Calendar of Events

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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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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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.

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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.

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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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