backyard composting from Estela Gutierrez of Salinas Valley Recycles and Julie Lorenzen, UC Master Gardener (and Master Composter). The workshop is free but space is limited, so register online. [TCL] 10am-noon Saturday, Sept. 9. Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. https://mbmg.ucanr.edu. Open Studio When it was first envisioned, the East Garrison community was going to be more than much-needed houses on the former Fort Ord—it was also going to be a hub for creatives. The new neighborhood is still growing into both of those things, and it’s reached a critical mass when it comes to the arts. The second annual local art fair shows off the diverse styles of local artists who will be displaying and selling their work, and available to talk about their inspiration and methods. There will be 19 artists with work on display and demonstrations, all courtesy of the East Garrison Social Committee. [SR] 10am-4pm Saturday, Sept. 9. Lincoln Park, 13900 Sherman Blvd., East Garrison. Free. east-garrison.com. Unveiling Time Nearly eight months after a groundbreaking ceremony, the City of Marina celebrates the opening of a sculpture garden that will be the new home for a bust of Martin Luther King, Jr. Leonard Page, a Marina businessman, donated the bust—which he had commissioned the artist Barrington McClean to make—to the City in 2002. Then, the bust was out of sight, sitting in storage for 14 years, until interest and momentum grew. Over the past year, McClean repaired the piece he made. This weekend, Marina hosts a gathering to celebrate King’s legacy— and the fact that this piece of artwork is once again in the public eye. Enjoy music, Southern food, and entertainment including face painting, pony rides, art projects, a petting zoo and more. [CJ] 11am-2pm Saturday, Sept. 9. Marina branch library, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina. Free. RSVP at bit.ly/3R2niX2. Open House The American Institute of Architects’ Monterey Bay chapter hosts the 29th annual Carmel House and Garden Tour, a unique opportunity to take a self-guided tour through some of Carmel’s architectural gems. The tour includes everything from mid-century marvels to artist studio cabins and beyond. See Sea Wolfe, Whale Watch, the Charles Greene Studio and more. And then, after it all winds up, head to the reception and chat with fellow architecture enthusiasts at the First Murphy House on Lincoln and 6th. There’s also a pre-tour cocktail party on Friday, Sept. 8. [TCL] 10am-noon Saturday, Sept. 9. Various locations around Carmel; a reception follows at First Murphy House on 6th and Lincoln. $45- $60. 624-4447, aiamontereybay.org/2023house-tour. Wednesday, Sept. 13 Making Plays Monterey County is home to countless creatives of all stripes, and as creatives do, they make things. To that end, California Seltzer Co., a restaurant and seltzeria by Lovers Point, hosts a weekly “makers market” where local artisans showcase their wares and craftsmanship. Parking is limited, but the best play, for those in reach, is always to arrive via pedal power. [DS] 3pm-6pm Wednesday, Sept. 13. California Seltzer Co., 631 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove. Free; food, drink and crafts for purchase. 717-3827, californiaseltzerco.com. Hot Picks by Tajha Chappellet-Lanier, Dave Faries, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Rey Mashayekhi, Agata Pop˛eda, Sara Rubin and David Schmalz. 28 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY September 7-13, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com Send ideas to calendar@mcweekly.com HOT PICKS making him one of the richest men in the world, and enabling him to achieve his remarkable philanthropic legacy, which includes P.G.’s library. Burnham was born and raised in England. Since 2013, he has lived in P.G. and performed regularly with PacRep. [AP] 5:30-7pm Friday, Sept. 8. Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 648-3165, pacificgrovelibrary.org. Friday Sept. 8-Sunday, Sept. 10 Besta Festa You know, the good old days weren’t always good. Billy Joel said that, and he was right. Consider that when Festa Italia began, it was in honor of Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Sicilian fishermen—all men in 1933— and involved a blessing of the fleet in Monterey Harbor. That still happens (11:30am on Saturday morning), but now it’s a three-day party. And we mean big time family fun. There are food vendors, a cioppino demonstration, bocce tournaments, music and dancing, raffles, beer and wine…OK, some of it is not meant for all ages. But Euro Bungee? Definitely. It can help you defy gravity and perform flips while hovering 25 feet over Custom House Plaza. And Bubble Fun Water Balls? That would take too long to explain, but fun is its middle name. Did we mention food vendors, because you know it’s going to be good. Yeah, we know Joel isn’t Italian. But he did sing “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant,” so we’re allowed. Besides, Festa Italia is really, really good. [DF] 3-9pm Friday, Sept. 8; 10am-9pm Saturday, Sept. 9; 10am-6pm Sunday, Sept. 10. Custom House Plaza, Monterey. Free. 633-4444, festaitaliamonterey.org. Saturday, Sept. 9 Worm Food So you think you want to start composting. Great idea! There is no better way to turn yard waste and food scraps into nourishing soil—all while reducing trash, a good way to combat climate change. In short, it is a very satisfying process. But the idea of learning to compost all on your own can be a little daunting. Never fear! The UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties host a two-hour workshop, during which you’ll learn all about Andrew Carnegie, seen here at his castle in Scotland, helped to create thousands of libraries across America—including the Pacific Grove Public Library. Wikimedia Commons It’s time for a Festa. Head down to Custom House Plaza this weekend, Sept. 8-10, for Festa Italia’s food, wine, music and, of course, bocce tournaments. Daniel Dreifuss The Charles Greene Studio, built in 1923 by architect Charles Sumner Greene, was constructed using bricks from a demolished hotel, beams from a nearby redwood canyon and various pieces of scrap lumber. It’s part of this year’s 29th annual Carmel House and Garden Tour.
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