Thursday, Sept. 26 Party Hearty Everyone’s Harvest turns 21, and you know what that means. Party time! Binging on pitchers of fresh strawberries, double-daring a friend to down an entire vegetarian paella, games of charcuterie cone pong, dancing to the DJ—all stuff to regret in the morning. But on Sept. 26, go for it. Tickets to Seaside Sips & Celebrations include bites and your first drink. Chefs Brandon Miller and Lisa Clark will host cooking demos. At 4:45pm, the organizers promise “exciting announcements.” They aren’t dropping hints, so we’ll just put some guesses out there. An unlimited salad bar? A smoothie-chugging contest? Could be anything. Your ticket also gets you entered into a drawing for a $100 voucher. That’s a big Benjamin to keep the party going. [DF] 3-7pm Thursday, Sept. 26. Laguna Grande Regional Park, 1259 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside. $20. 384-6961, everyonesharvest.org. Uplifting Local Latinos Every year, the Siembra Latinos Celebration brings together the community to honor major achievements of the Latino community of Monterey County and uplift Latino voices. Impactful stories will be shared, and awards will be presented to individuals and groups making a difference. Guests can enjoy delicious food and drinks sourced from local, minority-owned businesses, with dinner provided by the family-owned Banquetes Beltran and tequila tasting hosted by The Tequila People, all set to live music by Glenn Bell. Funds raised go to support the Siembra Latinos Fund; tickets are going fast and will only be available at the door based on availability. [KR] 5-7pm Thursday, Sept. 26. Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. $65. give.cfmco.org/Siembra2024. Tasting P.G. Pacific Grove comes in many flavors. There’s beaches and forests, the sleepy nature of America’s Last Hometown and a burgeoning nightlife scene. In this instance, we’re talking about culinary flavors. The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual Flavors of Pacific Grove features bites from more than 24 restaurants, as well as beer and wine from local breweries and wineries. As you stroll through 30 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY September 26-October 2, 2024 www.montereycountynow.com SALINAS CITY CENTER More color is coming to downtown Salinas. Residents voted on what mural concept they wanted to see in the Patria alleyway, and several of them have followed the process on Instagram. Now, the “Salinas Habitats” mural in downtown Salinas is ready for all to see and the Salinas City Center Improvement Association is hosting a mural unveiling ceremony. The artists come from Hijos Del Sol Arts Productions, founded by artist José G. Ortiz. The nonprofit offers visual and multicultural arts education, experiences and mentorship, where young people are respected, develop artistic and life skills, and explore and embrace their cultural identities. Join a ribbon-cutting event 5pm on Thursday, Sept. 26, organized in partnership with the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce. The unveiling will include remarks from project partners and is an opportunity for attendees to meet the artists behind the mural. [AP] HOT PICKS SEPTEMBER 26–OCTOBER 02 To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountynow.com Courtesy of Hijos Del Sol Arts Productions Ryuijie VISUALS RYUIJIE One of the four fall exhibits at the Monterey Museum of Art is Yu-gen: The Language of the Sea, a collection of photographs by friends and free-divers Chuck Davis and Ryuijie. Above is Ryuijie’s “Giant Kelp,” a platinum/palladium print from 2023. The artist, born in 1950 in Japan, moved to the U.S as a child. He learned underwater photography while stationed in the military in Guam. After his tour, he returned to the Monterey Peninsula, attending college and beginning a successful career in lithography. Over the past four decades, Ryuijie has steadfastly pursued his own photographic vision, garnering a reputation for his exquisite prints. [AP] Salinas-born, Marina-based musician Alejandro Gomez—known as Flaco El Jandro—doesn’t sing in Spanish or English, exactly. He speaks and sings in Spanglish, the Chicano language of California. Courtesy of FLACO EL JANDRO John Sexton is renowned as a photographer, master printmaker, workshop instructor and lecturer. Larsen R. Square
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