
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.
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Smuin Ballet Holiday Program
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!


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Tuscan Inspired 5 Bed, 5+ Bath, 3 Car, Gated Monterra Ranch Estate
Located within the private gated community of Monterra Ranch is this Mediterranean and Tuscan inspired 2011 built estate home of over 5,300 square feet on five oak studded and scenic acres.
Ideally situated on the Monterey Peninsula, Monterra Ranch combines the best of convenience and ease of access to all area points of interest while giving residents a sense of privacy.
This home will please the most discriminating who seek high-end appointments, creature comforts, and attention to detail. From custom color, thin plaster, bull nosed walls, to the selection of stone and tile, high-end caliber building materials and finishes adorn throughout.
This home is bathed in natural light through walls of glass windows. There is a feeling of grandeur upon entering as one’s eyes soar to the vaulted wood beam ceilings above.
A total of five bedroom suites each feature private en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets. There is a dedicated restroom for visitors. The two master bedroom suites are well placed to allow for separation of family and guests visiting. There is access to multiple private outdoor patios. The open living room-to-kitchen floor plan transitions nicely onto the backyard Travertine marble patio area as an expansion of the entertaining space.
There is a view of the blue water of Monterey Bay as it arches it way north towards Santa Cruz to be enjoyed daily. A total of four fireplaces; three fireplaces inside, and one outside on the outdoor patio area, and radiant heat, delightfully warm this space. The master chef in the family will be inspired by the showroom kitchen which features a center island demonstration and preparation area with wet bar.
A complete stainless steel appliances package includes Viking dishwasher, GE Profile dual door refrigerator with matching cabinet faces, Viking microwave, Jenn-Air six burner gas range and dual oven with pot filler and Viking ventilation hood.
Food storage is well accommodated in the spacious walk-in pantry. The wine bar is adjacent to the dedicated dining room area. There is a set of front loading LG washer and dryer, laundry sink, and cabinets in the dedicated laundry room and a second laundry room downstairs. Vehicles are put to bed in the spacious and clean three car garage.
The 168 exclusive home sites on 1,700 acres of Monterra Ranch blend the natural environment with a unique residential opportunity. While driving through Monterra Ranch sightings of soaring hawks, deer, and wild turkey are reminders that you living in a special place. This home is currently on the sales market with various flexible, and perhaps discounted, rental terms available to suit the tenant’s and owner’s needs.
Depending on the terms and conditions of the lease, Owner may temporarily remove the property from the sales market.
Please note the Owner will self manage this home upon move-in of the residents.
Apply Online
Please contact Frank at 831-293-8720 or email info@CVRents.com to arrange your private tour of this rare rental opportunity.
An Evening with Graham Nash

Haunted Mirror Maze!
Monterey Mirror Maze
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Experience the maze themed as a haunted house!
This year Mirror Maze will be haunted on
October 18, 19, 25, 26, 30 & 31st, from 8 pm – 11 pm.
More Info & Directions
#halloween #monterey #carmel
2nd Annual Downtown PG Trick or Treating Event!
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Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 10:00am until 4:00pm
Trick or treat throughout downtown Pacific Grove.
FREE candy & goodies for ghosts & goblins of all ages!
Just look for the Halloween balloons outside your favorite participating downtown businesses & join in the fun!
Don’t forget it’s also Science Saturday: Spiders & Snakes at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History!
Live music & entertainment throughout the day!
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Presented by: The Downtown Pacific Grove Business Improvement District, the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce & the City of Pacific Grove |
97th Annual Carmel-by-the-Sea Birthday Celebration
and Halloween Parade
Ocean Avenue on October 26th.
This is the perfect event for children (and pets) to show off their Halloween costumes! Enjoy refreshments and entertainment at the Sunset Center following the parade in honor of Carmel’s 97th Birthday Celebration.
Pumpkin Pandemonium at the Del Monte Center
The very popular community event, Pumpkin Pandemonium, is returning to Del Monte Shopping Center again this year!
Del Monte Shopping Center will be holding its fun and festive 10th Annual Pumpkin Pandemonium and Community Trick-or-Treat event on Halloween, Thursday, October 31, 2013 from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
There will also be a special Pumpkin Patch with FREE pumpkins while supplies last and many merchant specials offered throughout the day. Pumpkin Pandemonium is a free family celebration which combines family, friends and the community trick-or-treating in a safe environment.
From 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM, families can trick or treat at special candy stations located throughout the shopping center. Over 28,000 pieces of candy have been ordered this year to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth, cialis online India! More details can be found at www.shopdelmonte.com