The Santa Cruz Ukelele Club is presenting, once again, the gathering of committed Ukelele players. There will be lots of learning opportunities, jamming sessions, and camaraderie during this long weekend. However, it is NOT in Santa Cruz. This gathering is in the idyllic setting of Hidden Valley Music Center in Carmel Valley. Don't wait to […]
A first time event with the goal of helping homeless women and their children at the facilities of La Casa de Noche Buena, the Women's Ball is an effort of Gathering For Women and other local organizations. There will be auctions, live and silent, food drinks and dancing. Lots of that. More info is available […]
The former members of Marca MP have released their first album and are on the road supporting it. All their friends and supporters will be so glad to see this appearance. More info at http://www.foxtheatresalinas.com
The Union is playing at home. They put on a good show last year and this year's team looks very good also. Come on out and wave your colors and do a lot of hollering. But make sure that you dress warmly, it is Marina after all.
Scratch Winery in Carmel Valley Is hosting an Oscar blast. Good wine, nibbles, and all that glamour. How can you beat that? For more info go tohttp://www.scratchwines.com
For almost 30 years Zakir Hussain has been alternatively touring with his masters and studying percussion in his native India. Along this path he has discovered many near-forgotten styles and instruments. Combining his learning and touring has brought him around the world all the while encountering the best of percussion and bringing the practitioners with […]
Unless you are a mega nerd about rock and roll (is that an oxymoron?) you may not know these names. However, you have heard them play with their groups (Commander Cody) or as backup for many big names (Merle Haggard). They are bringing their many years of honed skills and stories to the Kuumbwa stage. […]
Local leader, and national as well, Ben Jealous has written a new book. It's title is "Never Forget Our People Were Always Free". He will be addressing the topics in his book and no doubt have something to say about the current climate around discussions on race. He was a leader in the NAACP after […]
In case you forgot or never knew, the Western Flyer is a fishing boat made famous (sort of) by John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts. They took the boat south into the Sea of Cortez and wrote a book and epic poem about the trip. After that the boat slipped into obscurity and its condition suffered. […]
At the Palo Corona Park in Carmel Valley there will be a naturalist and a falconer talking about and demonstrating the wonders of the local animal life. In case you forgot, a falconer is a person who trains birds of prey and works with them. You can see these amazing animals up close and see […]
