Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday the staff at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve host a tour of their facility. (But that sounds too imposing. Let's just call it a walk in the park.) Here you can find out about the many bird species and marine animals that live in and around the water […]
Wednesdays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the East Coast Swing style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com For […]
Artist Karen Warwick's display is opening and the Dali Expo is celebrating her art and inviting you to come and be intrigued by her imagery. http://thedaliexpo.com
Each Thursday through September 12th, Esteban's Restaurant in the Casa Munras Hotel is sponsoring a series of performances by the most talented young musicians in the area at their venue. Your dinner includes the performance and you won't be dissatisfied. These aren't the kids who are still trying to work through the scales. These are […]
Each first Thursday Joullian Vineyards is offering a chance to show your knowledge of wine terms. Along the way you can enjoy a great bargain on good wines. Get a BINGO card and a glass of wine for a single price and then keep testing their quality wines. http://joullian.com
For 38 years the legacy of Mr. Steinbeck has been reflected upon by writers, artists, historians and politicians. This year's theme is "In Search of America". Certainly this is very important in our current era. Come and hear public intellectuals discuss the legacy of America and Steinbeck's interpretation of it. The first panel discussion if […]
You can join us in Salinas and celebrate the life and work of our most famous citizen. For 38 years the Steinbeck Center and Slainas have been presenting different aspects of his works. More information coming as the date approaches. http://steinbeck.org
Come on over to the Museum of Art. It's across the street from Colton Hall. You can meet the artists and the curators from the museum. Ask how decisions are made, admire their work, and get some culture vulture points. This month the artists are Rebecca Koury and Mari Andrews. http://montereyart.org
If you want to meet locals doing what they do in sunny Carmel Valley, this is a chance. While you meet them you can have some good BBQ and hear wonderful music. This is one of three straight days of Carmel Valley festivities. The wonderful weather and friendly folks will charm you. If you miss […]
Like the name says, it is every First Friday. What changes is the nature of the activities and their focus. You get to come and see what is going on in the music and art scene in the area. All along Lighthouse and the adjacent streets. pacific Grove is filled with charming shops and businesses. […]
