Tower of Power

Golden State Theater 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, United States

Still out there 200 gigs a year the premier Bay Area rhythm an horn section is coming to town. Hear some great grooves and musicianship. These folks put on great show. http://goldenstatetheater.com

Carmel Jewish Film Festival

The breadth of this festival over the years has been formidable, just like life, whether one is Jewish or not.  Obviously these films focus on the issues of being Jewish throughout the span of history. Several venues and different times make it necessary that you consult the website for details. here it is; http://carmeljiff.org

Celtic Colors

Santa Cruz Veteran's Memorial 846 Front St., Santa Cruz, United States

While it is a little early for St. Pat's Day it's never to soon to enjoy Irish/Celtic music, especially when played by talented musicians. Here we have a virtuoso on the harp, fiddle and dulcimer. It's also in a great venue, the Santa Cruz Veteran's Memorial. More info available at http://tandybeal.com

LunaFest

Carmel Women's Club 9th & San Carlos, Carmel, CA, United States

The folks who create the Luna Bars are the producers of this mini-film fest. Featuring the work of several women filmmakers the topics range over a number of issues important to society in general and women in particular.  Join the Junior League at the Carmel Women's Club for one of two showings (2:30 & 5:30) […]

Alice’s Garden Party (by Imaginarium)

Capitola Mall 1855 41st St., Capitola, CA, United States

The theme is Alice in Wonderland and there will be puppets and attendees are invited to dress in costume or in "fursuits". It is a celebration of the imagination and creation. Come ready to create, make and have fun. Check the website for better info. http://the.puppetry.institute.org

Otonowa

Watsonville Buddhist Temple 423 Bridge St. , Watsonville , CA, United States

This promises to be a sound circle of jazz fusion with a strong Japanese influence. The artists involved have extensive experience with well-known artists and bring their virtuosity to bear on this latest venture. http://wbtemple.org

John Craigie

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

Described as "the love child of John Prine and Mitch Hedberg", John promises to have rare insight and humor into the human condition. Why not come out and see for yourself? http://riotheatre.com

Escher String Quartet

Sunset Center San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, United States

Presenting the works of Haydn, Dvorak, and Enescu this celebrated group comes to town after acclamations by the best of the world's violinists. http://sunsetcenter.org

Ghost Ensemble

Wind River 421 Wild Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This band is presenting "Arctic Air" a composition of their innovative and interesting instrumentation and composition. It promises to be an evening of innovation. http://indexical.org

John C. Fremont and the Americanization of Monterey

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

He also helped "Americanize" California. This is a performance by local actor Howard Burnham focusing on Fremont and his controversial time here in California. The story is filled with all the elements of interesting tales, politics, guns, wild lies, and riches to be made. http://monterey.org/library