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November 26, 2025

Get the Concept?

I was committed to 100% firsthand research, and that meant only covering albums for which I could talk to an album’s creator or a key participant.
November 21, 2025

‘Punk Spirit’ Author John Malkin on Mindfulness in the Mosh Pit

One might think punk and spirituality have nothing in common. But both present ways for people to question the world around them.
November 19, 2025

Nashville Abounds

With a voice that is at once unique but brings up comparisons to everyone from Linda Ronstadt to Bonnie Raitt, Nicki Bluhm sounds eternally American. At Felton Music Hall, 11/21
November 19, 2025

Digging Deep Roots

The California Honeydrops spent their early days refining a uniquely eclectic sound that pulls from the past while presenting snappy hooks and horns that resonate today.
November 12, 2025

East Greets West

Korean Experimental Music Festival arrives at UCSC for four free performances. This is a rare opportunity... Nov. 14-15.
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November 12, 2025

From the Spirit

n celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, a new art exhibit has gone up on the walls of the Aptos Branch Library. Aptos artist Becky Olvera Schultz, who is part of the Kickapoo/Shawnee tribe, is sharing the exhibit with fellow artist Karen Whitaker.
November 12, 2025

Aye, Aye, Captain

The most lovable sponge in the universe is coming to UCSC. The SpongeBob Musical is set to premiere on Nov. 14, with performances continuing through the 23rd. It’s a wacky play with subversive undertows.
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November 5, 2025

He‘e Nalu Redivivus

Three Hawaiian princes—David Kawananakoa, Edward Keliiahonui and Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole­—have been woven into the fabric of local surfing lore.
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November 5, 2025

Raising the Bar

Placing the evening entirely in the expert hands of the Marea Ensemble, Phil Collins peeled back newer edges of new music for a spellbound audience at Peace United Church last week.
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October 29, 2025

The Power of Food

Alice Waters, founder of Chez Panisse, reminds us that the future of health and climate begins with what’s on our plates. "An Evening with Alice Waters" begins 7pm Thursday at the Rio Theatre
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October 29, 2025

Eternal Questions

In 'Metamophosis' a collection of vignettes runs its ensemble through a gauntlet of characters, transforming from gods to men and back again. At the Black Box Theater, November 1–16
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October 29, 2025

Ambient Wave

Hayden Pedigo's intricate guitar fingerpicking, ambient soundscapes and open-tuned compositions follow in the footsteps of John Fahey. Performing with Jens Kuross, 7pm on Nov. 4 at The Crepe Place
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