ARTS & CULTURE DONATE ONLINE MCGIVES.COM The MHAA needs $45,000 to replace the roof, critical to protect the artworks and antiques inside and keep this important building open to the public. “Casa Serrano is a significant part of the early Mexican period of California history. It is one of the few remaining Monterey historic adobe structures still in existence today. Not only is it a priceless adobe, it is a museum housing collections of valuable early California artwork and antiques. A visit to Casa Serrano transports you to the late 1800s. In recent years, Monterey History and Art Association has taken great care to preserve and protect Casa Serrano. But now they need your help to continue this important endeavor so that future generations will have the opportunity to experience the living history within its walls.” -Carol DiNolfo MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL Year Founded: 1958 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 10 paid, 200 volunteers Budget: $4,489,241 373-3366 montereyjazzfestival.org BIG IDEA: In addition to the world-renowned festival, the Monterey Jazz Festival works year-round on its Big Idea to provide music education programs for students of all ages. Jazz Uplifts! brings jazz into the classroom for third- to sixth-graders in 15 local schools, while auditioned Regional All-Stars jazz band and singers perform across the region. For the adult musician looking for a jazz outlet, Trading Fours—an ensemble class for intermediate- to advanced-level adult musicians—offers a fun opportunity to play music, learn and connect with fellow musicians. “Through three years in All-Stars, my son’s musical abilities and confidence have matured significantly.” -Tom Murray MONTEREY MUSEUM OF ART Year Founded: 1959 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 25 paid, 60 volunteers Budget: $3,204,498 372-5477 montereyart.org BIG IDEA: The Monterey Museum of Art is bringing back Iluminado, a month-long installation of treelike sculptures capturing themes like reflection, gratitude, light, community and memory. Commissioned local artists, public art and student art will all be featured in December 2025. Iluminado also includes a free family fun day, activities during Christmas in the Adobes and a winter solstice celebration. Free tree decorating art workshops and wall panels will facilitate public chalk art. This Big Idea includes free admission to MMA during the Iluminado season, capturing the holiday spirit at the museum. “What inspired our students’ art during Iluminado was community. We all came together and talked about what’s important to us, so it reflected all of our voices and opinions. We talked a lot about all of our cultural identities, religions and especially Mexican American culture. We included artichokes because it represents what we grow here in Castroville. This is a way for us to honor and recognize the people who came before us who worked the fields. We are proud of where we come from, and we know how important we are to California and to the USA.” -Jordan Hubbell, fifth-grade teacher at Elkhorn Elementary School in Castroville 32 Monterey County GIVES! 2024 mcgives.com At PBJG, we are committed to expanding our program by collaborating with local schools to deliver essential physical literacy programming. We aim to assist schools in enhancing their physical education offerings, especially in light of reduced budgets. Through our initiatives, we strive to promote a healthier lifestyle for youth and combat childhood obesity, all while introducing them to the lifelong benefits of golf. Join us in making a positive impact on our community! Supporting Youth through golf and Combating Childhood obeSitY
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