Winter 2024

186 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 4 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ Pebble Beach Authors and Ideas Festival Elizabeth Cobbs, Dave Barry, Michelle Kaufman Photos by Kelli Uldall T he Pebble Beach Authors and Ideas Festival celebrated 18 years with dinner on the pier at the Beach Club. Speakers and sponsors of this year’s Student Ideas Festival and Authors and Ideas Festival were honored. 1,400 Monterey County students participated in the Student Ideas Festival, and 22 speakers inspired their audience at Stevenson School throughout the festival weekend. Ann Pendleton, Kathie Kandler Pie Reniers, Wilson Reniers, Max Reniers Steve Tilliss, Debra Fine, Lee Tatum Peter & Laurie Ricchiuti Nick Mueller, Alison Alter, Jeremi Suri Joan & Mitch Berger Sarah & David Eagleman, Euan Ashley Michael Waddell, Cynthia Chapman, Margot & Mitch Milias Jim & Mary Lee Newman, Jerry Cain, Scott James MikeWilsey, Cindy McGillen, Dick Bertero, Michael O’Neill Pamela & John Goode Bob & Betsy Reniers, Cindy & Jim McGillen, Joanne Storkan Reb Close, Casey Grover Photos: James Chang