Thursday, June 12 AN ARTIST’S DOZEN Open Ground Studios is an artist collective and a space where budding and experienced artists can take classes with Denese Sanders or Paul Richmond. Currently the space—that can be easily spotted thanks to a mural adorning the facade—serves 12 artists. The collective is celebrating its 12th anniversary with a pop-up exhibition and fundraiser titled Belonging & Threads Between. Viewers will have a chance to see 12-by-12-inch artworks created by both members of the OGS artist collective and their students, bringing the public into the mix. “Artmaking itself provides a unique and powerful path to belonging to the self and beyond,” Sanders wrote. “The act of creating, sharing and interpreting each other’s art fosters empathy, understanding and an expanded sense of shared humanity.” [AP] 5:30-7:30pm Thursday, June 12. Open Ground Studios, 1230 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. Free. 236-8636, info@opengroundstudios.com, opengroundstudios.com. FADE IN FolkYeah presents vinyl sessions at Bud’s. The performances come as part of Fadeaway Sessions, a live music series created to support environmentally focused nonprofits. Performances are relaxed, stripped back and intimate, akin to a living room jam session. Chris Jordan of Flamin’ Groovies will play on June 12, followed by Daniel T. on June 19 and Tylawave and James Wavey on June 26. [AP] 6pm Thursday, June 12. Bud’s at La Playa, Camino Real and 8th, Carmel. Free. 293-6100, budscarmel.com. Friday, June 13 COASTAL TUNES This summer night tradition at the Asilomar Conference Grounds is a great recipe for a Friday night. A free concert with spectacular coastal views cannot go wrong. The sunset music series offers an experience each week, with special performances on June 20, July 4, Aug. 15 and Aug. 29. In addition to music, seasonal small bites, local craft beer, wine and s’mores are available for purchase. When it comes to musicians, Meredith McHenry plays on June 13, The Rudians on June 20 and Shawn Yanez on June 27. 26 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY JUNE 12-18, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com JOSH ROBERTSON It’s time for everything jade. Just in time for the 2025 International Jade Summit at the Monterey Bay Jade Festival happening this weekend (see Hot Pick p. 28), Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History (165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove; 10am-4pm Wednesday to Sunday) presents an exhibit titled Jade Beneath the Sea. Big Sur jade is a distinctive local stone that comes from Jade Cove, where the only known large deposit of quality nephrite jade is located underwater. In art, it has been in use for decades. The above photograph shows earrings made by P.G. artist Josh Robertson. He is showing his jade craft next to other Pacific Grove artists Sandy Hamm, Roger Curtice and Don Wobber. The opening of the exhibit takes place at 7:30pm on Thursday, June 12. [AP] 12-18 JUNE HOT PICKS To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountynow.com JOSH ROBERTSON R. MIKE NICHOLS VISUALS R. MIKE NICHOLS A new exhibit at Carmel Art Association (Dolores Street between 5th and 6th avenues, Carmel; open daily 10am-5pm) shows work by six new artist members. They all are exciting additions to the roster of well-established artists continuing the long tradition of the first wave of Carmel artists who started the CAA in 1927. One of them is r. mike nichols, a master watercolorist known for his surreal and humorous visual storytelling—drawing from decades of experience as an illustrator. His work can be seen above. Other artists are mixed-media artist Heidi Alonzo, painter John Cromwell, painter Katrina Pura, sculptor Polly Osborne and painter Ethan Walsh. The exhibit opening and reception is scheduled for 4-7pm Saturday, June 14. [AP] Juneteenth is an occasion to celebrate Black culture. The holiday memorializes parties in Galveston, Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation was finally enforced. Above is a scene from a previous Juneteenth in Seaside. ROBERT DANIELS JR. Classical guitarist Hao Yang is known for her range of musical interests and her technical skill, and brings both to the stage for an intimate show at SandBox in Sand City. COURTESY OF HAO YANG
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