A new type of motor racing has come to the area! GTP stands for Gran Tourismo Prototype. It currently has vehicles from BMW, Acura, Cadillac, and Porsche. Sounds interesting doesn't it? Come on out and get a chance to see this new class of racers and while you are there the family can enjoy lots […]
The harsh weather of the recent winter is further behind us and the days are warmer and drier. The fields around us are beginning their most productive times. Inevitably the produce at the local markets becomes more varied and delicious. Come on out and see what's new. There will likely be some neighbors and friends […]
Julia Morgan's historic work at Asilomar continues to set a warm, comfortable mood at the state park buildings and continues to influence any newer construction there. Come and learn about her, her work here and at other historic locations, as well as the history of this lovely area. Fridays from 10-11;30 there is a ranger […]
The reason Monterey can call itself the "Language Capital of the World" is the Defense Language Institute. These folks train people in the military and other government branches to speak the languages of the world. Not an easy job. The teachers and students love to share their country's culture and what they have learned about […]
The harsh weather of the recent winter is further behind us and the days are warmer and drier. The fields around us are beginning their most productive times. Inevitably the produce at the local markets becomes more varied and delicious. Come on out and see what's new. There will likely be some neighbors and friends […]
This week's featured band is a local(Salinas) group, The Dead Cassettes. Their music has a wonderful description on the Sunset Center's website so check it out and get intrigued by the band. That info is at http://www.sunsetcenter.org
On May 12th and 17th the Big Sur Wine Festival is sponsoring a dinner created around the wine creations by two German wine families. The 12th features the Loosen family's wines and the meal is created with the purpose of accenting their wines. The 17th features the Selbach-Oster families' wines. More details available at http://www.coastbigsur.com
PaperWing Theater is presenting more of their offbeat and creative programming. This time, obviously, combining two big trends, Star Wars and burlesque theater. It promises to be interesting and innovative, check out what they decide to parody and just how they do it. More details at http://www.paperwing.com
Bet you can guess what this is about. Come to Elkhorn Slough for a great day of bird watching. It just happens to be one of the best places in the world for this activity and right now is when the birds are passing through. There will be a naturalist available to help you tell […]
Through May and June the docents at the Point Sur Lighthouse conduct tours through the historic, 128 yo, lighthouse and its grounds. This is a slightly demanding tour , in that it requires participants to walk up the driveway to the top of the hill where the lighthouse is located. (Putting it at the bottom […]
