Texture: Proof of Presence, curated by Gail F. Enns and Christine Crozier, centers on the experiences of three artists and a poet, each of whom has had a unique relationship to the Monterey peninsula. Each has a story to tell, and their work is imbued with various humanistic and social messages. However, each artist uses...
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Dine Out With Friends at Il Vecchio. The creator of il vecchio, Carl Alasko, lived in Rome between 1963 and 1974. During those eleven years Carl absorbed Italian culture and a taste for great Italian food. Before opening Il Vecchio, Carl's Italian daughter, Saroja, convinced the owner of Maccheroni to send his head chef to Pacific...
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Friday, November 1, 5:30 - 7 pm Heidi McGurrin is a poet, painter, photographer and writer. Although poetry has always been a part of her artistic vocabulary, it was only in 2017 that she began to share her poems with the public through such groups as the Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium, and the Illia Thompson memoir...
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If your bookshelves are looking empty, or your “must read” list growing short - never fear! Visit St. Mary's Church from 10 am until 4 pm to find wonderful buys in books, puzzles, CDs and more, all in excellent condition. All proceeds benefit the Library’s community of readers and learners. If you’re a member of the Friends, you get...
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This Month's Book: Wrecker by Carl Hiaasen The Friends of the Pacific Grove Library book club: Meets most second Mondays via Zoom only at 1:30 pm for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours (we reschedule on Federal holidays). Email for meeting information. Tends to read fiction, but mixes it up depending on the interests of the members Tends to read books that aren't...
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Heidi McGurrin, poetry introduction Friday, November 15, 5:30 - 7 pm Jacqueline Canterbury, a native of Monterey, considers her home-footprint to be from the southern tip of Monterey County to the headlands of Marin. She has lived away from this home five times in her lifetime, and always returns. She says, “I consider ‘place’ to be...
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Saturday, October 12, 9 - 11 am Little House at Jewell Park Participants will be introduced to the basic sewing stitches and skills to successfully "write" on cloth. Students will start with how to thread a needle; choose correct threads and tools to use with specific fabrics and come away with a great start on...
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The Aliotti family would like to welcome you to Victorian Corner Restaurant. The Aliottis have been serving breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1977, the longest running restaurant under the same ownership in Pacific Grove. The history of Victorian Corner began in 1893 when it was one of the first Victorian buildings built on what is...
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