Article by: Fleur Williams, originally posted at Bizarre Bay Since 1952, hundreds of people have participated in the Capitola Begonia Festival’s nautical parade. It has brought together families, friends, organizations and people from near and far for designing, building, decorating, and cheering on the colorful floats that travel Soquel Creek. Local Santa Cruz went behind […]
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Begonia Festival Float: “Shipping Out to Sea”
Article by: Fleur Williams, originally posted at Bizarre Bay Since 1952, hundreds of people have participated in the Capitola Begonia Festival’s nautical parade. It has brought together families, friends, organizations and people from near and far for designing, building, decorating, and cheering on the colorful floats that travel Soquel Creek. Local Santa Cruz went behind […]
Melting Pot of Santa Cruz Culture in Downtown Farmers Market
Downtown Santa Cruz is a hub of commerce, culture and food. While the main drag is on Pacific Avenue, one would be remiss if you didn’t peel off into the side streets. How else would you find the Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market? Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market Run by Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Market, […]
BEAUTY & THE BEAST : Interview with Scenic Designer Skip Epperson
Every summer since 1981, the local musical theatre company, Cabrillo Stage, has produced entertainment for thousands of Santa Cruz residents and visitors. Their annual musical productions are created in the artistic styles of Broadway, and are one of Santa Cruz County’s highly anticipated summer performing arts events. For Cabrillo Stage’s 36th Summer Festival, the company […]
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum by Elliott Bliss
Elliott Bliss Painting The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Lighthouse We had a great time hitting up lighthouse field and the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum with Elliott Bliss. We scouted out the angle we wanted, set up our cameras, put on some sunscreen and Elliott set to work. It is really impressive to see Elliott […]
Mark Areias Jewelers
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 […]
Mulberry Gallery
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. […]
Paige Nutt : Fitness Artist
The internationally renowned workout program, CrossFit, was founded in Santa Cruz, so it’s no surprise that some of the most influential athletes and dynamic gyms are based here as well. Meet Paige Nutt – the Founder, Co-owner and Head Coach of the Santa Cruz fitness center, Studio 831. As a business owner, dedicated athlete, and […]
Marsea Marquis : Featured Artist
It’s rare to be genuinely immersed in another culture without actually being in another country. Thanks to Marsea Marquis’ passion for music and dance, the community can experience the vibrant spirit of Brazil without ever leaving Santa Cruz. Marquis is a dancer and instructor bringing 25 years of diverse cultural experience to this area and […]
More Proof That It Is All a Lie Tomorrow – 1907
I’m sure everyone will wonder what the rest of this shocking story is! Watsonville Apr 1 7 – AM 1907 Cal. J.B.E. Schroer 1325 Wellington Ave. Chicago Ill. Sun- Dear folks, I wrote you a long letter yesterday explaining never beleive anything except from my own lips. Will send you more proof that it is […]