Winter 2025

190 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 5 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ Pebble Beach Authors and Ideas Festival Susan Page, Jim & Cindy McGillen Photos by Kelli Uldall S peakers and sponsors enjoyed an evening on the pier at Stillwater Cove celebrating the 19th annual Pebble Beach Authors and Ideas Festival. The weekend kicked off with the Student Ideas Festival at the Monterey Conference Center, attended by 1,400 students from across the county. The weekend festival was at Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, where 21 speakers inspired a sold-out audience. Taelen Thomas, Scott Evers Rie Reniers, Wilson Reniers, Kristin Reniers Donna Derr, Vik Amar, Karen Derr Dan & Erin Lindsay, Joanne Storkan Patricia Santa Cruz, Steve Palumbi, Mary L. Roberts Terry Clark, Jim Newman, Dave Karger MikeWilsey, Daphne & Dick Bertero Susan St. Louis, Mary Wiltse, Art Grater, Khoi Le David Crane, David Kennedy, Trish Tillman, Kim Christensen Valerie & Ron Sugar, Paul & Tori Hazelrig Sarah & David Eagleman Bob & Linda Dotson Ellesia Corona-LoMonoco, Eric LoMonaco, Todd Purdum, Dee Dee Myers Photos: DMT Imaging