Who’s Got Their Back?

Corral de Tierra Country Club 81 Corral de Tierra, Salinas, CA, United States

This is an arm of the Community Foundation for Monterey County focusing on the plight of homeless women. Elegant food, fine wine, and a good cause will make for an excellent evening. For more info go to http://www.corraldetierracc.com or http://www.fundforhomelesswomen.org

Bach to Bop (A Musical Journey)

MIIS Irvine Auditorium 499 Pierce St., Monterey, CA, United States

The title says a lot. There will be a lecture demonstration of the changes in music over the centuries and what are the roots of the music we listen to in this modern era.  Loren Schoenberg is the guide through the years and changes. For more info go to http://www.go_miis.edu/thomshanker

DNA Day

Baskin Engineering Courtyard UCSC Campus, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Fun activity at UCSC, a celebration of DNA. In a way it should be bigger than Mother's Day. After all, DNA is responsible for ALL of life. If you come out to the Baskin Engineering Courtyard you can be part of a person-sized DNA chain and get a T-shirt for participating. There will be lots […]

Potter the Otter

Del Monte Shopping Center Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, United States

Potter the Otter is the title character of a children's book aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle and eating. Potter will be featured in a live presentation for the young set and entertain and educate them. There will be more visits by Potter in the near future, in case you miss this one, so don't fret. […]

Evening with Larry & Joe

Kuumbwa Jazz Center 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The big question is what do Larry and Joe do? Their names are Larry Bellorin, from Venezuela, and Joe Troop, from North Carolina and they play music from their respective homes. The result is a unique blend of musical backgrounds and seems to depend on which instruments they put in the van before they take […]

White Album Ensemble

Rio Theater 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

These talented local musicians have been delighting audiences for a long while with their renditions of Beatles albums and more. The current show is a combination of an abridged White Album and the Abbey Road albums. You can be certain that they will do a masterful take on the famous Beatles productions. While they are […]

California’s Oldest State Park

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front St. , Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This is the topic of discussion and consideration. What is the future of Big Basin State Park? Ravaged by fire, slides, and storms with recent repairs and lots in the future; what's to be done? And how to acknowledge the great history of the lovely landmark? You can be part of its future, come hear […]

Earth Day in Carmel BTS

Devendorf Park Carmel, CA, United States

Carmel is celebrating its first Earth Day and doing it up Carmel-style. It will take place in and around Devendorf Park and will have activities, music, and lots of information. Come out for a lovely day in the park.

Rob Schneider

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

Yes, the star of many movies and featured player on Saturday Night Live, Rob Schneider is coming to Salinas. His standup career has been rejuvenated. Come and hear his perspective on many of his life's experiences at the Fox in  Salinas City Center. Many more details at http://www.foxtheatresalinas.com

Rhiannon Giddens

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

Where to start with Ms. Giddens? Singer, songwriter, historian, and MacArthur "Genius" award winner are among some of her achievements. She will be bringing all this to the stage in Monterey and you can come to see her. Go to the website and check out the special packages the GST has created for this special […]