Soul of CA

Artists Open Studio Tour
2018-10-06 11:00 - 2018-10-07 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | various sites through the area
This weekend the artists of the Salinas Valley and North and South Monterey county are featured. From the many murals of Salinas to the studios of artists in Pajaro you get a chance to see the works and speak to the artists working hard in their communities. More info at 831-646-6111 or http://artshabitat.org

Harvest Feast
2018-10-06 11:00 - 16:00 | joullian winery, 2 Village Dr., Carmel Village, CA, 93924, United States
Joullian Winery is hosting its annual Harvest Feast. Food, wine, games, and crushing grapes will be on the agenda for all visitors. You need not stomp grapes though. There will be two teams, Stompers and Crushers competing for something. Is it really important what they’re competing for?

Butterfly Parade and Bazaar
2018-10-06 10:30 - 14:30 | Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
America’s last hometown is doing what made it famous. It’s the annual parade featuring schoolchildren dressed as Monarch butterflies. After that will be the Bazaar, featuring many locally created items, food and probably some butterfly related humor. Good family fun.

Science for Everyone
2018-10-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, 93953, United States
The Hopkins Marine Station, the elder statesman of science in this area, is holding an event and the title says it all. Focusing on marine science but with something for other science areas (they are related after all) there will be activities and very knowledgeable people there. Come ready to ask questions and learn a lot about the Monterey Bay and its flora and fauna. http://hopkinsmarinestation.stanford.edu

Citizen Science
2018-10-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
No. this is not a new Marvel comic book hero. It is a regular presentation by the Santa Cruz Libraries in order to give the attendees an experience in science that they otherwise might not have. This week it is using fused plates to make music. Working with dinner plates and manipulating them in order to create different tones. A new and different approach to music and creativity.

Native Plant Sale
2018-10-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Carmel Middle School, 4380 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
If you want to know what grows around here and maybe take some home, this is the place. Local gardeners and experts will be on hand to help make the right decision for your place. Whether you want to enhance or redo your yard this will help you save water and create a natural look. http://birchbarkfoundation.org

RED
2018-10-05 20:00 - 2018-10-07 17:00 | Center Stage Theater, 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The Tony Award winning Broadway play based on the events of Mark Rothko’s life. In particular his creation of a mural and the changing relations between him and his apprentice. http://sccat.org

Emmy Lou Harris
2018-10-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Center Carpenter Hall, Mission and 9th, Carmel, CA, 93921, United States
What can be added to the comments about this great American songstress? Come out and hear her and you will know why. If you don’t, you’ll regret it.

Schoolhouse Rock (Live)
2018-10-05 19:30 - 2018-10-06 17:00 | Ariel Theater, 320 Main Street, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Yes, the popular, informative series is back. You can enjoy Ariel’s production presented by the age group at which it is aimed. Curious turn of events, no? Check the Ariel Theater website for specific times and dates.

Philip Glass "In the Penal Colony"
2018-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Golden Bough Theater, Monte Verde St. &SW 8th Ave., Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93922, United States
If avant-garde music is your thing, this is your type of performance. Presented by the acclaimed Opera Parallele and based on the Franz Kafka novella it will be an evening filled with challenging ideas and an alternative point of view on the human condition. http://OperaParallele.org

Surf Film Fest
2018-10-05 18:30 - 23:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
For two wonderful days the Rio Theater will be host to surf movies. Not the Frankie Avalon/ Annette Funicello nonsense but films about the thrill of surfing and the challenges the practitioners face. http://santacruzfilmfest.com

First Friday (Salinas)
2018-10-05 17:00 - 20:30 | Downtown Salinas, 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Along with the many artists and musicians throughout the City Center of Salinas there is also the CSUMB satellite campus. Here they also set up wonderful displays featuring art and exhibits of interest to just about anyone. The topics may change but the challenges presented are always worth the time spent.

Robinson Jeffers Fall Festival
2018-10-05 14:00 - 16:30 | Tor House, 26304 Ocean View Ave., Carmel B.T.S., CA, 93923, United States
The poetry of Mr. Jeffers has continued to inspire an appreciation of the natural beauty around us. Here some very talented local artists will read from his poetry, play the piano(which by the way has its own interesting history), and sing. All this takes place in the home Jeffers built himself, by hand, with a striking view of Carmel Bay. http://torhouse.org

Locals Lunch Concert
2018-10-05 12:30 - 13:30 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
Yes, the title says “Locals”. Yet visitors are often asking, “Where do the locals go?” Here’s one possibility. The Sunset Center, a local gem, is sponsoring concerts at midday. These are timed to allow one on a lunch break to have a lovely interlude to change the “tenor” of the day. Why not visitors also? Bring a lunch and sit in the lap of culture and mellow out with some very talented local musicians.

Chick Corea
2018-10-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
If you loved your jazz in a modern fusion style, here is Chick. He has returned (but not to forever) and is playing in our area. Come out and hear an evening of wonderful and innovative jazz music.
