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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Celebration with The Cherry Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Cherry Trio — Elizabeth Gaver (baroque violin)\, Penny Hanna (viola da gamba)\, Michael Peterson (harpsichord) — and guest David Wilson (baroque violin) celebrate the summer solstice with music from seventeenth century France\, Germany\, and Italy. \n“D’Apotheose de Lully”\, by François Couperin\, is a suite of short pieces with French texts depicting  Lully’s meeting with Apollo and ascension to Parnassus. The concert will also include trio sonatas by Dario Castello and Dietrich Buxtehude\, a suite by Marin Marais for viola da gamba and continuo\, and a harpsichord suite by Buxtehude. Please join us for a reception after the concert. \nThe performance will be held Friday\, June 21st\, at 5:00pm. Tickets are $30\, available on Eventbrite.com or by calling (831) 624-7491. \nDavid Wilson \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/summer-solstice-celebration-with-the-cherry-trio/
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 The Leon Joyce Trio - Jazz at The Cherry
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nJazz at The Cherry Presents The Leon Joyce Trio\nLocal veteran jazz drummer\, Leon Joyce\, will be leading the way with this exciting jazz trio.  Joining Leon will be legendary guitarist\, Bruce Forman\, and Brian Ho\, one of the hottest jazz organ players to come along in a long time. Sunday\, June 30th\, at 2:00pm. Doors open at 1:30 for wine and light fare (included in the ticket price). Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com or by calling (831) 624-7491. \nGet ready for an afternoon of exhilarating\, straight-ahead jazz at its finest! \nSponsored in part by Lorna Pierce \nAbout the Trio\nLeon Joyce\nSince relocating to Seaside from Chicago in 2011\, Leon has been a mainstay of the regional jazz scene\, largely in the Bay Area. Expect traditional and contemporary jazz stylings\, fueled by a drummer whose feeling-laden\, detailed style invokes Max Roach\, Buddy Rich or Louis Bellson\, rather than the brainiac power styles so present today.  Joyce’s musical career began in high school\, but was really shaped and nurtured when he joined the Marine Corps in 1976. He has supported artists as varied as Nancy Wilson\, Smokey Robinson\, Larry Coryell\, and Ramsey Lewis. \nBruce Forman\nBruce’s life and musical journey provide an American saga which is still in full swing. His musical accomplishments include twenty-one recordings as a leader\, countless sideman recordings\, including Ray Brown\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Roger Kellaway\, and soundtrack performances on three of Clint Eastwood’s distinguished films—most notably Academy Award-winning Million Dollar Baby. Deep immersion in American culture inspires Forman to contribute to the traditions that he draws from.  His music and life reflect every step of his journey and demonstrate the awareness of an artist who’s at the top of his form and very much at home in the jazz world. \nBrian Ho\nWhen one thinks of jazz and the Hammond Organ\, one name comes to mind – James Oscar Smith\, or simply\, Jimmy Smith.  Well\, get ready for Hammond-endorsed artist\, Brian Ho\, as he joins Leon and Bruce on our stage. Brian solos and comps with his right hand\, while his left hand and feet play organ bass in the classic stylistic tradition of the jazz organ pioneers. The San Jose Mercury News says of him:  “Brian Ho is a rising jazz star. These days\, Ho is one of the region’s most promising young jazz Hammond organists.” \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/the-leon-joyce-trio-jazz-at-the-cherry/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Melee - A Celebration of the Uke!
DESCRIPTION:Ukulele Melee is a celebration of  the world’s friendliest instrument. The event will feature performances by local musicians Steve Mortensen and Dixie Dixon\, Pammy Forman\, Sandor Nagyszalanczy and Karen Lehman\, the Haole Harmony Trio\, as well as Michael Wynia\, and SF Bay area musical luminaries Steven Strauss and Greg Pratt. \nSandor Nagyszalanczy \nThe original Ukulele Melee was created about 15 years ago by Dixie Dixon as a celebration to honor the legacy of her husband Daniel Dixon\, a noted local author and musician. After an absence of nearly ten years\, the 2024 Ukulele Melee has revived this popular celebration for a new generation of ukulele players and enthusiasts. \nTwo performances only: Friday\, July 26th\, at 7:00pm and Saturday\, July 27th\, at 2:00pm. Tickets are $30\, available on Eventbrite.com or by calling (831) 624-7491. \nPurchase tickets for Friday\, July 26th HERE \nPurchase tickets for Saturday\, July 27th HERE
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/ukulele-melee-a-celebration-of-the-uke/
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 Akira Tana's Hidden Valley Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jazz At The Cherry is thrilled to present world-class San Francisco Bay Area musicians Akira Tana\, John Wiitala and Steve Rudolph. We’re fortunate to engage this group of journeyman jazz musicians as they gear up for a residency at Ali Reyerson’s Flute Master Class at Hidden Valley.  A rich selection of tunes from the Great American Songbook and other jazz standards are sure to provide an afternoon of classic jazz at its finest. \nOne performance: Sunday\, August 25th at 4:00pm. Doors open at 3:30pm for wine and light fare included in the $35 ticket price. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com. (Eventbrite tickets do not have to be printed or downloaded. Doors close ten minutes after the start of each performance.) \nAbout the Trio: \nAkira Tana is a self-taught and technically accomplished drummer whose versatility is revealed by the range of musicians with whom he has worked\, including: Helen Humes\, Milt Jackson\, Sonny Rollins\, Jaki Byard\, George Russell\, Sonny Stitt\, Al Cohn\, Art Farmer\, Benny Golson\, Jim Hall\, Jimmy Rowles\, Zoot Sims\, Cedar Walton\, Ran Blake\, Chris Connor\, Carl Fontana\, Jimmy Heath\, Tete Montoliu\, Spike Robinson\, Warne Marsh\, and many other leading jazz musicians. He has also produced and co-produced several albums\, including those by Tana Reid\, the Asian American Jazz Trio. His most recent projects are four recordings by his group\, “Otonowa\,” featuring jazz interpretations of Japanese folk and pop melodies that date back decades and even centuries. Tana earned a degree in East Asian Studies/Sociology from Harvard University\, and also studied at the New England Conservatory of Music. He is currently on the faculty at San Francisco Conservatory of Music and can often be heard as an announcer on Bay Area jazz station\, KCSM. \nJohn Wiitala\, bassist\, is a Richmond\, CA native and longtime veteran of the SF Bay Area jazz scene. He has accompanied many artists\, including:  Shorty Rogers\, Charlie Rouse\, Ernestine Anderson\, Joe Henderson\, Charles McPherson\, Mary Stallings\, Bob Dorough and countless others. Wiitala  most treasures the associations with pianists Jessica Williams\, Randy Porter\, Mark Levine\, and Adam Shulman\, trumpeter Erik Jekabson\, and vocalists Madeline Eastman and Wesla Whitfield\, and his long tenure at Jazz At Pearls with Bruce Forman and Vince Lateano.  John has long been involved in jazz education\, including a long-running involvement with the Stanford Jazz Workshop\, the California Jazz Conservatory and Ali Ryerson’s Jazz Flute Masterclass. \nSteve Rudolph\, born in Evansville\, Indiana\, studied trumpet and composition under scholarship at Butler University in Indianapolis.  Switching his main instrumental focus to the piano at age 22\, he was hired by Buddy Morrow in 1977 to perform on the road with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.  Since then\, he has had an inspiring career in his 50+ years of professional music making.  Steve has served as producer\, arranger and performer on many recordings\, and his vast concert experience encompasses performances with many jazz masters\, including:  Louie Bellson\, Clark Terry\, and the Mills Brothers. At home in Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania\, he leads many ensembles\, including the Harrisburg Jazz Collective Big Band.  His devotion to the art of jazz inspired him to found the Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz\, now in its 44th year. Steve was the recipient of the 2002 Harrisburg Arts Award for dedication to the arts\, and in 2023 he was inducted into the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/akira-tanas-hidden-valley-trio/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Rick Forschino Trio Plays the Music of Enrico Pieranunzi
DESCRIPTION:Two years after their sold-out performance honoring the music of Michel Petrucciani\, Rick Forschino and his trio\, featuring Bill DeLap on acoustic bass and Mike Shannon on drums\, return to present compositions by the brilliant living Italian pianist\, Enrico Pieranunzi\, on Sunday\, October 27th\, at 2:00pm. Doors open at 1:30pm for wine and light fare (included in the ticket price). Tickets are $35\, available on Eventbrite.com. \nEnrico Pieranunzi is not only an incredibly sensitive pianist with a touch akin to that of Bill Evans\, but also a particularly lyrical composer of uniquely beautiful harmonies. Rick became aware of Pieranunzi’s talented genius in 1987 with the release of “Deep Down” which featured bassist\, Marc Johnson\, and drummer\, Joey Baron. Since then\, Enrico has produced over sixty albums that include well over three hundred of his own original compositions. This concert will showcase a personal selection of these compositions\, including his famous 1978 piece\, “Nightbird\,” which gained fame in 1987 when he recorded it with Chet Baker. Baker went on to record and perform this tune multiple times throughout his career. By introducing Pieranunzi’s compositions at The Cherry\, this trio will demonstrate how he has devoted his life to establishing a body of work worthy of the collection of standards we now know and love by the famous composers of the 20th century. \nRick Forschino is a well-known jazz musician on the Monterey scene who is drawn to the more lyrical players who experiment with lush unusual harmonies. Over the many years\, Rick has played monthly with Bill DeLap at the Carmel Art Association and other venues around the Peninsula with multiple artists. They’ve developed a friendship with a shared special interest in the music of Michel Petrucciani and Enrico Pieranunzi.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/rick-forschino-trio-plays-the-music-of-enrico-pieranunzi/
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 The Bob Phillips Review - George Gershwin
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nWhen you think of memorable jazz tunes\, the composers who wrote them don’t always readily come to mind.  Over a series of three concerts\, one of the Peninsula’s favorite pianists\, Bob Phillips\, will take us on a musical review highlighting three composers whose writings became mainstays in the world of jazz. \nBob will begin this musical journey with the works of George Gershwin and many of his signature compositions such as “A Foggy Day (In London Town)”\, “Embraceable You” and others. Sunday\, November 17th at 2:00pm. Doors open at 1:30pm for wine and light fare included in the ticket price. $35.00\, available on Eventbrite.com. \nJoining Bob will be Adam Astrup on guitar\, vocalist Malinda DeRouen\, Ross Garren on harmonica\, bassist Dennis Murphy\, and drummer Mike Shannon. \nThe series will continue on February 9\, 2025 featuring the works of Henry Mancini\, with a final performance on April 27\, 2025 showcasing one additional musical genius. \nMeet the Musicians: \n \nBob Phillips: Phillips is a consummate musician and without a doubt one of the finest performers on the Monterey Peninsula. Well known for his exceptional technique and versatility\, Bob has performed five times at the Monterey Jazz Festival and is currently in demand all over Central and Northern California.  He has also been honored by The Monterey Jazz Festival with an endowment in his name which helps to sustain over 20 Monterey County high school students chosen every year from over 28 schools to be members of the Monterey County All-Star Band. \nAdam Astrup: Originally from Minnesota\, guitarist Adam Astrup is an active performer in the Monterey area jazz scene. He has worked with renowned artists such as Bruce Forman\, Greg Gisbert\, Matteo Sabattini\, Gary Meek and Drew Zaremba\, and many others. \nMalinda DeRouen:  An extremely versatile vocalist\, Melinda is no stranger to the world of jazz.  She has also excelled in cinema and numerous musical productions and was most recently seen as Billie Holiday in the acclaimed Lady Day with the New Canon Theatre Company.  Her first performance on the outdoor stage was over 24 years ago as Mary Magdalene in “Jesus Christ Superstar.”   \nRoss Garren:  Harmonica player\, keyboardist\, composer and record producer Ross Garren lives in Southern California. He has recorded with a host of notable artists including Bon Iver\, Kesha\, Ben Folds\, Brad Mehldau\, Rita Coolidge\, and Keb’ Mo’.  Garren’s sound has been described as “a meeting of vintage Americana\, retro-futurism\, classic song craft and whimsical surrealism.” \nDennis Murphy:  Since the mid-eighties\, bassist Dennis Murphy has been touring worldwide with various national and international artists. A three-time GRAMMY Nominee with international Smooth Jazz Artist Acoustic Alchemy. Dennis has recorded or played with The Greg Kihn Band\, Maria Muldaur\, Billy Preston\, The Coasters\, The Drifters\, The Shirelles\, and Kenny Rankin\, among others. \nMike Shannon: Based out of Central California\, drummer Mike Shannon has performed and/or recorded with many world renowned musicians including: the Hristo Vitchev Quartet\, Italian Tenor Pasquale Esposito\, Al Jardine of The Beach Boys\, Rick Allen of Def Leppard\, Tiran Porter of the Doobie Brothers\, Stanley Jordan\, Pat Bianchi\, Gary Meek\, Mike Lent (Barry Manilow guitarist)\, Brian Charette\, Tammy Brown\, George Young\, Steve Ezzo\, Dann Zinn and many others. \nThis series is bound to be one of the most enjoyable and delightful Jazz At The Cherry experiences!
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/the-bob-phillips-review-george-gershwin/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Along Came Betty
DESCRIPTION:Jazz At The Cherry is pleased to bring back Along Came Betty for another round of what has become a traditional December treat. Join us Sunday\, December 8th\, for some great music\, wine and light fare–all included in the ticket price. This year’s program will pay tribute to pianist and prolific composer Biff Smith who passed away in June. Doors open at 1:30pm; performance begins at 2:00pm. Tickets are $35\, available online at eventbrite.com. \nSpark up your holiday spirit with some of the best bebob and straight-ahead jazz on the West Coast. Along Came Betty will delight you with their rich harmonized sax and trumpet\, backed by the classic piano\, bass and drums rhythm section. \nThis group of highly talented musicians (Bill Spencer\, piano; Brian Stock\, trumpet and flugelhorn; Paul Tarantino\, saxophone; Pete Lips\, bass; Patrick Tregenza\, drums) has performed at many local and national jazz venues\, including the Monterey Jazz Festival and the Big Sur Jazz Festival. Since 1998\, they have been celebrating the spirit of hard-bop\, a seminal movement of 50s and 60s jazz. \nBUY TICKETS NOW
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/along-came-betty-2/
LOCATION:Carl Cherry Center for the Arts
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Krapp's Last Tape and Rockaby
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of The Absurd at The Carl Cherry \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamuel Beckett\, playwright known for “Theatre of the Absurd” will come to life in this one weekend-only performance by Dennis Leroy Kangalee of the Kangalee Arts Ensemble in NYC & Justine Stock of New Canon Theatre Co\, Monterey. A double bill of Samuel Beckett’s plays\, Krapp’s Last Tape\, an early masterpiece from 1957\, and Rockaby\, one of his rarer\, later gems written in 1983. Directed and Performed by Dennis Leroy Kangalee and Justine Stock\, both plays deal with the angst of memory within the mystery of aging; they ask us to consider what the culmination of a life experience is\, or can be. Four performances only: \nThursday\, January\, 23rd @ 7:00 pm (Preview Night)\nFriday\, January\, 24th @ 7:00 pm (Opening Night Post-Show Reception)\nSaturday\, January 25th @ 7:00 pm\nSunday\, January 26th @ 2:00 pm \nThis is a 1 hour performance\, each show will have a Q&A post show. \nTickets are $35.00\, available on Eventbrite.com. Recommended for ages 14 and up. \nA special evening of two Samuel Beckett plays presented in an exclusive double-bill of his most accessible and challenging pieces for solo actors determined to make a connection with a live human audience. Titled “Technology & The Human Cry\,” J. Stock Productions and Kangalee Arts Ensemble bring both Krapp’s Last Tape and Rockaby to the stage in one unforgettable hour-long program. \nFounder & Artistic Director of Kangalee Arts Ensemble shares\, “Because while the world is suffering with many things\, one thing we as artists can combat is the information overload; the bombardment of spectacle in our arts and entertainment. In an attempt to kickstart the new year with pared down\, simple “chamber plays” that are exquisitely rendered by the Master of the Absurd and the great comic folly of human behavior\, Samuel Beckett\, Technology & The Human Cry aims to redirect the focus of acting and drama from the grand sweep of spectacle to the epic of human thoughts and emotions. In a time where nothing seems to make sense and the only thing guaranteed is aging or death\, our bliss fleeting but attainable\, Stock and Kangalee return to the theater with intimate works that illustrate the real wars are internal. \nAesthetically\, both plays wrestle with the idea of the human voice dueting with a recorded voice. Beckett was curious\, if not obsessed with technology itself — especially how recording mediums can refract our own lives back to us. \nIn each mono-drama the solo performer must listen to his or herself – on a recorded tape – and not only react\, but allow it to influence how they view their life. Krapp’s tapes and nameless woman W’s voice (“V”) in Rockaby – emanate as “recorded ghosts” in a way… enabling enormous joy\, but also overwhelming pain. \nWritten by: Samuel Beckett \nDirected by: Dennis Leroy Kangalee\, Kangalee Arts Ensemble \nProduced by: J. Stock Productions & Kangalee Arts Ensemble \nProduction Designer: Edith Raw \nSound Designer: Carlton King \nStage Manager & Design Coordinator: Sean Aten \nCast: Dennis Leroy Kangalee (Krapp’s Last Tape) Justine Stock (Rockaby)
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/krapps-last-tape-and-rockaby/
LOCATION:Carl Cherry Center for the Arts
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT The Bob Phillips Review Performing the Music of Henry Mancini
DESCRIPTION:When you think of memorable jazz tunes\, the composers who wrote them don’t always readily come to mind.  Over a series of three concerts\, one of the Peninsula’s favorite pianists\, Bob Phillips\, will take us on a musical review highlighting three composers whose writings became mainstays in the world of jazz.  Bob’s most recent performance for Jazz At The Cherry showcased the wonderful music of composer George Gershwin \nThe next stop on this musical journey will take us into musical world of composer Henry Mancini on Sunday\, February 9th.  Joining Bob will be singer/songwriter Julie Capili and some of the Peninsula’s finest jazz artists\, including guitarist Adam Astrup\, sax player Paul Contos\, bassist Dennis Murphy and drummer Mike Shannon.\n \nThe final show for this series will take place on Sunday\, April 27th featuring another musical genius. \nSunday\, February 9th at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30 for wine and light fare included in the ticket price. Tickets are $45\, available on Eventbrite.com. \n\nBob Phillips: Phillips is a consummate musician and without a doubt one of the finest performers on the Monterey Peninsula. Well known for his exceptional technique and versatility\, Bob has performed five times at the Monterey Jazz Festival and is currently in demand all over Central and Northern California.  He has also been honored by The Monterey Jazz Festival with an endowment in his name which helps to sustain over 20 Monterey County high school students chosen every year from over 28 schools to be members of the Monterey County All-Star Band. \nJulie Capili’s creativity and playfulness are evident in her music\, bringing a sense of joy and wonder to her performances. Her subtlety and exquisite control display a maturity beyond her years. Her influences are eclectic\, including artists such as Aretha Franklin\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Eva Cassidy\, and Tori Amos. And although her voice has drawn comparisons to many great singers\, she possesses a style of her own.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/the-bob-phillips-review-performing-the-music-of-henry-mancini/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Soapbox Stageworks Presents: Winter One Acts
DESCRIPTION:Soapbox Stageworks Presents Winter One Acts\, four brand new plays performed on four different nights:\nThursday\, March 20th\, Friday\, March 21\, and Saturday\, March 22 and 29. The house opens at 6:30 for pre-show libations. Performances start at 7pm. Tickets are\, $35\, available on Eventbrite.com. 10% of all proceeds will go to the Carmel Youth Center \nEach performance will feature the following plays: \n“Ruby” by Donald Luftus –  An afternoon on the Thames River takes a turn. \n“Forward Pass” by Lawson Caldwell – It’s 1969 after the Stonewall riots in NYC. Two mothers in a small southern town must defend their sons. \n“Lenny and Jenny” by Mike Byham –  An intense situation makes two people realize things aren’t always as they seem. Trigger alert for language and violence. \n“A Winter’s Eve” by Karen Devaney – During a snowstorm in a small cabin\, a couple attempt to get their marriage back on track. The secrets revealed may destroy them for good.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/soapbox-stageworks-presents-winter-one-acts/
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:20250504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T160000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - The Bob Phillips Review Performing the Music of Johnny Mercer
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nWhen you think of memorable jazz tunes\, their composers and lyricists don’t always readily come to mind. Over a series of concerts\, one of the Peninsula’s favorite pianists\, Bob Phillips\, has been taking us on a musical tour highlighting luminaries whose works have become mainstays in the world of jazz. Bob’s third and final concert on this journey will feature the works of famed lyricist\, Johnny Mercer. Highly talented vocalist and stage performer Malinda DeRouen\, and special guest vocalist Lee Durley\, will be joining Bob for what is sure to be another outstanding Jazz At The Cherry production. \nSunday\, May 4th at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30 for wine and light fare included in the ticket price. Tickets are $45\, available on Eventbrite.com. \n\nBob Phillips is a consummate musician and without a doubt one of the finest performers on the Monterey Peninsula. Admired for his exceptional technique and on-stage liveliness\, Bob has performed five times at the Monterey Jazz Festival and is currently in demand all over Central and Northern California. He has also been honored by The Monterey Jazz Festival with an endowment in his name which helps to sustain over 20 Monterey County high school students chosen every year from over 28 schools to be members of the Monterey County All-Star Band.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/lighthouse-quartet-plus-one-performing-the-music-of-johnny-mercer/
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:20250517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062434
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SUMMARY:The Life and Writings of John Muir with Barbara Mossberg
DESCRIPTION:An Exuberant Evening with Barbara Mossberg and John Muir . . . and Louisa Wanda! \nJoin us Saturday\, May 17th\, for a magical evening of poignancy and lift in performance arts with Dr. Barbara Mossberg at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $15\, available on Eventbrite.com. \nAn international scholar of John Muir\, teacher of eco literature\, and California laureate Poet-in-Residence Emerita (Pacific Grove)\, Mossberg brings her poetry and scholarship to imagine and help correct the historical record of how purple prose led to public policy and civic commitment to preserve the wilderness. What does love have to do with it? Or a devoted wife? A world premiere concert recitation of a new historical musical drama on John Muir. \nJoin Barbara and our Cherry community for rounds of cakes and ale (always cake!) and merriment following the presentation. \nDr. Barbara Mossberg \nForest image above: goseedoexplore.com
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/the-life-and-writings-of-john-muir-with-barbara-mossberg/
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:20250530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTSTAMP:20260404T062434
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SUMMARY:Age is Only a Number
DESCRIPTION:All New!\nThe Laugh’s on Us! \nAGE IS ONLY A NUMBER\nA Comedy\nAnother glance at age and aging with a wink. \nA new play by \nTOM PARKS \nMay 30th – June 21st\nFridays and Saturdays:  7:30pm\nSunday matinees:  2:30pm\nTickets $35\nCall (831) 717-7373
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/age-is-only-a-number-2/
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:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062434
CREATED:20250514T222534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T222534Z
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SUMMARY:The Michael O’Neill/Tammy Hall Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Jazz At The Cherry\nProudly presents\nThe Michael O’Neill/Tammy Hall Quartet \nSan Francisco Bay Area jazz artists Michael O’Neill and Tammy Lynne Hall have put together a truly heavyweight group of musicians for this very special Jazz At The Cherry performance.  A gifted saxophonist\, Michael O’Neill will be leading the way along with much sought-after pianist and vocalist Tammy Lynne Hall.  Rounding out the quartet are two of the Monterey Peninsula’s favorite artists\, the sensational drummer Leon Joyce Jr. and talented bassist Steve Uccello.  This stellar group of artists has performed at numerous venues in the SF Bay Area\, and while this will be a JATC first for O’Neill and Hall\, both Joyce and Uccello have had several Cherry appearances in the past. This is bound to be one of the hottest ever straight-ahead jazz shows to come to our stage\, and you surely won’t want to miss it! \nSunday\, June 22nd at 2:00pm. Doors open at 1:30pm for wine and light fare included in the ticket price. Tickets are $45\, available on Eventbrite.com. \nMichael O’Neill \nSaxophonist Michael O’Neill is a mainstay in the San Francisco Bay Area jazz scene where he now leads several jazz groups.  A San Diego native\, Michael began studying clarinet at age eight. He took up the saxophone at thirteen and studied composition and arranging in college. Following graduate school in Texas\, he returned to the SF Bay Area and studied with the great Joe Henderson.  It didn’t take long for O’Neill to make a name for himself.  He signed on to several steady\, high-profile gigs including a thirteen-year engagement at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay\, a seven-year stint at Cetrella on the coast\, and a six-year steady gig at the Sofitel on the San Francisco Peninsula. He has played and/or recorded with Idris Muhammad\, Joe Locke\, Geoffrey Keezer\, Michael Wolff\, Rodney Jones\, Kenny Washington\, Jackie Ryan\, Tony Lindsay\, Akira Tana\, Michael Bluestein\, Nicolas Bearde\, Smith Dobson\, and many others.  O’Neill’s first three jazz albums featured the world-renowned SF Bay Area vocalist Kenny Washington. Their partnership spans over 20 years\, and the two have performed together in many notable venues including the San Jose Jazz Festival\, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival\, and the Monterey Jazz Festival.  O’Neill performs frequently at Yoshi’s and many other major venues in the SF Bay Area. \nTammy Lynne Hall \nTammy Lynne Hall began playing the piano at age four in Dallas\, Texas where she was raised by two grandmothers\, a grandfather and numerous aunts and uncles.  Her earliest memories of the piano were of climbing onto the piano bench and picking out the notes to tunes she heard either on the radio\, record player or something the choir sang at church.  She attended the prestigious Mills College in Oakland\, CA from 1979 to 1981.  In pursuit of developing her own voice and the experiences of a ‘Jazz’ life\, Tammy left Mills College and began working with local bands in the SF Bay Area.  A visit to Brussels turned into a two-year stay.  During this time Tammy along with saxophonist\, Dr. Josylyn Segal\, formed the quintet Touche Differente (Different Touch)\, playing in numerous venues and festivals\, including the Brussels Jazz Club\, the North Sea Jazz Festival\, Antwerp\, France\, Holland and Ibiza as well as performing and recording with saxophonist Noah Howard.  A truly versatile pianist\, Tammy Hall’s own compositions\, arrangements and improvisational style are always crowd pleasers. Tammy’s impressive accompanist skills made her a top choice for many well-known singers. She is equally gifted in Classical\, Gospel\, Latin\, R & B and Jazz. Her major influences include Tania Maria\, Stevie Wonder\, Nina Simone\, Mary Lou Williams\, Joe Sample and Thelonious Monk. Tammy brings virtuosity to the piano that is never ostentatious\, and her approach to the music is always genuine and fresh. \nLeon Joyce Jr. \nWell-known on the local jazz scene\, drummer Leon Joyce Jr. is a native of Meriden\, Connecticut where he received his musical training through private instruction under John Oblon and Jimmy Rozelle. While still in high school\, he toured Connecticut and Massachusetts with the Greater Hartford Community College Theater Group\, performing the Broadway musical Hair.  As a drummer\, Leon has worked for a wide variety of top artists\, including Ramsey Lewis\, Nancy Wilson\, Smokey Robinson\, Teena Marie\, Monty Alexander\, Clark Terry\, Conte Condoli\, Ellis Marsalis\, Larry Coryell\, Gary Bartz\, Billy Harper\, and Pete Fountain.  Leon performs regularly with his own groups as a trio\, quartet or quintet format.  He has also appeared with the Jamie Davis Quintet\, Nicolas Bearde\, Rhonda Benin\, Destiny Muhammad and Tiffany Austin. Leon has also performed at many of the top International Jazz Festivals\, including Montreux and Lugano Jazz Festivals in Switzerland and the Villingen Swing/Jazz Festival in Germany. Nationally\, he has appeared in the Monterey Jazz and Blues\, Playboy Jazz and JVC Jazz Festivals in California\, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in Louisiana\, JVC Jazz Festival in Colorado\, Chicago Jazz\, the South Shore Jazz and the Heritage Festivals in Illinois. He has also appeared in the Dijon\, Lyon and Paris Blues Festivals in France\, the Luzern Blues Festival in Switzerland\, the Zacatecas and Oaxaca Blues Festival in Mexico and the Rhythm & Blues cruise. \nSteve Uccello \nAs a freelance bassist\, Steve plays gigs around the Monterey and San Francisco Bay areas. Steve is the bassist in The Latin Jazz Collective with John Nava as well as Monterey’s beloved group\, Along Came Betty.  He has played gigs with The Roger Eddy Band and legendary guitarist\, Bruce Forman.  Steve was also a featured soloist with the Monterey Bay Jazz Orchestra in 2009 at the 52nd annual Monterey Jazz Festival as well as with The Andy Weis Monterey Jazz Allstars at the 60th Monterey Jazz Festival in 2017. Steve has played in the Dottie Dodgion trio as well.  He can be regularly found playing musical theater engagements at The Western Stage and The Pacific Repertory Theatre.  Additionally\, he is also the steady bassist at Santa Cruz’s First Congregational Church’s Jazz/Gospel service.  Steve studied music formally at Cabrillo College under jazz trumpeter/arranger Ray Brown and Latin percussionist Mike Strunk.  He completed extensive coursework in performance\, theory\, and musicianship\, and was the principal bassist in the Cabrillo orchestra for two years. Steve completed his B.A. at CSU Monterey Bay\, where he studied with world-renowned bassists Stan Poplin and Ray Drummond and legendary saxophonist Paul Contos. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/the-michael-oneill-tammy-hall-quartet/
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:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
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SUMMARY:Soapbox Stageworks Presents: Summer Comedy Kickoff!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to celebrate the carefree days of summer\, and what better way than a night of comedy! Soapbox Stageworks presents four hilarious one-act plays that will lift your spirits and leave you laughing for days. Friday\, June 27th through Sunday\, June 29th. Curtain time is 7:00pm for the Friday and Saturday performance\, and 2:30pm for Sunday. Tickets are $35 general admission\, available on their website\, SoapboxStageworks.org. \n\n“Break a Leg” by Max Jackson- An understudy is thrust into a performance with a notorious Diva actress\, let’s just say\, things get interesting.\n“Gentlemen’s Agreement” by Rich Rubin – When two Irishmen wrangle over the selling of a couch an unexpected past arises.\n“Elephant in the Room” by Kacie Michele- Four strangers get stuck in an elevator and how they cope is less than conventional.\n“Judy’s Place” by Karen Devaney- A beloved pub is in danger of getting bulldozed when its owner suddenly dies. Friends and patrons gather as a far fetched scheme is devised to save the place.\n\n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/soapbox-stageworks-presents-summer-comedy-kickoff/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T190000
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SUMMARY:Living Art: Jean Cacicedo\, Janet Lipkin and the Evolution of Art to Wear
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center is thrilled to present the new documentary “Living Art: Jean Cacicedo\, Janet Lipkin & The Evolution of Art to Wear” about two of the founding members of the “Art to Wear” movement in 1970s’ New York. Hear the artist’s talk about their processes of making garments that use the body as a sculptural armature\, which comes alive when the body moves through space. \nPlease join us for this delightful 28-minute film\, along with a moderated Q and A with Janet and Jean. This will be followed by a reception in our lovely gallery space and sculpture garden with wine\, artful appetizers\, a fashion show of their creations and\, of course\, the artists\, themselves. \nJanet and Jean each have their remarkable wearable textiles in the permanent collections of some of the most prominent Art museums in the country (and the world)\, including The Metropolitan Museum (NY)\, The De Young Museum (SF)\, The Museum of Art and Design NY\, Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, Philadelphia Museum of Art and Hong Kong Design Institute. \nThey have been featured in three documentaries and their work has been included in 25 books about Wearable Art. \nThis is a rare opportunity meet these wonderful creators of an optimistic and fanciful future\, at time when we need it most. \nThis film was produced by Textile Arts Council of the deYoung Museum\, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. \nSaturday evening at 5:00 pm\, July 12\, 2025. $20 admission includes wine and appetizers. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.com.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/living-art-jean-cacicedo-janet-lipkin-and-the-evolution-of-art-to-wear/
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:20250718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T203000
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SUMMARY:Mattias Thedens
DESCRIPTION:Mattias Thedens stands as one of Norway’s emerging talents on the Hardanger Fiddle\, Norway’s national instrument. Raised in a musical family\, Mattias immersed himself in the world of folk festivals from a young age. He successfully completed his Bachelor of Arts in Hardanger Fiddle performance at the esteemed Norwegian Academy of Music\, benefiting from the guidance of distinguished mentors such as Knut Buen and Håkon Høgemo. \nIn 2023\, Mattias won the National competition\, Landskappleiken\, in Hardanger fiddle class B\, and was promoted to the elite A class where he is currently one of its youngest competitors. He is dedicated to keeping the Hardanger fiddle tradition alive\, exploring different regional styles and techniques while making sure the music always stays true to its roots. \nFriday\, July 18th\, at 7:00pm. Tickets are $25\, available on Eventbrite.com.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/mattias-thedens/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062434
CREATED:20250612T175322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T203106Z
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Melee - A Celebration of the Uke!
DESCRIPTION:Ukulele Melee is a celebration of  the world’s friendliest four-string instrument: the uke! The event will feature performances by local musicians Ukulele Dick\, Steve Mortensen and Dixie Dixon\, Sandor Nagyszalanczy and Karen Lehman\, Bruce and Pamela Forman\, and the Haole Harmony Trio. There’ll also be a special guest (or two)\, audience sing alongs and more. It promises to be a fun afternoon for all ukulele fans that’s not to be missed!\n\nSandor Nagyszalanczy \n\n\nThe original Ukulele Melee was created about 15 years ago by Dixie Dixon as a celebration to honor the legacy of her husband Daniel Dixon\, a noted local author and musician. The 2025 Ukulele Melee continues this popular celebration for a new generation of ukulele players and enthusiasts. \nSaturday\, August 9th at 2:00pm. Tickets are $30\, available on Eventbrite.com. \n\n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/ukulele-melee-a-celebration-of-the-uke-2/
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:20250817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062434
CREATED:20250721T165958Z
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SUMMARY:The Dick Whittington Trio Presents Music from the Great American Songbook
DESCRIPTION:Jazz At The Cherry is pleased to bring back to our stage one of the Monterey Peninsula’s most well-known pianists\, Dick Whittington.  Joining Dick will be another local favorite\, drummer Leon Joyce Jr.  Rounding out the trio will be the versatile and creative bassist\, Dan Robbins. Sunday\, August 17th\, at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30pm for wine and light fare included in the ticket price. Tickets are $45\, available on Eventbrite.com. Be sure to buy yours today – this year\, every performance has sold out. \nDick and his trio will treat us to an array of tunes from the Great American Songbook\, featuring works by composers Harold Arlen Irving Berlin\, Gershwin\, Cole Porter and Richard Rodgers\, as well as Jazz Standards by Dizzy Gillespie and John Lewis. \nDick Whittington \nDick Whittington grew up in Los Angeles\, and while earning a degree in elementary education at Cal State Northridge\, he was working gigs with: Bobby Hutcherson\, Sonny Criss\, Barney Kessel\, Charles Lloyd\, Charlie Haden\, Scott Lafaro\, Gary Peacock\, and Billy Higgins.  Dick later went on to accompany vocalists Anita O’Day\, Ernestine Anderson\, Dinah Washington\, and Mel Torme.  Over the last five decades\, he has performed with many jazz greats\, including: Dexter Gordon\, Stan Getz\, James Moody\, Lee Konitz\, Art Pepper\, Eddie Harris\, and Chet Baker. \nLeon Joyce Jr. \nA local favorite\, drummer Leon Joyce\, Jr has worked for a wide variety of top artists\, including Ramsey Lewis\, Nancy Wilson\, Smokey Robinson\, Teena Marie\, Monty Alexander\, Clark Terry\, Conte Condoli\, Ellis Marsalis\, Larry Coryell\, Gary Bartz\, Billy Harper\, and Pete Fountain.  He has also performed at many of the top International Jazz Festivals\, including Montreux and Lugano Jazz Festivals in Switzerland and the Villingen Swing/Jazz Festival in Germany. Nationally\, he has appeared in the Monterey Jazz and Blues\, Playboy Jazz and JVC Jazz Festivals in California\, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in Louisiana\, JVC Jazz Festival in Colorado\, Chicago Jazz\, the South Shore Jazz and the Heritage Festivals in Illinois. He has also appeared in the Dijon\, Lyon and Paris Blues Festivals in France\, the Luzern Blues Festival in Switzerland\, the Zacatecas and Oaxaca Blues Festival in Mexico and the Rhythm & Blues cruise. \nDan Robbins \nDan has played and recorded in settings ranging from solo\, duo\, trio\, etc. to big band and orchestra\, and is known for driving\, creative\, harmonically and melodically rich background and lead parts on bass. He doubles on both acoustic bass\, and four\, five\, six\, and seven-string electric bass\, in styles ranging from solo jazz chord-melody arrangements\, to hard-swinging jazz double bass accompaniment\, acoustic and electric funk\, Brazilian\, Afro-Cuban\, Carribean\, rock\, R&B\, blues\, tango\, Indian\, and fusion styles\, as well as arco (played with the bow) classical and contemporary interpretations of composed music.  When you hear Dan perform his energetic and spellbinding solos\,  you will understand why he is one of the most in demand musicians on the west coast and beyond.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/the-dick-whittington-trio-present-music-from-the-great-american-songbook/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062434
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SUMMARY:Monterey Comedy Improv SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nThe Monterey Comedy Improv is back! The premier improv comedy troupe on the peninsula will be back in action on Saturday\, August 30th\, 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 $20\, available on Eventbrite.com.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/monterey-comedy-improv-10/
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:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20260404T062434
CREATED:20250820T210137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T222511Z
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SUMMARY:Soapbox Stageworks Presents: September SIzzlers
DESCRIPTION:This September\, Soapbox Stageworks is serving up four incredibly spicy – and diverse – plays. They return to the Cherry Theater September 18th\, 19th\, 20th\, 26th and 27th. Curtain is 7pm. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased on their website\, Soapbox Stageworks.org. \nAbout the Plays: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n‘Amusing Willie’\, by Donald Loftus – A clever interpretation of the creative writing process and it’s surprising collaborators. \n\n\n‘Ramifications’\, by Alex Bernstein – A young man seeks direction from an unusual source.​ \n\n\n\n\n‘Rubbish’\, by Earl Crittendon – What begins as a simple rummage sale spirals into a hilarious yet thought-provoking tug-of-war over history\, legacy\, and identity. \n\n\n‘Maltese Monkey’\, by Margie Semilof – An attorney must determine which of two warring adult children is worthy of a precious and storied family jewel that has no named heir in a will. \n\n\n\nAbout Soapbox Stageworks: \nSoapbox Stageworks began in Philadelphia by Karen Devaney\, a playwright\, performer\, director and producer. She wanted to create a space for new works to evolve\, grow and thrive. \nNow located in the gorgeous Central Coast of California\, Soapbox wants to explore plays and  playwrights that have diligently worked their craft and are looking to workshop new material. Collaboration with the community along with local performers\, directors\, and playwrights\, they want to give back to the community by donating 10% of all performances to a local nonprofit.  \nSoapbox Stageworks is a thriving local theatre that thinks and acts globally to include playwrights and thespians from around the world.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/soapbox-stageworks-presents-september-sizzlers/
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:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260404T062434
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SUMMARY:SMILE: A Clown’s Ascension
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in the United States\, Henry Miller’s luminous parable\, “The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder” comes to life on stage in a bold new adaptation: SMILE: A Clown’s Ascension. \nAn Event to Remember \nThis is not just another play — it is a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of literature and theater. It is a threshold where architecture shelters imagination\, where laughter deepens into joy. Years from now\, the question will be asked: Were you there? \nPerformances are Thursday\, October 16th through Saturday\, October 18th at 7:30 pm\, and a matinee on Saturday\, October 18th at 2pm. Tickets are $40\, available on Eventbrite.com using the links below. Due to language and subject matter\, the play is suggested for 14 and up. \nOctober 16 – Carl Cherry Center for the Arts\, Carmel (7:30 pm) \nOctober 17 – Carl Cherry Center for the Arts\, Carmel (7:30 pm) \nOctober 18 – Carl Cherry Center for the Arts\, Carmel (2:00 pm) \nOctober 18– Carl Cherry Center for the Arts\, Carmel (7:30 pm) \nPresented\, not coincidentally\, during the international symposium Henry Miller in the 21st Century — already described by one writer as “Live Aid for Miller aficionados”—this production promises to be one of the highlights of the cultural season. \nAbout the Play \nAt the center of SMILE: A Clown’s Ascension is Auguste\, a world-famous circus clown known for his smile of mystic bliss. Yet fame leaves him unsatisfied. He yearns to give audiences more than laughter — he longs to offer them nothing less than everlasting joy. What could be more fitting\, or more impossible\, for a clown? \nWhere pantomime\, music\, and performance merge into one luminous gesture. Inspired by the cubist painter Fernand Léger — whose postwar circus imagery inspired and accompanied Miller’s fable\, reinforcing its parable-like quality — this adaptation reimagines a modern fable as a living parable for our times. \nThe Creative Team \n\nDennis Leroy Kangalee — Actor/Writer\, starring as Auguste. A celebrated radical artist known for his uncompromising passion and truth.\nMagus Magnus — Co-Writer & Director. Poet\, playwright\, and visionary of Poets Theater with a record of staging works in groundbreaking spaces.\nJustine Stock — Producer (J. Stock Productions). A seasoned producer and arts advocate bringing over 20 years of theatrical experience. She is the managing director and co-founder of New Canon Theatre Co.\n\nDon’t Miss This Moment \nThe performance is more than a play. It is the beginning of something that may resonate for years to come: a unique collaboration\, a meeting of artistic giants\, and a cultural landmark of lasting importance. \nSeating is limited. History will only be made once. \nBe there. \nContent Disclosure: \nSMILE: A Clown’s Ascension is appropriate for ages 14 & up. It contains thoughts of suicide\, strong language\, violence\, racism\, and loud bang that may be distressing to some audience members.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/smile-a-clowns-ascension/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater
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SUMMARY:Darrell Voss Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jazz At The Cherry is excited to extend our reach southward\, connecting with the vibrant jazz scene of San Luis Obispo. At its heart is drummer Darrell Voss\, a driving force on the Central Coast for many years. He’ll be joined by two of the region’s finest — bassist Dylan Johnson and pianist Marshall Otwell — to form a powerhouse trio. Together\, they’ll bring an afternoon of spirited\, straight-ahead jazz: swinging standards\, lyrical ballads\, and soulful blues. Their groove is infectious\, and after hearing them\, you may find yourself planning a trip south to experience more of the exceptional jazz talent thriving in the San Luis Obispo area. \nPerformance is Sunday\, October 19th at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30 for wine and light fare (included in the ticket price. Tickets are $45\, available on Eventbrite.com. \nDarrell Voss \nBand leader Darrell Voss\, percussionist and educator\, has been a central figure in the Central Coast music community for over 30 years. A member of the Cuesta College music faculty since 2000\, he teaches in the applied music program\, is a key member of the jazz faculty\, and has co-directed the Summer Jazz Workshop for the past eight years. Darrell has performed or recorded with The Starlight Dream Band\, Jim Barnett Trio\, John Proulx\, Rick Jarrett\, Jeff Babko\, Andy Martin\, Charlie and Sandy Shoemake\, Randy Brecker\, Pat Kelley\, Doug McDonald\, Robert Alberts Quintet\, and Kathryn Loomis\, among many others. He continues a full schedule of performing and teaching across the West Coast. He received his degrees from Cuesta College and Cal Poly State University\, San Luis Obispo\, and studied with Jeff Hamilton\, Charlie Shoemake\, Steve Houghton\, and classical percussionists Ross Sears and Paulene Soderholm. He has also participated in the Stanford Jazz Workshop\, USC Masterclasses\, Percussive Arts Society\, and Jazz Educators Network events. \nMarshall Otwell \nJazz pianist Marshall Otwell is internationally recognized for his artistry and extensive career in performance and education. He spent more than eight years as pianist and musical director for Carmen McRae\, touring worldwide and recording several albums with her\, including the Grammy-nominated Live at the Great American Music Hall with Dizzy Gillespie. He currently resides in Los Osos\, California\, teaches part-time at Cuesta College\, and continues to share his deep love of jazz with students and audiences alike. Marshall has toured with Freddie Hubbard\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, and Charlie Musselwhite\, and has performed or recorded with Michael Brecker\, Ray Brown\, Chick Corea\, Gerry Mulligan\, Sarah Vaughan\, Mel Tormé\, Zoot Sims\, Percy Heath\, Ernie Watts\, Ernestine Anderson\, Andrea Carter\, Steve Wilson\, and many others. He has also been featured at the Monterey Bay Aquarium\, opening for Diane Schuur and Lavay Smith\, and appeared at the Monterey Jazz Festival with his own trio as well as with Dave Becker’s Central Coast All-Stars. He has contributed to jazz education as a faculty member at Jazz Camp West\, a trustee for Kuumbwa Jazz in Santa Cruz\, and as a part-time instructor at Cuesta College. \nDylan Johnson \nElectric and acoustic bassist Dylan Johnson has been a mainstay of the Central California music community for over 25 years. In addition to having performed extensively on both coasts of the U.S.\, he holds a master’s degree from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music and completed his undergraduate studies at Berklee College of Music. Based on the Central Coast of California\, he performs regularly with Inga Swearingen\, Charlie Shoemake\, and often accompanies touring jazz artists in addition to projects in many other styles. Dylan has accompanied John Abercrombie\, Ray Vega\, Shunzo Ohno\, Marco Benevento\, Joe Russo\, Adam Nussbaum\, Jeff Hirshfield\, George Schuller\, Jim Pugh\, Pablo Menendez\, Colin Bailey\, Lanny Morgan\, Gary Foster\, Red Holloway\, Bruce Forman\, John Stowell\, Frank Potenza\, Pete Christlieb\, Stacy Rowles\, Ron Stout\, Bob Sheppard\, Jimmy Branly\, Paul Kreibech\, Steve Ture\, and Wynton Marsalis. He is currently on the music faculty at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo\, CA.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/darrell-voss-trio/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T210000
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SUMMARY:Playfest '25!
DESCRIPTION:Playfest ’25! is Soapbox Stageworks’s third annual ten-minute play celebration!  \nThis year\, we have six brand new plays to be performed: \n\n“The Productive Cough” by David Kosky — An absurd comedy about a patient’s allergy to news that creates unusual side effects that an MD diagnoses as psychosomatic.\n“Meet Me in Paris” by Kacie Devaney — When Judy tells her husband\, Marty\, that she wants a radical change in their forty-year marriage\, the discussion doesn’t go as planned.\n“Proxima B” by Robert Paul Moreira — A brilliant Latina astrophysicist yearns for her colleagues’ recognition\, but instead gains the attention of a person she wished she’d never met.\n“Days of Separation” by Gordon M. Bolar — When a cynical actress and her theatre-critic husband attempt to discuss their impending divorce\, a secret is revealed.\n“Sacramental Blocks” by Karen Devaney — A dark comedy about Catarina\, an Italian woman in Sonoma\, California trying to save the family vineyard during Prohibition.\n“I’ll Be Seeing You” by Donald Luftus — It’s 1944\, and Joey wants his girl Jenny to wait for him before shipping off to Europe. But is she ready to commit?\n\nCome celebrate with us on Saturday\, November 22nd at 7pm. Tickets are $35\, available at soapboxstageworks.org
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/playfest-25/
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:20251207T140000
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SUMMARY:Along Came Betty
DESCRIPTION:Jazz At The Cherry is pleased to bring back Along Came Betty for another traditional December jazz treat. Join us Sunday\, December 7th\, for some great music\, wine and light fare–all included in the ticket price. Doors open at 1:30pm; performance begins at 2:00pm. Tickets are $45\, available online at eventbrite.com. \nSpark up your holiday spirit with some of the best bebob and straight-ahead jazz on the West Coast. Along Came Betty will delight you with their rich harmonized sax and trumpet\, backed by the classic piano\, bass and drums rhythm section. \nThis group of highly talented musicians (Bill Spencer\, piano; Brian Stock\, trumpet and flugelhorn; Paul Tarantino\, saxophone; Pete Lips\, bass; Patrick Tregenza\, drums) has performed at many local and national jazz venues\, including the Monterey Jazz Festival and the Big Sur Jazz Festival. Since 1998\, they have been celebrating the spirit of hard-bop\, a seminal movement of 50s and 60s jazz. \nSponsored by Robert Evans and Michele Littell
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/along-came-betty-3/
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:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062434
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SUMMARY:A Book Party in Three Acts - Reception and Reading From Tom Parks' New Memoir
DESCRIPTION:“I didn’t really know who I was until I reached 60.  I did not want to live the unexamined life.  And so\, I examined.  The results are pending.” from Tom Parks’ new memoir\, “A Life Backstage” \nA Book Party in Three Acts \nFriends and fans of Carmel’s most popular and prolific playwright\, Tom Parks\, are invited to The Carl Cherry Theater on Sunday\, December 14th\, from 2 – 4 pm for a reception and reading from his new memoir\, “A Life Backstage.” \nACT I: Grab a glass of wine and a copy of Tom’s book in the Cherry gallery.\nACT II: Listen to a few of Tom’s actor/ friends read from his book in the Cherry theater.\nACT III: Return to the Cherry gallery for a food and wine reception. \nThe event is free. To reserve your seat for the reading\, use this Eventbrite Link.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/a-book-party-in-three-acts-reception-and-reading-from-tom-parks-new-memoir/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062434
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SUMMARY:Jazz at The Cherry: Julie Capili and Friends
DESCRIPTION:To kick off our 2026 concert season with elegance and energy\, Jazz at the Cherry is thrilled to welcome local jazz vocalist Julie Capili to our stage.  Julie’s subtle phrasing and exquisite vocal control radiate both creativity and playfulness\, bringing a joyful sense of exploration to every song she sings. Influenced by a wide range of artists — from Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald to Eva Cassidy and Tori Amos — she draws from many traditions while forging a style uniquely her own. \nWhile her voice may recall echoes of the great singers of the past\, Julie brings a personal touch and emotional depth to each performance\, delivering her music with the grace\, soul\, and spirit of jazz’s legendary women.  She’ll be joined by three of the Monterey Bay area’s finest jazz musicians: Bill Spencer on piano\, Pete Lips on bass\, and Ben Herod on saxophone. Together\, they promise an enchanted afternoon of timeless\, joyful jazz. \nSunday\, January 18th\, 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. \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/julie-capili-and-friends/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062434
CREATED:20260127T224721Z
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SUMMARY:BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT - Bruce Forman & Paul Contos Performing "A Letter to Duke"
DESCRIPTION:Guitarist Bruce Forman and saxophonist Paul Contos join forces in this joyful\, swinging tribute to one of jazz’s most revered icons: Duke Ellington. \nA legendary bandleader\, composer\, and pianist\, Duke Ellington is widely regarded as jazz royalty — and through their inspired interpretations of his timeless music\, Bruce Forman and Paul Contos remind us why. Both artists have worked with members of the Ellington orchestra and will share some fun “insider” stories and personal reflections that bring the Duke’s legacy to life. With deep musical chemistry\, storytelling flair\, and a heartfelt reverence for Ellington’s genius\, Bruce and Paul promise an afternoon that’s as illuminating as it is entertaining. \nDon’t miss this unforgettable afternoon of jazz at its finest — a heartfelt tribute to one of America’s greatest musical voices. \nSOLD OUT: Sunday\, February 15th\, at 2pm. (Doors will open at 1:30pm for wine and light fare included in the ticket price) \nSOLD OUT:  February 15th at 5pm. (Doors will open at 4:30pm for wine and light fare included in the ticket price) Tickets are $45. \n  \nAbout the Artists \nBruce Forman began his musical journey on piano before picking up the guitar at age thirteen. After relocating to San Francisco in 1971\, he became a fixture on the Bay Area jazz scene\, performing with artists such as Eddie Duran\, Vince Lateano\, Ray Brown\, George Cables\, Freddie Hubbard\, Joe Henderson\, and Woody Shaw. He was a regular at the Monterey Jazz Festival and gained national attention while touring with Richie Cole from 1978 to 1982. His 1992 album Forman on the Job reached #14 on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart. Bruce has also contributed to several Clint Eastwood film scores\, including Million Dollar Baby. \nPaul Contos has been a vital figure in West Coast jazz for nearly five decades\, both as a performer and educator. He has served as Director of the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra and the Monterey County All-Stars\, and is a longtime Saxophone Clinician for the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Education Program. Paul has shared the stage with jazz greats including Dizzy Gillespie\, Clark Terry\, Wayne Shorter\, Wynton and Branford Marsalis\, Regina Carter\, and Christian McBride.  Contos is in his 17th year conducting the SF JAZZ All-Stars Orchestra in San Francisco.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/second-show-bruce-forman-paul-contos-performing-a-letter-to-duke/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260404T062434
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T170508Z
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SUMMARY:Porchlight Stories - Now Accepting Submissions
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts announces “Porchlight Stories\,” a live spoken-word storytelling series that brings together authentic personal narrative by members of the community. \nEveryone has a story to tell. We want to hear yours! At Porchlight Stories\, each participant will share a five to seven-minute true story about themselves performed from memory and centered on a transition\, a turning point when something real was at stake and the outcome truly mattered. \nSubmissions close Saturday\, April 25th. Select storytellers will be invited to perform May 14th on the Cherry stage. For detailed guidelines and entry information\, please use this LINK.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/porchlight-stories-now-accepting-submissions/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062434
CREATED:20260226T190544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T205915Z
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SUMMARY:Portraits in Song: Sabelle\, featuring Jewel Arianna
DESCRIPTION:Portraits in Song is a new 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 inaugural concert features Carmel native Jewel Arianna\, whose original world music explores connections between human behavior\, philosophy\, and science. Headlining the evening is Sabelle\, a beloved Carmel artist blending folk\, Americana\, and soft pop with a poet’s voice and modern sensibility. \nThe performance will be held Friday\, March 27th\, at 7:00pm\, doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $25 (wine and light fare provided)\, available on Eventbrite.com. \nAbout the Artists \nThe daughter of a Jazz singer and a Salsa dancer\, Jewel Arianna is a singer/songwriter whose stylistic influences range from Jazz to Latin to Indian classical music\, which entranced her with its intricate melodic nuances and poetic themes. An academic background in astrophysics and non-dual Hindu philosophy strongly influence her lyrics\, and many of her original songs seek to convey scientific concepts through the metaphors of human emotional experience. Her overarching artistic ethos is to explore the liminal space where science\, philosophy\, and embodied experience intertwine through the medium of music. \nSabelle is a Canadian/American Singer-songwriter based in Monterey\, California\, known for her soft\, resonant sound and poetic lyricism. Drawing inspiration from John Mayer and Kacey Musgraves\, and the folk stylings of the ‘60s and ‘70s\, her music blends timeless storytelling with a fresh emotional depth. Her original songs are a perfect mix of eclectic soft-pop and country-folk\, to bring forth a new\, exciting sound to the world of music. Sabelle has been performing all around the Central Coast for the past few years\, while growing an active YouTube audience with almost 1\,500 subscribers\, where she posts weekly original compositions and covers. She released three new songs in 2025 and released her newest song\, “Sold on Your Love\,” alongside a music video debut this February 2026. \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/portraits-in-song-sabelle-featuring-jewel-arianna/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Hall Theater,Highlight
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