February
Friday 2/19
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘Los Olivos Pits’ opens
El Teatro Campesino will open its run of
”
Los Olivos Pits
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and the one-act
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Los Vendidos,
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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 March 6. 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 2/19
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘Los Olivos Pits’ opens
El Teatro Campesino will open its run of “Los Olivos Pits” and the one-act “Los Vendidos,” 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 March 6. 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
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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
SAN JOSE
‘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 2/20
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected]
Monday 2/22
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 [email protected] or visit www.orianachorale.org.
Tuesday 2/23
HOLLISTER
Quit tobacco today
The San Benito County Public Health and Health Education Alliance would like to invite residents to tobacco cessation classes starting Feb. 23, March 2, March 6 and March 16. Classes are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the First Five Building in Hollister. Admission is free. For more information, contact Ofelia at 637-5367.
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 p.m. to 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. Proceeds will benefit Diana Magana, who was recognized by the Benefit Ball for her struggle with cancer. For more information, contact Tom Rooth at 637-5831 extension 266.
Sunday 2/28
HOLLISTER
‘Working with Symbols for Spiritual Growth’
The Hollister Japanese Temple Garden will host “Working with Symbols for Spiritual Growth,” Feb. 28, at 1 p.m., at 920 Riverside Road, in Hollister. Those interested are invited to bring friends and family to the presentation by Don Belt. Refreshments will be served. For more information or directions, call 637-6361.
March
Tuesday 3/2
HOLLISTER
Health Seekers Workshop
The Health Seeker’s Workshop will be held at the YMCA in Hollister on the first Tuesday of every month. The topic for this month’s workshop will be Alternative Approaches, and how they can positively affect your health. There will be a licensed acupuncturist from the acupuncture clinic, and a speaker from the wellness clinic. For more information, call Rochelle Callis at 637-8600 or e-mail at [email protected].
Wednesday 3/3
HOLLISTER
Retired Teachers meeting
The San Benito County chapter of California Retired Teachers will hold its next business meeting at 10:30 at Paines Restaurant in Hollister. After the meeting, lunch will be served and members will have a choice of Teriyaki steak or Chicken Jerusalem. There will be a guest speaker, Al De Vos, who is the newly hired gang coordinator and will speak on gang statistics and his job.
Doug Hallock in concert
Celebrate Recovery presents Doug Hallock in concert March 3, at Hillside Christian Fellowship at 7 p.m. Come here the message of Addition, Salvation, and Recovery. For more information, visit www.doughallock.com.
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.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘When everything old is new again’
The San Juan Bautista Historical society joins you as they discuss the many buildings around San Juan Bautista. They ask if you would bring your photos, memories, and friends on Mar. 6 at the Orient Express Restaurant. Doors open at 11 a.m. with a buffet lunch at 12 p.m. and “round table” discussion at 12:30 p.m. The cost for lunch will be $17 and donations are always appreciated if you plan to attend. For more information call 623-2001.
Friday 3/12
HOLLISTER
Heather Layne performs
Celebrate Recovery presents Heather Layne in concert March 12, at Hillside Christian Fellowship at 6 p.m. She will also be playing at San Benito County Jail on March 13. For more information, visit www.heatherlayneministries.org.
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.
Friday 4/23
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Learn about the early Hispanic settlers
Los Californianos, a group for descendants whose ancestors were in California by 1848, will be meeting in San Juan Bautista from April 23-25 to host their quarterly meeting. Activities include Dr. Ruben Mendoza’s latest discoveries at the Mission, and of the State Park by Joe McMahon, a short hike on the De Anza trail with a walk-through of the Casa de Anza. There will also be a Saturday breakfast and a Sunday brunch and an extensive Los Californianos traveling genealogy library will be available on Friday and Saturday. Events are open to the public and suitable for all family members. Advanced registration and fees are required. For more information, contact Sheila Prader at 726-1952 or Joe Barnes at (661)373-0174.
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.
Friday 5/28
CARMEL
‘Treasure island’ The 2010 Forest Theater Guild’s Centennial Season will be presenting Treasure Island the play in Carmel at the Outdoor Forest Theater from May 28 to June 20. Treasure Island is a story about a band of unsavory pirates who are pitted against the young hero Jim Hawkins. The tale is told through the eyes of Hawkins aboard the Hispaniola guided by a treasure map to Treasure Island. Tickets will begin being sold in late February. For ticket information, visit www.foresttheaterguild.org or call 626-1681.
