Men on Boats

Western Stage Hartnell College, Salinas, CA, United States

The story of John Wesley Powell and the group of men he recruited to explore the West and have adventures. The twist is that the cast is not male. Filled […]

Dia de los Muertos @ El Teatro Campesino

El Teatro Campesino 705 Fourth St., San Juan Bautista, CA, United States

The renowned theater group is presenting their version of the Day of the Dead celebrations. There will be dancing, food, music, and a parade. Unfortunately all the indoor programs are […]

Happy Hour @ Citricada Cantina

201 Main St. 201 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

Salinas' downtown is undergoing a renaissance of a sort. This enterprise is a part of it. They have a looong Happy Hour (three hours) on Fridays and Saturdays and offer  […]

San Lorenzo Valley Chili Cookoff

Felton Covered Bridge Park Felton, CA, United States

This is the sixth annual cook off. There will be eleven chefs competing and you get to be the judge. At least for one part, the people's choice. There will […]

Walking Tour Point Sur Naval Facility

Point Sur Naval Facility Highway One, CA, United States

Now that we have less and less use for facilities like this, they have become points of interest to the curious and researchers. Come and see how we kept watch […]

Forest Bathing

Rip Van Winkle Open Space 1072 Congress Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

It may sound odd, but it certainly sounds relaxing. Walking in the forest, stopping finding a comfy spot and sitting and relaxing into the sounds and sensations of the woods. […]

Early Schools of Salinas

1st Mayor's House 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

When Salinas was a small town with big plans for its future the founding families knew that education was going to play a big part. The folks at the First […]

Life in Monterey (1850’s)

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

While this is not the earliest of history in Monterey, this is the beginning of Monterey as part of the United States. Much was happening in this era that still […]

Life in 1850’s Monterey

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

This is when Monterey was the capital of the state, when being a part of the U.S. was just beginning to sink in to some of the long term inhabitants […]

Kristian Bush & Rita Wilson

Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, United States

Lots of us know Mr. Bush from his award winning career, but fewer are aware of Ms. Wilson. Her music and production careers are substantial, but the gossip columns will […]