Thursday, Jan. 2 Cabaret Nights Consider the interplay of sense and sensibility as a lens through which we engage, connect and observe the world and environments around us. Pearl Hour taps into just this with many of the bar’s events, especially a cabaret show held the first Thursday of every month—an evening infused with sensual dance and sultry music. The quirky yet refined cocktail bar, known for its character and class, invites patrons to indulge in their “Dirty Martini Cabaret.” This monthly show is a feast for the senses, blending live jazz, burlesque performances and of course aromatic craft cocktails for an unforgettable experience. [KR] 8:30-10:30pm Thursday Jan. 2. Pearl Hour, 214 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey. $7 cover. 657-9447, pearlhour.com. Thursday, Jan. 2-Sunday, Jan. 5 Beat Street Sure, Travis Kelce’s girlfriend is a big name. But there was a time when dozens of superstars filled the pop music charts. We’re talking about Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Linda Ronstadt, the Mamas and the Papas and, of course, the king himself—Elvis. Starting on Jan. 2, you can revisit this platinum age as PacRep presents Legends of Rock ’n’ Roll. It is like the greatest musical lineup of all time, re-created on a Carmel stage. Musicians cover 40 classic hits in one concert, and guaranteed, none of them are going to be “I’m Henery the Eighth, I am” (yes, there were some duds, even in the best of musical eras). The performance runs for two weekends. Then Elvis leaves the building and we’re once again left with Taylor Swift. [DF] 7:30pm Thursdays-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays, Jan. 2-12. Golden Bough Playhouse, Monte Verde Street between 8th and 9th, Carmel. $9-$52. 622-0100, pacrep.org. Friday, Jan. 3 In the Spotlight Did you make a New Year’s resolution to share your creativity with the world? Maybe you spent the holiday season writing poetry or stand-up jokes, or practicing and perfecting a song. Wherever you are in that journey, performance requires a stage—and 22 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY january 2-8, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com ArtWorks @Salinas Last year, the Arts Council for Monterey County announced recipients of the California Arts Council’s individual artist fellowships would be JC Gonzalez, Jerry Takigawa and Natalia Poehner Corazza. Now it’s time to celebrate the results with an exhibit at ArtWorks @Salinas (262 Main St.), showcasing their work. The exhibit opens with a reception at 5pm on Friday, Jan. 3 and runs through March 30. Gonzalez, whose work “Quetzal” is shown above, is also the founder of the Urban Arts Collaborative and a fine arts instructor at Hartnell College. “This recognition has increased my visibility and respect within the field and empowered me to invest in my professional development,” the artist shared. “I actively support youth in using art to amplify their voices for social justice.” [AP] 2-8 January HOT PICKS To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountynow.com VISUALS Jewels of salinas It’s time for the most shiny of arts: The Salinas Valley Art Gallery presents works by its creative and talented jewelry artists, Sandra A. Saldivar, Barbara Sawyer, Paulette Souza and Sherry McGlothlin. As a child, McGlothlin could hardly wait to see her grandmother’s jewelry tree she displayed during the holidays. When she started making mosaic art 10 years ago, she knew jewelry art would be included (such as in the piece shown above). “Sherry created this beautiful piece with jewels and brooches,” says Jo Ann Moline from the gallery (at 218 Main St., Salinas). [AP] Local musicians (from left to right) Patrick Tregenza (drums), Charlie Lindner (piano) and Tony Bianchini (bass) together comprise the Charlie Lindner Trio, playing everything from jazz standards to reimagined pop songs. Start off the first Thursday of 2025 with a First Thursday tradition of cabaret at Pearl Hour, a live performance of music, burlesque and unique je ne sais quoi. @EYESOFJEM Jo Ann Moline Courtesy of the Arts Council for Monterey County
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