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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Santa Cruz Holocaust survivor, 94, sees her life story become award-winning documentary
The new documentary film “My Name is Gitta” follows Santa Cruz Holocaust survivor Gitta Ryle as she returns to Europe in search of answers, discovering that forgiveness is not a destination,…
From Texas censorship to UCSC: Silenced anti-ICE art exhibition celebrating dual identity finds a home in Santa Cruz
Earlier this year, Mexican-born, Texas-raised visual artist Victor Quiñonez had his new exhibition, which speaks to being an immigrant in America and to the harm U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has…
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The stories we inherit: SC Shakespeare builds a remarkable ‘Fences’
August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece “Fences” receives a powerfully acted and deeply moving production from Santa Cruz Shakespeare, led by a remarkable Derrick Lee Weeden and an outstanding ensemble.
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, Aug. 6-9
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.
Down The Line: All the biggest and best shows, gigs & events ahead in Santa Cruz County
Team BOLO (Be On The Lookout) is gathering and curating all of Santa Cruz County’s biggest and best happenings from now until forever — or at least until the latest gigs…
Pure joy: Renegade’s ‘Rocky Horror’ is one hell of a party
Renegade Theater Company throws one unforgettable party with “The Rocky Horror Show,” Jana Marcus writes, delivering a wildly entertaining production filled with fearless performances, a terrific live band and the kind…
Made in Santa Cruz: Why Art Matters | Abi Mustapha
“Made in Santa Cruz: Why Art Matters” is a new video series, published every other Sunday, exploring the artists who shape Santa Cruz County’s creative landscape. Each episode offers a peek…
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