THE HERE & NOW: Not all of the above, of course, carry even remotely the same weight. But Ryan Coonerty’s political career mirrors that of his dad, Neal, who helped create Santa Cruz’s unique post-university personality and bridged the gap between business and government.
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A ‘refreshing return to music’: Jim Lewin back in the saddle with Edge of the West
Jim Lewin ready to pick up where he left off after a pandemic year off; Moe’s shakes off the cobwebs; a Bookshop summer; remember KLRB
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Amenities abound in this peaceful Scotts Valley home
This elegant home tucked away in the peaceful community of Mone Fiore in Scotts Valley has it all. Inside the light and airy space are two fireplaces, large closets, and a wine room, while outside a beautiful oasis awaits, complete with pool, garden and pizza oven.
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The Crocker Comedy Hour: Santa Cruz filmmaker builds a sketch-comedy troupe from scratch
Santa Cruz filmmaker Drew Crocker is doing it all — writing, directing, acting, editing — to develop a recognizable style of sketch comedy.
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‘Run out of town at 33,’ Danny Scheie returns to Santa Cruz for for a fitting Shakespearian farewell
Celebrated (and controversial) UCSC theater professor is getting the band back together for another run-through of ‘Comedy of Errors’ on April 23. Then he will continue to do what he loves most: act.
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Take a listen: addressing racial equity in our local arts ecosystem for change
Thomas Sage Pedersen dives in deep with Arts Council Santa Cruz County’s Executive Director, Jim Brown, and Deputy Director, Mireya Gomez-Contreras to talk about creating a more equitable arts ecosystem. Check out the full Season 4 Episode 3 of the Speak for Change Podcast below.
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Lost in space: After more than 40 years, the Saturn Cafe announces its permanent closure
The eccentric vegetarian cafe announces on Instagram that the pandemic has forced the closure of its Laurel Street location for good.
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You ‘can’ take it with you: Idea of PV Arts’ new show is putting work of local artists on your walls
With its new ‘Take Aways’ art show, Pajaro Valley Arts in Watsonville is reminding local art fans of Santa Cruz County’s creative legacy — and how to put it in their own homes.
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Live the Santa Cruz dream: take a virtual tour of 248 9th Avenue
This elegant home tucked away in the peaceful community of Mone Fiore in Scotts Valley has it all. Inside the light and…
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Red Rocks in the Redwoods? Exploring the Quarry Amphitheatre’s potential to become an elite concert venue
Newly renovated and reopened in 2017, the Quarry at UC Santa Cruz was shut down for a year due to the pandemic. Now, it’s working to be a player in the wired future for live music in the post-COVID-19 world.