Salinas’ first mayor’s home has been preserved and is available to the public. Knowledgeable docents are on hand to help you rediscover many interesting aspects of local history. But only on the first Saturday of each month. More info at http://www.firstmayorshouse.org

During the first weekend  of each month the dedicated members of the Monterey and Salinas Valley Railroad organization open the doors of their building and share their knowledge and enjoyment of the world of trains. If you or someone you know hears the train whistle blowing repeatedly during this weekend you can be sure that […]

If you have been looking for a good reason to go to the Steinbeck Center, here's a very good one. It's free for October 7th & 8th. The folks at Bank of America are sponsoring admissions at numerous American museums and our local one is included. In fact, if this is not convenient, you can […]

The ALBA program supports people learning to become organic farmers through hands-on training and creating the actual food to be harvested and sold. This is one of their big fundraisers. There will be tractor rides, food, information, and more activities for the whole family. This is a great opportunity to see what goes into creating […]

Here's a chance to get your inner artist out and creating cool stuff. You can bring your family members also. The kids especially. You get to tour the museum, make art using different media, and have a good time. All for free. More details available at http://www.montereyart.org

Looking for a low cost, entertaining, and maybe educational afternoon? Come to San Juan Bautista for a Saturday. It's close and a step back in time, especially during the Living History Days. The first Saturday of each month the town is host to miners, smiths, coopers, and mountain men to name a few. You can […]

History is important to all of us but in some places, like San Juan Bautista, it is more obvious.  The State Park staff sponsors a Living History Day on the first Saturday of each month. Dedicated people come out and share their knowledge of the skills and practices of the past while demonstrating those crafts. […]

Spector Dance has been featuring this event for a long time now. This year they are using the facility at the Outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel.  Still featuring the work of acclaimed and less known dance innovators this promises to be a wonderful inventive series of performances. More info at https://www.spectordance.org

Landry Major has been photographing the people of Montana for quite a long time. Her collection here represents the huge changes at work in that state. While trying to preserve their culture and way of life the residents must also consider the societal changes pulling the next generations in other directions. From now through November […]

Chances are that you don't know these names unless you are a Celtic music fan. If you do then you may have tickets already. If you don't know them then get some tickets and find out why they are among the pre-eminent Celtic musicians on the West Coast. Acclaimed for their virtuosity and wide ranging […]