Robert Sward’s new collection spans a lifetime of dogs, loves, losses and poetry
On a crisp November morning at The Bagelry in downtown Santa Cruz, Heather Houston swoops in like a hippified Uma Thurman, or...
The Tannery’s breathtaking, new nonprofit dance center gives a global spark to the local scene
With ‘American Idol’ behind him and a hot new debut album, James Durbin talks candidly about the power of belief, life before...
Pixies’ Joey Santiago on the making of an alt-rock classic
Local author finds a sense of purpose in her tennis shoes
One of the county’s most innovative theater and dance portals reaches a new milestone
It’s no accident that Wooster is one of the most popular bands on the local scene at the moment. Unlike some groups...
UCSC’s highly anticipated Grateful Dead Archives offers sneak peek On a rainy Saturday night at the McHenry Library at UC Santa Cruz,...
Combining dual sister singers and upright bass, a cajón slingin’ drummer, and the time tested trio of banjo, fiddle and guitar, The...
He’s lampooned hernias, morbid obesity and surgical catastrophies. Now Weird Al shows us the lighter side of the apocalypse.
Lifelong dog friendship inspires children’s book series ‘Adventures of Jack and Rugby’
Local craftsman designs totes for men
Furthur guitarist John Kadlecik talks Deadheads, psychic spaceships, and rocking in the shadow of Jerry Garcia In the film Rock Star, Mark...
‘The Letters’ explores life beneath state control in Soviet Russia
Playing it fast and loose at the 54th Annual Monterey Jazz FestivalIt was a beautiful sunny morning at the 54th Annual Monterey...
Russell Banks’ new novel tackles taboo topics of sex offenders, Internet porn addiction and the ephemeral line between reality and fantasy
Sonny Rollins resurrects the golden era of jazz at the 54th Monterey Jazz Festival There are music fans that travel the globe...
Santa Cruz psychobilly veterans The Chop Tops are in the midst of an insane 10,000 mile tour—35 shows across 20 states, in...
Author Jay Feldman sheds light on the darker side of American history
Mississippi-bred Paul Thorn sings of preachers, pimps, and small town AmericaOne way to hear about the real-life effects of Capitol Hill rivalries...
Author Juliet Eilperin takes readers on a global journey into the hidden world of sharks
Good Times isn’t Vogue, but we do take the fashion issue very seriously.
Aspiring authors get the chance to tell their story at ‘Pitchapalooza’
Sunset magazine’s ‘One-Block Feast’ takes local cuisine to the next level
National Dance Week arrives. Is Santa Cruz Ready? “Dance first. Think later. It’s the natural order.” —Samuel Beckett Leave it to a...
This one’s a keeper. A film that has smatterings of What The Bleep Do We Know? yet manages to tell a more...
Santa Cruz’s Nadia Krilanovich unveils an illustrated children’s book worthy of attention
The topic of food and money—and all the rich insights that can come along with exploring the emotions surrounding them—spring to life...
Local fashion designer Angelina Rennell on design and her online eco-boutique
