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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
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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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SUMMARY:To Look Under the Lens
DESCRIPTION:“To Look Under the Lens” is an exhibition featuring historical photographs\, poems\, and artwork by our founder\, Jeanne D’Orge (Mrs. Carl Cherry). To complement the exhibit\, a poetry reading  will be held Saturday\, August 16th\, at 4pm. The event will feature reading by Elliot Ruchowitz Roberts\, George Lober\, and Rachelle Escamilla. Tickets are $15\, available on Eventbrite.com or by calling (831) 624-7491. Use this link for more information about the event. \nPictured: Untitled – Jeanne D’Orge
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/to-look-under-the-lens/
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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
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SUMMARY:"Only to Look: Under the Lens" - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed due to illness. Please check back for new date and time.  \n“Only to Look: Under the Lens\,” a Poetry Reading with Rachelle Escamilla\, George Lober and Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts will be held at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts on Saturday\, August 16th\, at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15\, available on eventbrite.com or by calling (831) 624-7491. \nEach summer\, the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts illuminates the connection between the artwork and poetry of Jeanne D’Orge (Mrs. Carl Cherry) and contemporary local artists and poets in celebration of the center’s seventy-seventh year. \n\nAbout the Poets: \nRachelle Escamilla is a Chicana poet from the Central Coast of California. She is the author of three books of poetry: Imaginary Animal (Willow Books\, 2015 & 2021)\, Me Drawing a Picture of Me[n] (Willow Books\, 2019) and Space Junk from the Heavenly Palace (Nomadic Press/Black Lawrence Press 2023). Rachelle is the founder of a number of organizations and literary programs; was the producer and host of the longest running poetry radio show in the US; was a visiting scholar at the Library of Congress\, Hispanic Division where she conducted research around her grandfather’s 1969 testimony for the fair treatment of migrant laborers in California. Rachelle is a Jeffers Fellow and the 2024/25 Poet Laureate of Monterey County. \nGeorge Lober teaches English at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey\, California.  He received his Bachelor of Arts in English from San Jose State and his master of Arts in English from Fresno State.  He is a recipient of the nationally awarded Ruth Cable Memorial Prize for Poetry.  His poetry has appeared in numerous magazines and journals. George is the author of three books of poetry\, including the recently released\, Rainbow Eucalyptus.  He lives in Carmel\, California. \nElliot Ruchowitz-Roberts is Professor Emeritus at Monterey Peninsula College where he taught composition\, literature\, public speaking and humanities for 32 years. He serves as President of the Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation in Carmel\, California. Ruchowitz-Roberts coordinates the Foundation’s annual Prize for Poetry\, annual reading series\, and serves as a tour docent.  He coordinated the National Endowment for the Arts\, “The Big Read:  The Poetry of Robinson Jeffers\,” during which he read and performed Jeffers’s poetry at venues throughout Monterey County\, including local libraries\, high schools and colleges. The Carl Cherry Center’s high school poetry contest is named in his honor.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/only-to-look-under-the-lens/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
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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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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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SUMMARY:Monterey Jazz - A Visual Legacy
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is proud to announce “Jazz at the Cherry Presents: Monterey Jazz – A Visual Legacy\,” a vibrant photographic exhibition honoring the rich and enduring heritage of jazz in the Monterey Bay Area. \nOn view from September 5 through October 4\, 2025\, the exhibition features a curated collection of iconic and rarely seen images by Monterey Jazz Festival photographers Craig Lovell\, Patrick Tregenza and others. Also showcased are works by Ron Jones\, longtime official photographer for the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz. Together\, these artists capture the intimacy\, energy and artistry of some of the world’s most legendary jazz performers – as well as the unmistakable spirit of Monterey’s storied jazz scene. \nAn artists reception will be held in the Carl Cherry Center’s garden on Sunday\, September 21 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. featuring live jazz\, refreshments\, and artist talks – a chance to meet the photographers and hear the stories behind the images. \nSpecial guest Tim Jackson\, recently retired Monterey Jazz Festival Artistic Director and Kuumbwa Jazz Founder\, will also be on hand sharing his perspective on the world of Monterey Bay jazz. \nThe Cherry Center is proud to host this exhibition as part of its ongoing Jazz at the Cherry initiative – a celebration of jazz through visual and performing arts in Monterey County. \nPictured: Dizzy Gillespie by Craig Lovell
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/monterey-jazz-a-visual-legacy/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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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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SUMMARY:Paper Works
DESCRIPTION:Paper Works is a compelling group exhibition that brings together a diverse group of local and national artists to explore the versatility and intimacy of paper as a primary medium. The exhibit opens Friday\, October 10th\, with a reception rom 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. \nThe exhibit beyond the perception of paper as a mere surface for preliminary sketches\, positioning it as a dynamic and central element of artistic creation. The exhibition features over 30 works\, including intricate graphite drawings\, charcoal compositions\, vibrant watercolors\, collages and prints. The collection highlights the unique relationship each artist has with their chosen material\, showcasing a range of styles from delicate realism to expressive abstraction and free-hand drawings. \nArtists include Tracey Adams\, Andrea Borsuk\, Lisa Esherick\, Ken Hale\, Lisa Hochstein\, Don Hughes\, Kirstine Reiner Hansen\, Jennifer Brook-Kothlow\, Chris Leib\, Rick Soto\, The Temple Sisters\, and Jan Wurm. \nPaper Works can be seen through November 22nd\, 2025. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from noon until 4pm or by appointment. \nPictured: “Valor” by Don Hughes \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/paper-works/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
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SUMMARY:Open Studios Art Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts will host two artists participating in this year’s Open Studios Art Tour. Tour hours are 11am to 5pm on Saturday\, October 11th\, and 12pm to 5pm on Sunday\, October 12th. The event is free and open to the public. \nArtists Showing at The Cherry: \nRenata Abma (acrylic and oil paintings) \nGloria Shaw (fine art monotypes)
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/open-studios-art-tour/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T140000
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T150652
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150652
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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:20251212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150652
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T184013Z
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SUMMARY:Make Merry at The Cherry
DESCRIPTION:Make Merry at The Cherry: (With Wine!) \nThe Cherry Center invites you to Make Merry at the Cherry on Friday\, December 12th\, from 5-7pm. \nOur holiday open house will feature a chance drawing for a wine wheelbarrow filled with a large collection of fine wines\, reasonably-priced art by noted local artists\, wine poured by Scheid Vineyards\, and seasonal goodies. The event is free and open to the public. \nSponsored by: CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/make-merry-at-the-cherry-2/
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:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150652
CREATED:20251113T202308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T231210Z
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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:20260101T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150652
CREATED:20251107T221248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T230535Z
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SUMMARY:New Year's with The Cherry Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join The Cherry Trio  — Elizabeth Gaver (baroque violin)\, Penny Hanna (viol)\, and Michael Peterson (harpsichord)  — to ring in the New Year with music from seventeenth century France and Germany! \nThe trio will perform the third “Piece de Clavecin en Concerts” of Rameau – a suite of French dance movements for the harpsichord accompanied by violin and viol. In addition\, they will play trio sonatas by Krieger and Buxtehude\, both with solo melody lines for the viol as well as the violin. The program also includes pieces by Abel for solo viol\, a solo for harpsichord\, and traditional Norwegian dances dating from the 18th century. \nThursday\, January 1st at 3pm. Tickets are $40\, available on Eventbrite.com. \nPlease join us after the concert for a reception. \n 
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/new-years-with-the-cherry-trio/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery,Highlight
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTSTAMP:20260403T150652
CREATED:20251230T230328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T211255Z
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SUMMARY:Almost True Stories: New Works by Donald Lee Andrews and Rick Soto
DESCRIPTION:“Almost True Stories: New Works by Donald Lee Andrews and Rick Soto” opens January 16th with an artist’s reception from 5 to 7 pm. The reception offers a unique opportunity for the community to meet the artists\, discuss the inspirations behind the collection\, and experience the energy of the local art community firsthand. This event is free and open to the public. \nThe exhibit showcases a vibrant collection of new paintings that bridge the gap between individual identity and shared artistic brotherhood. Attendees can expect a diverse array of works that highlight Rick Soto’s signature approach alongside the distinct\, evocative style of Donald Lee Andrews. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4pm or by appointment. The exhibit will close Saturday\, February 21st. \nThis exhibit is sponsored by Kyler Engineering and Lorna Pierce.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/almost-true-stories-new-works-by-donald-lee-andrews-and-rick-soto/
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:20260118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150652
CREATED:20251213T235946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T174045Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260403T150652
CREATED:20260218T192354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T192354Z
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SUMMARY:Monterey County High School Student Poetry Awards - Now Accepting Submissions
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the 2026 Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts Monterey County High School Poetry Awards. This long-standing program recognizes and promotes excellence among high school poets while fostering a lasting interest in creative expression through the written word. \nA reading and awards ceremony honoring the student poets will be held on Saturday\, May 9\, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts in Carmel. \nUse this LINK for contest rules and deadlines.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/monterey-county-high-school-student-poetry-awards-now-accepting-submissions/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150652
CREATED:20260127T224721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T174407Z
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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:20260403T150652
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTSTAMP:20260403T150652
CREATED:20260108T201258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T195820Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Thinking Out Loud Regional Art Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is proud to announce Thinking Out Loud 2026\, 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 7th\, from 2-4pm. The event is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4pm or by appointment. The exhibit will close Saturday\, March 28th. \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: “The Neighborhood” – Regan Takashima\, York School\nFirst Place\, 2025 Thinking Out Loud Art Competition
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/2026-thinking-out-loud-regional-art-competition-2/
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:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150652
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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SUMMARY:Learning Curve: Threads of Influence
DESCRIPTION:Learning Curve: Threads of Influence is a group exhibition exploring the revered “arch of inspiration” that exists between teacher and student\, mentor and mentee\, sensei and seito. An opening reception will be held Friday\, April 3rd\, from 5-7pm. A panel discussion with selected artists will be held Sunday\, April 12th\, from 2-3:30pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \nTimed to coincide with the region’s PhotoCarmel celebration\, Learning Curve honors the mutually enriching relationship between mentor and student. Mentors open doors\, offering respect\, guidance\, and creative license while the student is allowed to evolve\, discover\, and pursue their fresh\, personal vision. This tradition of reciprocal exchange may occur in or out of academia and explores how generational creativity is shared\, transformed\, and renewed. \nTbe exhibit is curated by Richard Murai\, featuring works by the following photographers (bold) and their mentors and/or students: \n\n Edna Bullock\, Wynn Bullock\, Henry Gilpin\nYon Sim\, Ann Jastrab\, Katharine Kreisher\nDon Gregorio Antón\, Vivianna Curiel Flores\, Greg Mettler \nKevin Levesque\, Richard Murai\, Kimberly Sullivan\nAnsel Adams\, Manuello Paganelli \nPaul Caponigro\, William Giles\, Kenneth Parker\, Eliot Porter\nBrian Taylor\, Lesha Rodriguez \nVicki Nakamura\, Robynn Smith\, Stan Welsh\nBinh Dahn\, Shelby Graham\, Brian Taylor\nNikki Green\, Chanell Stone\, Lewis Watts \n\nPictured (left to right): Paul Caponigro\, Kimberly Sullivan\, Ann Jastrab
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/learning-curve-threads-of-influence/
LOCATION:The Carl Cherry Center\, Fourth and Guadalupe\, Carmel\, CA\, 93921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cherry Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T150000
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SUMMARY:Portraits in Song: Peter Barnes Martin with special guest Rags Rosenberg
DESCRIPTION:The music of Peter Barnes Martin is born from a love of Indie-Folk\, Jazz & Bluegrass. His act is characterized by its down-to-earth sense of storytelling and vocals\, paired with high energy instrumentals and creative improvisation. The evening will open with poet/songwriter-storyteller Rags Rosenberg. \nThe performance will be held Saturday\, April 18th\, at 3:00pm. Doors open at 2:30. Tickets are $25\, and can be purchased at Eventbrite.com. (Wine and light fare included in ticket price.) \nAbout the Musicians: \nPeter Barnes Martin is a full-time musician from Rochester\, New York\, based out of Monterey\, California. His composition and performance is influenced by indie folk\, americana and jazz and can be compared to artists such as Nick Drake\, Iron and Wine\, John Mayer and Chet Baker. In addition to his work on the Central Coast\, he has toured throughout Michigan and the Carolinas and was a professional jazz musician in New York City from 2019-2020. \nIn March 2023\, Peter self-released his debut album\, “Anywhere is Home\,” followed by a 10-date tour spanning from San Diego\, California to Seattle\, Washington. In September 2024\, Peter started working on his second project\, “The Lake\,” with a full release expected Fall 2026. Additionally\, he continues to perform frequently\, building a presence and following throughout the Central Coast. He looks forward to working with new festivals and venues interested in emerging artists.\n________ \n\nRags Rosenberg has been playing guitar since he was nine years old and writing songs since Bob Dylan proved that songs could change the world. He spent 14 years in Nashville honing his craft\, but having grown up listening to the likes of Leonard Cohen\, Tom Waits and Kris Kristofferson\, he wasn’t a good fit for country music. In 2008 he moved to a small cabin in Joshua Tree and returned to the poetic style of songwriting he loved. With a weathered voice and a watchful eye\, he channels the witness\, the poet\, and the man with a go-bag by the door. His new album\, Song of the Bricoleur  debuted at #6 on the Folk Music charts in September and his song “John Doe” was a finalist in the 2026 International Acoustic Music Awards.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/portraits-in-song-peter-barnes-martin-featuring-rags-rosenberg/
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:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T160000
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SUMMARY:Kenny Stahl and Friends - Jazz at The Cherry
DESCRIPTION:Jazz At The Cherry is pleased to welcome back to our stage flautist\, Kenny Stahl.  A mainstay in the Monterey jazz scene\, Kenny is a multi-faceted and highly talented jazz journeyman.  One of jazz’s finest flutists\, Stahl has performed with numerous jazz heavyweights such as guitarist Kenny Burrell\, trumpeter Art Farmer\, and tenor saxophonists David Murray\, Benny Golson\, Stan Getz and George Coleman.  Joining Kenny will be the legendary Bruce Forman on guitar\, drummer Billy Jones\, and bassist Michael Marcus.  Get ready for a soul-pleasing afternoon of jazz with some of the Monterey Peninsula’s standout jazz musicians! \nSunday\, April 19th\, at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30pm for wine and light fare included in the ticket price. Tickets are $45\, available on Eventbrite.com.
URL:https://carlcherrycenter.org/event/kenny-stahl-and-friends-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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