Physics Book Club

Santa Cruz Public Library 224 Church St. , Santa Cruz , CA, United States

How about meeting with some other people who share your interest in science and physics in particular. The group meets bi-weekly until May 9th and will be discussing the book, "The Way to the Universe". It is said that a strong background in physics is not required to be part of the conversation. More info […]

Water and Social Justice

HIlton Hotel Big Sur Room 1000 Aguajito Rd. , Monterey , CA, United States

Water is a basic human need. How we get water, the cost of this water, and the quality of the water have been important issues through human history. This talk, sponsored by the Democratic Women of Monterey County, will lay out the ways in which we currently deal with these issues. The speaker, Dr. Chelsea […]

Something Rotten

Forest Theater Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States

Imagine that two contemporaries of William Shakespeare, but much less well-known are attempting to create the very first musical theater offering. And of course this is presented to the audience as a musical.  So there is your premise. The score and book are written by award-winning people, so we can say, with some confidence, that […]

Big Sur Land Trust Hike

Toro County Park Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

This promises to be an easy, relatively short hike through a scenic piece of Monterey County. (As if there aren't lots of them.) The fact that you have a guide and it is aimed at being informative makes it more than just a walk in the park. There are more details at http://www.bigsurlandtrust.org

David Sedaris

Carmel Sunset Center

Accomplished author, storyteller, and general observer of the human condition, Mr. Sedaris has been entertaining us for many years. Part of the year he leaves his home in France and comes back to the US to regale us with his observations and humor. Info at http://www.sunsetcenter.org

By the Bay 3k for Kids

Lover's Point 630 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

Starting and ending at Lover's Point in Pacific Grove this run follows the scenic Ocean View Blvd both ways. Can't miss with those views. more info can be had at http://www.racethread.com

Guided Hike with The Big Sur Land Trust

Palo Corona Park Entrance south of Crossroads, Carmel, CA, United States

This looks like a good time for the right person, ten and a half miles of pristine forest with substantial climbs and the views that accompany the altitude, the Valley, Salinas, and even the Bay. It is a fund-raising opportunity for the Trust. More info can be had at http://www.bigsurlandtrust.org

Monterey Football Club v. Rio Grande Toros

Cardinale Stadium CSUMB campus, Marina, CA, United States

The Union is back. After last year's good performance, especially for a first year team, they have many new members and are looking quite promising. Come on out and wave your colors and do some serious yelling. But remember to dress warmly, it is Marina after all. more info at https://www.montereybayfc.com/schedule/

Daedalus String Quartet w/ Soyeon Kate Lee

Carmel Sunset Center

The acclaimed group , Daedalus, has been receiving accolades for over 20 years since their debut at the Banff Music Festival.  Likewise with pianist, Lee, only she has been performing for less time.  Come out to the Sunset Center and see them perform pieces by Bartok, Beach, and Still. More details at http://http;//www.sunset.org

Grand Finale

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Whether this is the end of the season or just a collection of marvelous endings for symphonies you must find out. In any case the santa Cruz Symphony and the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus are presenting works by Shaw and Wagner. Two locations, on Saturday the 29th at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and the Sunday the […]