The sun is shining outside so why are you still indoors? Embrace the drought, slather on some sunscreen and fill up your reusable water bottle (PBA free, of course) and check out these events happening in a neighborhood near you, compiled by the editors at Good Times. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 New Leaf Jazz Education Fundraiser…
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Kickin Chicken Crosses the Road at Midtown Cafe
When I cut into my first Kickin Chicken fried chicken breast, I wasn’t expecting something so tender and succulent. The spicy, salty and slightly sweet crispy coating gave way to juicy, flavorful and tender chicken. It was perfectly cooked. The cornmeal waffles had an unbelievably satisfying crunch. Hints of saltiness punctuated the sweetness of the…
James Durbin to Judge the Battle for the Silver Ticket
Local aspiring singers have the opportunity to be a part of Season 15 of American Idol at the Battle for the Silver Ticket happening Saturday, September 5 at the Monterey County Fair. The singing competition, judged by Santa Cruz’s own American Idol alum, James Durbin gives local singers between the ages of 15 and 28…
3rd Friday at the Santa Cruz MAH: Growth
How do we grow? As children, as adults, as a community, there are many more ways to grow than are visible to the naked eye. We can grow through gardening and eating healthy local food, through self-care and awareness, and through connecting with our cultural history and local community. On Friday, August 21 as part…
True Rebels of Rock and Roll: Tinariwen
With a sound that evokes the somber expanse of their ancestral home in the Saharan Desert, Grammy Award-winning world music group, Tinariwen performs Monday at Kuumbwa Jazz Center as part of a sweeping global tour that includes stops in Europe, South America and the United States. Hailed as a ‘grassroots voice of rebellion’ by Allmusic,…
Happy Hour at the Artisan Food Market
Mark your calendars for an early workday on Friday, then get over to The Santa Cruz Food Lounge for the monthly Artisan Food Market. A delicious blend of farmers’ market and happy hour, this market is full of local artisan products and prepared foods – and an un-missable full bar! Mingle with Santa Cruz foodies, sample…
Food and Wine Odyssey: Croatia, Venice and Farewell
This is latest of a series of posts documenting Bohemian and Pacific Sun newspapers publisher Rosemary Olson’s wine and food cruise around Italy and Croatia with Duckhorn Vineyards and Food & Wine Trails. Both publications are affiliates of SantaCruz.com Croatia and Slovenia In Zadar, Croatia I visited the Salt Pans and Salt Museum in Nin…
Food and WIne Odyssey: Greece, Culinary Class
This is the second of a series of posts documenting Bohemian and Pacific Sun publisher Rosemary Olson’s wine and food cruise around Italy and Croatia with Duckhorn Vineyards and Food & Wine Trails. Both publications are affiliates of SantaCruz.com. Argostoli, Cephalonia, Greece Off to see the mysterious Melissani and Drogarati caves. Drogarati cave is about…
Cat Power Announces Santa Cruz and Sonoma Shows
Atlanta-based singer-songwriter, Cat Power will be coming to Santa Cruz on Labor Day weekend, performing at The Rio on Friday, September 4, as part of a whirlwind summer tour that will also include shows in Reno, Sonoma and Solana Beach. Presented by folkYEAH! Tickets for the Rio and Sonoma shows go on sale at Noon…
Food and Wine Odyssey: Sicily
This is the second of a series of posts documenting Bohemian and Pacific Sun newspaper publisher Rosemary Olson’s wine and food cruise around Italy and Croatia with Duckhorn Vineyards and Food & Wine Trails. Both publications are affiliates of SantaCruz.com. Marina, Oceania’s tour guide for us today, is a local so she knows the best…
