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Holiday pop-ups breathe new life into long-vacant Logos and Palace Arts spaces downtown
Two local event companies are bringing new life to two long-vacant downtown Santa Cruz buildings this holiday season. Collective Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mountain Makers Market will host holiday markets at the former Logos Books & Records and Palace Arts spaces, respectively, featuring dozens of local artists and food vendors. City officials hope the pop-ups will enliven challenging storefronts, which have sat empty for several years. Continue reading…
City of Santa Cruz delays Flock Camera discussion until January
The Santa Cruz City Council has pushed off plans to revisit its contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate readers until January, rather than its originally planned date of Dec. 9. Continue reading…
Weekender: Surveying a busy holiday entertainment slate, Coffis Brothers on their home turf and opera at Woodhouse
Around Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment with Lookout’s man about town, Wallace Baine. Continue reading…
Sheriff’s office continues search for ‘at risk’ older woman in Santa Cruz Mountains
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for 73-year-old Jeanne Burke after she went missing from the Felton area on Nov. 18. Continue reading…
Trio of small earthquakes rattles Santa Cruz County
A trio of earthquakes centered just east of Gilroy was felt throughout the area at 6:16 a.m. on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
‘A Christmas Carol’ highlights a busy holiday season in Santa Cruz County
The holiday season begins in earnest this weekend, and Santa Cruz County is gearing up for a number of performances, festivals and shows to celebrate the season. Continue reading…
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Best of Santa Cruz County events, November 28-30
Here are some events you may be interested in this weekend:
Friday, Nov. 28
- Preacher Boy: Solo acoustic | 6 p.m. @ Aptos St. BBQ | Free
- Guided Tour | 1 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
- Moe’s Alley Presents: Kabaka Pyramid w/ special guests + DJ Moi (night 1) | 9 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
- The Revival Creedence Tribute | 6 p.m. @ El Vaquero Winery | $10
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream | 8 p.m. @ Park Hall | $20 to $25
- Mi Casa es Tu Casa | 1 p.m. @ Porter Building
- Shop Small Weekend Sale at Toque Blanche | 9 a.m. @ Toque Blanche | Free
- A Love Infused Crystal Bowl Sound Bath | 7 p.m. @ Breath + Oneness | $25
Saturday, Nov. 29
- Cars and Coffee | 9 a.m. @ East Lake Village Shopping Center | Free
- Aptos Farmers Market | 8 a.m. @ Cabrillo College | Free
- Vegan Holiday Market | 12 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Cider Company
- Santa Cruz Warriors vs Salt Lake City Stars | 7 p.m. @ Kaiser Permanente Arena
- Moe’s Alley Presents: Kabaka Pyramid w/ special guests + DJ Spleece (night 2) | 9 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
- Community Ketamine Journey with Kate Clemens and Dr. James White | 3 p.m. @ Breath + Oneness | $250 (Pre-registration required)
- 12th Annual SCM Holiday Makers Market | 10 a.m. @ Felton Community Hall | Free
- Medically Guided Community Ketamine Journey For Mental Health Empowerment | 3 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga | $250 (General Admission: 250.00)
Sunday, Nov. 30
- Open Mic Comedy at Shanty Shack | 7 p.m. @ Shanty Shack | Free
- Andy Fuhrman on the Westside | 2 p.m. @ MJA Vineyards Westside
- Farmers Market Live Oak | 9 a.m. @ East Cliff Shopping Center | Free
- Tree Lighting Party & Holiday Market | 3 p.m. @ Ben Lomond Fire Department | Free
- UCSC Spirit Squad Youth Clinic | 5 p.m. @ UC Santa Cruz | $50
Repeats once more on November 30
- Healing Sound Bath | 5 p.m. @ SoulCare Studios | $35
- Shape Design for Figure Drawing | 10 a.m. @ Santa Cruz Art League | $80 (SCAL members get a 12% discount on classes!)
- Holiday Pawlooza Fundraiser for the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter | 12 p.m. @ The Painted Cork
Repeats once more on November 30