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.

Events 

1/6 – 1/9 Befana: A Christmas Fable

Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra and the Cabrillo College Music and Theater Arts Departmentsare proud to commission and premiere a new work by Kirke Mechem called: Befana: A Christmas Fable. The production will be presented in five scheduled performances on January 6th through 9th at the Crocker Theater, located on the Cabrillo College campus in Aptos. Performances will feature local soloists,… Read More
Events 

12/18 15th Annual Winterdance Christmas Celebration Seasonal Music of the Celtic and Nordic Lands

Two shows 3:30 and 7:30 PM. Ticket link will be added soon. Proof of Covid vaccination or negative test within 72 hours will be required at the door. Masking is mandatory. New World String Project will be reviving a cherished holiday tradition this year. The well-known Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration will return, with members of Molly’s Revenge and returning champion… Read More
Boulder Creek Music 

Concertino Strings Boulder Creek’s Orchestra in Residence

By Joanne Tanner and Julie Horner The Boulder Creek United Methodist Church was welcoming on a rainy Wednesday morning in October. Classical music enthusiasts of all ages settled into their pews and the overflow audience stilled to an anticipatory hush. Stained glass windows cast muted colors, the soft patter of the season’s first moisture the only sound through an open… Read More