Soul of CA

Scotts Valley Art Walk
2017-08-07 08:00 - 2017-10-21 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Taking place in lovely Skypark, this is a self-guided tour through the art exhibited there. The exhibit will be in the park until October 21.

Monterey Museum of Art
2017-08-14 10:00 - 2017-12-17 17:00 | Monterey Museum of Art, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This museum has two locations, the exhibits and majority of the collection are housed at the Pacific St. location. Currently there are several exhibits along with the permanent collection. This collection consists of many artists whose reputation has not reached the level of being household names, nonetheless their work is interesting and influential. The current exhibits are an eclectic mix of types of art. Two photographic exhibits of radically different visions of photography are on display.
The first, “Who Shot Monterey Pop” consists of photos taken during the acclaimed Monterey Pop Festival. These reflect the artists and backstage personnel who made this event possible and as important as it turned out to be. Many great shots of world renowned musicians in their early days. It runs from June 2nd through September 18th.
The second, “What We See”, has subject matter that is less easily accessed but perhaps more moving and personal. The photos are taken by homeless women who were given cameras and time to take pictures of their world and the things that are important and meaningful to them. It is a very emotional exhibit. It runs from March 13th through September 4th.
The other, non-photo, exhibit is more traditional, but challenging and thought-provoking. It is titled “Color, Light, and Form” and deals with a variety of means of expressing these seemingly simple concepts. It runs from July 13th through November 6th.
Up and coming is the fundraising project called “Miniatures”. This exhibit is works created on a much smaller scale than one usually encounters in an art museum. The works are then raffled off to generate operating funds for the museum. Many interesting works are presented and the winners are everyone who attends the museum. It runs from November 3rd through December 17th.
The museum is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Peter Pan
2017-08-17 19:30 - 2017-09-24 22:00 | Forest Theater, Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93923, United States
It’s the well known play by Wm. Barrie and made into the Broadway musical and popular TV presentation and it’s brought to life at the Forest Theater by the PacRep Theater Company. Tiger Lily, mermaids, Smee, and, of course, Captain Hook will be there to make Peter’s life difficult. Come and clap fiercely for Tinkerbelle’s life. Many showings and times check their website for details.

Viva La Causa @ El Teatro Campesino
2017-09-01 20:00 - 2017-09-24 22:00 | El Teatro Campesino, 705 Fourth St., San Juan Bautista, CA, United States
An innovative theatrical work that takes the audience through several aspects and events of Hispanic Americans history. One more in the unique legacy of ETC and its innovative presentations. Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 and Saturdays and Sundays have a matinee at 2:00.

Home Free
2017-09-01 20:00 - 2017-10-27 23:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Country music comes to Monterey for the night. The popular sounds of Home Free will rock the walls of the Golden State.

Pure Insurance Championship
2017-09-18 09:00 - 2017-09-24 17:00 | Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach, CA, United States
Again Pebble Beach does what it does best, providing golf events that benefit the local community. This is for the First Tee program that helps young people learn valuable life lessons via the sport of golf. Come see lots of pros and talented young amateurs competing on the beautiful grounds of Pebble Beach and Poppy Hills.

Continental Tire Monterey Gran Prix
2017-09-21 08:00 - 2017-09-24 17:00 | Laguna Seca, monterey salinas Highway (route 68), Salinas, CA, United States
As always Laguna Seca is the place to be for the race fan. This time the prototypes and GT cars will be racing and finishing off this year’s championship races. All the warmups, pit visits and races themselves add to the charm and challenge of viewing these cars and drivers doing what they do best. Best to look at the website for the details, there are many, to help you best enjoy this event.

Big Read ("Citizen" book discussion)
2017-09-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
This is a series of activities and art exhibits, showings, and activities around the reading of a single book by the people of Monterey County. This year’s selection is “Citizen” a collection of poetry presented in an innovative way. It deals with the realities of being a member of a community of color in modern America.
A local group working for racial justice is hosting a discussion for those who have read the book, “Citizen”. It is likely to be eye-opening and interesting, at least.
