Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
March, 2009
Gray Whale Watching

Mothers and newborn calves will be migrating close to shore as they head north to the coast of Alaska, their summer feeding grounds. For more information about the annual whale migration go to www.bigsurcalifornia.org

Big Sur Historical Society
Sat & Sun. 11am - 3pm March Weekends
Big Sur Historical Society

Every weekend, during the month of March, the Big Sur Cultural and Natural History Center in the Molera Ranch House will showcase the rich heritage and diverse natural habitats of the coast. For additional information call (831) 620-0541 Molera Ranch House.

Ventana Wildlife Society
Discovery Center Opened. Date in March TBA.

"Waiting for Lefty" at the Indoor Forest Theatre
2/13/2009 - 3/8/2009
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.

Bridal Open House
3/1/2009
La Playa Hotel

On Sunday, March 1st, enjoy complimentary Champane, Hors dOeuvres and Wedding Cake while learning from the finest Wedding Professionals in Carmel and Monterey. The event will be from 12PM to 3PM.

Mozart Society Series Borciani String Quartet Competition winner
3/6/2009
All Saints Church

To learn more about this event and purchase tickets call 831-625-9938 or visit www.carmelmusic.org

Smuin Ballet
3/6/2009 - 3/7/2009
Sunset Center

We begin the celebration of the Company's 15th Anniversary Season with the ballet that started it all - Dances with Songs. This signature Smuin work, a marvelous and colorful medley set to songs by your favorite singers, is as fresh and appealing today as it was when it debuted in 1994. Robert Sund, former San Francisco Ballet principal, has created his Carmen to the music of Miles Davis' "Sketches of Spain" - a jazzy interpretation of the classic story of romantic competition. Amy Seiwert, Smuin Ballet dancer and choreographer, will debut her 7th new work for the Company! Called "a rising star" by Michael Smuin,

"Danu" at Sunset Center
3/12/2009
Sunset Center

Hailing from storied County Waterford, Danú is one of the leading Irish music ensembles today. Their sell-out concerts feature a spirited mix of ancient music and contemporary Irish tunes. Danú will lift your heart and make you long for auld sod, even if you're not Irish!

"1964". . . #1 Beatles Show
3/20/2009 - 3/21/2009
Sunset Center

"1964". . . The Tribute takes their audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt-Pepper era, "1964" recreates an early 60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter.

A Bridge to There: A Reading by George Lober
3/28/2009
East Wing Parlor Tor House

George Lober is a former winner of the Spectrum Prize for Poetry and the Ruth Cable Memorial Prize for Poetry. His poems have appeared in numerous literary journals including Eclectic Literary Forum; Quarry West; Homestead Review; MiPoesias; Lily; Monterey Poetry Review, Sand Hill Review; and in The Anthology of Monterey Bay Poets, edited by Ryan Masters (Chatoyant, 2004). George Lober's first book of poems, Shift of Light, was published by Hummingbird Press in 2002; his new book, A Bridge to There, is scheduled for publication, also by Hummingbird, in early March 2009. Admission is free; donations are welcome. Reservations are required. Please call 831-372-5857 or email Maureen@redshift.com.

First Saturday Author Event
March 7, 2009 - 10:15 AM - 05:00 PM
Carmel Valley Library

Carmel High graduate Lucy Silag has published her first novel, Beautiful Americans. A story with secrets, passion, and scandal, four teenagers spending a year at the prestigious Lycee de Monceau in Paris...Come hear Lucy talk about the research and writing process. Congratulations on her publishing debut!

Paintings by Kathy Sharpe & Batiks by Pat Preston
3/1/2009 - 5/1/2009
Venture Gallery

Enjoy nature's beauty through Kathy Sharpe's beautiful stokes of oils and watercolors. And, Pat Preston's beautiful batiks.

Dixieland Monterey
3/6/2009 - 3/9/2009
Downtown Monterey & Fishermans Wharf
Dixieland Monterey

Founded in 1980, Dixieland Monterey celebrates the roots of Classic Jazz, Swing, and Ragtime, and promotes the education of youth in the art of traditional jazz performance. Each year, enthusiasts from all over the United States and Canada travel to Monterey to enjoy some of the hottest traditional jazz and swing bands from the U.S. and around the world.

Casa de Ferrantes (top of the Marriott Monterey)
3/21/2009
Spring Gala

CALL BOX OFFICE FOR TICKETS 831-622-0100

Pebble Beach Spring Horse Show
3/24/2009 - 4/5/2009
Pebble Beach Equestrian Center

The first show in of the season is the Pebble Beach Spring Horse Show. Rated "A" by the United States Equestrian Federation, this show is a great introduction to the season for trainers with young horses and for up and coming riders to gain some great experience.

20th Annual Great Taste of PG
3/15/2009
Inn At Spanish Bay

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. More Info: 831-642-4943 or pgpride@pgusd.org.

First Friday's Art Walk
3/6/2009

First Fridays - Oldtown Salinas
It happens on the 1st Friday of every month Rain or Shine - 5pm-8pm. 100 - 300 Blocks Main Street Monterey & Salinas Streets Chinatown Railway Express ~ Train Station Central Avenue. For more information call 831.758.9126

Brasil, Brazil
3/6/2009
CSU Monterey Bay

Brasil, Brazil features internationally-renowned singers Ana Gazzola and Sonia Santos who, with their five-piece band, deliver the enthusiasm and excitement of popular Brazilian music-tinged with jazz and spiced with strong Latin and African rhythms.

4th Annual Mud Run
3/28/2009
Freeman Stadium on the CSUMB campus
Big Sur Mud Run

We invite you to come get "down and dirty" at the 4th annual Mud Run on the last Saturday in March. The challenging but fun course includes hills, water, obstacles, drill sargeants, and yes, plenty of mud. The Mud Run is a Big Sur Marathon event sponsored by the U.S. Army Garrison-Presidio of Monterey and California State University Monterey Bay.

email: info@monterey.com

phone: 1-831-372-9323

web: http://www.monterey.com