28 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY NOVEMBER 6-12, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com Send ideas to montereycountynow.com/events HOT PICKS on Netflix. [AP] 6pm Sunday, Nov. 9. Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. $82-$184. (831) 649-1070, goldenstatetheatre.com. Tuesday, Nov. 11 AMERICANA SPIRIT As the days get shorter, sometimes nothing sounds better than cozying up at the local pub with good grub and even better tunes. Every Tuesday, the Melville Tavern, a gastropub in Monterey with a warm atmosphere and wood-fired pizzas, hosts live music. And this Tuesday, they feature American singer-songwriter Casey Frazier, described by many as a “modern renaissance man.” He brings the spirit of his cross-country adventures and his love of the outdoors to music that blends country, folk, and a touch of ’70s rock. Frazier was born in Kansas City and raised in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and now splits his time between California and Tennessee. Come for happy hour (4-6pm) and stay for the music. Dinner reservations are recommended. [KR] 6-8pm Tuesday, Nov. 11. Melville Tavern, 484 Washington St., Suite A, Monterey. No cover. (831) 643-9525, oldmonterey.org. Wednesday, Nov. 12 BIRDING TIME Would you like to know the name of the bird you are looking at or listening to? Let’s start from the very beginning with Monterey Audubon Society. Join the group, led by an expert volunteer instructor, at Laguna Grande Park and go on a birdwatching trip around the urban Seaside park that is home to 263 different species of birds. [AP] 9am-noon Wednesday, Nov. 12. Laguna Grande Park, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside. Free. (831) 372-3196, tinyurl.com/birdinglaguna. WORKING WORLD OK, so we at the Weekly might have a different take on Erik Cushman’s vision for developing the workforce. We work for him, the publisher of the Monterey County Weekly since 1999. (Depending on the day, we might call him a hardass or a compassionate boss. Wait, is he reading this? Always compassionate!) Besides doing the hard work of managing a newspaper and keeping us on good behavior, Cushman is 15 years into serving as chair of the Monterey County Workforce Development Board. He’s committed to developing pathways that give everyone—including people with a criminal record, disabilities or lack of a diploma—a chance to earn a living. He is the first guest at CSUMB President Vanya Quiñones’ speaker series this year, and talks about strategies to build tomorrow’s workforce. Following a Q&A, a panel of CSUMB alumni discuss their own career paths. [SR] 6:30pm Wednesday, Nov. 12. CSUMB World Theater, 5260 6th Ave., Seaside. Free. (831) 582-3530, bit.ly/CSUMBErikCushman. Hot Picks by Sloan Campi, Erik Chalhoub, Dave Faries, Celia Jiménez, Pam Marino, Agata Popęda, Katie Rodriguez and Sara Rubin . Monterey Bay Half Marathon is back. Race weekend is Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9. All distances are sold out by now. The runners begin and end in downtown Monterey, running along Cannery Row and next to the Pacific Grove shoreline. LUIS ESCOBAR MEET A FORMER PRISONER: FROM INCARCERATION TO INSPIRATION Four intimate sessions - One powerful truth - People can change. Hear firsthand stories of redemption, resilience, and rebuilding life after prison. • Time Together video clips played throughout the day • Raffle/Silent Auction • Empathy Cafe - Drinks and light snacks by donation • 10-30 minute prison cell simulation experiences • Empathy in Action volunteer registration • Conversations with the formerly incarcerated. 439 TYLER STREET, MONTEREY, CA VISIT: TRANSFORMATIVEJUSTICECENTER.ORG CALL: 831-220-4141 PROGRAM DIRECTOR, MEGAN MCDREW EMAIL: MMCDREW@TRANSFORMATIVEJUSTICECENTER.ORG 2:30 PM: CASEY Incarcerated 13 years 3:30 PM: CARLOS Incarcerated 21 years 4:30 PM: TIMOTHY Incarcerated 30 years 5:30 PM: GREGORY Incarcerated 38 years THE TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE CENTER Celebrating OneYear! JOIN US TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE CENTER 439 TYLER STREET, MONTEREY DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2025 TIME: 2PM-6PM. MEET A FORMER PRISONER: FROM INCARCERATION TO INSPIRATION Four intimate sessions - One powerful truth - People can change. Hear firsthand stories of redemption, resilience, and rebuilding life after prison. • Time Together video clips played throughout the day • Raffle/Silent Auction • Empathy Cafe - Drinks and light snacks by donation • 10-30 minute prison cell simulation experiences • Empathy in Action volunteer registration • Conversations with the formerly incarcerated. 439 TYLER STREET, MONTEREY, CA VISIT: TRANSFORMATIVEJUSTICECENTER.ORG CALL: 831-220-4141 PROGRAM DIRECTOR, MEGAN MCDREW EMAIL: MMCDREW@TRANSFORMATIVEJUSTICECENTER.ORG 2:30 PM: CASEY Incarcerated 13 years 3:30 PM: CARLOS Incarcerated 21 years Incarcerated 30 years 5:30 PM: GREGORY Incarcerated 38 years THE TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE CENTER Celebrating OneYear! JOIN US TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE CENTER 439 TYLER STREET, MONTEREY DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2025 TIME: 2PM-6PM. MEET A FORMER PRISONER: FROM INCARCERATION TO INSPIRATION Four intimate sessions - One powerful truth - People can change. Hear firsthand stories of redemption, resilience, and rebuilding life after prison. • Time Together video clips played throughout the day • Raffle/Silent Auction • Empathy Cafe - Drinks and light snacks by donation • 10-30 minute prison cell simulation experiences • Empathy in Action volunteer registration • Conversations with the formerly incarcerated. 439 TYLER STREET, MONTEREY, CA VISIT: TRANSFORMATIVEJUSTICECENTER.ORG CALL: 831-220-4141 PROGRAM DIRECTOR, MEGAN MCDREW EMAIL: MMCDREW@TRANSFORMATIVEJUSTICECENTER.ORG 2:30 PM: CASEY Incarcerated 13 years 3:30 PM: CARLOS Incarcerated 21 years 4:30 PM: TIMOTHY Incarcerated 30 years 5:30 PM: GREGORY Incarcerated 38 years THE TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE CENTER Celebrating OneYear! JOIN US TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE CENTER 439 TYLER STREET, MONTEREY DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2025 TIME: 2PM-6PM. TICKETS November 13-23, 2025 Thurs-Sat at 7 PM & Sundays at 2 PM
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