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March
�The Big Read� of Fahrenheit 451
National Steinbeck Center
Salinas
831-775-4721
www.steinbeck.org
Over 30 events throughout Monterey County focusing on Ray Bradbury�s Fahrenheit 451.
March 4
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Carmel
831-620-2040
www.sunsetcenter.org
Precariously perched on chairs atop tall poles, the performers won't be the only ones on the edge of their seats. Come celebrate twenty-seven centuries of awe-inspiring feats.
March 6
Zanu/Pulse
CSUMB
31-582-4580
www.csumb.edu/worldtheater
Featuring traditional and contemporary instruments from around the globe, zanu/Pulse explores the impact of percussion music and drumming in many world traditions including Middle Eastern, African, Native American, and South American.
March 7-9
Dixieland Monterey
Monterey
888-349-6879
www.dixieland-monterey.com
Three days of top Dixieland and Swing at venues in downtown Monterey and along Fisherman's Wharf. Featuring top national jazz bands, local youth bands and more.
March 8-9
Monterey Wine Competition 2008
King City
831-385-3243
www.salinasvalleyfair.com
In 2007 nearly 1200 wines from 8 countries were evaluated by 21 wine professionals over 2 days at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds. With entries from as far away as New Zealand and South Africa, the Monterey Wine Competition has become a global event.
March 8
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Carmel
831-620-2040
www.sunsetcenter.org
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is one of twelve constituents of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the largest performing arts complex in the world. A multi-generational selection of expert chamber musicians, a wind and piano ensemble will perform.
March 12
Stories for Adults featuring Bill Harley
Monterey
831-646-3949
www.monterey.org/library
Don't miss this evening with Grammy-winning storyteller, author, songwriter and popular commentator on NPR's "All Things Considered". For ages 16-up.
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March 20
Kronos Quartet
CSUMB
31-582-4580
www.csumb.edu/worldtheater
For more than 30 years, Kronos Quartet has become one of the most influential ensembles of contemporary string quartet music of our time, performing thousands of concerts worldwide, releasing over 40 recordings, and collaborating with many of the world�s most eclectic composers and performers.
March 21
Smuin Ballet
Carmel
831-620-2040
www.sunsetcenter.org
The Smuin Ballet presents a world premiere by Amy Seiwert, Stabat Mater, a ballet in response to the tragedies surrounding 9/11, and the West Coast premiere of Reinin� in the Hurricane, a ballet set to the music of country western�ss greatest � Johnny Cash, Gene Autry, k.d. lang and more.
March 24
Ivan Zenaty
Carmel
www.carmelmusic.org
Ivan Zenaty has acquired a leading position among Czech violinists. His wide repertoire includes about fifty orchestral concertos of all music
styles.
March 27-30
1st Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine Event
Pebble Beach
831-622-7770
www.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com
Pebble Beach Food and Wine celebrates 35 celebrity chefs and 200 wineries during this four day event. Internationally acclaimed wineries and chefs are brought together with California's regional superstars to create an unbelievable series of luxurious lunches, delectable dinners, wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, and one of the most remarkable rare wine auctions in the country.
March 29
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.
March TBA
Colton Hall 158th Birthday
Monterey
831-646-5640
www.monterey.org
Birthday celebration of one of Monterey's most historic buildings. California's first Constitution was drafted in this historic site in October 1849. Colton Hall is a landmark in the City of Monterey.
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