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An Evening of Texas Swing & Song ...benefiting the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation!

 

Turf Club Music Series at the Monterey County Fairgrounds Continues with internationally renowned Amanda Shires!

It's great when you can create a fun community event that also benefits a fabulous non-profit organization, The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation. Here's information about the 3rd event of the year!

TURF CLUB MUSIC SERIES CONTINUES ON MARCH 31ST : “AN EVENING OF TEXAS SWING AND SONG” WITH A PERFORMANCE BY SINGER/SONGWRITER AND COUNTRY FIDDLER PLAYER, AMANDA SHIRES PLUS THE GOOD SAMS

TURF CLUB MUSIC SERIES AT THE MONTEREY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS BENEFITS THE MONTEREY COUNTY FAIR HERITAGE FOUNDATION

The Turf Club Music Series continues on Saturday, March 31st, at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, as an on-going benefit for the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation (a 501c3 non-profit organization). The third event of the Turf Club Music Series presents “An Evening of Texas Swing and Song.” This special event features a very special performance with singer/songwriter and Country fiddler, Amanda Shires on Saturday, March 31st from 7:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight.  Local country swingers, The Good Sams, will also perform. Cowboy apparel is encouraged. Swing dancers this is your night! Advance tickets are now available www.showclix.com OR at the door. Tickets (age 21 and over) are $15/adults and $12/military/seniors/students. For more information and to be added to the concert email list, contact Wendy Brickman at (831) 633-4444 or email brickman@brickmanmarketing.com.

About Amanda Shires (www.amandashires.net)

World-renowned Texas singer, songwriter, and Country fiddler, Amanda Shires is on a tour of Australia and leaves for a tour of the British Isles after playing Monterey.  Amanda is a much in-demand session fiddler in her current home of Nashville. Most recently she has contributed her fiddle and voice to Todd Snider’s critically acclaimed CD.

 Amanda Shires (www.amandashires.net) has a growing and enthusiastic national following. However, Shires is just a down-to-earth, self-effacing West Texas gal currently residing in Nashville, working her tail off trying to find her niche in the music industry as an independent artist. In the recent Hollywood movie, “Country Strong”, she played the fiddle player in the band backing Gwyneth Paltrow’s fictional country superstar. In real life, Shires runs with a decidedly more left-of-mainstream-type crowd, including Jason Isbell (she sings and plays fiddle on the former Drive-By Trucker’s latest, Here We Rest) and Justin Townes Earle (she’s the lovely model gracing the cover of his 2008 debut, The Good Life). She also maintains strong ties to the Lone Star State, recording and occasionally performing with the Lubbock band Thrift Store Cowboys (which she joined while still in college) and sometimes even teaching fiddle at Texas Playboys’ singer Tommy Allsup’s summer music camp. She was only 15 the first time she played onstage with the Playboys (the Western swing band made famous by the late Bob Wills) — a mere five years after she coerced her father into buying her first fiddle, a lime-green Chinese instrument from a pawn shop in dusty downtown Mineral Wells, Texas. In 2005, while still a regular member of the Thrift Store Cowboys, Shires released her solo debut, a mostly instrumental showcase for her traditional fiddle chops called “Being Brave.” Her first two albums really put her on the roots-music map: 2008’s Sew Your Heart with Wires, a collection of duets co-written and recorded with singer-songwriter Rod Picott; and what Shires calls her “true” solo debut, 2009’s “West Cross Timbers.” Both were met with enthusiastic reviews and radio support, with the former being voted the fourth best debut album of 2008 by FAR (Freeform American Roots) Chart reporters and the later reaching No. 21 on the Americana Music Association Chart. The Gibson Guitar company featured Shires on their website as one of 2009’s breakout artists, and No Depression called “West Cross Timbers” as “One of the 50 best releases of the Year.”

About The Good Sams:

The Good Sams emerged from the toxic waste bins of the Moss Landing Power Plant. The mutant band, too weird to hang out with other kids, were taken in by the pirates and sea monsters of Moss Landing Harbor. Their days were spent surfing, skateboarding, and hanging out around a fire pit with old men at the beach. At night using a stand up bass, pedal steel, washboard, and fingerpickin' guitar they played old time music with the punkest attitude they could muster. Years later, on one 8th of July, a freak accident occured, the Moss Landing Power Plant blew up! With their birthplace in ashes, The Good Sams had no choice but to hit the road and share their freakish old time sound with the rest of the world.  And yes they are a real band!

Also coming up: May 5, 2012 - Cinco de Mayo Party

The Turf Club Music Series provide an intimate new venue for professional live music events with top nationally and internationally known entertainers. It is also designed to publicize and bring the community to the beautiful Monterey County Fairgrounds and the Turf Club, located at 2004 Fairground Road in Monterey.  Publicist Wendy Brickman and concert promoter, Lenny Leon, have teamed up with Kelly Violini, CEO of the Monterey County Fairgrounds, to hold a series of exciting live music events at least once a month in 2012.  For more information, call Lenny Leon at (831) 295-1767.

The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation supports the functions of the Monterey County Fair and its mission. Primarily, the Heritage foundation funds capital improvements at the Fairgrounds in addition to special projects such as School Tour Day and Special Friends Day. The program benefits Monterey County through increased ag literacy by educating school children about where their food and fiber comes from, encouraging health, nutrition and fitness. For more information, go to www.montereycountyfair.com or call (831) 372-5863.

Taking Care of Customers - Customer Appreciation Day at Del Monte Shopping Center

FREE FUN CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYAT DEL MONTE SHOPPING CENTER ON SATURDAY, MARCH 17TH

Do you have the luck ‘o the Irish? Del Monte Shopping Center will be holding afree Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, March 17th from 11:00 AM– 4:00 PM.  Free cookies and lemonade will be available at the Guest Services Center.   Free St. Patrick’s Day Derby Hats will be givenaway for good luck (while supplies last) for new Rewards Card Member sign upsduring the event.   The popular local Irish band, The Reel Deal Band, will perform at 12:00 PM. Bring the whole family for a great day of fun!

Del Monte Shopping Center features more than 75 unique shops, restaurants andeateries, plus Macy’s, Whole Foods Market and Century Theatres.  The spacious, open-air shopping center offers comfortable seating, beautiful landscaping, and ample parking for its shoppers.

For more information on store listings, movie times, weekend entertainment, andspecial events, please call the Guest Services Center at 372-4540 or visit www.shopdelmonte.com.

Great Array of Award Winning Celebrity Chefs and Wineries for Clambake for a Cure Charity Event

Here's an event not to miss plus it's for a wonderful cause...here are the details:

GOLF & GRAPES FOUNDATION
THIRD ANNUAL CLAMBAKE FOR A CURE CHARITY EVENT
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Following the Second Round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am
 
January 17, 2012, Monterey, CA. – Award winning Celebrity Chefs and local and Napa Wineries will be participating in the Third Annual Clambake for a Cure charity event this year to be held on Friday, February 10th  in conjunction with the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am.. www.clambakeforacure.com

In the spirit of “The Crosby” clambakes of old, the Golf & Grapes Foundation is set to host their Third Annual Clambake for a Cure charity event. This year, the event will be held upstairs at 30 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, at the Marina View Lounge overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay from 4 PM to 9 PM. With easy access, a panoramic view of Monterey Bay, and plenty of parking, this is an evening not to be missed.

Proceeds from the Golf & Grapes Clambake for a Cure go to benefit brain tumor research and treatment through the Musella Foundation www.virtualtrials.com  an organization that stays on the forefront of cutting edge brain tumor exploration in order to help find a cure. Clambake for a Cure tickets can be purchased at www.clambakeforacure.com  for $125 per person, which is fully tax deductible.

Attendees will enjoy a strolling dinner prepared by award winning chefs, sip the best wines, mingle with celebrities, sports professionals, PGA Tour Players and dance the night away as they bid on one of a kind raffle items, all in support of the cure. In keeping with the clambake theme, of course there will be clam dishes, as well as a variety of other delicious selections from the amazing celebrity chefs. .

The award-winning Celebrity Chefs include:

Luciano Pellegrini, Valentino, Las Vegas
Casey Thompson, Star of Bravo's Top Chef
Mark Ayers, CLM & Pebble Beach Food & Wine
Tom Snyder, Esteban, Monterey
Tim Woods & Marc Jones, Carmel Valley Ranch
Brian Meier and Steve Salle, Del Monte Meat & Ports Seafood
Mary Font, Mrs. Delish’s Cupcake Boutique
Baum & Blume Catering, Carmel Valley
Dory Ford, Point Pinos Grill & AQUA TERRA Culinary
Erika McDonnell, FlouRish Organic Breads
Arnufo Martinez, Gilbert’s Seafood
Albalonetti Bar & Grill, Kevin Phillips

Excellent wines will be served throughout the evening from host Jocelyn Lonen Winery as well as other participating Monterey and Napa wineries.

Wineries:
Jocelyn Lonen Winery, Napa
Elkhorn Peak Cellars, Napa
Ventana Vineyards, Monterey
Morgan Wines, Santa Lucia Highlands
Hahn Estates, Santa Lucia Highlands
Oh Wines, Monterey
Heller Estates, Carmel Valley
Chateau Marie Antoinette, Monterey
Kristilynn Wines, Monterey
Scheid Vineyards, Monterey
Judd’s Hill, Napa
Elizabeth Spencer Wines, Rutherford
Clos la Chance Winerey, San Martin
Delicato Family Vineyards, Lodi

Guests will enjoy local entertainment and dancing as they participate in bidding on exciting raffle items. Some of the raffle items include Magnum passes for the Pebble Beach Food & Wine and LA Food & Wine events, Golf for 4 at the prestigious members only Santa Lucia Preserve Golf Course in Carmel Valley, and VIP passes for 4 to the members-only Club 33 in Disneyland!

Golf & Grapes Clambake for a Cure was founded by Jocelyn Lonen Winery owner Brandi Jocelyn Pack who, along with her mother, Susan Curtis, further the vision of their late father, husband, and winery founder Lonen Curtis, who lost his battle with a brain tumor (GBM) at age 56. The late Senator Ted Kennedy also lost his life to a GBM, as did Tug McGraw, father of singer/actor Tim McGraw and PGA Tour Pro Seve Ballesteros.
Susan Curtis, Lonen’s widow, formerly of Carmel, currently lives in Napa. Susan is an avid golfer on the Central Coast. The winery supports many local charities here on the Central Coast. 

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Facts about Musella Foundation and Brain Tumors: Every day 500 people are diagnosed with a brain tumor. The most common brain tumor, and the most deadly, is Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). When active, this brain tumor doubles itself in size every eleven days, making the average life span after diagnosis only six to nine months.
 

Turf Club Concerts Debut! Mardi Gras Celebration with Persephone's Bees on February 18th!

Check out this upcoming series of great concert celebrations that also benefit the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation. See you there!


TURF CLUB MUSIC SERIES AT THE MONTEREY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS TO BENEFIT THE MONTEREY COUNTY FAIR HERITAGE FOUNDATION

TURF CLUB MUSIC SERIES LAUNCHES WITH MARDI GRAS PARTY FEATURING PERSEPHONE’S BEES ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH

January 17, 2012, Monterey, CA. The Turf Club Music Series at the Monterey County Fairgrounds is being launched to benefit the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation (a 501c3 non-profit organization). The Turf Club Music Series will provide an intimate new venue for professional live music events with top nationally and internationally known entertainers. It is also designed to publicize and bring the community to the beautiful Monterey County Fairgrounds and the Turf Club, located at 2004 Fairground Road in Monterey.  Publicist Wendy Brickman and concert promoter, Lenny Leon, have teamed up with Kelly Violini, CEO of the Monterey County Fairgrounds, to hold a series of exciting live music events at least once a month in 2012. The first event will be a Mardi Gras Celebration on Saturday, February 18th from 7:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight.


The first show will feature live music with the internationally renowned Persephone’s Bees (www.persephonesbees.com)
featuring former Monterey residents, Tom Ayres and Angelina Moysov. Persephone's Bees' songs have been featured in movies and TV, including "Weeds" and "The Sopranos". After 10 years in the Bay Area, Persephone's Bees recently relocated to NYC and they're bringing their edgy pop sounds to Monterey for your enjoyment. The vocals of Russian-born lead singer Angelina Moysov fall somewhere between Feist and Pink, according to the Onion A/V Club -- who also described their music as "instantly likeable." Also performing is The Amazing Refrigerators featuring Tom Ayres and friends performing good time rocking Mardi Gras music, plus many more surprises to keep you in the Mardi Gras/Carnival spirit. Let the Good Times Roll/Bon Ton Roulet! Come in costume to win great prizes! There will be complimentary delicious Red Beans and Rice, Creole Gumbo and Mardi Gras Drink Specials! Tickets at the door (age 21 and over) are $15/adults and $10/military/students. For more information and to be added to the upcoming concert email list, contact Wendy Brickman at (831) 633-4444 or email brickman@brickmanmarketing.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS!
Saturday, March 17th  - St. Patrick’s Day Party with Wake the Dead, (www.wakethedead.org) a Celtic Tribute to the Grateful Dead, on. 

Saturday, March 31st is singer/songwriter and country fiddle player, Amanda
Shires (www.amandashires.net)

May 5, 2012 - Cinco de Mayo Party

About Lenny Leon

A longtime music industry professional and concert promoter, Lenny Leon, was involved with booking Doc’s Night Club on Prescott near Cannery Row in Monterey at its peak period from the mid-1990’s – 2001 before Doc’s moved to downtown Monterey. Some of the more well-known acts that Lenny booked included Eric Burdon (Animals), Dave Wakeling (The English Beat), Missing Persons (“Walking in LA), Jon Hendricks and Annie Ross (Lambert, Hendrix and Ross – Clint Eastwood and Diana Krall attended), Dave Alvin (The Blasters), Los Lobos, and many others.  He also booked the successful Monterey Live Festival at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. He has been in the music industry for over 30 years and worked in management and marketing with Concrete Marketing in New York City in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. Lenny worked with Ozzie Osborne, Bob Dylan, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, AC/DC, and many others. He also did music marketing promotion for Black Olive Records, a local record label that had much national success.  Lenny’s longtime experience in the music industry has enabled him to acquire many valuable contacts so he can professionally book the bands and create a successful music concert series. Lenny is dedicated to filling the live music void that many will agree exists in Monterey.

About Wendy Brickman

Wendy Brickman serves on the Monterey County Fair Heritage Board and has handled the publicity/marketing/sponsorships for the Monterey County Fair for four years. She also helped to produce a series of concerts at the Turf Club with Mike Beck and the Bohemian Saints for several months in 2010. She has had an award-winning marketing and public relations firm since 1990 that represents a wide array of clients including the Monterey County Fair, Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival, and hundreds of other for-profit and non-profit organizations. She is a big fan of music and has continually attended concerts in all musical genres since she was a teen. She worked for the Tour Manager of the Doobie Brothers at Studio Instrument Rentals and for Michael Nesmith of the Monkees. She also worked at Paramount Home Video before moving to Monterey. She holds an MBA in Marketing/Management, an MA in Broadcast Journalism and a BA in English from UC Berkeley.

About Kelly Violini

Involved with the Monterey County Fairgrounds since she was a child, Kelly Violini has held the position of CEO at the Monterey County Fair for the past four years. Prior to being named CEO, Kelly was the Deputy Manager for five years.  In her position, Kelly is responsible for overseeing the Monterey County Fair, the Monterey Bay Race Place, and all interim activities that are held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds.

A 4th generation Monterey County native, Kelly has nearly 20 years experience in the Fairs & Expositions industry. She is currently the Central Coast Area Director of the Western Fairs Association and served as Chairperson for 4 years. She serves as the Northern California Board Chair for California Authority of Racing Fairs and is a member of the International Association of Fairs & Expositions. Under her leadership, the Monterey County Fair has won numerous awards within its industry and from local organizations including the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

Kelly also has an extensive background in the agricultural industry. She is a Director for Monterey County Cattle Women and the Cloverbud Leader for Spring 4-H. In 2005, she was voted “Cattle Woman of the Year” by the Monterey County CattleWomen Association.

Kelly is very active in the business community and recently served on the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Monterey County Hospitality Association Board of Directors. She is currently President of the North Fremont Business District of Monterey.  The Fairgrounds is a member of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce, Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce,  Carmel Chamber of Commerce, the Monterey County Hospitality Association, and the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Kelly is also a Council Member of the Monterey Business Association. She is a graduate of the Leadership Monterey Peninsula Class of 2003. Kelly Violini grew up in Salinas off of River Road and attended Notre Dame High School. Kelly has a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and a Teaching Credential from Sacramento State, and a Master's Degree from Chapman University in Education and Curriculum Development. She taught 2nd and 3rd grade for 6 years and in her last year of teaching was a K-6 Reading Specialist and Reading Recovery Teacher.

About Larry Viales

As owner/operator of Monterey Bay Sound (www.montereybaysound.com), Larry has been an audio professional since 1987. He was head engineer at Dock Ricketts Lab on Prescott (Cannery Row) for 12 years and was head engineer at Planet Gemini (Cannery Row) for 5 years. Larry has worked with hundreds of national and international performers, and worked hundreds of shows with Monterey Bay area bands. He is dedicated to providing professional, reliable service, and the best possible sound for every event.

About The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation

The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation supports the functions of the Monterey County Fair and its mission. Primarily, the Heritage foundation funds capital improvements at the Fairgrounds in addition to special projects such as School Tour Day and Special Friends Day. The program benefits Monterey County through increased ag literacy by educating school children about where their food and fiber comes from, encouraging health, nutrition and fitness. For more information, go to www.montereycountyfair.com or call (831) 372-5863.

Upcoming Fun in Monterey County!

Summer may be over but here in Monterey County, there's on-going fun for the whole family! Here's just a few events that locals and visitors will love!

SEAMUS KENNEDY RETURNS!

Don’t miss the Seamus Kennedy show at the Monterey Elks Lodge Friday, Sept. 30!  Get a corned beef & cabbage dinner 5-6, and see the 7 pm show for just $27.  If you’re an Elk, a guest of an Elk, or love an evening of good food, good music and laughter… call now for reservations 373-1285

Seamus has been entertaining audiences all over the United States for almost four decades. An accomplished guitarist originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, he makes folks laugh, sing and forget their cares for a while.  Kennedy’s ability to combine a total command of the music with humor makes him unique in the industry and his strong interactive entertainment skills and audience participation songs have helped him create an exceptionally loyal fan base.  If you missed him at the Highland Games, here’s another chance!

15TH ANNUAL MUSICAL MARKETPLACE AT DEL MONTE SHOPPING CENTER CONTINUES EVERY THURSDAY IN SEPTEMBER

 

Enjoy great Fall Musical Fun that benefits Special Kids Crusade, a non-profit

organization that develops resources, raises awareness and provides

support for children with disabilities and their families.

 

Beginning Thursday, September 1, 2011, Del Monte Shopping Center will host the popular 15th Annual Musical Marketplace for five sequential

Thursday evenings in September, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M, featuring great music, wine, food, giveaways, and shopping. Delicious food and wine will be provided by mall restaurants and wineries. The 2011 Musical Marketplace events will be held around the Sunken Garden and the Fountain area at Del Monte Shopping Center, and entertainment includes:

 

Thursday, September 1 – Dennis Murphy Band

Dennis Murphy, a popular vocalist, bassist, and guitarist, has

appeared on over 30 albums and is known for his smooth jazz sound.

 www.dennis.smoothjazz.com

 

Thursday, September 8  The Chicano All Stars Band

The Chicano All Stars is a complete eight piece band based on a great

mix of Latin Rock, Old School, Classic Rock & Roll and Santana tunes.

www.chicanoallstars.com

 

Thursday, September 15 – 8 Second Ride

8 Second Ride is an entertaining, energetic variety band that has

performed country, rock, oldies and much more for over 30 years.

 

Thursday, September 22   The Firefly Band

Firefly is a classic rock band whose dance rock repertoire spans three

decades and includes hits from Van Morrison, the Doobie Brothers and

James Brown.

fireflybandpg.com

 

Thursday, September 29 – The Bornia Boys Blues Band

The Bornia Boys Blues Band is a 6-piece band consisting of a vocalist,

lead/slide guitar, key boards, bass, drums, and harmonica’s.

www.eyebone.com

 

A $10 donation directly benefits Special Kids Crusade and allows

guests to sample cuisine from Del Monte Shopping Center restaurants,

award-winning wines with experts on hand to talk about the specific

wines each week.  A complimentary wine glass will be given to all

guests. More information is available on the website:

www.shopdelmonte.com

 

Del Monte Shopping Center features more than 75 unique shops,

restaurants and eateries, and a luxury spa and fitness center, plus

Macy’s, Whole Foods Market and Century Theatres.  The spacious,

open-air shopping center offers comfortable seating, beautiful

landscaping, and ample parking for its shoppers. For more information

on store listings, movie times, weekend entertainment, and special

events, please call the Guest Services Center at 372-4540 or visit

www.shopdelmonte.com.

 

THIS EVENT LOOKS GREAT!

A SPECIAL “ART ON THE WHARF” EVENT TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2011 AT HISTORIC OLD FISHERMAN’S WHARF IN MONTEREY

September 14, 2011. Monterey, CA. Don't miss a free fun interactive event for all ages that showcases the work of talented artists from Monterey County and inspires new artists, too! ART ON THE WHARF will be held at Old Fisherman's Wharf located at #1 Old Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, California on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This event will dovetail with the Art in the Adobes event that is held nearby in downtown Monterey on September 30, October 1 & 2.

ART ON THE WHARF promotes and showcases the artistic community of
the Monterey Peninsula by giving them an outlet to showcase their talent while at the same time inspiring the next generation of artists. There will be many fun activities for attendees of all ages that will include helping to paint murals, a scavenger hunt, squid cleaning, fish and squid painting, beach debris clean up and art creation, chalk art, musical performances, a raffle and much more! There are also a wide array of delicious restaurants and great shopping on Old Fisherman’s Wharf.
 
ART ON THE WHARF continues the tradition of honoring professional and aspiring local artists of all ages in a multitude of artistic mediums who will offer their work for sale: painting, pottery, papercuts, metal work, sculpture, photography, video and performing artists. Artists will showcase their work in several areas of Old Fisherman’s Wharf as well as on the causeway between the Wharf and the Monterey Museum. There will be some displays inside two “galleries” on the Wharf which will be juried. 10% of the gross sales of the art will be donated to the historic Old Fisherman’s Wharf Association for helping to pay for the costs of future events. 

Schedule of Events:

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Artwork displayed and for sale on The Old Fisherman’s Wharf and Causeway

10:00 AM -7:00 PM Artists performing their art, painting, creating, and more.
Squid Cleaning Demonstration.

10:00 AM -12:00 PM Beach Clean Up - Registration at Head of Fisherman’s Wharf. Participants in the Beach Clean Up should bring their own gloves and buckets to collect the debris. Plastic gloves and plastic bags will be provided, but it is much greener if plastic is not used. Participants will be asked to complete a data card for a variety of ocean study organizations.

3:30 PM - Concert on the Wharf with Barbara Joy Howard and The La Mesa School Children's Chorus, accompanied on keyboards by Nick Peter Fettis and percussion by Doug MacKinnon.

The Pacific Grove High School Breaker Band and the Pacific Grove Middle School Jazz band will be performing on the wharf throughout the day.

Artwork by the public and other activities:

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Create Art from Marine Debris collected at the Beach Clean Up at the Finger Pier

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Chalk Art in front of Rappa's Restaurant

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM  Murals at three locations:  public will write and draw concepts for three bare walls

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Create art with poster paints on The Finger Pier

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Raffle sold at the beginning of the Wharf with Registration for Beach Clean Up

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Scavenger Hunt Registration at Head of Wharf with Beach Clean Up

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fish and Squid Painting on the Finger Pier


3:30 PM - Concert on the Wharf with Barbara Joy and The La Mesa School Children's Chorus   at the Wharf Theater, accompanied on keyboards by Nick Peter Fettis and percussion by Doug MacKinnon. Barbara Joy and the children will perform a number of songs including the recently recorded original song by Barbara Joy, "Don't Let Us Go" - a song devoted to marine wildlife. There will be limited seating. Concert donations will benefit the children's chorus program at La Mesa Elementary School in Monterey.

Barbara Joy is a singer/songwriter/guitarist and recording artist. She performs in concerts and on stages across the country. She also writes musical themes for nonprofits and performs in concert with children and choruses at fundraising events. Contact: joybarbara@netscape.net.

For more information about Art on the Wharf, to volunteer or to become a participating artist, call Bob Massaro at (831) 649-6544 or email  bmassaro@bostrommanagement.com and
check out the website at www.montereywharf.com.


 

Finding Music & Musical History in All the Right Places...continued!

Tonight we wandered down to Wharf #2 in Monterey for dinner which brought back tons of memories of the fabulous Bradley's Harborfront Restaurant in the early 90's. We enjoyed our dinner at Massaro and Santos, now occupying the space upstairs overlooking the yachts and boats of the Coast Guard Pier and Monterey Harbor.

After dinner, we walked down the stairs and we checked out the Bayview Deli & BBQ downstairs and were amazed! First, since we had been down there, it had doubled in size and had comfortable tables on the deck with gorgeous views of the Monterey Bay and had many comfortable tables inside and out.

Also, the restaurant owner, Lenny, was very friendly and it turned out that he, too, had worked extensively in the music industry. We loved seeing the silver records and photos of musicians on the wall and we are confident we were at some of the same concerts he attended in Los Angeles!The early Springsteen shows were incredible and we all were there in the same venue!

We can't wait to come back and try some of his delicious sandwiches - what a treasure this is! A perfect getaway right in Monterey -- and if you're a diver, kayaker, sailor, skateboarder, picnic-er, bicyclist or even an ordinary car driver, it's there waiting for you.Truly a wonderful getaway!

Here's their enticing menu:

Bay View Deli & BBQ

Mouthwatering Sandwiches

Spectacular Views of The Monterey Bay

We make every thing from scratch, using the best natural ingredients organic when available

We Prepare our own Meats and Fish on the premises in our Smoker

BBQ Sandwiches    Plates 

BBQ Sandwiches are served on a white sesame roll

Plates are your choice of meat, one side dish, and bread

Tri Tip Black Angus Beef our with own BBQ sauce

Pulled Pork Natural pork shoulder spice rubbed, Pit Smoked   "Memphis Style" our own cider vinegar Sauce & shredded cabbage

Chicken Pit smoked with our own BBQ sauce 

Turkey Brown sugar cured, pit smoked, our own BBQ sauce

Ribs Natural Pork spare ribs spice rubbed, pit smoked (plate only)

 

Deli Sandwiches  Create your own 8.00

 Pastrami We make our own spice cured, pit smoked

Turkey Our own Natural, brown sugar cured, pit smoked

Roast Beef  Our own Black Angus Tri Tip

Ham Pit Smoked

Salami Imported Genoa

 

Bread Rolls

Sesame White

Sour Dough

Whole Wheat

 

Cheeses

Swiss

Cheddar

Provolone

 

Condiments

Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Pepperocini, Red Onions, Mayo, Yellow or Dijon Mustard

Avocado 

 

Specialty Sandwiches

 

Smoked Salmon Our own pit smoked Salmon, moist and delicious lettuce tomato, red onion, homemade tartar sauce

Hot Meatball Sub homemade, just like Mama used to make! Homemade Marinara & provolone cheese

Hot Dogs 1/4 pounder all Beef

 

Clam Chowder

The Best on the Peninsula

"New England" Style Rich & Cream

12 oz Bowl  16 oz Bowl 

Sour Dough Bread Bowl

 

Cioppino

The Classic Fisherman's Stew

Dungeness Crab Season starts in November

That means we are featuring the best anywhere

Local Dungeness Crab, prawns,scallops, clams, mussles, local Calamari

in a rich seafood and tomato broth

This will warm your body and soul on a chilly Monterey day

 

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You Can Almost Taste It.

Can't You? 

32 Cannery Row
on the Coast Guard Pier
Monterey, CA 93940
ph: 831 375 6958
lenny@bayviewdeli.com

"Cowboy Day at the Monterey County Fairgrounds"...A Great Collaboration!

NOTE: NEW DATE OF SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2011!!!

Here's a brand new special free fun event that reflects an outstanding collaboration between the Monterey County Fair and the Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival. Here's what we're talking about...
 

 
“COWBOY DAY AT THE MONTEREY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS” TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH
 
Find your inner or outer cowboy…or cowgirl! Come celebrate our Western and Vaquero traditions in Monterey County! The Monterey County Fair and the Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival are “teaming up” and co-sponsoring a new free event, “Cowboy Day at the Monterey County Fairgrounds” that will be held on Saturday, June 4th from Noon to 6 PM at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey (831) 372-5863. There will be great entertainment, contests, kids activities, horse demos, and delicious food, snacks and beverages available from the Monterey County Fair and the Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival.

Bring the entire family and learn more about the Cowboy Way of Life and Western history and traditions. This very special event for all ages will include many fun cowboy-themed kids activities, including hat shaping, leather stamping and tooling, branding wood blocks, roping bales of hay, scarf tying, and more. There will be exciting roping and horse demonstrations in the Pattee Arena. Volunteers from several 4H clubs, FFA clubs, Monterey County Fair and the Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival will help coordinate all of these fun activities. Every child will also receive a free Cattle Country Activity Kit created by the California Cattlewomen.


In addition, contestants for the beautiful and talented Miss Monterey National Horse Show Contest (ages 16-21) will be participating at the event, with demonstrations of their horsemanship abilities, scholastic ability, poise and personality. The coronation of the Miss Monterey National Horse Show will take place during the Monterey National Horse Show (July 7-11, 2011).

During Cowboy Day at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, there will also be live Cowboy music as well as Cowboy poetry. A contest for the best-dressed cowboy and cowgirl (youth and adult) in both traditional and Mexican attire will include many prizes. All attendees who wear a cowboy hat will receive an extra ticket for the free drawing to win great prizes.


In a great community collaboration, Cowboy Day at the Monterey County Fairgrounds was created to provide a sneak preview of some of the great events to be held in 2011 including the return of the Monterey National Horse Show at the Fairgrounds (July 7-10, 2011), Monterey County Fair with its theme of “Horse ‘N Around” (August 31-September 5, 2011) and the 13th Annual Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival at the Monterey Conference Center (December 2-4, 2011).
 
The Monterey County Fairgrounds is a premiere event center set on 22 oak-studded acres with ample parking. It is home of the annual award-winning Monterey County Fair, host to many major and private events on the Central Coast, and the site of the Monterey Bay Race Place, a Satellite Wagering Facility. The Monterey County Fair is the 7th District Agricultural Association of the State of California. . The 2011 Monterey County Fair, "Horse 'N Around!" will be held on August 31-September 5, 2011. For more information, call (831) 372-5863 or www.montereycountyfair.com.


The 13th Annual Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival and Christmas Art & Gear Show (www.montereycowboy.org) will be held from Friday through Sunday, December 2, 3 and 4, 2011 at the Monterey Conference Center located at One Portola Plaza in downtown Monterey, CA. This popular annual event for all ages celebrates Monterey's contribution to our western heritage with cowboy poetry, song and a first class Christmas Western Art and Gear show. The festival brings together people from all over the United States to enjoy and learn more about the "cowboy way of life," including its history, current values and culture. The festival has many shows scheduled over the three days plus a Jam Session on Friday and Saturday nights, a Christmas Art & Gear Show, Silent Auction and its special Sunday morning Cowboy Church, which benefits The Salvation Army and features many of the top performers of the weekend. The Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival also coordinates the popular Cowboys in the Schools Program. During the school year volunteers work with local educators to introduce the concept of Cowboy Culture and the influence of the vaquero to a diverse group of elementary school students. This "Cowboy Way of Life" program helps to teach youth self-esteem, ethics, values, writing, art and history.   Young people also participate in the "Open Mic" event during the Cowboy Festival weekend  For more information, check out www.montereycowboy.org or call 1-800-722-9652.










 

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Brickman Marketing
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Winner of 2009 One of the 8 Top Women in Monterey County – Monterey County Commission on the Status of Women
 
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Winner of Four Business Excellence Awards (2010, 2007, 2003, 1998) & Robert C. Littlefield Award – Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 

Upcoming Fun Festival...with Mike Beck & The Bohemian Saints!

I love working on Festivals and music-based events. I have a passion for music! In the last few weeks, I've had a great time promoting the Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival, Kidfest, Musical Marketplace, and the Monterey County Fair. They are the ultimate marketing and PR projects for me with so many great promotional angles -- and a great way for us to enjoy great music, too! We had a great time at the Monterey County Fair last week, and of course, enjoyed the performance by Mike Beck & The Bohemian Saints last Saturday night!

Although I am not involved in the marketing of this Northern California event, I did enjoy booking Mike Beck & The Bohemian Saints who will be performing Saturday night and Sunday afternoon next weekend. I hear it's a fabulous festival if you can make it up there! Check it out...the American River Music Festival

The 4^th Annual American River Music Festival is a celebration of music and moving water. The festival is September 17-19, 2010 on the banks of the beautiful South Fork of the American River in the Coloma-Lotus Valley one-hour east of Sacramento in the gold country of Northern California. Click here for directions.

The festival features Americana, Folk and Blues music performances throughout our river community. Music takes place on our riverfront main stage, in our three river front campgrounds, on our famous "gorge" whitewater river trip, on our guided riverfront hike, on our wine tasting trip, and fun eateries in the valley. Our shuttle system allows you to experience three full days without getting back into your car.

This Year's Lineup

Jesse Winchester, Slaid Cleaves, Karla Bonoff, Handful of Luvin, Mike Beck and the Bohemian Saints, The California Honeydrops, Anne Weiss with David Jacobs-Strain, Walter Strauss Trio, Leroy Bell and His Only Friends, Berkely Hart, Ma Muse, Dana Hubbard, Forest Sun, Jonny Mojo, Garrin Benfield, The Bungee Jumping Cows, The Easy Leaves, Open Mic showcase artists.

“Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend.
The music was great, and the vibe was incredible.”
~  Scott Price ~

 

Music, Wine, & Food Benefiting Non-Profit Organizations!

What a great combination! Wonderful music, fabulous wine and delicious food giveaways and more in a fun, relaxed event that benefits local non-profit organizations. The result is Outstanding PR for all and Great Fun, too! Talented musicians and crowd-pleasers like Dennis Murphy and John Broadway Tucker and more...a winning event series!

14TH ANNUAL MUSICAL MARKETPLACE AT DEL MONTE SHOPPING CENTER CONTINUES EVERY THURSDAY IN SEPTEMBER

The community is invited to enjoy great Fall Musical Fun that benefits local non-profits Operation Yellow Ribbon and Family To Family. Beginning Thursday, September 2, 2010, Del Monte Shopping Center to host the popular 14th Annual Musical Marketplace for five sequential Thursday evenings in September, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M, featuring great music, wine, food, giveaways, and shopping. Delicious food and wine will be provided by mall restaurants and wineries. After two great weeks, the 2010 Musical Marketplace events will be held around the Sunken Garden and the Fountain area at Del Monte Shopping Center, and entertainment coming up now...
 
Thursday, September 16 – Dennis Murphy Band
Dennis Murphy, a popular vocalist, bassist, and guitarist, has appeared on over 30 albums and is known for his smooth jazz sound www.dennis.smoothjazz.com

Thursday, September 23 – John Broadway Tucker
 John "Broadway" Tucker sings in the great tradition of southern soul and blues of the 1960s. http://www.reverbnation.com/johnbroadwaytuckerband

Thursday, September 30 – 8 Second Ride
8 Second Ride is an entertaining, energetic variety band that has performed country, rock, oldies and much more for over 30 years.

A $10 donation directly benefits local organizations and allows guests to sample cuisine from Del Monte Shopping Center restaurants, award-winning wines with experts on hand to talk about the specific wines each week including Scheid, Hahn Estates, Classic Artisan Wines and Paraiso. A complimentary wine glass will be given to all guests. More information is available on the website: www.shopdelmonte.com

Del Monte Shopping Center features more than 75 unique shops, restaurants and eateries, and a luxury spa and fitness center, plus Macy’s, Whole Foods Market and Century Theatres.  The spacious, open-air shopping center offers comfortable seating, beautiful landscaping, and ample parking for its shoppers. For more information on store listings, movie times, weekend entertainment, and special events, please call the Guest Services Center at 372-4540 or visit www.shopdelmonte.com.