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Bottom Line on Local Restaurants Re: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Crash of the Flying Cigarâ&#x20AC;?

(Cover, Jan. 16): I am a local wine broker representative and have had my profile pictured in these pages. I have seen way too many restaurants fold over my 30 years in the business, and three years running a wine bar. My take on the restaurant scene is this: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Santa Cruz is the land of the bottom feeders.â&#x20AC;? People here do not spend, either because they cannot or will not. It is a way of life here.

When I visit a new restaurant that is about to open, and is willing to listen about the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diners, I state this line.

Initially, there is resistance, but after a

year or so the owner almost always states that I was right. There have been many times I have counseled a new restaurant owner, whose menu would be reasonable in most markets, to cut their prices before it opens by as much as 50%. Some listen, but most are often taken aback, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;how are we going to make money?â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;I reply that he/she needs to â&#x20AC;&#x153;eat it for awhile, at least for a year,â&#x20AC;? and seek to build up a local dining base.

Forget the tourists, I would say to the new restaurant, unless of course, the place is on the Santa Cruz Wharf.

Gaining the confidence and support of locals is key to making it here. Tourists, I would counsel, will find the â&#x20AC;&#x153;localsâ&#x20AC;? spot; where the locals eat is usually the first thing a consigner at a hotel is asked by

tourists when seeking a dining spot. To me, Cigare Volant was focused on outof-town diners; it was not local friendly.

Ristorante Avanti, Cafe Cruz, Omei, Hindquarter Bar and Grill, Tortilla Flats, Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Main, Manualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mexican Restaurant, Aldoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harbor Cafe, La Posta, and Gabriella Cafe are still here after many years of operation because they focused first on localsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with good quality food, and a lot of it, at Santa Cruz prices. These restaurants basically â&#x20AC;&#x153;bit the bulletâ&#x20AC;? for many years and accepted the Santa Cruz demand for prices below the restaurant norm. The new restaurant kids, Bantam on the Westside, Suda on the Eastside and La Casa Nostra up in Ben Lomond seem to also get it in my opinion, and they too will succeed.

I do not accept the premise that failure to work hard is the reason for the failure of a restaurant. I know some will say hard work and being attentive and being present at your restaurant are necessary for success, and most definitely they are.

But almost every restaurateur I deal with works very hard, often 10-plus hours, 6 or 7 days a week, with the day off spent doing restaurant related workâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;books, shopping for the restaurant, or just cleaning it or fixing things. To be sure, the failure of restaurants here boils down to the willingness of Santa Cruz diners to step up and pay the prices needed by restaurants to survive. Just because one lives here in Santa Cruz County does not convey an entitlement to cheap prices and I feel there is a large body of people here who really believe they are entitled to lower prices in restaurants here rather than in Monterey, San Jose or San Francisco. There is a saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;you get what you pay for,â&#x20AC;? and here in Santa Cruz we will get what we pay for: low-level restaurant food.

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DANCING QUEEN Santa Cruz Dance Company founder Joy Smith, the only trainer and licenser of Zumba instructors in Northern California, leads a class.

The Joy of Zumba Santa Cruz dance guru Joy Smith talks about its hidden health benefits BY MARIA GRUSAUSKAS

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t all started by accident. Alberto â&#x20AC;&#x153;Betoâ&#x20AC;? Perez showed up to teach an aerobics class in Cali, Columbia, and forgot his traditional aerobics music. So he improvised with some mix tapes of salsa and merengue music he had in his backpack. The class went wild for the resulting workout, and Zumba was born.

That was the mid-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s. By 2001, the dance-fitness program was trademarked, and has since spread like wild fire through gyms and dance studios in 150 different countries.

Today, an estimated 14 million global citizens shake what their mama gave them in the party-like atmosphere of Zumba classes.

Local Zumba instructor (and founder of the Santa Cruz Dance

Company) Joy Smith is partly responsible for Zumbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spread: she is the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sole trainer and licenser of Zumba instructors in Northern California. She also teaches instructors in Minnesota, Washington and the Netherlands, and she helped get the ball rolling in France and Belgium, too.

Every once and a while, Smith throws a â&#x20AC;&#x153;beginnersâ&#x20AC;? class into the vigorous class schedule at the SCDC, geared toward the more hesitant of the Zumba-curious, which is how I found myself lured to her studio the first time, only to return a week later to take a faster-paced class with the energetic Angel Brown.

As soon as the music began to ricochet off the mirrored walls and polished dance floor, I sensed

there was more to Zumba than just a workout. The notion was soon to be confirmed: If I entered the class preoccupied by a slight emotional funk, I left feeling invigorated, motivated and well, sexy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zumba is a definite mood lifter, destressor, and it has been very effective in helping people with depression, menopause and the like,â&#x20AC;? says Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people at my studio take two and even three classes a day because they love it so much. They take those positive feelings back into their lives and the effects are positively profound.â&#x20AC;?

The exhilaratingly loud Latin music gets the blood pumping even before we begin gliding through salsa, merengue, reggaeton, samba,

Bollywood and hip-hop moves. Make no mistake about it: some of the steps are intimidatingly difficult. I find myself stumbling and faking through a few, but luckily the choreography is fast-paced enough to change just when you start feeling dumb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would say that most people were born with dance in their hearts,â&#x20AC;? says Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All people need is a little exposure. The more you do it, the easier it feels and the freer you feel.â&#x20AC;?

In a way, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like learning a guitar scale; if you think about it too much, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll mess up. The shrill â&#x20AC;&#x153;whoopsâ&#x20AC;? emanating from all corners of the dance floor are a reminder that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s okay to mess up, nobodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s judging you except you. Plus, instructors encourage their students to make their own modifications. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If there are 50 people in the class then there should be 50 styles,â&#x20AC;? says Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Personal expression is very important. The instructor leads the choreography and the students make it their own.â&#x20AC;?

There are a few moments where I actually feel like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a real dancer (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m movin in sync!) and I can see why gyrating your hips en masse has become sort of like church for some people. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m also smiling at myself in the mirror, laughing, and completely drenched in sweat. The next day, two tender lumps of steel have taken up residence in my calves, and a back muscle I never even knew I had asserts itself acutelyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;proof that something fun can actually be good for me, too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have seen so many bodies change, it blows me away,â&#x20AC;? says Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been in the dance and fitness industry for over three decades and I have never seen anything like Zumba.â&#x20AC;?

And as I leave the studio, the pulse of reggaeton still jumping in all my cells, I realize I might have found the therapy Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been looking for.

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THE VIEW FROM HERE Though she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t invited to the competition, Santa Cruzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jamilah Star became the best unofficial story of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mavericks when she just showed up and convinced organizers to let her paddle out.

Wave Goodbye At this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mavericks, some got paradise, some got a parking lot BY JACOB PIERCE

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rom the rocky beaches of Half Moon Bay, Mavericksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; famous wave breaks donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even look large enough for aquatic-minded squirrels on water skis. And even during Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gridlock morning traffic on Highway 1, rubbernecking drivers couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have made out the jersey colors on the surfers gliding the frigid walls of blue water if they squinted.

But two miles from the shore, the most dangerous big wave surf competition on the West Coast was underwayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;where the ocean swell can snap surfboards like toothpicks in the mouth of a bulldog, as it did for competitor Rusty Long in the first heat. Luckily, no one was injured.

This is the Mavericks Invitational surf contest. Thousands of people who

could have been at home watching the triumphant San Francisco 49ers NFC Championship game on Sunday instead paid to sit in a fenced-off parking lot near a screen with live-feed of the action happening just offshore.

It takes a perfect storm of big swells, calm winds and clear weather for the competition to happen, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a forecast that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play out each winter, which is why this was the first Mavericks since 2010. The magnitude of the moment was not lost on 43-yearold Peter Mel, who finished first in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been surfing Mavericks for 25 years,â&#x20AC;? Mel said, shortly after learning of his first ever Mavericks win. The La Selva Beach native recently moved to

Newport Beach for his sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surfing career and must make a six-and-ahalf-hour drive to Mavericks every time the swell calls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a relief [to win] more than anything else.â&#x20AC;?

The waves at Mavericks break so fast and so steep they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow for any margin for errorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or even many tricks, for that matter. Each wave is different, and even though this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mostly twenty-foot waves were about half the size of 2010â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monster conditions, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no such thing as safe day at out here. (Just ask actor Gerard Butler, who was left unconscious after a wipeout while making last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eventual Hollywood flop Chasing Mavericks).

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all a seasoned surfer can do to even stay on a wave without getting eaten by

the massive explosion of white water collapsing at his back. And when he does eventually wipe out, he can only fight not to get chewed up by hungry Mother Oceanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jagged teeth that line the spotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s break and make for such an epic wave.

But with no one hurt, the day proved to be a good one for locals. Zach Wormhoudt of Santa Cruz finished second out of 24 contest surfers after chasing down every possible wave he could in the final heat. San Clementeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greg Long, the only former champion in the finals, finished third. San Francisco Zen-master Alex Martins, whose yoga background gives him a relaxed stance, finished fourth. Hawaiiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mark Healey finished fifth, and Shawn Dollar, another Santa Cruzan, finished sixth.

But the best unofficial story from Santa Cruz was Jamilah Star, who like all of the parking-lot dwellers, was not invited to surf Mavericks this year. However, the accomplished local surferâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;who in 2007 took on the biggest wave ever ridden by a woman at Mavericksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;convinced the organizers to just let her paddle out and â&#x20AC;&#x153;watch.â&#x20AC;?

Before the final heat, the surfers had agreed to split the prize money. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how we do it,â&#x20AC;? Mel later said, without disclosing how much money each would take. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you start a final like that, it kind of takes the pressure off. Usually when you do that too, the waves come and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of what happened.â&#x20AC;?

Parker Le Bras-Brown, a young platinum blond surfer himself, watched it all unfold as he gazed up at the large screen from the parking lot. When he decided to come see the event with his parents and younger siblings, he originally thought heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d get to watch the waves break from the shore. Still, as Parker Le Bras-Brown looked up at the screen, the rides of some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest big-wave surfers blew him away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was hoping you could see it from the beach, and the organization [of the event] could have done better,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but just to see what these people do on these big waves is amazing.â&#x20AC;? 0

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Currents DEATH CAP FOR CUTIE The infamous death cap mushroom is the bane of the amateur forager.

Name That Shroom â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mushrooms 101â&#x20AC;&#x2122; in Bonny Doon offers a glimpse into the very Santa Cruz world of mushroom foraging BY GEORGIA PERRY

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n the multipurpose room at Bonny Doon Elementary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a gymnasium-meets-theatermeets-conference-room complete with basketball hoops, a piano, gymnastics mats and a stage built into the wallâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; local mushroom expert Henry Young is knee-deep in his talk, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mushrooms 101.â&#x20AC;? The Rural Bonny Doon Association recruited him to teach them how to identify the mushrooms theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen popping up in extra abundance around their properties lately thanks to the heavy rains. Forty-five of the Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s members have shown up and are listening intently to Henry Young.

Young is a stout man with a belly that,

wrapped in a green foliage-print shirt and tucked into a pair of blue jeans, protrudes a few inches over his waist.

Add a tidy sculpted mustache and a pair of glasses to his cone-shaped head, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got it: Really, if a mushroom were to take human form, it would be Henry Young.

On the screen, he shows a diagram of the parts of a typical mushroom, reminiscent of a high school sex-ed class: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Annulusâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;volvaâ&#x20AC;? are both parts of a mushroom, it turns out.

Next, a collection of heartwarmingly simple mushroom collecting equipment appears on the screen. A trowel. Paper and pencil to record your findings.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I use a wicker basket. Commercial collectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and there are commercial collectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;use a plastic bucket. I like a wicker basket. They make them in different sizes depending on whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going for a lot of mushrooms or a little. I tend to go for a lot these days,â&#x20AC;? he says.

Young moves on to a number of slides showing the different types of mushrooms people could expect to find.

There are thousands of different kinds alive in the woods of Bonny Doon alone, he says. As a point of reference, David Aroraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book, Mushrooms Demystified, an authority Young refers to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Bible,â&#x20AC;? only lists 5-10 percent of the mushrooms in Santa Cruz County.

The death cap is the one to look out for around here, he cautions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a cream-colored cap with a sac around the base of the stem. Ingesting 3-4 ounces can kill a person. A man in the audience says that a death cap killed his dog a few years ago.

Other mushrooms are toxic, but wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t kill you. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we call the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lose your lunch bunch,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? says Young.

Some are psychotropic, and some are a mixture of the two. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So you could get reasonably high without getting sick, or you could get reasonably sick without getting high. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known some people that have experimented with those. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not inclined to do so.â&#x20AC;?

On non-toxic mushrooms versus edible mushrooms: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Non-toxic means you could eat it and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not gonna make you sick, but you could also eat wet cardboard.â&#x20AC;?

The last slide is a quick promotion for the Fungus Federation, of which Young is a 30-year member: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We put the fun in fungus!â&#x20AC;?

Spot the Species Young reaches into a box and pulls out a grey mushroom. Bonny Dooners were invited to bring in any curious species to the meeting this month so that Young could identify the mushrooms for them. And they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappointâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;two cardboard boxes filled with mushrooms rest at Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feet.

His face reads easy recognition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lavender Mushroom. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faded out on the cap, but the gills are still lavender.

This mushroom, when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fresh, is lavender, lavender, lavenderâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;cap, gills, stem.â&#x20AC;? He rattles off the scientific name without pause, then passes the mushroom around the room.

Young picks up a large mushroom with a red cap. He pulls off a tiny piece and chews it rapidly on the tip of his tongue, like a bunny, then spits it out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is genus Russula. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very peppery. Funny thing is, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another mushroom exactly the same as this, except it has a cream-colored cap. Oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a redhead, oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blonde, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I like to say.â&#x20AC;? 0

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Hidden Help In this economy, with people working more and earning less, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lots of news about people who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find the services they need. But what about services that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find the people they need?

In four libraries around Santa Cruz County, certified teachers are offering after-school homework help to empty rooms. While intended for students from K-12th grade, the program hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been able to draw the crowds of homeworkladen youngsters it hoped for. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people do not know that this program exists,â&#x20AC;? says Andrea Gordon, a retired elementary school teacher who volunteers at the Garfield Park library on Mondays.

Hair Ye, Hair Ye Known for all things weird and wacky, Santa Cruz has added a new category to its cultural grab bag: the art of â&#x20AC;&#x153;mansome.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone I have met associated with beards, moustaches and fake whiskers, has been a fun, awesome person,â&#x20AC;? reads a post on the Facebook wall of the Santa Cruz Beard and Moustache Granfaloon.

Good-naturedly co-opting the term meaning an organization whose members pretend to have an outward unifying purpose but whose actual affiliation is meaningless, the group â&#x20AC;&#x153;is supposed to be a fun social club.

Some members of this club are beard competitors and some arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.â&#x20AC;?

Beard-love has a rich history in Santa Cruz: We are home to the 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Natural Goateeâ&#x20AC;? title holder, Paul Beisser. Beard and mustache competitions abound around the West Coast, and this week thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one right here in town. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Facial Hair Throwdown,â&#x20AC;? a facial hair competition and beard trivia (we can only imagine), will be held this Friday, Jan. 25 at 7pm at the Abbey coffeehouse. Anyone can play the trivia and enjoy the view; bearded folk have the opportunity to win drinks and prizes. 0

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Santa Cruzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Michael Levy has a mandate for President Obama: Stop the Keystone XL pipeline.

Levy will fly to Washington, D.C. next month with at least four other Santa Cruz activists to be a part of what they hope will be the biggest environmental rally in American history on Feb. 17, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking for people to join him.

If finished, the so-far partially completed Keystone XL pipeline would pump crude oil from Alberta, Canada to Houston, Texas. The oil is being extracted from Canadian tar sands, a process that releases more fossil fuels than conventional methods, and there have also been incidents of oil leaking out of the pipeline and even getting into aquifers across the U.S. Supporters of the finished pipeline want energy independence and job creation. With a more utopian goal in mind, Levy is picturing a future without fossil fuels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love this place, where we live, Planet Earth, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only one weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got,â&#x20AC;? says Levy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m also aware of how threatened all of it is with climate change, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty passionate about doing my little part to keep our world this way.â&#x20AC;?

For more information, contact info@ transitionsc.org.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each program has a credentialed teacher and volunteers, and also has at least one person who speaks Spanish,â&#x20AC;? she adds, saying only a few kids have come to the sessions at Garfield Park in the two years she has been with the program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had two volunteers last year, and because we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the kids, the one volunteer stopped coming,â&#x20AC;? adds Gordon.

The program volunteers are available to help students with any homework, course work or studying they need, and Gordon says she is even available to help students learn to read.

The homework help sessions are available at the Boulder Creek branch (Tuesdays, 2-4pm), Branciforte (Tuesdays, 3:305:30pm), Garfield Park (Mondays, 3:30-5:30) and Live Oak (Tuesdays, 3-5pm).

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s it gushes from the taps of the developed world, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to take water for granted, and even easier to assume that the vital element is clean

and pure.

While the safety of tap water was ensured mostly by states for decades, with standards varying across the country, the Safe Water Drinking Act of 1974 brought federal regulation to what are now more than 150,000 public water systems in the U.S. Despite decades of conspiracy theories

and whispered scare stories, those systems have been held to a high standard of safety for decades now. But over the last decade, cracks have been showing. A 2003 report by the Natural Resources Defense Council found the drinking water systems of 19 U.S. cities studied to be suffering from deteriorating plumbing and â&#x20AC;&#x153;delivering drinking water that might pose health risks to some residents.â&#x20AC;? Lead, germs, arsenic and the rocket fuel perchlorate were among the contaminants the NRDC reported finding repeatedly in drinking water supplies.

Certain cities like San Francisco, Seattle, Denver and Boston got high marks for their drinking water safety, while Los Angeles, Fresno and San Diego were three California cities whose supplies were judged to be more susceptible to pollution.

In 2005, the nonprofit Environmental Working Group tested water in 42 states and found more than 250 contaminants in public drinking water, more than half of which were chemicals for which there is no established safety standard.

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Does that mean itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to panic on municipal water. Absolutely not.

The NRDC found that despite the problems faced by public water, â&#x20AC;&#x153;if you are an adult with no special health conditions, and you are not pregnant, then you can drink most citiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tap water without having to worry.â&#x20AC;? The concentrations of contaminants were still too small to affect most people, they reported.

But the authors of the NRDC report warned that without improvements, public water will only get worse.

So what about here in Santa Cruz?

What are we drinking in our H20?

How much filtration do we really need? And is bottle water really the â&#x20AC;&#x153;pureâ&#x20AC;? alternative its marketers claim that it is?

Testing, Testing Like all municipalities, the city of Santa Cruz conducts strenuous treatment and bi-weekly testing of its water, to make sure it meets the safety standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Organic matterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and, most importantly, bacteria such as E. coli and other coliformâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are removed in a multi-level process before water is deemed safe for drinking.

In a nutshell, the treatment process involves coagulation (adding chemical coagulants with a positive charge, such as aluminum sulphate), sedimentation, filtration and disinfection. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things have changed dramatically from decades ago when there werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as many rigorous requirements for testing,â&#x20AC;? says Hugh Dalton, Water Quality Manager for the City of Santa Cruz.

And while other chemicals, like alum, which has been used in water purification since the Roman times, are still utilized in water treatment today, the fundamental chemical in the equation is chlorine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hit it hard in the beginning and then we add a chlorine residual at the end,â&#x20AC;? says Dalton.

Introduced to urban water supplies in the 1900s, water chlorination is one of the major disease prevention achievements of the 20th century, according to a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, effectively diminishing the bacteria

that causes water-borne diseases like cholera, dysentery and typhoid fever.

Traces of this same chlorine, as you guessed, shows up in most municipal waters, and Santa Cruz is no exception. Between January and November of 2012, chlorine levels averaged around .91 mg/L, according to data provided by the Santa Cruz Municipal Utilities (SCMU) from a test zone on Locust Street in downtown Santa Cruz. Test results for chlorine in midtown were consistently a little bit higher, averaging around 1.17 mg/L for the same time period at a test zone on North Branciforte.

The chlorine levels in Santa Cruzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking water are well below the EPA standard of 4.0 mg/L. But its use has been controversial.

A 1997 report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute highlighted a study in which rats were given chlorinated water containing the chlorine by-product MX for two years, resulting in â&#x20AC;&#x153;carcinogenic effects at multiple sites in both sexes. In particular, there were high incidences of thyroid gland tumors and liver tumors in treated animals... These results suggest that organic byproducts of chlorination are the chemicals of greatest concern in assessment of the carcinogenic potential of chlorinated drinking water.â&#x20AC;?

And while stopping water chlorination in the absence of an equally effective disinfection program could have devastating resultsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a cholera epidemic involving 300,000 cases occurred in Peru following the abrupt stop of disinfectionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the potential risks associated with drinking chlorinated water must be considered. A water filtration device, even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a simple Brita, can help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Brita is designed to remove some chlorine and some of the chlorine by-products,â&#x20AC;? says Dalton.

Filter Factor And even while EPA standards are considered rigorous, municipalities are not required by the federal government to test for traces of pharmaceuticals in our water. Joseph Harrison, technical director for the

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Water Quality Association trade group, says reverse-osmosis devices with activated carbon can get â&#x20AC;&#x153;a lotâ&#x20AC;? of pharmaceuticals outâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but even then the only real way to tell is to test your water.

Uncertain or expensive filtration devices arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only way to go: Kevin Muir, owner of The Water Store, says distillation is probably the best way to remove pharmaceutical residue from water, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true that distilled water is stripped of almost everything, containing no more than 10 parts per million of anything but H20.

The Water Store sells Santa Cruz city water that has been pre-filtered five times, then evaporated and distilled, then after itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collected, treated with ozonation and ultraviolet light. Muir, who hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drunk tap or bottled waterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;only distilledâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for almost three decades, sells it for 50 cents a gallon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I first started there were companies saying you shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drink distilled water because of these reasons, but they were all selling something. All water is compared to distilled water, because all distilled water is pure,â&#x20AC;? says Muir.

One of the most common claims made against distilled water is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s void of minerals, and therefore leaches minerals from the body through osmosis. However, the consensus seems to be that this is highly unlikely as long as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting sufficient minerals from your diet.

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The most obvious such hole is that bottled water which is both bottled and sold in the same stateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; an estimated 60 to 70 percent of bottles sold in the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is exempt from regulation, reports the NRDC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sparklingâ&#x20AC;? water and seltzers are also exempt. Those that do qualify for regulations arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t monitored very well.

When the NRDC undertook a four-year investigation of bottled water back in 1997, they conducted a snapshot testing of more than 1,000 bottles sold under 103 brands, and found that one third violated industry standards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The independent labs that conducted testing for NRDC found high levels of heterotrophic-platecount bacteria in some samples, and in a few cases coliform bacteria,â&#x20AC;? reads the NRDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report. The lab also found some samples containing the carcinogen arsenic, elevated nitrate levels, and 12 bottles violated the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standard for the chlorine byproducts trihalomethanes.

The International Bottled Water Association defends the safety of its products, arguing that arsenic is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;20th most abundant element in the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crust. As such, it occurs naturally in soil, foods, water and the human body.â&#x20AC;? None of the waters tested exceeded the FDA and EPA standard for arsenic in water of 50 parts per billion, which was set in 1942 and is 2,000 times higher than the level recommended for ambient surface water.

But whether or not the levels are safe or not obscures the true point: bottled water isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any more pure just because it costs about 1,000 times the cost of tap water.

Here, for instance, is a break down of the labeling: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Springâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mountain Springâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the only difference between the two is that Mountain Spring water is taken from a spring above the elevation of 2500 feet. Then there are the bottles labeled as â&#x20AC;&#x153;drinkingâ&#x20AC;? water, which simply means any potable waterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; which basically means tap water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arrowhead, for example, could bottle Santa Cruz City Water and call it drinking water,â&#x20AC;? says Muir.

Nevertheless, marketing has succeeded in selling a perception of purity. According to statistics provided by the IBWA and Drop the Prop, Americans buy an average of 167 bottles annually per person, spending a total of $15 billion dollars on bottled water, much of which might as well be coming directly from the tap.

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Home Growing Activist Sandor Katz on how microfarms and microorganisms can promote community health and culture BY SALLY NEAS ore and more, Santa Cruz is a hotspot for locally grown food: the county is dotted with small farms and farmers markets, it seems every third lawn has been ripped out to make space for growing food and our elementary schools are surrounded with edible gardens.

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a World Cafe conversation there. The following Saturday, he will be hosting a workshop and fermentation feast at Happy Girl Kitchen in Pacific Grove.

More information can be found on his website, wildfermentation.com.

He spoke to Santa Cruz Weekly about his philosophy and upcoming visit.

But what about the other traditions around foodâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;how we preserve it, prepare it and enjoy it? How do these elements affect the health of our economy, our environment and our bodies?

These are the issues that interest food activist and fermentation specialist Sandor Katz. While Katz is most noted for his work around home fermentation through his books, workshops and speaking events, he frequently broadens the focus to bigger issues in our food system. Katz implores us all to break out of the role of consumer and reclaim an active place as producer in our food system.

Katz will share his food insights on Monday at UCSC, where heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll host the talk â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fermentation: Coevolution, Culture and Communityâ&#x20AC;? at the newly opened Common Ground Center. The Center, in its first year of operation, aims to â&#x20AC;&#x153;create cultural change for social justice, environmental regeneration and economic viability.â&#x20AC;?

Katzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk will delve into cultural aspects of fermentation, weaving the co-evolution of humans and microorganisms.

On Friday, Jan. 25, Katz will also be speaking at the EcoFarm conference in Asilomar, then hosting

SANTA CRUZ WEEKLY: What do you think is important about home food production and processing?

SANDOR KATZ: With these everyday foods, I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to point out to people that there are qualitative differences in how they are produced. They are available as mass-produced commodities, and there are also versions that support our physical health, the health of the land and economic health. You can buy factory-produced, individually sliced processed cheese, or you can enjoy cheese in a much more traditional form, from local cows, eating grass on local pastures, transformed with indigenous microbes by local artisans. The traditional forms are very much tied into local environments, economiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; all of the daily realities of the places where these foods are produced.

What is the benefit of these local economies?

We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on food resources to be shipped thousands of miles; it takes a huge amount of energy and is vulnerable to disruption. We have newer preservation technologies, such as refrigeration and freezing, that can make traditional methods such as fermentation seem

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FOOD FUTURIST Food activist Sander Katz will speak about his work on Jan. 28 at UCSC. antiquated. Right now, we have plenty of cheap energy to sustain household refrigeration. [With] all of this talk about peak energy, do we really want to lose the connection with the food that our ancestors ate, the traditions that enabled them to eat well and thrive? I think it behooves us to hold onto that wisdom, which is part of our cultural legacy. Each fermented food evolved in response to a particular environment. Each of us must find ways to reconnect with our environment and this vast cultural legacy. We can ferment foods at home, and we can also support local fermentation enterprises. And I hear that Santa Cruz has a great economy around this!

I really love how you bring out the rich cultural and historical contexts of foods. Do you have some favorite stories about these?

Just the other day, I got an email from a Russian woman who came across my book. She was telling me about the malted and fermented

rye porridge that her grandmother used to make called solodukha. The word solud out of that means malt, and it also means sweet. Also, a particular style of soured milk called ryazhenka. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not that this story is unique, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that almost everyone across the world has a story of some fermentation practice that was in their familyâ&#x20AC;ŚThese are poignant stories about traditions that were in families at one point in time, but have generally not been continued.

You draw beautiful lines between DIY fermentation and bigger issues in our food system. What are the connections between these two elements?

Fermentation exists in a broader context of our relationships to our foodâ&#x20AC;Ś and the cultural legacies of our ancestors. It is about trying to reclaim those connections. I would go so far as to say that agriculture would not be possible without fermentation. It is our ability to store

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crops that are ready at a certain time that enables us to rely upon agriculture for our food. As we have evolved with the crops and animals that we have now, we have also evolved with the microorganisms that live on themâ&#x20AC;ŚWithout them, it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be possible to feed ourselves as we do. We need to reestablish this broad web of relationships that is embedded in the food we eat.

As we have evolved with the crops and animals that we have now, we have also evolved with the microorganisms that live on them You have made a name for yourself as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the fermentation guy.â&#x20AC;? How did you get involved in fermentation?

My own interest in fermentation developed in a few different stages, the first being my childhood in New York City. As a kid, I loved fermented pickles; I was drawn to the flavor of the sour lactic acid. In my mid-twenties, I spent a few years following a macrobiotic diet. That diet puts some emphasis on eating fermented pickles to stimulate digestion. I experienced improved digestion and started noticing how fermented foods supported that. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really practice fermentation until I moved from New York City to rural Tennessee and started keeping a garden. I was presented with the practical necessity of dealing with all of this fleeting abundance.

The cabbages were all ready at the same timeâ&#x20AC;ŚFaced with the challenge of what to do with them, I remembered how much I loved

sour pickles and sauerkraut, and started experimenting. That led me into a bit of a personal obsession.

I started combing resources for information. When I had my first opportunity to teach, around about 1999, I learned that there is a huge terror widespread in our culture: people are terrified of bacteria.

They are afraid that if they do something wrong, they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to recognize it, and they might kill someone or themselves. I got interested in sharing the simplicity of fermentation, and demystifying it. From there, I wrote a zine about it.

I got good feedback, then wrote my first book, Wild Fermentation.

Wild Fermentation is a how-to on fermentation. You just came out with a new book, The Art of Fermentation, last year. What was your objective in writing a second book?

Well, the thing about writing a book is that it ends up being a bit of a time capsule. Wild Fermentation is a great introduction to fermentation. When I wrote it, I had been fermenting for barely eight years. The publication of the book opened the door to many more opportunities to teach. With the teaching that I have done, I have had the ability to hear a lot of stories about fermentation in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives, about the traditions of their familiesâ&#x20AC;Ś And, of course, since The Art of Fermentation has come out, I continue to accumulate more information. The topic of fermentation, far from being a specialized niche, is actually vast, much more than I or any other single person could every fully master. It really is quite infinite and gorgeous.

I love seeing all of the inventiveness people around the world have applied to fermentation.

If you had one message for the world today, what would it be?

I think that our system of food mass production, in which less than 1 person in 100 is a farmer, is completely unsustainable. The technology that allows people to produce food the way we do is very destructive. We need to break out of the confining role of consumers and become producers. We need to get more involved in our food. 0

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Prime Movers A dance-meets-history performance celebrating several leaders in the Santa Cruz dance community who began teaching over 20 years ago. Proceeds will benefit the Cabrillo Dance Scholarship Fund. Fri, Jan 25, 7:30pm. $13 general.

Cabrillo College Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, 831.479.6154.

THEATER 42nd Street All About Theatre presents this classic musical tale of Broadway dreaminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; starring a bunch of 9 to 13-yearolds and a live orchestra. www.allabouttheatre.org.

Fri, Jan 25, 7pm and Sat, Jan 26, 2 and 7pm. $16 general.

Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz, 831.345.6340.

Short Play Festival â&#x20AC;&#x153;8 Tens @ Eightâ&#x20AC;? is an annual festival of 10-minute plays. www.sccat.org. Thurs.,

Fri. and Sat. at 8pm; Sat. and Sun. matinees at 3pm.

Thru Jan. 27. $20 general.

Center Stage, 1001 Center St, Santa Cruz, 831.425.7529.

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Classical music for guitar from a variety of cultures around the world, presented

by UCSC music lecturers Mesut Ă&#x2013;zgen and William Coulter. Fri, Jan 25, 7:30pm. $12 general. UCSC Music Center Recital Hall, 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, 831.459.2159.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Membersâ&#x20AC;?: Sculpture, painting, photography and more from the galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current and former members.

Gallery hours Thu-Sun, 11am5pm. Thru Feb. 3. 450 Hwy 1, Davenport, 831.426.1199.

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A 100-piece retrospective of Fuzie Nutzleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s black inked drawings and paintings. Thru Jan 26. Gallery hours TueSat, 11am-5pm. 831.458.1217.

Mission Extension and Natural Bridges, Santa Cruz.

Diane Wittry leads the orchestra as its third guest conductor of the season.

The varied performance, titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Around the World,â&#x20AC;? will showcase sounds from Mozart plus Miguel Del Aguilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1994 piece, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Conga.â&#x20AC;? Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show will be at the Mello Center for Performing Arts in Watsonville. www. santacruzsymphonyorg. Sat, Jan 26, 8pm and Sun, Jan 27, 2pm. $20-$65. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St, Santa Cruz, 831.420.5260.

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philosophy for living with joy and purpose in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making Mavericks,â&#x20AC;? the story of his friendship with Jay Moriarty.

Mon, Jan 28, 7:30pm. Capitola Book Cafe, 1475 41st Ave, Capitola, 831.462.4415.

Author Event: Tracy Kidder The Pulitzer Prize-winning author will give a talk and Q&A about his new book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Prose,â&#x20AC;? which explores the major themes of nonfiction writing and promises to be a helpful companion for those longing to author their own books someday. Thu, Jan 24, 7pm.

831.423.0900.

Author Event: Wenonah Hauter Organic farmer and healthy food advocate Hauter sheds light on the corporate control of food production in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Foodopoly: The Battle Over the Future of Food and Farming in America.â&#x20AC;? Thu, Jan 24, 7:30pm. Capitola Book Cafe, 1475 41st Ave, Capitola, 831.462.4415.

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Naturalist Talk

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Birder and tracker Jon Young shares his new book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What the Robin Knowsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;How Birds Reveal the Secrets of Nature.â&#x20AC;? Wed, Jan 23, 6:30pm.

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Getting on the Radio Want to get your band on the radio, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a clue how to do so? Santa Cruz Rehearsal Studio wants to help you find that clue, with a free round-table discussion at the Tannery that will gather several local radio pros in one spot to answer questions on everything from the best way to get a CD to a radio station to how long you should wait to start bugging them about playing it. Panelists will include KPIGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sleepyâ&#x20AC;? John Sandidge, KZSCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lois Rosson, KUSPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Geo Warner and Freak Radio Santa Cruzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sandino Gomez. Soon you too can say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey, Mr. DJ, I thought we had a deal!â&#x20AC;? Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Art, 1050 River Street #127, Santa Cruz.

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Poetry Reading: David Swanger Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate Swanger will read his work, discuss the creative process and answer audience questions. Thu, Jan 24, 10:30am-12pm.

Free. La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella, La Selva, 831.427.7711.

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Storytime Former Shakespeare Santa Cruz actress Billie Harris and Book Cafe manager Jill Rose perform animated readings of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stories. Mon, 11am. Capitola Book Cafe, 1475 41st Ave, Capitola, 831.462.4415.

LECTURES Getting on the Radio A round-table discussion with panelists from KPIG, KZSC and KUSP about tips and tricks for musicians trying to get on the radio.

Mon, Jan 28, 6-9pm. Free.

Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Art, 1050 River St #127, Santa Cruz.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not About the Bully A six-month workshop series for families, kids and teens about how to mitigate the effects of bullying and create empowerment strategies. Fourth Sun of every month, 2-3:30pm.

Thru Jun 24. Free. Santa Cruz Central Branch Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, 831.427.7717.

Winter Wellness & Immunity Herbalist and acupuncturist Corey Miller shares secrets for sustained health through the winter, including natural cold remedies and eating for warmth. Preregistration required. Wed, Jan 23, 6-7:30pm. $20. New Leaf Market Westside, 1101 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz, 831.426.1306x0.

Yoga for ADHD The Santa Cruz ADHD Support Group welcomes Lynda Meeder, Director of Childrensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Yoga at Luma Yoga Center, as she leads a demonstration and talk on using yoga to help those with ADHD. Wed, Jan 23, 6:30-8pm. Free. Mar Vista Elementary School, 6860 Soquel Dr, Aptos.

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Prime Movers The storied dance scene in Santa Cruz ranges from top-notch classes at Cabrillo to folked-out line dances at Felton Hall to the fishnet, lace and whiskeysoaked performances of local burlesque troupes. Embrace the literal movers and shakers whose unique perspectives shaped the last two decades of dance in Santa Cruz with a night of stories and one-of-a-kind performances put on by pioneering choreographers who have been teaching in Santa Cruz for over 20 years. Friday, Jan. 25 at 7:30pm at the Cabrillo Crocker Theatre, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos. Tickets $10. authentic movement as connection, exercise, prayer and spiritual practice.

Wed, 7:30-9:15pm. $15.

Santa Cruz Yoga, 402 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, 831.227.2156.

on Jan. 25. Submissions for short theater and arts productions are welcome. www.scfringe.com Fri, Jan 25. Various sites, NA, Carmel.

overcome, succeed and create miracles. Thu, 7-8pm.

Conscious Lounge, 1651A El Dorado Av @ Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, 831.359.0423.

Hemlock Discussion Group

Overeaters Anonymous

Beginnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bridge Class

Discuss end-of-life options for serenity and dignity.

Meets in Aptos the last Wed afternoon of every month except Dec; call for more info. 831.251.2240.

Sundays 9-10:15am at 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz. Wednesdays noon-1pm at 49 Blanca Ln #303, Watsonville and 6:307:30pm at 335 Spreckles Dr Ste A, Aptos. Thursdays 1-2pm at Louden Nelson Community Center, Room 5, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz.

Fridays noon-1pm at 49 Blanca Ln, #303, Watsonville.

Wed-Fri-Sun. 831.429.7906.

A beginnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; class in the popular card game.

Partners not required. Call or email nlmbridge@yahoo. com to reserve a spot. First class is free. Mon, 6:308:30pm. Thru Feb 25. Santa Cruz Bridge Center, 2450 17th Avenue, Suite 200, Santa Cruz, 831.465.1234.

A Course In Miracles Study Group A weekly meeting on learning how to forgive and live in peace. Drop-ins are welcome. Thu, 7-9pm.

The Barn Studio, 104b Park Way South, Santa Cruz, 831.272.2246.

Dog Hikes

Photographer and vintage camera collector Scott Bilotta will lead this edition of the monthly forum with discussion, exhibition and artistic exchange around historic photo processes.

Sat, Jan 26, 11:30am-1pm. $5. Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, 831.429.1964.

Santa Cruz International Dog Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community hosts a weekly one-hour, easy hike along the beach for dog lovers and their pets. www.newdogsintown. com Mon, 8:45-9:45am.

Free. Aptos Beach staircase, 1049 Via Palo Alto, Aptos.

Beat Sanctuary

Applications for the second-annual Santa Cruz Fringe Festival are due

A dance class for exploring

Fringe Festival Applications

Human Resources Discussion â&#x20AC;&#x153;HR as Business Partner: A Talent, Not a Titleâ&#x20AC;? is a discussion led by the Northern California Human Resources Association.

Wed, Jan 23, 5:30-7:30pm. $35 general. Plantronics, 345 Encinal St, Santa Cruz, 415.291.1992.

Insight Santa Cruz Meditation sits, talks and discussions every day of the week. Learn the formal practice of meditation and engage with a community dedicated to reducing suffering by cultivating compassion. Visit www. insightsantacruz.org for specific times and more information. Ongoing.

Insight Santa Cruz, 1010 Fair Avenue, Suite C, Santa Cruz, 831.425.3431.

Miracle Working Spiritual teacher Dominique Free leads a weekly class on cultivating the consciousness to heal,

Qigong Flow Led by Bonnie Eskie, MFT. Tue, 10-11am. $10-$12.

Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz, 831.515.4144.

Serenity Firstâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pagans in Recovery A 12-step meeting with a Pagan flair where guests are free to discuss their naturebased, goddess-centered spiritual paths. Sun, 7pm.

The Sacred Grove, 924 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, 831.423.1949.

Support and Recovery Groups Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assn, 831.464.9982. Cancer: Katz Cancer Resource Center, 831.351.7770; WomenCARE, 831.457.2273.

Candida: 831.471.0737.

Chronic Pain: American Chronic Pain Association, 831.423.1385. Grief and Loss: Hospice, 831.430.3000.

Lupus: Jeanette Miller, 831.566.0962.

Men Overcoming Abusive Behavior: 831.464.3855. SMART Recovery: 831.462.5470.

Trans Latina women: Mariposas, 831.425.5422.

Trichotillomania: 831.457.1004. 12-Step Programs: 831.454.HELP (4357).

Touched By Adoption Group Adoptive families, adult adoptees, families waiting to adopt and birth parents meet monthly to connect in a safe, confidential setting.

Last Sat of every month, 10am-12pm. Free. Live Oak Family Resource Center, 1438 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, 1.866.219.1155.

Yoga Instruction Pacific Cultural Center: 35+ classes per week, 831.462.8893. SC Yoga: 45 classes per week, 831.227.2156. TriYoga: numerous weekly classes, 831.464.8100. Yoga Within at Aptos Station, 831.687.0818; Om Room School of Yoga, 831.429.9355; Pacific Climbing Gym, 831.454.9254; Aptos Yoga Center, 831.688.1019; Twin Lotus Center, 831.239.3900. Hatha Yoga with Debra Whizin, 831.588.8527.

Zen, Vipassana, Basic: Intro to Meditation Zen: SC Zen Center, Wed, 5:45pm, 831.457.0206.

Vipassana: Vipassana SC, Wed 6:30-8pm, 831.425.3431.

Basic: Land of the Medicine Buddha, Wed, 5:30-6:30pm, 831.462.8383. Zen: Ocean Gate Zendo, first Tue each month 6:30-7pm. All are free.

from the Serengeti and the deserts of Iran shows some of the lives of wild cheetahs through their own eyes. Proceeds benefit the Seymour Marine Discovery Center.

San Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Guide

AROUND TOWN Big Wave Film Dinner A fundraiser for the indie surfing documentary, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ocean Driven,â&#x20AC;? currently being filmed in Santa Cruz and South Africa. Event includes a preview screening, organic dinner, live music and big wave speakers. Sat, Jan 26, 6-10pm. $40. Conscious Creations, 1121 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, 831.600.7031.

English Country Dance Second and fourth Thursdays of each month; beginners welcome. Fourth Thu of every month. $5-$7. First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz, 900 High St, Santa Cruz, 831.426.8621.

SFJAZZ Center Grand Opening A week packed with stars for opening of new downtown venue. See www.sfjazz.org for full schedule.

Jessie Ware Breathy British singer with tremendous debut album â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Devotionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plays Popscene. Jan 24 at Rickshaw Stop.

Reggie Watts & Robert Glasper The man youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d most love to smoke a bowl with appears with towering jazz pianist for SF Sketchfest. Jan 29 at Mezzanine.

Testament Hoping for the deďŹ nitive documentary on Bay Area thrash to be made. Ken Burns, get on it! Jan 30 at the Fillmore.

Cody Chesnutt

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So, he made â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Seedâ&#x20AC;? and then disappeared for 10 years; now, with new album, he plays free in-store. Jan 30 at Amoeba SF.

Cheetahs on the Run

More San Francisco events at www.sfstation.com.

National Geographic footage

Sat, Jan 26, 3 and 7pm. $23 general. Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, 831.459.3800.

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Beatscape PRETTY TOUGH Inspired by Ani DiFrancoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acoustic attacks, San Diegoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tristan Prettyman plays the Catalyst.

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A product of San Diego, Tristan Prettyman took to surfing early on and was soon winning surf contests and modeling for clothing company Roxy. Inspired by an Ani Difranco mixtape, she started tinkering with her dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acoustic guitar and discovered she had a knack for songwriting. Casual gigs led to a spot on a surf movie soundtrack and her career as a folk-pop singer, in the vein of Jack Johnson and Colbie Caillat, was launched.

Prettymanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest album, 2012â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cedar + Gold, is an emotionally vulnerable, introspective and ultimately liberating exploration of her on-again, off-again romance with singer/ songwriter Jason Mraz. Catalyst; $12 adv/$15 door; 9pm. (Cat Johnson)

Though heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known for hanging with the cool kids (he got his first break in the biz when Blondie recorded â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hanging on the Telephoneâ&#x20AC;? by his San Francisco new wave band the Nerves, he made his name with the cult band the Plimsouls, and his own biggest hit was the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s alt-rock anthem â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dream About Youâ&#x20AC;?), Case is a music historian at heart, and his passion for early blues has inspired not only a Grammy-winning tribute to Mississippi John Hurt but the increasingly rootsy direction of his own career. He returned to the garage, however, for his most recent album, Wig!. Deep Ellum opens. Crepe Place; $12; 9pm. (Steve Palopoli)

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BOB DYLAN TRIBUTE In the late-1950s a young songwriter named Robert Zimmerman began introducing himself at folk gatherings as Bob Dylan. Fifty-plus years later, that youngster has evolved into one of the most influential musicians in the history of popular music. On Friday, 19 members of Santa Cruzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music community, including Patti Maxine, Amee Chapman, the Coffis Brothers, Jayme Kelly Curtis, Joshua Lowe, John Leopold and many more, pay tribute to the legendary artist with an all-Dylan concert. Featuring over 20 songs performed in a variety of styles, the evening promises to be a trip down nostalgia highway as well as a showcase of some of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest talent. Kuumbwa; $20 adv/$25 door; 8pm. (CJ)

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LINDA TILLERY & THE CULTURAL HERITAGE CHOIR A long-time fixture on the Bay Area music scene, Linda Tillery is a vocalist, percussionist, producer, lecturer and historian. As founder and leader of the Cultural Heritage Choir, she is the picture of strength and wisdom, playing and singing from a place of deep, tremendous power.

On a mission to preserve and share the rich African American roots traditions, the Oaklandbased Cultural Heritage Choir weaves music, dance and stories from the South, the Caribbean and West Africa to create a high-energy, handclapping, percussion-driven sound. Kuumbwa; $22 adv; 8pm. (CJ)

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DENGUE FEVER Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say this up front: everything about Dengue Fever is weird. Named after a pretty nasty infectious disease, the six-piece L.A. band thought it might be a kick to resurrect the style of â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s Cambodian pop, mixed with a little psychedelic rock. What do you know, they were right! Drafted from the ranks of Cambodian karaoke singers, Chhom Nimol sang entirely in Khmer on their first two albums, going bilingual on their third album with some songs in English. In 2005, they toured Cambodia, and Peter Gabriel signed them for their 2008 release, Venus on Earth.

If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a while since youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen anyone rock it like Sinn Sisamouth, this is the band for you. Moeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alley; $15/$18; 8:30pm. (SP)

Tickets: Brownpapertickets.com Saturday, January 26 U 8 pm

LINDA TILLERY & THE CULTURAL HERITAGE CHOIR Tickets: Pulseproductions.net Sunday, January 27 U 7 pm

TIM FLANNERY & LUNATIC FRINGE | BeneďŹ t for Brian Stowe Tickets: Pulseproductions.net

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Monday, January 28 U 7 and 9 pm JOE LOVANO US FIVE featuring JAMES WEIDMAN, ESPERANZA SPALDING, OTIS BROWN III & No Comps FRANCISCO MELA Tuesday, January 29, 5:30 - 9 pm DINE FOR JAZZ EDUCATION AT SHADOWBROOK RESTAURANT Music by Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band Call 475-1511 for reservations Thursday, January 31 U 7 and 9 pm

BILLY COBHAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S â&#x20AC;&#x153;SPECTRUM 40â&#x20AC;? featuring JERRY GOODMAN,

DEAN BROWN, GARY HUSBAND & RIC FIERABRACCI No Comps Saturday, February 2 U 7 pm

BUSKERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SHOWCASE featuring Rainbow Girls, The Juncos & Maple Street Five Tickets at the door

Monday, February 4 U 7:30 pm Australian Guitar Wizard

TOMMY EMMANUEL

At the Rio Theatre | No Comps Tuesday, February 5 U 7:30 pm

RAY WYLIE HUBBARD

Tickets: Snazzyproductions.com Wednesday, February 6 U 7 pm | FREE MASTER CLASS: RENATA BRATT â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deep Rhythmic Motifs to create an Improvised Soloâ&#x20AC;?

2/7 ANN WHITTINGTON QUINTET 2/11 ALLEN TOUSSAINT 2/14 VALENTINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EVENING WITH TUCK AND PATTI Special Jazz & Dinner Package!

CIRCLE 2/15 HABIB KOITE &GOLD ERIC BIBB SOLD OUT! BROTHERS IN BAMAKO 2/18 KURT ROSENWINKEL 2/20 ROBERT RANDOLPH PRESENTS THE SLIDE BROTHERS At the Rio Theatre 2/22 ROBBEN FORD

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOT JUST FOR MOSQUITOS ANYMORE Dengue Fever comes to Moeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alley.

Unless noted advance tickets at kuumbwajazz.org and Logos Books & Records. Dinner served 1-hr before Kuumbwa presented concerts. Premium wines & beer.

All ages welcome.

320-2 Cedar St [ Santa Cruz 831.427.2227

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While there is no shortage of young roots-rock bands these days, the Dead Winter Carpenters have set themselves apart from the pack with polished songwriting, outstanding musicianship and a collaborative approach that garners them comparisons to the String Cheese Incident and the Grateful Dead. Hailing from Lake Tahoe, the band has, through a relentless touring schedule, grown from a regional favorite into a band with a national profile. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played major festivals including High Sierra and Strawberry and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve caught the attention of the undyingly loyal jam crowd with their feel-good, danceable sound. Don Quixoteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; $10; 8pm. (CJ)

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923 PaciďŹ c Ave, Santa Cruz

BLUE LOUNGE

Honky Tonk Night

529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

DJ AD

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Rainbow Lounge

Cruzing

BOCCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CELLAR

Blazinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Reggae

140 Encinal St, Santa Cruz

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DJ Don~ette G

Something Collective

Tristan Prettyman

Los Shakas

Infamous Blue Eyes

Water Tower

The Magic Hats

Peter Case

The Groggs

West Coast Soul

Pure Roots

Hip Shake

The House Rockers

Preston Brahm Trio

Mapanova

Isoceles

Wasabi

Bob Dylan Tribute

Linda Tillery &

Afromassive

Coastal Sage

Harry & the Hitmen

DJ Sparkle

REVOLVR

Victor Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hana

Clear Conscience

1101 PaciďŹ c Avenue, Santa Cruz

THE CATALYST 1011 PaciďŹ c Ave, Santa Cruz

CREPE PLACE 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

CROWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEST 2218 East Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

DAVENPORT ROADHOUSE 1 Davenport Ave, Santa Cruz

FINS COFFEE 1104 Ocean St, Santa Cruz

HOFFMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAKERY CAFE 1102 PaciďŹ c Ave, Santa Cruz

with Gary Montrezza

KUUMBWA JAZZ CENTER 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz

MOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALLEY

Cultural Heritage Choir

Sellassie

1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz

MOTIV

Dasassup!

Libation Lab

1209 PaciďŹ c Ave, Santa Cruz

by Zagg

with Sam F & Ruby Sparks

THE REEF

Steve Bare Band

Mystic Roots

120 Union St, Santa Cruz

RIO THEATRE

Hawaiian Band

Gail Rich Awards

1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz

SEABRIGHT BREWERY 519 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

EP Release Party

Cheetahs on the Run Film

Jimmy Duerenee Band

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DJ Mikey

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BOCCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CELLAR 831.427.1795

Schwayze

THE CATALYST ATRIUM 831.423.1338

THE CATALYST 831.423.1336

Driftless

Movie Night

7 Come 11

Rocky

CREPE PLACE 831.429.6994

Live Comedy

CROWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEST 831.476.4560

Live Music TBD

DAVENPORT ROADHOUSE 831.426.8801

FINS COFFEE 831.423.6131

Dana Scruggs Trio

Joe Leonard Trio

Barry Scott & Associates

Tim Flannery &

Joe Lovano

Dine for Jazz

Lunatic Fringe

Education

Variant Soul

Brass Menazeri

HOFFMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAKERY CAFE 831.420.0135

KUUMBWA JAZZ CENTER 831.427.2227

MOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALLEY 831.479.1854

Rasta Cruz Reggae

Eclectic by

Foreplay by

Primal Productions

DJ AD

Bleu

Steve Bare Band

MOTIV 831.479.5572

THE REEF 831.459.9876

RIO THEATRE 831.423.8209

SEABRIGHT BREWERY 831.426.2739

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*AN 40 Oz. To Freedom Atrium (Ages 21+) Feb 1 Iced Out Atrium (Ages 18+) Feb 2 Y & T/ Archer (Ages 21+) Feb 2 Little Sister Atrium (Ages 21+) Feb 5 The Toasters Atrium (Ages 16+) Feb 8 Del The Funky Homosapien (Ages 16+) Feb 9 Sin Sisters Burlesque Atrium (Ages 21+) Feb 14 In Flames/ Demon Hunter (Ages 16+) Feb 14 Thrive Atrium (Ages 16+) Feb 15 Starting Six (Ages 16+) Feb 15 Pounders Atrium (Ages 21+) Feb 22 Iration/ PassaďŹ re (Ages 16+) &EB The Devil Wears Prada (Ages 16+) Mar 2 Pennywise (Ages 21+) Mar 8 Too Short (Ages 16+) Mar 17 Rebelution (Ages 16+) -AR Tech N9ne (Ages 16+) Apr 4 Pierce The Veil (Ages 16+) !PR Local Natives (Ages 16+) May 26 Opeth (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

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Karaoke

8017 Soquel Dr, Aptos

THE FOG BANK

Joe Hughes

211 Esplanade, Capitola

MANGIAMOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA AND WINE BAR

Touched Too Much

Saints & Sinners

David Paul Campbell

George Christos

Roberto-Howell

Wild Blue

The Joint Chiefs

Famdamily

Live Comedy

David Paul Campbell

783 Rio del Mar Blvd, Aptos

MICHAELâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON MAIN 2591 Main St, Soquel

PARADISE BEACH GRILLE

Vinnie Johnson Band

215 Esplanade, Capitola

SANDERLINGS

In Three

1 Seascape Resort Dr, Rio del Mar

SEVERINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR & GRILL

Don McCaslin &

7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos

The Amazing Jazz Geezers

SHADOWBROOK

B-Movie Kings

Road Hogs

Joe Ferrara

Lenny

1750 Wharf Rd, Capitola

THE UGLY MUG

Shiloh & Mirian

4640 Soquel Dr, Soquel

ZELDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

Curt Stockdale Trio

John Michael Band

203 Esplanade, Capitola

Take 1 CD Release

SCOTTS VALLEY / SAN LORENZO VALLEY DON QUIXOTEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

Tim Farrell

Tempest

Dead Winter

The Sonic Heavy

Hwy 17 Band

Mariachi Ensemble

KDON DJ Showbiz

6275 Hwy 9, Felton

Carpenters

HENFLINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TAVERN 9450 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond

WATSONVILLE / MONTEREY / CARMEL CILANTROâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

Hippo Happy Hour

1934 Main St, Watsonville

MOSS LANDING INN Hwy 1, Moss Landing

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Karaoke with Eve

THE FOG BANK 831.462.1881

MANGIAMOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA AND WINE BAR 831.688.1477

David Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor

MICHAELâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON MAIN 831.479.9777

Yugi

Ken Constable

PARADISE BEACH GRILLE 831.476.4900

SANDERLINGS 831.662.7120

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SHADOWBROOK 831.475.1511

Open Mic

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ZELDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 831.475.4900

Tommy Emmanuel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Emmanuel dazzlesâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Guitar Player Magazine

Monday, February 4, 7:30 PM

SCOTTS VALLEY / SAN LORENZO VALLEY DON QUIXOTEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 831.603.2294

The Road Hogs

Karaoke with Ken

HENFLINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TAVERN 831.336.9318

WATSONVILLE / MONTEREY / CARMEL Santa Cruz Trio

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Robert Randolph presents The Slide Brothers â&#x20AC;&#x153;...a soul-stirring blend of gospel...electric blues and rock.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NPR

Wednesday, February 20, 7:30 PM

Ladysmith Black Mambazo â&#x20AC;&#x153;... sheer joy and love that emanates from their being.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Paul Simon

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Logoss Books & Records.

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Film PLAYING TO THE BALCONY Maggie Smith in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Quartet.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Restricted Aria

Dustin Hoffmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s directorial debut follows a tense musical reunion BY RICHARD VON BUSACK ATHER startlingly, Quartet is the first movie to be directed

by Dustin Hoffman. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never guess in a thousand years he was behind the camera; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little trace of the actor whose againstthe-grain, immersive performances changed movie acting in the 1970s.

Hoffman directs according to the Weinstein house style in this cattle call for every British thespian whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never see the happy side of 60 again.

The story takes place in an English home for aged musicians, and a sumptuous location it is. The ďŹ lm has it that the place was donated by the conductor and laxative heir Thomas Beecham (the model for the Rex Harrison character in Unfaithfully Yours). Quartet was shot at Hedsor House in Buckinghamshire, a

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Georgian mansion surrounded with block-wide oaks, creeks and a court where the musical geezers can cheat each other at croquet.

When not repeating the maxim about old age not being for sissies, the retirees instruct visiting music students. The ďŹ lmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most charming moment comes when a red-headed girl matches her talent against an insufficiently tuned piano, and an aged resident rises and helps her drown out the ďŹ&#x201A;at notes with a clarinet. Earlier, we saw that his false teeth had been interfering with his embouchure, but now he plays sweetly.

The place is in ďŹ scal trouble, and everyone hopes that a charity gala might save the manor. If the show goes on, it will depend on the reunion of four singers whose performance in La

Traviata is cherished decades later.

Billy Connolly plays Wilfred Bond, still recovering from a stroke that has left him an erotomaniac. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the stroke talking,â&#x20AC;? he says after delivering himself of some dirty reminiscences.

His good female friend and co-star Cissy (Pauline Collins) is slipping into senility. The most reluctant holdout is the new arrival at the home: Jean Horton (Maggie Smith), once a heartbreaker, now so aged and unnerved that even a passing laundry cart makes her jump.

Jean makes a twofold refusal to perform music live. She canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give a substandard performance because â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t insult the memory of who I was.â&#x20AC;?

But the other half of her reluctance is guilt: the fourth member of the proposed reunion is her ex-husband

and former partner, already a resident when Jean arrived.

Tom Courtenay, playing the exhusband, Reginald, asks the question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did she know that I live here?â&#x20AC;? with two different emphases; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a taste of the range of this powerful actor.

When Quartet grows overfond of its cast, Courtenay cools matters down with his glare. He shows the cold blue light of old age, the irreconcilable hurt.

Reginald thought he could count on â&#x20AC;&#x153;digniďŹ ed senilityâ&#x20AC;? in his last years, until the ex-wife who crushed his heart turns up to rekindle the pain.

He holds out, even when Jean begs prettily for forgiveness. In a movie this essentially mushy, Reginald stands tall, impressively eyebrowed and bescarfed, staring off at a classically melancholy English sunset, ending a day that was neither really sunny nor really sunless.

There may not be any suspense about whether or not the show will go on, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something real in Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance.

Ronald Harwood wrote the script, based on his play. It has crowd-pleasing low notesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Connollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ultimately tiresome comments, most addressed to that beloved player of blonde tarts Sheridan Smith, who plays the cute doctor on the premise. The gala show encompasses different types of music, including some Gilbert and Sullivan and a little music-hall soft-shoe; the end credits show how many of the denizens of the Beecham Home are actually musicians and actors. One, for instance, is the aged Andrew Sachs, who played the diabolically malapropistic Manuel in Fawlty Towers.

Quartet is ultimately a gathering of actors lining up for a curtain call; however deserved that applause is, they have so much more to give than what this triďŹ&#x201A;e gave them.

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Film Capsules New

S H O WT I M E S

Twin, Scotts Valley and Green Valley) PARKER (R; 118 min) Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more or less an entire alternative economy powered

by Jason Statham movies in which he plays an honorable bad guy who gets doublecrossed and turns on the other bad guys. This is the latest entry, in which he plays a thief left for dead by his former crew who plots his revenge. (Opens Fri at Green Valley) SNAKES ON A PLANE (2006) Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a weird twist: the sure-fire cult movie that tried so

hard to become a blockbuster it flopped on its initial release now appears to be making a comeback as a legitimate cult movieâ&#x20AC;Śwhat it should have been all along. Aww! Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mere, director David R. Ellis, all is forgiven. Hugs! (Plays Fri and Sat at midnight at the Del Mar)

Reviews BROKEN CITY (R; 115 min.)

Mark Wahlberg plays an ex-cop named Billy Taggart (duh!) out for revenge after heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doublecrossed and framed by Russell

Crowe as a corrupt mayor.

Just picture the exciting final confrontation: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hi mayor, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the mayor! Howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that working out for you? Say hi to your mother for me!â&#x20AC;?

DJANGO UNCHAINED (R; 147 min.) Quentin Tarantino uses the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s version of the Columbia Lady in his pretitles, but Ride Lonesome was a mere 73 minutes long, while the unkempt sprawl of Django Unchained exceeds the bounds of the Western movie/slavesploitationers that Tarantino is raiding. Django Unchained sits solidly in

Showtimes are for Wednesday, Jan. 23, through Wednesday, Jan. 30, unless otherwise indicated.

Programs and showtimes are subject to change without notice.

APTOS CINEMAS 122 Rancho Del Mar Center, Aptos 831.688.6541 www.thenick.com

Lincoln â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1; 4:10; 7:30; Fri-Wed 12:45; 4; 7:15.

Zero Dark Thirty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1:15; 4:30; 7:45; Fri-Wed 1:15; 4:30; 7:45.

CINELUX 41ST AVENUE CINEMA 1475 41st Ave, Capitola 831.479.3504 www.cineluxtheatres.com

Argo â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fri-Wed 2:10; 7:30.

Gangster Squad â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 11:30; 2:10; 4:45; 7:30; 10:10; Fri-Wed 12:15; 10:15pm.

Les Miserables â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 11:30; 3; 6:45; 10:15; Fri-Wed 3; 6:30.

Life of Pi â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fri-Wed 4:45; 9:55.

Parental Guidance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fri-Wed 11:40am.

Silver Linings Playbook â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1; 4; 7; 10; Fri-Wed 1; 4; 7; 9:45.

DEL MAR 1124 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz 831.426.7500 www.thenick.com

Argo â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fri-Wed 2:10; 4:40; 7:15; 9:40 plus 11:40am. (No 9:40pm) Cirque du Soleil â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1:30; 6.

The Impossible â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1:45; 4:15; 6:45; 9:10; Fri-Wed 1:50; 4:20; 7; 9:30 plus Sat-Sun 11:30am. (No Tue 9:30pm) Les Miserables â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 12:30; 4; 7:30; Fri-Wed 12:45; 4; 7:30.

Snakes on a Plane â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fri-Sat midnight.

National Theatre Live: The Magistrate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tue 6:45pm.

NICKELODEON Lincoln and Cedar streets, Santa Cruz 831.426.7500 www.thenick.com

Quartet â&#x20AC;&#x201D; (Opens Fri) 1:40; 3:45; 6:15; 8:30.

Hyde Park on Hudson â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 12:20; 2:20; 4:40; 6:50; 9; Fri-Wed 1; 3; 7:30.

Lincoln â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 12:10; 3:20; 6:30; 9:30; Fri-Wed 12:30; 3:30; 6:30; 9:10.

Rust and Bone â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 2; 4:30; 7; 9:40; Fri-Wed 5; 9:40.

Silver Linings Playbook â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1:20; 4; 6:40; 9:10; Fri-Wed 1:20; 4; 6:40; 9:10.

RIVERFRONT STADIUM TWIN 155 S River St, Santa Cruz 800.326.3264 x1701 www.regmovies.com

This Is 40 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 6:30; 9:20; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

Wreck-It Ralph â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 3:45pm; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

Zero Dark Thirty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 4; 8; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

SANTA CRUZ CINEMA 9 1405 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz 800.326.3264 x1700 www.regmovies.com

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; (Opens Thu 10pm) call for showtimes.

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters 3D â&#x20AC;&#x201D; (Opens Thu 10pm) call for showtimes.

Broken City â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1:10; 4; 7; 10; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

Django Unchained â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1:30; 6; 9:30; Fri-Wed call for showtimes. (No Thu 9:30pm)

Gangster Squad â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 12:10; 2:45; 5:20; 8; 10:40; Fri-Wed call for showtimes. (No Thu 8; 10:40)

Movie reviews by Steve Palopoli and Richard von Busack

A Haunted Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wed-Thu 12:20; 3 plus Thu 10:30pm; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

The Last Stand â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1:20; 4:20; 7:10; 9:45; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

Life of Pi 3D â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1; 3:50; 6:55; 10:10; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

Mama â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wed-Thu 12; 2:30; 5; 7:45; 10:20; Fri-Wed call for showtimes. (No Thu 10:20pm) Texas Chainsaw 3D â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 12:40; 3:10; 5:35; 7:55; 10:30; Fri-Wed call for showtimes. (No Thu 7:55; 10:30) MET: Les Troyens â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed 1/23 6:30pm.

The Godfather, Part II â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thu 9pm.

The Best of RiffTrax Live: Manos, the Hands of Fate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thu 7:30pm.

CINELUX SCOTTS VALLEY STADIUM CINEMA 226 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley 831.438.3260 www.cineluxtheatres.com

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; (Opens Fri) 9:45pm.

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters 3D â&#x20AC;&#x201D; (Opens Fri) 11:55; 2:20; 4:55; 7:30.

Argo â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fri-Wed 3:30; 9:55.

Movie 43 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; (Opens Fri) 12:15; 2:45; 5:15; 7:45; 10:15.

Broken City â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 11:10; 1:45; 4:30; 7:30; 10:10; Fri-Wed 11:10; 1:45; 4:30; 7:30; 10:10.

Gangster Squad â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 11:45; 2:20; 4:55; 7:40; 10:15. (No Thu 7:40pm) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1:30; 9; Fri-Wed 2:30; 9:20.

The Hobbit 3D â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 5:15pm.

The Impossible â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 11; 1:40; 4:20; 7; 9:45; Fri-Wed 11; 1:40; 4:20; 7; 9:45.

Jack Reacher â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 4; 7; 10.

The Last Stand â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 11:20; 2; 4:45; 7:20; 10; Fri-Wed 11:20; 2; 4:45; 7:20; 10.

Les Miserables â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 11:30; 3; 6:30; 9:55; Fri-Wed 11:55; 6:30.

Life of Pi â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 6:45pm; Fri-Wed 6:30pm.

Mama â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 11:40; 2:10; 4:40; 7:10; 9:40; Fri -Wed 11:40; 2:10; 4:40; 7:10; 9:40. (No Sat 11:40)

Monsters, Inc. 3D â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 11:10am.

Parental Guidance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 11; 1:30; 4; Fri-Wed 11:45am.

Silver Linings Playbook â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 12:45; 3:45; 6:45; 9:30; Fri-Wed 12:45; 3:45; 6:45; 9:30.

Zero Dark Thirty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 11:30; 6:30; 9:30; 10; Fri-Wed 2; 9:20.

GREEN VALLEY CINEMA 8 1125 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville 831.761.8200 www.greenvalleycinema.com

Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters 3D â&#x20AC;&#x201D; (Opens Thu 10pm) call for showtimes.

Broken City â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1:15; 3:45; 7; 9:30; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

The Last Stand â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1:15; 4; 7; 9:30; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

Mama â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1:05; 4; 7:15; 9:45; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

A Haunted House â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1; 3; 5:05; 7:15; 9:45; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

Gangster Squad â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1:15; 3:45; 7:15; 9:45; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

Les Miserables â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1; 9; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

Texas Chainsaw 3D â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 7:15; 9:30; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

Wreck-It Ralph â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 1:15; 4; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

Zero Dark Thirty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed-Thu 12:15; 3:30; 6:45; 10; Fri-Wed call for showtimes.

Tarantinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comfort zone, with a combination of low-key speechifying and big payback. It is, however, Samuel L. Jackson who catalyzes everything Tarantino has to say about slavery. (RvB) GANGSTER SQUAD (R; 119 min.) Josh Brolin is the leader of a group of vigilante cops on the trail of 1940s LA thug Mickey Cohen (played by a minion-killing, roast peacockeating Sean Pennâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;beaky, foreshortened and looking like a Rondo Hatton bobblehead).

As Chief Parker, Nick Nolte sounds like a laryngectomy patient, though his Parker reminds us of what a racially harmonious place LA in the 1940s was by approving this mixed-race band (including a too-sensitive Ryan Gosling, Michael PeĂąa and Anthony Mackie) to get the goods on the megalomaniac Mickey.

Ultimately, trick gunplay fit to make John Woo cry meets plotting to make James Ellroy cry, vow to quit and enter the priesthood. (RvB) A HAUNTED HOUSE (R; 95 min.) Co-writer and star Marlon Wayans is a long way from the glory days of the first, ingenious Scary Movie (a franchise which, despite never having had a watchable sequel, is also returning this year).

Apparently, he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even get his brothers on board for this similarly themed parody of current horror films (mainly Paranormal Activity). If Keenen and Shawn are okay with the atrocious Dance Flick, but not thisâ&#x20AC;Śthatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just scary. (SP) THE LAST STAND (R; 113 min.) Korean director Jee-woon Kim, who was responsible for the amazing I Saw the Devil, gets his first shot at a Hollywood film. Not just any Hollywood film, but a Hollywood action film, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. This time, Sheriff Arnie and his less-than-exemplary deputies are the only thing standing between an escaped drug lord and the Mexican border.

LIFE OF PI (PG; 127 min.)

Not content to be absolutely phantasmagorical, Life of Pi claims it will also make you believe in God. A little more modestly, the computer graphics represent a milestone of the technique, and although the film comes with a heavy wowfactor, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not lobotomized like Avatar. One can take it straight as a hell of a rousing open-boat adventure. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rime of the Ancient Marinerâ&#x20AC;? with a splendid tiger in it, a beast all the more splendid for being nothing but a figment of pixels.

(RvB)

MAMA (PG-13; 106 min.)

Super-creepy-looking horror flick from director Andres Muschetti (with a stamp of approval from producer Guillermo de Toro) tells the story of a young couple charged with raising two girls who were left alone in the woods for five years.

RUST AND BONE (R; 120 min.) Marion Cotillard plays Stephanie, a trainer of killer whales in this acclaimed romantic drama from director Jacques Audiardâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;although with so many people using the phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;killer whale trainerâ&#x20AC;? without a hyphen, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d think it was psycho thriller. Matthias Schoenaerts plays Ali, a street fighter who bonds with her after a shocking accident.

TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D (R; 92 min.) Hilariously halfthought out sequel manages to be that rare example of a film so bad itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertaining. The main character was supposedly born shortly before the events of the first TCM film in 1973, and yet in the modern setting of the film (which features a character using an iPhone), she looks to be in her early 20s rather than almost 40. It also makes a big deal about subplot setups, like infidelity between characters, and then just completely drops them. What could have been interesting new plot elements like revenge are so overplayed they make the main character seem like an idiot sociopath, shifting her behavior radically despite everything weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen from her making us think sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d act exactly the opposite.

Leatherface (who I guess is supposed to be a senior citizen in thisâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we never see him without his mask) gets a couple of good scenes, but mostly he just runs around waving his chainsaw. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really terrible. And kind of a hoot. (SP) ZERO DARK THIRTY (R; 157 min.) Zero Dark Thirtyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening torture scenes have rustled up plenty of controversy.

I, however, see no controversy: Zero Dark Thirty is clearly in favor of torture. It indulges Cheneyian fantasies about the effectiveness of enhanced methods, complete with the bad-movie scene of the prisonerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defiance: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just a garbage man in the corporation,â&#x20AC;? shouts the Arab who needs a lesson in manners from the Ph.D. (in torture?) who is racking him. Kathryn Bigelow deserves her reputation as an action director in this very long filmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centerpiece: the helicopter mission into Pakistan on bin Ladenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compound. This is expert work, the finest part of a movie that sprawls terribly. (RvB)

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HANSEL AND GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS (R: 88 min.) Thankfully not from the people who brought you Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, this action updating of the fairy tale characters is from writer/director Tommy Wirkola, who did the fantastic Norwegian zom-com Dead Snow. Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton play the Grimm siblings after theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve grown up and taken up a crusade against black magic.

(Opens Fri at Santa Cruz 9 and Green Valley) MOVIE 43 (R; 90 min.) Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to trust a comedy that tries to sell itself entirely on how gross and overthe-top its humor is. But if this hodge-podge of six interconnected stories is as bad as it looks in the trailer, how the hell did they get Kate Winslet, Richard Gere, Halle Berry, Dennis Quaid, Elizabeth Banks, Hugh Jackman, Uma Thurman, Kristen Bell, Gerard Butler, Terence Banks and Stephen Merchant to all be in it? (Opens Fri at Riverfront

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Church pews, couches, cafe tables and plenty of free WiFi make Mr. Toots a pleasant place to park that laptop and surf the web ICE CREAM EMPIRE EXPANDS:

AROUND THE HORN Jason Webb and the view from Capitola institution Mr. Toots.

Scoops, Dishcrawl and Mr. Toots

BY CHRISTINA WATERS STILL TOOTING: Even on a chilly

winter morning, the sunny balcony of Mr. Tootsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;overlooking the Capitola Beach and estuaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;invites coffee lovers to linger, soak up some sun (assuming it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t raining, of course) and nurse that double lattĂŠ for a while. Amazingly, when Lisa and I met for our monthly literary reconnoiter last week at the upstairs coffeehouse, Mr. Toots seemed exactly as I had left it. Church pews, couches, cafe tables and plenty of free WiFi make Mr. Toots a pleasant place to park that laptop and

surf the web. Delicious, organic, Fair Trade coffee sets a definite tone, as do those addictive black and white cupcakes, apple strudel, muffins and gigantic two-fisted cookies. I confess, I find it a waste of good caffeine to sip it without a companion carb, and I find it almost impossible to add a muffin or scone to my French roast. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always something tasty in the way of artwork on the walls, and Mr. Toots preserves the distinctive, retro vibe that, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it, brought many of us to this region in the first place. Mr. Tootsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;

the antidote to urban attitude. It still looks over the waterfront (on one side) and the little village (on the other) next door to Margaritaville, at 231 Esplanade in Capitola, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still open from 7am until 10pm every single day.

CULINARY WALKABOUT:

Tonight marks the first Santa Cruz installment of the popular Dishcrawl food event. And it will happen at four downtown restaurants, essentially taking ticket holders on a mystery

Yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true that the innovators at Penny Ice Creamery are expanding their real estate. And according to co-owner Zach Davis, there will be a new sibling ice cream parlor out next to Verve Coffee on 41st Avenue by the end of the month. The second shop marks yet another milestone for Davis and co-owner Kendra Baker, whose popular downtown Santa Cruz Penny Ice Creamery hosts avid fans in an historic Missionstyle building. The second outlet (a Two-Penny Ice Creamery?) will add plenty of sweet fuel for Pleasure Pointâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s huge surfing neighbors.

Verve coffee. Penny Ice Creamery ice cream. Sounds like a way to start or end any day. And wait, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more. The owners are also just about finished with all the plans needed to expand their Santa Cruz beach Picnic Basket to double its current size, thanks to the addition of outdoor seating. 0

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tour of dining. Adventurers, those who like to live on the edge, or just plain foodies craving a new way to satisfy their oral needs (!) will want to check out the actionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or wait and see how this first outing goes, and then jump at the next chance.

Find out more (although the whole point of this cool concept is to keep the actual dining locations a secret until just before the event) at the Dishcrawl website, dishcrawl.com.

And if you have questions about this intriguing concept in moveable feasts, you can contact Wes at wesk@ dishcrawl.com.

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Dinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide Our selective list of area restaurants includes those that have been favorably reviewed in print by Santa Cruz Weekly food critics and others that have been sampled but not reviewed in print. All visits by our writers are made anonymously, and all expenses are paid by Metro Santa Cruz.

Symbols made simple: $ = Under $10 $$ = $11-$15 $$$ = $16-$20 $$$$ = $21 and up Price Ranges based on average cost of dinner entree and salad, excluding alcoholic beverages

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APTOS $$ Aptos

Ambrosia India Bistro Indian. Authentic Indian dishes and specialties served in a 207 Searidge Rd, 831.685.0610 comfortable dining room. Lunch buffet daily 11:30am-2:30pm; dinner daily 5pm to close. www.ambrosiaib.com

$$ Aptos

Britannia Arms

$ Aptos

Heatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Patisserie

$$$ Aptos

Severinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grill

$$ Aptos

Zameen Mediterranean

8017 Soquel Dr, 831.688.1233

7486 Soquel Dr, 831.662.3546

7500 Old Dominion Ct, 831.688.8987

American and specialty dishes from the British and Emerald Isles. Full bar. Children welcome. Happy hour Mon-Fri 2-6pm.

Open daily 11am to 2am.

Bakery and deli. f. A wide variety of Parisian style pastries, breads and American baked goods baked fresh on site daily. Hot breakfast and lunch available daily. Enjoy with our organic coffee and espresso. Delicious, custom built wedding cakes available.

Open 6am Mon - Fri, 7am Sat - Sun. Continental California cuisine. Breakfast all week 6:30-11am, lunch all week 11am-2pm; dinner Fri-Sat 5-10pm, Sun-Thu 5-9pm. www.seacliffinn.com.

Middle Eastern/Mediterranean. Fresh, fast, flavorful. Gourmet 7528 Soquel Dr, 831.688.4465 meat and vegetarian kebabs, gyros, falafel, healthy salads and Mediterranean flatbread pizzas. Beer and wine. Dine in or take out. Tue-Sun 11am-8pm.

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Geisha Sushi

Capitola

Japanese. This pretty and welcoming sushi bar serves 200 Monterey Ave, 831.464.3328 superfresh fish in unusual but well-executed sushi combinations. Wed-Mon 11:30am-9pm.

$$$

Shadowbrook

Capitola

1750 Wharf Rd, 831.475.1511

$$$

Stockton Bridge Grille

Capitola

231 Esplanade, 831.464.1933

$$$ Capitola

Zeldaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

California Continental. Swordfish and other seafood specials.

Dinner Mon-Thu 5:30-9:30pm; Fri 5-10pm; Sat 4-10:30pm; Sun 4-9pm.

Mediterranean tapas. Innovative menu, full-service bar, international wine list and outdoor dining with terrific views in the heart of Capitola Village. Open daily.

California cuisine. Nightly specials include prime rib 203 Esplanade, 831.475.4900 and lobster. Daily 7am-2am.

SANTA CRUZ $$$ Le Cigare Volant Santa Cruz 328 Ingalls St, 831.425.6771

Featuring vibrant, seasonally driven cuisine that pairs effortlessly with Bonny Doon Vineyard wines. Menu changes weekly to spotlight the freshest, local, organic and biodynamic ingredients.

Bring friends, meet new ones, and dine ensemble, while embracing community and cuisine.

$ Charlie Hong Kong California organic meets Southeast Asian street food. Organic Santa Cruz 1141 Soquel Ave, 831. 426.5664 noodle & rice bowls, vegan menu, fish & meat options, Vietnamese style sandwiches, eat-in or to-go. Consistent winner â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Cheap Eats.â&#x20AC;? Open daily 11am-11pm $$ The Crepe Place Crepes and more. Featuring the spinach crepe and Tunisian Santa Cruz 1134 Soquel Ave, 831.429.6994 donut. Full bar. Mon-Thu 11am-midnight, Fri 11am-1am, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-midnight. $$

Crowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest Seafood. Fresh seafood, shellfish, Midwestern aged beef, pasta Santa Cruz 2218 East Cliff Dr, 831.476.4560 specialties, abundant salad bar. Kids menu and nightly entertainment. Harbor & Bay views. Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily.

Gabriella Cafe $$ Santa Cruz 910 Cedar St., 831.457.1677

Califormia-Italian. Fresh from farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets organic vegetables, local seafood, grilled steaks, frequent duck and rabbit, famous CHICKEN GABRIELLA, legendary local wine list, romantic mission-style setting with patio, quiet side street.

Hindquarter Americana. Ribs, steaks and burgers are definitely the stars. $$ Santa Cruz 303 Soquel Ave, 831.426.7770 Full bar. Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm; dinner Sun-Thu 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm. $$ Hoffmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s California/full-service bakery. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Santa Cruz 1102 Pacific Ave, 837.420.0135 Eggs Benedict in Town.â&#x20AC;? Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5-6pm. Halfprice appetizers; wines by the glass. Daily 8am-9pm. $$

Hulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Grill â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s Vegas meets â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s Waikiki. Amazing dining experience in Santa Cruz 221 Cathcart St, 831.426.4852 kitchy yet swanky tropical setting. Fresh fish, great steaks, vegetarian. Full-service tiki bar. Happy-hour tiki drinks. Aloha Fri, Sat lunch 11:30am-5pm. Dinner nightly 5pm-close.

India Joze

Santa Cruz 418 Front St, 831.325-3633

$$ Johnnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harborside Santa Cruz 493 Lake Ave, 831.479.3430

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Eclectic Pan Asian dishes. Vegetarian, seafood, lamb and chicken with a wok emphasis since 1972. Cafe, catering, culinary classes, food festivals, beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner daily except Sunday 11:30-9pm. Special events most Sundays.

Seafood/California. Fresh catch made your way! Plus many other wonderful menu items. Great view. Full bar. Happy hour Mon-Fri. Brunch Sat-Sun 10am-2pm. Open daily.

$$$ La Posta Italian. La Posta serves Italian food made in the old styleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Santa Cruz 538 Seabright Ave, 831.457.2782 simple and delicious. Wed-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-9:30pm and Sun 5-8pm.

Silk road flavors. Fresh, nourishing and delectable Mediterranean cuisine with a unique Afghan twist. Patio dining. Open daily for lunch 11:30-3pm & dinner at 5pm.

$$ Louieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cajun Kitchen Santa Cruz 110 Church St., 831.429.2000

Laissez les bons temps rouler at this cool, funky Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;awlins-style celebration of food, libations and bluesy sounds. Start with a Hurricane as you peruse our menu of serious cajun goodness.

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Laili $$ Santa Cruz 101B Cooper St, 831.423.4545

$$ Olitas Fine Mexican cuisine. Opening daily at noon.

Santa Cruz 49-B Municipal Wharf, 831.458.9393 $$ Pacific Thai Thai. Individually prepared with the freshest ingredients, Santa Cruz 1319 Pacific Ave, 831.420.1700 plus ambrosia bubble teas, shakes. Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:30pm, Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat noon-10pm, Sun noon-9:30pm. $ Pono Hawaiian Grill Santa Cruz 120 Union St, 831.426.pono

Ristorante Italiano

Santa Cruz 555 Soquel Ave, 831.458.2321

Authentic Hawaiian Island Cuisine! Featuring â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Reefâ&#x20AC;? tropical bar. Large outdoor patio. Variety of poke, wraps, salads, vegetarian, all entrees under $10! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aloha Fridays,â&#x20AC;? Hawaiian music and hula! Open 11-10pm Sun-Wed,11-11pm Thur-Sat!

Italian-American. Mouthwatering, generous portions, friendly service and the best patio in town. Full bar. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am, dinner nightly at 5pm.

$$ Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing California / Brewpub. Enjoy a handcrafted organic ale in the Santa Cruz 402 Ingalls Street, Ste 27 taproom or the outdoor patio while you dine on Bavarian pretzels, 831.425.4900 a bowl of french fries, Santa Cruzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best fish tacos and more.

Open everday noon until 10pm. Food served until 7pm. $$ Soif Wine bar with menu. Flawless plates of great character and Santa Cruz 105 Walnut Ave, 831.423.2020 flavor; sexy menu listings and wines to match. Dinner MonThu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, Sun 4-9pm; retail shop Mon 5pmclose, Tue-Sat noon-close, Sun 4pm-close. $$ Stagnaro Bros.

Seafood and more. Family owned since 1937. Fresh seafood, Santa Cruz 21 Municipal Wharf, 831.423.2180 pasta and steaks . Kid friendly. Panoramic ocean views from the main dining room and Upper Deck Lounge. Large outdoor fish market on site with 20+ types of fresh fish. Open daily at 11am. $$ Woodstockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza Santa Cruz 710 Front St, 831.427.4444

Pizza. Pizza, fresh salads, sandwiches, wings, desserts, beers on tap. Patio dining, sports on HDTV and free WiFi. Large groups and catering. Open and delivering Fri-Sat 11am-2am, Mon-Thu 11am-1am, Sun 11am-midnight.

SCOTTS VALLEY $ Heavenly Cafe American. Serving breakfast and lunch daily. Large parties Scotts Valley 1210 Mt. Hermon Rd, 831.335.7311 welcome. Mon-Fri 6:30am-2:15pm, Sat-Sun 7am-2:45pm. $ Jia Tellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scotts Valley 5600 #D Scotts Valley Dr, 831.438.5005

Cambodian. Fresh kebabs, seafood dishes, soups and noodle bowls with a unique Southeast Asian flair. Beer and wine available. Patio dining. Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm.

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EMPLOYMENT Food production in Watsonville Day and Swing Shifts Available Cut/Batch Recipes, Lift up to 40 lbs. Must have a flexible schedule Fluent in English required, Bilingual preferred Must have reliable transportation Longevity in Work History a Plus! Temp-To-Hire $8.50/hr. KELLY SERVICES, 425-0653 e-mail: 1471@kellyservices. com *Never A Fee*

$20-$22 per hour Full Time Long Term At Reputable Bank in Santa Cruz 4-5 Years Experience Preferred Disclosures, Credit Checks, Escrow KELLY SERVICES, 4250653 e-mail: 1471@kellyservices. com *Never A Fee*

QC Inspector PCB In Scotts Valley 6am-2:30pm M-F $14-$17 per hour Temp-to-Hire IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 required 1st Article inspections 5 years experience required KELLY SERVICES, 4250653 e-mail: 1471@ kellyservices.com *Never A Fee*

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Homes REAL ESTATE SALES Approx. 4 acres located in Los Gatos Mountains with Beautiful views and all day sun. Redwood Trees proudly stand tall and are gathered in various areas around the property.

Power at the street.

Fenced. Well required.

Owner financing avail.

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Shown by appt. only.

Broker will help show. Call Debbie @ Donner Land & Homes, Inc. 408-395-5754 www.donnerland.com

CREEK FRONT SETTING Beautiful creek front setting with a pretty meadow. Sunny, happy place to garden. Bit of a rough road getting there and off the grid. Shown by appointment only. Broker will help show. Offered at $157,000. Call Debbie @ Donner Land & Homes, Inc. 408-395-5754 www.donnerland.com

GARDEN DELIGHT WITH AN OCEAN VIEW Permits approved for 2,500 SF house & workshop. Create your dream home in a good neighborhood! Peacefully private, pretty Meadowlike setting. Potential horse property. Good well with solar pump. Close

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RIDGE TOP LOG CABIN Owner Financing on this Fully Permitted, Log House on 40 Acres. Private, Sunny & Secluded. Backup propane generator, propane heat & hot water, well w/electric pump & working windmill pump.

Internet service available.

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Offered at $595,000.

Shown by appointment only. Broker will help show. Call Debbie @ Donner Land & Homes, Inc. 408-395-5754 www.donnerland.com

PERFECT PERCH Approx. 1/2 acre located in Boulder Creek with Stunning Views and many lovely Redwoods.

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Power at street. Private: Locked gate. Shown by appointment only. Broker will help show. Offered at $396,000. Call Debbie @ Donner Land & Homes, Inc. 408-395-5754 www.donnerland.com

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