August 2007
11th Annual �Musical Marketplace� Benefit Concert Series
Monterey
831-633-4444
www.delmontecenter.com
Del Monte Shopping Center presents an extraordinary concert lineup for the 11th Annual Musical Marketplace, showcasing some Monterey County's best musicians, food, and wine. The series will be held every Thursday evening in August from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey. For a $10 donation ($5 for kids) to the evening's hosting non-profit, guests will enjoy live jazz and blues performances, tapas-style dining from Del Monte Center restaurants, wine tasting by award-winning Monterey County wineries, and a commemorative wine glass.
August 1-31
The Sloan Group Exhibit
Seaside
831-899-6811
www.ci.seaside.ca.us/art_commission.html
Tim Sloan, former Art Commissioner of Seaside, and his associates present varied styles, media and subjects in an art exhibit at Seaside City Hall�s Walter Lee Avery Art Gallery. Carmel sculptor Milt Jines cheers the group on from the exhibit cases with whimsical ceramic sculptures.
August 2-4
Spirit West Coast
Laguna Seca Recreation Area
831-443-5399
www.spiritwestcoast.org
Spirit West Coast is the premier annual Christian music festival on the West Coast. Enjoy over 60 performers, camping and activities for all ages at Laguna Seca Recreation Area.
August 2-5
27th Annual Steinbeck Festival
A Culture of Discontent: Steinbeck and the ’60s
National Steinbeck Center
Salinas
831-775-4721
www.steinbeck.org
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the “Summer of Love,” the National Steinbeck Center presents a four-day festival of film, music, talks, and other ‘happenings.’ This year’s festival will appeal to both the general public and the Steinbeck fan. Explore the cultural forces of the ’60s and how they parallel with today’s times. Celebrate the flavor of the ’60s through a street fair, an ‘eat-in,’ talks, popular music, the Beat Generation, and more.
August 4-5
Turkish Festival
Custom House Plaza, Monterey
831-655-7509
www.tacca.org
A celebration of Turkish culture and arts, featuring live music and folk dances, dance workshops, belly dancing, crafts, delicious food, and activities for children.
August 3-5
Carmel Valley Fiesta
Carmel Valley
831-659-4502
www.carmelvalleykiwanis.com
A family-oriented fiesta, with games, train ride, dog show, parade, arts and crafts, continuous entertainment, silent auction, raffles, good food and dance.
August 5
Blues and Art in the Park
Seaside
831-899-6805
www.ci.seaside.ca.us
Celebrate a 20 year tradition of Blues and Art in the park as Sunday Blues at Laguna Grande Park in Seaside continues its 2007 season with performances by the Chicano All-Stars and Sista Monica. Free to the public!
August 11
"City in Motion" West End Celebration
Sand City
(831)582-3679
www.sandcity.org/arts/index.html
The City of Sand City hosts this annual celebration of arts and history in the transformed area that has been dubbed "SoHo West".
August 11
15th Annual Winemaker�s Celebration
Monterey
831-375-9400
www.www.montereywines.org
Nearly 40 Monterey County wineries will pour new releases and special wines in Monterey�s Custom House Plaza. Also featuring educational seminars, barrel building, live music and silent auction.
August 11
Second Annual �Back to School Festival�
Monterey peninsula
(831) 751-1678
www.mbaykids.com/backtoschool.asp
This event will showcase activities, programs, educational support, resources and organizations to help school age children succeed in the coming school year. Free to the public and will host more than 75 booths.
August 12
Blues and Art in the Park
Seaside
831-899-6805
www.ci.seaside.ca.us
Celebrate a 20 year tradition of Blues and Art in the park as Sunday Blues at Laguna Grande Park in Seaside continues its 2007 season with performances by the Broadway Band "Featuring John Broadway Tucker" and Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings. Free to the public!
August 14-19
Monterey County Fair
Monterey County Fairgrounds
831-372-5863
www.montereycountyfair.com
The County Fair is always fun for all, with livestock exhibitions, entertainment, live music, amusement midway and delicious foods.
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August 16
Concours d'Elegance Vintage Car Parade and Display
Carmel
831-620-2020
www.carmelcalifornia.com
Parade, car display and luncheon. Parade and car Display is held on Ocean Avenue, luncheon in Devendorf Park.
August 17
Concorso Italiano
Seaside
425-742-0632
www.concorso.com
An all-day celebration of Italian style - from fashion to food, motorcycles and boats - at Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course. The centerpiece: 1000 glamorous Italian cars and 400 more exotics, accompanied by automotive celebrities.
August 17-18
Monterey Sports Car Auction
Monterey
800-211-4371
www.rmauctions.com
One of the world's largest sports car auctions, featuring 180 classic sports and race cars. Viewing available over three days.
August 17-19
Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey
800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
www.montereyhistoric.com
The Monterey Historics brings out the best of racing's past from rare pre-war racers adorned with nameplates like Bugatti and Alfa-Romeo to 70s and 80s rocket ships from Lola and McLaren.
August 19
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Pebble Beach
831-622-1700
www.pebblebeachconcours.net
This spectacular event exhibits some of the most unique prewar and postwar marques along with the latest in concept car designs.
August 26
Jewish Food Festival
Carmel Valley
831-624-2015
www.carmelbethisrael.org
A celebration of Jewish foods like latkes and bialys, strudel and kugelhopf, plus Jewish culture: Klezmer music, crafts, cooking demos, folk dancing, art exhibits, more.
August 27-September 2
The First Tee Open
Pebble Beach
831-649-1533
www.thefirstteeopen.com
The Wal-Mart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach showcases the talent and character of young people who participate at The First Tee facilities worldwide. An official Champions Tour event, the tournament pairs one junior with a Champions Tour player and two amateurs.
August 31-September 2
Monterey Bay ReggaeFest
Monterey
831-394-6534
www.mbayreggaefest.net
Enjoy well-known and up-and-coming reggae artists who fill two stages over two days at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. Also includes great island cooking, arts and crafts, kids play area, Reggae Lounge and a Rastafari Museum of Culture.
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