Thursday, May 15- Sunday, May 18 FAIR PLAY There is much more to the Salinas Valley Fair than fun—and there is a whole lot of fun. But lost in the frenzy of activities such as carnival rides, live music, wine tasting, petting zoos, stilt walkers, motorcycle dirt track racing and more (the list is pretty long), are educational activities and the true purpose of the fair. Students in 4-H and FFA put a lot of effort and study into their projects and their animals, an effort that will shape the future of American farming and ranching. So by all means ride the tilt-a-whirl and listen to country star Chase Bryant. But check out the showmanship and other competitions, applaud the work of the students and maybe bid at the livestock auction. It will make a weekend to remember. [DF] 8am-10pm Thursday, May 15; 8am-midnight Friday-Saturday, May 16-17; 8am-10pm Sunday, May 18. Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St., King City. $12; $8/children 6-17, seniors; free/children 5 and under. Additional charges for carnival, other events. 385-3243, salinasvalleyfair.com. Thursday, May 15 FINDING RESILIENCE Bodies are meant to be moved. In today’s society, too many jobs require sitting at a desk for eight hours at a time, and the health problems associated with this are well-documented. But movement doesn’t have to be rigorous—gentle motions are just as important. Domini Anne, known for her holistic approach to fitness, leads a workshop on how to relieve chronic tension in the body through subtle movements, helping attendees learn how to regulate their nervous systems, which are overstressed in these chaotic times. Listen to your body—it knows when things are wrong. [EC] 6-7pm Thursday, May 15. Pilgrim’s Way Community Bookstore and Secret Garden, Dolores Street between 5th and 6th avenues, Carmel. $25. 624-4955, pilgrimsway.com. INSIDE THE BOX Before there were marketing professionals, composers could create hits with titles such as “Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69” or “Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major, Op. 87.” The first was 28 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY MAY 15-21, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com ASHLEY BRUNETTI Student-artists from CSU Monterey Bay Ashley Brunetti and Melanie Gatica have turned trash into art, and present Doll Parts: Reclaiming Glamour from the Forgotten. The found art exhibit uses discarded items from ReGen Monterey, and is now on display at Last Chance Mercantile (14201 Del Monte Blvd. in Marina) through May 24. “We got studio space at the back of the retail store, and exclusive access to the recycling facility,” Brunetti says about the experience of gathering materials onsite. When she makes her art, Brunetti is eco-conscious, reusing materials and her canvas. She lives in Aromas. [AP] 15-21 MAY HOT PICKS To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountynow.com ASHLEY BRUNETTI COURTESY OF ANDREW JACKSON VISUALS ANDREW JACKSON This acrylic on canvas titled “nothing to worry about, Moss Landing, CA” by Andrew Jackson is part of the Roots: Community as Resistance, a juried exhibition of emerging artists from around Monterey County. Their various forms of art address a central question: What are you rooted in? “My paintings come from being struck by a feeling—calm, beautiful joy, fear or sadness,” Jackson wrote in an artist statement. “In 10 years, the things that resonate with me may be paved over, improved, or changed entirely. I don’t know what the future holds.” The exhibit, presented by The Emerging Artists Alliance of Monterey, is on display at the Walter Lee Avery Art Gallery inside Seaside’s City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside. Opening night takes place 7-8:30pm on Friday, May 16. [AP] The Salinas Valley Fair in King City brings families together. Meet the best pigs in Monterey County and their often very young caretakers. Fair food, from corn dogs to churros, are available too, next to live music and games. Visit Carmel Art Festival downtown Carmel, where art will be produced and shown outdoors at Devendorf Park. DMT IMAGING IVAN GARCIA
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