The Colors of Monterey Art Exhibition
April 1 - September 30
Carmel Valley
Quail Lodge and Resort
The exhibit is a collaboration between Quail Lodge & MBPAPA to promote the excellent fine art being produced in the Monterey Bay area. These artist continue the long art tradition of landscape painting in Monterey. Painting are inspired or painted in the Monterey County. Most painting have been painted at local locations.

Man of La Mancha
April 2 - April 26
Carmel
Pacific Repertory Theatre
One of the most famous musicals of all time comes to the intimate Circle Theatre! PacRep opens opens its extraordinary 2009 season with the classic musical telling of a story that continues to echo throughout our world's art, literature, movies and stages. "Dream the impossible dream" as Don Quixote comes alive in a spectacular new production of Broadway's timeless musical, Man of La Mancha. In this story adapted from the world's first novel, a noble, romantic knight sets out during the Spanish Inquisition to right all wrongs in the name of the woman he loves. Based on The Adventures of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, PacRep's Man of La Mancha promises all the thrills of soaring music, romance, fantasy, and heartfelt gallantry.

Mozart Society Series presents Triple Helix, strings & Paul Hersh, piano
April 3
Carmel
All Saints ChurchDolores & 8th
When the award-winning and internationally known Triple Helix musicians - violinist Bayla Keyes, cellist Rhonda Rider, and pianist Lois Shapiro - joined together in 1995, The Boston Globe described the results of their union as "the livest live music in town," with "wildly imaginative, emotionally charged, virtuoso playing" that was "sophisticated in musical detail, wholeheartedly interactive, uninhibited in emotion, and touched by a special grace."

Next Generation Jazz Festival
April 3 - April 5
Big Sur
Monterey Jazz Festival
The Next Generation Festival, which includes MJF's Next Generation Festival Jazz Competition, will take place in historic downtown Monterey.

Spring into the Prose Poem: A Writing Workshop with Patrice Vecchione
April 4
Carmel
Tor House Home
Patrice Vecchione has taught poetry and creative writing for many years, to children and adults, through her program "The Heart of the Word: Poetry and the Imagination," a writing and literature program. She is an eloquent speaker on the writing process and on writing as spiritual practice and has presented her work throughout the United States.

52nd Annual Good Old Days Celebration
April 4 - April 5
Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove
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. More info: 831-373-3304

Toad of Toad Hall
April 9 - April 26
Monterey
Monterey Peninsula College - Theatre
Toad of Toad Hall is the first of several dramatizations of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. It was written by A. A. Milne, with incidental music by Harold Fraser-Simson. Milne extracted the adventures of Mr. Toad (which form only about half of the original book) because they lent themselves most easily to being staged. Milne loved Grahame's book, which is one of the reasons he decided to adapt it. The play has four main characters: Rat, Badger, Mole, and Toad. Toad's caravan and car adventures are included, as well as his imprisonment, escape, and subsequent fight with the weasels and stoats to regain his home with the help of his friends. Although not a musical, the play contains six songs.

Toad of Toad Hall
April 9 - April 26
Monterey
Monterey Peninsula College - Theatre
Toad of Toad Hall is the first of several dramatizations of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. It was written by A. A. Milne, with incidental music by Harold Fraser-Simson. Milne extracted the adventures of Mr. Toad (which form only about half of the original book) because they lent themselves most easily to being staged. Milne loved Grahame's book, which is one of the reasons he decided to adapt it. The play has four main characters: Rat, Badger, Mole, and Toad. Toad's caravan and car adventures are included, as well as his imprisonment, escape, and subsequent fight with the weasels and stoats to regain his home with the help of his friends. Although not a musical, the play contains six songs.

Lula Washington Dance Theatre
April 9
Seaside
CSU Monterey Bay
The World Theater is proud to bring you its eighth season of outstanding performing arts presentations. In the coming year, audiences will experience the finest in music, dance, and cultural celebration that have become the benchmark of our annual series. This year, we are pleased to offer premium seating as well as ticket pricing that makes these special live presentations more affordable to all ages and families in our community. Join us and enjoy all of the sights, sounds, and spectacles that only lively arts can provide-in a beautiful state-of-the art facility in the dynamic environment of California State University Monterey Bay. All dates, programs, and artists subject to change.

Easter Eggstravaganza!
April 11
Salinas
Natividad Creek Park
On Saturday April 11, 2009, the City of Salinas, Salinas Jaycees, and Peacock Acres are hosting Monterey Counties Largest egg hunt called the "Easter Eggstravaganza." Bring everyone you know and share this special day at Natividad Creek Park at 1351 Nogal Drive. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for every age group--including adults! Egg hunts are free for kids aged 1-12 and winners will be awarded fabulous prizes on the spot. Salinas's first adult easter egg hunt will cost two dollars to participate and will offer cash prizes for the "golden eggs." Our first heat for the kids aged 1-6 will begin sharp at 11am. Older kids will have their chance right after the younger hunters are done. Then lookout, because teens and adults will be hunting their way towards the golden eggs at about 12 noon. Come ready to take advantage of our jump houses, fun vendors, face painting and food. We'll see you there!

National Pet Day - Dog & Butterfly Pet Home Fair
April 11
Carmel Valley
Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club
The Dog & Butterfly Pet Home Fair will display a myriad of exhibitors from pet products, antiques, collectibles, home decor, quilts, paintings, sculptures, to home products, gardening products, pet food, pet treats, services and most of all, adoptable animals from local animal shelters who need forever loving homes. Event features include: Agility Demo Costume Contest Fashion Show Egg Hunt Bunny Competition Luxury Pet Bedroom Experience by Designer Colleen Paige Pet Portraits Celebrities and more! Exhibitor/Sponsor opportunities still available! For more information please visit the website or call 877-957-7387

Easter Parade at De Monte Shopping Center
April 11
Monterey
Del Monte Shopping Center
A special Easter parade throughout the shopping center with the Easter Bunny and the Alice in Wonderland cast of characters (including 20 local children) provided by ARIEL Theatrical, Inc.
Free special treats handed out by the Easter Bunny
A fun activity table sponsored by Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks that includes Easter-themed color sheets and crayons

"Ballet Preljocaj Les 4 Saisons"
April 15
Carmel
The Sunset Center
Under the imaginative direction of choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, twelve multinational dancers create an ethereal world set to Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. Hypnotically beautiful and playful, the whimsically costumed dancers inhabit a magical space created by sculptor Fabrice Hyber. Experience this rare engagement with Europe's premiere contemporary choregrapher.

Art After Hours-Free Admission
April 16
Monterey
Monterey Museum of Art
This monthly open house offers light appetizers, wine and a chance to socialize while viewing some wonderful works of art.

Sea Otter Classic Cycling Festival
April 16 - April 19
Monterey
Laguna Seca

2nd Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine Event
April 16 - April 19
Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach Food & Wine

Kenwood Winemaker Dinner
April 17
Carmel
La Playa Hotel
Experience a premium selection of Kenwood's wines: Yulupa Brut, Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Pinot Noir, Jack London Syrah and Artist Series Cabernet Specially paired with a delectable five course dinner by La Playa's Executive Chef Bunyan Fortune.

"Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular"
April 17
Carmel
Sunset Center
Pink Floyd's music pours out at 10,000 watts of concert-quality sound as lasers, animated forms and neon figures explode throughout Sunset Center. Fans from nine to ninety will flock to experience the classic rock music of Pink Floyd with incredible visual images. Get ready for a totally different dimension.

Trade & Environment: The Value Propostion of Greening a Business
April 17
Monterey
Monterey,CA
Annual trade conference sponsored by Monterey Institute and Net Impact. Former Ambassador Alan Wolff will deliver the keynote address. Panelists from the Beijing WTO Affairs Center, Clean Tech Open, Patagonia, Abundant Biofuels, MIIS and other green organizations will discuss the following topics: Green Trends in Silicon Valley, Greening Your Supply Chain, and the WTO and Global Environmental Policy. Please see http://miis.edu/tradeconference for additional information.

Wildflower Show
April 17 - April 19
Big Sur
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
The first wildflower show in the state with more than 600 species, varieties and lesse taxae of local flora on exhibit at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. More info: 831-648-5716.

Made in Monterey
April 18 - June 21
Monterey
Monterey Museum of Art
Illuminating the rich history of the Monterey artistic landscape, this exhibition presents the most important works in the Museum's permanent collection. The entire Museum will be devoted to showcasing a chronological and thematic display of paintings, photography and works on paper.

Monterey Symphony presents Giampaolo Bisanti & Alexander Sitkovetsky
April 18
Salinas
Sherwood Hall
The young British violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky was born in Moscow in 1983 into a family with an established musical tradition and at the age of eight Alexander made his debut performance as a soloist with the chamber orchestra in Montpellier, France, and later that same year he was invited to become a pupil at the Yehudi Menuhin School where he studied with Natalia Boyarsky and Professor Hu Kun. He participated in Master classes given by Lord Menuhin, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Mauricio Fuks. Georgy Pauk, Maya Glezarova, Zvi Zeitlin and Abram Stern. In 1998 he took part in a master class given by Maxim Vengerov which was broadcast over the European TV network. Currently Alexander is studying with Professor Pavel Vernikov in Vienna.

Celebrate the Doggone Days of Spring with Jones New York and the SPCA
April 18
Monterey
Del Monte Shopping Center
There will be a fabulous fashion show and models will be wearing Jones New York Spring fashions and walking adorable and adoptable dogs from SPCA for Monterey County. The dogs can be seen from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Del Monte Shopping Center continues to work in partnership with the SPCA for Monterey County in 2009. It is helping to help raise money for the SPCA for Monterey County, an independent donor-supported humane society serving all of Monterey County for more than 100 years.

Giampaolo Bisanti & Alexander Sitkovetsky
April 19 - April 20
Carmel
Sunset Center
Wolf-Ferrari Overture to Il segretto di Susana Paganini Violin Concerto No.1 in D Major Op6 Alexander Sitkovetsky, violin Daugherty Strut Martucci Novelleta, Tempo di Gavotta, Giga, Notturno Tchaikovsky Capriccio italien Op45

Vintage Affair
April 19
Carmel Valley
Chateau Julien Wine Estate
The Barrel room doors swing open for a full day of specialty wine tasting- library wines, vertical tastings, Estate Vineyard vintage releases, 3-liter bottles and much more. Select vintages and limited editions will be available for tasting and purchase this one day of the year. Come and see how we have aged over the years.

Free Workshop: Is Solar Right for You
April 24
Marina
Marina Public Library
AMBAG Energy Watch and PG&E are pleased to announce our FREE upcoming workshop on Solar Power Basics for Residential Use. This class will be offered in two separate sections, one in Marina in the morning and one in Santa Cruz in the afternoon. MARINA When: Friday, April 24, 2009, 9am-11am Where: Public Library, 190 Seaside Circle Fee: None! SANTA CRUZ When: Friday, April 24, 2009, 1pm-3pm Where: Police Department Community Room, 155 Center Street Fee: None! This is a basic class designed for the general public to learn about the considerations and steps involved in implementing solar technology for a home. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. To register or for more information, please send your name, organization (if applicable), phone number and e-mail address to eschell@ambag.org or call the AMBAG office at (831) 883-3750.

THE FIRESIGN THEATRE Forward Into The Past...Celebrating Nick Danger's 40th
April 24
Monterey
Golden State Theatre
The Golden State Theatre is proud to welcome the legendary alternate-reality comedy group The Firesign Theatre to Monterey. The Firesign Theatre, once described by The Library of Congress as "The Beatles of Comedy," specialize in a unique, multi-media form of non-linear humor. They were ranked among the "Thirty Greatest Comedy Acts of All Time" by Entertainment Weekly in 1997.

Moss Landing Marine Laboratories Open House!!
April 25 - April 26
Monterey
8272 Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, Moss Landin
Ever wonder about the secret life of sea turtles, or how the red tides are formed? Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML), a marine science graduate school, is hosting its annual OPEN HOUSE from 9:00am -5:00pm in Moss Landing, CA. Students, world renowned faculty, and staff are eager to share their exciting scientific discoveries with their surrounding communities.

This FREE event includes many activities fun for all ages. Students and faculty will be giving interactive scientific seminars on their most recent and groundbreaking research. Learn how we study the underwater Monterey Canyon, determine the age of fish, track and monitor marine animals, and dive under the ice in Antarctica! Dive into science with us by exploring marine animals in our touch tanks. Be entertained by our marine adventure puppet show! Come see giant whale bones, along with bird and turtle skeletons on display! Learn how to make marine art at our fish printing craft corner. Join us for a behind the scenes tour of our facility.

Dive In Earth Day
April 25
Monterey
Del Monte Beach
Our fith annual Dive In Earth Day. Hosted by Dream Divers Club of Modesto. We are supported by the city, state, and county of Monterey for a shoreline cleanup and divers ocean cleanup. We have education, raffle prizes, and lunch. Please go to dreamdiver.com and see what huge things were removed by the pier at Del Monte Beach. Sign ups start at 8 am, briefing at 9 and divers in at 10 AM Lunch is served at 1130.. come help us keep this beach and part of our ocean clean. For further information contact Steven Riddle Activites Director 209 577-3483

Big Sur International Marathon
April 26
Big Sur
Big Sur International Marathon
Spectacular, rewarding, mystical and unforgettable are just a few of the words that have been used to describe our events. Finishing a marathon is a life-changing experience. Finishing Big Sur will enrich your soul. Please join us the last Sunday in April for a run along the ragged edge of the Western World.

"Cirque Le Masque"
April 26
Carmel
Sunset Center
Skill. Artistry. Strength. Grace. Cirque Le Masque offers a sophisticated, European-style circus performance, complete with awesome special effects and death-defying feats. Treat everyone you know to Cirque Le Masque's perfect blend of theatrical imagination and creative entertainment.

Earth Day Celebration
April 26
Monterey
Custom House Plaza, downtown Monterey
Family Activities, food, music, free-giveaways, demonstrations, exhibits, and green vendors. Sponsored by California State Parks, Monterey State Historic Park Association, Big Sur Arts Initiative & Cultural Council of Monterey County. FREE! Call (831) 649-7120 for more info.

NATIVE AMERICAN STORYTELLER - ROBERT GREYGRASS
April 26
Monterey
Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., downtown M
Afternoon of Native American storytelling, music, spiritual insight & laughter! Robert Greygrass, award-winning storyteller & actor, Sun-dancer, cedar flute player, wellness counselor, brings good medicine & knowledge of Mother Earth through the heart & eyes of indigenous wisdom. Admission: Suggested Donation $10-$20. Info: Lisa 808-346-6296