Monterey Swingfest

Hyatt Regency Spa and Resort 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA, United States

If you dance then you already may know of this. If not, come and find out. There are activities for anyone interested in swing dance. From all-night dance-a-thons to lessons for beginners. They have four days in which to cram all these activities, so you can rest up  after one activity and before the next. […]

Fru Skagerrak

Henry Miller Library 48603 Highway One, Big Sur, CA, United States

Three young musicians from Norway, Sweden and Finland met at a music festival and decided to share the folk music of their countries with each other and us. The name means woman of the Skagerrak Bay. Apparently each of them lives near their respective country's shore on that bay. Probably worth a trip to Big […]

Traction (Art Talk with Pablo Helguera)

UCSC Digital Arts Research Center 407 McHenry Rd. Room 308, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Helguera is an artist based in New York working on creation and presentation of art in lectures, performances and in film and print media. he will offer insights regarding art in its present state and its future. [email protected]

Abstract to Zebra (Photographic Art of Michael Singer)

Scotts Valley Public Library 251 Kings Rd., Scotts Valley, CA, United States

This is the opening reception for the artist's exhibit at the Scotts Valley Library. It's a presentation of his recent collection of photos reflecting the beauty of the natural and built worlds. http://santacruzpl.org

Rags & Bones

East Village Coffee Lounge 498 Washington St., Monterey, CA, United States

No no one is asking for your recycling. It is the stage name of "Rags" Rosenberg the Poet in Residence at Joshua Tree NP. He brings his songs and trailer to the area for one night's performance. With influences of Dylan, Cohen, and Waits Rags will take the audience on a thoughtful and fun musical […]

Sunday Seaside Crafts

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center, part of UCSC, hosts a weekly gathering for children and their families. The point is educating them about the fabulous and abundant life of the Monterey Bay and its environs. The means they use to do this is art and hands-on activities. You and your child can learn lots about […]

Community Free Day @ Seymour Marine Center

Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Come by and see the wonders of the Marine Discovery Center for free! Lots of informative exhibits, hands-on activities, and just plain cool stuff. Great day out for the family. http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

We The Enemy (Art of Carlos Motta)

Mary Porter Senson Gallery UCSC Porter College (Sesnon Gallery), Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Motta explores how the production of perceived difference propels the furtherance of oppression through immigration, medicine, and colonialism. Heavy stuff! Challenging works throughout. This is the reception kicking off the exhibit and a grea chance to engage the artist in the presence of the work. http://art.ucsc.edu/galleries/sesnon

Natalie Arnoldi Opening at Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Ms. Arnoldi's works are large scale depictions of marine life that bridge the worlds of figurative and abstract art. What appropriate work for this museum. Our community is filled with lots of artists of many genres and we have remarkable natural beauty in the flora and fauna. come have a look. If you miss this […]

Silk Road (The Stans of Central Asia)

La Selva Beach Community Church 26 Florido Ave., La Selva Beach, CA, United States

Turkmenistan, Khazakstan, Uzbekistan... You've seen them on the maps and heard their names on the news; but who are the people and what is their story? Mary Altier and John Walker have been there, talked to the people and learned the history and they have returned, with fabulous photos, to tell you all you might […]