ARTS & CULTURE County since 1966, primarily at the Sunset Center in Carmel. (831) 625-2212, chambermusicmontereybay.org Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra Since 1992, this nonprofit consortium of local professional musicians has performed classical standards, lesser-known works and contemporary compositions to make classical relevant and accessible to wider Central Coast audiences. Venues include various locations throughout Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. (831) 333-1283, ensemblemonterey.org Fernwood Resort Performances are hosted outdoors or indoors at this versatile venue that is also a resort, campground, restaurant and bar. The annual Hipnic music festival sells out well in advance every year. 47200 Highway 1, Big Sur. (831) 667-2422, fernwoodbigsur.com. Folktale Winery Could anything be better than a winery with a stage that brings in everything from national touring acts to top stand-up comedy competitions? Thought not. Sip, listen and enjoy. 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. (831) 293-7500, folktalewinery.com Fox Theater This remodeled theater in the heart of Oldtown Salinas is host to a variety of popular live music shows, comedy and events, merging popular culture and historic charm. 241 S. Main St., Salinas. (831) 758-8459, foxtheatersalinas.com Golden State Theatre This lavishly restored revival theater hosts live music—from big names to local band showcases—comedians, film festivals, musicals and speakers. This is a local destination for national touring acts. It’s an Old Monterey crown jewel. 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. (831) 649-1070, goldenstatetheatre.com Henry Miller Memorial Library A small wood-frame house serves as an independent nonprofit with a large collection of photographs, memorabilia and books related to the life and work of Henry Miller. Its idyllic lawn plays host to an extraordinary amount of hip lectures, poetry, films, workshops and music. 48603 Highway 1, Big Sur. (831) 6672574, henrymiller.org Hidden Valley Music Seminars This training center for young musicians draws top artist-teachers to administer master classes. Each class culminates with a public concert featuring the next generation of virtuoso players. Hidden Valley also stages dance performances and other ensembles. 104 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 6593115, hiddenvalleymusic.org Live @ Heirloom A pizza place and a main stage, all in one. The spinoff of Monterey’s Heirloom Pizza is capaWWW.MONTEREYCOUNTYNOW.COM 127 LOVE LETTER TO PARIS 80 YEARS MUSIC FROM: American in Paris, Beauty and the Beast, La Bohème, Ratatouille Phantom of the Opera, Amélie, and MORE! SEPTEMBER 16 and 17, 2025 6:30pm Brad Hogarth, Associate Conductor Forest Theater, Carmel montereysymphony.org
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjAzNjQ1NQ==