Farmers Market Salinas (9-2)

Apples, squash, potatoes and more fall produce are available at the markets throughout our area.   There are many local farms represented in the booths and they are all eager to bring you the best from their fields. Come by and check them out. You can be sure that there will be prepared foods and lots […]

Blue Suede Jews

Carmel Beth Israel 5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA, United States

Clever title, isn't it? This is a talk centered on the influence of the Jewish singers/songwriters on the development of rock and roll as well as other genres. Names like Bob Dylan and Carol King among them. Richie Unterberger, lecturer and author will guide the audience through song, video, and story through the contributions they […]

Deep Roots Dance Fest

Cabrillo College Crocker Theater 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA, United States

Celebrating the influence of African music and dance on the countries and people of the African Diaspora this event brings together dance from Africa, of course, but also dances of Jamaica, South America, and other Caribbean nations. Lots of details at http://www.cabrillovapa.universitytickets.com

Farmers Market Carmel Valley (8-12)

Carmel Valley Community Center 25 Ford Rd., Carmel Valley, CA, United States

Apples, squash, potatoes and more fall produce are available at the markets throughout our area.   There are many local farms represented in the booths and they are all eager to bring you the best from their fields. Come by and check them out. You can be sure that there will be prepared foods and lots […]

Asilomar Tours

Asilomar Conference Center 800 Asilomar Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, United States

You can get to know this local jewel much better. Just catch one of the tours that explain the natural and man-made wonders of the place. There are architectural, nature, and one focused on the birds of the area. Their website has a comprehensive list, this is just a beginning. Go to http://www.parks.ca.gov

Farmers Market Marina (10-2)

Marina Village Shopping Center Marina

Apples, squash, potatoes and more fall produce are available at the markets throughout our area.   There are many local farms represented in the booths and they are all eager to bring you the best from their fields. Come by and check them out. You can be sure that there will be prepared foods and lots […]

Farmers Market Pacific Grove (3-7)

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

Although there is less and less daytime  and some markets are closing for the season there are still some markets open and there are vendors of fruit and produce available. Take advantage of their fresh offerings and get out there. There will be food booths and local vendors of non-food items. All of that tempting […]

Farmers Market Monterey (4-7)

Downtown Monterey Monterey, CA, United States

Although there is less and less daytime  and some markets are closing for the season there are still some markets open and there are vendors of fruit and produce available. Take advantage of their fresh offerings and get out there. There will be food booths and local vendors of non-food items. All of that tempting […]

Southern Pacific Railroad and the Steinbeck Boys

Monterey Peninsula College LF103 980 Fremont St., Monterey, CA, United States

Local historian, Donald Kohrs has been researching the connections between the Steinbeck family and the Southern Pacific Railroad. It seems that John's father's side of the family were regularly employed by the railroad giant. Lots more info is to had by attending this lecture. This is part of the Gentrain program at MPC and might […]

Farmers Market King City (4-7)

Downtown King City King City, CA, United States

Although there is less and less daytime  and some markets are closing for the season there are still some markets open and there are vendors of fruit and produce available. Take advantage of their fresh offerings and get out there. There will be food booths and local vendors of non-food items. All of that tempting […]