In the fall of 2022, more than 12 million viewers watched the season five premiere of creator Taylor Sheridan's television series "Yellowstone," breaking records for ratings shortly before lead actor Kevin Costner won Best Television Actor—Drama Series at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards for his portrayal of Yellowstone Ranch owner John Dutton. According to a University of Montana … [Read more...] about Carmel Cowboy
Archives for March 2023
Delivering Good Vibez
Monterey Music Producers Host Feel-Good Festivals With Heart
By one definition, the word "festival" derives from an Old French adjective: "suitable for a feast…magnificent, joyful, happy." The events produced by Good Vibez Presents, the Monterey-based company founded by Dan and Amy Sheehan, most certainly embody that definition. Although Good Vibez puts on festivals and concerts at a wide range of venues in the western U.S., their … [Read more...] about Delivering Good Vibez
Permission, Passion and Relentless Research
Prolific Local Author Shares Her Own Story Behind the Pursuit of Writing
Sitting outside her Carmel home on a winter afternoon, sipping tea by the fire, award-winning author Meg Waite Clayton put her pen down and took a moment to talk about her latest book, "The Postmistress of Paris," and the process of pursing a story. This book is a work of fiction. And yet, in many ways, it's all true, or so it seems—the result of historical fiction, … [Read more...] about Permission, Passion and Relentless Research
New Kid in Town
Renowned Artist René Romero Schuler Sets Up Shop in Carmel
René Romero Schuler recently pulled up her Chicago stakes and relocated to Carmel-by-the-Sea, becoming the latest in a long line of talented and successful artists who have heeded this bohemian village's siren call to creative spirits. Schuler's evocative, thought-provoking oil paintings and sculptures of ephemeral female figures grace the walls of museums, galleries and … [Read more...] about New Kid in Town
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Dedicated to Improving the Quality of Life for the Elderly and Their Beloved Dogs
The bond humans forge with their canine companions is unique, as no other animal arouses the same emotions and trust in us. One study demonstrated that many dogs would prefer their owner's company over food, and another showed that making eye contact with a dog activates the same hormonal response in us that we get when viewing a human baby. So, with that level of connection, … [Read more...] about Peace of Mind Dog Rescue