Soul of CA

Whaling History & Wharf Walk
2019-01-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Harbor House (Fisherman’s Wharf), Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Tim Thomas, one of the area’s premier historians and former director of the Maritime Museum, will be meeting with interested folks at the Harbor House at the beginning of Fisherman’s Wharf. From there he will take you on a trip through the fascinating history of the Monterey area. Bring comfy clothes (especially shoes) and an inquisitive nature.

Paint Night @ Dali 17
2019-01-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Dali Expo Museum, Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Although the teachers can’t promise that you will become the new Dali, they will give you an opportunity to bring out your particular artist and allow some creative expression. info@dali17.com

Jonathan Dimmock
2019-01-07 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 28005 Robinson Canyon Rd., Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
This organist is the only one to have performed on six continents. (Not many pipe organs in Antarctica.) His prodigious talents will be on display at the newly refurbished organ at St. Dunstan’s in Carmel Valley. A great musician at a great venue. You should not miss this if you like impressive Christmas music. http://stdcv.org

Coastal Rail Trail Groundbreaking
2019-01-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
The next big step in the creation and continuation of this trail is here! Santa Cruz is going to work on the trail to facilitate exercise and ease of commuting in the area. http://cityofsantacruz.com

Swingfest
2019-01-10 19:00 - 2019-01-13 17:00 | Hyatt Regency Spa and Resort, 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Once again the Hyatt Regency in Monterey hosts the spectacle of dance, dance, dance, and more dance. Swinging one’s partner and moving those feet. For three days there will be many activities devoted to improving one’s skill, watching others’ skills, and competition. http://centralcoastswingdance.com

Greg Brown
2019-01-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Anyone who has heard Mr. Brown’s distinctive baritone will think of his intelligent thoughtful and often amusing songs. Come see someone who deserves MUCH wider recognition in the music world. http://riotheatre.com

Elvis & Me (Priscilla Presley)
2019-01-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
The King’s former wife will reminisce about her life with Elvis and the legacy he has left with her and the music throughout our world. http://sunsetcenter.org

DUSK
2019-01-11 08:00 - 2019-02-22 17:00 | Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
In order to stimulate music, reflection, and empathy the artists intend to use art, fashion and sound. There will be performances and an installation available during the scheduled run of this presentation. http://dusk2019.com

Santa Cruz Fungus Fair
2019-01-11 13:00 - 2019-01-13 17:00 | Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Bet you already guessed what this is. The annual fair featuring fungus and its family comes to town. Try new types, learn cooking techniques and recipes, and generally learn about everything fungal related. (Except of course those unpleasant ones growing in your fridge.) http://ffsc.us

Jon Nakamatsu and Jon Manasse
2019-01-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High St. , Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
These accomplished and awarded musicians will be presenting pieces by Brahms and Bernstein. Nakamatsu won the Cliburn Award for his piano work and Manasse blends and accentuates the beauty of their music wonderfully. http://peaceunited.org

Evening with Branford Marsalis
2019-01-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
One of the fabulous musicians within the family of Marsalis. Their musicianship is wonderful and his rapport with the audience is great. Expect an exciting evening. http://sunsetcenter.org

Winners' Concert Carmel Music Society
2019-01-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
After their fierce competition the winners of the Carmel Music Society’s contest get to perform for the public. This is sure to present some fantastic young musicians. http://sunsetcenter.org

Amahl and the Night Visitors
2019-01-14 08:00 - 17:00 | UCSC Music Center Recital Hall, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
The widely recognized and beloved opera telling the tale of a boy and the three strangers he helps is here. Presented in the daytime for ease of its target audience(children) the opera is in English and done by the professional musicians associated with the university. http://scbaroque.org

Get Hooked (Restaurant Week)
2019-01-14 12:00 - 2019-01-20 23:00 | Variety of Restaurants
All through Monterey County participating restaurants will be featuring sustainable seafood items on their menus. These will also be harvested from the Monterey Bay. http://gethookedmontereybay.com

Medical Cannabis: Review & Update
2019-01-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Dr. David Dansky will present information about the changes and attitudes toward marijuana and cannabis products. What is useful and what is hype? Come and get real info from a medical professional. http://monterey.org/library/

Interview with Lady Di
2019-01-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Monterey Peninsula College, Morgan Stock Theatre 980 Fremont, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Based on a real event, this will be a reading of a play written by a local writer. relating a conversation between Lady Diana and a journalist. It covers a time during which she was confronting the infidelity of her husband and the behind-the-scenes manipulations by the people around her and the avaricious paparazzi. Presented as part of the Gentrain program. http://gentrain.org
