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FESTIVALS

Carmel Bach Festival  http://www.bachfestival.org/ 

"Set amidst the stunning architectural and natural landscapes of Carmel, California, the Carmel Bach Festival is a world class, 16-day celebration of music and ideas inspired by the historical and ongoing influence of J.S. Bach in the world. For 72 years the Festival has brought the music of the Baroque and beyond to communities of the Monterey Peninsula and to music lovers from both the United States and abroad." 

Monterey Jazz Festival http://www.montereyjazzfestival.org/2009/index.php

"The Monterey Jazz Festival is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to perpetuating jazz. We are proud to provide year-round Jazz Education Programs, showcased in our annual Next Generation Festival. We are pleased to present the world's best jazz entertainment in the Monterey Jazz Festival, the longest running jazz festival in the world." 

Monterey Bay Blues Festival http://www.montereyblues.com/

"The Monterey Bay Blues Festival is considered one of the premier Blues festivals in the country, continuing to attract and feature world-renowned blues artists as well as young budding artists." 


                                                           
                              Events & Activities

Central Coast YMCA http://www.centralcoastymca.org/default.asp?ID=2

"The YMCA is a charitable organization offering membership and programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body.  The YMCA embraces diversity and is open to men, women, boys and girls of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, abilities and circumstances." 

Monterey Bay Aquarium  http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/

"The Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California offers visitors nearly 200 award-winning galleries and exhibits."

Point Lobos State Preserve (California State Parks) http://ptlobos.parks.state.ca.us/ 

"Point Lobos State Reserve has outstanding passive recreation values, such as sightseeing, photography, painting, nature study, picnicking, SCUBA diving, and jogging. In addition to the spectacular beauty, nearly every aspect of its resources is of scientific interest. There are rare plant communities, endangered archeological sites, unique geological formations, and incredibly rich flora an fauna of both land and sea."