San Lorenzo Valley High School revs up for ‘Grease’
If you’re fond of lightning-fast cars, summer nights, beauty school dropouts and hopeless devotion, then “Grease” is the word (is the word that you heard). Those who grew up in the ’70s and ’80s fondly recall seeing the film in theaters and watching John...
First Santa Cruz Pizza Week debuts Jan. 29
An exciting culinary event will unfold across Santa Cruz County on Jan. 29, with the launch of the region’s first Santa Cruz Pizza Week. Inspired by regional pizza-centric celebrations around the United States and Canada, food establishments and media partners are collaborating to introduce...
Local middle schoolers join Central Coast Honor Band
From the flute to the trombone to the timpani, local middle school musicians are getting in the swing of things as they prepare for the Central Coast Honor Band performance at Pacific Grove Middle School (835 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove) on Saturday, Jan. 25,...
Scotts Valley theater rebrands, now known as ‘The Landing’
In March 2022, the first-ever Alfred Hitchcock Festival was held to great fanfare at a fledgling new theater space in the building that once was a roller rink. It seemed to go off without a hitch, that was until the group was unable to...
Scotts Valley Middle School brings the spirit of community to the stage with ‘Lion King Jr.’
Get ready to experience the magic of Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.,” brought to life by the talented students of the Scotts Valley Middle School Drama Program.
The curtain rises at the SVMS Theater on Friday, Feb. 21, at 7pm, followed by two performances on...
Wagner leads Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County as senior program director
Community Bridges recently announced the promotion of Dana Wagner, who has been selected as senior program director for Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County, marking a full-circle moment in her distinguished career in nutrition and community service.
Wagner, a registered dietitian, began her career...
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Benefit Shop closing its doors
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Benefit Shop, a funky little re-sale store at the corner of Felt Street and 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz since 2018, will be closing its doors on Saturday, March 1, due to the end of its lease.
If adequate...
Author hails history, feminism with upcoming book launch of ‘Strait Lace’
Author Rosemary Hayward has a thing for history. As she prepares to launch her sophomore effort, “Strait Lace,” Hayward is reveling in the joy of pursuing her passion.
Her first novel, “Margaret Leaving,” a historical mystery set in the 1970s, was published in 2017 and...
Nominations sought for Santa Cruz County Arts Commission’s Spotlight Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission’s Spotlight Awards.
Through the Spotlight Award, the Arts Commission publicly recognizes individuals who have achieved a high level of excellence and creativity in their work, but who have not received widespread acknowledgment of...
History presentation to recount Ben Lomond’s early years
The rich and colorful history of Ben Lomond comes alive in the second of a three-part lecture series, “Tales of Ben Lomond, Gem of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Part 2” on Saturday, March 22. Doors open at 9:30am and the presentation begins at 10am...
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground reopening delayed
California State Parks has announced the delayed reopening of the seasonal campground at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, now scheduled for Aug. 1, instead...
