San Lorenzo Valley Post

First Ever Mariachi Festival Comes to Cabrillo College: A Cultural Celebration of Music and Tradition
2024-06-09 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Samper Recital Hall, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA, 95003
Get ready to experience the vibrant sounds and colorful traditions of Mexico at the inaugural Mariachi Festival hosted by Cabrillo College. This highly anticipated event will take place on June 9th at 2:00 PM in Samper Recital Hall on the scenic surroundings of Cabrillo College.
Mariachi music holds a special place in the hearts of many, and the Mariachi Festival at Cabrillo
College promises to be a celebration like no other, featuring performances by six outstanding bands. Attendees will be treated to an afternoon filled with lively music, captivating rhythms, and the rich cultural heritage that mariachi represents.
Lineup
1. Mariachi Osos de Pájaro Valley High School – Hailing from Freedom and Watsonville, Mariachi Osos de Pájaro High School is renowned for their impeccable musicianship and authentic renditions of traditional mariachi classics.
2. Mariachi Ilusión – Keeping the tradition alive for future generations, Mariachi Ilusión is a group of talented young musicians dedicated to preserving the art of mariachi.
3. Cabrillo Mariachi Ensemble – traditional Mexican popular music from the Mariachi style in an ensemble setting.
4. Mariachi Eterno de UCSC – A local favorite, Mariachi Eterno de UCSC showcases the talent and passion of young adult musicians from Santa Cruz and surrounding areas.
5. Mariachi Libertad – Breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes, Mariachi Libertad brings a fresh perspective to the mariachi tradition with their newly created ensemble.
6. Mariachi Santa Cruz – A popular professional group that has performed in various venues in the county for many years.
“We are thrilled to welcome these exceptional mariachi bands to Cabrillo College for what
promises to be an unforgettable afternoon of music and culture,” said John Graulty, Ed.D., Dean of Visual, Applied, & Performing Arts (VAPA) at Cabrillo College. “The Mariachi Festival is a
wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the beauty and diversity of Mexican music.” Rodolfo Vega, Professor of Mariachi Ensemble Performance, will be the master of ceremonies for the festival.
Tickets for the Mariachi Festival at Cabrillo College are available for purchase online at
cabrillo.edu
Or in-person at the Cabrillo College Box Office outside Crocker Theater, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 pm, and one hour before the performance or at the door on the day of the event. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of mariachi music in the heart of Santa Cruz County!
Contact:
John Graulty, Dean of VAPA at Cabrillo College (831) 479-6336 jograult@cabrillo.edu
About Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College is a leading community college located in Aptos, California, serving the diverse
educational needs of Santa Cruz County since 1959. With a commitment to excellence in
teaching and learning, Cabrillo College provides accessible, affordable, and high-quality
education to students of all backgrounds.

Sounds of Summer Bluegrass & Americana Festival
2024-06-22 12:00 - 20:00 | Los Gatos Town Plaza, 2 Broadway, Los Gatos, CA, 95030
The Sounds of Summer BLUEGRASS & AMERICANA Music Festival is a free-to-the-public event in the heart of downtown, featuring multiple bands, music lovers, families, friends, and great food and drinks.
All-Day Reserved Seating is available for Purchase; it does not include seats at the LG Coffee Roasting Co Stage.
Food & beverages, including beer & wine—separate Purchases, will be available.You may also bring your own lawn chairs and your own picnic meal if you like.
For more information about the Artists and Event, please go to www.jazzontheplazz.com
El Camino Health Stage
6:00 PM Andre Thierry Accordion Soul Music www.andrethierry.com
4:00 PM Wildcat Mountain Ramblers www.facebook.com/wildcatmountainramblers
2:00 PM The Goat Hill Girls www.facebook.com/GoatHillGirls
Noon California Blue Runners www.facebook.com/californiabluerunners
LG Coffee Roasting Co Stage
Songwriters Concert | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Featuring Ren Geisick & Chris Motter
101 W. Main St., Los Gatos. Limited Space

This event was made possible by grants and contributions from Los Gatos Music & Arts, El Camino Health, the Town of Los Gatos, Los Gatos Morning Rotary Club, and Patricia Humecke.

Here Comes the Sun
2024-06-29 11:00 - 2024-06-30 18:00 | Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Here Comes the Sun Festival
Saturday, June 29 & Sunday, June 30 | 11am – 6pm. Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Road, Felton. The Paperback Ryders, Late Night Cereal, Rabbit Truck, Open Heartstrings, Elie Mabanza Trio, and more. 100 craft vendors, local food and drink. More info: FB @WhiteRabbitSocialClub

Santa Cruz Baroque Festival Boomeria Lives On
2024-07-13 13:00 - 17:00 | St. Andrews in Ben Lomond, 101 Riverside Ave, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005
Boomeria Lives On! Santa Cruz Baroque Festival presents an Organ, Brass, Crumhorn, Swordplay & Dance Extravaganza in honor of Preston Boomer and his wonderful Medieval Estate in Bonny Doon atop the Santa Cruz Mountains!
Saturday, July 13, 2024 1-5 pm
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
101 Riverside Ave, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
For the last few decades, the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival has made a visit to Preston Boomer’s property in Bonny Doon an annual summer event, with accomplished musicians performing at his enormous pipe organ. Sadly, time and fires have brought an end to this delightful retreat. This season, we celebrate Boomeria at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Ben Lomond. The beautiful glass Phoenix window above the organ is a testament to Preston’s energy and generosity for so many years. Thank you Preston!
Organ and Piano Soloists
Selections to be announced by the artist.
Bill Visscher ~ pipe organ
Bruce Sawhill ~ pipe organ
Jesse McMilan ~ pipe organ, piano
Martin Gaskell ~ pipe organ
The Santa Cruz Brass Quintet
Leonard Moore, Trumpet ~ Mark Joiner, Trumpet ~ Ken Weisner, Horn
Charlie McDowell, Trombone ~ Scott Wilkinson, Tuba
Bonny Doon Baroque & Crumhorn Extravaganza
Music for violin, viols, harpsichord, crumhorns.
Martin Gaskell ~ Barbara Gaskell ~ Helen Gibbons ~ Scott Wilkinson
Penny Hanna ~ Laura Gaskell
Santa Cruz Historical Fencing
Historical Swordplay Lecture and Demonstration with Rowan O’Neal and Van Swanson
Irish Dancers “Wings of Fire”
Demonstration set dancing led by Michael Murphy accompanied by live Irish music from the Santa Cruz Mountains’ own Crooked Road Ceili Band with Julie Horner.
Ongoing Silent Auction
Complimentary refreshments & Hallcrest Wines
All proceeds from this performance go the fundraising efforts of The Santa Cruz Baroque Festival (SCBF). SCBF is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) arts organization funded by your individual donations, ticket sales, and grants. Tickets and more information: https://scbaroque.org/
Photo at Boomeria by Julie Horner.

Firewise Festival at Roaring Camp
2024-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, education, and community spirit at the iconic Roaring Camp in Felton, CA on Sunday, July 21! Brought to you by the Forest Lakes Neighborhood Firewise and Safety Association, the event is designed to bring together the best in fire safety and preparedness organizations, home hardening experts, and defensible space services, all in one amazing location.

Event Highlights:

Fire Safety and Preparedness Organizations: Meet with local fire safety experts, including Cal Fire, and learn essential tips to protect your home and loved ones.

Delicious Food: Enjoy a variety of food from fantastic food trucks, offering mouth-watering options for all tastes.

Raffles and Prizes: Take part in exciting raffles and stand a chance to win incredible prizes, including home hardening kits and defensible space services.

Trivia Contests: Test your knowledge about wildfire safety and preparedness with our fun and engaging trivia contests. Win prizes and bragging rights!

Home Hardening Businesses: Discover the latest in home hardening technologies and services. Learn how to make your home more resistant to wildfires with expert advice and demonstrations.

Defensible Space Services: Get insights into creating defensible space around your property to reduce wildfire risk. Talk to professionals who can help you implement these crucial measures.

Live Music and Entertainment: Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with live music and entertainment throughout the day.

This is a family-friendly event, so bring the whole crew! Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, this is your chance to connect with the community, gain valuable knowledge, and have a great time at the historic Roaring Camp.

Event tickets are free. And thanks to sponsor, Roaring Camp, if you purchase a parking pass ticket here, you can park in the Roaring Camp lot for half off. That’s $5 instead of $10.

Discounted Train Tickets: Once you get your event tickets we will email you a discount code for $2 off each Roaring Camp Train ticket you would like to purchase.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to prepare for wildfire season while enjoying a day of fun and learning. Secure your tickets now and be part of a safer, more resilient community!

Tickets are free, RSVP at https://givebutter.com/firewisefestival

Thank you to event sponsors Graniterock, Room Real Estate, and James Hardie.

More info:https://www.forestlakesfsa.org

Locomotion Festival at Roaring Camp
2024-08-02 - 2024-08-04 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Three days of music and art Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4, 20204
Gates open: Sat & Sun 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Music lineup:
String Cheese Incident
Brokedown in Bakersfield
Niki Bluhm
Tim Bluhm
Lebo
Midnight North
Hot Buttered Rum…and more!

Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival
2024-08-17 - 2024-08-18 | Siltanen Community Park, 127 Vine Hill School Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066
Local art, craft beer and wine, live music and dance, Cops N’ Rodders Car Show, and Dog Day at Sky Park.
The 2024 Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival
August 17th & 18th 2024
Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm
More Information Coming Soon!
More details: svartfestival.com

Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Fest
2024-08-24 11:30 - 2024-08-25 20:00 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Live music festival held at Roaring Camp in the foothills of Santa Cruz. Where the Redwoods meet the sea. Featuring Michael Franti, The California Honeydrops, Tower of Power, Ozomatli, Zap Mama, Jackie Venson and more! Tickets: santacruzmountainsol.com/2024
Lineup
SAT AUG 24 GATES AT 11:30AM

Tower of Power
Ghost-note
California Honeydrops
The Jackie Greene Band
Floratura

SUN AUG 25 GATES AT 11:30AM

Michael Franti & Spearhead
Jackie Venson
Ozomatli
Zap Mama
Con Brio

Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair
2024-09-07 10:30 - 15:30 | Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066
The 3rd annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair happens at Skypark on September 7th, 2024 from 10:30am – 3:30pm!

MCF is a free, interactive, and educational event and is dedicated to building community. This year’s event theme is “festivals celebrated around the world” and it is sure to be a joy-filled day! Visit scottsvalleymcf.com for more info about the event.

4th Annual Brewgrass Festival
2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
The 4th Annual Brewgrass Festival at Roaring Camp Railroads Saturday, September 14 from 1:00 to 8:30 pm! Another amazing day on the green at the best doggone festival grounds in Santa Cruz County! Featuring an amazing lineup of national and regional bluegrass bands and a ton of incredible craft breweries from all over California. Tix: https://roaringcamp.com/brewgrass-info

LAUGHING WATER STAGE

Water Tower – 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Caltucky – 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

The Lil’ Smokies – 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

HOP JUICE STAGE

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Marin County Breakdown

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Jimbo Scott & Yesterday’s Biscuits

5:30 – 6:30 PM – Lindsay Lou

BREWERIES

Alvarado St. Brewing

Humble Sea Brewing

Shanty Shack Brewing

Woodhouse Brewery

Steel Bonnet Brewing

Laughing Monk Brewing

Balefire Brewing

SC Scrumpy Cider

Santa Cruz Cider Co.
