Summer 2023

W H A T ’ S I N S I D E SUMMER 2023 IN EVERY ISSUE 46 Publisher’s Note By Steve Snider 50 Behind the Spotlight By Dina Ruiz 52 Dog Tales By Mark Oman 56 Artist Profile Robin Mahoney 58 Musician Profile Gary Moon 60 Hospitality Profile Ken Donkersloot and Mona Calis 92 Working Dogs Finn and Lilly 94 Collecting By Marjorie Snow 98 Take Your Best Shot By Laird Small 215 Peninsula Scene A Veritable Who’s Where of Events Around the Monterey Peninsula SHORTCUTS 64 Carmel Confidential 68 Anniversary Surprises Await Quail Lodge Event Guests 72 Carmel Bach Festival Welcomes New Musical Leadership 74 AIM Gala Supports Youth Mental Health Programs 76 Sylva & Cie. Brings a Designer’s Sparkling Touch to Carmel 78 The 63rd Annual Artichoke Festival Promises “Thistle Be Fun!” 80 Portraits and Pinholes— Celebrating a Half Century of Photographic Excellence 82 Youth Soccer Program Shares Lasting Life Lesson 84 Kernes Pool Marks 50 Years of Community Impact 86 More is Less: SNIP Hits 50K FOOD ANDWINE 188 Gourmet Profile Paulo Kautz 194 Food for Thought The Links Club Adds Cocktails to the Mix; Giovanni's Celebrates Two Decades in Carmel; and Heirloom Pizza Adds a Salinas Location 102 Photo: USGA/John Mummert