Soul of CA

Locals Lunch Concert
2018-09-14 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sunset Center, San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, 93921, United States
Yes, the title says “Locals”. Yet visitors are often asking, “Where do the locals go?” Here’s one possibility. The Sunset Center, a local gem, is sponsoring concerts at midday. These are timed to allow one on a lunch break to have a lovely interlude to change the “tenor” of the day. Why not visitors also? Bring a lunch and sit in the lap of culture and mellow out with some very talented local musicians.

Santa Cruz County Fair
2018-09-14, 2018-09-13, 2018-09-12 | santa cruz county fairgrounds, watsonville, CA, United States
It’s that time of year again. The Santa Cruz county fair in Watsonville is the place to be this weekend. Come for the rides, the shows, the judging of food and animals, and the best part, all that food on sticks. The shows include animal acts singing, and dancing. http://santacruzcountyfair.com

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band 2018
2018-09-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Play guitar? Want to hear/see one of the living greats? Here he is, right here in Monterey and big as life. Over twenty years of becoming one of the definitive players of blues guitar, Mr. Shepherd has influenced untold numbers of aspiring players. Lots of them will be in attendance.

Dave Mason & Steve Cropper
2018-09-12 20:00 - 23:00 | Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Can you imagine that these two legends of rock would be together on the same stage? One who helped create such great groups as Traffic and the other a sideman of countless hits in R&B and rock. Going to be some serious guitar licks on that stage.

Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra
2018-09-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Five-time Grammy nominated guitarist and world renowned musician Leibert comes to Monterey to enchant you with his flamenco inspired playing as well as displaying many other influences. If world class musicians are something you like to see and hear here is your chance to scratch one more off your bucket list.

Fiddler Extravaganza
2018-09-10 20:00 - 22:30 | Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 High St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Many dozens of fiddlers and other Celtic-oriented musicians have assembled in Santa Cruz for workshops and lots of playing. In the evening after all that fun, they put on a show highlighting the many talented people who taught and played during the day. You can see these wonderful musicians doing what they love.

Pebble Beach Scramble
2018-09-10 11:30 - 19:00 | Lodge at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach, CA, 93953, United States
If you are one of those folks who knows what a scramble actually is, then you probably would love to do one at Pebble Beach. This is your chance, until next year. Benefiting the Hospice of the Monterey Peninsula, this scramble has lots of add-ons to make the play even more special. Check it out. http://hospicegiving.org

Rosh Ha Shanah Celebration
2018-09-10 09:00 - 21:00 | Temple Beth El (Aptos), 3055 Porter Gulch Rd., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
So you are out of town and wondering, “Where can I find services?” Here you are. Starting with children’s services in the morning and growing more adult-oriented later the Temple Beth El in Aptos is ready to provide a place to worship. http://tbeaptos.org

Mole & Mariachi Festival
2018-09-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Santa Cruz Mission Park, 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Reaching back to the historic roots of the missions in California this festival celebrates two of Jalisco’s famous exports, mariachi music and mole sauce. Come eat and listen, dance, and learn more about the history of California. All tho benefit the historic park that surrounds the mission grounds in Santa Cruz. http://www.parks.ca.us

58th Annual Sandcastle Competition
2018-09-08 08:00 - 14:00 | Carmel Beach, 10th St., Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States
This is it. As much fun as you can have in Carmel, in the opinion of some. Come build a sandcastle, watch someone build or just wander around. You will be astounded by the artistry and architectural skill demonstrated. Promise! http://aiamontereybay.org
This year’s theme; Rooms in the Dunes. Prizes awarded for excellence, Golden Shovel, and others like Sour Grapes, Best Traditional, and others.

11th Annual Art in the Pastures of Heaven
2018-09-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Church of The Good Shepherd, 301 Corral de Tierra, Salinas, CA, 93908, United States
The Church of the Good Shepherd in Corral de Tierra sponsors this art show and sale to benefit their good works and much more. 200 works by 50 local artists will be available to view and buy. http://goodshepherdcorral.org

First Friday Art Walk
2018-09-07 17:00 - 20:00 | CSUMB City Center Salinas, One Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
On the first Friday of each month the downtown merchants and artists of Salinas dress up a bit and show off their work. At CSUMB’s City Center campus there is always a special exhibit. It starts at 5:00, just in time to wander about and pick up a delightful meal in one of the nearby restaurants.

Festa Italia
2018-09-07 15:00 - 2018-09-09 18:00 | Custom House Plaza, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
The presence of Italians here on the Central Coast is well documented and is a big part of local lore. This is a celebration of their culture in its several forms, dance, songs, stories, and of course, food. Lots of things to do and interesting things to eat. They have also selected the best time of year for their fest. So come out and… Mangia http://festaitalianamonterey.org
