Winter 2025

W H A T ’ S I N S I D E WINTER 2025 IN EVERY ISSUE 53 Publisher’s Note By Steve Snider 54 Behind the Spotlight By Dina Ruiz 56 Dog Tales By Mark Oman 60 Artist Profile Jennifer Perlmutter 62 Musician Profile Mike Shannon 64 Volunteer Profile Vickey Overstreet 98 Working Dogs Dino,Toby, Eli and Tristan 102 Take Your Best Shot By Laird Small 164 Peninsula Scene A Veritable Who’s Where of Events Around the Monterey Peninsula 191 Last Shot “Monterey Sunrise” By Angela Yeager SHORTCUTS 68 Carmel Confidential 72 Traditional Christmas Spirit With I Cantori di Carmel 74 Miniature Golf has Gone to the Cats and Dogs 76 From Fine Art to Finance and Back Again 78 Local Group Reimagines Theatrical Productions 80 New Book Explores Love in Carmel 82 CSUMB Reimagines the Black Box Cabaret 84 Maui Jeweler Forges a Post-Fire Path in Carmel 86 Switch Bakery Spotlights Gluten-Free Treats 88 Monterey Coworking Space Connects Busy Professionals 90 Travel CEO Teaches Local Students Global Lessons 92 PG Meetinghouse Becomes a Hub for Community Life 94 Local Teens Compete Against Adults in Major Sailing Events 96 Monterey Dog Provides Safe Excursions for Local Pups FOOD ANDWINE 148 Gourmet Profile Gus Trejo 154 Food for Thought More Than Bread at Ad Astra Atelier; A Hidden Beer Gem Draws Fans in Marina; AYogurt Purist’s DreamTang at Schoch Family Farmstead 136 Photo: Hijos del Sol