From dance to film to music and more, our picks for the don’t-miss events in Santa Cruz this weekend.
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Theater Review: ‘Black Snow’ at Cabrillo
‘Black Snow’ is a humorous window into the life of an aspiring novelist and playwright. Paradoxically, it’s also a roller coaster of broken dreams and desperation.
Interview: Diamond Rings at Crepe Place
When Diamond Rings’ “All Yr Songs” single came out in 2009, it stood out from the acres of other up-and-coming indie rock around it. It was more than just a glint of something; Canadian singer/songwriter John O’Regan’s vision seemed to arrive fully formed and unstoppable, in two minutes of chugging but sleek guitar rock, with lyrics that sprang directly from his heart to his mouth, with no stops in between.
Q&A: Robert Marsh
Robert Marsh is a well-known Central Coast wine rep whose portfolio includes the top Santa Cruz Mountains wineries. He spoke to me about breaking into the business, changes in the industry and some of his own favorites.
New Pizzeria Captures Elegant Spirit of Avanti
While the rest of you were feasting on sugary candy corn, we spent our traditional Halloween dinner at Avanti. The “old” Avanti, a.k.a. the new Pizzeria Avanti, where Jeremy Geise, son of owners Paul and Cindy Geise, has grown gracefully into his role as resident host.
Morton Marcus Memorial Reading to Feature Arthur Sze
Arthur Sze never met Morton Marcus. And yet, as Santa Fe poet Sze travels to Santa Cruz this week to appear at the third annual Morton Marcus Memorial Reading at Cabrillo, he can’t help but feel he’s honoring a kindred spirit.
Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend, Nov. 3-4
From the Devil Makes Three to the Day of the Dead celebration and a Sexy Circus Cabaret, the best bets for this weekend in Santa Cruz.
Halloween Costumes We Don’t Want to See
A few of the dress-up ideas we’re not looking forward to this Halloween.
Q&A: Rebecca Campbell
Since moving to Santa Cruz in 1982, Rebecca Campbell has been famous for her muffins. After selling them at stores around town, she opened Rebecca’s Mighty Muffins on Front Street in 1986. After opening two more stores, she closed them all in 2006 and walked away from the business for a while. In 2008, she brought her muffins back to farmers’ markets, and this year she opened Rebecca’s at the Tannery.
Local Sculptor Fuses Tech and Industrial Elements
With a hospital wheel, an industrial light and 19th century oiler in front of him, Michael Leeds is musing on his most recent Tim Burton-esque metal sculpture. “It’s like a spy bot,” he says of the art piece. This one has a bloodshot eyeball at the center of the bulb and a red antenna on top, like a cherry on a sundae. Leeds, a well-known local sculptor and glassmaker, is gearing up for his first motorcycle art show in 10 years.
