In the mood for some gritty blues, folk and rock ‘n roll… with a touch of Philly soul?
The sizzling Bacon Brothers – Hollywood star Kevin and his brother Michael – will bring their “feel good” music to Carmel’s Sunset Center on Sept. 29 at 8 pm, with an opening act to be announced.
Why not combine this concert with a Carmel getaway? September and October are the best months of the year. Check out one of our luxurious Carmel vacation rentals:
This gated 4 bedroom/3 bath sanctuary in the treetops overlooking Pescadero Canyon and Pebble Beach is just minutes walking distance to downtown Carmel. Located on over a quarter acre, it has a swimming pool (and extensive decks and patios for pre or post-concert lounging).
“Point Taken,” a modernized, yet classic Carmel cottage, sleeps six comfortably with two bedrooms in the main house plus a separate master “casita” with a king bed and bath.
Feeling “footloose?” This stylish home is a short walk to the powder white sands of Carmel Beach.
Contact: Reservations@MontereyRentals.com
Ready for some mutton bustin’, bronco riding, trick roping, dancing horses, and bull riding?
Join us at the Monterey County Fair Aug. 31 -Sept. 5, a celebration of our county’s bountiful aquaculture and agriculture.
Besides cotton candy, corn dogs and carnival rides, there will be livestock, gardening, arts and crafts and cooking exhibitions, “cowboy bootcamps” for the kids, clowns, magicians, rodeos… and even a cake and ice cream eating contest.
Enjoy live music, from country star Lee Brice to rock ‘n roll by Blue Oyster Cult and fantastic funk from WAR. And if you’re over 21, The Turf Club Patio features microbrews, wine tastings and “After Parties” nightly at the Dive Bar.
Tickets are available online at http://www.montereycountyfair.com.
It’s been called a tribal gathering, a party, an improvisation… and a “cultural colossus.”
Around here we just call it the Monterey Jazz Festival – and we wouldn’t miss it for the world.
Now in its 54th year, this year’s event takes place the weekend of Sept. 16-18 at the Monterey Fairgrounds. Over 500 artists play on eight stages… here’s just a few of the headliners:
- Herbie Hancock
- Sonny Rollins
- India.Irie slotsonlinecanada.ca
- Huey Lewis and the News
- Hiromi
- Joshua Redman
Tickets just went on sale for single day and 3-day admission packages. Don’t wait!
On Another “Note”
As of this writing we still have availability for the Jazz Festival weekend. Put your feet up at this lovely ocean view two bedroom/three bath home in nearby Pacific Grove.
It’s just a short walk to downtown shops and restaurants – and minutes from the Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf and Carmel.
Need info? Reservations@MontereyRentals.com
Get some “viticulture” at the 19th Annual Monterey Winemakers’ Celebration – an outdoor summer festival that brings together over 40 wineries in Carmel’s lovely Barnyard Shopping Village.
Enjoy wine, food and jazz – and chat with local winemakers including Gianni Abate (Morgan Winery), Bill Anderson (Chateau Julien), Steve Pessagno (Pessagno Winery), and Paul Hahn (Hahn Wines).
From 1-4 pm, sip from a selection of some 200 wines and savor culinary treats from these Barnyard restaurants:
- Robata Sushi Grill
- Allegro Gourmet Pizzeria
- Bahama Billy’s
- Pieces of Heaven
- Serendipity Farms
- Flanagan
- From Scratch
- Hola
- Lugano Swiss Bistro
- The Monterey Chocolate Company
Admission is $30 in advance, $35 at the door (designated drivers are $15). You can also ride to the festival from downtown Carmel or downtown Monterey on a convenient mini bus operated by MST (Monterey Salinas Transit). Fare is just one dollar each way.
Cutting edge art, great music, gourmet food, fine wine and ales: you’ll find it all August 26-28 at Sand City’s Tenth Annual West End Celebration. Over one hundred resident and visiting artists will open their studio doors, showcase their wares – and wow you with their talent.
The event kicks off Friday night, Aug. 26, with “Raising Cain in Sand City” – a benefit concert starring legendary bluesman Chris Cain, John “Broadway” Tucker, Red Beans & Rice, and the Monterey Bay Blues Festival’s “Blues in the Schools” Honor Band. The concert takes place in the Carmel Stone Imports Building, along with an exhibit by young local artists ages 12 to 22. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Saturday and Sunday there will be live music on two different stages, and Saturday afternoon the Boomtown Saints will rock Sweet Elena’s Bakery. The MST Trolley will provide free transportation to and from the event sites.
This year’s celebration has a “green” theme, with lectures on topics from “building green” to “living green” both days. Several presentations will showcase the new, green concepts being formulated and implemented in the redevelopment of Sand City.
Vintage races, auto shows, auctions, rallies and parties: it’s all about cars during Monterey Car Week when auto enthusiasts from all over the world gather in Pebble Beach and environs.
Here are some of the highlights:
Aug. 16 – Concours on the Avenue: Carmel-by-the-Sea’s world famous Ocean Avenue will be closed to traffic – 16 blocks will be filled with over 175 luxury cars, muscle cars, hot rods and sporting cars.
Aug. 16-17 – “Automobilia:” Road & Track calls this a must attend event: over 45 international dealers displaying vintage posters, photos, hood ornaments, models… if it’s related to cars you’ll find it here.
Aug. 17 – Pebble Beach Motoring Classic: “The ultimate road trip.” Up to 30 quality and thoroughbred automobiles manufactured prior to 1968 are invited to participate. The 1,500 mile adventure begins near Seattle and winds south, arriving in time for the exhibition on August 17.
Aug. 17 – The Little Car Show: Display of electric, gas powered micro and mini vehicles from noon to 5 pm on Lighthouse Ave. in Pacific Grove, followed by a tour parade along the waterfront.
Aug. 18-20 – Monterey Sports and Muscle at the Marriott: Russo and Steele’s 11th annual auto auction event. Previews begin at 10am and auctions are at 5pm each day.
Aug. 18 – Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance: Classic cars tour scenic 17-Mile Drive with a break from noon to 2 pm in Carmel-by-the-Sea, where cars will be on display on Ocean Avenue.
Aug. 19-20 – RM Auctions at the Portola Hotel: A two day sale of the world’s finest automobiles, from sports and racing cars to unique and coach built classics.
Aug. 18-20 – Mecum Auction: Muscle cars and more at the Hyatt in Monterey. From vintage Beetle convertibles to Mustang GTs and Porsche tractors, this is one of the most popular Concours events.
Aug. 20 – Concours d’LeMons: a celebration of the “oddball, mundane, and truly awful of the automotive world” at the Seaside City Hall.
Aug. 21 – Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance: Some 200 of the most prized collector cars and motorcycles in the world converge at Pebble Beach for this “Super Bowl of the automotive universe.”
Pebble Beach Vacation Rental
Accommodations are extremely scarce during the Concours events.
We currently have a 3 bedroom/3 bath family (and dog) friendly home in the Pebble Beach forest with a sunroom and a lovely garden.
Contact: Reservations@MontereyRentals.com
