San Lorenzo Valley Post

Concertino Strings Valentine's Day Concert
2024-02-14 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Boulder Creek Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
The Concertino Strings – Boulder Creek have persisted through rain, wind, and cold (a 3 day power outage). Join us for a special seasonal program on Valentine’s Day, February 14 at 11:30 am and Saturday, February 17 at 3:00 pm at Boulder Creek United Methodist Church. Martin Gaskell is guest composer and conductor of his own Windy Hill Suite, a very seasonally and locally appropriate composition.

Also welcome several pieces by the Open Heartstrings Americana band, a five piece old-time string outfit, and featuring guest Robert Jackson, pianist. Special for Valentine’s Day: Lovers Waltz, a jazz original composed by Robert and a rag from 1905 to celebrate Black History Month. Free admission as always for this short and delightful 30-40 minute concert. Come enjoy!
More about Boulder Creek’s resident symphony: https://slvpost.com/concertino-strings-boulder-creeks…

Live Music Listing: Valentine's Day in Santa Cruz
2024-02-14 | Santa Cruz, California, 95060
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with live music and good friends. Here’s a taste of local things to do in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
Abbott Square Market
Trianna Feruza and the Heavy Hitters
Love on the Square, Abbott Square Market
Wednesday, February 14 | 6:00 – 8:00
725 Front St., Santa Cruz
Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Shawn Yanez at Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Valentines Day Dinner
Wednesday, February 14 | 5:00 – 9:00
230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley
Reservations: 831-438-2227
The Gravity ‘Singles Un-Valentine’s Party’ at Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Wednesday, February 14 | 6:00 – 9:00
230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley
Reservations: 831-438-2227
Capitola Wine Bar
Hunny Pot w/ Jim Lewin & Diana Z Songs for Lovers
Capitola Wine Bar
Wednesday, February 14 | 5:00 – 8:00
115 San Jose Ave, Capitola
The Catalyst Club
The Movement + Mihali at The Catalyst
Singer-Songwriter Rock & Reggae
Wednesday, February 14 | 7:00 – 10:00
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Chaminade Resort and Spa
Jenny & The Bets Romantic Jazz
Chaminade
Wednesday, February 14 | 5:30 – 8:30
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz
Cork and Fork
Open Mic w/ John Gullic & Friends at Cork and Fork
Wednesday, February 14 | 6:00 – 9:00
312-B Capitola Ave, Capitola
The Crepe Place
Jazz The Dog w/ Patti Maxine, Rick Zeek, and Rhan Wilson
In Love at The Crepe Place Happy Hour
Wednesday, February 14 | 5:00 – 7:00
1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
The Crow’s Nest
Matt Masih & The Messengers
Funk, soul, and groove at The Crow’s Nest
Wednesday, February 14 | 7:00
2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Felton Music Hall
The Brother Brothers + Lucas Lawson at Felton Music Hall
Americana / Singer-Songwriter Seated Show
Wednesday, February 14 | 8:00
6275 Highway 9, Felton
Gayle’s Bakery & Rotisserie
JADe Galentine’s Day at Gayle’s
Wednesday, February 14 | 5:15
504 Bay Ave., Capitola
Joe’s Bar
Noach Tangeras at Joe’s Bar
Love in the Mountains
Wednesday, February 14 | 8:00 – 11:00
Over the Hill Gang Saloon
John Michael Love Songs at Over the Hill Gang Saloon
Wednesday, February 14 | 7:00 – 10:00
3530 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz
Pono Hawaiian Grill
Karaoke Valentine’s Sing-Along w/ Ed Greene at Pono Hawaiian Grill
Wednesday, February 14 | 6:00 – 8:00
120 Union St., Santa Cruz
Seascape Beach Resort
Billy Reese at Seascape Beach Resort/Sanderlings
Wednesday, February 14 | 5:30 – 7:30
One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos
Steel Bonnet Brewing
Lover’s Showcase w/ Alex Lucero & Justina + Ripatti & Rose + Dan & Laurel
Steel Bonnet Brewing
Wednesday, February 14 | 5:30 – 7:30
20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley
Vino by the Sea
The Owls w/ Harpin Jonny, Bob O’Neill, & Joe Vallaire
Lover’s Blues at Vino by the Sea
Wednesday, February 14 | 6:30 – 9:30
55 Municipal Wharf, Ste. B, Santa Cruz
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Featured photo at Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz by Julie Horner.
Julie Horner writes about art, music, and the local business scene in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Email: julie@slvpost.com
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Richard March with Mike Hellman
2024-02-10 20:00 - 23:00 | Lille Aeske Arthouse, 13160 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Richard March with Mike Hellman

SATURDAY 2/10/2024 8 PM / Doors at 7 PM
$25 Advance / $30 at the door
Tix: eventbrite.com/e/richard-march-with-mike-hellman-live-at-lille-aeske-arthouse-tickets-793113081577
About Richard March
As a songwriter/storyteller, March is a modern day throwback to the melodic, progressive country music stars of several decades ago when folks like Mickey Newbury, Kris Kristofferson and Glen Campbell were regularly heard on radio and seen on evening television. March’s live performance skills have garnered him opening positions for Johnny Cash’s legendary backing band the Tennessee Three, folk icon Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, the popular Steve Forbert, bluesmen Nick Gravenites and John Hammond, Straycat Lee Rocker and western soul cult heroes the Hacienda Brothers.
Richard is a Sacramento Area Music Award (SAMMIE) winner for Outstanding Male Vocalist, received a Best of Sacramento award from Sacramento Magazine for best local Americana artist, and was awarded Best Locally Produced Album in the Sacramento News and Review’s 2007 “Best of” issue. Richard can be heard on NPR’s Blue Dog Jams and has been heard on Air America as well as other various outlets in California and Oregon, has made several local television appearances, and is considered to be at the forefront of the Americana scene in the Sacramento area.
About Mike Hellman
Mike Hellman is a country and americana troubadour with a bent for the unconventional. Slinging songs with substance, conviction and grit, he’s on a mission to tell his truth and he insists on being heard. While firmly rooted in the rich country and blues traditions of his home state of Texas, he refuses to pander to cliché and his sound is anything but predictable. His lively performances swing from ballad to barn burner to outright rock ‘n’ roll, and his rich baritone conjures earnestness and humor while dealing head-on with all aspects of the human condition (and with a not-so-subtle nod to the underdog). An “outlaw” for outlaws, Mike’s music transcends the often narrow boundaries set by the mainstream country music establishment.

Mike released three singles in 2021-22, which have enjoyed enthusiastic reception on Gimme Country, NPR, Pacifica and independent radio stations across the United States and Europe. His debut full length album “Trials and Triumphs” is expected in 2023, and he plans to tour extensively to support the release.

Winter Jam Camp
2024-02-02 12:00 - 2024-02-05 17:00 | University of California Hastings Natural History Reservation, 38601 E Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA, 93924
The second annual folk jam camp in Carmel Valley hosted by John Weed featuring fiddle, banjo, guitar. Folk music jam weekend in February 2024.
Fiddle player John Weed hosts the second annual folk music gathering in Carmel Valley . A full weekend of workshops for fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and other acoustic instruments used in the folk tradition. Celtic, Canadian, Old Time styles. Open jams. Heated cabins, meals, surrounded by 2500 acres of open space.
John and Tyler Weed, Emma May, Bill Coulter host the workshops and facilitate the jams.
$450 inclusive
Reserve your space by contacting Janis Dickenson: jld84@cornell.edu
“If you’re not jamming, what ARE you doing?”

11th Annual Food from the Heart Meals on Wheels Benefit Luncheon
2024-02-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Chaminade Resort, 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, United States
Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County, a lifeline for older adults in our community seeking increased food security and community support, is excited to announce the return of its signature fundraising event, the Food from the Heart luncheon, on February 2, 2024, at the enchanting Chaminade Resort & Spa from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tickets: https://give.communitybridges.org/event/food-from-the-heart-2024/e536252/register/new/select-tickets
In a community-driven effort to deliver 3,500 meals each week to the homes of local older adults, as well as serve 200 meals daily at dining sites across the county, Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County— a program of Community Bridges— relies on the generosity of supporters to meet the program’s growing needs. Government funding has lagged, with 2023 funding nearly identical to 2010 levels, leaving a critical one-quarter of services in need of financial, community support.
The Food from the Heart luncheon, now in its 11th year, serves as a vibrant celebration uniting Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County’s generous supporters and local leaders. Attendees can anticipate a Valentine-themed affair featuring romantic gift items for silent and live auctions, exciting raffle prizes, a delectable lunch catered by Chaminade Resort & Spa, updates about the Meals on Wheels program, and recognition of this year’s Sweetheart and Community Champions award winners.
This year, we are proud to honor the following partners with our annual awards:

Sweetheart Awards: Gary Lenker and Katie Nunez

Gary Lenker has volunteered at Meals on Wheels’ Live Oak kitchen and dining site for more than five years, generously donating up to 15 hours per week to support the program with its mission of feeding and visiting local seniors. A retired carpenter from Pennsylvania, Gary drove Meals on Wheels delivery routes for ten years before joining the team in Santa Cruz. Today, he arrives at the kitchen at 6:30 a.m. daily to package up to 600 meals for each day’s routes. He also fulfills administrative duties, providing invaluable support to help the program meet the community’s growing needs.
As the Older Adult Services Supervisor for City of Watsonville Parks & Community Services Dept., Katie Nuñez works closely with Meals on Wheels’ team members to welcome more than 200 participants annually to weekday meals and community at the Watsonville Senior Center, where 46% of participants live alone, 44% live in poverty, and 59% are Spanish speakers. Katie’s skillful coordination of senior center activities and facilities makes her feel like a member of the Meals on Wheels family.

Community Champions: Manu Koenig, Bruce McPherson, Lifespan

First District Supervisor Manu Koenig has provided thoughtful leadership to Meals on Wheels program, headquartered at the Elena Baskin Live Oak Senior Center and Annex. Supervisor Koenig’s strong advocacy has helped pave the way for First District community leaders to continue to work collaboratively to meet the needs of children, families and seniors, and the agencies and services that support them.
Fifth District County Supervisor Bruce McPherson provides leadership and advocacy for the San Lorenzo Valley area, where Meals on Wheels drives deep into the Santa Cruz Mountains to bring home delivered meal staples to more than 100 residents annually, as well as nurture the tightknit community that gathers for weekday meals at Highlands Park Senior and Community Center in Ben Lomond. Supervisor McPherson has been a great friend to participants, advocating for and supporting services to meet their needs through twelve years in office and beyond.
In 2023, Lifespan celebrated 40 years serving as the first geriatric/aging care management agency in Santa Cruz County, providing professional care management, social engagement and supported activities. A longtime partner in the field of aging, Lifespan colleagues coordinate and collaborate with providers including Meals on Wheels to deliver services and resources that promote the health, safety, comfort and independence of local older persons to maximize their quality of life.

The Food from the Heart luncheon is an opportunity for the community to come together and show their love and support for a vital service that ensures no older adult in Santa Cruz County goes hungry. All proceeds from the event directly benefit Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County, supporting its mission to combat senior isolation through the delivery of thousands of nutritious meals.
To be part of this heartwarming occasion, reserve your tickets now for the Food from the Heart luncheon at Chaminade Resort & Spa. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and we welcome love-inspired auction item donations. For more details, please contact Anna Vaage, Senior Development Analyst, at donations@cbridges.org or 831-688-8840 ext. 205.
Join us on Friday, February 2, 2024, to share your love and support for Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County and make a meaningful impact in the lives of isolated seniors in our community.
About Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County
Since 1976, Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County, a program of Community Bridges, has served nearly 10 million meals to 75,000 local seniors in need. Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County serves 1,500 seniors in need each year with nutritious meals and caring human contact. The tireless work of this program—supported by a dedicated army of volunteers—allows thousands of Santa Cruz County residents to remain healthy, safe, and independent in their own homes.
About Community Bridges
Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. Together, our family of programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life. To learn more, please visit communitybridges.org.

Santa Cruz Traditional Irish Session
2024-02-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Rosie McCann’s Restauran and Pub, 1220 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
New in 2024! By popular demand, the Santa Cruz Traditional Irish Seisiun is adding another night! In addition to our long-standing Third Thursday session tradition at Rosie McCann’s in downtown Santa Cruz, we are now hosting sessions on First Thursdays from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.

Suitable for the experienced Celtic style musician and for anyone who enjoys listening to acoustic folk music played in the spirit of the Irish tradition. All ages, full bar and dinner menu!
Hosted by Julie Horner and David Chadwick, supported by Irish Culture Bay Area and the Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay.

celticsociety.org
irishculturebayarea.com

Rosie McCann’s, 1220 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Grateful Sundays w/ Matt Hartle and Painted Mandolin
2024-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Felton Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Grateful Sundays happens every Sunday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Felton Music Hall. Grateful Dead tribute and dancing. Tickets available at the door. This week Matt Hartle is joined by members of the band Painted Mandolin.

Lacy J. Dalton Productions and John Sandidge All-star Benefit Concert for Jimmy Jackson and Ellen O'Hanlon
2024-01-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, United States
Lacy J. Dalton Productions and John Sandidge present an all-star benefit concert for Jimmy Jackson and Ellen O’Hanlon. Tickets available at the door.

Sunday, January 28th
Doors: 2pm / Show: 3pm
$60 in advance / $70 day of the show
21+

All proceeds go to Jimmy Jackson and Ellen O’Hanlon to cover medical expenses.
Scheduled to appear:
Lacy J. Dalton and Dale Poune
Edge of The West
Ginny Mitchell w/ Daniel Shane Thomas & Patti Maxine
Michael Belanger & Jack Bowers
William Strickland
Sharon Allen & Dusty Boots
The Carolyn Sills Combo
Bonny June & Bonfire
Beans Sousa w/ Lacy J. Dalton
Jimmy Jackson
Michael Gaither and His New Best Friends
Rachel Anne Goodman & Steve Palazzo
Rotating musicians: Bill Laymon, Jimmy Norris, Craig Owens and Charlie Wallace

China Cats Winter Dance Party
2024-01-27 19:30 - 22:30 | Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Santa Cruz County Veterans Hall present the China Cats Winter Dance Party at the Vets Hall in downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, January 27 at 7:00 pm.

Tix $20 Advance: https://bit.ly/ChinaCatsWinterDance

The Bay Area’s longest-running tribute to the Grateful Dead, the China Cats have been burning up stages with the same band members since 2012. That consistency shows in the band’s ability to turn on a dime, pull out hundreds of different Grateful Dead songs, and deliver that sense of adventure that Dead fans covet. Tight but loose; loose but tight.

The band has performed throughout North America headlining concert halls and festivals including an annual spot at the Skull & Roses Festival in Ventura, CA. Lead guitarist Matt Hartle is well known through his regular Grateful Sunday series at Felton Music Hall, where he uses top players from the Bay Area each week. Matt also works with Joe Craven in the acoustic project Painted Mandolin. Rhythm guitarist Scott Cooper has also forged a name for himself through his performances with the China Cats and Rosebud as well as his original material. His debut CD reached #5 on the national jam band radio chart, and his most recent release is rising on the Americana charts. Together with keyboard player Steve Sofranko (a regular with Stu Allen), bassist Roger Sideman, and drummer Michael Owens, the China Cats are well known and well loved. The band has also performed with former Dead vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux, JGB organist Melvin Seals, and others.

“One of the premier tribute bands in Northern California. The group has spent years infusing the classic sensibilities of the Dead’s catalog with their own flair and energy” — Good Times, Santa Cruz

“The Bay Area’s leading Grateful Dead tribute band… Instead of attempting note-for-note re-enactments, the China Cats try to re-create the spirit of the Dead with creative jam sessions. This Bay Area tribute band performs the songs of the Grateful Dead with spirited jams that carry their own genuine personality while paying homage to their musical forefathers.” — Modesto Bee

Beach Cowboys Country Music at the Lodge
2024-01-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
The Historic Brookdale Lodge and Mountain Music Productions welcome the Beach Cowboys on Saturday, January 27 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. No cover for this show in the cozy “Fireside Lounge.”
The funky, raucous Santa Cruz classic country rock cover outfit The Beach Cowboys was co-founded by Sammy Roye, whose first bass lesson was taught by Jerry Garcia. Along with Don Rutter and Dave Price, the band delivers skilled performances. Great boot-stompin’ fun!
“What a fantastic band!” – Linda Fleming

Floratura Live in Concert
2024-01-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Abbott Square Market, 725 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Coming up at Abbott Square Market: The exciting local band, Floratura on Saturday, January 27 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Anyone who’s been to Abbott Square Market on a Saturday night knows that this place is hopping! Food, drink, dancing, electrifying live music!
“Floratura fuses soaring jamband vibes with bouncy neo-soul to create a unique blend. The band’s electrifying live shows, combine uplifting narratives with stirring vocal performances. Drawing from diverse influences, the Santa Cruz, CA band traverses genres from funk to electronica, harnessing colorful harmonies, catchy hooks, expansive improvisation, and psychedelic flair.”
Featuring Tatiana Peña (mandolin, vox), Treetop (guitar, vox), Jack Reed (keys), Noah Mogor (bass), and Jacob Gilmore (drums).

Underground Nomads Belly Dance Showcase
2024-01-27 18:00 - 21:00 | MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room, 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Underground Nomads is a showcase of unique, far-from-mainstream performance art. Featuring world class belly dancers and captivating music, the show happens at MJA Vineyards Westside Tasting Room on Saturday, January 27.
Expert dance performances from Desert Dream Dance Company, Desert Jewels, Troupe Malaya, Surreyya, Caliana, Ayre, Janelle, Natasha, Maleah and Jewel of Opar. DJ Glitter Done will be spinning otherwordly beats for you. Doors 6pm, Show 7pm – don’t miss this spectacular affair!!!

March Election Update with Santa Cruz County Clerk Tricia Webber
2024-01-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Felton Branch Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018
Santa Cruz County elections clerk Tricia Webber will update the community about what’s on the March 2024 ballot, November elections, voter registration, and the effects of new legislation on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Felton Branch Library, 6121 Gushee St. in Felton. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required.
Note that the library opens at 10:00 am and the forum begins at 10:15.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters Santa Cruz County. For more information go to LWVSCC.org

Dror and Friends: Musical Journey at the Woodhouse
2024-01-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Woodhouse Blending and Brewing, 119 Madrone Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
We’ll play, sing and enjoy music from Mideast, the Balkan, Yemen, Morocco, Turkey…haunting rhythms, melodies from afar. Listen, dance, connect, express, release, heal, elevate…come with love! No cover.

Featuring the musicianship of:
Avi Sinai, Darbuka, Tanake’, Vocal
Jamie Barsimantov, Oud, Clarinet, Vocal
Oriah Barsimantov, Accordion, Vocal
Shireen Nabatian, Violin, Vocal
Anne Cleveland, Flute, Vocal
Dror Sinai, Darbuka, Frame Drum, Riq, Voice

Dave "Nomad" Miller in Concert
2024-01-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Balefire Brewing Company, 21517 E Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
Following @balefirebrewingco as they settle into their stride. This nanobrewery used to be East Cliff Brewing, then was Greater Purpose Brewing, and now with head brewer Leslie Buchanan and hub Matt Buchanan (both KBCZ 89.3FM Boulder Creek Community Radio alum) and partners Stephanie and Nate Murphy, there’s Balefire Brewing. They’re quietly launching a music program there, pal Dave Miller is on the calendar for Friday, January 26!
Read more about Balefire Brewing: https://slvpost.com/balefire-brewing-company

Patti Maxine w/ Christie McCarthy + Coyote Moon w/ Alison Steele
2024-01-26 18:00 - 21:00 | El Vaquero Winery, 2901 Freedom Blvd, Corralitos, CA, 95076
Enjoy a double bill evening of beautiful vocals and and music. Legendary Santa Cruz lap steel guitar player and vocal stylist Patti Maxine will play with Indie folk rock star singer/ songwriter Christie McCarthy as the “Buck Ups” band and play in the bluegrass band “Coyote Moon” with fiddler/vocalist extraordinaire Lizzy Smith of Whiskey West and banjo playing/vocalist Alison Steel of Sugar By The Pound.
About the Musicians: American singer-songwriter Christie McCarthy is on a mission to open hearts and minds with her deep lyrics, striking vocals and catchy songs. A soul poet who delivers a fresh take on a ‘70’s vibe, McCarthy has been compared to the likes of Brandi Carlile, Natalie Merchant, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, and even Bob Dylan. Christie’s written, recorded and produced six full-length records, won several songwriting awards, landed on some high profile compilations (one with Norah Jones and Dianna Krall, and another with Dave Matthews, and placed songs in movies and TV.
Over the years, Christie’s opened for Melissa Etheridge, Janis Ian, Laurie Lewis and Neale Donald Walsh to name a few. Her all time thrill was playing the Ryman Auditorium (the original Grand Ole Opry) to a packed house.
Lap steel virtuoso and vocal stylist, Patti Maxine has become a household word in Santa Cruz area as well as Hawaiian circles. A musical Swiss army knife, she handles a variety of styles with ease, sliding gracefully from Hawaiian to swing, from R&B and rock, from blues to jazz and back again. She has played with countless bands, established and up-and-coming musicians and visiting Hawaiian players. Audiences love her incredible musicianship and unique vocal interpretation along with her comfortable and fun stage presence, and undeniable oneness with her music. She always leaves ’em wanting more.
Pana Food Truck

Robert Burns Supper w/ Live Celtic Music
2024-01-25 17:00 - 20:30 | Steel Bonnet Brewing Company, 20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Steel Bonnet Brewing Company invites you to a Burns Supper celebration featuring live Celtic music with The Crooked Road Céilí Band & the Santa Cruz Traditional Irish Seisiún Players on Thursday, January 25 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.
Featuring hot savory meat pies, tasty Scottish pints, Celtic sweets by Little Forest Bakery.
Traditional Celtic Seisiún featuring players from the Rosie McCann’s and O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub sessions.
Special: ‘Pie and a Proper Pint’ for $14 served from 5:30 to 7:30.
We’ll take a cup for Auld Lang Syne and toast yet again to the new year! All ages, well behaved dogs welcome.
No cover!

Axe & Acoustic at the Trout Farm Inn
2024-01-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Trout Farm Inn, 7701 E. Zayante Rd, Felton, CA, 95018
The Trout Farm Inn presents a new live music night: Saturdays from 8:00 to 10:00 pm.
Axe & Acoustic play on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Third Saturday Open Mic Night
2024-01-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Lille Aeske Arthouse, 13160 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Join us for a fun and entertaining Open Mic Night at Lille Aeske Arthouse in Boulder Creek every third Saturday from 6-9pm. This is the perfect opportunity to showcase your talents, whether you are a seasoned performer or trying it out for the first time.

We welcome a variety of performances, including music, poetry, comedy, storytelling, and more. Our Open Mic Night is a supportive and welcoming environment where you can connect with other performers and audience members who share a love for the arts.

Admission to the event is a suggested donation of $15, which will go towards supporting Lille Aeske Arthouse. Don’t miss this chance to share your talents and support a great cause!
For More info: Fableshani@gmail.com

Viva Las Vegas Fundraiser for Boulder Creek Elementary School
2024-01-20 16:30 - 23:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Viva Las Vegas, Baby! Join us for an evening in “Vegas” at the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Saturday, January 20 from 4:30 to 11:00 pm. This is a dress-up affair featuring dinner, drinks, and dancing in benefit of Boulder Creek Elementary School, its teachers and facilities.

Elegant dinner served by Brookdale Cafe and Grill, dessert by Little Forest Bakery

Live music from DJ Papa Bear, incredible auction items to bid on and a professional auctioneer to keep the momentum going! You don’t have to have kids at BCE to attend. Come have a thrilling night dining, drinking, dancing, while supporting local kids’ education. Tix to the event and to view and bid on the auction items: https://linktr.ee/bcegala

Boulder Creek Elementary Auction

Anyone 21+ can come to this event; you don’t need to have kids at BCE to enjoy this festive evening out at the Historic Brookdale Lodge.

Patti Maxine & Company Benefit Concert for Monica Martinez 5th District Candidate
2024-01-20 16:30 - 20:30 | Bret Harte Hall at Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA, 95018
Join Patti Maxine and the 5th District Constituents and special guests for a benefit concert in support of Monica Martinez for 5th District Supervisor!

Saturday, January 20, 4:30 PM, Bret Harte Hall at Roaring Camp
General admission: $15-25 sliding scale, students and seniors $12
Purchase tickets at the door or at tinyurl.com/MonicaD5

Free parking at Roaring Camp.

Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase. Please note that a ticket purchase constitutes a campaign contribution. If you have made the maximum contribution to the campaign but would still like to attend, please email martinez4supervisor@gmail.com.

Lineup:
Patti Maxine and the 5th District Constituents: Matt Bohn, Jimmy Norris, and Jeff Ebbage
Special guests: Vicki Coffis, Sharon Allen, and Alison Steele

MC: Sven Davis
Sound by Ted Porter

Santa Cruz Harp Festival
2024-01-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Saturday, January 20 | 2 pm – 5 pm. r, 900 High St, Santa Cruz.
Featuring soloists on pedal harp, Celtic harp, and double-strung harp, the all-ages Community Music School Harp Orchestra, and an instrument “petting zoo” for curious concert-goers. Jesse Autumn returns to direct the Harp Orchestra and perform on Double Harp. Proceeds benefit Community Music School, a non-profit educational organization serving Santa Cruz County. Internationally-acclaimed harpist Calvin Arsenia is special guest soloist.
Tickets: communitymusicschool.org/harp-festival

Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Passport Day
2024-01-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Santa Cruz Mountains, California
The Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Passport is the ultimate way to explore the region’s award-winning wineries. This exclusive pass provides access to over 35+ participating wineries, each offering unique tasting experiences and unparalleled views of the surrounding mountains.
2024 Celebration Days: January 20, May 18, October 19
With the Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Passport, you’ll be able to taste them all and discover the unique flavors and characteristics that make each winery so special. With your Passport in hand, you’ll be able to explore the stunning vineyards, enjoy a complimentary tasting flight at each winery, as well gain as access to exclusive events and promotions throughout the year. On Celebration Days Passport holders are welcomed into participating wineries throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, each offering a unique winery experience from special flights and entertainment to food trucks and more – making them perfect days to explore the region. The Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Passport is available for purchase online or at any participating winery.
Price: $90-$150
Tickets: winesofthesantacruzmountains.com/events/passport

Potential Rate Increase Public Meeting
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Highlands Park Senior and Community Center, 8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005
Potential Rate Increase Public Meeting
Jan 20, 2024 10am – 12pm
Highlands Park Senior and Community Center
8500 CA-9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District is hosting a public meeting from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Highlands Park Community Center in Ben Lomond to discuss the potential rate increase. The public meeting will be an opportunity for District customers to discuss issues with staff and get their questions answered.

Learn more about the meeting and potential rate increase by visiting www.slvwd.com/Prop218

Daphnis and Chloe Concert Preview
2024-01-19 11:30 - 14:00 | Margaritaville, 231 Esplanade, Capitola, CA, 95010
Join Maestro Daniel Stewart for a unique opportunity to experience the January concerts on a deeper level with stories behind the music and up close performances by soloists in an intimate setting.

Featured music:
Mahler — Adagio from Symphony No. 10
Jean Ahn — Ja-Jang, Ja-Jang for Gayageum & Orchestra
Ravel — Daphnis et Chloe 2nd Suite

Entree options:
– Baja Fish Tacos
– Chile Verde Enchilada
– Garden Salad with Blackened Shrimp
– Garden Salad (Vegetarian)

$40/per person (Includes dessert and a complimentary glass of wine) The bar will be open and will have other beverages available for purchase.

Reservations are required. RSVP by January 12.

How to order tickets:
ONLINE: santacruzsymphonyleague.org/events/2024/1/19/concert-preview-daphnis-amp-chloe
PHONE: Call Sheila Vaughn at (831) 662-8908
MAIL: Send check payable to Santa Cruz Symphony League to Sheila Vaughn, 1435 Dolphin Drive, Aptos, CA 95003

Weed 'Em Out! Cascade Creek Cleanup with Pie Ranch Amah Mutsun Land Trust
2024-01-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Cascade Ranch, 3100 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero, CA, 94060
Monday, Jan. 15, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cascade Ranch, 3100 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero
Join Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust to remove eucalyptus saplings and other invasive species from Cascade Creek on Año Nuevo Point!
Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust are seeking volunteers to help to remove young exotic invasive eucalyptus trees from Cascade Creek on Año Nuevo Point. Eucalyptus saplings have become established densely since the 2020 CZU wildfire, and without removal they will crowd out native streamside vegetation and create a significant fire hazard. We will also be removing other invasive plant species and tending native willows that are being propagated along the creek to work towards enhancing the ecosystem and increasing populations of native plants.
Spend time outdoors, meet new people, learn about invasive plants and creek habitats, and help us to care for the ancestral lands of the Quiroste Tribe. This event will also be a great opportunity to learn about how Indigenous perspectives and approaches to land stewardship are being revitalized in open spaces today.
To register for the event:

Gary Blackburn and Sean Woodward
2024-01-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Trout Farm Inn, 7701 E. Zayante Rd, Felton, CA, 95018
Gary Blackburn and Sean Woodward are performing at the Trout Farm Inn on Saturday, January 13 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. With Gary on guitar & lead vocals and Sean on guitar, mandolin, & backing vocals, the pair will perform a few of Gary’s original songs along with some great covers. Gary’s originals get air play on KPIG Radio and on KBCZ 89.3FM Boulder Creek Community Radio, and the Gary Blackburn Band was invited to perform at the Santa Cruz County Fair last summer! The musicianship is tasty and so are the signature cocktails and gourmet dishes from the kitchen!

If you haven’t checked out the new Trout Farm Inn, treat yourself! Bright and swank with a touch of thoughtfully salvaged architectural elements, this is a great place to enjoy an easy going date night or an intimate gathering of your besties. Piece of cake to get to from Santa Cruz proper and from the mountains or over the hill.

Trout Farm Inn
7701 E. Zayante Road, just off Graham Hill.
(831) 854-3009

Saturdays 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. Dinner served until 9:00.

Post Folk Revivalists Bluegrass in Boulder Creek
2024-01-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Lille Aeske Arthouse, 13160 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
Lille Aeske Arthouse is proud to present the Post Folk Revivalists Bluegrass Band in intimate concert on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in the heart of downtown Boulder Creek, California.
Show: 8 PM | Doors: 7 PM
$25 Advance | $30 at the door
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/post-folk-revivalists-live-at-lille-aeske-arthouse-tickets-754246721247
About The Post Folk Revivalists:
The Post Folk Revivalists treat all music as folk music, part of an unbroken chain reaching back into the tributaries of our collective cultural memory. They build on a tradition that honors America’s diverse musical heritage as well as the equally rich tradition of crafting new material within the genre. Backed up by Leland Mackessy on guitar/mandolin and Caleb Mackessy on bass, banjoist Don Mackessy and multi-instrumentalist S.T. Young write and perform original songs to add to a repertoire thick with Old-time and Bluegrass standards.
The Post Folk Revivalists have performed at the annual Northern California Bluegrass Society Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival and the Brewgrass Festival at Roaring Camp.

50th Anniversary Santa Cruz Fungus Fair
2024-01-12 14:00 - 2024-01-14 20:00 | London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St,, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
50th Anniversary Santa Cruz Fungus Fair
Friday, January 12 through Sunday, January 14 | 2 pm – 5 pm. London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz. Explore local mushrooms, both deadly and delicious. View hundreds of regional species, have your mushroom finds identified, hear notable speakers, enjoy activities for kids young and old, visit our vendors, and sample delicious mushroom-y treats during this three-day event. Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz: ffsc.us

March Primary Endorsement Forum
2024-01-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Bruno’s Bar and Grill, 230 Mount Hermon Road #G, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County are hosting a March Primary Endorsement Forum on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. They will examine candidates and ballot measures for Democratic endorsement for the March 2024 Primary election.

The forum includes Democratic candidates running for the 5th District seat on the Board of Supervisors, including Theresa Ann Bond, Christopher Bradford, and Monica Martinez. Club members will also consider endorsing Measure K, the County’s Sales and Use Tax. Speakers will be on hand to discuss the pros and cons of the ballot measure.

Club meetings are held upstairs at Bruno’s Bar and Grill, 230 Mt. Hermon Road in the Kings Village Shopping Center, Scotts Valley. The endorsement forum is scheduled to start at 6:30 pm.

Members of the public are welcome to attend.
