For 38 years the legacy of Mr. Steinbeck has been reflected upon by writers, artists, historians and politicians. This year's theme is "In Search of America". Certainly this is very important in our current era. Come and hear public intellectuals discuss the legacy of America and Steinbeck's interpretation of it. The first panel discussion if […]
You can join us in Salinas and celebrate the life and work of our most famous citizen. For 38 years the Steinbeck Center and Slainas have been presenting different aspects of his works. More information coming as the date approaches. http://steinbeck.org
Come on over to the Museum of Art. It's across the street from Colton Hall. You can meet the artists and the curators from the museum. Ask how decisions are made, admire their work, and get some culture vulture points. This month the artists are Rebecca Koury and Mari Andrews. http://montereyart.org
If you want to meet locals doing what they do in sunny Carmel Valley, this is a chance. While you meet them you can have some good BBQ and hear wonderful music. This is one of three straight days of Carmel Valley festivities. The wonderful weather and friendly folks will charm you. If you miss […]
Like the name says, it is every First Friday. What changes is the nature of the activities and their focus. You get to come and see what is going on in the music and art scene in the area. All along Lighthouse and the adjacent streets. pacific Grove is filled with charming shops and businesses. […]
Fridays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the Salsa style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com For you […]
Two Grammys and five #1 hits are impressive but the names of the people Rodney has written for reads like a list of the best of contemporary and classic country music. In addition to his more rock tunes for The Grateful Dead and others this man has LOTS of music to draw from for his […]
After some personal setbacks a young man joins a religious puppetry group. Imagine his surprise when his puppet starts developing its own theological perspective. http://westernstage.com
Just before the over-the-top automobile events on the Monterey Peninsula the Tavares Family is bringing us an appetizer of sorts. Come out to the Salinas Airport and look round at the amazing things people have done with Detroit steel. Thre will be other places represented as well, but you know how it is. http://tavaresfamilycarclub.com
Teams from all over the West Coast will be coming to compete on Del Monte Beach. All day these middle-schoolers and high school teams will be at it trying to prove their mettle.
