Soul of CA

Smuin Dance #1
2019-02-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-02-02 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
Every year it seems that the imaginative Smuin Dance Company comes back with a series of innovative and challenging presentations. This year is no different and here is this year’s first performance. http://sunsetcenter.org

Benjamin Verdery
2019-02-01 19:30 - 21:30 | UCSC Music Center Recital Hall, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
This virtuoso classical guitar performer and instructor (three decades at Yale) will perform solo and with the UCSC Guitar Ensemble. He will be conducting them in his composition meant for twelve guitars. http://UCSCtickets.com

Micro diamond: A House of Gratitude
2019-02-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Radius Gallery, 1050 River St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
This presentation consists of lighting installations, video, vibration, and oscillations derived from nature and focused on gratitude. More info at their websitehttp://radius.gallery

Blame Sally
2019-02-02 19:00 - 23:00 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
This long-lasting and talented quintet plays poignant and exquisite music reflecting the lived experiences of regular people and the band. http://kuumbwajazz.org

ATT Pro Am
2019-02-04 08:00 - 2019-02-10 17:00 | Pebble Beach, Del Monte Forest, CA, United States
For a week the local media and the golf courses are filled with celebrities and great golfers, sometimes the same person, as we celebrate the Pro-Am. Formerly the “Crosby Clambake” and now renamed this is one fun way to get into the game of golf.

Question Bridge: Black Males
2019-02-06 08:00 - 2019-04-06 17:00 | Mary Porter Senson Gallery, UCSC Porter College (Sesnon Gallery), Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, United States
This multimedia presentation brings the lives and experiences of black men into focus for the rest of the public. Sharing experiences and personal insights, the presentation shows the reality of their experiences and contrasts them with the viewer’s preconceived notions. Prepare to be challenged and grow. Open for viewing Tuesday through Saturday from 12 until 5, Wednesdays until 8. http://art.ucsc.edu

Wildness at the Heart of Monterey Bay
2019-02-06 13:30 - 14:30 | Monterey Peninsula College LF103, 980 Fremont St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Mark Silberstein will be presenting the story of Elkhorn Slough, and its changes over the years and the recent attempts to replace and renew the aspects of the slough which make it such a unique place. His credentials are wonderful. As the former director of the Elkhorn Slough Foundation he worked for years to restore and improve the conditions of the Slough. http://gentrain.org

Coral Reef Management w/ Nicole Crane
2019-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Dr. Crane, a professor at Cabrillo College, will be talking of the efforts she and others have undertaken to preserve the integrity of coral reefs in Micronesia. In addition, she will helping us understand what we can do to improve the ocean’s health.

Nicole Crane
2019-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Ave., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
A professor at Cabrillo College, Dr. Crane has been working on the reefs in the Micronesian Islands, supporting the efforts of the people there to find a way to preserve their way of life as well as the reefs upon which they rely. http://cabrillo.edu

Indy Car Spring Testing
2019-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway, 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States
Before they go out and put their cars in competition it’s always a good idea for the owners to test the performance of their new vehicles and the innovations they have come up with during the winter. http://weathertechraceway.com

Manfred Werder
2019-02-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Radius Gallery, 1050 River St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Mr. Werder’s presentation uses language in all its forms, written , spoken and found. His accompanists, several musicians, add to the expressiveness of his language and presentation. http://radius.gallery

Majestic Giants (Exploring the San Lorenzo River)
2019-02-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Santa Cruz Natural History Museum, 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Here’s your chance to get some exercise and learn something interesting at the same time. Accompany Spencer Kleinfelter as he walks through the river basin and explains the habit and the animals which inhabit it. http://santacruzmuseum.org

Grumbling Ginger
2019-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Marina Public Library, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina , CA, 93933, United States
We will let you discover the significance of the name of this band on your own. They are English and sing high energy acoustic music. The library is a unique venue for this type of entertainment, but the Marina Library is a lovely building and worth a look. http://friendsofthemarinalibrary.org

One Breath
2019-02-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Nourish, 130 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Should you be looking for a unique experience which will invigorate and restore you and your spirit, here it is. Poetry, music, storytelling and light refreshments (They say there will be chocolate.) all intended to cultivate a calm, thoughtful persona. http://nourishsantacruz.com

Monterey Comedy Improv
2019-02-09 19:30 - 22:00 | CA
This group is known and respected through the area for their dedication to improv comedy. Come and see why. http://carlcherrycenter.org

El Show de Chuponcito
2019-02-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Fox Theater, 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
One of the hit comics in Spanish Language media, Chuponcito is coming to Salinas. His variety of visual and playful language lend themselves to much enjoyment. http://foxtheatersalinas.com

Horns from the Heart
2019-02-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The Paul Butterfield story, comprised of his life and influences from his childhood in Chicago to his acclamation as “the best blues harmonica player ever”. http://goldenstatetheater.com

Celebrate (Piano Ensemble)
2019-02-10 14:00 - 15:30 | CA
Local music teachers and other trained professional pianists will be performing together in this acoustically amazing venue. In addition they have some of the best local pianos available to them. They will be playing music for as many as eight hands. If nothing else that is worth the price of admission, No? (It’s a donation anyway.) The proceeds go to provide scholarships for local music students.

Carmel Music Society Presents...
2019-02-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
Brentano String Quartet and Yekwon Son Woo, piano.

Art of Sound (Seeking A Home)
2019-02-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Holy Cross Church, 126 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95026, United States
This concert is special in the sense that the songs and purpose of the concert are intended to help the listeners focus on the need for a “place”. http://holycrosssantacruz.com

Paint Night @ Dali Expo
2019-02-12 08:00 - 17:00 | dali expo museum, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The Dali Museum has been renamed, it is now the Dali Expo. That seems to be the only change in the organization. As part of their ongoing art program they have us, the artists without museums, take a turn at the easel. Everything you need, including inspiration in the form of local wines, is available for your creative process. http://daliexpo.com
