August
Friday 8/13
HOLLISTER
Open mic night
The San Benito County Free Library will be hosting an Open mic
night Aug 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at 470 Fifth St., in
Hollister. Everyone is welcome to share poetry, music or song. It
is open to any age, any style and any language. Bring something to
share or just come and listen. The event is free. For more
information, call Joe Navarro, 634-0263 or
po******@ya***.com
.
August
Friday 8/13
HOLLISTER
Open mic night
The San Benito County Free Library will be hosting an Open mic night Aug 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at 470 Fifth St., in Hollister. Everyone is welcome to share poetry, music or song. It is open to any age, any style and any language. Bring something to share or just come and listen. The event is free. For more information, call Joe Navarro, 634-0263 or
po******@ya***.com
.
Bobby McGee Art Foundation workshops start
The Bobby McGee Art Foundation will be offering art demos, workshops, dancing and more throughout August at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St., in downtown Hollister. The event will feature food, dance, music and memories. Workshops include Aug. 13, 1-2 p.m., watercolor with Dale Yarmuth; Aug. 13, 4-5 p.m., historical calligraphy with Evelyn Powgrowski; Aug. 14, collage art demo with Pauline Lepera-Price; Aug. 17, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., block print demo with Sylvia Nichols; Aug. 18, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., charcoal and pastel demo with Bob Wilkinson; Aug 19, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., drawing demos by student artists; Aug. 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., “Alternative Canvas” acrylic demo and workshop with Eddie Dobson. For a full list of activities, call 801-6037 or see www.pinnaclenews.com.
MONTEREY
‘Rent’ premieres on the Central Coast
he MPC Theatre Company presents the Central Coast premiere of “Rent,” directed by Gary Bolen, at 980 Fremont St., in Monterey. The show runs through Aug. 22, with Thursday shows at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p.m., with a midnight showing on Aug. 20. Tickets are $10-25. For more information, call 646-4213 or visit www.mpctheatre.com.
Ansel Adams: Portrait of America
Ansel Adams: Portrait of America is on display at the Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada located at 720 Via Mirada in Monterey through October. The exhibition is the first world-tour stop for the largest collection of iconic photographs to be seen in one place. Museum hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 general admission. Free admissions will be offered to MMA members, children under 12, NARM, and AAM members. For more information visit www.montereyart.org or call 372-5477.
Saturday 8/14
HOLLISTER
Rummage sale
The Hollister United Methodist Church will host a rummage sale, at 521 Monterey St., in Hollister, Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 637-4240 or visit www.HollisterUnitedMethodistChurchandPreschool.org.
MORGAN HILL
Coyote Creek Bird Walk
Jane Haley will led a Coyote Creek Bird Walk Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. along Coyote Creek, north of Morgan Hill. Participants will have an opportunity to observe migratory birds as well as discover an appreciation of local birds, their habitat and ecological importance. Due to the terrain, these walks are not recommended for young children. The programs are free, space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register, contact WERC at 408-779-9372 or e-mail
ed*******@we*****.org
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GILROY
Ohlone Lifestyle hike Park Ranger Chris Crockeet will lead the “Ohlone Lifestyle” hike, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Coyote Lake Harvey Bear County Park, 10840 Coyote Lake Road. The event includes a moderate one-mile hike through time as residents learn about how Ohlone Indians survived and thrived in the region. Along the trail, guests will see plants, animals and other things Ohlone used in their daily life. Meet at the campground overflow parking area, about 500 yards north of the ranger station. There is a $6 vehicle entrance fee, but the programs are free.
PRUNEDALE
Senior Center fundraiser
The Prunedale senior center fundraiser will be hosting its annual tri-tip barbecue and bake sale, Aug. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Prunedale Senior Center, 8300 A Prunedale Road. A dinner of fresh cooked tri-tip, beans, salad and French bread is $8 and a whole tri-tip is $20. All proceeds go to the maintenance of the Prunedale Seniro Center programs. For more information, call 663-5023.
Sunday 8/15
HOLLISTER
Spay/neuter clinic ribbon cutting
he Hays-Stratton Spay/Neuter Clinic-Pet Friends will host a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at 2975 Buena Vista Road, in Hollister.
Friday 8/20
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Vaquero Heritage Days
Vaquero Heritage Days will be Aug. 20-21 in San Juan Bautista inside the Mission’s Casa Maria. The first California Vaquero Show to be held on historic Mission grounds. The event will celebrate, educate and raise public awareness of the California vaquero with selected artisans, gear makers and historians exhibiting and selling their wares, sharing knowledge and skills influenced by early vaquero techniques – saddles, gears, rawhide riatas, bits, spurs, jewelry, books, fine art and more. Proceeds from the event benefit the Preservation Fund at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit www.vaqueroheritagedays.com or call 623-1128.
NEWMAN
Ansty McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours
Ansty McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours will be performing songs and stories of the trailer park Americana Aug. 20, at 8 p.m., at the West Side Theatre, 1331 West Main St., in Newman. Tickets are $24 for general admission and $28 for reserved seating. On Aug. 21, Snap Jackson and the Knock on Wood Players will perform at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission and $15 for reserved seating. For more information, visit www.westsidetheatre.org or call 209-862-4490.
Saturday 8/21
HOLLISTER
Music in the Park
The San Benito County Arts Council, the Community Foundation of San Benito county, the California Arts Council and Centro Olin (Center for Working Artists) are sponsoring Music in the Park Aug. 21, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Dunne Park, in Hollister. The event is free to the public and people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnics. Artists include Daniel Valdez (Chicano Folk and Traditional), Miek Anotti (Reggae Soul Acoustic), Gallop Away (Violin and Cellist), Mariachi Alma de Mexico (Mariachi, youth ages 7-18) and Somos (Funk and Soul.)
SALINAS
Kick Off the Walk to Cure Diabetes
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will host a Kick off the Walk to Cure Diabetes Aug. 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Wild Things and Vision Quest Ranch, 400 River Road, in Salinas. Admission is free and a lunch and tour of the wild things is included. See the animals and benefit a great cause. To RSVP, visit www.curetype1.org/walk/index.html or call 415-977-0360.
Friday 8/27
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Movies in the Park
The Plaza History Association presents Movies in the Park. Screenings include “The Big Country” on July 30, “Shane” on Aug. 27 and “Vertigo” on Sept. 24. The Showtime will be sunset. The event will be held at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park Plaza Lawn located at 19 Franklin St. Refreshments and snacks will be available at the Park stable. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The will be a blanket area towards the front with a low back chair seating area toward the rear of the lawn. It is encouraged to dress warmly. For more information, call 623-4526.
HOLLISTER
YMCA open house
San Benito YMCA will be hosting an open house at their new location in the former Fortino’s building, Aug. 27, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 351 Tres Pinos Road, Ste. A-201.
Saturday 8/28
HOLLISTER
Glamour Hollywood
The Glamour Hollywood fundraiser is Aug. 28, at San Juan Oaks, in Hollister, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $65 a person or $625 for a table of 10. All proceeds benefit the San Benito High School Athletic Department. Entertainment will include celebrity look-a-likes. For more information, visit www.HaybalerAthletics.com. Attire is semi-formal. No one under 18 is admitted.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘Dogs on the Green’
The Betabel Flea Market will be hosting “Dogs on the Green” Aug 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include a pooch parade at 11 a.m. with awards for best float, best costume and best representation of theme. Other competitions include funniest dog trick, wiggliest tail, owner/dog look a like, best bark, toy dog races, ugliest but cutest dog and a hot dog eating contest. There will also be a blessing of the dog at 4:30 p.m. and live music from noon to 2 p.m. Admission is free, though parking is $5. Visit www.BetabelStation.com or call 902-5973 for more information.
Sunday 8/29
AROMAS
Aromas Day celebration
Aromas Day is Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the corner of Carpenteria Road and Blohm Avenue, in Aromas. The event is a day of fun with live music, food booths, vendor booths and Art in the Park with exhibits by the Aromas Hills Artisans. The day starts with a Grange country-style breakfast with eggs, pancakes, ham and sausage from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. There will be pony rides, games for the kids and a petting zoo, as well as a dunk tank, climbing wall and classic cars. A parade will be held at 2 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.aromasday.com or call Linda Bjornson at 726-1786.
September
Wednesday 9/8
MONTEREY
The Monterey Museum of Art’s Friends of the Museum continues its lecture series with Karen Tsujimoto and her talk entitled, “Art. This word has no definition,” on Sept. 8. The program starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Monterey Museum of Art – La Mirada, at 720 Via Mirada. Admission is $10 for MMA members, $15 for non-members and free to Friends of the Museum. For more information, call 372-5477, ext. 110 or visit www.montereyart.org.
Saturday 9/11
PAICINES
Kinship Center Wine and Food Tasting
The Gabilan Chapter Kinship Center will host the 54th annual Wine and Food Tasting Sept. 11, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Paicines Garden Ranch. Tickets are $50 a person and are available online at www.kinshipcenter.org or at Hollister businesses Cheap Seats, She’s, Drapoel’s, Timber and Textiles and Postal Graphics. Guests can also send a self-addressed stamped envelope with a check payable to Gabilan Chapter Kinship Center to: Roni Culler, 106 Louise Circle, Hollister, CA 95023. No tickets are sold at the gate and no one under 21 is admitted. Silent auction highlights include wine, winery tours, dinners, golf packages, art and more. For more information, call 634-0238.
Friday 9/17
HOLLISTER
A Beatles Musical Tribute
A Beatles Musical Tribute will be hosted at the Vault Restaurant, 452 San Benito St., in Hollister Sept. 17. Doors open at 9 p.m. The event is 21 and up, with tickets $10 in advance or $13 at the door. Some performers include Patrick Contreras and Omare Nare, Benjamin David and I Do Not Exist. For more information, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/122404 or call 559-347-4881.
Saturday 9/18
TRES PINOS
Civil War Days
The National Civil War Association and the San Benito County Historical Society is hosting Civil War Days Sept. 18 and 19, at the Tres Pinos Historical Park, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. General admission is $5. Kids 9 and under are free. Parking is $3 a car. Parking is available at 8300 Airline Hwy. Visitors can watch a military trial and shooting, authentic boarding house scenario, go to school in 1863, get conscripted into the Confederate army, help the Yanks spy on the Rebels, learn how to play 1863 card games, see an 1860s blacksmith demonstration and see a period rounders baseball game. For more information, call 408-859-3764.
Calendar items for events in and around San Benito County are accepted via e-mail to
ca******@pi**********.com
, fax to 637-8174 or at the Pinnacle office, 350 Sixth St., Ste. 102, in Hollister. Calendar items are run on a space available basis, and priority is given to events within San Benito County. The deadline for calendar items is Monday at noon for Friday publication.
