Through October 19
Masao Yamamoto Exhibition
Carmel
831-625-5181
Working from a Zen philosophy of "emptiness", Masao Yamamoto's images are essentially vignettes of nature and our intersection with it.
September 4-28
Art of Music Competition
Seaside
831-899-6811
www.ci.seaside.ca.us/art_commission.html
This juried competition and exhibit at Seaside City Hall's Walter Lee Avery Art Gallery features musical-themed works of art and includes paintings, sculptures and photography.
September 6 - October 2
"Return"
Carmel
831-624-6176
www.carmelart.org
A two-person show featuring Big Sur painter Melissa Lofton and sculptor Gustavo Torres.
September 11-16
Strides and Tides Horse Show
Carmel
831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
Casual, fun-filled equestrian event before the championships later in the fall. Level A horse show featuring hunter jumping and horses from all over California.
September 12-14
Salute to Agriculture
Salinas
831-424-7611
www.salutetoag.com
Join the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate the bounty of agriculture in Monterey County during the 2007 Salute to Agriculture Events. Not to be missed is the Taste of the Valley event held on the 14th at the National Steinbeck Center. Enjoy food and wine tasting, chef demonstrations and more. Visit the website for a schedule of events and to order tickets.
September 13
Harvest Wine Seminar
Carmel Valley
831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Experience the excitement of harvest first-hand. Grapes will be crushed on site with a dramatic arrival directly from the vineyard. A family-style dinner to follow in the cellar with the winemaking crew.
September 14
Jazz at the Plaza
Carmel
831-624-0137
www.chateaujulien.com
Enjoy the music of Along Came Betty while tasting wines from Lockwood Vineyard.
September 14
An evening with Nikki Giovanni: Diversity as Art, Art is Diversity
CSUMB
831-582-4580
www.csumb.edu/worldtheater
A distinguished professor of writing and literature at Virginia Tech, Nikki Giovanni is a world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Over the past thirty years, Nikki�s outspokenness, in her writing and in person, has brought the eyes of the world upon her.
September 15
California Coastal Cleanup Day
Monterey
800-COAST4U
www.coastforyou.org
Help break the Guinness Book World Record held in California for the most volunteers cleaning up garbage in one state.
September 15
22nd Annual Seaside Jazz Art Show
Seaside
831-899-6805
Showcase begins at 7 p.m. with appetizers, wine, silent auction and music by Tommy Castro.
September 15, 21, 22 & 28
Evening Breezes on Monterey Bay
Monterey
831-866-963-9646
www.montereybayaquarium.org
Join the Monterey Bay Aquarium for a spectacular sunset sail on the waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Watch for wildlife and enjoy wine and light refreshments as you talk with our naturalist, or simply relax with friends. You'll enjoy a rare view from aboard the 65-foot Derek M. Baylis.
September 15
Beach Garden Project Propagation Workshop
Marina
831-623-9048
www.coastforyou.org
Join the Beach Garden Project for a propagation workshop for native dune species to be used for restoration on public parklands. All supplies and instruction provided free of charge. Learn how to grow our local native dune species or help us plant trays for the greenhouse. All ages are welcome. Meet at the Marina Ranger Station, 61 Reservation Road in Marina.
September 15
2nd Annual Barnyard Customer Appreciation Day
Carmel
831-624-8886
To thank customers for 31 years of support of the Barnyard Shopping Village: an assortment of food from the Barnyard's International restaurants; wine from 4 premier wineries; live music; a silent auction and live SPCA adoptions. All proceeds will benefit the SPCA.
September 15
Fundraiser for Jazzmasters Workshop
Carmel
831-400-9075
A concert fundraiser performed by "Kim Edmundson and The L.A. Connection" feat. world renowned musicians Bill Watrous, Carl Saunders and Bill Cunliff. Jazzmasters Workshop is a nation wide non-profit jazz education program which offers free workshops to kids across the country, but the main base is here in Carmel.
Setember 15-16
Corona AMA Superbike Challenge
Laguna Seca, Monterey
800-327-SECA
www.laguna-seca.com
Defending champion Ben Spies will lead the best that Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda and Kawasaki have to offer in the Corona AMA Superbike Championships. Support will be offered in the form of the AMA's Supersport, Superstock and Formula Xtreme classes. The two-day event will feature all four classes of AMA Superbike racing.
September 15-16 & 22-23
Science Under Sail
Monterey
831-963-9646
www.montereybayaquarium.org
Become a marine scientist for a day! You'll experience the wonders of Monterey Bay as you work alongside Monterey Bay Aquarium naturalists aboard a 65-foot sailboat designed for ocean research. You'll get your hands wet collecting and mapping marine debris, gathering plankton, testing water samples and observing the fascinating bottom-dwelling creatures found in our sampling equipment. Everyone can take a turn at the helm steering the boat and you'll learn about navigation and sailing.
September 16
Gary Ibsen's Carmel TomatoFest
Carmel
888-989-8171
www.tomatofest.com
The largest tomato-tasting event in the nation features 350 varieties of tomatoes, tomato dishes created by 60 of the best chefs in the region, tastings by 100 wineries, and an International Olive Oil Tasting.
September 16
Tomas Rolf Truhitte, Heldontenor in Concert
Pacific Grove
831-372-0363
www.thomasrolftruhitte.com
Truhitte is one of the countries leading heldentenors. The concert, beginning at 1:30 PM, will include Broadway classics featuring Rogers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Lowe, and others fan favorites.
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September 20
2nd Annual San Carlos Avenue Jazz Party
Carmel
831-624-6432
www.krml.com
Celebrate KRML?S 50th anniversary and the Monterey Jazz Festival?s 50th as well, with a block party on San Carlos in Carmel. Live music, free refreshments, and fun at all participating shops, galleries and restaurants on the avenue.
September 21
Jazz at the Plaza
Carmel
831-624-0137
www.carmelplaza.com
Enjoy the music of Shanna Carlson and the wines of Chateau Julien.
September 21-23
Monterey Jazz Festival
Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey
925-275-9255
www.montereyjazzfestival.org
Nonstop jazz at the oldest continuous jazz festival in the world. Top names in jazz, plus colorful gifts, food, jazz photo and art exhibits, jazz clinics and seminars and more.
September 21-23
Monterey Bay Birding Festival
831 763-5600
www.montereybaybirding.org
Enjoy field trips, workshops, boating bird trips, evening speakers, a silent auction, and a slew of sloughs with great birds. Something for every level of birder, including beginners.
September 22
Apple Day at The Farm
Salinas
831-455-2575
www.thefarm-slanasvalley.com
Take a page from Johnny Appleseed's book, with this practical day devoted to America's favorite fruit, offering expert advice on pruning, grafting and harvesting your apple trees.
September 23
46th Annual Great Sandcastle Contest
Carmel
831-620-2020
www.carmelcalifornia.com
Contestants start at 8 a.m. and judging takes place at 2 p.m. on Carmel Beach. This event is co-sponsored by the American Institute of Architects, Monterey Bay Chapter and the city of Carmel. The theme will be announced two weeks before the event date.
September 24
Carmel Mission Fiesta
Carmel
831-624-8322
www.carmelmission.org
Featuring a variety of international musical entertainment, children's games, Farmer's Market, fabulous barbecue, and shopping galore at local artisans' booths.
September 26
14th Annual "Great Balls of Fire" Chili Cook-Off
Carmel Valley
831-659-4000
www.carmelvalleychamber.com
Hosted by the Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce, the cook-off features professional and amateur chili chefs competing for the awards of Best Amateur Cook, Best Professional Cook and the People's Choice Award. Raffle, music, wine and other bites will also be a part of the festivities.
September 27
Judy Collins � Return of a Legend
Carmel
831-620-2040
www.sunsetcenter.org
From folk to rock to pop, her sound, above all others, has survived the test of time. There are few names that evoke such warm memories as that of Judy Collins. Writer, performer, activist, trailblazer for forty-five years, she has taken us all on a collective search for America�s soul.
September 28
Country Joe McDonald, "A Tribute to Woody Guthrie"
Sand City
831-394-7336
www.olfactorycafe.com
In a one-man, two-act play, McDonald weaves together Guthrie�s best-loved songs and some writings from Guthrie�s autobiography, novel, and his Daily Worker newspaper column.
September 28-30
California International Airshow
Carmel
831-754-7983
www.salinasairshow.com
Prepare to be dazzled by fantastic flying exhibitions of high-flying jets and helicopters, aerobatics, and skydiving, Friday Night Fireworks & Pyrotechnic Extravaganza, US Navy Blue Angels, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Wing Walking, Bill Stein Power Aerobatics, "The Wall of Fire" and much more.
September 28-December 2
Becoming American: Teenagers & Immigration
Salinas
831-775-4739
www.steinbeck.org
Black & White photo-interviews - photographic portraits. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.
September 28-30
The Carmel Authors & Ideas Festival
Carmel
831-620-2048
www.carmelauthors.com
The 1st annual Carmel Authors & Ideas Festival will present more than 30 authors, including winners of the New York Times Best Seller's List and the Pulitzer & Nobel prizes.
September 29
All About Squash at Earthbound Farm
Carmel Valley
831-625-6219
www.ebfarm.com
Chef Sarah LaCasse leads a walk through the pumpkin patch, where you'll learn all about organic pumpkins. Cooking demonstration and tasting included.
September 29-30
48th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Monterey
831-417-7477
www.cvgms.org
Gems, minerals, fossils and all manner of tools necessary for the lapidary arts, plus award-winning exhibits of private collections.
September 29-30
14th Annual Old Monterey Seafood and Music Festival
Monterey
831-655-8070
www.oldmonterey.org
Local fresh seafood including clam chowder, salmon, shrimp and sushi, live music and crafts, all around Custom House Plaza and Alvarado Street.
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