March 23 Hope and Joy “To the Lighthouse,” a West Coast literary organization that offers author events, writing retreats and more, presents an opportunity to engage in conversation with author Douglas Abrams as he shares insight into his bestselling books co-written by people whose names you definitely know: The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times with Jane Goodall and The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World—a conversation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Abrams is founder and president of Idea Architects, a literary agency and media development company helping visionaries to create a healthier and more just world. He lives in Santa Cruz. Abrams will be talking with “To the Lighthouse” founder Jennifer Carson. [AP] 5pm Thursday, March 23. SandBox, 440 Ortiz Ave., Sand City. $35. tothelighthouse.net. March 24 March (Musical) Madness The name is Greek denoting beauty and goodness but the band Kalos is all Celtic, weaving a beautiful musical story based on traditional Scottish and Irish tunes by accomplished band members Ryan McKasson (fiddle, viola, background vocals), Eric McDonald (guitar, mandolin, lead vocals) and Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano, background vocals). The band joins the lineup of March Celtic performances at St. Mary’s By-The-Sea, bringing their combined talents described as “alluring complexity, full of spontaneous musicality.” Their repertoire consists of their own creative interpretations of traditional Celtic tunes and songs with an air of mysterious musicality that begs to be experienced live. [PM] 7pm Friday, March 24. St. Mary’s By-The-Sea, 146 12th St. (at Central Avenue), Pacific Grove. $30/in advance; $35/at the door. 224-3819, celticsociety.org. March 25 Women’s Voices Eleanor Roosevelt is widely known for her advocacy and outreach for women’s rights during her time as First Lady. Despite being born into privilege, she used her platform to connect with women of all eco26 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY march 23-29, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com Mary Hill Photographer Mary Hill was born in Texas and moved to Carmel in 1988. Her exhibit, The Silence in Details and Quiet Places, can be seen now until March 30 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Carmel (a reception will be held at 1pm Saturday, March 25). As a former travel agent, Hill has had the opportunity to travel to some of the most beautiful places in the world. She believes that she lives in the most beautiful of them all. In photography, her focus has been on details, as well as the appreciation of the world around her. Since 2001, Hill has had several solo exhibitions: at the Pacific Grove Art Center, the Carmel Mission and The Sea Ranch Lodge. Currently, Hill has 32 images at CHOMP, nine at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara and three at the Monterey Museum of Art. The above piece is titled “The Light from Within.” [AP] 23-29 March HOT PICKS To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountyweekly.com Mary Hill Kira Carrillo Corser VISUALS Kira Carrillo Corser Kira Carrillo Corser is the show curator for Fragile Planet-Sacred Earth, a group exhibit at the Marjorie Evans Gallery at Sunset Cultural Center, on display until April 30. Her piece, “I Still Have Hope: Climate Change,” a photograph on watercolor paper with pastels and pencils is shown above. A project of Compassionate Arts—a coalition with 2,000 people promoting the environment, health and wellness— the exhibit brings together concerned artists interested in art that promotes the wonder and awe of our planet while sharing facts and solutions to climate changes happening now. “The scientists I work with have told me that artists can impact people in ways that scientists can’t. Facts don’t always reach the heart, try art,” Carrillo Corser says. The gallery can be accessed 10am-4pm Monday through Friday. Masks are strongly encouraged. [AP] Break out your best cowboy boots—it’s time for an evening of cowboy poetry and song on Saturday, March 25. One of the performers is Trinity Seely, who offers this insight: “Horses and music just kinda go together.” What does it take to remain joyful and hopeful, even in challenging circumstances? Discuss with Douglas Abrams, author of two books on the subject. Courtesy-of-SandBox
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