Come see the best of local artists and their work. Along with the art on site for viewing, there is a contest for paintings created during the time of the fest. These will be presented on the last day of the fest. http://carmelartfestivalcalifornia.com
A celebration of the women who have made a difference in Santa Cruz and the Central Coast. Music by Ace of Cups a legendary SF band, and presentations by writers and provocateurs from the area. This will be an enlightening evening not only from a local point of view but plenty to say about changes […]
A presentation of the Pulitzer winning play about generations of women dealing with feminism, choices, and love. This vibrant play is presented for five weekends through June 9th. Fridays 8:00 Saturdays 8:00 and Sundays 2:00. http://mctshows.org
Over thirty different vendors are among many reasons to visit the Monterey Buddhist Temple for their boutique sale. Many Asian art items will be available for sale. To say nothing of the delicious food and other cultural activities that will delight you. http://montereybt.org
The folks at ALBA, a training center for farmers, is holding an open house to let the rest of the world know what it is that they do. If you are interested in the processes involved in organic farming, here's your chance to ask a lot of questions. Kid's activities, pick your own fruit and […]
A celebration of the wines of the Santa Lucia Highlands. A dozen of the wineries in the area will be presenting their best creations for your enjoyment and purchase. In addition, the gala will be happening at the unique location , the Mer Soleil Winery. So this is a special evening in more than one […]
If you need more info about beekeeping, or if you want to see how it's done, or just something fun to do with the kids, here it is. EarthBound Farms has over 35,000 bees in their hives. There are two tours an 11:00 tour aimed at adults and a second at 1:30 for kids. (I […]
Bring your old photos, memories, stories and share your family's story. The Capitola History Museum is interested in collecting lots of information about the area. There will be kid's activities, and lots to learn about the area. http://capitolamuseum.org
Don't let the triple X fool you it's a legit Bike ride through the fields of the Watsonville area. Not surprisingly they are growing strawberries. With rides of varying lengths 30, 65, and 100 miles it is for more serious cyclists. Don't let this scare you off. There are still other fun things to do […]
All those autos from your youth and before will be on display in their polished and restored glory. The weather in San Juan Bautista is always wonderful this time of year so be ready for a lot of sun and shiny cars. Sunblock and shades are definitely called for. http://goldcoastrods.com
