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.

Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Weekend Roundup: September 1 – 4

Live Music Santa Cruz County! Friday, September 1 Poi Rogers at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, September 1 | 5:00 – 7:00sangregoriostore.com/music Claudio Melega at Aroma RestaurantFriday, September 1 | 5:30 – 8:30https://fb.me/e/4JrRmMxh9 Dos Bros at MidTown Fridays Block Party1111 Soquel Avenue, Santa CruzFriday, September 1 | 5:00 – 5:45offthelipradio.com Art Reception: Wednesday Kirwan | Music: Desert HollowFirst Friday Boulder Creek… Read More
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Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 25 – 27

Live music in Santa Cruz County! Friday, August 25 Claudio Melega at Jack O’Neill LoungeFriday, August 25 | 3:00 – 6:00jackoneillrestaurant.com/live-music Bob Burnett at MJA Westside Tasting RoomFridays | 3:30 – 6:30mjavineyards.com/events Three on the Tree at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, August 25 | 4:00 – 7:00sangregoriostore.com/music Live DJs and DonutsThe Slough Brewing Collective 3-Year Anniversary WeekendFriday, August 25 |… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 18 – 20

 Live music in Santa Cruz County! Friday, August 18 Shawn Yanez at MidTown Fridays Block Party1111 Soquel Ave, Santa CruzFriday, August 18 | 5:00 – 6:00offthelipradio.com/events Dirt Rakers at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, August 18 | 5:00 – 7:00sangregoriostore.com/music BanjerDan at Alice’s RestaurantFriday, August 18 | 5:00 – 7:30https://fb.me/e/5a8HaupoQ Lucas Lawson at Discretion BrewingFriday, August 18 | 5:30 – 7:30discretionbrewing.com/events… Read More
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Live Music Weekend Roundup: AUGUST 11 – 13

Live music in Santa Cruz County! Friday, August 11 The 29th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalSan Benito Historical Park, Tres PinosFriday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13 | 12:00Camping and day passes available at the gate or onlinehttps://fb.me/e/352lYCnmX Bob Burnett at MJA Winery Westside Tasting RoomFridays | 3:30 – 6:30mjavineyards.com/events Pathetic Honey at Apple Jack’sFriday, August 11 | 4:20… Read More
Art Education 

San Lorenzo Valley Elementary Campus Improvements

The schoolyear at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary got off to a colorful start in August with new murals and playground equipment. By Julie Horner San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School students have enjoyed an engaging school year so far with their captivating new mural, enchanting sensory path, and state-of-the art playground equipment at the tri-campus in Felton. Inspiring kids, parents, and… Read More
Libraries Local News 

Pages of Time: Ben Lomond Library an Overlooked Treasure

By Julie Horner and Ronnie Trubek When was the last time you took a stroll on historic Mill Street in Ben Lomond? The short stretch of byway that runs parallel to the San Lorenzo River is home to Ben Lomond Market, Sew Rose, painted Bermuda pink on the corner, and Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center. Several other small businesses line… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Weekend Roundup: August 4 – 6

Live music in Santa Cruz County! Friday, August 4 Afterworld Book Party & Signing + Summoning Circle Doom Folk BandThe Felton MercantileFriday, August 4 | 3:00 – 7:00https://fb.me/e/30G6RSslQ Bob Burnett at MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting RoomFriday, August 4 | 3:30 – 6:30mjavineyards.com/events Daniel Paul Nelson at San Gregorio General StoreFriday, August 4 | 5:00 – 7:00sangregoriostore.com/music The Dead Cassettes at… Read More
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Live Music Weekend Roundup: JULY 21 – 23

Live music in Santa Cruz County! Friday, July 21 The Subtractions at MidTown Fridays Block Party1111 Soquel AveFriday, July 21 | 5:00 – 5:45offthelipradio.com/events Postman Jack & The Special DeliveriesSan Gregorio General StoreFriday, July 21 | 5:00 – 7:00sangregoriostore.com/music Dirt Rakers at Discretion BrewingFriday, July 21 | 5:30 – 7:30discretionbrewing.com/events Claudio Melega Fridays at Aroma RestaurantFridays | 5:30 – 8:30https://fb.me/e/6uhZXJw6I… Read More
Music 

Lani Poulsen and ‘the Essential’ Santa Cruz Sound

Lani Poulsen brings the essential soul to The Essentials’ Santa Cruz sound with captivating vocals and a whole lot of groove. By Julie Horner The Essentials are a high-energy dance band consisting of seasoned musicians from the Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Cruz. Fluent in many different genres and styles, the 6-member group is focused on R&B, funk, soul, and… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Weekend Roundup: July 14 – 16

Head for a cool, shady spot this weekend and enjoy all the live music that Santa Cruz County has to offer! Friday, July 14 Midsummer Night’s Dinner at Silver Mountain VineyardsFriday, July 14 | 5:00winesofthesantacruzmountains.com/events/midsummer-nights-dinner The Love Birds Music at MidTown Fridays Block Party1111 Soquel Ave, Santa CruzFriday, July 14 | 5:00 – 6:00offthelipradio.com/events The Jerry B. Logan Trio at… Read More