Soul of CA

DUSK
2019-01-11 08:00 - 2019-02-22 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
In order to stimulate music, reflection, and empathy the artists intend to use art, fashion and sound. There will be performances and an installation available during the scheduled run of this presentation. http://dusk2019.com

Santa Cruz Fungus Fair
2019-01-11 13:00 - 2019-01-13 17:00 | Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Bet you already guessed what this is. The annual fair featuring fungus and its family comes to town. Try new types, learn cooking techniques and recipes, and generally learn about everything fungal related. (Except of course those unpleasant ones growing in your fridge.) http://ffsc.us

Winners' Concert Carmel Music Society
2019-01-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
After their fierce competition the winners of the Carmel Music Society’s contest get to perform for the public. This is sure to present some fantastic young musicians. http://sunsetcenter.org

Amahl and the Night Visitors
2019-01-14 08:00 - 17:00 | UCSC Music Center Recital Hall, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The widely recognized and beloved opera telling the tale of a boy and the three strangers he helps is here. Presented in the daytime for ease of its target audience(children) the opera is in English and done by the professional musicians associated with the university. http://scbaroque.org

Get Hooked (Restaurant Week)
2019-01-14 12:00 - 2019-01-20 23:00 | Variety of Restaurants
All through Monterey County participating restaurants will be featuring sustainable seafood items on their menus. These will also be harvested from the Monterey Bay. http://gethookedmontereybay.com

Medical Cannabis: Review & Update
2019-01-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Dr. David Dansky will present information about the changes and attitudes toward marijuana and cannabis products. What is useful and what is hype? Come and get real info from a medical professional. http://monterey.org/library/

Interview with Lady Di
2019-01-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Monterey Peninsula College, Morgan Stock Theatre 980 Fremont, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Based on a real event, this will be a reading of a play written by a local writer. relating a conversation between Lady Diana and a journalist. It covers a time during which she was confronting the infidelity of her husband and the behind-the-scenes manipulations by the people around her and the avaricious paparazzi. Presented as part of the Gentrain program. http://gentrain.org

STYX
2019-01-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
Not the river in Hades, but the rock group from the 70’s and 80’s. You remember, Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto. If you don’t well then you have a great treat in store. There were many other hits by this band. Come and give them a listen. http://sunsetcenter.org

California Dinosaurs
2019-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Although we are not as well-known as other places for Dinosaurs, we do have them. This presentation will focus on our Official State Fossil, Augustynophulus morissi. The presenter, Hilde Schwartz has been a fossil hound since 1978 and now works as a paleontologist. http://santacruzmuseum.org

Diva Power (Ann Hampton Callaway)
2019-01-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
If you haven’t herd of Ms. Callaway, you are in for a treat. Her voice is wonderful and the emotional depth she lends to her song is outstanding. In the Sunset Center’s Studio 105 her performance will be memorable. http://sunsetcenter.org

Janeane Garafalo
2019-01-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Since breaking out in the early ’90’s Ms. Garafalo has been everywhere it seems. From “Seinfeld” to Air America she has staked out a spot in thoughtful commentary and good humor. http://riotheatre.com

Resonate
2019-01-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Temple Beth El (Aptos), 3055 Porter Gulch Rd., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
An evening of Middle Eastern influenced music with a distinct American twist. These musicians have studied both cultures and do a remarkable job of combinign the music heritages in interesting ways. http://tbeaptos.org

Borromeo String Quartet (w/ Richard Stoltzman)
2019-01-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
The quartet plus one, a clarinet, will bring accomplished musicians together to play a wonderful program of music in the marvelous space that is the Sunset Center. http://sunsetcenter.org

Dirty Cello
2019-01-19 20:00 - 21:00 | The Lab, 3728 Barnyard Suite G-23, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
With their distinctive take on popular music, substituting a cello for a guitar, this band is impressing a lot of locals with their sound and performances. Come see why at the Lab.http://thelabarts.com

Carolyn Chen & Pauline Gloss
2019-01-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Radius Gallery, 1050 River St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
These artists are exploring the relations between emotion, its expression, and the music created during reflecting on those emotions.
See the website for more detailed information. http://radius.gallery

Big Sur Forgers' Festival
2019-01-20 11:30 - 14:30 | Big Sur River Inn, 46840 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
If you love learning about mushrooms, or just like eating them, this is the place to be. After the lessons about picking, cleaning, and cooking fungi on the previous days the Festival will feed you. Prepare for rampant deliciousness. http://bigsurforagersfestival.org

FotoSaga LookBooks Photo Exhibit
2019-01-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Carmel Visual Arts, 3728 Barnyard Suite G23, Carmel BTS, United States
Not sure what is meant by the name but the exhibit represents the work of a group of women photographers, who after working together have created individual projects. Some compelling and whimsical images will be there for your appreciation. http://carmelvisualarts.com

Data & Democracy
2019-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
As part of their series “Questions That Matter” the Kuumbwa Jazz Center they are addressing the big questions in our technology oriented culture. How do we address issues like privacy and protection of data? What role do these large profit oriented companies play in our futures? These questions will be addressed in this stimulating evening discussion. http://kuumbwajazz.org

Champions of the Arts Gala
2019-01-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Hyatt Regency Spa and Resort, 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Among the local musicians the name of Dottie Dodgion is quite familiar for all the best reasons. She is to be honored at this year’s Gala. Along with the Latin Jazz Collective and aerialist, Erin Carey there will be lots of music and good food and you help local music and art programs. Everybody wins. http://arts4mc.org call for a specific time, the indicated times are approximate.

Dinner and Jazz
2019-01-21 18:00 - 2019-02-01 20:00 | Wild Fish, 545 Lighthouse Dr., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
If you are looking for good food and good music, you have found the place. Wild Fish Restaurant and Andrea Carter are combining to bring you those two things. The restaurant will serve sustainable seafood and Ms. Carter’s combo will entertain you with great music. http://wild-fish.com
