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September 17, 2025
Always on Tour
In spite of her easy 10K times onstage, Paula Poundstone might be best known for her current work on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! A radio show. Appearing Sept. 19 at the Rio Theatre.
September 10, 2025
Magic Hour
Black Uhuru has always been one of the most scintillating bands in reggae, following in the footsteps of Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, and Burning Spear. At Moe's Alley on Saturday, Sept. 13
August 6, 2025
Make Food, Not War
If you’re looking for Food Not Bonbs founder Keith McHenry, he is easy to find. He’s in downtown Santa Cruz, feeding the hungry.
July 23, 2025
Conspiracy of One
Robert Anton Wilson’s accolades are eccentric—he’s an iconic countercultural hero, remembered for his promotion of Discordian philosophies...
July 2, 2025
50 and Counting
We got curious about how many other Santa Cruz County businesses had endured longer than half a century. Turns out the answer is…a lot.
June 18, 2025
Even the Crawfish Got Soul
An album dedicated to the pioneer of zydeco, Clifton Chenier, arrives on June 25. Twelve deep grooves by some of the juiciest names in entertainment.
June 18, 2025
Too Fast to Live
An old favorite Broadway play has gotten a facelift. Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical is being produced by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.