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This weekend’s top events: March 5-7, 2010
Friday The Dixieland Monterey Festival is three days straight of great, traditional jazz and swing at the Monterey Conference Center and Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey. Today’s live performances, on eight stages, run from 11:30am through 10:30pm and include the bands Titan Hot 7, Flambeau, B.E.D., Sweet Thursday Jazz Band, Vaché-Cocuzzi Quintet. Day badges... »
Watch two films of Monterey in 1897
In 1893, an engineer at Thomas Edison’s Edison Laboratories released the first practical film camera. Just four years later, the first moving pictures were shot of Monterey, California. These historic first two films were recently placed online by the Library of Congress. The Hotel Del Monte The Hotel Del Monte was the forerunner to today’s Pebble... »
This weekend’s top events, February 26-28
Friday Check out the Pacific Grove art scene at the Pacific Grove Wine, Art and Music Walk. Shops and galleries throughout Pacific Grove will be open; stop at the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce at Forest and Central to pick up a free map. 6pm-9pm, free. The country’s only chanterelle mushroom festival, the Big Sur Chanterelle... »
Great snapshot spots that just missed the cut
The SeeMonterey newsletter for March features the top 10 snapshot spots in Monterey County, as determined by a combination of input by local photographers, comments from visitors, and the photo subjects we most frequently see in the SeeMonterey photo pool on Flickr. As with any Top 10 list, however, hard choices had to be made.... »
Top weekend events for February 19-21
Friday Can’t tell the Big Dipper from Cassiopeia? Couldn’t spot Orion in the starry sky if he hit you over the head with his big club? Head over to the Garland Ranch Regional Park Star Party. There will be telescopes, hot drinks, cookies and knowledgeable amateur astronomers sharing their knowledge. Begins at sundown. Garland Ranch... »
This weekend’s best events – Valentine’s Day and more!
Not only is Valentine’s Day this weekend; it’s also the weekend of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. The entire county is packed with things to do from Friday through Monday. Looking for something romantic to do this weekend? See our listing of Valentine’s Weekend Top Romantic Events for ideas on how to celebrate. Going... »
The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am begins!
George Lopez crowdsurfing at the AT&T, by powerhouse00 Today is the first day of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am’s practice rounds. While those unfamiliar with golf might consider practice rounds a big yawn, the AT&T’s practice rounds are a hot ticket – especially today. For fans looking to score an autograph from a celebrity,... »
This weekend’s top events: February 5-7
Friday The Salinas First Fridays Art Walk invites you to “Feel the Love” in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. Catch live music, dance performances, art openings and more. 5pm-8pm, 100-300 blocks of Main Street and adjacent streets in Salinas. Free. The Monterey Museum of Art La Mirada turns into a club tonight for “La Mirada Lounge.”... »
Valentine’s Day Weekend in Monterey County
Sea Lions by michaelav Whether you’re in the mood for love or want to avoid it entirely, there’s plenty to do on Valentine’s Day Weekend in Monterey County! Celebrate your romance at events from Carmel to Salinas and Carmel Valley to Monterey. Tour the wine tasting rooms of the Salinas Valley with the River Road Wine... »
This weekend’s top things to do: foodie events and more!
Whether you’re a music-lover looking to catch some up and coming bands before they hit SXSW, a foodie jonesin’ for a couple of palate-pleasing events, or an art fan between paychecks looking for a free event, this weekend’s got something for you. Friday Some say the perfect Valentine’s Day gift is chocolate; others say it’s a... »
This weekend’s top things to do
According to the weather reports, the sun will show its face just in time for this January weekend! Get out and enjoy the good weather with these events. Friday Taste unique Italian wines from winemaker Luciano Landi, who also acts as guest sommelier at Cantinetta Luca in Carmel-by-the-Sea tonight. Call 831-625-6500 to reserve. Yuji Tojo backs his... »
This weekend’s top events
This weekend, with Martin Luther King Day on Monday, is the second three-day weekend of the year for many people. Here’s our top picks for the weekend, plus a Day of Service option for Monday. Friday Monterey Swingfest kicks off at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa today. There’s two free workshops: Beginning West Coast... »
This weekend’s top events
Suffering from post-New Year’s letdown? Get out and have some fun with this weekend’s top events. Friday Fuse Lounge at the Carmel Mission Inn on Rio Road hosts an evening of live music and belly dancing for charity. There’s also a silent auction, appetizers and a no host bar. 7-11pm, $25, cash or checks only. Saturday Compete for... »
Monterey County has more Conde Nast Gold List hotels than most states!
The 2010 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List makes it clear — the nation’s epicenter of top hotels and resorts is right here in Monterey County. There’s no other county in the United States that can claim it has eight hotels and resorts on the Gold List. In fact, Monterey County has more properties on... »
Monterey County’s best New Year’s events
Still trying to figure out what to do this New Year’s Eve? Wherever you are in Monterey County, there’s something to keep you busy. First Night: taiko drumming by tsallam The biggest family friendly event in town is, without a doubt, First Night Monterey. The party takes place all over Old Monterey and runs from 3pm... »