ARTS IN PROGRESS Ann Thiermann gives a presentation titled "Inspired Balancing Act: My Life as a Pro

COLORED PENCIL TECHNIQUES Ages 13 to adult. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. $40 members, $45 others. Register with Judy Huddleston at 949-870-2130.
MONTEREY COUNTY ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR Each artist agrees to open their studio to the public for two days, Sept. 27-28, and be present to discuss, demonstrate and sell their artwork. June 30 is last day to register for $250. www.montereystudiotour.com .
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY The 2014 California Ocean and Coastal Amateur Photography Contest fairfield inn las vegas is seeking summer beach pictures. Upload up to five photos. Sponsored by the California Coastal Commission and others. Entry is free; deadline is July 18, with online voting through Aug. 1. To enter your photos or vote for others, visit mycoastalphoto.com .
MILITARY COMMUNITY APPRECIATION NIGHT Featuring food, wine and music at the Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada, 720 Via Mirada, Monterey. 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19. Free to active duty military, veterans and their spouses/partners/companions. RSVP to cburns@montereyart.org . Information: 372-5477, montereyart.org .
HELLO TOMORROW THE ARCHITECTURE OF DUBAI A slideshow presentation by Akin Miller, curator of the Peace Resource Center Art Gallery. The ancient city has had tremendous growth fairfield inn las vegas since the 1950s and today ranks as one of the most progressive cities in the world for new architectural design. 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, at the Peace Resource Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. 899-7322.
10TH ANNUAL CARMEL VALLEY fairfield inn las vegas ART & WINE CELEBRATION Featuring original artwork, more than 15 wineries, live entertainment and olive oil tasting. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carmel Valley Community Park, Ford Road at Carmel Valley Road in the village. $30 advance, $40 day of event. www.carmelvalleychamber.com .
ARTISTS RECEPTION A Meet the Artist Reception for Ellen and Sarah Osborne (aunt and niece) at Sweet Elena's Bakery and Café, 465 D Olympia Ave., Sand City. 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Free. 393-2063, www.sweetelenas.net .
DIRECTOR'S DIALOGUE "Monterey, International Magnet, Then and Now," a discussion with Monterey Museum of Art Executive Director Charlotte Eyerman and historian and author Ted Wells. 1-2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the museum, 559 Pacific St., Monterey. A book signing with Wells will follow. Museum members free, $10 all others. 372-5477, montereyart.org .
THE PROFESSIONAL ARTIST IN THE DIGITAL UNIVERSE Artist talk by Will Bullas. 5-7 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Carmel Art Association, Dolores Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Carmel. Free for CAA members, $5 all others. 624-6176, www.carmelart.org .
ARTS IN PROGRESS Ann Thiermann gives a presentation titled "Inspired Balancing Act: My Life as a Professional Muralist and Organist." 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at the Museum of Monterey at Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. $5. 624-6111 or artshabitat.org . Print
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