Local leader, and national as well, Ben Jealous has written a new book. It's title is "Never Forget Our People Were Always Free". He will be addressing the topics in his book and no doubt have something to say about the current climate around discussions on race. He was a leader in the NAACP after […]
In case you forgot or never knew, the Western Flyer is a fishing boat made famous (sort of) by John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts. They took the boat south into the Sea of Cortez and wrote a book and epic poem about the trip. After that the boat slipped into obscurity and its condition suffered. […]
At the Palo Corona Park in Carmel Valley there will be a naturalist and a falconer talking about and demonstrating the wonders of the local animal life. In case you forgot, a falconer is a person who trains birds of prey and works with them. You can see these amazing animals up close and see […]
Bestselling author Jennifer Egan, will be at Bookshop Santa Cruz talking about and reading from her just published paperback novel, "The Candy House" as part of their authors series. Picked for one of Oprah's lists, this promises to be an interesting evening. Details at http://www.bookshopsantacruz.com
One of the amazingly talented Marsalis family and leader of his own group, Wynton has been seeking his own musical path for years now and you get to see (and hear) the product of all that work. Find out more at http://www.sunsetcenter.org
No, it's not a misprint. They call themselves the "Titans of Yacht Music". Sophisticated people may know that name as the genre of soft rock from the 70's and 80's. Its association with yachts is anyone's guess. Check them out at http://yachtleycrew.com
It's a celebration of all things whale-related. It's impossible to set exact dates for the whale's migration, but this is the time of year when they are usually passing through. There will be LOTS of activities and knowledgeable people to ask questions of. Two days dedicated to informing and entertaining the public about the wonder […]
Yes, it is the day after St. Patrick's Day but the spirit and joy of Irish Music never really ends. Come to the Peace United Church in Santa Cruz for a lovely evening of music from the "Old Sod". This is a fund raiser and will have auctions, live and silent, as well as goodies […]
Her name may not be familiar but her work on 2Broke Girls certainly is. Ms. Cummings was a writer and producer of this program and the star of Whitney. Check out more of her work at her performance, more info available at http://www.goldenstatetheatre.com
Looking for unusual entertainment for the family? How about songs of the sea sung by a naval chorus. Made up of active Navy men and women this group has been kind of "mothballed" for awhile. The concert is free (your tax dollars at work) but you need to reserve tickets. For more details go to http://www.monterey.org
