July
Friday 7/30
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘Corridos!!! Tales of the Mexican Revolution’
El Teatro Campesino presents
”
Corridos!!! Tales of the Mexican Revolution
”
. The show runs now through Aug. 1. Corridos are musical,
humorous and dramatic storytelling vignettes based on a
centuries-old, popular Mexican folk ballad traditions. Tickets vary
from $5 to $15. El Teatro Campesino Playhouse is located at 705
Fourth St. For more information, visit www.elteatrocampesino.com or
call 623-2444.
July
Friday 7/30
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
‘Corridos!!! Tales of the Mexican Revolution’
El Teatro Campesino presents “Corridos!!! Tales of the Mexican Revolution”. The show runs now through Aug. 1. Corridos are musical, humorous and dramatic storytelling vignettes based on a centuries-old, popular Mexican folk ballad traditions. Tickets vary from $5 to $15. El Teatro Campesino Playhouse is located at 705 Fourth St. For more information, visit www.elteatrocampesino.com or call 623-2444.
Movies in the Park
The Plaza History Association presents Movies in the Park. Screenings include “The Big Country” on July 30, “Shane” on Aug. 27 and “Vertigo” on Sept. 24. The Showtime will be sunset. The event will be held at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park Plaza Lawn located at 19 Franklin St. Refreshments and snacks will be available at the Park stable. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The will be a blanket area towards the front with a low back chair seating area toward the rear of the lawn. It is encouraged to dress warmly. For more information, call 623-4526. Preceding the movie on July 30, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., there will be a range-led hike along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. The hike is free and is two-miles long. Guests can meet at the north gate trailhead east of San Juan Bautista and should dress for warm weather on the lower elevations and cooler weather on the upper elevations. For more information or to RSVP, call Diane Barr at the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park at 623-4881.
NEWMAN
Wagon Wheels West
The West Side Theatre Foundation will present Wagon Wheels West through July 31, at the West Side Theatre, 1331 Main Street, in Newman. Performances are July 23 at 8 p.m., July 24 at 8 p.m., July 25 at 3 p.m., July 30 at 8 p.m. and July 31 at 3 p.m. The play is a musical spoof of the Old West. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $13 for reserved seating. For more information, visit www.westsidetheatre.org or call 209-862-4490.
MONTEREY
Ansel Adams: Portrait of America
Ansel Adams: Portrait of America is on display at the Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada located at 720 Via Mirada in Monterey through October. The exhibition is the first world-tour stop for the largest collection of iconic photographs to be seen in one place. Museum hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $5 general admission. Free admissions will be offered to MMA members, children under 12, NARM, and AAM members. For more information visit www.montereyart.org or call 372-5477
Reggaefest
The 15th annual Monterey Bay Reggaefest will be held July 30, 31, and Aug. 1. The event is family oriented including the annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament for boys and girls grades 6 through 12. There will also be a full bar for attendees 21 and older in the Turf Club, and the outdoor beer garden. There will be arts and crafts booths along with food and drinks from the many cultures being represented at the festival. Prices are $95 in advance for a 3 day pass and $110 at the gate, Friday $30 in advance and $40 at the gate, Saturday or Sunday $40 in advance and $50 at the gate. Kids 8 and under are free, kids 9 to 12 are $10 per day. VIP backstage passes meet and greets, all access includes admission at the gate. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.mbayreggaefest.net and www.ticketweb.com or call the ticket hotline at 394-6534 for advance purchase.
HOLLISTER
‘New York Duet’ art show
“New York Duet,” an art show, will be on display at the Blak Sage Gallery through July 30, featuring works by Rhoda Bloom Chaz. The gallery is located at 727 San Benito St. The gallery hours are Tues. through Sat. from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information call the Black Sage Gallery at 636-9100.
Saturday 7/31
HOLLISTER
Japanese Temple Garden event
The Hollister Japanese Temple Garden will host “The Spirit of Music – Harmony, Rhythm, Balance – an invitation to perform, July 31, at 1 p.m., at 920 Riverside Road, in Hollister. Everyone is invited to the meeting and encouraged to perform a meaningful song, poem or reading. This can be with your own voice or with an instrument. A piano is available. For more information or directions, call 637-6361. Refreshments will be served.
August
Monday 8/2
HOLLISTER
Accelerated Achievement Academy fundraiser
The Accelerated Achievement Academy’s parent club will be hosting a fundraiser dinner at Running Rooster Aug. 2, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The new Hollister School District Superintendent Gary McIntire will be on hand to meet and greet with people. A portion of the profits from the meals ordered will go to the school.
Tuesday 8/3
HOLLISTER
National Night Out
The San Benito County Sheriff’s department will be hosting a National Night Out event Aug. 3, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the San Benito High School Football Field. The 27th annual National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event. The event will include a guest speaker, community partner booths, a free hot dog and soda, local entertainment for children and give aways. For more information, call Bridgette Lyons at 630-5194.
Bobby McGee Art Foundation workshops start
The Bobby McGee Art Foundation, which will be offering art demos, workshops, dancing and more throughout August, will be hosting an opening reception Aug. 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St., in downtown Hollister. The event will feature food, dance, music and memories. Workshops start Aug. 3, with a photography workshop for kids 9-12, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and teens from 13-17, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Aug. 6, relief printing demo with Katherine Stutz-Taylor, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Aug. 12, printmaking with Rachel Zuniga, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. For a full list of activities, call 801-6037 or see www.pinnaclenews.com.
Wednesday 8/4
HOLLISTER
Kids at the Park
Kids at the Park will be Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dunne Park. Families are invited to meet McGruff, Ciggy Butts and Smokey the Bear. They will also be able to see a Calstar helicopter, ambulances, fire engines and Spark’s Safety House. There will also be 30 interactive booths for children to learn about safety and health. Please contact Dolores Villalon at the Hollister Youth Alliance at 636-2853 to sign up to volunteer or Mary Anne Hughes at the Community Food Bank at 637-0340 for more information about this annual family event.
Story Time at Mars Hill
Julie Engelhardt will be hosting two free story times at Mars Hill Coffeehouse, 610 San Benito Street. The Aug. 4 story time is at 1:30 p.m. and the theme will be “Trains, Planes & Automobiles – Let’s Go!” Children can listen to stories about different types of transportation. They are encouraged to bring their own car, plane, boat submarine, jet or space ship. Engelhardt is accepting donations of books for these and future story time events. For more information, call Engelhardt at 245-8462 or Scott Kindred at 901-0123.
Thursday 8/5
Monterey
‘Rent’ premieres on the Central Coast
The MPC Theatre Company presents the Central Coast premiere of “Rent,” directed by Gary Bolen, at 980 Fremont St., in Monterey. The show runs Aug. 5-22, with Thursday shows at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10-25. For more information, call 646-4213 or visit www.mpctheatre.com.
Friday 8/6
GILROY
Folk singer performs at Mt. Madonna
The Santa Clara County Parks Department is hosting a concert by Carolyn Hester, a noted folk singer from the ’60s Greenwich Village folk scene. She will perform Aug. 6, at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. For more information on Hester, visit www.carolynhester.com/html/gio/htm and for more information about Mt. Madonna County Park, visit www.parkhere.org or call 408-842-2341.
Saturday 8/7
MONTEREY
43rd Annual Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
The 43rd annual Scottish Games and Celtic Festival will be held Aug 7 and 8 at Monterey County Toro Park, 501 Hwy. 68 between Monterey and Salinas, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will include a variety of live Celtic entertainment with the massed pipe bands and parade including California pipe bands and Highland and Irish dancers. The event will also feature Scottish heavy athletic competition events including the famous Caber Toss. There will also be a new event similar to hockey being featured. There will be children’s games and more than 50 vendors offering British and Scottish food and drink along with Scottish and Irish crafts, jewelry, clothing, and music. On Sunday, the festival will feature a “Salute to the Irish” and will include Irish entertainment and Irish Dancing. For more information, visit www.montereyscotgames.com or call 333-9423.
Friday 8/13
HOLLISTER
Open mic night
The San Benito County Free Library will be hosting an Open mic night Aug 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at 470 Fifth St., in Hollister. Everyone is welcome to share poetry, music or song. It is open to any age, any style and any language. Bring something to share or just come and listen. The event is free. For more information, call Joe Navarro, 634-0263 or po******@ya***.com.
Friday 8/20
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Vaquero Heritage Days
Vaquero Heritage Days will be Aug. 20-21 in San Juan Bautista inside the Mission’s Casa Maria. The first California Vaquero Show to be held on historic Mission grounds. The event will celebrate, educate and raise public awareness of the California vaquero with selected artisans, gear makers and historians exhibiting and selling their wares, sharing knowledge and skills influenced by early vaquero techniques – saddles, gears, rawhide riatas, bits, spurs, jewelry, books, fine art and more. Proceeds from the event benefit the Preservation Fund at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit www.vaqueroheritagedays.com or call 623-1128.
Saturday 8/21
SALINAS
Kick Off the Walk to Cure Diabetes
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will host a Kick off the Walk to cure Diabetes Aug. 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Wild Things and Vision Quest Ranch, 400 River Road, in Salinas. Admission is free and a lunch and tour of the wild things is included. See the animals and benefit a great cause. To RSVP, visit www.curetype1.org/walk/index.html or call 415-977-0360.
Friday 8/27
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Movies in the Park
The Plaza History Association presents Movies in the Park. Screenings include “The Big Country” on July 30, “Shane” on Aug. 27 and “Vertigo” on Sept. 24. The Showtime will be sunset. The event will be held at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park Plaza Lawn located at 19 Franklin St. Refreshments and snacks will be available at the Park stable. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. The will be a blanket area towards the front with a low back chair seating area toward the rear of the lawn. It is encouraged to dress warmly. For more information, call 623-4526. Preceding the movie on July 30, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., there will be a range-led hike along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. The hike is free and is two-miles long. Guests can meet at the north gate trailhead east of San Juan Bautista and should dress for warm weather on the lower elevations and cooler weather on the upper elevations. For more information or to RSVP, call Diane Barr at the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park at 623-4881.
Saturday 8/28
HOLLISTER
Glamour Hollywood
The Glamour Hollywood fundraiser is Aug. 28, at San Juan Oaks, in Hollister, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $65 a person or $625 for a table of 10. All proceeds benefit the San Benito High School Athletic Department. Entertainment will include celebrity look-a-likes. For more information, visit www.HaybalerAthletics.com. Attire is semi-formal. No one under 18 is admitted.
Sunday 8/29
AROMAS
Aromas Day celebration
Aromas Day is Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the corner of Carpenteria Road and Blohm Avenue, in Aromas. The event is a day of fun with live music, food booths, vendor booths and Art in the Park with exhibits by the Aromas Hills Artisans. The day starts with a Grange country-style breakfast with eggs, pancakes, ham and sausage from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. There will be pony rides, games for the kids and a petting zoo, as well as a dunk tank, climbing wall and classic cars. A parade will be held at 2 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.aromasday.com or call Linda Bjornson at 726-1786.
