Written by Julie Horner

Julie Horner is Co-Founder and Editor for the San Lorenzo Valley Post. Julie lives and works in Boulder Creek and is an active participant in the county's vibrant music scene. She loves the outdoors and is the go-to expert on Santa Cruz Mountains hiking trails.

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Slow Fashion in Felton

Local Mother-Daughter Team Weaves Community By Julie Horner Call it “slow fashion.” A mindful fair trade movement that produces specific styles and timeless, handmade-to-order garments in joyful colors that are both flattering and easy to wear. Importing clothing, handbags, jewelry and home decor from Nepal & Thailand, Afrid Ghoffrani and her daughter Roxane Devos are celebrating 25 years curating the… Read More
Music Valley People 

What Mirage is to Light: Acoustic Shadows

Boulder Creek based rock n’ roll outfit Acoustic Shadows was born deep in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Celebrating friend Erik Rozite and his many musical collaborations. By Julie Horner The Anacortes ferry plowed smoothly through gray waters in a light icy rain, the motion almost imperceptible as folds of distant horizon rolled slowly by under a bruised… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: May 6-9

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for the Mother’s Day weekend Friday, May 6through Sunday, May 9, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues plus local festivals and fairs. Enjoy! 🎶🍷 🍺🎻💃 Friday, May 9 🎻25th Anniversary Parkfield Bluegrass FestivalParkfield,… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: May 2-4

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for the weekend of Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues plus local festivals and fairs. Enjoy! 🎶🍷 🍺🎻💃 Friday, May 2 🎶The Revolving DoorsSan Gregorio General… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 24-27

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for the weekend of Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues. Enjoy! 🎶🍷 🍺🎻💃 Thursday, April 24 🎶Ripatti & RoseJack O’Neill LoungeThursday, April 24 | 3:00 –… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 17-20

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for the weekend of Thursday, April 17 through Sunday, April 20, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues. Enjoy! 🎶🍷 🍺🎻💃 Thursday, April 17 Santa Cruz Dance Week – Through April 25thDowntown Santa CruzSchedule:… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 10-13

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for the weekend of Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues. Enjoy! 🎶🍷 🍺🎻💃 Thursday, April 10 🎶Jim Lewin and Diana Z at Jack O’Neill LoungeThursday, April… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 3-6

🎶Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of concerts and live entertainment for the weekend of Thursday, April 3 through Sunday, April 6, 2025! We’ve rounded up all the great music we could find at Santa Cruz County’s best eateries and music venues. Enjoy! 🎶🍷 🍺🎻💃 Thursday, April 3 🎶Scott Slaughter at Jack O’Neill LoungeThursday, April 3 | 4:00… Read More