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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

It might have a beak, whiskers, claws, fangs or fur, but it'll be well cared for and likely returned to the wild if it's taken to the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. The center, which is run under the umbrella of the greater SPCA, is a place where lives are saved and controlled chaos is a daily occurrence. The seasoned professionals there are used to it. … [Read more...] about Saving Wild Lives

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

Artist John Chappell's Carmel home and garden are an eclectic wonderland of pots, plants, jewelry, paintings, photographs, lamps, sculptures, handmade furniture, ceramics and rescued cats. One of the cats makes a special meow to let Chappell know when she's dragging him a cloth to polish up his many creations. Fossils, shells, frogs, dragonflies, leaves, fish, lizards and … [Read more...] about Designing Wild