Our take on the arts, music and culture scene, from Watsonville to Santa Cruz proper.
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The Weekender brings together news from the Santa Cruz County arts community and the major (and not-so-major) events and shows to be on the lookout for this weekend.
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From Boardwalk to Broadway: ‘The Lost Boys’ rebirth takes a bite out of the Big Apple
A cult vampire movie filmed in Santa Cruz has become one of Broadway’s most unexpected hits. But can the spirit of Santa Carla survive the journey from Boardwalk to Broadway?
From Westside workshop to world stage: Santa Cruz Guitar Company celebrates 50 years
A half-century after Richard Hoover co-founded Santa Cruz Guitar Company, the internationally acclaimed guitar maker is celebrating its roots with a museum exhibit, concerts and a one-of-a-kind guitar crafted from Santa…
What if the most famous words in American history were never written by Thomas Jefferson at all?
In his provocative new book, “Founding Daughter,” novelist and longtime Santa Cruz journalist Wallace Baine imagines a different Founders story for America — one shaped by a brilliant Black teenage girl…
Surprised, but honored: First same-sex couple to be married in Santa Cruz County returns as grand marshals for Pride
Gail Groves and Dinah Phillips, the first same-sex couple to be married in Santa Cruz County in June 2008, will lead this year’s Pride festivities alongside Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, who officiated…
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, June 4-7
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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