San Lorenzo Valley Post

Music & Wine w/ Abigael Elizabeth at Burrell School Vineyards
2024-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Burrell School Winery, 24060 Summit Road, Los Gatos, California, 95033
Coming up at Burrell School Vineyards and Winery:

Music w/ Abigael Elizabeth and Wine at Burrell School Vineyards

Friday, April 12 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm. Burrell School Vineyards and Winery, 24060 Summit Rd., Los Gatos. A seated event in the historic 1890s schoolroom, singer-songwriter Abigael Elizabeth performs. Abigael is also the creator of Vission Vessels Pottery and will have her wares on display. Ticket comes with one glass of wine and a charcuterie board. Reservations: burrellschool.com

KBCZ 89.3 FM Spring Pledge Drive
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-07 | KBCZ 89.3 FM, 13200 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006
It’s coming! The KBCZ Spring Pledge Drive happens this weekend! Tune in April 6th and 7th for special broadcasts by your favorite local DJs and help support your local community radio station! Stop by the station, 13200 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek, CA,. Or call the Studio Line: (831) 703-4420. Listen: kbcz.org

Nathan & Jessie + Tarah Williams at Blue House Stage
2024-04-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Blue House Stage, 359 Canham Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066
Friday April 5th at Blue House Stage: Nathan & Jessie along with special opening guest Tarah Williams. Fantastic music, food pop-up, tasty libations, farm goodies, and great community!

Doors 6pm | Show 7pm
Tickets $25 in advance | $30 at the door | kids 12 & under free
Get your spot on the lawn here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/861895050297

Nathan & Jessie
From the foothills of Southern California, comes the jazzy folk group Nathan & Jessie. Born of the individuals, Nathan Rivera and Jessie Andra Smith, this band is a unique blend of jazzy folk and blues on resonator guitars and accordion, along with interesting interplay between male and female vocals. Their performances not only include unique all original music, but stories of their travels and interaction with the audience that make for an unforgettable experience. Love of sharing music has taken Nathan & Jessie all over the world, frequenting places like Mexico, Canada, France, New Orleans, and the Pacific North West. The upbeat tunes they write reflect the cultural, emotional, and inspirational images of their life experience and are rooted in the spirit of jazz, improvisation, storytelling, language, and humor.

Nathan & Jessie: nathanandjessie.com/the-band
Tarah Williams
Tarah Williams, a versatile singer-songwriter, and dancer, hailing from Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, cultivated her craft in NYC’s musical theatre scene. Now captivating Bay Area audiences, she harmonizes her old time Appalachian roots with swing, jazz, and country blues. She has made appearances and recording with bands like The California Honeydrops, Quinn Deveaux, and Cosmo Alleycats, and whether she is serenading you solo, or with one of her Bands (Deep Thicket Dwellers and Okie Weiss and the Zydeco Playboys) Tarah’s warm voice and joyful energy will leave you enchanted.

Tarah Williams: IG @tarahbystarlight
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Upcoming shows at Blue House Stage
– April 12th: Heavy Gus w/ Nick Jaina
– April 20th: Shhhhh w/special guest opener
– May 4th: Covenhoven w/Gillian Grogan

Brooke Lipman
Organic Farm & Livestock Inspector
The Blue House
831-435-9547
brooke@fowlplay.farm

First Annual Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival at Roaring Camp
2024-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Discover the wonders of mushrooms! Through wild mushroom exploration, cooking and cultivation demos, functional mushroom talks, and DIY workshops, the Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival offers an incredible opportunity to connect to the mycological network.
Roaring Camp in Felton, California
May 4 – 5, 2024
10am – 7pm
Mushroom Experts
Alan Rockefeller • Dr. Christopher Hobbs • Dr. Gordon Walker • Erik Lomen • Indy Srinath • Jasper Degenaars • William Padilla-Brown • Dr. Guilietta Octavio • Amanda Janney • Wilder Herbertson • Britt A Bunyard • Taye Bright • Jess Starwood • Sarah-Kate Boylan and many more.
Cooking Demos & Tasting
Chad Hyatt, Author: The Mushroom Hunter’s Kitchen • Vegan Hood Chef • Brad Briske, HOME • Maria Finn, Author: Forage. Gather. Feast • Eric Tucker, Millennium.
Hands-on Workshops
Fabric dyeing • painting with mushroom pigment • fermenting with fungi • log cultivation demonstration • straw pasteurization • tissue cultures • microscopy tent • spore prints and more.
Kid Zone
Face painting • henna • mushroom cornhole • archery range • rock painting • bubbles • Giant Bamboo Hoops • bounce house
Vendors
Solitude Ceramics • Alicia Marie Art •Chaga Co • Cluster Mush • Fern Flowers Studio • Homeless Garden Project • J Calcagno Pottery • Local Naturalist • MacLean Custom Screen Printing • MayuMix • Opinel • Truff • Wildlands Farm and Nursery • Lacuna Medicinal • Wise Goat • Shared Cultures • Local Pigments and more!
Live Music
Alison Steele • Crate Diggers • The Apricots • Papiba & Friends • Mokili Wa
Book Signings • Art Gallery and Installation Art • Networking happy hour and mushroom elixirs • Guided medicinal plants and edible wild plants and fungi walks • Wine, beer and food available for purchase
More info and tickets: scmmfest.com

Kaleidoscope Music Festival
2024-03-30 16:00 - 22:00 | Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Get ready to shred at the Kaleidoscope Music Festival CD release and multiple band dance party in downtown Santa Cruz! Celebrating the release of their new album “Kaleidoscope,” The New Horizons in collaboration with Mountain Music Productions and the The Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building bring you an evening of live music {{{festival style}}} with five amazing local Santa Cruz bands!
Date: Saturday, March 30 | 4:00 – 10:00
Place: Santa Cruz Vets Hall, 846 Front St., Santa Cruz
Tickets: Advance $25 | Door $30
https://bit.ly/KaleidoscopeMusicFestival
All ages

A Mountain Music Productions presentation in collaboration with the Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building. A portion of the proceeds from this festival will go to veterans services.
Lineup

Flat Sun Society
Psychedelic trance sounds from Big Sur/Santa Cruz, this multi-piece band has recorded three albums. Improvised jams with transcendent layering of guitar and percussion that finds the space between sound and vision. Beats heavy, the result can be hypnotic. It’s mind-altering music. Artist sights and sounds: flatsunsociety.bandcamp.com
New Horizons
Hailing from Santa Cruz, California, The New Horizons are a rock power group shredding since 2017. With influences such as Santana, Tame Impala, Bob Marley, Van Halen, AC/DC, The Beatles, and many more, The New Horizons bring a blend of styles to the stage. Their lineup consists of Jacob Bayani (lead guitar and vocals) of Quinn Becker and the Spacemen, Jimmy Palafox (drums) of Santa Cruz Latin Collective and Quinn Becker (bass, guitar, and vocals) of Moonshine Crossroads. They’re excited to bring you a Rock ‘n’ Roll filled night of originals and covers.
More info: slvpost.com/the-new-horizons-band-celebrates-the-release-of-kaleidoscope

Floratura

Rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area and formed in Santa Cruz, California. Floratura coalesce a unique blend of flavors, electrifying live performances with uplifting and soul blending storytelling. Weaving genre defying music made of driving riffs, funky grooves, adventurous improvisation, and blissful soul.
Artist sights and sounds: floraturamusic.com
Santa Cruz Latin Collective
Co-founder and percussionist/timbales player Jimmy Palafox kicked off his first Latin music project right out of high school with the working title Sounds of Aztlán, a band and album concept celebrating his heritage and the post-Chicano aesthetic. The Santa Cruz Latin Collective has its roots deep in the Latin rock and Afro-Cuban dance music genre with simmering rhythm-forward salsa, mamba, and brown-eyed soul influences. Lead guitarist, vocalist, and co-founder Oscar Estrella is an originating member of Sapo, the legendary Latin rock band that came out of the 1970s Chicano music scene in the San Francisco Mission District.
Artist sights and sounds: slvpost.com/santa-cruz-latin-music-collective-salsa
Santa Cruda
Feel good Reggae outfit Santa Cruda is Bruno Proal from the band ‘Soulwise’ combining powers with local powerhouse musicians Shawn Yanez and Nick Disalvo to deliver the sweet sounds of feel-good music. Playing originals and covers from classic hip hop artists and others like Sublime, Bob Marley, Slightly Stoopid, and many more. ‘Santa Cruda’ is Spanish for ‘Holy Hangover’ so you know they’ll be filling the room and we’ll all be having a good time.
#livemusic #festival #santacruz

Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt
2024-03-30 10:30 - 2024-03-31 15:00 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Hop aboard Roaring Camp’s Forest Train for an Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31, 2024!
Upon arrival atop Bear Mountain, children can hunt for eggs, candies and special prizes; Easter
Bunny will be there, too. Other activities include gold panning, games and crafts.
Trains depart at 10:30 am, 12:00, 1:30 pm. and 3:00 pm. Tickets are $44.95
for adults, $29.95 for children (2-12 years); children under 2 ride for free.
Reservations recommended. For information and tickets: roaringcamp.com/events

Edge of the West Live at Brookdale Lodge
2024-03-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge welcome Edge of the West and their rock n’ roots honkytonk jam band on Friday, March 29 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. No cover for this cosmic evening of live music in the Fireside Lounge!

Jim Lewin’s Edge of the West plays catchy, quirky originals and outlaw hippie alt-country, Americana & the Grateful Dead. The live shows are a blast. The group writes original tunes and draws from from a deep well of eclectic covers, never playing the same show twice.
This all-star band features members of Great American Taxi, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Todd Snider & more.

Across the canyon we hear drums in the distance. Notes from the underground drift like smoke signals to a strange yet familiar place, where new friends and old come together for good times – The Edge of the West

Mountain Ukers: Ukulele Club Jam in Felton
2024-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Empire Grille, 6155 Hwy 9, Felton, CA, 95018
Join ukulele players from all over Santa Cruz at this regular meeting of musicians in Felton. Beginners welcome.
Info: (650) 279-1715

Top Dog Film Festival
2024-03-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
For all the dog lovers out there, the TOP DOG Film Festival returns to the Rio Theatre on March 23rd. This event supports the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. Tickets: riotheatre.com/events-2/2024/03/23/topdog

Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department Annual Crab Feed
2024-03-23 17:00 - 22:00 | Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department, 13230 Central Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006
The BCFD Crab Feed happens Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 from 5-10pm.
Please join us for food, drinks, and a night of cracking crab with friends!

Tickets: brownpapertickets.com/event/6258572

Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz Meeting and Jam
2024-03-20 17:30 - 20:30 | VFW Post 7263, 2259 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
Join ukulele players from all over Santa Cruz at this regular meeting of musicians at the VFW Hall in Santa Cruz. 80s and 90s theme.
Info: (650) 279-1715

St. Patrick's Day with The Crooked Road Ceili Band & Friends
2024-03-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Enjoy Irish dancing to live music this St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Historic Brookdale Lodge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Celtic style musicians and enthusiastic dancers welcome! Michael Murphy, premier dance caller from San Francisco calls céilí and set dancing.
Join the Santa Cruz Irish scene at the Brookdale Lodge to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2024! Food trucks, plenty of libation. Overnight accommodation is available at the Brookdale Lodge. Call the front desk to make reservations: (831) 609-6010
Celtic musicians who want to join the house band please contact Julie: leap2three@gmail.com

Wolf Jett "Time Will Finally Come" Album Release Show
2024-03-16 19:30 - 22:30 | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
After three years of touring throughout California and beyond, Santa Cruz locals Wolf Jett release their second album, “Time Will Finally Come” on vinyl. To celebrate, they will perform the record in its entirety, plus some classics from the first album. This will be the first opportunity for fans to get signed records, CD’s and posters before they become available to the public. The album evolves the band’s sound in a more upbeat, cosmic-electric soul direction.

Wild Iris and special guest Alex Jordan (solo) will open the show.
$25 Advance/$30 Door
Tickets:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wolfjett/1111311

More Info:
Snazzy Productions, 831 849-9421, www.snazzyproductions.com
Wolf Jett
The sound of Wolf Jett will make you dance, sing, and possibly even howl! Its roots run deep through the soul and help heal the heaviness of life. Their music is a celebration of perseverance, infusing folk, blues and americana into what can only be described as “Cosmic Mountain Music.” Frontman Chris Jones was born in the south and raised in CA. His songs combine the best of both worlds to create a vibe that is fresh, yet immediately familiar to a broad audience. He is joined by long-time musical collaborator Jon Payne on drums, Duncan Shipton on bass and Will Fourt on lap steel/guitar. Often featuring Laura T. Lewis on vocals/percussion and other special guests, to boot.

Band Website:
www.wolfjett.com

Video Link:
https://youtu.be/d0vjZnkMzsw?si=JYydwMg5ICRlZGt1
Alex Jordan – Solo
Alex Jordan‘s Queen Kerosene is a melting pot of American roots music, stacked high with sharply-written songs that blur the boundaries between genre and generation. Helmed by four-time Grammy Awards winning producer (and longtime Los Lobos member) Steve Berlin, it’s a colorful, kaleidoscopic record whose songs make room for soul, Tex-Mex, groove-driven R&B, Americana, jazz, honky-tonk, and heartland rock & roll. ”I love different tempos, different styles of music, different eras, and different artists,” says Jordan, a Bay Area native whose eclectic career reflects his wide-ranging influences.
Wild Iris
Wild Iris is a songwriting collaboration between Kate Mullikin and Bryan Shelton from Santa Cruz, CA. Wild Iris is an acoustic mix of musical genres. Local guitarist Bryan Shelton’s folksy picking style along with Kate Mullikin’s evocative lyrics and smokey vocals make their duo a fresh listening experience. Formed in the Fall of 2013 at a beach-side convenience store, Wild Iris have since released their first full-length album (2016), The Sleepless Light (2019) and Forward Now (2022)

24th Annual Brookdale Bluegrass Festival w/ Peter Rowan
2024-03-15 17:00 - 2024-03-17 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Enjoy three days of great bluegrass and folk music on stage, afternoon and late night jams, and food and drink at the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival March 15 through March 17, 2024 at the Historic Brookdale Lodge.
Headlining the show: The legendary Peter Rowan!
Three-day and single-day pass are on sale now! Tickets and T-shirts:
brookdale-lodge.ticketleap.com/brookdale-bluegrass-festival
All the toe-tapping old time Americana and bluegrass tunes you love. Y’all come now! And stay for the lively St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Sunday evening!
This is a heritage Santa Cruz Mountains event, created at the Brookdale Lodge in 2000 by Brookdale Bluegrass front man Eric Burman. Peruse the lively Western themed vendor market and enjoy numerous food trucks and libation options. Come say hello to “Sera,” one of the horses from Canham Farm Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation. A portion of the proceeds from the bluegrass festival weekend benefit this Scotts Valley nonprofit, which rescues abused and neglected horses from across the Western states and gently trains them to be adopted to forever homes. Learn more: canhamfarm.com
Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Lineup:
Friday, March 15
6:00 — Brent Pierce & Acid Grass Boys
7:00 — Lucas Lawson and The Unturned Stone
8:00 — The Courthouse Ramblers
9:00 — Red Dog Ash
10:00 — BanjerDan’s Danger Jam Band
Saturday, March 16
12:00 — Briana Colliard
1:00 — Marin County Breakdown
2:00 — Eric Burman and the Brookdale Bluegrass Band
3:00 — Wildcat Mountain Ramblers
4:00 – 6:00 Dinner Break
6:00 — Stoney Mountain Ramblers
7:00 — The Storytellers
8:00 — Peter Rowan
10:00 — BanjerDan’s Danger Jam Band
Sunday, March 17
11:00 — Workshop w/ Peter Rowan
12:00 — Triad and True
1:00 — Coyote Moon ft/ Alison Steele, Patti Maxine, and Lizzy Smith
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
2:00 — John Michael’s Paddy’s Murphy
5:30 — Ginny Mitchell & Jim Lewin
7:00 — The Crooked Road Ceili Band and Friends Irish Jam and Dance
Shows occur outdoors in the beer garden, on the main stage in the upstairs courtyard area, and indoors in the Brookdale Lounge.

Grateful Thursdays w/ Nugz
2024-03-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Brookdale Lodge, 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA, 95007, United States
Mountain Music Productions and the Historic Brookdale Lodge present Bay Area jam band Nugz for Grateful Thursday, March 14 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.

Founded October 2018 in San Jose, California, NUGZ has made a big splash on the Bay Area music scene building their unique sound and growing their fan base. With passions for live performance and R&B music, NUGZ blends nuggets of your favorite songs from some of your favorite artists into familiar, feel-good medleys. NUGZ’s hypnotic rhythms, catchy melodies and explosive sound have people talking…

“Up-lifting! A great band with popular rock songs everyone can sing along to!” “High energy grooves with feelgood vibes!” “Dynamic blends, hypnotic passages and great vocal harmonies!” “Huge sounds and fantastic blends!” “You never know when they’ll break into one of your favorite tunes,” “Plenty of good-natured fun!”

NUGZ origins sparked in 2014 when keyboardist James Miller met guitarist Derek Bischof, a fellow Dead and Phish head. Realizing their chemistry was off the charts, they auditioned drummers and bassists until recruiting drummer Rob Parker in 2018 and, later that year, bassist Dino Nickolas who elevated and solidified the band into its current form. NUGZ repertoire favors classic and contemporary Rock and Jam Bands such as The Grateful Dead, Phish, The String Cheese Incident, Mr. Blotto, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and more.

Appearing at taverns, clubs, festivals, non-profit events and private parties around the San Francisco Bay Area, South Bay Area and beyond, NUGZ has performed for thousands, delivering high energy sounds with magical moments and surprising turns. Attracting both Jam Band fanatics and casual listeners, NUGZ has been well received by people of all ages. Blending styles and pulling multiple genres, NUGZ unleashes a high-energy sound that leaves audiences wanting more.

Artist sights and sounds: www.nugzband.com

Dangerous Beauties: Warrior Women
2024-03-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Dangerous Beauties Presents – Warrior Women unveils the captivating world of complex female archetypes, both real and imagined, through the mesmerizing medium of dance. From the legendary bravery of Joan of Arc to the captivating allure of Cleopatra, the fierce strength of the Amazons, and the contemporary resilience embodied by Sinead O’Connor, this performance artfully weaves together tales of powerful women who have left an indelible mark on history.

Tickets: dangerousbeautiesproductions.com

Jeffrey Halford and The Healers
2024-03-09 17:00 - 20:00 | El Vaquero Winery, 2901 Freedom Blvd, Corralitos, CA, 95076
Jeffrey Halford and the Healers have been entertaining El Vaquero Winery Crowds for 3 Years, and serenading locals via KPIG airwaves for many more. Jeffrey Halford and The Healers perform on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Jeffrey is a great showman, fabulous slide guitarist, and brilliant singer songwriter. Jeffrey’s “Elvis Shot The Television” is a high energy funny rocker that will never let you forget the name of Robert Goulet (who stole Elvis’ girlfriend when Elvis was inducted into the army). His slide guitar in “Mexico” will take you there and help you envision its beautiful purple skies. “Walk to the River” is a timely classic, and “Mississippi Flyer” is a nostalgic Americana song that Jeffrey recorded at the request of Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman.
Jeffrey Halford & The Healers albums are reviewed by Rolling Stones magazine and the band performs globally, doing 10-20 gigs in the Netherlands, Germany, and Berlin every fall. Jeffrey has played with Taj Mahal, Los Lobos, Etta James, Guy Clark and Robert Earl Keen. Jeffrey Halford delivers a uniquely American melting pot of roots, blues rock and kick ass pop.
Make reservations at bit.ly/evwevents

Womens' Day Showcase
2024-03-08 16:00 - 22:00 | Shanty Shack Brewing, 138 Fern Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Women’s Day Artist and Music Showcase
Friday, March 8 | 4pm – 9:30pm. Shanty Shack Brewing Company, 138 Fern St., Santa Cruz. Donation-based mini-festival featuring live painting with Fern Meadow Quinn, Rachel Corvese, Monique Willard. Live music from Coyote Moon, Danny Seabyrd, The Fragonards, Junebug Bayer, 10-Cent Town, Triana Feruza, Mak Nova. Craft vendors, poetry, craft beer celebrating local female artists. shantyshackbrewing.com

2nd Annual Alfred Hitchcock Festival
2024-03-08 10:00 - 2024-03-10 17:00 | Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 251-B Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, California, 95066
Scotts Valley, California celebrates one of the most brilliant directors of all time with an annual Alfred Hitchcock Festival March 8, 9, and 10, 2024. More information coming soon!
To honor National Hitchcock Day, the City of Scotts Valley, CA has proclaimed Alfred Hitchcock Week to celebrate a local resident and world-famous director, Alfred Hitchcock. The Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild hosts this incredible event and homage to the world famous director.
The event will take place at the new Cultural & Performing Arts Center, located at 251B Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, California. Seating is limited.
Did you know Alfred Hitchcock lived in Scotts Valley? Yes, this world-famous director lived in Scotts Valley from 1940-1970. Many of his creations were filmed on the Northern California Coast, including Vertigo, based in San Francisco and San Juan Bautista; and The Birds, inspired by an actual event in Capitola, was filmed in Bodega Bay.

Activities Throughout the Week

Community of Alfred Hitchcock fans, Historical Society presentations, Expert Panel Discussions, Movie showings Presented by the The Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild. More information coming soon!
Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center
251B Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA

3rd Annual Central Coast Water Summit
2024-03-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Who Should Attend: Landscape & irrigation professionals, contractors, property managers, students,
homeowners, HOA boards & curious minds!
Date: March 7th, 2024
Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Tickets: centralcoastwatersummit.ticketleap.com/kd-central-coast-water-summit
The Central Coast Water Summit aims to bring together key players in the water industry, environmental advocates, government officials and community leaders to address the challenges and opportunities in water management. The summit will feature insightful discussions, presentations and interactive sessions to foster knowledge-exchange, collaboration and actionable solutions for the region’s water concerns.
For the third year in a row, the summit brings a transformative experience exploring the crucial
intersection of landscaping and water management. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with
industry leaders as they delve into the dynamics of water management, essential for landscaping success
and sustainability.
Against the backdrop of California’s evolving legislative landscape, this event offers a packed day of
networking, education, and innovation focused on water management. The summit provides a unique
platform to stay ahead of government regulations, actively shaping the future of landscaping and water management. Take part in this exclusive gathering in Santa Cruz County, driving positive change and leading the way in compliance, innovation, and environmental stewardship.
All those interested in contributing to the conversation on sustainable water management are invited to
attend the Central Coast Water Summit. Together, we can work towards a resilient and sustainable water
future for our communities.

Songwriters In The Round w/ Elisabeth Carlisle, Shane Alexander and Cindy Alexander
2024-03-02 19:30 - 22:30 | Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 251-B Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, California, 95066
Three songwriters who originally met while playing in the LA clubs of the 90s come together to share their decades of songwriting and the stories behind them. Scotts Valley Performing Arts Theater Saturday, March 2nd. Doors open at 7 PM, concert starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets $25 This will be a musical journey through life, love, imagination and determination.
Songwriters In The Round w/ Elisabeth Carlisle, Shane Alexander and Cindy Alexander

"Beauty and the Beast" at San Lorenzo Valley High School
2024-03-01 19:00 - 2024-03-10 16:00 | SLV Performing Arts Center, San Lorenzo Valley High School campus, 7105 Highway 9, Felton, California, 95018
San Lorenzo Valley High School Theatre Department is proud to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton. This enchanted musical is directed by Daria E Troxell, with vocal direction by Wyatt E. Troxell and choreography by Whitney James-Heskett, and is presented at the SLV Performing Arts Center March 1 through March 10. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. There is a special “Community Night” performance on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00pm. A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase at the door 1-hour prior to showtime; advanced tickets are available online at the SLV Theatre Boosters webpage. Purchasing advance tickets is highly recommended. The production is rated G and has a running time of approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast tells the story of a prince, who is transformed into a hideous beast, and a young woman named Belle, whom he imprisons in his enchanted castle. To become a prince again, the Beast must learn to love Belle and win her love in return before the last petal falls from an Enchanted Rose, or he will remain a beast forever. This magical ‘tale as old as time’ is a reminder to everyone that true beauty comes from within.
The animated version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast was released on November 13, 1991. The film was met with universal acclaim from both critics and audiences. In 1991, it was nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science for Best Picture, and won the Oscars that year for Best Original Score and Best Original Song (“Beauty and the Beast”). The animated film also won the 1992 Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Original Score and Best Original Song (“Beauty and the Beast”). The stage version was nominated for multiple Tony Awards in 1994, wherein it won for Best Costume Design.
Daria E. Troxell (Director) holds an M.F.A. in Acting from California Institute of the Arts. Prior SLVHS credits include Legally Blonde The Musical (2023), Little Shop of Horrors (2022) and Once Upon A Mattress (2007). Other directing credits include: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Young Frankenstein, and 9 to 5: The Musical (Mountain Community Theater); Survivor: Surf City, A Mermaid Odyssey, Pinocchio: A Bohemian Rhapsody, Cinderacula: The Curse of the Brothers Grimm, Alice’s Avengers in Underland, Little Mermaid: The Aqua-Terrestrial, Back to the Beanstalk: Snow White and the Seven Scientists, Dorothy Potter and the Wizards of Oz, Peter Pamilton, Wilder Things: Welcome to the Jungle Book, Pinocchio: A Bot-Treemian Rhapsody, Survivor: Surf City, A Mermaid Odyssey, and Snowdo White and the Fellowship of the Mirror (Little People’s Repertory Theatre); High School Musical, High School Musical 2, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan (Kids on Broadway); and The Unwedding, Color Me Screwed, Counting Dogs Like Sheep, High Grass, The Greyback Payback and Uncle Nutty’s Final Days (Santa Cruz Actors’ Theatre’s 8 Tens @ 8 Festival). As an actor, she has appeared locally in: Miracle on 34th Street: The Play, Harvey, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Comedy of Errors, August: Osage County, The Last Noel, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Dead Man Walking, Angels in America, and The Women.
Wyatt E. Troxell (Vocal Director, Conductor) is an actor, musician, designer, and alumni of San Lorenzo Valley High School. Wyatt has worked with several local organizations (San Lorenzo Valley High School (SLVHS), Mountain Community Theater (MCT), Little People’s Repertory Theatre, Jewel Theatre Company, and Santa Cruz Actors’ Theatre), in a variety of capacities (actor, lighting designer, technical director, board operator, musician, or master electrician). Wyatt recently performed in MCT’s Something Rotten as Nigel Bottom, played in the pit as a drummer for SLVHS’s Legally Blonde The Musical, and is currently the stage manager for MCT’s production of Neil Simon’s Oscar and Felix: A New Look at The Odd Couple.
Whitney James-Heskett (Choreographer) is an avid dancer and choreographer and has over 25 years of dance and performance experience in many styles including ballet, hip hop, jazz, musical theater, salsa, bachata, and ballroom. Whitney has choreographed many shows in Santa Cruz county including (but not limited to): LPRT’s Cinderacula: The Curse of the Brothers Grimm, Alice’s Avengers in Underland (2013), and Snowdo White and the Fellowship of the Mirror; MCT’s Young Frankenstein and 9 to 5, the Musical; AAT’s Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown; and SLVHS’s Urinetown, West Side Story, Mamma Mia!, and Chicago. One of her greatest joys is sparking a love for dance in her students and watching them improve.
Performance Dates:
7:00 p.m. on March 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9
2:00 p.m. on March 3 and 10
Ticket prices:
$20 – General
$15 – Senior/Student/SLV Staff
$15 – “Community Night” – THUR 3/7 – all tickets $15 each
Tickets: hs.slvusd.org/apps/pages/theatreboosters
A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase at the door 1-hour prior to showtime; advanced tickets are available online at the SLV Theatre Boosters webpage. Advanced tickets are highly recommended.
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Blü Egyptian w/ Master Beat and Kentucky Mule
2024-02-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Felton Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Blü Egyptian w/ Master Beat and Kentucky Mule – Leap Day Cosmic Dance Party
Thursday, February 29
Felton Music Hall
8pm. $17. 21+
Tickets available at feltonmusichall.com
Blü Egyptian “Chantress of Amun” out now.
Blü Egyptian are making their debut at Felton Music Hall with local support from Master Beat and Kentucky Mule.
Blü Egyptian (NorCal) are releasing their third album “Chantress of Amun” January 26 on all streaming platforms. The album features eight original tracks that exemplify their love for bluegrass, funk, reggae and rock with a heroic dose of incendiary jams. The album cover was created by San Francisco poster artist Chris Gallen.
Recently, the band dropped a music video for the single “Smith Rock” on YouTube that has footage from the Cascade Equinox Festival and Smith Rock State Park last fall in Redmond, OR.
Blü Egyptian started off 2024 with their first Southwest tour beginning in Las Vegas to Arizona to San Diego and up to the Bay Area. They will be playing Golden Road Gathering in Placerville, CA May 17-19 and Tri Town Get Down in Richland, WA June 7-9, as well as other festivals to be announced with tours in PNW and SoCal in the spring. For all upcoming shows and festivals updates, follow them on their socials @bluegyptianband and on their website: www.bluegyptianband.com

Floratura and Friends: Sin Nombre & Olemano
2024-02-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Felton Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Friday, February 23rd Floratura returns with friends: Sin Nombre & Olemano to Felton Music Hall for a very groovy night with a Carnival theme.

Floratura

Floratura fuses soaring jam band 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.

Tickets: https://www.tixr.com/…/floratura-and-friends-with-sin…

Sin Nombre
Formed in the Redwood Forest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Sin Nombre is a Soul-Jazz collective rooted in R&B and Funk. Dynamic, Electrifying and Collaborative, this rotating cast of musicians keeps the good times rolling with experimental grooves and powerhouse vocals.

Olemano
Juan Ospina is a seasoned flautist who hails from the town of Bucaramanga, Colombia. Juan’s talents have taken him around the world to perform for many people, and over many mediums.

Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market
2024-02-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Santa Cruz, Pacific Ave at Lincoln & Cathcart, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
The 3rd Sunday is rolling around fast and the next Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market is on February 18! Mark those calendars for a lovely day on Pacific Ave supporting our local creatives!

Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 18
Pacific Ave at Lincoln & Cathcart
10am-5pm

Every 3rd Sunday!

Concertino Strings Valentine's Day Concert
2024-02-17 15:00 - 16:00 | 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…

Santa Cruz Economic Forum Brunch
2024-02-15 09:30 - 12:00 | Hotel Paradox, 611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95030
Join the Santa Cruz County Economic Forum on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the luxurious Hotel Paradox in Santa Cruz from 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon PST. This event promises to be a powerhouse of insights and networking opportunities.
Secure your spot: http://tinyurl.com/487ve2h5
Event Highlights
– Networking at 9:30
– Sumptuous brunch at 10:00
– Keynote speech by Dr. Jon Haveman at 10:30
– Participate in a dynamic panel discussion on local economic impacts at 11:15, concluding with impactful remarks at 11:45
Meet The Experts
– Keynote Speaker: Jon Haveman, PhD. A renowned economist known for his deep insights into regional economies and local economic development.
– Terence Concannon: CEO of Visit Santa Cruz County. Tourism, driving economic growth through strategic marketing and development.
– Dr. Larry deGhetaldi: Former CEO of Sutter Health, Santa Cruz. Healthcare figure known for enhancing services and infrastructure.
– Dennis Webb: President of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau. Advocating for growth and sustainability in Agriculture.
– Moderator: Marshall Delk, VP and Senior Business Banking Officer at Santa Cruz County Bank. An expert in business banking and economic development, focusing on workforce initiatives.
A convergence of minds and ideas set to shape the future of Santa Cruz County’s economy, whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or an enthusiast of economic trends.

Valentine’s Dinner for 2 in the Old Schoolhouse at Burrell School Vineyards
2024-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Burrell School Winery, 24060 Summit Road, Los Gatos, California, 95033
A romantic and elegant six course dinner with unique vintage wine pairings for your special night. February 14th at 7pm with limited seating in the historic Old Schoolhouse. Your ticket includes a 6 course dinner for two, wine pairings, and tax. Very limited amount of tickets so reserve your seats now! Gratuity not included.
Menu
Plateau Mixte with Bubbles
Hamachi and Salmon Crudo with Rose’
Winter Harvest Salad with Pinot Noir
Croutes Aux Champignons with Cabernet Franc
Chefs Chippino with Vintage Chardonnay
Braised Short Rib with Cellar Aged Valedictorian
Vanilla Creme Brulee
Chocolate Bundt Cake with 2006 Port Zinfandel “Deportment”

For more information contact: kyle@burrellschool.com
Tickets: https://burrellschool.com/wine-shop/valentines-dinner-in-the-old-schoolhouse-at-burrell-school-vineyards

A Lover's Showcase: Duets for Valentine's Day w/ Alex Lucero
2024-02-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Steel Bonnet Brewing Company, 20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Alex Lucero and Justina will be playing “A Lovers Showcase” at Steel Bonnet Brewing Company in Scotts Valley Wednesday February 14th! They will be joined with Ripatti & Rose and Dan & Laurel.
Come up for an awesome night of music on Valentine’s Day!

Valentine's Day w/ Hunny Pot
2024-02-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Capitola Wine Bar, 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Come enjoy a chill vibe with this returning duo performance (while sipping fabulous wines) at Capitola Wine Bar!
They found their name: Hunny Pot: You might recognize them as they played here before under their own names. Diana Z is a local singer/songwriter currently living in Santa Cruz, California. Originally from Toronto, Canada, she has found her way to your Wine Bar.
Jim Lewin is a guitarist, songwriter, and producer currently based in Santa Cruz, CA. He is stylistically eclectic with deep roots in bluegrass, country, and rock n’ roll, and is known for his skillful playing on both acoustic and electric guitar.
