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SUMMARY:Lear\, Munich 1945 - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:We regret to announce the run of the play will not take place at this time due to unforeseen circumstances. If you have not been contacted about a ticket refund\, please call (831) 717-7373. \nOne of Germany’s greatest actors and his wife are hunkered down in a Munich hovel waiting anxiously for the conquering Americans who are about the take the city. Before the war\, Manfred Lohre was celebrated for his portrayal of King Lear. That stage is now dark\, and the city is in ruins from constant bombarding while the couple struggle to make sense of the war and find an elusive peace in their own tension-filled lives. \nThe play opens Friday\, May 1st through Sunday\, May 24th. Performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $35\, available by calling (831) 717-7373.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/lear-munich-1945/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Porchlight Stories
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nFollow this LINK to participate in upcoming performances. \nInspired by the weekly NPR “Moth Radio Hour\,” storytellers tell a 5 to 7 minute true story about themselves without prompts or notes. Each personal story defines an event or series of united events where something could be gained or lost . Their stories tell tales of love\, midnight adventure\, childhood misconception\, teenage thugs\, and more. The storyteller’s perception of reality\, themselves\, or their relationships is altered in unexpected ways as is our own. Expect to be intrigued\, amused and moved by these very personal stories\, and don’t be surprised if you find yourself bursting out with laughter or holding back tears. The performance will be held Thursday\, May 14th at 7pm. Tickets are $20. \nThe evening is hosted by the celebrated musician\, composer\, and theatre producer\, Mark Governor\, who returns to Carmel for this one night event. Among the storytellers are Moth regulars\, Mindy Myers and JP Frary; Henry Miller Library executive director Magnus Toren; actor\, singer\, and storyteller\, Michael Lojkovic; 93-year-old German immigrant and author\, Hans Lehmann; prize winning artist and architect\, Polly Osborne; and painter\, photographer\, Elizabeth Murray. \nThe event is produced by the Carl Cherry PorchLight Committee which includes Carl Cherry Center Executive Director\, Robert Reese; Board Members: Ellen Osborne\, Jim Dultz\, Anne Mitchell\, Kris Swanson\, Camille D’Avenas\, and Robin Mckee. This is the first show of a planned 3 part series. \n  \nParticipants \nHost: \nMark Governor is a composer\, songwriter\, playwright and record producer most well known for his work on films like “The Hobbit” and “Pet Sematary 2”\, the ubiquitous SpongeBob SquarePants track “Jellyfish Jam”\, and his rock musical “shAme”. A former Carmel resident\, he now lives In San Francisco where he continues to create and produce music and theater. \nStorytellers: \nJP Frary designs and builds furniture and sculptures in a wood shop on the old Alameda Naval Base. He specializes in using recycled materials in ways that make them look new. He is the Resident Storyteller at Redwood Nights in Fairfax\, CA. Otherwise\, his stories can be heard in hardware stores and lumber yards. \nHans Lehmann\, 93\, was born in Germany\, and immigrated to the United States in 1939.  He graduated from the Webb Schools.  Received degrees from the University of Colorado\, Harvard\, and an honorary discharge from the US Army.  Worked at Macy’s for 28 years\, has published 3 books\, and lives in Carmel.  He writes a blog twice a week. \nFirst appearing on-stage as ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ in grade school\, Michael Lojkovic has performed many staged readings at the Cherry. As a community songleader\, he’s taught songs from Orcas Island to Soledad Prison to Big Sur and founded Vocal Activists Monterey Peninsula (VAMP) in 2025. Acting every fall at Colton Hall’s California Constitutional Reenactment\, Michael is currently writing a musical ‘TrumpelThinSkin: Gagging on Gold Amidst Samsara Beds of Straw.’ \nFor over 50 years Elizabeth Murray’s passion for nature and spirit has inspired her dedication to cultivating beauty through painting\, writing and diverse projects around the world. Her work has shown around the world in Museums with Monet\, permanent installments in corporate collections and in her historic Bohemian Artist home and Gardens in Monterey\, California. \nMix 2 cups humor and word-smithing\, with 1 cup New York wise-crackings. Sift through a lens of creativity. Add a dash of nightly story telling practice from her childhood dinner table\, with peppery sarcasm. Stir well and you have the unique stylings of Mindy Myers. Mindy is a playwright\, storyteller\, young adult book author\, and culinary educator. \nPolly Osborne is an artist and architect living in Monterey\, California.  She was mentored by her uncle in art\, her stepfather in architecture\, and her parents in humor and good sportsmanship. She shows her work at the Carmel Art Association.  Her pesky little sister made her tell this story. \nMagnus Toren is Executive Director of the Henry Miller Memorial Library in Big Sur\, a Swedish-born former sailor whose life spans ocean crossings\, remote islands\, and cultural curation. A storyteller\, musician\, and podcaster\, he blends adventure with stewardship\, sustaining a unique literary haven while exploring ideas\, places\, and people through conversation and art. \nThis event was sponsored\, in part\, through funding from:\nArts Council for Monterey County\,\nCarmel Woman’s Club\nCarmel-by-the-Sea Rotary\nCommunity Foundation for Monterey County\nMonterey County Board of Supervisors\nGibson Family Foundation\nMonterey Peninsula Foundation\nMonterey Peninsula Volunteer Services\nPebble Beach Company Foundation\nYellow Brick Road Benefit Store \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/porchlight-stories/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Book/Art"
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is proud to present “Book / Art”\, a group exhibition featuring Pamela Takigawa\, Anna Rheim\, Julia Nelson-Gal\, Tracey Harris\, Esther Siegel\, Joy Colangelo\, Susan Giacometti\, Jamie Dagdigian\, Robert Armstrong\, Ingrid Brook-Kothlow and Raven Cook. \nWith an Opening Reception on May 29th from 5-7 pm and running through June 28th\, this exhibition brings together 11 artists who have spent many years between them\, making highly personal hand-stitched or handwritten books\, books that chronicle family members in the process of dying or of being incarcerated; natural history books that open and unfold in unexpected ways or making art from the covers and pages of books: glued\, collaged and painted over to create unique narratives\, or folding book pages in specific ways\, to make objects that look like teapots or scenes from a Busby Berkeley musical. \nAssembled under one roof\, these 11 artists are each working at the top of their craft\, painting photo-realistic books with titles that address social norms and gender roles (with a clever sense of humor)\, carving out and adding sculpture or illustration to BANNED books to create new works of art\, in PROTEST of the banning of books; or deconstructing and repurposing an entire two-story “Burning Man” collaged installation titled “UnBound” into dozens of collectible works of modern art. \nSome of the books in this show have been used in service of a pun\, as an object to decorate (or sink a ship into) or simply to feature the rich textures and colors of their natural deterioration. Taken together\, this exhibition celebrates the ingenuity\, style\, humor\, pathos\, and individual aesthetic of 11 remarkable artists who each have something they need to say. \nWe are pleased to share that book artist Joy Colangelo will be present in the gallery during the current Book/Arts exhibition to share her process and answer questions.Starting this Saturday\, June 6\, Joy will be working on-site during gallery hours. Visitors are welcome to stop by\, view the exhibit\, and see a bookmaker at work. \nLive Demonstrations: Watch Joy create handmade books at her workspace in the gallery. \nGallery Q&A: Joy will be available to answer questions about the current exhibition and book arts techniques. \nUpcoming Workshops: You can preview and sign up for future bookmaking workshops directly with Joy during her gallery hours. \nThere will also be a Free Artist Walkthrough on Saturday\, June 13\, beginning at 1 pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/book-art/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Peter Zak Trio
DESCRIPTION:New York Jazz Comes to The Cherry! \nJazz at The Cherry is delighted to welcome the New York–based Peter Zak Trio for a thrilling afternoon and early evening of swinging\, straight-ahead jazz. Pianist and bandleader Peter Zak is joined by two remarkable artists with West Coast roots who are now fixtures on the New York jazz scene: bassist Essiet Okon Essiet and drummer Sylvia Cuenca.  With its rich and celebrated jazz heritage\, the Monterey Peninsula has long been home to an extraordinary community of world-class jazz musicians. This performance brings an exciting East Coast perspective to that tradition and offers Jazz at The Cherry audiences a rare opportunity to experience the distinctive sound\, spirit\, and energy of the New York jazz scene in the intimate setting of the Cherry Center. \nSOLD OUT: Sunday\, June 21st • 2pm. Tickets are $45 (includes wine and light fare). \nAbout the Musicians \nPeter Zak \nPeter Zak\, pianist and bandleader\, was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Ohio\, where he began playing piano at the age of five. At sixteen\, his family relocated to Oakland\, California\, where an inspiring high school band director sparked his lifelong passion for jazz. Zak went on to attend UC Berkeley\, performing with the university’s Jazz Ensemble while earning a B.A. in History.  After several years performing in clubs throughout Northern California\, Zak moved to New York City\, where he established himself as a deeply respected voice on the jazz scene. Over the years\, he has appeared with a number of jazz luminaries\, including Eddie Henderson\, Jon Hendricks\, and George Coleman.  Peter’s playing reflects the influence of many of the great bop and post-bop pianists while maintaining a distinctive voice of his own. Widely admired for his mastery of the classic piano-bass-drums format\, Zak is considered one of today’s finest practitioners of the straight-ahead jazz trio tradition. \n  \nEssiet Okon Essiet \nEssiet Okon Essiet first received critical acclaim as a member of saxophonist Bobby Watson’s acclaimed post-bop ensemble\, Horizon. Since then\, he has established himself as one of New York’s premier jazz bassists.  Essiet was also a member of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers\, remaining with the legendary drummer and educator until Blakey’s passing in 1990. Over the course of his distinguished career\, he has performed with an extraordinary roster of jazz greats\, including Freddie Hubbard\, Cedar Walton\, Benny Golson\, and the Blue Note All-Stars\, among many others.  In addition to his work as a sideman\, Essiet leads IBO\, an innovative Nigerian jazz project that reflects his deep connection to African musical traditions and contemporary jazz. \n  \nSylvia Cuenca \nSylvia Cuenca is a highly respected and active presence on the New York jazz scene\, known for her dynamic\, sensitive\, and swinging drumming in a wide variety of musical settings.  She performed with saxophone legend Joe Henderson for four years and with trumpet master Clark Terry for seventeen years. With the Joe Henderson Quartet\, Cuenca toured extensively throughout Europe as well as major venues across the United States. In smaller group settings\, she also performed in trio collaborations with Joe Henderson and Charlie Haden in 1989\, and later with bassist George Mraz in 1994.  As a member of the Clark Terry Quintet and Big Band\, Cuenca appeared at many of the world’s premier jazz venues\, including the Village Vanguard\, Birdland\, and the Blue Note.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/peter-zak-trio/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Monterey Comedy Improv
DESCRIPTION:The Monterey Comedy Improv is back! The premier improv comedy troupe on the peninsula will be back in action on Friday\, July 17th\, at 7pm. \nSimilar to “Whose Line is it Anyway\,” Monterey Comedy Improv takes audience suggestions or volunteers and instantly creates hilarious scenes right on the spot. Join us for a night of fun and laughs! For audiences 16+. \nTickets are $25\, available on Eventbrite.com.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/monterey-comedy-improv-11/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T163000
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SUMMARY:Portraits in Song Presents Victoria Lynn\, Special Guest Simon Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Monterey County local Victoria Lynn will be performing Americana/folk music rooted in self-love\, justice\, and reflection. Victoria recently recorded an album with Sierra Ferrell’s band\, so she will be sharing those songs as well as performing some covers and more. Accompanied by Kelly Goldberg. \nSimon Stewart is a songwriter and guitarist from Marina\, California who currently helms the progressive rock band Venus Daze. Growing up in a musical household\, he was exposed to a wide variety of music and started playing and performing at a young age. Simon’s highly original music defies categorization\, ranging from grooving psych-metal to 70’s folk and space rock balladry\, layering philosophical lyrics with improvised solos and intricate guitar riffs. \nThe performance will be held Saturday\, August 22nd\, at 3:00pm\, doors open at 2:30pm. Tickets are $25\, available on Eventbrite.com.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/portraits-in-song-presents-victoria-lynn-special-guest-simon-stewart/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T160000
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SUMMARY:Rick Forschino Trio Performing the Music of Cedar Walton
DESCRIPTION:Jazz at The Cherry is pleased to welcome back to our stage one of the Peninsula’s favorites\, Rick Forschino and his trio.  Rick will once again share his skillful interpretation of another established jazz great.  In his past performances at the Cherry\, he has explored the works of Michel Petrucciani and Enrico Pieranunzi.For this performance the trio will turn its attention to stalwart bebop pianist Cedar Walton (1934-2013). \nWalton enjoyed a distinguished career that placed him among jazz royalty.  He performed with such notable artists as: Lou Donaldson\, Sonny Rollins\, Kenny Dorham\, J.J. Johnson\, Art Farmer\, and Benny Golson. His years with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers helped cement his reputation.  He later anchored rhythm sections for Milt Jackson\, Frank Morgan\, Dexter Gordon and vocalists Ernestine Anderson and Freddy Cole. His trio with Ron Carter and Billy Higgins further distinguished him as one of the most accomplished musicians in jazz history. \nForschino became a Cedar Walton fan after seeing him perform live in the 1980s and was captivated by his compositions which bridged modern and classic jazz.  This performance will showcase Walton’s modern harmonies\, distinctive compositional ideas\, and the unique style that secured his place as a jazz legend. \nJoining Rick for this outstanding show will be versatile bassist\, Bill DeLap and seasoned drummer\, Mike Shannon. \nPerformance Sunday\, August 23rd\, at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30pm for wine and light fare included in the $45 ticket price. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.com.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/rick-forschino-trio-performing-the-music-of-cedar-walton/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight,Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
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SUMMARY:Porchlight Stories Workshop with Robin McKee
DESCRIPTION:Do You Have a Story to Tell? \nYou are invited to join the Porchlight community! \nPorchlight – a NPR “Moth Radio Hour” inspired storytelling program produced at the Cherry Center for the Arts is offering a workshop for would be storytellers! The next performance of Porchlight Stories will be held October 29\, 2026. \nWorkshop Leader: Robin McKee – Longtime Director\, Producer and Performance Coach\, Robin McKee\, will guide a small group of storytellers through crafting\,  editing and live presentation on stage – 1 to 3 stories. The all-day workshop will be held at the Cherry Center on Saturday\, August 29th. $75 per person\, available on Eventbrite.com. Space is limited. \n10:30am – 1:30 pm – Public Reading\, Crafting and Editing Material with group and input. \n1:30 – 2:15 pm – Working lunch break – for individual re-writes and BYOB lunch/refreshment in the Sculpture Garden at the Cherry Center \n2:15 – 5:30 pm – One-on-one stage rehearsal of stories continuing to carve and shape individual’s stories with coaching from Robin. \nRound-table storytelling experience \n5:30 – 8:00 pm – Light dinner (pizza anyone?) and adult beverages (provided by workshop organizers) \nTime to relax and refresh followed by telling of refined and rehearsed stories in a “dining room/friends and family” setting. Maybe we will have time for you to tell a brand new story with your freshly honed skills. \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/porchlight-stories-workshop-with-robin-mckee/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Bob Phillips and the Lighthouse Jazz Quartet Plus One  Album Release Party
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nJoin us for a special Jazz At The Cherry performance as the Lighthouse Jazz Quartet Plus One celebrates the release of their new vinyl LP\, “Live at the Cherry Center” recorded during one of their recent performances at our theater.  The album captures a memorable Jazz At The Cherry concert and now stands as a lasting tribute to Bob Phillips\, the group’s originator\, and some of the Peninsula’s most exceptionable musicians. This beautiful album was generously produced by Pacific Grove’s Wild Fish Restaurant. \nThe ensemble— Stu Reynolds\, Dennis Murphy\, Bob Phillips\, Paul Contos\, and Mike Shannon—will perform many of the standout selections from that recording\, along with an engaging program of jazz standards and other audience favorites. \nThe afternoon will also feature the group’s acclaimed Legacy Program\, highlighting talented young musicians who have been mentored by these distinguished artists. It is a fitting celebration of the Peninsula’s rich jazz tradition—honoring both the masters who have shaped it and the next generation who will carry it forward. \nWhether you’ve followed these musicians for years or are discovering them for the first time\, this promises to be a memorable afternoon of outstanding music\, camaraderie\, and celebration. Sunday\, September 6th\, at 2pm. Doors open at 1pm for wine and light fare (included in the $45 ticket price).
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/bob-phillips-album-release-party/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
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SUMMARY:Open Studios Art Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Arts4MC’s Open Studios Art Tour is a fun and free event held over two weekends. It provides an opportunity to visit the studios of talented artists throughout Monterey County\, witness their work in progress\, and perhaps discover the perfect piece of art to add to your collection. \nThe event will be held at the Carl Cherry Center on September 12th\, 13th\, 19th\, and 20th. Saturday hours from 11:00am to 5:00pm\, Sundays from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Information on artists showing at the center can be found in the Open Studio Arts Tour guide\, pages 26 and 27.  The center is located on the northwest corner of Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/open-studios-art-tour-2026/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T203000
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SUMMARY:Soularium
DESCRIPTION:Coming from Los Angeles\, with roots in Chicago\, Monterey\, Michigan and Oakland\, Soularium is a quartet that seamlessly fuses their regional sonic influences. They first met as the rhythm section of their college big band in 2025\, and their sound is undoubtedly influenced by jazz\, while also reflecting being raised in the late 90’s/early 2000’s and appreciating the contemporary music of the time. Their set has a wide range\, with classics played true to the original\, some recontextualized and reimagined\, and originals that carve their own lane. \nThursday\, September 24th\, 7:00pm. Tickets are $25\, available on Eventbrite.com.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/soularium/
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SUMMARY:In Flux: Paintings and Works on Paper by Kirstine Reiner Hansen
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is proud to present a compelling solo exhibition featuring recent paintings and work on paper by Carmel-based\, artist Kirstine Reiner Hansen. The exhibition highlights Reiner Hansen’s distinct exploration of contemporary identity\, psychological space\, and fragmented realism. \nAn opening reception with the artist will be held Friday\, October 2\, from 5-7pm. An artist’s walkthrough will be held Saturday\, October 17th\, at 3pm. Both events are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays 12-4pm or by appointment. \n“The ceaseless pacing of contemporary existence often leaves us suspended in fragments\,” notes Reiner Hansen regarding her creative aspiration. Her process—frequently combining meticulous observation with intuitive\, collage-like compositions—invites viewers to navigate an aesthetic puzzle where old master qualities collide with contemporary disruption. \nBorn in Odense\, Denmark\, Reiner Hansen studied graphic design and illustration at the Kolding School of Design. Over a career spanning decades\, her work has been exhibited widely across the United States and Europe\, including prominent shows at the Jack Fischer Gallery (San Francisco) and international galleries in Berlin. She is the recipient of the prestigious Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Foundation Grant and has twice been named a semi-finalist for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery’s Outwin Boochever Portrait Competitio \nErasurescape No.10\, 2025\, 39.5×47 in.\, oil on linen
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/in-flux-work-on-paper-by-kirstine-reiner-hansen/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Jazz At The Cherry: Dick Whittington
DESCRIPTION:Dick Whittington has made several appearances on the Jazz At The Cherry stage\, and each one has been both delightful and unique. We are pleased to welcome him back once again for what promises to be another outstanding afternoon of straight-ahead jazz\, featuring music by Dizzy Gillespie\, Miles Davis\, and Benny Golson\, along with beautiful standards by Harold Arlen\, Johnny Mandel\, Carlos Jobim\, and others. Dick will be joined by a couple of his favorite sidemen—accomplished musicians drawn from the Monterey Peninsula’s rich pool of jazz talent. \nDick is well known and much loved by Peninsula jazz audiences\, not only for his warm and comfortable stage presence\, but also for an extensive career that has included performances with many of the great names in jazz\, among them Chet Baker\, Sonny Criss\, Stan Getz\, Dexter Gordon\, Charlie Haden\, Billy Higgins\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Barney Kessel\, Scott LaFaro\, Charles Lloyd\, and Gary Peacock. \nPlease join us for another afternoon of outstanding jazz\, good company\, and musical camaraderie. Sunday\, October 11th at 2pm\, doors open at 1:30pm for wine and light fare included in the  $45 ticket price. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.com.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/jazz-at-the-cherry-dick-whittington/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Portraits in Song: Cindy Alexander with special guest Two Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Portraits in Song is an intimate concert series highlighting the craft and storytelling of exceptional emerging artists. Each limited-capacity evening invites audiences to experience songwriting up close — sharing not only original music\, but the stories and creative journeys behind it. \nThe fifth concert in the series features award-winning singer-songwriter Cindy Alexander\, an LA native and Carmel transplant whose eleven albums\, film and television placements\, and decades of touring have been built on the connection she forges with a room. Opening the evening is Two Rivers\, the acoustic duo of Richard Bryant and Kyle Kovalik\, pairing soaring vocals and inspired harmonies with wicked guitar work. \nThe performance will be held Saturday\, October 17th\, at 3:00pm\, doors open at 2:30. Tickets are $25 (wine and light fare provided)\, available on Eventbrite.com. \n\nAbout Cindy Alexander: \nCindy Alexander writes songs people sing along with and lyrics they quote to their friends. Affectionately called “Pnut” by her fans\, she has a voice that defies her petite stature\, moving from rich\, earthy lows to the trill of a coloratura soprano. Technical range aside\, what she’s known for is the connection she builds with a room. \nA Los Angeles native and grateful Carmel transplant\, she was mentored early by celebrity voice coach Nathan Lam and hit the road in 1999 opening for The Bacon Brothers\, a collaboration that continues today. Eleven albums\, two EPs\, and multiple singles later\, her work has landed in film and television including *So You Think You Can Dance*\, *Dawson’s Creek*\, and *Here on Earth*\, and on compilations alongside Sarah McLachlan\, Aimee Mann\, and Norah Jones. She has toured the US\, Asia\, and Europe and shared stages with America\, John Hiatt\, Suzanne Vega\, and The Gin Blossoms\, with her fans crowdfunding nearly every project along the way. \n  \n\n\nAbout Two Rivers: \nTwo Rivers is Richard Bryant and Kyle Kovalik performing as an acoustic duo. Intelligent songwriting\, soaring vocals\, inspired harmonies\, and wicked guitar. Richard Bryant has toured the world as an acclaimed singer with rock legends such as The Doobie Brothers and The Little River Band. Kyle Kovalik has been flooring audiences for decades with his fiery guitar stylings\, acoustic and electric.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/portraits-in-song-cindy-alexander-with-special-guest-two-rivers/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Monterey Comedy Improv: Halloween Unscripted
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of Halloween fun and laughs at the Cherry Center after dark. \n\n\n\n\nThe Monterey Comedy Improv returns! The premiere improv comedy troupe on the Peninsula will be back in action on Saturday\, October 31 at 7:00pm. Similar to “Whose Line Is It Anyway\,” Monterey Comedy Improv takes audience suggestions or volunteers and instantly creates hilarious scenes right on the spot. \nStay after the show for a Halloween costume contest\, with some spooky swag for the winning entries. \n\n\nTickets are $25\, available on Eventbrite.com. \nFor audiences 16+
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/monterey-comedy-improv-halloween-unscripted/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Benefit Reading and Conversation with Award-Winning Poet Ellen Bass
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is pleased to present an afternoon of poetry and conversation with celebrated\, award-winning poet Ellen Bass on Sunday\, November 15th\, at 3:00 PM. \nProceeds from the event will directly benefit the ongoing work of the Poet-in-Schools Program that brings poetry workshops to high schools across Monterey County. Our current poet\, Patrice Vecchione\, encourages young writers to trust their imaginations and discover their authentic voices through creative expression. Funds raised from this afternoon reading will ensure the continuation of these vital workshops as well support as the Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts High School Poetry Awards\, the Cherry Center’s annual flagship event celebrating and supporting young literary talent across Monterey County. \nAs Ellen Bass once noted\, “Poetry is the most intimate of all writing. I want to speak first from me to myself and then from me to you.” During this special event\, Bass—a former Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets and recipient of five Pushcart Prizes—will read poems and talk about her work. She was recently awarded a 2026-2027 California Arts Council Legacy Artist Fellowship. Bass’s new collection of poems\, Oh Honey\, Oh Baby\, is forthcoming in 2027. \nEvent Details: \n\nWhat: Poet Ellen Bass: Benefit Reading & Conversation\nWhen: Sunday\, November 15th at 3:00 PM\nWhere: Carl Cherry Center for the Arts\, 4th and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\nAdmission: $30\nTickets: Available online on Eventbrite.com. Seating is limited. Community members and poetry enthusiasts are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance to support local youth literacy and creative arts programming.\n\nAbout the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts \nThe Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting artists\, offering quality arts education\, and presenting diverse programming in literature\, theater\, and fine arts for the Monterey Peninsula community.\n  \nPhotograph: ellenbass.com
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/benefit-reading-and-conversation-with-award-winning-poet-ellen-bass/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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