Jan. 28 Treasure Hunt Do you feel attached to a bowl of seaglass, or keep a shelf of rocks? Maybe you gravitate to vases of all sizes, or you can’t pass the likeness of an owl—or a pig, a lizard or a butterfly—without considering whether to add it to your collection. The idea of collecting is related to the idea of storytelling in art, and the Monterey Museum of Art and Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History co-host an all-ages workshop about collecting. What are its origins, what are the guiding principles, what draws us to gather and keep and create a story around things? If you wish, bring your own favorite treasures, trinkets and/or curiosities for a shadowbox activity. Prepare to tell the story of your own collection, and learn about how you are part of a great tradition. [SR] 10am-noon Saturday, Jan. 28. Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific St., Monterey. $15; $30/family. 372.5477, montereyart.org. On Stage If you’re ready to dance and sing to the rhythm of your favorite song, and feel like a karaoke queen or king on stage, the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula is ready for your performance. The church is organizing its sixth karaoke pizza party. Bay Area DJ Danna Morrigan will be at the helm for the evening, with over 15,000 songs under her sleeve from different genres. The event is an intergenerational party, so all ages are welcome. Enjoy a slice of pizza, a drink and give your best American Idol-ready performance. [CJ] 4-9pm Saturday, Jan. 28. Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 490 Aguajito Road, Carmel. Suggested donation $10/adults, $15/family. Food and beverages included; alcoholic beverages available for purchase. 624-7404, uucmp.org. Cream of the Crop Last week we learned that Salinas is the worst place in America for cheese lovers. Don’t believe it? Well, it came to us in a press release and—if we remember correctly—the word “study” was used. So there’s no reason to dispute the matter (see Squidfry, p. 19). What makes this tidbit so important is that Bay Area comedian Corde Snell is known as much for his sense 34 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY january 26-february 1, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com Trish O’Keefe David Potigian, owner of Gallery Sur in Carmel, describes Trish O’Keefe’s work as joyful. “It’s uplifting, sculptural and filled with the peace and grace of nature,” he said of the art photographer. O’Keefe’s specialty is birds, as exemplified by “Jaunty Egret,” above. In a video interview for Gallery Sur, she shared that, according to her father, her first word was “bird.” “I guess I must have wanted to be a bird,” she said. Based in Morristown, New Jersey, where she works as a medical professional, O’Keefe has been taking photos in Florida, Arizona and the Monterey Bay area, where she often traces pelicans. She attempts to immerse herself in the birds’ environment without disrupting them, and make viewers feel part of the birds’ world. [AP] HOT PICKS january 26–february 01 To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountyweekly.com Courtesy of Gallery Sur Courtesy of Pajaro Arts VISUALS Gaby Litsky The annual members’ exhibit at Pajaro Valley Arts in Watsonville presents a huge range of topics, insights and new approaches. This year’s theme and title is New Beginnings. The art on view includes a variety of mediums including: sculpture, drawing, ceramics, fiber, mixed media, encaustic (wax), print-making, photography, glasswork and more. It features 95 California artists, among them Gaby Litsky (her piece “Mother and Child” is presented above). Litsky is a writer, educator and artist based in the San Francisco area. A peace and education advocate, she teaches peacekeeping skills, nonviolent communication skills and critical thinking through the arts, discussion and games. New Beginnings will remain on display until Sunday, Feb. 26. [AP] The community open house at the famed Monterey Bay Aquarium means free admission for Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz county residents through Sunday, Jan. 29. Why not take a visit to the deep sea? Daniel Dreifuss How do you form thoughts and words into a compelling story? Bonnie Dillabough, who is on her fifth book, helps show the way in a writers’ workshop. Fascinating Foto
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