Monterey Symphony’s 2018-2019 Season, ‘Sound Waves,’ Features Number of Special Events, Including Luncheons, Dinne

1. Monterey Symphony’s 2018-2019 Season, ‘Sound Waves,’ Features Number of Special Events, Including Luncheons, Dinners, Talks and Seasons- End BenefitGala In addition to its six concerts, the Monterey Symphony’s 2018-19 Season, Sound Waves, includes a number of special events, including luncheons, dinners, lectures and an end-of-season gala at the Monterey BayAquarium. Monterey,CA,September14, 2018—Inadditiontoitssixconcerts,theMontereySymphony’s2018-19 Season, Sound Waves, includes a number of special events, including luncheons, dinners, lectures and an end-of-season gala at the Monterey BayAquarium. This season features a music course and a composer discussion, an opening night party, luncheons with theFriendsoftheMontereySymphony, SupperClubsatthebestlocalrestaurants,andGalabytheBay at theMonterey Bay Aquarium on May 3, 2019. The Symphony’s six-concert season opens Oct. 20-21 and ends May 18-19, 2019, with all concerts at the Sunset Center in Carmel. All concerts in the season will be held at 8 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays at SunsetCenter. For a complete list of special events and to buy tickets,go to https://www.montereysymphony.org/special-events.htm. The Symphony’s 73rd season specialevents: ComposerDiscussion With Alex Berko & JohnWineglass 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 17,2018 Carl Cherry Center for theArts Fourth Avenue and Guadalupe Street,Carmel-By-The-Sea Enjoy a deep dive into the composer's mind! 2016 Big Sur commission composer of Big Sur: The Night Sun and Emmy Award-winning composer, John Wineglass, is joined by Alex Berko, the 2018 BigSur

2. commissioncomposer of“AmongWaves.”Learn moreabouttheirdifferent experienceswritingmusic inspired by the rugged coastline of Big Sur. Cost: $25, limitedseating. October Luncheon October 18, 2018 11:00a.m. Join the Symphony for a unique luncheon to be held at the stunning 860-acre Glen Deven Ranch in Big Sur on October 18, 2018. The views from this pristine land provided inspiration to composer, Alex Berko for his latest work, “Among Waves,” commissioned in partnership withThe Big Sur Land Trust. Cost: $50 perperson. 10:45 a.m. – Meet atShuttle 11:00 a.m. – Shuttle Departs 12:15 p.m. – LunchBuffet 1:15 p.m. – Guest SpeakerPresentation Shuttle Service to Glen DevenRanch: For your convenience and to minimize vehicle traffic in the Palo Colorado Community, round-tripshuttle service to the luncheon is required. Glen Deven Ranch is located 11 miles south ofCarmel and accessed via Palo Colorado Canyon. Travel time is approximately 25 minutes each way. Individuals with special access and/or functionality needs, please contact The Monterey Symphony Box Office at831-646-8511. For last-minute communication, please call the office at831-646-8511. Shuttle ServiceLocation: Park & Ride lot (between Rio Grill and Starbucks) Crossroads Shopping Center, Rio Road at Highway 1,Carmel RSVPrequired: RSVP must be made by October 11, 2018, due to shuttle service and space limitations. No late reservations will beaccepted. Suggested Dress andFootwear: Glen Deven Ranch offers wonderful natural landscapes so please wear footwear appropriate forwalking outdoors on uneven surfaces and grassy paths. Clothing suitable for both warm and chilly temperatures is recommended as temperatures on the Big Sur Coast can changerapidly. Red Carpet Opening Night Party October 20, 2018 6:30-8:00p.m. Sunset Center - UpperTerrace

3. San Carlos Street at Ninth Avenue,Carmel-By-The-Sea StrolltheredcarpetinfrontoftheSunset Center. EnjoylibationsfromElJefetequila andTwistedRoots winery. Celebrate the opening of Sound Waves in style. Included with any Oct. 20, 2018 Saturday evening concertticket. October Supper Club October 21, 2018 5:30p.m. SUR Restaurant at The Barnyard,Carmel Join the Monterey Symphony at the Sunday Supper Club and Celebrate the Big Sur Commission by Alex Berko withtheBigSurLandTrustatBillyQuon'sSurRestaurantattheBarnyard. The Supper Clubs are on sale now for $70 per person. Supper Clubs include appetizers and wine upon arrivalfollowedby agourmetthree-coursedinnerwith several entreestochosefrom.TheSupper Club price will be $75 after October 7,2018. November Luncheon November 15, 2018 11:30a.m. Beach House at Lovers Point, Pacific Grove Join the Friends of the Monterey Symphony for a preview luncheon. Support classical music, enjoy great food and company, and engage withguest artists from the upcoming concert. Cost: $50 per person. 11:30 a.m. – Check-in/No Host Cocktails 11:45 a.m. –Luncheon 1:00 p.m. – Guest Speaker Presentation November SupperClub November 18, 2018 5:30p.m. Il Fornaio,Carmel-by-the-Sea

4. JointheMontereySymphonyatadelightfulItalianSupperClubforthebeginningoftheholidayseason, ending each Symphony weekend with a sizzling and sumptuous supper for thesenses. The Supper Clubs are on sale now for $70 per person. Supper Clubs include appetizers and wine upon arrival followed by a gourmet three-course dinner with several entrees tochose from. The Supper Club price will be $75 after October 7,2018. February Luncheon February 14, 2019 11:30a.m. Schooner's Coastal Kitchen & Bar, Cannery Row,Monterey Join the Friends of the Monterey Symphony for a preview luncheon. Support classical music, enjoy great food and company, and engage with guest artists from the upcoming concert. Cost: $50 perperson 11:30 a.m. – No Host Cocktails 12:15 p.m. –Luncheon 1:15 p.m. – Guest Speaker Presentation February SupperClub February 17, 2019 5:30 p.m. LocationTBA Join the Monterey Symphony at the Sunday Supper Club, ending each Symphony weekend witha sizzling and sumptuous supper for thesenses. The Supper Clubs are on sale now for $70 per person. Supper Clubs include appetizers and wine upon arrival followed by a gourmet three-course dinner with several entrees to chose from. The Supper Club price will be $75 after October 7,2018. MarchLuncheon March 14, 2019 11:30a.m. Location:TBA

5. Join the Friends of the Monterey Symphony for a preview luncheon. Support classical music, enjoy great food and company, and engage with guest artists from theupcoming concert. Cost: $50 per person 11:30 a.m. – No Host Cocktails 12:15 p.m. –Luncheon 1:15 p.m. – Guest Speaker Presentation March SupperClub March 17, 2019 5:30p.m. Anton & Michel,Carmel-by-the-Sea JointheMontereySymphonyforagourmetdinneroverlookingtheCourtoftheFountainsatAnton& Michel at Sunday Supper Club, ending each Symphony weekend with a sizzling and sumptuous supper for thesenses. The Supper Clubs are on sale now for $70 per person. Supper Clubs include appetizers and wine upon arrival followed by a gourmet three-course dinner with several entrees to chose from. The Supper Club price will be $75 after October 7,2018. AprilLuncheon April 11, 2019 11:30a.m. MPCCBallroom Join the Friends of the Monterey Symphony for a preview luncheon. Support classical music, enjoy great food and company, and engage with guest artists from the upcoming concert. Cost: $50 perperson 11:30 a.m. – No Host Cocktails 12:15 p.m. –Luncheon 1:15 p.m. – Guest Speaker Presentation April SupperClub April 14, 2019 5:30p.m.

6. PortaBella,Carmel-by-the-Sea JointheMontereySymphonyforaspringpartyinthediningroomofPortaBella,"The Quintessential Carmel Restaurant," at this Sunday Supper Club, ending each Symphony weekend with a sizzling and sumptuous supper for thesenses. The Supper Clubs are on sale now for $70 per person. Supper Clubs include appetizers and wine upon arrival followed by a gourmet three-course dinner with several entrees to chose from. The Supper Club price will be $75 after October 7,2018. Gala By TheBay May 3, 2019 6:00-10p.m. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row,Monterey JointheMontereySymphonyinacelebrationoftheOpenOceanattheMontereyAquariumFriday,May 3, 2019. Enjoy a strolling dinner, delicious wines and private access to the Aquarium's Open Ocean exhibit. Silent and live auctions, musical moments and ocean-themed surprises await. All proceeds benefit the Monterey Symphony. Tickets:$250. MayLuncheon May 16, 2019 11:30a.m. MPCC Beach House, 3000 Club Road, PebbleBeach Join the Friends of the Monterey Symphony for a preview luncheon. Support classical music, enjoy great food and company, and engage with guest artists from the upcoming concert. Cost: $50 perperson. 11:30 a.m. – No Host Cocktails 12:15 p.m. –Luncheon 1:15 p.m. – Guest SpeakerPresentation About the MontereySymphony ThemissionoftheMontereySymphonyistoengage,educate andexciteourcommunitythroughthe performance and continual discovery of symphonicmusic. The Monterey Symphony, under the artistic leadership of Music Director & Conductor Max Bragado- Darman, is theonlyfullyprofessional,full-seasonorchestraservingthecommunitiesoftheMonterey

7. Bay, Salinas, Salinas Valley, Big Sur, and San Benito County. It provides double performances of asix- concert subscription series at Carmel’s Sunset Theater, as well as youth education programs that include in-class visits and culminate in full-orchestra concerts forschool children. The Monterey Symphony is a nonprofit, public benefit corporation, supported through various generous individuals and through grants and corporate gifts from The Arts Council of Monterey County, The Berkshire Foundation, The Barnet Segal Charitable Trust, California Arts Council, The Community Foundation for Monterey County, The Harden Foundation, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, Music Performance Trust Fund, Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, The Pebble Beach Company Foundation, S.T.A.R. Foundation, The Robert and Virginia Stanton Endowment, Taylor Farms, Union Bank, The Yellow Brick Road Foundation and manyothers. For additional information, please call 831-646-8511 or visit thewebsite: www.montereysymphony.org. Contact: Marci BraccoCain Chatterbox PR Salinas, CA93901 (831)747-7455 http://www.montereysymphony.org