Norah Jones has come a long way since her enigmatic hit single "Don’t Know Why" soared to number one on the Top 40 adult music charts in 2002. That song, and the album that contained it, "Come Away with Me," took the 2003 Grammy Awards by storm. With eight nominations, she took home five Grammys for Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Female Pop Vocal … [Read more...] about “Come Away” with Norah Jones
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A Collective Gallery in Carmel Valley
John and Shelley Aliotti Help Local Artists Thrive
Monterey Peninsula-area artists have no better friends than John and Shelley Aliotti. The couple conceived the Carmel Valley Art Association (CVAA), a collective gallery located in the heart of Carmel Valley Village that showcases the work of more than 40 artists. "We felt that local artists weren't being represented," John says. "Visitors assumed that the artists shown in … [Read more...] about A Collective Gallery in Carmel Valley
Outstanding in his Field
John Cerney's Unique Public Art
Most American communities boast public art installations that have come to define them. Chicago's Calder Flamingo and Cloud Gate (aka "The Bean"); "New York City Financial District's Charging Bull; and St. Louis' Gateway Arch all come to mind. Here in Monterey County, and in Salinas in particular, the freestanding murals painted by artist John Cerney have come to be synonymous … [Read more...] about Outstanding in his Field
Layers of Expression
Andre Kohn's Textural, Engaging Paintings Invite the Viewer In
Barbara Jones and Patricia Terwilliger of Jones & Terwilliger Galleries in Carmel have more than 7,000 square feet of space devoted to top artists of diverse genres. Sculpture and paintings enthrall visitors throughout their two downtown galleries, and at their third popular location in Palm Desert. What links the collection of artists is a unique and masterful method of … [Read more...] about Layers of Expression
Monterey County’s Silver Screen Success
"Big Little Lies" Brings More Attention to Local Area
The 2017 HBO series "Big Little Lies" turned international attention to Monterey County, as dramatic local landscapes shared a starring role with dynamic, Emmy-winning cast members. With Meryl Streep joining that cast and plans for season two in full swing, the series continues generating serious buzz. Karen Nordstrand of the Monterey County Film Commission (MCFC) remembers … [Read more...] about Monterey County’s Silver Screen Success