nurse, hosts a book signing for Ana’s Hospital Mystery Reveals a World of Healthcare Careers. The book is a fictional mystery for readers ages 11-15 and their parents. While visiting her grandmother in the hospital, young Ana overhears a hushed conversation among nurses about a hospital mystery and sets out to try to solve it. In doing so, she is introduced to many hospital careers, both in direct patient care and hospital support. The aim, as readers track Ana’s progress solving the mystery, is to spark their curiosity and allay any anxiety about hospitals. [AP] 1-2pm Sunday, March 5. Free. River House Books, 208 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel. 6262665, riverhousebookscarmel.com. March 8 Truth Teller It’s never too soon to start thinking about the next presidential election, and the national media cycle is already there. In the fray of that coverage is NPR White House correspondent Asma Khalid, who describes herself as “a bit of a campaign-trail addict,” and who reported on the 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020 elections. The decorated journalist brings her insights to Monterey with a talk about the role of a free press in protecting human rights, how journalism serves as a first draft of history, polarization in media and, of course, observations on the White House Press Corps. Carolyn Taylor Meyer—MIIS’ Director of Immersive Professional Learning, and Khalid’s high school classmate (and high school newspaper colleague)—emcees. [SR] 6pm Wednesday, March 8 (check-in and refreshments at 5:30pm). Irvine Auditorium (MIIS campus), 499 Pierce St., Monterey. Zoom option also available. Free; RSVP required. 647-4100, bit.ly/AsmaKhalidTalk. Hot Picks by Tajha Chappellet-Lanier, Dave Faries, Kyarra Harris, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Rey Mashayekhi, Agata Pop˛eda, Sara Rubin and David Schmalz. 26 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY march 2-8, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com Send ideas to calendar@mcweekly.com HOT PICKS Snowball Fight All of these rainy days, coupled with unusually chilly temperatures, make for some excellent soup weather—the kind of days you might want to stay inside—but conditions also mean a winter wonderland has been arriving all over California, with snowfall at lower elevations than is typical. Recent days saw drivers along Carmel Valley Road pulling over to play in the snow, with a series of snowmen perched on the roadside. While the most easily accessible snow at the lowest elevations is likely to melt during a sunny afternoon— and melting already began between storms on Sunday, Feb. 26, according to National Weather Service meteorologists—there is significant accumulation on the high peaks of the Gabilan and Santa Lucia mountains, meaning snow could stick around for a while, especially with continued cold in the forecast. Getting to the snow level is more challenging the warmer it gets, especially with a forest-wide closure still in effect through March 14 for the Los Padres National Forest after January’s storm system. But Fremont Peak State Park (with its eponymous 3,169-foot peak) is a popular destination—use caution on the narrow, winding road to get up there—and ridges throughout Big Sur and Carmel Valley, including outside of the national forest boundary, are likely places to keep at least a dusting. Even if it’s not enough to build a proper snowman, it’s enough to play in the snow. [SR] Tajha Chappellet-Lanier outside 7pm Thursday, March 2 to 3pm Sunday, March 5. Monterey Conference Center and Portola Hotel & Spa, 1 and 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey. $50-$125. 754-8786, jazzbashmonterey.com. March 4 Stuck Up History Celebrate the start of Women’s History Month (March) with an open house, vintage car rides and a guest lecture on some local history. This year, Asilomar’s open house at “Stuck-Up Inn” honors the history of the “StuckUps”—young women who worked there in the early 1900s. Why were they called Stuck-Ups? Well, it has to do with alleged behavior, but also with reclaiming a narrative. That’s all we’ll reveal. After, there’s a guest lecture by CSUMB history professor Chrissy Yee Lau, where attendees will learn the story of Lily Satow, a young Japanese American woman who attended Asilomar’s annual leadership conference in the summer of 1926. Attire in the fashion of the 1910s-1930s is encouraged! [TCL] 10am-4pm Saturday, March 4. Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 646-6440, parks.ca.gov/asilomar. Rocking Blues Singer-songwriter Kaye Bohler, known locally for her appearances at Seaside’s Blues in the Park and the Monterey Blues Festival, wants to celebrate her birthday—with you—at Deja Blue in Seaside. Newly settled in Prunedale, she’s bringing out her soul and blues sound (the Santa Cruz Sentinel once described her voice as “coated with whiskey and honey,”) and her six-piece band, and getting ready to party. Bohler has released five albums to date and has another, titled Better, currently in the works. This is a woman who’s interested in contributing more live music to her new home county—be there to help kick it all off. [TCL] 3pm Saturday, March 4. Deja Blue, 500 Broadway Ave., Seaside. Free. 324-0044, dejabluelive.com. Craigie’s List This is strange, so best to just blurt it out. According to his website, John Craigie is the lovechild of John Prine and Mitch Hedberg and…ooohhh. That’s meant figuratively. That makes more sense, especially as Craigie blends storytelling as a form of humor with storytelling through music that can be poignant or dreamy or stark in its honesty. This is what makes his live performances so memorable (and his live albums, such as Opening for Steinbeck, worth spinning over and over). The Ballroom Thieves open for a full evening of singer-songwriter performance. [DF] 8pm Saturday, March 4. Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. $25- $45. 649-1070, goldenstatetheatre.com. March 5 Medical Mystery Elaine Herrmann, a retired registered Put on your best early-1900s attire for a ride in the horseless carriage during Asilomar’s annual Women’s History Month event. copyright California State Parks, 2023
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