A pianist with long gray hair sits at a black Yamaha grand piano, leaning into the keys as she performs on a warmly lit stage. She wears a patterned blouse and dark pants, and sheet music rests on the piano’s stand. Tall green plants and soft string lights form a lush backdrop, creating an intimate concert setting.
Pianist Elizabeth MacDougall is one of 11 world-class pianists who will perform at the 33rd annual Professional Pianists Concert in Ukiah, Calif. on Friday, Jan 23. and Saturday, Jan 24, 2026. (Ukiah Community Concert Association via Bay City News)

UKIAH, CA., 1/17/26– The 33rd annual Professional Pianists Concerts are coming to Mendocino College with two unique performances featuring 11 experienced pianists. 

The concerts will be held at the Mendocino College Center Theatre on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25. 

This year’s concert will feature a spectrum of genres, including classical, jazz, boogie-woogie, Cuban, blues, ragtime and more. 

Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Ukiah Community Concert Association, Mendocino College Recording Arts and Technology Club, and the Allegro Scholarship Program. 

The Jan. 24 concert will begin at 7 p.m., and the Jan. 25 concert will begin at 2 p.m. 

Tickets are $25 for general admission and $35 for limited seating closer to the stage. Tickets purchased at the door will cost $30. They are available at The Mendocino Book Company in Ukiah and Mazahar in Willits, or online by clicking this link.  

For more information, people can call (707) 463-2738. 

The Mendocino College Center Theatre is located at 1000 Hensley Creek Road in Ukiah.

Sydney Fishman is a UC Berkeley California Local News Fellow and lives full time in Ukiah. Reach her at sydney@mendovoice.com or through her Signal username @sydannfish.67.

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