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The ‘ghosting’ phenomenon is ruining our love lives, and it’s got to stop P20

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INSIDE Volume 41, No.45 February 10-16, 2016

SPACE ISSUES Why aren’t more homeless using Santa Cruz’s winter shelter? P13

DISAPPEARING ACT The psychological and social tolls of ghosting P20

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OPINION

EDITOR’S NOTE When I first heard about the supposedly recent phenomenon of “ghosting,” when someone ends a relationship by abruptly cutting off communication with someone else, I thought: oh right, we had this before, except we used to call it “when someone ends a relationship by abruptly cutting off communication with someone else.”

But I’ve changed my mind after reading Anne-Marie Harrison’s cover story this week. It is different, because new technologies have given us ever-more cover for our fear of confrontation and our worst irresponsible tendencies. While smartphones can make us feel more connected than ever before to the

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Re: “Jailhouse Knock”: People who have mental health issues need support and groups for growth and coping skills, not the torture of being locked in a cell for 23 hours a day.

Violence in California prisons has decreased since the California Prisoners’ Human Rights Movement’s Agreement to End Hostilities across ethnic/racial and geographic lines took effect in October 2012. The state of California, CDCR, and all correctional systems should distribute the Agreement to End Hostilities to all people in all lockups, to probationers and parolees, and to our communities.

Ashker v. Governor of California plaintiffs stated: “Our movement rests on a foundation of unity: our Agreement to End Hostilities. It is our hope that this groundbreaking agreement to end the violence between the various ethnic groups in California prisons will inspire not only state prisoners, but also jail detainees, county prisoners and our communities on the street, to oppose ethnic and racial violence.”

As President Obama said in his op-ed in the Washington Post, “How can we subject prisoners to unnecessary solitary confinement, knowing its effects, and then expect them to return to our communities as whole people?

people we care about, they also have the potential to devastate us in entirely new ways. As the story explains, the consequences can be brutal not only for the person who’s ghosted, but also for the one doing the ghosting, as well. Let’s all read it, and then agree not to let technology turn us into cowards.

Also in this Valentine’s Day issue, Lily Stoicheff lays out a spirited defense of this often groused-about holiday. After putting out alt-weekly V-Day issues for a number of years, I can attest that almost all the ideas pitched for stories in them are antiValentine’s in some way: worst dates, terrible singles scenes, etc. They do make for great stories, I have to admit, but I found this a refreshing switch-up. Hope your own Valentine’s Day is filled with affection from lovers or admirers or friends or family—or pets! Pets are the best.

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It doesn’t make us safer. It’s an affront to our common humanity.” State and local corrections systems should follow this lead.

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Eighth graders in Ashley Selck’s history class at Monte Vista Christian School are learning about the Gilded Age. In the process, they dove deep into a different era of journalism, writing editorials about various social enterprises.

Hannah Denny wrote about the Penny Ice Creamery and the work it does for the community. Bryce Ebrahimian wrote about Cards Against Humanity, which has generously supported the Wikimedia Foundation, educational groups and other organizations.

A big announcement rolled in last week from Future Motion—the company that launched OneWheel and was featured in Kara Guzman’s recent GT cover story about the Wrigley Building on the Westside.

Future Motion has secured more than $3 million in funding, allowing it to expand manufacturing of its electronic skating device, which feels rather like riding on a snowboard, CEO Kyle Doerksen says. It’s also opening a distribution center in Europe.

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How do you know love is real?

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It’s never real, it’s just a dream.

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“Love is a fire,” declared Aries actress Joan Crawford.

“But whether it’s going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell.” I disagree with her conclusion. There are practical steps you can take to ensure that love’s fire warms but doesn’t burn. Start with these strategies: Suffuse your libido with compassion.

Imbue your romantic fervor with empathy. Instill your animal passions and instinctual longings with affectionate tenderness. If you catch your sexual urges driving you toward narcissists who are no damn good for you, firmly redirect those sexual urges toward emotionally intelligent, self-responsible beauties.

“Only love interests me,” declared painter Marc Chagall, “and I am only in contact with things that revolve around love.” That seems like an impossibly high standard. Our daily adventures bring us into proximity with loveless messes all the time. It’s hard to focus on love to the exclusion of all other concerns. But it’s a worthy goal to strive toward Chagall’s ideal for short bursts of time.

And the coming weeks happen to be a favorable phase for you to do just that. Your success may be partial, but dramatic nonetheless.

TAURUS Apr20–May20

“A coward is incapable of exhibiting love,” said Mahatma Gandhi. “It is the prerogative of the brave.” That’s my challenge to you, Scorpio. In accordance with the astrological currents, I urge you to stoke your uninhibited audacity so you can press onward toward the frontiers of intimacy.

It’s not enough to be wilder, and it’s not enough to be freer. To fulfill love’s potential in the next chapter of your story, you’ve got to be wilder, freer, and bolder.

Fifteenth-century writer Thomas à Kempis thought that real love can arouse enormous fortitude in the person who loves. “Love feels no burden,” he wrote. “It attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility; for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible.”

As you might imagine, the “real love” he was referring to is not the kind that’s motivated by egotism, power drives, blind lust, or insecurity. I think you know what I mean, Taurus, because in the past few months you have had unprecedented access to the primal glory that Thomas referred to. And in the coming months you will have even more. What do you plan to do with all that mojo?

GEMINI May21–June20 Gemini novelist Elizabeth Bowen (1899-1973) was fascinated in “life with the lid on and what happens when the lid comes off.” She knew both states from her own experience. “When you love someone,” she mused about the times the lid had come off, “all your saved-up wishes start coming out.” In accordance with the astrological omens, I propose that you engage in the following threepart exercise. First, identify a part of your life that has the lid tightly clamped over it. Second, visualize the suppressed feelings and saved-up wishes that might pour forth if you took the lid off. Third, do what it takes to love someone so well that you’ll knock the lid off.

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SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec21 “It is not lack of love but lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages,” said Friedrich Nietzsche. He believed that if you want to join your fortunes with another’s, you should ask yourself whether you will enjoy your conversations with this person for the next 30 years—because that’s what you’ll be doing much of the time you’re together. How do you measure up to this gold standard, Sagittarius? What role does friendship play in your romantic adventures? If there’s anything lacking, now is an excellent time to seek improvements. Start with yourself, of course. How could you infuse more camaraderie into the way you express love? What might you do to upgrade your skills as a conversationalist?

CAPRICORN Dec22–Jan19

“No one has ever loved anyone the way everyone wants to be loved,” wrote author Mignon McLaughlin.

I think that may be true. The gap between what we yearn for and what we actually get is never fully closed.

Nevertheless, I suggest that you strive to refute McLaughlin’s curse in the coming days. Why? Because you now have an enhanced capacity to love the people you care about in ways they want to be loved. So be experimental with your tenderness. Take the risk of going beyond what you’ve been willing or able to give before. Trust your fertile imagination to guide your ingenious empathy.

“Love isn’t something you find,” says singer Loretta Lynn. “Love is something that finds you.” Singer Kylie Minogue concurs: “You need a lot of luck to find people with whom you want to spend your life. Love is like a lottery.” I think these perspectives are at best misleading, and at worst debilitating. They imply we have no power to shape our relationship with love. My view is different.

I say there’s a lot we can do to attract intimate allies who teach us, stimulate us, and fulfill us. Like what? 1.

We clarify what qualities we want in a partner, and we make sure that those qualities are also healthy for us. 2.

We get free of unconscious conditioning that’s at odds with our conscious values. 3. We work to transform ourselves into lovable collaborators who communicate well. Anything else? What can you do to make sure love isn’t a lottery?

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AQUARIUS Jan20–Feb18

Here’s the counsel of French writer Anatole France: “You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; in just the same way, you learn to love by loving.” What he says is always true, but it’s especially apropos for you Leos in the coming weeks. You now have a special talent for learning more about love by loving deeply, excitedly, and imaginatively. To add further nuance and inspiration, meditate on this advice from author Aldous Huxley: “There isn’t any formula or method. You learn to love by loving—by paying attention and doing what one thereby discovers has to be done.”

“We all have the potential to fall in love a thousand times in our lifetime,” writes Chuck Klosterman. “It’s easy. But there are certain people you love who do something else; they define how you classify what love is supposed to feel like. You’ll meet maybe four or five of these people over the span of 80 years.” He concludes, “A lover like this sets the template for what you will always love about other people.” I suspect that you have either recently met or will soon meet such a person, Aquarius. Or else you are on the verge of going deeper than ever before with an ally you have known for a while. That’s why I think what happens in the next six months will put an enduring stamp on your relationship with intimacy.

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VIRGO Aug23–Sep22 “I do not trust people who don’t love themselves and yet tell me, ‘I love you,’” said author Maya Angelou. She concludes: “There is an African saying: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.” With this in mind, I invite you to take inventory of the allies and relatives whose relationships are most important to you. How well do they love themselves? Is there anything you could do to help them upgrade their love for themselves? If their self-love is lacking, what might you do to protect yourself from that problem?

PISCES Feb19–Mar20 Sixteenth-century Italian poet Torquato Tasso described one of love’s best blessings. He said your lover can reunite you with “a piece of your soul that you never knew was missing.” You Pisceans are in a phase when this act of grace is more possible than usual. The revelatory boon may emerge because of the chemistry stirred up by a sparkly new affiliation. Or it may arise thanks to a familiar relationship that is entering unfamiliar territory.

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LOVE BITES Before Viagra, humans used food to stimulate desire. Culinary historian Elizabeth Birnbaum of the Curated Feast will teach guests about aphrodisiacs throughout history in a Feb. 18 event at Pure Pleasure in Santa Cruz. PHOTO: CHIP SCHEUER

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meet Elizabeth Birnbaum at Hidden Peaks Teahouse, and over a two-hour pot of pu’erh we fill the zen air between us with talk of hedonism, guilty pleasure and the history of aphrodisiacs. Birnbaum launched the Curated Feast last June, and is in the middle of preparing her research for Sexy-Self Love, a women’s event presented by Santa Cruz Socialites at Pure Pleasure next week. While the event is designed around the truth that you can’t love someone else if you don’t love yourself, Birnbaum’s participation promises a rich cultural exploration of love and sex.

“Apparently gladiator sweat was an aphrodisiac to Roman women, because the gladiators were sex

symbols. And so the women would use their sweat in cosmetics,” says Birnbaum, her eyes wide. She says that while most of her research starts on the Internet, it ends in the library or with a phone call to a UCSC professor. Then, through Curated Feast, she collaborates with local chefs like LionFish SupperClub to orchestrate a dinner experience that brings to life, say, Ancient Greece or the Silk Road.

There won’t, unfortunately, be any gladiator sweat at Sexy-Self Love, but Birnbaum is working with chocolate maker Becky Potter of Pure Heart Chocolate, and chef Hedy Nochimson to create four small aphrodisiac dishes. Each love bite will introduce a different speaker, including Bez

Maxwell on the female orgasm, Amy Baldwin on self-pleasure with tingly toys and Denise Elizabeth Byron on discovering your inner sensuality.

Birnbaum says, foods’ psychoactive chemicals affect our mood and physiology. “If you’re eating foods that trigger physiological reactions, that get your heart pumping, your blood vessels opened up, that make you breathe deeper and sweat a little, all of these effects kind of feel like love might feel,” says Birnbaum, speaking about the capsaicin in hot peppers in particular.

The Aztec emperor Montezuma is said to have consumed chocolate in vast quantities to satisfy his many wives. Among its chemical constituents, chocolate contains

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tryptophan, which helps produce the serotonin needed for elevated mood and sexual arousal. It also contains phenylethylamine, a stimulant released in the brain when we fall in love.

“Aphrodisiacs have to be put in cultural context to be understood,” says Birnbaum. “Peacock tongues and black pepper were eaten by the Ancient Roman elite. They were both considered aphrodisiacs, and were brought out at special feasts. It almost makes sense that these foods, which would have been a part of a lavish display of wealth, were also getting people excited in other ways.”

Indeed, most foods that are purported to be aphrodisiac (and there are a lot) are expensive or risky to acquire, or are steeped in the power of suggestion. For instance, science still hasn’t figured out whether it’s the high zinc level in oysters (low levels of zinc are linked to low libido) or their faint resemblance to female genitalia that is responsible for their passioninducing reputation.

“Food is inherently sensual,” says Birnbaum—and we both agree that we wouldn’t want to share a meal with an ex we felt tender about, because it’s also so intimate to eat with someone.

To be present in the moment— without phones—and sharing the ecstasy of each bite is not only an experience that parallels the sexual act itself, it’s also a maxim of the slow food movement, in which Birnbaum has been active for many years now.

“I think that with Instagram, and ‘food porn’ ... it’s funny because if you’re watching real porn, you can interact with it in your own way, ostensibly. But with food porn, what’s your interaction? It’s like, here’s this thing I’m eating, isn’t it sexy and beautiful? But you can’t even smell it, you can’t taste it,” says Birnbaum.

It’s exactly this disconnect that Birnbaum loves to reconstruct, in a multi-dimensional way—by teaching not only where one’s food came from, but also what it has meant to people and events over the eons.

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t’s 4 p.m. on a cold winter day, and two dozen people have huddled up in front of a brightly lit cafeteria. Within a half an hour, the line has nearly doubled at the Homeless Services Center (HSC) as men and women of all ages gather to eat a warm meal of polenta and kielbasa sausage with veggies in a flavorful sauce. After dinner, a 24-passenger bus pulls onto the campus, ready to shuttle individuals to the National Guard Armory hangar in DeLaveaga Park.

Upon arrival, guests are given a last chance to turn over any banned paraphernalia—drugs,

alcohol or weapons—they might have previously forgotten into an “amnesty box.” They are then wanded by a metal detector, as their bodies and bags are searched for contraband.

As HSC staff checks people in, several volunteers lay out sleeping mats in men’s, women’s and couple’s sections.

A number of people immediately lay out their belongings, trying to fall asleep quickly, while others walk toward the television and DVD player set up in the middle of the room or head toward the bathroom. Conversations bounce

off the wooden floor throughout the hollow room as staff members listen to guests’ needs and pass out hygienic supplies.

“It’s really helpful [running the shelter] when you have a dedicated, compassionate staff,” explains Winter Shelter Program Manager Jordan Boyer. “Detail-oriented people are exactly what we need.”

By 5 a.m. the next morning, 85 individuals will wake up, gather their life belongings and take the shuttle back to the HSC campus, where coffee and a warm breakfast waits.

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The housing crisis in Santa Cruz County has reached a fever pitch. But while there’s plenty of handwringing, there aren’t a lot of options being proffered to solve it, according to Michael Bethke, a longtime planning expert.

“We need to change the conversation,” says Bethke, who is moving to Georgia this month. “A paradigm shift is needed in terms of how we view housing.”

Bethke, a one-time county fair manager and self-proclaimed “change agent,” has spent the better part of his career working to improve housing and living conditions throughout the greater Bay Area, most recently in Santa Cruz.

About two years ago, he launched a program aimed to help the owners—or inheritors—of red-tagged properties get those properties up to code, with the caveat that proceeds from their sale be donated to charity.

Bethke is moving to Georgia for a variety of reasons, including the desire to be closer to his aging mother-in-law. The comparative affordability of housing in that state is also a draw. He’s also moving closer to Habitat for Humanity’s headquarters, an organization he’s hoping to sell on some of the programs he’s developed in Santa Cruz.

Bethke’s recent pet project, “For Sale, For Good,” worked on the premise that house flipping could be used for a good cause.

Bethke and a cohort of others, as covered in GT in 2014, took a once-derelict home in the Zayante Valley, fixed it up, and then sold it, with the proceeds going to the local Boys and Girls Club, Jacob’s Heart and other local nonprofits.

“By doing so, [these workers] have also turned a long and tragic story of code violations, neighborhood unrest and untold legal battles into a beautiful story of redemption,” says Bethke, a contractor who also worked as project manager for the iconic Rittenhouse building on Pacific Avenue.

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The Armory has not hit full capacity this season and only reached a peak of 91 people during a coldsnap between Christmas and New Year’s. The numbers are surprising, considering at last count a year ago, there were 1,964 homeless people in the county, 69 percent of them unsheltered. Also, the city’s camping ban, which allows police officers to cite people for sleeping outside at night, does not go into effect on any nights the winter shelter is full.

The Santa Cruz City Council had voted in October to pay $31,000 to help keep the shelter open for the wet El Niño year, with other local jurisdictions also chipping in as well.

Mayor Cynthia Mathews, in an interview with GT last month, used the extra spots in the winter shelter as a reason she was hesitant to support a separate Warming

Center program, an emergency shelter started by activists for nearfreezing nights.

Phil Kramer, HSC’s interim director, and shelter clients say there could be a number of reasons the winter shelter still has spaces.

Many in the homeless community have a hard time making the 5:30 p.m. bus call, often because of work. Other people decline using the Armory because the National Guard doesn’t allow pets or because there isn’t enough space on the shuttle for additional bags, Kramer says. Some people might not even want the help, or they might not feel comfortable in the shelter.

“Some of the people that refuse the services are a bit rougher to handle,” says Andy Carcello, a 59 year-old HSC resident and cafeteria volunteer.

“They possibly have more problems and become more isolated.”

Supporters say the volunteer-run Warming Center Program (WCP) has been covering some of those needs in the homeless community.

The program goes into effect after consecutive days of rain or if the temperature drops below 34 degrees. The Warming Center sets up their “Soup and Shuttle” station in downtown Santa Cruz’s Pearl Alley, serving hot soup and decaffeinated coffee to individuals before shuttling them to one of three sleeping locations. Last month, the City Council voted to donate the use of a city building to the WCP as a “last resort” if other locations are filled.

WCP manager Brent Adams called the decision “huge,” and Kramer says the Warming Center is indeed filling a special niche of its own.

“The Warming Center really accommodates many people we can’t,” he says.

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BY THE NUMBERS To most people, an environmental document—like CalTrans’ draft on Highway 1 improvements—seems more like a cure for insomnia than an interesting read.

But that apparently isn’t the case for activist Jack Nelson, the retired county planner who went looking for the projected annual carbon emissions of possible plans to add lanes to Highway 1. Nelson eventually found them, buried on page 408 of the air quality study’s online PDF. The figures appear to be off, though, he says, possibly by a magnitude of a couple hundred.

“Those are important numbers,” says Nelson, the co-chair of the Campaign for Sustainable Transportation.

“That’s the future of our sky.”

A chart on that page shows a few inconsistencies, appearing to mix up daily figures with yearly ones. It says, for instance, that if no changes were made to the highway, carbon emissions would total 380 metric tons per year—a figure Nelson says would be impossible, based on the daily vehicle-miles-traveled figures in the chart.

The same chart, just a few rows away, also states that the average miles traveled on a weekday would be 650,000.

According to EPA numbers for carbon emitted per mile, that would create about 265 metric tons of carbon emissions per day—over two thirds of what CalTrans projected per year.

So, where did CalTrans get its projection? An input error is

Nelson’s guess.

The chart states that weekend emissions, daily peakhour emissions, and daily nonpeak-hour emissions come out to 86, 248 and 46 metric tons respectively.

Add all those up, and you get 380—CalTrans’ magic number.

The Campaign for Sustainable Transportation is lobbying against a possible ballot measure to fund local roads, public transit, rail corridor improvement, the rail trail and the highway, which would get 25 percent of the funds.

Of course, the numbers in the draft study may turn out to be a tiny detail in discussions over the future of transportation in the county, but it is worth mentioning these same figures are

indeed referenced in the accompanying 528-page environmental document.

CalTrans officials tell GT they can’t speak about the report while they review comments from the public, which were due on Jan. 18, and compile the final report.

But Casey Beyer, executive director of the Santa Cruz County Business Council, says a couple of wrong numbers shouldn’t be blown out of proportion.

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After Hartman’s death in 2013, members of the deceased’s living trust approached Bethke. Hartman’s estate remained embroiled in court battles after his death, and those in control of his trust sought to find a way to use his remaining assets for a positive effect in the community. After months of work and the efforts of many people, the property was brought up to code and sold, with the profits then going to the nonprofit cause.

Bethke’s hope was to take this proven example and replicate it, and he began working with a couple of other estates to build a living trust that would establish the requirement that the proceeds from the sale go to a good cause.

The project had the potential to be a

feel-good situation all around.

“It is comforting to know that no matter how far down we may have gone, and no matter what kind of checkered legacy we may have left behind, we all still have the opportunity to do something good before we die, and hence, receive one of the most gracious gifts of all—redemption,” Bethke says of the project.

Unfortunately, like so many other projects, “For Sale, For Good” quickly became mired in the exact red tape that it was trying to fight against, Bethke says, which prevented them from flipping more houses. The costs of permits, not to mention the amount of time and effort going into obtaining those from the county planning department, quickly added up to more than Bethke and his team could handle.

While in Georgia, Bethke plans to

leverage his longtime work with Habitat for Humanity, which is based in Atlanta, and get the organization interested in something that would be radically different than what Habitat has historically pursued.

He says his vision for housing also flies in the face of what’s been more or less the status quo.

He would like to encourage more communities to incentivize building accessory dwelling units (ADUS), the converted garages and back houses sometimes referred to as “granny units.” As part of that vision, he’d like more properties to have what’s called tenancy in common, where different owners can be listed on a title and own different fractions of a property.

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mail service. The center faced uncertainty at the top with the resignation, after only one year, of director Jannan Thomas.

The Homeless Services Center has also been getting complaints from community members about people loitering outside the campus.

Because it is a closed campus, Armory guests have nowhere to go after breakfast, leaving many to congregate in front of the gate until the shower service opens at 10 a.m.

“There’s no getting around the uncomfortableness of asking people to leave the street,” says Kramer, who took over as interim director last fall. “But as a good neighbor, we are trying to address the needs of the community.”

Through community donations, the nonprofit raised $200,000 to keep the Paul Lee Loft open through this June, when HSC’s fiscal year ends.

Kramer also reports that “Hygiene Bay” has re-opened from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day, thanks to the time and work of a few volunteers.

The Center continues to serve four meals a day—two breakfasts and two dinners—but only for individuals living on HSC’s campus or enrolled in that day’s winter shelter. Additionally, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted last summer to give an additional $66,000 to keep the mail room open for HSC residents.

HSC officials are aware they can’t celebrate yet. The Paul Lee Loft and mailroom are funded only through June, when they will re-apply for federal funding, leaving a funding gap until at least fall.

Kramer blames the uncertainty on ever-changing federal grant guidelines, which have not been released for the upcoming cycle, as well as the feds’ increased tunnel vision for housing people on the streets.

“The indication from the federal government is that they are focused on funding housing, which is great,” Kramer says. “But it’s at the expense of these essential human needs: eat, sleep, go to the bathroom, etc.”

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ghosting. There’s less accountability.”

There are a number of things we might want to disappear from: work, school, doctor’s appointments, etc. And fading out of someone’s life instead of explaining the emotion behind our resignation sounds way simpler, right?

“We have this concept that it’s easier, but emotionally, actually it isn’t,” says Wikander, explaining that the clients she’s had who’ve done the ghosting often remember the guilt of it longer than they remember flat-out rejecting someone.

“That’s almost a sign of something being entrenched in the dating culture, of something really unhealthy, disrespectful and, frankly, emotionally immature.”

In her practice, Wikander says most people ghosting are 30 or under—“when a lot of people aren’t yet in their personal power,” she says. What’s really messed up, says Wikander, is that she sees people who’ve been ghosted turn around and ghost the next person.

While I’ve bonded in shame with many others on this point, I admit, I pretty much ghosted the rest of my way through college because I kind of thought that’s how it was done. I was also terrified of getting close to another person, and emotionless trysts lent themselves nicely to ghosting patterns. And it was very often mutual because, hey, college.

That’s pretty common, says Wikander, because being denied closure in a way that is now normalized can lead to severe trust issues in future relationships.

Elle writer Nora Crotty crafted her own survey about ghosting among 185 young people, 120 women and 65 men. Since the term is still relatively new, there is little statistical data on a wider scale, so Crotty recruited respondents through social media. From her small sample, 33 percent of men had been ghosted and had ghosted others while 26 percent of women fell in the same category.

It’s a reality of dating nowadays; “deal with it,” some say. And most of us have ghosted—even Charlize Theron broke up with Sean Penn by way of ghosting (celebrities, they’re just like us!).

“We each sit alone, staring at this black screen with a whole range of emotions,” writes comedian Aziz Ansari in his book Modern Romance. “But in a strange way, we are all doing it together, and we should take solace in the fact that no one has a clue what’s going on.”

Ansari has been a major catalyst for the recent broader conversation around dating culture. His book, stand-up comedy show and Netflix show Master of None all take on the romantic cowardice that technology has enabled.

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was 19 when I was in the worst accident of my life: left knee dislocated, ligaments destroyed, right wrist broken, upper jawbone cracked, and three teeth gone for good. That all hurt, a lot, but being ghosted by the guy I’d been dating at the time—the same one who was with me during the accident, stayed at my side in the ER, and washed, fed, and clothed me when I was released from the hospital—that hurt more.

The term “ghosting” is not in the dictionary (yet), it’s a pop culture term for when someone drops out of another person’s life without explanation.

Whether gradually or abruptly, it’s often marked by a deafening silence when texting, calling or communicating through social media.

Ghosting has become a shamefully integral part of dating culture for people in their teens to mid-30s, especially with the normalization of online chatting and text messaging. And it has got to stop.

“Ghosting is more prevalent with online dating, which didn’t used to be that way—you dated people because you had some sort of connection. Now people are dating outside their social circles,” says local marriage and family therapist Tracy Wikander. “That creates a feeling of being anonymous, which lends itself more to the process of

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“People can be very conflict- or confrontation-avoidant. It’s a learned behavior that can absolutely change,” says Wikander. “A lot of times it’s around fear, insecurity within themselves—they’re so afraid of expressing themselves because they don’t want to hurt the other person.”

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Traci, 29, moved to Santa Cruz from Oakland a few months ago and she says that although dating is hard everywhere, one thing stood out.

“Santa Cruz is so small. It surprised me that people think they can still do that here. It’s not that possible to disappear,” says Traci, who wishes to keep her last name anonymous. “The likelihood that you will run into people should keep you honest.”

Traci says that when she’s only gone on a couple of dates with someone, she likes to wait for them to get in touch instead of obliterating their Monday with a surprise “Hey you’re great, but I’m not interested in you as a person. K thanks, have a good life” kind of text message.

Traci has ghosted and been ghosted, and she says that ultimately, both just feel gross.

If you’re not feeling a connection with the person, it’s OK, she says: it doesn’t make you a bad person.

“It’s never good to drop off when someone is reaching out to you,” she adds. Unless, of course, your physical safety is in jeopardy. Then, ghost fast and ghost hard and get the heck out of there. A quick and dirty guide to letting someone down easy?

Don’t be a jerk.

One bizarre reality that Ansari writes about in Modern Romance and talks about in his stand-up show is that, oddly, we sometimes prefer being lied to. We’d rather hear something about the person just being too busy because it takes us out of the equation.

The problem with that, though, is that you can’t really be busy forever.

In the long run, it’s simpler to let someone down easy with a message that keeps you “on your side of the street,” as Wikander says. And please, don’t use a fake death as an excuse.

“It’s really about being respectful to yourself in creating communication with another human being in a kind and appropriate way,” says Wikander. “When it’s important, pick up the phone.”

If the idea of speaking actual words to this person over the phone incurs instant nausea, a sensitively worded text message is better than nothing at all, says Wikander.

THE RABBIT HOLE Last August, recent UCSC graduate Danny Williams had made plans to pick his boyfriend up from John Wayne Airport in Orange County. He had been in Spain for two months, and although Williams lived three hours away from Orange County, they’d agreed he’d pick him up and they’d drive to Arizona for a Sam Smith concert that Williams had purchased tickets for.

“We see his flight get there and I watched every single person get off and I’m looking and looking: and he just didn’t get off,” says Williams.

“This was a week before our one-year [anniversary] and I still haven’t heard from him.”

Williams waited three hours in the airport, unable to get any information from the airline, rationalizing that maybe he had missed his flight—maybe his already-broken phone had finally given out.

What happens when someone stops responding is that our brains immediately go to the darkest possible place: “Oh my god, they’re dead.”

That’s because in the olden days, the only reason that someone didn’t text back or show up to a date was that they really were dead! At least, that’s what Ansari says. Today, people are flakier than ever before, so there’s also a million more reasons why they might not be responding and a million different hypotheticals for us to freak out about.

Valentine’s Day WALKING WITH A GHOST That “hamster wheel,” as Wikander calls it, is completely normal.

“It’s the nature of being ghosted that makes you overthink everything. It starts to get to a place of self focus and wreaking havoc on your self esteem,” she says. “At some point you’ve got to pull away from that and realize this behavior is not yours, it’s the other person’s, and you are worthy of closure. As hard as it sounds, you have to kind of not take it personally.”

To cope with the hurt, first allow yourself to feel whatever you’re feeling and don’t worry about why, Wikander says, but try your best to avoid the quicksand of self loathing and punishment.

“We can choose what we think about and how we think—it feels like we can’t but we actually can. I tell my clients ‘Imagine that you’re at a fork in the road: one path has got trees and meadows and the other road is filled with torture implements,” she says. “If you want to go down the torture road you are choosing pain, when you keep cycling in the hamster wheel you’re choosing your own personal torture.

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Seven, maybe eight surgeries after my accident and many years later, I realize that there were more red flags in the relationship I had with my ghost than I can count on two hands.

That’s an unfortunate byproduct of all that brain chemistry stuff that’s happening when you’re liking on somebody, but if you know what to look for it’s possible to avoid similar situations, says Wikander.

“It truly may be really out of the blue, but I think anytime you’ve been ghosted it’s important to look, especially if it happens more than once,” says Wikander. “The red flags could be possibly someone who doesn’t consistently respond, if you’re always the one to initiate texts and phone calls. If you’re asking about relationship history and the person won’t tell you—that

is a red flag, it’s probably something they’re hiding.”

Finding out how past relationships ended is also crucial, says Wikander, and checking in to see “What might I have been making OK because I just wanted a relationship so bad or really liked the person so much—what am I just denying?”

It’s always acceptable to ask what’s up, says Wikander. Testing the waters with someone can be terrifying and women in particular are often afraid of coming off as “nagging” or “pushy” when they ask about their partners’ feelings.

(Ahem, women are allowed to ask about feelings just as men are allowed to share them—now, that wasn’t so hard, was it?)

“You can be kind and appropriate and still take care of your needs,” says Wikander.

And for goodness’ sake, don’t do it over text!

“I think it’s better to get out of texting at this point so they can hear the intonation of your voice,” says Wikander. “I might say ‘Hey, I just wanted to let you know my experience is that I texted you two days in a row and I haven’t heard back and I want you to know I’m feeling confused, I don’t know what’s going on for you and would really appreciate it if you can let me know.’”

The bottom line, says Wikander, is that if someone ghosts, they’re not worth keeping around anyway.

We want to hate the ghoster, we wonder how they can be so cruel and insensitive, we methodically stab needles into their voodoo effigy while watching romcoms. But the ghoster is us and we are them—we make mistakes and we end up hurting people, often by accident.

Being young often goes handin-hand with doing stupid things: barfing in someone’s kitchen sink on New Year’s, shoplifting eyedrops from a CVS, or ghosting someone you’re just not that into. It’s chuckled at in the “ah, youth” kind of way. But as grown-ass people, there is simply no excuse.

And hey, Blane, if you’re reading this, just call me back already.

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That may seem like a bold statement, but it’s nothing compared to the vitriol that’s directed at this holiday. Every year I see Valentine’s Day attacked and slandered, but if people knew Valentine’s Day like I do, they wouldn’t say such mean things. My love for Valentine’s Day is pure and decidedly unromantic, and the time has come to stand up for it. Come on and drink the cupid Kool-Aid. I’ve spent all of January nursing a hangover from December, dieting

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and downloading fitness apps. Now, when I think I can’t handle another kale salad, Valentine’s Day will sashay in with a bottle of prosecco and a plate of pink cupcakes, ready to finally kick the new year into high gear.

Unlike Christmas or Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day doesn’t burden me with a tight schedule of family obligations—it’s just about giggling and eating as much chocolate as possible. Valentine’s Day is sugarcoated and fizzy. It’s the pink marshmallow Peep of holidays.

What’s not to love?

Since I was young, I’ve made Valentine’s Day cards for my family and friends. The task involves construction paper, Elmer’s glue, old fashion magazines and, since my 20s, quite a bit of wine.

It’s childish and silly, but I look forward to collaging these dorky little gifts every year. And when I slide one under my roommate’s door, or hand one to my friend when we meet for coffee, their expressions are priceless. Whether I’ve chosen sweet, corny puns or covered the whole thing in boobs and penises, they’re always thrilled.

Embarrassing your friends with hilariously lewd homemade cards is good, clean fun.

Sure, I’ve had some sweet Valentine’s Days with significant others, with gifts and plans and boot knockin’. But even if I’m not romantically attached when the middle of February rolls around, I still look forward to throwing on some red lipstick and putting those candy hearts that are 99.9 percent chalk into grammatically incorrect sonnets of love.

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We’re really good at it. But people use this argument like they don’t have a choice in what to buy. The commercial onslaught is indeed troubling, but my advice is to turn off the TV, or TiVo through those ridiculous diamond commercials. Or better yet, create a drinking game with loved ones! Take a sip for every velvet box opened. Finish your drink if she gets a car!

We have so few genuine holidays, and it would be a shame to let cynicism win out again on this one.

Based on the groans I hear from friends and coworkers when V-Day is brought up, I’d wager people have been pushing away from the romantic roots of this holiday for a while now. I know it’s cool to hate Valentine’s Day, but wouldn’t it be more rebellious to reinterpret the holiday so it’s useful to us? Let’s recycle Valentine’s Day, instead of throwing it the trash and waiting for

the next new thing to come along.

It’s more sustainable.

Hearing it called “Singles Awareness Day” makes me cringe, as if not being in a romantic partnership is something to overcome. Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate all forms of love.

I hear the naysayers: “We should celebrate love every day, not just one day a year.” Well, yeah, but the fact is we don’t. We’re way too busy and selfish most of the time. But is that any reason to neglect it on this day as well? Is saying “I love you” and “I appreciate and am thankful for you” less meaningful today because we didn’t say it yesterday and might forget to say it tomorrow?

Maybe rosy cocktails and lewd puns aren’t your jam. I’m not trying to tell anyone how to celebrate. I’m just suggesting that life is too short and full of dreary non-fun things to write off an opportunity to bask in love. If we’re not interested in planning a date with a love-ah or any of the above, maybe just take a few minutes of the day to love ourselves.

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Branwen Okpako brings her ambitious documentary ‘The Education of Auma Obama’ to Santa Cruz BY STEVE PALOPOLI

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efore watching The Education of Auma Obama, the 2011 documentary about President Barack Obama’s Kenyan-born half-sister, it’s hard to understand the meaning of the title. After watching it, it’s

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But after talking to the film’s director, Branwen Okpako, who will participate in a Q&A at the film’s screening at the Nickelodeon on Wednesday, Feb. 10, it’s clear which of the many

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“There was this constant theme of education,” says the 46-year-old Nigerian-born director. For one thing, she first met Auma Obama in film school in Berlin. Then, besides

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The most important thing is that we always learn about these characters in relation to Auma herself—Okpako never lets her story be eclipsed by the fact that her brother is the most powerful leader in the world. It’s possible that was made easier by the fact that she met Auma in the ’90s, before he was. the White House.” It is the most powerful scene in the movie—and was the most powerful scene to shoot, as well.

“Our cameraman was so overwhelmed he could hardly hold the camera,” says Okpako.

But the most important thing is that we always learn about these characters in relation to Auma herself—Okpako never lets her story be eclipsed by the fact that her brother is the most powerful leader in the world. It’s possible that was made easier by the fact that she met Auma in the ’90s, before he was.

Some filmmakers, a Michael Moore or Werner Herzog, would probably have put themselves in the role of the onscreen personality who revisits many of the important spots in this story, interviewing people who were involved, but Okpako lets Auma herself drive the action, while the director remains offscreen.

“Once I convinced her to do it, she was open,” says Okpako. “She’s a filmmaker. She understood what I needed in terms of freedom.”

Okpako saw her own role in the narrative much differently. “I try to represent the people watching,” she says. “I am there to be the audience and ask the questions they would have.”

‘The Education of Auma Obama’ will be shown at the Nickelodeon at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10. There will be a Q&A with director Branwen Okpako. Tickets are $10.50. Okpako will also give a ‘Living Writers Talk’ at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 at the Humanities Lecture Hall at UCSC, which is free and open to the public.

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Auma’s formal education and personal discoveries documented in the film, the title reflects the cross-cultural education that Auma gets about Germany and America, and that her brother Barack gets about his Kenyan roots.

Okpako even had the 1983 Michael Caine film Educating Rita in mind—and in fact considered calling the documentary that, since Auma changed her name from Rita.

“And of course,” says Okpako, “Lauryn Hill and the idea of miseducation.”

That’s the kind of filmmaker Okpako is: a post-modernist modernist, open to all interpretations and themes, while crafting a solid narrative that never gets lost in any of them.

That narrative is particularly interesting in the way it does not begin, as many documentaries desperate to establish their subject’s worthiness would have, with news clips of the president or something else to cement Auma Obama’s ties to him in the minds of the audience. Though we do hear about the upcoming election (Okpako was in Kenya shooting for the 10 days leading up to the 2008 presidential vote), we don’t even see an image of President Obama until an hour in. Instead, the Barack Hussein Obama we learn about is the president’s father—The Education of Auma Obama starts at his grave, a site that will become incredibly important later in the film. When the family returns there after the election results are in, they dance around his grave and sing “Daddy, we are going to

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helby Graham lives surrounded by artwork— it’s in her gallery, her UCSC office, and in her photography studio behind her home near West Cliff Drive. Images—both making and organizing them—have been her passion since her very first camera, a high school birthday gift from her brother.

Graham exactly suits her studio space, which is sleekly equipped with computer, copier, scanner, photographic infrastructure, and loads of oversized images of

butterflies, rocks and botanica. She is selecting large photographs from her haunting Drought Series when I visit her studio, some of them destined for the Valentine’s Ball auction at the MAH. “The series began two years ago at a residency where I was encouraged to try new work,” Graham says. “I wanted a subject that was current.

I came home and saw some dried, withered jasmine vines in my yard.

So I turned my backyard into a studio and began to photograph.”

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Graham turned the drought-twisted vines into a photographic series. “A site-specific modular installation—it was a way of creating a large-scale project that would also be easy to transport and store,” Graham says. “I learned that when I lived in Japan for two years during the early 1990s. The aesthetics of small living quarters. I had big ideas, but not enough space or time,” she says.

Director and curator of UCSC’s Sesnon Art Gallery since 1999, Graham has even less time to juggle the hats of photographer, mom, lecturer in

photography, and primary curator of exhibitions. “The biggest change at the Sesnon over the years is that now there are more ambitious projects.

We used to do unique exhibitions that featured artists no one had ever heard of,” she says with a laugh. “Now we want a broader reach.”

Feb. 12 kicks off Sesnon’s first collaboration with UCSC’s Institute of the Arts & Sciences. The Collective Museum Exhibition is the result of three visiting artists who re-envisioned the university—all 2,000 of its acres—as a museum. Artists will lead an all-day tour of the outdoor museum, including a walk through the site and the people and stories that comprise the unique UCSC campus.

“Like artists, gallery directors in the 21st century have to promote their own work. You have to champion your own shows,” says the tireless promoter of Sesnon exhibitions.

“When I’m in curator mode I want to look at a wide diversity of ideas. I know what it takes to mount a show.

It’s an architectural skill,” Graham contends, flashing a million-watt smile. “I can visualize how to put up the show, yet still leave room for the happy accident. You have to be open to letting the materials speak.”

Born in Wisconsin, to a painter mother and an engineer father, Graham was hooked early. “When my mom went to art events, I came along with her. She used my kiddie pool for one of her ’60s happenings,” she says.

Devotion to outdoor sports— including mountain biking and tennis—led to meeting her future husband, novelist Thad Nodine, at an ultimate frisbee tournament in Denver. “We moved to Santa Cruz where he went to grad school. I taught high school for four years and then got my M.F.A in photography from San Jose State,” she says.

“There I found my creative identity as a sculptural photographer.” It’s an identity she explored during her two years teaching in Japan.

With her sons now in college, Graham looks forward to pursuing artist residencies and expanding her own photographic work. “I work more hours at UCSC now because I’m not going to basketball games. There aren’t enough hours in the day,”

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In fact, Cole mentored both Armstrong and his Green Day bandmate Mike Dirnt, and while you might not hear much of Cole’s virtuosic vintage-jazz style— he’s often compared to Django Reinhardt—in “Basket Case,” Cole appreciates not only Armstrong’s shout out, but his music, as well.

“Even if I didn’t like it, I would probably say I did,” Cole admits snarkily over the phone. “But I actually do. Green Day’s awesome.

I’m a huge fan.”

His former pupils have even turned the tables, Cole says, with their unshakable allegiance to their native East Bay and Bay Area music scene. Cole used to downplay his own roots in NorCal—which, let’s face it, isn’t exactly considered the height of urban sophistication by jazz types— but he’s changed his tune.

“In a way, they’ve influenced me,” he says. “I’m really proud to be from

the East Bay and the Bay Area music scene. I think it’s a great place to be from musically.”

It’s certainly provided him with some of his most interesting collaborators, the most recent of them being David “Dawg” Grisman.

Cole has been playing guitar in Grisman’s band for two years now, and it was Grisman who gave Cole the idea for the “Cole Sings Cole” show he’ll be performing at the Kuumbwa on Valentine’s Day. Cole and his trio will be performing the songs of Nat King Cole, as well as some of his original songs.

Cole, pianist Larry Dunlap and upright bassist Jim Kerwin will go for the same interplay as they play Cole’s best-known songs and lesserknown gems. They plan to record an album of Cole’s work—at Green Day’s Jingletown Studios.

“It’s like worlds colliding,” says Cole.

As for doing the “Cole Sings Cole” show on Valentine’s Day in Santa Cruz, Cole says, “It makes perfect sense. Hey, I love Bruno Mars, I love urban funk, but the thing about Nat Cole is these love songs. These songs never go out of style.”

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W

hen Lech Wierzynski was a youngster in Warsaw, his parents listened to American music with the volume turned way down and the radio pressed to their ear. In Communist Poland, the American music coming over the airwaves, including Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, and Louis Armstrong, was considered anti-regime.

“If your neighbors heard you listening to American music,” says the frontman for the California Honeydrops, “you could get ratted out and you’d never come back.”

Wierzynski’s parents were journalists and members of the

underground solidarity movement.

When the movement grew too strong for the government’s liking, the press was shut down and martial law declared. Wierzynski’s father had an agent assigned to follow him around and was eventually given the option to leave Poland or be put in jail, so the family came to the States. The young Wierzynski was three years old.

Wierzynski is now free to sing and play American music—and how he does. The Honeydrops are a beloved Bay Area party band with sky-high energy, a contagious sense of fun, and a strong New Orleans vibe, with funky horns, deep soul, and irresistible dance grooves.

Wierzynski fell in love with the New Orleans sound early, listening to his dad’s Sidney Bechet and Louis Armstrong records. When he started playing trumpet, however, he didn’t find that same joy.

“In school, you learn jazz and they teach you modern jazz, like Miles Davis and Charlie Parker,” he says. “I was like, ‘You know, I like this, but I really love that music that my dad had on. It had so much fun in it.”

When a friend turned him onto the Rebirth Brass Band, Wierzynski found what he was searching for.

“That’s the music of celebration in the streets,” he says. “That sound just did something for me. It’s made for all

occasions. It’s made for the saddest and happiest moments in life.”

Once Wierzynski pinned down his style, he took his own music to the streets, busking with Honeydrops drummer Ben Malament in Oakland BART stations.

“I love playing on the street,” Wierzynski says. “You don’t have to call up a club and say, ‘I want to play at your club for ten people and zero dollars.’ You get to go out there and get straight to the people.”

Although associated with the New Orleans sound, the Honeydrops are not limited to one style. They play classic soul, rhythm and blues, funk, gospel, and more. Wierzynski describes it as a mix of different American roots music and adds with a laugh, “It is what it is, I guess.”

What it is is an unbridled celebration, with band members all over the place and audiences in a near-frenzy state. The members tried using setlists, but they never stuck.

“I’ll start off with a couple of songs I want to do,” says Wierzynski.

“Then, after that, I look around and somebody just starts something.”

On past recordings, the Honeydrops have tried to recreate the raw energy of their live performances. On 2015’s, A River’s Invitation, however, the band took a different approach. Instead of going into the studio and pretending they were playing for an audience, they recorded in Wierzynski’s living room and just played for each other. The result is a mellower record steeped in classic soul.

For their upcoming threenight, two-venue stint in Santa Cruz, the band will cater to the different tastes of their audience and showcase the depth of their repertoire, playing originals as well as reworked renditions of their favorite songs.

“In the tradition of music we play … you’re not supposed to be playing your own songs all the time,” says Wierzynski. “You’re more just an interpreter of a common feeling.” He adds, “Some of those old songs are just so damn good you’d be a fool not to play them.”

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Kuumbwa Jazz, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. $25. 427-2227; 9 p.m. Feb. 12 & 13. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. $18-$25. 479-1854.

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EDIBLE & MEDICINAL PLANTS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY You know what’s really romantic?

Even more so than chocolates, stuffed teddy bears and flowers? Sharing the knowledge of how to live off the land and peruse the incredible flora that our coastline offers. This Valentine’s Day take your loved ones to Wilder Ranch and learn all about native edible plants and their medicinal properties. Perfect for all botanica enthusiasts, this event will include field botany, plant family characteristics, natural history, and more—with an investigation that uses all the senses. Make sure to bring lunch, water, a notebook and protective gear— this event will take place rain or shine.

Info: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz. facebook.com/bluewindbmc. $45.

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CELTIC SINGALONGS It’s a Valentine’s Day celebration for the heartbreaker’s club with vocalists Aaron Clegg and Richard Dwyer singing traditional Celtic ballads, sea chanteys and comedic songs about the darkest truths love has to offer. Charmas and the Monterey Bay Celtic Society have teamed up to provide a celebration meant to make you laugh, cry, dance, and party.

There’ll be an icebreaker for first-dates, pint-lifter for longtime lovers, and dance party for singles ready to mingle.

Info: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14.

Don Quixote’s International Music Hall, Hwy. 9, Felton. $10-$12.

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WEDNESDAY 2/10 ARTS SHADES OF BLUE Celebrate the cool blue feelings of winter in our first show of 2016. This is our annual juried show, with cash prizes. Come see who wins. Gallery open Wednesdays through Sundays, noon-5 p.m. SC Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., Ben Lomond. 336-3513. Free.

BUSINESS BROWN BAG SERIES: COMBINING TODAY’S TECH TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS Ian Utile will lead us in an interactive discussion about some of the successful marketing campaigns he has led during the last year. Noon-1 p.m.

Downtown Santa Cruz Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room, 224 Church St., Santa Cruz.

Teresa Thomae, sbdc@cabrillo.edu. Free.

HOUR LOCAL RADIO SHOW Host Neil Pearlberg sits down with many of the fascinating and diverse members of the community of Santa Cruz. Every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. Listen at KSCO AM 1080, FM 104.1 and ksco.com. 479-1080.

SAN JOSE SALES & MANAGEMENT CAREER FAIR HireLive is a national career service company specializing in sales, retail and management career fairs, and has more than a decade of experience in connecting job seekers with industry-leading companies that are currently hiring. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 901 E Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas. hirelive.com/. Free.

CLASSES SALSA RUEDA CLASSES Cuban-style dance at the Tannery. Introductory and beginning classes 7-8 p.m. Intermediate and advanced classes 8-9 pm. 7-9 p.m. Tannery 1060 River St., Suite #111, Santa Cruz. Cesario, Danny, Gilberto. $7/$5.

BATERIA SAMBA CRUZ Come learn to play drums and the carnival rhythms of Brazil.

All levels. Instruments provided. 7-8:30 p.m.

Tannery Arts Center, 1060 River St., #104, Santa Cruz. Joe Mailloux, 435-6813. $10.

BEGINNING BALLET WITH DIANA ROSE An introduction to ballet technique with a focus on posture, balance and strength building. Noon-

THURSDAY 2/11 ‘OF MICE AND MEN’ PANEL AND SCREENING This Thursday, Feb. 11, the Young Writers Program will screen the film version of Steinbeck’s great American classic Of Mice and Men. Dedicated to students in fourth through 12th grades, the Young Writers Program is a grassroots organization dedicated to building students’ writing skills and confidence. Community volunteers work with students in public school classrooms to hone their writing skills. Preceding the film screening, panelists Susan Shillinglaw of the National Steinbeck Center and Daisy Martin of the History/Social Studies Performance Assessment will lead a discussion.

Info: 6 p.m. Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz. youngwritersprogram. santacruzwrites.org. $20-$30.

1:15 p.m. International Academy of Dance Santa Cruz. info@iadance.com. $10.

‘AUDIT PROTECTION—FILE IT RIGHT’ WORKSHOP Tax basics and refinements will be presented along with new tax law for small businesses. If you are new to business or need a refresher course, Cynthia Leachmoore will give you clear information and answers to your questions. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Comerica Bank, 1237 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. Our website santacruzcounty.score.org/localworkshops or 621-3735. $35.

TRIPLE P SEMINAR: RAISING CONFIDENT, COMPETENT CHILDREN Attend this free

parenting seminar taught in Spanish. Learn more online. 6-8 p.m. Nueva Vista Community Resources, 711 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. first5scc.org/node/1273. Free.

YOGANON Mindful movement and support for families and friends of those with substance use disorders or behavioral addiction. Each class begins with sharing successes and challenges and includes mindful movement and meditation to increase self-awareness and alleviate stress. 5:45-7:15 p.m. Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz. $5.

PEMA CHODRON AUDIO TEACHINGS Learn to meditate from one of the foremost instructors

CALENDAR in the world at weekly Shambhala gatherings.

Guided meditation and instruction, followed by discussion. 7-9 p.m. 920 41st Ave., Suite F, Capitola. santacruzshambhala@gmail.com. $5.

EAT LIKE A GODDESS Join nutritionist Rebecca Hazelton and Naturopathic Doctor Holly German for this fun and informative class complete with hands-on food demos and samples. Learn how to nourish your inner Goddess with healthy and delectable meals.

6-7:30 p.m. New Leaf Community Market, 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. 426-1306. $25/$20.

FOOD & WINE EAT LIKE A GODDESS Join Licensed Nutritionist Rebecca Hazelton and Naturopathic Doctor Holly German for a class on how to nourish your inner Goddess with delectable meals and snacks. Pre registration required.

6-7:30 p.m. New Leaf Community Market classroom, 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. newleafwestside.eventbrite.com. $25/$20.

GROUPS OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS OA is a 12-Step support group for those who wish to stop compulsive eating. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Youth Room, 420 Melrose Ave., Santa Cruz. Nate, santacruzoa.org/ meetings or 429-7906. Free.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS OA is a 12-Step support group for those who wish to stop compulsive eating, including anorexia and bulimia. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 335 Spreckels Drive, Suite A, Aptos. Nate, santacruzoa.org/meetings or 429-7906. Free.

HEALTH SOUND IMMERSION Spend your time in healing energy as you bathe in the pure, harmonic resonance of the Crystal Bowl Orchestra. Meets every second Wednesday of the month. For women with cancer. 1:30-3 p.m.

Call to register. WomenCARE, 457-2273. Free.

QI GONG FOR ENERGY BALANCE & HEALTH BY BREIGE WALBRIDGE Qi Gong is a fantastic and easy practice that brings physical happiness and mental calm. 11:30 a.m.-12:30

B12 HAPPY HOUR Come and get your Happy Hour B12 shot. B12 treats: fatigue, anemia, colds/flus, anxiety, depression and more. 3-6 p.m. 736 Chestnut St., Santa Cruz. 477-1377. $17.

OUTDOORS DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET Our largest and oldest market is situated in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz, one block off of Pacific Avenue. In addition to a large variety of farm products, this market offers a great selection of local artisan foods. 1:30 p.m.

Cedar and Lincoln streets, Santa Cruz. Free.

SPIRITUAL JUNIPER MEDITATION FOR MODERN LIFE Second and fourth Wednesday evening meditation. Includes meditation,talk,discussion on Buddhist training for modern life. All level meditators and drop-ins welcome.7:30-9 p.m.

Pacific Cultural Center, gallery room. pam@ juniperpath.org/juniperpath.org. $10.

WEEKLY MEDITATION GROUP Vipassana style meditation group for all experience levels. Beginners welcome. 7-8 p.m.

Branciforte Plaza, 555 Soquel Ave., Room 245, Santa Cruz. Russ, 246-0443 or russ@ holeyboy.com. Free/Donations.

IMBOLC—COMMUNITY SEED EARTH SPIRIT FELLOWSHIP Celebrate the turning of the season with your local Earth-Spirit Fellowship Pagan organization. 2:30-5 p.m.

Masonic Temple 828 N. Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz. communityseed.org or espi@ communityseed.org. $20/8.

THURSDAY 2/11 DROUGHT-TOLERANT LANDSCAPE LECTURE Bouquets are nice—but bouquets of drought-resistant flowers from your own garden?

Priceless. Learn how to keep your garden beautiful and how to use the least amount of water possible with step-by-step instructions on how to design, install, and maintain an efficient landscape. The workshop, sponsored by the UCSC Arboretum and City of Santa Cruz, will also include speakers from UC Davis, the California Native Plant Program, and Ecological Concerns, Inc. Advance registration is required. Morning presentations will cover site inventory and design, lawn removal methods, and irrigation, among other topics, while afternoon sessions will provide arboretum tours and demonstrations.

Info: Thursday, Feb. 11, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., UCSC Arboretum 1156 High St., Santa Cruz. cnga.org. $30.

VOLUNTEER HOSPICE SANTA CRUZ VOLUNTEER VISITOR RECRUITMENT Volunteer Visitors offer support to people in the end of life and their caregivers and family. Learn how to apply at this informal gathering to answer questions.

10-11 a.m. Aptos Coffee Roasting Company.

Forbes Ellis, 430-3000. Free.

THURSDAY 2/11 ARTS THURSDAY ART MARKET Held rain or shine in the Tannery Courtyard, features live music, artist demonstrations, loft artists, and guest chefs with rotating menus. The adjacent

Working Studios at the Tannery Arts Center will be open to visitors. 3-6 p.m. Tannery Arts Center, Santa Cruz.

“OF MICE AND MEN” PANEL AND SCREENING The Young Writers Program will host a fundraising screening of the classic novel-turned-film Of Mice and Men. 6-9 p.m.

The Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz. 488-5810. $15.

CLASSES SALSA DANCING CUBAN-STYLE This class is for intermediate dancers and features Cuban casino partnering, salsa suelta and great Cuban

music. 7-8 p.m. Louden Nelson Center, Santa Cruz. salsagente.com or 426-4724. $9/$5.

SALSA RUEDA SERIES BEGINNER 2 A fun four-week Rueda de Casino series for Beginner 2 and up. No partner required. Need to know the basics in Rueda such as Guapea, dame, enchufla doble, el uno, sombrero, and setenta.

8-9 p.m. Louden Nelson Community, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz. 420-6177. $34.

BEGINNING BALLET WITH DIANA ROSE An introduction to ballet technique with a focus on posture, balance and strength building. Noon1:15 p.m. International Academy of Dance Santa Cruz. info@iadance.com. $10. >40

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OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Young person’s focus. All ages welcome. Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-Step program for those who wish to stop eating compulsively, including anorexia and bulimia. 7-8 p.m. “The Cove” at UCSC, Kresge College, Building 393, Room 153.

Nate, 429-7906 or santacruzoa.org. Free.

p.m. Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Road, Soquel. 462-8383. Donation.

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NUTRITION & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THROUGH POSITIVE PARENTING This is a free parenting support group to provide strategies to increase children’s healthy eating and physical activity. 6-8 p.m. Dominican Rehabilitation Center, First Floor Conference Room, 610 Frederick St., Santa Cruz. 227-4145 or first5scc.org/calendar/parent?trainings. Free.

TRIPLE P SEMINAR: RAISING COMPETENT TEENS Attend this free parenting workshop taught in Spanish. More information available online. 6-7:30 p.m. La Manzana Community Resources, 521 Main St., Suite E, Watsonville. first5scc.org/node/1281. Free.

CALIFORNIA’S NEW FRONT YARD: CREATING A LOW-WATER LANDSCAPE Learn how to transform your water-thirsty lawn to an attractive landscape featuring droughttolerant trees, native grasses, perennials, and shrubs. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. UC Santa Cruz Arboretum. admin@cnga.org. $30/$25.

AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT Come explore Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Classes. These engaging classes will heighten your vitality as they increase your self-awareness and flexibility. Pre-registration required. 5:30 p.m. Pacific Cultural Center, 1307 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz. 426-8893. Free.

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NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUPS A 12-Step program for the friends and families who have been affected by the addiction or drug problem of another. 7-8:30 p.m. Glenwood Fire Station, 251 Glenwood Road, Scotts Valley. naranoncalifornia.org/norcal, saveyoursanity@ aol.com or 291-5099. Free/donation.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS OA is a 12-step program to stop eating compulsively. 1-2 p.m.

Trinity Presbyterian Church, Youth Room, 420 Melrose Ave., Santa Cruz. santacruzoa.org/ meetings or 429-7906. Free.

LOVING MORE POLY POTLUCK AND DISCUSSION GROUP A monthly potluck and discussion/support group for polyamorous, poly-curious, and poly-friendly people of all ages, orientations, identities, and relationship structures. 7:15-9:15 p.m. Fellowship Room, Friends Meeting House, 225 Rooney St., Santa Cruz. Chris 925-895-3424 or goodheartduck@ gmail.com. $10/$5/Donation.

BERNIE BINGO PARTY AND DEBATE WATCH Try your hand at Bingo and win Bernie for President gear, then watch the debate.

Join with folks who feel the Bern and find out

how you can get involved.5-8 p.m. Appleton Grill, 410 Rodriguez St., Watsonville. bit.ly/ bingoberniefeb11. Free.

HEALTH FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS Obsessed with food, weight or dieting? FA is a program based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues, fees or weighins at FA meetings. 9-10:30 a.m. 420 Melrose Ave., Santa Cruz. Elana, 435-0680. Free.

ARM-IN-ARM CANCER SUPPORT GROUP2 For women with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Registration required.

12:30-2 p.m. WomenCARE 457-2273. Free.

BODY-CENTERED AWARENESS PRACTICES Through mindfulness, gentle exploration of movement lesson, and contact with others you can learn how your body is designed to move and support ease and balance in your life. For all ages and fitness levels. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Well Being Center, 5905 Soquel Drive, Ste. 150, Soquel. Patrice Hamilton, 325-2724 or patrice@ bodycentered-awareness.com. Free.

FRIDAY 2/12 ARTS IMPROV PLAYHOUSE OF SAN FRANCISCO: SCENES AND A MOVIE The popular and acclaimed troupe Improv Playhouse of San Francisco returns to Santa Cruz to perform two shows, featuring its “Scenes and a Movie” format. 8-10:30 p.m. Broadway Playhouse, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz. tim@ improvplayhouseofsf.com. $25/$15.

WINE AND WATERCOLOR Join book illustrator Madia Jamgochian and spend a relaxing evening expressing your creativity while sipping artfully crafted wine. Second Friday of every month. Pre registration required. 6-8 p.m.

New Leaf Community Market, 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. $15.

HANDS-ON SOAP MAKING CLASS The class covers tools, equipment, ingredients and the process. It’s a fun informative class where first you’ll watch a batch of soap being made and then you’ll make some. Seating is limited.

Garimo’s Real Soap Studio, 6225 Hwy. 9, Downtown Felton. 1-5 p.m. greatbarsofsoap.com or greatbarsofsoap.com/soapclass.html. $85.

FOOD & WINE LENTEN FISH FRY DINNERS Come and join your friends and neighbors for a great

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Info: 7 p.m. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz. specialevents.ucsc. edu/mlk. Free.

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WATSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET This market is in the heart of the famously bountiful Pajaro Valley. Peaceful and familyoriented, the Hispanic heritage of this community gives this market a “mercado” feel. 2-7 p.m. 200 Main St., Watsonville. Free.

VITAMIN B12 FRIDAY Receiving B12 via injection means that people can increase their energy. B12 Fridays are a fun time for people to meet and mingle. 3-6 p.m. Thrive Natural Medicine 2840 Park Ave., Soquel. 515-8699.

MUSIC VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND AT ZIZZO’S PIANO BAR Listen to Ruby Rudman playing and singing a wide variety of classic hits. Laura McInerney will make a guest appearance on

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SPIRITUAL MUNCHKIN MINYAN SHABBAT Shabbat fun, followed by potluck. Sponsored by Chadeish Yameinu, the premiere Jewish Renewal community of Santa Cruz. 4:30-6 p.m. Peace

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Lenten dinner. The menu is calamari or fish with side dishes, bread and salad. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 435 Monterey Ave., Capitola.

475-8211 or 435 Monterey Ave., Capitola or stjoscap.org/. $12/$5.

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United Church, 900 High St., Santa Cruz. chadeishyameinu.com. Free.

SHABBAT SERVICES WITH CHADEISH YAMEINU Monthly on the first, second and third Friday. All are welcome! Potluck oneg/ refreshments follow; bring a vegetarian item to share. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Peace United Church, 900 High St., Santa Cruz. CYSantaCruz.com. Free.

IMBOLC—COMMUNITY SEED EARTH SPIRIT FELLOWSHIP Celebrate the turning of the season with your local Earth-Spirit Fellowship Pagan organization. 2:30-5 p.m.

Masonic Temple 828 N. Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz. communityseed.org or espi@ communityseed.org. $20/$8/Donation.

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SUTTER BABIES ART DAYS Have you had a baby at Sutter Maternity Center? Bring your kids and make art with us. SPECTRA artists will lead workshops for age-appropriate lessons at the Radius Gallery in honor of Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center’s 20th birthday. 1-4 p.m.

Radius Gallery, 1050 River St., #127, Santa Cruz. info@artscouncilsc.org. Free.

A VERY PLEASURE(ABLE) VALENTINE’S A uniquely Santa Cruz pop-up shop just in time for Valentine’s. Featuring local artists, surfboard shapers, jewelry, coffee, and of course, chocolates and lingerie.10 a.m.-6 p.m. 907 41st Ave., Santa Cruz. Sabine Dukes. Free.

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PUT A RING ON IT! RING MAKING WORKSHOP You’ll construct a ring from start to finish, transforming a flat piece of silver into a beautifully textured ring that will be ready to wear or give at the end of the session. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Studio #102, Tannery Arts Center, 1060 River St., Santa Cruz. ingridbrowningdesigns@ gmail.com. $210/$120.

THE RED BALL ANNUAL GALA 2016 The Red Ball Annual Gala is an evening of dining, dancing, and community in support of the museum. It’s a kick-off celebration of the year ahead packed with blockbuster exhibitions and brand-new festivals. 6-11 p.m. Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz. 429-1964. $200.

BUSINESS ANIMAL SHELTER RELIEF RESCUE ADOPTION FAIR Animal Shelter Relief rescues cats and dogs from high-risk situations. Our ultimate goal is to reduce euthanasia numbers at local shelters. All of our adoptable animals

can also be found online. Noon. PetSmart, 490 River St., Santa Cruz. animalshelterrelief.org.

CLASSES BEGINNING BALLET WITH DIANA ROSE An introduction to ballet technique with a focus on posture, balance and strength building. Noon1:15 p.m. International Academy of Dance Santa Cruz. info@iadance.com. $10.

FREE FRUIT TREE PRUNING DEMONSTRATION This week at McShane's Nursery & Landscape Supply is Joe Strang’s Fruit Tree Demonstration. 1:30-2:30 p.m. 115 Monterey Salinas Hwy. mcshanesnursery.com or sp@mcshanesnursery.com. Free.

OUR ORIGINAL HAPPINESS TimeBank Santa Cruz class: Re-discovering and Communicating Contentment and Our Original Happiness.

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FOOD & WINE FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE It’s the season of love and chocolates. Enjoy tastes of delectable chocolate to enjoy yourself or to give to your sweetie for Valentine’s Day. Noon-3 p.m.

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APTOS FARMERS MARKET AT CABRILLO COLLEGE Voted Good Times BEST farmers market in Santa Cruz County. With more than 90 vendors, the Aptos Farmers Market offers an unmatched selection of locally grown produce, specialty foods, and flowers from small local farmers. 8 a.m.-Noon. Cabrillo College. montereybayfarmers.org or akeller@ montereybayfarmers.org. Free.

LESBIAN HAPPY HOUR Join us at Tampico Kitchen & Lounge for liter margaritas $17 and full nachos con todo $9 special. Everyone welcome. 3-6 p.m. Tampico’s Kitchen & Lounge, 822 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz.

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CHUCK AND PAT Come join us for West Coast Swing dancing at the “Best Little Dance House” in Santa Cruz on the first Saturday of each month. All swing styles welcome. Free refreshments. 7-11 p.m. 222 Market St., Santa Cruz. Chuck 479-4826, chuck@gonnadance. com or gonnadance.com. $10/Free.

ESOTERIC COLLECTIVE Esoteric Collective plays straight-ahead jazz featuring the energetic and highly improvisational Bebop of the 1940s to the cool Jazz of the 1950s and the 1960s.

6-9 p.m. Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn, 1 Davenport Ave., Davenport. davenportroadhouse.com. Free.

VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND AT ZIZZO’S PIANO BAR Don’t miss “Gemini Jazz” quartet playing all of your jazz standard favorites.

Featuring Z Amato on vocals. 7-9:30 p.m.

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CALENDAR UGLY BEAUTY Get your jazz on with Ugly Beauty playing beautiful, sublime jazz standards, boogie-woogie, and even New Orleans funk and gypsy jazz. Family-friendly.

6-9 p.m. Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn, 1 Davenport Ave., Davenport. davenportroadhouse.com or 462-8801. Free.

OUTDOORS MIGRATION FESTIVAL Fly, swim, waddle, walk, bike, or drive as you migrate to Natural Bridges State Beach for a full day of activities that celebrate the migration of whales, butterflies, birds, and the many creatures that travel. The park will host migratory animal talks, active kids’ games, crafts, skits and live music. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Natural Bridges State Beach. parks. ca.gov/?page_id=541. Free.

APTOS FARMERS MARKETS Market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. 8 a.m.-Noon. 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos. 469-8233. Free.

SPIRITUAL MEDICINE BUDDHA PRACTICE GUIDED MEDITATION Sessions include recitation of traditional Tibetan Buddhist prayers and the Medicine Buddha mantra, as well as some quiet meditation. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Road, Soquel. 4628383. Donation.

SHABBAT SERVICES WITH CHADEISH YAMEINU On the 2nd Saturday of the month.

All are welcome. Potluck luncheon follows; bring a vegetarian item to share. 10 a.m.-Noon.

Peace United Church, 900 High St., Santa Cruz.

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IMBOLC - COMMUNITY SEED EARTH SPIRIT FELLOWSHIP Celebrate the turning of the season with your local Earth-Spirit Fellowship Pagan organization. 2:30-5 p.m.

Masonic Temple 828 N. Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz. communityseed.org or espi@ communityseed.org. $20/$8/Donation.

APPLYING THE NOBLE TRUTHS BY FEEDING YOUR DEMONS WITH AYYA SANTUSSIKA The Buddha‘s fundamental

SUNDAY 2/14 ARTS THE HIDDEN GEMS FILM CLUB This monthly film screening features those “hidden gems” of foreign films, documentaries, independents, and mainstream movies that might have been missed by moviegoers. We appreciate RSVP's. 1-4:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Public Library Downtown Branch, 224 Church St., Santa Cruz. bit.ly/scpl-gems or pro@santacruzpl.org. Free.

DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ ANTIQUE FAIR The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the second Sunday of every month from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more. Cedar St., and Lincoln St., Santa Cruz. Free.

CLASSES GOOD MORNING WORKOUT Get your juices flowing. Enjoy the music and get fit at the same time. You’ll learn movement, patterns, style, and technique in a welcoming environment. No partners needed. 9-10 a.m. The Tannery, 1060 River St., Suite #111, Santa Cruz. Cesario. $7/$5.

SWING SET LOUNGE'S SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DANCE Bring friends or sweethearts for an extra-long social night of swingin' tunes. 7:30-10 p.m. Pacific Arts Complex 1122 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. swingsetlounge.com or swingsetloungesc@ gmail.com. $10.

FOOD & WINE VALENTINE’S DAY SEAFOOD BUFFET Treat your loved one to a night of romance and savor the flavors of a sweetheart seafood buffet at The Sunset Restaurant at Chaminade Resort & Spa. Unlimited seafood buffet and a glass of sparkling champagne. 5:30-9 p.m. Chaminade Resort and Spa, 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz.

475-5600. $120.

OUTDOORS YOUNGER LAGOON RESERVE TOUR Part of the UC Natural Reserve System, Younger Lagoon contains diverse coastal habitat >46

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ZEN MEDITATION & LIFE How do you practice equanimity, kindness and compassion? Four classes on The Awakened Mind & Heart.

Meditation 8:30 a.m. Class and tea: 9-10:30 a.m. Ocean Gate Zen Center, 920 41st Ave., Capitola. 8:30-10:30 a.m. 920 41st Ave., Suite B, Capitola. info@oceangatezen.org. Donation.

teaching of the Four Noble Truths provides the key to relief from suffering and stress. Meal offering will be at 11:30am. Please bring a vegetarian potluck dish to offer. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Insight Santa Cruz 1010 Fair Ave., Suite C. Dana 854-7998.

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CALENDAR <45 and is home to birds of prey, migrating

sea birds, bobcats, and other wildlife.

Come and see what scientists are doing to track local mammals and restore native habitat. 2 p.m. Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz. 459-3800.

MONDAY 2/15 HEALTH ARM-IN-ARM CANCER SUPPORT GROUP For women with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Registration required.

12:30-2 p.m. WomenCARE. 457-2273. Free.

TAI JI- CHI GONG EXERCISE Tai ji and chi gong is a low impact, body-mind exercise suitable for people of all ages. Benefits improve health, vitality, strength, balance and flexibility. Feb. 15 & 17. 10-11:15 a.m. Inner Light Circle, 5630 Soquel Drive, Soquel.

Linda Gerson 334-7757, awakeningchi.org or awakeningchi33@gmail.com. Free.

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LISA FISCHER AND GRAND BATON Lisa Fischer is a show-stopping delight. The acclaimed vocalist was a featured artist in the Oscar-winning 2013 music documentary Twenty Feet from Stardom and has been a backup singer for the Rolling Stones since 1989.

7:30 p.m. Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. 423-8209. $35.

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MONDAY DROP-IN MEDITATION Led by Venerable Yangchen and Venerable Gyalten— basic meditation instruction and practice. One session of mindfulness meditation, followed by guided reflection meditation. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Road, Soquel. 462-8383. Donation.

IMBOLC - COMMUNITY SEED EARTH SPIRIT FELLOWSHIP Celebrate the turning of the season with your local Earth-Spirit Fellowship Pagan organization. 2:30-5 p.m.

Masonic Temple 828 N. Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz. communityseed.org or espi@ communityseed.org. $20/$8.

TUESDAY 2/16 ARTS UNDERSTANDING THE RED FIRE MONKEY: CHINESE NEW YEAR 2016 Join New Leaf's own Sundari Lauren and gain insight

on what the New Year will bring you. Pre registration suggested. 6-7 p.m. New Leaf Community Market, 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. newleafwestside.eventbrite.com. $5.

FOOD & WINE LIONFISH SUPPERCLUB POP UP DINNER Tasty Tuesdays at the Food Lounge with Chef's Zachary Mazi & Tighe Melville of LionFish SupperClub. Will it be burgers, reinvented?

Ramen with Asian snacks and sides? The boys of LionFish SupperClub cook up something different and seasonal every week. 5-9 p.m.

1001 Center St., Santa Cruz. 359-3356. $6.

HEALTH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP WomenCARE support group for women newly diagnosed, or undergoing treatment for cancer. Registration required. 12:30-2 p.m. WomenCARE, 4572273. Free.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Open to all friends and loved ones of people with cancer. Meets every first and third Tuesday of the month. Call to register. 5:30-7 p.m.

WomenCARE. 457-2273. Free.

TRIYOGA CLASS+ BASICS WITH TERRI Develop strength and flexibility, as well as greater health and vitality. Experience the inner flow of prana as the movement of body, breath and focus harmonize. Everyone welcome. 7:30-9 p.m. TriYoga Center, 708 Washington St., Santa Cruz. 310-589-0600 or info@triyoga.com. $15.

MUSIC BLEU Bleu (Gil Cadalli) and Virgil Thrasher play vintage Blues, Gospel, and an eclectic sampling of R&B. Cadalli and Thrasher played together in J.B. and the Nightshift, a Santa Cruz-based blues band during the 80s. Family friendly venue. 6-9 p.m. Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn, 1 Davenport Ave, Davenport. davenportroadhouse.com. Free.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL Local violinist Deby Benton Grosjean will once again lead an evening of live music in the Shadowbrook's Rock Room Lounge on behalf of Community Music School. Please tell the waitstaff who you're there to support.

5:30-8:30 p.m. Shadowbrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola. Deby Benton Grosjean at Deby.fiddler@gmail.com. Free.

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SUNDAY 2/14 VALENTINE’S DAY RUN/WALK What better way to celebrate the holiday of love than to spread support and warm fuzzies to those who need it the most? Join the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center for its 31st anniversary “Together With Love Run/Walk,” and sweat off those Valentine’s chocolates in the 10K and 5K races. It’s open to competitive runners, joggers and anyone who wants to walk for the joy of it. All participants will receive a long-sleeved performance running T-shirt, refreshments, and will qualify for a prize drawing. Medals will also be awarded to each age group, including the Fun Run for kids. Funds raised will go toward counseling, crisis intervention services for survivors of sexual assault, and community prevention education programs.

Registration required.

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Info: 9 a.m. 630 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove. mtryrapecrisis.org. $37-$40.

SPIRITUAL IMBOLC—COMMUNITY SEED EARTH SPIRIT FELLOWSHIP Celebrate the turning of the season with your local Earth-Spirit Fellowship Pagan organization. 2:30-5 p.m.

Masonic Temple 828 N. Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz. communityseed.org or espi@ communityseed.org. $20/$8.

ANGEL HEALING CIRCLE Come enjoy a warm healing circle, sharing our experiences where Spirit and the Angels have helped our lives. Led by follower of Dorie D'Angelo. 7-9 p.m.

Address given with RSVP. circle4angelhealing@ gmail.com.

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VOLUNTEER MEET THE NEED - HELP SOMEONE READ Come to our free one-hour orientation and learn how you can teach an eager adult how to read.

No teaching or foreign language experience necessary. 6-7 p.m. Volunteer Center, 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz. Genie Dee, 427-5077 or literacysantacruz.org. Free.

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PLANT FOR YOUR GARDEN There is a type of rhododendron, Vireya Series rhododendrons, which have spectacular flowers, make superb container plants, and are perfect for the patio garden. Learn how to take care of these spectacular rhododendrons. 7-9 p.m. Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th. Ave., Santa Cruz. mcculloughm@earthlink.net. Free.

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The original incarnation of Charmas formed some years back. The players met while at traditional Irish music jam sessions. And this is precisely the kind of music Charmas played in the beginning. But over time, and with some lineup changes, the group has really broadened their definition of what a “Celtic” band can be.

“We do some shows that are real Celtic traditional, like our Christmas shows. Other times we’ll play at Boardwalk Bowl and we’ll do ‘The Distance’ by Cake. I’ll play the guitar riff on the bagpipes,” says fiddle and bagpipe player Elise MacGregor Ferrell.

“We also know a lot of sea shanties.”

In addition to Ferrell, the band includes Aaron Clegg (vocals, flute, sax), Jim Powell (vocals, guitar), Mick O’Briain (vocals, bass), and Devin Lara (drum kit). Richard Dwyer (vocals, low whistle, bodhran hand drum) is a frequent guest.

Charmas have a very unique show set up for this coming Valentine’s Day. They are billing it as a sort of anti-love show, or as they call it “Songs From Cupid’s Blacklist.”

Within the context of traditional Irish love songs, it makes sense.

“In almost every Celtic song, the lovers are murdering each other, or it doesn’t come out well—the hearts are always broken. We’re going to do both dark comedy songs and some really beautiful songs, but the love doesn’t turn out too happily,” Ferrell says. “We do a beautiful song where the guy is trying to cross the Annan River to his lover, but he drowns. That’s how Celtic songs go.” AARON CARNES INFO: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Don Quixote’s, 6275 CA-9, Felton. $12/adv, $14/door. 335-2800.

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT

THURSDAY 2/11 POP / VOCALS

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT The son of folk icons Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III, Rufus Wainwright has a great deal of singer-songwriter blood running through him. A standout pop songwriter and vocalist who has raked in numerous awards and nods, including a Grammy nomination for his Judy Garland tribute Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, Wainwright is also a regular collaborator of top-tier artists and a celebrated composer of stage shows, operas and more. CAT JOHNSON INFO: 8 p.m. Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $30/gen, $58/gold. 423-8209.

FRIDAY 2/12 ROCK

OPERATION: MINDCRIME For anyone who’s ever thought, “I don’t believe in love,” this Friday take a walk in the shadows to the Catalyst

because you might just catch the eyes of a stranger at Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime. Known as the singer for metal act, Queensryche, for more than 30 years, Tate’s sordid split with the band in 2012 left the vocalist feeling adrift. Enter Operation: Mindcrime.

Boasting other heavy metal alumni like Brian Tichy (Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake), John Moyer (Disturbed) and Simon Wright (Dio), the six-piece released their thundering debut, The Key—a first in a trilogy of albums—last year. To make the night of head-banging complete, Los Gatos rockers SJ Syndicate are opening with a smack of local flavor. MAT WEIR INFO: 9 p.m. Catalyst Club, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $20/adv, $24/door. 429-4135.

SATURDAY, 2/13 GARAGE-ROCK

GROWLERS The Growlers titled their 2012 tape Beach Goth. This wasn’t their first offering to the world, but the Burger Records cassette perfectly encapsulates what the band is all about. It’s offbeat and catchy, and is influenced in equal measures by Joy Division and the Beach

Boys. The title is so spot-on, they even named their annual two-day festival after it (“Goth Beach Party”). Jonathan Richman opens. AARON CARNES INFO: 9 p.m., Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $22/adv, $25/door. 429-4135.

SUNDAY 2/14 FOLK/ROOTS

SHERRY AUSTIN & HENHOUSE This Sunday, two of Santa Cruz’s finest folk and roots acts are joining forces for an evening that’s lining up to be a boot-tapping delight. Sherry Austin and Henhouse, comprising Austin on rhythm guitar and vocals, Sharon Allen on vocals and guitar, Tracy Parker on bass and vocals, Jim Norris on percussion, and the legendary Patti Maxine on lap steel and dobro, is a staple of the local folk scene and a favorite of KPIG listeners everywhere. And the Carolyn Sills Combo, led by dynamite country singer and guitarist Carolyn Sills, is an award-winning outfit that adds new kick to classic Western swing sound.

Don’t sleep on this opportunity to take in a double-dose of local roots flavor for

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GROWLERS

Valentine’s Day. CJ INFO: 7:30 p.m. Kuumbwa Jazz, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. $25/gen, $40/gold. 4272227.

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SKIFFLE PLAYERS

INFO: 9 p.m. The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $15. 429-6994.

MONDAY 2/15 JAZZ

GARY PEACOCK Gary Peacock is best known these days for his three-decade tenure in pianist

lish herself as a thoughtful storyteller and conveyer of complex emotions. On Monday, she hits Moe’s Alley. Local music standout Tess Dunn opens. CJ

INFO: 7 p.m. Kuumbwa Jazz, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. $27/adv, $32/door. 427-2227.

L.A.’s paisley underground scene married punk and ’60s psych-rock with a weird withdrawn vibe. Dream Syndicate were one of the biggest bands from this scene, but they also had some very non-Paisley Underground influences in their music, like a little bit of hooky arena rock and a lot of Velvet Underground. Guitarist Steve Wynn was quite the songwriter, so it’s no wonder that he’s enjoyed such a prolific solo career.

His latest, 2015’s Solo! Electric vol. 1 shows off his larger-than-life songs, but, of course the way he recorded it— solo—it still has an intimate left-thancenter vibe about it. AC

POP/ROCK

SOPHIE B. HAWKINS In 1992, singer-songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins rocketed to the top of the pop charts with her song “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover.” The sexy and rocking tune, paired with Hawkins’ tough, sultry delivery made her an immediate sensation—and she didn’t stop there.

Hawkins went on to chart with the upbeat love song, “Right Beside You,” and “As I Lay Me Down,” a ballad about her father. Hawkins has continued to estab-

INFO: 7:30 p.m. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. $20/adv, $25/ door. 479-1854.

TUESDAY, 2/16

INFO: Sunday, March 6, 2 p.m. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz. $8-$12. 426-6966. WANT TO GO? Go to santacruz.com/giveaways before 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 12 to find out how you could win a pair of tickets to the performance.

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Americana favorites showcase their latest album, Lost Time. Wednesday at Kuumbwa BRIAN FALLON

Celebrated frontman of the Gaslight Anthem. Saturday at Catalyst TEMPEST

Long-running purveyors of “Celtodelic rock.” Saturday at Don Quixote’s TUCK & PATTI

Beloved duo plays its annual Valentine’s concert. Saturday at Kuumbwa MICHAEL LANDAU GROUP

Composer and session guitarist who’s played with Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell and more. Sunday at Moe’s Alley

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Concord, California born alt-country rocker Cass McCombs teams up with Aaron Sperske and Dave Scher (Beachwood Sparks) and Neal Casal (Chris Robinson Brotherhood) and Dan Horne (Circles Around the Sun) for a psychedelic journey into the darker side of American folk music. Brooding tales set to beautiful melodies swim throughout the Skiffle Players’ live set, captivating listeners enough that their debut album, Skifflin’ almost sold out during the pre-sale. MW

Keith Jarrett’s rightfully acclaimed Standards Trio (an ensemble that Jarrett says is no longer active). But long before the advent of that prolific group he was at the center of the revolution that brought the bass from its traditional role anchoring the rhythm section to the frontline. His new trio with longtime collaborator Marc Copeland, a pianist of singularly exquisite harmonic insight, and brilliant, worththe-price-of-admission drummer Joey Baron recently released a gorgeous album Now This (ECM). ANDREW GILBERT

There’s no shortage of classical compositions about disaster, heartbreak, loss and devastation. But, there are also plenty of joyful, light-hearted pieces that act as fantastic gateways for newcomers to the genre. The Santa Cruz Symphony has rounded up four mostly classical pieces to introduce the younger set to the wonders of the symphony, performing Lennon and McCartney’s “Beatles Guide to the Orchestra,”“Aquarium” from Camille Saint-Saëns Carnival of Animals, Louis Prima’s “Sing Sing Sing (With a Swing),” and the Finale to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. The performance promises to be a lively, engaging time for the whole family. CAT JOHNSON

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LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday February 10th 8:30pm $7/10

Triple Bill Funk, Reggae & Soul Dance Party

EUFORQUESTRA

JON WAYNE & THE PAYNE SUN-DRIED VIBES Thursday February 11th 8:30pm $9/12 Americana, Bluegrass, Folk & Roots

DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS + THE MCCOY TYLER BAND Friday February 12th 9pm $18/22 & Saturday February 13th 9pm $20/25 A Weekend With The

CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS + ROOSEVELT DIME Sunday February 14th 4pm $12/15 Afternoon Blues Series

MICHAEL LANDAU Sunday February 14th 9pm $12/15 Annual Shady Valentine Bash!

SHADY GROOVE Monday February 15th 7:30pm $20/25 Early Partially Seated Concert With

SOPHIE B. HAWKINS

WED

2/10

Al Frisby 6-8p

AQUARIUS RESTAURANT Santa Cruz Dream Inn 175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz BAYVIEW HOTEL 8041 Soquel Dr, Aptos

2/11

FRI

2/12

SAT

2/13

Democratic Debate Live Viewing Free 6p

THE APPLETON GRILL 410 Rodriguez St, Watsonville APTOS ST. BBQ 8059 Aptos St, Aptos

THU

Preacher Boy 6-8p

Taryn Donath 6-8p

Minor Thirds Trio 6:30-9:30p

Lloyd Whitney 1-5p Hawk n Blues Mechanics 6-8p

2/14

MON

Paul Osher 6-8p

Broken Shades 6-8p

Live Jazz & Wine Tasting Salsa Bahia 6-9p 6-9p

2/16

Rand Rueter 6-8p

Tango Ecstasy 6-9:30p

DJ

Comedy Night/80s Night Free 8:30p

Stone Sloth, Fountain of Bile, Satan’s Blade, Drain $5 9p

Top 40 Music Videos w/DJ Tripp $5 9p

The Box (Goth Night) 9p

BLUE LOUNGE 529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Pride Night 9p

Party w/Raina 9p

Incidental Live Music Revue w/Alisha

Comedy Night 9p

Karaoke 8p-Close

BOCCI’S CELLAR 140 Encinal St, Santa Cruz

TUE

Minor Thirds Trio 7-10p

BLUE LAGOON 923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

BOARDWALK BOWL 115 Cliff St, Santa Cruz

2/15

SUN Banda Herencia Tapatia, Banda Marinera Free 8p-1a

Mike Osborn Band 9-11:45p Swing Dance Social Sound Off Saturdays $5 5:30p Rumble SteelReggae Party Free 9p skin Free 9p & More

Bordinghouse Free 8p

BRITANNIA ARMS 110 Monterey Ave, Capitola

Karaoke 9p

Karaoke 9p

Jazz Society Free 3:30p

Worship, Deathgrave, Total Isolattion, Downpour $5 9p Karaoke

Locals Night, Music w/Lil Billy

Karaoke 8p-Close

Karaoke 8p-Close

Joe Marson Free 8p Songwriter Showcase 7-10p

CASA SORRENTO 393 Salinas St, Salinas

DJ Luna 9p

CATALYST 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Iration $27/$75 7p

Iration $27/$30 7p

Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcreme $20/$24 8p

The Growlers $22/$25 8p

Brillz $20/$28 8p

Matisyahu $25/$30 7p

CATALYST ATRIUM 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Autograf $10/$15 8:30p

Rage Cage, The Minds $5/$10 8p

Kaminanda $12/$15 8:30p

Brian Fallon & the Crowes $25 9p

The Meditations $12/$15 8p

Jacquees $12/$15 8p

+ TESS DUNN

The Toasters $12/$14 8p

Wednesday February 17th 8:30pm $7/10 Big Band Soul Dance Party

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February 18th GOVINDA, PSYMBIONIC, KR3TURE February 19th DEADPHISH ORCHESTRA February 20th PREZIDENT BROWN + PABLO MOSES February 21st JOHNNY SKETCH & THE DIRTY NOTES February 24th WORLD’S FINEST + MOON CADILLAC February 25th MARTY O’REILLY + ROYAL JELLY JIVE February 26th THE MOTHER HIPS February 27th BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL 2016 w/ UNIDOS DE BAHIA, NAMORADOS DE LUA, PATO BANTON & MORE February 28th JOHN NEMETH (afternoon) February 28th THE GARCIA PROJECT (eve) March 2nd KING SCHASCHA w/ RUSTY ZINN March 3rd INSECTS VS. ROBOTS March 4th ENGLISH BEAT March 5th KATDELIC March 10th ANUHEA, THROUGH THE ROOTS, THRIVE March 11th FLOR DE CAÑA + DE’ANZA March 12th DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN March 15th CloZEE March 17th RED BARAAT March 18th ORGÓNE

WWW.MOESALLEY.COM 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz 831.479.1854

OPEN LATE EVERY NIGHT!

Angel’s Steps

Concert 2

of Season 37

wednesday 2/10

MISS TESS AND THE TALKBACKS

w / SKINNY RICKY AND THE CASUAL ENCOUNTERS Advance Tickets at www.ticketweb.com

Doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $10 Door

thursday 2/11

PLATEAU TRADITIONAL DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND w / THE SPEAKEASY THREE Doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $8 Door

friday 2/12

WICKED MAN w / HOT FLASH HEAT WAVE w / TONY TRICKS

Doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $8 Door

saturday 2/13

THE REDLIGHT DISTRICT w / KINGSBOROUGH

Doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $10 Door

sunday 2/14

THE SKIFFLE PLAYERS

A VALENTINE SKIFFLE Advance Tickets at www.ticketweb.com

Doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $15 Door

monday 2/15

mix tape monday Show 9pm $3 Door

MIDTOWN SANTA CRUZ 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz

429-6994

Sarah Cahill

Solo Piano Recital Sunday, March 6, 3pm Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

following last season’s transcendent performance, Sarah Cahill makes a return visit with a program bringing together a unique blend of international classicism & American experimentalism.

Angel’s Steps Eitan Steinberg; Chaconne Sofia Gubaidulina, & works by Nydia Pereyra-Lizaso, Johanna Beyer, Marc Blitzstein, Alejandro Caturla, Phil Collins, John Kennedy, Pauline Oliveros, Amadeo Roldan, & Lois V Vierk

Cahill is “fiercely gifted” - New York Times

also upcoming:

MAJOR KEYS of ASIA MINOR 8pm, Sat. April 16, UCSC Music Recital Hall

AVANT GARDEN PARTY 2-6pm, Sunday, June 5 “The Garden” Soquel

NewMusicWorks.org

Tickets available through through the web and at the door. For information, 831 425 3526

SEASON SPONSOR: Rowland and Pat Rebele These events are sponsored in part by grants from the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, along with:

&

Philip Co

LIVE MUSIC WED

2/10

THU

2/11

CILANTROS 1934 Main St, Watsonville

Hippo Happy Hour 5:30-7:30p

CREPE PLACE 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Miss Tess & the Talkbacks & more $10 9p

Plateau Traditional Dixieland Jazz Band & more $8 9p

West Coast Soul $3 7:30p

Bandwith $5 8:30p

CROW’S NEST 2218 E. Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

FRI

2/12

SAT

2/13

SUN

2/14

MON

2/15

2/16

KPIG Happy Hour 5:30-7:30p Wicked Man, Hot Flash Heat Wave, Tony Tricks $8 9p Dirty Downtown Jazz Syndicate $6 9p

DAV. ROADHOUSE 1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

Laurence Juber $17/$20 7:30p

Super Huey $10 8p

SOLD OUT

TUCK & PATTI

Post Street Rhythm Peddlers $7 9:30p

Date Night, Live Comedy $7 9p

Free Reggae Party Free 8p

COLE PLAYS (NAT KING) COLE

Bleu

Sunday, February 14 • 7:30 pm

Charmas $12/$14 7p

Steve Wynn $15 8p

Roadhouse Karaoke 7:30p

HENFLING’S 9450 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond

Flingo 7:30p

F-Dupp 8p

Radio Active 9p

Social Destruction 9p

Aftermath 4p

IT’S WINE TYME 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola

Open Mic 7p

Madrigal and Strange 7p

Scott Slaughter 7p

Lisa Marie 7p

Jade 4p

KUUMBWA 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz

Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin Sold Out 7p

The California Honeydrops Sold Out 7p

White Album Ensemble Unplugged $22/$25 8p

Valentine’s Concert w/Tuck and Patti Sold Out 7:30p

Cole Plays (Nat King) Cole $32 3p Sherry Austin & more $25 7p

MALONE’S 4402 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley

Live Music 5:30-9p

MICHAEL’S ON MAIN 2591 Main St, Soquel

Paul Logan 7-10p

MISSION ST. BBQ 1618 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Tomas Gomez 6p

Gary Peacock “Now This” Lisa Fischer and Grand Trio $25/$50 7p Baton $35/$50 7:30p

Stormin’ Norman and the Cyclones 8-11p

Broken Shades 6p

Sunday, February 14 • 3 pm

Tickets: SnazzyProductions.com

SHERRY AUSTIN & HENHOUSE w/CAROLYN SILLS COMBO

Tickets: SnazzyProductions.com Monday, February 15 • 7 pm

GARY PEACOCK “NOW THIS” TRIO FEAT. MARC COPLAND AND JOEY BARON | No Comp Tix

Keith Jarrett’s extraordinary double-bassist!

Tuesday, February 16 • 7:30 pm At the Rio Theatre | No Comps/Gift Cert

LISA FISCHER & GRAND BATON R&B, rock, jazz vocal sensation!

Thursday, February 18 • 7 pm

Karaoke w/Ken 9p Joint Chiefs 8-11p

Tickets: Streetlight Records & Tix.com Saturday, February 13 • 7:30 pm

7 Come 11 $5 9p

The Crew

The Spell 7-10p

WHITE ALBUM ENSEMBLE UNPLUGGED

The Skiffle Players: A Mix Tape Mondays Valentine Skiffle $15 9p $3 9p

Tempest $15 8p

THE FISH HOUSE 972 Main St, Watsonville

Friday, February 12 • 7:30 pm

The Redlight District, Kinsborough $10 9p

Esoteric Collective

DON QUIXOTE’S 6275 Hwy 9, Felton

TUE

Celebrating Creativity Since 1975

Paul Butler 6:30-8:30p Rand Rueter 6p

BANDA MAGDA

French café music with a Latin beat

1/2 PRICE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS

Monday, February 22 • 7 pm PAT MARTINO TRIO | No Comp Tix One of the most prolific jazz guitarists Thursday, February 25 • 7:30 pm

PULSE PRODUCTIONS WELCOMES

DAVID LINDLEY

Tickets: SnazzyProductions.com

Saturday, February 27 • 7pm and Sunday, February 28 • 5 pm

SANTA CRUZ RAGTIME FESTIVAL

Tickets: SantaCruzRagtime.com Monday, February 29 • 7 & 9 pm

REGINA CARTER’S SOUTHERN COMFORT | No Comp Tix Thursday, March 3 • 7 pm

KNEEDELUS

1/2 PRICE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS Monday, March 7 • 7 pm

DELFEAYO MARSALIS QUARTET: The Last Southern Gentleman

New music featuring Steve Kimock & John Kimock Bobby Vega & Leslie Mendelson

Friday, March 4th Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Sat. March 5th - RIO THeATRE Crystal Bowersox

KJ PRESENTS @ RIO THEATRE 3/8 VICENTE AMIGO 3/12 ESPERANZA SPALDING PRESENTS: EMILY’S D+EVOLUTION 3/20 BUIKA 4/16 LIZZ WRIGHT Unless noted advance tickets at kuumbwajazz.org and Logos Books & Records.

Dinner served one hour before Kuumbwa presented concerts. Premium wines & beer.

All ages welcome.

March 24th Rio Theatre

Sunday, May 1st 7:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Ctr

Tickets at Streetlight, Tomboy & online at pulseproductions.net

320-2 Cedar St x Santa Cruz 831.427.2227

kuumbwajazz.org

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Funk-jazz group Kneebody + Cali beat scientist Daedelus

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1011 PACIFIC AVE. SANTA CRUZ 831-429-4135

LIVE MUSIC

Iration

Wednesday & Thursday, Feb. 10 & 11 • Ages 16+ Wed., Feb.10 • In the Atrium • Ages 18+ AUTOGRAF Thursday, February 11 • In the Atrium • Ages 18+

RAGE CAGE • THE MINDS

Friday, February 12 • Ages 21+ Original Lead Singer of Queensryche OPERATION: MINDCRIME Friday, February 12 • In the Atrium • Ages 18+

Geoff Tate’s

KAMINANDA

plus Sixis

Saturday, February 13 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

BRIAN FALLON & THE CROWES

Sunday, February 14 • Ages 18+ plus Party Favor Sunday, February 14 • In the Atrium • Ages 21+

BRILLZ

THE MEDITATIONS

MATISYAHU plus Kay Cola

Tuesday, February 16 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

THE TOASTERS

plus Monkey

Feb 18 Thomas Jack (Ages 18+) Feb 19 Keys N Krates (Ages 18+) Feb 20 blessthefall (Ages 16+) Feb 23 Reel Big Fish (Ages 16+) Feb 25 Tyga (Ages 16+) Mar 3 Bingo Players (Ages 18+) Mar 4 Skizzy Mars/ Gnash (Ages 16+) Mar 5 Dead Kennedys (Ages 16+) Mar 9 & 10 Rebelution/ Protoje (Ages 16+) Mar 11 Andre Nickatina (Ages 16+) Mar 18 The Wonder Years (Ages 16+) Mar 20 Sammy J (Ages 16+) Mar 23 Yonder Mountain String Band (Ages 21+)

2/10

THU

2/11

FRI

2/12

SAT

2/13

Euforquestra, Jon Wayne & more $7/$10 8p

Dead Winter Carpenters, McCoy Tyler Band $9/$12 8p

The California Honeydrops Sold Out 8p

The California Honeydrops Sold Out 8p

MOTIV 1209 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Crunkcertified 9:30p-2a

Libation Lab w/Syntax 9:30p-1:30a

D-ROC 9:30p-1:30a

DJ Juan Burgandy 9:30p-1:30a

Nomalakadoja 7-9p

Comedy Night 7:30-9p

NEW BOHEMIA BREWERY 1030 41st Ave, Santa Cruz 99 BOTTLES 110 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz

Monday, Feb. 15 Ages 16+ Monday, February 15 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

JACQUEES

WED MOE’S ALLEY 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz

Trivia 8p

Claudio Melega

THE POCKET 3102 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz

Jam Session w/ Pam Hawkins 7p Trivia

THE RED 200 Locust St, Santa Cruz

The Alex Raymond Band 8p

THE REEF 120 Union St, Santa Cruz

Jazz Jam

RIO THEATRE 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz ROSIE MCCANN’S 1220 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

2/14

2/15

MON TUE The Michael Landau Sophie B. Hawkins, Tess Group 3p Shady Groove Dunn $20/$25 8p $12/$15 8:30p

Rasta Cruz Reggae Party Eclectic Bass Event 9:30p-Close 9:30p-2a

2/16

Hip Hop w/DJ Marc 9:30p-2a Trivia 6-8p

Rola J

PARADISE BEACH 215 Esplanade, Capitola

POET & PATRIOT 320 E. Cedar St, Santa Cruz

SUN

Vinny Johnson Big John Atkinson $7 9p

Ho’Omana, Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

The Steve Throop Group $5 9p

Jazz Session w/Jazz Jam Comedy Santa Cruz 7p 9p

Open Mic 4-7p

Comedy Open Mic 8p

Open Mic 7:30-11:30p ‘Geeks Who Drink’ Trivia Night 8p

Acoustic Jam w/Toby Gray and Friends Rufus Wainwright $38/$58 8-11p

Aloha Fridays Traditional Great Acoustic Covers Hawaiian Music Brunch and Dinner

Chas & Friends 6-9p

Santa Cruz Musicians Only Weekly Showcase 6-9p

The Lenny & Kenny Show Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton $25/50 7:30-9p

The Comic Strippers $30 8-10p Trivia 8p

Open Mic 7:30p

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are dance shows with limited seating.

Tickets subject to city tax & service charge by phone 877-987-6487 & online

www.catalystclub.com

BRITANNIA ARMS IN CAPITOLA 110 Monterey Avenue, Capitola Village

Feb. 17 Indigo Girls 8pm

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Free and open to everyone registration starts at 6pm Good

For contest rules, raffle tickets, information & registration, contact Mars Studio.

831.688.8435 mars-studios.com Raffling off Boulder Creek Guitar Raffle proceeds go to Guitars Not Guns

Times Ad, Wed. 02/10

Feb. 18 Charlie Musselwhite 8pm Mar. 5 Jeff Bridges 8pm Mar. 26 Clifford the Big Red Dog - The Live Musical 2pm Apr. 2 Robert Cray Band 8pm Apr. 21 Clint Black 8pm Apr. 29 Paula Poundstone 8pm

MUSIC ARTS

RECORDING STUDIO

Guitar Works

Jul. 2 Judy Collins 8pm For Tickets www.GoldenStateTheatre.com 831-649-1070

LIVE MUSIC WED THE SAND BAR 211 Esplanade, Capitola

2/10

THU

2/11

FRI

Ten O’Clock Lunch Band 7-11p

2/12

SAT

2/13

Burnin Vernon 8-12p

Next Blues Band 8-12p

SANDERLINGS 1 Seascape Resort, Aptos

Yuji and Steve

The Donors

SEABRIGHT BREWERY 519 Seabright, Santa Cruz

Isiah

SEVERINO’S BAR & GRILL 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos

Don McCaslin & the Amazing Jazz Geezers 6-10p

Hot Fuse 7:30-11:30p

Joint Chiefs 8-12p

SHADOWBROOK 1750 Wharf Rd, Capitola

Ken Constable 6:30-9:30p

Joe Ferrara 6:30-10p

Claudio Melega 7-10p

SIR FROGGY’S PUB 4771 Soquel Dr, Soquel

Karaoke w/Eve

TROUT FARM INN 7701 E Zayante Rd, Felton

SUN

2/14

MON

Vinny Johnson 7-11p

2/15

Road Hogs 7-11p

Heathen Hill Free 6-9p

Crazy Beard $5 6p

Open Mic w/Mosephus 5:30p The Parafins 6-9p

Robert Elmond Stone 5-7p

YOUR PLACE 1719 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Danny Lawrence 6-9p

Daniel Martins 6-9p

Danny Lawrence 6-9pm

ZELDA’S 203 Esplanade, Capitola

Kurt Stockdale Jazz Trio 6p

DJ SteppKidd 9:30p

B4Dawn 9:30p

ZIZZO’S COFFEEHOUSE & WINE BAR 3555 Clares St, Capitola

Brohemia After Dark 7-9:30p

Ruby Rudman w/ Lawry McInerney 7-9:30p

Gemini Jazz 7-9:30p

BBQ

BEER

Taco Tuesday

Standing Wave Free 3p

UGLY MUG 4640 Soquel Ave, Soquel WHALE CITY 490 Highway 1, Davenport

2/16

Mojo Mix 7-9p

Trivia Night

Chas & Friends 6-9p

TUE

Ten Foot Faces 7-11p

Speak Up Event 5:30p

Upcoming Shows

FEB 11 Rufus Wainwright FEB 13 The Comic Strippers FEB 16 Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton FEB 19 Banff Mountain Film FEB 20 Banff Mountain Film FEB 21 Banff Mountain Film FEB 24 Shawn Mullins FEB 27 Film: Rising From Ashes MAR 05 Sons of the Outlaws MAR 08 Vicente Amigo MAR 11 Citizen Cope Solo Acoustic MAR 12 Emily’s D+Evolution MAR 18 CannTalk MAR 19 Greg Brown MAR 20 Buika MAR 24 Warren Haynes APR 01 APR 09 APR 15 APR 16

Sunday Jazz Brunch 11am-2p

Leftover Salmon House of Floyd Pete Yorn Lizz Wright

MAY 05 Kathleen Madigan MAY 06 Tommy Emmanuel MAY 22 Mac DeMarco

BLUES

International Music Hall and Restaurant

Fine Mexican and aMerican Food All you cAn eAt lunch buffet m-f $7.95 Thu Feb 11

Grammy Winning Acoustic Guitar Great

$17 adv./$20 door <21 w/parent 7:30pm Fri Feb 12

Super Huey - The ultimate Huey Lewis Experience $10 adv./$10 door 21 + 8pm

Tempest High Energy Celtic Rock

Sun Feb 14

Charmas A Celtic Valentines Concert –

$15 adv./$15 door 21 + 8pm Songs From Cupid’s Blacklist

$12 adv./$14 door <21 w/parent 7pm

Steve Wynn Former Frontman of Dream Syndicate

$15 adv./$15 door 21 + 8pm Wed Feb 17

Thu Feb 18

griffin House Singer Songwriter

Thurs. Feb. 11 Preacher Boy 6-8pm Fri. Feb. 12 Taryn Donath 6-8pm Sat. Feb. 13 Loyd Whitney 1-5pm Al Frisby 6-8pm Sun. Feb. 14 Paul Osher 6-8pm

plus Sean McConnell $15 adv./$15 door <21 w/parent 7:30pm

Mon. Feb. 15 Broken Shades 6-8pm

Radim Zenkl plus Steve Baughman

Tues. Feb. 16 Rand Reuter 6-8pm

USA Mandolin Champ & Celtic Guitarist

$15 adv./$15 door <21 w/parent 7:30pm Fri. Feb. 19

Reservations Now Online at www.donquixotesmusic.com Rockin'Church Service Every Sunday ElEvation at 10am-11:15am

Our Eggs Benedicts are legally poached.

Breakfast at the Beach.

LOCATED ON THE BEACH

Amazing waterfront deck views.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

See live music grid for this week’s bands.

STAND-UP COMEDY

Three live comedians every Sunday night.

HAPPY HOUR

Mon–Fri from 3:30pm. Wednesday all night!

VISIT OUR BEACH MARKET

Wood-fired pizza, ice cream, unique fine gifts.

CoMIng RIgHT up

Vaud & The Villains 19 Piece 1930’s New Orleans Orchestra & Cabaret Show Sat. Feb. 20 Foreverland Electrifying 14 Piece Tribute to Michael Jackson Sun. Feb. 21 Danny paisley and The Southern grass plus Bean Creek 2pm matinee, Traditional Bluegrass Thur. Feb. 25 Helm, Sese Egan, Helene & Bellydance International

831.423.8209 www.riotheatre.com

Wed. Feb. 10 Al Frisby 6-8pm

SPECIAL DEALS

Weekdays, upstairs and down.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11TH THIRSTY THURSDAY $3 PINTS ALL NIGHT! $.49 WINGS! FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12TH MONTEREY BAY SOUND MACHINE LATIN, FUNK, SANTANA COVERS

Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13TH VALENTINE’S PARTY DJS SIR ELEGANCE, MADONNA & ANGEL MUSONES

crowsnest-santacruz.com

393 Salinas St, SALINAS (oldtown) 831.757.2720 // casasorrento.com

NOW SERVING BREAKFAST 8059 APTOS ST, APTOS APTOSSTBBQ.COM | 662.1721

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10TH CASA WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ GARFIELD & GUEST 10 TO 1

(831) 476-4560

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FILM

BACK TO THE GOLDEN AGE Scarlett Johansson plays a tough-cookie actress, and Josh Brolin gives a stellar performance

as a film studio’s hired gun in the Coen brothers’ new film ‘Hail, Caesar!’

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Coen brothers salute vintage Hollywood in sly comedy ‘Hail, Caesar!’ BY LISA JENSEN

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T

he more you know about Hollywood in the so-called Golden Age (roughly late 1930s through early ’50s), the bigger kick you’re likely to get out of Hail, Caesar! This latest comedy from Joel and Ethan Coen is a fond and funny Hollywood farce about a day in the life of a beleaguered studio troubleshooter trying to ward off scandal, and keep his stars out of trouble from one hour to the next.

The entertaining story unfolds ca.

1950, the heyday of the studio system.

And what sells the movie is the Coens’ elaborate recreation of popular movie vignettes of the era—a stunt-filled chase scene from a cowboy movie, an elegant drawing-room comedy, a musical production number, a Biblical epic, and even an Esther Williams-

style aquatic ballet. Not to mention the added fun of playing spot-thatstar with contemporary actors popping up in small roles as the stars, starlets, and studio bigwigs of the Coens’ fictional Capitol Pictures.

Front and center is Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin), the studio’s hired gun.

With his own office on the back lot, his mission is to keep Capitol personnel from embarrassing the studio, making daily phone reports to an unseen studio mogul whose name sounds a lot like “Mr. Skank.” It’s a 24/7 job, whether he’s breaking up an ingénue’s late-night photo shoot for a girlie magazine, or neutralizing damaging stories before they become fodder for waspish, rival twin sister gossip columnists named Thora and Thessaly Thacker (both played with

relish by Tilda Swinton).

But a problem arises that even Eddie might not be able to fix: one of the studio’s biggest stars, Baird Whitlock (George Clooney), disappears off the set of the epic Hail, Caesar. (He plays a Roman centurion who converts to Christianity after giving a stirring speech at the Crucifixion.) In fact, he’s been kidnapped and whisked away to a ritzy Malibu beach house by a band of disgruntled—well, no spoilers here; suffice it to say the HUAC is just ramping up its attacks on the industry (so well depicted in Trumbo), and the family dog is named “Engels.”

Eddie patrols the back lot, searching for clues before either of the Thackers gets wind of Whitlock’s disappearance.

As he visits one sound stage after

another, we see snippets of Capitol movies in production, replicated by the Coens with adroit authenticity, and tongue-in-cheek. There’s an entire Gene Kelly-type musical number featuring a corps of dancing sailors led by star hoofer Burt Gurney (and yes, that is Channing Tatum, in a routine that could easily have come from the Freed unit at MGM).

Scarlett Johansson pops up— literally—as aquatic star DeeAnna Moran (rising up out of a circle of swimming chorus girls), whose foul mouth and tough-cookie persona belie her sugary good-girl screen image. And an entire subplot is devoted to singing cowboy Hobie Doyle (baby-faced Alden Ehrenreich), a real-life wrangler and popular stuntrider who gets nervous when he has to talk onscreen. Especially when the bosses decide to put him in a tux in a posh comedy of manners.

Ralph Fiennes makes the most of his role as the somewhat twee, but eminently patient British director Laurence Laurentz, trying to coach goodhearted but hopeless Hobie through his dialogue without losing his own sanity. Fiennes’ attempted elocution lesson is funny for a minute, although the Coens let it go on too long.

Meanwhile, the none-too-bright, but impressionable Baird, clanking around in his centurion costume, gets an earful on the body politic from his captors. And as the day’s events play out, life imitates art for these icons of make-believe—Hobie gets to ride to the rescue and save the day, and DeeAnna gets an unexpected happy ending. However, when Baird attempts to preach the gospel of what he’s picked up from his abductors to the exasperated Eddie, he gets a slightly different reception than the awe inspired by the centurion’s speech at the feet of Christ.

Brolin’s rock-solid Eddie anchors the film, and Frances McDormand (Mrs. Joel Coen) has a funny cameo as a chain-smoking film editor in this sly riff on the business of making dreams.

HAIL, CEASAR! *** (out of four) With Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Scarlett Johansson, and Ralph Fiennes.

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DEADPOOL He’s a special ops dude who’s transformed into a super human in a rogue experiment, left with an indestructible body and the face of chopped liver. How many almost-funny superheroes with the voice of a Disney prince has Ryan Reynolds played now?

Tom Miller directs. Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller co-star. (R) 108 minutes.

CONTINUING EVENT: LET’S TALK ABOUT THE MOVIES Film buffs are invited Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. to downtown Santa Cruz, where each week the group discusses a different current release. For location and discussion topic, go to https://groups. google.com/group/LTATM.

HOW TO BE SINGLE Because being single means free drinks, maintaining a man-rack of hookups, and getting free hangover cures by showing your cleavage? With all the “ughs” implied, who are we kidding, we still want Rebel Wilson and Leslie Mann to be our best friends, and will definitely be funnelling to the theater on Valentine’s Day with a bevy of best friends and a happy hour receipt of champions. Christian Ditter directs.

Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann co-star. (R) 109 minutes.

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45 YEARS Oscar-nominated Charlotte Rampling plays Kate Mercer, a woman on the eve of her forty-fifth wedding anniversary confronted with a shocking ghost from the past—a ghost that will change the couples’ perspective on their marriage forever.

Andrew Haigh directs. Charlotte Rampling, Tom Courtenay, Geraldine James co-star. (R) 95 minutes.

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WHERE TO INVADE NEXT Oddly beardless and slightly thinner, Michael Moore returns as angry and ferocious as ever, investigating the absurdities of modern politics across the entire globe. From public school cafeterias to Wall Street, Moore’s latest documentary takes on the American Dream. Michael Moore directs. Michael Moore, Krista Kiuru, Tim Walker co-star.

(R) 110 minutes.

ZOOLANDER 2 They’re back: La Tigre, Magnum and Blue Steel. Benedict Cumberbatch as an ambiguous male model named All. Kristen Wiig is “amousing” with enough faux-botox to treat a small country. Penélope Cruz struts, Owen Wilson pouts (as usual), and Justin Bieber dies. How many other reasons do you need? Ben Stiller directs. Olivia Munn, Kristen Wiig, Benedict Cumberbatch co-star. (PG13) 102 minutes.

ANOMALISA It’s a stop-motion animated comedy-drama and it’s been heralded as the “most human” film of the year—without any live humans.

From the minds behind Being John Malkovich and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, it’s a world of emotional complexity from mundanity to the extraordinary. Duke Johnson and Charlie Kaufman direct. David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan costar. (R) 90 minutes.

THE BIG SHORT Based on the book of the same name, The Big Short follows the players and profiteers of the 2007-2010 financial crisis who bet against collateralized debt obligation, and sent the system reeling. Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt co-star. Adam McKay directs.

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THE BOY Good rule of thumb: when you get hired as a nanny for a family that keeps a life-sized doll around as their stand-in son, run fast, run far. William Brent Bell directs. Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, James Russell co-star.

BROOKLYN From far across the cavernous pond, Eilis is an Irish immigrant who lands in 1950s Brooklyn only to face crippling homesickness, glaring cultural differences, prejudice, and hardship.

When Eilis falls in love with a young Italian boy from a totally different world, she’s forced to choose between her old home and her new life. John Crowley directs. Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson co-star. (PG13) 111 minutes.

CAROL Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara in an illicit love affair against the conventions, expectations and rules of the 1950s? Hello, yes, all the feels.

Todd Haynes directs. Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson co-star.

(R) 118 minutes.

THE CHOICE OK, we love camp, and we even love the utter absurdity of zombies in classic literature (see below). But we draw a big fat line at handsome shirtless men with a pre2012 McConaughey-style southern drawls saving a litter of puppies, trying to woo a girl who refuses his advances and then crying at the bedside of his forbidden beloved. Ross Katz directs.

Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Alexandra Daddario co-star. (PG-13) 111 minutes. stDIRTY GRANDPA Robert de Niro plays Dick Kelly—aptly named and quite the smutty old man—who, after only a few days after his wife’s death, tricks his grandson into letting loose in Florida for spring break. With a bevy of booties and other common Zac Efron film accessories (beer cans, a lack of clothing, etc), perhaps the appearance of Aubrey Plaza can class up this raunchy comedy. Dan Mazer directs. Robert De Niro, Zac Efron, Zoey Deutch co-star. (R) 102 minutes.

HAIL, CAESAR! Reviewed this issue.

(PG-13) 100 minutes.

THE 5TH WAVE In a very logical sequence of alien attack events, first all the power goes out, then a global earthquake rips the earth apart, then disease spreads, and finally the aliens invade human hosts. So, naturally, Chloë Grace Moretz grabs an AK and runs to save her younger brother, gets trained by Liev Schreiber in camo with a bunch of other teens, and still finds time to snog a blonde teen heartthrob equivalent. J Blakeson directs. Chloë Grace Moretz, Matthew Zuk, Gabriela Lopez co-star. (PG-13) 112 minutes.

FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK The wait is over: someone finally took all that overblown Fifty Shades of Grey innuendo with its overly dramatic score, slow steely stares, underwhelming lack of chemistry (and talent), and created something beautiful. Oh, Marlon Wayans, how we missed you. Michael Tiddes directs.

Kali Hawk, Marlon Wayans, Jane Seymour co-star. (R) 92 minutes.

THE FINEST HOURS Even if it’s based on a true story and not meant to be a horror flick—is there really anything more terrifying than being stuck in the ocean during a blizzard on a sinking

ship? The fact that it’s based on the true story of two oil tankers being destroyed off the coast of Cape Cod in 1952 makes it all the more astounding.

Craig Gillespie directs. Chris Pine, Holliday Grainger, Casey Affleck costar. (PG-13) 117 minutes.

THE FOREST Aokigahara Forest is a real place at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan, and it’s where people go to commit suicide—so often that authorities put a sign at the entrance of the main trail urging visitors to think of their families and contact suicide prevention associations. So that’s the true history. Now go watch Natalie Dormer run around the forest, chased by paranormal forces, in search of her twin sister: how are movies like this rated PG-13 when even we have to watch the trailers on mute, with all the lights on? Jason Zada directs. Natalie Dormer, Eoin Macken, Stephanie Vogt co-star.

(PG-13) NORM OF THE NORTH Here’s a film with everything we love in animation: a polar bear! Adorable fuzzy sidekicks!

Rob Schneider! OK, not so much the last thing. But still. (PG) 86 minutes.

OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS: Grab the popcorn and delve into this year’s Academy Awards nominees for best animated shorts and live action shorts. Check the movie times section for showings.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES Apologies in advance, but Jane Austen is really, really hard to read. If you fell into the same camp of high school readers who desperately wished for zombies thrown into the dusty classics (it’s OK, we loved Chaucer, so it balances out), this might be the brilliantly bad or terribly clever rendition you’ve been waiting for. Plus, hello, classy female gentry wearing empire-waisted gowns with hidden daggers underneath and slicing through zombie skulls! Burr Steers directs. Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston co-star. (PG-13) 108 minutes.

THE REVENANT Leonardo DiCaprio fighting, grunting, running, shooting—a bear, among other things—and seeking revenge for the death of his son. From the director of Birdman and Babel, it’s the rugged frontier in the 1820s snow and ice,

every man for himself: chills, just chills.

Alejandro González Iñárritu directs.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter co-star. (R) 156 minutes.

RIDE ALONG 2 Kevin Hart and Ice Cube are back as “The Brothers-InLaw” with the next installment of the Ride Along adventures. This time Ben (Hart) volunteers to join James (Cube) in pursuit of a powerful Miami drug dealer—and mayhem, of course, ensues. Between getting flung across the room by a ceiling fan, fending off alligator attacks, and rocking flower-printed pants with a Miami fedora, it’s bound to be as silly (and amusing, maybe) as the first installment. Tim Story directs. Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Tika Sumpter costar. (Pg-13) 101 minutes.

ROOM To Jack, there is nothing outside Room: Room is the entire world. He wakes up and says hello to Lamp, to Table, and to Plant. Now it’s up to the 5-year-old to break his mother out of Room, so they can both find freedom in a harrowing outside world that he’s never even heard of. Lenny Abrahamson directs. Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridges co-star.

(R) 118 minutes.

STAR WARS EPISODE VII: THE FORCE AWAKENS Ooh, what a neat looking indie flick! Lots of pew-pew and bang-bang somewhere in the desert, maybe Nevada? And some grumpy old man mumbling about the Dark Side. At least the really tall lady from Game of Thrones is in it, otherwise it’d so be a total flop, right?

J.J. Abrams directs. Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher co-star.

(PG-13) 135 minutes.

13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI No, it’s not a biopic about Hillary Clinton’s congressional hearings (thank goodness). Instead, it’s “the true story you were never told” about six men who defied orders to defend the American diplomatic compound in September 2012. Based on the 2013 book of the same name, the film follows the true story of the compound’s security team who returned to fight for those left behind. Michael Bay directs. Toby Stephens, John Krasinski, Freddie Stroma co-star. (R)

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PASTA OF THE WEEK The ricotta pappardelle Bolognese at Gabriella Cafe is nothing short of addictive. So easy to love, those wide noodles—comfort food for fashionistas since the days of the Medici—and that triumphant sauce, slow-cooked so that you can sense every herb, every vegetable, every hour of simmering that occurred before it arrived at your table in a deep bowl. Try it with a starter of roasted beets, goat cheese and honey pistachio puree.

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ometime this spring we’ll be able to belly up to a 34-foot redwood bar, burrowed into a contemporary beer hall housed in the Old Sash Mill complex (next to Patagonia), and not only sample six to eight artisanal beers on tap, but also savor seriously handmade meats, sausage sandwiches and creative ethnic pub food.

This long-awaited tasting room— The Oasis—and kitchen represents the tasty partnership of Chris

LaVeque of El Salchichero butcher shop and brewmaster Alec Stefansky of Uncommon Brewers. “This isn’t my first rodeo,” LaVeque reminded me last week at the shop’s preview tasting. But the new large-scale kitchen—called Matambre—is the first restaurant for LaVeque, whose exceptional prosciutto, sausages, chops, and steaks fuel some of the finest restaurants in the area.

Stefansky was busy hauling in infrastructure paraphernalia at the preview, but LaVeque took a

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Byington Liage Sauvignon Blanc Paso Robles 2013. Located on Bear Creek Road above Los Gatos, the spectacular Byington Estate plays host to tasters and special parties throughout the year. With Andrew Brenkwitz at the winemaking helm, the wines have never been better, as I found out recently, sampling a bottle of the aromatic and mineral-infused Sauvignon Blanc (the sister wine to the house Alliage Bordeaux-style red).

Kissed with just a touch of Viognier, the award-winning Liage delivers the citrusy, slate qualities of Sauvignon Blanc, and the kumquat, grapefruit peel and gardenia aromas of Viognier.

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y friends can be divided into two groups: those who have never heard of Miyuki, a Japanese restaurant in Watsonville, and those who worship it. The eyes of the latter would widen as they recounted unfamiliar dishes—and quickly turn distressed when they found out that I’d never been there, after which they would insist that we make a pilgrimage at once.

So last week, I finally wound my way through the strawberry capital to the temple of all things umami. Two loyal Miyuki-ers (Miyuki-ites?) joined me. One friend is from Watsonville and the other grew up in Japantown over the hill, so I didn’t even bother picking up the menu, and let them fill our table with plate after plate of Japanese homestyle cooking.

The first dish to arrive, Tataki, turned out to be my favorite of the evening: slim slices of raw, buttery albacore, lounging under onion, seaweed, fresh ginger, and lime.

Next up was the mysterious yet aptly named Scallop Dynamite, which was a steaming egg custard served in an oyster shell with tiny pieces of tender scallop hidden within.

The whole thing is bubbling and golden, glazed with salty ponzu sauce

and dusted with sesame seeds. I investigated this delightful dish with my chopsticks before giving up and happily slurping it, Hog Island-style.

More dishes arrived. My friend opened a snug lacquered box and revealed a dark filet of grilled eel, caramelized with sweetened soy sauce, on a bed of rice.

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fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0150 The following individual is doing business as a secret gardeN BoutiQue thriftshop.

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County of santa Cruz. liNda s. BurNam. 2628 B. soQuel driVe. saNta cruZ, ca 95065. This business is conducted by an individual signed: liNda s.

BurNam. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is Not applicaBle. This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on Jan. 20, 2016. feb. 3, 10, 17, 24.

WatsoNVille, ca 95076.

County of santa Cruz. garrett alaN haNd. 1075 ormsBy cutoff, WatsoNVille, ca 95076.

This business is conducted by an individual signed: garrett haNd. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 1/20/2016.

This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on Jan. 25, 2016. feb. 3, 10, 17, 24.

guy. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is Not applicaBle. This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on Jan. 22, 2016. feb. 3, 10, 17, 24.

Jan. 12, 2016. Jan. 20, 27, & feb. 3, 10. fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0260 The following individual is doing business as adVaNced aWareNess surVeillaNce systems.

895 NiNa driVe, Boulder creeK, ca 95006. County of santa Cruz. daNiel thiele. 895 NiNa driVe, Boulder creeK, ca 95006. This business is conducted by an individual signed: daNiel thiele. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is Not applicaBle. This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on feb. 3, 2016. feb. 10, 17, 24, & mar. 2.

st., ste. B, saNta cruZ, ca 95060. County of santa Cruz. phil caylor.

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B, saNta cruZ, ca 95060. This business is conducted by an individual signed: phil caylor. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 1/27/2016.

This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on Jan. 27, 2016. feb. 3, 10, 17, 24.

is Not applicaBle. This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on Jan. 27, 2016. feb. 10, 17, 24, & mar. 2.

doing business as califorNia safety coNcepts. 2664 freedom BlVd., WatsoNVille, ca 95076.

County of santa Cruz. heriBerto garcia. 2664 freedom BlVd., WatsoNVille, ca 95076.

This business is conducted by an individual signed:

heriBerto garcia. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is Not applicaBle. This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on Jan. 20, 2016. Jan. 27, & feb. 3, 10, 17.

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fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0251 The following individual is doing business as mooNchild productioN. 200-B coral street, saNta cruZ, ca 95062. County of santa Cruz. michael JohN corcoraN. 200-B coral street, saNta cruZ, ca 95062. This business is conducted by an individual signed: michael J. corcoraN. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 12/14/1995. This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on feb. 1, 2016. feb. 10, 17, 24, & mar. 2.

fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0180 The following individual is doing business as optimum fiNaNcial.

1975 soQuel driVe, suite 210, saNta cruZ, ca 95065. County of santa Cruz. laureN marie guy.

1975 soQuel driVe, suite 210, saNta cruZ, ca 95065. This business is conducted by an individual signed: laureN marie

fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0093 The following individual is doing business as QuiNN cleaNiNg. 22400 loVe creeK rd., BeN lomoNd, ca 95005. County of santa Cruz. haNNah QuiNN. 22400 loVe creeK rd., BeN lomoNd, ca 95005.

This business is conducted by an individual signed: haNNah QuiNN. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is Not applicaBle. This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on

fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0125 The following individual is doing business as Bay NatiVes BotaNicals. 23 e. Beach st. #209.

WatsoNVille, ca 95076.

County of santa Cruz. laureN o'doNNell. 23 e. Beach st. #209.

WatsoNVille, ca 95076.

This business is conducted by an individual signed: laureN o'doNNell. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is Not applicaBle. This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on Jan. 15, 2016. Jan. 27, & feb. 3, 10, 17. fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0209 The following individual is doing business as healiNg haVeN. 149 JosephiNe

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fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0174 The following individual is doing business as aNcieNt order of BaVariaN seers. 500 BohNeN road, saNta cruZ, ca 95065. County of santa Cruz. marK pace. 500 BohNeN road, saNta cruZ, ca 95065. This business is conducted by an individual signed: marK pace. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is Not applicaBle. This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on jan. 22, 2016. feb. 3, 10, 17, 24. fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0216 The following individual is doing business as coNflueNce. 5969 gushee street, feltoN, ca 95018. County of santa Cruz. leigh aNN maZe gessNer. 5969 gushee street, feltoN, ca 95018. This business is conducted by an individual signed: leigh aNN maZe gessNer. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above

fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0097 The following individual is doing business as asaNte plumBiNg. 921 cayuga st., uNit c. saNta cruZ, ca 95062. County of santa Cruz. roBert thuita. 921 cayuga st., uNit c. saNta cruZ, ca 95062.

This business is conducted by an individual signed: roBert thuita. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 11/30/2015. This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on Jan. 13, 2016. Jan. 20, 27, & feb. 3, 10. fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0151 The following individual is

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fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0188 The following individual is doing business as oceaN VieW medical caNNaBis collectiVe. 1075 ormsBy cutoff,

fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0195 The following limited liability Company is doing business as delaVeaga properties. 3019 porter street, soQuel, ca 95073.

County of santa Cruz. delaVeaga properties, llc. 3019 porter street, soQuel, ca 95073. ai# 1610205. This business is conducted by a limited liability Company signed: KathleeN J. alleN. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 1/1/2016. This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on Jan. 26, 2016. feb. 3, 10, 17, 24.

fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16 - 0070 The following General Partnership is doing business as eQuiliBrium.

543 seaBright aVe., saNta cruZ, ca 95062. County of santa Cruz. austiN tWohig, domoNiQue speight, & KelleN rice. 543 seaBright aVe., saNta cruZ, ca 95062. This business is conducted by a General Partnership signed: austiN tWohig.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is Not applicaBle. This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on Jan. 11, 2016. Jan. 20, 27, & feb. 3, 10.

fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0215 The following individual is doing business as red Wolf raNch Naturals.

112 el camiNo, scotts Valley, ca 95066.

County of santa Cruz. susaN moriN. 112 el camiNo, scotts Valley, ca 95066. This business is conducted by an individual signed: susaN moriN. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is Not applicaBle. This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on Jan. 27, 2016. feb. 3, 10, 17, 24.

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fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0061 The following limited liability Company is doing business as missioN dry cleaNers. 1224 missioN street. saNta cruZ, ca 95060. County of santa Cruz. mirshamsi, llc.

1224 missioN street. saNta cruZ, ca 95060. ai# 25810016. This business is conducted by a limited liability Company signed: Valy JalaliaN. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 1/8/2016.

This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on Jan. 8, 2016. Jan. 20, 27, & feb. 3, 10.

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chaNge of Name iN the superior court of califorNia, for the couNty of saNta cruZ petitioN of rachael rideNour chaNge of Name case No.16cV00285. the court fiNds that the petitioner rachael rideNour has filed a Petition for Change of name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: grace lyNN schmidt to: grace lyNN rideNour. the court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. any person objecting to the name

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changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of heariNg march 21, 2016 at 8:30 am, in department 4 located at superior court of california, 701 ocean street. santa cruz, ca 95060. a copy of this order to show cause must be published in the Good Times, a newspaper of general circulation printed in santa Cruz County, California, once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated: feb.

5, 2016. Denine J. Guy, Judge of the superior Court. feb. 10, 17, 24, & mar. 2. chaNge of Name iN the superior court of califorNia, for the couNty of saNta cruZ petitioN of lucy oliVia stagNaro chaNge of Name case No.16cV00154. the court fiNds that the petitioner lucy oliVia stagNaro has filed a Petition for Change of name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: lucy oliVia stagNaro to: oliVia Kacey stagNaro. the court orders that all persons interested in this matter

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appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of heariNg march 7, 2016 at 8:30 am, in department 5 located at superior court of california, 701 ocean street. santa cruz, ca 95060. a copy of this order to show cause must be published in the Good Times, a newspaper of general circulation printed in santa Cruz County, California, once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated: Jan. 21, 2016. Denine Guy, Judge of the superior Court.

Jan. 27, & feb. 3, 10, 17. fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16 - 0101 The following General Partnership is doing business as BotaNic aNd luXe. 701-a froNt street, saNta cruZ, ca 95062. County of santa Cruz. ariel carlsoN & leilaNi KaNter. 701-a froNt street, saNta cruZ, ca 95062. This

business is conducted by a General Partnership signed: ariel carlsoN. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is Not applicaBle. This statement was filed with Gail l. Pellerin, County Clerk of santa Cruz County, on Jan. 13, 2016. Jan. 20, 27, & feb. 3, 10. statemeNt of aBaNdoNmeNt of use of fictitious BusiNess Name The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: KeViN's tool repair.

2050 tWiN hills driVe, saNta cruZ, ca 95065.

The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in saNta cruZ couNty on: 3/12/2012.

KeViN's tool repair.

2050 tWiN hills driVe, saNta cruZ, ca 95065.

This business was conducted by: inDiViDUal: KeViN riddle. This statement was filed with the County Clerk- Recorder of sanTa CRUZ CoUnTy on the date indicated by the file stamp: Filed: Jan. 21, 2016. file No.2012-0000611.

Jan. 27, & feb. 3, 10, 17. fictitious BusiNess Name statemeNt file No. 16-0111 The following individual is doing business as ds paiNtiNg. 1141 el dorado aVe., saNta cruZ, ca 95062. County of santa Cruz. daVid alleN smith. 1141 el dorado aVe., saNta cruZ, ca 95062. This

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Rosé for Valentine’s Day

DELICAT HESS, “Heart Shaped Goat Chevre with Rose Petals,” 8.19 LAURA CHENEL’S CABECON, “Goats Milk Cheese in Olive Oil with Herbs” 6.2oz/ 8.39 KEY INGREDIENT MARKET CHEESE SPREADS, “All Varieties” 6oz/ 4.69 CALABRO ROTOLINI, “Rolled Mozzarella & Prosciutto from Italy” 8oz/ 9.99 BELLWETHER FARMS CRÈME FRACHE, “French Cultured Cream” 5oz/ 2.49 WISE CRACKERS, “Low Fat, All Natural” 4oz/ 3.99 URBAN OVEN, “Artisan Baked Hors D’oeuvres” 7.5oz/ 4.59 WELLABY’S CRACKERS, “Gluten Free” 3.9oz/ 3.89 CARR’S, “Since 1831” Asst./ 3.79 RAINCOAST CRISPS, “Lesley Stowe” 6oz/ 6.99

Produce: California-Fresh, Blemish-Free, 30% Local / Organic Arrow Citrus Co., Lakeside Organics, Happy Boy Farms, Route 1 Farms Gourmet Chocolates AVOCADOS, Table Ripe Ready/ 1.09 Ea LEAF LETTUCE, Red, Green, Romaine, Butter and Iceberg/ 1.49 Ea BROCCOLI CROWNS, Fresh for the Field/ 1.49 Lb GREEN ONIONS, Top Quality/ .59 Ea YELLOW ONIONS, Yellow and Red/ .59 Lb GRAPE CHERRY TOMATOES, 1 Pint Clamshell/ 2.99 Ea ORGANIC BANANAS, A Perfect Snack/ .99 Lb PINEAPPLES, Ripe and Sweet/ 1.09 Lb PEARS, Bartlett, Bosc, D’anjou, Red, Comice/ 1.49 Lb

Beer/Wine/Spirits:

VINTAGE PLANTATIONS, Artisanal Small Batch Chocolate 3.2oz/ 4.49 MOONSTRUCK CHOCOLATES, From Portland/ 7.99 RICHARD DONNELLY CHOCOLATES, Homemade in Santa Cruz 1.6oz/ 4.99 L’AMOURETTE CHOCOLATIER, Homemade in San Francisco 3.5oz/ 4.49 RECCHIUTI CONFECTIONS, Handmade in San Francisco 3oz/ 6.49

Jellies & Jams

FRIEND IN CHEESES JAM CO., “Savor the Journey” 8oz/ 8.29 ALOHA FROM OREGON, Pepper Jellies 10oz/ 6.79 MOUNTAIN FRUIT CO., Natural Fruit Spread 9.5oz/ 4.99 ST. DALFOUR, “An Old French Recipe” 10oz/ 4.59 D’ARBO, “All Natural” 16oz/ 4.59

2012 ARBRAS, Malbec (Reg 18.99)/ 8.99 2009 AHLGREN, Zinfandel (Reg 28.99)/ 9.99 2011 GIFFT, Red (91WE, Reg 19.99)/ 9.99 2010 CHATEAU LA GORRE (90WA, Reg 22.99)/ 13.99 2010 DOMAINE LES JOS DES PAPES (91WA, Reg 43.99)/ 19.99 2014 CAROL SHELTON, Rendezvous-Rose (90WE)/ 13.99 2013 WEST CLIFF, “A Lush Pink Wine”/ 14.99 2014 BALLETTO, Rose of Pinot Noir (90WE)/ 15.99 2013 MARTIN RAY, Rose of Pinot Noir (92W&S)/ 16.99 2010 BEAUREGARD, Rose of Syrah/ 34.99

Bubbly – Sparking White Wines

CINZANO, Asti D.O.C.G. (Reg 14.99)/ 7.99 MICHELLE BRUT (90BTI, Reg 17.99)/ 9.99 SANTA MARGHERITA, Prosecco (91WE)/ 16.99 ROEDERER, Estate Brut (92WE)/ 19.99 G.H. MUMM, Cordan Rouge (92WS, Reg 39.99)/ 29.99

Connoisseurs Corner – Bordeaux

2010 SAINTYME, Saint Emilion Grand Cru (90WA)/ 27.99 2012 CHATEAU LA CROIX DU CASSE, Pomerol (90WA)/ 34.99 2009 CHATEAU DE PEZ, Saint Estephe (93ST)/ 44.99 2011 CHATEUA FONDBADET, Pauillac (93WE)/ 47.99 2010 LE PETIT HAUT LAFITTE, Pessac-Leognan (92WE)/ 49.99

ROBIN WHITING, 10-Year Customer, Santa Cruz

OUR 78 TH YE AR

Occupation: Perinatal scrub tech, Sutter Maternity Surgery Center Hobbies: Cooking, the beach, camping, spending time with family Astrological Sign: Pisces

DAVID WHITING, 10-Year Customer, Santa Cruz

Occupation: Construction crane operator Hobbies: The beach, camping, spending time with family, barbecuing with friends and family Astrological Sign: Libra

What do do you folks like to cook? ROBIN: “It depends on the season, plus I like trying new recipes which I find on Pinterest. We use a lot of produce for salads and stir-fries.” DAVID: “I enjoy barbecuing and she’s a good experimental cook.” ROBIN: “We buy a lot of meat here, especially steaks, poultry, bacon, the fajita mix, and much more.” DAVID: “Our kids love Shopper’s skirt steak! When we buy fish, it’s for that night’s dinner, and it’s always fresh.

Here you can choose from a good selection of quality meats, poultry, and seafood.” ROBIN: “And you can get the exact quantity you need. There’s no prepackaging at Shopper’s.” DAVID: ”Shopper’s products are just better.”

How so? DAVID: “You go somewhere else and maybe the cucumbers are sour. You make a cheese quesadilla and you can taste the difference.” ROBIN: “That’s because their cheeses are real and not processed. Speaking of produce, it’s always fresh, and they offer a wide variety of organic and non-organic, which is priced fairly.” DAVID: What I like about Shopper’s is their choices. If we’re making spaghetti, I might buy the fresh pasta or select from the many dry varieties — I like the thick restaurant style. You walk down the bread aisle and you see so many good products from the area’s micro-bakeries.

Is shopping local important? ROBIN: “Definitely. We were both born and raised here. Spending our money at Shopper’s supports local farms and suppliers. That’s important. ” DAVID: “I enjoy the products I get here, and my dollars go back into the community in numerous ways. We know a lot of the kids who work here, as they went to school with my son. It’s fun shopping here: many of the butchers know us by our first names and the chitchat with the checkers is always entertaining.”

ROBIN: “Shopper’s has a good vibe, and the bottom line is that it’s not expensive.” DAVID: “It’s so relaxing to come to the store. Everyone is friendly even the customers. It’s like therapy.”

“It’s so relaxing to come to the store. Everyone is friendly even the customers. It’s like therapy.”

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