December
Friday 12/24
HOLLISTER
Children’s Christmas Pageant and ‘midnight’ mass
St Luke’s Episcopal Church will have a Children’s Christmas
Pageant and communion service Dec. 24, at 4 p.m., at 720 Monterey
St., in Hollister. Children from infants to 12 years old who would
like to participate in the pageant are asked to arrive at 3 p.m.
The church will also host a ‘midnight mass,’ with caroling started
at 9:30 p.m. and mass at 10 p.m.
December
Friday 12/24
HOLLISTER
Children’s Christmas Pageant and ‘midnight’ mass
St Luke’s Episcopal Church will have a Children’s Christmas Pageant and communion service Dec. 24, at 4 p.m., at 720 Monterey St., in Hollister. Children from infants to 12 years old who would like to participate in the pageant are asked to arrive at 3 p.m. The church will also host a ‘midnight mass,’ with caroling started at 9:30 p.m. and mass at 10 p.m.
GILROY
Renette Torres book signing
Hollister author Renette Torres will have a book signing for her book, “Ya Wanna Watch? I’ll Let Ya!” at the Book Warehouse, 8555 San Ysidro Ave., in Gilroy, Dec. 24., at 1 p.m. Anyone who buys the book will receive a free watch. The book is $16.
MONTEREY
Multiple shows open at Monterey Museum
The Monterey Museum of Art has several shows open through January and February, including their annual “Miniatures” show, which will be on display at the Pacific Street location through Jan. 2. “MontereyNow: Beverly Rayner” will be up at the Pacific Street Location through March 6. At the La Mirada location, visits can see “In Process: Ingrid Calame,” “Miro, Matisse and Picasso:Celebration color and line,” “Cabaret Calaveras: Dia De Los Muertos Figures from Mexico” and “Hung Liu: Seven Poses.” The museum has locations at 559 Pacific St. and 720 Via Mirada. It is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $2.50 for students and military and children under 12 are free. For more information, call 372-5477.
Friday 12/31
AROMAS
New Year’s Eve concert at the Grange
A New Year’s Eve concert will be performed at the Aromas Grange Dec. 31, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m., with a grand finale at midnight. Performances will be given by Keith Greeninger, Dayan Kai and the Rayburn Brothers Band. The music is described as original Americana with a California twist. Beer, wine, champagne and refreshments such as baked potatoes, Cesar salad and hot nachos will be sold. Tickets are $20 in advance only and can be purchased online at www.craigrayburn.com or at Streetlight Records in Santa Cruz. Tickets will be $25 at the door, if the show is not sold out in advance. More information can be found at www.aromasgrange.org.
January
Tuesday 1/4
HOLLISTER
Gero Heine exhibit Gero Heine, a multiple award-winning wildlife and nature photographer, will have photos on display at the Blak Sage Gallery of Fine Art, Jan 4-29. An artist reception will be held Jan 22, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visitors have a chance to see Heine’s “Bison” image that will be on display at the Smithsonian Museum in Spring 2011.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
19th Annual Images of the Virgin Exhibit
Galeria Tonantzin will be hosting the 19th Annual Images of the Virgin Exhibit now through Jan. 16, at 115 Third St. Each year the gallery offers a chance to exhibit images created by women artists that express the sacred female. This year’s exhibit was juried by Amalia Mesa-Baines and presented in conjunction with the Monterey Bay Women’s Caucus for Art. For more information, call 623-2783.
Saturday 1/8
MORGAN HILL
Coyote Creek Bird Walk
Jane Haley, who worked as a National Park Service docent for 20 years and is a volunteer at the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center, will lead a bird walk along Coyote Creek Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 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, the 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 [email protected].
Friday 1/14
Bunco Pedro Party Native Daugthers of the Golden West will host a Bunco Pedro Party Jan. 14. For more information, call Amy Holland at 637-7694.
Saturday 1/15
NEWMAN
The Who Knew Revue performs
The Who Knew Revue, a folk-swing trio with an Afro-Puerto Rican folksinger, songwriter and actor, will perform at the West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., in New Man, Jan. 15, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for general admission or $15 for reserved seating. For more information, visit www.westsidetheatre.org, e-mail [email protected] or call 209-862-4490.
Saturday 1/22
NEWMAN
Clan Dyken performs
Clan Dyken is a tribal-funk-eco-folk-rock-hippie-soul band that will be performing at the West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., in Newman, Dec. 22, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. The band was formed by brothers Mark and Bear Dyken who have harmonized, toured, entertained and been activitists for more than two decades. Tickets are $12 for general admission. For more information, visit www.westsidetheatre.org, e-mail [email protected] or call 209-862-4490.
SANTA CRUZ
Monarchs return to Natural Bridges
Monarch butterflies will make Natural Bridges State Park their temporary home through the end of January. The Monarch grove provides a home to more than 100,000 of the butterflies, who are drawn to the mild ocean air, the safety of the eucalyptus grove and the milkweed plants, the only plant a Monarch caterpillar eats. Free tours are available through the end of January. The park is located at 2531 West Cliff Dr., in Santa Cruz. For more information, visit www.santacruzstateparks.org. or call 423-4609.
