February 3-5
Non-Fiction Writing Workshop
Big Sur
Tel: 831-667-2574
www.henrymiller.org
The Henry Miller Library hosts a weekend-long workshop for non-fiction writers that puts them face-to-face with editors, agents, and other writers who can help, inspire, and facilitate the progress of your book.
February 4
Quilt Day
Salinas
Tel: 881-775-4721
www.steinbeck.org
As part of its special exhibition on quilts and quilt-makers of the Great Depression, the National Steinbeck Center presents Merikay Waldvogel, an authority on Depression-era quilt. After her lecture and slide program, attendees are welcome to display quilts from their family collections.
February 4
Eric Burdon and the Animals
Carmel
Tel: 831-620-2048
www.sunsetcenter.org
Restless, phenomenal, distinctive: these are the voices of Eric Burdon, one of the most enduring rock musicians of the British Invasion of the 1960s. Catch him with The Animals at Sunset Center.
February 7
Robert Pinsky Poetry Reading
Carmel: 831-626-9938
www.mpc.edu
Robert Pinsky, three-time Poet Laureate of the United States, reads from his collected works at a special one-night appearance on the Morgan Stock Stage of Monterey Peninsula College.
February 7
Chamber Music Series
Carmel: 831-626-9938
www.carmelmusic.org
The Carmel Music Society presents Corey Cerovsek, the brilliant Canadian violinist, accompanied by Julien Quentin on piano.
February 10-28
Treasure Island
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-4213
www.mpcfaculty.net/drama_dept/sroplays.htm
Not far from the rocky coves that inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's settings for his blockbuster novel, the SRO/Studio Theatre presents a dramatization that should enthrall all ages.
February 11
John Cleese in "Seven Ways to Skin an Ocelot"
Carmel
Tel: 831-620-2048
www.sunsetcenter.org
John Cleese, comedic genius of Monty Python, Fawlty Towers and cinematic fame, brings a new live show to Sunset Center, which "pushes the envelope of acceptable behavior in new and disgusting ways." Or so he says...
February 14
Little Feat
Carmel
Tel: 831-620-2048
www.sunsetcenter.org
The fusion of sunny California rock and Dixie-inflected funky good-time music made Little Feat one of the greatest, but perhaps least famous, rock'n'roll bands in America. At Carmel's Sunset Center.
February 16
Third Thursday at MMA
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-5477 ext 12
www.montereyart.org
Enjoy a mellow cocktail hour of art, wine and nibbles at the Monterey Museum of Art, during this free monthly event. Opening this evening: Celebrating Photography: A Young Person's Exhibition, with photographs selected by Maggie Weston from local high school photography programs.
February 18
Forbidden Broadway
Carmel
Tel: 831-620-2048
www.sunsetcenter.org
Sunset Center's dignified rafters are sure to be raised by the hilariously outrageous, wickedly clever, national tour of "Forbidden Broadway," presenting 31 Broadway shows in 97 breathless minutes.
February 18-19
Native American Crafts Show
Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey
Tel: 650-856-6622
The Monterey Room at the Fairgrounds is the setting for this weekend exhibit of Native American arts and crafts.
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February 18-20
Monterey Symphony
Salinas (18), Carmel (19-20)
Tel: 831-624-8511
www.montereysymphony.org
Christophe Campestrini, returning guest conductor, leads the orchestra in Glinka's Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, Mozart's Symphony No. 34 in C major, and the Kaiser-Walzer by Strauss.
February 21
Lecture: "Images of Latinos in Film"
CSU Monterey Bay, Seaside
Tel: 831-582-3653
www.csumb.edu
CalState Monterey Bay presents the husband-and-wife team of writer-director Sergio Arau and actress Yareli Arizmendi, best known for their joint project, the acclaimed comedy A Day Without Mexicans.
February 22
Ailey II
Carmel
Tel: 831-620-2048
www.sunsetcenter.org
The youthful performers in Ailey II, the 'second company' of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, combine sterling technique with spirited energy in this one-night performance at Sunset Center.
February 24-25
Common Ground
Marina
Tel: 831-384-1050
www.spectordance.org
A dance/media project exploring the complex issues in California agriculture past, present, and future. SpectorDance and Alisal Center for the Fine Arts will join together to present Common Ground in a "fiesta-like" atmosphere with Mexican folkloric dancers, mariachi music and Mexican food.
February 26
ODC San Francisco
Seaside/CSUMB
Tel: 831-582-4580
http://worldtheater.csumb.edu
One of the Bay Area�s most dynamic companies. Under the direction of founder and choreographer Brenda Way, the company consistently brings audiences to their feet with its virtuoso technique, athleticism and deeply moving choreography.
February 26
Steinbeck's Birthday Celebrations
Salinas
Tel: 831-775-4721
www.steinbeck.org
Join a hometown celebration, based at the National Steinbeck Center, as Salinas remembers the life and works of native son and Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Steinbeck.
February TBA
Art on the Plaza
Monterey
Tel: 831-625-0931
Fine contemporary arts and crafts, including raku, glass, wood, garden accessories and 'wearable art,' fill Monterey's Custom House Plaza (10am-5pm), sponsored by the Carmel Art Guild.
February TBA
Chamber Music in Colton Hall
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-5640
www.monterey.org
Classical music is a perfect fit with the restrained colonial architecture of Colton Hall. Reservations required as space in this historic venue is limited.
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