February
Friday 2/12
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘Los Olivos Pits’ opens
El Teatro Campesino will be offering a preview of its
performance of
”
Los Olivos Pits
”
and the one-act
”
Los Vendidos.
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from Feb. 12-19 with performances at 8 p.m. on Friday, Saturday,
and Thursday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The show will officially open
Feb. 20, with additional performances through Feb. 27. Tickets are
$5-12, depending on the date and time of the performance. For more
information, visit www.elteatrocampesino.org or call 623-2444.
February
Friday 2/12
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘Los Olivos Pits’ opens
El Teatro Campesino will be offering a preview of its performance of “Los Olivos Pits” and the one-act “Los Vendidos.” from Feb. 12-19 with performances at 8 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Thursday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The show will officially open Feb. 20, with additional performances through Feb. 27. Tickets are $5-12, depending on the date and time of the performance. For more information, visit www.elteatrocampesino.org or call 623-2444.
HOLLISTER
Watercolor Art Show
A watercolor art show featuring works by Francene Markle will be on display at Mars Hill Coffeehouse at 610 San Benito St., through Feb. 26.
Anzar Art Show opens
Anzar High School students will be exhibiting their two-week Alternative Art Intersession Projects at the Blak Sage Gallery, in Hollister. The original student artwork will be on display and for sale. The exhibition will end on Feb. 13. For more information, call Bernadine Belaski-McGee at 801-6037.
MORGAN HILL
‘Li’l Abner’
South Valley Civic Theatre is presenting “Li’l Abner” through February, including: Feb. 12, and 13 at 8 p.m. The show is a broad spoof, but it is also a pointed satire taking on any number of topics ranging from an incompetent United States federal government to standards of masculinity. The show will be performed at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse at 17090 Monterey Road.
MONTEREY
‘Treasure Island’
The Monterey Peninsula College Storybook Theatre will be presenting “Treasure Island” through Feb. 12, in the Studio Theatre, on campus. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $9-15, with group discounts available. The show is recommended for theatergoers 6 years and older. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 646-4213.
SAN JOSE
Taking Flight
Teatro Vision presents “Taking Flight,” which is a story about a struggle between two friends that have to overcome a tragedy that changes the world and their lives. “Taking Flight” will play until Feb. 14. All performances will be at The Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater, at 1700 Alum Rock Ave. Mention the word ETC to receive $5 off the adult rate and $3 off the student/senior rate. To receive the discount, call 408-272-9926. For more information, call 408-272-9926 or visit www.teatrovision.org.
‘The Marriage of Figaro’
Opera San Jose will be presenting “The Marriage of Figaro” through Feb. 21, at the California Theatre, 345 South First St., in downtown San Jose. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Feb. 12, 16 and 19, with 3 p.m. matinees on Feb. 14 and 21. Tickets are $51-91, and include a city facility usage fee, and tickets are available at the box office, 2149 Paragon Dr., by calling 437-4450, or visiting www.operasj.org. Seniors 65 and older can receive a 10 percent discount. Student 25 and under with student ID can purchase tickets for $11.
SAN FRANCISCO
‘Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding’
“Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding” is playing Friday and Saturday nights at the Swiss Louis Italian and Seafood Restaurant at Pier 39 in San Francisco, at 7 p.m. The show is an interactive comedy where the audience members play the roles of invited guests at a wedding. The evening begins with the nuptials, a wedding reception and is followed by a full Italian dinner, wedding cake and dancing. Tickets are $88.50 to $115.50, and include the show, dinner, wedding cake and dancing. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tonyandtinasanfrancisco.com or call 866-811-4111.
Saturday 2/13
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Champagne & chocolates
Pet Friends presents a benefit to assist the development and operation of a low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic. The benefit will be held Feb. 13 at the Bolado Fairgrounds, in Tres Pinos, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a 100 dessert table and 2 glasses of champagne, along with a silent auction and raffle prizes. Tickets are $50 for couples and $30 for singles and are available at San Benito Bank, Country Groomers, and Pet Friends Center; tickets are also available at the door. Treat you valentine to an afternoon of fun with a country western theme. No one under 18 allowed. For more information call Pet Friends Center at 634-1191 or visit Pet Friends Center at 2975 Buena Vista Road, Hollister.
Sunday 2/14
SANTA CRUZ
Local teen bands perform for benefit
Local teen bands Almost Chaos, Rapid Fire and Jackie Rocks Band will be performing at Coaster’s Lounge, 115 Beach Street on Valentine’s Day. The concert will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. to benefit the American Red Cross, and Santa Cruz County Chapter and relief efforts in Haiti. There will be a $5 admission fee and the concert is all ages. A raffle will be held at the event with a 100 percent of the profits going to the American Red Cross. Sponsors of the raffle are Pacific Coast Manor, Santa Cruz Skate Shop, Baby Bloomers and Dominican Hospital. For more information, call Lindsay Segersin at 462-2881 x 14 or visit www.sccredcross.org or e-mail Segersin at Is******@sc*********.org.
Monday 2/15
HOLLISTER
Valentine’s Day luncheon
The Post Leslie L. Garratt Veterans of Foreign Wars will be hosting a Saint Valentine’s Day celebration Feb. 15, at 11:30 p.m., 58 Monterey St., in Hollister. Music will be provided by Junction 68, from Hartnell College. The luncheon will include a seven-course meal with appetizers, soup and salad, cornish hen, rice pilaf, vegetables and dessert. Coffee, juice, tea, soda, champagne and other adult drinks will be available. The meal is $7.95 a person with reservations or $10.95 per person without reservations. Please RSVP by Feb. 12 to 623-4320.
Rehearsals continue for Oriana Chorale
Oriana Chorale will start rehearsals for its spring production of the comedic opera, “Trial by Jury,” on Feb. 8 at 7:15 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2300 Airline Hwy., in Hollister. The show has a judge, a jury, a plantiff bride who has been wronged, and a dastardly defendant. Director Bruce Olstad, a former chorus director of San Jose Opera, will again direct the show. No auditions are required and singers of all level are welcome to join in. For more information, e-mail bn******@ga****.com or visit www.orianachorale.org.
Friday 2/19
HOLLISTER
‘Give Kids a Smile Day’
The San Benito Health Foundation will hold their 9th annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children ages 0-12 are welcome for a free dental screening. There will be activities for all children including taking pictures with the tooth fairy, storytelling, and coloring. For more information, call 637-5306.
‘Ax of Murder’
San Benito Stage Company proudly presents Ax of Murder opening on Feb. 19 at the Granada Theatre. There will be a dinner at Maverick’s before the show from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For the dinner and show tickets are $40 and $15 for just the show. Theater doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the performance starts at 8 p.m. Matinee show begins at 2 p.m. and dinner will follow performance after 4:30 p.m. For more information call 801-9841, tickets can be purchased at Postal Graphic or Mars Hill Coffeehouse.
CARMEL
ATOS Piano Trio
Carmel-By-The-Sea Chamber of Music Monterey Bay’s fourth concert of the 2009/10 season will be the multiple award-winning ATOS Piano Trio Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. at Sunset Center in Carmel. Individual tickets are available for $29-$52. Call about the Kids Up Front & Free! Program for free tickets for students in grades fourth through high school. For more information, call 625-2212 or visit www.chambermusicmontereybay.org
Saturday 2/20
HOLLISTER
Native Daughters Centennial Celebration
The San Juan Bautista Parlor No. 179 Native Daughters of the Golden West will be hosting the open celebration of its Centennial and its official visit of Grand President Alice Forbes Feb. 20, at San Juan Oaks, 3825 Union Road, in Hollister. The social will start at 11:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. RSVPs are requested by Feb. 10. Tickets are $30 each and include a choice of roasted pork loin, salmon, chicken marsala or vegetarian lasagna. A mass will be held Feb. 21, at 10 a.m., at the Mission San Juan Bautista, and will be followed by a dedication and open house at the Native Daughters of the Golden West Adobe Home, 203 Fourth St., in San Juan.
Free Wheelers game
The Hollister Free Wheelers Power Soccer team will have host home games Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Hollister Marguerite Maze gymnasium, 900 Meridian St., in Hollister. Attendance is free. For more information, call Susan Jones at 636-3271.
Singles dinner group
There is a singles dinner for 50+ individuals, every third Saturday of each month. The dinner has rotating hosts with potluck-style meals. The next dinner will be Feb. 20. For more information, contact Sandi Gowers at sg*****@sb*******.net.
MONTEREY
100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America
Gala The Monterey Bay Area council, which includes Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America with an Anniversary Gala and Eagle Recognition Dinner on Sat., Feb. 20, at the Monterey Conference Center. A midway with scouting demonstrations and displays will begin at 4:30 p.m. and is open to the public. The dinner, awards ceremony and Eagle recognition will start at 6 p.m. in the Serra Ballroom. Advanced tickets for the ceremony and dinner are available now. Tickets are $60 a person, or $600 for a table of 10. For more information, call the Haruda Scout Center at 422-5338 by Feb. 16 to purchase tickets. For more information, visit www.scouting.org.
SALINAS
Monterey Symphony
There will be a 2 p.m. final rehearsal at Sherwood Hall for $15 and a concert at 7 p.m. for $20-$39. This will be Concert Four-Russia Revealed. There will be a free pre-concert lecture one hour prior to each performance. For more information, call 645-1124 or visit www.montereysymphony.org. On Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. and on Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Sunset Theater the Monterey Symphony will perform. Tickets will be $37-$71. There will be a free pre-concert lecture one hour prior to each performance. For more information, call 645-1124 or visit www.montereysymphony.org.
Sunday 2/21
MONTEREY
‘Restaurant rendezvous’
A.I.W.F Monterey chapter hosts “restaurant rendezvous’
The public is invited to attend the A.I.W.F’s Feb. 21 restaurant rendezvous, a brunch at the Clement Restaurant in the Intercontinental Hotel. The brunch starts at 11 a.m. with a host reception and complimentary mimosas in the courtyard. Brunch seating starts at 11:30 a.m. There will four different entrees serve, each $20 plus tax and tip. Validated parking , self or valet, will be available for three hours. Attendants must RSVP to A.I.W.F member Michael Mastrocola at 659-0151 or e-mail at es****@mm******.net
Saturday 2/27
LOS BANOS
‘Path of the Padres’
The “Path of the Padres” hikes will be held on some Fridays and most Saturdays and Sundays starting on Feb. 27 and will continue through April 18. The hikes are open to the public, ages 6 years and older by advance reservation only. School group hikes may be arranged during the week. School group reservations and general public reservations are now open. At least 10 people must be involved in the hike to be able to conduct a tour. The hike begins at the Los Banos Creek Reservoir boat launch ramp at 8 a.m. and returns to the ramp at about 3:30 p.m. To make a reservation, call (209)-826-1197 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be a reservation fee of $12 per person 12 years old, and $7 per child age 6-12. A family of 5 may reserve space for 2 adults and 3 children for $30. On the day of the hike visitors must pay the State Park day use parking fee of $10 per car upon entry. For more information, call 209-826-1197.
SAN JOSE
Eroica trio master class and concert
Kurosawa Piano Music Foundation presents Erioca Trio Matster Class and concert on Feb. 27 at the Le Petit Trianon in San Jose. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors, and $10 for children. The Erioca Trio will present the secret of piano trio performance during the two master classes. They will also be a short performance by the Trio afterwards. Do not miss this once in a life time opportunity to study piano trio literature with Erioca Trio. For more information contact Alex Kurosawa at (408)725-7521 or go to www.kpmff.org/events
HOLLISTER
Battle of the Bands
On Feb. 27 there will a Battle of the Bands at San Benito High School in the auditorium from 6-10 p.m. There will be a number of student bands, such as Better Half, Jump Start, and Tragic Comeback, performing for a Guitar Center prize. For more information, contact Tom Rooth at 637-5831 extension 266.
March
Saturday 3/6
AROMAS
Artisans celebrate 10th anniversary
The Aromas Hills Artisans will celebrate their 10th anniversary at the Aromas Grange on March 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy free refreshments, wonderful fine art and beautiful crafts created by the Aromas Hills Artisans. A local author, Jennifer Chase, will also have her newest novel “Dead Game” available. For more information, call Jane at 726-2349.
April
Saturday 4/17
HOLLISTER
Exchange club crab feed
The Hollister Exchange Club will host a Crab Feed April 17, at the Bolado Park Pavilion. The event starts at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at 7 p.m. and dancing at 9 p.m. Admission is $40. For more information, call 637-8941.
May
Sunday 5/23
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Red Barn Run
The Red Barn run will be May 23, at 10 a.m. at Windhaven Ranch. Participants can run or walk 10K which is 6.2 miles or 5K, which is 3.1 miles. The run benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For more information, visit www.RedBarnRun.com.
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.
