January

January 1: Rio Grill Resolution Run
Carmel-By-the-Sea
831-645-4777
This 6.8 mile foot race and 3-mile family fun run are set on a breathtaking cross-country course and benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monterrey County.

January 2: One Warm Coat
Winter is fast approaching, and no one should ever go without such a basic necessity Saturday 11:00am to 3:00pm
Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey CA

January 2: First Friday's Art Walk (Oldtown Main St)
Salinas 758-9126
Stroll through historic Oldtown with over 40 venues featuring art exhibitions, live music, dance and theater performances, taste tidbits from the various restaurants and winetasting the first Friday of every month. Open to the public, free admission.

January 10:Renovation Run - 10K/5K
Soledad
email: soledadrec@razzolink.com
831-678-3745
Check in at 8 a.m. followed by Just Run Fun Run 8:30 a.m. and 5K Run/Walk immediately following. Must pre-register at Soledad Pool by January. 1. $20 adult, $15 child.

January 14 - 18: Monterey Swingfest
Monterey
805-937-1574
Dance workshops feature past and present world and national champions, plus open dancing. Presented by Central Coast Swing Dance at the Monterey Hyatt Regency.

January 17:A Day to Remember Bridal Show
Monterey Conference Center
888.900.8877
Only the finest wedding professionals from the area are invited to be vendors. There will be hourly seminars to help you plan your perfect day. Everything you need... all in one place... all in one day!

January 17: Ft. Ord Foray 10K run (Individual and Team); 5K run Walk
831-809-7659
9:00am
Join us for a FORAY into the old Ft. Ord lands and experience the natural beauty of California's Central coast. The course rolls gently up and down along a scenic loop that meanders through Live Oak stands, vernal ponds, meadows and Manzanita Plains. Run and walk on peaceful paved and wide running-quality dirt roads and support a winning cause. Includes Race Tee and raffle prizes. A 10K team is comprised of 3-5 runners with no gender requirement. The best 3 times of each team will be compiled to determine overall team times. Prizes will be awarded for 1-3 place in all age divisions, male and female, overall, team 1-3rd.

January 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
Seaside
831-899-6805
Watch this parade through Seaside which honors slain civil rights leader and a truly great American.

January 23: The American String Quartet:
8:00pm at the Sunset Center. Single tickets $61/57/47/30 - Peter Winograd, violin - Laurie Carney, violin - Daniel Avshalomov, viola - Wolfram Koessel, cello with Menahem Pressler, piano.

January 23, 24 & 25: Monterey Symphony
(3 pm & 8 pm) - Sherwood Hall, Salinas
January 23 (3pm & 8pm) & January 24 (8pm) & January 25 (8pm) - Sunset Theater, Carmel
Concert Three
Max Bragado-Darman, conductor - Judith Ingolfsson, violin - Rossini: Overture to La scala di seta - Barber: Violin Concerto, Op.14 - Beethoven: Symphony No.1 in C major Exciting violinist Judith Ingolfsson is breaking attendance records wherever she performs. Her combination of natural talent, profound musicality, technical mastery and beautiful stage presence will long be remembered. Known best for its prominent oboe solo, Rossini's La scala di seta Overture is pure joy. Beethoven's First Symphony is one of his most exciting early works. It's a concert not to be missed. (This program represents a change from a previously published one.).

January 26: Valley of the World Wine & Food Festival
Salinas
An annual wine tasting and auction featuring award-winning local wines and restaurants. Proceeds benefit a range of Monterey County charities.