Santa Cruz Juneteenth 2022 London Nelson Events 

June 18 Santa Cruz Juneteenth at London Nelson Center’s Laurel Park Noon to 5:00 pm

Event by London Nelson Community Center, Santa Cruz Juneteenth, and SureThing Productions Juneteenth is a special day for anyone who believes in freedom and equality for all people. Join the celebration for music, poetry, dance, delicious soul food, arts & crafts, a basketball skills contest, and the annual sack race! Learn more by visiting SantaCruzJuneteenth.Com 2022’s theme is – His name was London: Honoring his… Read More
Redwood Mountain Faire Entertainment Festivals 

The Redwood Mountain Faire, Deep Roots in the Valley

By Michele Murphy The “Redwood Mountains Fine Arts & Crafts Faire and Music Festival” delighted valley residents for nearly 20 years at its original home at Highlands County Park in Ben Lomond. Between 1980 and 1996 it was hosted by the Valley Women’s Club and raised over $300,000 for local nonprofits. Revived and relocated in 2010 to Roaring Camp in… Read More
Events 

Live Music Weekend Roundup June 10 to June 12, 2022

Run for the shadows! Find a cool, shady spot to kick off your shoes and sway. Here’s the roundup of live music and other festive events for the weekend of June 10, 2022. Friday, June 10 Blue at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, June 10 from 4:00 to 6:00sangregoriostore.com/music Paperback Ryders at Michael’s On MainFriday, June 10 at 5:00https://fb.me/e/aa1eHkyZw The Beach… Read More
Column: Antonia Bradford Fire Recovery Government Local News 

Fire Sprinkler Code is the New Geology for Fire Victims

By Antonia Bradford It is no secret that the path to recovery for the fire families of the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex event has been difficult, expensive, and painful. The battles with the County of Santa Cruz regarding geology and septic have been well documented in the press with Board of Supervisors meetings packed and intense with public outcry. Through… Read More
CZU Fire Support Events 

June 5 Social Gathering for Fire Community Support at Hallcrest Vineyards in Felton

Join CZU Community Actino for a social gathering to connect Fire Survivors with the broader community and to learn about recovery efforts and how to offer support. It’s a chance to figure out where the gaps are, brainstorm solutions, and share tips, but also just to have a beverage together, catch up, and take stock. Let’s help each other get… Read More
Ann Marie and Doug Conrad Business Food & Drink 

A Passion for Wine: Capitola Wine Bar Celebrates Five Year Anniversary

By Julie Horner Doug and Ann Marie Conrad celebrate an anniversary in May. “We bought the wine bar in 2017 under a different name, Cava Wine Bar, and rebranded it to Capitola Wine Bar in May of 2018,” Ann Marie said. The Conrads, residents of Felton and former owners of Boulder Creek Hardware are living a dream as successful merchants… Read More
amah ka tura felton Events Farms 

June 11 Amah-Ka-Tura: First Nation Performance at Felton Library at 1:00 pm

Santa Cruz Public Libraries hosts Patrick Orozco and Amah-ka-tura, a First Nation performance that includes language, storytelling, musical instruments, dancing, singhing, traditional dress, and other features of the Ohlone culture. From the event description: Patrick Orozco began eighteen years ago sharing the knowledge of his people with school children. In his presentations to the schools, he describes our land as… Read More
UCSC open studios art department Events 

June 3 UCSC Art Department Open Studios Spring 2022 Santa Cruz

Open Studios features student artwork in a variety of media including drawing, painting, print media, sculpture, intermedia, photography, environmental art, and electronic art. Come to the UCSC Art Department located in the Elena Baskin Visual Arts Studios on Friday, June 3, 2022 from 12pm – 4pm to see the Art students’ artworks exhibited throughout the studios and classrooms. The event… Read More