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 […]
While this is not the earliest of history in Monterey, this is the beginning of Monterey as part of the United States. Much was happening in this era that still influences the atmosphere of the city and area. The clash of cultures between the Americans and the Californios is a microcosm of the changes throughout […]
This is when Monterey was the capital of the state, when being a part of the U.S. was just beginning to sink in to some of the long term inhabitants of the area. The times of sailors and bandidos, and fortunes being made and lost throughout the state. The story is told through the eyes […]
Lots of us know Mr. Bush from his award winning career, but fewer are aware of Ms. Wilson. Her music and production careers are substantial, but the gossip columns will tell us that she is the wife of Tom Hanks. Now you remember her, right? So they are coming to town and will put on […]
This one named singer has performed in concert in many well-known venues, and worked with Stevie Wonder. She has a remarkably supple and tuneful voice and this promises to be a wonderful evening of song. http://sunsetcenter.com
This performance is entitled, "What happens on Earth, Stays on Earth". It is filled with experimental music and innovative intentions in the performances. Please check the website for a more insightful description. http://indexical.org
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
They're everywhere, but more fun than the mobile phones that also are everywhere. Now you can see some folks having real fun with ukuleles. Come to American Burgers and bask in some good food and some good music. Sundays through the month of November. Call 831-373-7573 for more info.
On the first Tuesday of each month the University of California Santa Cruz opens their arboretum to the public for free. In addition, the will have several docents and naturalists on hand to handle your interesting questions. [email protected]
An art installation focusing the viewer's attention of the gradual absorption of the incarcerated individual into the space that is doing the confining. As the plant growth covers the 6x9 space, the artist asks us to consider the end of incarceration. Food for thought, don't you think? jackie sumell, the artist worked with actual prisoners […]
