Hi friends,
As much as I’ve thundered against willful ignorance in Americans, sometimes I see its appeal. For example, I’ve just decided that I’m not going to learn who Sydney Sweeney is. I don’t want to know. Don’t try to educate me because I’m not listening. Lalalalalala (that’s me with my fingers in my ears).
Now, on with the show.
THIS JUST IN
On the eve of the 30th anniversary of the death of Jerry Garcia, the tribute band Jerry’s Middle Finger has announced back-to-back shows at Felton Music Hall on Halloween and All Saint’s Day (Oct. 31 and Nov. 1). Two-time Newbery Award-winning novelist Erin Entrada Kelly lands at Bookshop Santa Cruz on Sept. 17 to talk about her new book. Americana singer-songwriter Rhett Miller of the band Old 97’s plays live Oct. 21 at Moe’s Alley. And the astounding ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro lights up the Rio Theatre on Oct. 3.
Be sure to check out Lookout’s carefully curated and constantly updated planning guide, Down the Line, for the staggering riches and amazing choices awaiting Santa Cruz audiences. It’s our look ahead at the best shows, concerts and events through the rest of the year at clubs, stages and venues all over the county.
The Jana Marcus touch
Our luminous friend and Lookout theater critic Jana Marcus has a side hustle — actually, it’s her main hustle. She’s a talented portrait photographer whose photos always contain a sense of humanity and a light dusting of magic. On Saturday, Aug. 16, Jana will be showcasing a number of her portraits at the Radius Gallery in a one-day show called “50 Over 40,” featuring 50 women displaying the radiance that only comes with a few years’ experience in this world. This free event takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Radius (at the Tannery Arts Center). Hope to see you there.
CHECK THIS OUT
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Aug. 7-14
THIS WEEK IN A&E
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s ‘Pericles’ navigates love, loss and redemption
Pirates, princesses, brothels and shipwrecks — “Pericles” has all the drama of a soap opera with the poetry of Shakespeare, and Santa Cruz Shakespeare gives this wild ride heart and humor. Think “Shakespearean road trip” with emotional payoff and a superb cast.
Photo essay: Tuning up at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
Lookout photojournalist Kevin Painchaud goes behind the scenes at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, happening through Sunday at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.
Has Santa Cruz found a new graphic-arts identity? The colorful, playful, trippy vibe of Killer Acid
Now that it’s been picked up as a featured item at the new museum store at the MAH, the art of the small local company Killer Acid is likely to spread as a new kind of visual signature of psychedelia and the Santa Cruz vibe.
New night market is coming to downtown
A new six-week market series hosting local artisans and food vendors is coming to Santa Cruz every Thursday evening starting later this month. The event series, Sunset Market, will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. from Aug. 14 to Sept. 18. It is being […]
That’s all I got, friends. Come at me with comments, ideas, complaints, or thundering insights. Thanks to all Lookout members for your faith and support, and please, spread the word on what we’re doing.