Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts

11/08/2024

Join us in celebrating Veterans Day, this Monday, with the annual parade making it's way to the Mello Center for a special commemoration including the Watsonville Community Band and words from our hometown heroes!

11/18/2023

Looking to add a little drama to your life? Come see Wildcatz Theater's latest production of Alice by Heart: When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. As they travel through the tale, Alice By Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. Join us at the Mello- free!
11/24 @ 7:30p, 11/26 @ 2pm, 12/2 @ 7:30p, and 12/3 @ 2pm

08/04/2023

06/27/2023

Just announced…a very special evening…

02/25/2023

Our own Watsonville High Grad returns to the Mello Center to participate in the Watsonville Film Fest!

Join us for a special exhibit featuring powerful works by artist Juan R. Fuentes, Resilience: Works of Strength & Dignity at the Porter Building!

Reception: Sunday, March 5, 1PM-3PM

Art Walk: Sunday, March 5, 1:30 PM
Community Arts & Empowerment will be leading an Art Walk with artists Juan R. Fuentes and Kathleen Crocetti from the Porter Building to Watsonville Civic Parking Garage to discuss the Watsonville Brillante project.

Strawberry Picker (Watsonville Film Festival): Saturday, March 4, 6:30PM at Henry J. Mello Center (250 East Beach Street, Watsonville)
Catch Strawberry Picker, a film about Juan R. Fuentes and a conversation with him and the filmmakers afterwards. Tickets and more info at watsonvillefilmfest.org

02/25/2023

Check out the Watsonville Film Fest’s line-up! Films presented 3/3, 3/4, and 3/11 at the Mello Center for free- donations accepted to support this amazing team and filmmakers!!!
Check out the link for more showings beyond the Mello!

📣Another official selection: we’re proud to join Watsonville Film Festival’s 2023 lineup! This local, non-profit festival takes place in Watsonville, CA and is dedicated to showcasing Latinx stories. Join us in March to celebrate Here to Stay out in Cali!

“The Watsonville Film Festival highlights Latinx filmmakers and stories that illuminate our shared humanity and inspire positive change.” (Credit: Watsonville)

https://watsonvillefilmfest.org

02/25/2023

This amazing event graces the Mello Center every year with many hands working tirelessly to make it all happen. Special thanks to the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, the Santa Cruz Symphony, IATSE 611, Watsonville High School and all the teachers and students for making this a joyous event for our 4th and 5th graders. Truly an inspiring event for all!

Beautiful to see so many of our grantees working together to support the next generation of musicians and music-lovers! ❤️🎶

Santa Cruz Symphony, El Sistema, Santa Cruz Youth Symphony and more shared “The Orchestra Sings” at the Mello Center in Watsonville for a packed crowd of students earlier this week. ✨

El Sistema
Santa Cruz Symphony

📸 Crystal Birns

02/19/2023