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.

Lets Cowboy Up, and get to some poetry. The folk-art of Cowboy poetry and music is coming back to Monterey for this 11th annual event. Artists from around the country gather in Monterey so share their passion, and the history that fuels it.

Ever wonder what Christmas was like in Old Monterey? Then Christmas in the Adobes is for you. And tickets go on sale October 15. For twonights only – December 10 & 12 – twenty of Monterey’s historic buildings will be lit by candlelight as part of the 24th annual Christmas in the Adobes celebration. This is the only time of the year that many of these nineteenth century buildings are open to the public and open in the evening.

Come join us for 25 feet of brightly lit, Christmas cheer! It’s the 15th annual Cannery Row Holiday Tree Lighting, on November 27th.

Prairie Home Companion’s Garrison Keillor comes to Monterey’s Golden State Theatre for one evening – Sunday, October 25. This beloved monologist is the host and writer of A Prairie Home Companion and The Writer’s Almanac heard on public radio stations nationwide. He is also the author of more than a dozen books, including Lake Wobegon Days, The Book of Guys, Love Me and Homegrown Democrat.

Calm down - In this case, it’s okay. That’s because the painter is renowned Los Angeles-based artist Mark Licari and the walls are at the Monterey Museum of Art’s beautiful La Mirada location. In the inaugural work of a new program called In Process, Licari is painting directly on the Museum’s huge Dart gallery walls, creating a site-specific mural. For the next two weeks, Mark will use La Mirada as his vibrant laboratory where he will create an exhibition consisting of paintings, drawings, sculptures and his ephemeral mural that will weave together a fantastic, elaborate narrative. Keep up-to-date on Mark’s exciting installation on www.montereyart.org
Friday, October 9, 6-8pm is the preview. Licari will lecture and sign exhibit catalogues on Saturday, October 10 at 11:30am. Tickets are on sale at www.monteryart.org.