SpectorDance's Choreographers' Showcase: Dance That Makes A Difference
2023-10-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-07 14:00 - 2023-10-08 16:00, 2023-10-08 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Outdoor Forest Theater, Mountain View and Santa Rita, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93922, United States
SpectorDance’s Choreographers Showcase is our annual celebration of the diversity and vitality of dance today!
Since 1997, SpectorDance’s Choreographers’ Showcase has offered central coast audiences the chance to experience a variety of original, cutting-edge dance works. To date, we have presented over 450 dancemakers, both live and virtually, from around the state, nation, and globe.
Artistic Director and Founder of SpectorDance, Fran Spector Atkins, says, “We are proud to announce the newest iteration of this exciting event- SpectorDance’s Choreographers’ Showcase – Dance That Makes a Difference! Our showcase brings performances to the community that focuses on the power of dance to inform, promote dialogue, and be a galvanizing vehicle for change.”
We are thrilled to present today’s event at the historic and inspiring Outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel-by-the Sea. SpectorDance looks forward to building this new partnership with the Forest Theater to create an annual festival of new dance!
October 7 and 8, 2023 from 2-4 pm
Join Us!
FEATURING NEW WORKS BY
DANAH BELLA – WASHINGTON D.C.
DEBORAH BROCKUS – LOS ANGELES, CA
MEREDITH CABANISS – LOS ANGELES, CA
RAMYA HARISHANKAR – ORANGE COUNTY, CA
TRACY KOFFORD – SANTA BARBARA, CA
STEPHANIE MIZRAHI – LOS ANGELES, CA
RYAN RUIZ – GLENDALE, CA
CHARLOTTE KATHERINE SMITH – LOS ANGELES, CA
TSIAMBWON AKUCHU – LONG BEACH, CA
‘MARGARET WINGROVE – SAN JOSE, CA
ALLEN XING – BALTIMORE, M.D.
FRAN SPECTOR ATKINS – CARMEL, CA
AT A GLANCE
What: THE CHOREOGRAPHERS’ SHOWCASE Dance That Makes A Difference!
Where: The Forest Theater
When: October 7 and 8, 2023 from 2-4 pm
Free Performance for Schools:
Friday, October 6 from 10:30 to 11:30am
Modern Dance Class with Guest Artist – Allen Xing:
Sunday, October 8 from 11:30 am to 1pm
Contact: For more information, go to www.spectordance.org or contact franspector5@gmail.com or 831-601-8510.

First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
2023-10-06 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!

The Rocky Horror Show
2023-10-06 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-07 00:00 - 02:00, 2023-10-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-14 00:00 - 02:00, 2023-10-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-21 00:00 - 02:00, 2023-10-28 00:00 - 02:00 | Paper Wing Theatre 711 Cannery Row Suite I Monterey, Ca. 93940, 711 Canner Row Suite I, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Get ready to do the Time Warp again, because the time has come to unleash your inner eccentric, embrace the extraordinary, and let your wild side run free! We are thrilled to invite you to a mesmerizing showing of the Rocky Horror Show – an electrifying theatrical experience that will leave you spellbound!
The Rocky Horror Show runs at Paper Wing Theatre Fridays and Saturdays from October 6th through October 31st. Fridays at 8:00 PM and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Midnight with a special Halloween show on October 31st at 9:00 PM.
Prepare yourselves for a night of thrilling entertainment that transcends the ordinary. This isn’t just a play; it’s an experience like no other! It’s a chance to embrace your quirkiest self, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories.
The Rocky Horror Show is an ode to all things bizarre, bold, and beautiful – and we want YOU to be a part of it, so don’t forget to purchase your audience participation bag!
Reserve Your Tickets Now at www.paperwing.com
Get ready to sing, dance, and let your freak flag fly at the Rocky Horror Show! Secure your seats today, and prepare for a night of absolute mayhem and magic.
Let’s do the Time Warp again – see you there!

Monterey County Artists Studio Tour
2023-10-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-08 11:00 - 17:00 | In artists studios and exhibition spaces throughout the County
The Monterey County Artists Studio Tour is a self-guided tour of artists’ studios and exhibition spaces throughout the County, taking place over two weekends, September 30 & October 1 and October 7 & 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with more than 150 participating artists. The event is free and open to the public. Free catalogs and maps can be found in the Monterey County Weekly and the Carmel Pine Cone before the first weekend of the event. Digital catalogs can be found at ArtsHabitat.org and at bit.ly/mcast2023.Come see art where it starts, meet artists, and buy their works.

Arts Habitat Artist Studio Tour
2023-10-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-08 11:00 - 17:00 | United States
The 31st Annual Artist’s Studio Tour will occur during the weekends of September 30 & October 1, and October 7 & 8
Studios will be open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
Many studios open both weekends
100 Artists participating!
FREE and open to the public

Monterey Symphony VENTANA Concert
2023-10-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921
Jayce Ogren, Music Director and Conductor
Joshua Roman, cello
*********TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 1, 2023*********
TICKETS: $45-$88
STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: $12
PROGRAM:
GLINKA Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla [Running Time 5′]
Percy GRAINGER Colonial Song [6′]
Mason BATES Cello Concerto [25′]
Joshua Roman, cello
—intermission [20′]—
COPLAND Variations on a Shaker Melody [5′]
BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra [30′]

Movie Magic Karaoke
2023-10-11 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
Lights, Camera, Karaoke!
Get ready to take center stage and sing your heart out at the most exciting event of the season! We’re thrilled to invite you to our Movie Magic Karaoke Night, where the spotlight is on YOU!
Indulge in mouthwatering $2.00 tacos and quench your thirst with ice-cold $5.00 beers all night long. It’s a feast fit for Hollywood royalty!
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Sing your favorite movie soundtrack songs for a chance to win prizes. Whether you’re belting out ballads, hitting those high notes, or channeling your inner rock star, this is your moment to shine and be the star of your own movie!
Date: 10/11/2023
Time: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Paper Wing Theatre
Don’t miss out on this blockbuster event! Mark your calendars, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready for a night of Movie Themed Karaoke fun like never before. See you on the red carpet!

Afternoon with the Artist: Mark Steven Greenfield
2023-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940, 559 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940
Join us for an afternoon walkthrough of Hagiography with artist Mark Steven Greenfield. Journey through the exhibition with Greenfield and learn about the motivations, influences, and legends that inspired the artist.

Telegraph Quartet
2023-10-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921
Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm. Program includes pieces by Gabriela Lena Frank, Fanny Mendelssohn, and Antonin Dvořák.
FULL DESCRIPTION
Gabriela Lena Frank Leyendas mvts. II & IV
Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel String Quartet in E-flat Major
Grażyna Bacewicz String Quartet No. 3
Antonin Dvořák String Quartet No. 14 in A-flat Major, op. 105
Performers
Eric Chin, violin
Joseph Maile, violin
Pei-Ling Lin, viola
Jeremiah Shaw, cello
About the Performers
The Telegraph Quartet was formed in 2013 with an equal passion for the standard chamber music repertoire and contemporary, non-standard works.
Notable collaborations include projects with pianists Leon Fleisher and Simone Dinnerstein; cellists Norman Fischer and Bonnie Hampton; violinist Ian Swenson; and the Henschel Quartet. The Telegraph Quartet premiered Richard Feistinger’s third string quartet, Icarus in Flight, a musical representation of climate change dated from 1880 to projected simulations of 2080. In 2022 the Telegraph Quartet gave the world premiere of Osvaldo Golijov’s octet, Ever Yours, with the St. Lawrence String Quartet. Ever Yours was co-commissioned by the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam, and the Clarice Smith Center at the University of Maryland at Columbia.
For more information, click the website link below or call the office at 831-625-2212. We would be happy to help. We offer military and student discounts, and kids are free!

Open Mic Featuring MC Poet Laureates
2023-10-17 16:30 - 17:30 | ArtWorks @Salinas, 262 Main Street, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Arts4MC is pleased to hold an Open Mic event featuring Monterey County Poet Laureate’s Daniel Summerhill and Mahi Shah! ????️???????? Open to students ages 14 – 22 to take the stage and share their poetry!
Tuesday, October 17th at 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
ArtWorks @Salinas at 262 Main Street, in Salinas
Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a spot. Visit https://rb.gy/d1pk8

BusinessWorks "Mural Talk: Planning and Proposing Large-Scale Projects Part 2"
2023-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom, Monterey County Theatre Alliance Hybrid Theatre, CA, United States
Join us for this free virtual workshop follow-up to last year’s workshop. Featuring the CalTrans Clean CA Beautification Project mural artists Timothy Robert Smith, La Neta Murals, and MJ Lindo-Lawyer & Joshua Lawyer. Listen in as they share their experiences and discuss best practices for working on murals.
Register here: bit.ly/rsvpbizworks

Comedy Variety Showcase Presents "Controlled Chaos" Improv
2023-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Monterey History & Art Association at Stanton Center, 5 Custom Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Introducing something new! Comedy Variety Showcase presents “Controlled Chaos” improv. “Controlled Chaos” puts their own twist on traditional improvisational theatre. Quick wit and spontaneous energy is combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh and fun to the stage!

Controlled Chaos Improv!
2023-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Monterey History & Art Association at Stanton Center, 5 Custom Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Introducing something new! Comedy Variety Showcase presents “Controlled Chaos” improv. “Controlled Chaos” puts their own twist on traditional improvisational theatre. Quick wit and spontaneous energy is combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh and fun to the stage! (16+ Some material may not be suitable for children.)

Keith Greeninger and Nina Gerber in concert
2023-10-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Palenke Arts, 1713 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Award winning Singer Songwriter Keith Greeninger and legendary guitarist Nina Gerber join forces for a powerful night of music, song and community celebration.
Both artist share deep roots in the rich California music scene and are well know for their dynamic and improvisational performances.
Guitarist Nina Gerber started her music career playing along side of the now iconic Kate Wolf and has gone on to perform record and produce for many of the county’s finest singer song writers.
Keith Greeninger is a compelling singer and performer whose writing has been deeply influenced by his work with Native American and Latin cultures. His songs cut an honest, hard worn path to places of simple truth about good people holding on to hope and instinct in a world that often tries to strip these things away.
“One of the finest writers on the scene today. His songs always find a way to touch, inspire, celebrate… and when necessary, enrage”
Mike Meyer, KRVM Radio, Eugene OR
“KEITH GREENINGER was on fire, every chord he touched turned epic, every conviction he put forward resonated with an incredible power.”
Steve Palopoli Good Times Santa Cruz
Keith Greeninger is a seasoned troubadour and award-winning singer songwriter, who paints intricate portraits of the human condition with powerful melodic images, deep engaging guitar rhythms and compelling, heart-wrenching vocals.
What he brings to his brand of songwriting and performing is authenticity. As a result, there are no barriers between the artist, his music and his audience.
This bond stems from an underlying philosophy that music is first and foremost a gift and a soulful medicine to connect us and take part in together.
As a soloist and with his band he has toured the national Folk and Americana circuit extensively for the last three decades. His masterfully crafted tunes and powerful presence have earned him top songwriting awards at the legendary Telluride Blue Grass, and Kerrville Folk Festivals and he’s performed at legendary venues, appeared on countless national radio shows, and shared stages with some of the country’s best-known artists including Crosby Stills and Nash, Bruce Cockburn, John Hiatt, Jessie Winchester, JJ Cale, Los Lobos, Michael Franti and many more.
He has performed on the main stage of music festivals through out the US and Canada including The Telluride Blue Grass Festival, The Kate Wolf Festival, The High Sierra Music Festival, The Strawberry Music Festival, The Kerrville Folk Festival, The American River Music Festival, The Sisters Folk Festival, The Oregon Country Fair, and the Gathering at Island Lake just to name a few.
Wether playing with his band or alone with just a guitar, he completely captivates an audience. From the deep grooves of a soul stirring ballad to the uplifting intensity of a hard-driving anthem his rich vocal range conveys strength tempered with vulnerability, political struggle reflected in personal experience, and a deep connection to the land, community, and family. A third generation Northern Californian Keith has traveled and lived throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America. His music has been deeply influenced by his work with Native American and Latin cultures, and his songs cut an honest, hard worn path to places of simple truth about good people holding on to hope and instinct in a world that often tries to strip these things away.
His latest release Human Citizen emerges as a voice of welcome sanity above the challenges of the times we find ourselves in. Without dividing or preaching Greeninger has a way highlighting and embracing our better selves and our shared humanity. Drawing respectfully from his influential 1970’s musical upbringing Greeninger embraces the elements of Folk, Rock, Soul and Gil Scott Heron type jazz influences by introducing horns and flute on a number of the albums tracks. This is a record built both for effective radio play and for long term full scale listening with a healthy blend of melodic and sonic hooks balanced with rich multilayering and inspired musical performances by a cast of world class musicians that include Lead Guitarist Doug Pettiebone ( Lucinda Willams, John Mayer) Key Boardist Billy Payne (Little Feat, Jackson Browne, James Taylor) Bassist Tiran Porter (Doobie Brothers) Drummer Jim Norris (Lacy J Dalton, Larry Hosford) Guitarist Randy Ray Mitchell (Warren Zevon, Donna Summers) Drummer Ricky Fatter (Bonnie Raitt, Beach Boy’s) Bassist Hutch Hutchinson (Bonnie Raitt Band, Neville Brothers). While surrounded and inspired by some of his musical hero’s Greeninger is never overwhelmed or buried. His songwriting narrative and compelling vocals are always at the forefront of Human Citizen guiding the listener through the compelling and uplifting emotional terrain the the record navigates.
Along with his touring and performing Keith records and produces music for other artist and is currently working on material for his next release at his Wind River Studios recording facility in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Northern California.
“I field calls on countless artists, and no one has captured my listeners more than Keith”
Brian Terhorst, KVMR, Nevada City CA
“Greeninger’s music has a dramatic quality to it. A storyteller in song, he paints masterful portraits of humanity in both its splendor and strife.”
STEVEN SAWADA Eugene Weekely
After carving a career out of what some might call the shadows, guitarist Nina Gerber is at last beginning to dare the light. Her first album as a leader, Not Before Noon, follows two decades which brought her to prominence without ever placing her name on the front of an album cover. Since her accompaniment of Kate Wolf first earned her recognition, her acute skills as performer, producer and arranger have continued to deepen. Her contributions to acoustic music have earned her a following as loyal as for the numerous high talents she has accompanied – proving the shadows equal to the spotlight in the creation of honest, powerful, and beautiful music.
Nina has a unique ability to completely free herself within an eclectic range of styles. Presented with folk, country, bluegrass, rock, or blues, she is able to fall into leads which have rare reverence for the true feeling of a song, always emphasizing taste over technical display. She seeks to express through her hands, rather than gain attention, and it is this integrity which makes her expressions worth intent listening.
That kind of intent listening will reveal Nina’s melodic touch in more places than many realize. Nina has performed and/or recorded with: Karla Bonoff, Peter Rowan, Nanci Griffith, Greg Brown, Lucy Kaplansky, Mollie O’Brien, Dave Alvin, Rosalie Sorrels, Laurie Lewis, Terry Garthwaite, and many others. Her soulful enhancement of their music easily explains why several return the favor by appearing on Not Before Noon and Good Music with Good People.
That qualities of honest heart inform Nina’s music should be of no surprise, given Kate Wolf’s initial influence and inspiration. It was Kate’s heart and honesty which inspired Nina to realize music as her calling. After seeing Kate perform in 1975 at a pizza parlor in Sebastopol, California – Nina’s home town – Nina dared to set working with Kate as a specific goal, and by 1978, the goal was accomplished. Nina came to be an essential part of Kate’s music, as she grew into being her accompanist and close musical companion. It was a partnership which lasted until Kate’s passing in 1986, and in its effect, has lasted long beyond that. It’s an achievement which is a testament to the power of clear desire and single-minded purpose; it’s also evidence of the daring Nina has shown throughout her career since, whether through seeking out the challenging rush of unrehearsed performances, driving her van alone cross-country (1985) to explore the music scenes of Austin and Nashville, taking a sabbatical to study at the Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, or just keeping on as a musician in a country where artistic integrity rarely pays.
Whether it’s on her own “solo” CDs – collaborations with many of the folk world’s finest – or producing, arranging, or performing with countless others, Nina continues to prove with her guitar that some of the truest and most emotional communication requires no words. Still, when combined with the voice of another musician of heart, the result is affecting in an unforgettable way.

Halloween Karaoke Party
2023-10-25 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
Trick or treat yourself to the spookiest and most melodious night of the year! Join us for a hair-raising Halloween Karaoke Night that will have you howling with delight.
Sink your teeth into our mouthwatering $2.00 tacos that are so good, it’s scary! And wash it all down with our devilishly cold $5.00 beers.
Dress to distress! Show off your spooktacular style in our Halloween costume contest. Whether you’re a ghostly ghoul, a wicked witch, or a dashing vampire, strut your stuff for a chance to win prizes. The competition will be fierce, so bring your A-game!
Don’t be a scaredy-cat! Grab your friends, put on your most spine-tingling costume, and join us for a Halloween night you won’t forget. Whether you’re belting out tunes or enjoying our spine-tingling snacks and drinks, it’s going to be a night to remember.
Date: 10/25/2023
Time: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Paper Wing Theatre
Mark your calendars, because this is one Halloween party you won’t want to miss! Share the scare, invite your friends, and let’s make this Halloween Karaoke Night a scream!

Man of La Mancha
2023-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 | sand city art park, 525 Ortiz Ave, Sand City, CA, 93955, United States
Come and hear the glorious adventures of a dauntless knight known as Don Quixote de La Mancha!
Nov 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 @ 7pm
Sand City Art Park
Visit enchantrix.net/lamancha for tickets
Thurs night “pay what you can”
Fri/Sat tix $20

Pointe of Art
2023-10-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921
The Carmel Sunset Rotary’s The Pointe of Art fundraiser is an exquisite and captivating event that brings together art enthusiasts and philanthropists for a night of creativity and support.
Held Thursday evening from 5pm – 8pm on October 26th, 2023 in the beautiful foyer of The Carmel Sunset Cultural Center, this fundraiser showcases a diverse range of artworks from 25 professional artists with local galleries or studios. The event features stunning paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces – all available for purchase through silent auction.
All proceeds support the young dancers of the Monterey Peninsula Ballet Theater – “where talents and life skills may grow in an inspiring and nurturing environment”. The Pointe of Art is open to the public and admission is free. We encourage parents of the dancers to attend, where you can purchase a hard-copy book featuring the dancers, their artists, and the works created, and get it signed by the artist that night. We also encourage supporters of the MPBT to attend and bring your art-buying patrons with you! We will also have a raffle to win a fabulous gift basket, so everyone has a chance to contribute at some level.
There will be live musical performances, ballet performances by members of the Monterey Peninsula Ballet Theater, and engaging art demonstrations taking place throughout the evening. Guests will be treated to a delightful assortment of gourmet food and fine wines, creating a social atmosphere where artists, dancers, and the public can meet each other. We look forward to seeing you there!

The La Mirada Halloween Bash
2023-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 | 720, Monterey Museum of Art - La Mirada 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Join us for a Halloween celebration at La Mirada, Monterey Museum of Art’s most mysterious location, and prepare for an evening of eerie elegance, historical haunts, and bewitching beats.
Speakeasy Cash Bar: Step back in time and quench your thirst in our prohibition-era bar.
Chandelier Drawing Room Dance Floor: Let the music take you away as a live DJ spins tracks in the grandeur of our drawing room, brought to life by shimmering chandeliers overhead.
Spooky Vibes: Immerse yourself in the mansion’s eerie ambiance and partake in its legendary lore.
This event is for those aged 21 and over. Proper ID required for entry.
Elegant Halloween attire is encouraged but not mandatory.
Tickets $25
