On December 18th at 4:30 pm in the Carmel Barnyard CASI will present a comprehensive assessment of nuclear power in the USA. We have three distinguished scientists to convey the complexities of nuclear power and how we can optimize its use in our energy mix. Panelists will include Dr. Gene Nelson, Dr. Robert Campbell and […]

The 2026 Winter Gala will be held on January 24 at a private home in the Tehama/Monterra community, with three speakers on distinct threads 0f investment strategies. Chris Bonavico, an expert in Mid-Cap securities, will present an approach to fundamental analysis and identification of undervalued securities. Steve Scherner will present the state of precious metals […]

CASI will hold a youth mentoring event at the Carmel Barnyard at four pm on February 2  2026. We shall have two engaging speakers to highlight ideas for the art and writing contests. Artist and coach Katie Bruzzone will speak to reflections on nature and self and provide stimuli for motifs for the student art […]

On February 14th at 11:30 am, The Epoch Times Insider Series will host a live event at the Irvine Auditorium featuring scientific analysis of lithium ion battery technology and the resultant health and safety risks along with economic consequences to ratepayers and taxpayers. There will be a detailed analysis of policy alternatives including the optimum […]

This live CASI panel will present at the Carmel Barnyard on February 26th at 4:30 pm. Prior CASI events have focused on home hardening, but this event will feature what we can demand of our legislators and Boards of Supervisors to appreciably reduce the risk of a major wildfire and insure rapid response and containment. […]

CASI will hold a youth mentoring event at the Carmel Barnyard at four pm on March 2, 2026. We shall have two superb speakers to highlight ideas for the art and writing contests. Local filmmaker and youth educator Mike Buffo will present an outline, requirements, and orientation for prospective students interested in participating in the […]

Meet Me At The Threshold - Symbolism in Contemporary Art When Renaissance viewers encountered Botticelli's "Primavera," they immediately understood its symbolic vocabulary—Zephyr pursuing Chloris, the virtues of the Three Graces, Venus governing love, Mercury wielding reason. Shared symbolic literacy meant art’s visual vocabularies transcended individual artists and could be read like texts. This universal symbolic […]

Youth Mentoring on April 13 On April 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM, come to the CASI Special Mentoring Event – California Arts & Sciences Institute at the Carmel Barnyard to inspire and support students participating in the 2026 Student Scholarship Program. This year, CASI anticipates doubling the number of scholarships from the seven awarded in […]

CASI Student Art Display/Awards Ceremony The 2026 CASI Student Art Contest display and awards ceremony will occur on May 31 at 430pm at the studio of Rene Romero Schuler, 559 Tyler Street, Monterey. The event commences at 430 pm. The keynote speaker will be Rene herself, talking about her inspiration journal as one of our […]

California Water Policy will be presented as a live event by the California Arts and Sciences Institute on June 25, 2026 at 430 pm. Two top experts on California water will discuss the topic at the Carmel Barnyard, moderated by nationally syndicated broadcaster Edward King. You will learn how our water can become more plentiful […]

This Is A Free Event For All Current CASI Members The California Arts & Sciences Institute 2026 Summer Gala will feature this year’s best-of CASI. Set in a magnificent Monterra home, we will come together over fine wine and scrumptious bites, setting the stage for local art, writing and scientific enlightenment. This exclusive event will […]

CASI presents an important event on desalination technology and its role in environmental protection, public health and making water more abundant in California. Top experts in this field will present detailed information on desalination technology and tangible things that can occur with adequate public awareness. Our presenting experts are Brad Imamura, Director, Marina Coast Water […]