Jazz musicians are an eclectic lot: highly individualistic and nonconformist— dancing to their own drummers, so to speak. They sing in chorus, however, when it comes to educating young people in the language of their chosen musical genre. From its inception 54 years ago, the Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF) has funded programs designed to pass the torch onto the next generation of … [Read more...] about Monterey Jazz Festival’s Full Circle
Archives for Summer 2011
Greener Pastures
Over the past three years, recession-related headlines have typically focused on topics such as stock market swings, unemployment and foreclosures. Not surprisingly, however, the impact of recent financial issues has spread beyond families and businesses. According to the SPCA for Monterey County, the economic downturn has contributed to a record number of horse … [Read more...] about Greener Pastures
Hitting the Marque
In celebration of the 125th anniversary of the automobile, the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is showcasing cars from across the spectrum of automotive history. "We are trying to pull together a field that gives people a feel for the car in so many different ranges," Director of Media Relations Kandace Hawkinson explains. "So we're hoping that the breadth of the field … [Read more...] about Hitting the Marque
Our National Hero*
He is the man sitting in the next pew at a local church, or picking up groceries in the Carmel Valley area. He is a grandfather of six, and looks like a guy who'd be your neighbor. Leon Panetta is also a national hero whose legacy will be read about in history books for bringing down the most hated terrorist America has faced in modern times. During his tenure as the director … [Read more...] about Our National Hero*