Soul of CA

Orchestra in Schools Fundraiser
2019-01-27 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hidden Valley Music Center, 104 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, 93924, United States
The Monterey County Orchestra has a marvelous program which brings their musicians into local schools and gives the students an opportunity to hear and see some of the instruments and the music they produce. This is one way to raise the money to fund the project. Come hear accomplished musicians who play for orchestras like the LA Symphony, Paul Stein and Cynthia Bauhof- Williams. http://hiddenvalleymusic.org

Of the Sea
2019-01-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
This area has such a close link with the ocean is is easy to take it for granted. Films like this one help us keep a proper perspective on the precious resource that has such a profound influence on us. http://santacruzpl.org

Rose Cutting & Brunch
2019-01-27 10:00 - 13:30 | San Antonio Mission, 1 Mission Road, San Antonio, CA, 93928, United States
Mission San Antonio de Padua is holding its annual rose cutting. For a small fee one can get a cutting from one of their VERY beautiful rose plants. Then, before you rush home to plant it, stop for a bit and relax with a delicious brunch. All of this is accompanied by music and sales of other items created by local artists. http://missionsanantonio.net

Notre Dame Crab Feed
2019-01-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Notre Dame, Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Local women’s high school holds its annual fund-raiser. Come and meet lots of interesting people and support women’s education. http://notredamesalinas.org

Karaoke Celebration
2019-01-26 15:00 - 17:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
It’s karaoke without the alcohol! Professional DJ Dana Morrigan will bring her equipment and you bring the voice. http://uucmp.org

Whale Fest 2019
2019-01-26 10:00 - 2019-01-27 17:00 | Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Anything related to whales, the sea, the animals in it, and the uses for which people put the ocean will be on display this weekend. Especially the whales. There will lectures, walks, exhibits and lots of things to do for everyone in the family. http://montereywharf.com/event/whalefest

Amazing Migrations
2019-01-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
This area has a remarkable number of animals passing through. The good folks at P.G. Natural History Museum will help you get a basic understanding of what, where and how about the animals passing through.

Colin Tucker
2019-01-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Radius Gallery, 1050 River St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The Radius Gallery continues with its programs featuring challenging and interesting music presentations. This one with Colin Tucker is no different. He will present music and guide the audience through breathing exercises and meditative techniques to a more intense appreciation of the music. There will be two sessions first at 5:00 the second at 7:30. There is also a limit of 15 audience members. http://radius.gallery

Ancestor Roundup (Genealogy Seminar)
2019-01-26 08:00 - 15:30 | Church of Jesus and the Latter-Day Saints, 1024 Noche Buena Dr., Seaside, CA, 93955, United States
This year’s topic and focus is using your DNA to help in the search for the people in your personal history. Barbara Rae Venter, who specializes in finding family members of adoptees, will be sharing her expertise. dar.ancestorroundup@gmail.com

Pebble Beach Half Marathon
2019-01-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Pebble Beach, Del Monte Forest, CA, United States
In case running through the area wasn’t quite pretty enough, now you can do it in the privacy of Del Monte Forest. This half marathon in the beauty of Pebble Beach is quite inviting. You can be sure there will be many amenities not usually associated with running. http://pebblebeach.com

Love Letters
2019-01-25 20:00 - 2019-01-26 22:00 | Pink Flamingo Theater, 2115 N. Fremont St. , Monterey , CA, 93940, United States
This simple play, two actors writing and reading, works on the premise of letters exchanged over a lifetime of love. Starting with children’s pen-pals and working through the later years, it tells the story of their ups and downs and vicissitudes of life. Check website for dates and times. http://pinkflamingotheater.org

Bill Frisell
2019-01-25 19:00 - 23:30 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
One of the country’s notable singer songwriters Mr. Frisell has had a profound influence on many other musicians. Here’s a chance to see a real legend. Two shows 7:00 and 9:00. http://kuumbwajazz.org

Pebble Beach Culinary Getaway
2019-01-25 15:00 - 2019-01-27 13:00 | Lodge at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach, CA, 93953, United States
Three days of food, fun and hospitality. learn techniques, eat your work, and then dine and drink at the refined atmosphere of the Pebble Beach restaurants. Does it get better than this? Come and find out. http://pebblebeach.com

Red Velvet
2019-01-23 19:30 - 2019-02-17 22:00 | Jewel Theatre, 1010 River St. Colligan Theatre @ Tannery Arts Center, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
This play considers the elements at work when the star of the play,”Othello” can’t perform and his understudy becomes the first black man to perform the role of Othello on the British stage. Compelling theater. Check the website for times and dates. http://jeweltheatre.net

EcoFarm Conference
2019-01-23 08:00 - 2019-01-26 17:00 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Every aspect of agriculture is represented here. From the smallest organic farms to the largest distributors of food, they come here to learn, connect, and share. Not only that , they get to do it in the charming location of Asilomar. http://eco-farm.org/conference

Espressivo Orchestra Fundraiser
2019-01-22 16:00 - 22:00 | ShadowBrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Rd., Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
The local (Santa Cruz) orchestra is benefiting from the generosity of the ShadowBrook Restaurant. A percentage of your dinner tab will be donated to the Orchestra when you eat there during this fundraiser. http://EspressOrch.org

40th EcoFarm Conference
2019-01-22 08:00 - 2019-01-25 17:00 | Asilomar Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
It’s the largest and oldest gathering of alternative growing and faring interests on the West Coast. It features methods, crops, tasting, tips, and seed swaps. This is the place to learn just exactly how to grow those plants that have frustrated you for so long. (Probably no info for my wife and her troubles with gardenias, though you never know.)https://materialsscience.peersalleyconferences.com/

Dinner and Jazz
2019-01-21 18:00 - 2019-02-01 20:00 | Wild Fish, 545 Lighthouse Dr., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
If you are looking for good food and good music, you have found the place. Wild Fish Restaurant and Andrea Carter are combining to bring you those two things. The restaurant will serve sustainable seafood and Ms. Carter’s combo will entertain you with great music. http://wild-fish.com

Champions of the Arts Gala
2019-01-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Hyatt Regency Spa and Resort, 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Among the local musicians the name of Dottie Dodgion is quite familiar for all the best reasons. She is to be honored at this year’s Gala. Along with the Latin Jazz Collective and aerialist, Erin Carey there will be lots of music and good food and you help local music and art programs. Everybody wins. http://arts4mc.org call for a specific time, the indicated times are approximate.

Data & Democracy
2019-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
As part of their series “Questions That Matter” the Kuumbwa Jazz Center they are addressing the big questions in our technology oriented culture. How do we address issues like privacy and protection of data? What role do these large profit oriented companies play in our futures? These questions will be addressed in this stimulating evening discussion. http://kuumbwajazz.org

FotoSaga LookBooks Photo Exhibit
2019-01-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Carmel Visual Arts, 3728 Barnyard Suite G23, Carmel BTS, United States
Not sure what is meant by the name but the exhibit represents the work of a group of women photographers, who after working together have created individual projects. Some compelling and whimsical images will be there for your appreciation. http://carmelvisualarts.com

Big Sur Forgers' Festival
2019-01-20 11:30 - 14:30 | Big Sur River Inn, 46840 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
If you love learning about mushrooms, or just like eating them, this is the place to be. After the lessons about picking, cleaning, and cooking fungi on the previous days the Festival will feed you. Prepare for rampant deliciousness. http://bigsurforagersfestival.org

Carolyn Chen & Pauline Gloss
2019-01-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Radius Gallery, 1050 River St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
These artists are exploring the relations between emotion, its expression, and the music created during reflecting on those emotions.
See the website for more detailed information. http://radius.gallery
