The San Benito County Arts Council’s latest exhibit – “At Home & Abroad: Artists’ Perspectives in Land & Cityscapes” – will be on view at the Blak Sage Gallery at 727 San Benito St. in downtown Hollister from Oct. 4 through Nov. 8.
San Benito County Fair
The 90th annual San Benito County Fair is set for Friday through Sunday at Bolado Park. For more details on the schedule, see A2 or go to sanbenitocountyfair.com.
‘At Home & Abroad’
The San Benito County Arts Council’s latest exhibit – “At Home & Abroad: Artists’ Perspectives in Land & Cityscapes” – will be on view at the Blak Sage Gallery at 727 San Benito St. in downtown Hollister from Oct. 4 through Nov. 8.
According to the Arts Council, residents can visit the gallery to see the current show, meet the artists and enjoy music and food at the First Fridays Artist Reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. The gallery is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursdays to Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.; and also by appointment.
According to the announcement:
Presented by the San Benito County Arts Council, “At Home & Abroad” is a mixed-media group exhibition, featuring the work of 16 artists, which explores the unique and varied ways that artists see the world, both at home and abroad. Pieces in the show include photography from Europe and Asia, landscape paintings in oil and watercolor, “found object” sculptures and more. Observation, imagination and the environment are just some of the elements that inspire this exhibition.
This exhibition is part of the San Benito County Arts Council’s mission to promote art and culture in San Benito County and is made possible by Jim and Deborah Wood, as well as funds from the California Arts Council and Community Foundation for San Benito County.
For questions or more information, email the Arts Council at in**@sa***********.org or call at (831) 636-2787.
Renaissance Faire
HOLLISTER – The Northern California Renaissance Faire runs Sept. 14 through Oct. 13 at Casa de Fruta, in Hollister weekends, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $25 at the gate children 12 and under are admitted free. Each weekend has a different theme and there will be a free Celtic rock concert each Saturday night. A weekend pass, which covers entrance for Saturday and Sunday on one weekend is $35. A “fairever pass” allows access for all 10 days of the faire and is $150. For more information or tickets, visit www.norcalrenfaire.com or call (408)847-FAIR.
Tarantula Festival
A Tarantula Festival is being held at Henry Coe Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is held at the headquarters campground, which has breathtaking views across the ridges and canyons of the backcountry. Wildlife Education Rehabilitation Center (W.E.R.C.) will also be there with an educational exhibit. Please visit coepark.net for details.
Casino trip fundraiser
The Hollister Senior Center is having a fundraiser trip to Chukchansi and Tachi Palace Indian Casinos on Oct. 5. The departure is 6:30 a.m. from the Hollister Community Center, 300 West St. The cost is $30 per person. Each participant gets $10 in e-cash, a $5 food voucher at Chukchansi and $10 in e-cash at the Palace. The trip is open to anyone over 21. Advanced registration is required. Details: (831) 637-9275 or 637-1980.
