Soul of CA

Old Town Farmers Market
2017-09-23 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Old Town Farmers’ Market, Main and Gabilan Sts. , Salinas , CA, United States
A weekly gathering of local farmers and merchants selling fresh produce, freshly prepared foods, and local businesses offering interesting items for sale. As the seasons change so so does the selection of food as well as the merchandise for sale. Come down and see what’s new.

Taste of Morgan Hill
2017-09-23 10:00 - 19:00, 2017-09-24 10:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Morgan Hill, Monterey St. , Morgan Hill, CA, United States
Saturday and Sunday will be filled with food and fun in downtown Morgan Hill. Not only that but there will be music, cars, vendors, exhibits and rides. The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center will bring interesting wild animals for the education of us general public folks.

Renaissance Faire
2017-09-23 10:00 - 2017-09-24 18:00 | Casa de Fruta, 10011 Pacheco Pass Road, Hollister, CA, United States
Huzzah! That’s what you say when you are happy or surprised at the Renaissance Fair(e). So many things to see and do and eat that one can’t list them all here. Every weekend from September 16th through October 15 brings lively entertainment, colorful costumes,and old time fun. You can join the fun by wearing a costume of your favorite type of Renaissance character. In the evenings there will be a concert featuring a Celtic rock band.

Watsonville Nature Center
2017-09-23 11:00 - 2017-09-24 17:00 | Watsonville Nature Center, 30 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville , CA, United States
Monterey Bay Birding Festival: Come out and enjoy the viewing in one of the world’s best places to view a multitude of birds and a wide variety of species. Experienced and knowledgeable people will be on hand to help identify them and direct you to the best sites for viewing. Bring out the “twitter” in you and your family. It’s fun, inexpensive and good exercise.

Wild and Scenic Film Festival
2017-09-23 19:00 - 23:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
You are correct, this is a film fest about nature and its magnificence. The Ventana Wilderness Association presents several films, long and short about the wild world. Beauty and thoughtful presentations are all but guaranteed.

Fremont Peak Observatory FPOA
2017-09-23 20:00 - 2018-02-01 23:00 | Fremont Peak Park, San Juan Bautisita, CA, 95045, United States
A variety of dates available to use the “Challenger” telescope and often the telescopes of the members to view the wonders of the night (even daytime) sky.

Marina Farmers' Market
2017-09-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Marina Village Shopping Center, Marina
A gathering of local farmers offering a wide variety of produce.

Big Read (Remember the Titans)
2017-09-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Cesar Chavez Library, 615 Williams Rd., Salinas, CA, 93905, United States
This is a series of activities and art exhibits, showings, and activities around the reading of a single book by the people of Monterey County. This year’s selection is “Citizen” a collection of poetry presented in an innovative way. It deals with the realities of being a member of a community of color in modern America.
The movie with Denzel Washington as a coach dealing with the difficulties of racial relations in his community as well as coach football. As with the other prsentations this is with the intent of raising awareness of similar issues in our community of Monterey County.

Monterey Farmers Market
2017-09-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Monterey, Monterey, CA, United States
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3 ½ city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it’s the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
Our produce vendors come from all over California, from Salinas and Watsonville, to Fresno and Sacramento, selling Certified and Organic Certified produce.
Arts and crafts vendors come from around the world, selling treasures from Africa, Colombia, Mexico, Russia, Japan, China, and Yugoslavia, just to name a few.
Our food vendors also serve up delicacies that are as international as our products serving up Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Mediterranean, and BBQ delicacies. In our Baker’s Alley you can find fresh pastries like baklava, European breads, cookies, muffins, pies, and cakes.
In addition to the products and food we offer, the Old Monterey Farmers Market also includes a variety of community events. You can donate blood through C.H.O.M.P., adopt a dog from the SPCA,register to vote, and enjoy live music from local musicians.

Big Read (To Kill a Mockingbird)
2017-09-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Maya Theater, Main St. , Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
This is a series of activities and art exhibits, showings, and activities around the reading of a single book by the people of Monterey County. This year’s selection is “Citizen” a collection of poetry presented in an innovative way. It deals with the realities of being a member of a community of color in modern America.
It’s the movie not the book, everyone’s already reading the other book for this project. Starring Gregory Peck, this is a well received, if controversial, movie addressing some racial issues in the American South. It will be accompanied by a talk by Yhashika Lee, scholar and lecturer from CSUMB. it is cetain that there will be much to think about after this experience.

Natural History of Rapa Nui
2017-09-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Santa Cruz Natural History Museum, 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
You would recognize this place as Easter Island, but the people who lived there called it Rapa Nui. Those colossal heads are known to them as moai. Now you know that you can come to the lecture and learn LOTS more. Learn about the animals and people and how they lived on this isolated island. No doubt it will be fascinating. Some say it is a metaphor for how we can live on this planet.

Cyrano
2017-09-29 07:30 - 2017-10-15 22:00 | Forest Theater, Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel by the Sea, CA, 93923, United States
PacRep presents a modern adaptation of the classic tale of love. Cyrano believes his appearance will not allow him to be loved; so he helps another man woo the woman he loves. Predictably, complications ensue. The play will be available at different times throughout its run, so check the website for details.

Days and Nights Festival 2017 (Philip Glass)
2017-09-29 11:00 - 2017-10-08 22:00 | Henry Miller Library, 48603 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, 93920, United States
For several years, Philip Glass, one of the most influential composers currently working, has been gathering similarly inspired artists and creating a remarkable festival benefiting the Big Sur area. (We don’t need to emphasize what a trial this past year has been for the residents and businesses.) For more than a week the festival presents avant-garde music and performances. Artists like Laurie Anderson contribute and there are performances of Glass’ own music. His cousin Ira Glass, is scheduled to contribute his unique creations as well. Check the website for specific days’ lineups and times.

Memorial Hospital Farmers Market
2017-09-29 13:30 - 17:30 | Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Romie Lane , Salinas , CA, United States
