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Traditional Celtic Music Roundup: St. Patrick’s Day 2025

Julie Horner, ,
Luck o’ the Irish to ye! Looking for lively traditional music and dance for your St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further than the Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay! We’ve asked them to share their insider tips for finding the real deal Irish music to help you celebrate whilst you sip your green beer or Guinness! Whether you’re looking for… Read More
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Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: March 6 – March 9

Julie Horner,
Live Music Santa Cruz County! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for Thursday, March 6 through Sunday, March 9, 2025! 🎶 There’s something for everyone! Celtic 🎻 Jazz 🎷 Bluegrass 🪕 Rock n’ Roll 🎸 And more! Enjoy! 💃❤️ Thursday, March 6 13th Annual Watsonville Film FestivalCelebration of Latine & Indigenous FilmmakersCineLux Green Valley CinemaMarch 6 – 8 | Schedule:… Read More
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Early Signs of Spring in the Santa Cruz Mountains

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It’s starting to look like spring! Blossoms and budding leaves in the Santa Cruz Mountains and the coastal side of Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Top row: California buckeye, California manroot, Catalina Mountain LilacCenter row: Wych elm, Plum blossoms, Purple Sage SalviaBottom row: Star Magnolia, Summer snowflake, Wild pear blossoms Photos by Julie Horner *** Have a photos to share? The… Read More
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Yeshe Jackson Paints Mural Honoring Albert the White Peacock

Julie Horner,
Artist Yeshe Jackson has put initial brush strokes on a mural honoring Albert the white peacock of Boulder Creek. The artwork in progress in Historic Downtown Boulder Creek is intended to symbolize mountain resilience through beauty and community spirit. The project will be completed this spring. By Julie Horner Albert’s legacy is larger than life. Work has begun on a… Read More
Santa Cruz Mountains art center photo by Mary Andersen Art Local News 

Dive into Creativity: WATER Exhibit at Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center

Blake Holiday
By Blake Holiday The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center in Ben Lomond is making a splash with its current exhibit titled WATER: Ebb and Flow. Running through March 22, this annual judged show highlights the beauty, power, and significance of water through a collection of eclectic works by local and regional artists. “Water is a subject that resonates deeply, touching… Read More
Cranberry Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark Columns Food & Drink 

Cranberry Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark

Robin Horn
By Robin Horn It’s Bark!! And according to Kaiser, my health care provider, it’s “food for health.” They’re the experts, right? They offered a version of this healthy-ish treat on their website recently. I tweaked the recipe, by simplifying the process and upping the proportion of chocolate. While it’s not entirely keto-friendly, it is vegan and gluten-free. So it’s a… Read More
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Santa Cruz County Live Music Weekend Roundup: February 27 – March 2

Julie Horner,
Live Music Santa Cruz! Here’s the roundup of live entertainment for Thursday, February 20 through Sunday, February 23, 2025! 🎶 There’s something for everyone! Celtic 🎻 Jazz 🎷 Bluegrass 🪕 Rock n’ Roll 🎸 And more! Enjoy! 💃❤️ Thursday, February 27 Scott Slaughter at Jack O’Neill LoungeThursday, February 27 | 4:00 – 7:00175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Hot Club… Read More