Summer 2026

W H A T ’ S I N S I D E SUMMER 2026 IN EVERY ISSUE 54 Publisher’s Note By Steve Snider 56 Behind the Spotlight By Dina Ruiz 58 Dog Tales By Mark Oman 66 Artist Profile Elizabeth Murray 68 Musician Profile Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu 70 Volunteer Profile Mary Warburton-Boland 98 Working Dogs Noodles and Lego 100 Take Your Best Shot By Laird Small 214 Peninsula Scene A Veritable Who’s Where of Events Around the Monterey Peninsula 239 Last Shot “Poetry in Motion” By Tony Britton SHORTCUTS 72 Carmel Confidential 74 Porsche Fans Find Community at Monterey Event 76 Celebrating 10 Years of Multicultural Arts 78 Carmel Concours Gears Up for Its Third Year 80 Marine Themed Book Encourages Children to “Dream Deeply” 82 Pacific Grove Venue Blends Live and Recorded Music 84 Monterey Resale Shop ocuses on Families 86 New Hotel Partnership Centers on Ocean Health 88 New Company Offers Personalized, Professional Automotive Services 90 Business is Brewing for Local Coffee Brand 92 Salinas Farmers Connect Customers With Fresh Food 94 Sugar Science Delivers Delectable Custom Creations 96 Central Coast VNA & Hospice Celebrates 75 Years of Community Care FOOD ANDWINE 198 Gourmet Profile Molly Coen 204 Food for Thought A Moonglow Night at Péppoli; Hatch Delivers Sweet Heat in Carmel; Heatable Eatables Builds a Fun and Funky Fanbase at Beloved Elroy’s 112 Photo: Julian P. Graham /Pebble Beach Company Lagorio Archives