, Fort Bragg's Gloriana Opera Company performs light fare from musicals to cabaret-style shows.

Throughout the year, but especially during the summer months, Mendocino plays host to a number of cultural festivities. The Mendocino Music Festival takes place each July and offers visitors a menu of both classical and contemporary music. The Wild Iris Festival in Boonville attracts world-class folk artists as does the Caspar World Folk Festival.

Cultural Activities in Mendocino County

Willits Community Theatre

Location : Willits CA
Phone: 707-459-0895
Description : Willits Community Theatre is a jewelbox community theater in downtown Willits. It offers live drama, comedy, music, dance, mysteries, and a range of entertainment events presented by impressive local talent throughout the year.

Mendocino Music Festival

Location : Mendocino CA
Type : Festivals
Phone: 707-937-4041
Description : In it's third decade, the Mendocino Festival offers musical excellence in one of the most beautiful place in the world. For 2007 the festival includes three orchestra concerts, a concert version of Mozart's "Cosi fan tutti", and special guests Time for Three, David Lindley, bluegrass quintet Blue Highway, Janali String Trio, Tex/Mex country rockers Sisters Morales, Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir, blues guitarist Chris Cain, and many more.

Mendocino Theatre Company

Location : Mendocino CA
Type : Theater Company
Phone: 707-937-4477
Description : The Mendocino Theatre Company has been producing high quality theatre for nearly 27 years.

Symphony of the Redwoods

Location : Fort Bragg CA
Type : Musicians
Phone: 707-964-0898
Description : The Symphony of the Redwoods was founded in 1983 and has grown to include 45-50 amateur and professional musicians from Mendocino, Humboldt, Lake and Sonoma Counties and the Bay Area.

Caspar World Folk Festival

Location : Caspar CA
Type : Festivals
Phone: 707-964-4997
Description : A gathering of musicians, dancers, artists, and storytellers in the heart of a peaceful rural village on California’s scenic north coast.