We live right next to one of the most gorgeous, cited, studied, and renowned natural marine sanctuaries in the world—home to dolphins, sea otters, whales, sea stars, those squishy anemones that curl up when you touch them (probably not supposed to do that…) and so much more! But do we really know much about it?…
Articles by Anne-Marie Harrison
6th Annual Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival
More than 40 unique artists from all over the country will be coming to Santa Cruz this Saturday and Sunday for the sixth annual Sea Glass and Ocean Art Festival. Celebrating the ocean’s diverse offerings, this event has raised thousands of dollars for ocean conservation and 10 percent of admission fees will be donated to…
Dia De Los Muertos Community Festival
Not all Halloween fun has to take place at night. In order to get there before the kids crash from candy comas, it’s probably best to celebrate during the remaining daylight hours—like at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, where families can take part in traditional Mexican crafts such as tissue paper flowers,…
Open Studios Encore
If you missed the Open Studios exhibits in North County and South County at the beginning of this month, fear not, dedicated art lover, this weekend is the encore two-day event which offers the opportunity to see all 243 artists throughout all of Santa Cruz County. Sound overwhelming? Thankfully the Arts Council of Santa Cruz…
Spamalot
The Mountain Community Theater (MCT) presents “Spamalot: a Musical Lovingly Ripped Off From the Film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Throughout the month of October, the local theater group will embark on the satirical journey through the Middle Ages with King Arthur, killer rabbits and knights in search for the Holy Grail. The cast…
Capitola Art & Wine Festival
This weekend is the weekend to be out and about in Santa Cruz with benefits, festivals, and fairs at every corner of the county, including the 32nd Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival. Start your Saturday at Capitola’s Esplanade Park with the Aptos Academy of Performing Arts or wind down after a long Sunday with…
Santa Cruz County Fair
Summer might be slowly drawing to a close, but some of the county’s biggest events are only just beginning—like the Santa Cruz County Fair with all the season’s essentials like corn dogs, funnel cakes, petting zoos, and pumpkin judging contests. Give the kids one last big hurrah before evenings are dominated by hours of homework…
Santa Cruz Greek Festival
Ringing in their thirty-third year, the annual Greek Festival returns to the Prophet Elias Greek Church in downtown Santa Cruz with authentic cuisine, a live bouzouki band, dancing and traditional spirits. As the longest-running festival in Santa Cruz County, the Greek festival has perfected their celebrations and now offers a mouth-watering sampling of locally sourced…
Santa Cruz Mountain Art and Wine Festival
Come out and celebrate Labor Day weekend with a host of Santa Cruz’s talented musicians, artists, and vintners. This two-day event will feature more than 10 bands, including Oatmeal Cookie, Funkranomicon, Dead Men Rockin,’ and Who’s Holdin.’ Local vendors will provide BBQ and to quench the weekend thirst, a selection of local beers and wines…
Strawberry U-Pick Days
Sometimes coming up with innovative family-outing ideas can be a hassle; watching re-runs of your favorite show is, after all, so much easier. But this Sunday, you and your family can get out of the house and enjoy the fruits of your labor—literally—as you pick and eat strawberries at the Redman House Farmstand. Find out…
