Thursday, Nov. 6 SWEET CHARM “My mom says I’ve been singing since before I could talk,” award-winning independent singer/songwriter Kris Agnelis has shared in past interviews. Based in Carmel, Angelis grew up on a farm in Florida, the fond memories of which inspire many of her songs. Her music is melancholic yet playful, sweet and nostalgic, with a touch of Southern charm. Her songs traverse genres—folk, indie and blues—with a twinge of pop. She is a decorated artist: in 2019, she was chosen for the Grammy NEXT program, which highlights emerging talent through mentorship. Since then, she has climbed radio charts, debuting at No. 1 on the iTunes singer/songwriter charts in 2020 and again in 2021. She plays a free concert at Harrison Memorial Library this Thursday. [KR] 4-5pm Thursday, Nov. 6. Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean and Lincoln, Carmel. Free. (831) 624-4629, ci.carmel.ca.us. Friday, Nov. 7 INDIAN FLAVORS Would you like your kitchen to smell of India? Indian food, with its rich flavors and colors, is among the most delicious world cuisines, as confirmed by the presence of multiple Indian restaurants in Monterey County. But these days, when prices spike to an impossible level, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to produce some of this spicy, nutritious yumminess in your own kitchen? During this workshop with Happy Girl Kitchen’s owner Jordan Champagne, attendees will make chutney and Raita. You will learn how to make pickles, lemon rice and vegetable subji. The team will make the traditional Indian flat bread called Chapati and Champagne will demonstrate and give a recipe for the classic South Indian idli. [AP] 5:30-8:30pm Friday, Nov. 7. Happy Girl Kitchen, 173 Central Ave., Pacific Grove. $120. (831) 373-4475, happygirlkitchen. com. ACOUSTIC OVERBOARD The Beerded Bean in Salinas has a fantastic band lineup this Friday, with the pop-punk band Man Overboard coming with a special acoustic set. Man Overboard was formed in New Jersey in 2008 by childhood friends Nik Bruzzese (vocals, guitars) 24 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY NOVEMBER 6-12, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com SOFANYA WHITE Five new exhibits open at the Pacific Grove Art Center on Friday, Nov. 7. Among them are works by Big Sur artist Sofanya White. “My work explores the interplay between inner and outer worlds,” she wrote in an artist statement, “a kind of holograph of time and space, where imagery and symbolism invite the viewer to discover their own story.” In addition to painting, White experiments with other media, including wearable art. The opening for all five exhibits takes place at 6-8pm on Nov. 7 (with live music by Glenn Leon-Guerrero on keyboards and vocals). PGAC is located at 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove; the regular gallery hours are noon-5pm Wednesday through Saturday, and 1-4pm on Sundays. [AP] 6-12 NOVEMBER HOT PICKS To see more local events, and add your own, visit montereycountynow.com/events SOFANYA WHITE BILL MYERS VISUALS BILL MYERS Salinas Valley Art Gallery is celebrating photographer Bill Myers as the featured artist for the month of November. Myers runs Fall River Photo company, over the last seven decades pursuing not only commercial photography but also capturing the communities of the Central Coast. Myers has numerous works in local and California offices (such as Bridge Hospice of the Central Coast or Mayers Memorial Hospital) and several local restaurants. His images have appeared in international publications, national and regional magazines and regional and local newspapers. The opening reception of his exhibit takes place 5-8pm on Friday, Nov. 7. The gallery is located at 218 Main St., Salinas. Regular hours are 10am-6pm (closed on Wednesdays). On display through Nov. 28. [AP] Canadian Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra specializes in historically-informed performances. On Friday, Nov. 7, it returns to Carmel with Brilliant Baroque, presenting works of Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and other masters of the period. DAHLIA KATZ It’s not the first time singer-songwriter Kris Angelis plays at the Harrison Memorial Library in Carmel. After all, she is a Carmelite herself. Angelis plays on Thursday, Nov. 6. KRIS ANGELIS
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