The Monterey Museum of Art (MMA) Announces Exhibition and Events Schedule for 2018

The Monterey Museum of Art (MMA) is pleased to announce a full slate of exhibitions, lectures, pop-up dinners, tours, workshops and fundraisers for 2018.

Monterey, CA, Oct. 29, 2017 — The Monterey Museum of Art (MMA) is pleased to announce a full slate of exhibitions, lectures, pop-up dinners, tours, workshops and fundraisers for 2018.

The 2018 calendar also includes the Art in Bloom Gala on April 28, Family Days in February, June, August, October, and December; along with the Museum’s popular, Miniatures exhibition November through December, “Brews for A Cause" fundraiser in November and “Christmas in the Adobes” in December.

Exhibitions slated to open in 2018 include: 

2018 Weston Scholarship, Coburn Gallery, May 10-July 8

Our Ocean’s Edge, Outcalt Gallery, June 14-Sept. 10

E. Charlton Fortune: The Colorful Spirit, Work and Outcalt Gallery, May 24-Aug. 27

The New Domestic (part 1), Coburn and Entry Galleries, July 20-Oct. 28

Salon Jane, Outcalt Gallery, Aug. 16-Nov. 11

The New Domestic (part 2), Work Gallery, Sept. 13-Oct. 28

Miniatures, Work Gallery, Nov. 16-Dec. 16

Programs for 2018 and the months in which they will be held are listed below. Dates are subject to change.

Pop-Up Dinner - January

Lecture Series – February

Family Day – February

Pop-Up Dinner - March

Art in Bloom Gala – April 28^th

Lecture Series - May

Family Day – June

Family Day – August

School Tours – Aug  to May

Afternoon Art Clubs – Aug to May

Annual Docent Training – Sept/Oct

Family Day - October

Fall Lecture Series – Oct/Nov

Miniatures – Nov-Dec

Pop-Up Dinner – November

Past Trustees Luncheon - November

Brews for A Cause Fundraiser – Nov or Dec

About The  Monterey Museum of Art
The Monterey Museum of Art expands a passion for the visual arts and inspires appreciation of California Art — past, present, and future. The Museum recently hosted the exhibition, Edward Weston: Portrait of the Young Man as an Artist as the opening venue, and debuted, Who Shot Monterey Pop! Photographs from the 1967 Music Festival on June 2, 2017.

The Monterey Museum of Art connects art and community, with an emphasis on participatory experiences built around the Museum’s strong collection of California and regional art. Exhibitions and programs of the highest quality are designed to engage and inspire visitors.

The Museum was established in 1959, to uphold the artistic legacy of the region by collecting, preserving and presenting the art of California and the Central Coast. Originally a chapter of the American Federation of the Arts, MMA remains the only nationally accredited museum between San Jose and Santa Barbara.

Visit montereyart.org for additional information on the Museum's exhibitions, programming and events. 

Media Inquiries: pr@montereyart.org or 831.372.5477 x101

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Hyatt Regency Monterey Launches November be Thankful Pinterest Contest

November is all about being thankful and giving back. We look forward to this time of year and love to find new ways to celebrate the season.

Monterey, CA, October 25, 2017- November is all about being thankful and giving back. We look forward to this time of year and love to find new ways to celebrate the season. Pinterest has wonderful ideas to inspire you- from thankful quotes to activities your family can enjoy together to learn about gratitude. Create your own board and enter to win a two-night stay at Hyatt Regency Monterey!  

To Enter The Contest Simply Pin It To Win It:

• ·         Follow us on Pinterest: pinterest.com/montereyhyatt
• ·         Create a board titled: In A Hyatt World
• ·         Add a minimum of 5 pins with your favorite thankful quotes, activities and crafts!
• ·         Make sure to use the hashtags #GiveThanks #InAHyattWorld
• ·         Email a link your board to: marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
• ·         One lucky winner will receive a two-night stay at Hyatt Regency Monterey!
• ·         Winner will be announced December 5th.

·         *Contest runs from November 1st - November 30th. Does not include airfare.  The trademark HYATT and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation. ©2017 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Tres Amores Punta Mita Luxury Resort Villa on Mexican Coast Now Available for Holiday Rentals

Staying at a high-end luxury resort on the coast of Mexico is an enticing experience, but why share that experience with hundreds of other people, when you can share a sleek and modern luxury villa with 11 of your closest friends and family?

Punta Mita, MEXICO, October 24, 2017 — Staying at a high-end luxury resort on the coast of Mexico is an enticing experience, but why share that experience with hundreds of other people, when you can share a sleek and modern luxury villa with 11 of your closest friends and family?

Tres Amores Punta Mita, located just 26 miles from the coastal resort city of Puerto Vallarta, on one of the most beautiful, scenic and exclusive areas on the coast of Mexico, is a luxurious and stylish four-bedroom resort villa that is as welcoming as it is intimate.

Now imagine spending the holidays with your family and friends at this luxury villa that boasts panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, is just steps away from gorgeous white-sand beaches, two championship golf courses, four beach clubs and a wide variety of outdoor activities.

In fact, it is one of the few villas in Punta Mita that has access to all four beach clubs — Residents’, St. Regis, Kapuri and Playa Fortuna beach clubs — and both golf courses, Pacifico and Bahia.

Tres Amores is available for rent during the holidays through VRBO, TripAdvisor and AirBnB.

 Located just 28 miles from the colorful coastal resort city of Puerto Vallarta, the Punta Mita peninsula is one of the most beautiful, scenic and exclusive areas on the coast of Mexico. The villa at Tres Amores, which can accommodate up to 12 people, features a long list of inclusive amenities, including chef service for breakfast and lunch, daily housekeeping and laundry service, an inviting saltwater infinity pool, hot tub, marble-front bar, gas barbecue, and an on-site private concierge who can help arrange your activities and excursions. There's even a deluxe golf cart guests can use to get around the peninsula for excursions, outings, dining and shopping.

With its proximity to the Punta Mita Pier, Tres Amores is the perfect home base to launch an ocean adventure, whether you're into standup paddleboarding, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, fishing or whale watching. With its spectacular views, impeccable service and its stylishly modern, yet relaxed style, Tres Amores is a popular destination for honeymooners, family vacations, golf getaways or those who just want to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Rooms at Tres Amores

The main house at Tres Amores features four bedrooms, all with their own style and flair. The combination of warm-toned wood, soft bedding and upholstery and contemporary decor gives each of these suites a modern, yet welcoming feel. Two bedrooms come with King-size beds, one with two Queen-sized beds and the fourth  has two Queen beds and two Twin bunkbeds. All bedrooms have in-suite bathrooms.

Amenities at Tres Amores

Your everyday worries will melt away once you step into Villa Tres Amores for your vacation. You'll find personal chef service at breakfast, lunch and for afternoon snacks, as well as an on-site personal concierge who can arrange your outdoor activities of shopping or sightseeing excursions. Tres Amores also features daily housekeeping and laundry services.

Not only that, but guests at the Villa are welcome at the pools, spas, restaurants and tennis courts at the four nearby beach clubs, as well as golfing at the Pacifico and Bahia golf courses. The villa is one of the few on the peninsula with guest access to all four beach clubs and both golf courses.

Of course, if you'd prefer to relax in private, the Villa features its own resort-quality outdoor patio with panoramic views of the ocean, an inviting saltwater infinity pool, hot tub, gas barbecue grill with outdoor dining table and shaded lounging and dining areas.

The expansive, bright and open indoor/outdoor combined living and dining room that looks out over the patio, pool and ocean beyond, is the perfect area for entertaining the whole family or just to relax and relive the day's adventures. The spacious living/dining area, which features modern designer furnishings, opens up to the terrace by way of fold-away glass door.

The in-house iPad can stream a variety of music for entertaining throughout the house or in a specific room. Refreshments can be served on the spacious patio or on the island in the large, fully equipped, modern kitchen. Adults will find themselves congregating around the custom-designed bar for some fine spirits, cocktails, conversation and perhaps a savory cigar to cap off an amazing day.

AMENITIES

Indoor Features:

Fully equipped kitchen featuring Sub Zero & Viking appliances

Dishwasher

Icemaker

Formal dining area with seating for 12

Satellite 4D television per room

Surround sound system with individual controls per room

In-house iPad with Sonos playlist

Media room/Formal Bar

Wifi

Air conditioning with individual controls in each room

Ceiling fans

Washer/Dryer

Iron/Ironing board

Nespresso coffee machine

Ultra Luxe bamboo cotton linens and towels

Bulgari bath amenities

Outdoor Features:

Saltwater infinity swimming pool

Hot tub

Alfresco dining area

Gas barbecue grill

Large terrace

On-site parking

Panoramic ocean views

Beachfront

Sun loungers

Outdoor living area

Deluxe golf cart for guest use

Villa Policies:

Maximum 12 guests

Non-smoking villa

Pets not allowed

Children welcome

Social events permitted (upon request only)

Additional bedding (upon request, at extra cost)

Check in: 3:00 p.m.

Check out: 12:00 p.m.

Security deposit applies

Staff & Services Included:

Daily housekeeping

Laundry

Cook service (for breakfast & lunch)

On-site Private Concierge

Guest access to:

St. Regis Beach Club

Playa Fortuna Beach Club

Kupuri Beach Club

Residents’ Beach Club

Pacifico Golf Course

Bahia Golf Course

Extra Cost (May require advance notice):

Villa pre-stocking

Food & beverages

Chef services

Airport transfer

Activities and excursions

Spa services

Babysitting service

Activities at Tres Amores

Punta Mita is a resort getaway with countless options, whether you're looking just to relax or go out on an exciting, heart-pumping adventure.

Three of Mexico’s finest and most exclusive resorts are also located in Punta Mita, including the luxurious St. Regis Punta Mita Resort and the Four Seasons Punta Mita Resort. Punta Mita also boasts four beach clubs, three golf courses and three five-star spas.

Activities:

Surfing

At Tres Amores, your personal on-site concierge can arrange surfing lessons for the beginner or for the experienced surfer, an excursion to nearby Sayulita, renowned for its surf breaks the world over.

Golf

Tres Amores is home to the Bahia Golf Course and Pacifico Golf Course. And for a larger course, it's just a short 20-minute ride to Litibu Golf Course.

Shopping

Guests wanting to do a little shopping can find unique shops and boutiques in the village of Punta de Mita or many high-end shops in nearby luxury resort hotels.

Sayulita & San Pancho

A short distance north of Punta de Mita lies Sayulita and San Pancho (also called San Francisco) home to rich culture, local shopping, inviting beaches and hidden treasures. These two coastal villages are a must-visit for any lover of white-sand beaches and colorful beach towns. Your concierge can plan a trip to these two locations as well make dining reservations for you.

Whale Watching

Your on-site concierge can arrange an ocean escapade for whale watching during your stay.

Spas

Within the gates of Punta de Mita there are three five-star spas, or, if you would like to have a spa experience in-house, your concierge can also arrange this for you.

Luxury Diving Adventures 

Your on-site concierge can arrange an exciting fishing or spearfishing adventure as well as arrange free diving lessons and snorkeling and scuba excursions.

Sailing

If you'd like to take to the Pacific Ocean on a private yacht, your concierge can make arrangements for an exciting day on the water.

Testimonial:

"I just never wanted to leave this place. Everything about this house, the staff, the food was amazing. I only stay at the best 5-star hotels in the world and this makes the Four Seasons look shabby which is hard to do. Thanks so much for a wonderful holiday and we will for sure be coming back! The fact that concierge handled buying groceries for my kids, fancy dinner reservations for my husband and booking spas for my sister meant I could actually enjoy my vacation stress free!” — Tatiana, May 2017

To book this property go to:

VRBO at xxx.

TripAdvisor at xxx.

Tres Amores Punta Mita

Porto Fortuna B6

Punta Mita, Mexico

Hello@VillaTresAmores.com

1-833-TRESAMORES

or

1-833-873-7266

 www.villatresamores.com

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Monterey County Fair and Event Center Offering Discounted Mid-Week Rate For Its Meeting Rooms

 Monterey County Fair and Event Center has announced that it is offering reduced rates for mid-week meetings at its facilities at the fairgrounds.

Monterey, CA, Oct 24, 2017 — Monterey County Fair and Event Center has announced that it is offering reduced rates for mid-week meetings at its facilities at the fairgrounds.

If you book a meeting for your company, organization or group, large or small, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, the rate will be $299. Regular rates range from $750 to $1,100, depending on the room. Use of a kitchen is a separate rate.

The following rooms are available under this mid-week rate at the event center at 2004 Fairground Road in Monterey:

Monterey Room
7,000 square feet
Max seated occupancy: 400
Max occupancy: 1,000

Carpeted
Permanent dance floor
P/A system
Built-in Bar
Kitchen

Salinas Room:
7,000 square feet
Max seated occupancy: 400
Max occupancy: 1,000
Non-carpeted
Tall vaulted ceilings
P/A system
Electrical drop boxes

King City Room:
7,000 square feet
Max seated occupancy: 400
Max occupancy: 1,000

Non-carpeted
Tall vaulted ceilings
P/A system
Electrical drop boxes

Seaside Room:

7,000 square feet
Max occupancy: 300

Carpeted
P/A system
Built-in bar
Large commercial kitchen

Floor plans and event request forms are available at montereycountyfair.com. For more information or to book a meeting room, contact the Event Coordinator at (831) 372-5863.

About the Monterey County Fair and Event Center

The Monterey County Fair & Event Center is a premier event center set on 22 oak-studded acres with ample parking. It is a state-owned multi-use facility that features four large banquet rooms, two outdoor concert venues, and a variety of outdoor and indoor cost-effective sites ideal for all types of events. It is home of the annual award-winning Monterey County Fair, host to many major and private events on the Central Coast, and the site of the Monterey Bay Race Place, a Satellite Wagering Facility.

For more information, contact the Fair Administration Office, at 2004 Fairground Road in Monterey, by calling (831) 372-5863 or go to www.montereycountyfair.com for more information.

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Salinas, CA 93901

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Tickets Now on Sale!!

 SECOND ANNUAL REZVAN FOUNDATION GALA 6 p.m.-midnight Feb. 3, 2018 Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto

Palo Alto, CA, October 24, 2017 - You are invited to the Second Annual Rezvan Foundation Gala, set for 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday Feb. 3, 2018. We thank the Four Seasons for their generosity in hosting this years event at the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto.

This fundraising event, our biggest fundraiser of the year, features host and comedian Maz Jobrani of CBS hit show Superior Donuts, champagne cocktail hour, a four-course dinner with wine pairing, AMAZING silent and live auction and music by DJ Dr T.

Tickets are $250 each, with Premier tables available under the "BUY TICKETS" option. In addition, the Four Seasons Hotel, graciously extended an exceptional discounted $225-a-night room rate for attendees of the Gala.

The mission of the Rezvan Foundation is to support the educational pursuits of exceptionally talented young students who have shown a determination to succeed despite the crippling loss of one or more parent, or removal from their parents' home.

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

This year we are proud to share the Foundations first recipient, Corryne Brechmann. With the support from the Rezvan Foundation, she is currently attending Fresno State University getting a degree to fulfill her dream of being a Kindergarten teacher.

AMAZING LIVE AUCTION FEATURING

Northstar Cabin

Wing & Barrel Clay Shooting + Wine Tasting

Four Seasons Getaway Punta Mita

Northstar Cabin

Warriors VIP Tickets

Montana Mountains

ESPY Award Tickets

SPONSORSHIP

Donations to the live and silent auction and sponsorship opportunities are also available. For donation information, contact Elizabeth Naimi-Yazdi at (818)-298-8316 or by email at info@rezvanfoundation.com. Donations must be submitted by Dec. 16th, 2017. For donations committed by Dec. 16th, donors will be acknowledged in the Gala Auction Booklet.

Sponsorship opportunities include Gold ($3,000), Diamond ($4,000) and Platinum ($5,000) levels, which include such items as placement of advertisement in booklet, logo in all printed materials, table of 10, and a bottle of premium champagne. All donations are tax-deductible to the extend allowed by U.S. law. A record of your donation will be sent to you.

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GOLDEN PADDLE

With the purchase of a Golden Paddle raffle ticket, you are entered into a drawing to win the Golden Paddle! What is the Golden Paddle? The paddle comes preloaded with $5,000 to use for ANY of the live auction packages, including Fund-a-Need. You can even compete for something grander than you had planned, all while supporting the Rezvan Foundation. The drawing will take place at the start of dinner and the winner will receive their Golden Paddle right before the live auction begins! You may only win the Golden Paddle by purchasing a Golden Paddle Raffle Ticket. Purchase your Golden Paddle raffle ticket by calling (818)-298-8316 or by email at info@rezvanfoundation.com. Good luck to all those who enter, and may the bidding begin!

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Restrictions:

* Must attend Gala & Auction event on Saturday, Feb. 3 to win.

* $5,000 credit valid only toward purchase of Live Auction Lot or Fund-a-Need. No monetary value given if unused.

* $5,000 credit will be applied to your bidding paddle, and can be split between more than one auction lot. Credit will be applied to the full value of one auction lot of the Golden Paddle winner's choosing. If any credit remains, it can be applied to the full value of a second lot. Any credit not applied to an auction lot will be applied to Fund-A-Need in the winner's name.

* $5,000 credit is not tax-deductible and will reduce the tax deductibility of the auction lot where applicable.

* $5,000 credit is not transferable.

* $250 Raffle Ticket cost is not tax-deductible

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

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Monterey Symphony's fabulous Season 72, a six-concert series, continues Nov. 18-19 With Award-Winning South Korean Pianist David Jae-Weon Huh

 Award-winning South Korea-born pianist David Jae-Weon Huh will be featured in the second program of the Monterey Symphony's six-concert series on Nov. 18 and 19, at the Sunset Center in Carmel.

Monterey, CA, October 24, 2017 - Award-winning South Korea-born pianist David Jae-Weon Huh will be featured in the second program of the Monterey Symphony's six-concert series on Nov. 18 and 19, at the Sunset Center in Carmel.

This concert will also feature a side-by-side performance with members of the Honors Orchestra of Youth Music Monterey County (YMMC).

The season, titled "Concert Grand," under the direction of Maestro Max Bragado-Darman, opened Oct. 14-15, and runs through May 19-20.

Huh, silver medalist at the 2015 Santander Piano Competition, will lend his talents to Sergei Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3, Op. 26, in this powerful program, which also will include the Symphony's interpretation of Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, Op. 68 ("Pastoral.)

Recognized for his sense of poetry and technical brilliance, Huh has performed extensively throughout Europe, Asia and the United States, and has appeared in numerous festivals, including recitals at Animato den Paris, San Francisco Music Festival, and Leipzig Euro Music Festival, among many others.

This will be Huh’s first appearance with the Monterey Symphony.

Guest pianists in Season 72 will also include Josu de Solaun, Juan Perez Floristan, Phillipe Bianconi, and Michael Davidman, who was selected by guest conductor Conner Gray Covington, who will preside over the March 17-18 program.

The symphony will perform pieces by Dvorak, Beethoven, Schumann, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Prokofiev, de Falla and Tchaikovsky.

All programs will be performed at the Sunset Center (Ninth Avenue, between San Carlos and Mission streets) in Carmel at 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays. Special youth concerts, also at the Sunset Center, have been scheduled March 19 and April 23, with performances at 9:30 and 11 a.m. on each date.

The Monterey Symphony's chamber players will present a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 at All Saints Church (Ninth Avenue, between San Carlos and Monte Verde streets in Carmel).

For ticket information, call 831-646-8511, visit the website at www.montereysymphony.org, or send an email to info@montereysymphony.org.

Here's an in-depth look at the rest of the upcoming season:

Program 3: Feb. 17-18

Josu de Solaun, first-prize winner at the 2014 Enescu Piano Competition, will join the Symphony to perform Camille Saint-Saens' Piano Concerto No. 5, Op. 103 in a concert that also will include Symphony renditions of Johannes Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80, and Robert Schumann's Symphony No. 2, Op. 61.

De Solaun's teachers, mentors, and musical influences have Nina Svetlanova, Horacio Gutierrez, Ricardo Roca, Ana Guijarro, Maria Teresa Naranjo, Albert and Miyoko Lotto, Joaquin Achucarro, Matti Raekallio, Edna Golandsky, and Jerome Lowenthal.

Symphony audiences will remember de Solaun for his previous solo recital, featuring Mussogorky's Pictures at an Exhibition.

Program 4: March 17-18 (with youth concert on March 19)

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend with the Monterey Symphony and wall-to-wall Mozart, a program that will include the overture from his beloved opera, Don Giovanni.

This concert will be performed under the baton of guest conductor Connor Gray Covington (recently appointed Assistant Conductor of the Utah Symphony) and will include Mozart's Symphony No. 1, KV 16, and Symphony No. 41, KV 551 ("Jupiter").

Covington is currently completing his tenure as the Rita E. Hauser Conducting Fellow at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where he is being mentored by Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin. He recently made his debut with the Curtis Symphony at Carnegie Hall, sharing the podium with Ludovic Morlot.

Special guest pianist Michael Davidman, selected by Covington, will also be part of this spectacular program.

New York City-born Davidman started piano lessons at age 5, studying with Efrem Briskin at Manhattan School of Music, studied conducting with Jonathan Strasser and David Gilbert and is currently studying piano with Robert McDonald at Curtis Institute of Music since fall 2015.

An avid opera enthusiast, exceptional sight reader, chamber player, and accompanist, he has won numerous first-place awards in various competitions and recently completed the four-year scholarship program with The Chopin Foundation of the United States.

Davidman has performed at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, Kimmel Center, Sandler Center, Symphony Space, Merkin Hall, DiMenna Center, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Steinway Hall, Bechstein Hall, as well as recitals in Italy, Spain, and Russia.

Program 5: April 21-22 (with youth concert on April 23)

Guest pianist Juan Perez Floristan, winner at the 2015 Santander Piano Competition, will showcase his talents with a performance of Johannes Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 83, in a program that also will include the Symphony's rendition of Felix Mendelssohn's

Symphony No. 4, Op. 90 ("Italian") -- a piece Mendelssohn, himself, declared to be the "jolliest" he ever composed. Regarded as a beacon among new generations of Spanish and European musicians, Perez has performed with the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic, Malmo Symphony, Radio Television Espanola, Seville Royal Symphony, Gran Canaria Philharmonic, Malaga and Cordoba Symphonies,  and the Andres Segovia and Spanish National Youth Orchestras.

Program 6: May 19-20

The incomparable Phillipe Bianconi will be at the piano for the Monterey Symphony's final program of the season, performing Franz Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 2. Liszt perfected the art of thematic transformation and took it to an extreme level with this impassioned concerto.

French pianist Bianconi has been described as an artist whose playing is “always close to the soul of the music, filling the space with poetry and life” (Washington Post), “an extraordinary exhibition of musicianship, technical control and good taste which lent the music a freshness, immediacy and conviction one all too seldom encounters” (The London Times). After winning the Silver Medal in the Seventh Van Cliburn International Competition, Bianconi made an acclaimed recital debut at Carnegie Hall in 1987 and, since then, has enthralled audiences and critics throughout the world.

Also featured will be Manuel de Falla's lovely Noches en los Jardines de Espana, his most impressionist-style work, which details three gardens in a setting for piano and orchestra.

Chamber Program: Dec. 7 (7:30 p.m. at All Saints Church)

The Monterey Symphony is pleased to offer a special holiday chamber music treat, featuring concertmaster Christina Mok, with selections that include Piazzolla, Beethoven, Mozart, and the Hampton String Quartet's "What if Mozart wrote 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!" Come have fun and enjoy holiday music in a classical style with the Monterey Symphony chamber players.

Media Comp Tickets and Media Interviews Available Contact Marci Bracco Cain at Marci@ChatterboxPublicRelations.com

About the Monterey Symphony

The mission of the Monterey Symphony is to engage, educate and excite our community through the performance and continual discovery of symphonic music.

The Monterey Symphony, under the artistic leadership of Music Director & Conductor Max Bragado-Darman, is the only fully professional, full-season orchestra serving the communities of the Monterey Bay, Salinas, Salinas Valley, Big Sur, and San Benito County. It provides double performances of a six-concert subscription series at Carmel’s Sunset Theater, as well as youth education programs that include in-class visits and culminate in full-orchestra concerts for school children.

The Monterey Symphony is a nonprofit, public benefit corporation, supported in part through the fundraising efforts of the Friends of the Monterey Symphony, and through grants from The Arts Council of Monterey County, The Berkshire Foundation, The Buffet Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, The Community Foundation for Monterey County, Frisone Family Foundation, The Harden Foundation, The Todd Lueders Fund for the Arts of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, The Monterey County Weekly Community Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, Music Performance Trust Fund, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, The Pebble Beach Company Foundation, Samson Foundation, Warren and Katharine Schlinger Foundation, Alexander F. Victor Foundation,  and any other generous foundations and individual donors.

For additional information, please call 831-646-8511 or visit the website: www.montereysymphony.org.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

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Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

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