Send ideas to calendar@montereycountynow.com 26 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY september 12-18, 2024 www.montereycountynow.com Art Immersion The new season of exhibitions has been hung at Monterey Museum of Art, with a range of mediums and styles in different galleries. These include haunting watercolors by Chikaji Kawakami in a show titled Under the Guard Tower, created in an internment camp in Topaz, Utah, between 194245—a time when Kawakami and other imprisoned artists taught others in an act of creative resistance. The exhibit Yú-gen: The Language of the Sea features photography by Chuck Davis and Ryuijie, curated by local photographer Richard Murai and depicting delicate black-and-white underwater images taken while free diving. There’s more to see, but also to hear. ArtWorlds is a discussion among artists (including Davis and Ryuijie), curators (including Murai) and more. This is an invitation to join the creative conversation among creators and creatives, bringing what hangs on the walls to life. [SR] 3-3:30pm reception; 3:30-5pm presentation Saturday, Sept. 14. Irvine Auditorium, Middlebury Institute, 499 Pierce St., Monterey. $35; $20/MMA members, students, military, MIIS faculty. 372-5477, montereyart.org. SHREK WITH FIREMEN You’ve watched Shrek, the movie, many times. But have you watched it on the lawn of Colton Hall in Monterey with the Monterey Firefighters Community Foundation? If not, give yourself a chance to watch the adventure of loveble Shrek, funny Donkey and smart Princess Fiona and laugh along with your community. Learn the lesson about the true love and that there’s more to ogres than people may think. Ogres are like onions; they have layers. The Puss in Boots also makes a guest appearance. See fire engines, meet your local firefighters and enjoy complimentary popcorn and candy. Don’t forget to bring a chair or a blanket. [AP] 5:30pm Saturday, Sept. 14. Colton Hall lawn, 570 Pacific St., Monterey. Free. montereyfirefighterfoundation.org. Dream Weavers We’re told to dream big. We’re told dreams come true. Well, the Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra did the first and the second happened. The theme for their 32nd season is “A Season of Dreams,” and for their first concert of the season the director chose “A Dream of Flight.” That means ethereal pieces, those with motion and imagination, such as Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite” or Joseph Schwantner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Sparrows.” They will also perform Lou Harrison’s “Suite for Violin, Piano and Small Orchestra” (Harrison really needs to work on naming things) and the fan favorite “Ballet de Cour.” Yep, dreams indeed come true. It’s going to be a great season. [DF] 7pm Saturday, Sept. 14. First Presbyterian Church, 501 El Dorado St., Monterey. $60; $50/seniors; $20/students; $10/children. 333-1283, ensemblemonterey.org. Latin Flavor A place to dance your heart out is Deja Blue in Seaside. There is an array of Latin grooves and rhythms to enjoy the night, whether with your dance partner or your friends. For those who are a tad intimidated about fast and flavorful tempos or want to learn some salsa steps, the club has you covered. Deja Blue offers a free salsa lesson from 9:30-10pm so you can get the hang of it before picking up the pace. [CJ] 8pm-1am every Saturday. Deja Blue, 500 Broadway Ave., Seaside. $15 cover; free for women before 9pm. 324-0044, dejabluelive. com. HOT PICKS Fred McCarty on Sept. 20 and Yanez again on Sept. 27. Plan some time to take a five-minute walk to the beach before or after showtime. [AP] 6-9pm Friday, Sept. 13. Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove. Free. 635-5310, visitasilomar.com. Saturday, Sept. 14 Sand Through the Hourglass Most art is meant to stand the test of time. A little touch-up here and there every century or so, and it’s good to go. Sand art? That’ll be gone by tomorrow, but not before it brings so much joy to the artist and viewer. The City of Carmel and American Institute of Architects, Monterey Bay Chapter invite builders of all ages and skills to participate in the 61st annual Great Sandcastle Contest. The theme of this year’s contest is “Celebrate Carmel Architecture,” so expect to see many fairytale-style structures and those that appear to be made from brick. Judges will be on the lookout to hand out awards, and non-monetary bribery is encouraged. [EC] 7am Saturday, Sept. 14. Carmel Beach, between 10th and 12th avenues. Free. 6202020, ci.carmel.ca.us. Sacred HearT Sagrado Corazon means “sacred heart” in English. This flaming heart has become significant in Mexican culture, pop culture, fashion and art. It was inspired by the “Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,” one of the most widely practiced and well-known Catholic devotions, wherein the heart of Jesus Christ is viewed as a symbol of “God’s boundless and passionate love for mankind.” Now you can take a Sagrado Corazon workshop with Debra Cobb. Start your Día De Los Muertos decorations early, kicking off a community celebration. All materials are provided, and no prior art experience is necessary. Come with memories and creativity, and leave with a meaningful keepsake that honors your loved ones. [AP] 10am-noon Saturday, Sept. 14. Sol Treasures, 519 Broadway St., King City. $25; RSVP online. 386-1381, soltreasures.com. CIA Secrets There is a true story of the CIA’s attempt to raise a Soviet submarine—and it has a connection to the Monterey Peninsula. Join Mike Clancy, a former techincal and scientific director of the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Numerical Meterology and Oceanography Center in Monterey, as he walks the audience through the tale of “Project Azorian.” The 1968 sinking of K-129 occurred about 1,560 miles northwest of Hawaii. Project Azorian was one of the most complex, expensive and covert intelligence operations of the Cold War at a cost of about $800 million, or $4.9 billion today. The entire salvage operation was recorded by a CIA documentary film crew, but the film remains classified. A short portion of the film was given to the Russian government in 1992. Hear the intriguing details. [AP] 10:15am Saturday, Sept. 14. Carmel Valley Branch Library, 65 W. Carmel Valley Road. Free. 647-7760, focvl.org. Ocean breeze, sunset sky, live music—and fire pits, just in case—are elements to expect from the Sunset Music Series in Pacific Grove, now extended to Sept. 27. Lynn Wagner The annual sandcastle contest on Carmel Beach is a tradition. From simple attempts based on a universal childhood experience to complicated techniques, sand castles rock and all skill levels are welcome.
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