March 30 Science and a Sip Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is hosting a new series called Science on Tap, which blends informative panel discussions on the natural world with drinks from local breweries and wineries. The events start with a “happy half-hour” of brews and vinos (plus non-alcoholic beverages), as well as small bites and music, followed by a conversation with experts on scientific topics and issues. First up will be scientists Mara Orescanin and Stu Weiss, who discuss their ecological work. Dust Bowl Brewing Co. brings the drinks. [RM] 5:30-7:30pm Thursday, March 30. Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. $15; $10/museum members; discussion free for students with valid ID. 648-5716, pgmuseum.org. chuck ‘n’ buck The Chuck Brewer Band delivers what audiences crave: a mix of old-school, familiar favorites and original tunes with lyrics that touch on contemporary and relatable themes. In this appearance of Buck and eponymous Chuck himself, they offer a mix of all of it on that repertoire in an unplugged duo form, without the full band, for an intimate appearance on the heated outdoor patio. [SR] 8-11pm Thursday, March 30. The Salty Seal, 653 Cannery Row, Monterey. No cover; $5/guaranteed seating. 920-2327, chuckbrewer.wixsite.com/chuckbrewermusic March 31 Acting the Part The tagline of Lunafest—“films by women about women”—doesn’t quite convey the breadth of this short film festival, because the experiences and visions of women filmmakers span everything from a seven-minute animated film about Little League baseball (Pete, by Bret Parker and Pete Barma of San Francisco) to a five-minute mini-documentary about surfing and skating (Reclaim Your Water, by Faith E. Briggs). There’s a portrait of a muralist (Miss Chelove) and a short feature about a rock climber (Beth Rodden) and more. The films collectively run 90 minutes, but this local screening—hosted by the Junior League of Monterey County—is also a chance to connect with friends and neighbors. View trailers of the films in this year’s Lunafest, mingle over drinks and light bits, bid on a silent auction 26 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY march 30-april 5, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com William Eatmon The featured artist for the month of April at the Venture Gallery in Monterey is Pebble Beachbased William Eatmon (on display through April, 10am-6pm daily, except Tuesdays). His show, Angels, comprises 10 original paintings that take the traditional view of angels, showing a plethora of wings and biblical symbols. “Look back in your life and remember an experience where you could have been in a serious situation, but a stranger appeared and helped you out of this situation never to be seen again,” the artist statement reads. “You may have never acknowledged this event to anyone nor related it to an angel intervention.” Eatmon’s invitation is to think about it now as a possible angel intervention. [AP] HOT PICKS March 30– april 05 To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountyweekly.com Courtesy of Venture Gallery Courtesy of Pacific Grove Art Center Chinese Family, Chinatown (P.G.) Circa. 1905 VISUALS Pat Hathaway An exhibit of 70 historic images (1885-2010) and a collection of cameras representing the evolution of photography (1890-2010) from the Pat Hathaway Collection is on display through April 27 at the Pacific Grove Art Center. Hathaway, raised in Pacific Grove, assembled one of California’s largest privately held image collections, with over 80,000 photographs and ephemera, mostly of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley, dating back to the 1850s. He also focused on his own passion for photography; his first exhibition was held at the Pacific Grove Art Center in 1968. About 470,000 of his own images are now part of a collection preserved in the vaults of the Monterey County Historical Society. Its executive director, James Perry, gives a free presentation at PGAC at 2pm on Saturday, April 1, titled: “Monterey County History: Through the Lens of Pat Hathaway.” [AP] PacRep begins its Outdoor Forest Theater season by inviting music, history and culture on stage for another rendition of the multimedia show Celebrating the Beatles! Courtesy of Richard Green An easter egg hunt is one of the hallmarks of spring—join the hunt on Sunday, April 2 and help support the Aromas Sport Park.
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