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SUMMARY:Reigning Cats and Dogs - Accepting Submissions Through July 15\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Reigning Cats and Dogs is a love-of-life\, all medium juried exhibition of original and unique 2D and 3D artworks celebrating dogs and cats!  Work must include either a dog or cat to be considered.  Works can comprise other subject matters\, but the principal theme should be dogs or cats — or both. All artwork styles and mediums are welcome. Photography will not be included in the exhibit. \nThe $40 entry fee covers up to three submissions. Artwork submitted does not guarantee inclusion in the exhibit. Reigning Cats and Dogs will be included in this year’s Arts Council for Monterey County’s Open Studios Art Tour on October 12 and 13. \nRead full prospectus here. \nFor complete rules and to submit artwork\, visit ShowSubmit.com. \nImportant Dates: \nCall Dates: April 7 – July 15\, 2024 \nJury Period: July 16 – July 31\, 2024 \nNotification by: August 7\, 2024 \nExhibition Dates: September 6 – October 13\, 2024 \nReception: September 6\, 5 – 7 p.m. \n  \nPictured: “Jungle Boogie” – Lesley Anne Spowart
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/reigning-cats-and-dogs-accepting-submissions-through-july-15-2024/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery
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SUMMARY:Cherry Jam in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, July 21st\, from 3-6pm as we honor neighbors Denny and Nance Hoeft\, who have worked tirelessly to transform the Cherry grounds. The event will feature live music by Bob Phillips and Friends\, wine poured by Scheid Vineyards\, beer\, light fare\, and good friendship. Tickets are $50\, available on Eventbrite.com or by calling (831) 624-7491. All proceeds will go toward the Cherry Center’s general fund.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/cherry-jam-in-the-garden/
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:20240726T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T160000
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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:Reigning Cats and Dogs Juried Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Reigning Cats and Dogs is a love-of-life\, all medium juried exhibition of 50 original and unique 2D and 3D artworks celebrating dogs and cats. Congratulations to the following award winners: \nFirst Place: “Aria’s Gaze” – Chiachen Wang (pictured above)\nSecond Place:”Basking” – Roberto Zavala\nThird Place: “Olive Side Eye”- Anna Chambers\nHonorable Mention: “Come On…Throw the Ball!” – Erlinda Montano-Hiscock|\nHonorable Mention: “The Ratter” – Stephanie Langley\nHonorable Mention: “Hare of the dog with a dane chaser…” – Will Bullas\nHonorable Mention: “A Dog for All Seasons” – Kenneth W. Newman\nHonorable Mention: “Modern Bastet with Ancient Cell Phone Necklace and Earbuds” – Polly Osborne \n  \nVIEW ONLINE EXHIBIT \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/reigning-cats-and-dogs-juried-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery
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SUMMARY:Learn the Healing Art of Japanese Reiki
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn and be attuned to level one of Usui Shiki Ryôhô which focuses on self care as well as healing for friends and family. You will leave the course having a concrete understanding of the application of the Reiki healing system to begin your practice. This course is over four Wednesday evenings.Benefits of reiki practice include: Relief from anxiety and stress\, enhanced sleep facilitated healing of physical and emotional issues heightened awareness and presence\, increased focus and clarity\, grounding and expanded creativity. \nLEARN THE HEALING ART OF JAPANESE REIKI\nSHODEN LEVEL ONE | $425\nWEDNESDAYS | 6–9 PM\nOCTOBER 2 | OCTOBER 9 | OCTOBER 16 | OCTOBER 23 \nReserve your spot visit emptyspacereiki.com or\nemail info@emptyspacereiki.com \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/learn-the-healing-art-of-japanese-reiki/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021
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SUMMARY:2024 Open Studios Art Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts will again participate in the Open Studios Art Tour. The Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) will be taking over the tour previously run by Arts Habitat. For more information about the event\, please follow this LINK. \nWeek One: October 12th & 13th – “Reigning Cats and Dogs” exhibit featuring 50 works from across the nation. Artwork available for purchase. Hours: Saturday 11am-5pm\, Sunday 12pm-5pm \nWeek Two: October 19th & 20th – Open house featuring works by Ruth Carroll\, Linda Elling\, Suzanne Elliot\, Guna Hebbar\, Katie Mackin\, and Willamina Strupat. All artwork available for purchase. Hours: Saturday 11am-5pm\, Sunday 12pm-5pm. \n  \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/2024-open-studios-art-tour/
LOCATION:Carl Cherry Center for the Arts
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T160000
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201
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SUMMARY:Salon Jane Celebrates Ten Years: Photography Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:Salon Jane is honored to present its ten-year celebration exhibit at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts\, an important part of Carmel’s artistic history and culture\, set in a vital region of photography. The exhibit opens Friday\, November 1st\, with a reception from 5-7pm. In addition\, a walk through with the artists will be offered from 2-3pm on Saturday\, November 9th.\nThe exhibit and events are free and open to the public. \nSalon Jane is a six-member artist collective formed in Monterey\, California\, in 2014. The photographer members are Martha Casanave\, Susan Hyde Greene\, Jane Olin\, Anna Rheim\, Robin V. Robinson\, and Robin Ward. \nOver the past 10 years\, the members of Salon Jane have created an intimate bond\, facilitating a safe and inspiring environment for their artistic risk-taking and creative evolution. At their regular meetings\, they share feedback about their work through hours of in-depth discussion and hold space for art-related life challenges. \nThe Monterey Peninsula has a long tradition of straight photography set forth by Edward Weston\, Ansel Adams and others. However\, the artists of Salon Jane inhabit an island of innovation that pushes against these strict boundaries. Each member artist nods to photography but expands on it in diverse and unexpected ways. \nFrom aerial to underwater\, abstract to representational\, digital to darkroom\, wall art to books\, the work produced by these artists is wide ranging. In content and process\, each artist’s work transcends the ordinary and taps into mystery. While they have evolved beyond formal straight photography\, the members are equally concerned with artistic and photographic excellence and are grounded in historical processes. salonjane.com \nVISIT ONLINE EXHIBIT \nPictured: Salon Jane by Martha Casanave
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/salon-jane-celebrates-ten-years-photography-reimagined/
LOCATION:Carl Cherry Center for the Arts
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241213T160000
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SUMMARY:Make Merry at The Cherry Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts invites you to our annual art fundraiser and holiday celebration\, Make Merry at the Cherry\, on Friday\, December 13th\, from 4:00-6:30pm. Catch the holiday spirit as you mix and mingle with friends old and new. The event will feature reasonably-priced art by noted local artists\, raffle prizes that include a large collection of fine wines\, gift certificates to local restaurants\, and other seasonal goodies. \nArtists participating in this year’s fundraiser include Pam Carroll\, Carol Chapman\, Jim Dultz\, Mary Liz Houseman\, Barbara Johnson\, Andrea Johnson\, Ken Parker\, Kris Swanson\, Jan Wagstaff\, Robin Winfield\, Rodney Winfield\, and many more. Following the open house\, art will be for sale through Saturday\, December 21st\, during gallery hours: Wednesday through Saturday from noon until 4:00pm or by appointment. \nProceeds will support The Cherry’s ongoing contribution to the arts community of Monterey County. The event is free and open to the public. Wine donated by Scheid Vineyards. For more information\, please call (831) 624-7491. \nPictured: “Bowl of Persimmons and Squash” – Pam Carroll
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/make-merry-at-the-cherry-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight,Online Only Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T163000
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SUMMARY:The Cherry Trio Plus One
DESCRIPTION:Join The Cherry Trio — Elizabeth Gaver (baroque violin)\, Penny Hanna (viola da gamba)\, Michael Peterson (harpsichord) and guest David Wilson (baroque violin) — to ring in the New Year with music from seventeenth century France\, Germany and England. The performance will be held Wednesday\, January 1st\, at 3:00pm. Tickets are $35\, available on eventbrite.com. \nThe ensemble will perform “D’Apotheose de Lully\,” by François Couperin – a suite of short pieces with French texts depicting Lully’s meeting with Apollo and ascension to Parnassus where he meets Corelli. Two musicians play the same melody accompanied by the other in turn – Lully in the French style\, Corelli in the Italian. In the spirit of reconciliation\, Apollo convinces them that the joining of both styles represents perfection in music\, and they close with a trio sonata “The Peace of Parnassus.” The concert will also include a trio sonata by Purcell\, pieces by Abel for solo viol\, and preludes by Couperin for harpsichord. \nDavid Wilson – Baroque Violin \nPlease join us after the concert for a reception. \n  \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/the-cherry-trio-plus-one/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216
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SUMMARY:Brush and Chisel
DESCRIPTION:Brush and Chisel\, an exhibition of painting and sculpture by Robin and Chris Sawyer\, opens Friday\, January 10th\, with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. \nThe exhibit pairs artworks from the Sawyers in unexpected ways\, sometimes crossing boundaries and exploring the two mediums through the investigations of color\, surface\, and optical perception. Robin Sawyer’s paintings\, conversely\, engage with her husband’s sculptural concerns by taking up ideas long associated with three-dimensional art\, such as balance\, composition and context. By combining elements of painting and sculpture\, these works exist beyond well-known restrictions of what art can do and upset the balance of previous ideas of what art can be. \nBrush and Chisel can be seen through February 15th during gallery hours: Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4pm or by appointment. \nAbout the Artists: \nRobin Sawyer’s abstracted figures and landscapes seem to present themselves with an inherent mystery that begs the viewer to look further. In all her work\, she is primarily interested in gestural expressiveness and dynamic color juxtapositions. Robin’s paintings have been widely exhibited in California\, and both nationally and internationally collected. Her paintings are in the permanent collections of the Monterey Museum of Art\, the Triton Museum of Art\, various corporate collections\, and the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Robin was juried into the Carmel Art Association in 2021. \nArtist Chris Sawyer enjoyed two successful careers in functional three-dimensional works of art—furniture design and fine home building—before devoting himself full time to sculpture as fine art. Chris began working with clay as a young boy. His high school education provided excellent background in the mechanical and industrial arts. He later took studio courses in sculpture at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. In his retirement he is now free to explore stone cutting\, woodcarving\, fabricated steel and cast bronze full time. He derives his abstract imagery from animals\, the human figure\, and geometric forms. He was juried into the Carmel Art Association in 2013.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/brush-and-chisel/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight,Online Only Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTSTAMP:20260403T135742
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T160000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323
DTSTAMP:20260403T135742
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SUMMARY:2025 Thinking Out Loud Regional Art Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is proud to announce Thinking Out Loud 2025\, a regional art competition that challenges high school students to create works inspired by their lives. Each year\, students from across Monterey County are invited to display their artwork across a wide range of media for exhibition in our gallery. \nThinking Out Loud will open with a reception for the student artists on Saturday\, March 1st\, from 2-4pm. The event is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Wednesday through  Saturday from noon to 4 pm or by appointment. The exhibit will close Saturday\, March 22nd. \n\nEstablished in 1948\, the mission of the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is to enhance the quality and diversity of artistic\, educational and cultural programs in Monterey County by encouraging public programs and interactions between artists and the community. \nThinking Out Loud is made possible\, in part\, through a grant from the Arts Council for Monterey County\, Monterey County Board of Supervisors\, and funds from: \nCarmel Woman’s Club\nCarmel-by-the-Sea Rotary\nCommunity Foundation for Monterey County\nDion and Judith Dow\nGibson Family Foundation\nMitchell Family Charitable Fund\nPebble Beach Company Foundation\nYellow Brick Road Benefit Store \n \n\nPictured: “Cereal” – 3D artwork by Sawyer Vogel\, Santa Catalina School\nFirst Place\, 2024 Thinking Out Loud Art Competition
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/2025-thinking-out-loud-regional-art-competition/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250330
DTSTAMP:20260403T135742
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T211531Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260403T135742
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SUMMARY:Witness: The Expanding Worlds of Manuello Paganelli
DESCRIPTION:Witness: The Expanding Worlds of Manuello Paganelli\, opens Friday\, April 4th\, at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts with a reception from 5-7 pm. A photographer’s walkthrough will be held Saturday\, April 12th\, from 2-3pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \nThis dynamic installation provides new perspectives into Mr. Paganelli’s expansive body of work by exploring six distinct geographic regions\, bringing together narratives of influence\, innovation and humanity from 40 years of his work. \nVISIT ONLINE EXHIBIT \nManuello Paganelli grew up in Santo Domingo\, Italy and Puerto Rico. After a mentorship with Ansel Adams\, he worked as a photojournalist at the Chattanooga Times. In 1989\, he began to explore Cuba\, its land\, its people\, and its complex relationship with the United States. In 1995\, he had the first solo photo show of his work on Cuba\, and that same year earned him a fellowship grant. \nThe Washington Post wrote\, “Manuello Paganelli’s Cuban photographs are a brilliant window on a land and people too long hidden from North American eyes. Working in the tradition of Cartier-Bresson and Robert Frank\, Paganelli brings an artist’s eyes and a native son’s sensibility to his superb photographs.” In the early 1990s\, Paganelli started work on his Black Cowboys series with a selection being featured at the Annenberg Space for Photography. In the summer of 2012\, this same series was selected for the Photo Vernissage at the Manage Museum in St. Petersburg\, Russia. \nPaganelli’s award-winning work has graced the covers and pages of many well-known magazines including Bloomberg Business Week\, Forbes\, LIFE\, Newsweek\, Men’s Journal\, People\, Time\, Reader’s Digest\, ESPN\, Sports Illustrated and many more. He was Ansel Adams last student before death in 1984. \nPaganelli’s  fine arts work is represented by the iconic Weston Gallery in Carmel-by-the-Sea and Obscura Gallery in Santa Fe\, New Mexico. He lives in Carmel and in Los Angeles. \nPictured: “Hands of Freedom #3” – Manuello Paganelli
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/witness-the-expanding-worlds-of-manuello-paganelli/
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:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135742
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SUMMARY:2025 Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts Monterey County High School Poetry Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts Monterey County High School Poetry Awards program was designed to recognize and promote excellence in high school poets and develop an interest in creative expression through the written word. \nA reading and ceremony honoring this year’s award-winning student poets will be held 2:00pm on Saturday\, May 3rd\, at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel. \nThe program (formerly the Robert Campbell Monterey County High School Poetry Awards) was renamed last year to honor Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts\, who provided inspiration and writing instruction to thousands of area high school students. \nCherry Center Poet-in-Schools: \nPatrice Vecchione \nOur Poet-in-Schools\, Patrice Vecchione\, is the author of two collections of poetry and three nonfiction books\, most recently My Shouting\, Shattered\, Whispering Voice: A Guide to Writing Poetry & Speaking Your Truth. Patrice has taught poetry in local schools and elsewhere for many years. patricevecchione.com. \nSponsors: \nThe Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts Monterey County High School Poetry Awards are held each year in conjunction with Thinking Out Loud\, the Cherry Center’s annual high school art exhibition. Both programs are made possible through funding from: \nArts Council for Monterey County\nCarmel Woman’s Club\nCarmel-by-the-Sea Rotary\nCommunity Foundation for Monterey County\nFriends of Patrice Vecchione\nGibson Family Foundation\nHazen Family Foundation\nMonterey County Board of Supervisors\nMonterey Public Library Foundation\nPebble Beach Company Foundation\nYellow Brick Road Benefit Store
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/2025-elliot-ruchowitz-roberts-monterey-county-high-school-poetry-awards/
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:20250504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135742
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20260403T135742
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SUMMARY:Through Forests of Every Color
DESCRIPTION:“Through Forests of Every Color\,” an exhibit celebrating the life of trees and western landscape in painting and photography\, opens Friday\, May 9th\, with an artists’ reception from 5 to 7 pm. An artists’ walkthrough will be held Saturday\, May 17th\, at 2 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. \nThe exhibition will include recent paintings by Paul Roehl\, Tom Nakashima\, Elizabeth Murray\, Patrick Ahern\, Deanna Forbes\, Pat Mahoney\, Thomas Paquette\, Jeffrey Becom and John Figura; sculpture by Polly Osborne and photography by Kenneth Parker. \nOrganized to explore various styles and themes in landscape painting and photography\, “Through Forests for Every Color” investigates the relationship between abstraction and landscape painting\, the effects of photography on landscapes\, and the consideration of the materiality in both mediums.  The exhibit reflects the complex and ambiguous relationship between humans\, trees and the environment—a relationship of particular importance here in the West. \nThe exhibit can be seen Wednesday through Saturday\, noon to 4 pm or by appointment through May 31st. \nPictured: “Dancing Madrones” – Elizabeth Murray 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/through-forests-of-every-color/
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:20250517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135742
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T012239Z
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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:20260403T135742
CREATED:20250423T200828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T175040Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTSTAMP:20260403T135742
CREATED:20250523T210713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T164010Z
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SUMMARY:Juxtapose
DESCRIPTION: A Delicious Concoction of the Sublime and Absurd.  \n“Juxtapose\,” is an inventive\, immersive\, two-person exhibition featuring paintings\, mixed media and assemblage art by Stephanie Langley and Robert Armstrong. The exhibit opens Friday\, June 20th\, with an artist’s reception from 4:30 – 6:30pm. An artist’s walkthrough with Robert and Stephanie will be held Saturday\, June 28th\, from 3:00-4:00pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \nFrom the guest curator: \nMeeting Stephanie Langley for the first time and walking into her studio was an experience of pure joy!  It was as if I had entered into a subliminal realm where images\, patterns and painting styles from different eras and disciplines played happily with and off each other. Her work is delicate\, surprising\, balanced and exciting. In short\, her work is remarkable. \nWhen my friend\, Robert Armstrong\, invited me over to his house and had me open a small green vintage suitcase from the 1950’s filled with 100+ works of what he explained were influenced by “semiotics” (signs and meaning) that he had made in the mid 1970’s- 80’s\, I was astounded! I truly had never seen anything quite like it. The work was very funny\, very odd\, and extremely clever. There was more to it than you could get your head around at first glance. After a while\, most pieces evoked laughter\, followed by revelatory\, “Ah ha!” \nThis\, then\, is a very unique\, one-of-a-kind\, two-person exhibition\, with close to 100 works of art\, in a small gem of a gallery surrounded by a serene Zen sculpture garden. A juxtaposition all on its own. \nI am very excited to have been asked to curate this show\, and be able to bring these artists to you. \nJim Dultz
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/juxtapose/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135742
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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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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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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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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:20250726T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T180000
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SUMMARY:Cherry Jam in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to Jam! A special event benefitting the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts.  \nThis extraordinary afternoon will feature live music by the incomparable Rick Forschino and Friends\, delicious wine from Scheid Vineyards\, and light fare. \nBUY JAM TICKETS ONLINE \nAuction and Chance Drawing \nDon’t miss your chance to win unique items and experiences in our silent auction and chance drawings! Here’s a glimpse of some of the fantastic prizes: \n\nFull-Day Use of the Carl Cherry Theater\, Gallery\, and Gardens ($1200 value): Imagine hosting your next event in this beautiful space! With its Santa Maria stone fireplace and redwood beams\, the gallery offers the serenity and timelessness of old Carmel. The Cherry Center is  complemented by a 50-seat theater and a sculpture garden in a setting of Monterey Peninsula native plants and coastal live oaks. A venue perfect for staging a performance\, film or literary event!\n\n\nThree-Day Private Residential Artist’s Retreat in Cachagua ($1250 value): Escape to a 54-acre wooded property for a three-day\, private artist’s retreat. Perfect for artist\, writer\, or anyone seeking a personal retreat\, this residency offers the time\, space\, and quiet needed to create. You’ll stay in a snug cabin with expansive views of the Los Padres National Forest\, adjacent to hiking trails and world-famous vineyards. The retreat includes support from artist Kris Swanson\, who will be available to guide and assist your art project as requested. The property also features an outdoor stage for performance art and a mountain yoga platform for meditation\, yoga\, or writing. Enjoy late afternoon drinks and hors d’oeuvres with your hosts and fellow artists on the deck.\n\n\nCustom Portrait Sitting with Kim Weston ($2500 value): Private Portrait Session with Master Photographer Kim Weston. This is a truly exceptional offering – Kim Weston\, renowned master of traditional black and white photography\, is donating something he rarely offers: a private portrait session in his Carmel gallery followed by his personal darkroom work to create a museum-quality 8×10 silver gelatin print.\nPortrait by Mary Liz Houseman ($1000 value): Portrait by acclaimed local artist Mary Liz Houseman. The portrait can be done in pastel or acrylic from a sitting or photograph.\nSeason Passes to Jazz at the Cherry  ($540 value): Two season passes to 2026 Jazz at The Cherry performances. Enjoy reserved tickets to six concerts held in our intimate Cherry Hall venue.\nOne Pass to the Carmel Jewish Film Festival ($220 value): This package includes one pass to six films\, two VIP receptions\, and panel discussions with community leaders. This year’s theme is\, “Celebrating Culture\, Social Action & Diversity in Contemporary Judaism.” November 2: Opening Celebration at the Golden Bough Playhouse\, Carmel.\nFestival Dates\, November: 6th\, 8th\, 9th;13th\, 15th\, 16th.\n\n\n\nTake home a piece of singular\, expansive\, and evocative contemporary art. The artw0rk was donated by the artists from the Cherry Center’s current exhibit\, Juxtapose\, which combines text\, graphics\, humor\, and verve. \n\nArtwork by Stephanie Langley – Select a work of your choice (up to $500) from the current exhibition.\n\n\nArtwork by Robert Armstrong – Choose a unique piece (up to $500) from the gallery showing.\n\nTickets are $60\, and can be purchased online at Eventbrite.com\, at the door or by calling (831) 624-7491. All proceeds will go to the Cherry Center’s general fund.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/cherry-jam-in-the-garden-2/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery
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