January
Saturday 1/23
HOLLISTER
Art 102
The Art 102 show, which features 102 works of art by advanced
art students at San Benito High School, will be on display through
Jan. 28 at the Black Sage Gallery of Fine Art on 727 San Benito St.
The gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5
p.m. An artists’ reception is set for Saturday, Jan 23 from 3 p.m.
until 5 p.m.
January
Friday 1/22
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. An artist reception will be held Thursday, Jan. 21, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. with refreshments served.
Art 102
The Art 102 show, which features 102 works of art by advanced art students at San Benito High School, will be on display through Jan. 28 at the Black Sage Gallery of Fine Art on 727 San Benito St. The gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. An artists’ reception is set for Saturday, Jan 23 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m.
MORGAN HILL
‘Li’l Abner’
South Valley Civic Theatre is presenting “Li’l Abner” Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. and will have performances through February, including: Jan. 23, 29, 30 at 8 p.m. Jan 31 at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 5, 6, 12, 13 at 8 p.m. and on Feb. 7 at 2:30 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.
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.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘La Factoria’
“La factoria,” an original play by Rebecca Perez Ochoa, will be playing at the El Teatro Campesino Playhouse, 705 Fourth St., in San Juan Bautista through Jan. 24. Friday and Saturday shows are $12 and start at 8 p.m. Sunday shows are $10 and start at 2 p.m. The play mixes English and Spanish for a comedy about women achieving their dreams.
Saturday 1/23
HOLLISTER
Annual stage awards
The San Benito Stage Company will hold its annual Members Choice Awards Jan. 23 at the Granada Theater, in Hollister. The evening will begin at the Monte Carlo Restaurant, Fifth and San Benito streets, for early bird dinner specials, drink specials and complimentary appetizers. At 6:30 p.m., refreshments will be served in the lobby of the Granada Theater, and the ceremony begins at 7 p.m.
SALINAS
Monterey Symphony presents ‘Sizzle from Iceland’
The Monterey Symphony will be performing the third concert in their 2009-10 season Jan. 23-25. The concert includes music by Rossini, Barber and Beethoven. Tickets for the final rehearsal at Sherwood Hall, 940 N. Main St., in Salinas, are available for $15, for the 2 p.m. rehearsal Jan. 23. The first performance will be at Sherwood Hall Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $39 for premium seats and $20 for unreserved seats. Other performances include a Jan. 24 concert at 3 p.m. and a Jan. 25 concert at 8 p.m., both at the Sunset Theater, at Ninth and San Carlos streets, in Carmel. Tickets are $67 for premium, $50 for regular and $37 for economy tickets. Tickets for school groups are available in advance by call Diane Cadei at 645-1126. For all other tickets, call 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org.
MONTEREY
Fort Ord planting event
BLM, Army base Realignment, and Closure Office are all co-sponsoring the 14th year of a musical planting event at Fort Ord on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Micronoic Harmonics, a local band, will be playing jazz and funky bluegrass for volunteers while planting about 800 native plants to help restore Fort Ord. Volunteers will learn to identify and successfully plant natives to the back country of Fort Ord. Participants should bring durable clothes and boots, a hat and sunscreen. Refreshments, water and all planting supplies will be provided. For more information, contact Bruce Delgado at 394-8314 or e-mail him at bd******@bl*.gov.
NEWMAN
West Side Theatre presents Lady Bianca
The West Side Theatre Foundation will present Lady Bianca at the West Side Theatre, 1331 Main St., in Newman, Jan. 23, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $17 for general admission or $20 for reserved seating. Bianca was born in Kansas City and now resides in the Oakland Bay Area. Her music is rooted in gospel and Rhythm and Blues.
Sunday 1/24
HOLLISTER
Cardinals fundraiser
The San Benito Cardinals cheerleaders will host a flea market Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1201 Suiter St., in Hollister. Items include antique glass, jewelry, clothes and kids stuff. The fundraiser will help the girls raise money to go the JAMZ Nationals Competition Jan. 30.
Friday 1/29
AROMAS
Lou and Peter Berryman concert
Musical humorists Lou and Peter Berryman will be hosting a concert at the Aromas Community Grange, on the corner of Rose Avenue and Bardue Street, in Aromas Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. The two began their musical partnership in high school in Wisconsin in the ’60s. They have performed on public radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion” and NPR’s Weekend Edition. They have made 12 recordings and three songbooks. The suggested donation for adults is $12 and $6 for children. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Money raised will benefit the Aromas Community Grange. For more information, call Doug Clark at 726-2322.
February
Tuesday 2/2
HOLLISTER
YMCA Health Seekers workshop
The YMCA Health Seekers workshop on “Real Food, Quick, Inexpensive and Healthy” will be Feb. 2, at 7 p.m., at the YMCA office on Fifth Street in Hollister. The speakers will include moms who are on a mission to feed their families healthy foods. Samples and recipes will be shared. Workshops are the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Upcoming workshops include alternative approaches, how mind, body and spirit affect one’s health and why we should eat fresh, local foods. For more information, call Rochelle Callis at 637-8600 or e-mail rc*****@ym**************.org
Thursday 2/4
HOLLISTER
California Waterfowl banquet
The seventh annual California Water Fowl banquet will be Feb. 4, with 6 p.m. cocktails and dinner at 7 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 351 Astro Drive, in Hollister. Tickets are $50 per person, $30 per sprig and $30 per life member, and include one regular membership. The event will include a special youth raffle, an auction, wildlife art and sporting merchandise. For more information, call Ron Rodrigues at 637-4341 or Roger Miller at 636-9686.
Saturday 2/6
WATSONVILLE
Ritchie Valens tribute concert
A Tribute to Ritchie Valens concert will be held Feb. 6 at the Henry J. Mello Center for Performing Arts in Watsonville, 250 E. Beach St. Lobby doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the show to start at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature Ray Anthony as Valens and the Backyard Blues Band, featuring Valens’ brother Mario Ramirez. Tickets are $20 for balcony, $25 for orchestra, $75 per couple for gold circle seating or $40 a person for gold circle seating. Tickets are available at the Santa Cruz Civic Box Office, 307 Church St., in Santa Cruz, or by calling 420-5260 or online at www.santacruztickets.com. The concert will benefit Guitars Not Guns.
Sunday 2/7
HOLLISTER
Cardinals Super Bowl barbecue
The San Benito Cardinals are hosting a drive-thru tri-tip barbecue Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with pick up at Frank Jr. Farms, 610 Santa Ana Road. The meal includes a whole tri-tip, a loaf of garlic bread and beans for a $25. donation. Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be found at Cheap Seats, Postal Graphics, Ranchers Feed, Signature Lending and Paloma Paloma. The donations benefit San Benito Cardinals Football and Cheer. For more information, call 801-7430 or 664-6481.
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 Windhaven Ranch in San Juan Bautista 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.
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.
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.
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.
