First Friday's Art Walk
February 6
Salinas
Oldtown Salinas
Alive after Five happens the first Friday of every month come rain or shine-5PM to 8PM. Live music, art openings, dance performance, light refreshments and special promotions. It all takes place in Old Town Salinas between the 100-300 Blocks Main Street Open to the public, free admission. Call Trish at 758-9126.

Charles Dotson Concert
February 7
Carmel
Jazz and Blues Company Eastwood Building
On his debut in Carmel, this engaging singer will wow you with his expressive lyrics and beautiful tenor voice. Come for a grand evening of the American Songbook sung the way you like it! For more, go to his website at www.charlesdotson.com Cost $30. Call 831-624-6432 for reservations.

AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
February 9 - February 15
Pebble Beach
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
The AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am is a 72-hole PGA Tour golf championship. Top tour professionals team up with amateur Hollywood celebrities to compete for a 6.1 million dollar purse. The tournament benefits a number of local charities.

2009 AT&T Pro-Am Shuttle Service
February 11 - February 15
Monterey
Cannery Row
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. Shuttle Dates & Time -Wednesday, 2/11/09 8am to 4pm -Thursday, 2/12/09 6am to 6pm -Friday, 2/13/09 6am to 6pm -Saturday, 2/14/09 6am to 6pm -Sunday, 2/15/09 6:30am to 6pm Passes are $15 per person per day and a pass allows unlimited rides for the day. Tournament fans may also purchase the any-day golf tournament ticket for $55 ($60 at the tournament) at the bus stop or at the Carmel Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center ahead of time. Leaving from Carmel Plaza's Ocean Avenue entrance, parking is available at Carmel Plaza, Mission between Ocean & 7th; Sunset Center lot on 8th between Mission & San Carlos; & the Vista Lobos lot at 3rd & Junipero. Unlimited rides allow golf fans a quick return to Carmel Plaza for lunch & shopping before returning to the action each day. Call the Carmel Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center at 831-624-2522 for advanced tickets or visit the chamber's website at www.carmelcalifornia.org for more information. Call our full-service Concierge Center at 831-624-1385 to answer all your AT&T Pro-Am questions.

"Waiting for Lefty" at the Indoor Forest Theatre
February 13 - March 8
Carmel
Indoor Forest Theatre
Spring begins with Clifford Odets' "WAITING FOR LEFTY," from February 13 - March 8. This is a play that could have been written yesterday. Through powerful scenes of love and dissent, Odets dramatizes ordinary people banding together against disaster. Call the Theatre: 624-1531 for information.

Gem and Bead Faire
February 13 - February 15
Monterey
Monterey County Fairgrounds
Monterey County Fairgrounds FREE - Gem Faire has made special efforts in making each Gem Faire a community event! All Gem & Bead Faires are open to the public. Classes & demonstrations are offered at every Bead Faire and most Gem Faires. Jewelry repair service while you wait. Plus, a chance to win hourly door prizes at every Gem Faire location.

Sony Holland Valentine's Night Special
February 14
Carmel
KRML & The Jazz and Blues Company
Sony Holland Valentine's Special concert at the Jazz and Blues Company in Carmel! Sony is a warm, passionate and elegant artist. Always a sell-out! Cost $45. Concert begins at 7:30pm. Call 831-624-6432 for reservations or order tickets online: www.krmlradio.com.

River Road Wine Trail Valentine's Passport
February 14
Monterey
River Road Wine Trail
Join Us For The Sweetheart Of All Wine Tastings! The twelve 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. As a Passport-carrying V.I.P., you'll receive a souvenir glass, custom chocolates, entry into a grand drawing, and special discounts. Passport "ticket price" of $25 (only $20 if purchased before February 1) includes day-of-event gifts and drawing eligibility. Passports on sale on January 5 at the River Road Wine Trail website www.riverroadwinetrail.com.

Monterey Symphony presents Carlos Prieto & Carlos Miguel Prieto
February 14
Salinas
Sherwood Hall
Carlos Miquel Prieto is considered one of the most dynamic young conductors in recent years. Miquel along with his cellist son, Carlos Prieto will make their debut performing a Cello Concerto composed by Fredrico lbarra that was especially written for them. Silvestre Revueltas wrote the musical score for Fred Zinnemann's film "Redes". Carlos Prieto will show his great talent by leading the orchestra in Schumann's popular Fourth Symphony (Symphony No.4 in D minor, Op.120). For more information call 831-624-8511 ext #0. Or visit: www.montereysymphony.org

Monterey Symphony presents Carlos Prieto & Carlos Miguel Prieto
February 15 - February 16
Carmel
Sunset Center
Carlos Miquel Prieto is considered one of the most dynamic young conductors in recent years. Miquel along with his cellist son, Carlos Prieto will make their debut performing a Cello Concerto composed by Fredrico lbarra that was especially written for them. Silvestre Revueltas wrote the musical score for Fred Zinnemann's film "Redes". Carlos Prieto will show his great talent by leading the orchestra in Schumann's popular Fourth Symphony (Symphony No.4 in D minor, Op.120). For more information call 831-624-8511 ext #0. Or visit: www.montereysymphony.org

Joan Baez Live In Concert
February 16
Monterey
Golden State Theater
2008 is a landmark year for Joan Baez, marking 50 years since she began her legendary residency at Boston's famed Club 47. She remains a musical force of nature whose influence is incalculable - marching on the front line of the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King Jr., singing on the first Amnesty International tour and just this year, standing alongside Nelson Mandela when the world celebrated his 90th birthday in London's Hyde Park. A stunning soprano, Joan's natural vibrato lends a taut, nervous tension to everything she sings. Her repertoire reflects a different sensibility from her peers. Although the songs may be traditional, there is an acknowledgment of the human condition.

Voices of London
February 21
Carmel
Sunset Center
French chansons, Spanish canciones, Italian madrigali, English madrigals, folksongs, glees and partsongs will be performed by the Voices of London.

Monterey Wine Auction & Gala
February 21
Monterey
Jackson Family Wines
Explore the world....in your own neighborhood vineyard. Over thirty first-class Monterey County wines will be showcased as you take-off for an exciting evening of wine tasting, international cuisine, live music from Grammy winner Louie Ortega, dancing, and an array of luxury packages that will be auctioned during an unforgettable evening. This event will honor the contributions of Jerry Lohr, President /Owner of J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines. Jerry is a founding father of the Monterey County wine region. His foresight has contributed to the positioning of the Monterey area as a premier wine region.
Hosted in the private barrel room at Jackson Family Wines, the Monterey Wine Auction & Gala will feature a reverse draw, included in your ticket purchase. Two lucky guests will be whisked away to Tahiti and Bora Bora for an amazing retreat full of leisure and relaxation. Yes, guests will have approximately a one in 250 chance of winning this incredible package!

Guitar Blues
February 26
Monterey
Golden State Theater
The guitar is the foundation upon which all blues is built, and "Guitar Blues" features three of the most acclaimed blues players in America today. Join Hot Tuna's Jorma Kaukonen, the legendary Robben Ford, and the phenomenal rising star Ruthie Foster for a very special evening of music featuring the wonderful six-stringed instrument that is the heart and soul of the genre: Guitar Blues.

"Tango First Century" at Sunset Center
February 28
Carmel
Sunset Center
The sensuality of Tango comes alive as the fourteen-artist cast performs the music, song and choreography of this mesmerizing art form. Maestro Romulo Larrea unites his dynamic septet with the dazzling voice of Veronica Larc, "the new voice of Tango." Seductive dancers sizzle under the choreographic direction of Tony Award-winner Cecilia Saia ("Forever Tango"). For information on the event or to purchase tickets call 831-620-2040.