Editor Brad Kava celebrates the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, Santa Cruz Shakespeare, previews this week’s coverage and makes the case for embracing Santa Cruz’s adventurous side.
The Santa Cruz Psychedelic Society relaunches with author Abbie Rosner and a discussion of how psychedelics may help older adults reconsider aging, purpose and mortality.
Percussionist Jim Greiner’s Santa Cruz drum circles use shared rhythm to reduce stress, build connection and help participants find what he calls “the groove.”
This week’s horoscopes invite each sign to follow its guiding instincts, recover forgotten truths, embrace restorative pleasures and prepare for meaningful change.
Brad Kava reflects on Shakespeare’s enduring warnings about power and madness, celebrates Santa Cruz Shakespeare and highlights community efforts in Seabright.
Extended summer gloom can drain mood and energy, but simple habits involving light, movement, hydration, strength training and social connection can help.
Readers weigh in on a revived Westside restaurant favorite, the new director of the 418 Project, Santa Cruz Guitar’s 50th anniversary and Rio del Mar public access.
