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Columns Music

Brash, Bawdy, and Brilliant: Tempest Celebrates 35 Years of Rock-Driven World Music

November 6, 2023November 18, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Julie Horner The year 2023 has been a blur. Tempest, the legendary folk rock band founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 80s by singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and Oslo, Norway native Lief Sorbye and Cuban born drummer Adolfo Lazo, is celebrating their 35th anniversary with a national tour. “We’ve done a lot,” Lief said. “It’s been a… Read More

Astrology Columns

Manifesting Creative Dreams

November 3, 2023November 27, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Catie Cadge PhD Scorpio season colors the start of November, Santa Cruz stargazers, when the Sun travels through the dark, shadowy waters of the scorpion, a passionate and emotional time when we crave deep connection with one another. Just watch out for Scorpio’s intensity when it comes to power plays and manipulation. In the first two days of November,… Read More

Chinese Pioneers Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Photographs

Columns History

Chinese Pioneers: Exhibit at Belardi Gallery in Felton

November 2, 2023November 27, 2023 slvpost.comexhibits, history0 comment

Contributed by the San Lorenzo Valley Museum Now through November 12, visitors can view a temporary exhibit titled Chinese Pioneers: Power and Politics in Exclusion Era Photographs at the Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery in Felton. This exhibition explores the social, political, and judicial disenfranchisement of Chinese Californians — as well as moments of Chinese agency and resilience — in… Read More

Farms Gardening Local News

Gathering in the Harvest at Camp Joy Gardens

October 31, 2023November 9, 2023 slvpost.comcamp joy, local farms, organic farming0 comment

By Julie Horner The comice pears have come in at Camp Joy Gardens. Windfall apples from several varieties of trees fill the air with a syrupy headiness; stalks of reddish-rose colored amaranth and fading sunflowers blaze against a cloudless blue sky; and pumpkins peek from their leafy umbrage. Towhee Nelson, daughter of Camp Joy founder Jim Nelson, grew up on… Read More

Books Columns Main Street SLV

The Lost Librarian’s Grave: Tales of Madness, Horror, and Adventure

October 29, 2023November 9, 2023 slvpost.combooks0 comment

By Julie Horner Among the teaching volumes, spiritual guidebooks, tribal lore, and works of fantasy in the athenaeum of books for sale at Air and Fire: A Mystical Boutique in Boulder Creek, The Lost Librarian’s Grave edited by Ann Wycoff welcomes readers of speculative fiction into a world of the supernatural and the abominable. The 437-page short story anthology features… Read More

Halloween san lorenzo valley boulder creek ben lomond felton

Events Halloween

Spooktacular Delights Await as Halloween Arrives in the Valley!

October 28, 2023October 30, 2023 slvpost.comhalloween0 comment

As the crisp autumn leaves rustle and the scent of pumpkin spice fills the air, it can only mean that Halloween is approaching, and our historic downtowns are gearing up for spine-tingling celebrations like no other. Get ready for a ghoulishly good time as a series of hair-raising Halloween events are set to take center stage, promising thrills, chills, and… Read More

Local News Water

Big Basin Water Customer Meeting Nov 2

October 27, 2023November 4, 2023 slvpost.comBig Basin Water, boulder creek, water0 comment

Big Basin Water customers are invited to attend a November 2 community meeting in Boulder Creek hosted by Supervisor Bruce McPherson and featuring Silver & Wright LLP, the Court-appointed Receiver. On October 5, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Timothy Volkmann signed an order granting the California Water Resources Control Board’s request to appoint Silver & Wright as Receiver over… Read More

Column Alison Steele Food & Drink

Apple & Huckleberry Hand Pies

October 21, 2023October 21, 2023 slvpost.comautumn, baking0 comment

By Alison Steele For our family, applesauce, apple butter, and cider are the easiest ways to preserve the bounty of the apple trees. I’ve moved away from stovetop stock pots in favor of the electric slow cooker as an energy and time saver, but when the crispness of fall mornings begins, so does the pie making. It’s a labor of… Read More

Columns Outdoors

Golden Moments: The Zen of Mindful Picnicking in Autumn

October 16, 2023October 29, 2023 slvpost.comhenry cowell, hiking, picnic, redwoods, Santa Cruz Mountains0 comment

By Luke Allis Mindful Picnicking is the practice of savoring the simple pleasures of outdoor dining, where we fully immerse ourselves in the natural surroundings and the flavors of carefully curated seasonal delectables. As we transition into the fall, mindful picnicking can help us adapt to seasonal changes and foster a deep sense of gratitude for the autumnal experiences and… Read More

Art Local News

Local Artist Juko Holiday Debuts New Artwork

October 15, 2023October 28, 2023 slvpost.comexhibits, local artist, modern art, open studios0 comment

By Blakeman Holiday Among the many accomplishments on Dr. Juko Holiday’s resume, we can soon add ‘Open Studios Artist’ to the list. This Ben Lomond resident, Ease Mountain Yoga founder, integrative mental health practitioner, and CZU fire survivor, will showcase her recent artwork during October’s Open Studios Art Tour. The event marks the first time she is sharing her abstract… Read More