Has the ‘definitive’ documentary about the reggae superstar finally arrived? Bob Marley’s daughter, Cedella, opens up about her famous father and the...
With a new book, ‘No Happy Cows,’ and the forthcoming Virtual Food Revolution Summit, author John Robbins stirs up a food uprising...
Santa Cruz prepares to spread the love of reading on World Book Night 2012
Remember the sweet soul music of the 1960s that would pour through the car speakers as you drove with the windows down,...
Ewan McGregor on ‘Salmon Fishing …’ the state of today’s independent films and the trick to catching memorable roles
There’s a comedy boom happening around the country that hasn’t been seen since the 1980s when stand-up comedy was in its heyday....
Local filmmakers Foster and Kimberly Gamble unlock a universal code that they believe will dramatically shift today’s social systems and alter the...
Local author explains how to find everlasting contentment with Western psychotherapy and Buddhist psychology
Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Albert Mazibuko opens up More than 40 years ago, Joseph Shabalala had a series of dreams that manifested in...
Lila Downs to perform a multicultural show of ‘sins and miracles’ at The Mello
A surprisingly perfect staycation spot
Weekend after weekend, the salty air of Beach Street fills with the screams of Boardwalk patrons on mechanical thrill rides. Folks from...
Adam Theis’ army of musicians, Jazz Mafia All-Stars, marches to Kuumbwa Adam Theis is a musical whirlwind. As the kingpin of the...
Local ‘green’ fashion designer Anastasia Keriotis infuses Buddhist teachings into her clothing and bag line
Pam Houston’s genre-breaking book takes readers on adventures far and deep within
Local hero James Durbin performs acoustic set at Kuumbwa Jazz The atmosphere inside Kuumbwa Jazz was buzzing with anticipation as local hero...
MAH’s ‘Poetry and Book Arts Extravaganza’ explores new dimensions of books and words
Kiss procrastination goodbye; say hello to pen and paper
The Devil Makes Three comes home thirsty and ready to rock When a band invites you to “stomp, smash, slash, crash, bash,...
Local booksellers weigh in on books, book selling and the ins and outs of the industry
Some musicians are born performing, while others take time to develop—like a pop star in a pupa, bathing in nutrients and inspiration...
Guitar legend Leo Kottke tells it like it isLeo Kottke ignited the passion of guitar players and music enthusiasts with his...
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...