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                    WEEKLY EVENTS (please scroll down for upcoming shows):

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GAME NIGHT
Every Tuesday starting at 6pm
Are you “board” of sitting around the house?  Has Life become a Trivial Pursuit?  Grab your favorite board game(s),  a few friends, and get down to The Ol’ Factory for Game Night.  Ever play beer-fueled Twister?  Ever bite into burgers over Battleship?  You get the idea.

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Wii WEDNESDAYS
All Day, Every Wednesday

The seventh generation has arrived!  Seriously, who else is doin’ this?  A big screen approach to the latest interactive video craze…right here at The Ol’ Factory.  Got a Wii game you like?  Bring it along to share.   And it’s free?  Weeeeeeeeeeee!

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The GRATE SAND SITY SPELLING BEE
(PLEASE NOTE: THE BEE IS TAKING A BREAK FOR THE SUMMER AND RETURNING AS A CHARITY EVENT FOR MONTEREY COUNTY CHARITIES.  IF YOU HAVE ONE YOU SUPPORT PLEASE BRING IT TO OUR ATTENTION.)
Every Thursday Nite at 7pm (sign ups at 6:30pm)
with host Garland “The Killer Bee” Thompson

Are yu a terrifick speller?
Do yu love nu and unyoosual wirds?
Do yu like to win prizes?
How abowt be embbarased in publick?
Want show yur frends what a genioos yu are?
Then come on down to The Ol’ Facktory Kafe and take part in the Spelling Bee!

That’s write, breeng yur frends, dreenk some phabulous beers, have phun, and tri yur luck spelling some reelly hard wirds (eesy and intermeediat ones, two).

Remember bak in the forth grade when you couldn’t spell worth a shirt? Well, this is yur opportoo… oportun… ahpportu… chanse to redeem yurself.

Sign ups at 6:30pm. Bee starts at 7pm.

Pleeze note: The Grate Sand Sity Spelling Bee is for adults 18 and over…unless you’re a really bright kid. 
 

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PJs & TOONS
Every Sunday Morning, 9am - 12am
 Wear your jammies (yes, the fuzzy slippers, too), settle back with some Cap’n Crunch, Lucky Charms, Fruit Loops, Trix, Kix or Crispix, and watch classic toons from about fifty years ago. Relive your dysfunctional childhood, run with scissors, or just pinch your little sister when no one’s looking.
Hell, some folks just like to hang out and read the Sunday paper…

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                    UPCOMING EVENTS:

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PO’ GIRL
Sunday, May 11th, 7pm
 
Beautiful, mysterious, beguiling.  Jazzy, folky, country with a tinge of punk attitude.  Tracy Chapman, Natalie Merchant, Norah Jones.  Harmonicas, banjos, clarinets, mandolins.  Get it?
$10 at the do’
www.pogirl.net

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ANNA NALICK
Wednesday, May 14th, 6:30pm
 
Part of the Beach Lounge Series
101.7FM The Beach
www.annanalick.com
Here’s a taste of Anna…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzigDWOweVw&feature=related
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtvtq8jOaR4&feature=related

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THE BELLEVILLE OUTFIT
Saturday, May 17th, 8pm
 
Oh my, look what the winds blew outta The Big Easy.  Gypsy swing meets big band jazz meets cross-genre Americana roots.  These 20-somethings are playing beyond their years to sold-out rooms around the country with their mix of originals and clever covers.  This is their first time in Monterey County.
$10 at the door
www.bellevilleoutfit.com

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THE JUAN SANCHEZ ENSEMBLE
Saturday, May 31st, 8pm

A farewell concert?  Say it ain’t so! 
www.juanlsanchez.com

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THE OL’ FACTORY’S FIRST ANNIVERSARY BEER CRAWL (in S.F.)
Saturday, June 14th, all day starting at 9am

Our first anniversary was actually on May 1st, but what we’re planning will be worth the wait.  To celebrate the incredible selection of beers and ales we’re known for, we’re chartering a mini bus and heading to the City to try out the best beer bars outside of Sand City.  Among other places, we’re hitting the Toronado on Lower Haight (known for their amazing array of handles), La Trappe in North Beach (a remarkable Belgian bar with almost 200 bottles), and 21st Amendment in SOMA (a damn cool brewpub).  We’ll also stop at City Beer to pick up some of their very unusual offerings.
Lunch?  Interested?  Come in and sign up now!
$90 for the first 24 people.

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BENGT WASHBURN
Friday, June 20th, 8:30pm

Ever tried to paddle a canoe with someone you didn’t like?  An evening of great comedy.
$5 at the door.
www.getbengt.com

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REBECCA RIOTS
Saturday, June 21st, 8pm

$10 at the door.
www.rebeccariots.com

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THE JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET
Wednesday, June 25th, 8pm

American Gypsy jazz virtuoso considered one of the world’s most versatile and accomplished guitarists.  John has toured with the likes of Elton John, The Byrds, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Hank Williams Jr., Barbra Streisand, Luciano Pavarotti, Roy Orbison, and Bonnie Raitt.  As a member of The Desert Rose Band he won the Academy of Country Music’s “Guitarist of the Year” award 3 consecutive years.  What’s this guy doing in Sand City?
$20 at the door, general admission…get here early!
www.johnjorgenson.com

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ART RECEPTION FEATURING THE WORKS OF ROLAND HALL
Saturday, July 5th, 7pm to 10pm

Artist’s reception for Big Sur painter/photographer Roland Hall.  Hors d’oeuvres and live jazz music.  And you were going to stay home…
www.rolandhall.com

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RED BEANS AND RICE
Saturday, July 12th, 8pm (YIKES!  DATE POSTPONED!!!)

Voted Monterey’s Best Band 78 years in a row!  (Well, almost.)
$15 at the door.
www.redbeans.com

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THE SHIVAS
Sunday, July 13th, 8pm

Psychedelic 4-piece band from Vancouver in their Monterey peninsula debut gig.
No cover, but bring a few bucks for the hat…
www.theshivas.com

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SHEEPDOG ON THE SET
Friday, July 18th, 8pm

The group that’s quickly becoming The Factory’s “house” band returns.

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CHAMPAGNE SUNDAY
Saturday, July 19th, 1pm and 8pm

A benefit concert for Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Association
For more info: www.montereymattress.com

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SAHIN GUNSEL and HADI HADI
AN EVENING OF TURKISH SAZ
Saturday, August 2nd, 8pm

Details to follow…

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NOAH FRIEDMAN and FRIENDS
Saturday, August 16th, 7pm

Details to follow…

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ELECTION NIGHT 2008
Tuesday, November 4th, 12pm until late night

An all day affair with live music, outdoor BBQ, and 3 big screen tvs on which to watch the results.  Obama, McCain, Barr, Nader…it won’t matter who you’re pulling for because we’re all going to have something in common… Ridding ourselves of the current administration.  Yes sir, it’s party time!

Stay tuned for more details…

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Upcoming shows?  (We’re working on ‘em)
Richard Shindell

BOOKED FOR SEPTEMBER 21st!
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Hot Club of Cowtown

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Tony Furtado
 

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