Art About: Exhibit at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Spend the day in Big Basin viewing local art and making your own at Art in the Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15! Celebrate the opening of the Big Basin Art About exhibit by exploring art pieces in various mediums inspired by artists’ experiences in the park. Join a nature journaling hike or check out… Read More

Pop the Cork and Paint w/ Sarah Orre

Painting class with wine! The Historic Brookdale Lodge is excited to host our next “Pop the Cork & Paint” with local artist and instructor, Sarah Orre on Saturday, December 9 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. October’s theme: “Northern Cardinal.” This popular event is held in the Brookdale Lounge. Doors open at 4:45 pm. $60 per ticket or two tickets for… Read More

Holiday Market at Felton Covered Bridge Park

Come celebrate the season at Felton Covered Bridge Park! Join us Sunday, December 17 from 11am to 3pm for a traditional Holiday Market on the bridge, complete with arts & crafts, delicious food & beverages, music, holiday lights, and other festivities. Great opportunity to get last minute handcrafted gifts from local artists and to socialize with your neighbors. The Felton… Read More

Bonny Doon Craft Fair and CZU Benefit

The Bonny Doon Craft Fair raises funds for CZU families. Traditional Chili Cook-off, wonderful food, coffee, tea & espresso drinks, raffle prizes and wonderful vendors will be there. Charolette – hand knitted hats and hand sewn aprons Barbara Louv – hand sewn napkins EcheveriaSarah – Succulents Made by Mercis – Wallets, backpacks, and sling back bags. Carol Milch – ceramic buttons,… Read More

Open Studios San Lorenzo Valley

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 Read More

Open Studios San Lorenzo Valley

Saturdays, October 14 & 21 and Sundays, October 15 & 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 Read More
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Local Treasures Preserved: Update on the Boulder Creek Library Renovation

Renovation at the Boulder Creek Library is underway. The library temporarily closed in March, 2020 for a much needed upgrade using Measure S funds, but the project was stalled by contractor bidding issues, the pandemic, and then the fire. Santa Cruz Public Libraries Regional Manager, Laura Whaley, said, “It took so long to get to this point.” Read More
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CA Coastal Commission Art & Poetry Contest

Students in grades K through 12 are invited to submit their original art and poetry to the California Coastal Commission’s Coastal Art & Poetry Contest. All entries must have a California ocean or coastal theme. Last day to enter is January 31 2021. Review contest guidelines at https://www.coastal.ca.gov/art-poetry/#guidelines. The event is sponsored by Acorn Naturalists. For more information, or to… Read More