A real Theatre Home to remember and make new memories. I have my most memorable performing nights…read moreon the stage of the Golden Bough Theatre. I am thankful this staff found my skills to their liking.... shows since 199, "L'il Shop", "Buddy". "R&R Tribute Concerts"; all adding to make this man dynamic in most any genre. Steven Moorer is my hero for taking me in, and molding a talent into his shows. We all are blessed because of his risk taking genius.

Newly remodeled the interior design is elegant. Volunteers very friendly. There is no dedicated…read moreparking and it's surrounded by homes so you may park several blocks away...With no sidewalks nor lighting the walk is not safe. The cast of GYPSY had amazing voices. The set was cheesy and the costumes a disappointment. Looks like a thrift store haul. Aside from that, all actors gave a wonderful performance and Herbie, Rose & Louise have impressive voices. My favorite performer was the actress who played Louise... she projected the feelings of a scene without overly emoting too much! Overall it was an enjoyable evening out!

Inviting small theater in downtown Carmel…read more On the maps it is called "Golden Bough Playhouse - Founders Theatre and Circle Theatre". However, sometimes it is called simply Circle Theater. It is a nice intimate theater with nary a bad seat in the house. I really enjoyed my experience watching a play here. The cast was a fun bunch and all the staff inside were helpful and friendly. A great community feel to it. So, buy a ticket online and support this special local theater. Enjoy a meal before a show ( get reservations because it can be busy). Do many good choices. Parking: Don't be afraid there is parking, but not always easy to find. Fear not! Make an offering to your preferred parking demi-god and a space should open. Don't lose your faith and pre plan you arrival to give yourself plenty of time to find a space.

Love this theater...as well as the small lower venue. I've never seen a poor production here and…read morethe actors...often local talent...are always worth watching. Simply a good venue to enjoy live performances!

A wonderful outdoor theater experience. Nestled just a few blocks from the sleepy town of Carmel…read moreby the Sea. This event space livens up for a few hours to local performances to movie nights. Though, parking is a challenge if you don't get there early. I recommend parking near downtown and stretch those legs for a short hike to the venue. There is on-site concessions that serves snacks and soft drinks, wine and beer. Check out Pacific Repertory for a schedule of performances or the Forest Theater website for this own list of events. NOTE: Some shows sell out so buy them online to insure you will get in the door.

Wonderful family friendly place! The out door environment is also great the show was so amazing.read more

The Sunset Center in Carmel is a historic venue for live performances and community events. Built…read morein 1926 as Sunset School, the Spanish Colonial Revival building was saved and transformed into the Sunset Center, giving it new life as a cultural hub. Good lighting and clear acoustics here, and performances are enjoyable from all 718 seats in the main room. For the show we attended, sponsored by Folk-Yeah, our seating was assigned & we picked physical tickets up at will-call --no electronic tickets. It felt relatively small and well organized for a concert venue. Wine is sold in non-spillable sippy cups, a smart, practical detail. For our show, the merchandise line spilled out the front door and moved slowly. More than enough bathrooms at the venue. The ushers are helpful, though pocket lights and seat assistance during the performance can be distracting. Overall, an intimate place to see a live act in Carmel.

I really enjoy volunteering here, for many reasons. The presentations and performances are top…read morenotch. Entertainers, artists, musicians, comedians and others adore visiting Carmel by the Sea and the Monterey Peninsula. The venue maximum is about 700 guests in the main theater and 50 for the studio 105 shows. So not overwhelming crowds, thank goodness. Many outdoor patio shows and big screen theater movies are complimentary, to all. As volunteers, we work usually less than 4 hour shifts and see the shows, for free. We earn credits for next season tickets, with Bravo lounge status. Maxed 4 tickets, 10 shifts per ticket. We choose the shifts and shows to volunteer, then get assigned. Older very nice group of people, the majority are women. Exciting to be involved with such a fabulous team. Thank you kindly!

If you prick us, do we not bleed? if you tickle us, do we not laugh? if you poison us, do we not…read moredie? and if you wrong us, shall we not revenge? (And if you impress us, do we not Yelp?)" Doesn't sound right. But the Carmel Shake-Speare Festival is worth the time you'll spend translating all of the dialogue. Bring your Cliffs Notes! (The Festival runs from August 11-October 15, 2006.)

I am sure this is a silly review.. because if you know Carmel, and you like Shakespeare.. this is a…read moreno brainer. Always fun and a rare treat. Enjoy!

My mom and I attended Fantasia last weekend with live accompaniment by the Monterey Symphony. Such…read morea treat! I forgot how wonderful the animation was on that film. It's so easy to take film scores for granted, so it was great to see it performed live to understand how many artists it actually takes (on paper and on instruments) to create this masterpiece. Truly a world-class group of musicians. A few tips: Parking at the Sunset Center gets full quickly, so leave some extra time and be prepared to park on the streets in surrounding Carmel and walk a few blocks. Online booking with the Symphony was easy but adding tickets to my original order was more complicated than necessary and required a phone call. Plan ahead when calling for tickets as their ticket office hours are limited.

Monterey Symphony Seeks Volunteers (Monterey and Salinas)…read more Volunteers needed for Monterey Symphony The Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love music and want to be involved, please call 831-646-8511 or visit our website at www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

We made a 3 hour drive to see Ride the Cyclone. What a wonderful idea. The performers were…read morewonderful and gracious. They were patient with the fans. Yes, there were girls lined up for autographs. Thank you to the woman who took my daughters Playbill and collected staff autographs for those still backstage. Every single person was amazing. We will be back.

Wow, another cool place to add to my list of things to do around here in the summer…read more With a group of people we headed over to see the musical "Evita". I had no idea what to expect, as others did the planning, but I knew it was outside and was told they allow picnics and to bring wine. Wow- how many places can you go these days that welcome you to bring your own food AND alcohol, no restrictions, glass is fine, etc! The theatre is hidden in a grove of trees. Parking can be difficult, they have a small lot inside their main gate, otherwise it's street parking on very narrow windy streets, so get there early! Seating is generally general admission, so even more reason to get there early. (hint- try to snag one of the few rows with a railing in the front if you're doing food/drinks because you can use it as a table!). The amphitheater is small and cozy though, and there's basically no bad seats, so don't worry. I'd also suggest bringing something soft to sit on as the wood benches get hard fast! The stage/performance/acting was great. It's kinda magical out there in the dark with just the stage and two small bonfires burning on each side. It gets cold at night, so bring layers. They apparently show various plays throughout the summer, and also movies. Not sure how much the movies are, but the Evita tix were $25 with various discounts for students/seniors etc. They have a small snack bar selling everything from coffee to soda, homemade chili to 'cup of noodles, cookies, etc. Nothing to fancy or substantial so bring stuff along. The pre-show talk mentioned something about upcoming improvements like more comfortable seating and more bathrooms. Sounds good just as long as they keep the charm, though I have no doubt they will

Heard him play solo and later in the night with a group of musicians and both were excellent. His…read moresolo Spanish guitar was absolutely amazing. Excellent technique and vibes/emotions in his performance. He also performed amazingly in the unrehearsed jam session later in the night after the main program was finished and other musicians joined in. He played his guitar, drums, and even a cajon; all perfectly executed. Overall a pleasure to see him perform and looking forward to seeing his performance again.

I have worked with a lot of bands, and I can tell you that Kaweh is as professional both with…read morepresentation and musical ability as the best of them! He has his own style, and his band compliments him perfectly. I have attended his live shows, seen him perform at weddings and hired him for our own personal events and parties. I also own most of his CDs and they are excellent music for driving, entertaining or a relaxing evening at home. The best, I definitely recommend him!

Our friends bought us a private tour - Enjoy Carmel by Carmel Food Tours. We would highly recommend…read moreCarmel Food Tours - we thought they did a great job. They were super responsive when we wanted to book our tour with just a few days notice - so mad props for their fast, friendly service in getting us booked so quickly!! Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable about Carmel, and provided an overview about the area and was very willing to answer any questions we had. We enjoyed chatting with her throughout the 4 hour experience. We enjoyed tastes from 5-6 different locations throughout the downtown Carmel area. We were definitely provided a lot of variety and everything was delicious - from doughnuts and coffee and nuts to French onion soup and sushi. We had the opportunity at one of the locations (Toro) to have an interactive experience, spending time speaking with the general manager learning the background about the restaurant. We also had a special sake tasting featuring three different sakes. It was a very unique experience and the sushi was also extremely fresh and delicious. Overall, it was a good experience and we were able to enjoy a nice variety of food that local restaurants provide. Important tips for future tour goers: 1. Don't eat before going on a food tour. We thankfully didn't eat -otherwise, we would not have been able to enjoy the food tour to its fullest. 2. Don't book any reservations to restaurants that same day. We were still stuffed by the time it was time to go to dinner - and that was more than 5 hours later!

This was such an amazing experience! I learned so much about Carmel. Our tour guide Bonnie was…read moregreat! All the food and wine stops were exquisite! Lives this and will definitely do this again!