For the past 50 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County has been providing a safe place for thousands of children, ages 6-18. With locations in Seaside and Salinas, the Clubs provide hot meals, homework assistance, college counseling, after-school activities, sports and much more for an average of 600 youth per day. According to President and CEO Michael L. … [Read more...] about Investing in Great Futures
Lifestyle
Celebrating America’s Sweetheart
Carmel Hosts Doris Day’s 96th Birthday
Local icon Doris Day is busy—busy overseeing the rescue of animals, busy visiting with her loved ones and busy tending to the mail. "Answering the mail, alone, could be a full-time job!" she says. "I'm always floored that so many people from all over the world still remember me after all these years out of the entertainment spotlight and take the time to write such lovely … [Read more...] about Celebrating America’s Sweetheart
Painting Bold Colors Under the Carmel Sky
Simon Bull’s Masterful Art
Photographs posted on Simon Bull's website depict the artist with several stars ranging from actress Ashley Judd and television host Larry King to boxers Evander Holyfield and Muhammed Ali. This articulate, thoughtful and philosophical artist may rub shoulders with the glitterati, but he has his feet firmly planted in Carmel…and in reality. Born in England, Bull's early … [Read more...] about Painting Bold Colors Under the Carmel Sky
Natural Light
The Timeless Appeal of Ansel Adams
"At one with the power of the American landscape, and renowned for the patient skill and timeless beauty of his work, photographer Ansel Adams has been visionary in his efforts to preserve this country’s wild and scenic areas, both in film and on Earth. Drawn to the beauty of nature’s monuments, he is regarded by environmentalists as a monument himself, and by photographers as … [Read more...] about Natural Light
Memories in the Making
Giving the Gift of an Experience to Remember
Each year during the holidays, many of us struggle to find that unforgettable perfect "something" to gift our loved ones. But what we're really doing is trying to connect, to show our deep appreciation for our family and friends. And maybe we're on the wrong track, and giving a thing isn't the answer at all. Maybe what we want to give instead is an unforgettable experience. … [Read more...] about Memories in the Making