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Inside a Hippie Commune

April 11, 2024April 20, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

Holly Harman’s Tale of 1960s Life at Ben Lomond’s Holidays Cabins By Mary Andersen During the tumultuous 1960s, in rural forested settings up and down the West Coast, radical experiments in communal living took root with utopian ideals and countercultural fervor that, for many, still resonate today. Writer Holly Harman was a young teen living with her family in Ben… Read More

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Music

Coyote Moon All-Girl California Country Trio

April 11, 2024April 20, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Alison Steele and Julie Horner Patti Maxine, Alison Steele, and Lizzy Smith have crossed paths in various musical ventures over time and recently decided that “once in a while” wasn’t enough. The three seasoned Santa Cruz Mountains musicians joined forces in the fall of 2023 calling themselves Coyote Moon. Patti brings her rich vocals, dreamy lap steel, and all-around… Read More

Local News Theater

A Theatrical Retelling of the Life and Final Days of Marie Antoinette

April 10, 2024April 14, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Katelyn Laird Take a dive into the extravagant and dangerous world of the French monarchy with David Adjmi’s “Marie Antoinette” staged by Cabrillo College’s Theater Arts department and directed by Cabrillo Stage Artistic Director, Andrea Hart. In this dark, witty, and contemporary take on the young queen of France, Marie is a confection created by a society that values… Read More

Column: MC Dwyer Columns Real Estate

Nesting Isn’t Just for the Birds!

April 10, 2024April 20, 2024 slvpost.comreal estate0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer Like the instinct that drives birds to nest each spring, many people feel some kind of internal drive kicking in this time of year, and the housing market is shaking off the cold of winter and coming back to life. Despite an average sales price of $2,000,000 (!), the pace of Santa Clara County home sales was… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 25-28

April 10, 2024April 30, 2024 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music0 comment

Live Music Santa Cruz! The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, April 25 Rumba Madre at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, April 25 | 5:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Slingshot at Discretion BrewingEclectic Fusion w/ Matt HartleThursday, April 25 | 5:30 – 7:302703 41st Ave Ste. A, Soquel Hunny Pot at Chaminade… Read More

Outdoors Parks Recreation

Loch Lomond is Open for the Season

April 9, 2024April 20, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mary Andersen Daytrippers rejoice! Loch Lomond, nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, is open. Administered by the City of Santa Cruz Water Department, the reservoir plays the concurrent roles of supplying drinking water and providing recreational activities. Long enjoyed by boaters, hikers, fisherpeople, picnickers, wildlife watchers, and photographers alike, the park also offers environmental education events for local schools,… Read More

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Column: Josh Reilly Columns Gardening

Spring and a Fresh Start in the Garden

April 7, 2024April 12, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Josh Reilly The Spring Equinox was a major garden holy day and worth a bit of reflection. On March 19, the hours of daylight equaled the hours of night. The path of the sun crossed the Earth’s equator and now for the next 6 months it will spend more time above than below the horizon. I attribute no special,… Read More

Astrology Columns

Aries Season: Spring Forward

April 4, 2024April 10, 2024 slvpost.com0 comment

By Catie Cadge PhD Aries season is in full swing start of April, Santa Cruz stargazers. We need courage to dive into what supports our own “enlightened selfishness.” Sometimes it is ok to claim your own path forward. I love the Grateful Dead lyric, “Gone are the days we stopped to decide where we should go, we just ride.” Be… Read More

Entertainment Live Music

Santa Cruz Live Music Weekend Roundup: April 18-21

April 2, 2024April 28, 2024 Julie HornerEntertainment, live music0 comment

The weekend roundup of concerts and festivals. Easy at-a-glance quick reference music guide. By Julie Horner Thursday, April 18 Thirsty Thursday Trivia w/ Phil GomezCapitola Wine BarFirst and Third Thursdays | 4:00 – 7:00115 San Jose Ave, Capitola The Joint Chiefs Duo at Sevy’s at Seacliff InnThursday, April 18 | 5:007500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos Adrian West Band at Shanty… Read More

Libraries Local News

National Library Week: Ready, Set, Library

April 1, 2024April 10, 2024 Julie Hornerlibraries, Santa Cruz Mountains0 comment

Santa Cruz Public Libraries celebrates National Library Week April 7 – 13, 2024 with the theme “Ready, Set, Library.” Santa Cruz Public Libraries invites community members to visit their local library: “Libraries give us a green light to experience something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and pursue our passions through book clubs, storytimes, movie… Read More