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BENEFITS
• MARCH 11
10th annual Monterey Bay Charter School benefit, "Heard it Through the Grapevine." 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at the Embassy Suites, 1441 Canyon Del Rey, Seaside. No-host cocktails, appetizer reception, live and silent auctions, dinner, dance to the music of the Dennis Murphy Band. $75. Dancing only (8:45-11 p.m.) is $15 per person. Suggested attire is '60s Motown or evening cocktail. RSVP by March 7 to 655-4638.
• MARCH 18
13th annual "Comics for Kids" will feature Jay Leno. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey. Seated dinner and live auction with actors Steve Vinovich and Kip Gilman. Auction items include eight tickets to the London performance of the Rolling Stones and four seats to a private dinner and concert with Rod Stewart. Cocktail reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 7:15 p.m.; Leno's performance is at 9:15 p.m.
Individual tickets are $300 or $500. Benefit for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County. Reservations: 394-5171.
• MARCH 24
"Take me Home," CD release party and a benefit for Veterans for Peace. 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 24 at Carleton Hall, 400 W. Franklin St., Monterey. Featuring Joe Craven with Sherry Austin, Lisa Atkinson, Keith Greeninger,
Dennis McGregor, Joe Paquin and Geoffrey Rutledge. $20 at Do Re Mi in Carmel, Recycled Records in Monterey, Etc., Etc., Etc. in Santa Cruz. Information: www.ardensgarden.org.
• MARCH 25
Lighting the Way auction and gala. 6 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Chateau Julian, 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. Dinner with wine, dancing, live and silenct auctions. $175 per person. Benefit for Court Appointed Special Advocates. RSVP: 455-6800.
• APRIL 8
"Late Night Catechism," by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan. 6:15 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Murphy Center, Junipero Serra School, 2992 Lasuen Drive, Carmel. Benefit for the school's scholarship fund. $35 general/$50 reserved seating/$100 VIP seating and reception. 915-2838, e-mail: maureenamcgowan@yahoo.com.
DANCE
• MARCH 9
Nrityagram Dance Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. today, March 9 at the World Theater, CSU-Monterey Bay, Sixth Avenue, Seaside. $25 general admission/$22 discount and groups/$10 CSUMB students with ID. 582-4580. TTY/TDD 582-5066.
• MARCH 9
St. Patrick's Day Dance. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. today, March 9 at the Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. Music by Mike Noonan. Lunch served until 12:15 p.m. 899-6809, 899-6805.
• MARCH 11
Contra dance. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at the Aromas Grange Hall, Rose and Barue streets, Aromas. Live music by Joe Weed, Chris Jong and Peter Weed. Warren Blier will call. Beginner's lesson at 7:15 p.m. Bring snacks and drinks to share. 726-2322.
• APRIL 7
Paul Taylor Dance Company. 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 7 at the World Theater, CSU-Monterey Bay, Sixth Avenue, Seaside. $30 general/$27 groups and discounts/$10 CSUMB students with ID. 582-4580. TTY/TDD 582-5066.
EVENTS
• MARCH 10-12
A1 Grand Prix of Nations. March 10-12 at Mazada Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey-Salinas Highway, Monterey. Twenty-five national teams race identical, 520-horsepower, open-wheel cars with no electronic driver aids, in what is essentially the World Cup of Motorsport. $15 Friday/$30 Saturday/$40 Sunday. Two-day and three-day ticket packages and camping packages also available. (800) 327-SECA, www.A1GP.com or www.laguna-seca.com.
• MARCH 11
3rd annual "Evening in Ireland." 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at Hidden Valley Seminars, Ford and Carmel Valley roads, Carmel Valley. Food, bagpipe music, dancers. $35 per person. Reservations: 659-3115.
• MARCH 11
"A Global Feast with Ted Turner." Reception begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 11; dinner and keynote speaker Ted Turner is at 7 p.m. Turner, founder of CNN and chairman of the United Nations Foundation and co-chair of the Nuclear Threat Initiative, will talk about the global citizen. $250 per person. Private reception tickets also available. Presented by the Monterey Institute of International Studies. 647-3545.
• MARCH 11
11th annual Monterey County Women's Multicultural Conference. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at Monterey Peninsula College, 980 Fremont St., Monterey. Begins with continental breakfast, keynote speakers in a forum discussion and networking. Free, but donations accepted. 646-4276.
• MARCH 12
Celtic festival benefit for the Aromas library. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 12 at the Aromas Grange Hall, Rose and Bardue streets, Aromas. Irish dancing, Celtic games, pipers, musicians, food, raffles, arts and crafts show. 726-9329.
• MARCH 18
The Monterey Civic Club's Gala Dinner Dance. 6-10 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Portola Plaza Hotel, 1 Portola Plaza, downtown Monterey. Karina Rusk is the master of ceremonies. The event is part of the club's centennial celebration events. $60. 394-1131.
• MARCH 18-19
"Remembering Our Past and Creating Our Future," a festival for women and their families. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat-Sun, March 18-19 at the Asilomar State Beach and Conference Center, 800 Asilomar Blvd., Pacific Grove. The event celebrates National Women's History Month. Speakers, food, music, crafts, hands-on activities.372-4076.
• APRIL 1
"Play It Again!" Friends of the Monterey Symphony Antiques &Collectibles Sale. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at Carmel Woman's Club, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. Benefit for the symphony's music and education program. Sale items include crystal, furs, linens, art, books, silver. 624-8511.
• APRIL 25
An evening with Garrison Keillor. 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. The inimitable story-teller, writer and humorist will make a special one-night appearance. Keillor is the author of 12 books, including Lake Wobegon Days (1985) and 2004's HomeGrown Democrat. Keillor's most recent role included playing himself in the movie adaptation of his weekly radio show, "A Prairie Home Companion." $30-$75. 372-3800.
FILMS
• ONGOING
Films at the Golden State Theatre in downtown Monterey. "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," 9 p.m., March 9-10; "Blazing Saddles," 9 p.m. March 11-12; "Bridge on the River," 7 p.m. March 13-16. 417 Alvarado St., downtown Monterey. Tickets available one hour before the show. 372-4555.
• MARCH 13
Award-winning comedic-documentary film "The Yes Men." 7 p.m. Monday, March 13 at CSU-Monterey Bay, World Theater, Sixth Avenue, Seaside. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Yes Man personality Mike Bichlbaum. Free. 582-3743.
FOOD & WINE EVENTS
• MARCH 9
Cooking With Beer. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey. Brew master Ramsay Borthwick of English Ales Brewery in Marina will join Monterey Bay Aquarium executive chef Dory Ford to share ideas on cooking with beer using sustainable ingredients. $58 for aquarium members/$72 nonmembers. RSVP. 648-7963.
• MARCH 21
Wine tasting from Tolosa Winery. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at Salud! Whole Foods Market, 800 Del Monte Center, Monterey. Senior winemaker Ed Filice will share some of Tolosa Winery's fine estate wines as well as his passion and expertise in food and wine pairings.$25. 333-1600.
• MAY 19-20
5th annual Cooking for Solutions at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Rick Bayless returns as the honored chef; 11 other chefs will join him for this year's event. Reception with Bayless is from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 19 ($225 general/$180 aquarium members). The opening gala ($115/$85) is from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, May 19. On Saturday there will be celebrity chef cooking demonstration ($75/$60); five different food and wine adventure tours ($175/$140); deluxe tour with Bayless and Julie Packard ($625/$500); reception with Bayless and special guests ($120/$95). Saturday's sustainable information fair is included in the price of admission. Event packages also available. Tickets and reservations: (866) 963-9644, 647-6886.
LITERARY EVENTS
• MARCH 15
Stories for adults with Bill Harley. 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 at the Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St., Monterey. In addition to storytelling talents, Harley is a popular commentator on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered." Ages 16 and older. $10 in advance/one free ticket with a valid MPL card. 646-3949 or e-mail mccombs@ci.monterey.ca.us.
• MARCH 15
Monterey Museum and Art Association Third Wednesday Lecture Series.Author Marilou Tomblin will discuss her historical novel, "The Carmelo Diaries," 8:30 p.m. at Mayo Hayes O'Donnell Library, 155 Van Buren St., Monterey. RSVP 372-2608.
• MARCH 23
Book signing with Judith Cornell. 6:30 p.m Thursday, March 23 at the Pilgrim's Way Bookstore and Gardenshop, Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. Cornell, is the author of "Mandala Healing kit: Using Sacred Symbols for Spiritual and Emotional Healing," Free. 624-4955.
MUSIC
• ONGOING SATURDAYS
"Bring Back the Music Project," weekly live music series to benefit displaced musicians in New Orleans. 2-4 p.m. ongoing Saturdays in the Sunken Garden area at the Del Monte Center, Munras and Highway 1, Monterey. Local jazz musicians, spearheaded by Bob Phillips of Sweet Thursday Jazz Band play at the free concerts. Donations will be accepted.
• MARCH 9
"Musical Extravaganza" with Monterey High School Chorale Group and Jazz Band.7-9 p.m. today, March 9 at Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside. Free. 394-9047
• MARCH 10
Chamber Music Monterey Bay presents Concertante String Quartet with pianist Adam Neiman. 8 p.m. Friday, March 10 at the Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. Program: Dvorák Sextet in A Major, Op.48; Shostakovich Piano Quintet in C Minor, Op.57; R. Strauss String Sextet, "Capriccio," Op.85. Tickets: $27-$41. Kids free. Information: 625-2212 or www.chambermusic montereybay.com.
• MARCH 10 AND MARCH 12
Camerata Singers present Mozart's "Requiem." 8 p.m. Friday, March 10 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1071 Pajaro, Salinas and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12 at San Carlos Cathedral, 500 Church St., Monterey. $16 adult/$13 students. 642-2701, www.camerata-singers.com.
• MARCH 11
Steve Tyrell presents the songs of Sinatra. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at the Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. $57. 620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.org.
• MARCH 12
Monterey County Composers' Forum. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12 at the First United Methodist Church, Lincoln and San Luis in Salinas. Free, but donations will be accepted for Family Ties, a nonprofit organization that assists relatives who are caring for family members' children. 385-0973.
• MARCH 12
The Monterey Hot Jazz Society presents the Mission Gold Jazz Band. 1-5 p.m. Sunday, March 12 at Monterey Moose Lodge, 555 Del Rey Gardens, Del Rey Oaks. $7.
• MARCH 16
The Monterey Jazz Festival presents Eartha Kitt. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at the Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. $97/$67/$47. 620-2048, (925) 275-9255, www.montereyjazzfestival.org.
• MARCH 17
U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 17 at the Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. Free tickets by mail only. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope: U.S. Army Band Concert, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940. Include number of tickets requested.
• MARCH 17
Ain't Misbehavin'. 8 p.m. Friday, March 17 at the Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. The Tony Award-winning musical features Vivian Jett. $32.50/$39.50/$49.50. 620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.org.
• MARCH 22
The Temptations backed by a 15-piece orchestra. 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 at the Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. 620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.org.
• MARCH 25
Carmel Music Society presents pianist Olga Kern. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. Winner of the Van Cliburn competition in 2001, Kern will perform works by Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, Chopin and Liszt. $52 and $42 general/$20 students/music students ages 7-18 free with accompanying adult paying $10 in advance. 625-9938, www.carmelmusic.org.
• MARCH 30
Jesse Colin Young and Celtic Mambo. 8 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at the Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. Special guests Banana of the Youngbloods and David Nelson of New Riders of the Purple Sage will open. $47 and $57. 620-2048.
• MARCH 31
Performance Carmel presents Robin and Linda Williams. 8 p.m. Friday, March 31 at the Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. The Virginia-based duo are regulars on Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion," as part of the Hopeful Gospel Quartet. $37/$27. 620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.org.
• APRIL 6
Don McLean. 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6 at the Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. $57. 620-2048.
• APRIL 7
John Pizzarelli. 8 p.m. Friday, April 7 at the Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. $57/$42/$32. 620-2048, (925) 275-9255, www.montereyjazzfestival.org.
• APRIL 9
Chamber Music Monterey Bay presents the Claremont Piano Trio. 3 p.m. Sunday, April 9 at the Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. Program: Haydn Trio in C Major, HOB XV:27; Schoenfield Café Music; Mendelssohn Trio in C Minor, Op.66. Tickets: $27-$41. Kids free. Information: 625-2212 or www.chambermusic montereybay.com.
• APRIL 20
Kurt Elling. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at Monterey Live, 414 Alvarado St., Monterey. $25. (925) 275-9255, www.montereyjazzfestival.org.
• APRIL 22
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. $47/$57. 620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.org.
• APRIL 26
Quetzal. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the World Theater, CSU-Monterey Bay, Sixth Avenue, Seaside. $25 general/$22 groups and discounts/$10 CSUMB students with ID. 582-4580. TTY/TDD 582-5066.
• MAY 3
Fiddle player Natalie MacMaster. 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 at the Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. $37/$47. 620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.org.
• MAY 5
Carmel Music Society presents Katie Kadarauch on the viola. 8 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. Violist Katie Kadarauch was the winner of the Carmel Music Society's 29th annual young artist competition in 2005. She will perform works by Brahms, Gerber, Bach and Paganini. $22 general/$15 students/music students ages 7-18 free with accompanying adult paying $10 in advance. 625-9938, www.carmelmusic.org.
• MAY 6
Carmel Music Society presents the 30th Annual Young Artist
Competition. Saturday, May 6 at Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. California vocalists ages 18 to 32 will compete for cash prizes. Eight finalists will perform during morning and afternoon. Three top prize winners will present a joint evening concert. All events/concerts are free. 625-9938, www.carmelmusic.org.
• MAY 20
Sha Na Na. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at the Sunset Center Theater, San Carlos and Ninth, Carmel. $42/$52. 620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.org.
TALKSAND LECTURES
• MARCH 11
Monterey County Film Commission's "Focus on Film Series" continues with "Reel Jobs 2006." 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at the National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main St., Oldtown Salinas. Various film and TV professionals -- Barbar Babcock, Luis Valdez, Brook Holston, Enire Kovacs and Joseph Heston -- will talk about their work and the paths in training and experience needed for the job. $10. 646-0910, www.FilmMonterey.org.
• MARCH 15
Monterey History and Art Association Third Thursday Lecture Series. 7-8:30 p.m. at the mayo Hayes O'Donnell Library, 155 Van Buren St., Monterey. Marilou Tomblin will talk about her historical novel "The Carmelo Diaries," which is set on the Monterey Peninsula. Free. 372-2608.
• MARCH 15
The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, Arts and Lecture Series. Creative Process Lecture Series, Mary Ann Schicketanz, Principal architect of Carver & Schicketanz, will speak, 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, March 15 at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, Fourth and Guadalupe, Carmel. $12. 624-7491.
TOURSAND OUTDOORS
• ONGOING THU-MON
Tours of Point Pinos Lighthouse. Self-guided tours from 1-4 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays. The lighthouse on Ocean View Boulevard in Pacific Grove. The entrance is from Asilomar Avenue. $2 donation suggested. Information: 648-5716 or www.pgmuseum.org.
• ONGOING SATURDAYS
Carmel Heritage Society Walking Tours. 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. Join a docent and hear the colorful history of Carmel on this 1- to 1½- hour tour. $10 per person. Group tours are available. Reservations not required. Meet at the First Murphy House, Lincoln and 6th, Carmel. 624-4447.
• SATURDAYS
Monterey Regional Park District docent-led hikes. Saturdays at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. at Garland Ranch Regional Park, 700 W. Carmel Valley Road. Details: www.mprpd.org.
• SATURDAYS
The San Juan Bautista State Historic Park living history demonstration. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. the first Saturday of the month. $2 adults/children free. 623-4526.
• ONGOING
Point Sur Light Station State Historic Park walk tours. Ongoing at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. Sundays. Arrive early. The tour is about three hours and is limited to 40 people. Meet outside the west side of Highway 1 at the farm gate, 19 miles south of Rio Road (look for signs -- near the Point Sur Naval Facility). $8 adults/$4 for ages 6-17/ages 5 and under free. The Central Coast Lighthouse Keepers will have a volunteer orientation session on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. at the California State Parks building, 2211 Garden Road, Monterey. 625-4419.
• ONGOING SAT-SUN
Docent-led tours of Elkhorn Slough. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, rain or shine. Early bird tours are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month. Meet at the visitor center at 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville. $2.50 day-use fee. 728-2822 or www.elkhornslough.org.
• ONGOING TUE-SAT
Carmel Walks. 10 a.m. Tue-Fri; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays. The two-hour walk includes a tour of Carmel cottages, secret gardens and hidden courtyards. Meet in the outdoor courtyard of the Pine Inn, Lincoln Street and Ocean Avenue, Carmel. $25 per person. 642-2700 or www.carmelwalks.com.
• ONGOING FRI-SAT
Robinson Jeffers Tor House Tour. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $7 general/$4 college students/$2 for high school students. 26304 Ocean View Ave., Carmel. Reservations: 624-1840 or Mon-Thu from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 624-1813.
• ONGOING DAILY
Ghost Walk of Old Monterey with local historian Gary Munsinger. Daily. 527 Hartnell St., downtown Monterey. Relive the tales of Old Monterey. Visit the sites of the ghost in the garden, ancient burial grounds, hidden treasure, hauntings, hangings and frequent ghostly sightings. $22 adult/$80 for four adults/$7 children under 12. By reservation only. 624-1700.
• ONGOING DAILY
Monterey Movie Tours. 1 p.m. daily. Passengers will board a bus in front of the Portola Plaza Hotel, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey. The three-hour daily tour takes passengers to some of the 190 locations of films that have been shot around the Peninsula. There is also live narration aboard the bus along with movie clips. $49 adults/$45 seniors/$35 children. 372-6278.
• ONGOING DAILY
Monterey Bay Scenic Tours. Daily. The three-hour multimedia and multilanguage motorcoach tour of the Monterey Peninsula is $49 for adults/$45 for seniors/$35 for children. The tour is available in eight languages. Local residents get two-for-one special pricing. Reservations at www.mbstours.com or 372-6278.
• ONGOING DAILY
California Legacy Tours presents a living-history walking tour of Monterey. 11 a.m. daily (by reservation) from the Stanton Center, 5 Custom House Plaza, downtown Monterey. Costumed Monica Hudson and David Wittrock will host the two-hour walk. $20 adults. 655-0851.
WORKSHOPS
• MARCH 11
Illia Thompson's Journaling Workshop. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 11. $100. 659-2510.
