July 4, 2014 – COME HOME TO MONTEREY!

The Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA)and City of Monterey are pleased to announce the return of the Monterey 4th of July Parade!

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On Friday, July 4, thousands of people will watch the star-spangled excitement of creative floats, specialty units, musical units and guest celebrities!

This patriotic Independence Day parade will start at 10 a.m. and is expected to take approximately one hour to pass along a route through downtown Monterey.

For all the days and evening events- CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE or First Night Monterey if you would like to be in the parade.

Ferrari Challenge returns to Monterey’s Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

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May 16-18, 2014

Ferrari Challenge returns to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

Ferrari Challenge returns to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

The Ferrari Challenge returns to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with three full days of racing where fans can see the swift and exotic Ferrari 458 Challenge cars attacking the technically-demanding 11-turn road course. The series allows Ferrari owners the opportunity to compete wheel-to-wheel while providing Ferrari enthusiasts and motorsport fans the chance to watch the Prancing Horse run in its natural environment – the race track.

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Carmel’s Sunset Center presents John Lithgow

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Stories by Heart – Featuring the works of P.G. Wodehouse and Ring Lardner
 
Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 8PM
 CLICK HERE to buy tickets or call the Box Office at 831.620.2048

 

For one very special evening, the Sunset Center is proud to present the extraordinary John Lithgow in his one-man theatrical memoir, Stories by Heart.
In a hilarious tour de force, Lithgow performs with zany abandon, portraying ten distinct, outrageous characters (including a parrot). By contrast, “Haircut” is a darkly comic look at Midwestern American implacability. It is a captivating yarn told by a gossipy barber in small-town Michigan as he gives a shave and a haircut to a stranger in town. Stories by Heart provides ample evidence of the power of storytelling, the magic of theater, and the talents of one of our greatest actors.

Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Sunset Center – Presents An Evening with Los Lonely Boys

An Evening with Los Lonely Boys

Tuesday, April 22nd at 8PM

CLICK HERE to buy Tickets or call the Box Office at 831.620.2048

Presented by Crescent Bay Entertainment

Los Lonely Boys has been rescheduled from the September 2013 date. 

 

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86th Academy Awards – Oscar Parties In Monterey

86th Academy Awards – #Oscar Parties In Monterey

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As Hollywood celebrates the 86th Academy Awards Presentation on March 2, partiers will join in as well in #Monterey at the Monterey County Film Commission’s annual fundraiser, “Hollywood’s Big Night” at the Cannery Row Brewing Company, 95 Prescott Ave. The local event begins at 3:45 p.m. and the Oscars presentations begin on the live telecast at 5:30 p.m.

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Night with the Stars

The Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce and AT &T will hold the Night with the Stars event on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at The Peninsula Ballroom at Quail Lodge & Golf Club.  Bringing Hollywood to Carmel Valley with a Red Carpet Reception beginning at 4:00 pm followed by the presentations of the Business Star Awards at 4:45 pm and a three-course dinner and live cast of the ACADEMY AWARDS® at 5:30 pm.  This glamorous event will include raffle opportunities for staycations, private vineyard tour, SF Giants tickets and SCRAMP – Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca season pass.

Stay for the after party to include dancing and fun from DNA Entertainment.

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Romance is in the Air!

Romantic things to do on
Valentines Day 2014 in Monterey County!

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Painting by: Ali Miner, View all her works at La Belle, San Carlos near Fifth, Carmel, CA.

 

jaJacks Restaurant at Portola Hotel & Spa on Valentine’s Day – View the Valentine’s Day Menu

Reserve a table for two and enjoy a romantic 4 course dinner with your sweetheart at Jacks Restaurant. Call and reserve your table now (831) 649-2698. 

 

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Friday, February 14th and Saturday, February 15th
Call 831-373-3775 for reservations.

View: Our Valentine’s Day Four-Course Menu

 

cimaCima Collina in Carmel Valley 

A Taste of Romance – Join us for our 2nd annual Valentine’s Dinner at the Tasting Room – a romantic evening perfect for Pinot Lovers. Call the Tasting Room for more info at (831)620-0645.

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Check out Monterey County WeeklyMore than 20 options for Valentine’s Day in Monterey County, including guinea-pig spas.  

 Visiting Monterey check out our vacation rentals at: www.MontereyRentals.com #vacationrentals #monterey #valentinesday

38 Days till AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

The Count down is on…  AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 

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Some of the excitement includes …The Chevron Shoot-Out.

The San Francisco Giants and San Francisco 49ers battled it out for charity money and bragging rights in the Tuesday, February 4 at 1:30 pm Chevron Shoot-Out.

Chevron has donated $210,000 through its Eagles for Education program  during the tournament rounds of the 2013 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Positively impacting over 20,000 students with this donation, Chevron is giving kids a better shot.
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First Night Monterey – New Year’s Eve Dec 31, 2013

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First Night Monterey is
the place to be on December 31st.

This family-friendly, alcohol-free New Year’s celebration takes place at over 25 performance sites downtown (most venues are indoors).

This year’s theme is “SEACHANGES” and Alvarado Street will be illuminated in colorful lights as more than 200 artists join to “dance, act, play, perform, create, and sing our way into 2014!”

THE FIRST ACT for the Young & Young-at-Heart!

After the opening ceremony at on Colton Lawn and Pacific Street at 3 pm, Kids Night Out! Kicks off with music, songs, drumming, dance, ballet, folk dancing in traditional costumes, face art, balloon magic, art creating, hat making and more!

At 5:30 pm, all are welcome to join the Twilight Procession down Alvarado Street from Portola Plaza to Pearl Street with stilt walkers, dancers, marchers, giant puppets, and parade floats. Sign-up your group!

THE SECOND ACT: THE MAIN EVENT!

  Blues to Rock to Country, Hip-Hop to Folk! FNM 2014 will have a complete line-up, delighting the entire family.

  World dance in the street! International costumed dancers, including Chinese Lion dancers will be on the streets. Dancing to the sounds of oldies, rock-n-roll, the tropical beats and West African sounds.

  Monterey Center for Spiritual Living: This beautiful Sanctuary resounds with mellow sounds, beautiful voices and great arrangements; choral, classical and cool jazz throughout the night!

  Monterey Conference Center: Three floors of music, art and community! Learn to dance, dance to the sounds of live bands, rap, make a rhythmic beat from reclaimed items at the Junk Jam. Celtic, Folk, Flamenco, Dance, Marimba are just a few of the sounds heard.

  Golden State Theatre: Savor the sounds more live entertainment, from Folk to Blues, all the way to the New Year! 2014 performing artists.

GRAND FINALE – THE COUNTDOWN TO 2014!

 The Grand Finale! Our 2014 headliners are two renowned local bands that will bring us into the New Year; Mike Beck and the Bohemian Saints with their Americana/Country music style, and Chris Cain with his original sound of jazz-inspired blues! Both events feature a countdown to the New Year!

Buy Buttons for FNM2014

 Buttons are $15 (age 6-15) and $22 (16 and up). Children 5 and under are free.

#newyearseve #monterey #2014 #newyear

Carmel Sunset Center presents XXMAS – The Christmas Ballet

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XXMAS- The Christmas Ballet

on Friday, December 6th at 8PM & Saturday, December 7th at 2PM

 CLICK HERE to buy Tickets or call the Box Office at 831.620.2048

 

The Bay Area’s hottest holiday ticket returns with NEW choreography from Choreographer in Residence Amy Seiwert, Smuin dancer Jane Rehm and former Smuin dancer Darren Anderson, and more. An ever-changing carousel of mischief and elegance, The Christmas Ballet is a perfect gift for audiences of all ages.

 

Stunning classical ballet, rollicking character numbers, and that Smuin sass combine for a seasonal celebration like no other. From Bach and sacred carols to klezmer, gospel, and Elvis, The Christmas Ballet has something for everyone. Be sure to treat yourself and your loved ones to this Bay Area holiday tradition!