May
Friday 5/8
HOLLISTER
Aladdin Jr.
The San Benito Stage Company presents Aladdin Jr. May 1 through
May 10, at the Granada Theatre. Friday and Saturday performances at
7 p.m. with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets will
be available at PostNet or by calling 524-6667. Prices are $12 for
adults, $10 for children 12 and under and seniors 55 and older. A
family pack for four is $40. The show is produced by Pattie Saso,
directed by Sally Hail and choreographed by Jessica Smiley.
May
Friday 5/8
HOLLISTER
Aladdin Jr.
The San Benito Stage Company presents Aladdin Jr. May 1 through May 10, at the Granada Theatre. Friday and Saturday performances at 7 p.m. with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available at PostNet or by calling 524-6667. Prices are $12 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under and seniors 55 and older. A family pack for four is $40. The show is produced by Pattie Saso, directed by Sally Hail and choreographed by Jessica Smiley.
Southside Spring Play
Southside school will present its annual spring play May 8, at 7 p.m. The students will be performing the classic Charles Dickens’ tale, “Oliver Twist.” Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for students and seniors. Tickets may be purchased at the door, Southside School, 4991 Southside Road, in Hollister. For more information, call 637-4439.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
El Teatro musical cabaret
El Teatro Campesino presents a teatro lab production, “Sam Burguesa and the Pixie Chicks.” The show is from the exploratory “Teatro Lab,” a branch of El Teatro that allows the next generation to create shows. The show mixes music, myths, magic and politics as it follows Chicano slacker Sam who has lost his home, his money and his marbles. Performances are May 8-31 at the El Teatro Campesino Playhouse, 705 Fourth St., in San Juan Bautista. Performances will be Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 May 8-10, and for Thursday performances. All other shows are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors and $12 for children under 12. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 623-2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
TRES PINOS
Tres Pinos Golf Tournament
The Tres Pinos Parents Club is hosting a golf tournament to raise money for the elementary school. The 9-hole scramble is May 8, with a check in time of 3 p.m. and a tee off of 3:30 p.m at Bolado Golf Course. The entrance fee is $35 and includes the green fee, boxed tri-tip dinner, member pricing at the Pro Shop, a closest to the line prize and a closest to the pin prize. To sign up, contact Michelle Roan at 628-3171 or Kim Randle at 628-3173, or mail payment to P.O. Box 1166, Tres Pinos, CA 95075.
Saturday 5/9
HOLLISTER
Songwriters’ Slugfest
The San Benito High School Rock Guitar Club will be hosting the Songwriters’ Slugfest in the school auditorium May 9, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Performers include BEEFTONE, Bear and Bull Fights, Africo, Fugu, Inevitably Spicy, The Dark Horse Battalion, Enduring Sun and more. The bands will compete for prizes from the Guitar Center. Presale tickets are available for $5 at the student activities office, or $7 at the door. For more information, call 637-5831, ext. 266.
Italian Ravioli and Dinner Dance
The Italian Catholic Federation Branch 26 will host an Italian Ravioli dinner and dance at Sacred Heart’s O’Reilly Hall, 680 College St., in Hollister, Saturday, May 9, from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children 5 to 12, and free for children under 5. Ticket includes meal and dancing to music by “The Casuals.” No-host bar. Tickets are available through presale at Pennywise Drug Store, an ICF member, or by calling 902-6163, 902-5151 or 207-9251.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Gallery Walk
San Juan Bautista artists will be hosting their monthly gallery walk May 9, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. There are 12 different galleries showing original artwork by local artists. An artists’ reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with refreshments. Maps can be picked up at Gallery Tonantzin, 115 Third St., in San Juan. For more information, call 623-2783.
Anzar High Annual Crab and Pasta Feed
The Anzar High School Booster is hosting its annual crab and pasta feed, with a silent auction, May 9, in the high school gym from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults, $12 for children 6-12 and free for children under 6. The event is the primary fundraiser of the year and supports academic, athletic programs and special projects. For more information, call 623-7660.
AROMAS
Aromas Country Garden Tour
The Aromas Hills Artisans will host its annual Country Garden Tour May 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is a $10 donation to be paid at the Aromas Grange, at Rose and Bardue streets. At the grange, master gardeners will be on site to answer gardening questions, and 4-H club members will be selling jams, jellies, box lunches and potted plants. From there, ticket holders can visit the gardens, where artists will be displaying their work. Some of the items will be original paintings, fine jewelry, stained glass and more. For more information, visit www.aromashillsartisans.com or call 726-1786.
GILROY
Richard Gilewitz performs
Guitarmaster Richard Gilewitz will perform at the Gaslighter Theater in Gilroy, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. Gilewitz has released 18 CDs, DVDs or books. The opening performer will be Lynn Frances Anderson. Tickets are $10. For more information on the performers visit www.richardgilewitz.com or www.lynnfrancesanderson.com.
CARMEL
Plant sale at Carmel Middle School
Carmel Middle School will be hosting a benefit for the Hilton Bialek Habitat by selling central coast native plants and student-grown organic starters May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature a farmers’ market, crafts and music by Cachagua Playboys. Event is free, but items for purchase require cash or check only. For more information, call 650-804-9612.
SALINAS
ND Run-Way Fashion Show
The Notre Dame Alumnae Association is hosting a fashion show fundraiser May 9 at the Notre Dame Gym, 455 Palma Drive, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 a person and include lunch, fashion show and a special boutique sale. Proceeds benefit Notre Dame scholarships. For more information, call 751-1850, ext. 225.
Sunday 5/10
GILROY
Nature walk at Coyote Lake
Join Sr. Park Ranger Christopher Crockett for the “Land of Living Jewels” walk at Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park, in Gilroy, May 10 at 10 a.m. The walk will be two to three hours and will allow a chance to see the wildflowers and wildlife of the oak woodland and the savannah ecosystems in the park. Some flowers include buttercup and mule-ears, checkerbloom and jonnie jump-ups, among others. Wildlife may include deer, wild pigs, bald eagles and Bay checkerspot butterlies. There is $6 vehicle entrance fee and hard soled shows, layered clothing, drinking water a snack and lunch are recommended. For more information, call 408-842-7800.
Wednesday 5/13
HOLLISTER
Spring dance concert
San Benito High school students will be performing their Spring Dance Concert May 13, 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. in the SBHS auditorium. Pre-sale tickets are available at the high school and are $5 with an ASB card or $6 without a card. General admission is $7 and all tickets are $10 at the door. Children 5 and under are free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will be at least two hours. It includes a variety of dance forms such as ballet, modern, hip hop, swing, jazz, tap, ethnic, latin and lyrical. For more information, call Megan Morais at 637-5831, ext. 344.
Thursday 5/14
HOLLISTER
Eco-nomics Expo and Job fair
Job seekers can attend the Eco-nomics Expo and Job Fair, May 14 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Building for free. The theme this year is green businesses and will include speakers and demonstrations of solar power, green building materials, ground water models, hybrid vehicles and more. Workshops will include interviewing skills, dressing for succees, do’s and don’ts and vocational training providers, as well as job application assistance from the One Stop Career Center in San Benito. For more information, call 637-3347.
Saturday 5/16
HOLLISTER
Passport weekend
The San Benito County Winegrowers Association is hosting its 7th annual passport weekend May 16 and 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Passports are $30 a person for both days, and can be purchased at Calera, DeRose, Blossom Hill, Pietra Santa, Alicats the SBCWGA Web site, Running Rooster, Thyme and Timber and Textiles. For more information, visit www.sbcwinegrowers.org.
Dizzy Burnett Jazz Trio and Shakedown
Guerra Family Vineyards will host the first summer outdoor concert May 16 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 500 John Smith Road, in Hollister. Food and beverages will be available (no carry in allowed) and seating is outdoor on grass so dress appropriately. Tickets are $5 for those with a San Benito County Winegrowers Association passport or $10 for the general public. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at the gate or online at www.guerraconcerts.com.
TRES PINOS
Shake, Rattle and Roll car and motorcycle show
The Road Angels are looking for entries for the 3rd annual Shake, Rattle and Roll car and motorcycle show will be held May 16, at the San Benito County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entries for pre-1973 cars and trucks, and any year motorcycle (with no hydraulics) are $25 if registered before May 1, or $30 at the gate. Those who preregister by May 1 will received a goodie bag and a T-shirt. The event will feature food, music and a raffle. Admission is free, but there is a $5 parking fee. Proceeds will benefit children’s diabetes. For more information, call 724-2632 or download the registration form at www.roadanglescarclub.com.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Meet the artist at Mission Gallery
Artist Stephen McMillan will demonstrate inking and pulling multiple plate, color prints on an etching press May 16 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mission Gallery, 106 Third St., in San Juan Bautista. McMillan’s work include aquatint etchings that will be on display at the Mission Gallery through June 7. The gallery is open 10 a.m. 6 p.m., Monday, and Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. o Sundays and closed Tuesdays. For more information, call 623-2960.
LOS BANOS
Kids’ fishing and fun day
The Department of Water Resources and California State Parks staff and volunteers will host the 20th annual Kids’ Fishing and Fun Day at San Luis Creek on the O’Neill Forebay May 16, from 8 a.m. to noon. Children ages 3 to 15 may sign up. Free bait is provided, as well as a free lunch and other goodies. There will be free pontoon boat rides (if the weather is nice) and kids will learn the art of Japanese fish printing. Cost is $6 per car for a day use fee. For more information, call 209-827-5353 or e-mail jm*****@wa***.gov with Fishing Day as the subject line.
GILROY
Interpretive History Day at Gilroy Hot Springs
The Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs will be open to the public May 16, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an interpretive history day. The event will include a walk through time that discusses the history of the springs from the Mexican land grant era to the Japanese-American ownership of the Hot Springs Resort. Acoustic entertainment will be held at the old swimming pool, and includes live jug band music, and there will be displays, docent-led tours and people in period costumes. Parking is free, but limited so carpooling is suggested. Entry for adults is $5, under 12 are free with adult. To RSVP or for more information, call 408-314-7185 or 925-837-1024, or e-mail in**@Fr***********************.org.
Sunday 5/17
HOLLISTER
Arts Out Loud! Art extravaganza
More than 500 student works of art will be presented in a showcase or talented musical and dance entertainers May 17 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the San Benito High School cafeteria. An artists’ reception will include refreshments and is open to everyone. An awards presentation will be held at 5:30 p.m. to recognize the students. Artwork will be on sale to the public. For more information, visit www.balerarts.org.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Country Canyon Cruise and Car Show
The 7th Annual Country Canyon Cruise and Car Show will be May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in San Juan Bautista. The car show features cars and trucks that are from 1972 or before, at starts at 9 a.m. Other events include a merchant sponsored poker walk, merchant awards, awards of excellence, raffle, live music and a deejay. Registration before May 1 is $25 or $30 after. For more information, call 649-0102.
CARMEL
MayFaire
The Carmel Orchid Society has joined with the Carmel Valley Garden Club Flower and Art Show and the Hidden Valley Music seminar for their annual MayFaire. The show will be at the Hidden Valley Music Seminars, at 88 W. Carmel Valley Road and Ford Road in Carmel Valley Village May 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature plant and floral displays for judging, a lecture series, potting demonstrations, a silent auction and raffle, among other events. Admission is free. For more information, call Carolyn Salmon at 375-3748 or visit www.carmelorchidsociety.org, www.cvgardenclub.org or www.hiddenvalleymusic.org.
Friday 5/22
HOLLISTER
An Evening in Paris
Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County will be hosting “An Evening in Paris Dinner and Dance,” Friday, May 22, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. The event will feature a dinner, dance, a silent auction, and a chance to win wine from local wineries. Tickets for the dinner dance are $55 a person. Tickets will be sold at the door for a chance to win the wine heist at $10 each. For more information, call Esther Curtice at 637-4992.
Saturday 5/30
HOLLISTER
Sock Hop
Leadership San Benito County is hosting a ’50s Sock Hop to raise money for Jovenes de Antano senior programs May 30, from 5 p.m. to midnight. The event will include a ’50s costume contest, raffle, dinner and a dessert bar. No-host cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner and program at 6 p.m. and dancing from 7 p.m. to midnight. Live music by “Come Back Buddy.” Tickets are $50 per person, $30 for those 65 and over. To sponsor the event or make donations, contact Pauline Valdivia at 637-9275 or for tickets, contact Robbie Russell at 901-7283 or by e-mail to rr******@sb********.org.
Dog Days of Hollister
The Hollister Dog Owners Group will be hosting the Dog Days of Hollister May 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dunne Park, West and Sixth streets. Well-behaved dogs over 6 months of age and their owners are invited to attend. Dogs should be on a leash at all times and have proof of a current rabies vaccination. Children under 12 or free. There is a $3 entrance fee for adults, $2 with donation of dog food. The event will include vendors and rescue groups, as well as a pooch parade, a costumer contest and other dog contest. The event is co-sponsored by HDOG, the Hollister Downtown Association and the Gavilan Kennel Club. For more information, call 636-4809 or visit www.hollisterdog.org.
San Benito Oriana Chorale spring concerts
The San Benito Oriana Chorale is hosting two spring concerts Saturday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 2300 Airline Hwy. Under the direction of Bruce Olstad, the choir will sing “Songs From the Heart of America.” Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for teens, and free for children 12 and under. Tickets are available at PostNet and Visions of Christmas, or at the door. For more information, call 637-0409.
MORGAN HILL
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is hosting a benefit barbecue and auction May 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Buddhist Community Center. Auction items include lessons on how to handle a peregrine falcon and a chance to attend a raptor or bobcat release. Tickets for the barbecue and auction are $35 for adults, $10 for children 4-12, and free for children 3 and under. For more information, call 408-779-9372.
June
Monday 6/1
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Jeanie Watson art show
Jeanie Watson will have her artwork on display June 1 to June 27 at the Galeria Tonantzin, 115 Third St. in San Juan Bautista. She will be on hand during the gallery walk June 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the artists’ reception. Watson’s work includes acrylic on canvas and watercolor paintings.
‘3 Stories Tall’
Kirk Ward, a Hollister native who is living and working in Los Angeles, will return to San Benito to perform his one-man show “3 Stories Tall” at the El Teatro Campesino Playhouse in San Juan Bautista June 11-28. Performances will be Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets for Thursday performances are $10 each. Tickets for other shows are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and $12 for children under 12. Ward has performed the show at the HBO Theatre, The Comedy Central Theatre and The Aspen Comedy Festival. It uses drama and humor to reveal the adversity every young man and woman experiences when taking the path of the unknown. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 623-2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
Saturday 6/27
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Mikey Bautista Memorial Scholarship Car Show
La Cantina and Los Padrinos are hosting the Mikey Bautista Memorial Scholarship car show June 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in San Juan Bautista. Entry fee is $35 and includes a T-shirt and a chance to win a trophy for best in show. The first 25 entries will win a $50 gas card. Send entries and checks to Mike Bautista Memorial, 160 Kane Drive, Hollister, CA 95023. For more information, call 637-7379, 623-4525 or 636-3805.
