July
Friday 7/8
HOLLISTER
Blak Sage reception and exhibit
Blak Sage Gallery at 727 San Benito St. in downtown Hollister
will hold a reception for the show,
”
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 7/8
HOLLISTER
Blak Sage reception and exhibit
Blak Sage Gallery at 727 San Benito St. in downtown Hollister will hold a reception for the show, “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.
GILROY
Soul Kiss to perform at winery
Local band Soul Kiss will perform on July 8 as well as Aug. 12 and Sept. 23 at Sarah’s Vineyard, 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy. in Gilroy. The free concert will be held on the lawn of the vineyard, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Music begins at 7, with last call at 9:30 p.m. Food from local caterers will be available for purchase or guests can bring a picnic meal. There is no cover charge and the event is open to adults 21 and over. For more information call 877-44-PINOT.
MONTEREY
‘The Birdcage’
The Paper Wing Theatre Company presents “The Birdcage,” through July 9, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., at 320 Hoffman Avenue, in Monterey. The show tells the tale of Armand Goldman and his lover Albert, who own a drag night club in South Beach Miami. Chaos ensues when Armand’s son returns home with his fiancee, the daughter of a conservative senator. Tickets are $22 for general admission. For more information, visit www.PaperWingTheatreCo.com or call 905-5684.
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.
‘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 1, 2, 8, 9, 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.
Saturday 7/9
GILROY
Rock band to perform in Gilroy
Alli Battaglia & The Musical Brewing Co. will perform at the 9 Lives in Gilroy on July 9. The high-energy, “positive-vibed” band will be part of a show that also features Corduroy Jim and High Beamz, both Bay Area bands. Tickets to the show, which starts at 9 p.m., cost $8 in advance, $10 at the door, 7430 Monterey Road in Giloy.
Sunday 7/10
HOLLISTER
Historical Society Open House
The San Benito County Historical Society will have an Open House in conjunction with a new display dedicated to past architects, contractors, carpenters, plasterers, and brick layers July 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join in celebration of the men who helped build the town and meet some of these men who are still contributing to the community. The Museum is located at 498 Fifth St.; refreshments will be served.
Thursday 7/14
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 14, 21 and 28 at 10 a.m. The programs run 45 minutes long. For more information, call 635-9674.
HOLLISTER
Movies Under the Stars
“Megamind” is the featured presentation at the July 14 Movies Under the Stars event at Dunne Park in Hollister. 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. Upcoming movies include “Despicable Me” on July 21 and “How to Train Your Dragon” on July 28.
Friday 7/15
HOLLISTER
Memorial Golf Tournament
San Juan Oaks and Hollister Relay for Life are sponsoring the Kelly Freitas Memorial Golf Tournament July 15, with a shotgun start at noon. The event will benefit Hollister Relay for Life. The format will be a four-person scramble. It includes a steak and chicken barbecue dinner buffet immediately following the tournament. A silent auction will be held during the dinner. The cost for the tournament is $115 per player, and includes green fees, cart, range balls, on course contest and dinner. The price for dinner alone is $35 for adults and $15 for children 5-12. Those interested in signing up for the tournament can call Manny Freitas at San Juan Oaks, 636-6113, ext. 15 or e-mail [email protected].
‘The Music Man’
San Benito Stage Company presents Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man,” July 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 at 7 p.m. and July 17, 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 7/16
HOLLISTER
Downtown Street Festival
The 25th annual Street Festival and Car Show is July 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in downtown Hollister. Admission is free and guests can also partake in a free slice of watermelon. Live entertainment will be provided by Vocal Variations, Crimson, Beer Nuts, Fender Benderz, DJ Rori G. Nelson, and local bands and youth performers. There will be merchant sales and vendors, food concessions, a kids’ zone, a poker walk and plenty of cars on display. For more information, call 636-8406 or visit www.downtownhollister.org.
GILROY
Ranger programs
Coyote-Bear County Park will host a ranger program July 16 from 9 to 11 a.m., entitled “Plan for Survival,” in which guests will learn how to overcome potential obstacles to surviving in the wild. The event starts at the ranger station. For ranger programs, bring sturdy shoes, water, sun protection and lunch or snacks. For campfire programs, bring a flashlight and warm clothing. A vehicle entrance fee of $6 is charged for the Coyote Lake section of the park. For more information, call 408-842-7800.
MORGAN HILL
Chitactac Family Day
Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park will host Chitactac Family Day July 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a fun-filled day celebrating Ohlone Indian Culture. Admission is free. Try your hand at playing Ohlone games. Make elderberry flutes and abalone pendants. Learn to process acorns and taste traditional foods. Use pump drills and watch tool making demonstrations. See ancient petroglyphs and discover the heritage and people of this ancient village site. Chitactac Park is mostly wheelchair accessible. This special day is appropriate for families with children. Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park is located in South Santa Clara County on Watsonville Road between Morgan Hill and Gilroy. From U.S. 101, take the Tennant Avenue exit in Morgan Hill and proceed west towards Monterey Highway. Turn left onto Monterey Highway and travel approximately 0.5 mile south to Watsonville Road. Turn right at Watsonville Road and travel approximately 5.5 miles to the park site, located on the west side of the road and across from the intersection of Watsonville and Burchell Roads. For additional information please call 408-918-7772 or visit www.ParkHere.org. The Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department has provided recreational opportunities, beautiful parks and precious natural resources for Santa Clara County residents for more than 50 years. This golden legacy has resulted in one of the largest regional park systems in the State of California.
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 Emerson by July 18, at 637-8399. Make checks payable to: Homeless Coalition: P.O. Box 2710, Hollister, CA 95024.
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.
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.
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
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 p.m. 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.
