Rags & Bones

East Village Coffee Lounge 498 Washington St., Monterey, CA, United States

No no one is asking for your recycling. It is the stage name of "Rags" Rosenberg the Poet in Residence at Joshua Tree NP. He brings his songs and trailer to the area for one night's performance. With influences of Dylan, Cohen, and Waits Rags will take the audience on a thoughtful and fun musical […]

Sunday Seaside Crafts

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center, part of UCSC, hosts a weekly gathering for children and their families. The point is educating them about the fabulous and abundant life of the Monterey Bay and its environs. The means they use to do this is art and hands-on activities. You and your child can learn lots about […]

Community Free Day @ Seymour Marine Center

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Come by and see the wonders of the Marine Discovery Center for free! Lots of informative exhibits, hands-on activities, and just plain cool stuff. Great day out for the family. http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

We The Enemy (Art of Carlos Motta)

Mary Porter Senson Gallery UCSC Porter College (Sesnon Gallery), Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Motta explores how the production of perceived difference propels the furtherance of oppression through immigration, medicine, and colonialism. Heavy stuff! Challenging works throughout. This is the reception kicking off the exhibit and a grea chance to engage the artist in the presence of the work. http://art.ucsc.edu/galleries/sesnon

Natalie Arnoldi Opening at Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Ms. Arnoldi's works are large scale depictions of marine life that bridge the worlds of figurative and abstract art. What appropriate work for this museum. Our community is filled with lots of artists of many genres and we have remarkable natural beauty in the flora and fauna. come have a look. If you miss this […]

Silk Road (The Stans of Central Asia)

La Selva Beach Community Church 26 Florido Ave., La Selva Beach, CA, United States

Turkmenistan, Khazakstan, Uzbekistan... You've seen them on the maps and heard their names on the news; but who are the people and what is their story? Mary Altier and John Walker have been there, talked to the people and learned the history and they have returned, with fabulous photos, to tell you all you might […]

WhaleFest Monterey

Custom House Plaza Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

For centuries, probably millennia, whales have been passing by Monterey. For a mere ten years the residents have been celebrating this phenomena. This year is no different. Come see exhibits about the migrating behemoths and learn so much your head will feel as large as the whales. Maybe. http://montereywharf.com

Steinway Celebration Concert

Unitarian Universalist Church 490 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA, United States

Yes, there will be a Steinway Piano. It is the 100 year instrument from the Unitarian Universalist Church, refurbished and ready for its next century. In addition to being played by a virtuosa pianist, there will be a cellist and two sopranos helping get things festive. http://uucmp.org

Spector Dance Winter 2020 Choreographers’ Show

Spector Dance Studio 3343 Paul Davis Dr., Marina, CA, United States

For 23 years the Spector Dance program has been hosting this gathering of national and international choreographers. This year promises to be a welcome addition to that tradition. Come see innovative dance performed by some wonderful dancers. http://spectordance.org

Sunday Seaside Crafts

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center, part of UCSC, hosts a weekly gathering for children and their families. The point is educating them about the fabulous and abundant life of the Monterey Bay and its environs. The means they use to do this is art and hands-on activities. You and your child can learn lots about […]