September
Friday 9/17
HOLLISTER
A Beatles Musical Tribute
A Beatles Musical Tribute will be hosted at the Vault
Restaurant, 452 San Benito St., in Hollister Sept. 17. Doors open
at 9 p.m. The event is 21 and up, with tickets $10 in advance or
$13 at the door. Some performers include Patrick Contreras and
Omare Nare, Benjamin David and I Do Not Exist. For more
information, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/122404 or call
559-347-4881.
September
Friday 9/17
HOLLISTER
A Beatles Musical Tribute
A Beatles Musical Tribute will be hosted at the Vault Restaurant, 452 San Benito St., in Hollister Sept. 17. Doors open at 9 p.m. The event is 21 and up, with tickets $10 in advance or $13 at the door. Some performers include Patrick Contreras and Omare Nare, Benjamin David and I Do Not Exist. For more information, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/122404 or call 559-347-4881.
YMCA charity golf tournament, dinner and dance
The YMCA of San Benito County will hold its 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at San Juan Oaks, Sept. 17, with a dinner and dance to follow. The fee to enter is $130 a per person and includes green fees, cat, range balls, lunch, dinner and awards. There is a $20 fun package that includes Mulligan, prizes, on course games and refreshments. Dinner only is $35 a person. Registration for the tournament begins at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. No host cocktails are at 6 p.m. and dinner, awards, live auction and raffle begin at 6:30 p.m. Music will be provided by The Music Jones. Sponsorships are available at $150, $500, $1,000 and $1,500. For more information, call 637-8600, e-mail mr***@ym**************.org or visit www.centralcoastymca.org.
Carole Belliveau show on display
The Blak Sage Gallery of Fine Art, 727 San Benito St., will host Carole Belliveau as the featured artist through Sept. 29. Her show “Our Piece of Heaven” features scenes of San Benito and Monterey County. An artist’s reception will be hosted Sept. 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Belliveau will host painting demos Sept. 21 and 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 636-9100.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Aquatint etchings on display at Mission Gallery
Mission Gallery will display aquatint etchings by Stephen McMillan through Oct. 2, 106 Third St. in San Juan Bautista. The etchings are original prints pulled from copper plates that have been drawn freehand and etched with acid. The gallery is open Monday, Wednesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 623-2960 or visit www.missiongalleryart.com.
‘Corridos! Tales of the Mexican Revolution’
El Teatro Campesino presents a special engagement of “Corridos! Tales of the Mexican Revolution” through Oct. 17, at the El Teatro Campesino Playhouse, 705 Fourth St., in San Juan Bautista. The show is based on the musical play by Luis Valdez, with new story adaptations by director Kinan Valdez. The Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets prices are $10-15. For more information, call 537-7575, 623-2444 or visit www.elteatrocampesino.com.
MONTEREY
‘Princess and the Pea’
MPC Storybook Theatre presents ‘Princess and the Pea,’ Sept. 9-25, at the Studio Theatre at Monterey Peninsula College, 980 Fremont St., in Monterey. Tickets are $9-15. Performances are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. For more information or for tickets, call 646-4213 or visit www.mpctheatre.com. Upcoming shows include Yasmina Reza’s “Art,” Oct. 14-24, “Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Nov 4-21 and “A Taffeta Christmas,” Dec. 9-19.
Monterey Jazz Festival
The Monterey Jazz Festival is Sept. 17-19, and arena packages and single-day tickets are available now. Arena artists include Harry Connick, Jr., Ahmad Jamal, Angelique Kidjo and more. Single day tickets are $66 and arena packages start at $225. For more information, visit www.montereyjazzfestival.org or call 925-275-9255.
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.
Saturday 9/18
HOLLISTER
Young and Fabulous Fashion Show
CASA of San Benito County will be hosting the Young and Fabulous Fashion Show, at the Blak Sage Gallery, 727 San Benito St., in Hollister, Sept. 18, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 a person and only available in advance. Proceeds benefit CASA of San Benito County. The event includes refreshments, door prizes, raffles and fashions by Drapoel, Teezerz and Dolce Baby. Tickets are available at Drapoel/Teezerz, 731 San Benito St., Dolce Baby, 748 San Benito St., or from Kim Van Dam, who can be reached at 261-1419.
Pajama-Rama Party Story Time
Julie Engelhardt will host the Pajama-Rama Party Story Time at Mars Hill Coffee House, 610 San Benito St., Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas, bring a blanket or pillow, and snuggle up and listen to some great bedtime books. For more information, call 245-8462.
Boy Scouts host Scout-o-Rama
All the local Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops will be on hand to teach their stuff such as how to launch a water bottle rocket, prepare for an emergency, make a harmonica and other cub scout crafts, how to cook in a dutch oven, or race your pinewood derby car, as well as much more at the Scout-o-Rama Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Park. For more information, call Ann Ventura at 630-1636.
Bornia Boys play
The Bornia Boys will play at Ridgemark Golf and Country Club, 3800 Airline Hwy., in Hollister, from 9 p.m. to midnight, Sept. 18. The group plays blues music.
TRES PINOS
Civil War Days
The National Civil War Association and the San Benito County Historical Society is hosting Civil War Days Sept. 18 and 19, at the San Benito County Historical Park, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. General admission is $5. Kids 9 and under are free. Parking is $3 a car. Parking is available at 8300 Airline Hwy. Visitors can watch a military trial and shooting, authentic boarding house scenario, go to school in 1863, get conscripted into the Confederate army, help the Yanks spy on the Rebels, learn how to play 1863 card games, see an 1860s blacksmith demonstration and see a period rounders baseball game. For more information, call 408-859-3764.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Cactus and succulent show
The Cactus and Succulent Society of the Monterey Bay Area will host a cactus and succulent show at Jardines Restaurant, in San Juan Bautista, Sept. 18 and 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show provides an opportunity to view cactus and succulent plants and gain insight into drought-resistant plants from members of the society. Admission is free. For more information, call 758-6645 or visit www.cactus-mall.com.
MONTEREY
Coastal Trail Walk
Suicide Prevention of the Central Coast is seeking walkers and volunteers for its fourth annual Coastal Trail Walk, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. The event is a commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day and also promotes announce of the organization, which handles a 24-hour, multilingual Suicide and Crisis Hotline; educational presentations and trainings; support for at-risk adults and those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. The Coastal Trail Walk takes place at the scenic Window on the Bay Park, in Monterey, across Del Monte Avenue, from Lake El Estero. The walk goes toward Pacific Grove and back. Registration and free continental breakfast begin at 9 a.m. A free gift drawing and walker souvenirs will follow the walk. For information or to sign up, call 877-311-WALK (877-311-9255) or visit www.coastaltrailwalk.org.
Sunday 9/19
HOLLISTER
Ice cream social and hymn sing-along The First Presbyterian Church will host an old-fashioned hymn sing along and ice cream social Sept. 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 2066 San Benito St. Guests can sing old gospel songs and enjoy some ice cream. There is no admission, but freewill offerings will be taken to pay for sound system improvements at the church.
Friday 9/24
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Movies in the Park
The Plaza History Association presents Movies in the Park. The last screening is “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 Sept. 24, 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 8/25
SANTA CRUZ
Annual Masters Garden Tour
The Monterey Bay Master Gardeners will host their 13th Annual Masters Tour, showcasing gardens in Santa Cruz, Capitola and La Selva Beach. The self-guided tour is Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and includes seven gardens. The event this year “From Garden to Table: A Harvest of Food and Flowers” will demonstrate how ornamentals and edibles can grow side by side. Tickets are $20 for the tour and a box lunch is available for $15 (online only.) Tickets may be purchased at montereybaymastergardeners.org or by calling 763-8007.
October
Friday 10/1
SAN JOSE
Circus at Le Petit Trianon
Arts Council Silicon Valley will host Circus at Le Petit Trianon, a fundraiser, Oct. 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., in downtown San Jose. The event will include fun, food, libations, live performances, carnival-inspired games with an artistic twist and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit key programs provided to arts organizations and artists in Santa Clara County. The event will be followed by First Fridays, a monthly event in San Jose’s SoFA district, which features arts and culture. Tickets are for the circus are $50 in advance or $60 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit www.artscouncil.org or call 408-998-2787, ext. 202.
Sunday 10/3
CARMEL
Great Sand Castle Contest
The 50th annual Great Sand Castle Contest will be held at Carmel Beach, between 10th and 12th, Oct. 3. The event is cosponsored by the American Institute of Architects- Monterey Bay Chapter and the city of Carmel-by-the-sea. The theme will be announced two weeks before the event. Registration takes place on the beach before the event, and builders can begin work on their castles at 8 a.m. Judging will take place from noon to 2 p.m.
Friday 10/8
Hollister
YMCA hosts Harlem Starz
The YMCA of San Benito County will host the Harlem Starz basketball team for a game against one of the Hollister city recreation department’s adult basketball league teams Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Marguerite Maze Middle School. Tickets are $8 and can be bought at the door or at the YMCA office, 351 Tres Pinos Road, Ste. 201-A. Exact change required. The Harlem Starz is made up of players featured on ESPN City Slam, ESPN Street Ball and former Harlem Globetrotters.
Saturday 10/9
AROMAS
Bill Staines performs in Aromas
Folk music icon Bill Staines will perform at the Aromas Community Grange, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m., at the corner of Rose Avenue and Bardue Street, in Aromas. Staines has 26 recordings to his credit and has written more than 300 songs. Tickets are available on a suggested sliding scale donation of $12-15 for adults and $6-8 for children. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For tickets or more information, call Doug Clark at 726-2322.
Sunday 10/10
HOLLISTER
Fall fashion show and luncheon
The San Benito Cattlewomen will be hosting the Fifth Annual Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon at the San Juan Oaks Golf and Country Club, Oct. 10. The event includes lunch, raffle prizes and fashions by Ranchers Feed, She’s, Sweet Envy and Tres Pinos Ranch Supply. Tickets are available at Calvista Insurance Agency, 370 Fifth St., The San Benito Chamber of Commerce, 650 San Benito St., Ranchers Feed, 354 First St., She’s, 620 San Benito St., Sweet Envy, 108 Third St., in San Juan and Tres Pinos Ranch Supply, 7020 Hwy. 25, in Tres Pinos. For more information, call Jayme Stewart at 801-0394 or Linda Feist at 636-8037.
Friday 10/15
HOLLISTER
Flor Y Canto 2010 ‘Vinyl Verses’
Flor Y Canto 2010 “Vinyl Verses” is a fundraiser for “Classroom on the Bay” and community workshops for youth conducted by Indigenious Chaos. The event will be Oct. 15, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Oct. 16, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Centro Ollin, 405 Monterey St., Ste. G, in Hollister. The event will feature music, poetry, dancing and artwork. Country Joe McDonald, a founding member of Country Joe and the Fish, will perform as a special guest. Suggested donations will be accepted. For more information, call Graciela Nutter at 623-9404 or e-mail te********@pa*****.net.
Saturday 10/16
CARMEL
Arts Habitat hosts auction
Arts Habitat will host an auction at the Carmel Woman’s Club, San Carlos Street at Ninth, in Carmel, Oct. 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and include a glass of wine, appetizers and a bidder number for the auctions. Items include an aerial tour of the Peninsula, tickets to the theater, musical instruments, folk craft, photographs, paintings, jewelry, ceramics and more. For more information, call 624-6111.
Saturday 10/23
POINT SUR
Point Sur Ghost Tours
Two special Ghost Tours benefiting the restoration of Point Sur Lightstation in Big Sur will be held Oct. 23 (full moon) and Oct. 30. For a donation of $60, the evening of ghostly fun will begin with a walking tour to the lighthouse in time for the sunset; followed by refreshments in the barn; Point Sur ghost stories told by professional actor/docent Kevin Hanstick; access to the spooky Triplex; and dessert and beverages in the Visitors’ Center. Tours start at 5:15 p.m. each evening and will last about three hours. Tours are limited to 40 people. For reservations call 649-7139 or e-mail cc**@po******.org. Not suitable for very young children.
November
Sunday 11/14
HOLLISTER
Pacific Brass Concert
The YMCA of San Benito County will host a 10th annual benefit concert by Pacific Brass, a British-style brass band Nov. 14, at 2 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, 2066 San Benito St., in Hollister. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Proceeds benefit the YMCA of San Benito County’s Youth and Family Programs. Tickets are available at Ace Hardware, YMCA of San Benito County and Watsonville Family YMCA, and Aromas Water District. For more information , call 637-8600 or visit www.centralcoastymca.org.
