ARTS & CULTURE events with history and art experts eager to share their knowledge about the region’s creativity. 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. (831) 372-2608, mhaadali.com Monterey Museum of Art The only nationally accredited museum between San Jose and Santa Barbara features exhibitions of historic, contemporary and international art, and a permanent collection of California and regional paintings (think Armin C. Hansen), photographs, objects, folk art, with a series of community events all designed to connect art and community. 559 Pacific St., Monterey. (831) 372-5477, montereyart.org Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Gallery The building itself is a historic building, an old carriage house and is part of an old cannery estate. The MPAF Gallery is a nonprofit, conceived in the late ’70s, and a home to over 30 local artists, who also run the gallery. Enjoy paintings, ceramics, glass, photographs, prints, greeting cards and jewelry. 425 Cannery Row, Monterey. (831) 655-1267, mpaf.org Monterey Peninsula College Art Gallery This bright, lofty gallery—whimsically shaped like a box—has long shown regional and U.S. artists in all manner of idioms for some of the freshest takes in local contemporary art. Monterey Peninsula College, 980 Fremont St., Monterey. (831) 646-3060, mpc.edu Monterey State Historic Park Alta California history survives in beautifully restored adobe homes, historic buildings and gardens throughout downtown Monterey. Eleven 19th-century structures, including the Pacific House Museum and original Custom House, may be seen on interpretive tours or by walking the marked history trail at your own pace anytime. 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey. (831) 649-2907, parks.ca.gov Moto Talbott Museum Some 170 motorcycles from 17 countries are all part of the Robb Talbott collection. There are vintage racers, custom rides, rarities and many surprises (how about a Chinese copy of a Soviet copy of a BMW?). You can examine a 1911 Harley Davidson Peashooter, a 1929 Scott Flying Squirrel, a 1950 Ducati 60 Sport and more. Plus there are vintage artifacts, images—a bit of everything. 4 E. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 659-5410, mototalbott.com National Steinbeck Center This organization celebrates Salinas author John Steinbeck with a permanent gallery displaying interactive exhibits revolving around his books, archival and research materials, and also hosts special events. It’s one of the largest literary museums in the United States dedicated to a single author. 1 Main St., Salinas. (831) 775-4721, steinbeck.org 130 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2024-2025 643 Cannery Row • (831) 333-9339 643 Cannery Row • (831) 333-9339 Roxy, Hurley, Quiksilver, Timberland and one of the Largest Selections of Souvenir Gifts and Clothing on Cannery Row AfterQuakeBAY 6/1/04 4:28 PM Page 1 One of the Largest Selections of Souvenir Gifts and Surf/Skate Apparel on Cannery Row AfterTheQuake_1-3s_VG23_GK.indd 1 6/2/23 12:51 PM BACH • BARBER • BEETHOVEN • BERNSTEIN CAGE • GRIEG • HAYDN • LOTTI • MAZZOLI MOZART • PÄRT • SHAW • VIVALDI • ZELENKA AND MORE! CELEBRATING THE OF BACH AND BEYOND Tickets o Sal Now! BachFest_1-3s_VG24_gk.indd 1 6/5/24 4:30 PM
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