Today
Cowboys & Cabernet: Cowboy poetry and wine tasting. 5p.m. barbecue and wine tasting, main event at 6p.m. with open mic session today at the Steinbeck Institute of Art & Culture, 940 N. Main St, Salinas. Proceeds benefit the Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries. Main event $30, , barbecue $15, wine tasting $10. www.carodeo.com.
Witness the mysteries of "Auguste Rodin: Light & Shadow." 6-8p.m. today at the Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific St., Monterey. An evening of surprises. Free for MMA members and one guest, $10 all others. www.montereyart.org.
The Unpaid Bills. 8:30p.m. today at Pierce Ranch Vineyards, 499 Wave St., Monterey. 21 and over. $5. 233-1415.
The unDecided. 7p.m. today. Show moved from Wow @ the Windmill to Flanagan's Pub, Barnyard Shopping Center, Highway 1 and Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. $10. 235-7662.
"Connective Modernism." 7p.m. today at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in the Irvine Auditorium, 499 Pierce St., Monterey. An evening with architect Craig Steely. $15-$20. Registration: www.aiamontereybay.org.
The 55th annual St. Mary's-by-the-Sea Antiques and Collectibles Show & Sale 10a.m.-5p.m. today at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 146 12th St., Pacifc Grove. Collectibles and antiques from a select group of West Coast antiques dealers. Admission: $8 for three days. 373-4441.
Meet the winemaker series. 3-6p.m. today at Trio Carmel, Dolores Street between Ocean and Seventh avenues, Carmel. Chris Weidmann from Pelerin Wines. $15. 250-7714, www.triocarmel.com.
"2x4BASH" presents "The Chalk Boy." Opens at 7:30 p.m. today at the Studio Theater, 411 Central Ave., Salinas. $10 general, $5 for students with ID; BASHPass (all three shows): $20. www.westernstage.com, 755-6816. Info: 755-6981.
Pacific Repertory Theatre presents "The 39 Steps." 7:30 p.m. today at the Golden Bough Playhouse, Monte Verde Street between Eighth and Ninth Ave., Carmel. Spoof of Alfred Hitchcock's classic films. $30-$35 (discounts for seniors, children, students, teachers and military) 622-0100, www.pacrep.org.
Monterey Peninsula College Theatre Company presents "Cabaret." 7:30 p.m. today at The Bruce Ariss Wharf Theater, Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey. $25 general, $22 seniors, $15 young adults (16-21) & military. $10 children 15 and under. 24-hr. advance purchase $20. Online $18 for adults & seniors. 646-4213, www.mpctheatre.com.
The Western Stage presents "The Pastures of Heaven."7:30p.m. today at The Main Stage Theater in the Hartnell College performing arts building, 411 Central Ave., Salinas. $20 general/$10 children. 755-6816, www.westernstage.com.
The Forest Theater Guild presents "Cyrano de Bergerac." 7:30 p.m. today at the outdoor Forest Theater, Mountain View and Santa Rita streets, Carmel. $25 general, $20 seniors, and military and $15 children. Sunday's tickets are all one price of $20. www.foresttheaterguild.org, 626-1681.
Stardust Playhouse presents "Extremities."8 p.m. today at the Stardust Playhouse,2115 N. Fremont St., Suite C,Monterey. $15. For mature audiences. stardustplayhousemonterey.com, 402-8940.
"Waking up in a Tutti Frutti Hat" opening reception. 7-10p.m. today at The Alternative Cafe, 1230 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. Group show which features eight artists who make books and printed matter as part of their artistic expression. Free. scott@boundword.com.
Sound Design and Engineering. 7p.m. today at CSU Monterey Bay in the World Theater, Sixth Avenue and A Street, Seaside. The process of creating Foley for films. $10, $8 students and seniors. Parking is $2. www.csusummerarts.org, 262-2714.
ART EVENTS
· JULY 14
Opening reception. 2-5p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Sweet Elena's Bakery, 465 D Olympia Ave., Sand City. Photography by Juanita Turner, winner of Sweet Elena's May photography contest. 393-2063, www.sweetelenas.net
· JULY 14
"Dog Show" exhibit opening reception and celebration. 11a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, Fourth Avenue and Guadalupe Street, Carmel. Event includes The Constantly Risking Absurdity Dog Contest and $250 to the winner of the juried art competition. $5 admission. 624-7491.
· JULY 14-15
Paste-paper and handmade books workshop. 9:30a.m.-1:30p.m. Saturday, 1-5p.m. Sunday July 14-15, at Arts Habitat's Studio Seaside, 840 Broadway Ave., Suite B3, Seaside. Two-day workshop brings participants the creative art of paste paper. $85 plus $12 supplies fee. 236-8636.
· JULY 17
Opening reception. 5-7p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Parravano Witten PC, Professional Law Corporation, 198 Bonifacio Place, Monterey. Photography by Doug Steakley. Free. Reservations required. 373-0486, bprock@parravanowitten.com.
· JULY 17
Clay sculpture lecture by Mika Negishi. 7p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at CSU Monterey Bay in the Tanimura and Antle Library, Divarty Street off General Jim Moore Boulevard, Seaside. $10, $8 students and seniors. Parking is $2. www.csusummerarts.org, 262-2714.
BENEFITS
· JULY 14
Marina Rotary Kula Kasino Night. 6:30p.m.-11p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Kula Island Ranch Steakhouse, 3295 Dunes Road, Marina. All proceeds benefit Marina Rotary Foundation. Dinner, prizes, Texas Hold'em tournament. $75. Reservations required. 275-0193, www.marinarotary.org.
· JULY 14-15
"Christmas in July." 10a.m.-6p.m. Saturday, noon-4:30p.m. Sunday, July 14-15, at the American Cancer Society Pacific Grove Discovery Shop, 198 Country Club Gate, Pacific Grove. Get a head start on Christmas shopping. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. 372-0866.
· JULY 15
Pancake breakfast. 7:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Sunday, July 15, at San Carlos Cathedral Hall, 500 Church St., Monterey. Fundraiser for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. $9. Children 6 to 12, $5. Children 5 and under, free. 646-0757.
EVENTS
· JULY 14
Kids in Motion day. 11a.m.-3p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Del Monte Shopping Center, Highway 1 at Munras Avenue, Monterey. Activities for kids of all ages including a petting zoo and pony rides. 888-474-6736, www.shopdelmonte.com.
· JULY 14
Colmo del Rodeo parade. Kiddie Kapers parade begins at 6:30p.m., the Colmo del Rodeo parade starts at 8p.m. Saturday, July 14, beginning at Acacia and Main streets and ending at the Steinbeck Center, 1 Main St., Salinas. Free. www.CARodeo.com.
· JULY 14
The Cachagua Country Faire. 11a.m.-8p.m. Saturday, July 14, at The Cachagua Community Park, 37210 Nason Road, Carmel Valley. Live music, silent auction, horseback rides, horseshoe tournament and more. Proceeds benefit The Cachagua Community Park and the Cachagua Volunteer Fire Company. Admission free. 238-6126.
· JULY 14-15
Del Monte Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show with obedience and rally trials. 8a.m.-3p.m. Sat-Sun, July 14-15, at Carmel Middle School, 4380 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. Pre-entered dogs only. $7 parking. 333-9032, www.DMKC.org
· JULY 15
1849 Monterey Gold Rush Day. 1-3p.m. Sunday, July 15, at the Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St., Monterey. Music, exhibits, educational programs, giveaways, snacks and refreshments. In addition, $5 tickets will be on sale during the event with final drawings at 2:45p.m. to support the Monterey Public Library and possibly win one of four 2012 United States solid Gold Eagle Proof coins. Free. 646-5632.
· JULY 15
Marina Certified Farmers Market. 10:30a.m.-1p.m. Sunday, July 15, at the Marina Village Shopping Center, 215 Reservation Road, Marina. Free. 384-6961.
· JULY 15
The Carmel Dachsund Club Presents the Ninth annual weiner roast. Noon-4p.m. Sunday, July 15, at Carmel Beach, 13th Avenue and Scenic Road, Carmel. Hot dogs provided. Bring plates, utensils, drinks and a dish to share based on the size of your party. 917-1599.
· JULY 16
Pacific Grove Farmers Market. 4-6p.m. Monday, July 16, at Jewell Park, Central and Grand avenues, Pacific Grove. Inter-active cooking workshops. 384-6961.
· JULY 17
Solo theater performance with Sharon Bridgforth and Kimberly Dark. 7p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at the CSU Monterey Bay World Theater, Sixth Avenue and A Street, Seaside. $20, $15 students, seniors, $2 parking. 262-2714, www.csusummerarts.org.
FILMS
· JULY 14
"The Princess Bride." Begins around 8:20p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Scholze Park, Lighthouse and Dickman avenues, Monterey. Free tickets can be obtained at any Lighthouse Avenue business displaying a movie poster in their window. Dress warmly and bring blankets and or chairs. No pets or alcohol. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. 655-8070.
· JULY 14
"The Way." 7p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Marina Library, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina. Stars Martin Sheen and directed by Emelio Estevez. Free. www.friendsofthemarinalibrary.org
LITERARY
EVENTS
· JULY 15
Book release party. 4:30-6p.m. Sunday, July 15, at the Works, 667 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. "Psyche of Mirrors" by Author Carolyn Mary Kleefeld. Free. 372-2242.
MEETINGS
· JULY 16
World Affairs Council. 11:30a.m., Monday, July 16, at the Rancho Cañada Golf Club, 4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. Dr. Jerry Leach will discuss the recent Egyptian elections. $25 for WAC members, $35 all others. Reservation deadline: July 11. www.wacmb.org.
MUSIC
· JULY 14
This ... Is ... NOW! performance salon. 7-10p.m. Saturday, July 14, in Dance Studio 102, at Monterey Peninsula College, 980 Fremont St., Monterey. A forum for sharing creative endeavors, works-in-progress and collaborations of local dancers, musicians, actors, poets, visual and multimedia artists. After six years and 74 shows, this will be the final performance. To participate in a five-minute open-mic spot, arrive by 6:45p.m. and complete a performer-information form. Free. 644-9613.
· JULY 14-28
Carmel Bach Festival. Various times and events Saturday, July 14-Saturday, July 28, at various locations. Events range from $22-$128. 624-1521, www.bachfestival.org.
· JULY 14
Nancy Jones, Linda Arceo. 8p.m. Saturday, July 14, at East Village Coffee Lounge, 498 Washington St., Monterey. $10. 373-5601.
· JULY 14
Granted Earth, Barrows, Magoozler. 8p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Jose's Underground Lounge Lounge, 638 Wave St., Monterey. 21 and older. Free. 655-4419.
· JULY 14
Temple Tigers. 8:30p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Bullwackers, 653 Cannery Row, Monterey. Free. 373-1353.
· JULY 14
Hootenanny LXXXIX 7-10p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. Open jam will explore the roots of rock 'n' roll from early blues and country music through doo-wop, the Sun music years and on to The Beatles songbook. Free. 375-6141.
· JULY 14
Ryan Bisio, Gwyneth & Monko. 8:30-10:30p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Alternative Cafe, 1230 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. All ages. $10. 583-0913.
· JULY 14
Kenny Chung & Bernadette Conant. 7:30-9:30p.m. Saturday, July 14, at The Works, 667 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. $10. 372-2242.
· JULY 14
Mark LeMaire & Twilight. 7p.m. Saturday, July 14. Show moved from Wow @ the Windmill to Plaza Linda, 27 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. $10. 235-7662.
· JULY 14-15
Evenings by the Bay summer concert series. 6-8p.m. Sat-Sun, July 14-15, at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey. Saturday: Along Came Betty. Sunday: Roger Eddy and Friends. Free for aquarium members, $21.95-$34.95 all others. www.montereyjazzfestival.org.
· JULY 15
Sunday Blues in the Park. 1-4:30p.m. Sunday, July 15, at Laguna Grande Park , Canyon del Rey, Seaside. Featuring Barbara Morrison; Rollin' and Tumblin' opens at 1. Free. 899-6800.
· JULY 20
The Konsept Party Band. 9p.m.-1a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Sly McFlys, 700 Cannery Row, Monterey. No cover. 649-8050.
· JULY 20
Mariee Sioux, Eliza Rickman 8:30p.m. Friday, July 20, at the Alternative Cafe, 1230 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. All ages. $10. 583-0913.
· JULY 20
Feleboga. 7:30p.m. Friday, July 20, at the Carl Cherry Center, Fourth Avenue and Guadalupe Street, Carmel. Oslo-based Norwegian folk music group. $15. 624-7491.
· JULY 21
Alan Jackson. SHOW IS SOLD OUT. 7:30p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the Salinas Sports Complex, 1034 N. Main St., Salinas. $35. 775-3100, www.CARodeo.com.
· JULY 21
Montana Skies. 7:30p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Magic Circle Theatre, 8 El Caminito Road, Carmel Valley. Duo whose cello and guitar delve into music from Pink Floyd, Rush and Vivaldi. $20. 659-7500.
· JULY 21
Asleep at the Wheel, Red Beans & Rice. 2-6p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Galante Vineyards, 18181 Cachagua Road, Carmel Valley. $55 lawn. $75 reserved table seats. No outside food, beverages and pets permitted. 624-3800, www.GalanteVineyards.com.
· JULY 21
Mike Beck and the Bohemian Saints. 8p.m.-midnight, Saturday, July 21, at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. $10. 375-2208.
· JULY 21
Ukulele Melee. 2 and 7p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the Carl Cherry Center, Fourth Avenue and Guadalupe Street, Carmel. Collaborative extravaganza celebrating the ukulele. $15 for 2p.m. show, $20 for 7[p.m. show. 624-7491, carlcherrycenter.org.
· JULY 21
The Honey Wilders. 8:30p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the Alternative Cafe, 1230 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. All ages. $5. 583-0913.
· JULY 24
Steve Poltz. 8p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at the Alternative Cafe, 1230 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. All ages. $10. 583-0913.
· JULY 27-29
The 17th annual Monterey Bay Reggaefest. 3p.m. Friday, 11a.m. Sat-Sun, July 27-29, at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. Line-up includes: Maxi Priest, The Mighty Diamonds, Judy Mowatt
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