January Cover Story
One of the wonderful surprises for those visiting the Mendonoma Coast is the wealth of things to do, see, participate in, or simply enjoy. January appears to exemplify that idea (as our multi-event cover image suggests). And all you have to do is look through this issue of the Lighthouse Peddler for the details.
The Beo String Quartet will fill Gualala Arts’ Coleman Hall with a dynamic chamber music performance on January 15. Berklee College of Music’s Andrew List offered this: “The Beo String Quartet is one of the top new ensembles performing today. . . . Their virtuosic playing displays a wonderful balance of rhythmic vitality and crystal clear articulation paired with a highly sensitive sense of legato, nuance and phrasing.” And composer Richard Danielpour wrote, “This is an ensemble whose music making speaks to the heart as well as the mind.” Tickets are available now. Read the article on page 6 of this issue of the Peddler.
When it comes to visual arts, longtime resident Lauren Sinnott has established herself in multiple artistic styles, with art that can be found in homes and commercial spaces in the west. Sinnott will be at the Point Arena Lighthouse January 21 for their monthly lecture series and will likely spend some time talking about her outdoor mural gracing the Ukiah Convention and Visitors Center. Read the story on page 8.
The amazing musical talent that is Harrison Goldberg will delight your ears at a performance of his Trio Zingaro at the Sea Ranch Lodge January 12 (and again on the 26th). Known for his innovative style, Goldberg is most comfortable when he invites musicians from the coast and the Bay Area to join him in performance. The Trio includes jazz guitarist Greg Blunt and percussionist Phil Montalvo. Read the story on page 16.
Rounding out the cover images is a sample from the 22nd Annual Animation Show of Shows, screening at Arena Theater on Monday, January 23. This collection looks amazing on the big screen, and features nine new animated short films, and the reintroduction of the 1987 animated classic “The Man Who Planted Trees” by Frédéric Back, restored to its original glory. Read the story on page 16.
There’s much to do. Explore our coast!
