2010
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January

Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events
831-648-5360

Jan 1
Rio Grill Resolution Run
Carmel-By-The-Sea
831-645-4777
This 6.8 mile foot race and 3-mile family fun run are set on a breathtaking cross-country course and benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monterrey County.

Jan 2
One Warm Coat
Winter is fast approaching, and no one should ever go without such a basic necessity  Saturday 11:00a to 3:00p - Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey CA

Jan 2
First Friday's Art Walk (Oldtown Main St)
Salinas
758-9126
Stroll through historic Oldtown with over 40 venues featuring art exhibitions , live music, dance and theater performances, taste tidbits from the various restaurants and winetasting the first Friday of every month. Open to the public, free admission. Cal

Jan 10
Renovation Run- 10K/5K
Soledad
email:  soledadrec@razzolink.com
831-678-3745
Check in at 8 a.m. followed by Just Run Fun Run 8:30 a.m. and 5K Run/Walk immediately following. Must pre-register at Soledad Pool by Jan. 1. $20 adult, $15 child.

Jan 14 - 18
Monterey Swingfest
Monterey
805-937-1574
Dance workshops feature past and present world and national champions, plus open dancing. Presented by Central Coast Swing Dance at the Monterey Hyatt Regency.

Jan 17
A Day to Remember Bridal Show
Monterey Conference Center
888.900.8877
Only the finest wedding professionals from the area are invited to be vendors. There will be hourly seminars to help you plan your perfect day. Everything you need... all in one place... all in one day!

Jan 17
Ft. Ord Foray 10K run (Individual and Team); 5K run Walk
831-809-7659
9:00 AM  Join us for a FORAY into the old Ft. Ord lands and experience the natural beauty of California's Central coast.  The course rolls gently up and down along a scenic loop that meanders through Live Oak stands, vernal ponds, meadows and Manzanita Plains.  Run and walk on peaceful paved and wide running-quality dirt roads and support a winning cause.  Includes Race Tee and raffle prizes.  A 10K team is comprised of 3-5 runners with no gender requirement.  The best 3 times of each team will be compiled to determine overall team times.  Prizes will be awarded for 1-3 place in all age divisions, male and female  overall, team 1-3rd.

Jan 21
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
Seaside
831 899-6805
Watch this parade through Seaside which honors slain civil rights leader and a truly great American.

Jan 23
The American String Quartet
8:00pm at the Sunset Center. Single tickets $61/57/47/30  -  Peter Winograd, violin - Laurie Carney, violin - Daniel Avshalomov, viola - Wolfram Koessel, cello with Menahem Pressler, piano. 

Jan 23, 24 & 25
Monterey Symphony
(3 pm & 8 pm) - Sherwood Hall, Salinas
Jan 23 (3 pm & 8pm) & Jan 24 (8 pm) Jan 25 (8pm) - Sunset Theater, Carmel
Concert Three
Max Bragado-Darman, conductor - Judith Ingolfsson, violin - Rossini: Overture to La scala di seta - Barber: Violin Concerto, Op.14 - Beethoven: Symphony No.1 in C major Exciting violinist Judith Ingolfsson is breaking attendance records wherever she performs. Her combination of natural talent, profound musicality, technical mastery and beautiful stage presence will long be remembered. Known best for its prominent oboe solo, Rossini's La scala di seta Overture is pure joy. Beethoven's First Symphony is one of his most exciting early works. It's a concert not to be missed. (This program represents a change from a previously published one.)

Jan 26
Valley of the World Wine & Food Festival
Salinas
An annual wine tasting and auction featuring award-winning local wines and restaurants. Proceeds benefit a range of Monterey County charities.

Jan 31
Spirit of Uganda
Sunset Center-Carmel; 7pm - 831 620-2048

February

Feb 5
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 winetasting the first Friday of every month. Open to the public, free admission. Cal

Feb 5 – 7
Gem and Bead Faire
Monterey County Fairgrounds
FREE
503 252-8300
Unusual and rare Gems & Minerals.  Classes and Demomstrations. Something for everyone at gem faire!

Feb 8 - 14
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
Pebble Beach
800-541-9091
The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am is a 72-hole PGA Tour golf championship with 180 top tour professionals and 180 star-studded celebrity amateurs competing head-to-head for the coveted title. Ticket sales begin in September.  The tournament benefits a number of local charities.

Feb 14
Gustavo Romero, piano - A program exclusively of music by Frédéric Chopin
Sun. 3:00pm. Sunset Center,  $37,  open seating.  Frédéric Chopin Born on February 22^nd 1810  ( or March 1^st) - (A parish church document found in 1892 gives his birth date as 22 February 1810 but he usually gave March 1 as his date of birth.)  Following the program, champagne reception will be held in the lobby, to celebrate Chopin’s 200 birth anniversary and also Valentine's Day.

Feb 14
25th Annual 'Together With Love' Run and Walk
Monterey
831 373-3955
8:15am for the children's run; 9am for the 10K and 5K.  The event on a mostly flat looped course around Monterey Bay is a benefit for the Monterey Rape Crisis Center.

Feb 26
Wine, Art & Music Walk  
A walking tour of Pacific Grove's finest art venues. The event is complimentary and open to the public.  Art Walk maps will be available at the participating locations and at the Chamber.  The hours are from 6:00-9:00 pm.  More info:  831-373-3304.

Feb 27 -28
East of Eden Cat Show
Monterey County Fairgrounds
Salinas Room - Gate 3

Feb 27
Tribute To Andrew Lloyd Webber
Sunset Center, Carmel,  8pm
620-2048

Feb 28
Steinbeck's Birthday Celebration
Salinas
831-775-4721
Join a hometown celebration as Salinas remembers the life and works of native son and Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Steinbeck.

March

Mar 4

Mar 5
Smuin Ballet Winter Program
Carmel
831-620-2048

Mar 5 - 7
Dixieland Monterey
Monterey
888-349-6879
Three days of top Dixieland and Swing at venues in downtown Monterey and along Fisherman's Wharf. Featuring top national jazz bands, local youth bands and more.

Mar 8
Colton Hall 160th Birthday Celebration
Colton Hall on Pacific Street, Monterey/831 646-5640
Free birthday celebration of one of Monterey’s most historic buildings. 2pm Birthday cake and punch to follow a discussion on ‘Women in Monterey’s History’.

Mar 13
Hal Holbrook Mark Twain Tonight
Sunset Center Carmel/831-620-2048

Mar 15
Great Taste of PG
pgpride@pgusd.org
831-642-4943
The fabulous food and wine event, to benefit PG PRIDE and Pacific Grove schools, will showcase the area's finest restaurants and wineries along with a live and silent auction, on behalf of that Pacific Grove Unified School District, to be held in the Grand Ballroom of Inn at Spanish Bay.  Hours are 4-7pm.

Mar 24
Cabaret
Carmel
831 620-2048
at the Sunset Center..

Mar 27
BLINK, an Incredible Evening of Award-Winning Magic
at the Sunset Center in Carmel - 831-620-2048
 

Mar 30
Soweto Gospel Choir
Sunset Center Carmel - 831-620-2048

April

Apr 8 - 11
Pebble Beach Food & Wine Event
Pebble Beach
831-622-7770
Pebble Beach Food and Wine celebrates 35 celebrity chefs and 200 wineries during this four day event. Internationally acclaimed wineries and chefs are brought together with California's regional superstars to create an unbelievable series of luxurious lunches, delectable dinners, wine tasting, cooking demonstrations, and one of the most remarkable rare wine auctions in the country.

Apr 9 - 11
Next Generation Jazz Festival
Monterey
831-373-3366
The Monterey Jazz Festival turns the spotlight on the young up-and-coming musicians who will form the vanguard jazz music in the coming decades with a newly expanded event augmented by fresh performances and activities.

Apr 10 - 11
Good Old Days Celebration
831-373-3304
A Pacific Grove tradition!!  Includes the County’s largest arts and crafts show, with over 225 art and food vendors in downtown Pacific Grove, a parade down Pine Avenue; live entertainment on five stages; California Police Motorcycle Competition; old-fashioned games and contests and lots of family fun.  Free admission.  

Apr 15 - 18
Sea Otter Classic Cycling Festival
Laguna Seca Recreation Area, Monterey
831-373-2331/800-218-8411
Called the Bikestock of North America, this massive cycling event features fun rides, road racing, mountain bike racing, BMX racing, kids events, and a consumer tradeshow that highlights the latest in cycling hardware, clothing and good. Racers range from first timers to Olympic champions. All kids' events are free. Camping is available.

Apr 25
Big Sur International Marathon
Hwy 1, Big Sur to Carmel
831-625-6226
This marathon, consistently named the "Best Marathon in North America" by the Ultimate Guide to Marathon, is set along one of the most breathtaking routes in the world. Also includes a 21-mile power walk, 5K run, 9-mile walk, 10.6-mile walk and marathon relay.

May

May 8 - 9
Marina International Festival of the Winds
Monterey
Mother's Day Weekend, At Glorya Jean state Park and Marina State Beach. 10AM - 5:30PM Saturday and 11AM - 5:00PM Sunday - Kite flying, hang gliding, live music and entertainment, food vendors and booths, kite making workshops, giant inflatable air park, wind-related kids crafts, science and technology tent, demonstrations and more. Admission is free.

May 13 - 16
Salinas Valley Fair
Salinas - King City Fairgrounds
831-385-3243
Enjoy the atmosphere of an old-fashioned county fair, complete with carnival, bull-riding, craft and 4-H exhibit, music and more. Includes the Monterey Wine Competition Grand Wine Tasting.

May 13 - 16
17th Annual Carmel Art Festival
Carmel
831-642-2503
Gallery events, lectures, receptions and demonstrations at 43 art galleries in addition to a plein air painting competition.

May 16
Monster Truck Jam
Sunday May 16^th 12-5pm Get your Tickets early for this always sold out event. Don’t miss out on the dirt-slinging, non-stop action of the Monster Truck Jam. INFO: call 800-771-8807

May 20 – 22
Cooking for Solutions
Monterey
831-644-7561
Celebrity chefs gather in a two-day extravaganza dedicated to sustainable seafood, gourmet organic cuisine, and organic wines sponsored by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Past events have honored renowned chefs Martin Yan and Jacques Pepin, and have included visits by Jim Dodge, Jesse Ziff Cool. mark Franz and Emily Luchetti. Other events include receptions, a tasting gala, cooking demonstrations, and farm and vineyard tours.

May 21 - 23
MONTEREY FESTIVAL OF SPEED
Featuring the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Fortune Market 250 (Sat.) And Champ Car World Series (Sun.) Monterey - 1-800-327-SECA (7322)

May 22
Spurs & Stilettos: Centennial Gala
1034 N. Main St. Salinas , CA 831.775.3100, info@carodeo.com
This truly unique black tie gala will be held in an extravagant tent in the arena at the Salinas Sports Complex. The event will feature live and silent auctions, a full dinner, hosted bar, live music and your host for the evening, our very own Rodeo Announcer, Wayne Brooks. Ticket information to be announced; for more information call 831.775.3100.

June

Jun 4 & 5
Smuin Ballet's Spring Program
Sunset Center, Carmel, California, USA
Breathtaking, edgy and dramatic: Renowned Czech choreographer Jirí Kylián created the internationally praised Petite Mort especially for the Salzburg Festival in commemoration of the second centenary of Mozart´s death. The choreography presents six men, six women and six foils. The foils play the role of dancing partners and sometimes seem to be more rebellious and obstinate than a partner of flesh and blood.

Jun 5
Monterey Beer Festival
Monterey Fairgrounds
(831) 372-5863
Come on down to the Monterey Fairgrounds for the greatest assortment of beer ever assembled on the Central Coast. Sample varied styles from over fifty breweries. There will be light beer, dark beer, all types of ales, bitters, cider, mead, Belgian beer, German beer; Japanese beer; every style of beer.

Jun 6
Cannery Row Block Party
Monterey
831-655-8070
The annual celebration of summer's arrival features music, food, and activities for kids including magicians, clowns, jugglers and face painting.

Jun 17-20
2010 U.S. Open
Pebble Beach Golf Links was selected by the United States Golf Association (USGA) to host the 2010 U.S. Open – for the fifth time.  Each of the Pebble Beach Opens was won by one of the game’s great players – Jack Nicklaus in 1972, Tom Watson in 1982, Tom Kite in 1992 and Tiger Woods in 2000.  The Open, which was first conducted in 1895, is one of 13 national championships conducted annually by the USGA. 2010 may sound like a long way off, but mark your calendar now for this exclusive event. Don’t miss a chance to see history in the making!

July

Jul 1 - 4
Pebble Beach Dressage Show
Pebble Beach
831-624-2756

Jul 3 - 4
Race Nights on the Row
Cannery Row, Monterey
831-655-8070
When motorcyclists roll into Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix in July, more than 2,000 riders show off their bikes at Race Nights on the Row.

Jul 4
Pacific Grove City Fourth of July BBQ
Pacific Grove
831-373-3304
Join the Chamber of Commerce and celebrate the 5th with an old-fashioned, down-home BBQ in Caledonia Park. Great food, live entertainment and a chance to visit with your neighbors.

Jul 4
Fourth of July Parade and Lawn Party
Monterey
831-646-3866
The day starts at 10 am with a gala parade down Alvarado Street, followed by a barbecue picnic and live music on the lawn of historic Colton Hall and Fireworks

Jul 4
Living History Day in Old Monterey
Monterey
831-657-6348
Travel back in time and find out what life was like in the 1840s. At the historic Cooper-Molera Adobe you will meet a gardener, cook, rancher, soldier ad more. Or, try your hand at bowling. Activities and fun for all ages.

Jul 4
Valley Heritage Day
King City
831-385-8020
It's a 4th of July from another era at the King City Independence Day parade, complete with antique farm equipment, historic displays and a classic car show and entertainment, food, games and crafts.

Jul 4
Carmel Celebration
Annual Independence Day gathering at Davenport Park.  Fireworks

Jul 4
SLOAT LANDING CEREMONY
Monterey
Tel: 831-372-2608, ext 13
The Monterey History and Art Association will hold its annual Sloat Landing Ceremony in front of the Custom House near the Maritime Museum. This ceremony has, through the years, become a symbol of Monterey’s rich historic heritage and marks the date of July 7, 1846 when Commodore John Drake Sloat declared California as part of the United States. His proclamation provided certain rights and privileges for the 1846 inhabitants as U.S. citizens. The Monterey History and Art Association is proud to have commemorated this event every year (except during World War II) since 1931.

Jul 10
El Colmado del Rodeo Parade
Old Town Salinas,  info@carodeo.com
In 2010 the Colmo Parade will grace the streets of Old Town Salinas and commemorate what was once the greatest parade of the West! As the California Rodeo was first produced in 1911, so was the first informal night parade.  The parade was organized by local townsfolk, and included decorated automobiles that would drive down Main St. Salinas to wrap up Big Week festivities.  Later in 1913 the parade was formalized. At this time the “Colmo del Rodeo” was recognized as the largest and greatest night-lighted parade west of the Mississippi . Sadly, after the 1985 Big Week, the Colmo was eliminated from Rodeo activities, though a few years later in 1987 it was brought back and was a part of the Saturday horse parade.  That was the last time the Colmo was held, until now. The Colmo del Rodeo Parade will take to the streets Saturday night, July 10, 2010.   Join us and be a part of history by celebrating 100 years of Tradition with the California Rodeo!

Jul 11 
Cowboys & Cabernet-Poetry & Wine Tasting featuring Baxter Black
Sherwood Hall, 940 N. Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906, info@carodeo.com,

Jul 13 - 18
Pebble Beach Equestrian Classic
Pebble Beach
831-624-2756

Jul 14
Professional Bull Riders
1034 N. Main St. Salinas , CA 831.775.3100, info@carodeo.com
The Professional Bull Riders Challenger Tour Event starts at 7pm (gates open at 5pm); The toughest sport on earth comes to Salinas on Wednesday July 14^th. Join us for non-stop bullriding action. Seat prices range from $10 for children’s grandstands to $75 for track seating. call 831-549-4989 for tickets.

Jul 15 - 18
Centennial Celebration of the California Rodeo Salinas
1034 N. Main St. Salinas , CA 831.775.3100, info@carodeo.com
Celebrate 100 Years of Tradition as the annual California Rodeo Salinas kicks off on Thursday July 15^th. The best cowboys and cowgirls compete for prize money and coveted gold buckles. Action will be up close on the Toyota Tundra Instant Replay Screen during the 4 day show featuring bull riding, trick riding, clowns and more. Thursday & Friday night shows start at 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 1:15pm. Tickets are $13 to $20.00. Visit www.carodeo.com for a full schedule and to purchase tickets or call 800-549-4989.

Jul 22 - 25
Gilroy Garlic Festival
Christmas Hill Park,Gilroy
Whether you are a first-time visitor or a "seasoned" veteran, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is always a fun and fragrant experience. Over 3 million honored guests have made the pilgrimage. Please join us in celebrating this palate-pleasing herb at the 32nd annual Gilroy Garlic Festival

Jul 22 - 25
Feast of Lanterns
Pacific Grove
831-373-8295
In keeping with tradition as old as the city itself, this is a community celebration featuring the Feast of Salads, PG Birthday Cake, Pet parade, street dancing, pageant, fireworks, entertainment and more! 

Jul 23 – 24
Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix and MotoGP World Championship
Laguna Seca, Monterey
800-327-SECA
The biggest event on the 2010 schedule, the sixth annual Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, is set for July 23-25 and features the prestigious MotoGP World Championship. At the 2008 race, Tom Cruise along with 131,250 fans watched Valentino Rossi score his first victory on American soil. It was an epic battle between Casey Stoner and Rossi, with many changes of the lead and some very close racing. Rossi sealed his victory with a kiss, parking his bike in Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s legendary corkscrew, a series of turns with a 300 foot elevation change and kissing the pavement

August

Jul 28 – Aug 1
Summer Classic III
Pebble Beach Horse Show
(831) 595-1519

Jul 3 - Sep 5
Evenings by the Bay
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Saturdays & Sundays.  Spend summer evenings on the bay with extended aquarium hours until 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays in the summer.  Get a few more hours to commune with our animals, and enjoy special programs, live music and special events.

Aug 4 - 8
Summer Classic IV
Pebble Beach Horse Show
(831) 595-1519

Aug 6 – 8
Monterey Bay Reggae Fest
Monterey
831-394-6534
Enjoy well-known and up-and-coming reggae artists who fill two stages over two days at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. Also includes great island cooking, arts and crafts, kids play area, Reggae Lounge and a Rastafari Museum of Culture.

Aug 7
Winemakers' Celebration
831.375.9400
Winemakers' Celebration at the Custom House Plaza

Aug 13 – 15
Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
Laguna Seca, Monterey
800-327-SECA
www.montereyhistoric.com/
The Monterey Historics bring out the best of racing's past, from pre-war racers adorned with nameplates like Bugatti and Alfa-Romeo to 70ss and 80s rocket ships from Lola and McLaren.

Aug 29
Jewish Food Festival
Carmel, CA
831-624-2015
23rd annual Carmel event features "Jewish Food for the Soul".  Guests are treated to food, entertainment and crafts for the entire family to enjoy.  Admission and parking free.

September

Jul 3 - Sep 5
Evenings by the Bay
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Saturdays & Sundays.  Spend summer evenings on the bay with extended aquarium hours until 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays in the summer.  Get a few more hours to commune with our animals, and enjoy special programs, live music and special events.

Sep 1 – 6
Monterey County Fair - "Reel in the Fun"
Monterey
831-372-5863
The 2009 Fair is destined to be 'boat loads' of excitement as you "Reel in the Fun" at the 73rd annual Monterey County Fair. Come celebrate Monterey County's' coastal wonders, abundant agriculture and family fun for everyone!

Sep 10th
Wine, Art & Music Walk
A walking tour of Pacific Grove's finest art venues. The event is complimentary and open to the public.  Art Walk maps will be available at any of the participating locations and at the Chamber.  The hours are from 6:00-9:00 pm.  More info:  831-373-3304

Sep 10 - 12
Welcome to Cherry's Jubilee!
Your one stop location for information @ Cherry's Jubilee.
Whether it is the coastal views, the "Cork Screw" on the famous Mazda Laguna Seca Track, or the pure beauty of the hot rods, classic cars and motorcycles, Cherry's Jubilee 2010 will provide a "Jaw-Dropping" good time. Toss in the great wine and food the Peninsula has to offer, plus the camaraderie with car and motorcycle folks and you have the makings of a great weekend. View 2009 poster

Sep 10 -12
Triathlon at Pacific Grove
Olympic distance event consists of a swim course at Lovers Point, a bike course to Asilomar State Beach, and a run to Monterey Bay Aquarium.  2,400 Triathletes from all over the world.  Sponsored by Tri-California: 831-373-0678 or www.tricalifornia.com.

Sep 17 – 19
Monterey Jazz Festival
Monterey
925-275-9255
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, seminars and more.

Sep 25 & 26
Otter Days
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Sea Otter Awareness Week – Sep 26 – Oct 2 - Learn about Monterey Bay ’s most charismatic creatures from experts who care for them at the aquarium and researchers who study them in the wild. Special family activities and programs all feature adorable otters

October

Oct 2
Annual Butterfly Parade & Bazaar
Local elementary school children welcome the Monarchs to Pacific Grove during this annual parade (10:30am), followed by the Butterfly Bazaar behind the Robert Down School. More info:  831-646-6540.

Oct 3
Fiesta del Mar
Monterey Bay Aquarium
An annual Latin American cultural festival celebrating ocean conservation. Bilingual feeding shows, musical performances and other entertainment, plus the “Heroe del Medio Ambiente” (Hero of the Environment) award are part of this celebration. Children 12 and under will be admitted free all day.

Oct 3
Historic Home Tour
A tour of prime and selected Victorian and historic homes, bed & breakfast inns, and churches.  Docents provide a history of each location, highlighting Pacific Grove’s traditional hospitality.  Co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, Pacific Grove Art Center, and the Heritage Society. The hours are from 10:00am to 3:00 pm. More info: 831-373-3304.

Oct 16
Architecture/Design Home Tour
This event celebrates the architecture and design work of the peninsula's top architects.  The tour will spotlight several properties and will focus on architecture, design, furnishings and landscaping. The hours are from 10:00 to 3:00pm. More info:  831-373-3304 or .

Oct 29
Wine, Art & Music Walk
A walking tour of Pacific Grove's finest art venues. The event is complimentary and open to the public.  Art Walk maps will be available at any of the participating locations and at the Chamber.  The hours are from 6:00-9:00 pm.  More info:  831-373-3304

November

Nov 13
Holiday Fashion Show
A Fashion Show by eight PG Boutiques.  More than 120 donations of trips, restaurant certificates, accommodations & golf packages will be auctioned off to support the Chamber.  Held at Asilomar Conference Grounds, Merrill Hall from 5:30-8:30 pm, the event includes dinner & live entertainment.  More info: 831-373-3304

Nov 12, 13 and 14
Great Wine Escape Weekend
831.375.9400
Various locations throughout Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey and Salinas  

Nov 20 & 21
Feathered Friends
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The aquarium is home to a variety of birds – penguins, shorebirds and even an albatross. Find out how our aviculturists train and care for our feathered friends, and get an up close and personal look at some of them.

Nov 29
City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Festivities at Jewell Park include live entertainment by school bands and choruses, followed by caroling and refreshments at Chautauqua Hall and Santa’s first visit! The tree lighting begins at 5:30pm.  More info:  831-373-3304

Nov 30 and December 1
Christmas at the Inns
Visit 10 bed & breakfast inns decorated for the holidays in Victoria-era splendor.  Limited number of tickets sold.  Entertainment and light refreshments served. The hours are 6:00pm - 9:00pm. For information & tickets $20 per person, call: 831-373-3304

December

Dec 1
Artists in the Museum
This one night show and sale will coincide with the second night of Christmas at the Inns.  Visit the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History on Central and Forest and enjoy the work of fifteen local artists.  This is a great chance to purchase one-of-a-kind holiday gifts and meet the artists in person.  Items for sale will include glasswork, pine needle baskets, photography, watercolors and acrylics, textile work, carved gourds, jewelry and ceramics.  The event is open to the public from 5pm to 9pm.  There is no admission charge.

Dec 1 - 4
Streets of Bethlehem 2010
Salinas
831-422-9872
Email: info@fbcsalinas.com
Rediscover the true reason for the Christmas season.  See shopkeepers, pet the animals, walk with Mary and Joseph and the cast of 300 through the Streets of Bethlehem.  An outdoor community Christmas experience by First Baptist Church of Salinas, 1130 San Vincente Ave. Salinas, CA  The gates open a half hour early on Saturday for those requiring special assistance.  6 - 8:30pm  .ABSOLUTELY NO PETS PLEASE!  They upset the wild animals

Dec 2
9th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights
Lighted parade will feature marching bands, holiday floats, dance teams, equestrian groups, and of course, Santa Claus.  After the parade, stores will remain open for Holiday shopping & wagon rides, photos with Santa & carolers. This event begins at 6:00pm. More info: 831-373-3304

Dec 4
17^th Annual Stillwell’s Snow in the Park
Caledonia Park in downtown PG behind the Post Office will be covered in a blanket of snow & decorated with twinkling lights.  Lots of wintry fun for all! Featuring Santa’s arrival on a shiny PG fire truck, Frosty the Snowman, Snow Queen, hayrides, petting zoo & lots of entertainment. The hours are from 10:00am to 4:00pm. More information: 831-373-3304

Dec 5 -12
Community Day - Open House
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The aquarium invites local conservation and environmental organizations to share their contributions with residents and provide them with opportunities to get involved. During Community Open House, the aquarium is free to residents of Monterey County .