Do your part to protect our environment and join Santa Cruz METRO in celebrating California Clean Air Day on Wednesday, October 5. To address community health concerns related to air quality, Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO), in partnership with Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce, has once again pledged to participate in California Clean […]
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‘Let’s do this, 50 poems before I’m gone’: How two writers explored life, faced death
Paola Bruni and Jory Post connected at a literary workshop, then in letter-writing relationship, as each faced a dark period in their life. Post died of cancer in January 2021 before he could see the poems turned into a book; Bruni will be on hand Friday for an online reading from “How Do You Spell the Sound of Crickets,” published earlier this year.
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Must-see recommendations from Open Studios enthusiasts
A longstanding tradition of the Santa Cruz County art scene, Open Studios not only boasts seasoned artists who have participated since 1986, but enamored attendees who have supported this local program for just as long. We’ve interviewed some long-time fans of Open Studios to get their recommendations for the 2022 lineup. Click and move around […]
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BBQueer Fest returns to spotlight queer artists of color
The event, kicking off Thursday and running into next week at venues in Watsonville and Santa Cruz, promises live dance, music and spoken word, plus a burlesque show and workshops including an anti-racism discussion, all featuring “a really beautiful lineup of artists,” curator Angela Chambers says.
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Guide to Open Studios 2022: Fully ‘open’ once again, tour showcases Santa Cruz’s wealth of artistic talent
With the Open Studios Art Tour set for the weekends of Oct. 1-2, Oct. 8-9 and Oct. 15-16, here’s your guide for getting around Santa Cruz County and taking advantage of all the great artists welcoming you into their creative spaces. You’ll find painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, jewelry, woodworking, metal, glass, mosaics, clothing, ceramics and more.
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Ask Lookout: When I scrape my plate into my new food scraps bin, where does it go?
Follow the pathway of 40 tons of meat and vegetable pieces, pits, bones and coffee grounds per week — and learn the anti-warming science behind the City of Santa Cruz’s new food scraps collection program.
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An introduction to traditional Chinese medicine: Join Five Branches University’s Open House
Are you interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine? Then come out and join Five Branches University on October 16th for a free health fair and graduate program info session! If you’re curious about Traditional Chinese Medicine and how it can help you, then this is your chance to learn from some of the most experienced doctors […]
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Win $25,000 and support local schools: 18th annual Drive For Schools returns
As another school year begins, students, educators and faculty alike are all facing unprecedented crises in budget cuts. Now more than ever, our local schools need your support. That’s why Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is excited to present Drive for Schools, Santa Cruz County’s largest fundraiser benefiting local schools. Drive for Schools celebrates its 18th […]
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MAH’s ‘CommonGround’ traverses Santa Cruz County — and the globe
From aerial dancers on the walls around Abbott Square downtown to performances at Evergreen Cemetery and installations at local farmers markets, on Soquel Creek in Capitola and in the Davenport Jail, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History is going the extra mile to introduce its new biennial festival.
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Mapping out your visit: How to navigate the Santa Cruz County Fair
Looking to plan your visit to this year’s Santa Cruz County Fair? Get caught up on all the wonderful amenities we have to offer to ensure a smooth and fun-filled day that’s sure to please the entire family. Did somebody say, “Valet?” We sure did: if you want to be a VIP at The Fair, […]