July
Friday 7/22
HOLLISTER
Blak Sage exhibit
Blak Sage Gallery at 727 San Benito St. in downtown Hollister
will host the exhibit,
”
Alchemy and Isocyanates
”
by artists Eric
”
Harry
”
Tapley and Phil Leonard from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The exhibit will run
through July 28. For more information, call 636-9100.
July
Friday 7/22
HOLLISTER
Blak Sage exhibit
Blak Sage Gallery at 727 San Benito St. in downtown Hollister will host the exhibit, “Alchemy and Isocyanates” by artists Eric “Harry” Tapley and Phil Leonard from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The exhibit will run through July 28. For more information, call 636-9100.
‘The Music Man’
San Benito Stage Company presents Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man,” July 22-23, 29-30 at 7 p.m. and July 24 and 30 at 2 p.m., at the Granada Theatre, 336 Fifth St., in Hollister. Tickets are $16 for adults, $13 for student/senior or $42 for a group 4-pack (available through advance purchase only.) Tickets are available at Postal Graphics and Pinnacle Floor Coverings. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Save the Music Drive. For more information, visit www.sanbenitostage.org.
Saturday 7/23
HOLLISTER
Jazz Under the Stars
The Sixth annual Jazz Under the Stars outside of St. Benedict’s Church, July 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event will feature the Magnolia Jazz Band, food, wine and a silent auction. Guests must be 21 and over. Presented by the Homeless Coalition of San Benito County, tickets are $50 each. A table for 10 can be reserved for $500 and diamond sponsor tables for 10 are $1,000. RSVP to Doug at 637-8399. Make checks payable to: Homeless Coalition: P.O. Box 2710, Hollister, CA 95024.
MONTEREY
‘Once Upon a Mattress’
The Monterey Peninsula College Theatre Company, in association with the Forest Theater Guild, will present “Once Upon a Mattress,” July 1-24. Performances are July 15, 16, 22, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees scheduled July 3, 10 and 17. There will be a half-price preview June 30, at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit www.mpctheatre.com, www.foresttheaterguild.org or call 646-4213.
Multiple shows open at Monterey Museum
The Monterey Museum of Art has several shows on display, including “The Art of California, 1880 to present,” “Adams & Weston and the masters of California Photography, “California Artists and Portraiture,” and more. 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.
Evenings by the Bay
The Monterey Jazz Festival and the Monterey Bay Aquarium present “Evenings by the Bay,” a summer concert series. The performances are Saturday and Sunday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Gallery, through Sept. 4. All concerts are included with the price of admission to the Aquarium. For more information, visit www.montereybayaquarium.org or call 373-3366.
Sunday 7/24
CARMEL
Jazz and Bach festivals collaborate
The Monterey Jazz Festival and the Carmel Bach Festival are collaborating on a performance called Big Band Bach at the Sunset Center in Carmel on July 24 at 8:30 p.m. The jazz festival’s national high school all-star big band, the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, will perform alongside tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano and vocalist Alice Kirwan Murray. Tickets are available at www.bachfestival.org or by calling 831-624-1521. Tickets for the 54th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival in September are available at www.montereyjazzfestival.org.
Thursday 7/28
SAN JUAN
Story time in San Juan
Julie Engelhardt will be hosting free story times at the San Juan Bautista Library, 801 Second St., July 28 at 10 a.m. The programs run 45 minutes long. For more information, call 635-9674.
HOLLISTER
Movies Under the Stars in Dunne Park
Movies Under the Stars event will be July 28, at Dunne Park in Hollister. The last movie will be “How to Train Your Dragon.” Sponsored by the Hollister Downtown Association and the Hollister Youth Alliance, showings begin a half hour after dusk and are free to the public. Movies are subject to change, there is limited capacity and all minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday 7/29
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Summer movies series
A summer movies series continues July 29 at the San Juan Bautista Elementary soccer field, with a viewing of “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” All viewings are free and start at sunset. All children must accompanied by a parent or guardian. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. The series is a collaboration of the Plaza History Association of San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and the San Juan Elementary home and school club. Earthbound Farms is a sponsor. Other shows include “Despicable Me” on Aug. 26 and “Vertigo” on Sept. 30.
HOLLISTER
Guest speaker at City Life
City Life Christian Center, 330 Tres Pinos Road, Ste. E., will host a guest speaker July 29, at 7 p.m. The speaker is Rev. Abraham Zechariah, from Cathedral of Faith, in San Jose. Special singers will feature Jeff Luttrell and friends. For more information, call 408-712-6941 or e-mail ks********@ya***.com
GILROY
Gilroy Garlic Festival
The Gilroy Garlic Festival is July 29-31, at Christmas Hill Park, in Gilroy. The event is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature a new Gourmet Alley food item, the Alley Wrap with steak and shrimp. Entertainment will include “Top Chef’s” Anthony Sosa, who will conduct a cooking demonstration July 30 and host the Garlic Showdown cooking competition July 31. Musical entertainment includes a wide variety of musicians on three stages, including Kip Moore. Admission is $17 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 60 and up and $8 for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free. Parking is free. Tickets offering a $2 discount are available at Raley’s locations throughout Northern California or online at gilroygarlicfestival.com.
Saturday 7/30
HOLLISTER
Texas Hold’em Tournament
The Hollister City Employee Relay for Life team will host a Texas Hold’em Tournament to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The event is July 30, at the S.D.E.S Portuguese Hall, 695 Seventh St., in Hollister. Doors open at 6 p.m., with games starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is a $40 donation per person, with $20 for re-buys and $40 for one add on. Prizes will go to the top 10 finishers. Complimentary beverages and snacks will be provided. Guests must be 21 to play and a maximum of 100 players can participate. Registration can be sent payable to ACS to PO BOX 835, Hollister, CA 95024. For more information, call Cheryl Mullen at 801-3818.
Sunday 7/31
MOSS LANDING
Annual antique street fair
More than 200 vendors selling a variety of antiques and collectibles as well as food will be at the Moss Landing Antique Street Fair on July 31. An appraiser will be on site for a portion of the day and there will be a collector workshop and art galleries will be open. The event, which costs $5 – with free parking – benefits the local community. Vendor booths are still available. For more information, visit www.mosslandingchamber.com or call 831-633-4501. To reserve vendor space, call 831-809-6150.
August
Tuesday 8/2
HOLLISTER
National Night Out
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office will host the “2011 National Night Out Against Crime” Aug. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Target parking lot at 1790 Airline Hwy. The annual event provides information to families about law enforcement and community partnerships that keep kids safe. This year’s event will feature music, live entertainment, face painting, raffle prizes and more. Free hot dogs and sodas will be given out. Kids can visit with McGruff, the Crime Dog.
Guest speaker visits Hillside
Guest speaker Jack Willis will visit Hillside Christian Fellowship, 281 San Felipe Road, Aug. 2 and 3, at 7 p.m. Aug. 2 is youth night. Willis will share the Bible in a powerful, relevant and humorous way. His personal experiences and insight have a way of making the Bible come alive. Evening events are free and all are welcome to attend. Free childcare is available for the Aug. 3 presentation. For more information, visit hillsidechristianfellowship.org or call 630-0800.
Saturday 8/6
San Juan
Field of Dream Machines
Betabel Station presents Field of Dream Machines, a show featuring classic cars, rat rods, motorcycles, boats and anything with a motor. Music will be provided by Nu Horizon Band, from 1 to 3 p.m. Partial proceeds benefit the YMCA of San Benito County. The event will be at 9644 Betabel Road, in San Juan Bautista, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 902-5973 or visit www.betabelstation.com.
MONTEREY
Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
The 44th Annual Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival is Aug. 6 and 7, at Monterey County Toro Park, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features fun activities for the whole family, including live Celtic entertainment pipe bands on parade and dancers. Vendors will offer food and drink, crafts, jewelry and clothing unique to the Scotland and Ireland region. For more information, visit www.montereyscotgames.com or call 633-4444.
Sunday 8/7
SAN JUAN
High School alumni fundraiser
The San Benito High School class of 1971 will host its fourth annual scholarship fundraiser Aug. 7, from noon to 4 p.m., at the Betabel Station Event Center, 9644 Betabel Road, in San Juan. The barbecue and silent auction costs $25 a person. The public is invited to attend. The scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who plan to further their education at a college, university, technical school or vocational school. This year’s recipients included Sergio Alcala and Ruth Gutierrez-Nunez, who will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Saturday 8/13
HOLLISTER
Class of ’81 reunion
The San Benito High School class of 1981 will hold its 30-year class reunion Aug. 13, at the Hollister Elk’s Lodge. The cost of the event is $45 per person. For more information, e-mail Anita Warren at an*********@ho*****.com or Tony Ureno at To***********@ch*****.net.
Sunday 8/14
SAN JUAN
Antiques and Collectibles Fair
The 48th Annual San Juan Bautista Annual Antique and Collectibles Fair, sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista, is Aug. 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in San Juan. An appraiser will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendor booths are still available. Food and entertainment will be included in the event. For more information, call 623-1168 or e-mail sj************@gm***.com.
Saturday 8/20
HOLLISTER
PJ Galvan Memorial Golf Tournament
The PJ Galvan Memorial Golf Tournament is Aug. 20, at Ridgemark Golf and Country Club, with check-in and registration at 7 a.m. and a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The fee is $100 per player and includes green fees, a cart and a Mexican lunch buffet. The format is four-man scramble. For more information, call Aaron Angulo at 801-7059 or e-mail ht*******@ya***.com. Proceeds benefit the PJ Galvan Scholarship fund.
Class of ’91 reunion
The San Benito High School class of 1991 will hold its 20th reunion Aug. 20, from 6 p.m. to midnight, at the Vault, 452 San Benito Street. The cost is $70 per person and includes dinner, a deejay and a hosted bar. For more information, e-mail ba********@gm***.com or call Erin at 415-641-5875.
Garden Layout Tour
The South County Garden Railroaders will host the 17th annual Garden Layout Tour Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The admission includes non-perishable food or monetary donations to St Joseph’s Center or the Community Food Bank. Guidebooks are available after Aug. 15, at Garden Accents, 11155 Lena Ave., in Gilroy, or at BookSmart, 80 East Second St., in Morgan Hill. Participants include residents from Hollister, Prunedale, Gilroy, Morgan Hill and the surrounding region. For more information, call or e-mail Dale at 408-848-1440 or da**********@ve*****.com or call Dave at 408-842-1843.
TRES PINOS
Dance Hall fundraiser
The San Benito County Historical Society will host a barbecue supper and dance Aug 20 to raise money to rebuild the dance hall. The event will include a barbecue dinner, a cash bar, music from the Buffalo Canyon Band, and prizes. Tickets are $49 per person, or $90 for a couple. Tables of 10 can be purchased for $500. The team table, for $500, includes reserved seating, a team placard on the table, supper, dancing and some special treats. For more information or for tickets, call Don Pidd at 902-9349 or e-mail do*****@sv*.net.
Saturday 8/27
HOLLISTER
Hispanic Women in Action Reception
The Hispanic Women in Action Reception, hosted by the League of United Latin American Citizens San Benito County, will be Aug. 27, at 6 p.m., at the Cedar House, 7511 Pacheco Pass Road, in Hollister. The keynote speaker for the annual scholarship fundraiser is Carmelita Garcia, Mayor of Pacific Grove. The 2011 LULAC Woman of the Year recipient will also be honored, Cecilia Preciado Burciaga. Tickets are $40 and are available for advanced purchase only. For tickets or more information, call Marian Cruz at 636-5321 or Mickie Luna at 673-2009.
