Here in Santa Cruz, much of the good work that gets done relies on raising money, and finding innovative ways to do it. Some of the area’s nonprofits have set up their own stores, while others offer a few specialized gifts or services. We’ve profiled a few of them, in the hopes that some of the holiday giving this season can go toward helping those who help all of us.
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Review: ‘A Night at the Nutcracker’ at Crocker Theater
Cabrillo Stage’s ‘A Night at the Nutcracker’ invites you to step away from the Hallmark Channel and remember what Christmas is really about: the Marx Brothers.
Tater Famine Bring Punk Energy to Santa Cruz Roots Scene
When people see Santa Cruz’s Tater Famine setting up their instruments, they probably get the wrong idea about what kind of music they’re about to hear.
Q&A: Barry Jackson
Barry Jackson is the winemaker for Equinox Champagne and Bartolo Wine, which he co-owns with his wife, Jennifer.
Fred Keeley on Snoop Dogg
In honor of the maniac in black Mr. Snoop Eastwood’s gig at the Catalyst Thursday, we asked county treasurer and Snoop Dogg superfan Fred Keeley for his favorite songs.
Preview: Todd Snider at Humbug Hoedown
Proud pothead Todd Snider, who plays the KPIG Humbug Hoedown this week, talks about giving up rehab and why Santa Cruz is his favorite place to play.
5 Things To Do In Santa Cruz This Weekend
Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson comes to the Catalyst, and lots of events for holiday prep.
The Art of Vinyl at First Friday
Records are as hip as ever right now, but somehow it’s refreshing that the new exhibit of the art form at this week’s First Friday is not being curated by one of the super-geeky vinylerati. In fact, Jennifer Gallacher, who’s putting together the show at Santa Cruz Rehearsal Studio, has never even had a record collection.
5 Things To Do In Santa Cruz This Weekend
Cabrillo presents their Winter Dance Concert, while the Museum of Art and History throws a fundraiser, plus Moon Duo music and more.
Sara Watkins Defies Genre Boundries
Sara Watkins grew up playing bluegrass. A gifted fiddler, singer and songwriter, she was just 8 years old when she first put bow to string. For the next 18 years, she played alongside her brother Sean Watkins and 2012 Genius Grant recipient Chris Thile in the Grammy Award-winning progressive bluegrass outfit, Nickel Creek.
