Check out the many diverse programs and events each month, from exhibitions to author booksignings to activities for kids!
September
Exhibits
- Transforming Color: Flowers and Travel artwork by the Salinas Valley Art Association
- August 6th to October 22nd
Exhibition by Salinas Valley Art Association.
Read More- Trees and the Muscled Mountains: The World in Mind photos by Tamra Dempsey
- August 6th to October 22nd
Fifty-four images by Tamra Dempsey. As we are reminded of Steinbeck’s great stories…
Read More- Steinbeck’s America: Rediscovering Travels with Charley photos by Randy Wells
- August 6th to December 31st
Randy Wells has followed Steinbeck’s route for over a dozen years, gathering images.
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September 11
- Ed Avila Workshop: Pastel Techniques
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- @ National Steinbeck Center
Learn the art and inside secrets of pastel painting from a local favorite, Ed Avila.
Read More- Kids Club: Fun with Pets
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- @ National Steinbeck Center
Searching for an affordable, innovative education program that will excite your child about learning?
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September 18
- Kids Club: Fun with Pets
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- @ National Steinbeck Center
Searching for an affordable, innovative education program that will excite your child about learning?
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September 24
- Meet the Authors Series: Kathryn Otoshi, author of Zero
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- @ National Steinbeck Center
Zero, the follow up to One is about a big round number, Zero.
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September 25
- Kids Club: Fun with Pets
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- @ National Steinbeck Center
Searching for an affordable, innovative education program that will excite your child about learning?
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October
Exhibits
- Transforming Color: Flowers and Travel artwork by the Salinas Valley Art Association
- August 6th to October 22nd
Exhibition by Salinas Valley Art Association.
Read More- Trees and the Muscled Mountains: The World in Mind photos by Tamra Dempsey
- August 6th to October 22nd
Fifty-four images by Tamra Dempsey. As we are reminded of Steinbeck’s great stories…
Read More- Steinbeck’s America: Rediscovering Travels with Charley photos by Randy Wells
- August 6th to December 31st
Randy Wells has followed Steinbeck’s route for over a dozen years, gathering images.
Read More- La Pachanga Exhibition
- October 29th to December 1st
Annual Dia De Los Muertos - Day of the Dead Celebration
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October 03
- Shirley Brocchini Workshop: Portrait Sketching
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- @ National Steinbeck Center
Learn the art and inside secrets of portrait sketching from a local portrait specialist , Shirley Brocchini.
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October 22
- Exhibit Closes: Transforming Color: Flowers and Travel artwork by the Salinas Valley Art Association
- Exhibit Closes: Trees and the Muscled Mountains: The World in Mind photos by Tamra Dempsey
November
Exhibits
- Steinbeck’s America: Rediscovering Travels with Charley photos by Randy Wells
- August 6th to December 31st
Randy Wells has followed Steinbeck’s route for over a dozen years, gathering images.
Read More- La Pachanga Exhibition
- October 29th to December 1st
Annual Dia De Los Muertos - Day of the Dead Celebration
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November 02
- Dia De Los Muertos – Day of the Dead Celebration
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- @ National Steinbeck Center/Hartnell College
Join us November 2, 2010 as we observe and celebrate a night of spiritual remembrance.
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November 05
- Meet the Author Series: Lois Robin, author of Mamita’s House, A True Tale of Tortilla Flat
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- @ National Steinbeck Center
Join us as we celebrate local author Lois Robin’s new book Mamita’s House, A True Tale of Tortilla Flat.
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November 15
- Meet the Authors Series: Greg Mortenson, author of Three Cups of Tea
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- @ National Steinbeck Center
Join us for New York Times best-selling author, Greg Mortenson, as he talks about his books, Stones into Schools and Three Cups of Tea.
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December
Exhibits
- Steinbeck’s America: Rediscovering Travels with Charley photos by Randy Wells
- August 6th to December 31st
Randy Wells has followed Steinbeck’s route for over a dozen years, gathering images.
Read More- La Pachanga Exhibition
- October 29th to December 1st
Annual Dia De Los Muertos - Day of the Dead Celebration
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December 01
- Exhibit Closes: La Pachanga Exhibition
December 31
- Exhibit Closes: Steinbeck’s America: Rediscovering Travels with Charley photos by Randy Wells
March
March 07
- Museum Closed
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- @ National Steinbeck Center
The National Steinbeck Center will be closed March 7, 2011 for the annual Day of Writing Program.
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