Thursday, October 25
Bach to Brazil
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet moves smoothly into the groove.
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet moves smoothly into the groove.
Blues King
B.B. King celebrates 60 years of singing the blues.
B.B. King celebrates 60 years of singing the blues.
Pacific Sentinel
A completely secluded masterpiece overlooks Hurricane Point.
A completely secluded masterpiece overlooks Hurricane Point.
Bay Laureate
Renowned poet Robert Hass, who grew up on comics and Beats, reads at MPC.
Renowned poet Robert Hass, who grew up on comics and Beats, reads at MPC.
Bruce Springsten
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN | <i>Magic</i> | Columbia
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN | <i>Magic</i> | Columbia
Monterey County Office of Education
Monterey County Office of Education
Spreckels Union Elementary School District
Spreckels Union Elementary School District
Lars and the Real Girl
Ryan Gosling’s performance in <i>Lars and the Real Girl</i> makes an implausible premise palatable.
Ryan Gosling’s performance in <i>Lars and the Real Girl</i> makes an implausible premise palatable.
PublicCitizen
PublicCitizen
If you had to wear one Halloween for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Street Talk: Asked at Halloween Costume Store in Sand City.
Street Talk: Asked at Halloween Costume Store in Sand City.
Monster Swell
The tale of Bobo, Monterey Bay’s sea creature, resurfaces.
The tale of Bobo, Monterey Bay’s sea creature, resurfaces.
Eric Marienthal
ERIC MARIENTHAL | <i>Just Around The Corner</i> | Peak Records
ERIC MARIENTHAL | <i>Just Around The Corner</i> | Peak Records
Salinas Union High School District
Salinas Union High School District
High Price Of Sustainability
PG bakery slapped with fees for using non-disposable eating ware.
PG bakery slapped with fees for using non-disposable eating ware.
Moss Landing Inn
A new local cookbook captures the heart of Moss Landing Inn.
A new local cookbook captures the heart of Moss Landing Inn.
Variuos Artists
VARIOUS ARTISTS | <i>Wattstax</i> | Stax
VARIOUS ARTISTS | <i>Wattstax</i> | Stax
How Far Can Government Go?
Opposing attorneys air their Measure O arguments before appearing in state Supreme Court.
Opposing attorneys air their Measure O arguments before appearing in state Supreme Court.
Fight or Flight
State releases list of moth spray ingredients, legal battle continues.
State releases list of moth spray ingredients, legal battle continues.
Spell Bound
Local Wiccans await a cherished holiday, Halloween.
Local Wiccans await a cherished holiday, Halloween.
By The Numbers
By The Numbers
Dan in Real Life
<i>Dan in Real Life</i> takes a mostly realistic look at familial relationships
<i>Dan in Real Life</i> takes a mostly realistic look at familial relationships
Turning Point
A changing industry and a friend’s cancer inspire a big change.
A changing industry and a friend’s cancer inspire a big change.
Well Grounded
Monterey Music Summit lays the foundation for a promising future.
Monterey Music Summit lays the foundation for a promising future.
Pebble Beach Community Service District
Pebble Beach Community Service District
Parched Earth
Dry year has wine and cattle ranching industries feeling the pinch.
Dry year has wine and cattle ranching industries feeling the pinch.
Thursday, October 18
Heated Debate
California pledged to reduce carbon emissions with AB 32, but the devil is in the details.
California pledged to reduce carbon emissions with AB 32, but the devil is in the details.
Flying Right At the Issue
Disclosure of moth pheromone product’s inert ingredients incite a legal battle.
Disclosure of moth pheromone product’s inert ingredients incite a legal battle.
Hip Replacement
The Ol’ Factory fills a formerly dead corner with all kinds of cool.
The Ol’ Factory fills a formerly dead corner with all kinds of cool.
Diva With a Difference
Revered operatic soprano Frederica von Stade opens the Carmel Music Society season with songs from Schuman to Heggie.
Revered operatic soprano Frederica von Stade opens the Carmel Music Society season with songs from Schuman to Heggie.
Greasy Green
Local auto shops lead the eco-certification movement.
Local auto shops lead the eco-certification movement.
30 Days of Night
In <i>30 Days of Night</i>, an Alaskan town has to deal with a month of darkness and vampires.
In <i>30 Days of Night</i>, an Alaskan town has to deal with a month of darkness and vampires.
Gone Baby Gone
The soul-killing streets of a city come to life in Ben Affleck’s directorial debut, <i>Gone Baby Gone.</i>
The soul-killing streets of a city come to life in Ben Affleck’s directorial debut, <i>Gone Baby Gone.</i>
Summit Up
The first ever Monterey Music Summit takes on some lofty goals with the help of a remarkable roster of artists.
The first ever Monterey Music Summit takes on some lofty goals with the help of a remarkable roster of artists.
Moving Music
Zap Mama channels her travels into a powerful pulse of Africanafunkreggaesoul.
Zap Mama channels her travels into a powerful pulse of Africanafunkreggaesoul.
Carmel Unified School District
Carmel Unified School District
Legend Music
Singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson sings at Sunset; his tunes are international hits, and for the ages.
Singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson sings at Sunset; his tunes are international hits, and for the ages.
What’s your favorite thing about farmers markets?
Asked at Old Monterey Marketplace.
Asked at Old Monterey Marketplace.
Still Restless
Cake continues to sharpen alt-music’s edge.
Cake continues to sharpen alt-music’s edge.
Ripe for the Pickin’
Seaside and PG debate their own farmers markets.
Seaside and PG debate their own farmers markets.
Building History
Seaside honors the mastermind behind city hall.
Seaside honors the mastermind behind city hall.
Jazzmaster Magnet
Loved by big name jazz artists, pianist Dick Whittington holds court at Cypress Inn.
Loved by big name jazz artists, pianist Dick Whittington holds court at Cypress Inn.
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Pacific Grove Unified School District
Pacific Grove Unified School District
Urban Visions
Cities can build community if leaders dare to dream.
Cities can build community if leaders dare to dream.
North Monterey County Unified School District
North Monterey County Unified School District
Explosive Energy
Michael Franti and Spearhead unleash a stirring chorus of consciousness.
Michael Franti and Spearhead unleash a stirring chorus of consciousness.
Live and (Very) Direct
?uestlove describes the urban inspiration that keeps the Roots touring constantly.
?uestlove describes the urban inspiration that keeps the Roots touring constantly.
Now On
This moment’s new mediums bring new artists to the big time by way of Monterey.
This moment’s new mediums bring new artists to the big time by way of Monterey.
Thursday, October 11
All Aboard
The Darjeeling Limited follows a trio of brothers on a train ride through India.
The Darjeeling Limited follows a trio of brothers on a train ride through India.
Waters’ Edge
The <i>Weekly</i> interviews cult filmmaker John Waters on the eve of his talk at Golden State.
The <i>Weekly</i> interviews cult filmmaker John Waters on the eve of his talk at Golden State.
What Is The Best Thing You Can Buy For One Dollar?
Asked at Dollar Tree on North Main Street in Salinas
Asked at Dollar Tree on North Main Street in Salinas
True Crime Stories
A historical look at myth and crime in Seaside.
A historical look at myth and crime in Seaside.
Biodiesel Dancer
From Big Sur to Paris, a local woman’s fire dancing burns green.
From Big Sur to Paris, a local woman’s fire dancing burns green.
Blue Arrival
At 78, Ed Reed is soaring in a new career as singer.
At 78, Ed Reed is soaring in a new career as singer.
Spray No More
Monterey County Superior Court rules on aerial spraying.
Monterey County Superior Court rules on aerial spraying.
‘Did I Mention 9/11?’
A guide to Rudy Giuliani’s positions on the issues.
A guide to Rudy Giuliani’s positions on the issues.
On The Map
Seaside has big development plans for its near future.
Seaside has big development plans for its near future.
The Raw Truth
Why humans are the only animal that cooks their food – and should consider reconsidering.
Why humans are the only animal that cooks their food – and should consider reconsidering.
Price of Paradise
Despite pricey homes and soaring foreclosure rates, there’s hope for first-time buyers.
Despite pricey homes and soaring foreclosure rates, there’s hope for first-time buyers.
Downtown Ghost Town
Seaside’s much-needed redevelopment project has planners dreaming big.
Seaside’s much-needed redevelopment project has planners dreaming big.
American Credo
Miró String Quartet opens Chamber Music Monterey Bay season with premiere of new quartet by Kevin Puts.
Miró String Quartet opens Chamber Music Monterey Bay season with premiere of new quartet by Kevin Puts.
Earth Force
An extraordinary exhibition of ceramics by Toshiko Takaezu closes in one week.
An extraordinary exhibition of ceramics by Toshiko Takaezu closes in one week.
Like Moths To Flame
Despite safety assurances, controversy swirls around pheromone spray.
Despite safety assurances, controversy swirls around pheromone spray.
Granny Units
CHISPA wants affordable senior homes in Marina. The City wants market-rate renters.
CHISPA wants affordable senior homes in Marina. The City wants market-rate renters.
PublicCitizen
PublicCitizen
Still Yanking the Chain
Grammy-winning “Weird Al” Yankovic stops in Monterey to lampoon pop music.
Grammy-winning “Weird Al” Yankovic stops in Monterey to lampoon pop music.
Uncivil Action
George Clooney plays a morally bankrupt employee at a law firm in <i>Michael Clayton.</i>
George Clooney plays a morally bankrupt employee at a law firm in <i>Michael Clayton.</i>
Funny Feeling
The San Francisco Comedy Tour left the Golden State rolling.
The San Francisco Comedy Tour left the Golden State rolling.
Thursday, October 4
Baghdad Burning
Watching Iraq’s slow death, four years into the war.
Watching Iraq’s slow death, four years into the war.
Enchanted Evening
PacRep delivers a magical <i>Midsummer Night’s Dream.</i>
PacRep delivers a magical <i>Midsummer Night’s Dream.</i>
Natural Actor
The <i>Weekly</i> sits down with Emile Hirsch, star of <i>Into the Wild.</i>
The <i>Weekly</i> sits down with Emile Hirsch, star of <i>Into the Wild.</i>
Live from Tel Aviv
Israeli band Rockfour channels ‘60s rock.
Israeli band Rockfour channels ‘60s rock.
Ken Burns’ War
A nostalgic series on PBS fails to focus closely on the cruelty, degradation and moral failure of combat.
A nostalgic series on PBS fails to focus closely on the cruelty, degradation and moral failure of combat.
On the Road Again
Sean Penn brings <i>Into the Wild</i> to the big screen.
Sean Penn brings <i>Into the Wild</i> to the big screen.
PublicCitizen
PublicCitizen
Burning Desire
The MPC Fire Academy tests just how much its students want to serve.
The MPC Fire Academy tests just how much its students want to serve.
Star Wines
Star Market’s resident sage reveals some of his favorite inexpensive bottles.
Star Market’s resident sage reveals some of his favorite inexpensive bottles.
Delicious Science
Enlightened ways to bring wine and cheese into greater harmony.
Enlightened ways to bring wine and cheese into greater harmony.
Beyond the Label
Ethical consumerism can give a false sense of comfort.
Ethical consumerism can give a false sense of comfort.
Laird To State: Show Me The Science
Assemblyman wants more studies on moth pheromone spray.
Assemblyman wants more studies on moth pheromone spray.
Fertile Ground
Local ag operations migrate to Mexico for cheap and legal workers.
Local ag operations migrate to Mexico for cheap and legal workers.
Looking Back
Monterey Symphony season opens with “Movies, Music and Memories."
Monterey Symphony season opens with “Movies, Music and Memories."
Well-Read
Surprise – The Jane Austen Book Club isn’t as bad as it sounds.
Surprise – The Jane Austen Book Club isn’t as bad as it sounds.
Driven to Bliss
Monterey’s new Wine Trolley is as fun as it sounds.
Monterey’s new Wine Trolley is as fun as it sounds.
Building Shelter
Salinas leaders craft a 10-year plan to end homelessness.
Salinas leaders craft a 10-year plan to end homelessness.
Slice of Heaven
Carmel’s Cheese Shop ferments a happy insanity.
Carmel’s Cheese Shop ferments a happy insanity.
What is your favorite unconventional food combination?
What is your favorite unconventional food combination?
What is your favorite unconventional food combination?
You Don’t Know Jack
The local story behind the country’s proudest cheese is hard to slice.
The local story behind the country’s proudest cheese is hard to slice.
Coffee Mia
Marina