Carmel Bach Festival

They describe this so well we decided to quote their description of the this wonderful event happening July 17 through August 1st, 2009: 

"Set amidst the stunning architectural and natural landscapes of Carmel, California, the Carmel Bach Festival is a world class, 16-day celebration of music and ideas inspired by the historical and ongoing influence of J.S. Bach in the world. For 72 years the Festival has brought the music of the Baroque and beyond to communities of the Monterey Peninsula and to music lovers from both the United States and abroad. Comprised of nationally and internationally renowned performing artists, the Festival orchestra and chorale, along with our cherished local chorus, deliver exuberant performances of rare power and intimate beauty that move the soul and inspire the spirit. A

Free Shakespeare in the Park - Bay Area

Free Shakespeare in the Park 2009 will be a colorful carnival, a circus-inspired mixture of juggling, slapstick, and visual and verbal puns. Enjoy the madness and romance of this Comedy of Errors. Resident Director Kenneth Kelleher returns to the park for his seventh hit season of crowd pleasing Shakespeare! His arresting visual style and use of music and dance brought rave reviews for our 2008 production of Pericles, the 2007 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and our 2006 production of The Tempest. Fans of Free Shakespeare in the Park will be delighted to see a number of familiar faces in this 12 actor cast, as well as some talented newcomers to the Festival's park stage.