For 40 years, officially this year, the wonders of aviation have been celebrated at the Salinas Airport. This year features the Canadian Air Force's Snowbirds. Their beautiful red and white jets will be streaking through the air and doing remarkable aerobatics on October 8th and 9th. Not only them but many other interesting exhibits and […]
If you are looking for a place to see some pre-1978 autos and trucks and/or more recent two-door muscle cars, come to Vince DiMaggio Park in Marina. You will have an eyeful of international design and Detroit muscle. Come out, wander around and enjoy another day in paradise.
Come out and see the historic lighthouse south of Carmel. Filled with interesting stories and a good amount of exercise, this is a real treat. Check out those views! Wear comfy shoes and expect to learn a lot.
Through the county there are over 100 artists coming together to show you their works. There will be 75 studios open to the public on two successive weekends in October (the 8th & 9th and 15th & 16th). Different media are presented depending on the artist's preferred medium. Examples and information are available at http://www.ArtsHabitat.org […]
Fans of Barbershop Quartet styling will recognize that title and the names of the groups scheduled to perform, the Cypressaires and BayBelles. This is likely to be a hour filled with great singing and new arrangements of familiar tunes. Even those who haven't see "The Music Man" will enjoy the harmony and performances by these […]
No, it is not a series of near-death experiences. You come out to the park and lots of crafters and creators of interesting items will be on hand to sell and inform you of the process and materials that go into their work. Also in coordination with the Art Walk happening in Carmel.
What better way to get ready for Halloween than scaring the heck out of yourself in a dark room? Here's a great opportunity for just that. At the Monterey County Fairgrounds they are sponsoring a Haunted Mine filled with dead miners and, we suppose, their canaries. From 6:00 until 9:30 each of the four last […]
ALthough not household names this band probably has a tune or two rolling around in your brain. They have been recording for a long time and have an impressive list of appearances over the years. Musicianship and stage presence are among their strengths. An evening of folky, country, and rockabilly music is promised. More info […]
One more intriguing and slightly obscure offering from the folks at Indexical. This quartet has an international reputation for innovative music and they offer music commissioned of non-mainstream composers. If you are interested in avant-garde music and supporting the people who create it, this is the place to be. Check out http://www.indexical.org for more info.
Although the season is drawing to a close in many areas, because of our mild climate our season continues. Many items change but there is still a wonderful selection of the veggies that thrive in fall, as well as many apples and other fruits. The local growers and their families will be glad to see […]
