Patience Munjeri

Scotts Valley Public Library 251 Kings Rd., Scotts Valley, CA, United States

A virtuosa at the Zimbabwean instrument, the mbira, Ms. Munjeri will speak on the topic of the role of elders in perpetuating the music and the traditions around the music of Zimbabwe. This sounds like a delightful, unusual evening's entertainment and enlightenment. Go to the website for a picture of Ms. Munjeri and her instrument. […]

Naming Mt. Thoreau

BookShop Santa Cruz 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Several years ago a group of Henry  Thoreau scholars and enthusiasts decided to climb a previously unnamed mountain in the eastern Sierra Nevada as one step in renaming it for Thoreau. Here is their story. http://bookshopsantacruz.com

Nella

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

If this name isn't familiar, you need to check the list of recent nominees for the Latin Grammies. This young woman has sprung onto the scene after her audition tapes for Berklee Music went public. Add to that the intimate venue at Sunset Center and this should prove to be a marvelous evening of music.

Happy Hour @ Citricada Cantina

201 Main St. 201 Main St., Salinas, CA, United States

Salinas' downtown is undergoing a renaissance of a sort. This enterprise is a part of it. They have a looong Happy Hour (three hours) on Fridays and Saturdays and offer  some yummy appetizers etc. for the hungry ones in your group. http://201maincomplex.com

Boomer Humor

Carmel Foundation Lincoln & 8th, Carmel By The Sea, CA, United States

two comics, one Johnny Steele is a fixture on the San Francisco scene and the other, Richard Stockton, is a well known local funny man. They will entertain us with topical humor aimed at the folks from the "early bird dinner and show "stage of life.  http://richardstockton.com

Cars & Coffee

Weather Tech Laguna Seca Raceway 1021 Monterey Salinas Highway, Salinas, CA, United States

Occasionally the folks at Weather Tech Raceway (Laguna Seca to locals) open the track and paddock to car lovers and their vehicles. They provide the coffee, from Castle Rock Coffee, and you supply the car. Or someone else does and you look at them. Today is one opportunity for you to come in (for free) […]

Tea & Tarot

Pilgrim's Way Bookstore Dolores and Sixth, Carmel B.T.S., CA, United States

One of the longest-lasting spiritual bookstores in the area, Pilgrim's Way hosts a Tarot reading, every Saturday morning, for your enlightenment and peace of mind. While you are being read you may enjoy a cup of some delightful tea. They have a lot to offer, of tea and tarot both. [email protected]

Tea & Tarot

Pilgrim's Way Bookstore Dolores and Sixth, Carmel B.T.S., CA, United States

Wondering what the future holds? Looking for insight to guide your decisions? Or just want to try something a little different? Come to Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore on the second Saturday of each month and sip some tea while pursuing higher understanding. [email protected]

Walking Tour Point Sur Naval Facility

Point Sur Naval Facility Highway One, CA, United States

Now that we have less and less use for facilities like this, they have become points of interest to the curious and researchers. Come and see how we kept watch for threats from the West. Weekends through November. Maybe you too can see Russia from this remote place. http://pointsur.org

Early Schools of Salinas

1st Mayor's House 20 Station Place, Salinas, CA, United States

When Salinas was a small town with big plans for its future the founding families knew that education was going to play a big part. The folks at the First Mayor's House have gathered materials from those days. You may learn about the discipline methods, curricula, and daily life of teachers and students. An intriguing […]