San Benito Magazine November 22-28, 2019

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

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Hollister church, in need of renovations, turns 150

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In this week’s cover story (page 4), writer Jenny Arbizu visited the Hollister United Methodist Church on the corner of Fifth and Monterey streets to learn about the church’s

history for its 150th anniversary.

The church is also undergoing a $150,000 capital campaign to renovate its 110-year-old building.

Funds are also needed to preserve its historic pipe organ, a crucial part of service every Sunday.

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Nov. 22: “Frozen 2” in IMAX Dec. 1: Sensory Friendly Hours We open early at 9 a.m. for small groups who would like a quieter, calmer and more relaxed experience.

Dec. 14: Holiday Craft Day This holiday season, The Tech Interactive is the perfect stop for hands-on science and technology experiences. See an inspiring larger-than-life documentary in our IMAX Dome Theater and check out our award-winning exhibits. Plus, we’re planning some special events and bringing the holiday’s biggest movies to IMAX.

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

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The Hollister United Methodist Church is currently fundraising for a number of renovation projects.

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tanding in the center of its sanctuary, it’s easy to become engulfed by the music resonating within the walls of the Hollister United Methodist Church.

It’s a sound like no other in San Benito County; one that parishioners hear every Sunday at the church—and it all comes from its pipe organ.

“It was installed in 1947 by a company out of San Francisco,” said the church’s Leadership Chairman George Lewis.

The organ—the only one in the county—is still in its original form, thus needing constant care from its continued use.

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Methodist Church undergoing capital campaign for 150th anniversary

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is in good working condition. If we wanted to rebuild it, it would cost around $100,000. So our goal is to try to maintain it.”

As is the church’s goal with additional fixtures of the 110-year-old building’s structure—located on the corner of Fifth and Monterey streets.

With the HUMC celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, Lewis said now seemed like the best time to begin a capital campaign “to keep it beautiful and structural” and to ensure the historic preservation of the church.

Local residents will find the history behind the church is just as spectacular as the red brick and mortar its built with.

Years before its current sanctuary was erected, two Methodist churches were actually established in Hollister in early 1869: Methodist Church North and Methodist Church South (the national church split in 1844

due to slavery issues).

Methodist Church North held its first church service on Jan. 19, 1869—which is the date HUMC marks its anniversary with.

“That first service was actually held in Colonel W. W. Hollister’s home,” said HUMC’s historian Sharry Jones.

Colonel Hollister would host both churches often, explained Jones, alternating services until the two sanctuaries were constructed.

By 1872, the construction of both churches was complete, with Methodist Church North located at the corner of Fifth and Monterey

streets, and Methodist Church South at its current location.

In 1909, the original building at Monterey and Fifth streets was moved southward on the lot, and the current sanctuary and Sunday school rooms were built in 1910.

After it moved, the original sanctuary was first converted to a gymnasium (“Coach Andy Hardin actually had classes there,” Jones said), and then ultimately became the current church social hall.

In 1937, the Hollister churches merged and began using the building on Monterey and Seventh streets for their services.

Thereafter, “the national church became one in 1939,” Jones explained.

And the Methodist Church North sanctuary was sold in 1942. It later became the parking lot of Black-Cooper-Sander Funeral Home.

Over the years, changes and additions to the church’s structure have helped it transform into what it is today. And the current congregation hopes to keep it that way. In honor of the church’s 150th anniversary, the church’s goal is to raise $150,000 for renovation and maintenance.

Lewis said there are four things listed on their capital campaign: maintenance of the pipe organ, regrouting of the brick exterior, refurbishing of the stained glass windows and reparation of the roof.

Donations have already started coming in.

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OUT & ABOUT

HOLLISTER

THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE The public is invited to create a festive floral centerpiece to put on display at Thanksgiving dinner. Expressions Floral’s staff will provide instruction on a creative centerpiece design. All abilities are welcome to attend. Light snacks and drinks will be served, and guests are welcome to bring their favorite wine or other beverage. Space is limited. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 6:30-8:30pm at Expressions Floral, 850 San Benito St., Hollister. For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/y6zgpmdh.

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BLACK WEDNESDAY BASH Soul Kiss Band will perform at a Pre-Thanksgiving Party featuring food, beer and no cover charge. Soul Kiss performs a variety of top pop, rock, country, hip-hop, old school, classic rock and R&B hits from today and yesteryear. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 8-11pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St, Hollister. For information, visit soulkissband.com.

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THANKSGIVING GOLF Gilroy Golf Course’s Thanksgiving Day Shotgun is open to golfers of any skill level, challenging golfers while providing a picturesque backdrop. Golfers can play an 18-hole or nine-hole game and still have plenty of time to make it home to carve the turkey. Thursday, Nov. 28, 8am-noon at Gilroy Golf Course, 2695 Hecker Pass Road. For information, visit tinyurl.com/y5mqfjhd.

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Las Madres of Gilroy will hold its first Turkey Day Tot Trot 5K. Guests are invited to run, walk, bike or stroll in the official 5K Trot, and kids 10 and under will enjoy the 1K Fun Run. Holiday gift drop stations will be available to collect unwrapped toys for children up to age 12. Thursday, Nov. 28, 8:30-11:30am at Gilroy Sports Park, 5925 Monterey Frontage Road. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/y4q7ehmr.

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ICONIC STRUCTURE Hollister United Methodist Church’s architecture

is unique in California.

Lewis said. “I also went before City Council two weeks ago and made a presentation. I got donations right at the meeting.”

The church also hopes to receive support from the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce and Hollister residents.

“We're trying to get the word out,” he said. “We’re doing mailings to people—people who were involved with the church or whose families were involved in the church—and of course our church members who have received this or will receive this.”

The church’s 72-year-old pipe organ, donated by the Hawkins family in 1947, is still in good working condition. However, some pipes have been replaced over the years, and with more than 100 pipes and the hefty cost to replace the organ, Lewis expects more replacements are to come.

“The air to every pipe is controlled by flap valve, which is leather,” he said. “Now you realize those valves are now 75 years old or older. At some point we're going to lose more of those.”

Lewis said the blower on the pipe organ will also need to be replaced in the next five years.

“And that’s about $3,000 to replace,” he projected.

One feature of the church, which passersby can admire at night, is the stained glass windows.

“All of the panes are handpainted,” Lewis said.

But without the inside lighting to reveal the detailed panes, the 110-year-old windows can’t be seen

during daylight hours due to the darkened protective seal on the windows.

“We will do any necessary repair work on the glass and then put some type protective glass back up,” Lewis said. “It’ll be clear, so you can see right through it.”

Lewis said the roofs of the sanctuary and social hall also need repair, and the bricks on the exterior walls (“It’s a wooden structure with a brick facade,” Lewis said) need regrouting.

“Many of the bricks with mortar have died, and some are loose,” he said.

One issue with the bricks, which was already dealt with 30 years ago, couldn’t be fixed.

“In 1943, ivy was planted on the outside of the church from cuttings from the College of the Pacific,” Jones said. “In 1989, it was removed because we found out that it was damaging the mortar between the bricks.”

Ivy or no ivy, the church has a kind of elegance rarely seen in nearby cities.

“Sharry found that this is an eastern design of churches of that time, and somebody decided that they wanted to do this really classy,” Lewis said. “It’s very unique in California.”

And he’s hoping donors will see that, as well.

The Hollister United Methodist Church is located at 521 Monterey St. For information on the capital campaign, call George Lewis at (831) 628-3305.

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HOLIDAYS IN HOLLISTER

and food pairings. Saturday, Nov. 23, 11am-5pm at DeRose Winery, 9970 Cienega Road. To RSVP, call 831.636.9143 or email info@ derosewine.com.

HOLLISTER

HARVEST CELEBRATION Eden Rift Vineyards’ Harvest Celebration and Fall Release event features wine sampling, including new fall releases, as well as woodfired artisan pizzas from Chef Felice of Forno. Also featured is a grape stomp, live entertainment and more. Saturday, Nov. 23, 1-4pm at Eden Rift Vineyards, 10034 Cienega Road. For tickets, visit edenrift.com.

B&R Farms invites holiday shoppers to skip the hectic malls as it brings together boutiques, vendors and shops for “Holidays in Hollister.” Refreshments include warm apricot cider, creamy apricot freezes and more, as well as complimentary gift bags and cards. Attendees can shop for handcrafted goods, natural beauty products, decor, artisanal food and more. Ten percent of all proceeds to benefit community non-profits. Saturdays from Nov. 30 through Dec. 21, 10am-4pm at B&R Farms, 5280 Fairview Road, Hollister.

For information, visit brfarms.com/holidays-in-hollister.

NEW RELEASE PARTY DeRose Winery is hosting its 16th annual New Release Party. The latest

DeRose releases of old vine syrah, Cabernet Pfeffer, Negrette, zinfandel, Hollywood Red and more will be showcased. $40 admission includes wine tastings

EXHIBITION AND RAFFLE The San Benito County Arts Council presents its newest

exhibition, “Small Works: An Exhibition & Raffle of Small Scale Artwork.” This exhibition features original artworks no larger than 7 inches by 9 inches, created by more than 30 local artists and including paintings, pottery, ceramics, photography, prints and more. This exhibition will be held through Dec. 6, concluding with an Art Party and Live Raffle Friday, Dec. 6, 6:308:30pm at ARTspace ANNEX, 217 Fifth St. For information, visit sanbenitoarts.org.

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8 and up are invited to broaden their sewing skills at Family Threads Quilt Shop’s Learn to Sew and Beyond class. Students will work at their own pace on their own project and may choose from several projects that can be completed in three hours or less.

Friday, Nov. 22, 5-8pm at Family Threads Quilt Shop, 107 The Alameda. For information, visit familythreadsquiltshop.com.

the park’s amphibian nightlife.

Join a park ranger and natural resource coordinator at the Blackhawk trailhead for this evening adventure. Attendees are advised to wear warm clothes and bring a flashlight. Saturday, Nov. 23, 5:30-7:30pm at Mount Madonna County Park, 7850 Pole Line Road. For reservations, call 408.482.8783.

art and more will be presented by more than 35 artists and vendors.

Attendees will also enjoy music

by Carlos Padilla, mulled apple cider, holiday cookies and Fortino wines. Admission is free and all are welcome. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24, 11am-5pm each day at Fortino Winery, 4525 Hecker Pass Highway. For information, visit fortinowinery.com.

GILROY

EVENING OF FLAMENCO “Sky: An Evening of Flamenco,” a performance by internationally known Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes, will be hosted by Gallery 1202. Fuentes, one of the only touring artists in the Pacific

The Hollister Downtown Association will hold its 29th annual Lights On Celebration. This family-friendly, all-day community event features a holiday car display, Dec-A-Tree Contest, food vendors and live entertainment. A free “Christmas Traditions”-themed parade begins at 5:30pm. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus for pictures at 7pm in front of the Veterans Memorial Building. Saturday, Nov. 30, 10am-7pm on San Benito Street, Hollister. For a complete list of events and more information, visit downtownhollister.org.

SALAMANDER HIKE The Salamander Hike at Mount Madonna offers participants the opportunity to discover

FALL BOUTIQUE Fortino Winery is hosting the annual Fall Boutique in its Barrel Room.

Handcrafted items and gifts including pottery, candles, jewelry,

Northwest region with strong links to Flamenco culture, will be accompanied by Spanish music duo Diego Amador Jr. and Pedro Cortes. Guests will also enjoy refreshments and free wine tasting.

Tickets are $15-$30. Saturday, Nov. 23, 7-9pm at Gallery 1202, 7363 Monterey St., Gilroy. For tickets, visit gallery1202.com.

MORGAN HILL DINNER & COMEDY Enjoy a night of laughter, food and music at Granada Theatre’s Dinner & Comedy Show. Guests will enjoy the comedy of Sammy Obeid, dancing and dinner prepared ➝ 13

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The City of Hollister presents its first-ever holiday ice skating rink, a new Hollister holiday tradition for the entire family. The rink will be open on select dates from Friday, Nov. 29 to Sunday, Dec. 8 in Downtown Hollister on Sixth Street between San Benito Street and East Street. Sessions are 30 minutes; tickets are $5 for youth and current high school students and $10 for adults. For ticket information and a full list of dates and times, visit tinyurl.com/y5665uq7.

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HOLIDAY TREE WALK At Roaring Camp’s Holiday Tree Walk, guests will ride the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain and take part in a walk lined with decorated holiday trees at the summit. The event also includes hot cider and a visit from Santa. Toys will be collected for Toys for Tots, and tickets purchased on site will receive a $2 discount per toy. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30, at Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. For information and available departure times, visit roaringcamp.com.

SANTA’S BREAKFAST

The public is invited to have breakfast and take a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy crafts. Breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, an order of sausage and coffee, juice or tea. Tickets on sale at Hollister Recreation, 300 West St., Hollister. Free to the first 250 children ages 12 and under. Saturday, Dec. 7, 8-11am at the Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St., Hollister. For information, visit hollister.ca.gov..

by the Live+Love+Leal culinary team. Guests must be 21 or older to attend, and dress to impress with collared shirts and no ball caps. Saturday, Nov. 23, 6-10pm at Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey St., Morgan Hill. For information, visit liveloveleal.com.

EVENTS TIME CAPSULE PARTY Lightpost Winery invites the public to preserve the spirit of Thanksgiving at its time capsule party. Guests will have a time capsule to put their thankful memory of 2019 inside in any form that fits in. Messages, photos or small trinkets are all welcome.

Wednesday, Nov. 27, 4:30-6pm at Lightpost Winery, 900 Lightpost

POST-THANKSGIVING HIKE Open Space Authority docents will host “Hike Your Pie Off.” The moderate 4.3-mile hike will traverse the Mayfair Ranch Trail to the Longwall Canyon Trail to take in sweeping vistas of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Dress in layers, wear sun protection and bring water. Saturday, Nov. 30, 9am-noon at Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Road, Morgan Hill. For information, visit openspaceauthority.org.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT Mezzo soprano Laure de Marcellus will perform at Mission San Juan Bautista in “Heaven’s Light: A Christmas Concert.” De Marcellus will perform with her longtime collaborator Alberto Urroz in

HOLIDAY COMEDY The Gilroy Center for the Arts will host the performance of The Hallelujah Girls, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten.

In this comedy, five women realize time is precious after the passing of a dear friend. In an effort to change their lives and achieve their dreams they decide to turn a rundown church into a spa, but each has their own issues preventing them from being motivated. This production runs through Dec. 1 at the Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St., Gilroy. For information and performance schedule, visit limelightactorstheater.com.

LA PASTORELA El Teatro Campesino’s longest-running tradition, La Pastorela, is a musical retelling of the journey of the shepherds to Bethlehem after a sign from the Angel of the Lord and their trials along the way. This special offering runs Dec. 6-22 inside the El Teatro Campesino Playhouse, 705 Fourth St., San Juan Bautista. Performance is presented in English and Spanish.

For information, dates and tickets, visit elteatrocampesino.com.

WINTER CONCERT Youth Orchestra Salinas presents its 2019 Winter Concert, “Holiday at the Mission.” This festive celebration of the season features performances from YOSAL’s Pre-Orchestra and Orchestra ensembles at the “Mission of Music.” Saturday, Dec. 7, 7pm at Mission San Juan Bautista, 406 Second St., San Juan Bautista. For information, visit yosal.org.

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

DIWALI CELEBRATION The Indian Association of South Santa Clara County is holding its annual Silver Jubilee Diwali Celebration.

Guests will be treated to a social hour, appetizers, dinner and desserts. The extravaganza also features entertainment and an hour of dancing. Saturday, Nov.

23, 6-11pm at Ann Sobrato High, 401 Burnett Ave. For information and tickets, visit iascinfo.com.

GARDENS HOLIDAY Gilroy Gardens’ 26 acres of trees and gardens come alive with sparkling light displays and holiday treats during Gilroy Gardens Holiday.

Attendees can ice skate, visit with Santa, ride favorite rides and more.

Select nights, Nov. 29-Dec. 30, 4-9pm and Dec. 31, 4pm-midnight at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. For information, visit gilroygardens.org.

this special Christmas program.

Space is limited, and proceeds will benefit the Mission Parish.

Saturday, Nov. 30, 7pm at Old Mission San Juan Bautista, 406 Second St., San Juan Bautista.

For tickets and information, visit tinyurl.com/y6mltg5z.

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THEATER

Limelight Theater acquired

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SAVING THE STAGE South Valley Civic Theater will begin its 51st season

with the acquisition of Limelight Actors Theater.

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Downtown Gilroy venue was set to close

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STAFF REPORT

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imelight Actors Theater, which was in danger of shutting down following the retirement of its co-owners, will be under new management.

South Valley Civic Theatre will assume management of Limelight following the end of its current show, The Hallelujah Girls, on Dec. 1.

Scott Lynch, SVCT board president and a familiar presence on both Limelight's and SVCT's stages, said he looks forward to SVCT's growth and expansion to Gilroy.

"As we begin our second half-century of providing live theater in the South Valley, we are excited about this opportunity to offer SVCT performances at this second venue while

preserving the unique characteristics of Limelight Actors Theater," he said.

For the past nine years, Limelight Actors Theater has staged shows at the Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St. Limelight was the brainchild of actor Kevin Heath, who created the theater company in part to entice people to the center.

After nine years as a member of the Gilroy Arts Alliance and Limelight’s executive director—and after 43 Limelight productions—Heath and his husband and theater company co-owner Alan Obata are moving away.

"Although it was a difficult decision to close Limelight; we couldn’t be happier with SVCT’s decision to continue the brand of theater we

created,” Heath said. “The community will be very pleased with what they will experience with the next generation of Limelight.”

SVCT just completed its 50th season. While SVCT is the resident theater company of the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, its roots are in Gilroy. In 1969, Gilroy Community Theatre was established by a group of residents and volunteers. It was not until 1985 that it changed its name to South Valley Civic Theatre and expanded performance locations beyond Gilroy to include Hollister and Morgan Hill.

SVCT settled in Morgan Hill in 2003, after completion of the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse.

With its small black box stage, Limelight usually produces three shows a year, a mix of comedies and dramas. Meanwhile in the Playhouse, SVCT’s annual season features five productions, typically a mix of family and adult musicals, teen and children’s musicals, and a comedy or drama.

With the acquisition of a second venue in Gilroy, SVCT anticipates continuing with a combined mix of eight plays and musicals. SVCT plans to retain the features of Limelight, such as the small cabaret theater experience and the option for attendees to bring their own dinner.

“Limelight has been my home away from home for nine years,” said actress Rosalind Farotte. “It has been a haven for fine theater, great camaraderie. and enduring friendships. I was greatly saddened by the loss of our leaders, Alan and Kevin, and the apparent demise of Limelight Actors Theater. However, I am delighted that South Valley Civic Theater has decided to step in and hold this theater and its family together. Under the direction of SVCT, Limelight will continue to be a unique and treasured part of our artistic community.”

WINE

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DINNER PAIRINGS Local wine, such as Aver Family Vineyards’ chardonnay and viognier, complement Thanksgiving dinner.

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Reserve Monterey pinot noir and 2018 Estate Guglielmo Private Reserve Grignolino rosé.

Dan and Thérèse Martin will be serving 2016 viognier, 2015 carignane, 2016 mourvèdre from Thérèse Vineyards, plus J.D. Hurley 2016 pinot noir.

Vic Vanni of Solis recommends 2018 Solis Vino Roseo di Sangiovese and 2016 Estate grenache.

Geoff Mace of Calerrain will serve his smooth and refined 2017 malbec with roast turkey slathered in butter and herbs.

Satori goes big with 2015 merlot alongside squash soup, 2015 cabernet with turkey and fixings and 2015 petite sirah with chocolate pecan pie.

Kim and Todd Englehardt of Lion Ranch are pouring 2017 Cuvée Blanc, 2018 Lioness Rosé (both 91 points, WE), along with their newly released Rhone red, 2017 Four Lions.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

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NEW SERIES The Ghaderi-Focks Duo will perform in Morgan Hill as a benefit for the upcoming Coyote Creek Music Festival.

Concerts to support inaugural festival NOVEMBER 22, 2019

By SUSAN L. RIFE

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he first in a series of concerts to benefit the inaugural Coyote Creek Music Festival will feature the Ghaderi-Focks Duo Nov. 23 in Morgan Hill.

The duo—violinist Kimia Ghaderi and pianist Andrew Focks— are members of the artistic advisory committee to the chamber music festival, which will make its debut next June with three weekends of performances by more than a dozen professional classical musicians from around the country.

The festival has its roots in the now-defunct NorCal Music Festival, which was based at Advent Lutheran Church for two years. Kyle Jones, music director at Advent Lutheran, is the festival director.

The festival’s mission is to partner with diverse communities through transformative musical performances, relevant and inclusive programming, and accessible education opportunities, particularly in the south Santa Clara Valley.

The upcoming concert, and the festival, will be “a great way to introduce people who don’t go to San Jose or San Francisco” for classical performances, Ghaderi said. She is a Morgan Hill native who graduated from Live Oak High School in 2008.

“Kimia’s and Andrew’s performance will certainly establish Coyote Creek Music’s commitment to excellence in all we do,” Jones said.

“Morgan Hill is a great community and great communities deserve great music and art. This concert is only

the first of many more that lead up to the June festival.”

The festival itself will run June 12-20. Monthly chamber music performances beginning in January will be “mutually beneficial for our organization as well as the community with which we are partnering,” Jones said.

Pre-festival concerts are designed to create visibility in the south valley for the Coyote Creek Music Festival, expand the community’s opportunities for cultural enrichment and generate revenue for the festival itself, said Jones.

Ghaderi and Focks will perform Mozart’s Sonata for Violin and Piano in G Major, K 379; Clara Schumann’s Romance, Op. 22; Sarasate’s “Romania Andaluza;” Kreisler/Dvorak’s “Slavonic Fantasy;” Saint-Saens/Liszt’s “Danse Macabre;” and Grieg’s Sonata for Violin and Piano in C minor.

Ghaderi and Focks are music professors at the Cleveland Institute of Music and have collaborated since 2012. They performed at the 2018 and 2019 NorCal Festival, which presented both student and professional musicians in chamber and orchestral ensembles.

Ghaderi is a graduate of Rice University in Houston and the Cleveland Institute. She teaches violin at the institute and is violinist for the Akron Symphony and the Grand Rapids Symphony.

Focks teaches piano at Cleveland State University and piano and music theory at the Cleveland Institute. He studied at Florida State University, Rice and the Cleveland Institute.

Admission to the Ghaderi-Focks recital is free, with donations accepted for next year’s festival. The evening also will include a presentation about the 2019-2020 festival season.

The Ghaderi-Focks Duo will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at Advent Lutheran church, 16870 Murphy Ave., Morgan Hill. Admission is free; donations accepted. For information, visit www.coyotecreekmusic.org or call (408) 430-7121.

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