Samuel Waymon, the legendary composer and activist who spent a quarter-century shaping the sound of his sister Nina Simone, is bringing his six-decade cultural legacy to UC Santa Cruz this October for a weeklong residency.
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Weekender: Curtain rises for summer theater
Your cheat sheet for eating well and going out in Santa Cruz County this weekend.
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Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, July 16-19
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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Purrrrrrfest returns: Santa Cruz metal bands rock out to help black cats
Santa Cruz’s annual Purrrrrrfest returns Saturday to the Blue Lagoon, bringing four local metal bands together to raise money for the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter’s Bogey Fund, which helps black cats find homes. The quirky benefit concert has grown into a beloved community tradition now in its sixth year.
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Cabrillo Stage’s ‘Sister Act’ strives to finds its soul
A talented cast gives its all, but uneven direction, sluggish pacing and a surprisingly forgettable score keep Cabrillo Stage’s “Sister Act” from reaching the joyous heights the musical promises, Jana Marcus writes in her latest theater review.
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Peacocks, Batman and ‘Indiana Jones’: The vibrant, uninhibited creativity blossoming at Santa Cruz’s Common Roots Farm
Common Roots Farm’s art program began around two years ago, spearheaded by Heidi Cartan, one of the farm’s founders, and Ilana Ingber, the art teacher. It was created to provide a space for New Perspectives’ clients, which are made up of adults over 22 who have aged out of special education services, to participate in organized activities outside in nature.
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Weekender: Hop N Barley, Aptos Wine Wander, & Summer Shindig
Your cheat sheet for eating well and going out in Santa Cruz County this weekend.
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Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, July 9-12
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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Big voices, bigger hearts: Joe Ortiz’s ‘Escaping Queens’ returns with music, memories and plenty of soul
Joe Ortiz transforms the chaos of his 1950s childhood into an exuberant musical memoir filled with unforgettable songs, powerhouse performances from Lori Rivera and Adam Saucedo, and enough heart to earn a sold-out opening-night audience’s standing ovation.
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What I discovered after walking 2,878 miles through Santa Cruz County
Angelica Glass set out to walk every street in Santa Cruz County for exercise and stress reduction. Nearly 2,900 miles later, she’d discovered hidden beauty, unexpected wildlife, dislodged childhood memories — and a whole new way of seeing the place she’d called home for decades. Her book, “Scavenging Beauty: A Memoir in Walks,” will be available on Tuesday, and she will be talking about it at 7 p.m. that day at Bookshop Santa Cruz.
