Santa Cruz Mountains News & Events
Leadership Santa Cruz County (LSCC) is pleased to announce a special event with notable local historian Sandy Lydon. The public is invited to attend and hear Lydon give a first-ever, one-time-only presentation titled, “You Can’t Hide! Learning to Hear the History and Landscape of Calamity Cruz County.” Lydon has been wandering the corridors of the county for the past 50…
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge welcome Brent Pierce and Acid Grass Boys on Saturday, October 14 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist Brent Pierce from Aptos CA plays the old style country music and Kentucky style bluegrass. Either with his band Acid Grass Boys, duo or solo, Brent delivers a crowd pleasing set…
The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions welcome the Vinny Johnson Blues Band on Sunday, October 15 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. Vinny Johnson has been entertaining Santa Cruz music fans for over two decades - playing his own brand of funked up blues, rock and soul. In 2006 he released his debut album "112 in the shade." Since…
Wednesday, October 18 and Saturday, October 21 | 9 am - 1 pm. Camp Joy Gardens, 131 Camp Joy Road, Boulder Creek. Tasks will focus on what needs to be done that week. All ages and abilities are welcome. Leave pets at home. Wear sturdy shoes and sun protection, dress in layers. Bring your gloves or any personal tools you…
Wednesday, October 18 | 11:30 am and Saturday, October 21 | 4 pm. Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street, Boulder Creek. Concertino Strings most ambitious concert to date, celebrating the group’s third year of playing together. Featuring 25 performers on a multitude of classical instruments from across Santa Cruz County. Jean-Fery Rebel’s “Les Elements”; portions of J.S. Bach’s…
The annual Mountain Affair fundraiser is an enchanting evening at Ristorante Casa Nostra in Ben Lomond. Enjoy exquisite cuisine, local wines, live music, and a silent auction of valley businesses and artisans. It's a wonderful opportunity to mingle with community builders and have a great time while supporting Mountain Community Resources. By attending this event, you'll help create a warm…
Saturday, October 21 | 9 am - 1 pm. Camp Joy Gardens, 131 Camp Joy Road, Boulder Creek. Tasks will focus on what needs to be done that week. All ages and abilities are welcome. Leave pets at home. Wear sturdy shoes and sun protection, dress in layers. Bring your gloves or any personal tools you might need to be…
This delightful event combines the joy of autumn with the charm of scarecrows. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite scarecrows displayed in various businesses while sipping on delicious apple cider. As you stroll through the participating shops, you’ll be serenaded by lively bluegrass music, adding a musical touch to the atmosphere. But that’s not all! There…
Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 | 11 am - 5 pm. Discover over a dozen artisans along scenic Highway 9 in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Observe artists at work, purchase unique gifts. View the map: santacruzopenstudios.com Featured image: Viscosity Glass Studios, Boulder Creek, CA. 95006
Join us for the 20th Annual Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival! It’s one of the the best little parties in the Santa Cruz Mountains! Participate in an afternoon of tastings with local wineries and breweries, artists and craft vendors, food, music, dancing, wine pull, silent auction and all around good vibes. Thanks to the Bonny Doon Community School Foundation…
Saturday, October 21 | 4 pm. Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street, Boulder Creek. Concertino Strings most ambitious concert to date, celebrating the group’s third year of playing together. Featuring 25 performers on a multitude of classical instruments from across Santa Cruz County. Jean-Fery Rebel’s “Les Elements”; portions of J.S. Bach’s Cantata 99 “Was Gott Tut Ist Wohlgetan”…
Saturday, October 21 | 6 pm - 9 pm. Pie Ranch Farm Stand, 2080 Highway 1, Pescadero. Celebrate community at Pie Ranch with a traditional barn dance with professional caller set to live music by the HomePie String Band. Hearty chili dinner before the dance. Tickets: pieranch.org/work-day-meadow-dance This event happens every third Saturday of the month. Advance tickets are highly…
