At the Henry Miller Memorial Library learn more about Miller's life, his motivations and artistic accomplishments, while celebrating the continuation of the arts in the communities of Big Sur, Monterey and the surrounding areas. Read More Read More about Visit the Henry Miller Memorial Library
Monterey, California is an ideal setting for honeymoons and romantic getaways. Couples can experience a unique combination of awe-inspiring scenery, world-class dining, outdoor adventure activities, and a vibrant art scene. Read More Read More about Romance is in the Air in Scenic Monterey
The 74th Carmel Bach Festival is a 15-day world class celebration of music and ideas inspired by the historical and ongoing influence of Johann Sebastian Bach in the world. The Festival offers a compelling array of rich musical experiences featuring national and international artists in a variety of settings enjoyed by 24,000 attendees each year coming from local, regional, national, and international locales. Read More Read More about It’s Bach, July 16 – 30, 2011
The GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car series is returning to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca July 8 - 9, 2011. The Rolex Sports Car Series is one of the most competitive professional road racing championship in North America. The series’ Daytona Prototype class has attracted the attention of superstar drivers and universally recognized teams, in the process revolutionizing sports car racing with close-fought battles at the front of the field – and close finishes. Read More Read More about GRAND-AM Racing returns to the Monterey Peninsula July 8-9, 2011
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is getting ready to open the new Open Sea exhibit, July 2. Did you ever wonder how the Aquarium manages all of the animals that it houses in a new exhibit? It's time to learn about the ARCC. Read More Read More about Open Sea Exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Spy movie action has left its mark on the Monterey Peninsula, and not for the first time. When two of television’s most well known scientists choose this beautiful area for a bit of James Bond-style action, it’s anyone’s guess who will make a clean get-away. Read More Read More about Attention Monterey Peninsula geeks!
Headliners Include Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Huey Lewis & The News, Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band featuring Terence Blanchard; Joshua Redman; India.Arie & Idan Raichel; John Pizzarelli Quartet, An Afternoon in Treme with Dumpstaphunk, Soul Rebels, Kermit Ruffins & Glen David Andrews, Hosted by Wendell Pierce;Hiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson & Steve Smith; Miles Davis/Gil Evans: Still Ahead Orchestra featuring Music from Miles Ahead, Porgy & Bess and Sketches of Spain; and Many More Performances Throughout the Weekend by 2011 MJF Artist-In-Residence Joshua Redman; 2011 MJF Showcase Artist Robert Glasper; 2011 MJF Commission Artist Geri Allen & Timeline Premiering the 2011 MJF Commission, The Dazzler Read More Read More about 54th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival® September 16 – 18, 2011