Thursday, Aug. 21 PICK YOUR PLEASURE Grammy-winning producer Alison Brown has described bluegrass singer-songwriter Rebecca Frazier as a “triple threat” who “sings, plays, and writes with fire and grace.” But if she does all three with both fire and grace—which are two different things—doesn’t that make Frazier a double-triple threat? In any case, the native Virginian, seasoned by a life of boarding up windows after hurricanes, sounds like she’s well-adapted to our current cultural moment. She is, after all, the first woman to ever appear on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine. Otter Opry, which is hosting the concert, will be serving a smoked tri-tip dinner before the show at 5:30pm. You’ll want to get it while it’s hot. [DS] 7pm Thursday, Aug. 21. Monterey United Methodist Church, 1 Soledad Drive, Monterey. $35; $30/members of California Bluegrass Association; Free/children under 15; $20/preshow dinner. 375-8285, otteropry.org. Friday, Aug. 22 ONE PERSON’S TRASH When was the last time you sorted your trash? You may not know the answer to that, but the Alliance on Aging might. Their models will be showcasing some of the finest trash they can find. And it’s for a good cause—all proceeds go to support services that seniors in Monterey County receive for free. Those include tax prep, Medicare enrollment assistance and even dance lessons. So come out to see the designs, and who knows, you may even recognize something. Maybe they’ll give you a designer’s credit. [SC] 5:30pm Friday, Aug. 22. The Inn at Spanish Bay, 2700 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach. $200-$225. 655-7564, allianceonaging. org. SUMMER SOUNDS The simple act of blending certain instruments can be a powerful experience. Dave Koz, an American smooth jazz saxophonist with nine Grammy nominations and a dozen No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz chart, is renowned for his ability to weave instruments into beautifully balanced melodies. At the Golden State Theatre, he’s hosting a show with friends to showcase some of the most beloved 28 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY AUGUST 21-27, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com MIREILLE BARMAN There’s a reason Mireille Barman’s paintings are top sellers at the Carmel Valley Art Association’s gallery. She doesn’t paint what she sees; she paints what color makes her feel. Barman studied under a Bauhaus master and used to design for Paris fashion houses. Having settled in Carmel Valley 30 years ago, she’s been recreating the world in colors that are rarely seen. For her, art begins and ends with color. As she explains: “I believe color is the most vital element in my art, more than subject or form. It’s the color that challenges me. It’s the color that gives a piece a long life expectancy.” The Carmel Valley Art Association’s gallery is located at 8 Del Fino Place in Carmel Valley. It is open 11am-5pm, Wednesday to Sunday. [AP] 21-27 AUGUST HOT PICKS To see more local events, and add your own, visit calendar.montereycountynow.com MIREILLE BARMAN CARMEL ART ASSOCIATION VISUALS S.C. JUAN Carmel Art Association (on Dolores Street between 5th and 6th, Carmel) is celebrating its 98th birthday this August. To direct a spotlight on the upcoming milestone (100 years in 2027), the gallery is now exhibiting, under a “Countdown to 100 Years” slogan, historic and vintage artworks created by late CAA artist members—all available for acquisition. Born in China and trained by a Chinese artist in the classical French style, S.C. Juan (1911-1974) moved to California and joined the CAA, working on the Monterey Peninsula for the next 25 years. His bold, thick application of paint and his broad, expressive brushstrokes reflected the artist’s wide-ranging moods. His studio was always in disarray, he didn’t clean his brushes, and he used paint sludge to start each new canvas. In September 1974, Juan installed his last show at the CAA. Two days later, he died. [AP] A teenage outsider, Veronica Sawyer (Michaela Velasco), strives to join a powerful high school clique known as the Heathers. The musical opens Friday, Aug. 22 at Paper Wing Theatre & Supper Club in Monterey. SARAH GAUDOIN The senior life can be a parade of daily joyful activities, especially if you have the Carmel Foundation in your corner. Learn more at an open house Saturday, Aug. 23.
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