Farmers Market Salinas City Center (Saturdays 9-2)

Downtown Salinas 1 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

The holiday seasons are approaching and it's a little harder finding those fruits we enjoyed in the summer. But the vegetables are still widely available and as fresh as ever. In addition there are some retail booths out there and you can likely find a present for that hard-to-shop-for person on your holiday list. Beside […]

Homecrafters Market

Carmel Sunset Center

This isn't just a group of folks who hang out in a parking lot. This is a juried and judged collection of artisans selling their exquisite creations at the Sunset Cultural Center. They come from Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties representing some of the more talented people in our area. This is another […]

Flair on the Farm

Salinas Sports Complex N. Main Street, Salinas , CA, United States

Looking for new decorative ideas? Or perhaps some interesting gifts for your holiday list? Or just want to get out of the house after all the rain?  Lots of these are available at the Salinas Sports Complex. Come down and get a little country look for the house. Or just look around.

La Selva Beach Holiday Fair and Book Sale

In order for you to have time and ample opportunity to do your holiday shopping the folks in La Selva Beach are making it easy for you. Come to this sale, buy lots of unique gifts and score some cool books to give as well. Or just treat yourself to some. You win either way. […]

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (Mondays 3-7)

Downtown Pacific Grove Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, United States

The holiday seasons are approaching and it's a little harder finding those fruits we enjoyed in the summer. But the vegetables are still widely available and as fresh as ever. In addition there are some retail booths out there and you can likely find a present for that hard-to-shop-for person on your holiday list. Beside […]

Hops for Houses

Alvarado St. Brewery Salinas 301 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

No, this is not an undiscovered Dr. Seuss book. It is a fund raiser with a very worthy cause, housing people without shelter. You drink beer and eat good food, the management sends 50% of your tab to Housing Resource Center, a group working to find housing for the homeless. (Easy peasy). Come to Alvarado […]

Lacy J. Dalton & Edge of the West

Hidden Valley Music Seminars 546 Hartnell St. Suite B, Monterey, CA, United States

These folks, well known and respected, will be in concert benefiting KSQD (Santa Cruz) radio station's effort to get a boost for its signal.  (That's why you haven't heard of it. The signal is weak.)  The reputation of Ms. Dalton and the Edge of the West band is expected to be a big boost to […]

Andy Vargas (Love is What We Need)

Fox Theater 239 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

Featuring the Award nominated performer, Lupita Infante and many more acts, Mr. Vargas' show also has people who have benefited from his foundation. Sounds like it will be a rousing evening of song and entertainment. Details available at http://www.foxtheatersalinas.com

Frankie Quinones (En Espanol)

Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

Mr. Quinones is a standup comic who does a number of characters from viejas to Anglo hippie types. Probably  a delightful evening but remember it is a Spanish only performance.

Farmers Market Monterey Alvarado St. (Tuesdays 4-8)

Downtown Monterey Monterey, CA, United States

The holiday seasons are approaching and it's a little harder finding those fruits we enjoyed in the summer. But the vegetables are still widely available and as fresh as ever. In addition there are some retail booths out there and you can likely find a present for that hard-to-shop-for person on your holiday list. Beside […]