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 […]

Gaspar De Portola & the founding of Monterey

Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

Monterey's history goes back 250 years, as of this year. The original Spanish explorer, De Portola, is brought to life and will tell his story and that of the people who traveled with him and the people they encountered. Come learn more about our state, its history and people. http://monterey.org/library

Music of Shakespeare

Sunset Center San Carlos & 9th, carmel, CA, United States

While the Bard did not write music for his plays, many others did. Someone had to fill in for those dances and songs that the performers brought to life. The names of some of these composers are well-known, Purcell, Weldon, and Johnson among them. The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra has been performing this music for 35 […]

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 […]

The Other Place

Jewel Theatre 1010 River St. Colligan Theatre @ Tannery Arts Center, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Jewel Theater folks are presenting this play that deals with an accomplished woman's life. It seems that everything, children, husband, career, and health are going through big changes. Or are they? there's one way to find out, come see. http://jeweltheatre.net