Sundays Year-round
Everyone’s Harvest Farmer’s Market
Marina: 831-384-6961
Fresh produce, baked and ethnic foods, cooking demonstrations,
live
music, and crafts. Sundays from 10am to 2pm at the Marina
Transit
Station, 280 Reservation Road.

Year-round
First Sunday at La Mirada
Monterey: 831-372-5477
From 1:30-3:30pm on the 1st Sunday of each month, enjoy free
entry
to the gardens and art galleries at La Mirada, with light
refreshments and wine available.

Year-round
Third Thursday at Monterey Museum of Art
Monterey: 831-372-5477
From 5-7pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month, the Museum invites
the
public to enjoy live local music, wine, and hors d’oeuvres.

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Year-round
Tor House and Hawk Tower Tours
Carmel: 831-624-1831
www.torhouse.org
[email protected]
Now a National Historic Landmark, Tor House and Hawk Tower are
open
for tours throughout the year on Fridays and Saturdays. A visit
to
Jeffers’ extraordinary home is a special experience.

Year-round
Photographers Series at the Ansel Adams Gallery
Monterey: 831-375-7215
The Ansel Adams Gallery hosts monthly discussions and lectures,
focusing on the world of fine art photography. Call to check
dates
(always Thursday evenings).

January 1 through April
27
Edges and Intersections: Ansel Adams in Yosemite
Salinas: 831-775-4724
www.steinbeck.org
This exhibition celebrates the 100th anniversary of Adams’s
birth
and 100 years of the Best’s Studios, which evolved into the
Ansel
Adams Gallery in Yosemite. Original oil paintings by Harry
Cassie
Best, original fine photographs, and memorabilia from the
Adams/Best
family collections are included in the exhibition.

January 11-12
Whalefest 2003
Monterey: 831-784-6464
Whale watching, special exhibits and museum tours, plus food and
fun, make this festival an educational treat. Free admission, on
Fisherman’s Wharf.

January 9
Chamber Music Series
Monterey: 831-646-5640
Katie Clare Mazzeo and Penny Hana perform in a candlelight
musical
concert in historic Colton Hall.

January 16-20
Monterey SwingFest
Monterey: 805-937-1574
www.centralcoastswingdance.com
Dance workshops feature past and present world and national
champions, plus open dancing until 5am. Presented by Central
Coast
Swing Dance.

January 16-18
Valley of the World WineFest
Salinas: 831-633-5829
An annual wine tasting and auction to benefit a range of
Monterey
County charities.

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January 25
Celebrating the ‘Queen of Cannery Row’
Monterey: 831-648-4937
www.mbayaq.org
Live music and dancing, tours of Ed ‘Doc’ Ricketts’ lab,
bellydancers and lots more, all to honor and benefit Kalisa
Moore,
owner of landmark cafe Kalisa’s La Ida Cafe on Cannery Row for
more
than 40 years.

January 25-April 20
Passion and Precision
Monterey: 831-372-7591
www.montereyart.org
More than 100 images from the collection of Margaret W. Weston,
focussing on outstanding European photographs from the 1840s to
the
1870s and great American pictures from the early 20th century.
Opening day gallery talk at 2pm with Denise Bethel, VP Sotheby’s
Photographs Dept.

January 26
A Son’s Perspective on Ansel Adams
Salinas: 831-775-4724
www.steinbeck.org
Complementing the two superb Ansel Adams exhibitions at the
National
Steinbeck Center is this slide-illustrated talk by Dr. Michael
Adams, son of the noted photographer. Personal family stories,
anecdotes about famous photographs, and a panel discussion about
Adams’s legacy.

January 26
Nachtmusique
Carmel: 831-624-2046
www.bachfestival.org
An unusual, and brilliant, Early Music ensemble from Europe,
featuring two clarinets, two bassoons, and two horns. Music by
Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven.

January 31-February 24

Youth Arts Collective Exhibition
Monterey: 831-646-3858
www.monterey.org/mcc/
Special exhibit of young Monterey artists in the Alvarado Gallery
of
the Monterey Conference Center.

February 2
14th Annual Great Taste of Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove: 831-642-4943
Sample food and wine presented by the area’s finest restaurants
and
wineries at this gala event to benefit Pacific Grove schools.

February 3-9
AT&T; Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
Pebble Beach: 800-541-9091
www.attpbgolf.com
The AT&T; Pebble Beach National Pro-Am is a 72-hole PGA Tour
golf championship with 180 top tour professionals and 180
star-studded celebrity amateurs competing head-to-head at this
year’s event.

February 4
“Winslow Homer: Master of Watercolor”
Monterey: 831-646-3949
www.monterey.org
Winslow Homer loved fly-fishing, and while he pursued his hobby,
he
captured the light, water and tranquillity of the sport in
Quebec,
the Adirondacks, and Florida. Learn more in this illustrated
lecture
by watercolorist Robin Domiter.

February 8
A Day of Romance in Old Monterey
Monterey: 831-647-6204
www.mbay.net/~mshp
Living History presentations at Larkin House, Cooper-Molera
Adobe,
Diaz Adobe and the Sherman Quarters. Featuring romantic stories
presented by historic characters from 19th century Monterey.
Food,
music and period dancers.

February 8
Ruth Waterman

Carmel: 831-625-9938
www.carmelmusic.org
A performance/lecture recital of rare charm and humor, presented
by
violinist Ruth Waterman for the Carmel Music Society.

February 9
Bravissima 2003 Series
Carmel: 831-624-2046
www.bachfestival.org
The winter program of the Carmel Bach Festival continues with
Ars
Nova, a 12-voice, award-winning vocal group from Denmark. The
program mixes music by 15th-century and modern masters.

February 9
17th Annual Together with Love Run and Walk
Pacific Grove: 831-373-3389
[email protected]
This mostly flat, looped course around beautiful Monterey Bay is
the
largest 10K footrace on the Central Coast.

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February 15
“Renaissance Man of Cannery Row”
Monterey: 831-646-3949
www.monterey.org
Katie Rodger presents a slide-illustrated lecture on the
innovative
marine biologist Ed “Doc” Ricketts, illuminating the life and
work
of a man central to the development of scientific and literary
thought in the 20th century.

February 16- 18
Monterey Symphony
Carmel: 831-624-8511
www.montereysymphony.org
An evening of opera, with Kate Tamarkin conducting. Duets
include
“Un bel di” from Madama Butterfly, “Mi chiamano Mimi,”
from
La Bohème, plus the Overture to Verdi’s Luisa Miller.

February 19
Chamber Music Series
Monterey: 831-646-5640
Flutist Kenny Stahl weaves musical magic in a candlelight concert
in
historic Colton Hall.

February 19-23
17th Annual Masters of Food and Wine
Carmel: 800-401-1009
www.mfandw.com
The world’s leading international summit of the best food and
wines.
Rare wine tasting and food prepared by the best chefs in the
world,
with cooking demonstrations by such talented chefs as Bobby Flay
of
Mesa Grill/Bolo, New York, Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin, New
York,
and Jacques Pepin of French Culinary Institute, Connecticut.

February 20
Third Thursday at MMA
Monterey: 831-372-5477
www.montereyart.org
Free, early evening opening at the Monterey Museum of Art,
featuring
live music, refreshments and wine (for purchase).

February 20-March 9
Medea
Carmel: 831-622-0100
www.pacrep.org
Pacific Repertory Theater presents Robinson Jeffers’ adaptation
of
Euripides’ tragic masterpiece, directed by six-time Obie winner
Joseph Chaikin.

February 21
Mozart Society of California
Carmel: 831-625-3637
Rosetti String Quartet performs in this concert series devoted
to
the music and period of Mozart.

February 22
Steinbeck’s Birthday Celebrations
Salinas: 831-775-4721
www.steinbeck.org
Join a hometown celebration as Salinas remembers the life and
works
of native son and Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Steinbeck.
Special programs including “Rain of Gold” preview.

February 25-March 30
Proof
Carmel: 831-622-0100
www.pacrep.org
David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play receives its Central
Coast premiere at the Circle Theater. Inspired by the real-life
mathematical genius John Nash, Proof explores the
relationships between a brilliant father-daughter pair of
mathematicians, who may also share a history of mental instability.

February 28
Big Sur JazzFest Line-Up Release Party
Big Sur: 831-667-1530
www.bigsurarts.org
Find out which exciting jazz musicians will perform at the 2003
Big
Sur JazzFest (May 2-4) at this open-to-all party at Big Sur
River
Inn; live music by the Big Sur Natives.

March 2
Slavyanka Men’s Russian Chorus
Carmel: 831-625-5633
An outstanding, 20-voice Russian chorus from San Francisco,
Slavyanka performs a cappella works by Mussorgsky,
Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, and others.

March 4
Mardi Gras with the Cachagua Playboys
Monterey: 831-649-8050
Celebrate ‘Fat Tuesday’ on Cannery Row at Sly McFly’s Refueling
Station with this popular local band.

March 7
Mozart Society of California
Carmel: 831-625-3637
Altenberg Piano Trio – Concert series devoted to the music and
period of Mozart.

March 7-9
Dixieland Monterey
Monterey: 831-443-5260
Hotline: 888-349-6879
www.dixieland-monterey.com
Three days of top-notch Dixieland and Swing in various venues in
downtown Monterey. Featuring top national jazz bands, local
youth
bands, the Diva Show, gospel Sunday morning, and more.

March 7-23
A Thousand Clowns
Monterey: 831-646-4213
www.mpcfaculty.net/drama_dept/
MPC
Theatre Company opens its 2003 season with this heartwarming comedy.

March 7-30
The Way of the World
Monterey: 831-624-1531
Staff Players Repertory Company presents William Congreve’s
“unequalled and unapproached masterpiece of English comedy”, a
merry
dance of lovers true and thwarted, rich folks’ foibles, and more
plot twists than “Dynasty”.

March 8
Distant Oaks
Carmel: 831-624-1813
www.torhouse.org
This Celtic-accented trio performs the music of Ireland and
Scotland, plus selections from Una Jeffers’s songbook, in a
program
entitled “Up in the Mornin’ Early.” Presented by Robinson
Jeffers
Tor House Foundation at the Sunset Center, Carmel.

March 8
Colton Hall 154th Birthday
Monterey: 831-646-5640
www.monterey.org
Birthday celebration of one of Monterey’s most historic
buildings.
Free and open to the public, 2-4pm.

March 8-9
Glimpses of Heaven
Pacific Grove and Salinas: 831-642-2701
www.camerata-singers.org
Monterey’s
Camerata Singers explore musical expressions of heaven in works
by
Bach (Stabat Mater), Bach (Komm Susser Tod) and
Fissinger (Lux Aeterna).

March 12
Turtle Island String Quartet
CSUMB: 831-582-4580
www.csumb.edu/worldtheater/
This trend-setting quartet blends European classical
instrumentation
with “American vernacular” music. Turtle Island’s diverse
repertoire
explores folk, jazz, bluegrass, R&B, new age and more.

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March 16-17
Monterey Symphony
Carmel: 831-624-8511
www.montereysymphony.org
Jean Louis Steuerman is guest conductor, leading the orchestra
from
the piano; concert features two pieces by Finzi, Bach’s
Brandenburg
Concerto No. 5, and his Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor.

March 17
Chamber Music Series
Monterey: 831-646-5640
www.monterey.org
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a candlelight concert in
historic
Colton Hall, featuring the Celtic ensemble Heartstrings.

March 21
Vega String Quartet
Pacific Grove: 831-625-2212
www.chambermusicmontereybay.org
This dazzling quartet of four, young, Chinese-born musicians
plays
Mozart’s K.575, and string quartets by Shostakovich and Debussy.
“Rare star quality… distinctive.”

March 23
Clam Chowder Festival
Monterey: 831-649-6544
Soup’s on! at Fisherman’s Wharf, as all ten waterside
restaurants
and fish markets offer samplings of their finest.

March 23
Oscar Night Gala
Monterey: 831-646-0910
[email protected]
www.filmmonterey.org
A glamorous evening celebrating the Academy Awards. Dinner plus
big
screen telecast.

March 26-30
Pebble Beach Spring Horse Show
Pebble Beach: 831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
Level A horse show featuring hunter jumping and other classes.

March 28
Taste of Old Monterey—and All That Jazz!
Monterey: 831-655-8070
www.oldmonterey.org
Food and live jazz, Monterey County wines and a fun-filled
epicurean
extravaganza of downtown’s international delights.

March 28-29
The Velveteen Rabbit
Salinas: 831-775-0976
www.arieltheatrical.org
Ariel Theatrical Co. presents the beloved children’s taleof a
toy
rabbit whose greatest dream is to become Real to the lad who
owns
him. (Also in April.)

March 29-30
“Bringing the Condors Home”
Pacific Grove: 831-648-5716
www.pgmuseum.org
The amazing story of the struggle to bring the California condor
back from the brink of extinction is told in this special
exhibition
at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, presented with
the
Ventana Wilderness Society. Opening weekend, continues April-August.

March 30
Spring Floral Design
Carmel: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Master the art of the flower, as an expert shares tips on flower
arranging and design, offered in the winery’s conservatory.

April 3-6
Monterey Wine Festival
Monterey
Tel: 800-656-4282 or 831-656-WINE
www.montereywine.com
Enjoy some of California’s finest wines at at the 27th annual
festival. Variety of tastings, educational seminars, and cooking
demonstrations at various sites in Monterey.

April 4-5, 11-12
The Velveteen Rabbit
Salinas
Tel: 831-775-0976
www.arieltheatrical.org
Ariel Theatrical Co. presents the beloved children’s tale of a
toy
rabbit whose greatest dream is to become Real to the lad who
owns
him.

April 4 – May 11
HMS Pinafore
Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey
Tel: 831-649-2332
Give three cheers and one cheer more, for Gilbert and Sullivan’s
HMS Pinafore, as it enlivens the spring season of the
Bruce
Arris Wharf Theater. Friday-Saturday-Sunday only, no shows April
18-20.

April 5
Sea Otter Focus Tour
Moss Landing
Tel: 831-633-5555
Tours of Elkhorn Slough by boat, guided by marine biologists,
observe sea otters in the wild.

April 5
Culinary Classic
Salinas
Tel: 831-678-3164
The Culinary Classic is gourmet heaven translated to Sherwood
Hall.
This year’s event features celebrity chefs hosting cooking
demonstrations, vendor booths with decorating and entertaining
ideas, as well as kitchen supplies, equipment and specialty foods.

April 6
Tartan Day
Carmel
Tel: 831-626-1255
Thrill to the skirl of the pipes marching to Coming Through
the
Rye and The Flowers of the Forest at the Scottish
Society’s tribute to Carmel’s Scots ancestors.

April 6
Birding Workshop
Moss Landing
Tel: 831-633-5555
Tour Elkhorn Slough by boat, guided by expert ornithologists, to
observe spring migratory and nesting birds.

April 9-12
Foundation of American Show Horses
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-8106
Four-day show at the Monterey County Fairgrounds.

April 10-13
Annual Sea Otter Classic
Laguna Seca, Monterey
Tel: 530-661-9500
www.seaotterclassic.com
The unabashed celebration of all things cycling, the Sea Otter
Classic is a four-day bicycle circus. This massive event
features
fun rides, road racing, mountain bike racing, BMX, kids events,
and
a large expo that showcases the latest in cycling hardware,
clothing
and goods. Racers range from first timers to Olympic champions.
All
kids events are free of charge. Camping available.

April 11
Wildlife Photo Workshop
Moss Landing
Tel: 831-633-5555
Explore Elkhorn Slough by boat, accompanied by a knowledgeable
wildlife photographer who can help improve your own photo skills.

April 11-13
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
CSU Monterey Bay, Seaside
Tel: 831-582-4580
csumb.edu/worldtheater/
Shakespeare’s deliriously happy dream in the Forest of Arden,
presented by CSUMB’s Institute of Teledramatic Arts and
Technology
in partnership with Pacific Repertory Theater.

April 11
Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Pacific Grove
Tel: 831-625-2212
www.chambermusicmontereybay.org
Closing performance in the 2002-03 Chamber Music Monterey Bay
series
welcomes this electrifying piano trio, praised for its
“high-powered” playing. The ensemble was just named Musical
America’s 2002 Ensemble of the Year.

April 12
Steinbeck Wine Country Spring Open House
Salinas Valley
Tel: 831-678-0300
www.paraisovineyards.com
Salinas Valley tasting rooms open their doors and welcome the
public
to get a taste of Monterey Wine Country. Complimentary wine
tasting,
light appetizers, hospitality, and music.

April 12-13
44th Annual Good Old Days Celebration
Pacific Grove
Tel: 831-373-3304
www.pacificgrove.org
Celebrate a bygone era with a parade, arts and crafts, Victorian
fashion show, numerous contests, street dance and firefighters’
muster.

April 13
Wine and Art Festival
Chateau Julien, Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Local artists display their most treasured works, from ceramics
to
oils, throughout the cobblestone garden courtyard.

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April 18-20
42nd Annual Wildflower Show
Pacific Grove
Tel: 831-648-5716
www.pgmuseum.org
Prepared with the collaborative efforts of the Monterey Bay
Chapter
of the California Native Plant Society, presenting over 600
species
and varieties of Central California wildflowers at PG’s Museum
of
Natural History.

April 19
Margaret Hoehn Poetry Reading
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-1813
www.torhouse.org
The winner of the 2002 Robinson Jeffers Tor House prize for
poetry
reads from Jeffers’s works and her own winning poems, in the
parlour
of Tor House.

April 19
Eggstravaganza Breakfast with the Bunny
Carmel
Tel: 831-626-1255
www.carmelcalifornia.com
The 7th annual Spring Celebration takes place in Devendorf Park
on
Carmel’s Ocean Avenue, 8:30am to noon.

April 19
Marina 5 Miler
Marina
Tel: 831-384-4636
www.ci.marina.ca.us
The event features a 5-mile run through the streets of Marina and
a
4K walk around lovely Locke-Paddon Lake.

April 19
Easter Egg Hunt
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-3866
www.monterey.org/rec
Tots through 3rd grade are invited to hunt for over 5000 eggs
and
100 golden prize eggs in the ballpark next to Dennis the Menace
Park. A visit from the Easter Bunny is featured; hunt at 10:00am
sharp.

April 19
10th Annual Wildflower Walk
Chalone Vineyard, Salinas Valley
Tel: 831-678-1717
www.chalonevineyard.com
Take a guided nature walk around the vineyards of Chalone, in
the
shadow of The Pinnacles, followed by lunch catered by
Hullaballoo
Restaurant. Reservations suggested.

April 25
Mozart Society of California
Carmel
Tel: 831-625-3637
Daniel Weeks (tenor) performs in this concert series devoted to
the
music and period of Mozart.

April 25-May 25
Wit
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-659-1108
www.magiccirclecenter.com

Magic Circle Center takes on Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer
Prize-winning
drama about the fiercely intelligent and independent poetry
professor Vivian Bearing and her not-so-poetical battle with cancer.

April 26

A Taste of Spring: Wine and Wildflowers
Joullian Vineyards, Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-659-2800
www.joullian.com
This springtime open house features wine tasting, vineyard and
wildflower tours, and wine sale at the mountainside winery. Bring
a
picnic and enjoy grand views.

April 26

Family Fun Day
Cannery Row, Monterey
Tel: 831-644-9399
www.canneryrow.com
Come on down to Cannery Row for a day of family fun, including a
Kids’ Sand Castle Contest, the Ghirardelli Ice Cream-Eating
contest,
a petting zoo, crafts and face-painting, half-price offers at
attractions and more.

April 26
Fifth Annual Heritage Music Festival
CSU Monterey Bay, Seaside
Tel: 831-582-4580
csumb.edu/worldtheater
A celebration of diverse musical traditions and cultural heritage.

April 26-27
Spring Arts and Crafts Fair
Custom House Plaza, Monterey
Tel: 831-622-0700
Original hand-made arts and crafts exhibition and sale. All
artists
on-site as well as food, drink and family entertainment.

April 26-27
Spring Home Show
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-8106
Everything you need for a handsome home, on display at the
Monterey
County Fairgrounds.

April 27
Big Sur International Marathon
Hwy 1, Big Sur to Carmel
Tel: 831-625-6226
www.bsim.org
This marathon, once again named the Best Marathon in North
America
by The Ultimate Guide to Marathons, is set along one of
the
most breathtaking courses in the world.

April 27
Marine Mammals Babies and Behavior
Moss Landing
Tel: 831-633-5555
Tour Elkhorn Slough by boat, guided by experienced naturalists,
during the spring pupping and cubbing season.

April 27
Dia del Nino
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
Tel: 831-648-4888
www.mbayaq.org
The Monterey Bay Aquarium throws open its doors to families,
admitting children age 12 and younger free for this traditional
Latin American celebration of children. Live music, magic and
dance,
plus much more.

May 1-25
Monterey County Youth Arts Festival
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-5477
www.montereyart.org
The Monterey Museum of Art’s 10th annual celebration of artwork
by
the county’s children and teens.

May 2-3
10th Annual Bird-a-thon
Big Sur
Tel: 877-897-7740
www.VentanaWS.org
Help raise funds for the Big Sur Ornithology Lab while you help
the
Ventana Wilderness Society count species of birds in Monterey
County. Don’t know an eagle from an oriole? Join a docent-led
Group
Count.

May 2-4
Wildflower Triathalon Festival
Lake San Antonio
Tel: 831-373-0678
www.tricalifornia.com
One of the premier triathlons nationally and internationally,
this
course will test the skills of the professional triathlete and
the
first-time long course competitor.

May 2-4
Big Sur JazzFest
Big Sur
Tel: 831-667-1530
www.bigsurarts.org
An up-and-coming jazz festival that takes place in and around
Big
Sur.

May 3-4
I Cantori di Carmel with Ensemble Monterey
Carmel
Tel: 831-644-8012
www.icantori.org
Spring concert of I Cantori, one of the area’s finest choirs.

May 3-August 31
Steel and Stone
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-5477
www.montereyart.org
Contemporary sculpture by Monterey artist Stefani Esta, using
steel
and stone to explore momentum and flow.

May 4
Month of Sundays at La Mirada
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-5477
www.montereyart.org
This special month kicks off with a youth concert celebrating
the
10th anniversary of the Jane and Justin Dart Wing.

May 4
Jeffers Tor House Garden Party
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-1813
www.torhouse.org
Annual Garden Party offers afternoon tea, silent auction and
gifts
for sale. Live music (songs from Una Jeffers’s songbook)
serenades
artists painting in the gardens. Photography allowed this day only.

May 4
Birding Workshop
Moss Landing
Tel: 831-633-5555
Tour Elkhorn Slough by boat, guided by expert ornithologists, to
observe spring migratory and nesting birds.

May 4
Spring Concert
CSUMB, Seaside
Tel: 831-582-4085
csumb.edu/worldtheater
The Cal State University Monterey Bay Gospel Choir and jazz big
band
present a free spring concert.

May 4
Organ and Classic Brass
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-7404
Last in the Lovejoy concert series for 2002-03: organ virtuoso
Rebecca Hathaway Nelson joins forces with Classic Brass to present
a
program featuring Gabrieli, Purcell, Handel and Rimsky-Korsakov.

May 4
Ventana Wilderness Society and the Condor
Pacific Grove
Tel: 831-648-5716
www.pgmuseum.org
In conjunction with its exhibit dedicated to the California
condor,
the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History presents Joe Burnett
talking about the contribution the VWS has made to wildlife
restoration.

May 7
Perla Batalla
CSUMB, Seaside
Tel: 831-582-4085
csumb.edu/worldtheater
The soaring voice of Perla Batalla is “an epiphany;” “it
caresses
with its harmonies and gentle rhythms…” as the Los Angeles Times
described it.

May 7
Emanuel Ax
Carmel
Tel: 831-625-9938
www.carmelmusic.org
One of the world’s greatest virtuoso pianists, Emanuel Ax is
celebrated for the exceptional depth and spontaneity of his
performances. Book early: this is sure to sell out.

May 9-25
Gotta Dance!
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-4213
www.mpcfaculty.net/drama_dept/
MPC Theater Company limbers up its legs for a high-stepping
production dedicated to the show-stopping dance numbers of great
musicals.

May 10
22nd Annual Human Race
Pacific Grove
Tel: 800-408-9191
This 10K run/8K walk traverses the most beautiful coastline in
the
world, and is one of Monterey County’s largest collaborative
fundraising events.

May 10
Second Annual Paraiso Airshow
Paraiso Vineyards, Salinas Valley
Tel: 831-678-0300
www.paraisovineyards.com
Great wines, fantastic cuisine, and a flying circus? Wayne
Handley’s
Aerosports whirls and dances over Paraiso Vineyards while guests
enjoy lunch and wine-tasting. Reservations essential.

May 10-11
Festival of the Winds
Marina
Tel: 831-595-7516
www.marinafestival.com
Kite flying, hang gliding, kids’ crafts, kite making workshops,
and
flying demonstrations.

May 11
Month of Sundays at La Mirada
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-5477
www.montereyart.org
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special brunch at the La Mirada
Art
Gallery; reservations required.

May 14
Ed “Doc” Ricketts Birthday Party
Monterey
Tel: 831-644-9316
www.canneryrow.org
An evening celebration of the life and times of Ed Ricketts, held
on
his birthday at Kalisa’s La Ida Cafe on Cannery Row.

May 14-18
Pebble Beach Equestrian Challenge
Pebble Beach
Tel: 831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
Level A horse show, featuring hunter jumping and other classes.

May 15
Monterey Wine Competition Grand Wine Tasting
King City
Tel: 831-385-3243
www.salinasvalleyfair.com
Taste the medal winners at the 2003 Monterey Wine Competition.
Located at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.

May 15-17
Morgan Horse Show
Monterey Fairgrounds
Tel: 831-372-5863
www.montereycountyfair.com
The Fairgrounds’ Pattee Arena is the setting for the Morgan
Horse
Show; free admission with showtimes throughout the day.

May 15-18
Salinas Valley Fair
King City
Tel: 831-385-3243
www.salinasvalleyfair.com
Enjoy the atmosphere of an old-fashioned county fair, complete
with
carnival, Junior Rodeo, craft and flower exhibits, 4-H exhibits,
photography, live music and more.

May 16-18
Carmel Art Festival
Carmel
Tel: 831-626-1766
www.carmelartfestival.org
Gallery events, lectures, receptions and demonstrations at 43
art
galleries and a Plein Air Painting competition. Outdoor art show
at
Devendorf Park featuring bronze, glass, stone, marbles and
acrylic
sculpture.

May 17
Cooper-Molera Historic Garden Sale
Monterey
Tel: 831-649-7118
www.mbay.net/~mshp
This is the only time (9am-1pm) during the year to purchase
plants
grown from cuttings and seeds taken from the Cooper-Molera
historic
garden. Don’t miss the heritage roses from “Mrs. Cooper’s Garden.”

May 17
Ed “Doc” Ricketts Lab Tours
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-8512
www.canneryrow.org
Once a year opportunity to tour the lab of Ed “Doc” Ricketts,
revolutionary marine biologist and friend of John Steinbeck, on
Cannery Row. Reservations strongly recommended for hourly tours
(10am-4pm), $15 donation.

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May 17 -18
Castroville Artichoke Festival
Castroville
Tel: 831-633-2465
www.artichoke-festival.org
Sample the many unique flavors of the artichoke in an atmosphere
of
pleasure, tasteful treats, musical entertainment, arts and
crafts.
Enter the AGRO-Art competition, too! Costs are $6/adults and
$3/children.

May 17-ongoing
California Photography: The Monterey Legacy
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-5477
www.montereyart.org
Drawing on the Monterey Art Museum’s extensive holdings, this
long-term exhibition presents works by California artists
including
Eadweard Muybridge, Edward Weston, Ansel Adams, Wynn Bullock and
others.

May 18
Sea Otter Focus Tour
Moss Landing
Tel: 831-633-5555
Tours of Elkhorn Slough by boat, guided by marine biologists,
observe sea otters in the wild.

May 18
Historic Homes and Hidden Gardens of the Monterey Mesa
Tel: 831-649-7118
www.monterey.org
The Monterey Museum of Art invites you to take a self-guided
walking
tour of historic Monterey.

May 18
“The Golden Vessel”
Monterey
Tel: 831-624-1813
www.torhouse.org
Actress Marion Eaton gives voice to the poetry of Edna St.
Vincent
Millay, who was a frequent visitor to Tor House, home of poet
Robinson Jeffers. Presented at Monterey Public Library.

May 18
Calamari Fest
Monterey
Tel: 831-649-6544
Discover the delectable and delicate taste of Monterey Bay squid
in
their Italian disguise: calamari. A ‘Best Choice’ seafood in the
Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch guide.

May 18
Month of Sundays at La Mirada
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-5477
www.montereyart.org
Take a cocktail-hour tour of La Mirada’s Dart Wing with a glass
of
Champagne in hand.

May 18-20
Monterey Symphony
Pacific Grove (18-19), Salinas (20)
Tel: 831-624-8511
www.montereysymphony.org
Kate Tamarkin conducts Ravel’s “Le Tombeau de Couperin,”
Vivaldi’s
Concerto in G major for Two Guitars, and the sparkling 1919
version
of the Firebird Suite by Stravinsky.

May 24
Spring Entertainment
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-658-3550
www.bernardus.com
Celebrate spring at Bernardus Lodge with Chef Stamenov’s
seasonal
specialities, fine wines, and floral arrangement lessons with
Suzanne Gamble.

May 24-25
Red, White and a Little Blues – Some Rock and Latin, Too!

Monterey
Tel: 831-655-8070
www.oldmonterey.org
A Memorial Day red-white-and-blue festival, with live blues,
rock
and Latin music from 11am-4pm, arts, crafts, filling Monterey’s
Alvarado Street.

May 24-June 1
Monterey Dance Week
Marina
Tel: 831-384-1050
www.SpectorDance.org
A dancer’s dream week of master classes and performances in a
range
of dance disciplines: choreography, ballet (Holly Morrow,
Lawrence
Pech, and others), modern (Taylor technique with Mary Cochran),
jazz, and fusion.

May 25
Seven Gardens Tour
Carmel
Tel: 831-625-1695
The Carmel-by-the-Sea Garden Club (affiliated with Garden Clubs
of
America) opens seven charm-filled private gardens for one day
only,
to benefit Carmel’s public parks and gardens.

May 25
Family Sunday in Oldest Monterey
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-5477
www.montereyart.org
Take a walking tour of the “Hidden Adobe”, explore the Museum on
Wheels, and enjoy live entertainment for all the family, at La
Mirada Art Gallery.

May 29 – June 1
Electronics Expo
Monterey Fairgrounds
Tel: 714-558-0684
www.montereycountyfair.com
Call for show opening hours and exhibitor details at one of the
region’s biggest electronics shows.

May 29-July 6
The Buddy Holly Story
Carmel
Tel: 831-622-0100
www.pacrep.org
Players of the Pacific Repertory Theatre dons skinny neckties
and
black-framed glasses for this award-winning salute to one of
rock-and-roll’s young masters.

May 30-June 1
Cooking for Solutions
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
Tel: 831-644-7561
www.montereybayaquarium.org
Notable chefs gather in a three-day extravaganza dedicated to
sustainable seafood. This year’s event honors the ‘national
treasure’ of Mexican cuisine, Diana Kennedy, author of The
Essential Cuisines of Mexico . Other celebrity chefs
include
television’s Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook.

May 30-June 22
Prelude to a Kiss
Salinas
Tel: 831-755-6816
www.westernstage.org
The Western Stage presents charming and magical fantasy that
explores the nature of personality and the power of love. 1990
Tony
and Drama Desk nominations for Best Play, by Craig Lucas.

May 31
California Cowboy Show
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-624-9611
Come on down to enjoy cowboy music and poetry, tasty hors
d’oeuvres,
a complimentary glass of wine and a silent auction.

May 31-June 1
Del Monte Kennel Club Agility Trials
Toro Park
Tel: 831-333-9032
www.dmkc.org
Weave through poles, climb a ladder, run through tunnels… That’s
just a sample of the off-lead skills these AKC-registered dogs
demonstrate at these two-day trials in Toro Park, on Highway 68.

May TBA
34th Annual Carmel Valley Flower Show and Plant Sale
Carmel Valley:
Flower displays prepared by different Carmel Valley gardens and
nurseries.

May TBA
14th Annual Home and Garden Floral Affair
Carmel: 831-624-8886
www.thebarnyard.com
Stroll through the gardens while sampling food, sipping local
wine,
and listening to music. Learn how to Feng Shui your home with
flowers, chat with garden experts, and more.

May TBA
Monterey Peninsula Choral Society Spring Concert
Carmel: 831-645-4728
This high-spirited community chorus performs an entertaining
program
of popular music from famous composers past and present.

May TBA
19th Annual American Indian and World Cultures Festival
San Juan Bautista: 831-623-2379
A living prayer for world friendship and peace. Fun celebration
of
diverse cultures, with international artists, dance groups,
storytellers, foods, fashions, and activities for all ages.

Memorial Day Weekend
TBC
International Day
Monterey
Tel: 831-656-2186
Over 35 countries are represented at this event celebrating
cultural
diversity through food, cultural demonstrations and live
entertainment. Open to the public, free admission.

June 4-July 2
The Weir
Carmel
Tel: 831-622-0100
www.pacrep.org
A chance meeting with a mysterious stranger in a country pub…
and
the locals find the idle chatter of a friendly evening becomes
increasingly disturbing. Conor McPherson’s Olivier Award-winning
play is at the Circle Theatre.

June 4 – July 30
Films in the Forest Series
Carmel
Tel: 831-622-0100
www.foresttheaterguild.org
Catch classic movies like It Happened One Night, The
Pink
Panther and Dinner at Eight in the spacious
open-air
Outdoor Forest Theater. Visit the website for dates.

June 7
Spring Winemaker Dinner
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
French bistro fare is served with new release Estate Vineyard
and
Private Reserve wines from Chateau Julien on the winery’s
Cobblestone Courtyard.

June 7-8
22nd Carmel Surf-About Weekend
Carmel
Tel: 831-375-5015
www.carmelcalifornia.com
Watch Monterey County’s finest surfers tackle the waves at
Carmel
Beach.

June 7-August 31
Joseph Raphael: American Expatriate
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-5477
www.montereyart.org
California-born artist Joseph Raphael spent most of his painting
career in Europe before returning to Monterey in the last decade
of
his life. This exhibition features his Impressionist paintings,
from
the collection of Oscar and Trudy Lemer.

June 8
Mission San Antonio Fiesta
Jolon-Hunter Ligget Base, nr Lake San Antonio
Tel: 831-385-4478
Fiesta Mass at 11am with choir and distribution of St. Anthony’s
bread, followed by a BBQ, games and live music.

June 8
Forest Birdwalk
Monterey
Tel: 831-373-1000
www.wildbirdcenter.com/rey
Brian Weed, noted local birder, leads a walk in search of
nesting
birds in a woodland area near Monterey’s Del Monte Center. 8am
start, call for directions.

June 10-August 31
Treasured Moments: Here Comes the Bride
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-2608, xtn 11
Bridal gowns and trousseaux items from a century of Californian
history are displayed at the Perry-Downer House Costume
Galleries,
presented by the Monterey History and Art Association.

June 13
Wine and Cigar Dinner
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Join owner of Chateau Julien Winery, Bob Brower for a fun
evening.
Hand rolled Dominican Republic cigars are paired splendidly with
each course in the winery’s Conservatory. An evening of
delectable
food, smooth cigars and excellent wine.

June 13-15
Grand Prix of Monterey
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey
Tel: 800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
The 2003 Mazda Raceway season opens with the fastest cars around
the
2.238-mile, 11-turn road course with the return of the CART
FedEx
Championship Series headlining the Grand Prix of Monterey weekend.

June 14
Movie on the Beach
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Tel: 831-626-1255
www.carmelcalifornia.com
Annual event held on Carmel Beach, as Monsters Inc is
shown
in the 13th Avenue Cove. Fun for the whole family!

June 15
Make Dad a Railroader Day
Felton
Tel: 831-335-4484
www.roaringcamp.com
Five lucky dads will get to ride in the cab of a steam
locomotive,
as Roaring Camp Railroads celebrates Father’s Day.

June 16
92nd California State Amateur Golf Championship
Pebble Beach
Tel: 831-625-4653
Top 120 amateurs compete on 36 holes at the famous Pebble Beach.

June 18
Gypsy Inspirations
Monterey: 831-646-3949
www.monterey.org
Blaze a melodic trail thorugh the territories of classical, folk
and
world music with violinist Kim Angelis.

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June 21
14th Annual Art and Wine Festival
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-8886
www.thebarnyard.com
Taste the wines of local wineries, stroll the gardens and visit
exhibiting local artists, listen to live music and sample food.

June 21
Peoples’ Choice Merlot Challenge
Cannery Row, Monterey
Tel: 888-751-1980
www.tastemonterey.com
Test 18 world-class, locally made, merlots against each other at
A
Taste of Monterey’s Salinas location, opposite the National
Steinbeck Center.

June 21-July 13
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
The Western Stage, Salinas
Tel: 831-755-6816
www.westernstage.org
One of the earliest Stephen Sondheim musicals, with a hilarious
book
by Bert Shevelove and Larry (“M*A*S*H”) Gelbart, Forum
sends
classical Rome spinning like madly lascivious top. If you missed
Nathan Lane’s Broadway revival in the 1990s, don’t miss this one!

June 22
Greg Adams/Sunnie Paxson in Concert
Monterey
Tel: 831-649-1223
www.sspconcerts.com
The 2003 Concerts By The Bay annual jazz series opens at the
Monterey Hyatt Regency with Greg Adams and Sunnie Paxson.

June 22
Que Onda Custom Car Show
Monterey Fairgrounds
Tel: 831-636-0301
www.montereycountyfair.com
Indoor and outdoor show with over 200 classics, Euros and bikes
on
display. Kids under 10 free with paying adult.

June 26 – July 26
Brigadoon
Carmel
Tel: 831-626-0772
www.foresttheaterguild.org
Where better than open-air Outdoor Forest Theater to search for
the
mythical Scottish Highlands village created by Lerner and Lowe?
Who
else could weave bagpipes and flings with classics like “Almost
Like
Being in Love” and “Heather on the Hill”?

June 26 – July 30
Historic Theater Exhibit
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-4447
www.carmelheritage.org
Relive the historic moments of Carmel’s Golden Bough and Forest
theaters in this exhibit of vintage posters, playbills and
memorabilia, at First Murphy House.

June 27-29
Monterey Bay Blues Festival
Monterey Fairgrounds
Tel: 831-394-2652
www.montereyblues.com
Three stages of matchless blues and R&B.; This year’s
line-up
leads off with The Temptations and Average White Band, moves on
to
Lou Rawls and Barbara Morrison, coming to a fantastic conclusion
on
Sunday with the Blind Boys of Alabama and Al Green.

June 27-July 27
Over the River and Through the Woods
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-659-1108
www.magiccirclecenter.com
A little corner of Hoboken comes to Carmel with Magic Circle
Center’s production of Joe diPietro’s play about the bonds of
family, and what happens when the younger generation sets out to
loosen them.

June 28
Annual Zin-Q
Carmel Valley
Tel: 877-659-2800
www.joullian.com
Zinfandel Release Party and BBQ at Joullian Vineyards. Wine
tasting,
vineyard tours, a picnic under the sun and wine sale are on the
agenda.

June 28
Dan Hicks at Miller Library
Big Sur
Tel: 831-667-2574
www.ticketweb.com
Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks come to the Henry Miller Library’s
open-air Redwood Amphitheater for a laid-back afternoon of his
unique, ever-green tunes.

June 28
Arts and Crafts Festival of the Pacific Repertory Theatre
Custom House Plaza, Monterey
Tel: 831-622-1100
Opening weekend of TheatreFest features Custom House Plaza
filled
with beautiful art and handsomely made crafts.

June 28-July 20 (weekends)

Monterey Bay TheatreFest
Custom House Plaza, Monterey
Tel: 831-622-0100
Family-theatre festival with Fairy Tales, historical
reenactments,
and “the Human Chess Game” on the waterfront.

July 4
Community Fourth of July Parade
Monterey
Tel: 831-655-8070
www.monterey.org
The day starts at 10am with a gala parade down Alvarado Street,
followed by a BBQ picnic and live music on the lawn before
historic
Colton Hall, and fireworks over Monterey Bay at 9:15pm.

July 4
Living History Day in Old Monterey
Monterey
Tel: 831-647-6204
www.monterey.org
Travel back in time and find out what life was like in the 1840s.
At
the historic Cooper-Molera Adobe you will meet a gardener, cook,
rancher, soldier and more. Or, try your hand at bowling.
Activities
and fun for all ages.

July 4
Valley Heritage Day
King City
Tel: 831-385-1484
www.mcarlm.org
It’s a 4th of July from another era at the King City Indedence
Day
parade, complete with antique farm equipment, historic displays
and
a classic car show. Plus entertainment, food, games, and crafts.

July 4
Spreckels 4th of July Celebration
Spreckels
Tel: 831-455-2211
An old-fashioned 4th of July celebration for the whole family
starts
off with a 10K run, a One-Mile Race for kids under 12, and a
grand
parade of children along 3rd Street. Live music, Fireman’s
Muster,
fair-time food, and more!

July 4
20th Annual Jumping Frog Jamboree
Felton
Tel: 831-335-4484
www.roaringcamp.com
Things are hoppin’ at Roaring Camp Railroad’s HW amidst the
redwoods, with the annual Frog Jump competition starting at noon.
In
celebration of Roaring Camp’s ruby anniversary, anyone born in
1963
rides the rails for 90 cents!

July 5 – August 31
Oklahoma!
Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey
Tel: 831-649-2332
Oh what a beautiful morning! at the Bruce Arris Wharf Theater,
on
Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf, as it presents Rodgers and
Hammerstein’s classic musical. Friday-Saturday-Sunday only.

July 6
Sloat Landing Ceremony
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-2608, ext 13
155th Commemoration of Commodore John Drake Sloat’s landing in
Monterey in 1846. He claimed California for the United States,
joining the nation “from sea to shining sea.” Ceremony in Custom
House Plaza at 1:00pm.

July 10-13
Mission Trails Peruvian Horse Show
Monterey Fairgrounds
Tel: 831-372-5863
www.montereycountyfair.com
The Fairgrounds’ Pattee Arena is the setting for the Mission
Trails
Peruvian Horse Show; free admission with showtimes throughout
the
day.

July 11-13
Honda International Superbike Classic
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Tel: 800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
Laguna Seca is the home of world-class motorcycle racing in the
United States and this is the show where it all happens. The
event
features the Superbike World Championship and AMA Superbike
Series
together on the same track on the same weekend.

July 11
Race Night on the Row
Cannery Row, Monterey
Tel: 800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
Cannery Row hosts an evening of entertainment following
Saturday’s
races. Street is closed to traffic 7pm-midnight, but the public
is
welcome to join in the fun and see top-of-the-line motorcycles
up
close.

July 11-August 3
Ah Wilderness!
Salinas
Tel: 831-755-6816
www.westernstage.com
Eugene O’Neill’s poignant and tender-hearted drama about growing
up
in small-town America.

July 12
Isabel Meadows History Symposium
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-2608, ext 13
In the 1930s, Isabel Meadows was the subject of extensive
interviews
with John P Harrington, an ethnographer from the Smithsonian
Institute. His 50,000 pages of notes about four generations of
family history in early Monterey form the basis of this
fascinating
free symposium.

July 12
Charles Anderson and Company C
Marina
Tel: 831-384-1050
www.spectordance.org
Central Coast Summer Fest of Dance offers five Saturdays of
great
dance, for dancers and spectators. Master classes followed by
performances at 8pm. Today: contemporary ballet.

July 12-13
AKC All Breed Dog Show
CSUMB, Seaside
Tel: 831-333-9032
www.dmkc.org
Back-to-back all-breed dog shows and obedience trials. Attended
by
exhibitors with about 100+ dogs registered with the American
Kennel
Club.

July 13
Obon Festival
Monterey: 831-394-0119
Held at the Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple. Includes bonsai
and
flower arranging demonstrations, a taiko drumming performance,
traditional Japanese dance, an Obon service and food.

July 13
Summer Jamboree
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Chateau Julien’s day of non-stop music, endless gaiety, terrific
food and great wine discounts.

July 11-13
St Mary’s-by-the-Sea Annual Antiques Show and Sale
Pacific Grove: 831-372-8583
Fine silver, estate jewelry, period clothing, paintings, prints,
sculpture, toys, furniture, and much more, offered by 28
California
antiques dealers. Lunch and snacks available.

July 16
“A Storied Land” Lecture
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-2608, ext 11
John Walton, of UC Davis, talks about the many and sometimes
conflicting stories that form our understanding of ‘history’,
particularly in the case of Monterey. Free evening lecture at
Mayo
Hayes O’Donnell Library.

July 16 – August 20 (Wednesdays
only)

Musical Marketplace
Monterey: 831-373-2705
www.delmontecenter.com
Wednesday evenings through high summer, enjoy live music and
benefit
food-and-wine tastings at Monterey’s Del Monte Center, 5:30-8pm.

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www.carlcherrycenter.org
The 1999 Tony Award winner for Best New Play, “Side Man” heralds
those unsung heroes of jazz who backed up the shooting stars like
Dizzy, Bird and Sinatra.July
19
Chaddick Dance Co.
Marina
Tel: 831-384-1050
www.spectordance.org
Central Coast Summer Fest of Dance offers five Saturdays of
great
dance, for dancers and spectators. Master classes followed by
performances at 8pm. Today: Limon-based modern.

July 19
Rock and Art Festival
Monterey Fairgrounds
Tel: 831-899-1007
www.montereycountyfair.com
A laid-back day around the Garden Stage in the Monterey County
Fairgrounds, celebrating rock-n-roll through music and artworks.

July 19
Garden and Vineyard Walk
Carmel Valley
Tel: 888-648-9463
www.bernardus.com
Tour the organic garden and vineyard at Bernardus Lodge then
enjoy
lunch on the terrace.

July 19 – August 10
66th Carmel Bach Festival
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-2046
[email protected]
www.bachfestival.org
America’s preeminent festival of Baroque music will celebrate
its
66th season with 100 musicians from around the world, performing
in
venues including newly renovated Sunset Center, Carmel Mission
Basilica and the Church in the Forest, Pebble Beach.

July 20
Norman Brown in Concert
Monterey: 831-649-1223
www.sspconcerts.com
Concerts By The Bay annual jazz series at the Monterey Hyatt
Regency
presents Norman Brown, with vocalist Laura Chandler in support.

July 20
Musical Saw Festival
Felton
Tel: 831-335-4484
www.roaringcamp.com
Musical saws (and folk instruments from around the world) take
the
place of Roaring Camp Railroad’s old logging saws for this
one-day
festival of bluegrass, country, gospel and blues music, backed
by
the whistle of steam trains.

July 21-August 9
Pinocchio
Salinas: 831-758-7477
www.arieltheatrical.org
Come and wish upon a star, with this charming adaptation of Walt
Disney’s classic film about a little puppet boy who dreams of
being
real.

July 22-26
Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns
Pacific Grove
Tel: 831-649-8737
www.pacificgrove.org
A tradition as old as the city itself, this community
celebration
features The Feast of Salads, PG’s birthday cake, pet parade,
Seniors Tennis Tourney, street dances, pageant, entertainment,
and
fireworks on the final night.

July 22-27 (Classic I), July
29-August 3rd
(Classic II)
Pebble Beach Equestrian Classics
Pebble Beach
Tel: 831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
The Equestrian Classics host competitors from all over the U.S.,
Canada and Mexico for two weeks of spectacular show jumping
highlighted by special events, wine tasting and family fun.

July 24-26
Spirit West Coast
Laguna Seca Recreation Area
Tel: 831-443-5399
www.spiritwestcoast.org
Spirit West Coast is the premier annual Christian music festival
on
the West Coast. Enjoy over 60 performers, camping and activities
for
all ages at Laguna Seca Recreation Area.

July 25
Girl Scouts of Monterey Bay 14th Annual Classic Golf
Tournament
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-372-8048
Golf at world famous Quail Lodge and help support Girl Scouts of
Monterey Bay. Clinic, lunch, dinner, auction and prizes!

July 25-27
Gilroy Garlic Festival
Gilroy (San Benito County)
Tel: (408) 842-1625
www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
Gourmet garlic food fair with arts and crafts, cooking
demonstrations, children’s area, three stages of musical
entertainment and 65 food booths.

July 26
Savage Dance Co.
Marina
Tel: 831-384-1050
www.spectordance.org
Central Coast Summer Fest of Dance offers five Saturdays of
great
dance, for dancers and spectators. Master classes followed by
performances at 8pm. Today: jazz.

July 27
Moss Landing Antique Street Fair
Moss Landing
Tel: 831-633-4501
Stroll through this historic fishing village to browse through
thousands of antiques and collectibles brought here by over 200
dealers from all over the West Coast.

July 26
Salinas River Birdwalk
Marina
Tel: 831-373-1000
www.wildbirdcenter.com/rey
The Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge is the destination of
this guided walk, led by R. J. Adams, in search of waterfowl,
raptors and more. 8am start at the Wild Bird Center, Monterey;
call
for directions.

July 27
Caber Parade
Carmel
Tel: 831-626-1255
www.carmelcalifornia.com
Kicking off the Scottish Highland Games the following weekend,
the
Scottish Society of the Monterey Peninsula sends pipe bands,
Scottish dancers, and athletes carrying the ceremonial caber,
down
Carmel’s Ocean Avenue.

July 31
Pipers on the Row
Monterey
Tel: 831-644-9399
The prize-winning Monterey Pipe Band marches into Steinbeck Plaza
on
Cannery Row from 6-8pm, for a grand concert celebrating the
upcoming
Scottish Games and Celtic Festival on August 2-3.

August 2
Moving Arts Dance Company
Marina
Tel: 831-384-1050
www.spectordance.org
Central Coast Summer Fest of Dance offers five Saturdays of
great
dance, for dancers and spectators. Master classes followed by
performances at 8pm. Today: contemporary.

August 2-3
Annual Scottish Games and Celtic Festival
Toro Park, Monterey-Salinas Hwy
Tel: 831-647-6311
www.montereyscotgames.com
A festival celebrating Scottish and Irish traditions and
culture.
Featuring a Celtic concert, clans, food, entertainment and
competitions in dancing, bagpipe bands and athletics.

August 2-3
Turkish Festival
Custom House Plaza, Monterey
Tel: 831-655-7509
www.taaca.org
A celebration of Turkish culture and arts, featuring live music
and
folk dances, dance workshops, belly dancing, crafts, delicious
food,
and activities for children.

August 2-3
Carmel Valley Fiesta
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-659-2038
A family-oriented fiesta, with games, train ride, dog show,
parade,
arts and crafts, continuous entertainment, raffles, good food and
a
Saturday night Street Dance.

August 3
Slim Man in Concert
Monterey
Tel: 831-649-1223
www.sspconcerts.com
The 2003 Concerts By The Bay jazz series at the Monterey Hyatt
Regency continues with Mindi Abair opening the evening for Slim Man.

August 7-10
23rd Annual Steinbeck Festival
National Steinbeck Center, Salinas
Tel: 831-775-4737
www.steinbeck.org
Four days of films, speakers, panels, theater, and bus or
walking
tours, all celebrating John Steinbeck. This year’s theme:
Collaborators and Connections, featuring an exhibition of Horace
Bristol photographs.

August 7-24
The Rocky Horror Show
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-4213
www.mpcfaculty.net/drama_dept/
MPC
Theatre Company translates that highly camp big-screen favorite
to
the stage for a “phantastical musical celebration of the
outrageous.”

August 7-October 11
Henry VI – Part One
Carmel
Tel: 831-622-0100
www.pacrep.org
The third year of Pacific Repertory Theater’s “Royal Blood”
Shakespeare festival opens with Henry VI, Part One. In
repertory at the Circle Theater.

August 8-24
Rain of Gold
Salinas
Tel: 831-755-6816
www.westernstage.org
World premiere of Victor Vilasenor’s Rain of Gold; the
author
has been hailed as a worthy successor to the traditions of John
Steinbeck.

August 9
The West End Celebration
Sand City
www.sandcity.org/events
Tiny Sand City, tucked beneath sand dunes just outside Monterey,
hides a surprising number of artists’ studios. The West End
Celebrations lets visitors mingle with the artists, explore
their
studios, and snack while you dance to the sounds of the Cachagua
Playboys, Chicano All-Stars and more.

August 9
11th Annual Winemaker’s Celebration
Monterey
Tel: 831-375-9400
www.montereywines.org
Nearly 40 Monterey County wineries will pour new releases and
special wines in Monterey’s Custom House Plaza. Also featuring
educational exhibits (grapevine pruning, barrel building, cork
display), live music and silent auction.

August 9-10
The Snow Queen
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-0388
www.balletfantasque.org
Snowflakes in August? Only in the magical world of Ballet
Fantasque’s presentation of The Snow Queen.

August 9-10
Summer Gathering of Mountain Men
Felton
Tel: 831-335-4484
www.roaringcamp.com
Travel back in time to the era of Roaring Camp Railroad, as the
mountain men set up their 1840s camps and tell their tales. In
celebration of Roaring Camp’s ruby anniversary, anyone born in
1963
rides the rails for 90 cents!

August 10
Stacey Printz Dance
Marina
Tel: 831-384-1050
www.spectordance.org
Central Coast Summer Fest of Dance offers five Saturdays of
great
dance, for dancers and spectators. Master classes followed by
performances at 8pm. Today: hip-hop, jazz, modern fusion.

August 10
“The Abalone Industry in Monterey”
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-2608, ext 11
Drop by Monterey’s Maritime Museum at 1:00pm for a free one-hour
talk on how the abalone industry developed on the Monterey Bay.

August 12-13
Automobilia Expo
Seaside
Tel: 831-659-5335
Kick off Concours Week with this European-accented exposition
and
sale of automotive memorabilia, including vintage posters,
rallye
plates, hood ornaments, scale models and much more.

August 12-17
Monterey County Fair
Monterey County Fairgrounds
Tel: 831-372-5863
www.montereycountyfair.com
The County Fair is always fun for all, with livestock exhibitions,
a
wine-tasting booth, amusement midway and delicious foods. Live
entertainment this year features the Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz
Orchestra (Thurs), Tower of Power (Fri), and 10,000 Maniacs (Sat).

August 13-14
Peninsula Rally at Quail Lodge
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-620-8881
www.quaillodge.com
Motorists with pre-1975 vintage automobiles and philanthropic
hearts
can join in a lavish road rally, punctuated by gourmet meals and
picnics.

August 14
Concours d’Elegance Vintage Car Parade and Display
Carmel
Tel: 831-626-1255
www.carmelcalifornia.com
Parade, car display and luncheon. Parade and car Display is held
on
Ocean Avenue, luncheon in Devendorf Park.

August 14-16
Harrison Library Book Sale
Carmel
Tel: 831-622-0442
The handsome old Harrison Memorial Library, on Carmel’s Ocean
Avenue, cleans out its shelves once a year to make room for new
editions, selling hardcovers, paperbacks and more.

August 14-October 12
Henry VI – Part Two
Carmel
Tel: 831-622-0100
www.pacrep.org
Pacific Repertory Theater’s Shakespeare festival, Royal Blood:
Rise
and Fall of Kings, presents Henry VI, Part Two, in
repertory
with Part One.

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August 15
“The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering”
Carmel Valley
Tel: 877-734-4628
www.quaillodge.com
The Quail Lodge Motorsports Gathering, a display of 100 of the
most
notable historic sports and racing cars, is complemented by a
live
auction of jewelry, automobilia, and important motor cars by
Bonhams
and Butterfield (call 415-391-4040 for catalog).

August 15
Kehau’s Hula Ohana
Salinas
Tel: 831-384-3209
Hawaii’an culture takes center stage at Sherwood Hall, with
appearances by Ho’omana, The Sons of Mapuana and The Makaha Sons.

August 15-16
17th Annual Monterey Sports Car Auction
Monterey
Tel: 800-211-4371
www.rmauctions.com
One of the world’s largest sports car auctions, featuring 180
classic sports and race cars. Viewing available over three days.

August 15-17
30th Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey
Tel: 800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
The Monterey Historics brings out the best of racing’s past from
rare pre-war racers adorned with nameplates like Bugatti and
Alfa-Romeo to 70s and 80s rocket ships from Lola and McLaren.
This
year’s event will feature a century of Ford racing heritage.

August 15-November 3
Douglas Steakley
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-3858
www.monterey.org/mcc/
One-man show by renowned local artist Doug Steakley, in the
Alvarado
Gallery of the Monterey Conference Center.

August 16
4th Annual Ferrari Concours
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-8886
www.thebarnyard.com
The Ferrari Owners Club brings Ferraris to The Barnyard for the
public to view.

August 17
53rd Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Pebble Beach
Tel: 831-372-8026
www.pebblebeachconcours.net
This spectacular event exhibits some of the most unique prewar
and
postwar marques along with the latest in concept car designs.

August 17
“The Monterey Wharf 1938”
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-2608, ext 11
Drop by Monterey’s Maritime Museum at 1:00pm for a free one-hour
talk on what Monterey was like at the height of the sardine
canning
industry.

August 20
Historic Monterey Lecture
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-2608, ext 11
Drop in for a free evening lecture discussing the historical
aspects
of Monterey, at Mayo Hayes O’Donnell Library.

August 21 – September
21
The Wizard of Oz
Carmel
Tel: 831-622-0100
www.pacrep.org
Dance off to see that wonderful Wizard of Oz with Pacific
Repertory’s delightful adaptation of the classic film, directed
by
Walt deFaria and presented under the stars in the oldest
amphitheater west of the Rockies, the Outdoor Forest Theater.

August 22-September 20
Anton in Show Business
Salinas
Tel: 831-755-6816
www.westernstage.org
Jane Martin’s biting satire takes some devastatingly funny swipes
at
actresses, actors and the world of the “theahtah”.

August 22-September 21
The Housekeeper
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-659-1108
www.magiccirclecenter.com
You’ll be laughing out loud at Magic Circle Center’s production
of
James Prideaux’s comedic tale of romantic misadventure. Can a
man
truly fall in love with his housekeeper, especially when what
she
does best is drive him mad?

August 23
Monterey Wine Boot Camp
Monterey
Tel: 831-375-9400
www.montereywines.org
An intensive yet highly enjoyable program that virtually
guarantees
participants leave with the experience and knowledge needed to
order
and appreciate fine wine.

August 23
Toro Park Birdwalk
Salinas
Tel: 831-373-1000
Guided birdwalk through diverse countryside – chaparral, large
trees, grasslands – in search of woodpeckers, phoebes, hawks,
swifts
and bluebirds. Limited to 18 observers.

August 24
Euge Groove in Concert
Monterey
Tel: 831-649-1223
www.sspconcerts.com
The 2003 Concerts By The Bay series continues with the electric
Euge
Groove, with Joyce Cooling to open.

August 24
“A Day on the Bay 1913”
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-2608, ext 11
Drop by Monterey’s Maritime Museum at 1:00pm for a free one-hour
talk about the days when salmon was king, sardines were ignored,
and
Japanese fishermen ruled the bay.

August 24
Savor Monterey Peninsula
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-648-5356
Evening event held at Chateau Julien Wine Estate, with live
music,
silent auction, food and wine. Call for tickets.

August 24
Jewish Food Festival
Carmel Valley: 831-625-5460
A celebration of Jewish foods like latkes and bialys, strudel
and
kugelhopf, plus Jewish culture: Klezmer music, crafts, cooking
demos, folk dancing, art exhibits, more.

August 30-31
19th Annual California Indian Market
San Juan Bautista: 831-623-2379
A traditional gathering of the indigenous peoples and cultures
of
Turtle Island. Featuring American Indian artists, dance groups,
drums, storytellers, foods and fashions.

August 30 – September 1

15th Annual Greek Festival
Monterey
Tel: 831-424-4434
An ethnic festival featuring authentic Greek food, live music,
traditional dancing, a taverna and crafts.

August 30 – September 1
Train Robbers of the Old West
Felton
Tel: 831-335-4484
www.roaringcamp.com
Shoot-outs, duels, and every manner of Wild West reenactment
liven
up the steam-train rides at Roaring Camp Railroad this weekend.
In
celebration of Roaring Camp’s ruby anniversary, anyone born in
1963
rides the rails for 90 cents!

August 31
“Dark of the Moon”
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-2608, ext 11
Drop by Monterey’s Maritime Museum at 1:00pm for a free one-hour
talk and ‘Living History’ program on the Monterey sardine fishery.

September 5-7
American Le Mans Series Monterey Sports Car Championships
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey
Tel: 800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
The 2003 event includes a 3.5-hour main event which runs past
dusk
for true Le Mans style racing. Look for BMWs, Audis, Porsches,
Vipers and Covettes, driven by the stars of sports car racing.

September 6
Monterey Bay Master Gardeners Tour
Monterey Bay area
Tel: 831-763-8007
http://montereybaymg.ucdavis.edu/
This year’s self-guided tour includes six handsome gardens
between
Salinas and Carmel, with the proceeds benefiting community
garden
projects in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.

September 6
Tomato Feast at Bernardus
Carmel Valley
Tel: 888-648-9463
www.bernardus.com
Chef Cal Stamenov and Gary Ibsen of the Carmel Tomatofest partner
up
at Bernardus Lodge for a cooking demo followed by lunch on the
terrace.

September 6
Frog Pond Reserve Birdwalk
Monterey
Tel: 831-373-1000
Guided birdwalk to one of the richest riparian woodlands on the
Peninsula, in search of migrating warblers, woodpeckers, wrens,
towhees and chickadees. Limited to 18 observers.

September 6-7
Festa Italia-Santa Rosalia Festival
Monterey
Tel: 831-649-6544
www.monterey.org
Italian music, bocce competitions, arts and crafts, delicious
Italian food.

September 7
42nd Annual Great Sandcastle Contest
Carmel
Tel: 831-626-1255
www.carmelcalifornia.com
This is serious sandcastle building: the event, held on Carmel’s
lovely white-sand beach, is co-sponsored by the Monterey chapter
of
the American Institute of Architects. Build a cottage or castle:
it’s fun for all ages! This year’s theme: 100 Years in
Paradise.

September 10-14
Strides and Tides Horse Show
Pebble Beach
Tel: 831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
Casual, fun-filled equestrian event before the championships
next
month. Level A horse show featuring hunter jumping and horses
from
all over California.

September 11-October 12
Hay Fever
Carmel
Tel: 831-622-0100
www.pacrep.org
Noel Coward’s razor-sharp wit cuts to the quick in his play
about
the Blisses, a theatrically eccentric family that is ill-suited
to
host the romantic weekend their guests expect to enjoy.

September 12-14
Cherry’s Jubilee
Monterey
Tel: 831-759-1836
www.svmh.com
Over 1000 classic cars from 1972 and older on display. Join the
fun
or sit back and watch the “show ‘n shine” cruises down Cannery
Row,
Pacific Grove or Monterey, manufacturer’s midway, and great food
and
entertainment.

September 12-October
31
15th Annual Artists Studio Tour Exhibition
Pacific Grove
Tel: 831-754-ARTS
www.artists-equity.org
Prelude to the Artists Studio Tour at the end of the month, the
exhibition at Pacific Grove Art Center features the work of
dozens
of local artists.

September 13
Seagate Triathlon at Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
Tel: 831-373-0678
www.tricalifornia.com
[email protected]
Olympic distance event consists of a swim course at Lover’s Point,
a
bike ride to Asilomar State Beach, and a run to historic Cannery
Row. Sponsored by Tri-Californian.

September 13
Veggie Day at The Farm
Salinas
Tel: 831-455-2575
www.thefarm-salinasvalley.com
Sample the bounties of The Farm’s fields beneath the gaze of the
giant farm-worker statues.

September 13
2003 Galante Vineyards Days of Wine and Roses
Carmel Valley
Tel: 800-GALANTE
www.galantevineyards.com
Enjoy great wine while you dance on rose petals at Galante
Vineyards
and listen to fabulous music.

September 13
Harvest Fest at Paraiso
Salinas Valley
Tel: 831-678-0300
www.paraisovineyards.com
Perfect September weather calls for a glass of fine wine and a
superb view from the terraces at Paraiso Vineyards, overlooking
the
Salinas Valley.

September 13-October 5
Cabaret
Salinas
Tel: 831-755-6816
www.westernstage.org
The fall season of repertory theater at The Western Stage in
Salinas
opens with Cabaret, that moody musical exploration of
Berlin
in the bad old days of the Weimar Republic.

September 13-November
9
Biennial All-Media Exhibition
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-5477
www.montereyart.org
The Monterey Museum of Art’s biennial juried exhibition
showcases
artists in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties.

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September 17
Jazz at Sunset: Peter Cincotti
Carmel
Tel: 925-275-9255
www.montereyjazzfest.org
The renovated and expanded Sunset Center is the venue for a new
series of jazz concerts presented by the Monterey Jazz Festival.
Piano sensation Peter Cincotti and the Festival’s High School
All-Star Big Band lead off.

September 17
Omar Sosa Quintet at Esalen
Big Sur
Tel: 831-667-1530
www.bigsurjazz.org
The Big Sur JazzFest presents one of Cuba’s most incendiary and
visionary pianists in the remarkable setting of the Esalen
Performance Dome, locatedd in the heart of Big Sur.

September 18
Taste of the Valley
Salinas
Tel: 831-424-7611
www.salinaschamber.com
This food and wine festival is part of “A Salute to Agriculture”
and
boasts the bounty of Salinas Valley with gourmet recipes,
Monterey
County wines and floral displays.

September 18-early
November
Carmel Girls of the ’30s Exhibit
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-4447
www.ccarmelheritage.org
Special exhibit, displayed at First Murphy House, as part of
Carmel’s Centenary celebrations.

September 19-21
Monterey Jazz Festival
Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey
Tel: 925-275-9255
www.montereyjazzfestival.org
The Arena and Grounds Stages line-up has been announced for
2003,
and every minute packs a wallop. Look for such guitar stars as
John
McLaughlin and Ralph Towner, vocalists Jon Hendricks, The
Neville
Brothers, and Nnenna Freelon, and world-class bands including
The
Crusaders, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Herbie
Hancock
Quartet.

September 20
Farm Workers Challenge
Salinas
Tel: 831-455-2575
www.thefarm-salinasvalley.com
Another aspect of the Salinas Valley “Salute to Agriculture” is
an
afternoon inter-farm challenge, as farm workers race in laying
sprinkler pipes, backing up an out-house, and packing fresh
lettuces. Held at The Farm’s fields, with corn on the cob for
spectators following the event.

September 20
International Coastal Cleanup Day
Monterey
Tel: 800-COAST4U
www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/pendx.html
Help break the Guinness Book World Record held in California for
the
most volunteers cleaning up garbage in one state.

September 25-28
7th Annual World Music Festival
Monterey and Carmel
Tel: 866-56-MUSIC
www.montereyworldmusic.org
Experience glorious musical diversity at the 7th World Music
Festival. Performers include Dervish (traditional Irish), Axiom
of
Choice (Persian Emigre Fusion), and Mamadou Diabate Ensemble
(Jeli
music of Mali). Sambada leads the United Colors of Monterey
parade
through downtown Monterey on Saturday morning; Davka performs an
original score to the silent film The Golem.

September 25-October 12
The Taming of the Shrew
Carmel
Tel: 831-622-0100
www.pacrep.org
Shakespeare’s politically incorrect romp around the eternal
battle
of the sexes closes Pacific Repertory Theatre’s fall Shakespeare
Festival.

September 26
Harvest Wine Seminar
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Participate in the excitement of harvest! The whole crew will be
present to crush grapes and dine “family-style” in the cellar.

September 26
“It’s All About FINDING NEMO”
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-0910
www.filmmonterey.org
The Monterey Film Commission’s Focus on Film lecture series
kicks
off with Doug Nichols, art manager for Pixar Animation Studio’s
smash hit “Finding Nemo”, who shares behind-the-scenes insights
on
the art that made “Nemo” a winner.

September 26-November
2
Dia de los Muertos Altars
Salinas
Tel: 831-775-4730
www.steinbeck.org
The National Steinbeck Center honors the Mexican custom of
honoring
one’s deceased forebears with festively decorated altars, with a
display of community and personal miniature altars called
nichos.

September 27
Carmel River Mouth Birdwalk
Carmel
Tel: 831-373-1000
Guided birdwalk exploring the diverse habitat where freshwater
river
meets the bay; possible sightings include vireos, warblers,
harriers
and many shorebirds. Limited to 18 observers.

September 27-28
Carmel Valley Gem Show
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-663-6978
www.cvgms.org
The Carmel Valley Gem and Mineral Society puts on a grand display
of
gems, fossils, and rocks of every sort, plus demonstrations,
equipment, dealers and much more.

September 28
Magical Music Tour Concert
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-659-1108
www.magiccirclecenter.com
Lynda Jardine and Friends interweave ethereal harp music with
delight-filled poetry.

September 28-29
15th Annual Artists Studio Tour
Peninsula/Carmel Valley area
Tel: 831-754-ARTS
www.artists-equity.org
Self-guided tour of more than 70 local artists’ studios
throughout
the county open to the public for this Artists Equity sponsored
event. See also October 4-5.

September 28
39th Annual Carmel Mission Fiesta
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-8322
Featuring a variety of international musical entertainment,
children’s games, Farmer’s Market, fabulous barbecue, and
shopping
galore at local artisans booths.

September 29-October 5
Bank of America Monterey Peninsula Classic
Seaside
Tel: 831-649-1533
See the future stars of the PGA Tour tackle top-ranked Bayonet
Golf
Course. Tournament proceeds benefit programs to bring
affordable,
accessible golf and life skills to local youth.

September-TBA
Concert on the Green
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-5640
Concerts on the lawn in front of Colton Hall Museum.

October 3-5
U.S. Sports Car Invitational
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey
Tel: 831-242-8206
www.laguna-seca.com
This world-class sports car race closes the 2003 racing season
in
high style, bringing together a decade’s worth of NASCAR Winston
Cup
winners, two groups of Porsches, old and new Mini-Coopers, plus
vintage Can Am cars – truly radical machines for their time.

October 3-November 2
A Doll’s House
Salinas
Tel: 831-755-6816
www.westernstage.org

Henrik Ibsen’s play laid one of the cornerstones of modern drama,
telling a tale of tragedy through the lives of ordinary people,
in
this case charming headstrong Nora and her indulgent, foolish
husband, Torvald.

October 4
Butterfly Parade
Pacific Grove
Tel: 831-646-6540
www.pacificgrove.org
Elementary school children parade in butterfly costumes to
welcome
the return of the Monarch butterfly to its winter home.
Community
bazaar follows.

October 4
Grape Stomp and Barbecue
Salinas Valley
Tel: 888-646-5446
www.tastemonterey.com
Turn the juice loose, with this high-spirited afternoon of wine,
food and fun.

October 4
Marina Air Faire
Marina
Tel: 831-582-0102
Vintage planes, including rare, still-flying warbirds like
Stearmans, descend on Marina’s airport; they’re joined by local
hot-rod and vintage car clubs, plus food, fun and entertainment.

October 4
Carmel Valley Wine Festival
Carmel Valley Village
Tel: 831-659-6010
www.carmelvalleywinefestival.com
This exclusive event affords a very special opportunity for
visitors
to discover the fine wines of Carmel Valley, with grand
tastings,
delicious buffet foods, and barrel auctions.

October 4-5
15th Annual Artists Studio Tour
North County/Salinas Valley area
Tel: 831-754-ARTS
www.artists-equity.org
Self-guided tour of more than 70 local artists’ studios
throughout
the county open to the public for this Artists Equity sponsored
event.

October 5
Taste of Carmel
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-624-2522
Local restaurants and wineries showcase their food and wine.
Live
and silent auctions, entertainment.

October 5
Historic Home Tour
Pacific Grove
Tel: 831-373-3304
www.pacificgrove.org
Tour of select Victorian homes, bed and breakfast inns, churches
and
the Pt. Pinos lighthouse. Costumed docents provide histories at
each
location.

October 7
Jazz at Sunset: Brad Mehldau Trio
Carmel
Tel: 925-275-9255
www.montereyjazzfest.org
The renovated and expanded Sunset Center is the venue for a new
series of jazz concerts presented by the Monterey Jazz Festival.
Second in the series is Bay Area piano star Brad Mehldau and his
trio.

October 8
Bernardus Wine Dinner
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-658-3550
www.bernardus.com
Marinus Restaurant is the setting for Chef Cal Stamenov’s fine
five-course dinner showcasing the wines of Bernardus Winery.

October 9-26
The Glass Menagerie
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-4213
www.mpcfaculty.net/drama_dept/
MPC Theatre Company presents Tennessee Williams’s moving and
masterful drama about the maternal manipulations of Amanda
Wingfield, determined to snare a ‘gentleman caller’ for her shy
daughter Laura, who lives only to care for her menagerie of
crystal
animals.

October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25,
31

Wild Things Nighttime Tours
Spreckels
Tel: 831-455-3180
www.wildthingsinc.com
Enjoy a unique Halloween tour through Wild Things animal
facility.
Stroll through decorated grounds, while costumed tour guides
tell
myths about exotic wild animals. Refreshments follow with a
photo
opportunity with “spooky” Halloween animals.

October 10-12
Jeffers Tor House Fall Festival
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-1813
www.torhouse.org
[email protected]
Annual event includes re-enactments, special readings, speakers,
theatre, music, benefit luncheon, sunset celebration, guided
beach
walks and more, all celebrating the life and works of early 20th
century poet Robinson Jeffers.

October 10-12
12th Annual Jade Festival
Big Sur
Tel: 831-394-8315
Of all the secrets of Big Sur, its rare and lovely jade may be
the
best kept. Discover jade, gems, wood and stone at this weekend
festival, held at Pacific Valley School, 65 miles south of
Monterey,
35 miles north of Hearst Castle.

October 11
8th Annual New Release Harvest Open House
Carmel Valley
Tel: 800-GALANTE
www.galantevineyards.com
Taste the new releases, meet the winemakers, and learn about
Galante
wines and the wine-making process.

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October 13
California Constitution Day
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-3949
www.monterey.org/library
Local history of the last century, as captured in photographs
from
the Monterey Public Library’s extensive historic documents
collection, is highlighted by local authors Dennis Copeland and
Jeanne McCombs. Reservations required.

October 11-12
10th Annual Old Monterey Seafood and Music Festival
Monterey
Tel: 831-655-8070
www.oldmonterey.org
Fresh seafood including clam chowder, salmon, shrimp and sushi,
live
music and crafts, all around Custom House Plaza and Alvarado Street.

October 12-14
Monterey Symphony
Carmel (12-13), Salinas (14)
Tel: 831-624-8511
www.montereysymphony.org
The opening of the 2003-2004 season as Kate Tamarkin conducts
three
lively pieces: Dvorak’s Carnival Overture, Rimsky-Korsakov’s
“Scheherazade” Op. 35, and Copland’s Clarinet Concerto.

October 13
California Constitution Day
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-5640
www.monterey.org/museum
Re-enactment of California’s first Constitutional Convention on
the
original site where it was drafted in 1849.

October 17-18
Ensemble Monterey
Salinas (17), Carmel (18)
Tel: 831-333-1283
www.ensemblemonterey.org
Concert season of Ensemble Monterey opens in October with a
tribute
to the life of Lou Harrison, presenting his Seven
Pastorales,
New Moon, and other pieces for violin and harp.

October 17-19
California International Airshow
Salinas
Tel: 831-754-1983
www.salinasairshow.com
Prepare to be dazzled by fantastic flying exhibitions by the US
Air
Force Thunderbirds, aerobatics, skydiving, and much more.

October 24-26
Changing Seasons Art Event
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-9035
Purchase a special Carmel passport to enjoy three days of
wine-tasting, gourmet snacking, and gallery-hopping. Gather
stamps
from 12 of the 18 participating galleries and you’ll be entered
to
win a weekend for two in a Carmel hotel, too.

October 25
Carmel’s 87th Birthday Party
Carmel
Tel: 831-620-2020
www.carmelcalifornia.com
Join Carmelites as they celebrate the city’s official birthday
with
a morning parade followed by a barbecue. (Unofficially, Carmel
is
100 years old, as its first developer laid out its streets in 1903!)

October 25
Big Sur River Run
Big Sur
Tel: 831-624-4112
www.bigsurriverrun.org
10K foot race and 5K walk amongst the redwoods and along the Big
Sur
River to benefit local charities.

October 25-November 16
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Salinas
Tel: 831-755-6816
www.westernstage.org

Anyone who has attempted to clawed their way up the corporate
ladder
should recognize the scheming CEO, the coddled nephew of the
boss,
the seductive secretary, all parodied in this brilliant musical
comedy.

October 26
Magical Music Tour Concerts
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-659-1108
www.magiccirclecenter.com
The Magic Circle Center presents jazz flutist Kenny Stahl as part
of
their afternoon concert series, set in the Center’s gardens.

October 26
Monterey Beer Festival
Monterey
Tel: 831-373-2843
Lift a tankard at the inaugural Monterey Beer Festival! There’ll
be
dozens of ales and lagers from top mirco, major and
international
breweries, interesting merchandise, and great nibbles. The
setting:
the boatyard of Monterey Boat Works, next to the Coast Guard Pier.

October 26
25th Annual Harvest Festival
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-8886
www.thebarnyard.com
A safe haven for children to trick-or-treat throughout the
Barnyard
shops. Enjoy hayrides, pony rides, costume contest and more.
Guess
the weight of the giant pumpkin and win it!

October 29
Jazz at Sunset: Wynton Marsalis
Carmel
Tel: 925-275-9255
www.montereyjazzfest.org
The renovated and expanded Sunset Center is the venue for a new
series of jazz concerts presented by the Monterey Jazz Festival.
Last in the 2003 series is trumpet virtuoso Wynton Marsalis, an
MJF
veteran of many years standing.

October 29 – November
2
Pebble Beach Equestrian Championships
Pebble Beach
Tel: 831-624-2786
www.ridepebblebeach.com
Grand finale to the horse show season in Pebble Beach.

October 31
Halloween Bal Masque
Big Sur
Tel: 831-667-2345
www.nepenthebigsur.com
Come to dine and dance beneath the moon on the terrace of
Nepenthe,
one of Big Sur’s signature dining spots, at the annual masked
costume party. Proceeds benefit the Big Sur fire service.

October TBA
Mozart Society of California
Carmel
Tel: 831-625-3637
Opening performance of the 2002-2003 concert season. Call for
details.

November 2
Magical Music Tour Concerts
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-659-1108
www.magiccirclecenter.com
The Magic Circle Center presents Heartstrings, a lively group of
women whose modern take on traditional music includes Irish
ballads,
old-time American folk tunes, and songs from around the world.

November 6-9
Great Wine Escape Weekend
Monterey
Tel: 831-375-9400
www.montereywines.org
Celebrate the vendange at Monterey County wineries and
restaurants as they roll out the red carpet for a weekend of
self-guided and narrated bus tours, open houses, winemaker
dinners
Friday and Saturday nights, and live entertainment.

November 8
Fall Winemaker Dinner
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Dine amid candlelight and aging oak barrels in the winery’s
Chai.
The one night of the year that the winery’s barrel room is open
to
dine.

November 14-December 14
The Dining Room
Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-659-1108
www.magiccirclecenter.com
A tour de force for the performers, A. R. Gurney’s play
is
comprised of a mosaic of interrelated scenes–some funny, some
touching, some rueful–which, taken together, create an in-depth
portrait of a vanishing species: the upper-middle-class WASP. At
Carmel Valley’s Magic Circle Center.

November 14-February 14,
2004
“The Studio of Jo Mora”
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-2608, ext 11
www.montereyhistory.org
Jo Mora was one of California’s most versatile artists: a
painter,
illustrator of his own books, a sculptor whose most famous work
is
the bronze and marble sarcophagus of Father Serra in Carmel
Mission.
Explore a recreation of his studio at the Maritime Museum of
Monterey, or attend a lecture planned for the exhibition.

November 14-February 29,
2004
Jo Mora: Pencil to Publication
Tel: 831-775-4730
www.steinbeck.org
A rare opportunity to see never before displayed original work
by
Joseph Jacinto “Jo” Mora(1876-1947, providing a glimpse into his
creative process. The exhibit, at the National Steinbeck Center,
will include drawings, manuscripts and illustrations of three of
Mora’s books.

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November 19 – 24
Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational
Pebble Beach
Tel: 831-625-8575
www.pebblebeach.com
Pro-Am Golf Tournament. Enjoy the world famous golf links on
Monterey Peninsula: Del Monte Golf Course, Pebble Beach Golf
Links
and Spyglass Hill Golf Course.

November 21-22
Ensemble Monterey
Salinas (21), Carmel (22)
Tel: 831-333-1283
www.ensemblemonterey.org
Ensemble Monterey presents three “Treasures of the Past”:
Brahms’
Serenade No. 2, Martinu’s Nonet, and Jacob’s
Old
Wine in New Bottles.

November 22
Homecrafters’ Marketplace
Carmel
Tel: 831-626-1255
A juried show of the creations made by artists and craftspeople
in
Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. Superb holiday
shopping!

November 22-December
31
Artist Miniatures 2003
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-5477
www.montereyart.org
View and bid on hundreds of miniature artworks, created by noted
area artists as a fundraiser for the Monterey Museum of Art.

November 28
9th Annual Cannery Row Christmas Tree Lighting
Monterey
Tel: 831-649-6690
www.canneryrow.com
“Snow on the Row.” Annual tree lighting, caroling and arrival of
Santa Claus.

November TBA
Carmel Postcards Exhibit
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-4447
www.ccarmelheritage.org
A nostalgic look at Carmel through the postcards sent out
“wishing
you were here…” At First Murphy House, part of Carmel’s
Centenary
celebrations.

November TBA
Lovejoy Concert Series
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-7404
Winter season of chamber concerts.

December 3-7
Streets of Bethlehem
Salinas
Tel: 831-422-9872
A living history interactive experience. Over 200 cast members,
numerous musical groups and even live animals help bring this
Christmas story to life.

December 4
2nd Annual Holiday Parade of Lights
Pacific Grove
Tel: 831-373-3304
www.pacificgrove.org
Holiday-themed floats are the centerpiece of this illuminated
parade, with marching bands, dance teams, equestrian groups and –
of
course – Santa Claus. Late night shopping, horse-drawn wagon
rides,
and photo-ops with Santa follow.

December 5
Monterey Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-5640
www.monterey.org

Gather on the lawn outside Town Hall to watch the lighting of the
town’s tree: carolling and good cheer abound!

December 5
4th Annual Moss Landing Marine Labs Holiday Arts and Crafts
Fair
Moss Landing
www.mlml.calstate.edu

[email protected]
All-day affair, complete with refreshments, presenting the work
of
local craftspeople and artists, including pottery, candles,
jewelry
and much more.

December 5
Carmel Tree Lighting
Carmel
Tel: 831-626-1255
www.carmelcalifornia.com

Lighting of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s official tree at Ocean Avenue and
Junipero between 4:30-6pm.

December 5-7
4th Annual Monterey Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival
Monterey
Tel: 1-800-722-9652
www.montereycowboy.com
[email protected]
The best cowboy poets and balladeers – including The Sons of the
San
Joaquin, Baxter Black, RW Hampton, Lorrraine Rawls, and dozens
more
– are featured in a 3-day weekend event also showcasing western
artists and gear makers.

December 5-21
Inspecting Carol
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-4213

www.mpcfaculty.net/drama_dept

Hilarious consequences dog every step of an ill-fated production
of
Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” as an inspector from the NEA demands
an
accounting from the hapless director. Thursdays-Sundays, at
MPC’s
Morgan Stock Stage.

December 6
Oldtown Holiday Parade of Lights
Salinas
Tel: 831-758-0725
Joyous procession through old Salinas and down Main Street past
the
National Steinbeck Center, at 7pm.

December 6
Blackstone Winery Open House
Gonzales
Tel: 831-675-2481
www.blackstonewines.com
Shop for holiday gifts, enjoy special wine releases, and live
music
all day, with the opening of newest gallery exhibition at 4-7pm.

December 6
Stillwell’s Snow in the Park
Pacific Grove
Tel: 831-373-3304
www.pacificgrove.org
Caledonia Park is covered in a blanket of glistening snow
surrounded
by festive lights. Lots of fun for the young and the young at
heart.
Special appearances by Santa, Frosty and the Snow Queen.

December 6
5th Annual Wine and Wreaths Open House
Joullian Vineyards, Carmel Valley
Tel: 831-659-2800
www.joullian.com
Attendees are invited to wind their own grapevine wreath from
Joullian’s cuttings. Wine tasting and picnic area a must.

December 6-7, 13-14,
20-21
Santa’s Holiday Forest
Cannery Row, Monterey
Tel: 831-644-9399
www.canneryrow.com
Wander among gaily decorated trees to discover the jolly old elf
himself, then kids can settle down for a session of holiday arts
and
crafts organized by MY Museum.

December 6-7, 13-14,
20-21
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train
Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz County)
Tel: 831-335-4484
www.roaringcamp.com
Ride a beautifully lit holiday train through Victorian Santa Cruz
as
you sip hot spiced cider, listen to carolers and view decorated
homes.

December 6, 13, 20
Santa Claus on Alvarado Street
Monterey
Tel: 831-655-8070
www.oldmonterey.org
Santa Claus greets children, poses for photos and distributes
candy;
horse-drawn wagon rides around Old Monterey add to the fun.
Free,
between 12 and 3pm.

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December 11 and 13
20th Annual Christmas in the Adobes
Monterey
Tel: 831-649-7118
www.mbay.net/~mshp
Experience Monterey’s beautiful historic buildings illuminated
by
candlelight and enhanced with period decorations, musical
entertainment, costumed volunteers and refreshments like
authentic
Mexican hot chocolate.

December 12
La Posada
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-3866
www.monterey.org/rec
A traditional Christmas candlelight parade led by Joseph and
Mary
with participants singing Spanish and English Christmas carols.
A
piñata party and refreshments follow in the Monterey Conference
Center.

December 12
Holiday Fantasy
Seaside
Tel: 831-899-6805
There’s real snow for kids to play in at Seaside’s Steven E.
Ross
Park, from 4-8pm.

December 13
La Posada
Seaside
Tel: 831-899-6805
A traditional Christmas candlelight parade led by Joseph and Mary
as
they search for ‘a room in the inn’ makes its way from Seaside’s
City Hall to a piñata party and refreshments at the Oldemeyer
Center.

December 13
Scheid Holiday Open House
Greenfield
Tel: 888-4SVIWINE
www.scheidvineyards.com
Santa drops by for photos with the kids while adults enjoy hot
snacks and wine tasting. Everyone can make their own wreath from
vine clippings: bring garden gloves.

December 13-14
I Cantori di Carmel Winter Concert
Carmel
Tel: 831-644-8012
www.icantori.org
Come celebrate Christmas and winter solstice with sacred choral
music ringing through the lovely historic Carmel Mission.

December 14
Brighten The Harbor
Monterey
Tel: 831-657-0855
www.mpyc.org
Boats decorated with Christmas lights parade from the Coast
Guard
Pier to Lover’s Point and back. A judging of boats will follow
at
the Yacht Club.

December 18-19
Monterey Symphony Winter Concert
Salinas (18), Carmel (19)
Tel: 831-624-8511
www.montereysymphony.org
Two special concerts, at Sacred Heart Church, Salinas, and the
splendidly refurbished Sunset Center in Carmel. Festive holiday
music for orchestra and chorus. These concerts sell out quickly:
call for reservations.

December 19-21
Camerata Singers Winter Concert
Salinas (19), Carmel (20), Jolon (21)
Tel: 831-642-2701
The Camerata Singers present “Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in
the
Southwest” by Conrad Susa with guitarist Terrence Farrell, plus
a
program of modern and traditional Christmas music. Don’t miss
the
concerts at Carmel Mission and Mission San Antonio in Jolon,
within
Hunter-Liggett Army base.

December 19-21
Living Nativity
Pacific Grove
Tel: 831-658-3556
The First United Methodist Church (Sunset at 17 Mile Drive)
tells
the story of Christ’s Birth in the pine groves around the
church;
continuous 20-minute performances between 1:00 and 8:00pm.

December 23
A Chanticleer Christmas
Carmel
Tel: 800-407-1400
www.chanticleer.org
The renowned San Francisco-based men’s choir comes to Carmel
Mission
Basilica to sing a holiday program of carols, spirituals and
sacred
music.

December 31
New Year’s Eve Party, Dinner and Dancing
Monterey
Tel: 831-647-6877
www.montereybayaquarium.org

Enjoy live music, food and drink, and a midnight champagne toast
among the aquarium’s galleries from 9pm-1am. An optional VIP
strolling dinner begins the evening from 7pm-9pm.

December 31
New Year’s Gala Celebration
The Inn at Spanish Bay
800-654-9300
Ring in the New Year in style, with food, beverages and music,
as
well as special room rates at The Inn at Spanish Bay

December 31
First Night Monterey
Downtown Monterey
Tel: 831-373-4778
www.firstnightmonterey.org
Celebration of New Year’s Eve through the arts. Music, dances,
poetry, special installations and exhibits from 2pm to midnight
indoors and out throughout historic downtown Monterey.
Alcohol-free
event for the entire family.

December TBA
Monterey Peninsula Choral Society Christmas Concert
Carmel
Tel: 831-645-4728
With four decades of tradition, this inspired community choral
group
performs a Christmas program at Carmel Mission Basilica.