This year is the 75th anniversary of the publication of Steinbeck’s masterpiece, Cannery Row. This little novel, written immediately after Steinbeck returned from working as a journalist overseas during World War II, captures life in 1930s Monterey as well as the ecological vision of Steinbeck and his friend Edward F. Ricketts. Cannery Row celebrates community; Steinbeck’s model was the intertidal.
 

Dive into Cannery Row, and join online presentations, discussions, and films about the history of the Row, Ricketts, ecology, friendship, and communities.

Steve and Mary Albert introduce their film about Ed Ricketts, The Great Tidepool.

Steve and Mary Albert A local husband-and-wife team whose award-winning documentaries have been shown at scientific institutions across the country from Sitka Alaska’s Natural History Museum to the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington D.C.

We acknowledge and appreciate the sponsors of Cannery Row Days: A Novel Celebration:

City of Monterey, Monterey Public Library, Cannery Row Company, Cannery Row Foundation, Western Flyer Association

With special appreciation to Susan Shillinglaw who graciously led the ship crew: Greg Caillet, Dennis Copeland, Tim Thomas, and Inga Waite.

Registration closes an hour before the program. Participate on Zoom, or call by phone. Viewers may also watch live on YouTube. The Zoom access information will be sent to registered participants shortly before the program begins.