Join us as we celebrate John Steinbeck’s birthday with a variety of children’s activities that reflect the author’s varied interests. Childrens author JoJo White will read from her book, Top Cat’s Second Chance. Hijos del Sol Arts will lead children through a birthday-card making activity. Professor William Gilly of Stanford’s Hopkins Lab will dissect squid. Children from John Steinbeck Elementary will sing “Happy Birthday” and … Continue reading Steinbeck Birthday Celebration – Saturday, February 25, 10am-3pm

The Festival is organized by the Monterey County LGBTQ Collaborative and will screen a series of movies that feature lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, including LGBTQ youth, in Latino communities in California and Mexico. The screenings are free and we encourage you to invite friends and family members. The Festival is designed to increase visibility, and inspire conversation, understanding and stronger local support for … Continue reading FREE LGBTQ Latinx Film Festival in Salinas! This Friday and Saturday, February 24 & 25!

Spectator – Camping – Car ShowTickets for the World famous 2017 Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet at Auto Club Famoso Raceway. Celebrating 59 years of quarter mile drag racing. Click here for tickets:  http://tickets.thefoat.com/FamosoRaceway EVENT SCHEDULE Subject to change Tuesday, Feburary 28 Noon – Gates Open Racer and Camping Parking begins. Full event credential holders only admitted at this time. Wednesday, March 1 11:00 AM … Continue reading 2017 Good Vibrations March Meet at Auto Club Famoso Raceway!

Choreography & Curation: A Conversation with Smuin’s Artistic Director By Eva Faizi | February 22nd, 2017        Since its debut in 2008, Smuin’s Choreography Showcase has become one of the Company’s much loved offerings. Artistic Director Celia Fushille ardently encourages Smuin’s dancers to develop their own voices as artists and choreographers. As Smuin’s seventh Choreography Showcase approaches, Fushille hopes to continue to give … Continue reading Choreography & Curation : A Conversation with Smuin Ballet’s Artistic Director

Every year, New Times‘ MasterMind Awards reward Miami’s best creative talent with cash grants and citywide exposure. Artopia gives MasterMind winners and finalists a platform to show their work to a broader audience — and gives you, the reader, the opportunity to shmooze with Miami’s up-and-coming talent. This year’s Carnival-inspired theme will bring together artists, musicians, fashion designers, culinary masters, and cocktail creators, all driven to fete … Continue reading Artopia 2017 – Tickets on Sale Now!

Walker Stalker Con – San Francisco returns, bigger and better, to Fort Mason next April 15 & 16, 2017! Zombies and Horror return to infect San Francisco once again, with your favorite stars from your favorite zombie, horror and sci-fi hits! A two-day event, filled with celebrities, artists, vendors and activities for the whole family! For event or ticket related questions, please visit – WSC – FAQ Page.  … Continue reading Walker Stalker Con! San Francisco 2017 Sat. Apr 15, 2017 at 10:30am – Sun. Apr 16, 2017 at 5:00pm PDT!

The California Rodeo Salinas and David Drew Productions are excited to announce that Kid Rock will be LIVE in concert at the Salinas Sports Complex on Friday July 14, 2017. Gates will open at 5pm with an opening act to be announced. This huge event, presented by Taylor Farms, will get BIG WEEK off to a ROCKIN’ start. Kid Rock is a multi-platinum award-winning American … Continue reading Kid Rock will be LIVE in concert at the Salinas Sports Complex on Friday July 14, 2017!

Gramps + Radio-Active Records welcomes Lol Tolhurst, drummer & co-founder of The Cure for an exclusive VIP Q&A and Book Signing of “Cured: A Tale Of Two Imaginary Boys” on 2/24/17, from 11:00PM-1:00AM. Extremely limited quantity of tickets available. Ticket to Shirley’s Theatre at Gramps includes: complimentary beverages, a limited edition commemorative poster, an autographed copy of “Cured” + an intimate Q&A with Lol. DJ … Continue reading Lol Tolhurst (The Cure) DJ Set + Book Signing this Friday, February 24th!

Call to Action! With road closures keeping our Décor Wizard of the South on the other side of the bridge, we are looking for a Co-Décor Wizard of the North to help create magic for the Fashion Show! Are you creative, like to get your hands dirty with paint, glitter, glue and fun? Call 831-596-1805 or email bigsurfashionshow@gmail.com The big Big BIG Sur Fashion Show … Continue reading Big Sur Fashion Show Call to Action!

February 17, 2017 (Gilroy, CA): Artists across the country are invited to submit their original artwork for the chance to win cash prizes in the 2017 Gilroy Garlic Festival Art Poster Contest. The first-place winning entry will be reproduced as a high-quality, limited-edition poster to be sold at the 39th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival on July 28, 29 and 30, 2017. Cash prizes of $500 … Continue reading Gilroy Garlic Festival Now Accepting Entries for 2017 Art Poster Contest!