Winter 2024

W H A T ’ S I N S I D E WINTER 2024 IN EVERY ISSUE 52 Publisher’s Note By Steve Snider 54 Behind the Spotlight By Dina Ruiz 56 Dog Tales By Mark Oman 60 Artist Profile Delia Bradford 62 Musician Profile Katherine Lavin 64 Volunteer Profile Tom Griffin 92 Working Dogs Daisy & Willow Daisy & Lemon 94 Collecting By Marjorie Snow 96 Take Your Best Shot By Laird Small 180 Peninsula Scene A Veritable Who’s Where of Events Around the Monterey Peninsula SHORTCUTS 68 Carmel Confidential 72 BringingWorld-Class Music to the Local Stage 74 Local Writers’ Retreat Marks 10 Years of Success 76 Range Rover Unveils Rare Carmel-Themed Vehicle 78 The Shop Offers Business Startups a Leg Up 80 Carmel Clothing Collective Creates Opportunities in Style 82 Local Quilters Guild Strengthens the Social Fabric 84 New Residential Project Welcomes ThoseWho Have Served 86 SPCA OutreachWith DD the Red-Tailed Hawk 88 Monterey County Pops Brings Music to New Audiences FOOD ANDWINE 162 Gourmet Profile Klaus Georis 168 Food for Thought New Owners for Il Vecchio; Monterey’s Fish House Celebrates 30 Years; and Paper Wing Theatre Introduces Vegan Sushi 98 Photo: Brian Mack