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February 2013
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February 2013

Feb (Mondays)
The Pacific Grove Certified Farmers' Market 
The Pacific Grove Certified Farmers' Market with an ocean view has fresh fruits and vegetables (many certified organic), beautiful flowers and plants, organic eggs, from small-scale family farmers, and prepared food and unique gifts from local Monterey County businesses. Mondays from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Central and Grand Ave in front of Jewell Park, the PG Library, and Natural History Museum.

Feb (2nd Saturday of each month)
San Juan Bautista Gallery Walk
831-623-2454
San Juan Bautista Gallery Walk (1pm-7pm.) Wear your walking shoes and visit the many galleries featuring original fine art including, but not limited to oils, acrylics, photography, pottery, watercolor, etchings and mixed media. You will be greeted by artists and enjoy refreshments, music and affordable art in the “City of History”. Look for the Gallery Walk signs along Third Street. The local shops and restaurants will be open for your enjoyment as well. Call  for more details.

Feb 1
First Friday's Art Walk (Oldtown Main St)
Salinas
Stroll through historic Oldtown with over 40 venues featuring art exhibitions , live music, dance and theater performances, taste tidbits from the various restaurants and wine tasting the first Friday of every month. Open to the public, free admission.

Feb 3
Marina Certified Farmers' Market
Marina
Marina's Farmers' Market is every Sunday from 10am to 2pm at 215 Reservation Road in the Marina Village Shopping Center (near Grocery Outlet and in front of Lee’s Garden.

Feb 3
Library Sunday
Carmel-By-The-Sea
A unique opportunity to taste older wines from Morgan Winery's cellar!

 

February 2012

Jan 3 - Mar 31
Have a Swingin’ Good Time at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa With Its New Stay and Play Golf Package!
Monterey
831 372-1234 To make reservations
The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey, Californian introduces its new “Stay and Play Golf Package.”   Between January 3 and March 31, 2012 stay at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa for $199 plus tax and resort fee.  The package includes a room as well as golf for two at Del Monte Golf Course.  Ranked by Golf Digest as a top five among courses in America over 100 years old, Del Monte is a favorite of both professional and amateur players of all skill levels.  “Whether you play on a regular basis or are new to the game, this exceptional Monterey golf hotel offers a memorable experience for everyone who ventures onto the much- heralded links,” said Steve McNally, General Manager of Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa.  “We invite you take advantage of all this world-class facility offers for your Monterey golf vacation with our Stay and Play golf package."

Feb (All Month)
February Get’s Jazzy!
Monterey at the Hyatt Regency's Monterey Hotel & Spa's Fireplace Lounge
831 372-1234
Celebrate This February With The Smooth Sounds of David Morwood, Milton Fletcher, Lee Durley and More!  Jazz is in the air!

Feb 2
Celebrate 2012 With Pacific’s Edge Winemaker Series in the Legendary Wine Room!
Carmel
831 622-5445
First Winemaker's Dinner of 2012 Thursday, February 2nd  beginning at 6:00 p.m.! Pacific’s Edge will host it's first Winemaker's Dinner of 2012 -- An evening with the wines of Adam and Diana Lee - Sidury & Novy Family Winery Pacific’s Edge at Hyatt Carmel Highlands, 120 Highlands Drive, Carmel, Wine Director Paul Fried announced today the 2012 Winemaker Series that will take place in Pacific’s Edge legendary wine room. Fried has spent the last several months crafting the perfect wineries for the series. The evening will feature a reception, and a five-course meal! Chef Matt Bolton is working on menu details! Prices and menu details will be announced the first week of January. Reservations are highly-recommended.

Feb 2
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Carmel-by-the-Sea - Sunset Center
831-620-2040 
Named for the historic Preservation Hall in New Orleans, this sizzling group keeps the spirit of the Big Easy alive in an authentic and vibrant way. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band has been touring for over 30 years, and is comprised of elite musicians who are steeped in the culture and traditions of the birthplace of jazz.

Feb 3 -14
Valentine Sweet Tarts Burlesque Show
Presented by The Paper Wing Theatre Company, Monterey
831 905-5684
Sizzling, sinful, red-hot! Sexy and smoldering, our hottest singers and dancers take the stage for some rollicking, sweetheart fun! Cupid himself is rumored to make an appearance. Take your lover out on Valentine's for a sugary sweet good time, then home for some loving!  Mature Audience only

Feb 4
2012 Cooking Classes :: Now That is Some Class!
831 206-8401
Hey here is a way to LEARN, CHOP, MINCE, STEW and well COOK with Chef Todd Fisher…THE KITCHEN, located in the industrial artisan corridor in Sand City, will be open for your cooking class pleasure!  Reserve your chopping block today, classes are filling up fast!  Call or email events@cheftoddfisher.com  February's class is titled:  "Dinner for Two...or Four...or Six...However You Swing!" - Aphrodisiacs a go-go. Foods that stimulate…  11:00am - 2:00pm

Feb 5
Rio Grill Announces Its Super Bowl Tailgate Specials 
Carmel
831 625-5436
Rio Grill in the Crossroads in Carmel, has been satisfying the souls of Monterey Peninsula residents for over 28 years.  For more than a quarter century, the Rio has been the place to meet friends, enjoy tasty, food and relax with a refreshing cocktail or glass of wine.  Now it’s game time.  On Superbowl Sunday, Rio Grill will hold it’s first-ever tailgate party in the bar beginning at 3:00 p.m.  Happy Hour Specials served from 3 – close  - Pitchers of Rio ‘Ritas for $25  - Buckets of Beers --  6 Beers for $12

Feb 5
Bubbles and Bites
Monterey
831 648-8880
Montrio Bistro at 414 Calle Principal in Monterey is offering an alternative to the traditional Super Bowl Party.  Montrio is throwing a special "Bubbles and Bites" party beginning at 4:30pm.  Each year, the Super Bowl transcends party lines and team loyalties and becomes an unofficial national holiday as fans gather around the big screen television for a Super Bowl Party.

Feb 5
Knuckles Sports Bar Monterey, The Best Ticket For Super Bowl
Monterey
831 657-6625
The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa announced today that Knuckles Sports Bar Monterey showcase a Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 5, 2012, beginning at 11:00am.  Activities Include:  Event MC by Kenny Allen from Hippo Radio.  Bud Light Girls will be handing our Frisbees and more throughout the game.  Three additional 8' foot screens presented in the expanded Knuckles ballroom, aka "The Vault"

Feb 5
Lets Get Ready To Rumble at Kula Ranch for Super Bowl XLVI
Marina
831 883-9479
Kula Ranch Island Steakhouse, located at 3295 Dunes Drive in Marina, with drink specials and events! Doors open at 12:00 p.m. Watch the game on one of 8 large TV’s, 3 huge screens and 1 10’ x 15’ screen with surround sound throughout. A $25 plus tax and gratuity cover includes all you can eat Kula Buffett from 3:00 p.m. to end of the game (4 hours maximum and not available for takeout) and a free gift at the door.

Feb 6
UCSC's Kinetic Poetics Festival
Santa Cruz
UC Porter Dining Hall (Located in Porter College  - 8 on the Westside of the UCSC campus) 
Payment required - $5 to $10 sliding scale, yet no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.  7pm.  The Whirlwind Company is a unique spoken word heart charge party experience with: Brian S Ellis, Mike McGee, Mindy Nettifee, Jon Sands. Kinetic Poetics Project is the official UC Santa Cruz organization that facilitates the monthly on-campus poetry slam and its annual festival of spoken word.

Feb 6 – 12
2012 AT&T Pebble Beach Nat’l ProAm
Pebble Beach
831-649-1533
The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am is a 72-hole PGA TOUR golf championship dating back to the 1930's when Bing Crosby gathered a few friends to raise money for charity... and have a little fun. Top TOUR professionals team with Hollywood celebrities, world renowned musicians and the captains of industry as they compete for a multi-million dollar purse.

Feb 7
"Dickens in America" with Howard Burnham
Call 831.646.3949 / email mccombs@ci.monterey.ca.us
Monterey Public Library
Howard Burnham will give a costume performance piece about Charles Dickens' 1867 tour of America, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth. For ages 16-up. Admission is free, but reservations are required.

Feb 10
Golf and Grapes Foundation Third Annual Clambake for A Cure Charity Event
Monterey
831-656-0553
In the spirit of “The Crosby” clambakes of old, and scheduled to be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 in conjunction with the AT&T Pro Am in Pebble Beach, the Golf & Grapes Foundation is set to host their Third Annual Clambake for a Cure charity event. This year the event will be held upstairs at 30 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, at the Marina View Lounge overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay from 4 PM to 9 PM. With easy access, a panoramic view of Monterey Bay, and plenty of parking, this is an evening not to be missed. 

Feb 10 & 11
Hyatt Carmel Highlands Overlooking Big Sur Coast Announces Its 2012 Entertainment Series
Carmel
831 620-1234
Hyatt Carmel Highlands Overlooking Big Sur Coast announced its 2012 entertainment schedule today!  Entertainment takes place in the famous Sunset Lounge.  At the Sunset Lounge, enjoy spectacular views of historic Point Lobos State Reserve while sipping hand crafted cocktails, enjoying our tapas menu and visiting with friends. 2012 Entertainment Schedule:  AT&T weekend will be rockin’ when  Steve Ezzo will be playing on Friday February 10th  and Lee Durley & Joe Indence will be playing on Saturday February 11th. Entertainment is in the Sunset Lounge from 7pm-10pm both nights and is complimentary. 

Feb 11
Join the Monterey State Beach Cleanup
Monterey State Beach, North of Best Western
Volunteer for the Monterey Monthly Beach Cleanup with Save Our Shores. Monterey State Beach, North of Best Western. Check-in on in the parking lot to the north of Best Western Hotel on the beach in Seaside. 10am-12pm with Save Our Shores. Come lend a hand for pollution prevention at the Monterey monthly beach cleanup taking place this month at Monterey State Beach. Hosted by Save Our Shores, all cleanup materials will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, reusable bags and/or buckets to help decrease trash. Monterey Monthly Beach Cleanups take place at alternating locations on every 2nd Saturday of the month. Locations can always be found at www.saveourshores.org   Cost: 100% Free of Charge

Feb 11 & 12
Shark Days
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Explore the mysterious world of sharks and rays, shake the hands of aquarists who hand feed the oceans most misunderstood predators, enjoy special animal feeding shows and presentations, and revel in the beauty and power that is the ocean.

Feb 12
River Road Wine Trail Valentine's Passport
River Road, Salinas Valley, CA
Join us for the sweetheart of all wine tastings! 11am - 4pm The twelve artisan vintners along Monterey’s River Road Wine Trail want to share the love! Make your plans for this special day of rare vintages, fun, food, and celebration all things amour.

Jan 14 - Feb 13
All Shook Up
Golden Bough Theatre
Back by Popular Demand! PacRep’s "Elvis inspired" Broadway hit, All Shook Up! If you enjoy a good story, lots of wonderful music (25 Elvis Presley songs), fantastic talent and a good time - this is the show! All Shook Up is set in a small town in 1955 and revolves around a hip-swiveling, guitar-playing stranger who comes to town and is pursued by a sweet young local girl who dreams of leaving her sleepy town for a more exciting life. This story of romance and dreams, inspired by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, is based around the songs of Elvis Presley including Love Me Tender, Heartbreak Hotel, Roustabout, One Night With You, C'mon Everybody, Hound Dog,Teddy Bear, That's All Right, Devil in Disguise, It's Now or Never, Don't Be Cruel, Can't Help Falling in Love, All Shook Up, Jailhouse Rock, and Blue Suede Shoes

Feb 14 Y
For the Love of Wine! Bring Your Sweetheart To Celebrate Valentine’s Day 
At Holman Ranch Vineyard & Winery Tasting Room in Carmel Valley
831-659-2640
The Holman Ranch Tasting Room at 19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Suite C at White Oaks Plaza in Carmel Valley, California will celebrate Valentine’s Day with special offers on this day of love! Wine tasting for two will be $5 throughout the day (a 50% discount)!  The Tasting Room will also be selling Lula’s chocolates infused with Holman Ranch Pinot Noir – the perfect sweet treat for your sweetheart!  Every couple will receive a beautiful rose as a gift to celebrate this day of romance.

Feb 14 Y
Aqua Terra Culinary and A Taste of Monterey Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Monterey
831-646-5446 ext. 12
A Taste of Monterey, located at 700 Cannery Row #KK Upstairs in Monterey, teams up with Aqua Terra Culinary.   Spend the evening on Cannery Row taking in the view of the Monterey Bay. Sip award winning Monterey County wines from a Taste of Monterey. Enjoy a menu inspired by love and created by Chef Dory Ford and Aqua Terra Culinary. Space is limited to 60 attendees. The three course meal paired with wines begins at 6:30 p.m. and costs $80 per person inclusive. Reservations are required.

Feb 14 Y
Valentine’s Day at TusCA Ristorante
Monterey
831.657.6675
Love is in the Air! Listen to Live Jazz and Dine On Chef Johnny DeVivo’s Tuscan Delights.  The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey a special Valentine’s Day Celebration at TusCA Ristorante.  There is a special TusCA Ristorante dinner menu – reservations required.   After dinner, celebrate this special night with Nat Johnson, bass and vocals in the Fireplace Lounge.  There will be dancing while you sip your favorite beverage by our huge fireplace.  Live music begins at 7:00 p.m.

Feb 14 Y
Wild Thyme Deli and Café Celebrates Valentine’s Day We’ll Do The Cooking, You Be The Chef
Marina
831-884-2414
Chef/Owner Terry Teplitzky at Wild Thyme Deli and Café Valentine’s Day menu for 2012. Pick up dinner and champagne for you and your loved one! Dinner available for pick up on Valentine’s Day until 5:30 p.m. Orders must be placed by Saturday, February 11th. The cost is $58 plus tax for dinner for two! Add a bottle of sparkling wine for $15.00 more.

Feb 15
Twilight Bicycle Ride
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Hwy 68,  Monterey  CA
Cyclists can take to the track on their own bikes to experience the thrill of pedaling Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, including the challenging 300-foot climb and awe-inspiring descent down the world-famous Corkscrew. The rides/races are always informal and the 11 turn 2.238 mile course is open to all levels of cyclists. Helmets are required and the cost is $10 per rider.

Feb 18
2012 Reading and Performance Series
Robinson Jeffers Tor House, Carmel
831-624-5725
Poetry reading by Jennifer Perrine, winner of the 2011 Robinson Jeffers Tor House Prize for Poetry. 7 p.m., Parlor of the East Wing, Tor House. Free.

Feb 18
"Turf Club Music Series" Launches At The Monterey County Fairgrounds
To Benefit The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation
Wendy Brickman 831-633-4444
email brickman@brickmanmarketing.com
Come to the Turf Club on Saturday, February 18th for a Mardi Gras Celebration with the internationally renowned Persephone's Bees featuring Tom Ayres and Angelina Moysov, the Sambahemian drummers, and many more surprises! Complimentary red beans and rice and Creole gumbo will be served. Also many special Mardi Gras Drink Specials plus a Mardi Gras Costume Contest! $15 at the door or $10 for military/students (21 and older).

Feb 18
Swirl, Sip and Celebrate National Drink Wine Day
Holman Ranch Vineyard & Winery Tasting Room in Carmel Valley
831-659-2640
February 18th is National Drink Wine Day! Holman Ranch Tasting Room at 19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Suite C at White Oaks Plaza in Carmel Valley, California will celebrate with free wine tastings between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18th.  (valid for one free tasting per person.  Holman Ranch’s Carmel Valley Village Tasting Room is the perfect backdrop to swirl, sip and savor the different complexities of Holman Ranch Vineyard and Winery wines.  There is something for everyone, from the full-bodied Pinot Noirs to the light, fruity flavors of our Pinot Gris and lightly-oaked, food friendly Chardonnay.   Holman Ranch also offers estate grown and bottled Extra Virgin Olive Oil available for tasting and purchase at the Tasting Room.

Feb 18, 19, 20
Concert 4: 2002 Arabian Nights
Monterey Symphony
831 646-8511
Max Bragado-Darman. conductor - Ekaterina Semenchuk, mezzo-soprano - Berloiz Roman Carnival Overture - Berlioz - Nuits d'Eté - Ravel Sheherezade - featuring Ekaterina Semenchuk - Rimsky-Korsakov Sheherezade.

Feb 21
Connect Your Home and Family First Public Meeting Salinas
831 582-3236
The Monterey County Business Council, an alliance of business executives and professionals providing collaborative leadership to help people from business, government, education, and the community work together on countywide issues, announced today they are partnering with Monterey County Office of Education, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County, Loaves, Fishes & Computers and several other community partners to introduce Comcast's Internet Essentials Program. This program places internet services into the homes of families with school-aged children that qualify for free or reduced lunches under the National School Lunch Program. Qualified families will receive internet access for $9.95 per month for the duration of their child’s K-12 education. 6-7PM - Monterey County Office of Education - 901 Blanco Circle, Room A - Salinas

Feb 21
T. J. Stiles, The First Tycoon : The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
Sunset Center, Carmel
831-624-2811
Carmel Public Library Foundation Presents its Annual Arts & Literary Series 2011-2012 Authors.  The goal of the 2011-2012 season is to create awareness for the Library Foundation’s mission with talks and book signings.  National  Bestseller.  Winner of the National Book Award.  In this groundbreaking biography, T.J. Stiles tells the dramatic story of Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, the combative man and American icon who, through his genius and force of will, did more than perhaps any other individual to create modern capitalism. Meticulously researched and elegantly written, The First Tycoon describes an improbable life, from Vanderbilt’s humble birth during the presidency of George Washington to his death as one of the richest men in American history. In between we see how the Commodore helped to launch the transportation revolution, propel the Gold Rush, reshape Manhattan, and invent the modern corporation. Epic in its scope and success, the life of Vanderbilt is also the story of the rise of America itself.

Feb 24
Calefax Reed Quintet
Presented by: Chamber Music Monterey Bay
Georg Muffat: Concerto No. 4
Dmitri Shostakovich: Preludes & Fugues, Op. 87 (Selections)
Claude Debussy: Suite bergamasque
Johann Sebastian Bach: Goldberg Variations

Feb 25
31st Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off
Santa Cruz
831-420-5273
Teams of chowder chefs come from all over the West Coast to compete for the prestigious award of “Best Clam Chowder.” Whip up your favorite recipe for red or white chowder or just come and sample the delicious variety of chowder and fun at the Boardwalk. Admission free. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Feb 25
Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation's "Margarita Mania"
831 372-5863
Beginning at 6:00 PM until the tequila runs out! Tickets are only $50 per person and include an all-you-can-eat taco bar, 12 tequila tasting stations including Sauza tequila among many others, plus dancing to the great band, Kindred Soul.  Buy your tickets early as only 250 tickets will be sold Donations are tax deductible, (Tax ID # 77-0402426). Come meet and mix with our fun-loving Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation members and more. Tickets include dinner and drinks plus a chance to win $2,500 in a Reverse Draw (need not be present to win). In addition to the $2,500 grand prize, there will be 25 other prizes as well.

Feb 25 - 26
East of Eden Cat Show
831 375-0801
Open to the public! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Gate 3, Salinas Room. Hours: 10 AM - 4 PM. Admission: Adults $5, Senior & Children $4, Children 3 and under FREE!

Feb 26
Steinbeck’s Birthday Celebration!
Salinas
The National Steinbeck Center
831 775-4721
On Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the National Steinbeck Center will celebrate John Steinbeck’s 110th birthday with a free day for Monterey County residents.

Feb 27
Meet the Authors of  2011-2012 - Adrienne Momi
Salinas
The National Steinbeck Center
831 775-4721
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.  Join us as we celebrate local author Adrienne Momi’s new book, The Amazing Adventures of Radish Toe. The talk will begin at 1:30 p.m. in conjunction with this year's John Steinbeck Birthday Celebration.  Join us in the Salinas Room for a discussion of the book and its meaning, the author’s process and a digital presentation. Book-signing and Q&A to follow the talk. All books must be purchased at the National Steinbeck Center to be signed.

Feb 28
Carmel Public Library Announces Its Second Local History Lecture Series with Dr. Susan Shillinglaw Title:  Steinbeck & Jeffers
Carmel
831-624-7323
Harrison Memorial Library (HML), on Mission Street and 6th Avenue, in Carmel announced today its second speaker for its 2012 Local History Lecture Series. Admission is free and it is a first come first serve basis.  For questions, contact the Harrison Memorial Library Reference Desk at 831-624-7323 or visit the website by clicking on the event title above.   These public programs are funded by the Frank and Eva Buck Foundation, and Robert and Lacy Buck.