Soul of CA

Robert Louis Stevenson Unbirthday Celebration
2018-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
According to the story Mr. Stevenson gave his birthday away to a young child. As a result we are forced to celebrate his “unbirthday”.
(Those Monterey folks will do anything for a party.) This one is at the Monterey Public Library. Actor and interpreter Keith Decker will act as host and guide celebrants through Stevenson’s life. http://monterey.org/library

First City Wine &Beer Fest
2018-11-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Colton Hall, 570 Pacific St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Celebrating the historic place that Monterey has in the state’s development, here’s an opportunity to see Colton Hall and the first jail in a new light. Walk about with a drink in your hand. The grounds will feature lots of local brewers, vintners, and lots of food trucks from the area and the Bay Area.

World Chess Championship Watch Party
2018-11-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA, United States
Bet you didn’t even know this was going on. Or that people gathered to watch the playing of chess. Well it is and they do. Check with the library website because the best of twelve series may end quickly. To make it more interesting for Americans, the American in competition is the first since Bobby Fisher to compete at this level. You might not find this on ESPN. http://santacruzpl.org

Pacific Biological Laboratory Tour
2018-11-10 09:00 - 15:30 | Pacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Come and see where Ed Ricketts did his collecting and research. “Between Pacific Tides” became a groundbreaking book because of the work he did here in this building. he was more than a character in Steinbeck’s books. Local volunteers take visitors through this slice of Monterey’s history.

Tour of Pacific Biological Labs
2018-11-10 09:00 - 15:30 | Pacific Biological Laboratories, 800 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Your inner teenager may ask why you would be going to this place. Your adult will answer, it’s where Ed (Doc) Ricketts worked on his specimens and did the work that helped him lay out his ideas regarding tidepool life and the interconnectedness of ocean life. You can tour this local landmark and hear its interesting history.

David Crosby & Friends
2018-11-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
You know the name and you will recognize the mustache. The Friends are anyone’s guess but we can be sure that they will be most capable musicians. Lots of great tunes and some insightful stories will fill out the evening. http://goldenstatetheatre.com

Joni Mitchell Tribute (Featuring Kimberly Ford)
2018-11-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Not just an impersonation of Ms. Mitchell but a full production of her songs done by a musician who has enjoyed Her music since and early age. Not to date anyone but the influential album was “Blue”.http://kuumbwajazz.org

Imago Theater FROGS
2018-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
Not just frogs come to life on stage, but penguins, slinkies, orbs and so much more. Check out the website for more detailed explanations of what will be brought to you in this presentation. Remarkable. http://sunsetcenter.org

Terms of Use
2018-11-08 20:00 - 2018-11-10 22:00 | Paper Wing Theater, 71 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
A version of the future and our interaction with virtual reality. Pay attention to those pesky long-winded terms of use that so many of us just “click” on. If you don’t… well that’s the topic of the drama. http://paperwing.com

Restoring Indigenous Stewardship
2018-11-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
After the long colonial period the local indigenous peoples are making inroads to assert their right to the land. In addition, they would like to work together to find better ways to care for the environment. This is a step toward improving the Earth for all of us. http://santacruzmuseum.org

Lady Washington (Tall Ship Tours)
2018-11-08 08:00 - 2018-11-16 17:00 | Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Take a trip back to the days when sailing ships dominated the shipping and politics of our world. The Lady Washington is a fully rigged sailing ship with a crew ready to answer any question you may have. Definitely a hit with anyone intrigued by old-time technology. Unfortunately, all the reservations to sail on the Lady Washington are taken. It is closed on Mondays.

SUDS (The Rockin' 60's Musical Soap Opera)
2018-11-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Colligan Theatre at Tannery Arts Center, 1010 River St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
While incorporating many hits from the 60’s this musical tells its story. Come down and get those toes tapping.

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Hass
2018-11-04 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Mary’s By The Sea Episcopal Church, Central and Twelfth, Pacific Grove , CA, 93950, United States
Two of Scotland’s best are here to play the tunes and tell the stories of their homeland. In addition there will be a screening of a film featuring them. The film has a theme of the healing power of music. So maybe, you will feel much better after the concert. Think of it. Fun music and emerge feeling better. Good for what ails you! fiddlejamjp@gmail.com

Coriolanus
2018-11-03 08:00 - 2018-11-04 17:00 | Circle Theater, San Carlos and 9th, Carmel BTS, CA, United States
One of Shakespeare’s Roman plays. It deals with the role of leaders and who is indeed a worthy one. Touching on a distressing and growing gap between the wealthy class and the poor, Coriolanus may well have a message for the current era. http://pacrep.org

Monterey Cowboy Fest
2018-11-03 | Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Just in case you thought that Monterey was too sophisticated for the sort of thing done in Salinas, here we are. The fact is that they have been doing this for 20 years. So come down and see how they “cowboy up” in Monterey. It’s a day filled with entertainment on the stages of the fairground, just like the other music fests done at the fairgrounds. Get those boots and your hat on and git down. http://montereycowboy.org
