Originally posted on BizarreBay.com If there is one vehicle that has stood the test of time and remained synonymous with friends, freedom, and adventure, it’s the enduringly iconic Volkswagen bus. It may have started as a simple mode of local transportation, but over the years, it has become a ubiquitous feature of road trips, rallies […]
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Idea Fab Lab Artists Make Waves
Last month, Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz hosted its very first themed art exhibition – Making Waves. The free, all-ages event was held inside the creative and social hub of the Lab, located on the 2nd floor of the Wrigley Building. The themed art exhibition on December 9th coincided with the Westside Holiday Bazaar. This […]
Skate by the Sea on the Capitola Ice Rink
California’s oldest seaside resort is warming up for an exciting eco-friendly winter event with the installation of iSKATE Capitola – Santa Cruz County’s first synthetic ice skating rink. iSKATE provides an open-air rink located in front of the stage at Capitola Village’s Esplanade Park. From December 15, 2017 through January 7, 2018, visitors and locals […]
Art/Now/Next: Interview with Julie Rawls
The Santa Cruz Art League is currently hosting Art/Now/Next, an exhibition featuring 10 emerging local artists under the age of 45. In support of this exciting event, Local Santa Cruz has handed over the mic to some of the talented participating artists whose innovative work is coming into the spotlight. Introducing Julie Rawls! Julie is a […]
Holidays are Coming to Capitola!
November 23rd – December 25th FREE PARKING! November 25th Surfin’ Santa – 12 P.M. Window Decorating Contest Starts Capitola Tree Lighting – 5 P.M. December 15th through January 7th iSkate Ice Skating After your Thanksgiving feast is done, and the excitement and wonder of the holidays begins Capitola has the family friendly events to keep […]
The Art of John Johnson: Featured Exhibit
Local artist John Johnson is being celebrated for his inspiring life and creative work that captured the look, feel, and lifestyle of Santa Cruz. John was a well-known graphic designer who passed away in January, 2017. His spirit lives on through his highly recognizable art, which has become synonymous with many of the businesses, events, […]
Open Studios Art Tour 2017
Santa Cruz is a cultural beacon for many reasons, one of its best being that it has more artists per capita than any other county our size. During the first three weekends in October, the public is invited to cruise North and South County and connect with these local Santa Cruz artists and their work spaces during […]
All Aboard, Santa Cruz!
Hop on for a ride to the 1970’s and 1900’s, from the forests of Felton, down to the Boardwalk. Oakland, Calif. PM 28 SEP 1970 Santa Cruz, Calif. SEP 2 3:30 PM 1909
Interview with artist Jassen Todorov
Jassen Todorov’s artistry onstage and in the air spotlights the best of northern California’s classical music and diverse natural beauty. Based in the Bay Area, Todorov is recognized worldwide for his award-winning music and photography. His photos are as bold, harmonious, and stirring as his violin music, revealing his dedication to consistent work, creative refinement, […]
Santa Cruz: Before They Invented #TBT… Or Cars
This week’s postcard is from 1902 , and it is one of my favorite postcards even though I have no idea what it says. 115 years ago this postcard was purchased, scribbled on and dropped in a mailbox somewhere in Santa Cruz. Ever since this card was mailed it has settled, unnoticed, quietly crawling through […]