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SUMMARY:Painting Route 66: An Artist Road Trip
DESCRIPTION:An Artist Road Trip 15 artists from Santa Fe\, New Mexico capture the essence of the mother road to California in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of Historic Route 66. \nThe exhibit\, organized by Santa Fe artist Carole Belliveau\, will be held at the Luna Gallery in San\nJuan Bautista\, California. Paintings feature well-known iconic locations along Route 66 as well\nas remnants of gas stations\, rusty vehicles and old buildings. \n“Painting Route 66: An Artist Road Trip\,” is the result of a collaborative project led by Santa Fe\nartist\, Stephanie West. \nThe Route 66 project began with an unforgettable trip to Tucumcari\, NM\, in October 2023 with\nartist Wendy Ahlm. That journey sparked a vision — one that grew stronger after reading a\nnewspaper article about the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s efforts to honor Route\n66. The concept of celebrating this iconic highway through art took root\, paving the way for\nmore fun and adventure with other great artists.” \nIn October 2024\, West rallied twelve fellow creatives for a journey along the original Mother\nRoad\, Route 66\, destined for Tucumcari\, NM. The artists met up to paint the town ‘en plein air\,’\nmeaning painting outside from life. Over the course of three days\, more than 30 paintings were\nproduced. \nDriven by a desire to document these locations before they disappear\, the artists have\ncontinued to paint locations along Route 66. In addition to Tucumcari\, other road trips included\nSanta Fe\, Albuquerque\, and Gallup in New Mexico as well as Holbrook\, Winslow and Kingman\,\nArizona to name a few. \nThe art itself will take a road trip. Elizabeth May of Eldorado\, New Mexico\, will transport all of\nthe New Mexico paintings to Luna Gallery by car – for the most part\, along Route 66.\nArtworks will be on display and available to purchase at the Luna Gallery in San Juan Bautista\,\nCA from June 21 to August 10\, 2025. Visit the gallery website at https://www.lunagallery.art/\nfor inquiries about paintings. 831-623-2783 lunaecoart107@gmail.com
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/painting-route-66-an-artist-road-trip/
LOCATION:Luna Gallery and Eco Art Studio\, 107-B The Alameda\, San Juan Bautista\, CA\, 95045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Carnival Nights
DESCRIPTION:Carnival Nights are back at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park\, featuring dazzling performances and fabulous fun for the whole family. Discover magic shows\, juggling acts\, balloon artists\, carnival games\, specialty food and drinks—and all your favorite rides lit up at night. \nThis enchanting evening experience is on Friday nights only\, from July 25 through September 19\, from 5:00-10:00pm. Admission is FREE for Gilroy Gardens Premium Members.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/carnival-nights/2025-08-01/
LOCATION:Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park\, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy\, Gilroy\, 95020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T220000
DTSTAMP:20250826T203207Z
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SUMMARY:Carnival Nights
DESCRIPTION:Carnival Nights are back at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park\, featuring dazzling performances and fabulous fun for the whole family. Discover magic shows\, juggling acts\, balloon artists\, carnival games\, specialty food and drinks—and all your favorite rides lit up at night. \nThis enchanting evening experience is on Friday nights only\, from July 25 through September 19\, from 5:00-10:00pm. Admission is FREE for Gilroy Gardens Premium Members.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/carnival-nights/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park\, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy\, Gilroy\, 95020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T180000
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SUMMARY:Back to School Movie Camp Night
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Camp Gilroy Gardens—the ultimate overnight camping adventure at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park! These fun overnight experiences include dinner and a movie with popcorn at night\, camping out under the stars\, then breakfast and a full day of fun in the park the next day.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/back-to-school-movie-camp-night/
LOCATION:Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park\, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy\, Gilroy\, 95020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T220000
DTSTAMP:20250826T203207Z
CREATED:20250812T165812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T203207Z
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SUMMARY:Carnival Nights
DESCRIPTION:Carnival Nights are back at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park\, featuring dazzling performances and fabulous fun for the whole family. Discover magic shows\, juggling acts\, balloon artists\, carnival games\, specialty food and drinks—and all your favorite rides lit up at night. \nThis enchanting evening experience is on Friday nights only\, from July 25 through September 19\, from 5:00-10:00pm. Admission is FREE for Gilroy Gardens Premium Members.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/carnival-nights/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park\, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy\, Gilroy\, 95020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
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SUMMARY:The Future We Speak ~ CalPoets' Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:For 61 years\, California Poets in the Schools (CalPoets) has brought poetry creation and performance to over a million students across the state\, and provided a vital professional network for thousands of California poets. \nThis symposium is open to the public and geared towards literary teaching artists (for all audiences)\, classroom educators\, poets\, MFA candidates\, and more. Content will be engaging for those brand new to teaching the literary arts and to the “old hats” among us. CalPoets’ Poet-Teachers will lead workshops sharing their skills and expertise. \nWorkshops will be geared towards the theme of THE FUTURE WE SPEAK. How can poetry serve as a tool for speaking out and speaking up? Can our connection to poetry help build the future we want to see? How do we encourage California youth to unplug\, find their unique voices\, speak out against injustices\, and thrive? What role does poetry hold in the current political climate? How does raising our individual voice encourage others to do the same? We will learn from experts in our midst and pool our best practices for a weekend of learning\, networking\, community-building\, poetry readings\, and some good old-fashioned fun.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/the-future-we-speak-calpoets-symposium-2025/2025-08-16/1/
LOCATION:San Benito County Arts Council ANNEX\, 217 5th Street\, Hollister\, 95023\, United States America
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTSTAMP:20250729T164957Z
CREATED:20250729T164957Z
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SUMMARY:The Future We Speak ~ CalPoets' Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:For 61 years\, California Poets in the Schools (CalPoets) has brought poetry creation and performance to over a million students across the state\, and provided a vital professional network for thousands of California poets. \nThis symposium is open to the public and geared towards literary teaching artists (for all audiences)\, classroom educators\, poets\, MFA candidates\, and more. Content will be engaging for those brand new to teaching the literary arts and to the “old hats” among us. CalPoets’ Poet-Teachers will lead workshops sharing their skills and expertise. \nWorkshops will be geared towards the theme of THE FUTURE WE SPEAK. How can poetry serve as a tool for speaking out and speaking up? Can our connection to poetry help build the future we want to see? How do we encourage California youth to unplug\, find their unique voices\, speak out against injustices\, and thrive? What role does poetry hold in the current political climate? How does raising our individual voice encourage others to do the same? We will learn from experts in our midst and pool our best practices for a weekend of learning\, networking\, community-building\, poetry readings\, and some good old-fashioned fun.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/the-future-we-speak-calpoets-symposium-2025/2025-08-16/2/
LOCATION:San Benito County Arts Council ANNEX\, 217 5th Street\, Hollister\, 95023\, United States America
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment,Workshop-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T203000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic (ages 14+)
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a free Open Mic Event at Hills Bookstore!
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/open-mic-ages-14/
LOCATION:Hills Bookstore\, 650 San Benito St Suite #140\,\, Hollister\, CA\, 95023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T220000
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SUMMARY:Carnival Nights
DESCRIPTION:Carnival Nights are back at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park\, featuring dazzling performances and fabulous fun for the whole family. Discover magic shows\, juggling acts\, balloon artists\, carnival games\, specialty food and drinks—and all your favorite rides lit up at night. \nThis enchanting evening experience is on Friday nights only\, from July 25 through September 19\, from 5:00-10:00pm. Admission is FREE for Gilroy Gardens Premium Members.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/carnival-nights/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park\, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy\, Gilroy\, 95020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250825T210000
DTSTAMP:20250812T165921Z
CREATED:20250812T165921Z
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SUMMARY:San Benito Oriana Chorale "Calling All Singers"
DESCRIPTION:Oriana Chorale begins our Fall 2025 Season on Monday\, August 25th. Rehearsals begin at 6:45pm at Christ Fellowship Church 2066 San Benito Street in Hollister. We will meet weekly to prepare for our December Concerts at Christ Fellowship Church and Mission San Juan Bautista.\nJoin us if you love to sing ! Our rehearsals also provide great vocal training. No auditions required. \nIf you are unable to come on August 25th\, there will be no rehearsal on Labor Day\, but new members may also join on the following Monday\, September 8th.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/san-benito-oriana-chorale-calling-all-singers-6/
LOCATION:Christ Fellowship Church\, 2066 San Benito Street\, Hollister\, CA\, 95023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T220000
DTSTAMP:20250826T203207Z
CREATED:20250812T165812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T203207Z
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SUMMARY:Carnival Nights
DESCRIPTION:Carnival Nights are back at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park\, featuring dazzling performances and fabulous fun for the whole family. Discover magic shows\, juggling acts\, balloon artists\, carnival games\, specialty food and drinks—and all your favorite rides lit up at night. \nThis enchanting evening experience is on Friday nights only\, from July 25 through September 19\, from 5:00-10:00pm. Admission is FREE for Gilroy Gardens Premium Members.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/carnival-nights/2025-08-29/
LOCATION:Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park\, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy\, Gilroy\, 95020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250901T180000
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SUMMARY:Labor Day Weekend Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Labor Day Weekend at Gilroy Gardens is always a fun way to extend the summer fun for one last long weekend. Go on all your favorite rides\, stroll through the peaceful gardens\, and enjoy super-splashy fun at Water Oasis and Lakeside Splash. \nActive-duty military\, veterans\, and first responders get FREE admission and can purchase General Admission for up to six (6) of their family or friends for just $25 each (up to $55.00 off General Admission). Just show valid ID at front gate to claim this special offer.
URL:https://benitolink.com/event/labor-day-weekend-celebration/
LOCATION:Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park\, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy\, Gilroy\, 95020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts-Entertainment
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