Fall 2026

Don't be misled by the word "society." Carmel Music Society (CMS) is a world-famous, forward-looking annual music series and is not your grandmother's white-glove, cucumber sandwich, chamomile tea-type affair. In the 100 years since its humble beginnings in a Carmel private home, it has hosted some of the most illustrious classical music talents on Earth: Yo-Yo Ma, Isaac Stern, … [Read more...] about Carmel Music Society Turns 100

If you take the time to pause for a moment while standing in front of Tiffany's at Ocean Avenue and Mission Street in Carmel-by-the-Sea, you can look kitty-corner across the street at the building with a sign painted "Carmel Dairy" and decide for yourself if the building does indeed look like an old-fashioned milk bottle. The property on which the dairy building was … [Read more...] about The Story of the Carmel Dairy

Hours before most of us awaken, Ken Shue is already creating. Coffee in hand, he begins his workday at 5 am at a framed sheet of paper upon which he paints using a brush dipped in water. The technique is based on Japanese "sumi-e" ink drawing, with an important difference: as the water evaporates, it continues to morph into new and interesting shapes. "I usually don't care that … [Read more...] about A Life in Art

We need a better road." A young, drained Dr. John L. D. Roberts reflected on his ordeal. He had run on pure adrenaline for three days straight. Finally, he had finished treating the last of his patients. There was nothing he could do for the dead. Through his exhaustion, Doc Roberts recognized that a better road would have helped his efforts, and perhaps saved lives. Born in … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gap