If the weather is pleasant this is great walk and informational at the same time. Come out to Asilomar on the Tuesday of each week and get a ranger led tour of the facility. Its historic buildings and the stories behind them, especially about Julia Morgan, will give you a new respect for the place. […]
The local band of skeptics gathers from time to time and enjoys some talk, truth, and camaraderie. They gather in Seaside at the Community Center and continue at the Winchester Mystery House. You can join them for free but first go to their website and get more details. https://www.abouttimeproject.org is the place.
Local historian, Tim Thomas, leads small groups through the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood and tells the story of the many groups of people who have made their lives through the bounty of the bay. From the original Native Peoples to the tourist businesses of today, the wharf and environs have a rich story. This happens on […]
On the first weekend of each month the Monterey Salinas Valley Railroad Museum is open from 10 until 4. It features their diorama of the valley's railroad and has some wonderfully informative member/docents. It is located next to the Amtrak Station on Market St. Check out their website at http://www.msvrr.org
On the first Saturday of each month the docents open up the First Mayor's House from 10-3. It features items from the daily life of the people who started civic life in Salinas City, as it was called. The docents are friendly and knowledgeable about the lives of the people who lived there. While there […]
On the first weekend of each month the Monterey Salinas Valley Railroad Museum is open from 10 until 4. It features their diorama of the valley's railroad and has some wonderfully informative member/docents. It is located next to the Amtrak Station on Market St. Check out their website at http://www.msvrr.org
On the second Saturday of each month the Carmel Art Society sponsors a tour of some of the artists' galleries and studios in Carmel. So today is the day for you to come out and wander the streets of Carmel and pop in at the various locations. For a map and many more details go […]
Through the month of January the folks at Stanton History are presenting some classic, maybe overlooked, movies for your enjoyment. You can probably figure out which day these are presented. For instance the first one is "Three Guys Named Mike" Check out their website for more titles and details. https://www.stantoncenter.org
A relatively new singing group has a program for your enjoyment. The presentation is the music of Thomas La Voy. This is not enough information so go to https://www.choralartistsofcarmel.org
Now that the holidays have passed and life is as normal as it gets, it's time to get on with that resolution to eat better, fresher food. That's exactly what you will find at the farmers markets in our area. There will also be some prepared food which is a great reward for your "cheat […]
