| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Jazz Bash by the BayPresented by Dixieland Monterey at Monterey Conference Center March 1-March 3, 2013 Come and enjoy great music and dancing marathon!!! Great event for whole family! Featured bands and musicians: Titan Hot Seven, Three Clarinets: Draga/Vaché/Meijers w/Carl Sonny Leyland Trio, High Sierra Jazz Band w/Marc Caparone, The Barehanded Wolfchokers, Bob Schulz' Frisco Jazz Band, Jerry Krahn Band, Carl Sonny Leyland Trio, Tom Hook, Banjo Antics: Dendle/Erickson/Ryan/Westenhofer, Jason Wanner, Mark Allen Jones, Crown Syncopators Ragtime Trio (1 hr),... | Dixieland Monterey | 03/01/13- 03/03/13 | Monterey |
SAVE THE DATE! MCBC's 17th Anniversary Gala & Annual Economic Vitality AwardsPresented by Monterey County Business Council February 2, 2013 The Monterey County Business Council, a non-profit 501(c)(6) comprised of a diverse group of members who are interested in shaping the future of Monterey County and have a vested interest in the economic vitality of the community, will honor the organizations that have contributed to the economic vitality, growth and preservation of Monterey County through our six key industry clusters.
Save the Date: Saturday, February 2, 2013 | Monterey County Business Council | 02/02/13 | Monterey |
1st Fridays Art WalkPresented by Artistas Unidos at Downtown Salinas March 2, 2012-January 1, 2013 1st Fridays Art Walk features more than 50 venues with art openings, live music, dance, book signings, lectures, poetry, open mic, food, wine tastings, children's creation stations, and much more. This FREE event for all ages is family-friendly and takes place the 1st Friday of every month, year-round, rain or shine in Oldtown Salinas. Join the community for an evening of fun, friends, and the arts! | Artistas Unidos | 03/02/12- 01/01/13 | Salinas |
First Night MontereyPresented by First Night Monterey December 31, 2012 A community celebration of the arts, FNM is an affordable, alcohol-free family celebration. A creation of activities, colors, lights, musical entertainment and performances unfolds on New Year's Eve in Historic Downtown Monterey for First Night Monterey as we dance, play, act, perform, create and sing our way into 2013! The Monterey Conference Center will be transformed into a magical celebration of the arts through lights, characters, performances and activities that are... | First Night Monterey | 12/31/12 | Monterey |
Call for Artists: First Night Monterey 2013 Presented by First Night Monterey at Historic Downtown Monterey May 3-November 30, 2012 First Night Monterey, Monterey County's premier New Year's Eve celebration of the arts is in its 20th year, and the event on New Year's Eve 2012 promises to be the best one yet! This year's theme is "Celebrate Monterey" , and First Night is inviting visual and performing artists to submit their applications to be part of a family friendly, alcohol-free celebration to ring in 2013 in style. YOU ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL that will help Celebrate Monterey on... | First Night Monterey | 05/03/12- 11/30/12 | Monterey |
Autumn Art Workshop and RafflePresented by Aromas Hills Artisans at Aromas Grange October 28, 2012 You are invited to make a piece of art and take it home with you! Take a workshop from one of the artists of the Aromas Hills Artisans. Classes are free, although some classes have a small material fee. This is also your last chance to purchase a raffle ticket to win a piece of artwork donated by one of the Artisans. Drawing at 11am. Come early and enjoy a country style breakfast, too! For more information call Louise at 408-607-5888 | Aromas Hills Artisans | 10/28/12 | Aromas |
"Un-Corked" - Kick-Off Party for Salinas Valley Food & Wine FestivalPresented by Salinas Valley Food and Wine Festival at Downtown Salinas October 5, 2012 Friday evening October 5th marks the kick-off for the Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival. We start it off with what else other than a "Kick-Off Party appropriately name "Un-Corked". Its happening in Old Town Salinas and will include food, spirits, wine and live entertainment. Mark your calendar, more information to come. | Salinas Valley Food and Wine Festival | 10/05/12 | Salinas |
West End Celebration 2012Presented by Moore Media PR August 24-August 26, 2012 The 2012 West End Celebration is excited to announce this years diversity theme, which will bring an eclectic mix of musicians, artists, vendors, food and entertainment from around the globe. This cultural event will offer attendees an epic and worldly experience of diversity with friends, family and community, with a colorful fusion of musical acts from Jazz, Soul/R&B to Reggae, Folk, Indie and Americana. Sand City’s 11th Annual West End Celebration will benefit at risk youth,... | Moore Media PR | 08/24/12- 08/26/12 | Sand City |
Aromas DayPresented by Aromas Hills Artisans and Aromas Hills Artisans at Aromas Grange August 26, 2012 Come enjoy a “Day in the Country”. Start the day as early as 7:30am with a country style breakfast at the Aromas Grange. At 9am the street fair opens with Art at the Park-featuring the Aromas Hills Artisans, Music all day from the bandstand. There are pony rides, a farm animal petting zoo, games for kids and the popular rock climbing wall! Be sure to be there at 2pm for the Parade with tractors, classic cars, horseback... | Aromas Hills Artisans | 08/26/12 | Aromas |
Best Places to Work Awards 2012Presented by Monterey County Business Council at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa August 24, 2012 Monterey Bay Employers to Vie For "Best Places To Work" Awards Spring 2012
Come August 24th, six companies will have bragging rights. That is when the Monterey County Business Council will present awards to the "Best Places To Work" in Monterey County. More than 75 companies representing private, enterprise, nonprofit, and public / government organizations are expected to participate in the project.
Now,... | Monterey County Business Council | 08/24/12 | Monterey |
Red Bull US Grand PrixPresented by Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca at Laguna Seca Recreation Area July 27-July 29, 2012 MotoGP is the premier motorcycle racing world championship; an 18-race series visiting 14 countries, four continents and with pan-global television coverage. Seven nationalities of the world’s most skilled riders line a grid armed with cutting-edge motorcycle technology with prototype machinery fielded by four manufacturers: Ducati, Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki. | Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca | 07/27/12- 07/29/12 | Salinas |
45th Annual Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic FestivalPresented by Brickman Marketing at Monterey County Fairgrounds July 7-July 8, 2012 45TH ANNUAL MONTEREY SCOTTISH GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL TO RETURN TO THE MONTEREY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS AND WILL BE HELD JULY 7 AND 8, 2012
Mark your calendars and save the date! The award-winning Scottish Society of the Monterey Peninsula and the Salinas Jaycees will hold the 45th Annual Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival (www.montereyscotgames.com - (831) 682-2022) on Saturday and Sunday, July 7th and 8th, 2012, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The festival will be returning to... | Brickman Marketing | 07/07/12- 07/08/12 | Monterey |
Red White & Blues in the ForestPresented by Forest Theater Guild at Forest Theater Guild July 4, 2012 Join us July 4th for a Blues celebration featuring Red Beans & Rice live on stage! Plenty of food will be on hand, including BBQ, corn, and a watermelon dinner. Even begins at 6:30p.m. and goes until 9:30p.m. $10 general admission. | Forest Theater Guild | 07/04/12 | Carmel by the Sea |
Red Barn Run Avg. Event Rating(4.5 Stars): Presented by Red Barn Run at Casa de Fruta June 10, 2012 Avg. Event Rating (4.5 Stars):  The Red Barn Run is nestled at the base of one of the most beautiful canyons on the central coast. The course is relatively flat and consists of mostly dirt trails with some paved roads. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery, while taking in the clean fresh country air.
Note; this race is NOT at the BIG RED AUCTION BARN on Hwy 101. Walkers are very welcome!!! Although this is a race, walkers are encouraged to participate and cross the finish line as well. Registration Fees Include:... | Red Barn Run | 06/10/12 | Hollister |
Monterey Beer FestivalJune 9, 2012 "Celebrating 11 Years of Great Beer "- 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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La MeriendaPresented by Brickman Marketing at Custom House June 2, 2012 Viva La Merienda and Step Back in Time! The Monterey History & Art Association will again hold its popular historic annual La Merienda celebration on Saturday, June 2, 2012, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, to celebrate the City of Monterey’s 242nd Birthday. La Merienda is held at the Memory Garden in the patio of the Old Pacific House, a State Historic Monument, 20 Custom House Plaza in downtown Monterey, CA 93940. For more information about La... | Brickman Marketing | 06/02/12 | Monterey |
3rd Annual California Roots Music and Arts FestivalPresented by Monser Designs at Monterey County Fairgrounds May 26-May 27, 2012 Monser Designs is proud to bring you the 3rd annual California Roots Music & Arts Festival. Monser Designs has branched out into production and promotion. Our team has been putting on shows in Northern California for the past three years. We have really stepped up our game, and will continue moving forward. The California Roots Music & Arts Festival is put on for underground surf Roots music scene too be more noticed, for the youth, and keeping music & art alive.... | Monser Designs | 05/26/12- 05/27/12 | Monterey |
SERVICE:When Women Come Marching Home-FILMPresented by California State University Monterey Bay at World Theater at CSU Monterey Bay May 22, 2012 SERVICE: When Women Come Marching Home is a Documentary that tells stories of female veterans' courage and challenges. The nation has a new military force. Women make up 14 percent of today's military. SERVICE portrays the courage of these women, the horrific traumas they face, the inadequate care they often receive on return, and the accomplishments they achieve. The veterans shown in the film represent the first wave of mothers, daughters and sisters returning home. The power of the... | California State University Monterey Bay | 05/22/12 | Seaside |
| Celebrating Small Business in Monterey County | Monterey County Business Council | 05/22/12 | Monterey |
"Celebrating Diversity" - Marina's Labor Day Parade BBQ FundraiserPresented by Marina Labor Day 2012 at American Legion, Post 694 May 19, 2012 With the theme of “Celebrating Our Diversity,” Marina In Motion and American Legion Post 694 are cosponsoring a BBQ Fundraiser to support the 2012 Marina Labor Day Parade. Music and dance abound in Marina. From Korean, Hawaiian and Mexican dance groups to Vietnamese and German music, nine different nationalities within Marina will be represented on stage in this cultural extravaganza. Enjoy BBQ prepared by the members of the American Legion while enjoying lively... | Marina Labor Day 2012 | 05/19/12 | Marina |