Hi friends, Why yes, I do know all the words to “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” doesn’t everyone? I was reminded of them, in fact, the last time (and I do mean the last time) my seasickness-prone keister went out on the Chardonnay pleasure boat in Monterey Bay: “Does anyone know where the love […]
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Weekender: A novel mother-daughter experience, a brilliant B9 and Dance Week delivers
Hi friends, Let’s see a show of hands. Who says May/June is the finest time of year? Yep, me too! Aren’t the mornings a bit more divine, the fruit a little sweeter this time of year? The summer is coming right at us, like a steaming beautiful plate coming out of the kitchen and headed […]
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Male leaders: We need you to help us imagine a world without sexual violence; join us Wednesday
Longtime activist and former “meat dress” wearer Ann J. Simonton wants to see attitudes about sexual violence change in her lifetime. A survivor of male sexual violence since the age of 14, she believes it’s possible. “In my lifetime, I’ve seen the unlikely turnaround of public action and opinion around the use of tobacco,” she writes, noting, “humans are obviously capable of dramatic social change.” She invites the community to a Wednesday discussion hosted by the City of Santa Cruz’s Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women.
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Weekender: Boardwalk’s summer slate, dancing in the streets and trouble at Oregon Shakespeare
Hi friends, For the flower-illiterate, just keep in mind during this superbloom season: That saffron shade of orange is California poppies, that noble shade of bluish purple is lupine. As for the rest, well, sometimes apps can help. Happy flower hunting! Now, on with the show. This Just In! It’s the great Steve Earle, about […]
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Weekender: Exploring home and homelessness through art, Gaither’s latest and limber up for Dance Week
Hi friends, I think we’ve finally turned a corner with the wild and exasperating 2023 weather. I’d be wary of tempting the gods with such talk, but I’ve learned the hard way the gods aren’t listening to anything I have to say. Now, on with the show. This Just In! It seems like a long […]
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The last wave: Ambitious and locally rooted publication Santa Cruz Waves closes up shop
Santa Cruz Waves, the glossy periodical devoted to covering surfing and its influence on Monterey Bay culture and environmental issues, has ceased publication. “To put it quite bluntly,” CEO and founder Tyler Fox told Lookout, “I was just not getting enough financial return to make it worthwhile for me, personally.”
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Weekender: Cabrillo Fest’s new season, First Friday in high gear and Vets Hall rocking again
Hi friends, Don’t know about you, but I’m detecting a shift this week to a more busy cultural scene in town. Yes, we’re still busting out the sweaters and wool hats, but some kind of summer-like vibe is in the air. Am I trippin’? Now, on with the show. This Just In! British-born reggae singer […]
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Weekender: Back to ‘Junior High,’ men and violence, a new theater collective & celebrating Emmylou
Hi friends, Can we all now please finally retire this “In like a lion, out like a lamb” nonsense about the month of March? Looking forward to more lamb-like days in April. Now, on with the show. This Just In! The indie pop duo made up of twin sisters Tegan & Sara are coming to […]
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Weekender: Coffis Brothers’ brewhaha, Indexical’s full slate and getting hip to local history
Hi friends, We’ve all made it this far through this dismal and lingering winter. But a brighter (and dryer) day is coming. In the meantime, make plans on how you’re going to welcome the better weather, keep your spirits up, and help out the folks of Pajaro. Now, on with the show. This Just In! […]
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Weekender: Circus returns for a good cause, get literary at Gabriella Cafe and a song for spring
Hi friends, We’re serving up an abbreviated version of our newsletter this week, until I can get back into town from vacation to shake the trees for more reasons to love Santa Cruz County. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Before we get on with the show, don’t forget to check out my carefully curated and constantly […]