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With the internet offering easy access to music from every era and genre, today’s musicians are being influenced by an unprecedentedly broad range of sounds. That point isn’t lost on local singer/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Henry Chadwick, whose new Guest At Home EP showcases an indie pop/alternative rock sound that’s informed by the music of such diverse acts […]
According to local folklore, there’s a curse on this town: Once you’ve lived in Santa Cruz, you can never leave. You might move all the way to the other side of the world, but sooner or later, you’ll end up back in Santa Cruz. In the case of sitar/tabla player Ashwin Batish, that story has […]
In early 1975, locals Tim Jackson, Rich Wills, and Sheba Burney banded together to form a nonprofit organization and open a venue for live jazz music. The trio sold items at the flea market, and with $250 formed the Kuumbwa Jazz Society. After a few years of local fundraising concerts, the group secured a home […]
Local artist Michelle Fleschute shares about her abstract acrylics: “After graduating with my degree in Studio Art from Cabrillo I transferred to San Jose State. While I graduated with a degree in PR I always painted, mostly sticking to Realism. Finally, while working on some very technical bark on a tree, I realized I just […]
In the late 1800’s, a local naturalist and lighthouse keeper named Laura Hecox started a collection of Indian artifacts, shells and specimens. She donated her collection to the City of Santa Cruz to establish its first public museum. In 1905, the museum opened in downtown Santa Cruz before being moved in 1954 to the East […]
Artist Lauren Ringelman shares about her work: “I love recycled art, it makes me feel like a mad scientist. Anything can be art; everything is art. One of the best compliments I’ve ever been given was from a friend who said “Lauren can […]
The Michaelangelo Gallery and Art Studios is as much a historical landmark as it is a lively foundation for artistic expression. Owner and artist Angelo Grova has carefully preserved a structure representing the industry and craftsmanship unique to this area by establishing a welcoming space to celebrate and explore diverse artwork. As a result, both gallery […]
If Santa Cruz is about keeping it weird, then a quirky band like Coffee Zombie Collective is a natural choice as the musical entertainment for This Is How We Cruz, a celebration of all things Santa Cruz that will take place at The Rio Theatre on Wednesday, June 8th. CZC specializes in twangy, tongue-in-cheek adaptations […]
Today’s featured artist is Sara Sha, with paintings from her “Ocean Series”. The artist shares that she “helps people express their love of nature through my artwork.” Sara has lived in Santa Cruz all her life, and is currently living in Capitola. You can see more of Sara Sha’s other paintings, her studio, and her creative process at the […]
Local artists have their fair share of challenges when it comes to exhibiting and selling work – the cost of living in Santa Cruz and the fragile state of the economy are no small matters to contend with. Luckily, this area also has an empowered community working ‘round the clock to expand the production and […]
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