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Local artist Sean Donnelly has made contact with extraterrestrials. In this case, the ET’s are animated characters he co-created for Jeff & Some Aliens, a Comedy Central TV show that celebrated its premier in 2016. The recent Comedy Central show is one among many music videos, commercials, and films that feature Donnelly’s unique drawing, animation, writing, and direction. He grew […]
Santa Cruz is a place that inspires all forms of art, so it’s no surprise that some of the most high quality guitars being played by musicians around the world are produced by local luthiers. To celebrate this area’s influential guitar-building and music-making culture, musician Jayme Kelly Curtis introduced the first Santa Cruz Art of Guitar Exhibition and […]
On June 3rd, the Santa Cruz Symphony (SCS) performed with Storm Large and her band in Lust, Love & Rock ‘n Roll. Flavored by the musical talent and provocative nature of dynamo singer Storm Large, the show was the most spicy and avant-garde performance of the Symphony’s 2016/17 Season. The SCS and guest musicians performed […]
These days, it is rare to come across jewelry that has not been mass-produced in a large factory. At Mark Areias Jewelers, the professional craft and personal care of jewelry is refreshingly “old-fashioned”. Local artist Mark Areias is a formally trained Goldsmith and one of this area’s most esteemed creators of fine jewelry. For […]
Get ready to jump on board – the Arts Council Santa Cruz County is about to launch the second annual All Hands on Deck event. This highly anticipated exhibition and fundraising raffle event reflects some of Santa Cruz’s most beloved features: iconic skate culture, exceptional creativity, and lively community spirit. Hosted by the Arts Council […]
Art and nature can transport people to extraordinary worlds, and the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum and art community have once again made this experience magical in their third collaborative exhibition. From May through November, 2017, visitors are welcomed to wander Art in the Arboretum: Environmental Installations – a magnificent outdoor exhibition highlighting eleven sculptures merged with […]
Located in the heart of historic Aptos Village is the longstanding Mulberry Gallery – a venue providing outstanding custom frame design, art, and portrait services, as well as exhibitions of work by locally and internationally renowned artists. The framing shop and gallery space are owned and operated by partners in life and business, Del and Barbara Crawford. […]
What makes Giuseppe Verdi one of the world’s most popular opera composers is his ability to create magnificent melodies that blend gracefully with the human voice. What makes the Santa Cruz Symphony (SCS) so widely respected is how brilliantly it interprets that virtuosity on the modern stage. Last weekend, the Symphony, Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus, and […]
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (SCMNH) may be the oldest public museum in town, but for over 100 years it has continued to be a renowned landmark and leader in engaging people with the vibrant nature of this region and beyond. Every spring, the SCMNH spotlights California’s diverse plants, animals and landscapes through an annual exhibit, […]
Santa Cruz-based aerial and acrobatic performance group, Aeraflux is presenting their newest creation “dis/connected,” which explores relationships in a world where we are increasingly more connected to our devices than each other. As today’s youth are coming of age in a digital world, they are dealing with a variety of new and challenging factors when […]
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