ALWAYS FREE Lighthouse March 2019 Peddler The Guide To Music, Events, Theater, Film, Art, Poetry, and Life on the Mendocino Coast Shawn Holt and the Teardrops. Te Blues. March 9. Arena Teater! One of the more signifcant bits of pure Slim (Morris Holt), Shawn Holt has the blues enthusiasm for the landmark that we know as in his genes. He started playing the blues at age Arena Teater can be found by looking back on 17 when he went on the road with his father and the creation of the Blues On Te Coast Series. Te Teardrops, and he’s been watching, learn- Since its inception more than a decade ago, ing and playing the blues ever since. Magic Slim the series has brought us legends of the genre, passed away in the spring of 2013 but the high and future legends. Tis month they’ve chosen energy, hard-driving sound of Te Teardrops is someone who is both: Shawn Holt. Holt has still alive and well with Shawn Holt, a chip of established himself as a blues force to be reck- the old block, now fronting his dad’s band. oned with as we’ll see when he hits the Arena Shawn Holt’s booming vocals are more Teater stage as Shawn Holt and the Teardrops. than a litle reminiscent of his dad’s, and his Tis opens the 2019 “Blues on the Coast” series guitar playing while similar to Slim’s, exhibits a at Arena Teater, Saturday, March 9, at 7:30pm. broader mix of classic and contemporary infu- Doors open at 7:00pm. ences. Holt shows himself . As the son of legendary Blues Master Magic cont’d on page 13 Acupuncture and Massage Coast Highway Art Collective • Opening Reception March 1 Girls Choir of Hamburg Chi Kung Classes Celebrating Te Diversity of Te Collective and its Members' Art One Performance Call to schedule an appointment Te Coast Highway Art Collective cele- phy, jewelry, textiles, woodworking includ- brates its 7th anniversary on Friday, March 1, ing birdhouses and ceramics. With so many Monday, March 4 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. with a new exhibit, creative outlooks among this diverse group, Gualala Arts has consistently worked to food and drinks. Te exhibit will focus on the one thing all agree on is the importance of bring a variety of live performances to Cole- range and diversity of the collective mem- the gallery as a place to display and sell their man Hall. Te frst Monday in March is an- ber’s work and a celebration of community work, and the amazing sense of community other one of those special events. Gualala involvement, a founding ideal of the group. and nurturing each member experiences. Arts and the Global Harmony Series pres- Te members invite the entire Mendomona Founding member Ling-Yen Jones says “It ent the Girls Choir of Hamburg, Germany. community to celebrate with them. means bringing together artists, new and old, Te concert is set for Monday, March 4, Located in a small, historical building built and creating a place to exhibit and promote 7:00pm at the Arts Center. Tickets are $10 in the early 1900’s, the gallery is in the heart the creativity of these local artisans. Te gal- advance, plus $5 on the day of the concert. The Tea Shop of Point Arena. Te collective was founded lery is a place to learn and get a feel for what Reviews for the choir have been out- Local Herbal Teas & Essences in 2012 by a group of local artists who want- it’s like to exhibit and sell work. I enjoy this standing. Tey’ve been described in super- See website for product information ed the help reinvigorate Point Arena, which gallery’s idea and feel of community.” latives for the depth and breadth of their was undergoing a kind of renewal afer years Recent member John Stickney explains it performances, plus their ability to impress 707-291-5765 of boom and bust. this way “Te collective is a place where the 35590 Verdant View, The Sea Ranch Te building has a very interesting history. pressures are low and the friendliness is high. www.birdsongclinic.com Local book publisher, the late Warren Jones, Te CHAC is a place where they can show [email protected] purchased the building in a state of disrepair, their art and where you can fnd interesting having no idea how art in an engaging environment. Everyone to use it other than pitches in, so the overhead is low, and the improving his be- prices are very reasonable.” loved City of Point Original member Bea Acosta says “Te Arena. A group of gallery has provided me with a venue to artists suggested an show my work and a camaraderie of local art gallery and he artists who support each other.” Another embraced the idea. original member, Brenda Phillips, noted “I audiences of all ages. “Germany’s Hamburg Volunteers rebuilt love having the gallery as a place I can show Girls’ Choir has enthralled audiences from the building and called the gallery CityArt. my latest inspirations. For years now, the gal- Switzerland to Swaziland with its nuanced Te interior was completed in 1997, and was lery has been a wonderful showroom for my sound and polished performances.” A per- active as the creative and vibrant CityArt Gal- art. formance by the acclaimed Girls Choir of lery for ten years. Te gallery closed in 2007 Te gal- Hamburg is a not-to-be-missed event. and the building sat empty, waiting patiently lery ofen has Te aim of the Girls Choir of Hamburg for a new life. guest artists is the professional promotion of the vo- Ten, in 2012, the idea of the gallery was in addition cal and musical development of children resurrected and Barbara Fast, a renaissance to the col- and adolescents as part of a commited woman in her own right (former pediatric lective mem- and open-minded choir community. From surgeon, artist and musician) became the bers. Monthly the beginning, the girls develop sensitivity founder and frst manager of the newly mint- opening re- for proper vocal handling, diferent choral ed Coast Highway Art Collective. Te artists ceptions for sounds and collaborative music making. who work to make this collective succeed featured art- An essential part of the choral work are the are just as eclectic and quirky as the building ists ofen in- concert tours featuring the Girls Choir of they inhabit. clude tasty Hamburg. Currently there are15 artists whose work food, drinks and live music in the garden Tis touring choir, which usually includes ranges from oils and watercolors, photogra- when the weather cooperates. 50+ members ranging in age from 14 to 22 Te gallery participates in American Craf years, sings mainly a cappella music, using Week and the annual Almost Fringe Festi- just their voices to create a beautiful eve- val, a fun event where artists are encouraged ning of music. Teir heritage may be Ger- to let their imagination run wild and create man but their repertoire choices are global. from the heart, not from the wallet. Te gal- Choir conductor Gesa Werhahn stated lery opens its doors for the Point Arena’s “We always try to have a varied repertoire. annual Hometown Holidays, a special night We try to sing secular music and popular when Main Streets flls up with holiday shop- music. Te girls love to sing these pieces.” pers and revelers. Te gallery lights up with a International tours are an integral part of holiday tree decorated with handmade orna- the girls’ experience as it gives the choir a ments made by collective members. chance to share their music and have some- Te Coast Highway Art Collective is lo- thing special to prepare for. Tey also learn cated at 284 Main Street in Point Arena. Te from the people they meet. HOURS: MON-THURS 11-6PM • FRI-SUN 11:30-7PM winter hours are from 11:00am. to 4:00pm, One last note. Te choir wouldn't be here Tursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or by without the support of all of the generous 707-320 -1918 appointment. Summer hours are typically supporters of the arts who've provided CALL FOR DELIVERY • 138 MAIN STREET, POINT ARENA from 11:00am to 5:00pm. housing for the choir. Pg 2 Lighthouse Peddler, March 2019 Advertisers Index From The Editor's Desk • Shawn Holt and the Teardrops bring the blues (happily) to Arena Teater. (Cover). • 215 Main 11 • Lorraine Lipani 13 • Coast Highway Art Collective Celebrates Art, March 1. (Page 2). • Action Network 16 • KGUA 14 • Te 50 girls of the Girls Choir of Hamburg will delight us on March 4. (Page 2). • Anchor Bay Store 7 • KTDE 18 • "Open Space Preserved". Sara Bogard talks seals, birds, and more. March 16. (Page 4). • Arena Frame 8 • KZYX 20 • Arena Teater is looking for some board members. Why not you? (Page 4). • Arena Pharmacy 18 • Litle Green Bean 10 • Limber up. Te Bolshoi Ballet returns to Arena Teater, March 10. (Page 5). • Arena Tech Center 18 • Lof, Te 4 • Hey, Clouseau. Time to solve the Murder At Te Arts Center, March 8 & 9. (Page 5). • Arena Teater 7 • Mar Vista 4 • Mendonoma Health Alliance wants you to walk carefully, and more. March 1. (Page 5). • Arf Feed and Pet 8 • McCann, Peter P.T 15 • No surprise, we get a new moon and a full moon and some stages in between. (Page 6). • B Bryan Preserve 19 • MTA 17 • Chamber Music returns to Gualala Arts with the Formosa Quartet, March 10.