Central Coast:April

Old Monterey Plein Air Painting & Art Promenade - April 29 - 30, 2006

Old Monterey Alvarado St. near Del Monte Ave. Monterey, CA

Schedule: Sat. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Cost: Free

Primary Phone: (831) 655-8070

Web site: www.oldmonterey.org

Stroll through the scenic heart of Old Monterey and admire paintings, sculpture, and other work from local artists at this sidewalk art exhibit and sale. On Saturday, you'll also see painters at work, capturing scenes around Old Monterey.

Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Show - April 29 - 30, 2006

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Center St. and Church St. Santa Cruz, CA

Schedule: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Cost: $3 adults, free for childen under 12

Primary Phone: (831) 479-8759

Sparkling Monterey Bay provides the backdrop for this equally sparkly show, an institution on the gem and mineral show circuit. Dealers and collectors will display their work, merchandise, and other lapidary equipment and information, as well as give demonstrations.