Thursday, May 8 WORD AND SOUND Southern California songwriter Blake Flattley and Nashville poet Tanner Olson work together, combining their crafts for the better good. And that includes creating a space for relaxation, rest and maybe even a bit of creativity for listeners during their performances. One such show takes place in Seaside. Olson’s poetry is not what you remember from school, the organizers promise—it’s more of a storytelling. The artists declare honesty, not escaping from hard subjects, while striving to preserve hope for the future. Ready to get inspired? [AP] 7pm Thursday, May 8. Faith Lutheran Church, 1460 Hilby Ave., Seaside. Free. 394-1312, writtentospeak.com/music-andwords. Friday, May 9 DISENCHANTED Glass slippers. Prince Charming. Poisoned apples. Who needs ’em? A princess posse unlike one you’ve ever seen before is coming to the Sunset Center this Mother’s Day, for a musical that’s wildly different from your kids’ fairy tale—so leave the little ones at home. This comedic spin on Disney classics hilariously unravels the myths surrounding iconic princesses who are fed up with how their stories have been told. Your favorite storybook heroines—from Cinderella to Snow White to Sleeping Beauty—take the stage to set the record straight. The critically acclaimed musical has toured in various interpretations nationwide, with these royal renegades reclaiming their narratives. Forget happily ever after. Get Disenchanted. [KR] 7:30pm Friday, May 9. Sunset Cultural Center, San Carlos Street and 9th Avenue, Carmel. $40-$70. 620-2048, sunsetcenter.org. Friday, May 9-Saturday, May 10 IMAGINE DRAGONS Say you’re the innkeeper of the Dancing Dragon Inn, struggling to keep your business afloat and you strike upon an ingenious idea: What if there’s a horrible dragon terrorizing the land? If the story gets out, surely brave souls will come to confront the drag26 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY MAY 8-14 2025 www.montereycountynow.com LILLY CAMPOS Celebrating 13 years of dichroic and fused glass artistry, Lilly Campos presents an exhibition capturing the spirit of summer on the California coast. Her work depicts lively coastal scenes where sailboats, kites and hot air balloons dot sunny skies above picturesque inlets. Beyond recreation, the coast teems with captivating wildlife, also featured. Campos, who was born and raised in Monterey County, started working with glass in 2011. When it comes to fused glass, she is self-taught. The piece presented above is part of A Summer’s Day in a California Bay exhibit at Venture Gallery in Monterey that will be on display throughout the month of May. The gallery (at 260 Alvarado St.) is open daily from 10am-6pm. [AP] 8-14 MAY HOT PICKS To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountynow.com VISUALS GRANT SAINSBURY British photographer Grant Sainsbury, known for his fashion photography of top models and celebrities, later in life discovered another subject: the American West. His photography presents landscapes in a monumental way, infusing classic Western scenes with a pop-art style and vibrant colors. Sainsbury’s fascination with Americana began during childhood trips to Big Sur. Thanks to the local Pedrazzi ranch family he got unique access to genuine cowboys and the authentic Western lifestyle. In 2016, Sainsbury permanently moved with his family to Carmel; his works can be found at Winfield Gallery, including the above piece, titled “Smoking Cow Girl.” Winfield Gallery is open 11am-5pm daily (opens at noon on Sundays); Dolores Street and 7th Avenue, Carmel. More at grantsainsbury.com. [AP] The Walk of Remembrance combines multiple activities. You can learn about the Chinese history of Monterey County in a variety of events, and join a one-mile walk, with many colors and sounds to focus on. DANIEL DREIFUSS History doesn’t agree on the location of the first rubber duck race that took place circa 1980. Check out the one in Arroyo Seco; it comes with a good cause. COURTESY OF ARROYO SECO DUCK RACE FEST COURTESY OF LILLY CAMPOS GRANT SAINSBURY
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