Hi friends,
Am I among the last lost Amazonian tribe of clueless dude-bros who’s just now hearing about “Galentine’s Day”? For you men out there, it’s a moment to celebrate fabulous female friendships on the day before Valentine’s Day (Feb. 13), conceived, believe it or not, on a sitcom. For women, yes, you knew all that already. Happy “Ovaries Before Bro-varies” Day!
Now, on with the show.
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One of the jazz world’s greatest living performers, trumpeter Terence Blanchard, is coming to the Kuumbwa Jazz Center, with his band E-Collective, for two shows April 9. Also at Kuumbwa, the modern-day masters of Django jazz, the Hot Club of San Francisco, perform May 8. Another member of the talented Marsalis clan, percussionist Jason Marsalis, comes to town May 12, and the quartet The Bad Plus is due May 22. Feel-good singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts returns to Felton Music Hall on May 13. Psychedelic pioneers James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber are at Bookshop Santa Cruz on March 2. Those psychobilly rockers known as The Chop Tops will come out of retirement for two shows at Moe’s Alley on Dec. 12 and 13. And, in an echo of what once used to be billed as A Gay Evening in May, Santa Cruz Pride is marking the 50th anniversary of Pride with A Queer Evening in May with musical performances from many local artists, May 29 at the Kuumbwa.
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.
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THIS WEEK IN A&E
Santa Cruz native Pascal Le Boeuf wins Grammy, putting him in august company
Santa Cruz native and jazz pianist Pascal Le Boeuf on Sunday won the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition, an honor that in the past has gone to the likes of Duke Ellington and Henry Mancini.
Screaming Man: New documentary tells the story of fabled graphic artist Jim Phillips
Santa Cruz graphic artist Jim Phillips, the man behind the famed Red Dot and Screaming Hand logos, is the subject of a new documentary from filmmaker John Makens. The new film, showing at the Rio on Thursday night, chronicles the great artist’s struggles and his […]
Kuumbwa Jazz making ambitious plans for 50th birthday celebration
The Kuumbwa Jazz Center is marking its 50th anniversary with a number of events, including a “Spirit of ’75” concert series launching Thursday night, a big free outdoor show in the spring and a collection of archival and behind-the-scenes photos.
What’s next for the MAH? New leader Porcella begins to outline her vision
Santa Cruz’s Museum of Art & History has a new leader, veteran curator Ginger Shulick Porcella, who is looking to rethink the museum’s gift shop, examine new festivals and bring some new energy to the MAH’s beautiful atrium.
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.