Fellow Pynins

Lilli Aeske Arthouse 13160 CA-98, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

No that is not a misprint, that's the name. (Hope you know what it means.) It is an award-winning folk duo of some renown. They are performers of original tunes and some familiar tunes upon which they have put a personal stamp. http://fellowpynins.com

Everything Artichokes

Joseph Boston Store 210 Olivier St., Monterey, CA, United States

Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday in February the Jos. Boston Store in Monterey is featuring the tastiest of the thistle family. Its history, good recipes, and beauty as a flower are all featured.http://historicgardenleague.org

Kimberly Ford sings Joni Mitchell’s “Blue”

Monterey Center for Spiritual Living 400 W. Franklin, Monterey, CA, United States

Not only is Ms. Ford a highly regarded interpreter of Ms.Mitchell's music but the band behind her is named Celebration of Joni Mitchell. We can reasonably guess that they know their way around this celebrated singer songwriter. This tour focuses obviously on the groundbreaking "Blue" album. SOunds like a cool evening. http://celebrationofjonimitchell.com

Chocolate Walk

Old Town Salinas Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

It's not a scene from Willy Wonka; it is a fundraiser for special needs children. You buy a passport and take it round to the merchants of Salinas' City Center, then they present you with something made with Spam. (No, it's chocolate.) All  in fun and for a good cause. Come wander around downtown Salinas. […]

Valentine Passport Wine Tasting

River Road South of Salinas, CA, United States

Along River Road south of Salinas there are wonderful wineries each with its own take on the wine of the Santa Lucia Highlands. This is your chance to taste some of their work and share it with a loved one. Not only that but they have worked with local chefs to create pairings of food […]

Carmel Art Walk

Featuring artist-owned galleries, this walk will take you through center of Carmel and give you a reason to poke into the fascinating art world that seems to be everywhere. Stop in at one of the galleries with the blue lanterns and pick up a guide. Remember this is on the second Saturday of each month. […]

XYZ Comedy w/ Emmy Blotnick

Sunset Center San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, United States

Since her time as an Emmy nominated writer for "The Colbert Show" Ms. Blotnick has written several other shows and appeared round the country doing standup. Here she is with her own show in our area. Come check out her show. http://sunsetcenter.org

Sunday Seaside Crafts

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center, part of UCSC, hosts a weekly gathering for children and their families. The point is educating them about the fabulous and abundant life of the Monterey Bay and its environs. The means they use to do this is art and hands-on activities. You and your child can learn lots about […]

Post Modern Jukebox

Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Come out and see this innovative group do its magic on many of the recent hits and older tunes. Check out their website and/or the many videos they have on You Tube. Familiar tunes like you have never heard them before.  More at http://postmodernjukebox.com or http://riotheatre.com 

Georgia On My Mind (The music of Ray Charles)

Sunset Center San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, United States

Not only featuring the music of the incomparable Mr. Charles, this evening also includes more Grammy winners than you have ever seen live on stage. The group, Take 6, the female singer, the male lead all have received this award. http://sunsetcenter.org