time to bring out the dancing shoes and prepare to wear them out. Four days of dance and lively entertainment are coming to town in the form of the Swing Fest. Professionals, teachers, and newbies will be there doing what dancers do. For more info check out https://www.seemonterey.com/events/art-festivals/swingfest/ and you will not be sorry.
One of the more accomplished singers of her time, Ms. Collins has an impressive repertoire of songs to engage her audience. However, in this concert she is featuring many songs from her recent album, "Spellbound". It is a personal reflection on her life and times. In the presence of this wonderful performer and storyteller it […]
What a pairing! This accalaimed musical ensemble and one of the best living sopranos. Ms Upshaw has shown her talent in recording and performance in a variety of genres. The other musicians have been working together for decades. On a tight music budget? This is the one to see. More essential info at http://www.sunsetcenter.org
They ran so far away and found themselves in Monterey. Get it? Come on out and get a blast of that 80's energy from a well known group. This song and so much more in store for you. There are more details at https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com
Gathering at the Santa Cruz Civic Center and returning there for the day's remaining events, this march reminds us of the legacy of Dr. King and the importance of his message. For more details got to http://www.naacpsantacruz.com
The author of the novel "They're Going to Love You", Meg Howrey is appearing at Bookworks in Pacific Grove. Sponsored by the literary group To the Lighthouse see their website for more details. She is a former dancer and author of several other well-received books. Check it out. http://www.tothelighthouse.net/events.
If you are like most of us living in modern "civilization" there is a profound amount of stress in your life. Wouldn't you like a way to remove it? And remove it easily? The author of "The Power of Awe", which describes his method for overcoming the burnout and stress in our modern lives, is […]
The Pulitzer winning local author, Jane Smiley, is appearing at BookShop Santa Cruz to introduce and sign her latest book which takes place in Monterey in the 1850s. (Definitely worth looking at don't you think?) Come see her and get your copy signed. Details available at http://www.bookshopsantacruz.com
That got your attention. Yes, at Lighthouse Cinema in Pacific Grove they will be showing "12 Years a Slave" without charge. Sponsored by BLAAC and part of an ongoing series through the month of February these presentations will highlight the experience of Black Americans through cinema. More details available at http://www.BLACC.org/events
The finger waving, angry contributor to The Daily Show and other comic efforts is in town. Come out for some of his interesting rants and insights. Info is available at https://www.goldenstatetheatre.com
