The 6th Annual Next Generation Festival takes place April 9 – 11 in downtown Monterey. The weekend event, devoted to the future of jazz, includes the Next Generation Festival Jazz Competition with Big Bands, Combos, Vocal Ensembles, and individual musicians vying for a spot on the stages of this fall’s 53rd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival presented by Verizon.

Scotland’s single malt scotches are considered its ‘aqua vitae’ or ‘water of life.’ On March 24, the very best of these will be featured in a once-in-a-lifetime seated tasting featuring food pairings with the full range of The Glenlivet Scotches at Monterey’s world famous Sardine Factory.

Join us Wednesday evening for “Wearin’ o’ the Green” and other classic Irish songs with the award-winning Monterey Bay Pipe Band in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl on Cannery Row.

Now that we’ve ‘Sprung forward’ into daylight saving time, the evenings get longer – which means you have more time to enjoy Monterey’s gorgeous bay, beaches and parks. Ride your bike on the coastal Rec Trail or paddle your kayak a little longer on our warm, glorious evenings. But what’s behind ‘Spring forward, Fall back’ besides a confused internal clock?

Whale watching season is here and there’s no better place to see these magnificent creatures than the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. This great wildlife migration happens every March when groups of Gray whales can be spotted from shore as they journey northward along the coast, completing the last leg of their 14,000-mile annual round-trip.

There are only two more days to participate in The Great Treasure Hunt! The Hunters want to pay cold, hard cash for items of value brought to Monterey’s newly opened Hotel Abrego, 9am – 6pm, February 18 and 19.

Beloved musicians and comedians can make you forget your blues. And they’re coming to the Monterey Peninsula in February – you don’t want to miss legendary rocker Dave Mason and funny man Craig Ferguson at Carmel’s Sunset Center….they’ll help you start Feelin’ Alright!

Watch the pros and celebs tee-up – Bing Crosby’s clambake is back!
When Clint Eastwood issues an invitation, it’s not wise to decline – and he’s inviting you to one of the most famous golf tourneys in the world.
Will you make his day? Are you feeling lucky? ‘Cause here comes the AT&T Pro-Am!

Monterey Symphony is bringing Gioachino Rossini, Samuel Barber, and Beethoven to the central coast in January. Special guest performances by world renowned and award winning violinist Judith Ingolfsson will enliven the already exciting show.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s “Silver Fishes and New Year’s Wishes” is an even worth attending. Ring in the new year with style, class, and sea-bass! The Spindrift Inn and the Monterey Bay Inn are offering wonderful rates, as well car service to and from the event. These amazing rates are only available on December 31st, and rooms are limited.