March 1
Russian-American Kids Circus
Carmel - Sunset Center
Tel: 831-620-2048
www.sunsetcenter.org
An exhilarating performance by Russian and American kids (but not just for kids) achieves a unity and synthesis of circus arts, theater, dance, music and comedy that gives birth to an entirely new genre of entertainment experience. Young performers ranging in age from 6 to 16, who are true daredevils, perform aerial feats, expert juggling and acts of precision balancing. Treat your family to this thrilling and completely entertaining show!

March 2-4
27th Annual Dixieland Monterey
Monterey
Tel: 888-349-6879
www.dixieland-monterey.com
Three days of Dixieland, Swing, and other forms of classic jazz at venues in downtown Monterey and Fisherman's Wharf. Featuring top national Jazz artists, local youth bands and more.

March 2-18
Seussical the Musical
Monterey - MPC
Tel: 831-646-4213
www.mpcfaculty.net/drama_dept/season.htm
Seussical the Musical incorporate bits and pieces of at least 14 Dr. Seuss classics, including Horton Hears a Who, Horton Hatches the Egg, Gertrude McFuzz, The Beatle Battle Book, If I Ran the Circus, McElligott's Pool, I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew and, of course, The Cat in the Hat! Performed Live on the Morgan Stock Stage at MPC.

March 3
National Marine Sanctuary Annual Symposium
Seaside - CSUMB
Tel: 831-647-4255
www.montereybay.noaa.gov
Special, free, annual symposium features speakers from MBARI, Moss Landing Research Station, and more, presenting case studies and community reports focusing on the health of the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary.

March 3 - 4
18th Annual Art on the Plaza
Monterey - Custom House Plaza
Tel: 831-625-0931
The 18th annual Art on the Plaza returns to downtown Monterey at Custom House Plaza State Park featuring contemporary arts and crafts by 60 exhibitors at this historic outdoor gallery across from Fisherman's Wharf. Event runs 10-5 daily and is free and open to the public with convenient parking adjacent to the event at Fisherman's Wharf (Del Monte @ Washington)

March 4
Women of the 831 Contest Registration
Seaside - Embassy Suites
Tel: 831-884-9672
www.sultryonestudios.com
www.topmodelofthe831.com
Sultry One Studios and Top Model of the 831 bring you "The Women of the 831 Contest". Any woman can enter as long as they are over 18 and currently live in the “831” area code. Registration is between 9:00am -5:00pm.There is a $25 non-refundable fee. Registrants will have professional, studio quality photos taken and uploaded to topmodelofthe831.com where they will be voted on by the public. The Top ten winners will be announced on April 15th at Sherwood Hall Salinas where they will compete for prizes and the winning title "Top Model of the 831".

March 4
Football & Cheer Registration
Monterey - The Cages
Tel: 831-647-4255
www.eteamz.active.com/mppwjets
Monterey Peninsula Pop Warner Football and Cheer is now holding registration for our 2007 season. Our next registration event will be held on Sunday, March 4th from 12noon to 3 p.m. at The Cages, located at 414 Adams St. in Monterey. Registration fees, forms, and other information can be found on our website.

March 7
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
Seaside - CSUMB
Tel: 831-582-4580
http://csumb.edu/worldtheater
The dances of Nai-Ni Chen successfully combine the dynamic freedom of American modern dance with the grace and splendor of Asian Art.

March 2 - May 27
"My California: Portals and People"
Salinas - The National Steinbeck Center
Tel: 831-775-4721
www.steinbeck.org
An exhibition presented by Scott Schields, Chief Curator Crocker Art Museum. Artists explore their own California dream and what California means to them in this special juried exhibition.Free with museum admission.

March 7
Chamber Music Series - Janaki String Trio
Carmel - Sunset Center
Tel: 831-626-9938
www.carmelmusic.org
The ensemble takes its name from the Sanskrit word Janaki (YAHN-uh-kye), which symbolizes self-realization — the underpinning artistic and spiritual ideal entwining composer, musician and listener.

March 7
C-SPAN's Book TV BusVisit
Monterey Peninsula
Tel: 202-309-3359
www.booktv.org
kjeffries@c-span.org
C-SPAN's Book TV Bus will visit bookstores and libraries this week in CA to interview local nonfiction authors. The state-of-the-art TV production bus will be open to the public on the following dates:
Wed. March 7th Monterey Bay Books 316 Alvarado St.1:30-3:30pm
Borders 2080 California Avenue 5:00-7:00pm.

March 8
Colton Hall 157th Birthday
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-5648
www.monterey.org
A public celebration of the completion of California's oldest government building. The celebration includes refreshments and a lecture. Free.

March 8
Candlelight Music in Colton Hall
Monterey
Tel: 831-646-3991
www.monterey.org
Enjoy Voci a Cappella by candlelight in a rich historic setting. Reservations required.

March 15 - April 22
La Cage Aux Folles
Carmel - Golden Bough Theatre
Tel: 831-622-0100
www.pacrep.org
Pacific Repertory presents La Cage Aux Folles Book by Harvey Fierstein. Music & Lyrics by Jerry Herman Based on the play by Jean Poiret Directed and Choreographed by Terry Barto. Featuring Sid Cato as "Albin".

March 15 - 16
Monterey / Salinas Forecast 2007 & Meet the Mayors
Monterey
Tel: 408-295-3800
http://sanjose.bizjournals.com/sanjose/event/3051
sjevents@bizjournals.com
The Monterey-Salinas corridor is changing! With two new Mayors at the helm, there is new energy and a fresh outlook in the county. Don't miss this opportunity to meet with and hear the new mayors of Monterey and Salinas layout their plan for the county. Time: 8:00- 8:30 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Economic Overview, Keynotes by Mayors and Q&A Keynote speakers: Chuck Della Sala, Mayor of Monterey & Dennis Donohue Mayor of Salinas.Economic overview: Kei Matsuda, Senior Economist, Union Bank. Cost: $50 per individual/ $500 for table of 10 and 2 subscriptions included.Venue: Monterey Marriott, 350 Calle Principal, Monterey.

March 16
Lecture & Book Signing
Pacific Grove - The Works Book Store
Tel: 831-372-2242
www.theworkspg.com
Lecture, book signing and demonstration of the Kentro Body Balance Method Angelika Thusius, Author of Kentro Body Balance. 4:00pm to 5:30pm

March 17
51st Annual Cuttings Day Plant Exchange
Monterey - Friendly Plaza
Tel: 831-646-3860
www.monterey.org
Plant a little bit of Monterey in your own garden. Gardening buffs are invited to exchange softwood cutting materials, seedling plants, bulbs, potted plants, etc. The Monterey Parks Division will have free seedling trees available for the public. Participants are encouraged to bring cuttings and plants for the exchange. Time: 9am - 12 noon at Friendly Plaza next to Colton Hall.

March 17
Chamber Music Series - Jon Nakamatsu
Carmel - Sunset Center
Tel: 831-626-9938
www.carmelmusic.org
A Special Benefit Performance by the 1997
Van Cliburn Competition Winner Pianist Jon Nakamatsu.

March 17-19
Monterey Symphony
Salinas - Sherwood Hall
Carmel - Sunset Center
Tel: 831-624-8511
www.montereysymphony.org
Max Bragado-Darman, conductor
Arriaga: Overture to The Happy Slaves
Marques: Symphony No.5
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.5 in E minor, Op.64

March 23
Garland Ranch Star Party
Carmel Valley - Garland Ranch Park
Tel: 831-372-3196 Ext.103
www.mprpd.org
Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) in partnership with Monterey Institute For Research In Astronomy (MIRA) present a night of refreshments and star gazing. MIRA astronomers will provide telescopes and astronomical insight for a greater understanding of the cosmos.FREE to the public.Note: Rain or heavy cloud cover cancels this event.

March 23-25
NeXt Generation Jazz Festival
Monterey - Conference Center
Tel: 831-373-3366
www.montereyjazzfestival.org
The 37th Annual National High School Jazz Competition, presented by The Monterey Jazz Festival. The spotlight is on young up-and-coming jazz musicians who will no doubt impact and shape the future of jazz music.

March 27-April 1
Pebble Beach Spring Horse Show
Pebble Beach
Tel: 831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com
Rated “A” by the American Horse Show Association, this show is a great introduction to the season for trainers with young horses and for up and coming riders to gain some great experience.

March 31 - April 1
Pebble Beach Stirrup Cup Horse Show
Pebble Beach
Tel: 831-624-2756
www.ridepebblebeach.com

March 30-April 10
Dockside Tours of the Privateer Lynx
Monterey
Tel: 866-446-5969
www.privateerlynx.org
Climb aboard the tall ship "Privateer Lynx". Step back in time and relive history as you hoist the sails, steer the ship, and fire the six-pounder cannons. Experience what life was like aboard a traditional, square topsail schooner. This was the ship hired to train the cast of the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean". Be there for its Grand Arrival on Friday the 30th at 3pm.

March 31- May 26
Wild About Otters
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Tel: 831-644-7561
www.montereybayaquarium.org
You are invited to embark on an adventure into the world of freshwater otters with the opening of “Wild About Otters”. The Aquarium will debut eight freshwater otters and their lush world of tropical fishes, reptiles and plants. The five-gallery exhibition will display four African spotted-necked otters and four Asian small clawed otters in exhibits that represent their native lake and river habitats.