The dancing Che Che La Boom and singing Frankie Simone, a.k.a. Chelsea Moreno and Simone Vincenty, put their creative powers together for One Sea—a two-woman show which will feature Simone on vocals and the ever flexible La Boom performing gravity-defying moves on an aerial hoop. From Huntington Beach to Vancouver, the local pair hope to…
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Foodie File: May’s Sushi Bar and Grill
Can’t get your fill of top sushi? Stop by May’s Sushi Bar and Grill for the only all-you-can-eat sushi in town. Whether you are a sushi novice or regular, May’s extensive menu of mouthwatering appetizers and handmade rolls has something to offer everyone. And due to a recent change in management, you can get your…
Preview: Santa Cruz Fringe Festival
Don’t miss the performing arts festival of the summer. The Third Annual Santa Cruz Fringe Festival runs July 11-20. Nearly 200 performances by approximately 30 different acts will take to the stage at seven venues across Santa Cruz. For the price of a ticket (individual shows are $12) you will see one-of-a-kind performances, including aerial…
Tanniversary 2014
The Tannery Arts Center is holding a special daylong event of exhibitions, performances, curator’s talk, dance workshops and art demonstrations on June 21. The all ages event is free and celebrates the ongoing transformation of the former leather factory into a mixed-use housing and art campus. Tanniversary will feature the artwork of more than 65…
Louis Rittenhouse Ditches Court
Louis Rittenhouse drops lawsuit against Santa Cruz county.
2013: The Year In Review
Twelve months of keeping Santa Cruz weird.
Secrets: History as Fiction
“This story, then, is our secret—yours, mine, my mother’s and my Aunt Francesca’s. And so, I ask, that it remain.”
Confessions of a Mad Bomber
From the ashes of Santa Cruz’s graffiti underworld, James Reitano transcended the local punk scene to produce music videos for the likes of Biz Markie and Skrillex— now he’s on to graphic novels.
A Tour of Santa Cruz Strangeness
Artists, hippies and anyone with an acquired taste for the impossibly strange have been making the pilgrimage to Santa Cruz for decades. Drawn by the sheer beauty of the mountains and calm of the ocean, this city by the sea has collected a legendary reputation for keeping things different—even inspiring the local slogan “Keep Santa Cruz Weird”— but not everyone knows what keeps the magic going. Here’s a short list.
