SPACE (Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education) presents Noche de Estrellas (Night of the Stars) on Saturday, March 15, at 7pm at the Ukiah High School Cafetorium, 1000 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah.

This year Noche de Estrellas will be 100% live mariachi music and performances from Ballet Folklorico de Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) who will perform beautiful Mexican ballet folkloric dancing with Luther Burbank Center’s Ensemble, Mariachi Cantares de Mi Tierra.

Mendocino Land Trust to Host Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour in Willits and Ukiah, February 21 & 22, 2025

Mendocino Land Trust is thrilled to present the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour in Willits on February 21, 7:30 pm, at the Noyo Theater, and in Ukiah at SPACE Theater on February 22, 1:30 pm matinee.

Register now for Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education’s Winter/Spring session, which begins January 27. SPACE offers a 17-week program for youth ages infant to young adult in dance, acting, art, Music Together® and Rhythm Kids®.

Financial aid is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is available at the SPACE Office and online at www.spaceperformingarts.org and is ongoing until classes are filled. Several schools will pay for ONE full session of one SPACE class, including Ukiah Unified School District, Redwood Collegiate Academy & Sequoia Career Academy. Please contact the SPACE Office for more information at (707) 462-9370.

Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education presents Musicals Through the Ages. Step back in time and journey through some of the most iconic moments of musical theatre history! Musicals Through the Ages celebrates the songs, stories, and unforgettable performances that have defined Broadway from the 1930s to today. This production will bring timeless classics and modern hits to life, featuring energetic group numbers, heartfelt solos, and choreography that audiences of all ages will love.

With performances ranging from The Wizard of Oz to RENT to Dear Evan Hansen, our talented cast of young performers will honor the music that has inspired generations. Come experience the magic, the joy, and the power of musical theatre live on stage! 

Performances will be held at the SPACE Theater:

• Saturday, January 25th at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

• Saturday, February 1st at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. 

Tickets: $20 for adults | $15 for children
Available at the SPACE Box Office, Mendocino Book Company (cash or check), Brown Bear Toys (cash or check), and online at www.spaceperformingarts.org.

For more information, call (707) 462-9370.

Witness incredible dance performances, jaw-dropping moves, and unforgettable moments from dance groups from Lake, Sonoma & Mendocino Country. Let the rhythm move you at this spectacular event. Mark your calendars and be part of an evening filled with passion, energy, and talent. Get ready to experience the magic of dance like never before! See you there! MendoLake Teen Dance Fest generously underwritten by Redwood Transportation.

Performance is at the SPACE Theater in Ukiah, CA on Saturday, November 16 at 7pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for youth, available at the SPACE Box Office and online at www.spaceperformingarts.org.

SPACE (Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education) is thrilled to present Molly Bell’s Hysterical on Saturday, October 26 at 7:30pm, for SPACE’s Fall Fundraiser. Tickets are on sale at Mendocino Book Company, SPACE Office and online at spaceperformingarts.org. Adults: $30, Youth 18 & under, $15. For information: call 707-462-9370.

Molly Bell’s Hysterical is a bold new musical and solo show that has been meticulously crafted over the past several years. This innovative piece marks a powerful reunion between performer Molly Bell and director Timothy Near. Fresh off its development at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s nationally recognized New Works Festival, SPACE is thrilled to bring you the latest chapter in the development of a new musical, Molly Bell’s Hysterical: a feel-good, laugh-out-loud exploration of what it’s like to ride the unpredictable rollercoaster of living—and performing—amid the chaos of an undiagnosed “something.” Make that TWO “some-things”. Oh, and Molly’s also living in this musical. That she’s writing. While she’s performing it- before a live audience. No wonder she’s wondering how to be sick.

For several years, the community has come together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage. This year, on Sept. 20, SPACE (Near & Arnold's School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education) is teaming up with Periodico Al Punto the region's only all-Spanish language newspaper to celebrate.

Register now for Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education’s Fall session, which begins September 9. SPACE offers a 13-week program for youth ages infant to young adult in dance, acting, art, Music Together® and Rhythm Kids®.

Performances are at the SPACE Theater in Ukiah, CA on Friday, June 28th at 11am and 6pm, and Saturday, June 29th at 2pm and 6pm.

PERFECT!? tells the story of three friends who are directing a performing arts summer camp but find themselves on opening day with no play for the 70 kids who have shown up! They panic as they face the parents, the kids, and the other teachers who are dumb-founded that there is NO script. Miraculously, a charismatic stranger appears and offers to create a musical review with the campers; he also persuades the parents to let him make their kids “stars” in Hollywood – for a price. Through messages in classic musical theatre and contemporary songs, as well as a roller coaster of comedic twists and turns, the Hollywood stranger sees the errors of his ways and the students find new meaning to the word "success."

Support our students by donating to the Spring Scholarship Fundraiser! Click here to donate.

SPACE is a nonprofit funded in part by grants, tuition, and donations from individuals and businesses. SPACE strives to provide as much scholarship support as possible to our students to ensure no one is turned away due to cost. Any donation amount is appreciated and helps our students! Thank you to the community for your ongoing support of SPACE and our local youth!

"Aspire” an original show written and directed by Aisha Walls, featuring over 50 youth ages 12-18.

Performances are at the SPACE Theater in Ukiah, CA on Saturday, April 20th at 2pm and 6pm, and Saturday, April 27th at 2pm and 6pm.

Potter Valley’s Holly Near Comes Home!

A SPACE Scholarship Fundraiser with special guests Tammy Hall and Jan Martinelli

Holly Near with Tammy Hall and Jan Martinelli on Saturday, May 11, a fundraiser for SPACE’s Spring Scholarship Program.

SPACE (Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education), in collaboration with our stellar partner Adventist Health, is thrilled to unveil a mesmerizing and heart-pounding extravaganza: "Unplugged…. just notice!" an original show focusing on the benefits and challenges of screens directed by Amanda Rosenberg-Gutierrez, featuring over 80 dancers ages 9-up.

Performances are at the SPACE Theater in Ukiah, CA on Friday May 17th at 7pm, Saturday, May 18th at 2pm and 7pm and Sunday, May 19th at 2pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth.

SPACE (Near & Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education) presents Noche de Estrellas (Night of the Stars) on Saturday, March 16 at 3pm & 7pm at SPACE Theater, 508 West Perkins St., Ukiah.