• Musical Legacy of Paul Simon

    Kuumbwa Jazz Center 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Guess who's music will be featured at this performance. (Art Garfunkel's well-known sometime partner.) Two duos will be singing and playing many of the remarkable number of songs that make up Simon's works.  At this venue, Kuumbwa, you will be up close and there isn't a bad seat in the house. This is a benefit […]

  • Bach’s Christmas Oratorio

    Hard to separate this prolific composer and the Christmas season. So the group, I Cantori di Carmel decided to go with the flow. They will be presenting Bach's work for two evenings at the Carmel Mission Basilica. Go to http://www.icantori.org for details.

  • Stargazing With Dr. Perkins

    El Gabilan Library N. Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

    Wouldn't you like to know about all these great things happening in the sky, like meteor showers and eclipses? Want to ask someone who actually knows stuff? Stop by the El Gabilan Library in Salinas at 4:30 on the 13th and/or 14th and those pesky questions will be answered. Any details you need? Contact [email protected]

  • Stargazing with Dr. Perkins

    El Gabilan Library N. Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

    Wouldn't you like to know about all these great things happening in the sky, like meteor showers and eclipses? Want to ask someone who actually knows stuff? Stop by the El Gabilan Library in Salinas at 4:30 on the 13th and/or 14th and those pesky questions will be answered. Any details you need? Contact [email protected]

  • Cars & Coffee

    Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

    Are you a fan of automobiles regardless of their age, brand, or style? Like to talk to the owners and get tips, stories etc? Here's a great idea. Wake up early on Saturday and come out to Laguna Seca Raceway between 8:00 and 10:00 and join the others (like-minded of course) and their vehicles. No […]

  • Toy Trains

    Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front St. , Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    One of the long-time traditions of Christmas, or at least it is said to be, is the presence of toy trains in the home or especially around the tree. One rarely sees this in reality though. The Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is making it easy for you to engage in train spotting. […]

  • The English Beat

    Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

    Wanna Dance? If this band doesn't make you want to get up and shake it, then you are not a dancer. Many of us, when alone and listening to English Beat just start moving rhythmically. And you will too. Think of  their song, "Mirror in the Bathroom" and stuff just starts moving. You too can […]

  • Family Day @ Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

    Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front St. , Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Just what the title says and it's free! In addition there is the Train display. Come by any time during operating hours and get in for free. Moire details at http://www.scmah.org

  • Caroling With Bach Festival Chorus

    Carmel Plaza Ocean & Mission, Carmel BTS, CA, United States

    You probably enjoy singing some of the usual mix of carols and winter songs. The idea of singing while wandering about is intimidating, especially alone.  So to appear to be a good singer, join with a group of people who can sing. That's what a lot of us do. Come sing in Carmel with a […]

  • Chanticleer Christmas

    Carmel Sunset Center

    One of the Bay Area's best performance groups is in town for their annual presentation of holiday songs from the past, the present, and from other cultures. These voices have won numerous awards and accolades from the most discerning of critics. You too can see what magic they weave. Two shows on this date. More […]