Patti Smith

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

You know her as a rock and roller. Ms. Smith is also a poet, author, essayist and Commandeur de Atres in France. She is coming to town and will share her stories, songs and more. Not too often does a member of the Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame comes to the area, so check her […]

Duma/Masma Dream World/Only Now

indexical 1050 River St. #119, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Indexical works to bring the most innovative and avante garde music to the area. This presentation is no different. These three African musical innovators bring their experiences with diverse groups and their own creative visions to bear. For a better description go to http://www.indexical.org

MB DART Symposium

CSUMB University Center 4314 6th St., Marina, CA, United States

Drones, Automation, and Robot Technology are the concepts behind the name. This gathering promises to be a glimpse into the future of these technologies and especially how they work together to create interesting innovations that will have an effect on our lives. More details at http://www.mbdart.org

El Mercado (Salinas Sports Complex)

Salinas Sports Complex N. Main Street, Salinas , 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 […]

Christmas at the Inns

Pacific Grove has a marvelous collection of well preserved inns. The two days of this celebration let the public come in, listen to lovely singing groups, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and take in the ambiance of the restored inns themselves. This is a great way to get a start on your holiday spirit. For details call […]

Farmers Market (Soledad)

Downtown Soledad Soledad, 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 […]

Pacific Grove Parade of Lights

Downtown Pacific Grove Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove , CA, United States

As you might expect the Last Hometown has a parade for almost everything, especially the Christmas season.  Proceeding down Lighthouse Avenue and including floats, bands, marching and dancing groups as well as local clubs it is definitely a real "hometown" experience. Details at http://www.business.pacificgrove.org

Streets of Bethlehem

First Baptist Church 130 San Vicente St., Salinas, CA, United States

For a long time now the folks at First Baptist Church in Salinas have presented this extravaganza. It includes animals, actors, scenery, and you. The idea is, that it is the evening of the birth of Christ in Bethlehem and you get to see the circumstances around this event. (Not the labor and delivery though.) […]

Farmers Market (Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital)

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 […]

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Open House

Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

If you love trains or know someone who loves trains, this is the place for you (or that person). The first weekend of each month the dedicated volunteers at the museum open the doors of their exceptional diorama/ train exhibit and answer questions about it and the local railroad history. These are some knowledgeable folks […]