Concours d’Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH
– Unique and historic automobiles from around the world will be
on display at the 54th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on
Sunday. The concours will take place on the 18th fairway of the
Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Concours d’Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH – Unique and historic automobiles from around the world will be on display at the 54th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday. The concours will take place on the 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Among the more than 200 vehicles that will be on display are a 1912 Renault CB Coupé de Ville, the only remaining car of the two that were originally built.The automobiles will be judged in 27 categories with one receiving the Best in Show award.
Tickets for the concours are advance or $125 on site. Children under 12 are free. Proceeds benefit a number of charities. For tickets, visit www.pebblebeachconcours.net or call 877-693-0009.
Cabrillo Festival
SANTA CRUZ – The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music features music from Kronos Quartet, Sharon Isbin, Tracy Silverman and others. There will be concerts Aug. 12, 14 and 15. All concerts take place at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. For more information, visit www.cabrillomusic.org or call (831) 420-5260 for ticket information.
Oblivion Express
SANTA CRUZ – British Hammond B-3 player Brian Auger will return to the Kuumbwa Jazz Center 320-2 Cedar St. with Oblivion Express on Mon. Aug. 16. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and $21 at the door. Dinner will be served beginning at 6 p.m. For tickets, visit www.ticketweb.com or order by phone (866) 468-3399.
Auto rally
PACIFIC GROVE – The 10th annual Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally will be held today. The rally is for people who own and drive their own vintage vehicles and sports cars and is a fund-raiser for Pacific Grove Youth Action, Inc. The rally begins with a line-up on Lighthouse Ave. in Pacific Grove and follows a scenic route through Pebble Beach, along 17-Mile Drive and through Carmel, Monterey and along Cannery Row. For more information, or to register, visit www.pgautorally.com or call (831) 647-6355.
Starlight train ride
FELTON – Check out the redwood forest at night from a vintage Pullman and the open-air cars of the Santa Cruz, Big Trees and Pacific Railway in Roaring Camp’s “Starlight Evening Train Experience” Aug. 14 and 21. Tickets are $15 for everyone ages 3 years and up. Advance purchase is recommended. For more information or reservations, call Blue & Gold Fleet’s Telesails at (888) 25-EVENT or visit www.roaringcamp.com
Mountain men gathering
FELTON – Roaring Camp Railroad will hold a summer gathering of mountain men Aug. 14 and 15. Visitors can see wilderness encampments and watch frontiersmen hone their skills during the tomahawk and knife-throwing contests from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be country bands performing on Saturday. Tickets range in price from $9 to $18. For more information, visit www.roaringcamp.com or call (831) 335-4484. PHOTO REQUESTED 7-28
West Coast Robotics
ATWATER – West Coast Robotics will hold its inaugural robot battle Aug. 14 and 15 at the Castle Science and Tech Center, 3460 Challenger Way. Tickets are $8 per person. For more information, visit www.wcrobotics.org.
