100 years ago Robinson Jeffers began the process of building his home from stone. He learned this craft from a local stone mason and over years built the iconic home overlooking the Carmel Bay and the (then) wild forest and meadows around the home. Now you can come and hear his fans and scholars discuss […]
Salinas' downtown is undergoing a renaissance of a sort. This enterprise is a part of it. They have a looong Happy Hour (three hours) on Fridays and Saturdays and offer some yummy appetizers etc. for the hungry ones in your group. http://201maincomplex.com
Come on over to the Museum of Art. It's across the street from Colton Hall. You can meet the artists and the curators from the museum. Ask how decisions are made, admire their work, and get some culture vulture points. http://montereyart.org
On Friday evenings the Sunset Center is hosting a musical interlude aimed at helping you relax and get ready for your weekend. Different artists will be featured on the patio outside the Center. Music begins at 6:00; so bring a mellow vibe and prepare to enjoy some lovely music performed by some of the best […]
Like the name says, it is every First Friday. What changes is the nature of the activities and their focus. You get to come and see what is going on in the music and art scene in the area. All along Lighthouse and the adjacent streets. pacific Grove is filled with charming shops and businesses. […]
Not for nothing is Pacific Grove known as "Butterfly Town". (Along with the other aliases they have assigned themselves.) All weekend the city is celebrating the return and continued existence of Monarch Butterflies. Parades, contests, science and fun are all on the schedule. There are many things to see and do so if interested, check […]
Here is a film documenting the remarkable life and uses of the mysterious Fungi family. Narrated by Brie Larson and featuring lots of experts on food and alternative treatments this film will change your attitude toward these fascinating organisms that share our planet. http://fantasticfungi.com
Come out and join over 75 vendors representing the best of Santa Cruz area's restaurants, wineries and breweries. All to benefit the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group. There will be music and great weather because, after all, it is Santa Cruz. http://scparks.com
When Salinas was a small town with big plans for its future the founding families knew that education was going to play a big part. The folks at the First Mayor's House have gathered materials from those days. You may learn about the discipline methods, curricula, and daily life of teachers and students. An intriguing […]
The folks at EarthBound Farms want to help you understand the importance of honeybees in our modern lives. In addition you get a fun time out in nature visiting their beehives. They have two programs, one for the younger set at 11:00 (six years and older), and another for grownups (dealing with more mature topics) […]
