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SUMMARY:Open Studios Art Tour Special Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Discover the vibrant creativity of Monterey County at the Open Studios Art Tour 2025! \nOpen Studios Art Tour is a free\, self-guided event over two weekends [October 11–12 & 18–19\, 2025]. This year\, we’re pleased to also include a Special Exhibition featuring OSAT participating artists at the Walter Lee Avery Gallery (inside Seaside City Hall) — a curated showcase running from Sept. 8 – Nov. 6. Experience the magic of original artwork up close\, meet the artists at the Artist Reception on Friday\, Sept. 19\, and get inspired by the incredible talent in our community. \nAlso includes Special Exhibition at the Walter Lee Avery Gallery:\nSept. 8 – Nov. 6\, 2025\, | Mon. – Fri. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nAnd don’t miss your chance to meet the OSAT artists at the Artist Reception: Friday\, Sept. 19th at 7pm
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LOCATION:Walter Lee Avery Gallery at Seaside City Hall\, 440 Harcourt Avenue\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955
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SUMMARY:Escher String Quartet with Luke Fleming\, Viola  November 01\, 2025   Sunset Center\, Carmel
DESCRIPTION:The extraordinary Escher String Quartet will open our 59th Season at Sunset Center on November 1st\, and will be joined by violist Luke Fleming for a program of Haydn\, Rogerson\, and Brahms. Described by the Guardian as “one of the finest quartets of their generation\,” we welcome the Escher back for their third performance for Chamber Music Monterey Bay. The Brahms and the Rogerson are viola quintets\, which are works less frequently programmed (one has to hire an additional musician!) and feature an especially rich sound courtesy of the two violas. We are fortunate to have the acclaimed violist Luke Fleming as CMMB’s Artistic Program Director\, and he will join the Escher Quartet as a performer in the viola quintets. The Gramophone lauded Mr. Fleming’s “superlative technical and artistic execution.” \nComposer Chris Rogerson’s compositions have been praised for their “haunting beauty” and “virtuosic exuberance” by The New York Times\, and celebrated for their lyricism. The Philadelphia Inquirer hailed him as a “big discovery.” Rogerson has composed music for cellist Yo-Yo Ma\, violinist Benjamin Beilman\, pianist Anne-Marie McDermott\, the Dover Quartet\, and many others. His music has been programmed at venues around the world. He was awarded the 2022 Stoeger Prize from Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center\, the highest honor awarded for contributions to chamber music. Chamber Music Monterey Bay co-commissioned the Rogerson viola quintet and the performance in Carmel will be the West Coast Premiere. We invite you to join us for our Season Opening performance and for Escher’s “high voltage interpretations” (The Strad).\nThe concert will be preceded by a 30-minute talk by violist and Artistic Program Director Luke Fleming. These informative and entertaining talks begin at 6:30 and will provide ticket-holders with deeper insight into the evening’s program.
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SUMMARY:Chamber Music Monterey Bay Announces 59th Season: A Showcase of Masterworks\, Innovation\, and Cultural Stewardship at Sunset Center
DESCRIPTION:Chamber Music Monterey Bay (CMMB) announces its 59th season\, presenting five evening concerts by world-class ensembles at the historic Sunset Center in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Concerts will be held on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.\, preceded by complimentary pre-concert lectures at 6:30 p.m.\, offering audiences deeper engagement with the repertoire and performers. The 2025–2026 season continues CMMB’s mission to enrich the cultural life of the Central Coast by presenting exceptional chamber music performances\, commissioning new works\, and supporting community education and outreach initiatives. This season reflects CMMB’s dual commitment to preserving the legacy of chamber music while advancing its evolution through contemporary voices. SEASON OPENING CONCERT Escher String Quartet with Luke Fleming\, Viola Saturday\, November 1\, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. | Sunset Center\, Carmel Free pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m. The season begins with the Escher String Quartet\, internationally acclaimed for its nuanced interpretations and praised as “truly exceptional” (The Guardian). They will be joined by Luke Fleming\, violist and Artistic Director\, Manhattan Chamber Players\, in a program that traverses centuries. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – String Quartet in E-flat Major\, K. 428 Chris Rogerson – String Quintet (2025) – A CMMB co-commission and West Coast premiere Johannes Brahms – String Quintet No. 2 in G Major\, Op. 111 This performance highlights CMMB’s continued leadership in commissioning new works\, bridging tradition and innovation for future generations. TICKETS AND ACCESS Season subscriptions and individual concert tickets are available now at www.chambermusicmontereybay.org or by calling (831) 625-2212. CMMB’s Kids Up Front & Free! program welcomes students in grades 3–12 to experience professional performances from premium center seats at no cost\, fostering a lifelong appreciation for chamber music. Accessible seating\, pre-concert talks\, and printed program notes are provided at every performance to deepen audience experience and inclusion. About Chamber Music Monterey Bay Founded in 1966\, Chamber Music Monterey Bay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to presenting a world-class concert series\, commissioning new works\, and offering education and outreach that makes chamber music accessible to diverse communities. Its programming reflects a commitment to artistic excellence\, cultural stewardship\, and education for audiences of all ages.
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SUMMARY:"Bandstand"
DESCRIPTION:Music by Richard Oberacker\nBook and Lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker \nThe Western Stage at Hartnell College is presenting “Bandstand\,” a powerful Broadway musical that honors military veterans and explores their journey home from war through music\, friendship\, and healing. In recognition of Veterans Day and to honor those who have served\, we’re offering special ticket promotions throughout the run of the show: \nVeterans & Military Service Personnel: 1 FREE ticket with code LVRVET\nFriends & Family: $15 tickets with code VETFAM\nEvent Details: \nWhat: “Bandstand” – A musical about WWII veterans finding healing through music\nWhen: November 1\, 2\, 8\, 9\, 15\, 16\, 22\, 23\, 2025 (Saturdays at 7:30 PM\, Sundays at 2:00 PM)\nWhere: The Mainstage Theater\, Hartnell College\, 411 Central Avenue\, Salinas\nTickets: westernstage.com/tickets or (831) 755-6816 \nThe Story: \nSet in 1947\, “Bandstand” follows Donny Novitski\, a war veteran and talented musician who dreams of winning a national swing band competition with his fellow veterans. Haunted by the horrors of war and struggling to reintegrate into civilian life\, Donny and his band members find that coming home is more challenging than they ever imagined. When singer Julia Trojan\, a war widow seeking answers to her own painful questions\, joins the group\, their music becomes a path toward healing and hope. As they compete for fame and recognition\, these survivors must confront their demons\, support each other through invisible wounds\, and discover that the greatest battles are sometimes the ones fought after the war ends. Through soaring melodies and heart-wrenching honesty\, “Bandstand” is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the redemptive power of music
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LOCATION:The Western Stage\, 411 Central Ave.\, Salinas\, CA\, 93901\, United States
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