Events calendar

Today

Book fair. 9a.m.-2p.m. at St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Edwards Hall, 12th and Central in Pacific Grove. All proceeds help to fund St. Mary’s many ministries. 649-8129.

The Black Brothers. 7:30-9:30p.m. at The Works, 667 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. $20. 372-2242, www.theworkspg.

Reception for Charles Cramer’s “Earth, Water, Light” photo exhibit. 2:30p.m. lecture presentation; 4-6p.m. opening reception. Carmel Center for Photographic Art at the Sunset Center, San Carlos Street and Ninth Avenue. Free. 625-5181, www.photography.org.com.

Ensemble Monterey Presents “Romances with the Wind.” 8p.m. at Monterey Peninsula College Music Hall, 980 Fremont St., Monterey. $25, $20 for seniors and students. 333-1283, ensemblemonterey.org.

Lisa Nemzo and Lisa Turner. 7p.m. at Plaza Linda Restaurant courtyard, 25 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley. $10. 659-4229, www.plazalinda.com.

Peppino D’agostino. 6:30p.m. at Carmel Valley Athletic Club, 27300 Rancho San Carlos Road, Carmel. $20 for club members, $30 all others. 624-2737.

Harvest Fair and Carnival. 11a.m.-3p.m. at Bay View Elementary School, 680 Belden St., Monterey. Raffle, face painting, games and more. 649-1264.

“From Pumpkins to Presents” Gift Fair. 10a.m.-3p.m. at Cypress Community Church, 681 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas. Crafts and gifts from local vendors, pony rides, face painting and more. portion of proceeds benefit the Cypress Community Church Mothers of Preschoolers groups. 484-2678.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary Haunted Barn. Noon-8p.m. at 1144 Fremont Blvd., Suites D and E, in Seaside. Benefit for Redwings Horse Sanctuary. $10 adults, $5 children. 386-0135.

Second Harvest Food Bank benefit at haunted Mirror Maze. 5-11p.m. at The Mirror Maze, 751 Cannery Row, no. 109, Monterey. Bring three canned goods for donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank and receive a $5 discount. $25. 649-6293, www. monterey mirror maze.com.

Fashion out Loud fashion show with Noel Jean. 7-10 p.m. at Planet Gemini, 2110 Fremont St., Monterey. Featuring designer Noel Jean of Monterey and New York City, plus celebrity stylist Monica Rose (E “The Daily 10″), music by Overtone and Monterey Salsa, DJ Pete Sanchez. $15 general, $50 VIP (valet parking, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, gift bags, backstage lounge access. RSVP: angel@planetgemini.com. Info: www.planetgemini.com. 373-1449.

Monterey County Home Show. 10a.m.-5p.m. at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey. Trade show emphasizing water efficiency and a “green living” theme to the products and services on display for home improvement projects, including building, remodeling, decorating, landscaping and more. Free admission. 805-772-4600, www. montereycountyhomeshow. com.

Poetry Writing Workshop with Patrice Vecchione. 2p.m. at the Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St., Monterey. Practice your poetry writing with a highly respected poet and teacher. Writing exercises, encouragement, inspiration and feedback. Free. Preregistration is required. Sign up in person at the Help Desk. 646-3949.

Photo safari. 4:15p.m. at Moss Landing Harbor, Highway 1, Moss Landing. Guided cruise tailored to photographers of all levels. $45. 633-5555.

Friends of the Seaside Library seventh annual fundraiser. 7-10p.m. at Moose Lodge, 555 Canyon Del Rey, Del Rey Oaks. silent auction and dancing to the live music of Cheeky Spanks. $25. 394-3577.

Rummage Sale. 9a.m.-4p.m. at First Christian Church, 442 Central Ave., Pacific Grove. 372-0363.

“Think Pink” boutique. 10a.m.-6p.m. at the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 198 Country Club Gate, Pacific Grove. Event is in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. 372-0866.

Ghost Tour of Pt. Sur Lighthouse. 5:15p.m. at Point Sur Lightstation, Highway 1, Big Sur. Ghost stories and more. Not suitable for young children. Benefit for restoration of Point Sur Lightstation. $60. 649-7139, cclk@pointsur.org.

EVENT CANCELLED: Arroyo Seco Reggae Daze. various times Fri-Sun, Oct. 22-24, at Miller’s Lodge, 46325 Arroyo Seco Road, Arroyo Seco. brotherdansprod@yahoo.com.

The Western Stage presents “The Foreigner.” 8p.m. at The Studio Theater, Hartnell College campus, 411 Central Ave., Salinas. $20/$17 (seniors, military, children) at 755-6816 or online at www.westernstage.com; for group sales, call 759-6012.

Magic Circle Theatrepresents “Nobody’s Perfect.” 7:30p.m. at the Magic Circle Theatre, 8 El Caminito, Carmel Valley. A fast-moving and witty comedy that centers around Leonard Loftus, a bashful, nerdy statistician who writes women’s romance novels and submits his manuscripts using the pseudonym Lulabelle Lafita. When Lulabelle wins first prize, Leonard has a major problem. Chaos and cross-dressing ensue. $22 general admission, $20 seniors and students. 659-7500, www.magiccircletheatre.net.

MPC Theatre Company presents Yasmina Reza’s “Art.” 8p.m. at Morgan Stock Stage, Monterey Peninsula College, 980 Fremont St., Monterey. $10-$25, discounts for young adults (16-25) and group rates, available at MPC Box Office (646-4213) 3-7 p.m Wed-Fri. and two hours prior to each show, or online at www.mpctheatre.com.

Carmel’s Carl Cherry Center for the Arts presents “Exit Strategy.” 7:30p.m. The play documents the surprise meeting of a widowed physician and a feisty woman who has lost her job, home and health insurance. Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, Fourth and Guadalupe in Carmel. $20. 655-9506, www.ComCareAlliance.org.

The Paper Wing Theatre Company presents: “REPO! The Genetic Rock Opera.” 8p.m at the Paper Wing Theatre, 320 Hoffman Ave., at Lighthouse, New Monterey. Written and composed by Darren Smith and Terrance Zdunich, It’s part rock opera, infused with the traditional kind, with multiple, intertwining stories. Costumes for all performances encouraged. Tickets: 905-5684 or email ThePaperWingCo@yahoo.com.

Fall vegetable workshop. 1:30p.m. today at McShane’s Nursery, 15 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Salinas. Learn all there is to know about starting, growing and harvesting your crops this fall. Free. 455-1876.

“Haiku for Everyone, for Anyone.” workshop. 9:30a.m.-noon at Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 490 Aguajito Road, Carmel. $35. 624-7404.

Introduction to Arm Balances. 1:30-4p.m at Seaside Yoga Sanctuary, 1360 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. Join Candice Garrett to demystify the art of arm balances. $35 advance, $40 drop-in. 899-9642, www.seasideyogasanctuary.com.

National Steinbeck Center Kids Club. 10a.m.-noon at National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main St., Salinas. for children 12 and under. The art of pumpkin painting. $2.50 for Kids Club Members, $5 for students. 775-4721, www.steinbeckstore.org.

“Atracting Abundance.” workshop. 9a.m.-1p.m. today at 5 Walter Colton Drive, Monterey. $60. 646-9111.

BENEFITS

· OCT. 24

Benefit Blues show. 7p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at Wave Street Studios, 774 Wave St., Monterey. an Evening of classic American blues. Proceeds benefit the Gaza Community Mental Health Program, a nonprofit Palestinian nongovernmental organization providing mental health support to communities in the Gaza Strip. $25. 373-3327.

· OCT. 29

Mystery Night at the Salinas Public Library 6-9p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at John Steinbeck Public Library, 350 Lincoln Ave., Salinas. Library Director Elizabeth Martinez and Salinas Mayor Dennis Donahue are proud to invite all to help solve a mystery. Event will include food, local wines and a silent auction. All proceeds from ticket sales, silent auction items, and individual donations will go into the Salinas Public Library Centennial Fund. $60 per person or $100 per couple. 758-7458.

COMEDY

· OCT. 25

Sunset Presents The Capitol Steps. 8p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at Sunset Center, Ninth Street and San Carlos Avenue, Carmel. Formed in 1981 by Republican Congressional staffers to write song parodies about the events and scandals in Washington, D.C., The Capitol Steps is now a beloved comedy group with more than 25 members, 33 albums and 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience. $48-$68. Available at 620-2048, at the box office 9:30a.m. to 5:30p.m. Mon-Friday and noon to 4p.m. Saturday or at www.sunsetcenter.org.

· OCT. 29

The Women of Whimsy Improvisation Comedy. 7:30p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at The Alternative Café, 1230 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. $10. Students and seniors, $8. Reservations recommended. 583-0913.

DANCE

· OCT. 25-NOV. 15

Traditional Indonesian dance, for children and teens ages 12 to 17. 3:45-4:45p.m. Mondays, Oct. 25-Nov. 15, at Hilltop Park Center, 871 Jessie St., Monterey. Four-week session. Students will learn the country’s diversity of culture through music and dance as well as memorize steps and patterns. 646-3866.

· OCT. 26

“Saddle Up” Country dance night. 6-9p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Holman Ranch, 60 Holman Road, Carmel Valley. One-hour line dancing lesson, barbecue dinner and dancing. $30. 659-2640, www.holmanranch.com.

· OCT. 29

Eighth annual Spooktakular Halloween dance jam. 8-10p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at Chautauqua Hall, 16th and Central, Pacific Grove. Costume contest. bring photo for Day of the Dead altar. $10. freeflowfun@hotmail.com.

FOOD & WINE

· NOV. 4

Big Sur Food and Wine Festival. various times and locations in Big Sur. $39-$165. 667-0241,

www.bigsurfoodandwine.org.

LITERARY

EVENTS

· OCT. 24

“An English Newspaperman in the Civil War.” 3p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at Chautauqua Hall Scout Room, 17th Street between Lighthouse and Central, Pacific Grove. $10, $5 for seniors and students. 645-9760, www.howardburnham.com.

· OCT. 25

The Literary Circle book discussion group. 6:30p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, in the Library Community Room, Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St., in Monterey. Discuss “Shadow Tag” by Louise Erdrich. Free. 646-2093, www.monterey.org /library.

· OCT. 26

Author Mary Chamberlain. 7-8p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Wave Street Studios, 774 Wave St., Monterey. Chamberlain is a chef and caterer. Free. 655-2010.

· OCT. 26

Family Halloween Storytime. 7-7:30p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the Marina Branch Library, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina. Free. 883-7507.

· OCT. 28

“Voices of Justice” poetry reading. 7p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at CSU Monterey Bay, University Center ballroom, Sixth Avenue, Seaside. Poets Francisco Alarcon, Odilia Galvan Rodriguez and Abel Salas will be featured. Free. 582-3653, csumb.edu/map.

· OCT. 28

Thriling tales from the horror genre. 7:30p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Carl Cherry Center, Fourth and Guadalupe, Carmel. $10. 624-7491.

· NOV. 6

Family Story Time. 1:30p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Harrison Memorial Library’s Park Branch on Sixth and Mission in Carmel. Stories, rhymes and songs. 624-4664, www.hm-lib.org.

· ONGOING

same Page Book Club Meets 4-5p.m. Thursdays at National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main St., Salinas. Free. 540-8296.

MEETINGS

· OCT. 28

American Cetacean Society meeting. 7:30p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at Hopkins Marine Station, Boat Works Building, Ocean View Boulevard and Eardly, Pacific Grove. Panel discussion on sea otter research featuring Jack Ames of the CaliforniaDepartment of Fish and Game, Andrew Johnson of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and other Aquarium Sea Otter Experts. Free. 646-8743.

· OCT. 28

Monterey County Stamp Club. 7:30p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in the meeting room of St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church, 72 E. San Joaquin St., Salinas. 442-3003, 633-5953.

· OCT. 30

Dine out Seniors. 1p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. Halloween potluck at a Salinas home. Prospective new members are welcome. call 422-1747 for directions and your potluck contribution.

MUSIC

· OCT. 24

“Opera meets Jazz.” 4-5:15p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 4590 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. Music by Erasmo Aiello, George Young, and Bob Phillips. Donation. 624-8595, www.ccmp.org.

· OCT. 24

Kim Robertson and Laurie Rasmussen. 3p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 490 Aguajito Road, Carmel. Harpists perform duets and solo renditions of traditional Celtic, American, ethnic and original compositions. $15. 659-3252.

· OCT. 27

The Billy Nayer Show. 8-10:30p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at the Alternative Cafe, 1230 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. Space-Ska-Punk music. $12. 583-0913.

· OCT. 28

Clicktrax Jazz Orchestra. 8-10p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at Monterey Moose Lodge, 555 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Del Rey Oaks. $10. 394-6896.

· OCT. 29

James Hurley. 8p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at Plaza Linda Restaurant courtyard, 25 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley. $10. 659-4229, www.plazalinda.com.

· OCT. 30

Emith. 7p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Plaza Linda Restaurant courtyard, 25 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley. $10. 659-4229, www.plazalinda.com.

· OCT. 30

“A Samhain Concert.” 7:30-9:30p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Works, 667 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. The Celtic New Year, known as Samhain, celebr

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