Thursday, Oct. 23 SILENT PIANO Public pianos are a little gift to all of us—sure, you might walk by and hear a kid practicing “Chopsticks,” but you might catch a bit of stunning musical skill at the airport or in a hotel lobby. What if the setting for a piano was the beach, and the pianist was an acclaimed composer and mindfulness teacher? That’s what happens at this concert where Murray Hidary performs, accompanied by the natural sounds of the waves and the birds. Attendees receive headphones for a live “silent” set, performed at sunset. Arrive at least 20 minutes early to get situated, and layers are suggested; bring a blanket or chair if you’d like, and open your mind and your ears for a journey. [SR] 5:30-7:30pm Thursday, Oct. 23. Del Monte Beach, in front of 588 Del Monte Blvd., Monterey. $57; $30/children 12 and under. mindtravel.com. FOR THE RECORD There’s already an old-timey elegance to the vibe at La Playa’s hotel bar, Bud’s. Add DJs spinning their favorite selection of vinyl and it get a little more lively. FolkYeah hosts the series Fadeaway Sessions, and this week brings Chris Veltri. The proprietor of the Lower Haight record shop Groove Merchant Records in San Francisco has quite the collection at his fingertips. Hear what he’s vibing right now, and order a classic cocktail if you wish. [SR] 6pm Thursday, Oct. 23. Bud’s at La Playa, Camino Real and 8th Avenue, Carmel. No cover. (831) 293-6100, fadeawaysessions.com. Friday, Oct. 24 COLLECTING CHANGE Michael Shaikh has traveled and experienced the cuisines of some rather exotic places. And if that sounds delightful, understand that most of those travels were to locations wracked by political and human rights crises, armed conflict or all three. He has worked as an investigator for several international organizations, including Human Rights Watch, Center for Civilians in Conflict and the UN. He talks about all of this in a conversation called “From the Andes to Afghanistan: Conflict, Cuisine and Change.” Afterwards, he will sign copies of his book The Last 22 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY OCTOBER 23-29, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com PRISON ART The Life on Art exhibit at the County of Monterey administration building (168 W. Alisal St., Salinas) features artwork from people incarcerated at the Soledad Correctional Training Facility. The show features works by prisoners who chose to participate in the program in addition to education and mental health programs, preparing inmates for release—and hopefully reducing rates of recidivism. Art gives inmates the tools to process trauma and develop empathy. Those involved in the program also say art helps reduce tensions and gives purpose to creators. The installation features video, audio and still works, as well as the stories and thoughts of the artists behind them. The exhibit is available for viewing 8am-5pm Monday through Friday until Oct. 31. There are additional special evening hours 5-7pm on Tuesday, Oct. 28. [AP] 23-29 OCTOBER HOT PICKS To see more local events, and add your own, visit montereycountynow.com/events MARK TANOUS VISUALS MARK TANOUS The Reductionists is a collective of artists founded in 1955 who pushed ceramics beyond their functional roots into the realms of narrative, theater and the absurd. This parafictional art movement was conceived by artist, fabulist and Monterey Peninsula College instructor Mark Tanous, who created the group in the world of his imagination. The Provenance Offered Vocariously: 100th Anniversary Show—which explores atmosphere, form and the material possibilities of clay as a stage for storytelling and experimentation—opens on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Monterey Peninsula College Art Gallery (980 Fremont St., Monterey) when the opening reception takes place 4-7pm. Regular gallery hours are 11am-4pm Tuesday through Friday and by appointment. [AP] The Rocky Horror Show has a cult position in the American psyche. It is also a true Halloween-time staple in Monterey. Each year, Paper Wing Theatre & Supper Club reserves multiple nights for this spooky delight. See page 27. SARAH GAUDOIN By day, Chris Veltri runs Groove Merchant Records in San Francisco. By night, he’s coming to Bud’s at La Playa for the next Fadeaway Sessions with some of his best vinyl. THE ART OF REHABILITATION IMAGES
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