24 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY january 4-10, 2024 www.montereycountyweekly.com Send ideas to calendar@mcweekly.com HOT PICKS Katherine Siochi is the principal harpist of the San Francisco Symphony. She began her musical journey playing piano at age 5, then transitioned to the harp at age 9. She plays at Sand City’s SandBox on Sunday, Jan. 7. Sophie Zhai New year, new activities. If you haven’t been to an escape room yet—or even if you have, Escape Room 831 has lots of different puzzles—why not gather a group of friends and test your wits against the clock? Daniel Dreifuss dance fellows from the 2024 Carmel Dance Festival, local musicians share works by Arvo Part, Ludovico Einaudi, Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy and more. The concert features prize-winning harpist Katherine Siochi and acclaimed flutist Katrina Walter. The choreographer is Savannah Dunn from Carmel Ballare’s Dance Festival. [AP] 4-5:30pm Sunday, Jan. 7. SandBox, 440 Ortiz Ave., Sand City. $25-$40. sandboxsandcity. com. Sunny Days Although the winter solstice has passed and the days are slowly getting a little longer, we are still in the dark days of winter—a perfect time to celebrate the gift of sunlight. The Choral Artists of Carmel are presenting the world premier of “To Sunlight,” a set of three choral pieces featuring the music of composer Thomas LaVoy and words by the group’s conductor, Robin McKee Williams, at their winter concert. Entitled “Songs of the Heart: The Music of Thomas LaVoy,” the concert is a tribute to the award-winning composer and instrumentalist who specializes in composing for the human voice. LaVoy will be at the concert and speaks about his work and compositional process. New and returning national and international soloists, choral artists and musicians perform with the Choral Artists in several pieces. Here’s to good music and sunnier days ahead. [PM] 3-4:30pm Sunday, Jan. 7. First Presbyterian Church, 501 Eldorado St., Monterey. $30/ suggested donation. choralartistsofcarmel@ gmail.com, choralartistsofcarmel.org. Wednesday, Jan. 10 Marching Shoes The craziest thing about reflecting on world-shaping events that unfolded in the 1960s is how recent it all was. The film Selma, which was released in 2014 and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture, serves as a reminder. The year is 1963, and four Black girls inside an Alabama church are killed by a bomb placed by members of the Klu Klux Klan. At the same time, Black residents in Alabama are being prevented from registering to vote. Enter Martin Luther King, Jr., and a march that became a touchstone for the civil rights movement. Such is the tapestry of Selma which, sadly, feels all too relevant 60 years later. The Sunset Center is hosting a free screening of the film, though reservations are required. It’s one thing to read about history in books or articles, but this is a chance to feel it, and to get a more visceral sense of the table stakes in 2024. [DS] 7pm Wednesday, Jan. 10. Sunset Center, San Carlos Street at 9th Avenue, Carmel. Free; RSVP required. 620-2048, sunsetcenter.org. Hot Picks by Tajha Chappellet-Lanier, Dave Faries, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Agata Pop˛eda, Sara Rubin and David Schmalz. Petty Party In the ranks of Tom Petty tribute bands, Petty Theft stands apart. First of all, the name. It’s great. Beats the hell out of Refugee, which claims to be the ultimate Petty Tribute. And The Wildflowers? They can boast all they want, but have they been named not only Best Cover Band, but also Best Local Band by critics? Well, Petty Theft has—also garnering Best Band San Francisco North Bay three years in a row, which means these guys are a solid band that happens to cover one of rock’s legends, from hits to b-sides. The San Francisco Chronicle dubbed Petty Theft “the Cadillac of local tribute bands.” Hollywood Soapbox noted that “after 20 years, Petty Theft won’t back down.” So the band even inspires clever praise. They’re not runnin’ down a dream. They just handle Petty with care. [DF] 8pm Friday, Jan. 5. Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. $25-$35. 649-1070, goldenstatetheatre.com. Saturday, Jan. 6 feeling skeptical How to maintain a healthy skepticism in this era of misinformation, without slipping into cynicism? Nobody said it was easy, but this group is devoted to critical thinking skills, asking tough questions, and also making it fun. Known as SkeptiCamp, the all-day event features presentations on the Winchester Mystery House, artificial intelligence, romance scams, Wikipedia and more. It all kicks off with a social hour from 6-10pm on Friday, Jan. 5 at London Bridge Pub in Monterey, and the program follows on Saturday. It wraps on Jan. 7 with tours of the Winchester House in San Jose. [SR] 9am-5pm Saturday, Jan. 6. Community Room, 220 Coe Ave., Seaside. Free. abouttimeboard@gmail.com, abouttimeproject.org. Magic Moment Zucchini’s Tricks and Things, which claims the title of the oldest magic shop in California, has a new owner in Will Roberts, who invites the audience to come in for new shows. Séance Cannery Row is a mesmerizing journey into the supernatural, where the past intertwines with the present, and the spirits of Cannery Row find solace in the presence of the living. Meet at Zucchini’s before 8pm, where a brief ghost tour of Cannery Row will take place, leading into the sèance. Roberts is an award-winning actor, film and television weapons expert, cowboy, author, reporter, dancer, and holder of two Guinness World Records. [AP] 8pm Saturday, Jan. 6 (and then Saturdays through Jan. 27). 711 Cannery Row, Suite H, Monterey. $45. 760-8291, zucchinismagicshop.com. Sunday, Jan. 7 Meeting of Arts Music and dance are two independent art forms yet they often co-exist. Witness the majesty of inspired choreography comingled with musical offerings. The upcoming event at SandBox celebrates the union of music and dance. In collaboration with the
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