Alesa Lightbourne, author of The Kurdish Bike, is talking about her book and the creative process.

Alesa Lightbourne, author of The Kurdish Bike, is talking about her book and the creative process.

The Author of "Manhattan Beach" is coming to Santa Cruz and will speak to her audience about her work, life and inspiration. The entry fee includes a paperback copy of the book "Manhattan Beach".

The Author of "Manhattan Beach" is coming to Santa Cruz and will speak to her audience about her work, life and inspiration. The entry fee includes a paperback copy of the book "Manhattan Beach".

Want that perfect, unique print to tie the room together? Here is the answer to the conundrum, come check out the wonderful work by the talented students at UCSC. Any type of print you might seek, lithograph, woodblock, and even more technically advanced, here just for your discerning eye.

Want that perfect, unique print to tie the room together? Here is the answer to the conundrum, come check out the wonderful work by the talented students at UCSC. Any type of print you might seek, lithograph, woodblock, and even more technically advanced, here just for your discerning eye.

One of the premier artists of the California School worked extensively here in Monterey County. Here is a presentation of his story and that of his art. There is also a new exhibit of his art at the Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art.  Presented at the Irvine Auditorium on MIIS's campus.

One of the premier artists of the California School worked extensively here in Monterey County. Here is a presentation of his story and that of his art. There is also a new exhibit of his art at the Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art.  Presented at the Irvine Auditorium on MIIS's campus.

Using a variety of media, puppets, music and dance the Broadway Playhouse is presenting the story of Javis, a child in the foster system who has just been adopted. The challenges and triumphs that accompany this change are played out here.

Using a variety of media, puppets, music and dance the Broadway Playhouse is presenting the story of Javis, a child in the foster system who has just been adopted. The challenges and triumphs that accompany this change are played out here.