January
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.
January
Friday 1/29
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.
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.
MORGAN HILL
‘Li’l Abner’
South Valley Civic Theatre is presenting “Li’l Abner” through February, including: Jan. 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.
Saturday 1/30
HOLLISTER
Open House at Three Horse Farms
The YMCA of San Benito is hosting an open house at Threes Horse Farms, 7777 Frazier Lake Road. It will begin at noon to introduce the new equestrian program that the YMCA is now offering. For more information, call the YMCA office at 637-8600 or e-mail Kristie Agan Sports Coordinator at [email protected].
Brain health workshop
The Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter WX of Hollister, is hosting a workshop titled, “How Important Is a Healthy” brain Jan. 30, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the First Presbyterian Church facility hall, 2066 San Benito St., in Hollister. The workshop on brain health will cover such topics as Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, attention deficit disorder, alcoholism, depression and other brain traumas. The guest speaker will be William Klindt, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and founder of Brain Spect Imaging in San Jose. Local educations, physicians and those in health-related fields are encouraged to attend. Admission is $15 per person, or $25 for two people. The funds will be used by the Philanthropic Educational Organization for its annual high school scholarships. For reservations or more information about P.E.O., call Kathy Kogle at 637-6307 or by e-mail at [email protected], or Bonnie at 635-9218 or [email protected].
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 [email protected]
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.
Friday 2/5
MONTEREY
‘Treasure Island’
The Monterey Peninsula College Storybook Theatre will be presenting “Treasure Island” Feb. 5 –12, in the Studio Theatre, on campus, with a preview scheduled on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. 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. An optional “pizza meal” will be offered on Feb. 5 for $3 a person. The show is recommended for theatergoers 6 years and older. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 646-4213.
Saturday 2/6
HOLLISTER
Baler Cheer Winter Clinic
The Baler Cheer Clinic will be held at the San Benito High School Mattson Gym Feb. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic includes a Baler Cheer shirt, lunch and an opportunity to cheer at halftime of a Baler basketball game for all participants. Participants must be 5-14 years of age, and should wear tennis shoes, comfortable shorts, have their hair pulled back and cannot have jewelry on. The cost is $35 at the door, and checks are payable to Baler Backers. All participants are invited to perform a dance at JV halftime on Feb. 10 against the Gilroy Mustangs. Admission for parents is $5. For more information, call Kristine Shepherd at 801-9720 or e-mail at [email protected].
Mardi Gras Ball
Sacred Heart Parish School’s Mardi Gras Ball, formerly known as casino night will be held at Bolado Park, Feb. 6. There will be a dinner, live and silent auction and dancing to the tunes of The Monterey Band. All of the proceeds go directly to Sacred Heart Parish School. The grand prize is a $1,500 gift certificate to Bernardus Lodge, and only 200 tickets will be sold. Stop by the school office to purchase an event ticket or reverse draw ticket, every 13th ticket drawn wins a prize.
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.
SAN JOSE
‘The Marriage of Figaro’
Opera San Jose will be presenting “The Marriage of Figaro” Feb. 6 through Feb. 21, at the California Theatre, 345 South First St., in downtown San Jose. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Feb. 6, 11, 12, 16 and 19, with 3 p.m. matinees on Feb. 7, 14 and 21. Tickets are $51-91, and include a city facility usage fee, and tickets are aviable 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.
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.
Monday 2/8
HOLLISTER
Rehearsals start 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.
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.
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.
Friday 2/19
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.
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.
