Weill Away: For its second week, the Cabrillo Music Festival saluted Kurt Weill, wrestled with Christopher Rouse's Symphony no. 1 and topped the loudness barrier in San Juan Bautista.
Hands of Clay: Les Claypool slips away from Primus for a night of jamming at Palookaville with his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade.
Classical Collectibles: A winner of the Santa Cruz County Symphony's Klein Competition delivers a brash and fearless new CD.
Packed for a Reason: Both the view and the food beckon diners to Riva on the Santa Cruz Wharf.
A La Carte: Chef A Go Go brings gourmet meals right to the homes of lucky subscribers.
Lost Cause: Even Brenda Blethyn can't rescue wispy comedy 'Saving Grace.'
Hum-Drum Bum: A loafing oaf preaches macho nonsense in 'The Tao of Steve.'
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