Oktoberfest Monterey Bay

The Barnyard Barnyard Shopping Center, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

For years now the Barnyard has been host to an annual gathering celebrating the tradition of Oktoberfest. This year is no exception. There will be music, dancing, games, and beer. No surprise there. Dust off the liederhosen and that big beer stein and come down, on second thought, just come down. those leiderhosen don't fit […]

Night Owl Series (Forage & Fermentation)

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

One natural process and another semi-natural. Both contribute mightily to the experience of eating. You don't have to do a Paleo diet to appreciate the ancient nature of these two activities. Come to the PG Museum to learn a lot more about these activities and their effect on Homo Sapiens, that's you.

Night Owl Series (Forage & Fermentation)

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

One natural process and another semi-natural. Both contribute mightily to the experience of eating. You don't have to do a Paleo diet to appreciate the ancient nature of these two activities. Come to the PG Museum to learn a lot more about these activities and their effect on Homo Sapiens, that's you.

Santa Cruz County Fair

santa cruz county fairgrounds watsonville, CA, United States

It's that time of year again. The Santa Cruz county fair in Watsonville is the place to be this weekend. Come for the rides, the shows, the judging of food and animals, and the best part, all that food on sticks. The shows include animal acts singing, and dancing.  http://santacruzcountyfair.com

Santa Cruz County Fair

santa cruz county fairgrounds watsonville, CA, United States

It's that time of year again. The Santa Cruz county fair in Watsonville is the place to be this weekend. Come for the rides, the shows, the judging of food and animals, and the best part, all that food on sticks. The shows include animal acts singing, and dancing.  http://santacruzcountyfair.com

Jazz at East Village Coffee Lounge

East Village Coffee Lounge 498 Washington St., Monterey, CA, United States

Another venue, where the locals go, to find good music and good conversation. A revolving roster of local talent and often some brought in from the eager travelling troubadours. Come have some good java, tasty goodies and let the world wander by. http://facebook.com/eastvillagemonterey

Jazz at East Village Coffee Lounge

East Village Coffee Lounge 498 Washington St., Monterey, CA, United States

Another venue, where the locals go, to find good music and good conversation. A revolving roster of local talent and often some brought in from the eager travelling troubadours. Come have some good java, tasty goodies and let the world wander by. http://facebook.com/eastvillagemonterey

Monterey Jazz Festival (61st annual)

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

This is the one. This year there is the usual lineup of jazz greats and others whose influence has been tremendous. In addition there are many musicians who have a jazzy influence in their performance, as diverse as Diana Reeves and Lucinda Williams and Norah Jones. Notice the prominent position of female performers! http://Montereyjazzfestival.org

Monterey Jazz Festival (61st annual)

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

This is the one. This year there is the usual lineup of jazz greats and others whose influence has been tremendous. In addition there are many musicians who have a jazzy influence in their performance, as diverse as Diana Reeves and Lucinda Williams and Norah Jones. Notice the prominent position of female performers! http://Montereyjazzfestival.org

Locals Lunch Concert

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

Yes, the title says "Locals". Yet visitors are often asking, "Where do the locals go?" Here's one possibility. The Sunset Center, a local gem, is sponsoring concerts at midday. These are timed to allow one on a lunch break to have a lovely interlude to change the "tenor" of the day. Why not visitors also? […]