Winery Tour & Party (Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival)

Cima Collina #2 3344 Paul Davis Dr., Marina, CA, United States

Cima Collina, which does so many good things in our area, is  letting the public come in and observe their winemaking process and tour their facility in Marina. Bet that you'll get to taste some good vino. http://cimacollina.com

Elkhorn Slough Weekday Tours

Elkhorn Slough NERR 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, United States

Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday the staff at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve host a tour of their facility. (But that sounds too imposing. Let's just call it a walk in the park.) Here you can find out about the many bird species and marine animals that live in and around the water […]

East Coast Swing

Palomar Ballroom 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, United States

Wednesdays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the East Coast Swing 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 […]

Time Flies Opening Reception

Dali Expo Museum Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

Artist Karen Warwick's display is opening and the Dali Expo is celebrating her art and inviting you to come and be intrigued by her imagery. http://thedaliexpo.com

Next Generation Jazz Series

Esteban's Restaurant 700 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, United States

Each Thursday through September 12th, Esteban's Restaurant in the Casa Munras Hotel is sponsoring a series of performances by the most talented young musicians in the area at their venue. Your dinner includes the performance and you won't be dissatisfied. These aren't the kids who are still trying to work through the scales. These are […]

Joullian Vineyards BINGO

joullian winery 2 Village Dr., Carmel Village, CA, United States

Each first Thursday Joullian Vineyards is offering a chance to show your knowledge of wine terms. Along the way you can enjoy a great bargain on good wines. Get a BINGO card and a glass of wine for a single price and then keep testing their quality wines. http://joullian.com

Lexus Performance Driving School

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

You read that right. You can come out to the track at Laguna Seca (Weather-Tech) and spend the day learning all kinds of superior driving techniques. Just imagine driving around that famous circuit in a car that is well suited for the learning experience. Call for details or visit the website. (949)-916-2055 http://lexusperformancedrivingschool.com

Steinbeck Festival

Steinbeck Center National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, United States

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 […]

Steinbeck Festival

Steinbeck Center National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, United States

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

Free First Friday @ Monterey Museum of Art

Monterey Museum of Art 559 Pacific St. , Monterey , CA, United States

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