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Weekends in January
Whale Watching at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Big Sur
(831) 667-2315
California State Parks presents ranger-guided whale watching presentations. Celebrate the migration of the California Gray Whales off the Big Sur Coast. Meet at the vista point on Highway 1 at mile marker 37, just north of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Drop in at your leisure; rangers will be available.
January 1
18th Annual Rio grill Resolution Run
Carmel
831-645-4777
www.riogrillresolutionrun.com
This 6.8 mile foot race and 3-mile family fun run are set on a breathtaking cross-country course and benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monterey County.
January 12-16
Monterey Swingfest
Monterey
805-937-1574
www.centralcoastswingdance.com
Dance workshops feature past and present world and national champions, plus open dancing. Presented by Central Coast Swing Dance at the Monterey Hyatt Regency.
January 12
Mark Russell
Carmel
831-620-2040
www.sunsetcenter.org
For more than forty years, Mark Russell has been making the comfortable uncomfortable and the powerful a little less so. When asked if he has any writers, Russell�s response is always, "Oh yes, I have 535 writers, 100 in the Senate and 435 in the House of Representatives."
January 16
Stories for Adults featuring Elizabeth Ellis and Tim Tingle
Monterey
831-646-3949
www.monterey.org/library
Join two master storytellers as they share the stage to tell a tale set in Appalachia during WWI. For ages 16-up.
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January 19
Poetry Writing Workshop with Patrice Vecchione
Monterey
831-646-3949
Practice your writing with this inspiring and talented poet. Workshop features poetry writing exercises, encouragement and feedback. For ages 14-adult. Admission free. Pre-registration required.
January 19
Gil Shaham
Carmel
831-620-2040
www.sunsetcenter.org
Internationally recognized as one of today�s most virtuosic and engaging classical violinists, Shaham is sought throughout the world for concerto appearances with celebrated orchestras and conductors.
January 26
The Four Freshmen
Carmel
831-620-2040
www.sunsetcenter.org
The sound of The Four Freshmen has thrilled audiences around the world for more than 50 years. While the names and faces have changed, the group continues to feature some of the best young jazz vocalists in the business.
January (TBA)
Valley of the World Wine & Food Festival
Salinas
www.salinasrotary.com
An annual wine tasting and auction featuring award-winning local wines and restaurants. Proceeds benefit a range of Monterey County charities.
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