Thursday, May 30 Raggae Riches If we said there was a night of live music, outdoor patio seating with fire pits and plenty of craft beer, you would say, “How much is this gonna cost?” The answer: Nothing…well, except the beer. Peter B’s Live Music Summer Series is free for all ages (and for dogs, when music plays on the patio). And they host performances every Thursday evening throughout the season. On May 30, the local roots reggae group Coastal Commission plays a mix of current and classic favorites outside, and the band’s motto might as well be “dance, drink and be happy.” The next week, June 6, DJ Fredo sets the beat indoors. [DF] 6-9pm Thursday, May 30. Peter B’s Brewpub, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey. Free. 290-2611, portolahotel.com. All Shook Up The King of Rock and Roll had all the dance moves, but he never did ballet. Talk about a missed opportunity. Smuin Contemporary Ballet will give us a glimpse of what could have been during its series of dance performances at the Sunset Center. Choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s “Tupelo Tornado,” inspired by the life and music of Elvis Presley, is making its world premiere. The performance is followed by other pieces for the two-hour show. [EC] 7:30pm Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31. Sunset Center, San Carlos Street at 9th Avenue, Carmel. $65-$85. 620-2048, sunsetcenter.org. Friday, May 31-Saturday, June 1 Hit Songs Think of this concert as a greatest hits repertoire— greatest hits of 1610, that is. The local group Madregalia has been around for 20 years, devoted to bringing 17th-century popular music to life. Expect eerily beautiful vocals that are the signature of this era, and old instruments including viola de gamba (the precursor to the cello), dulcian (a Renaissance bassoon) and a trio of sackbuts (ancient trombones) on short madrigals and slightly longer works by Monteverdi. Join this group in celebrating their 20-year anniversary, barely a blip compared to the lifetime of this music—and tune into something that has survived for 22 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY May 30-june 5, 2024 www.montereycountynow.com Lauren Brown This emerging local artist relies on a motto: “making art my 6-year-old self would love.” Her exhibit at the Sylvan Gallery in Sand City, Efemmera, reflects this perfectly. Lauren Brown’s work explores identity and the factors that shape how we see ourselves. This exhibition features sculptural artworks made from fabric and found objects. In the artist’s words, Efemmera is “a love letter to the urge to collect little trinkets, the feeling of discovering precious finds in forgotten purses and pockets, the nostalgia of love notes from long-gone bag lunches, the practice of making every scrap count, and all the tiny trash that is really treasure.” On display until June 9. [AP] HOT PICKS may 30– june 05 To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountynow.com Courtesy of Lauren Brown Courtesy of Venture Gallery VISUALS France Ruhnke Artist France Ruhnke will present her collections Haute Couture, Botanical, and Continuity at Venture Gallery in Monterey beginning Saturday, June 1. These collections reveal the essence and elegance of nature’s contours, with its flow and transparency. Seen as pure perspective, a twodimensional plan in neutral tones transforms magically into a three-dimensional, joyful artistic encounter. Ruhnke’s joyful essence comes through in this multimedia exhibit. The show closes on June 30. Meet the artist in a reception from 10am-6pm Sunday, June 2. [AP] A ballet about Elvis? Why not? Smuin Contemporary Ballet from San Francisco visits Monterey County at least once a year. This time, the dancers are giving homage to Elvis Presley, who is not known for ballet, but is still The King. Chris Hardy Madregalia was formed in 2003 as a forum for singing early music on the Monterey Peninsula. When it was decided to do a concert for friends in 2006, the name Mad Regalia was adopted with enthusiasm by the group.
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