Arts Council for Monterey County

Art Worlds: Tsherin Sherpa
2023-09-09 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Middlebury Institute for International Studies, 499 Pierce Street, Monterey, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join us for an afternoon celebrating the remarkable contemporary California artist Tsherin Sherpa. The artist, who splits his time between Nepal and California, captivates and inspires audiences worldwide, bridging cultural divides and igniting conversations about tradition, spirituality, and contemporary artistic practice.
A screening of Above and Below, 35-minute documentary
A conversation with the artist Tsherin Sherpa, film director Sheri Brenner, and Executive Director Corey Madden
Tsherin Sherpa: Spirits book signing
Saturday, September 9
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Middlebury Institute for International Studies
Irvine Auditorium in the McCone Building
499 Pierce Street, Monterey

Jazz at Rancho Cielo
2023-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Rancho Cielo, 710 Old Stage Road, Salinas, 993908

Monterey Symphony Love Letter to Hollywood, Vol. 1
2023-09-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Sherwood Hall, Salinas, 940 N. Main St., Salinas, 93906
Brad Hogarth, Associate Conductor
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
General Admission Seating
TICKETS: $25
STUDENTS, TEACHERS, & ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: $12
18 AND UNDER FREE WITH PAYING ADULT
PROGRAM:
The Magnificent Seven Symphonic Suite
Elmer Bernstein
Edited by Patrick Russ
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Mission Impossible
Lalo Schifrin
Moon River
Henri Mancini
Pink Panther
Henri Mancini
Cinema Paradiso for Solo Violin and Orchestra
Christina Mok, violin
Ennio Morricone, Andrea Morricone
Arranged by Angela Morley
“Married Life” from Disney and Pixar’s Up for Chamber Orchestra
Michael Giacchino
Black Panther Suite
Ludwig Göransson
–intermission—
Overture to Beauty and the Beast
Alan Menken
Arranged by Michael Kosarin
Orchestrated by Doug Besterman
Coco Orchestral Suite for Orchestra
Michael Giacchino
Harry Potter: Hedwig’s Theme
John Williams
Star Wars Suite for Orchestra plus Mandalorian
John Williams
SPONSORED BY:
Taylor Farms
Carmel Cares
Monterey Private Wealth
KRML
Arts Council for Monterey County

Monterey Symphony Love Letter to Hollywood, Vol. 1
2023-09-06 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-09-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Outdoor Forest Theater, Mountain View and Santa Rita, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93922, United States
Brad Hogarth, Associate Conductor
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
General Admission Seating
TICKETS: $57
STUDENTS, TEACHERS, & ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: $12
PROGRAM:
The Magnificent Seven Symphonic Suite
Elmer Bernstein
Edited by Patrick Russ
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Mission Impossible
Lalo Schifrin
Moon River
Henri Mancini
Pink Panther
Henri Mancini
Cinema Paradiso for Solo Violin and Orchestra
Christina Mok, violin
Ennio Morricone, Andrea Morricone
Arranged by Angela Morley
“Married Life” from Disney and Pixar’s Up for Chamber Orchestra
Michael Giacchino
Black Panther Suite
Ludwig Göransson
–intermission—
Overture to Beauty and the Beast
Alan Menken
Arranged by Michael Kosarin
Orchestrated by Doug Besterman
Coco Orchestral Suite for Orchestra
Michael Giacchino
Harry Potter: Hedwig’s Theme
John Williams
Star Wars Suite for Orchestra plus Mandalorian
John Williams
SPONSORED BY:
Taylor Farms
Carmel Cares
Monterey Private Wealth
KRML
Arts Council for Monterey County

Toddler Butterfly Squish Art
2023-09-06 11:30 - 12:30 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
Join our instructor and Artist Nica White in this fun craft that involves using observation to create wonderful and unique butterfly-themed pieces of art!
Children will get to see images of real butterflies for inspiration and will be able to explore color, symmetry, and design as they create their own butterflies.
This class is for toddlers, the registration fee is only $10!

1st Fridays Art Walk
2023-09-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Salinas, 100-300 Blocks Main Street, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Come out and celebrate the 1st Friday Art Walk’s 19 YEAR ANNIVERSARY in Downtown Salinas during this FREE event with new venues & even more live music – is that even possible?! – Plus more local Art, Poetry, Live Music, Art Openings, Book Signings, Kid’s Art Projects, friends, food, and fun!
Be sure to stop by
Alvarado Street Brewery
Arte Antigua
Artist’s Alley
Artist’s Ink
ArtWorks @Salinas
Urban Arts Collective
Fox Theater
Cherry Bean
El Rey Theater
Beerded Bean
Maya Cinemas
Portobello’s
Downtown Book & Sound
4Word Art Gallery
Sweet Thursday
Valley Art Gallery
XL Public House
PLUS many more spots all over Downtown Salinas – we add more every month! – just follow the silk flags!
Celebrate the 19th anniversary of bringing a monthly arts experience to Monterey Bay communities for free, rain or shine no matter what – we are all volunteers celebrating our local talent at the 1st Fridays Art Walk! Come experience our awesome event with a fantastic line-up of local talent and tons of fun! Local artists and art projects for ‘kids’ of all ages – FREE – rain or shine, the Art Walk is fine ;~)
Venues designated by silk flags created by local artists and much of the live music takes place inside participating businesses – simply stroll around to experience all the excitement – see you there!
Can’t make it this time? No worries – it happens every month, and the next one is on the first Friday of next month, year round!

ArtWorks @Salinas Ribbon Cutting & Open House
2023-09-01 17:00 - 21:00 | ArtWorks @Salinas, 262 Main Street, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Join the Arts Council for Monterey County, Friday, September 1st for the Ribbon Cutting and Open House of ArtWorks @Salinas at 262 Main Street in Downtown Salinas! Arts4MC invites you to enjoy light snacks and beverages while exploring available artist studios and taking in a special exhibit by artist José Ortiz of Hijos del Sol Arts. Ortiz kicks off a rotating gallery of featured artists as well as artisanal crafts from local makers available for purchase including Johnny Wicks Candles, La Segunda, and Wild Soap Shop. Visitors are encouraged to stop by and see the latest artist exhibition every First Friday. Register for the ribbon cutting today! For more information on Arts4MC or how to apply for one of our affordable artist studios, please visit arts4mc.org.

First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
2023-09-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940
FREE after-hours access to the Museum on the First Friday of the month. Join us for an evening of art, music, and community gathering!

Arts In Progress-David Ligare
2023-08-30 17:30 - 19:30 | United States
Monterey, California – Arts Habitat, a Monterey County non-profit, invites the public to an Arts in Progress presentation by renowned Carmel painter, David Ligare; at SandBox Sand City, 440 Ortiz Avenue, on Wednesday, August 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public, and is a program in support of the Monterey County Artists Studio Tour, taking place September 30 & October 8, and October 7 & 8.
Go to ArtsHabitat.org for Tour catalogs, maps, and more information.
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Come get inspired by Ligare’s presentation of his artwork, influences and technique. His neo-classical works conceptually links ancient Greek philosophy to contemporary social needs. Through established painting tropes like the figure and the landscape, Ligare embeds tenets of Plato and Aristotle within deftly painted scenes allegorizing social issues such as literacy and homelessness.

Live Comedy on Cannery Row!
2023-08-27 18:30 | Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940, 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Attention all comedy lovers! Are you tired of the same old routine and in need of a night filled with laughter, joy, and unforgettable moments? Look no further! Get ready for Non-Stop Laughter: Brace yourself for side-splitting jokes, hilarious anecdotes, and rib-tickling humor that will leave you laughing uncontrollably.
Date: Saturday, August 26th, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm
Venue: Paper Wing Theatre & Supper Club
Tickets: www.paperwing.com
Limited Seats Available! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of laughter and joy. Grab your tickets now and secure your spot today. Share the excitement with friends and family and spread the word! This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Book your tickets today and get ready to roll on the floor with laughter at the comedy show of a lifetime! See you there!

Crossing Lines
2023-08-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Hidden Valley Music Seminars, 104 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley Village, CA, United States
Composer’s Concert
Sunday, August 27, 3:00 pm, the Monterey County Composers’ Forum presents “Crossing Lines.” Works by Steve Ettinger, Alejandro Gatica, Paula Kaiser and Julie Roseman, Carleton Macy, Ed Moncrief, Karl Schmidt, Dale Victorine, and Rick Yramategui. Hidden Valley, 104 West Carmel Valley Road; $15.

Mālama Maui
2023-08-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Palenke Arts, 1713 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
We are proud to announce, in collaboration with Nā Haumāna a benefit event to raise funding for the communities that have been affected by the wildfires on Maui. We will have performances by Ho’omana Hawaiian Band, Ha’a Hula / Te Reva O Te Manu, @Halau Hula Hi’ilani o Ke Kai, U-Jam, Zumba, and of course Nā Haumāna. We have a growing number of participants and will continue to update you with our performers and vendors for the event. Please come with you ohana, bring chairs and blankets for seating. Enjoy a day out to support a great cause. Our goal is to raise funds to send aid as soon a possible. Mahalo.

Emo Scremo Karaoke Night
2023-08-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940, 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Calling all music rebels, emotional crooners, and night owls! Are you ready to unleash your inner rock star and make your Wednesday night unforgettable? Look no further, because our Emo Screamo Karaoke Night at Paper Wing Theatre on Cannery Row is here!
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, or Death Cab for Cutie, this is your chance to take the stage and belt out your favorite emo classics to be entered for a chance to win raffle prizes.
Elevate your performance with $5.00 beers to fuel your vocal cords and $2.00 tacos that will have you craving for an encore.
Bring your friends – whether they’re closet emo fans or just looking for a unique night out. Sing your hearts out together and create unforgettable memories. Can’t wait to see you there!

Mexican Tin Heart
2023-08-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
Join our instructor and Artist Debra Cobb and create these beautiful Mexican Tin Hearts!
After creating these hearts, we will invite you to display them at our next gallery exhibit show, Dia De Los Muertos!
To register please give us a call at 831-386-1381 or by email at celebrate@soltreasures.com.

Hear from the Photographers: Weston Scholarship Panel
2023-08-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940
Join Zach Weston, Executive Director of the Weston Collective, for an insightful panel discussion featuring talented student photographers from the 2023 Weston Scholarship Exhibition at the Monterey Museum of Art.
During this engaging session, you will have the opportunity to hear from the next generation of photographers as they share their creative processes and vision for the future of photography in our community.
(Free with MMA Membership!)

Children's Gallery Exhibit
2023-08-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
Meet our little artists!
Our current gallery exhibit is an extension of our Maya exhibit that showcases the art our students at Chispa sites and this summer’s recreation center program created! Children will get to show their family, friends, and community members their work!
We will also have a fun runway show where students get to model the outfits/dresses they created this summer out of recycled material.
Please come show some support for our young artists! This is a free community event and all ages are welcome!

Champions of the Arts™ Awards Breakfast
2023-08-11 08:00
Awards Breakfast to honor “Champions” in the arts sector
Monterey Marriott Ferrante Room

Sol Performing Strings
2023-08-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
Join our instructor Aya Ettinger and learn or expand on your violin skills!
This class is for beginners and intermediate learners!
Class begins Thursday, August 10th from 3:15- 5:15 pm.
The registration cost is $35 for returning students, $45 for new students, and $25 violin rental fee, now that’s a deal!
For questions or more information please email us at celebrate@soltreasures.com or call us at 831-386-1381.

80’s Karaoke Night
2023-08-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940, 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Hop in your DeLorean and head down to Paper Wing Theatre on Cannery Row for a night of 80s fun! We are serving up food, like our signature $2 street tacos and drink specials ($5 beers anyone?). Sing a song from the 1980s and get entered for raffle prizes or tempt your fate on our 80’s roulette wheel to win instantly! Gather your friends, we can’t wait to see you there!!

Free Family Fun Day – Abstract Dreams
2023-08-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940
Drop by the Museum for a fun-filled afternoon exploring materials and abstraction in art, inspired by the exhibition The Bruton Sisters: Modernism in the Making. Featured art activities: abstract mosaics, modernist collage, and painting decorative flowerpots.

Toddler Squirt Gun Painting
2023-08-02 11:30 - 12:30 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
Join our instructor and artist Nica White in this fun squirt gun painting class! Your toddler will enjoy creating a masterpiece made with lots of fun in the sun!
You are also welcome to bring them in a white shirt that can get painted along during this activity!
Wednesday, August 2nd from 11:30 am- 12:30 pm.
The registration fee is only $10.
For more information or questions please contact us by email at celebrate@soltreasures.com or call us at 831-386-1381.

2023/2024 Theater Auditions
2023-07-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Robert Stanton Theater, King City CA, 720 Broadway St., King City, CA, 93930, United States
The 2023/24 Theater Season focuses on the connections we all share, the human experience that we all have in common, and the ways that all types of love can move people to unbelievable kindness. Both shows this season are testaments to how love can conquer, and how family can support one another through hardships and successes. The junior show in the Fall is for children ages 8yrs old through 17yrs old or 18yr old High School seniors. The Spring production will be a community production that includes individuals ages 10yrs and up and adults. All adults are welcome to join us at auditions and come be a part of the historic and beautiful telling of the Fiddler on the Roof!
*Auditions are for the whole season
*Program fee $125 (includes t-shirt)
*Scholarships available

SpongeBob the Musical! Only 1 week left
2023-07-29 18:30 - 21:30 | Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940, 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Step into a World of Imagination with SpongeBob The Musical! Get ready for an adventure like no other as the beloved SpongeBob SquarePants takes the stage in an extraordinary musical extravaganza! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you with a smile from ear to ear. You absolutely can not miss SpongeBob The Musical at Paper Wing Theatre! Book Your Tickets Now: Secure your seats for the must-see musical event of the year! With demand at an all-time high, make sure you don’t miss out on the chance to witness the undersea magic unfold before your eyes. Don’t wait any longer—join SpongeBob and his friends on an unforgettable journey that will leave you feeling invigorated, inspired, and filled with pure happiness. Get ready to dive into the world of SpongeBob The Musical, where the power of friendship, imagination, and laughter will reign supreme. Book your tickets today!

Comedy Variety Showcase!
2023-07-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Monterey History & Art Association at Stanton Center, 5 Custom Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Comedy Variety Showcase highlights local comedic performers and various styles of comedy. Need a good laugh? Interested in a fun night of sketch comedy? Stand up? Improv? Why pick one when you can have them all! Check out Comedy Variety Showcase on July 22nd at 7pm at the Monterey History and Art Association at Stanton Center for a little bit of everything!

The Father of the Computer CHARLES BABBAGE
2023-07-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Various locations, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Monterey, CA, United States
Join MCTA and Howard Burnham on Zoom for an encounter with the intriguing ‘Father of the Computer’ and his extraordinarily gifted associate, Ada, Countess of Lovelace.

BusinessWorks: Business Resources to Thrive as an Artist
2023-07-21 10:00 - 12:00
A program of Arts4MC, the BusinessWorks free workshop series presents: BUSINESS RESOURCES TO THRIVE AS AN ARTIST Friday, July 21 at 10 AM. Learn best business practices for setting up your business, pricing and negotiation tactics, and the nuts and bolts of contracts, invoicing, and more.

This workshop features artists Jess Soriano of Soriano Studios and Monica Galvan of Monica Galvan Art. Will take place at the El Gabilan Library Community Meeting Room located at 1400 N. Main Street in Salinas. Free to the public.

Registration is required at bit.ly/rsvp4bizworks

Summer Camp
2023-07-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
It’s official! Summer is here, school is out, children are ready to have some fun!
We have two weeks of fun planned out for your child/children! Children will get to explore the different arts this summer from traditional art to graphic design, traditional music to music production, performing arts, and more!
Starting Tuesday, July 18th through the 28th, Tuesdays-Fridays, from 1-5 pm.
For ages 6 and older.
The registration cost is $100 for 2 weeks or $15/day per participant.
*Scholarships are available*
