Thursday, Nov. 28- Wednesday, Dec. 4 Ice Dreams The popular Monterey holiday tradition is back: Ice Skating by the Bay opened its outdoor rink on Custom House Plaza on Nov. 22 and will be up and running every day until Jan. 5, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Lace up some skates and take a few turns around the rink, followed by a cup of hot chocolate and maybe a cookie or two. You can afford the treats after burning calories doing your best to stay upright. It’s an opportunity to make special holiday memories with family and friends. [PM] 11am-10pm Monday-Saturday, noon-8pm Sundays, adjusted hours of 3-10pm on Dec. 2-5 and Dec. 9-12. Custom House Plaza, Monterey. $15/adults; $13/youth ages 12 and under, $225/season pass; additional charge for skate rentals. (407) 492-1306, iceskatingbythebay.com. Friday, Nov. 29 Get Lit When the Cannery Row Company puts up a tree, it’s not one of those Charlie Brown jobs. No, this one towers over Steinbeck Plaza. It holds hundreds of lights and ornaments without drooping. And when they light it—as they will for the 30th annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Nov. 29—the festive pine (or spruce, or whatever it is) attracts dignitaries. That’s right, Santa. Following the ceremonies, which take place around 5:45pm, Santa will be available to hear children’s wish lists. He knows if you’ve been naughty or nice, but you can always go ahead and ask—Santa will return every Saturday and Sunday from noon-3pm through Dec. 22. Family entertainment starts at noon, which in the past has included caroling, rides and more. So let’s get this holiday season started. [DF] Noon (tree lighting at 5:45pm) Friday, Nov. 29. Steinbeck Plaza, Cannery Row and Prescott Avenue, Monterey. Free. 649-6690, canneryrow.com. Wish You Are There In the history of rock ’n’ roll, there is arguably no band with a more singular sound than Pink Floyd. In their time, no band was even adjacent—they were their own thing. Many joints have been passed while 34 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY november 28-december 4, 2024 www.montereycountynow.com Chris Sorensen The Center for Photographic Art in Carmel has announced its 2024 International Juried Exhibition, with over $5,000 in awards. Forty-five jurorselected photographs will be exhibited, revealing a range of subjects and styles. These photographs will also be featured in an online gallery on CPA’s website (photography.org), along with an additional 45 juror-selected images. It’s on display until Dec. 29 (San Carlos Street at 9th, Carmel). The image above was taken by Chris Sorensen; it’s titled “Wife During Quarantine,” photographed in 2021. Sorensen lives in New York. He does portrait, fine art and travel photography. [AP] HOT PICKS november 28–december 04 To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountynow.com Chris Sorensen Courtesy of Pacific Grove Art Center VISUALS Byron Z. Tripp Byron Z. Tripp is showing his exhibit, Beyond What You See, in the Pacific Grove Art Center (568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove) including “Swan Lake,” shown above. “My work fully expresses my poetic feeling at that moment,” Tripp wrote in an artist statement. “Expressing my philosophy of understanding the universe, nature, humanity. Creating my work is always subconscious. When brush jumping on canvas, mind exploding, blood pumping, feel like falling into unknown dimensions of the universe. I never set any boundaries of tools, material, skill or style. As long as it can keep my feelings flying.” On display until Dec. 12. [AP] The holidays are here, including on Cannery Row in Monterey. The Cannery Row Company will light up its tree on Friday, Nov. 29. Dress warmly and prepare to celebrate the season. courtesy of Cannery Row Company Artist Heidi McGurrin with her artwork. She is one of many artists selling original work at the Big Sur Harvest and Craft Fair. Courtesy Heidi McGurrin
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