BusinessWorks "Mural Talk: Planning and Proposing Large-Scale Projects Part 2"
2023-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

The Rocky Horror Show
2023-10-21 00:00 - 02:00, 2023-10-28 00:00 - 02:00, 2023-10-31 21:00 - 23:00 | 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!

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, 2023-11-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | 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

NOCTURNAL ANIMAL ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP
2023-10-29 09:30 - 13:30 | The Lyceum of Monterey County, 1073 Sixth Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Illustrate some of your favorite local nocturnal animals. Together we will learn about nocturnal animals that can be found in Monterey County including bats, owls, raccoons and opossums!
After a brief introduction to these animals, we will use science illustration techniques to create a personalized field guide for some of these misunderstood creatures of the night.
We will focus on scientific accuracy while drawing our nocturnal friends. Students will use graphite, pen & ink, colored pencil and watercolor to create the illustrations.
Ages: 13 – Adult (exceptions made on case-by-case basis for younger students)
Date: Sunday, October 29th, 2023
Hours: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Location: The Lyceum
Instructor: Kristen Burroughs
Class size: Limited to 8 students
Fee: $45 (includes all materials)

First Friday Monterey Museum of Art
2023-11-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-01 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!

Fall Art Competition Avery Gallery Seaside
2023-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Walter Lee Avery Gallery at Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CA, 93955
Entry Rules:
The show is open to adult residents of Monterey County Unframed works must have all exposed canvas painted. All works must be correctly wired for hanging. $10 fee per entry due at drop off, cash only.
2023 CHANGES: PLEASE NOTE, CATEGORIES HAVE CHANGED, YOU MAY ONLY ENTER ONE CATEGORY, BUT YOU MAY ENTER UP TO FOUR PIECES IN THAT CATEGORY.
For more information and to register, go to bit.ly/2023fallart If you are unable to register online, paper forms are available at Oldemeyer Center located at 986 Hilby Ave, Seaside Ca

Middlebury Institute Mural Dedication Celebration
2023-11-08 15:30 - 17:30 | Pierce Promenade, 499 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA, CA, 93940, United States
The mural, designed by Yermo Aranda, is located on the Monterey Path of History and highlights how the Institute’s history is intertwined with that of downtown Monterey and the region. It features a view of the Bay and agricultural fields to highlight the interdependence of people and the land. The current campus is located on the ancestral land of the Rumsien Ohlone and Esselen indigenous people, with traditional basketry and tule boats depicted in the mural, as well as acorns, an important food source. This project has been in the works since 2021 with support from the Old Monterey Foundation. This local nonprofit works to support and enhance the artistic, cultural, and historic environment of downtown Monterey.
The Institute’s Committee on Art in Public Places (ICAPP) has shaped the mural based on input from faculty, staff, and students. Key themes that the community wanted to be represented included the Institute’s international and multicultural focus, Monterey’s unique coastal and agricultural environment, the indigenous people and cultures of this region, and
the recognition of Monterey as the “Language Capital of the World”.

Central Coast Art Association Fall Juried Show
2023-11-10 17:00 - 19:00 | CA, United States
The Central Coast Art Association (CCAA) Fall Juried show will be from November 3rd to January 3rd at Meals on Wheels, located at 700 Jewel Avenue, Pacific Grove. The opening reception is on Friday,, November 10, between 5-7 pm. The exhibition is viewable at Meals on Wheels between 10 -4 pm.
About CCAA- The Central Coast Art Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1967. The purpose of CCAA is to promote interest, and appreciation of art on the Monterey Peninsula.
For information. http:://www.centralcoastartassociation.com

Manhattan Chamber Players
2023-11-11 18:30 - 21:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921
Pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm. The program features works by Mozart, Shostakovich and a world-premiere composition by Andrea Casarrubios.
FULL DESCRIPTION
Program:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, K.478
Andrea Casarrubios Piano Quintet (CMMB commission)
Dmitri Shostakovich Piano Quintet in G Minor, op. 57
Artistic Director and violist Luke Fleming formed Manhattan Chamber Players. This collective of players came together to share their love of chamber music. All the members have their own impressive careers – as soloists, members of professional string quartets, piano trios, or other chamber groups, and even two world-renowned composers. This group brings the flexibility to perform practically anything in the rich string/wind/piano chamber repertoire.
As a guest soloist at the Auditorio Nacional in Madrid, Ms. Casarrubios performed her Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, MIRAGE (2019). SEVEN (2020) for solo cello, “a searching, intense, and elegiac tribute to the essential workers during the pandemic” (The New York Times), was commissioned by cellist Thomas Mesa and has been performed worldwide. Ms. Casarrubios’ compositions have been presented by organizations such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, Washington Performing Arts, World Heritage Festival, Sphinx Organization, Trio Appassionata, the Manhattan Chamber Players, Decoda, Ensemble Connect, Astral Artists, NPR, Canada’s CKIA, and the Spanish National Radio RNE.
Tickets are available on our website using the link below or by calling our friendly office at 831-625-2212. Discounts are available for military, students, and families.

Monterey Symphony PFEIFFER Concert
2023-11-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos St at Ninth Ave, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93921
Andrew Grams, Guest Conductor
Christina Mok, violin
*********TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 1, 2023*********
TICKETS: $45-$88
STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: $12
PROGRAM:
Anna CLYNE Pivot [Running Time 6′]
LISZT Les Preludes [16′]
—intermission [20′] —
BRAHMS Violin Concerto [38′]
Christina Mok, violin

Rock 'N Roll Riot Karaoke
2023-11-22 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
Attention all music enthusiasts, party animals, and rock stars at heart! We’re turning up the volume and inviting you to the most epic Rock ‘n Roll Karaoke Night in town, and it’s going to be a blast you won’t want to miss.
Join us for a night that promises to be a symphony of good times, great tunes, and mouthwatering treats that won’t break the bank. Our $2.00 tacos are absolutely irresistible, and our $5.00 beers will keep the good vibes flowing all night long.
But that’s not all! We’re taking the excitement up a notch by giving you the chance to WIN some cool prizes. Spin the wheel, sing a song and win a reward!
Whether you’re channeling your inner Freddie Mercury or rocking out like Bon Jovi, our stage is open to all. Grab the mic, sing your heart out, and watch the crowd go wild!
Date: Wednesday November 22 2023
Time: 8:00PM to 11:00PM
Venue: Paper Wing Theatre
So mark your calendar, grab your friends, and prepare to be the star of the show. We’ve got a stage waiting for you to unleash your inner rock legend, and we’re here to make it an unforgettable night, one rock anthem at a time. See you there!

Going with the Flow: Meditation and Watercolor Painting
2023-11-25 14:00 - 17:00 | The Yoga Shala by the Sea, Cottage #18 10th Ave, & San Carlos St., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
We will start the workshop with a meditation about letting go in the peaceful selling of the the Yoga Shala. Afterwards will be playing with colors with wet-on-wet watercolors. This style requires the artist to let go and let flow, creating many unforeseen results. Out of formless colors we bring out the forms. All levels are welcome. Regardless of level, you will bring home some wonders. Material supplied.
Janaka Stagnaro has been a Waldorf teacher for 25 years and currently is an artist-teacher for the Arts Council of Monterey. He has a studio in Carmel and is a meditation teacher at the Yoga Shala.

“WINTER GREETINGS AND GIFTS” COLLAGE AND PAPERCRAFT WORKSHOP
2023-12-02 09:30 - 12:00 | The Lyceum of Monterey County, 1073 Sixth Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Treat yourself to a wintry morning of creativity! We’ll be handcrafting seasonal notecards and gift tags as well as ornaments that can double as gift wrap embellishments. Collage artist and papercrafter Lisa Handley will share some of her favorite designs to collage with new and upcycled materials.
You’ll learn how to make lovely snowflake mandalas, nostalgic snow globes, cozy mittens and more. Your loved ones will feel extra special when they receive your winter-inspired creations!
Ages: 12 – Adult
Size: Up to 8 participants
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: The Lyceum of Monterey County
Instructor: Lisa Handley
Fee: $25 (includes materials)

AZA- Tamazight music from Morocco in concert
2023-12-02 19:30 - 21:30 | International School of Monterey, 1720 Yosemite St, Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
Palenke Arts proudly presents AZA band in concert – Amazight music from Morocco .
AZA unites traditional Tamazight music, indigenous to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, with the global influences of its diverse members. Evocative of Saharan-African blues, yet with an original style that truly defies categorization, AZA’s stirring performances feature deep, danceable rhythms, intricate string melodies, and soaring, soulful vocals. Visually dynamic and engaging performers, AZA has been inspiring international audiences for more than 20 years.
Founding members Fattah Abbou and Mohamed Aoualou are Imazighen native to the High Atlas mountain region of Morocco, where they played and studied music for over twenty-five years, and are recognized as master musicians. They formed the sextet AZA in Santa Cruz, California, after moving to the United States eight years ago. The unique exchange between the High Atlas and Californian musicians has proved potent; AZA has produced two albums of original compositions, and performed at music festivals, clubs, and universities around the United States and abroad in Ireland, Canada, and Morocco.
AZA’s endeavors are not limited to music. The Imazighen (incorrectly labeled “Berber”), are the indigenous people of North Africa whose recorded history dates back to 3300 years ago. Fattah and Mohamed have always been part of the Amazigh movement and struggle to revive a culture that has been marginalized for centuries. Through music and cultural events, AZA continues to inspire awareness in people of all ages about the Amazigh culture, that it may be recognized and appreciated among the indigenous cultures of the world.
