The 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival's slate of performers is the final one to be curated by outgoing Artistic Director Tim Jackson. He's stepping down after 32 years with the organization and programming his swan song has been a bittersweet experience, "depending on the day." "I'm looking forward to a great year with a ton of great artists I've worked with for years. I've chosen … [Read more...] about 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival
Volunteer Divers Hard at Work
Saving the Giant Kelp Forests of Monterey Bay
Most people think of the giant kelp seen along Monterey Bay's shoreline as "seaweed," but the truth is, it's not a weed—it's not even a plant, but a form of algae. Scientists refer to it fondly as Macrocystis pyrifera and it is one of the planet's fastest-growing species, shooting up two feet a day in optimal circumstances, sometimes reaching lengths of 175 feet. Kelp is found … [Read more...] about Volunteer Divers Hard at Work
Going Blue
Carmel Author Taps Into the Power of Water to Heal With “Blue Mind”
Population density maps of the United States, South America, Africa and Australia all show the same trend: Humans tend to concentrate on the edges of landmasses—at or near the water. That’s really no surprise, and there’s a reason that a piece of waterfront property commands a significantly higher price point than a comparably sized, landlocked parcel. Being close to or in … [Read more...] about Going Blue
Tim Jackson’s Final Frontier
Winding Down a Fantastic 32 Year Run
John F. Kennedy said, “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” Succession of leadership in any organization is inevitable. For instance, since 1958 the United States has had 13 presidents, but only two people have guided the Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF) in those 65 years, Jimmy Lyons and Tim Jackson. That’s … [Read more...] about Tim Jackson’s Final Frontier
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