30 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY MAY 29-JUNE 4, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com Send ideas to calendar@montereycountynow.com HOT PICKS of California condors, and perhaps its most storied bird because of the famously long flights she’s taken in her life. But in 2022, Traveler—then 25 years old—began to suffer from lead poisoning after eating a contaminated carcass, and it was determined that only emergency surgery to remove a lead fragment from her stomach would save her life, So nonprofit Ventana Wildlife Society, launched—with help from its partners at Pinnacles and the Oakland and L.A. zoos—a mission to save Traveler’s life. It was a story so inspiring that VWS made a feature-length documentary about it last year, Condor Canyon, which VWS is screening Sunday morning at its Discovery Center at Andrew Molera State Park (the film, which run 57 minutes, also airs on PBS June 4 at 8pm). It’s a unique chance to get an inside story about one of the most magnificent creatures on Earth. [DS] 10am Sunday, June 1. Discovery Center at Andrew Molera State Park, 45500 Highway 1, Big Sur. $10/vehicle. 667-2315, ventanaws. org. ARTY PARTY Summer is just about here, the perfect time for a family-friendly and multicultural outdoor celebration, specifically the 9th Annual Palenke Arts Festival. Expect an event filled with lots of music, art, dancing, food and artisan booths. In addition to talented student performers, the festival features a live art demonstration by Paul Richmond, art activities for kids and adults, and performances by Grammy Award winning jazz and soul singer Pher, as well as the regional Mexican group Banda Tierra Menguarense. Aztec dance group Calpulli Ocelocihuatl opens the festival, accompanied by Palenke’s Danza Mexika students. Bring your dancing shoes, plus lawn chairs for well-deserved breaks. [PM] 11am-5pm Sunday, June 1. Laguna Grande Park, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside. Free. 899-9909, palenkearts.com. Wednesday, June 4 HISTORY AND DESSERT Art comes in different colors, shapes or forms. How about food as art? Some of it can be an explosion of textures and flavors that will delight even a snobby eater. While viewers unfortunately won’t be able to taste chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s menu, they will be able to follow his journey in a documentary titled Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles, in which he and a team of pastry chiefs prepare a series of cakes inspired by the court of Versailles. Documentarian Laura Gabert brings viewers closer to the history of French monarchy and upper-class culture through a fine dining experience. It’s sure to leave viewers feeling hungry. [CJ] 7pm Wednesday, June 4. Sunset Center, San Carlos and 9th, Carmel. Free; reservations required. 620-2048, sunsetcenter.org. Hot Picks by Sloan Campi, Erik Chalhoub, Dave Faries, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Agata Popęda, Katie Rodriguez, Sara Rubin and David Schmalz. Pacific Grove Pops Orchestra will end its season with a finale concert at the Pacific Grove Performing Arts Center, bringing musicians of all ages together. BEN KAATZ Custom Desigg! Repairs! Finished Jewelrr! Watch Baaeries! Lapidarr Serrices! Appraisals! Local Arrists Specimens Supplies & More 2245 Norrh Fremont St, Monterey (831)375-3027 www.peninsulagemandjewelrr.com Tuesday-Friday 10-5:30 Sattrday 10-4:00 GIFT One GET One MONTEREY LANES 2161 N. Fremont St., Monterey 373.1553 VALLEY CENTER BOWL 1081 S. Main Street, Salinas 422.9031 STOP IN TODAY AND RELIEVE THAT HOLIDAY STRESS! *Promotional gift card valid 1/2/15-3/31/15. Not valid for alcohol of for league fees. is Holiday Season, spread a little cheer …and keep some for yourself! Buy $100 worth of gift cards and get a $20 Promotional Gift Card FREE* Buy $50 worth of gift cards and get a $10 Promotional Gift Card FREE* Give the perfect gi that can be enjoyed by everyone on your holiday list, PLUS get a gi card for yourself! MONTEREY LANES 2161 N. Fremont St., Monterey 373.1553 VALLEY CENTER BOWL 1081 S. Main Street, Salinas 422.9031
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