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 […]

Farmers Market (Carmel)

Dolores & Sixth Carmel Carmel BTS, CA, United States

Chilly mornings make getting out and about a little more challenging but the fresh offerings at the local farmers market make for a good motivator. Yes, selections are limited but the values and the people make it a worthwhile use of your time. Come out and find that perfect item for dinner or find some […]

Farmers Market Castroville Thursdays 4-dusk

Days are shortening, nights are cooler, fall is coming and we start thinking about where did I put those sweaters? But the Farmers markets are still going strong. The ones that continue through September anyway. Time to buy the last offerings of those summer fruits, maybe this is the year to start canning? Find those […]

Farmers Market Del Monte Mall (Fridays 8-12)

Del Monte Shopping Center Munras Ave., 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 […]