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Calendar of Events 2012
From
jazz and blues events to
AMA racing or world class
golf to sky diving, there's
something always happening
in Monterey.
Organizations are encouraged
to add their listing about
upcoming activities and
events to the Monterey.com
Calendar. To add your event email events@monterey.com.
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
Old Monterey Marketplace
May 1, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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The Quail Motorcycle Gathering
May 5, 2012
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Carmel
Quail Lodge Golf Club
Indulge in a weekend surrounded by the finest sports and racing motorcycles from around the world at the 4th annual The Quail Motorcycle Gathering at Quail Lodge Golf Club. Event features displays by leading manufacturers, dealerships and accessory and lifestyle vendors, culinary pavilions, brew tents, live entertainment and much more.
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California Rescue Dog Association Fundraiser
May 5, 2012
Carmel
Pet Food Express
Pet wash fundraiser, all the proceeds from pet wash tokens sold that day will go to CARDA. Buy a pet wash token at any Pet Food Express Store on May 5th 2012 and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to help CARDA search and rescue dogs continue their life-saving work. You do not need to bathe your dog on the day of the dog wash: you can save the tokens for later, give them to friends or donate them back to CARDA for use in bathing dirty search dogs! Search dogs and their handlers will be at all the stores to meet the public. Pet Food Express stores will also be accepting cash donations to CARDA at their registers for the entire weekend.
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The American Le Mans
May 11, 2012
- May 12, 2012
Monterey
Laguna Seca Recreation Area
The American Le Mans Monterey, presented by Patron, is a colorful sporting and entertainment spectacle. Explore a few images from 2011.
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An Evening with Shirley MacLaine
May 11, 2012
8:00 PM to
Carmel by the Sea
Sunset Center
hirley MacLaine is an icon of the stage and screen who has danced her way through adversity with wit and grit. Her indelible performances in The Apartment, Sweet Charity, Postcards from the Edge and Steel Magnolias have won her countless awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1983's Terms of Endearment.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
May 15, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Carmel Art Festival
May 17, 2012
- May 20, 2012
Carmel by the Sea
Carmel
Gallery events, lectures, receptions and demonstrations at several art galleries in addition to a plein air painting competition. Outdoor art sow at Devendorf Park featuring bronze, glass, stone, marble and acrylic sculptures.
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Ferrari|Racing Days
May 18, 2012
- May 20, 2012
7:00 AM to
Monterey
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Ferrari Racing Days return to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with three full days of racing with the Ferrari 458 Challenge along with historic Formula 1 cars and Corse Clienti programs. The Ferrari Challenge series allows Ferrari owners the opportunity to compete wheel-to-wheel while providing Ferrari enthusiasts the chance to watch the Prancing Horse run in their natural environment ﾖ the race track.
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9th Annual Cannery Row Block Party
June 3, 2012
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monterey
Monterey
The summer season kicks off with the annual Cannery Row Block Party, a lively family favorite with kids' games, food, music and entertainment.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
June 5, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Monterey Wine Festival
June 8, 2012
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Monterey
Custom House Plaza, Monterey
At the Custom House Plaza, Monterey State Historic Park guests will discover new wines and their distinguishing attributes and enjoy the ability to talk directly to the experts. Sipping, tasting and swirling guests will discover their next "new" favorite wine and enjoy a few bites of bliss!
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Monterey Beer Festival
June 9, 2012
Monterey
Monterey County Fairgrounds
Come to the Monterey Fairgrounds for the greatest assortment of Beer ever assembled on the Central Coast. Sample varied styles of Ales, Lagers & Ciders from over eighty (80+) breweries with hundreds of beers to taste. On hand will be the best of beer from around the world, including America, Belgium, Germany, England, France, Australia, Thailand, Italy, Asia, Ireland, Russia, Mexico, Jamaica & California.
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Monterey Bay Blues Festival
June 22, 2012
Monterey
Monterey County Fairgrounds
A gathering of local community citizens envisioned a dream of perpetuating the American Art form ﾓThe Bluesﾔ and promoting youth and the Arts. Today their dream is being realized. The Monterey Bay Blues Festival was established as a non-profit.
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First Tee Open at Pebble Beach
July 2, 2012
- July 8, 2012
Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach
The First Tee Open at Pebble Beach is a 54-hole golf event, the first of its kind, featuring 78 Champions Tour players and 78 junior golfers ages 15-18. In addition to the Champions Tour players and juniors, 156 amateurs complete the field.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
July 3, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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45th Annual Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
July 7, 2012
- July 8, 2012
Monterey
Monterey County Fairgrounds
The Monterey Scottish Games & Festival will feature exciting Scottish heavy athletic competition events, including the famous Caber Toss. Great entertainment will be provided by professional Celtic Pipe Bands. Exciting colorful activities will include the massed pipe bands, Drum Major and Pipe Band competitions, Highland Dancing, Irish Step Dancing, Sheepdog Herding, Historical Re-enactment Groups, and Clan and Celtic Association Tents. Attendees can stroll through the Avenue of Clans, visit one of the Clan tents and trace their ancestry. There will be lots of fun special events planned for the wee ones at the Children's Games, too. Over 50 vendors offering tasty British and Scottish food and drink, and unique Scottish and Irish crafts, jewelry, clothing, and music will be enjoyed by all. The Monterey Bay Scottish Terrier Social Club and other Celtic breeds will be on hand, as well.
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Carmel Bach Festival 75th Anniversary
July 14, 2012
- July 28, 2012
Carmel
Carmel
Set in the heart of the magnificent Central California coastline, a visit to the Carmel Bach Festival is an experience of beauty in many forms-stunning natural landscapes, historic architecture, breathtaking ocean views, exotic flora, and of course, glorious music-making. Enjoy five-star lodging, award-winning restaurants, champion golf courses, spas, wine tasting, nature hikes, art galleries, and shoppingﾗplus the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. World-class music tops off this feast for the senses and the spirit!
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California Rodeo Salinas
July 19, 2012
- July 22, 2012
Salinas
Salinas Sports Complex
The California Rodeo Association is a not-for-profit organization that strives to preserve and promote the traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas and the West.
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Feast of Lanterns
July 25, 2012
- July 29, 2012
Pacific Grove
Lover's Point
For over one hundred years the citizens of Pacific Grove have celebrated its history and culture with a summer festival called the Feast of Lanterns. This Festival has evolved over its 100-plus year history from the ceremonial end to the Chautauqua Assembly with a lantern parade to the beach and fireworks over the bay to a multi-cultural community event filled with entertainment.
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Red Bull United States Grand Prix featuring the MotoGP World Championship
July 27, 2012
- July 29, 2012
Monterey
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
MotoGP is the world's premier motorcycling championship, with a season of 18 Grand Prix race weekends in 15 countries bringing together the world's top motorcycle manufacturers like Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and Ducati - plus an elite list of riders from every corner of the globe.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
August 7, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
August 13, 2012
- August 19, 2012
Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach
Each year the Pebble Beach Concours dﾒElegance welcomes a host of visitors from around the world to its annual celebration of the automobile.
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Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
August 16, 2012
- August 19, 2012
Monterey
Laguna Seca Recreation Area
The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is a cornerstone of Monterey Peninsula's Classic Car Week. The 2012 event's featured marquee is the iconic Cobra, developed by Carroll Shelby. The event will host approximately 550 authentic and historic race cars from nearly every decade of motorsports history. Cars are divided into groups according to age, engine size and must be period-correct in their presentation.
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18th Annual Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally
August 17, 2012
Pacific Grove
Lighthouse Ave.
Pacific Grove Youth Action, Inc. (PGYA) is a local non-profit organization which has put on the Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally since its inception in 1995. Since that time PGYA has assisted the youth of Pacific Grove by sponsoring after school tutoring and programs at the PG Youth Center. Our fund-raising event is the Concours Auto Rally which is held on the Friday afternoon and evening of the Concours weekend.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
September 4, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Triathlon at Pacific Grove
September 7, 2012
- September 9, 2012
Pacific Grove
Lover's Point Park
The sights and sounds of the Monterey Bay keep athletes coming back to this historic race. The entire course runs along theoOcean front recreation trail in Pacific Grove and is the perfect race for first timers and those that want to compete on a fun flat course. This spectator friendly course allows family and friends a chance to enjoy their favorite athleteson each part of the course, something almost unheard of in triathlon. The "Kelp Crawl" will test your swimming ability, the looped bike course will give you a chance to go full throttle and power your way into the final stretch by running along the scenic recreation trail down and back to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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Continental Tire Sports Car Festival
September 7, 2012
- September 9, 2012
7:00 AM to
Monterey
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
The GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series is one of the most competitive
professional road racing championships in North America. The seriesﾒ Daytona Prototype (DP) class has attracted the attention of superstar drivers and universally recognized teams.
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Monterey Jazz Festival
September 21, 2012
Monterey
Monterey County Fairgrounds
The 55th annual celebration attracts all of the top names in jazz, and boasts art exhibits, jazz clinics and seminars.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
October 2, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
October 6, 2012
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Salinas
Toro Park near the Quail Meadows day use area.
This local event is part of a nationwide celebration known as "Take-A-Kid-Mountain-Biking Day", supported by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). The event purpose is to provide a means for kids and their families to enjoy local trails together. The Monterey County Parks Department will allow bikes on certain Toro Park trails that are usually closed so beginners can enjoy a safe ride. Local bike shops have donated products along with contributions from IMBA and Cliffbar.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
November 6, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
December 4, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Rio Grill Resolution Run
January 1, 2012
Rio Grill 101 Crossroads Blvd.
Live up to your New Year's resolutions with a run to kick off the beginning of 2012! This 6.5 mile foot race and 3-mile family fun run are set on a breathtaking cross-country course and benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monterey County. The race begins at Rio Grill in Carmel, CA.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
January 3, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Cinema Speakeasy: Gammera The Invincible
January 3, 2012
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Seaside
The Alternative Cafe
Providing a showcase for all of BoundWord's endeavors and a venue for interacting with our community. Art openings every month featuring a mix of local artists, city artists and the artists art-f/x publishes. Local meetings, functions, seminars and classes make use of the gallery space. In addition to all of this, as the name suggests it is also a cafe.
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Buddy Holly Tribute Concert ﾖ From Buddy Holly to Elvis!
January 5, 2012
7:30 PM to
Carmel by the Sea
Golden Bough Theatre
Golden Bough, audiences are allowed (and encouraged) to ﾓdance in the aislesﾔ at every concert. This year, performances that will shake, rattle and roll will feature
"Buddy Holly", "Jerry Lee Lewis", "Elvis", "Leslie Gore" "Ritchie Valens", "Sam Cooke", "Dusty Springfield", "Bob Dylan", "The Big Bopper" and more ﾖ created live on stage by PacRep favorites singing crowd-pleasing hits of yester-year!
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First Fridays Art Walk
January 6, 2012
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Salinas
Oldtown Salinas
Live Music, Art Openings, Dance Performances, Light Refreshments, Special Promotions
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Old Monterey Marketplace
January 10, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Monterey Swingfest
January 12, 2012
- January 16, 2012
Monterey
Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort & Spa
With world and national champions presenting dance workshops and open dancing. Presented by Central Coast Swing Dance at the Monterey Hyatt Regency.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
January 17, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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FASHION, PHOTOGRAPHY AND INTERIOR DESIGN MERGE DURING BENEFIT EVENT
January 21, 2012
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Carmel
Garden Level at the Carmel Plaza, Ocean Blvd & Mis
Oya Salon will host the final event in the Monterey Museum of Art's Appetite for Art Series, Fierce Fashion, Artful Circumstance. Blending high fashion and style, photography and interior design, proceeds from the New York Fashion Week themed event will support the Monterey Museum of Art's ability to present outstanding exhibitions and educational programs to the local community and beyond.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
January 24, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Spy for a Day Spy at MY Museum!
January 29, 2012
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Monterey
425 Washington Street, Monterey
Monterey County Youth Museum will be offering a fun and entertaining Spy for a Day workshop for children ages 4-7. The mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join MY Museumﾒs Expert Super Spy for a morning of secret agent training. Participants will create cool spy gadgets, suit up in secret agent attire and train for MY Museumﾒs super-secret spy mission! $10 per child. Pre-registration required, call 649-6444.
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Israeli Chamber Project
January 29, 2012
3:00 PM to
Carmel
Sunset Center
This group of young musicians based in New York, Berlin, and Israel includes clarinetist Tibi Cziger, an award winner in the 2005 CMS Instrumental Competition.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
January 31, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band
February 2, 2012
8:00 PM to
Carmel by the Sea
Sunset Center
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Betty Buckley: Ah Men! The Boys of Broadway!
February 4, 2012
8:00 PM to
Carmel by the Sea
Sunset Center
AH MEN! The Boys of Broadway demonstrates Betty Buckleyﾒs vast appreciation for Broadwayﾒs preeminent singing actors. The slant behind the show is that although Buckley has sung her share of Broadway classics most notably "Memory" from CATS, she has also not been able to sing some songs she has always longed to sing, because they were written for men.
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AT&T National ProAm
February 6, 2012
- February 12, 2012
Pebble Beach
Each year, the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am is hosted by three of the Monterey Peninsulaﾒs premier golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course and MPCC Shore Course.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
February 7, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Joan Rivers
February 10, 2012
8:00 PM to
Carmel by the Sea
Sunset Center
Joan Rivers is one of the hardest-working and most wickedly funny celebrities in the world. An entertainment legend of unparalleled accomplishment and talent, sheﾒs an internationally renowned comedienne, Tony-nominated actress, best-selling author, Emmy Award-winning television talk show host, playwright, screenwriter, motion picture director, columnist, lecturer, syndicated radio host, red carpet fashion laureate, businesswoman and most importantly, a proud mother and grandmother.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
February 14, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Concert 4: 2002 Arabian Nights
February 19, 2012
3:00 PM to
Carmel by the Sea
Sunset Center
Max Bragado-Darman, conductor
Ekaterina Semenchuk, mezzo-soprano
Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture
Berlioz: Nuits dﾒEt￩
Ravel: Sheherezade
featuring Ekaterina Semenchuk
Rimsky-Korsakov: Sheherezade
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Calefax Reed Quintet
February 24, 2012
8:00 PM to
Carmel by the Sea
Sunset Center
Georg Muffat: Concerto No. 4
Dmitri Shostakovich: Preludes & Fugues, Op. 87 (Selections)
Claude Debussy: Suite bergamasque
Johann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations
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Old Monterey Marketplace
February 28, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Dixieland Monterey
March 2, 2012
- March 4, 2012
At the Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Conference
Welcome to the Monterey waterfront, where we've been presenting the best in Dixieland, big band, swing, ragtime, blues and gypsy jazz for over 30 years!
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Smuin Winter Ballet
March 2, 2012
8:00 PM to
Carmel by the Sea
Sunset Center
n honor of the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the program includes Stabat Mater, Michael Smuin's response to that tragedy. An eloquent expression of grief and loss set to Dvorak's choral work of the same name. Stabat Mater has been called "a powerful response to a national tragedy. . . one of the most beautiful ballets in this choreographer's remarkable career" (San Francisco Chronicle). Sharing the program is The Eternal Idol, a pas de deux Smuin created for American Ballet Theatre in 1969.
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Amy Obenski - Carbon Conscious Tour
March 2, 2012
8:30 PM to
Seaside
The Alternative Cafe
Her songs are more based on reflections of every day life than environmental musings. But the haunting and ethereal style of Amy's songs has drawn the attention of audiences and critics alike. Her track, Carousel, from Amy's second album, Kite, was featured in the TV show, Greyﾒs Anatomy, and numerous other tracks have been used regularly for programs on MTV.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
March 6, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Bela Fleck & Flecktones
March 6, 2012
8:00 PM to
Carmel by the Sea
Sunset Center
Groundbreaking banjoist/composer/bandleader Bela Fleck has reconvened the original Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, the extraordinary initial line-up of his incredible combo. Rocket Science marks the first recording by the first fab four Flecktones in almost two decades, with pianist/harmonica player Howard Levy, bassist Victor Wooten, and percussionist/ Drumitarist Roy "Futureman" Wooten.
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Danu
March 9, 2012
8:00 PM to
Carmel by the Sea
Sunset Center
Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danu is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Their standing room only concerts throughout Ireland are a true testament to their high-energy performances and glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. For over a decade, Danu's virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki and vocals (Irish and English), have performed around the globe and recorded seven critically acclaimed albums.
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FIRE & ICE
March 10, 2012
7:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Carmel by the Sea
Sunset Center
Dance along to jams of two of the most popular
bands on the Monterey Bay as the red- hot energy of the Money Band shares the stage
with the cool vibe of Santa Cruz based band, Extra Large. Mingle amongst fire dancers
and luxury cars while enjoying award winning Talbott Wines, fire and ice martini's and
mouth-watering small bites created by local and renowned chef, Kurt Grasing.
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Old Monterey Marketplace
March 13, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Steinwreckers vs Babes of Wrath
March 17, 2012
6:30 PM to
Marina
Water City Sports Center
Forget the blarney, the leprechauns and the clover. Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day derby style: skip straight to the brawl! Fresh from a sold-out bout and their first win of the season, the Babes of Wrath take on MBDD's newest home team, the Steinwreckers!
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Concert 5: Sunrise in Scotland
March 25, 2012
8:00 PM to
Carmel by the Sea
Sunset Center
Karen Kamensek, guest conductor
Laszlo Feny, cello
Maxwell Davies: An Orkney Wedding with Sunrise
featuring Paul Hodgins, bagpipe
Schumann: Cello Concerto
featuring Laszlo Fenyo, cello Mendelssohn: Symphony No.3 "Scottish"
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Old Monterey Marketplace
April 3, 2012
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monterey
Alvarado Street between Del Monte and Pearl
The Old Monterey Farmers Market, established in 1991, comprises of 3.5 city blocks and runs year-round rain or shine. During the summer it's the largest gathering of people in Monterey County, attracting more that 10,000 locals and tourists in one location. You can travel the world in just three blocks, finding arts and crafts, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, international food, organic produce, flowers, and pastries.
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Wharf Walks: Focus on Sardines!
April 7, 2012
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Monterey
Monterey Wharf
This entertaining tour of Old Fisherman's Wharf and the waterfront will take us back in time to explore the history of the Monterey Wharf, early history of the Monterey waterfront, The Rumsien/Ohlone People--Monterey's first fishermen, the abalone industry, whaling the bay and of course, the legendary sardine industry. Discover some of the people and cultures of Monterey's colorful past and hear fascinating stories about Old Fisherman's Wharf and those who worked and walked there.
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Pacific Grove Good Old Days
April 14, 2012
- April 15, 2012
Pacific Grove
A Pacific Grove tradition!! Includes the County's largest arts and crafts show, with over 225 art and food vendors in downtown Pacific Grove.
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Monterey Day
April 14, 2012
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Monterey
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Come visit our beautiful campus and learn about the Bachelor and Masterﾒs programs our school has to offer. Meet with professors, staff, students, and prospective students. Representatives from our Graduate School of International Policy Management and our Graduate School of Translation, Interpretation and Language Education will be in attendance to answer your questions and provide information. Registration is required.
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Pebble Beach Food and Wine
April 15, 2012
Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach Food & Wine is the premier epicurean lifestyle event on the West Coast, matching 250 acclaimed wineries and 75 celebrity chefs to create a hedonistic four-day destination on one of the most picturesque strips of coastline in the world. Throughout the weekend you'll enjoy intimate access to the pinnacle of culinary and wine talent at wine tastings, cooking demos, and some of the most exclusive, unique dining opportunities available in the world.
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Sea Otter Classic
April 19, 2012
- April 22, 2012
Monterey
Laguna Seca Recreation Area
Professional and amateur athletes make the annual pilgrimage to participate in cycling's best competitive events in various mountain and road bike disciplines. Hundreds of pro cyclists, including national and world champions, come to Sea Otter to race, sign autographs, and share their racing techniques with fans.
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Big Sur International Marathon
April 29, 2012
Carmel
Big Sur to Carmel
Big Sur to Carmel. Run along scenic Highway One, the nation's first nationally designated Scenic Highway. Course open 6 hours, a 13:40 pace.
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