Otherwise, regular hours are 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. [AP] 7pm Friday, Feb. 10. The Avery Gallery, Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside. Free. 899-6700, ci.seaside.ca.us/412/AveryArt-Gallery. Feb. 15 History for All Each Wednesday in February the nonprofit Black Leaders and Allies Collaborative shows a movie that examines some element of race and racism in America. The screening is free (and so is the popcorn), but there is one contribution you’re expected to make. After the movie, BLAAC founder Dirrick Williams facilitates a brief conversation. What stood out to you in the movie? What scared you? What made you think? This Wednesday, Feb. 15, attendees will watch the second two parts of the series Black America Since MLK (And Still I Rise). [TCL] 6pm Wednesday, Feb. 15. Lighthouse 4 Cinemas, 525 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. blaac.org. (Re)Introducing Mora Historian and author Peter Hiller presents on the career and creative contributions of Joseph Jacinto “Jo” Mora (1876-1947). The Monterey History and Art Association recently acquired Mora’s archives, so this lecture will be an introduction to his work, the first in a series. “He’s a very memorable person to viewers, and there’s something about him that is kind of magical—when he’s first brought to their attention they automatically become hooked,” Hiller says of the prolific Carmel artist. Over his career Mora worked as a painter, sculptor, muralist, building designer and more—creating quality pieces in each medium. [TCL] 6pm Wednesday, Feb. 15. Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. Free. 3722608, montereyhistory.org. Hot Picks by Tajha Chappellet-Lanier, Dave Faries, Kyarra Harris, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Rey Mashayekhi, Agata Pop˛eda, Sara Rubin and David Schmalz. 28 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY february 9-15, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com Send ideas to calendar@mcweekly.com HOT PICKS Wack Weeds It’s that time of year when one looks out at their garden and sees the plants they’ve cultivated thriving—plants love rainwater more than tap, as it helps unlock micronutrients in the soil. But many gardeners will also see other plants that aren’t so welcome, like invasive grasses or thistles. Whether or not they’re welcome is an important distinction, as what defines a “weed” is subjective. But one quality many share is that they spread aggressively, which is why now is an ideal time of year to put on some gardening kneepads and get your fingers in the dirt, uprooting all the plants one doesn’t want. Timing is important: with grasses especially, when soil is completely saturated, pulling up plants by their roots can also lift out clods of wet soil sticking to them. But when the soil is just moist, like now, that’s when the roots come out easiest—and forget about weeding when the soil is dry; the plant will just break off, leaving the roots intact, and often tougher to pull out later. And that’s not the only reason timing is important: Several types of weeds—grasses especially—are starting to go to seed and laying the groundwork for a resurgence next year, or thereafter. Get to them ASAP before the seeds start dispersing. There are some weeds, though, that are welcome. For example, miner’s lettuce looks nice and is also edible, and makes a fun addition to most any salad. [DS] David Schmalz outside gifts that can be easily maintained. [SR] 9am-noon and 1-4pm Saturday, Feb. 11. Sister Succulents Nursery, 14205 Campagna Way, Royal Oaks. $50 (includes materials). 595-9257, sistersucculents101@gmail.com. Feb. 12 Poetic Device The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium and Old Capitol Books are back with their regular poetry reading on the second Sunday of each month—and while one may miss the pre-pandemic readings at Old Capitol’s downtown Monterey bookstore, for the time being the organizers are staying faithful to Zoom, which allowed them to continue staging the events during lockdowns (and allow you to tune in from anywhere). This month, poets Linda Scheller and Gary Thomas grace the virtual stage to share a selection of their work. Be sure to write in ahead of time to receive the Zoom link. [RM] 2pm Sunday, Feb. 12. Virtual. Free. Email jfellguth@sbcglobal.net by 5pm Saturday, Feb. 11 to receive a log-on link. 747-1332, oldcapitolbooks.com. Painted Lady Submerge yourself in Elizabeth Barlow’s painting process, and see her working with paint and brushes, during a painting demonstration at the Monterey Museum of Art. The artist will share how she creates her flowers, and will share tips to emulate her radiant style. Barlow is a contemporary Carmel-based artist who paints realistic oils. Her paintings include colorful plants and flowers as well as portraits that don’t show the person, but the object they value the most. In addition to seeing her in action, attendees can stick around to enjoy the Flora Fauna exhibition. This exhibition showcases artwork by Barlow and Susan Manchester. [CJ] 10am-noon Sunday, Feb. 12. Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific St., Monterey $30/general admission; $15/members. 3725477, montereyart.org. Through Feb. 13 Black Seaside The Walter Lee Avery Gallery inside Seaside City Hall is celebrating Black History Month. The group exhibit of photography, paintings and historical artifacts includes works by William Gulley, Sandra Gray, Dwight T. Chism, Edward M. Corpus, Germain Hatcher and Richard Cannon. See Gulley’s portraits of Ray Charles and Bob Marley, Gray’s collages and takes on President Barack Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as Cannon’s black-andwhite photography from the locally photographed series Dignity, Hope & Love: People of the Church. This exhibit is an Avery Gallery annual staple—as part of the city of Seaside’s art program places emphasis on the Black roots of Seaside and fosters local artists in an effort to encourage participation in visual arts. An artist reception takes place at 7-8:30pm on Friday, Feb. 10. Don’t miss the Avery Gallery’s annual Black History Month exhibit, now on display through Monday, Feb. 13. Courtesy of Avery Gallery
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