Carl Cherry Center for the Arts

Salon Jane Celebrates Ten Years: Photography Reimagined
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-30 | Carl Cherry Center for the Arts
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.
The exhibit and events are free and open to the public.
Salon 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.
Over 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.
The 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.
From 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
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Pictured: Salon Jane by Martha Casanave

SOLD OUT The Bob Phillips Review - George Gershwin
2024-11-17 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Carl Cherry Center, Fourth and Guadalupe, Carmel, CA, 93921, United States
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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 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.
Joining Bob will be Adam Astrup on guitar, vocalist Malinda DeRouen, Ross Garren on harmonica, bassist Dennis Murphy, and drummer Mike Shannon.
The 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.
Meet the Musicians:

Bob 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.
Adam 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.
Malinda 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.”
Ross 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.”
Dennis 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.
Mike 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.
This series is bound to be one of the most enjoyable and delightful Jazz At The Cherry experiences!
