February 2-28
Golden Gathering Retrospective
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-6176, ext 12
www.carmelart.org
Artists active in the Carmel Art Association since the 1950s will be honored in a special retrospective exhibition at the CAA gallery; they include Don Bloom, Virginia Conroy, Gene Elmore, Beth Garcia, Ellwood Graham, Sam Harris, Mary Landsdowne, John LaPierre, Rip Matteson, Emile Norman, Rollin Pickford, James Vance, Gerald Wasserman and the late Eldon Dedini.
February 3
Art Start Art Walks
Salinas
Tel: 831-758-9126
www.artistasunidos.org
Explore the galleries and informal exhibit spaces of Oldtown Salinas - complete with live music and light snacks - during this free monthly open house. Held 5-8pm the first Friday of every month.
February 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
"Mating Game" Tours at Wild Things
Spreckels
Tel: 831-455-1901 ext 3
www.wildthingsinc.com
Adults (over 18) can get a little wild around Valentine�s Day learning about the fascinating mating behaviors of the animal kingdom during a nocturnal tour of Wild Things animal facility. Tours followed by refreshments and a lucky drawing to win a night in the VisionQuest safari-style B&B.;
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 3-March 5
The Odd Couple
Salinas
Tel: 831-675-0521
www.paperwingtheatreco.com
Neil Simon's hilarious play about the consequences of pairing the polar opposites of Mr Neat and The Ultimate Slob is given a rousing treatment by Paper Wing Theatre Company at the old FOX Theater.
February 4
Quilt Day
Salinas
Tel: 831-775-4721
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 5
Super Fun SuperBowl Party
Monterey County Fairgrounds
Tel: 831-372-5863
www.montereycountyfair.com
If your family is visiting Monterey on SuperBowl Sunday and don't want to miss any of the action, just make an end run to the 50 big-screen televisions at the Monterey County Fairgrounds and their huge SuperBowl party, starting at 3pm.
February 5
Knuckles SuperBowl Party
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-1234
www.monterey.hyatt.com
Prefer a sports-bar atmosphere for your Superbowl celebrations? Try Knuckles Historical Sports Bar at the Monterey Hyatt Regency, with two 10'x10' screens, an all-day buffet, drink specials, and pre-game festivities.
February 6-12
AT&T; Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
Pebble Beach
Tel: 800-541-9091
www.attpbgolf.com
The AT&T; Pebble Beach National Pro-Am is a 72-hole PGA Tour golf championship with 180 top tour professionals and 180 star-studded celebrity amateurs competing head-to-head at this year's event. The 2005 champion, Phil Mickelson, returns this year, as do Mark O'Meara, Vijay Singh, and Davis Love III. Celebrities range from crowd-pleaser Bill Murray to Justin Timberlake and Donald Trump.
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 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 10
Carmel Gallery Crawl
Carmel: 831-624-6176
www.carmelart.org
Take an evening stroll to discover 24 "off-the-beaten-path" art galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Start at the Center for Photographic Art at Sunset Center, then grab a map and go exploring. Free.
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
A Day of Romance in Old Monterey
Monterey
Tel: 831-647-6204
www.monterey.org/historicmonterey/
"Living History" presentations at Larkin House, Cooper-Molera Adobe, Diaz Adobe and the Sherman Quarters. Featuring romantic stories presented by historic characters from 19th-century Monterey. Food, music and period dancers.
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 16-19
20th Annual Masters of Food and Wine
Carmel
Tel: 800-401-1009
www.mfandw.com
The world's leading international summit of the best food and wines. Rare wine tasting and food prepared by the best chefs in the world, including Roy Yamaguchi of Roy's and Charlie Trotter, plus cooking demonstrations, great meals and more.
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February 17-19
Wine Passport Weekend
Countywide
Tel: 831-375-9400
www.montereywines.org
Explore the wineries of Monterey County equipped with a �passport� that entitles you to tastings, special offers and great prizes. The Monterey Wine Auction & Gala on the 18th benefits local charitable organizations.
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.
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
2nd Annual International Flavors of Marina - Food, Wine & Beer Tasting
Marina
Tel: 831-883-1207
Taste fresh creations from local restaurants and Monterey County wineries and breweries, and enjoy live entertainment and silent and live auctions from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Marina Hospitality Association, Marina Chamber of Commerce and city of Marina sponsor this annual event, held at the UC MBEST Center.
February 22
Ag Forum: On Guest Worker Programs
Salinas
Tel: 831-775-4721
www.steinbeck.org
The National Steinbeck Center sponsors a series of lunch-time lectures on topics involving Monterey County's agriculture. This month: �The 2006 Guest Worker Program: Is it Really Something New?�, with Dr. Howard Rosenberg of UC Berkeley.
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 23
Amgen Tour of California
Countywide
www.amgentourofcalifornia.com
The world�s top professional cycling teams compete for the highest prize purse in North America. Stage 4 of the eight-day, 700-mile race throughout California begins at 10am from Cannery Row and travels south along scenic Highway 1 through Big Sur.
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 24-26
The American Poet Series
Carmel
Tel: 831-624-1531
www.cetstaffplayers.org
CET Staff Players presents a special reprise performance of Garland Thompson Jr.'s stunning portrayal of Langston Hughes to honor Black History Month.
February 24-26
East of Eden Cat Show
Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey
Tel: 831-372-7018
www.montereycountyfair.com
Just in time for John Steinbeck�s birthday: the East of Eden Cat Club holds its annual show of fabulous felines, at Monterey County Fairgrounds.
February 25-26
Shark Days
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
Tel: 831-648-4888
www.montereybayaquarium.org
Ever dreamed you could get up-close-and-personal with a shark? This weekend event at the Monterey Bay Aquarium offers the perfect opportunity, with special auditorium programs and shark-feeding shows.
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
The National Steinbeck Center celebrates the life and works of native son and Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Steinbeck. Events include a poetry workshop, a book-signing with Dr. Susan Shillinglaw, and a book sale to support the Salinas library system.
February TBA
Chamber Music in Colton Hall
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-5640
www.monterey.org
Enjoy an evening of chamber music at Colton Hall, setting of California�s Constitutional Convention. Reservations required as space in this historic venue is limited.
February TBA
Steinbeck Country Cat Show
King City
Tel: 408-749-0147
Cats of all stripes compete in an all-breed cat show listed with The Cat Fanciers� Association, held at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds.
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.
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