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Fall 2000 Getting It--The experts tell how, when and where to score the finer things in local life. Get the Point: Slinging darts and driving cues in Santa Cruz. Get to the Beach: Out-of-the-way strands. Get High: Learn to fly and never wait for United again. Get Smart: Study hangouts. Get Bandwidth: Real speed freaks go DSL. Get Cropped: A good haircut is worth more than two bits. Get Formal: When only a mint-green penguin suit will do, consider these formal-wear alternatives. Get Healthy: Good nutrition doesn't have to break the bank. Get Hung: How and where to show off your art. Get Dirty: Plants, pots and more for the garden. Get In the Groove: A guide for instant band success. Get Lunch: There's no such thing as a free lunch, but is it possible to find a $5 midday meal in Silicon Beach? Get Buff: Gyms and fitness clubs. Get Groomed: When Fido needs a do, do it at the self-serve. Get Fishy: Fresh treats from the sea. Get Rooted: True Americana roots survive even in high-tech Santa Cruz. Get Out: A three-month-plus calendar of events. Words: Janet Blaser, Julia Chiapella, David Espinoza, Kelly Luker, Jessica Lyons, Andrea Perkins, Rob Pratt, Marlow de Ville, John Yewell, Dan Young and Bruce Willey Design and Production: Marty Stevens Images: George Sakkestad [ Santa Cruz Week | MetroActive Central | Archives ]