Night 2: Baroque & Unknown (An Evening in Barbara Strozzi's Artist Salon)

Presented by Christina Bailey of The Creative Voice and sponsored by The Arts Council for Monterey County, Baroque & Unknown is a Special Event Series and music education community initiative that aims to celebrate and showcase the works of underrepresented women, and marginalized, composers from the Baroque era, while blending history, music, food, drinks, and immersive experiences into a night of community fun. We're making history a party and you just gotta be there!

This event is perfect for people who love music, parties, food, and conversation with community. You do not have to know Baroque music, or be a classical music lover to enjoy the party. In fact, you might enjoy it more!

Expert Guest Speakers:
Join us on Night Two as we feature Guest Speaker, Charissa Noble. Charissa is a musicologist and vocalist specializing in 20th-century modern art and music, experimental vocal practice, and critical voice studies. As the Executive Director of San Diego New Music, she is committed to advancing contemporary music and art in Southern California. While her research often focuses on modern and experimental genres, Charissa brings a unique perspective to the Baroque & Unknown series, exploring connections between historical and contemporary creative communities. She will lead a discussion on sustaining creative social circles, drawing parallels between the Baroque composer Barbara Strozzi's artistic network and modern creative spaces.

Local Performers:
Night two features local performers, Wendi Kirby, Christina Bailey, Sophia Gonzalez and a few Surprise Vocalists who will be showcasing vocal works by Barbara Strozzi, backed by a modern Continuo

Food & Drink Pairings & Tastings:
Each night of the series we'll feature a fun lineup of cocktails, mocktails, and snacks curated around the night's composers and themes. We're grateful to our partners Uncle Nearest and Chic Charcturique for creatively planning unique experiences for each night of the series. If you need more food for dinner, upgrade your ticket with a Girl Dinner box.

Local Venue:
We're delighted to present the series in partnership with at her venue in downtown Monterey at 550 Hartnell Street. Think of this experience as a Modern Baroque Artist Salon. The performance space is small and intimate with various seating options. Some directly in front of performers, others up in the gallery with a view from the top floor.

General Admission Seating is first-come first-served.

If you need accommodations please let us know more than 48 hours in advance.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

550 Hartnell St, 550 Hartnell Street, Monterey, United States