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EDITOR’S NOTE Recently a conversation came up in the GT office about the state of relations between UCSC and the larger Santa Cruz community.

The Great Town-Gown Cold War that stretched into the 2000s seems to have thawed somewhat, with incidents like the student shutdown of Highway 1 in 2015 occasionally setting diplomacy back decades.

Ironically, considering the longtime divide, UCSC produces a lot of graduates who go on to lead the political and social movements championed by Santa Cruz community members. If one person most symbolizes how the goals of students and progressive locals are in sync, it’s probably Carmen Perez, a UCSC graduate and national co-chair of the Women’s March on Washington that inspired so many in the city of Santa Cruz in January. Perez is

LETTERS

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MARCH FOR CLIMATE ACTION

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I always thought that politicians, scientists or some collection of experts were going to save us all from climate change catastrophe. A few years ago, I came across Naomi Klein’s book: This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate.

What spoke to me was Klein’s admission that she, too, had been sitting back, assuming that others would save the day.

She began to research and quickly figured out that no one had the answer to our climate dilemma. No one was leading the way to a clean, renewable future.

The book had a powerful punch, and highlighted the immediate need for America to abandon its love affair with burning fossil fuels. I knew I had to get involved to educate others, spread the word about the need to act, and impact local and federal policy.

I searched online for local volunteer opportunities and found the Santa Cruz Climate Action Network. At my first meeting, I learned that each member

returning to Santa Cruz on April 28 to speak at the Cocoanut Grove as part of UCSC’s Alumni Weekend—and my guess is there will be far more than just students there to hear her speak.

Maria Grusauskas talked to her in this issue about how the march charted a new direction for political activism, and what’s next.

Meanwhile, I talked to another UCSC grad, Amelia McDonell-Parry, about her work on the new season of the social justice podcast Undisclosed, which is reaching more than a million listeners each week with its investigation into “The Killing of Freddie Gray.” What I like most about her story—besides the excellent journalism she is doing on the podcast about a subject that most of us thought we knew, but are now discovering we didn’t—is that after a lot of searching she seems to have found her true calling putting to use what she learned at UCSC. Here’s to shared values and understanding between the city and the hill.

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had read Klein’s book. It had drawn them together and drove them to form SCCAN. Many of the members were former schoolteachers. They had already created a speaker’s bureau and had held more than a few meetings at the Live Oak Grange (on the first Thursday of every month at 6:15 p.m.) featuring speakers and documentaries about the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

One of the big SCCAN events was a Climate Change march on Nov. 22, 2015. At the rally, then-Mayor Don Lane declared November 22 Climate Action Day in Santa Cruz. The following month, SCCAN organized a well-attended, daylong workshop in Santa Cruz, focusing on various aspects of climate impact—rising sea levels, transportation, denialism, and clean energy. Every month since, SCCAN has focused on various projects, such as advocating for Measure Z (Monterey fracking ban), partaking in “Lightning Talks” at the MAH and working closely with Citizens for Sensible Transportation.

This year, with the help of my fellow SCCAN members, I’m coordinating the >8 Peoples Climate Movement march

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International Jazz Day comes to the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf on Saturday, April 29, starting at noon. Live music will feature performers from around the world, including violinist Terese Lien Evenstad and Pianist Anna Gretta from the Royal College of Music Stockholm. The roster includes local performers, too, like singer Tammi Brown and drummer Prince Lawsha. The annual event happens each year, with shows stretching from Paris to Washington DC. For more information, visit jazzday.com.

April is STD Awareness Month, something Santa Cruz County Public Health Division is highlighting, as rates of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) increase nationally and locally. Infectious syphilis rates among Santa Cruz County residents are now four times higher and gonorrhea rates five times higher than they were in 2010. County leaders urge residents to take steps to prevent further transmissions.

Most cases occur in people between ages 15 and 24. For more information, visit santacruzhealth.org/sex.

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Our president. He has a lot more power in the world than North Korea, and he’s a loose cannon.

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North Korea, because at least our president has some accountability. North Korea has none.

PAMELA ACOSTA SANTA CRUZ | RETIRED PI

The president is more scary than North Korea. I believe North Korea is playing games; they’re not serious about doing anything, and Trump’s just aggravating them.

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Our president. But the combination is scary.

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North Korea. Because that man is insane, and why would we not preempt him getting a ICBM that can strike California? If he gets that, it’s way too late.

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ROB BREZSNY FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of April 19 ARIES Mar21–Apr19

LIBRA Sep23–Oct 22

After George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States, he had to move from his home in Virginia to New York City, which at the time was the center of the American government. But there was a problem: He didn’t have enough cash on hand to pay for his long-distance relocation, so he was forced to scrape up a loan. Fortunately, he was resourceful and persistent in doing so. The money arrived in time for him to attend his own inauguration. I urge you to be like Washington in the coming weeks, Aries. Do whatever’s necessary to get the funds you need to finance your life’s next chapter.

A friend told me about a trick used by his grandmother, a farmer. When her brooding hens stopped laying eggs, she would put them in pillowcases that she then hung from a clothesline in a stiff breeze. After the hens got blown around for a while, she returned them to their cozy digs. The experience didn’t hurt them, and she swore it put them back on track with their egg-laying. I’m not comfortable with this strategy. It’s too extreme for an animal-lover like myself. (And I’m glad I don’t have to deal with recalcitrant hens.) But maybe it’s an apt metaphor or poetic prod for your use right now. What could you do to stimulate your own creative production?

TAURUS Apr20–May20 Fantasize about sipping pear nectar and listening to cello music and inhaling the aroma of musky amber and caressing velvet, cashmere, and silk. Imagine how it would feel to be healed by inspiring memories and sweet awakenings and shimmering delights and delicious epiphanies. I expect experiences like these to be extra available in the coming weeks. But they won’t necessarily come to you freely and easily. You will have to expend effort to ensure they actually occur. So be alert for them.

Seek them out. Track them down.

GEMINI May21–June20 Contagion may work in your favor, but it could also undermine you. On the one hand, your enthusiasm is likely to ripple out and inspire people whose help you could use. On the other hand, you might be more sensitive than usual to the obnoxious vibes of manipulators.

But now that I’ve revealed this useful tip, let’s hope you will be able to maximize the positive kind of contagion and neutralize the negative. Here’s one suggestion that may help: Visualize yourself to be surrounded by a golden force field that projects your good ideas far and wide even as it prevents the disagreeable stuff from leaking in.

CANCER Jun21–Jul22

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A reader named Kris X sent me a rebuke. “You’re not a guru or a shaman," he sneered. "Your horoscopes are too filled with the slippery stench of poetry to be useful for spiritual seekers." Here’s my response: "Thank you, sir! I don’t consider myself a guru or shaman, either. It’s not my mission to be an all-knowing authority who hands down foolproof advice. Rather, I’m an apprentice to the Muse of Curiosity. I like to wrestle with useful, beautiful paradoxes. My goal is to be a joyful rebel stirring up benevolent trouble, to be a cheerleader for the creative imagination." So now I ask you, my fellow Cancerian: How do you avoid getting trapped in molds that people pressure you to fit inside? Are you skilled at being yourself even if that’s different from what’s expected of you?

What are the soulful roles you choose to embody despite the fact that almost no one understands them? Now is a good time to meditate on these matters.

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LE0 Jul23–Aug22 In the coming weeks, there will be helpers whose actions will nudge you —sometimes inadvertently—toward a higher level of professionalism. You will find it natural to wield more power and you will be more effective in offering your unique gifts. Now maybe you imagine you have already been performing at the peak of your ability, but I bet you will discover —with a mix of alarm and excitement—that you can become even more excellent. Be greater, Leo! Do better! Live stronger! (P.S.: As you ascend to this new level of competence, I advise you to be humbly aware of your weaknesses and immaturities. As your clout rises, you can’t afford to indulge in self-delusions.)

VIRGO Aug23–Sep22 I love to see you Virgos flirt with the uncharted and the uncanny and the indescribable. I get thrills and chills whenever I watch your fine mind trying to make sense of the fabulous and the foreign and the unfathomable. What other sign can cozy up to exotic wonders and explore forbidden zones with as much no-nonsense pragmatism as you? If anyone can capture greased lightning in a bottle or get a hold of magic beans that actually work, you can.

SCORPIO Oct23–Nov21 Now would be an excellent time to add deft new nuances to the ways you kiss, lick, hug, snuggle, caress, and fondle. Is there a worthy adventurer who will help you experiment with these activities? If not, use your pillow, your own body, a realistic life-size robot, or your imagination. This exercise will be a good warm-up for your other assignment, which is to upgrade your intimacy skills. How might you do that? Hone and refine your abilities to get close to people. Listen deeper, collaborate stronger, compromise smarter, and give more. Do you have any other ideas?

SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec21 “If I had nine hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first six sharpening my axe,” said Abraham Lincoln, one of America’s most productive presidents. I know you Sagittarians are more renowned for your bold, improvisational actions than your careful planning and strategic preparation, but I think the coming weeks will be a time when you can and should adopt Lincoln’s approach. The readier you are, the freer you’ll be to apply your skills effectively and wield your power precisely.

CAPRICORN Dec22–Jan19 Zoologists say that cannibalizing offspring is common in the animal kingdom, even among species that care tenderly for their young. So when critters eat their kids, it’s definitely “natural.” But I trust that in the coming weeks, you won’t devour your own children. Nor, I hope, will you engage in any behavior that metaphorically resembles such an act. I suspect that you may be at a low ebb in your relationship with some creation or handiwork or influence that you generated out of love. But please don’t abolish it, dissolve it, or abandon it. Just the opposite, in fact: Intensify your efforts to nurture it.

AQUARIUS Jan20–Feb18 Your astrological house of communication will be the scene of substantial clamor and ruckus in the coming weeks. A bit of the hubbub will be flashy but empty. But much of it should be pretty interesting, and some of it will even be useful. To get the best possible results, be patient and objective rather than jumpy and reactive.

Try to find the deep codes buried inside the mixed messages. Discern the hidden meanings lurking within the tall tales and reckless gossip. If you can deal calmly with the turbulent flow, you will give your social circle a valuable gift.

PISCES Feb19–Mar20 The best oracular advice you’ll get in the coming days probably won’t arise from your dreams or an astrological reading or a session with a psychic, but rather by way of seemingly random signals, like an overheard conversation or a sign on the side of a bus or a scrap of paper you find lying on the ground. And I bet the most useful relationship guidance you receive won’t be from an expert, but maybe from a blog you stumble upon or a barista at a café or one of your old journal entries. Be alert for other ways this theme is operating, as well. The usual sources may not have useful info about their specialties.

Your assignment is to gather up accidental inspiration and unlikely teachings.

Homework. At least 30 percent of everything you and I know is more than half-wrong. Are you brave enough to admit it? Describe your ignorance. FreeWillastrology.com. © Copyright 2017

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There will be tabling by a variety of environmental nonprofit groups, lots of energy and music. Please join us to learn more about what you can do to combat climate change! The march and rally take place on April 29 at 1:30 p.m. in San Lorenzo Park bench lands.

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IN SINK WaterLink team member Nick Lara talks to a restaurant manager in the Santa Clara Valley about the benefits of a low-flow spray valve.

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he first time Cynthia Padula knocked on someone’s door to try to convince them to install low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators, she didn’t know what to expect—or, really, what she was doing.

“It took a while getting used to knowing what to say and getting inside houses,” says Padula, an environmental consultant who works as a field manager for WaterLink, an Ecology Action program that brings water-saving help to lower-income communities.

“But people were very, very welcoming. They offered food and drinks all the time.”

That was a surprise, and not just to Padula.

“It’s funny, because we didn’t know if people would let us into their house, period,” says Kirsten Liske, vice president of community programs for Ecology Action. “And then secondly, ‘can we come into your bathroom?’ Think about the state of your bathroom right now, or mine.

In these neighborhoods, people are really welcoming, and they offer us empanadas, and we get to meet their grandkids. It’s a really cool experience.”

Under the program’s policy, team members would not accept food, Padula says, but sometimes they would leave with a few bottles of water on scorching-hot South Bay Area afternoons, when their hosts insisted.

Ecology Action launched

WaterLink in East San Jose last summer, and this year the Santa Cruz-based nonprofit announced it had won a $5 million grant to grow the effort—it will expand over the next few months into Watsonville, Salinas, Santa Clara, East Palo Alto, Hayward, and Daly City. The money comes from revenue out of the state’s cap-and-trade program that funds sustainability programs.

With WaterLink, Liske says that Ecology Action targeted communities that rely on groundwater—a resource hit hard by five years of drought— as well as areas that California recognizes as “disadvantaged.” State law requires that 25 percent of the cap-and-trade revenue go toward communities that historically sit lower on the totem pole, >12

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When Gigi turned 4, her heart turned 3.

But she has no memory of the transplant, or the nine months she spent linked to a plastic pump that kept the blood flowing until doctors found her a new heart.

“Can I show this to Gigi?” Virginia Becker asks the girl’s mother, Monadella Vidales, who nods in approval.

Becker crouches down and flips a glossy image toward the girl.

“Do you know who that is?” Becker coaxes.

Gigi smiles shyly and shakes her head, but her brown eyes widen in curiosity.

“That’s you,” Becker says, pointing toward the picture she snapped three years before. “Look how tiny you were.”

The blown-up portrait shows Gigi at little more than a year old—a thick, black mop of hair, gap-toothed smile and one chubby leg kicked in the air. Atop a cloudlike pillow, she’s covered in plastic tubes, wires and bandaging. Protruding from her tightly wrapped midriff is a “Berlin Heart,” a German-made device drawing blood from her failing ventricles to a chamber outside the body before pushing it into her lungs.

“How about we take a new picture to show how strong you are,” Becker suggests.

After changing into a long white dress, Gigi poses for Becker in a sunlit lobby of the Ronald McDonald House in Palo Alto, where dozens of families stay indefinitely while their critically ill children undergo treatment. In one picture, Gigi sits by an antique typewriter with a sheet of paper that reads, “I love my new heart!”

In another, she holds a bouquet of white roses. Next, she’s the Queen of Hearts, with a heart-tipped scepter and a heart-adorned felt crown.

“Let’s do the before and after now,” Becker announces, handing her the baby portrait.

Gigi, seated against a white backdrop, props up the photo with her right hand.

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“It’s all from really simple measures, but a lot of these folks don’t get the upgrades from their landlords,

or they can’t afford them,” Liske says.

“And honestly, we all probably could do better in our own homes.”

In addition to aerators and showerheads, WaterLink will give away 100 dishwashers or washing machines, and Liske says teams will award them to “neighborhood leaders” who refer 10 other people that sign up. If a home has a substantial leak, WaterLink can pay up to $300 toward fixing it.

Ecology Action estimates the program will save customers $1.5

million each year on water costs, while serving 15,800 homes.

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NEWS BRIEFS POWER STRUGGLE A hugely popular renewable energy program sounds like nothing but fun in the sun to most government leaders, but a couple communities are now signaling they may pass on the chance to join the party.

King City and Del Rey Oaks are the only two municipalities out of 21 that have voted not to join Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP), a green alternative to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) that will begin auto-enrolling customers this summer.

While grassroots efforts have convinced Del Rey Oaks council members to re-agendize the matter later this month, King City’s majority sounds like a much firmer no. That isn’t stopping King City Mayor Pro-Tem Carlos Victoria, one of the two votes in favor of joining MBCP last month, from trying to get it back on the agenda.

“MBCP is already established, and will be productive,” says Victoria.

“Everyone’s doing it, and there has to be a reason for that.”

Seventeen municipalities, including Santa Cruz, have voted to sign on so far, and their residents should be receiving cheaper and greener electricity by spring of 2018, proponents of community

choice energy (CCE) say.

Two other outstanding municipalities, Carmel and Pacific Grove, have votes coming up.

While he researched alternatives to MBCP, King City Mayor Mike LeBarre came across Lancaster’s singlecity CCE model in Southern California and suddenly felt inspired enough to create the state’s smallest CCE program.

“Even though we’re a small little town, we are trying to reduce our costs and address environmental issues,” says LeBarre.

Virginia Johnson, project manager for MBCP, says the group formed to reduce costs of electricity, while addressing reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Compared to MBCP, King City’s CCE program will be more expensive for ratepayers and offer significantly less renewables.

While MBCP plans to start its program at least 3 percent cheaper than PG&E, King City will be only 1.5 percent cheaper, according to government reports.

And while MBCP plans to offer ratepayers renewable options of 50-60 percent and 100 percent during its first year, King City would offer just a 35 percent renewable package—the same as PG&E. King City would also shoulder massive administrative costs, instead of sharing them with MBCP, a nonprofit.

The company that would

likely set up King City’s CCE, Pilot Power, has never run such a program, and got sued for breach of contract in March 2015. During a Feb. 28 presentation to the King City Council, even Pilot Power indicated that the size of King City is smaller than optimal, and that the city should partner with other jurisdictions to save on costs.

If it were to join MBCP, LeBarre says King City’s influence and bargaining power in the group would be tiny, especially because the Monterey County town has a population of just 13,000 people.

The other—and perhaps primary—reason for splitting off is that the city could use a portion of surplus revenue for unrelated projects, like installing LED or solar street lights, whereas all of MBCP’s surplus revenue will go toward reducing rates and expanding its renewable portfolio.

Daniel Nelson, director of government affairs for Santa Cruzbased GreenPower, questions LeBarre’s motives, and equates King City’s justification to a tax levied on citizens without asking.

“They want to have a pot of money that doesn’t benefit the ratepayer and is effectively a tax on residents,” says Nelson.

“They’re thinking of CCE as a way to generate money for things besides benefiting ratepayers.” ARDY RAGHIAN

RE: BROADCAST Keith Rozendal, broadcast advisor to the KZSC 88.1 FM radio station, called GT last week after reading our news coverage about the efforts of fans of the late KUSP to raise money for a new community radio station (“Wait for the Signal,” GT, 4/12).

He stresses that Santa Cruz does have community radio right now in the form of “The Great 88,” which is launching a drive of its own.

“The timing of this is a little awkward,” Rozendal suggests, “because we have a fundraiser coming up on the 28th.”

Community members may assume that all things KZSC—which broadcasts out of UCSC—are subsidized. The school does pay his salary, but he has to raise enough money to cover other costs, including two additional positions, he says. And the university taxes the station at every turn. UCSC takes a 6-percent cut of each donation, and when it comes time for the station to do maintenance required by the school, KZSC has to pay the university monopolistic prices—something he says most people don’t realize. Does the station need a sign painted? That will be $64 an hour.

“Just because we’re up here, people assume we have deep pockets,” he says.

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Virginia Becker, 62, founded the Family Album Project to photograph milestone moments of society’s most vulnerable— the sick, bereaved, elderly, homeless and destitute. Since launching the nonprofit seven years ago with her husband, 68-yearold Albert Becker, she’s given away tens of thousands of studio-quality prints for free.

“When I started, I knew why I wanted to do this without knowing how,” says Becker, who lives in the mountains south of Los Gatos.

The gregarious, infectiously upbeat former schoolteacher’s interest in photography stemmed from a deeper sense of purpose, which came to her while helping a friend whose mother died.

“We were preparing for the service and noticed that there were so many photos from when she was younger, but nothing from the last 10 years of her life,” Becker says. “Nothing since the digital age.”

Though smartphones have led to an

epidemic of over-sharing, such snapshots are no substitute for the art and intention of a good portrait.

“I wanted to give people something to hold and to share, to put in a shoe box and pass to new generations,” Becker says.

After learning the basics of photography, Becker and her husband began mining their personal connections for people and places to shoot. Early referrals brought them to a senior center in Novato, to the Ronald McDonald House by Stanford University, to foster youth and low-income apartments, to youth camps for cancer survivors and high school proms for students with special needs.

“The camera opens the doors into all these lives, and all these places you might never have gone to,” Becker says.

The Family Album Project has also memorialized moments that might otherwise have been forgotten. With Becker behind the lens and her husband behind the laptop, the couple began photographing those marginalized and struggling—critically and terminally sick children, seniors grappling with loneliness and isolation, families struggling to keep a roof over their heads and people without any home at all. In each photograph, Becker tries to convey the subject’s personality,

strength and dignity.

“You don’t see a lot of portraits of children with extensive medical equipment,” Becker says. “You don’t see a lot of portraits of the homeless, or seniors or lowincome families who can’t afford to pay a photographer.”

Last month, inspired by their weekly sessions with the Downtown Streets Team—a nonprofit that offers job training to the homeless—the Beckers trekked to a Salinas shantytown for another photo shoot. Among the many people photographed at the homeless encampment, called “Chinatown” by the locals, was a young man in his twenties who went by the name of Little Mike. In one image, his arms are crossed over his chest, but he’s relaxed, smiling.

That night, he was shot in the face— the victim of one of several shootings in Chinatown that week. As far as Becker knows, he survived. But that photo became the last visual record of Little Mike unmarred by a bullet.

PERSPECTIVE SHIFT Last week, Vidales, a 32-year-old mother of six, flew down from Oregon for Gigi’s

annual checkup at Stanford’s Lucile Packard Children’s hospital. When they found out the Beckers were staging one of their biweekly photo shoots at the Ronald McDonald House a day after their planned trip home, Vidales delayed her flight.

“We didn’t want to wait until next year,” Vidales says. “Virginia became a big part of our lives. She caught every memory that we had here.”

Not three days after diagnosing Gigi with cardiomyopathy in March 2014, doctors sent her from Oregon to Lucile Packard to await a new heart. Vidales barely had time to pack before being transported on a medical flight with Gigi and her siblings in tow.

When Vidales and her brood arrived, Gigi was swollen, round and hairy, still an infant but pumped full of medication and steroids to keep her alive.

Becker’s portraits of little Gigi, her mom and her siblings during their agonizing ordeal in 2014 now decorate the walls of the Vidales home in Oregon.

“They remind me how much we’ve changed as a family,” she says. “We learned how to live day by day and just appreciate the time we have with each other, with Gigi.

Even now, you never know if she may need a new heart tomorrow.”

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In the afternoons, field teams gather in public parks for meetings and use a mapping software which helps them keep track of which homes they already visited. When team members enter houses, they strike up conversations about saving water with curious residents, who often follow them through various rooms to see what work they’re doing. When people aren’t home, WaterLink crews leave behind flyers with contact information or a time they’ll be returning.

Last year, an eclectic blend of team members covered six languages—English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Tagalog, Mandarin, “and we ended up using them all,” Liske says.

Ecology Action assumed this would be a grueling operation.

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Teams learned some interesting lessons along the way. Certain neighborhoods that ended up in WaterLink’s walks appeared to be more middle-class than others, and those were the ones where people appeared least keen—and less likely to open the door for strangers.

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is taking on perhaps its most controversial episodes with ‘The

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her life to providing leadership training and opportunities for young people, especially those in and out of the criminal justice system.

Women’s March,” she says.

After graduating UCSC with a psychology degree in 2001, Perez went to work advocating for young women and men in the county’s criminal justice system. It was here that she founded the youth leadership program R.E.A.L. (Reforming Education, Advocating for Leadership) and co-founded the Girls Task Force, which helps to improve services for at-risk girls in Santa Cruz and discourage juvenile incarceration. In 2006, Perez went to work for the Santa Cruz County Probation Department as a bilingual probation officer with a femaleintensive caseload. She also worked with Barrios Unidos, where founder Daniel “Nane” Alejandrez took note of the driven young Perez, and became her mentor, introducing her to civil rights activist and singer Harry Belafonte. Belafonte founded The Gathering for Justice in 2005, and brought her in in 2009.

“All the organizing that I did on a local level, on a statewide level, on a national and international level … and all the wisdom that I received [from mentors in Santa Cruz] led me to really ensure that the march was not only a success but also had a lot of grounding in intention,” says Perez.

Along with Nane and Belafonte, Perez names UCSC feminism professor Aida Hurtado and UCSC psychology professor Craig Haney as early influences in her career.

Haney will be introducing Perez during UCSC’s Alumni Weekend when she will give a keynote talk at the Cocoanut Grove at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 28.

Somewhere around 70 percent of the Women’s March participants around

In what ways do you think the march was successful?

I think the march was a huge success before it even started. To have so many women feel that they want to show up the day after the inauguration, and then allow four women co-chairs—three of the four women being of color—lead them, and also the intentionality through conversation, through relationshipbuilding, teaching the women that had never organized before who were working with us, who had been seasoned organizers. And then also being able to hold space around different issues and conversations online, through Facebook Live, that addressed white privilege, that addressed different issues—for me,

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hen I reach Carmen Perez on the phone, she is in transit between meetings on the noisy streets of New York City.

Since 2010, she’s been the executive director of Gathering For Justice, a political action nonprofit with a mission to end child incarceration and eliminate the racial inequities in the criminal justice system that enliven mass incarceration.

As a national co-chair of the Women’s March on Washington on January 21, Perez is, naturally, full of excitement and fire when I ask her about the event—famous not just for inciting shortages of pink yarn across the country, but also for having one of the most radical platforms ever released for a march. Its uniting principles, which Perez was responsible for defining (following several weeks of dialogue with 24 experts) consist of: promoting environmental justice, and reproductive, LGBTQIA, worker, civil, disability, and immigrant rights, and an end to violence.

While the march—which drew half a million to the capital and an estimated 5 million worldwide— is over, the movement hasn’t gone dormant. Rather, it’s in a re-grouping mode. At press time, there had been more than 5,448 “huddles,” or small groups holding informal conversations, across the country, as part of the march’s 10 Actions for the First 100 Days campaign.

Between the car horns and sirens, a smile shines on the other side of the line when I ask Perez about Santa Cruz.

“From the moment that I walked off UC Santa Cruz to the present day, it’s all prepared me to have been the national co-chair of the

the globe are said to have been marching for the first time. What does that mean to you, and what does that say about activism today?

I think one of the great things about the Women’s March is that we were extremely intentional about creating entry points for all people to get involved. We understood that at the time many women, many people, felt defeated, specifically because of the election, and so we wanted to make sure that if people were not able to be physically present in Washington D.C. that they were able to march in their local city. And so there were people organizing locally to ensure that they also were connected to the larger mission and vision of the Women’s March. And so for me, I think sometimes I’m in awe of what we were able to accomplish, but I know we worked extremely hard to make sure that people from different walks of life and from different groups felt as if they were included … In the beginning when we were talking to different organizations to come on and partner, for the first three weeks what we were hearing from people was “do you have a permit?” And “what are the risks?”

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But as soon as we were able to demonstrate that we did have our permit, the conversation shifted to “what are we marching for?”

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that was a success. Showing up the day of, on January 21st, was just mindblowing, I still remember the morning that we arrived at 4 and there was already a sea of pink hats.

There were so many people telling us that they were marching with us … we turned on the TV the night before, and they were marching in different countries. We were able to use the six principles of nonviolence that were really from the ideology of Dr. King and Kingian nonviolence.

We had our elders that were part of the honorary co-chairs, that we would have conversations with and they would share with us what they had gone through during their times, so it was also future generational, the children that we saw out on January 21st. So for me there were so many successes, and I think that the way in which the movement is going to continue, is if we continue to be intentional, if we continue to create entry points, and if people continue to show up for one another.

We saw continued demonstrations at airports, in protest of the travel ban on Muslims—a sign that people are continuing to show up for each other. In what other ways do you see the momentum of the march continuing?

What we launched immediately after the march were 10 actions in 100 days, and so we are now on our seventh action. You can go to our website [womensmarch.com] to see what actions we put together continuing to elevate our partners, to ensure that people know that the work just didn’t start on January 21st, but there have been so many organizations doing this work for so many years that we need to support.

We were able to bring together so many people for A Day Without a Woman [strike], where we created three entry points. One was for women and men and families to wear red in solidarity if they cared about women’s issues. The second was if you have to buy anything, purchase from local and womenowned businesses. The third was not to go to work. There were so many people that participated. And to this day the color red has been a symbolism of resistance. And it comes from our elders—Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez …

We just did a Facebook analysis, and there were 88 million people that knew about our strike, and so we’re seeing people continue to show up. I think people need to connect with one another. Just because we’re not physically seeing people in a march doesn’t mean that people are not showing up, doesn’t

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I completely believe in a multipronged approach. It is the work I’ve done throughout my life. I believe that we need to organize our communities and give power back to the people, I believe that we also need to be at the tables where policies are being made. I also believe in civil disobedience.

I believe also in withdrawing your money from certain entities that are oppressive. And so I believe that a strike, I believe that a boycott, I believe that a civil disobedience and direct action, policy change, organizing, training, need to all be used in order to be effective and to also create the change that we want to see. It can’t be one or the other.

We cannot just say that one of these tactics works, because I have seen the power of all of them working simultaneously in order for us to change the injustices happening in our communities.

What was your time like at UCSC, and working at Barrios Unidos?

My time at UC Santa Cruz was one of your typical, I think, farmworker child—not being able to really focus on school because you’re having to work while you’re in college, and not having the tradition of support.

I think my family supported me as much as they could, but I was the youngest of five, and I was the first to go away to go to college. And I had also just lost my sister, so I was dealing with a lot of grief. But I met women like Aida Hurtado, and I’d heard about women like Angela Davis. And Aida was somebody that, for me, was who I wanted to become. She was that example, she was a Mexican-American woman, Chicana, teaching chicana feminism and psychology. And also through Barrios Unidos, I worked at Y Corps

and I was working with youth that were coming out of the juvenile justice system, and that’s really where I feel I got my bearings in the community. I got trained in the strength-based approach and I was creating detention alternatives, and I was also the founder of the Girl’s Task Force in Santa Cruz County, so before I even entered or stepped into Barrios Unidos I had already been organizing local youth around detention alternatives.

Daniel “Nane” Alejandrez, a mentor to you and the founder of Barrios Unidos, introduced you to Harry Belafonte. What was that like?

So I didn’t really necessarily know who Mr. B was, Mr B is 50 years older than me, he’s of a different generation, I never really heard his songs, with the exception I had learned that he had sang the song that was in Beetlejuice. And so my mentor Nane really respected him, and really looked up to him, and felt that it was important that I learned from somebody like him. So Nane really had opened so many doors for somebody like me who was coming fresh out of college, who was already involved in the community. So he saw something in me and he told me he did. And so he had me traveling with him to different places, and it was also in my second encounter with Mr. Belafonte where I was now a part of a youth executive committee to help build the organization that I’m now the executive director of. And so I’ve been with Mr. B for close to 13 years.

And I try to continue in the tradition of all that he has been a part of and create a pathway for young people to see themselves as leaders as well.

It’s been hard because I am 50 years younger than him, and I think that sometimes our elders, you kind of forget that, because he certainly walked beside Dr. King. And I’ve learned so much.

How has your mission as an activist changed with the 45th president now in office, if it even changes at all?

I think for me we’re going to have

CARMEN PEREZ Grad Influence to continue to organize whether it’s number 45 in office or it was President Barack Obama. I think that our communities are always suffering, specifically black and Latino. And we just can’t ease up.

We have to put the pressure on the ground, we have to put political pressure, we’re also fighting statewide battles, we’re fighting local changes, local policies, and so I think as an organizer, what it did for others, it woke them up, and so it’s my responsibility to organize those that just woke up, and again create the entry points, but also say welcome, I’m here to support you in your process, and your leadership, and your activism. And so I know not many people are down for that, because they’re like where have you been all these years? We’ve been suffering? There’s no telling unarmed black men, or unarmed black Latino men, but I’m just of a different school.

Mr. Belafonte always said you have to meet people where they’re at, and change their hearts and minds and champion them to your cause. And so it’s also about meeting with the people who don’t agree with you, and having that courageous conversation about what does this really mean and what are the implications for our community under a presidency

of someone like Donald Trump. But also understanding that Donald Trump is only one human being, and he’s truly the reflection of a whole country. He got elected. So we have to dismantle the institution of racism and oppression in our country by using different tactics. So it’s not just about attacking him, it’s actually about making sure that we stand up for something.

What would you tell people who are new to activism but want to get involved and stand up for human rights or the environment?

I would say stay alert, educate yourself on previous movements, from the American Indian movements to the Chicano movement, United Farm Workers, to the Black Liberation, to all these different movements. Do your due diligence. Learn about community.

Go and meet with your neighbor and say hello. Go to your local community-based organization and volunteer. What we ask so many people that are new to activism, you don’t have to be an activist, it’s actually what do you love to do?

What do you do well? And how could you bring that to the movement and share your gift with others?

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<23 part of Baltimore police officers and prosecutors in the case against Syed.

Undisclosed’s profile skyrocketed last year when one of the Undisclosed team’s findings became the basis for a Baltimore circuit judge’s dismissal of Syed’s conviction.

In the meantime, Undisclosed has continued their work to expose the failings of the American criminal justice system, including a season about the case of Joey Watkins, who they argued was wrongfully convicted for the 2000 murder of Isaac Dawkins in Georgia, and a shorter arc of episodes about South Carolina’s Jamar Huggins, who had the only witness in the bizarre armed robbery case against him recant in court, only to be convicted and sentenced to 15 years despite any evidence against him.

For their new arc of episodes, “The Killing of Freddie Gray,” Undisclosed has flipped its own script, both because the case of the Baltimore man who died on April 19, 2015—after being fatally injured in police custody—is already well-known, and because this time they are examining whether there should have been convictions in the cases against the six Baltimore police officers indicted in Gray’s death.

To do so, Undisclosed—which

reaches over a million listeners each week—has added to its core team.

One of the new members is Amelia McDonell-Parry, a 2001 UCSC graduate who began digging into the Gray case with fellow journalist Justine Barron last year. What they found impressed the Undisclosed team so much that they brought them on to co-host and write the new episodes, along with Chaudry and historian Dr. Marcia Chatelain.

The New York-based McDonellParry spoke to us about her work on Undisclosed, and what she’s uncovered about the Freddie Gray case.

You’re a few episodes into ‘The Killing of Freddie Gray’ now. Do you feel like you’ve been accepted by ‘Undisclosed’ listeners?

AMELIA MCDONELL-PARRY: Yeah, we have been getting good feedback.

I was a little nervous because the first two seasons were the same core team of Rabia, Susan and Colin.

Rabia’s one of our hosts, but this was going to be three people they hadn’t heard from, at least not in this way. I’d done an addendum before.

So yeah, I was a little bit worried about that, because there are real diehard fans of that team, but people have been really awesome about it,

AMELIA MCDONELL-PARRY Grad Influence actually. I think they understand that it’s not always possible for Susan, Rabia and Colin to align their schedules perfectly, and it takes them a lot of time to investigate wrongful conviction cases. So it’s not like they can do one season and then just quickly spit out another. And I also think they just have their pet projects sometimes, too, like Colin did his four-episode arc on Jamar Huggins, which was great.

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That mini-arc on Jamar Huggins was really a turning point for ‘Undisclosed.’ It was the first time they took a step away from the ‘Serial’ model and started experimenting with new ways to examine and critique the criminal justice system.

It was exciting for us when they were interested in turning the work that we were doing on the Freddie case into one of their sort-of “mini-seasons.” Myself and Justine, who’s another co-host and my co-investigator—she and I have done the bulk of the real deep dive into every single little shred of evidence in this case—we were kind of doing it as a labor of love before this.

When Undisclosed was interested in turning it into one of their seasons, we were stoked, because, first of all, it’s a built-in audience for the story, and what we cared about more than anything was just having people hear it. We knew that this was the first time someone was doing a deep investigatory dive into this case. There was lots of coverage of it shortly after Freddie died, and throughout the trial, certainly, but there’s so much that you can do with the benefit of hindsight.

Looking back on this case has allowed us to look at the timeline of how everything happened from the very, very beginning. Not even just starting with the foot chase, but starting with Freddie’s history with Baltimore police from before that, his growing up in Baltimore.

and then showing why those were crucial. The way you’ve broken down each stop of the police van during Freddie’s arrest, for instance, or what each surveillance camera shows at exactly what time, reflects that same belief that the ‘devil is in the details.’

I was always interested in true crime. You know, I like a mystery, I like that kind of thing. But with Serial, I was obsessed. And then Undisclosed, I would say, actually kind of changed my life in this weird way. I ran a women’s website for nine years. Don’t get me wrong, I was incredibly lucky to have that job, and it was an incredible experience.

But toward the end I was burnt out. I stuck around because I didn’t really know what I wanted to do with my life. But I felt really passionately about the Adnan case, and I started getting more and more into looking at wrongful conviction cases.

And more than anything, I really respected Undisclosed’s approach to journalism. I’d blogged, but I hadn’t done reporting in a really long time.

I started to write a lot about the Adnan case, and I started to see how frequent cases like his are, and how, if you look at … any case, probably, you will see the same kind of recurring problems. Whether it’s somebody being convicted of something they didn’t do, or a crime not being thoroughly investigated.

And I don’t mean to be completely dismissive of all law enforcement, by any means, there are obviously some brilliant detectives out there.

But it’s not just detectives who do police work, and it’s just sort of shocking when you start to look at how evidence is collected, and how much people’s own personal biases influence which things they end up pursuing. You could say the same thing about prosecutor and state attorney offices. All of these criminal justice issues are intertwined. I’ve learned so much doing this project, not just about what happened in this horrible case of Freddie Gray dying in police custody, but also just the micro-violations that happen daily in poor communities of color at the hands of police.

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I had started covering Adnan’s case when I was at the Frisky. This was after I had quit as editor-in-chief, but I was still doing some writing for them. I went to Baltimore and covered Adnan’s post-conviction hearing. I had never done any sort of trial reporting before, and I’m not a lawyer. But I have this need to be really detailed—I like to cut off trolls at the pass by trying to answer any of their possible questions or criticisms in advance. So I was doing these exhaustingly detailed recaps of every day of the hearing. Adnan’s attorneys read some of my recaps and liked them, so I became friendly with him.

That’s how I met Rabia, and it sort of naturally developed as not only a friendship, but also a professional connection. I just liked her a lot.

I know you and Justine came together on this project because you both had a passion for this case, but had you known her long before you started working together on it last summer?

We had never met. We still haven’t met! She lives in California. I always joke that she’s like my podcast wife, because we don’t ever see each other, but at the same time we weirdly know each other so well. And sometimes we bicker like married people. But we became really invested, and we had other jobs, and we quickly realized “holy shit, this is so much work.” I mean, you have six defendants, dozens of witnesses, six stops—which are questionable— 20-something CCTV pieces of footage to review. That was a huge undertaking. There’s just so much.

We’re still completely immersed in investigating at the same time that we’re writing episodes.

What has the investigative process been like for you for this podcast?

Only four of the cases went to trial, but that’s four trials to listen to.

And that’s just what made it into court. Before that, a lot of this case was litigated through motions prior

to trial. So that’s a mountain of paperwork to go through. And before that, the state’s attorney allegedly did their own investigation, and there was a police investigation to look into. There’s all of the media reporting. And then there’s just putting all of that aside and trying to figure out, without any of the noise, what happened that day, and then how the narrative of what happened that day came together.

That’s a huge part of what this is about. Where we get the benefit of hindsight is that we can see, for example, stop three—the stop that Goodson, the driver, didn’t alert dispatch about: When did that come about? When did police learn about that? How did they learn about that? What is the proof of that stop, and does it hold up? A big part of this was also trying to figure out what happened with the case when [Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn] Mosby charged the six officers. I remember watching that and being blown away that she had charged six; I mean, it was just incredible.

I was thinking, “Holy shit, this woman is a badass.” But then fast forward to the [Baltimore Police Officer William G.] Porter trial, eight months or something like that, and you have a mistrial. And a few months after that, the [Officer Edward] Nero trial—he opted for a bench trial, and that went his way, and he was acquitted. After that, every other officer was choosing a bench trial, and that changes the state’s attorney’s case. Because presenting a case in front of a judge is very different than presenting in front of a jury.

How has your investigation been different from how the mainstream media covered the case while it was happening?

I think about the CCTV footage, for example. I’m sure that journalists in Baltimore watched it, but they probably watched it all once or twice. I’ve watched the CCTV footage [from each camera] at this point over 100 times, and all of them a couple of times, at least, frame by

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You’ve said a larger issue in this case is how the state allowed the police to completely shape the narrative of what happened to Gray—you could almost say the prosecution put the defendants in charge of building the case against themselves. How do you hope the podcast will change how people see Gray’s story?

For me, one of the more infuriating things about this case is the way witnesses to the first and second stops were largely ignored after that first week. Detectives interviewed some of them; the people I’ve talked to about that have said that they felt like the detectives just didn’t believe

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Has your opinion of what happened at those police trials or during Gray’s arrest changed because of what you’ve discovered doing the podcast?

In some ways, my overall feelings have stayed the same. I don’t think that Freddie’s death was an accident, in the sense that I don’t think that he fell and hit the wagon and that’s what did it. So in that sense, my feeling has stayed the same. But my feelings on the prosecution’s case, and more than anything the prosecution’s narrative for this case, which is essentially the police department’s narrative, how that came together—when you start looking at this case, you realize “Hold on, that’s what they went with? Is that really what happened?”

It’s interesting, because it really has challenged some of my convictions.

Because I firmly believe that if there is not evidence to convict, there should be no conviction. And I see why, in some ways, a number of the defendants were acquitted. In many ways, I don’t necessarily blame Barry Williams, the judge, for going in the direction that he did. I also admire Mosby for bringing charges—I just wish they had been better, and more thoughtfully considered.

them. What those witnesses allege they saw at stops one and two, I don’t know whether those actions by the police ultimately led to Freddie’s fatal neck injury. But to me, that doesn’t make those things irrelevant at all. Those things still matter.

What those people saw still matters, and I loathe the fact that the media narrative and the state’s narrative and the police narrative for this case gaslighted that entire community.

They were given attention in the media for a week or two, and then they were ignored the minute it was determined that “what happened, happened in the van.” … When I first started going around and talking to people, I heard from a number of them, “What’s the point? Nobody listened to us before.” And I want people to listen to them. Regardless of what it says about how Freddie died, I think what they saw has something to say about the ways in which Freddie had to live. And I feel that’s just as important to telling the story as anything else.

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I went to therapy for seven years.

I’ve tried yoga and meditation.

Whatever your recovery is, it has to be flexible over time. If something’s not working, I try something different.

You’re a wife, mother, and health program coordinator in San Francisco. How has your recovery affected these roles?

I got clean when I was 27. At that point, I needed approval from others. Now it’s about having a fulfilling life, which isn’t necessarily attached to people’s opinion of me.

I’m more empathetic now, too, and I draw upon that in my public health role. As a mother, I try to be honest, whereas I think my parents struggled with it. Sharing the truth with my kids to the degree that they can understand it is important to me.

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Heroin continues to impact my life.

One of my mentees died this year from an overdose after a decent period of sobriety. I’ve had multiple friends relapse. It crosses my mind every day. There are people who can use hard drugs and then after a period of time, drink alcohol and smoke pot socially, but I’m not one of them. When I speak to groups, I say, “You only have to give up this one thing—drugs—to get everything else.” Instead of looking at what I lose, I keep in mind what I’m gaining. It shifts my perspective.

What’s the current state of addiction and recovery services in the U.S.?

We used to deal with overdoses,

but we didn’t have people instantly dying from them, which is very common now. The anti-overdose drug Naloxone is becoming more widely available, along with needle exchanges, but drug companies keep raising their prices, and there are many places where people still can’t get a clean syringe. We have a lot of work to do, but opinions are changing. I was in Ohio and Kentucky recently, where they’re dealing with high numbers of overdoses, and these are very conservative states. Now it’s those mothers who go to Washington D.C. and say, “you have to do something.”

What can the rest of us learn from drug addicts?

You can use anything outside of yourself to distract you—food, relationships, drugs—but it won’t cure your problems. It just pushes them to the side and adds new ones. We spend so much time with our distractions. What are we afraid of? Maybe it’s just spending time with ourselves. I think part of the reason we have such a big opioid problem is because we’re so disconnected from each other.

I’ve worked with people who can’t talk on the phone. They only communicate through text messaging. To a certain extent, that’s just existing; it’s not living or interacting. What I hope people get from my story is that the process of trying to get back to yourself is a lot of hard work, but it’s worth it.

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When Allan first considered presenting a local iteration of National Dance Week—which celebrates the art of dance with street events and open classes across the nation—in 2007, she wasn’t sure how the community would receive it.

Allan says gauging the reaction an hour into the first kick-off event, it quickly became clear to her: Dance Week was here to stay.

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This year’s week-long movement celebration is all about community participation, taking over downtown Santa Cruz with highly anticipated pop-up performances on the streets and in “unlikely places.”

Abra Allan, founder and director of Santa Cruz Dance Week, says that this year organizers are stepping back to let the community of dancers take the lead.

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or 40-plus years, Garrison Keillor hosted A Prairie Home Companion, the wildly successful radio variety show that pairs comedy skits, news from Lake Wobegon and spoof ads with top-notch roots music.

Recently, Keillor handed over the reigns of the show to mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile of Nickel Creek and the Punch Brothers. There was a question among the show’s fans of whether Thile would be able to fill the void left by Keillor’s departure, and the first couple of shows felt like the new host was doing his best to imitate Keillor—an impossible job for anyone. But Thile has since found his hosting groove, and brings more music to the show than ever before, including a new, original tune he

writes each week. Singer-songwriter Aoife O’Donovan, who has been a guest on the show many times, sees the new show as different, but equally inspiring.

“I’ve been especially lucky because I’ve gotten to work so much over the years with Garrison,” she says. “To be part of the new incarnation has been very special. I know a lot of people who didn’t necessarily love Garrison Keillor, but you can respect that he’s a total genius. I think the same is true of the new incarnation.

It might not be your thing, but you can’t really knock it down.”

O’Donovan is no stranger to Thile’s musical brilliance, or the type of music he plays, which gets placed under the progressive bluegrass and

folk umbrella—much like O’Donovan’s one-time group, Crooked Still. As frontwoman for the band, she helped establish it as a pioneering act of the progressive bluegrass movement, blending folk and roots with jazz, rock and a mission to forge new musical territory. She also emerged as one gifted roots singer with a clear, gorgeous voice.

In 2010, O’Donovan left Crooked Still to launch a solo career. Almost immediately, she established herself as one of the most innovative artists on the roots scene, with unexpected chord changes and nontraditional rhythmic structures in the spirit of trailblazing artists such as Joni Mitchell.

“I’ve always just seen music as

something that doesn’t have to stay in one zone,” she says. “I’ve always been attracted to unusual chord changes. I think applying that to folk music is a natural progression.”

O’Donovan’s folk music roots run deep, and span the Atlantic. Her dad has an Irish music show on WGBH in Boston, and the artist spent her childhood summers in Ireland singing songs with her extended family.

“I spent my time getting immersed in the folk music of the ’60s and ’70s that my parents and aunts and uncles listened to,” she says. “It was a very formative time.

We would sit around and sing songs pretty much every night.”

With her Irish roots, O’Donovan saw firsthand the connection between Celtic music and American roots music. She talks knowledgeably about how Celtic music traveled from Ireland and Scotland to the Appalachian Mountains to become old-time music, and into Kentucky, where it mixed with rock ’n’ roll, jazz and blues to become bluegrass.

O’Donovan didn’t pick up the guitar herself until 2010, when she struck out on her own—but to see her play now, you’d think she’d been doing it her whole life. She moves up and down the fretboard in unexpected patterns with an easy grace and rhythm.

Her non-traditional melodic style has moved her beyond roots music into cross-genre experimentation, including collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma, the Punch Brothers and bassist Edgar Meyer.

The next few months are a nonstop flurry of performances and projects for O’Donovan. (On April 21, she’ll play the Kuumbwa with guitarist Julian Lage, and Chris Eldridge from the Punch Brothers and the Infamous Stringdusters.) At the heart of all the hustle and bustle is O’Donovan’s humble reworkings of what constitutes American roots music.

“I try to not be bogged down by traditional song form,” she says.

“Not every song has to have a verse and a bridge and a chorus. You can really get outside the box.”

Aoife O’Donovan will perform at 7 & 9 p.m. on Friday, April 21. Kuumbwa Jazz, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. $30/adv, $35/door. 427-2227.

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SYLVIA A.R. Gurney Same cast

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A modern romantic comedy about marriage. . . and a dog.

May 3-28, 2017

The Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center 1010 River St., Santa Cruz Empty nesters Greg and Kate WEDS. have moved back to Manhattan May 3 after twenty-two years in the 7:30pm suburbs. As Kate tells Greg: (Preview) “The dog phase of my life is definitely over.” But life has a way of giving you what you think you don’t want. Greg finds Sylvia, a street-smart lab/poodle mix, and brings her home.

She promptly becomes a bone of contention between Greg and Kate, testing their marriage to hilarious and touching effect.

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(Preview)

May 5 8pm

(Opening)

May 6 8pm

May 7 2pm

May 11 7:30pm

(Talk-Back)

May 12 8pm

May 13 8pm

May 14 2pm

May 18 7:30pm

May 19 8pm

May 20 8pm

May 21 2pm

May 25 7:30pm

May 26 8pm

May 27 8pm

May 28 2pm

May 4 7:30pm

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Directed by Diana Torres Koss

JTC voted best theatre company in Santa Cruz!

Featuring: Julie James*, Shaun Carroll*, Diahanna Davidson*, J.T. Holstrom* Tickets: Adults $43 / Seniors & Students $37 Preview $26 all tickets

“full of theatrical intelligence and writerly skill” -- N.Y. Times This production is funded, in part, by grants from the following organizations: The Shubert Foundation

www.JewelTheatre.net (831) 425-7506 *Member, Actors’ Equity Association.

SYLVIA is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

Come build, make, break, hack, and create! santacruz.makerfaire.com

Sponsored by:

Robots! Rockets! Art! Food! Music!

Free off-site parking and shuttles.

On-site bike valet.

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EARTH DAY BEACH CLEANUP Celebrate Mother Earth by joining Save Our Shores in their efforts to keep her shores healthy and litter-free with the Earth Day coastal cleanup. Cleanups are scheduled across 10 beaches, rivers, and inland locations in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. Last year’s Earth Day cleanups prevented 9,226 pounds of pollution from entering the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Bring friends and family, some reusable buckets, gloves and reusable water bottles.

Info: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 22.

Various locations. saveourshores.org/ earth-day. Free.

ART SEEN

Free calendar listings in print and online are available for community events. Listings show up online within 24 hours. Submissions of free events and those $15 or less received by Thursday at noon, six days prior to the Good Times publication date, will be prioritized for print (space available). All listings must specify a day, start time, location and price (or ‘free’ if applicable). Listings can be set to repeat every week or month, and can be edited by the poster as needed. Ongoing events must be updated quarterly. It is the responsibility of the person submitting an event to cancel or modify the listing. Register at our website at santacruz.com in order to SUBMIT EVENTS ONLINE. E-mail calendar@goodtimes.sc or call 458.1100 with any questions.

WEDNESDAY 4/19 ARTS STEAM IN NATURE Create STEAM-based nature art while learning about the science of our natural environment in this weekly class with educator Sue Creswell. Sue Creswell has been a primary teacher, with an emphasis on environmental education, for 26 years. 3 p.m. Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery, 1855 41st Ave., Capitola. 888-424-8035.

FISHPEOPLE FILM SCREENING Join us for the premiere of Keith Malloy's new film Fishpeople. 7 p.m. Patagonia, 415 River St., Suite C, Santa Cruz. 423-1776. 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 p.m. Tannery, 1060 River St., Suite #111, Santa Cruz. Cesario, Danny, Gilberto. $7/$5.

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Break through borders of all kinds with inspiring local organizations fighting for cultural, artistic, and political justice this Friday, April 21. The Museum of Art & History will offer hands-on workshops, performances and demonstrations to bring the community together and discover our common ties. Take part in the Whisper Wall communal art project to deconstruct stigmas around mental health with the MAH’s teen activist group Subject to Change. Dive into Reel Work Film Festival Shorts’ documentary films by workers, activists, students and the public, groove to El Sistema’s orchestra participatory music performance and dance with the Creative Young Artists. Full schedule online.

Info: 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 21. Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz. $5.

ARGENTINE TANGO Argentine tango classes and practice every Wednesday with John and Nancy Lingemann. Beginners 7 p.m., Intermediate/Advanced 8:15 p.m., and all levels at 9:15 p.m. Calvary Episcopal Church, 532 Center St., Santa Cruz. 4693288. $3.

BEGINNING BALLET WITH DIANA ROSE Ballet for the beginning adult student with little or no ballet training. Learn ballet terminology and fine tune placement, posture and technique. Noon-1:15 p.m. 320 Encinal St., Santa Cruz. 466-0458. $10.

CRYSTAL SOUND INFUSION Sacred sound raises your vibrational level, increases spiritual awareness, releases energy blocks and increases flow. 8:15 p.m. Divine Tree Yoga, 1043-B Water St., Santa Cruz. 3336736. $10.

TANGO LESSONS AND PRACTICE Tango in the original Argentine style, with music provided to match. Come with or without a partner. All are welcome. 7-9 p.m. Calvary Episcopal Church, 532 Center St., Santa

THURSDAY 4/20 HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER ‘SOUPLINE SUPPER’ With the 18th annual Soupline Supper, Homeless Services invites community members to change a life with a bowl of soup. Sample delicious specialty soups, fresh salads, artisan breads, and desserts served by “celebrity ladlers” from the local community.

Sponsorships help families and individuals experiencing homelessness to regain their dignity and self-sufficiency while also reducing homelessness in Santa Cruz County.

Info: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. souplinesupper.org.$20-$60.

Cruz. 423-8787. $3.

LIVER DETOXIFICATION This class introduces you to the benefits of liver detoxification. Come learn how to purify your body and learn about the liver's many functions. With Nutrition Consultant Madia Jamgochian. 6-7 p.m. New Leaf Market, 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. 426-1306. Free.

TRIPLE P LIFESTYLE GROUP: IMPROVING CHILDREN'S NUTRITION & PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY Attend this free workshop to learn guidelines for healthy eating, making healthier food choices, and being active.

Class will be taught in Spanish. 6-7:30 p.m.

La Manzana Community Resources, 18 W. Lake Ave., Watsonville. 465-2217.

FOOD & WINE TRIVIA NIGHT Trivia night at 99 bottles. 21 and up. 8 p.m. 110 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz.

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SANTA CRUZ DANCE WEEK

DANCING IN THE STREETS 2017 THURSDAY, APRIL 20 5:30PM-9:30PM

The intersection of Pacific & Cooper Street. Downtown Santa Cruz One night ONLY each year in April hundreds of dancers and thousands of observers converge for a fantastic night of dance on the streets of Downtown Santa Cruz. The event kicks off at 5:30pm. Three stages of dance will continue throughout the evening.

STAGE 1 (Pacific and Church) 5:30pm Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center 5:40pm Aeraflux 5:50pm Elaine’s Dance Studio 6:00pm Santa Cruz Dance Guild 6:10pm Pacific Arts Complex 6:20pm Kathak Dreams 6:30pm Desert Dream Dance Company & Salimpour Santa Cruz Repertory Group 6:40pm Dancenter 6:50pm Motion Pacific + Rhythm & Motion 7:00pm Senderos - Centeotl Danza y Baile 7:10pm Tango Santa Cruz 7:20pm Santa Cruz Waltz 7:30pm Santa Cruz Contra 7:40pm Natureza Dance Company 7:50pm Synergy Dance feat Tru School Hip Hop 8:00pm Shakti Bhakti Ensemble 8:10pm Agua Doce Dance 8:20pm Natureza Dance Company

STAGE 2 (Pacific and Locust)

STAGE 3 (End of Cooper)

5:30pm Pacific Arts Complex 5:40pm Shekinah Tribal Belly Dance 5:50pm Tango Santa Cruz 6:00pm Motion Pacific + Rhythm & Motion 6:10pm Aerial Arts Santa Cruz 6:20pm Te Hau Nui 6:30pm Palomar Ballroom 6:40pm Synergy Dance feat Tru School Hip Hop 6:50pm Shakti Bhakti Ensemble 7:00pm Agape Dance Academy 7:10pm Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center 7:20pm Cabrillo Dance 7:30pm Stellarina Productions 7:40pm Kirby Dance Company 7:50pm Random with a Purpose 8:00pm Raizes Do Brazil 8:10pm Tango X Nuevo 8:20pm Worldanz

5:30pm Agape Dance Academy 5:40pm Dancenter 5:50pm Luh Andarawati 6:00pm Senderos - Centeotl Danza y Baile 6:10pm Kirby Dance Company 6:20pm Agua Doce Dance 6:30pm Elaine’s Dance Studio 6:40pm Raizes Do Brazil 6:50pm Te Hau Nui 7:00pm Worldanz 7:10pm Santa Cruz Dance Guild 7:20pm TBA 7:30pm Pole Diversity 7:40pm Satinka 7:50pm Cabrillo Dance 8:00pm Palomar Ballroom 8:10pm The Do-Rights 8:20pm Desert Dream Dance Company & Salimpour Santa Cruz Repertory Group 8:30pm D.A.M- Daring Arts Movement Presents Emotive Dance

Community Dance with Ecstatic Dance Santa Cruz

THURS, APRIL 20 8:40-9:30PM Join Santa Cruz Dance Week and Ecstatic Dance Santa Cruz on the Streets of Downtown Santa Cruz for a Community Dance hosted and DJ’d by Daniel Mollner and Hamid Martin.

PHOTOS BY: Crystal

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SANTA CRUZ DANCE WEEK 2017

OPEN CLASSES* SATURDAY, APRIL 22-FRIDAY, APRIL 28

Curious about African, Ballet, Samba or Hip Hop? With no excuses and nothing to lose, dancers from beginner to advanced can shake it up in any number of "Open" classes offered throughout the week. This is a great opportunity to try a new style or instructor and to bring a friend to any number of dance studios and community centers offering classes all week.

So put on those dancing shoes, or let your feet hit the floor, and come on out and join us for ”Open Classes!” See our full schedule below.

Our “Open Classes” are available to NEW students to the class only.

ADULT CLASSES

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SATURDAY, APRIL 22 9:00am Beg/Int Ballet (SDS) 9:00am Rhythm & Motion Dance Fitness (MP) 10:00am Ecstatic Dance (418)

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10:30am Introduction to Cardio Dance (SDS) 10:30am Restorative Dance (MP) 11:00pm Yoga (CC) 12:00pm All Levels Vinyasa (LY) 12:15pm Dance Improvisation (CC) 1:30pm Contemporary Dance (CC) 2:45pm Performance Skills/ Hip Hop & Salsa (CC) 4:00pm Beg RealPlay Improvisation (BSY) 8:00pm Beg Waltz (PB)

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 9:00am Rhythm & Motion Fitness (MP) 9:00am Int Ballet (SDS) 10:30 Kathak-Indian Classical (MP) 10:30 Breath + Flow (LY) 11:15am Worldanz (KDS) 11:00am Qi Gong (CC)

12:15pm Hip Hop (CC) 1:30pm Salsa (CC) 2:45pm Hip Hop (CC) 4:00pm Gentle Yoga (LY) 4:00pm Brazilian Contemporary Dance (TWDCC) 8:00pm Beg Swing Dance (PAC)

MONDAY, APRIL 24 8:00am Beg./ Int Barre Workout (SDS) 8:30am Align + Shine (LY) 9:00am Nia (MP) 9:00am Int Cardio Dance (SDS) 10:00am Beg/ Int Yoga (SDS) 11:00am S Factor Beginning Pole (418) 12:30pm Yoga 1-2 (LY) 4:30pm S Factor Fluid Feminine Movement (418) 5:30pm Int Cardio Dance (SDS) 6:00pm Beg Adults Capoeira (ages 16+) (RDB) 6:15pm Worldanz (TWDCC) 6:30pm Santa Cruz Hoop Dance Jam (LH) 7:00pm Candlelight Yin (LY) 7:00pm Mixed Level Hip Hop (MP) 8:00pm Ecstatic Dance (418) TUESDAY, APRIL 25 8:00am Core Vinyasa Yoga (LY) 9:00am Rhythm & Motion Dance Fitness (MP) 9:00am Core Sculpt and Stretch (SDS) 9:00am Inner Fire Flow (LY) 10:00am Beg Zumba (SDS) 10:15am Worldanz (KDS) 1:30pm MELT Method (LY) 1:30pm Beg Ballet (SDS)

4:30pm All Levels Vinyasa (LY) 5:15pm S Factor Beginning Pole (418) 6:15pm Level 1 Belly Dance (DD) 6:45pm Parks & Rec 90s Street Jazz Dance (LN) 7:00pm Flow + Yin (LY) 7:00pm Beg/Int Contemporary Jazz (MP) 7:30pm Beg Tango (GAH)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 8:00am Barre Worksout (SDS) 8:30am Align + Shine (LY) 9:00am Int Cardio Dance (SDS) 9:30am Ballroom Basics (PB) 9:45am Worldanz (WAMA) 12:30pm Yoga 1-2 (LY) 2:00pm Beginning Pole Dance (AASC) 4:00pm Beg/Int Yoga (SDS) 5:30pm Int Cardio Dance (SDS) 5:45pm Contemporary Basics (MP) 6:15pm Aerial Bungee Moon Dancing for Adults (418) 6:45pm Ballet Basics (MP) 6:45pm Mixed Level Hip Hop (MP) 7:00pm Beg Tango (CEC) 7:00pm Advanced Group Practice (LY) 7:00pm Worldanz (BIM) 7:15pm Beg RealPlay Improvisation (BSY) 7:30pm Beg Adults Capoeira (RDB) 7:30pm Adult Waltz (TWDCC) 8:15pm Beg East Coast Swing (PB) THURSDAY, APRIL 27 8:00am Core Vinyasa Yoga (LY) 9:00am Inner Fire Flow (LY) 9:00am Core Sculpt and Stretch (SDS) 10:00am Beg Zumba (SDS) 1:30pm MELT Method (LY) 3:00pm Mixed Level Contemporary Dance (418) 4:30pm All Levels Vinyasa (LY) 5:30pm Gentle Yoga (LY)

PHOTO CREDIT: Crystal Birns

5:45pm Beginning Hula and Tahitian for Adults (THN) 5:45pm Rhythm & Motion Dance Fitness (MP) 6:00pm Intro to Belly Dance (DD) 6:30pm Int Dunham Technique (SDS) 7:00pm Flow + Yin (LY)

FRIDAY, APRIL 28 8:00am Tai Chi (SDS) 9:45am Worldanz (WAMA) 11:00am Gentle Flow (LY) 11:00am Mixed Level Latin Dance (SDS) 12:00pm Axis Syllabus (MP) 4:00pm Breath, Form + Flow (LY) 4:00pm S Factor Fluid Feminine Movement (418) 5:30pm Friday Night Flow (LY) 6:40pm Beg Contra Dance (LOG) 7:00pm Community Contra Dance (LOG) 8:00pm Beg Tango (TWDCC) 8:15pm Beg Salsa (PB)

YOUTH/TEEN CLASSES SATURDAY, APRIL 22 10:00am Beginning Hula and Tahitian for Toddlers (1.5-4 yrs) (THN) 2:00pm Youth Hip Hop (8-16 yrs)(SDS) SUNDAY, APRIL 30 9:30am Kids Yoga (age 6-9 yrs)(LY) MONDAY, APRIL 24 4:00pm Capoeira for Kids (5-7 yrs) (RDB) 5:00pm Capoeira for Kids (11-15yrs) (RDB) TUESDAY, APRIL 25 10:15pm Caretaker and Me Toddler Dance (TWDCC) 11:00am Creative Dance for Preschoolers (TWDCC) 5:00pm Capoeira for Kids (8-10 yrs) (RDB)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 3:45pm Beginning Hula and Tahitian for Children (THN) 4:00pm Teen Yoga (13+ yrs) (LY) 4:00pm Capoeira for Kids (5-7 yrs) (RDB) 5:00pm Capoeira for Kids (11-15yrs) (RDB) 5:15pm (Aerial) Bungee Moon Dancing for Kids (5+ yrs)(418) THURSDAY, APRIL 27 5:00pm Capoeira for Kids (8-10 yrs) (RDB) (TWDCC) *To Participate in OPEN classes, please purchase an “All-Class” pass for $10 at SCDanceWeek. com. All proceeds benefit Santa Cruz Dance Week. This pass can be used for unlimited classes during the week. Please have paper or mobile copy of your proof of purchase with you when you attend class.

LOCATION KEY (418) 418 Project 418 Front St. , Santa Cruz (AASC) Aerial Arts Santa Cruz 2801 Mission St Ext, Santa Cruz (BIM) Body in Motion 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd #55, Aptos (BSY) Body and Soul Yoga Studio -738 Chestnut St, Downtown Santa Cruz (CC) Cabrillo College- 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, Rm 1117 (Gymnasium) (CEC) Calvary Episcopal Church Parish Hall, Lincoln and Cedar St. Santa Cruz (DD) Desert Dream Dance Studio 1025 Water Street Santa Cruz (Upstairs) (GAH) German American Hall 230 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz (KDS) Kristy's Dance Studio 7970 Soquel Dr. Aptos (LH) Light House- Westcliff Drive (LN) Louden Nelson- 301 Center St. Downtown Santa Cruz (LOG) Live Oak Grange- 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz (LY) Luma Yoga- 1010 Center St. Downtown Santa Cruz (MP) Motion Pacific 131 Front St. Downtown, Santa Cruz (PAC) Pacific Arts Complex 1122 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz (PB) Palomar Ballroom 1344 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz (RDB) Raizes Do Brasil 207 McPherson, Santa Cruz (SDS) Synergy Dance Studio 9055 Soquel Dr. Aptos (THN) Te Hau Nui 924 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz (TWDCC) Tannery World Dance 1060 River st. #111, Santa Cruz (WAMA) Westside Aerobics & Martial Arts 509 Swift Street, Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ DANCE WEEK 2017

DANCE IN UNLIKELY PLACES

APRIL 21, 23 & 26 DANCE REALLY CAN POP-UP ANYWHERE! FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Parks & Recreation In front of New Leaf Market Downtown Santa Cruz 6:30pm Synergy Dance Company Santa Cruz Wharf 7:45pm The Do-Rights Porch of Cafe Pergolesi Downtown Santa Cruz 8pm SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Raizes do Brasil Capoeira Trader Joe’s-Downtown Santa Cruz 11am Vargas Academy In front of O'Neil’s, Downtown Santa Cruz 1pm RealPlay Moving Story Theater Plaza Ln. near Hidden Peak Tea House, Downtown Santa Cruz 1:30 pm Sirenas Laurel Street Bridge, Downtown Santa Cruz 4pm, 5pm and 6pm Tango Santa Cruz Breezeway between Pacific & MAH, Downtown Santa Cruz 6pm-7:30pm

Baby not required

GROOVAROO™ FAMILY FUNK DANCE PARTY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 4PM-5:30PM PACIFIC & COOPER STREET. DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ

ALL AGES DANCE WEEK DECOMPRESSION PARTY FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 6:30PM-9PM MOTION PACIFIC DANCE131 FRONT ST. DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ Bring your friends and family and boogie down, shake it up, shimmy and shake to the sounds of DJ Sparkle.

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Come join Meeshi and Amber Anjali (founders of viral babywearing dance group, GroovaRoo Dance) for an outdoor family-friendly funk/soul/disco dance party. At the top of every half-hour (4:00p, 4:30p, 5:00p and 5:30p), Meeshi and Amber will lead everyone in a different community soul line dance to keep everyone moving together in connection, rhythm and love.

FREE! BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!

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DanceArts Summer Camps!

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Hip Hop Camp!

AGES 6-12

Summer Dance Intensives AGES 10-18

tanneryworlddance.com | 1060 RIVER ST studio 110/111 | santa cruz 831.425.1440

SUMMER DANCE@ TWDCC

Tandy Beal & Company presents

MAGIC CARPET World Rhythms

Featuring: Brazil - Papiba’s Raizes do Brasil Hawai’i - Kuhai Halau O Mehana Pa ‘Olapa Kahiko India - Chitresh Das’ Chhandam Youth Company (Kathak) Japan - Watsonville Taiko Group, led by Ikuyo Conant Mexico - Corazon en Flor, led by Sr and Sra Ortiz Spain - Marianna Mejia of Flamenco Romantico

Photo: Cliff Warner

Saturday, April 22nd at 2:00pm

Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building Tickets online at: WorldRhythms.BPT.me More info at TandyBeal.com

CALENDAR Beginner 2 and up. No partner required.

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

RESTORE BALANCE YOGA Designed for the working person in mind, this class will help you make a smooth transition from being outwardly focused, to a balanced state of inner calm. 5:30-7 p.m. Ananda Scotts Valley Yoga, 221-A Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley. 818-2715. $15.

SATURDAY 4/22 MARCH FOR SCIENCE Santa Cruz is one of 425 communities joining the global gathering of people in support of science in daily lives and in understanding the natural world. With the main March for Science taking place in Washington, D.C., satellite marches are planned to take place all over the world. In Santa Cruz, residents and organizations are invited to take part in the community-friendly peaceful rally starting at city hall and then walking through downtown, along the San Lorenzo river walk and ending in San Lorenzo Park with the Earth Day celebration.

Info: 10 a.m. Santa Cruz City Hall, 809 Center St. #10, Santa Cruz. marchforsciencesantacruz.org. Free.

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GROUPS BNI NETWORKING MEETING The mission of BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive and professional “word-of-mouth” program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. We meet weekly.

8-9:30 a.m. The Abbey Coffee Shop, 350 Mission St., Santa Cruz. bni.com. Free.

VITAMIN B12 HAPPY HOUR B12 is a common deficiency because it's not well absorbed in the gut and all B vitamins are used up by stress. Having B12 in an injection form is instantly absorbed and helps

improve energy, mood, sleep and immunity.

1:30-4:30 p.m. Thrive Natural Medicine, 2860 Park Ave., Soquel. thrivenatmed.com/ b12-injections. Free.

THURSDAY 4/20 ARTS STORYTIME Join us for storytime. Free with museum admission and for MOD Members.

10:30-11 a.m. Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery. 888-424-8035. Free.

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

TRIYOGA BASICS/THERAPEUTIC YOGA WITH KIM TriYoga taught by Kim Beecher, DC (chiropractor) includes sustained postures with prop support. Everyone is welcome.

Suitable for those with chronic conditions.

7:30-9 p.m. Triyoga Center, 708 Washington St., Santa Cruz. 310-589-0600. $15.

KOREAN BEGINNING CLASS Join us and explore your Korean language skills as we cover fundamentals of the language, including Hangul (Korean alphabet). Also, K-pop, drama and food will be introduced.

6 p.m. Santa Cruz High School, 415 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz. 408-507-5454. $23.

NATURALIST NIGHT: 21ST CENTURY NATURAL HISTORY The Citizen Science program at the California Academy of Sciences is designed to engage volunteers in discovering, observing, and documenting biodiversity. This talk highlights some of their exciting projects and outcomes. 7-8:30 p.m.

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. 420-6115. $12.

TREES TO SEAS Come listen to Tom Hogye, local speaker and fly fisherman, tell the history of the San Lorenzo River.

Trees to seas is a part of a series of talks at Scotts Valley about science, particularly environmental science and ecology, and the local environment. 6:30-8 p.m. Scotts Valley

TRIPLE P SEMINAR: RAISING CONFIDENT, COMPETENT CHILDREN This free parenting seminar covers social and emotional skills that children need in order to thrive at home, in school and throughout life.

5-6:30 p.m. La Manzana Community Resources, 18 W. Lake Ave., Watsonville. 465-2217.

FOOD & WINE TRIVIA NIGHT This festive event brings together trivia aficionados, boneheads and the chic geek for a night of boisterous fun.

8:30 p.m. Woodstock’s Pizza, 710 Front St., Santa Cruz. 427-4444.

LIVE MUSIC AT ZIZZO’S COFFEEHOUSE AND WINE BAR Enjoy live music at the area’s only built in piano bar with the biggest mirror ball on the Central Coast! Our bar serves a variety of wines and local craft beer along with tasty small-plate appetizers and desserts. 7-9:30 p.m. Zizzo’s Coffeehouse & Wine Bar, 3555 Clares St., Capitola. 4770680 or zizzoscoffee.com. $5.

PUBSMASH: CALLAHAN’S WEEKLY GAME DAY Every week Santa Cruz Gamers expands the back room game bar at Callahan’s for everyone to enjoy by adding extra consoles, games, screens, and board games. Noon-Midnight. Callahan’s, 507 Water St., Santa Cruz. 427-3119. Free.

GROUP WOMENCARE: LAUGHTER YOGA Laughter yoga for women with cancer meets the first and third Thursdays. Call WomenCARE to register. 12:30-1:30 p.m. WomenCARE, 2901 Park Ave., Suite A1, Soquel. 457-2273. Free.

SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center offers free drop-in socio-educational support groups open to those who have or are currently experiencing domestic violence and that identify as female. 6:30-7:45 p.m.

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SLV CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Connect with others, find out about services to help you, plus get valuable information and support. There have been presentations on Alzheimer’s, dementia and veterans issues. 2 p.m. Highlands Park, 8500 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond. facebook.com/ valleywomensclub. Free.

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FARMERS MARKET In addition to a large variety of farm products, this market offers a great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and lots of options for lunch and dinner. 1:30 p.m. Cedar and Lincoln streets, Santa Cruz. 454-0566.

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FRIDAY 4/21 ARTS ‘THE NETHER’ Jennifer Haley’s The Nether takes place in a virtual wonderland that provides total sensory immersion. One only needs to log in, choose an identity, and indulge in every desire. 8 p.m. Center Street Theater, 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz. 4257506. $20.

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CLASSES CHAIR YOGA WITH SUZI Instructor Suzi Mahler, CMT NE will guide you through a series of gentle seated yoga postures that are performed slowly and with breath awareness. This wonderfully therapeutic practice will help you increase strength and range of motion. 9:30 a.m. California Grey Bears, 2710 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz.

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BEGINNING ADULT FLAMENCO This class will focus on the dance form called clásico Español, a form of Spanish dance based on the principles of classical ballet. Students will begin to learn the classical version of the Sevillanas, a dance which is traditionally performed each year at the spring fairs in Andalucía. 6:30-7:30 p.m. International Academy of Dance, 320 Encinal St., Santa Cruz. 466-0458. $10.

FOOD & WINE 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.

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DATE NIGHT: ARGENTINIAN EMPANADAS & WINE Kristen Valenza, founder of Living Roots Food and Floral, will give a hands-on cooking class featuring Empanadas, the delicious Argentinian staple that are filled with lamb, onions, potatoes and seafood depending on the region. 6-8:30 p.m. New Leaf Market, 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. 4261306. $85.

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SATURDAY 4/22 ARTS FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH In honor of Earth Day 2017, our concert program celebrates the wonder and tribulations of life on our planet. Selections include Aaron Copland’s “The Lark,” featuring local tenor Andrew Carter, and Frostiana, Randall

Thompson’s setting of seven of Robert Frost’s most beloved poems. 8-9:30 p.m.

Calvary Episcopal Church, 532 Center St., Santa Cruz. 423-8787. $12.

CLASSES STRAW BALE GARDENING SEMINAR Grow-it-yourself and backyard veggie garden guru Nadine Frush is teaching a straw bale gardening workshop. 11 a.m.-Noon. General Feed and Seed, 1900 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. 476-5344. Free.

FOOD & WINE 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 and specialty foods. 8 a.m.-Noon, Saturdays, Cabrillo College. montereybayfarmers.org or akeller@ montereybayfarmers.org. Free.

WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET The Westside Farmers Market takes place every week at the corner of Highway 1 and Western Drive, situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt. This market serves the communities of the west-end of Santa Cruz including Boony Doon, North Coast, UCSC Campus and is a short trip from downtown.

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SCOTTS VALLEY FARMERS MARKET Started in 2009 with the City of Scotts Valley, the market represents farmers and specialty food purveyors along with cookedto-order food. This local market is the place for the Scotts Valley community to get their fill of fresh, healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 360, Kings Valley Road, Scotts Valley. 454-0566.

SOQUEL SIP & STROLL WINE WALK Second Annual Soquel Village Sip & Stroll Wine Walk. Mark your calendars and join us for a tasting tour through Soquel Village hosted by local businesses offering the finest of our local wineries. Noon-5:30 p.m.

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MONDAY 4/24 ARTS POETRY OPEN-MIC CELEBRATES NEW VENUE What started as a small group of poets performing at the Tannery Arts Center four years ago has quickly evolved into an entire collective of Santa Cruzans and UCSC students that hosts weekly poetry events. 4 p.m. Tannery Arts Center, 1010 River St. Suite Suite 112, Santa Cruz.

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The group started in 2014 as a trio— hence the name—with Stobbe on guitar/banjo, Stella D’Oro on vocals and Tennessee O’Hanlon on the clarinet. Today, the group will play shows with anywhere from three to six members, depending on the space the band is playing. The current lineup includes Stobbe on guitar, D’Oro on vocals, Olaff Schiappacasse on drums, Jamie Brudick on bass, John Hensley on trumpet, and Brad Hecht on sax.

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“I’ve been playing this type of music in different bands for a long time. I’ve always had a love for it,” Stobbe says.

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Stobbe, who’s made many musician friends in New Orleans, discovers obscure swing gems whenever he visits there, and then digs up the sheet music for the band to play-. As Stobbe has seen, there’s something about swing that draws in nearly any crowd— whether they know the songs or not.

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SARA PETITE Drawing inspiration from Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton, as well as Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Sara Petite has a cross-generational appeal that spans from young, hip, country newcomers to the old-school crowd that grew up on classic country. The San Diego-based singer-songwriter dips into folk, roots, rock and country and emerges with a sound that stands on its own, whether playing solo, with her full band, or with her swamp-country three-piece, Sara Petite and the Sweet Pea Possums. Also on the bill: the Western Wednesday All-Star Band, featuring this month’s special guest, Charlie Wallace. CJ INFO: 9 p.m. Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $10. 429-6994.

FRIDAY 4/21 HIP-HOP

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teeth with the Living Legends in the early 1990s, and has since built his solo career with original tunes and collaborations with other prolific, underground artists like Slug, Fashawn and DJ 9th Wonder. His introspective and conscious lyrics perfectly match up with his modern and contemporary beats, keeping his music new and relevant in an age of “fast food” hip-hop that is devoured suddenly and quickly ignored. MAT WEIR INFO: 9 p.m. Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $18/adv, $23/door 429-4135.

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WAX MOON Paul Kimball and John Blatchford have had plenty of experiences rocking Bay Area audiences with their various country/psych-rock/ indie bands (Careless Hearts, the Mumlers, Doctor Nurse). When the duo came together in 2015, they opted for something new to both of them: stripped-down intimate acoustic music. As gifted, experienced songwriters it was a challenge they were happy to tackle. Together

they create gorgeous, melancholy indie-folk songs, rich in harmony, and packed with spine-tingling melodies. So far the partnership has been fruitful—they already have two EPs. As the songs continue to flow out, they aim to get out of San Jose more. This is the duo’s debut Santa Cruz show. AARON CARNES INFO: 7 p.m. Abbey, 350 Mission St., Santa Cruz. Free. 429-1058.

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MONDAY 4/24 OMAR SOSA TRIO An international collective bringing together three singular musical explorers, the GFS Trio arrives in Santa Cruz for its second U.S. performance ever. Cuban pianist Omar Sosa is a master at melding musical traditions, and he’s created a vast and multifarious body of music encompassing trance and dance, percussive flights and pacific passages. Indian-born percussionist Trilok Gurtu is known for his dazzling rhythmic work with artists such as Joe Zawinul, John McLaughlin, Oregon, and Jan Garbarek, while also recording widely as a leader. And Sardinian-born trumpet-

er Paolo Fresu provides cool brass counterpoint to the heat generated by his confederates. With all three players contributing original material, the GFS Trio is marked by exquisite melodies and playfully dazzling improvisational flights. ANDREW GILBERT INFO: 7 and 9 p.m. Kuumbwa Jazz, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. $35/adv, $45/door.

427-2227.

TUESDAY 4/25 METAL

OKILLY DOKILLY Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Ned Flanders fronted a metal band? You don’t have to wonder anymore, as five guys in Phoenix decided it would be a good idea to base an entire band around this question. And here’s the beauty of it: all five of them are Ned Flanders. They play brutal, groove-based, sucker-punch, guttural-screaming metal—or, as they call it, “Nedal.”

All jokes aside, these five guys make incredible metal with or without the mustaches and cornball sweaters. AC INFO: 8:30 p.m. Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $15/adv, $18/door. 429-4135.

IN THE QUEUE NELLIE MCKAY

Inimitable artist pays tribute to jazz pianist Billy Tipton. Thursday at Kuumbwa EL RHAN COMBO

“Rhythmically enhanced version” of Rhan Wilson and friends. Thursday at Don Quixote’s PREZIDENT BROWN & PABLO MOSES

Jamaican reggae greats. Saturday at Moe’s Alley COCK SPARRER

Classic London punk band. Saturday at Catalyst NEW UP

Indie electro-rock out of San Francisco. Saturday at Crepe Place

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Reverend Horton Heat never gets the respect he deserves as a killer country, rockabilly artist. It’s probably the fact that his lyrics can be a bit over the top—he calls himself Reverend Horton Heat, after all, and is known for songs like “Nurture My Pig.” The Rev is coming to Santa Cruz with fellow Texas country legend Dale Watson, with the two of them taking turns giving folks intimate solo performances. For anyone familiar with the Reverend’s punkabilly, irreverent side, this is an opportunity to see his raw, bare-bones talent as a Southern singer-songwriter. AC

side-down ones—and this duo has one of each. Comprising Glenn Houston and Stevie Coyle, two of the three founding members of string band sensation the Waybacks, this hot-picking outfit serves up acoustic masterworks of flatpicking and fingerstyle guitar, along with vocals “spiced with humor and serendipity.” CJ

INFO: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. Don Quixote’s, 6275 Hwy. 9, Felton. $17/ adv, $20/door. 335-2800. WANT TO GO? Go to santacruz.com/giveaways before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10 to find out how you could win a pair of tickets to the show.

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LIVE MUSIC

Thursday April 20th 8:30pm $7/10 Live Rock, Funk & Soul With THE

REDLIGHT DISTRICT + THE BLIND SPOTS

WED

Friday April 21st 9pm $12/15

THE APPLETON GRILL 410 Rodriguez St, Watsonville

MARK FORD

APTOS ST. BBQ 8059 Aptos St, Aptos

Former Guitarist Of THE BLACK CROWES Debuts His New Band Along W/ DIRTY KNOBS Side Project

& THE NEPTUNE BLUES BAND + THE JASON SINAY BAND Saturday April 22nd 9pm $20/25

Co-Bill With 2 Of Jamaica’s Top Reggae Artists

PABLO MOSES + PREZIDENT BROWN Sunday April 23rd 8pm $35/40

An Intimate Evening With 2 Texas Legends

REVEREND HORTON HEAT + DALE WATSON Tuesday April 25th 8:30pm $12/15

Live International Reggae Showcase

MARLON ASHER ANIMO CRUZ & JANELLE PHILLIPS Thursday April 27th 8:30pm $10/15 All Star Jazz/Funk/Jam With

GHOST NOTE

4/19

Al Frisby 6-8p

AQUARIUS RESTAURANT Santa Cruz Dream Inn 175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz BELLA VISTA ITALIAN KITCHEN AND BAR 8041 Soquel Dr, Aptos

Arrows, Me Pretty, Bod $5 9p

THE BLUE LOUNGE 529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Punk Night

BOARDWALK BOWL 115 Cliff St, Santa Cruz

Karaoke 8p-Close

BRITANNIA ARMS 110 Monterey Ave, Capitola

4/20

Virgil Thrasher & Rick Stevens 6-8p

FRI

4/21

Coyote Slim 6-8p

Minor Thirds Trio 6:30-9:30p

BLUE LAGOON 923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

BOCCI’S CELLAR 140 Encinal St, Santa Cruz

THU

SAT

4/22

Preacher Boy Trio 1p Lloyd Whitley 5p

SUN

4/23

MON

Chris James & Patrick Rynn 6-8p

Broken Shades 6-8p

Claudio Melega 7-10p

Bonny June & Bonfire 7-10p

Jimmy Ashley 6-9p

Comedy Night/80s Night Free 8:30p

Automatic Animal, Doors To No Where & more $5 9p

Redlight District, Gold Town Burlesque, Tig & Lemon $10 9p

The Box (Goth Night) 9p

Karaoke

Karaoke

Comedy

Touch’d Too Much 9-12:15p

Karaoke 6p-Close

Karaoke 6p-Close

Light the Band $5 9:30p

Relative Sound, Dead Conduit Free 9p

Jazz Society Donation 3:30p The Thyme Bombs Free 7p

Ukulele Club Free The Get Down Funk Jam 5:30p Karaoke Free 8p Free 8p Scott Kail’s Tupperware Party Band 8-11p

CASA SORRENTO 393 Salinas St, Salinas

TUE

4/25

Mojo Mix 6-8p

Minor Thirds Trio 7-10p

Dave Maldawer 6:30-9:30p

Karaoke 8p-Close

4/24

Karaoke 9p

Karaoke Karaoke 8p-Close Video Game Night Free 8p

Comedy w/Shwa Free 8:30p

Karaoke 9p

Songwriter Showcase 7-10p

DJ Joey Martinez & DJ Kaos 9p

CATALYST 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Oh Wonder $20/$25 7:30p

Jai Wolf $20/$25 8p

Mike Love $12/$15 7p

Cock Sparrer $30/$35 7p Denitia & Senese Cancelled 8:30p

CATALYST ATRIUM 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Oceano $14 6p

Lil Yase $20/$40 7:30p

Murs $18/$23 8:30p

Gustavo Rivera $22/$25 8p

Trap Them $15/$17 8p

Okilly Dokilly $15/$18 8p

(MEMBERS OF SNARKY PUPPY & PRINCE) Friday April 28th 9pm $26/30

Hip Hop Legends Debut Moe’s

DILATED PEOPLES Saturday April 29th 9pm $20/25

Roots Reggae With Groundation’s Lead Singer

HARRISON STAFFORD

International Music Hall and Restaurant

FINE MEXICAN AND AMERICAN FOOD ALL YOU CAN EAT LUNCH BUFFET M-F $7.95 Wed Apr 19

Patrick Maguire Folk-Americana

Thu Apr 20

El Rhan Cōmbo Celebrates 420!

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May 3rd SUNNY SWEENEY May 4th LIBERATION MOVEMENT + DOGON LIGHTS May 5th DON CARLOS May 6th KOOL AD, JUDO NO, OLRIGHT May 7th JAMES MCCARTNEY (Paul McCartney’s Son) May 11th JOE MARCINEK w/ MEMBERS OF THE MOTET & DUMPSTAPHUNK May 12th MICHAEL ROSE May 13th POORMAN’S WHISKEY + DAVID LUNING May 14th ANDY SANTANA & WEST COAST PLAYBOYS May 17th ANUHEA May 18th VETIVER May 19th BLACKALICIOUS May 20th SAMBADÁ May 21st SOLTRON + CHANGUI MAJADERO

WWW.MOESALLEY.COM 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz 831.479.1854

Fri Apr 21

$7 adv./$10 door <21 w/parent 7:30pm

Rhythmically enhanced Rhan Wilson & friends!

$15 adv. / $18 door. <21 w/parent 7:30pm

In the Spirit of Lennon

plus Come Together Sun Kings’ Drew Harrison

celebrates John Lennon/Come Together play McCartney & Harrison Sat Apr 22

$15 adv./$15 door <21 w/parent 8pm

T Sisters plus The Naked Bootleggers T Sisters CD Release

Sun Apr 23

$12 adv./$15 door 21 + 8:30pm

Mark Twain Still Talking starring actor Jeffrey Stonehill

A One Man Play

2pm Matinee

$17 adv./$20 door <21 w/parent 2pm Sun

Apr 23

The Quitters Glenn Houston

& Stevie Coyle former Waybacks 7pm Concert

$15 adv./$15 door <21 w/parent 7pm Wed Apr 26

John Cruz

Mesmerizing Hawaiian Performer/Songwriter

$20 adv./$20 door <21 w/parent 7pm COMING RIGHT UP

Thu. April 27 August Sun plus Money For Helicopters Rock and Roll

Fri. April 28 Fleetwood Mask the Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Sat. April 29 Slingshot on Mars Psychedelic Dead dance

jams by Matt Hartle, Henry Kaiser, Bob Bralove, Ezra Lipp & Roger Sideman Sun. April 30 Dan Frechette and the Eclectics 7pm Concert Celebrated Canadian Songwriter/Entertainer

Wed. May 3 Futurebirds

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

OPEN LATE EVERY NIGHT! wednesday 4/19

western wednesday

sponsored by Tomboy and tourMore Booking:

SARAH PETITE Doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $10 Door ($8 with boots on!)

thursday 4/20

ONCE AND FUTURE BAND w / SARAH BETHE NELSON

Advance Tickets at www.ticketweb.com

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

FRIday 4/21

WICKED MAN w / BOOSTIVE

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

saturday 4/22

THE NEW UP w / KEVIN CRAFT

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

sunday 4/23

WREKMEISTER HARMONIES w / WORM OUROBOUROS

Advance Tickets at www.ticketweb.com

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

monday 4/24

THE WALTERS w / SUMMER SALT w / SOCKS

Advance Tickets at www.ticketweb.com

doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $8 door 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz

429-6994

LIVE MUSIC WED

4/19

CAVA WINE BAR 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

Steve’s Kitchen Jazz 6:30-9:30p

CILANTROS 1934 Main St, Watsonville

Hippo Happy Hour 5:30-7:30p

THU

4/20

Myhalo K 6:30-9:30p

FRI

4/21

Frank Sorci 6:30-9:30p

SAT

4/22

Dave Muldawer 6:30-9:30p

SUN

4/23

MON

4/24

TUE

4/25

Aquacats 6:30-9:30p

CREPE PLACE 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Western Wednesday w/ Once and Future Band Sarah Petite $15 9p $10 9p

Wicked Man, Boostive $10 9p

The New Up $10 9p

Wrekmeister Harmonies $10 9p

7 Come 11 $5 9p

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

Yuji Tojo $3 7:30p

D’Oh Bros $6 9p

House Rockers $7 9:30p

Live Comedy $7 9p

Reggae Party 8p

DAV. ROADHOUSE 1 Davenport Ave, Davenport DON QUIXOTE’S 6275 Hwy 9, Felton

BR Jazz Band 6-9p Patrick Maguire $7/$10 7:30p

El Rhan Combo $15/$18 7:30p

In the Spirit of Lennon, Come Together $15 8p

THE FISH HOUSE 972 Main St, Watsonville HENFLING’S 9450 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond

Sherry Austin w/ Henhouse 6-9p

Workhouse Poets 8p

HINDQUARTER BAR & GRILLE 303 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Bad Dog 9p

Mofongo 9p

Beach Cowboys 4p

Roadhouse Karaoke 7:30p

Discover Jazz Free 7p

MALONE’S 4402 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley

Live Music 5:30-9p

MICHAEL’S ON MAIN 2591 Main St, Soquel

Bonny June and Wildfire 10 O’Clock Lunch Band 7:30-10:30p 7:30-10:30p

Nellie McKay $30/$35 6p

Release the Hounds $30/$35 6, 9p

Speakeasy 3, Post Streets Rhythm Peddlers $5 9p Karaoke w/Ken 9p

Bombshell Bullys 8-11p

History of jazz with live band!

NELLIE MCKAY A GIRL NAMED BILL: The Life and Times of Billy Tipton Friday, April 21 • 7 & 9 pm | No Comps

AN EVENING WITH JULIAN LAGE & CHRIS ELDRIDGE PLUS AOIFE O’DONOVAN

A mix of jazz, bluegrass and spontaneity!

Saturday, April 22 • 9 pm

$5 @

Monday, April 24 • 7 & 9 pm | No Comps

OMAR SOSA GFS TRIO with TRILOK GURTU & PAOLO FRESU A cross-cultural alliance of virtuoso performers!

9 PM: 1/2 PRICE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS

Karaoke 10p

KUUMBWA 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz

FREE! FAMILY EVENT

MASTER CLASS: DISCOVER JAZZ!

CLUB KUUMBWA: Door SPEAKEASY 3 + POST STREET RHYTHM PEDDLERS

T Sisters, Naked Mark Twain $17/$20 2p Bootleggers $12/$15 7p The Quitters $15 7p Nite Creepers

Flingo 8p

Wednesday, April 19 • 7 pm

Thursday, April 20 • 7 pm | No Comp KPIG Happy Hour 5:30-7:30p

Sol Nova $5 8:30p

Celebrating Creativity Since 1975

Groovity 8-11p

Omar Sosa GFS Trio $35/$45 6p

Wednesday, April 26 • 7 pm

PLAYING MONOPOLY WITH GOD & OTHER TRUE STORIES

Tickets: playingmonopolywithgod.com Thursday, April 27 • 7 pm Legendary Jazz/Blues/Folk Singer/Activist BARBARA DANE WITH

PIANIST TAMMY HALL AND SPECIAL GUEST FROM CUBA PABLO “MEZCLA” MENENDEZ Saturday, April 29 • 7:30 pm

THE BILLS

Tickets: SnazzyProductions.com Sunday, April 30 • 7:30 pm

ZAKIR HUSSAIN & RAHUL SHARMA

at the Rio Theatre | No Comps

tabla and santoor virtuosos!

Monday, May 1 • 7 pm | No Comps

BILL CHARLAP TRIO Thursday, May 4 • 7 pm

KUUMBWA JAZZ HONOR BAND 1/2 PRICE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS

WOLFF-CLARK EXPEDITION

Soulful and funky!

1/2 PRICE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS Monday, May 8 • 7 pm

GERALD CLAYTON TRIO

“One of the most significant young jazz artists… “ –Los Angeles Times Tuesday, May 9 • 7 pm

CRIS WILLIAMSON, BARBARA HIGBIE, TERESA TRULL: THE REUNION TOUR Tickets: Brownpapertickets.com

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.

320-2 Cedar St | Santa Cruz 831.427.2227 kuumbwajazz.org

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Friday, May 5 • 7 pm

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LIVE MUSIC WED MISSION ST. BBQ 1618 Mission St, Santa Cruz

4/19

Broken Shades 6p

MOE’S ALLEY 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz

Where the view never stops!

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

MOTIV 1209 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

99 BOTTLES 110 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz

THE REEF 120 Union St, Santa Cruz

NOW SERVING BREAKFAST

Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily

FRI

SAT

4/22

SUN

Chris James & Patrick Rynn 1p Al Frisby 5p Prezident Brown, Pablo Moses $20/$25 8p

Redlight District, Blind Spots $7/$10 8p

Marc Ford $12/$15 8p

Libation Lab w/ Syntax 9:30p-2a

Trevor Williams 9:30p-2a The Wail Aways 7-9p

4/23

MON

4/24

4/25

Reverend Horton Heat, Dale Watson $35/$40 7p

TUE Virgil Thrasher & Rick Stevens 6p Marlon Asher, Animo Cruz, Janelle Phillips $12/$15 8p

Rasta Cruz Reggae Party 9:30p-Close

Hip-Hop w/DJ Marc 9:30p-Close

Little Jonny Lawton 6p

Rob Vye 6p

Stock Shot 7-9p

Tacos & Trivia 6-8p

Rola-J 10p Alex Lucero 6p

Isaiah Picket 2-5p Lee Corbie Wells 9p

Billy Martini Band 2-5p

Carrie and the Soulshakers 9p

Comedy Open Mic 8p

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

Toby Gray Acoustic Classics 6:30p

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

4/21

Lloyd Whitley 6p

POET & PATRIOT 320 E. Cedar St, Santa Cruz

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

DEAL WITH A VIEW

Trivia 8p

PARADISE BEACH 215 Esplanade, Capitola

THE RED 200 Locust St, Santa Cruz

$9.95 dinners Mon.-Fri. from 6:00pm.

4/20

Al Frisby 6p

NEW BOHEMIA BREWERY Pint & Pottery 6-8p 1030 41st Ave, Santa Cruz

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

VISIT OUR BEACH MARKET

Space Bass by Andrew the Pirate 9:30p-2a

THU

Moshe Vilozny Acoustic/World 6:30p

Traditional Hawaiian Music 6:30p

Brunch Grooves 12:30p Featured Acoustic 6:30p

Brunch Grooves 1:30p Chas Cmusic Krowd Karaoke 6p

Acoustic Classics 6:30p

James Murray Soulful Acoustic 6:30p

Zep Live $40/$50 8p Wednesday Comedy Night 7:30p

Open Mic 7:30p

(831) 476-4560

crowsnest-santacruz.com

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1011 PACIFIC AVE. SANTA CRUZ 831-429-4135 Wednesday, April 19 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

OCEANO

plus Slaughter To Prevail

PRESENTS

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Friday, April 21 • Ages 16+

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Mike Love

with New Kingston

April 21 Film: Deathgrip 7:30pm

BRANDON SOLANO Y GROUPO ALIANZA

April 26 David Crosby 8pm

Tuesday, April 25 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

May 12 Film: Monterey Pop The D.A. Pennebaker Film from 1967 7:15pm Jun 2 Los Lonely Boys 8pm Jun 3 The Wailin’ Jennys 8pm Jul 22 Ozomatli 8pm Aug 4 Toad the Wet Sprocket 8pm Aug 19 Comedian Rodney Carrington 8pm Oct 20 Comedian Howie Mandel 8pm

For Tickets www.GoldenStateTheatre.com 831-649-1070

Saturday, April 22 • In the Atrium • Ages 21+ Monday, April 24 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

TRAP THEM

plus Call Of The Void

OKILLY DOKILLY

Apr 26 The Magic Beans Atrium (Ages 16+) Apr 27 Gregory Alan Isakov (Ages 21+) Apr 27 Christopher Martin Atrium (Ages 16+) Apr 28 E-40/ Kool John (Ages 16+) Apr 28 The Unlikely Candidates Atrium (Ages 16+) Apr 29 Minnesota/ Bleep Bloop (Ages 18+) May 2 Dweezil Zappa (Ages 16+) May 6 Good Times and Pono Hawaiian Grill Presents

An Evening Honoring a Santa Cruz Founding Citizen Antoinette Akoni Marin Swan (Ages 21+) May 12 Tuxedo (Ages 16+) May 13 The Expendables (Ages 16+) May 16 Enanitos Verdes (Ages 21+) May 24 Robin Trower (Ages 21+) May 27 Jurassic 5 (Ages 16+) May 28 Alborosie/ Yellowman (Ages 16+) Jun 1 T.I. (Ages 16+) Jun 16 Corey Feldman (Ages 16+) Jun 20 Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque (Ages 21+) Jul 8 Neverland (Ages 16+) Jul 15 Wilderado (Ages 21+) Jul 31 Taking Back Sunday (Ages 16+) Aug 5 Amadou & Mariam (Ages 16+) Aug 28 Fidlar (Ages 16+) 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

Sunday, April 30th, 7:30 pm at the Rio Theatre Tickets: kuumbwajazz.org and Logos Books & Records, downtown Santa Cruz Info: kuumbwajazz.org or (831) 427-2227

COMING SOON: Jean Luc-Ponty, June 5th at the Rio Theatre

LIVE MUSIC WED

4/19

THU

4/20

FRI

4/21

SAT

4/22

Beckah’s Red Dress Birthday Bash 8p-midnight

Live Again 8p-Midnight

SANDERLINGS 1 Seascape Resort, Aptos

Sambassa 8-11p

Groovetime 8-11p

SEABRIGHT BREWERY 519 Seabright, Santa Cruz

Evan Thomas & Papas Garage 6:30-10p

THE SAND BAR 211 Esplanade, Capitola

Billy’s Martini 7-11p

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

Don McCaslin & the Amazing Jazz Geezers 6-10p

B-Movie Kings 7:30-11:30p

Dave Muldawer 1-4p Joint Chiefs 8-11:30p

SHADOWBROOK 1750 Wharf Rd, Capitola

Ken Constable 6:30-9:30p

Joe Ferrara 6:30-10p

Claudio Melega 7-10p

UGLY MUG 4640 Soquel Ave, Soquel

Local Music 5p

WHALE CITY 490 Highway 1, Davenport

Sweet Spice 6-9p

SUN

4/23

MON

Jesse Sabala Pro Jam 7-11p

4/24

TUE

4/25

Alex Lucero 7-11p

The Aquacats 6:30-9:30p

Gary and Mango 5:30-7:30 Tsunami 1-5:30p

YOUR PLACE 1719 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Daniel Martins 9-11p

Daniel Martins 9-11p

ZELDA’S 203 Esplanade, Capitola ZIZZO’S COFFEEHOUSE & WINE BAR 3555 Clares St, Capitola

Aaron Avila 7-9:30p

Daniel Martins 9-11p

Daniel Martins 9-11p

Live Again 9:30p

Nomolakadoja 9:30p

Aaron Avila 7-9:30p

Al & Richard 7-9:30p

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Open Mic w/Steven David 5:30p

WHARF HOUSE 1400 Wharf Rd, Capitola

Upcoming Shows

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FAMILY EQUATION Mckenna Grace and Chris Evans play a mathematically gifted niece and her uncle in ‘Gifted.’

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Heart, humor add up in math prodigy story ‘Gifted’ BY LISA JENSEN

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t’s a good thing Chris Evans didn’t follow W. C. Fields’ famous advice for actors: “Never work with children or animals.”

Otherwise, Evans might have turned down the lead role in Gifted, a lowkey but moving tale about love, family, genius, childhood, and the struggle to reconcile all of the above.

Yes, Evans is required to spend much of his onscreen time with a spunky 7-year-old girl and a mellow one-eyed cat, but the good news is that Gifted gives the Captain America star one of his best, most persuasive roles as a normal human being.

Directed by Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer), from an original script

by Tom Flynn, the movie takes place in a small town on the Florida coast.

Evans stars as Frank Adler, a single, self-employed boat repairman raising his little niece, Mary (Mckenna Grace), the daughter of his late sister. They live in a cottage they rent from their friend and landlady, Roberta (Octavia Spencer), along with their orange cat, Fred. As the story begins, Frank is getting the reluctant Mary ready for her first day of second grade—which is also her very first day in a public school.

The daughter and granddaughter of math geniuses, Mary is herself a mathematics prodigy who has so far been home-schooled. But Frank is determined to give her as normal a childhood as possible, so he insists that she go to school, if only to learn how to interact with other kids.

But it doesn’t take long for Mary to stand out among her peers. Her teacher, Bonnie (Jenny Slate), egged on by her principal, tells Frank they want to enroll her in a nearby school for gifted children, but Frank is adamant; he doesn’t want Mary put in a “special school for different kids.”

Her brain power is one thing, but he also wants her to have a chance to develop into “a decent human being.”

The plot thickens with the arrival of Frank’s mother, Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan), the grandmother Mary has never met. Once a math whiz herself who gave up the rarefied world of mathematical problem-solving to marry and have children, Evelyn has shown little interest in Mary—until the girl’s talents are made known.

Now, Evelyn, a wealthy, patrician Boston Brahmin, weighs in on the side of sending Mary to a special school. When Frank continues to refuse, she takes her son to court in a nasty custody battle.

Acting in counterbalance to the mother-vs.-son showdown is the fate of Mary’s mother, Frank’s sister, another math genius raised to follow in Evelyn’s footsteps. This subplot is introduced early on, when Bonnie googles Frank to learn his history, and continues throughout the story in a series of well-timed revelations.

(Information-gathering is a big part of the story; there are so many onscreen Google searches, you’d think the company financed the movie.)

But what elevates the movie far above the standard courtroom drama is the tender relationship between Frank and little Mary. This is the heart of the movie, not an afterthought, and the filmmakers take all the time they need to get it exactly right. Mary can be sassy and disdainful, and their scenes together are sometimes contentious, but their affection for each other is genuine, and good-humored. When they collect Fred the cat and go for a spin on one of the boats Frank is repairing, or stroll along the beach at sunset, deep in conversation, while Mary climbs all over Frank like a jungle gym, their bond is irresistible.

As Mary, Mckenna Grace manages the fine line between arrogance and vulnerability. There are only a couple of moments when her precocity feels forced, more the fault of the script than the skillful young actress, who quickly recovers her place in our hearts. Meanwhile, the serious story is handled with plenty of droll dialogue. (When Evelyn tells Frank that her current husband, an investment broker, is coping with midlife crisis by buying a ranch, she calls him “The man who shot Liberty Mutual.”)

Not just for math nerds, this movie’s human element makes for a winning formula.

GIFTED *** (out of four) With Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, and Octavia Spencer. Written by Tom Flynn. Directed by Marc Webb. A Fox Searchlight release. Rated PG-13. 111 minutes.

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FILM NEW THIS WEEK BORN IN CHINA Disneynature tracks China’s incredible wildlife from the Qinghai Plateau to the Sichuan Mountains and offers a rare glimpse into the lives of pandas, monkeys, and snow leopards—oh my! Chuan Lu directs. John Krasinski, Xun Zhou co-star. (G) 76 minutes.

THE LOST CITY OF Z A hidden civilization thought not to exist, and one British explorer crazy enough to go looking for it. James Gray directs. Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller costar. (PG-13) 141 minutes.

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THE PROMISE The more than 60,000 IMDB reviewers who gave this film one star may be more disgruntled about the release of a film on the Armenian genocide than about this film’s actual cinematic potential—especially considering the fact that the reviews came in after only three public screenings, and it would have been impossible for that many people to have seen the film.

On the other hand, the Dr.Zhivagostyle two-hour drama featuring Oscar Isaac and Christian Bale caught in a love triangle during the demise of the Ottoman Empire and their genocide of Armenians could really be that bad, so who knows.

Terry George directs. Shohreh Aghdashloo co-stars. (PG-13) 172 minutes.

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UNFORGETTABLE A jealous exwife goes nutso and decides to ruin her ex’s new wife’s life. Haven’t we seen this “bitches be crazy” trope played out like a million times since Fatal Attraction? Denise Di Novi directs. Rosario Dawson, Katherine Heigl, Geoff Stults co-star. (R) 100 minutes.

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NOW PLAYING BEAUTY AND THE BEAST This live-action adaptation of the fairytale classic might sound pointless to you, but to Disney it sounds like “ka-ching !” Bill Condon directs.

Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans co-star. (PG) 129 minutes.

THE BOSS BABY I want to hate this animated kid’s movie about a talking baby, because all movies about talking babies should be hated. But I’ve seen the trailer a zillion times now (give or take), and I have to admit Alec Baldwin doing his Jack Donaghy character from 30 Rock (basically) in baby form is pretty funny. (PG) 97 minutes.

CHIPS Since demand for a film adaptation of a crappy 40-year-old TV show (look, I had the lunchbox too, but let’s not kid ourselves) was no doubt sky-high, who can blame Hollywood execs for trying to repeat the tongue-in-cheek comedy-action success of the 21 Jump Street movies? Dax Shepard directs. Michael Pena and Dax Shepard star. (R) 100 minutes.

THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS Every muscular bald action star ever, and Charlize Theron with some twist dreads y’all. F. Gary Gray directs.

Dwayne Johnson, Scott Eastwood co-star. (PG-13) 136 minutes.

FRANTZ Germany, 1919. Frantz’s grave is visited every day by an unknown Frenchman and what he brings with him reopens fresh wounds. Francois Ozon directs.

Pierre Niney, Paula Beer, Ernst Stötzner. (PG-13) 193 minutes.

GET OUT White suburbs: the real hell. Jordan Peele directs. Allison Williams, Daniel Kaluuya, Lakeith Stanfield co-star. (R) 103 minutes.

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But let’s also acknowledge what the casting director for this sci-fi/ crime flick about cyborgs chasing cyberterrorists did right: a rare blockbuster role for one of Japan’s most incredible actors (and filmmakers), Takeshi Kitano as Chief Daisuke Aramaki. (PG-13) 106 minutes.

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GOING IN STYLE Their bank accounts are dwindling, their pensions are frozen, the banks screwed them over and Jojo chose Chase. What else is there for a trio of octogenarians to do but become vigilante bank robbers? Zach Braff directs. Joey King, Morgan Freeman, Ann-Margret co-star.

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KONG: SKULL ISLAND King Kong, a dangerous island, and an overly ambitious crew of explorers played by a cast of gorgeously

recognizable faces. Is it a prequel or sequel? Are we still keeping track? Jordan Vogt-Roberts directs. Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson co-star. (PG13) 120 minutes.

LIFE An international space station crew discovers life on Mars, but because they’ve never seen any movie ever they don’t realize they are totally screwed. Daniel Espinosa directs. Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal and Rebecca Ferguson start. (R) 103 minutes.

POWER RANGERS I never watched the Power Rangers shows, but for some reason this week I did read a detailed ranking of all the Power Rangers outfits through the history of the franchise. Man, there have been a lot, and most all of them look pretty cool, in their cheesy jumpsuit way. This film adaptation attempts to keep the cheese to a minimum, putting a Chronicle-style teen-superheroesare-just-like-us spin on it. If I didn’t know better, I’d think it was kind of embarrassed to be a Power Rangers movie. Bill Israelite directs. Naomi Scott, Dacre Montgomery co-star.

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RAW A young vegetarian suffers through a carnivorous hazing ritual, but what happens afterward is far more disturbing. Probably like Santa Clarita Diet, only artsier.

Julia Ducournau directs. Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf, Rabah Nait Oufella co-star. (R) 99 minutes.

T2 TRAINSPOTTING For those of who will never get over the scene with the baby in the first Trainspotting, the dawn of an older, hopefully more mature Trainspotting will be more than enough reason to go see something cheerful like Beauty and the Beast.

However, for the rest of the film’s massive cult, following the reunion of Mark Renton, Sick, Boy, Spud and Begbie will undoubtedly be cause for a 1996-style celebration. Danny Boyle directs. Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller co-star.

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YOUR NAME When two strangers witness a star falling worlds apart from each other, they begin to swap bodies. The Japanese animated version of Freaky Friday?

Makoto Shinkai directs. Ryûnosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Ryô Narita co-star. (PG) 106 minutes.

THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE It seems like Jessica Chastain has been in pretty much every movie for years now, but this time she tackles something very different in this true story of a zookeeper in 1939 Poland who puts herself and her family at risk to save lives in the Nazi-ruled Warsaw ghetto. (PG-13) 124 minutes.

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You bet! Chef/owner of Discretion Brewery’s Kitchen, Santos Majano, is excited about his new Octagon project at downtown Santa Cruz’s Abbott Square. Like most of us, he wants it to go online yesterday, but the reality is probably late summer.

“Our place inside the Octagon was added after the original project, so it will take longer to get ready,” he explains. “The other six shops have to open first—and all at once.”

Meanwhile he’s busy renovating the former Lulu Carpenter’s Octagon interior for food service and applying for licenses.

“It will probably be August or so,” he says with a grin. Fine. But I’m hungry now! What I wanted was the snapper taco I saw on Richard Alfaro’s Facebook page last week.

Santos laughs. “Not today. Tuesday is ramen day,” he says.

I had already sampled the incredible—and huge—ramen creation. I wanted something new.

“The duck egg and smoked potatoes.

That’s what you should have,” he says.

I figured he should know. Along with a tiny 3-ounce glass ($2) of a new house IPA called Jugo Nuevo—a pale, cloudy, golden hue with a caramel center and a grapefruit finish—I dug into a beautiful plate of red and green lettuces and smoked potatoes, decorated with fresh peas and heroic spears of asparagus.

On top of this gorgeous mess was a plump poached duck egg, and everything was perfumed with chile oil and micro toasted bread crumbs ($13). To. Die. For! It was a lunch

Once again, we’ve fallen for the chicken tandoori up at Scotts Valley’s popular new Ambrosia, home of authentic Indian cookery served by a very warm and welcoming staff.

For $12 we are presented with a sizzling platter filled with a half chicken, chopped into easy-access pieces, tinged crimson by the spicy yogurt marinade that gives each bite a luscious moist flavor. The chicken pieces sit on top of a bed of onion, whose aroma rises up and permeates the chicken. On top, a dusting of freshly chopped cilantro adds its own olfactory note. Slices of lime accompany, and its juices make each bite sparkle.

Last week we added an order of saffron rice, plus another entree of fiery lamb vindaloo ($15), whose rich meat sauce also went well with the chicken. When I ordered, I was reminded by the server that the lamb vindaloo is quite spicy. For the record, the vindaloo was assertive but not tongue-numbing spicy.

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The combination of fructose, phosphoric acid and artificial sweeteners in traditional soda is one cocktail I’ve never enjoyed.

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First, fill a clean plastic 2-liter bottle with a cup of sugar, water, flavoring and 1/8 teaspoon of champagne yeast. That may sound like a lot of sugar, but a portion of it will be metabolized by the yeast to produce the bubbles. Using less sugar doesn’t yield the same results.

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Flavoring can be grated fresh ginger and four or five freshsqueezed lemons, or a cup of your favorite juice—it’s hard to go wrong.

It’s a fun activity to do with kids because it lets them invent their own soda flavors. Conventional root beer and cola flavorings can be found at Seven Bridges, too.

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Just as Armitage is dedicated to making wine, tasting room manager Jeanne Earley has her own thing going with the grape. Not wanting to waste anything from the production process, she has saved the must (freshly pressed grape juice that contains the skins, seeds and stems of the fruit) from fermentations to make wine grape flour and wine grape jellies from both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay fruit, both of which are for sale only at Armitage Wines.

Gift baskets are also available at Armitage tasting room for about $150, containing wine, grape jellies, wine charms, a copper wine stopper, wine bottle marker, and Brix chocolate.

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An opportunity to try Armitage Wines will be at the downtown Los Gatos Wine Walk from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Many of our wonderful local wineries will be pouring that day in an “open house atmosphere.” Tickets are $50 and include a souvenir wine glass. Visit losgatoschamber.com or call 408-354-9300.

H RISA’S STARS BY RISA D’ANGELES PLANETARY SHIFTS AND A NEW MOON

Sun enters Taurus, sign of illumination, on Wednesday. Around midnight, Sun joins Mercury in Taurus, offering an important message. Early Thursday, Pluto stations retrograde and Mercury retrograde re-enters Aries. We’re being influenced by four major retrogrades (Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn & Pluto), turning us deeply inward.

Pluto retrograde means lots of investigation (personality and political), reflection upon power and control (over, with?), and the elimination of things no longer useful. Pluto, as it stations retrograde, squares Jupiter. Jupiter brings us advancement, expansion and progress, but only if obstacles (greed, excesses, incorrect thinking, ideologies and beliefs, etc.) are recognized, overcome and removed (Pluto’s task). Pluto then transforms what’s hidden into light.

Mercury retrograde re-entering Aries means we begin once again to communicate and think about ourselves, seeking as we talk, to understand who we are. Mercury

is retrograde until May 3.

Friday, Mars enters Gemini and all of a sudden everyone is passionately debating again. We can be angry, sharp-witted, talking over others, edgy and fired-up! We assume one side or the other of the debate and hang onto it. Gemini gathers and disperses information. We need to make sure our information isn’t opinion, judgment, criticism, but well-founded facts.

Mercury trines Saturn Monday. Our thinking becomes orderly and organized. We have clear and realistic communication. Our conversations are kind. We seek friendships with others. Trines are harmonious, uplifting us to the Kingdoms of Beauty.

Wednesday is the Taurus New Moon festival.

“Let struggle be undismayed,” says Ray 4 (the ray of Taurus). We are urged to learn the lessons of form and matter. We learn about duality and discrimination. Meanwhile, the NGWS each day prepares for Wesak, the Buddha Full Moon festival, May 10. Prepare with us, everyone!

ARIES Mar21–Apr20

LIBRA Sep23–Oct22

You are developing a greater awareness of self as you continue to experience personal, political, inner/outer change. New ideas and revelations appear, coloring your experiences. A sense that a fire burns within, like a heart wanting to give warmth to the world. You feel bright and brilliant. You are. You’re responsible for providing this fire and ideas to the world. Are you ready?

There’s a sense you must enter deeper in life, including dying and regenerating like a phoenix in your most intimate relationships. Yours is the Path of the Warrior, going into battle with desires and aspiration, seeking the virtuous way, increasing the demand for change, compelling others to change also. For rebirth to occur, something from the past must be relinquished. It’s a hurt you hold. It can be let go now. Can you be ready?

Esoteric Astrology as news for week of April 19, 2017

TAURUS Apr21–May21 Most likely you’re not going too many places these days.

It’s possible that your vehicle(s) is/are experiencing breakdowns, battery failure, or flat tires so you can’t go too far. A state of contemplativeness has entered your life and all you can accomplish is gardening, slow walks, reflection and hiding from events, phones and people.

You’re a leader whether this is acknowledged or not.

You’re in preparation.

As we grow older, our true self emerges. I remember my art teacher telling me, a young art student, “As we age we become more of our rising sign.” I didn’t understand her. But I do now. The inner essence of our rising sign shows us our Soul’s purpose, and as we grow in age and experience, our Soul comes forth to direct our personality. This becomes our foundation. Is it time yet?

SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec20

Deeper revelations of divinity are occurring, possibly in sleep, but definitely while serving the world. Here are mantrams and intentions we recite each morning in meditation (which you’re welcome to join): “Assume a new and fresh attitude of community and hold it during the hours of service which lie ahead each day. Guard with care all thoughts and speech. Call for those you will work with to help build the new culture and civilization.”

There’s more. When you ask for them.

You’re proud of your family, heritage, religion, education.

These constitute your private life. You are careful with your privacy. Only those you trust may enter. There are others in your life who wonder if you are trustworthy.

Trust is something based on truth, ethics, understanding and knowing you will work for the good of both self and others, too. Are you ready to be identified as trustworthy?

Slowly you are building a reputation and gaining achievements as you carefully re-enter the world. So often you’re hidden under a protective shell for safety and shelter. Often you’re working toward goals we don’t see or understand—not until they’re offered as nurturance and to serve others. You’re ambitious but no one can tell. You’re a leader. And you hide this, too.

LE0 Jul21–Aug22

AQUARIUS Jan21–Feb18

Restlessness often overtakes Leos. You need a change of environment, of scenery, perhaps a change in friendships. You also need to communicate what you’ve learned to those with curiosity and the ability to understand more expansive heart-centered ideas. In our daily morning meditations we thank our Teachers—past, present and those to come. You are a teacher.

You feel restless, perhaps. More than ready to make change in your home and the way you live and work.

You sense a deep need for independence. This is how you must move about in your world. It’s important to be flexible, adaptable and to have mental agility allowing you to communicate clearly to everyone who comes your way. New values, a shift in resources and a deep need for nesting appears. Pray to the devas for what you need.

You’re focused on the horizon with goal-oriented ideas as high as the mountaintop under which the coming May full moon festival takes place. You’re proud of what you know. When using your knowledge with humility and Right Attitude, others learn from you. In turn you must want to learn, too. Your lower mind information must be turned into true knowledge. Your love into wisdom. Are you ready?

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17- 0535.

The following General Partnership is doing business as THE SANCTUARY FOR LIVING CULTURES. 24764 SOQUEL SAN JOSE RD., LOS GATOS, CA 95033.

County of Santa Cruz. JOAN FEDENCIA COLEMAN & JOSHUA ROY MCKEE. 2464 SOQUEL SAN JOSE RD., LOS GATOS, CA 95033. This business is conducted by a General Partnership signed: JOAN FEDENCIA COLEMAN. 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 Mar. 17, 2017. Mar. 29 & Apr. 5, 12, 19.

WAYNE MORGAN. 2282 MATTISON LANE, UNIT C, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065.

This business is conducted by a Married Couple signed: LAURI MORGAN. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 4/29/1988.

Original FBN number: 2012-0000761. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Mar. 16, 2017. Mar. 29 & Apr. 5, 12, 19.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-0498 The following Individual is doing business as WINDFALL FARM. 10 OLD WOMAN CREEK RD., DAVENPORT, CA 95017.

County of Santa Cruz. JANA FRESTON MENDENHALL. 10 OLD WOMAN CREEK RD., DAVENPORT, CA 95017. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: JANA FRESTON MENDENHALL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Mar. 13, 2017. Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26.

to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Mar. 15, 2017. Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26.

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-0465 The following Individual is doing business as HEART & SOUL FITNESS. 3034 MCGLENN DR, APTOS, CA 95003. County of Santa Cruz. AMANDA CHADWICK. 3034 MCGLENN DR., APTOS, CA, 95003. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: AMANDA CHADWICK. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 5/1/2008. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Mar. 8, 2017. Apr. 12, 19, 26, & May. 3.

commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Mar. 9, 2017. Apr. 19, 26 & May. 3, 10.

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CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF LAUREN BELGIN TIMUCIN CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO. 17CV00960. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner DOGAN TIMUCIN has filed a Petition for Change of Name

with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: LAUREN BELGIN TIMUCIN to: TAYLOR BELGIN TIMUCIN. 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.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-0543 The following Individual is doing business as SPACE BUNS. 610 ORD STREET, APTOS, CA 95003. County of Santa Cruz. KATHRYN ELIZABETH MULENBURG. 610 ORD STREET, APTOS, CA 95003. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: KATHRYN ELIZABETH MULENBURG. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 3/20/17.

This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Mar. 20, 2017. Mar. 29 & Apr. 5, 12, 19.

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REFILING OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT WITH CHANGE FILE NO. 17-052 The following Married Couple is doing business as DIGGER’S PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 2282 MATTISON LANE, UNIT C. County of Santa Cruz. LAURI MORGAN,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-0377 The following Individual is doing business as XTENSION. 320 RIVER ST. SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060.

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TIFFANIE ROMERO. 320 RIVER ST. SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: TIFFANIE ROMERO. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 2/24/2013.

This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Feb. 24, 2017. Mar. 29 & Apr. 5, 12, 19.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-0577 The following Individual is doing business as NORTH STAR ALLIED. 21 STEVENS PLACE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. County of Marin.

DAVID ANDREW WOOD. 21 STEVENS PLACE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: DAVID ANDREW WOOD. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Mar. 28, 2017. Apr. 5, 19, 12, & 26.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-0557 The following Individual is doing business as VINEGIRL PRODUCTS. 498 WHITE ROAD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076. County of Santa Cruz. MARY BANNISTER. 498 WHITE ROAD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076.

This business is conducted by an Individual signed: MARY BANNISTER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Mar. 23, 2017. Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-0510 The following Corporation is doing business as FREELINE SURF SHOP. 821 41ST AVENUE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. MEL ENTERPRISES. 821 41ST AVENUE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. Al# 3485226. This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: MEL ENTERPRISES. The registrant commenced

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-0620 The following Corporation is doing business as LIVING WELL LANDSCAPE. 190 ATHERLY LANE, BONNY DOON, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz. I.M.S. MARINE CORPORATION. 23800 MORRELL CUT OFF RD, LOS GATOS, CA 95033. Al# 1506970.

This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: DJANGO DAWSON. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 1/30/1989.

This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Mar. 30, 2017. Apr. 12, 19, 26 & May 3.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-0487 The following Corporation is doing business as THE HEARING AID STORE. 550 WATER STREET BLDG. BI, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060.

County of Santa Cruz.

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This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: NORTHLAND HEARING CENTERS, INC.. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Mar. 10, 2017. Apr. 12, 19, 26 & May 3.

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CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF VERNON DE ELDON TIBBITTS, III CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO. 17CV00932. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner VERNON DE ELDON TIBBITTS, III has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: VERNON DE ELDON TIBBITTS, III to: SEBASTIAN DE ELDON. 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 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 May 23, 2017 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.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-0641 The following Individual is doing business as FAUST SALON AND SPA (DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ). 110 COOPER ST. #100 F, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz. VERNON D. TIBBITTS, III. 18 SEACLIFF DRIVE, APTOS, CA 95003. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: VERNON TIBBITTS. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Apr. 4, 2017. Apr. 12, 19, 26, & May 3.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-0480 The following Individual is doing business as BRASILIA BIKINIS. 3431 PORTOLA DRIVE UNIT B, CAPITOLA, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. SAVANNAH SCHNAPS ARDEN. 3431 PORTOLA DRIVE UNIT B, CAPITOLA, CA 95062. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: SAVANNAH SCHNAPS ARDEN. The registrant

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BY POSTING (ORDINANCE NO. 2017-10) The City Council of the City of Santa Cruz having authorized the city clerk administrator, that the ordinance hereafter entitled and described, be published by posting copies thereof in three (3) prominent places in the City, to wit: The City of Santa Cruz Website www.cityofsantacruz.com City Hall–809 Center Street Central Branch Library–224 Church Street NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that copies of said ordinance were posted according to said order.

(Original on file with city clerk.) Said ordinance was introduced on April 4, 2017 and is entitled and described as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2017-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 4 OF THE SANTA CRUZ MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE This ordinance amends portions of the municipal code to adopt the 2015 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code. PASSED FOR PUBLICATION on this 4th day of April, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Krohn, Mathews, Watkins, Brown, Noroyan; Vice Mayor Terrazas; Mayor Chase. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.

DISQUALIFIED: None. APPROVED: ss/Cynthia Chase, Mayor. ATTEST: ss/Bren Lehr, City Clerk Administrator. This ordinance is scheduled for further consideration and final adoption at the Council meeting of April 25th, 2017.

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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 May 26, 2017 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: Apr. 10, 2017.

Denine J. Guy, Judge of the Superior Court. Apr. 19, 26 & May. 3, 10.

CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF SHANE TAEO HACKMAN CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.17CV00887.

THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner SHANE TAEO HACKMAN has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the

clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: SHANE TAEO HACKMAN to: SHANE TAEO KNIGHT. 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 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 May 15, 2017 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: Mar. 30, 2017. Denine J. Guy, Judge of the Superior Court. Apr. 19, 26 & May 3, 10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-0654 The following Corporation is doing business as LULU’S BOTANICALS. 145 SAGE LANE, SOQUEL, CA 95073.

County of Santa Cruz.

LULU’S MEDICINALS INC. 145 SOQUEL LANE, SOQUEL, CA 95073. Al# 3933487. This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: LULU’S MEDICINALS INC. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 3/1/2017.

This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Apr. 5, 2017. Apr. 19, 26, & May 3, 10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-0671 The following Individual is doing business as JADE PATH STUDIO, LEE B. LEWIS, LAC. 626 FREDERICK ST., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. LISA BETH

LEWIS. 626 FREDERICK ST., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062.

This business is conducted by an Individual signed: LISA BETH LEWIS. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Apr. 7, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-0707 The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as BDAKOTA. 333 DAKOTA AVENUE #B, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz.

BDAKOTA LLC. 333 DAKOTA AVENUE #B, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. AI# 790676. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company signed: VALERIE A MISHKIN. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 3/9/2017. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Apr. 12, 2017.

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(Original on file with city clerk.) Said ordinance was introduced on April 4, 2017 and is entitled and described as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2017-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ AMENDING CHAPTER 9.83 OF THE SANTA CRUZ MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION This ordinance amends a chapter of the municipal code pertaining to discrimination.

PASSED FOR PUBLICATION on this 4th day of April, 2017, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Krohn, Mathews, Watkins, Brown, Noroyan; Vice Mayor Terrazas; Mayor Chase. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.

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VOTED BEST BUTCHER SHOP BEST WINE SELECTION BEST CHEESE SELECTION BEST LOCALLY OWNED GROCERY STORE BEST MURAL /PUBLIC ART

Family owned & operated 78 years.

622 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz

OUR 78 TH YEAR

WEEKLY SPECIALS

BUTCHER SHOP

A Crumb-Coated Red Snapper WINE & FOOD PAIRING Recipe

Ingredients –1/2 cup dry bread crumbs – 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese – 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning – 1/4 teaspoon salt – 4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each) – 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

– In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, lemon-pepper and salt; add fillets, one at a time, and turn to coat.

LL NATURAL USDA Choice beef & lamb only corn-fed Midwest pork, Rocky free-range chickens, Mary’s air-chilled chickens, wild-caught seafood, Boar’s Head products.

MEAT

BEEF ■ SKIRT STEAK, U.S.D.A Choice/ 12.98 LB ■ TERIYAKI SKIRT STEAK, U.S.D.A Choice/ 12.98 LB ■ TRI TIPS, U.S.D.A Choice/ 6.98 LB ■ COULOTTE STEAK, U.S.D.A Choice/ 7.98 LB LUNCH MEATS ■ HONEY HAM, Sweet Slice/ 8.49 LB ■ BLACK FOREST HAM, Smoked Flavor/ 8.49 LB ■ DANISH STYLE HAM/ 8.49 LB MARINATED TUMBLED MEATS ■ SANTA MARIA LONDON BROIL/ 5.98 LB ■ SANTA MARIA CROSSRIB STEAKS/ 5.98 LB ■ BLOODY MARY CROSSRIB STEAKS/ 5.98 LB FISH ■ FRESH PACIFIC SNAPPER FILLETS/ 6.98 LB ■ BAY SHRIMP MEAT, Fully Cooked/ 12.98 LB ■ CAJUN CATFISH FILLETS, Marinated/ 9.98 LB

PRODUCE

CALIFORNIA-FRESH, Blemish–free, Local/

Organic: Arrow Citrus Co., Lakeside Organic

■ GREEN BEANS, Fresh and Tender/ 1.79 LB ■ ZUCCHINI SQUASH, Extra Fancy Squash/ 1.19 LB ■ MUSHROOMS, White Large and Brown/ 3.29 LB ■ AVOCADOS, Ripe and Ready to Eat/ 1.89 EA ■ POTATOES, Red and Yukon/ .89 LB ■ CLUSTER TOMATOES, Ripe on the Vine/ 2.29 LB ■ NAVEL ORANGES, Sweet and Seedless/ 1.29 LB ■ BANANAS, Always Ripe/ .89 LB ■ APPLES, Fuji, Granny Smith, Gala, Braeburn

– In a heavy skillet over medium heat, cook fillets in oil in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Yield: 4 servings.

Wine Pairing

and Pink Lady / 1.99 LB ■ BABY LOOSE SPINACH, Organically Grown/ 4.99 LB ■ PORTOBELLA MUSHROOMS, Peak Quality/ 4.99 LB ■ BABY CELLO CARROTS, 1 Lb Bags/ 1.19 EA. ■ YELLOW ONIONS, A Kitchen Must Have/ .49 LB ■ ROMA TOMATOES, Great for Stews/ 1.19 LB ■ SWEET ONIONS, Red and Yellow/ 1.49 LB ■ ORGANIC BANANAS, A Healthy Snack/ .99 LB ■ TANGELOS, Sweet and Juicy/ 1.29 LB ■ GRAPEFRUIT, Pink Flesh Grapefruit/ .79 EA. ■ LOOSE CARROTS, Premium Quality/ .59 LB ■ RUSSET POTATOES, Top Quality/ .59 LB ■ LARGE TOMATOES, Ripe and Firm/ 1.49 LB ■ LEMONS, Blemish Free / .69 EA

2012 Alta Chardonnay Napa Valley 90 POINTS WINE ENTHUSIAST SHOPPERS SPECIAL 11.99 A deep gold color combines with ripe fruit aromas and assertive, seductive oak flavors like vanilla and nutmeg in this full-bodied, lush-textured, unapologetic California Chardonnay. A layer of the tasty oak flavors stays strong on the finish.

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GROCERY

Local, Organic, Natural, Specialty, Gourmet

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Bakery

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Delicatessen

■ LAURA CHENEL’S GOAT CHÈVRE,

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(90WE, Reg 14.99)/ 8.99

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“A Customer Favorite”/ 6.09 Lb ■ 2013 DESERT WIND RUAH, (Gold Medal, Reg 19.99)/ 9.99 ■ STELLA PARMESAN, “Whole Wheel Cuts”/ 8.19 Lb Bordeaux Shop Local First ■ 2010 CHATEAU VILLARS, Fronsac, (90WA)/ 26.99 ■ KAREN ANNE’S GRANOLA, 16oz/ 8.49 ■ 2009 CHATEAU SIAURAC, Lalande de Pomerol, (90WE)/ 29.99 ■ SHELLEY’S BISCOTTI, 7oz/ 8.39 ■ 2012 CHATEAU TOUR PIBRAN, Pauillac, (90WS)/ 34.99 ■ BELLE FARMS OLIVE OIL, Estate 8.5oz/ 12.99 ■ 2009 CHATEAU DE PEZ, Saint-Estephe, (93WA)/ 44.99 ■ THERESA’S SALSA ASADA, 16oz/ 6.59 ■ 2007 CHATEAU BARDE-HAUT, Saint-Emilion, ■ MARIANNE’S ICE CREAM, (?)Qt/ 4.59 (92WA)/ 47.99

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ELIZABETH TORRES, 16-Year Customer, Scotts Valley Occupation: Music teacher, Musical Me School Hobbies: Aza (band) saxophone player, baking, meal prepper, dinner parties, hiking, reading, video games Astrological Sign: Sagittarius

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What is a meal prepper? I put together meals for me and my partner, Don, a hard-core cyclist, 4-5 days at a time. I need fresh food at good prices and consistency in quality. Shopper’s provides me with all that in one store. Shopper’s has lots of international foods which I like trying, too. Their produce is big on my list. It’s consistently top notch, both the organic and conventional. I do cook quite a bit, mostly mostkyfrom fromscratch, sratch, and we have a lot of dinner parties. My friends and family think I’m a great cook; they’ve told me I could sell my food. Most restaurants don’t cook any better than my friends or I do. That’s why we have fun dinner parties. We definitely definetly know good food!

What do you enjoy cooking? Actually anything, but I especially like making fresh Mediterranean-style dishes and casseroles. At times a salad and fish is sufficient for me. For Dan, I might make a big pot of meat. He needs to eat a lot — he’s got to keep the caloric intake high because he’s so active. I tell people new to the community, “Go to Shopper’s Corner; you will meet friends here! It’s a fun market, and the people are friendly and willing to locala market makes it assist you. And being aa local golden. You’ll find tons of specialty products such as fabulous cheeses, so many hot sauces, and a great wine department. They even have a spice packet from Germany I use when making shepherd’s shepard’s pie.” “

You live in Scotts Valley and shop at Shopper’s? I do. I have been to every market in the county and this is the best one for me. In many stores I don’t always feel welcome for one reason or another. I can’t support those stores. I feel at home at Shopper’s.

You’re so well treated by the checkers and others. It seems like they’re glad to see you. Shopper’s is family-owned and I think that makes a big difference.

It’s also the cleanest grocery store I’ve ever been in!

The meat department is a major pull for me. The butchers know me by name, and always have a smile which makes me feel valued. Even when it’s busy you get personal service, if you ask, like trimming a cut a bit more. And they offer great cooking tips!

“I’ve have been to every market in the county and Shopper’s is the best one for me. It’s also the cleanest grocery store I’ve ever been in!”

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| Meat: (831) 423-1696 | Produce: (831) 429-1499 | Grocery: (831) 423-1398 | Wine: (831) 429-1804

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