Capitola Begonia Festival Program: 2016

The Official Capitola

BEGONIA Program FESTIVAL 2016

INSIDE Capitola Art & Wine Festival Program Woodies on the Wharf Wharf to Wharf Race Central Coast Adventures Santa Cruz County Foodies

SUMMER ACTIVITIES GUIDE Published by Times Publishing Group, Inc. in association with the Capitola Begonia Festival Committee

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BEGONIA FESTIVAL SPONSORS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE BY TERESA GREEN LOCATION MAP BEGONIAS AROUND THE WORLD VOLUNTEERING MAKES A DIFFERENCE BEGONIA PICKING FIELDS ABOUT THE COVER ARTIST BEGONIA BEGINNINGS 2016 EVENT RESULTS ALL ABOUT KIDS HORSESHOES IN THE SAND HISTORY OF BROWN RANCH HISTORY OF THE CAPITOLA WHARF CAPITOLA MERRY-GO-ROUND SAND SCULPTURE MEMORIES ALWAYS HELPFUL SCOUTS VILLAGE MAP

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CENTRAL COAST ADVENTURES TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES SUMMER HAPPENINGS SANTA CRUZ COUNTY BREWERIES & PUBS SANTA CRUZ SHAKESPEARE RETURNS

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WOODIES ON THE WHARF

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CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL 43 2016 CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL 44 34TH ANNUAL CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL 46 POSTER ARTIST BEN DAVIS GENERAL INFO 47 CAPITOLA ART AND WINE CUISINE 48/50 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE 52 CAPITOLA ART & WINE FEATURED WINERIES

SANTA CRUZ FOODIES 55 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FOODIES 56 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY LOCAL CUISINE 62 PAIRING FOOD & WINE

THE OFFICIAL BEGONIA FESTIVAL PROGRAM PUBLISHER/EDITOR | Patrice Edwards GRAPHIC DESIGN | Kevin Markley PRODUCTION | Liz Senteney, Michael Oppenheimer, Cathe Race POSTER COVER ARTIST | Janet Allinger MEDIA CONSULTANTS | Don Beaumont, Jay Peters, Vanessa Reed PHOTOS | Jay Peters, Begonia Committee, Capitola Soquel Chamber of Commerce, Daubenbis Family, and Capitola History Museum The Official Begonia Festival Program & Summer Activities Guide 2016 is a publication of the Times Publishing Group Inc. located at 9601 Soquel Dr. Aptos, CA 95003.

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BEGONIA FESTIVAL

Without the help of our generous sponsors, the Capitola Begonia Festival wouldn’t be a reality. Please let these sponsors know how much you appreciate their support.

2016 GRAND BENEFACTOR As the owners of your local McDonald’s restaurants, it is our honor to be selected as the Grand Benefactor of the 2016 Begonia Festival for the seventh year in a row. Ronald McDonald loves sharing his time with the Begonia Festival goers during his Nautical Parade experience, and looks forward to another year leading the parade. New this year, please join Ronald before the parade as he entertains us with a brief show on the Esplanade. He will also be available for photographs at that time. As part of our community activities in Capitola for over 38 years, McDonald’s participates with organizations and schools helping to enhance lives. Whether it is through our work with the Chamber of Commerce, supporting Surfing Santa, the Easter Egg Hunt and the Halloween Parade, the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County’s Human Race, and especially the families served by the Ronald McDonald House of Stanford, we value and share Capitola’s commitment to friendship, family and giving back to others. We are honored to be a part of this wonderful community. Please enjoy what the festival has to offer. Steve and Jan Peat - McDonald’s of Capitola

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FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL The Capitola Begonia Festival Committee: Friends & Volunteers · Nautical Parade Float Builders · 37th Parallel Winery · Alfaro Family Vineyards and Winery · Bob and Judi Allen · Annie Glass · Armitage Winery · Aptos Nickelodeon · Bargetto Winery · Kelly Barreto · Bailamos Salsa Rueda · Beach House Rentals · Dave Biancalana · Boardwalk Bowl . Ed Bottorff · Boy Scouts Troop 609 · Patti Bradley . Justin and Worth Brown · Café Cruz · Capitola Fitness · Capitola Historical Museum · Capitola Soquel Chamber · Caress Day Spa · Mary Beth Cahalen · Cava Wine Bar · Jerry and Kay Clarke · Bob and Tirza Coe · Cowbelles for Heart and Home · Carousel Taffy · Craft Gallery · Desert Dream Music and Dance Company · Dharma’s Restaurant · Discretion Brewery · Dave Dominguez · Driskells · El Toro Bravo · Rudy Escalante · Felice Insurance · Meade Fischer · Ron and Dianne Graves · Groat Family · Paul and Terry Gregory · Heather Glass · Hideout Restaurant · Laurie Hill · It’s Wine Tyme · Jones and Bones · Just Baby Gifts and Apparel · Live Oak Toadal Zumba · Thea Luiten · Lumen Gallery · Polly Malik · Mancini Sleep World · Margaritaville. Bob Marsh · Frank Millang · Jason Mernick · Monarch Cove Inn · Alexi Moore Marketing · Bill Maruna · Suzanne Murphy · New Bohemia Brewery · Karen Nevis · Nicholson Vineyards · John & Anne Nicol · Nordic Naturals · O’Neills · Pacific · Pelican Ranch Vineyards · Pottery Planet · Pristine Skin Care · Warren Rider · Roux Dat · Tuesday Salazar · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk · Santa Cruz Car Wash · Santa Cruz Warriors · Santa Cruz/ Watsonville Pacific Art Complex · Sea Breeze Gallery · Sea Level Gifts · Linda Smith · Soquel Dental · Stockton Bridge Grille · SUP Shack · Carolyn Swift · Target . Tehau Nui Polynesian Dance · Mike Termini · True Olive Connection · Trader Joes · Verve Coffee · Villa Del Monte Winery · Village Mouse · Wargin Wines · Whole Foods · Youngs · Zizzo’s Coffee.

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BEGONIA FESTIVAL Schedule of Events Pre-Festival Event ANNUAL fundraiser JULY 31st

1:30 – 4PM Help support the Capitola Begonia Festival by joining us at our fundraiser creekside at Michael’s on Main in Soquel. The afternoon includes live music, wine tasting from local wineries and scrumptious appetizers. And of course, our popular silent and live auctions! Tickets available at: eventbrite.com

Friday September 2nd LET’S DANCE REVIEW

5PM – 9PM Come on down to Esplanade Park and enjoy dance reviews performed by local talent! Sponsored by Britannia Arms.

Saturday September 3rd SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST

8AM-Noon Registration begins at 8am at Capitola Beach. Trophy judging will be held at noon. Sponsored by Zelda’s and Capitola Self Storage.

BEGONIA MURAL

Noon-7 pm Everyone try your hand at attaching begonia blossoms onto chicken wire - just like the float-builders do! Upper Esplanade lawn, perfect photo opportunity! Sponsored by Zelda’s.

MOVIE night at THE BEACH

Dusk On the beach at Esplanade Park - “E.T.” a family friendly movie. Bring your friends and family, chairs and blankets. Sponsored by Green Waste Recovery and hosted with the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission

Sunday September 4th HORSESHOES ON THE SAND

8AM - Finish Doubles Tournament at Capitola Beach in front of Zelda’s Restaurant. Teams will be chosen by drawing names from a hat.

Participants must pre-register. Fill out an online form or call (831) 475-6522 for info.

Sponsored by Zelda’s and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott.

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4PM – 6PM The Ruckus Band R&B - live at the beach in Esplanade Park. Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets, and your dancing shoes. Sponsored by Toyota of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Monday September 5th FISHING DERBY

6:30AM - Noon Registration begins at 6:30am near the end of the Capitola Wharf. Bring your own fishing poles. Open to all ages. Final tally begins at 11am. Sponsored by Britannia Arms and Paradise Beach Grille

CHILDREN’S ART PROJECT

HOOPS FOR EVERYONE!

9AM - Noon Sign in at Esplanade Park. Open to children of all ages. Create your own masterpiece atop the seawall on the Esplanade for all to enjoy! Chalk provided.

Sponsored by Capitola Surf and Paddle.

11AM – 2PM Demonstrate your talent at fun-filled hooping. Meet members of Aerial Arts Santa Cruz at the Bandstand where they will be showing their talents and teaching you a few moves, too!

BEGONIAS to go, HEAD TO TOE

ROWBOAT RACES

Ronald McDonald Show

4pm – 10pm Stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek and watch as the floats begin to take shape.

CONCERT IN THE PARK

CHALK ART ON THE SEA WALL

CONCERT IN THE PARK

FLOAT CONSTRUCTION VIEWING

2:30-3:30PM Janet Allinger, this year’s poster artist, will be signing posters during the Festival at the merchandise booth.

Take another stroll along the banks of Soquel Creek in the morning and watch as the floats get their finishing touches.

FLOAT CONSTRUCTION VIEWING

2:30-3:30 PM Janet Allinger, this year’s poster artist, will be signing posters during the Festival at the merchandise booth.

4PM – 6PM OTR (cover band) - live at the beach in Esplanade Park. Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets, and your dancing shoes. Sponsored by Capitola Beach Suites.

MEET THE ARTIST

11AM – 2PM In Esplanade Park. Children of all ages are welcome to come and create a “make & take” memory. Sponsored & Hosted

by Bay Federal Credit Union, co-hosted by the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission

10AM - Noon Begonia blossoms in Esplanade Park.

Become a part of the Festival. We provide the begonias – you put them ”Head to Toe”! Sponsored by Green Waste Recovery, Gayles Bakery and Rosticceria and hosted by Capitola Museum

MEET THE ARTIST

Donald’s along with Devcon Construction, Capitola Hotel, Gayles Bakery and Rosticceria, and the City of Capitola.

Noon - 12:30 Ronald will perform magic for the kids and pose for pictures. Join him on the Esplanade!

64th ANNUAL NAUTICAL PARADE

1PM Begonia covered barges float along down Soquel Creek to the lagoon. Great views from Stockton Bridge, Cliff Avenue, and Wharf Road. ADA access available.

Sponsored by Our Grand Benefactor - Mc-

1PM – Finish Soquel Creek – We supply the boats!

Registration at the pathway by the Stockton Bridge from noon until 1pm.

Two people per boat. Sponsored by Times Publishing Group

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BEGONIA FESTIVAL Event Location Map

Our theme, Begonias Around the World, was inspired by the diversity of people we have seen at Begonia Festivals. The festival has global appeal - and why not? People all over the world love flowers, and begonias grow in so many places.

Over 2500 species of begonias are identified with more being catalogued each year.

They are named after Michel Begon, an amateur botanist from France who collected begonias from Haiti around 1690. Other begonias were later found in the West Indies (1775), and West Africa (1862). The first Tuberous begonia, like we have, was found in South America (1864). Begonias are native to tropical and semi-tropical regions of Mexico, South and Central America, Asia, Hawaii, and South Africa.

They are grown mostly worldwide now.

With Europe’s widespread infatuation of the begonia in the mid-1800s, many were collected and brought to England, Belgium, France, and Austria to be cultivated in gardens and hybridized to create the immense variety that exists today. They are still very popular in Europe.

Yet, with a prevalence of festivals and flowers worldwide, we find only three that celebrate the begonia.

- Belgium has its Flower Carpet, constructed every other year, at the Grand Palace in Brussels. This year’s carpet will be shown from 12-15 August.

- Ballarat, Australia holds their festival annually for 3 days each Labour Day weekend (12-14 March 2016 being in the Southern Hemisphere, March is the peak of their begonia-growing season.) It is quite similar to ours.

- The Capitola Begonia Festival, held annually since 1952, is also on Labor Day Weekend (2 – 5 September 2016). Don’t miss this one – our 64th!

Read further to learn about the history of begonias in Capitola, begonia growing at Golden State Bulb Growers, and distribution around the globe. Also enjoy articles about a day at the picking fields, and about being a volunteer for the Capitola Begonia Festival.

ENJOY OUR DIVERSITY… COME CELEBRATE BEGONIAS WITH US!

-Teresa Green

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Let’s Dance! Review, 5 pm - 9 pm

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Float Construction Viewing all day until 10 pm Sand Sculpture Contest 8 AM - Noon Begonia Mural Noon - 7 pm Meet the Artist 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Concert in the Park 4 pm - 6 pm Saturday Movie Night at the Beach - Begins at dusk

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Float Construction Viewing all day until 10 pm Horseshoes on the Sand 8 AM - Finish Chalk Art on the Seawall 9 AM - Noon Begonias to Go, Head to Toe! 10 AM - Noon 64th Annual Nautical Parade 1 pm - Finish Meet the Artist 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Concert in the Park 4 pm - 6 pm

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Fishing Derby 6:30 AM - Noon Children’s Art Project 11 AM - 2 pm Hoops for Everyone! 11 AM - 2 pm Rowboat Races 1 pm - Finish

Saturday, September 3rd

Sunday, September 4th

Monday, September 5th

*Parking rates and durations are subject to change. Check regulations carefully when parking. Access to Village & Beach Parking Lots 1 & 2 are the Bay Avenue exit from Highway 1; turn right at the off ramp and continue past Capitola Ave. to parking on the right just before Monterey Ave. Or take the Park Ave exit from Highway 1 toward Capitola; cross Monterey Ave into the parking lot.

Use cash or credit cards in the new Pay Stations for parking. There is a three hour time limit for Village parking. Capitola Police Department routinely checks for parking expiration; after three hours you must move your vehicle from the parking space or you will be ticketed. The cost is $1.50 per hour. The parking along Cliff drive is $1.00 per hour.

Pacific Cove Parking Lots 1 and 2 are located behind City Hall on Capitola Ave and expanded with 220 more spaces. Just a short walk or shuttle ride to the Village. Use cash or credit cards in the new Pay Stations for parking. The cost at both lots is 50 cents an hour and there is a 12 hour time limit (meters run from 8 am to 8 pm).

The shuttle runs Saturday, Sunday & Holidays from 10 am to 8 pm The shuttle will no longer stop at Crossroads Center as it has in prior years.

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BEGONIAS around the world Tuberous begonias are just one type of begonia in over 2,500 species of begonias known in the world. They are unique because they create a tuber or “bulb” as part of the root system, after just one season of growing. Most other types of begonias have fiberous root systems, like other plants. The first species of tuberous begonia, were discovered in the 1800’s, in higher elevations of the Andes mountains of South America. But being so close to the equator, the climate much like our own, rarely has frosts. This begonia was crossed with other tuberous begonia species. These early crosses had really small flowers. As time went on tuberous begonia breeders selected for larger flowers and different flower forms in varying colors. After 150 years of selective breeding, we have the large flowered types we see today.

Here in Capitola and the surrounding area, there were several growers producing begonias as early as 1920. The first tubers were brought over from Germany.

Among the growers were Antonelli Brothers and Brown Bulb Ranch, now Golden State Bulb Growers. Due to the large acreage of begonias produced, Capitola became known as the Begonia capitol of the world. The Capitola Begonia Festival began in the early 1950’s.

The historical center for tuberous begonias in the world is near Ghent, Belgium where since1860, generations of families have produced begonias on small plots of land next to their homes. Combined these families produce the majority of all begonias grown in the world. Each year in Brussels, Belgium there is an annual flower carpet made of begonia blooms.

In the state of Victoria, Australia with a climate like our own, begonias have also been grown for decades. The annual Ballarat Begonia Festival has been held since 1956.

Other begonias producers are located

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in the Netherlands, Germany, Scotland, England and even North Korea.

Golden State Bulb Growers was the first and is now the last producer of begonias in North America, supplying the brand name; AmeriHybrid® Begonias. We’ve hybridized and produce begonias for nearly 100 years. Our primary market is the United States. But we export our tubers as far away as China and New Zealand.

There is also a strong market in Japan for begonias, but due to export restrictions we cannot export tubers. To overcome this hurdle, we supply begonia seeds which are not restricted to export. Our begonia seed are also exported to Australia, Vietnam, South Korea, and to several Latin American and Northern European countries. Seed is very small and easily transported. Seed make it possible to grow begonias just about anywhere in the world. For efficiency and cost savings, large nurseries here in North America also prefer to grow tuberous begonias from seed. A seed will produce the same begonia plant as one from a tuber, it just takes a couple of months to longer grow into a blooming plant.

As beautiful as these large flowered begonias are, they are difficult for most nurseries to transport. This is why you don’t normally see tuberous begonias for sale in your local garden center. Luckily for us, begonia tubers are available in the early spring to plant at home for everyone to enjoy. Look for the name Amerihybrid®. That way you are assured to be buying only American produced begonias.

They are easy to grow and by summer the plants are in bloom and continue blooming until about November or until the first frost. You can buy bulbs at your local garden center or purchase on line directly from us at: calbegonias.com.

Worth Brown Golden State Bulb Growers Inc. Sales Manager Asia and Oceania

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VOLUNTEERING makes a difference

By Rocio Sullivan

Moving to Capitola from MĂŠxico has been a wonderful experience. I immediately fell in love with the landscape of this City by the Sea and all the things it has to offer.

One of the things that caught my attention was the annual Begonia Festival.

One of my first duties was to help lead the Begonia Mural event in 2015. Going to the picking fields was incredible. To see all people come together to pick the flowers that would adorn the mural and many floats was amazing and heartwarming.

I was very eager to watch the festival unfold before my eyes. When the time came, it was beyond my expectations. I met people from all over the United States as well as other countries around the world who came to participate in the festival activities.

With the support and guidance of my fellow volunteers, the Mural turned out gorgeous. All the events during the weekend were a great success.

I approached the festival committee with the idea to be a part of my new community and they accepted me with open arms, guiding me through the process of becoming a volunteer. I learned that the organizers of the festival are all volunteers and some of them have been a part of this festival for 15 years or more. Their passion and positive energy was contagious.

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As a new member of the Begonia Festival, I realized there is so much to do and it does take a Village to make the festival happen.

By volunteering at the festival I gained many great friends and had the opportunity to be part of a beautiful tradition.

I heard so many great stories from people that have been participating in this event since they were kids. This festival brought to their minds the love and warmth of their families. One of the goals of the festival is for the families to come and play in a healthy environment.

I watched people enjoying nature, the river, the ocean and flowers, and also how well they interacted together and the happiness and smiles on their faces.

It was priceless. It is definitely a way to connect humans and Mother Nature, and it was a reminder of the blessings we have to live and enjoy such a beautiful city.

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THE BEGONIA Picking Fields

by Linda Wadley

This will be my fifth year heading to the Begonia Picking Fields early on a foggy Saturday morning of Labor Day Weekend.

Together with other Begonia Festival volunteers we will make our way down Highway1 to Marina and on some tricky dirt roads to arrive at our destination. Although you would think I know what to expect by now, I am still always caught by surprise. The majesty of what lies before me is breathtaking.

Acres and acres of Begonia blossoms in nearly every color of the rainbow roll before me as a luxurious carpet in shades of pink, red, orange, yellow, peach, white and even candy striped!

The sight is magnificent and one you will never tire of or easily forget. It feels like an honor to be able to witness some of Mother Nature’s finest work.

After soaking in the beauty before us, it is time to start picking.

Our goal is to gather enough blossoms in a variety of colors to use for both the “Begonias to Go” event and the “ Community Begonia Mural”. However, we are not alone in the fields!

Dozens of people are there helping pick Begonias to help the float builders.

It is not uncommon for one float to use as many as 400 fruit boxes filled with Begonias! That is a lot of picking and requires a real team effort. Depending on the theme for the float, a plan is determined ahead of time as to how many boxes of which colors of blossoms are needed. Some years a particular color is in high demand, so the pickers race to get as many as they can for their float ahead of the others.

There is a rather delicate system for picking the blossoms.

Begonia blossoms snap off very easily, so one has to be very careful to try and pick some stem along with the blossom. If they don’t, the builders can’t attach the blossoms to the chicken wire on the floats. Additionally, Begonias are rather fragile and don’t last very long. Misting them with water after picking helps a bit.

Amid shrieks of laughter and fun the blossoms are picked, loaded into car trunks and pickup trucks and rushed back to Capitola. Float building teams begin furiously putting their blossoms on the floats in order to be ready for the big Nautical Parade on Sunday. It is fun to walk along the River Walk Saturday and watch them at work!

I don’t suspect I will ever tire of helping pick those gorgeous Begonias. I have become a member the Begonia Festival Committee and have made wonderful friends and had so much fun. I invite you to check it out for yourself. It is a great way to get involved in our Capitola community and ensure that this fun, free, family Festival continues to thrive.

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ABOUT THE COVER ARTIST Each year the Festival Committee reaches out with a “Call to Artists” for poster art submittals. In 2016, the committee considered nearly 20 pieces of art – many from acclaimed artists throughout the community. Janet Allinger’s piece shouted above them all. A departure from the Festival’s typical look, Allinger’s graphically strong and retro feel demanded a place in the Festival’s archives.

Growing up in Detroit, Allinger remembers drawing cartoons of her dog “Spike” and referencing her “How to Draw” books and studying art in school. She worked the automotive industry updating technical manuals and illustrating various parts/sections of cars and eventually, was given the opportunity to learn how to illustrate via computer using Adobes Illustrator and Photoshop.

Allinger moved to Santa Cruz with her husband and soon started her own graphic design business. She has participated in Open Studios, produced promotional pieces for local wineries, breweries and other businesses and teaches a weekly art class for the residence at Sunshine Villa.

Check out Allinger’s work at janetallinger.com.

Meet the artist during the Begonia Festival – refer to the festival’s schedule of events.

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BEGONIA Beginnings

By Frank Perry, Curator Capitola Historical Museum

Of the many festivals held in Santa Cruz County each year, the Capitola Begonia Festival is one of the oldest. It began over sixty years ago, just a few years after Capitola incorporated as a city.

starting to promote itself as a begonia growing region. By this time, however, Capitola had become incorporated, and was looking for ways to promote the new town. The begonia fields were, in fact, in the Live Oak area between Santa Cruz and Capitola. They were outside the city limits of both towns, though much closer to Capitola than Santa Cruz.

Capitola’s biggest attraction was (and still is) the beach. But the owners of local businesses began searching for some type of annual event to attract more visitors. In 1948 and 1949 a “Gay Nineties” festival was held. There was an applebox derby, bicycle race, parade, and costume ball.

Through much of the 1900s, the region west of Capitola was a center for begonia breeding and production. The three main growers—Brown Bulb Ranch, Antonelli Brothers, and Vetterle & Reinelt—became nationally famous for plants that produced extraordinarily large blossoms. All were skilled hybridizers, and each offered their own special varieties in red, orange, yellow, white, or pink. Some varieties were bred for blossoms that looked like roses, others for ruffled edges. Especially popular were the picotee varieties, which had either light colored petals with dark edges or dark petals with light edges.

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Then, in 1950, newcomer Peggy Slatter Matthews organized the first “Capitola Water Fantasy.” Matthews was an expert swimmer and event organizer. She knew how to stage events that would please a big crowd, and received guidance from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk promoter Skip Littlefield. There were swimming races, a parade, a water ballet, and even a fire dive off the Stockton Avenue Bridge.

It was during the first Water Fantasy that Matthews asked Antonelli Brothers for begonia blossoms to use as decorations around the stage and floating barges.

By 1952 there was a nautical parade of

floats decorated with begonias. Today, this is officially regarded as the year the Begonia Festival began, though it was still called the Capitola Water Festival.

The nautical parade returned in 1953, but the emphasis was still on other events in the Water Fantasy. Finally, in September of 1954, Capitola decided to make begonias the main attraction and the name “Capitola Begonia Festival” was born. The parade of begoniadecorated floats on Soquel Creek became the keynote event.

Now in its 64th year, the Capitola Begonia Festival has passed through several generations of organizers and spectators. With each generation has come a different suite of festival events. There have been skateboard contests, fishing derbies, sand sculpture contests, diaper derbies, pancake breakfasts, and spaghetti dinners.

In the 1960s and 1970s, as Capitola’s boundary crept westward, two of the begonia-growing sites were finally encompassed by the city limits. The land, however, was quickly becoming too valuable for farming. Today, begonias are no longer grown commercially in Capitola.

The festival blossoms are grown just across Monterey Bay near Marina and are donated by Golden State Bulb Growers.

The former Brown Bulb Ranch property is now the site of a mall and shopping center.

The other two nursery sites are blanketed by houses. Yet, the Begonia Festival lives on, thanks to hard work by many volunteers, and, of course, help from thousands of begonia blossoms.

(Much of this history is from the book, By-theSea: A History of the Capitola Begonia Festival by Carolyn Swift, which is available at the Capitola Historical Museum.)

Capitola can still call itself ``The Begonia Capital of the World,’’ for while there are festivals as big and places with more begonias, nobody else has as much fun with flowers as Capitola.

The floating blossoms represent everything that people love about Capitola --beautiful to see, fun to visit, and a wonderful spot to call home.

Quote from Carolyn Swift MUSEUM AND FESTIVAL CLOSELY CONNECTED The Capitola Historical Museum celebrates its 50th birthday this year, having first opened to the public on July 9th, 1966.

The Museum actively collects Begonia Festival memorabilia, including posters, programs, pins, and photographs.

Among the items on exhibit this year is a Museum guest book from the 1967 festival.

CAPITOLA MUSEUM EVENTS:

March-December.

“Photos by Ravnos.” An exhibition of the works of Ole Ravnos, who photographed Capitola between 1907 and 1915.

July 9 (Saturday),

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Museum 50th birthday party in parking lot next to the museum, 410 Capitola Avenue. Enjoy special displays, hotdogs, birthday cake, glitter “tattoos,” and other activities for adults and children.

October 15 (Saturday),

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

“Celebrate the ’60s” event at Jade Street Park. Come and see what Capitola was like 50 years ago or, if you were here, reminisce with your friends. Everyone is invited to bring memorabilia to display, such as old photos, posters, record albums, clothing, etc.

Capitola Historical Museum, 410 Capitola Avenue.

Open Thursday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

Phone 831-464-0322.

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2015Event Results

Nautical Parade

GRAND PRIZE WINNER AND BEST SHOWMANSHIP: Group: Harbor Lights Motel Name of Float: Begonias Under the Capitola Sea Charity for $1,000 donation: Caroline’s Thrift Shop SECOND PLACE WINNER and Most Imaginative: Group: Beach Bums Name of Float: Team ‘Tola Surfs Up Charity for $500 donation: Capitola Public Safety Foundation THIRD PLACE WINNER and Best Under the Bridge: Group: Riverview Rascals Name of Float: The Shark that Almost Ate Capitola Charity for $250 donation: Vista Center for the Blind SPECIAL RECOGNITION WINNERS: Group: It’s Wine Tyme and Party Woodworm Name of Float: Back to the Beach Recognition: Best Village Business Group: Friends of the Windmill House Name of Float: Those Summer Daze Recognition: Best Audience Participation Group: Capitola Surf and Paddle Name of Float: Paddleboarders Recognition: Best Business Participation

Horse Shoe Tournament FIRST PLACE TEAM: Name: Cheryl Reome From: Las Cruces, NM Name: Bevan Perry From: Santa Cruz SECOND PLACE TEAM: Name: Matt Rando From: San Jose Name: Jon Scofield From: Corralitos 16 16

THIRD PLACE TEAM: Name: Grant Trager (Age 9!)

From: San Ramon Name: Derek Murphee From: Santa Cruz Mountains BUSTED SHOE AWARD: Name: Joey Montiel Name: Tammy Trager From: San Ramon

Rowboat Races Masters 45 and over 1st Todd Habelt rowed Ben Habelt 1:45 min:sec Capitola 2nd Joe Clarke rowed J.J. Clarke 1:58 min:sec Capitola 3rd Ciaran Keane rowed Evan Keane 2:10 min:sec San Carlos

Seniors 31 - 44 1st Jack Digby rowed Lisa Kettenburg 1:45 min:sec Capitola 2nd Oliver Schierer rowed Pamallo Schierer 2:30 min:sec Carmel Valley 3rd Ryan Bonham rowed Rickey Amezquita 2:46 min:sec Capitola

Adults 18 - 30 1st Miki Bacon rowed Amanda Tran 2:32 min:sec Santa Cruz 2nd Robbin Jang rowed Rick Langlois 2:56 min:sec Redwood City 3rd Evan Keane rowed Ciaran Keane 3:17 min:sec San Mateo

Juniors 12 -17 1st Mason Ciari rowed Nathan Grim 1:13 min:sec San Jose 2nd Jake Graessle rowed Nick Graessle 1:44 min:sec Capitola 3rd Jake Iven rowed Logan Wieman 2:02 min:sec Morgan Hill

Youth 11 and under 1st Nick Graessle rowed

Grace Graessle 1:22 min:sec Santa Cruz 2nd Annabelle Schierer rowed Grace Schierer 1:35 min:sec Carmel Valley 3rd Landon Kenney rowed Blake Kenney 1:37 min:sec Pleasanton

Sand Scuplture Competition GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Name of Sculpture: Castles by the Sea LARGE GROUPS: FIRST PLACE Name of Sculpture: Where Did She Go? SECOND PLACE Name of Sculpture: Minion Dominion SMALL GROUPS: FIRST PLACE Name of Sculpture: Blue Whale SECOND PLACE Name of Sculpture: Capitola Sand Sculpture ONE CHILD, ONE ADULT: FIRST PLACE Name of Sculpture: Tortuga SECOND PLACE Name of Sculpture: Best Babes 9 TO 14 YEAR OLDS: FIRST PLACE Name of Sculpture: Couch SECOND PLACE Name of Sculpture: Beached 8 YEARS AND UNDER: FIRST PLACE Name of Sculpture: Sean’s Castle SECOND PLACE Name of Sculpture: Beach Blanket Babylon Cake

Fishing Derby

BIGGEST FISH (by weight) of the DERBY ALL AGES: Evan Eaton Name: Evan Eaton Age: Toddler - 7 Years From: Discovery Bay Name: Jack Parker Age: 8 - 12 Years From: San Mateo Name: Leyla Perales Age: 13 - 17 Years From: Santa Cruz Name: James McDonald Age: 18 - Adult From: Santa Cruz BIGGEST SKATE (by weight) of the DERBY: Jake Oliker MOST FISH of the DERBY: Name: Riley Enzweiler Age: Toddler - 7 Years From: Aptos Name: Harper Cloud Age: 8 - 12 Years From: Saratoga Name: Keegan Vasconcellos Age: 13 - 17 Years From: Santa Cruz Name: Jim Hunsaker Age: 18 - Adult From: Santa Cruz SMALLEST FISH of the DERBY: Name: Mason Cloud Age: Toddler - 7 Years From: Saratoga Name: Aidyn Mecredy Age: 8 - 12 Years From: Boulder Creek Name: Ravyn Bewley Age: 13 - 17 Years From: Santa Cruz

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HORSESHOES in the Sand

By Laurie Hill

Fourteen years ago, Toni Castro, Executive Director of the Capitola Soquel Chamber of Commerce, asked the Hamby Family to chair her newly proposed tournament “Horseshoes in the Sand”.

Scott Hamby describes the experience: “Toni knew that the Hamby family grew up pitching horseshoes and that horseshoe games were a part all Hamby family gettogethers. My dad, Ike, brought the family tradition from Indiana when the family moved here in the 1950s. My dad and twin brothers, Barry and Garry, became master horseshoe players and filled the family party room with trophies. All three are pitching horseshoes in heaven now and I imagine “double ringers” are still the order of the day.

It’s been gratifying and a lot of work to the watch this tournament grow. Starting with 30 players in front of the Venetians, the event has grown to 100 players (50 teams) and takes place on the sand near Zeldas. Horseshoe pitchers, young and old, get together and anxiously wait to see whose name will be drawn from the hat to be their partner (all, not so secretly, hoping that they’ll draw Tucker Sanden).

Photo courtesy of the Laurie Hill

It’s been a blast running the tournament for past 14 years and I thank the Chamber, Village Merchants, and Begonia Festival organizers for the opportunity. Now the reins are being handed over to Tucker Sanden. The Sanden’s have their own horseshoe pitching legacy in Soquel and I’m sure Tucker will carry on this tournament’s tradition.”

The Festival thanks Scott and Laura Hamby, Ellen Bauerle, and Toni Castro for their event leadership.

Come watch “Horseshoes in the Sand” on Sunday, September 4. The tournament is free, participation is limited, and you must preregister online or call 475-6522.

Contact the Festival if you want to join the new horseshoe tournament leadership team.

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HISTORY of Brown Ranch After retiring from the car and buggy business, due to health issues and economic devastation from the 1906 earthquake, James A. Brown founded the Brown Ranch in 1911. Initially Mr. Brown planted several acres of different types of berries. He eventually became interested in the culture of various flower bulbs. By 1916, James was growing more than 40 acres of freesias, gladiolas, montbretias, tulips, and tuberose on newly acquired ground in the Capitola area. The Brown Ranch also decided to start a dairy and purchased a registered herd of Guernsey cattle in 1917. The Guernsey dairy flourished, and Moo Cow ice cream, candy, and milk were distributed in their own regional retail stores.

Through contracts with the Southern Pacific Railroad, Dollar Line Cruise Ships, Panama Pacific, Matson Australian Lines and others, the reputation of Moo Cow milk and ice cream grew to even reach distribution in the Republic of Panama.

At the peak of the dairy’s popularity in 1931, more than 9,000 visitors came to the company’s annual October Open House in Capitola. Always aware of advertising opportunities, the first Miss California was also photographed at the Brown Ranch alongside the dairy’s prize milk cow. Expanding the bulb business, James built 24,000 sq. ft. of glass house and seven acres of lath house in 1924 for the propagation of tuberous begonias and gloxinias. Obtaining Begonia bulbs from Germany, who bragged of ‘the best flowers’, and Begonia tubers from

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Belgium, who claimed ‘the strongest tubers’, the Browns crossbred the two varieties, and developed the Rancho Hybrid, now known as AmeriHybrid® Begonias. From the 1930’s to the 1970’s, approximately 90% of the world’s Begonias came from the Brown Bulb Ranch in Capitola.

In 1932, James Brown died at the age of 49 and Alan and Worth Brown, James’ sons, took over operations. By the 1950s the dairy had been completely closed and the third generation, Barclay, Todd, and Joel Brown, joined the family business. The firm was now the recognized world leader in the production of tuberous begonia bulbs. In 1951, Peggy Matthews, a local swim teacher noticed that all the begonias at Brown Bulb Ranch were going to waste. She was not aware that the growers had no interest whatsoever in the flowers; they were only interested in the bulbs for propogating. The death of the flowers signified that it was time to dig up the bulbs and send them to market.

That year the Capitola Water Follies featured paddleboards decorated with Begonias, and that is how the Capitola Begonia Festival got its start. Even though the Begonia Festival was truly started in 1952, in 1954 the Capitola Businessmen’s Association

inaugurated the First Annual Capitola Begonia Festival and proclaimed Capitola to be the “Begonia Capital of The World.” A festival in late summer—when the begonias are in spectacular bloom—was a natural way to extend the latesummer coastal tourist season.

By 1960 Worth Brown had broken new ground by marketing a complete line of package begonia bulbs to national chain stores. Woolworth’s was the first chain to try bulbs and Sears followed a few years later. The Brown Bulb Ranch became the largest distributor of bulbs to retailers west of the Mississippi River. By the time Allan and Worth retired from their work, the company had hundreds of employees, with a distribution warehouse and sales force in Seattle and a sales office in Los Angeles. At this time a decision was made to concentrate more energy on the production of bulbs and less on the distribution of other growers’ products. The distribution operation was sold to an eastern firm and the Brown Ranch changed the name of its bulb growing operation to Golden State Bulb Growers.

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In 1986 Golden State Bulb Growers moved its main offices, warehouses, and greenhouses from Capitola to just outside of Watsonville. The fourth generation of the family now operates the business. Nolan Brown heads the shipping department, Worth C. Brown (grandson of Worth A. Brown) has office responsibilities, and Justin Brown oversees the growing of the crops on nine separate ranches throughout California and Baja, Mexico. Justin supervises the production of 26 crops on over 1,000 acres, with the largest portion of the land being devoted to colored Calla lilies.

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HISTORY CAPITOLA of the Capitola Wharf

Merry-Go-Round

In 1857 industrialist Frederick A. Hihn hired carpenter Sedgwick Lynch to build a wharf on the Capitola Shore. It was to be used for shipping redwood cut by the sawmills behind Soquel.

Besides lumber, they would also be shipping other wood products such as shakes, split posts, telegraph poles, and shingles.

As time went on, flour, leather (from the Porter Tannery), paper (from Soquel’s paper mill), and various farm products were also shipped out of the wharf. In 1874, the year Camp Capitola was founded, nearly 2.5 million feet of lumber was shipped from the wharf. In 1860, the wharf was lengthened to 1,100 feet but a storm in November of 1865 destroyed part of the wharf and made it unsafe. The pier was soon rebuilt by the steamship company. Over time, the railroads began to take business away from the shipping line and the wharf was abandoned in 1879. It has been renovated many times, but remains in the same location. The City Capitola acquired it in 1980 and still maintain it.

Capitola has had several different merry-go-rounds through the years at various locations by the beach. The last one (and most well-known) operated from around 1950 to 1965 and was located near the foot of San Jose Avenue where the outdoor eating area is today next to Zelda’s. Along with a merry-go-round there was Babe’s Bandstand next door. Babe sold cotton candy, beach balls, beach shovels and pails through an outside window. He also sold french fries, hamburgers and hot dogs.

There were also several Skee Ball places along the esplanade where adults and kids alike could win prizes and then redeem their prize tickets for items in a glass case.

The Capitola Wharf is a favorite destination for fishing, dining, or taking a leisurely walk. If you want a great meal and view, visit The Wharf House at the very end of the wharf. If fishing is in your plans, you can buy bait or rent a paddleboard, kayak, or skiff at Capitola Boat and Bait to fish or have some fun in the ocean. The entrance to Capitola Wharf is easy to find, just look for the beautiful arch announcing the entrance!

The merry-go-round was built by Arrow Development of Mountain View, which manufactured amusement park rides for many famous parks, including Disneyland, and locally, Santa’s Village and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. This type of merry-go-round was the type used for traveling carnivals and could be easily dismantled and re-assembled. In the 1950s it was damaged several times by winter storms. In the early 1060s it was put in storage or moved to San Jose for the winter.

Businessman Andy Antonetti, who served on the Capitola City Council during the 1960s, including two terms as mayor, owned the merry-go-round. He also ran Andy’s Skeeball and could be seen daily wandering around the Skee Ball parlor with his change belt making change for everyone.

Photo courtesy of the Daubenbis Family

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SAND SCULPTURE Memories

By Meade Fischer I ran the Sand Sculpture Contest in 2015: a learning experience and a whole lot of fun. Getting and inventorying all the event stuff was a bit overwhelming. I coaxed, begged, wheedled and cajoled people to volunteer and judge. At that point I felt I should be committed or at least sedated.

On the day of the event, it looked so easy on this vast empty beach. Capitola Public Works prepared the beach. We set up the areas for the four categories, with neat flags and balloons at 7AM, long before beach goers start to arrive. By 10, the beach was packed, and my flags and neat areas were obscured by hundreds of people building sculptures, sitting on the sand, throwing Frisbees, playing, running in the water or just fixing lunch.

Where were the volunteers and judges? Do you know how much effort it takes to walk in deep sand back and forth, through a thick crowd for an hour? It’s like two hours on the Stairmaster.

I finally found everyone, and the judges were out there judging, and picking winners. As I walked along, I was blown away by the creative sculptures. Frankly, I didn’t think you could do that with just plain old sand.

The best part was handing out the trophies. The winners beamed with pride. Some had been returning to this event for years. They took this seriously.

I met some fun people, volunteers I’d exchanged emails and phone calls with for weeks before actually meeting them on the beach. As it wound down and I was feeling oh so good about it, someone asked me if I’d do it again in 2016. Without thinking, I opened my mouth and said yes.

Drop me an email if you would like to join the fun this year: meade@meadefischer.com

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ALWAYS HELPFUL Scouts

By Laurie Hill

Aptos Scout Troop 642 was formed in 1992 and initiated the Nautical Parade float tear-down as a fundraiser to help the scouts go to camp. Monday afternoon after the Sunday parade, the scouts remove all of the float decorations for disposal by City crews.

Scout Leader Gloria Wells reports “No one was ever injured during the tear-down, except someone managed to fall in the water every now and then - a source of much amusement. The boys always loved doing this work: using hammers and tools to totally destroy something was always fun.”

Around 2008, the Scouts added picking begonia flowers to their duties. Scouts carefully pick blossoms for “Begonias to Go”, the new Begonia Mural, and they help float builders select their final blossoms. They protect the plants and pick the most beautiful flowers they can find. Before departing, scouts search the fields for any leftover trash - reinforcing an important scout camping skill “Leave No Trace”. Scouts deliver flowers to several restaurants in Capitola. Eagle Scouts have even rebuilt the floating barges.

In 2015 Troop 642 merged with Troop 609. Troop 609 now performs these Festival duties and receives the donation to help them go to scout camp.

Thank you to the many scouts and scout leaders that have assisted the Festival over the years. It is a great partnership!

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The Monterey Bay area is rich with a wide variety of Golf Courses and some really unique Driving Ranges. Green fees at our local courses do vary from location to location, with none of them being outrageous in costs. Certain times of the year, it can be busy, so you will want to call ahead to reserve a tee time.

There are more than 20 recognized hiking trails in Santa Cruz County that traverse the coastline, beaches, mountains and the redwood forests of this unique corner of the Central Coast. From Big Basin Redwoods State Park there is the famous Skyline to the Sea Trail. And to add climbing to your activities, there is the Pacific Edge climbing Gym in Santa Cruz.

Whale Watching

Kayaking

There is year-round whale watching in Monterey Bay with Humpback and Blue Whales from April to December and Gray Whales from December to April, with Killer Whales and Porpoises showing up anytime they feel like it. There are also Sea Otters, Seals, Sea Lions and seabirds. Whale watching cruises start from Santa Cruz, Moss Landing and Monterey.

Kayaking tours of Elkhorn Slough will take you into one of 17 estuarine reserves in the United States. Elkhorn Slough is home to saltwater, freshwater and marshland wildlife where you will see seals, otters, loons, egrets, pelicans and even small sharks. Along Monterey Bay there are open coast paddling tours, overnight sea kayaking trips and the thrill of surf kayaking.

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Twilight Concerts

June 8 – August 24, 2016 Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The tradition of the Wednesday Night Twilight Concerts continues in the Esplanade Park. Come and enjoy an array of musical styles from jazz, western, latin, swing, orchestra to good old rock & roll. The bands will perform from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bring a picnic supper and chairs to sit on either in the park or on the beach while enjoying the music filled sunset.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Weeknights after 5pm Specials

June 13 - August 25, 2016 Retro Nights - Mondays & Tuesdays after 5pm All rides $1 each! Plus more old-school prices throughout the park.

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Pepsi Nights - Wednesdays & Thursdays after 5pm Bring a Pepsi product and enjoy Unlimited Rides for only $12.95 + tax!

Free Friday Night Concerts on the Beach Boardwalk

June 17 – Sept 2, 2016 6:30pm and 8:30pm on the Beach Bandstand visit beachboardwalk.com

Woodies on the Wharf

Saturday, June 25, 2016 10 am-4 pm Northern California’s largest

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Woodie show features more than 200 stylish, pre-1952 wood-bodied cars. Admission is free! Music, Woodie goodies and prize drawings will add to the fun. More information is available at www.santacruzwharf.com.

Hop n’ Barley Beer Festival June 25, 2016 - June 26, 2016 11am – 5pm Craft breweries, ciders, live music, food, beer games, and a fun, family & dog friendly atmosphere. Skypark Scotts Valley, CA hopnbarley.org

Soquel Village Sip n’ Stroll

June 25, 2016 1-5 pm Spend your Saturday sippin’ wine and strolling through Soquel Village! Ten stores and ten wineries will be offering tasting and appetizers. There will be music playing in the village along with an array of classic cars. Your $30 pass includes a wineglass, wristband, and a map of stores and wineries.

For more information, call the Capitola/Soquel chamber at 475-6522.

The Capitola Historical Museum will celebrate its

50th birthday on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 410 Capitola Avenue. “This is a wonderful opportunity to look back at the first half century and acknowledge the many donors, volunteers, and others who have helped the Museum preserve our local history,”

says Curator Frank Perry.

Former director Carolyn Swift will share reminiscences at 11 p.m. followed by a cake cutting at 11:30.

houses, storytelling, bubble making, live entertainment, train play tables, and more!

Independence Day in Aptos Village

July 31, 2016 1:30-4:00 Michael’s on Main Help support the Capitola Begonia Festival by joining us creekside at Michael’s on Main in Soquel. The afternoon includes live music, wine tasting from local wineries and scrumptious appetizers. And of course, our popular silent and live auctions!

July 4, 2016 7:00am-4:00pm Join us bright and early for a Pancake Breakfast from 7:0010:00am in the Burger.Aptos parking lot. “World’s Shortest Parade” from 10:00am12:00pm and then immediately after join us at the Aptos Village Park for the Party in the Park featuring local vendors, food, music, and activities till 4:00pm. 831.688.1467 www.aptoschamber.com

Wharf to Wharf Race

July 24, 2016 (always the 4th Sunday in July) 8:30 a.m.

A scenic six-mile race with forty live bands, throngs of festive spectators and the coveted Wharf to Wharf Runner T-shirt, awarded only to race finishers! For registration and more information visit www. wharftowharf.com Day Out with Thomas™ July 29-31 and August 5-7 Join Thomas the Tank Engine™ for The Celebration Tour 2016 through the Big Trees. Your ticket includes a fun-filled day of activities: a train ride with Thomas™, picture taking with Sir Topham Hatt,™ temporary tattoos, face painting, bounce

Annual Begonia Festival Fundraiser

The 22nd Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival August 6 & 7, 2016 10am to 7pm This multi-faceted celebration will serve up a menu of strawberry delights, non-stop entertainment, contests, and more. This free admission festival is located in historic downtown Watsonville around the City Plaza on Main, Peck, and Union Streets. For more information visit mbsf.com.

California Beer Festival

August 13th and 14th located in the Aptos Village Park over 85 craft beers and food.

Live music both days Wonder Bread, Super Huey and The Purple Ones purchase tickets at californiabeerfestival.com

Aloha Races & Polynesian Festival August 21, 2016 Santa Cruz Wharf FREE ADMISSION

The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department invites you to experience a taste of the islands on August 21 at the Santa Cruz Wharf.

Experience the exciting outrigger canoe races and then join us for the FREE Aloha Festival starting at 11 am. Festival features Hawaiian and Polynesian crafts, dance presentations and culture. Visit santacruzwharf.com or call 831-4205270.

Tequila and Taco Music

Festival August 27th and 28th 11:00am-5:30pm at the San Lorenzo Park downtown Santa Cruz. Saturday, Gourmet Street Tacos and Top Shelf Tequila Tastings and Sunday Award Winning Margaritas and music by Sambada & Metalachi. Tickets available at www. tequilaandtacomusicfestival. com

The Capitola Begonia Festival

Sept. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2016 Labor Day Weekend The Capitola Begonia Festival features fun activities that the whole family can enjoy, from a Sand Sculpture contest, a Fishing Derby, Row Boat races, and a Nautical Parade of begonia-laden floats traveling down Soquel Creek. Join in on Children’s Art events, Horseshoes tournament, or decorate yourself with begonias! Watch as float builders rush to put the finishing touches on their

parade entries. Or, really get involved and put together a team of family and friends to build your own float. Watch a movie on the beach, or dance to the sounds of the band. All events are FREE!

34th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival

September 10 & 11, 2016 Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm Admission free! A fun weekend for the whole family! The Capitola Art & Wine Festival combines Art, Wine, Music, and Food all in charming Capitola Village overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay. Over 150 fine artists and 21 wineries will participate in this year’s Festival. A Children’s Art Area with ongoing craft projects is conveniently located in the center of the Festival on Lawn Way. Please visit www.capitolaartandwine.com for more information.

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races

Santa Cruz Harbor Now - October Each Wednesday night local sailors get out during the early evening to compete and have fun, with the emphasis on fun! The harbor’s restaurants and beach are especially good viewing areas. Watch the sails parade in their full glory against the setting sun. www. santacruzharbor.org

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Santa Cruz County is currently home to 10 incredible craft breweries with a couple of more locations on the horizon for 2016. Supported by an ever increasing number of tap rooms and restaurants, you will find lots of local craft beer on tap, with eateries often forsaking the national beer brands to make room for more heavily requested local offerings.

The craft beer scene in Santa Cruz continues to offer consumers a great deal of quality and diversity.

The local establishments have grown and matured in 2015, and we saw several breweries win awards at both regional and national levels. Santa Cruz locals and visitors alike are very fortunate to have such a great variety of stellar breweries to choose from. A few of the breweries have great food menus to pair with your favorite beer selection.

The breweries without kitchens are relying on extremely innovative and fun pop-up dining events, using local food trucks or restaurants with catering capabilities to complete the experience.

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A few of the Breweries have formed relationships with nearby eateries, allowing you to order from their menu, and have it delivered to your table. Many of the establishments are dog friendly, so check first, there may be no need to leave your favorite pet at home when you go out to enjoy a fresh craft beer.

The local brewing scene has grown steadily over the past few years, and there seems to be no slowing to the pace of this welcome expansion. A very short 5 years ago, there where only 5 Breweries in the entire county. Today visitors can sample award winning craft beer at several venues around the county. Santa Cruz continues to see individuals that have been brewing locally for many years, finally stepping into the mainstream, and opening up tasting rooms to share their wares with a very thirsty, and enthusiastic contingent of local aficionados.

This trend for growth in the number of Breweries here, is right in step with a national trend of brewery growth that

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is occurring across the country. The average American lives within 10 miles of a brewery. As a nation, the U.S. now has more beer styles and brands to choose from than any other market in the world.

Nationally, Craft beer now represents 12% of the market share of the overall Beer industry and growing. In 2015 the industry grew 15% and we now have over 4,200 Breweries in the U.S., which is the most at any time in U.S. history.

The total number of people being employed in this fast growing segment is over 122,000.

Remember, when you support your local brewery, you are supporting the culture of craft brewing in the U.S., which helps craft brewers provide jobs and support their local communities.

Whether you are looking for an Ale, Porter, Stout, IPA, or Lager, you really wont be disappointed with any of the breweries in the area. Go forth thirsty and explore!

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Saturday, June 25 2016 - Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf Join the Santa Cruz Woodies Club and the City of Santa Cruz for the 22nd annual “Woodies on the Wharf” which is Northern California’s largest Woodie show featuring more than 200 stylish, pre-1952 wood-bodied cars. Admission is free! Music, Woodie goodies and prize drawings will add to the fun. Plus, a free bike valet is available for those who don’t want to worry about parking.

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During the day’s events there will be raffle prize drawings,

surfboard shaping, many custom, stock and modified Woodie cars to see plus an assortment of vintage surfboards (strapped to the cars), and the official parade off the wharf.

2016 Surf City Classic: Woodies on the Wharf Saturday, June

25, 10 am to 3:30 pm Santa Cruz Wharf – FREE I bought a ’30 Ford wagon and we call it a woody (Surf City, here we come) You know it’s not very cherry, it’s an oldie but a goody (Surf City, here we come) – Jan & Dean, 1963

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At the beginning of the 20th century, furniture makers began making “woodies.” They purchased an automobile chassis then built the body from wood. These custom vehicles were often designed as small buses used by resorts to transport their guests to and from the local train station. Some woodies went upscale, referred to as estate cars, popular with “county gentlemen” for their large rural estates.

Ford introduced the first production woodie in 1929 as part of their new line of Model A’s. During the 1930’s, other manufacturers joined in with their own version of the “Station Wagon” referring to that earlier connection with trains.

Chevrolet introduced their first woodie in 1939. Chrysler introduced its luxury Town and Country series in 1941.

Woodies were hand assembled and labor intensive to produce.

They tended to squeak and rattle and the wood needed refinishing every 2-3 years despite constant care and attention.

After WWII GI’s returned home and the historic baby boom began. For the major manufacturers, the 1946, ‘47 and ‘48 automobiles included station wagons made with wood but then they began introducing new designs. The 1949 Chevrolet, Pontiac and Oldsmobile wagons featured just a strip of wood running lengthwise along the side and a wooden tailgate. By

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1950 the wood was gone replaced by a wood grain decal.

The 1949-51 Ford and Mercury wagons featured real wood as inserted panels. When the 1952 Ford wagon arrived, the wood was gone replaced by simulated wood material. The last major maker to offer a full production wagon with real wood on the exterior was Buick in 1953… and the woodie era had to end.

By the late 50’s, woodies were disappearing from American streets, accumulating in junkyards and abandoned in out-of-theway-places. But with the surfing craze in the early 60’s, surfers, found they could buy woodies cheap, and that they were perfect for the long surfboards of the day. Most surfers didn’t restore their wagons, they simply kept them going. Then music groups like the Beach Boys and Jan and Dean immortalized woodies and the connection between surfing and their wooden vehicles became enduring when surfers and their music coined the label “woodie.”

For half a century, there were automobiles made of timber, which prompted jokes such as, “When are you going to take your car out of the crate?” Today, whether restored to their original factory specs or to that of a hot rodder’s dream, they can command much more than most people’s annual salary.

The joining together of steel and wood in the first half of the 20th century has created a cultural icon for us to enjoy.

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Each year, on the fourth Sunday in July, thousands of runners from across America and around the globe come to Santa Cruz, California for the annual six-mile race from Santa Cruz to Capitola-by-the-Sea. This legendary race, held on Sunday July 24 this year (2016), draws runners, joggers, and walkers from across America and around the globe.

Race Director Scott McConville said, “We want to encourage both the competitive and fun aspects of this race. We brag that the Wharf to Wharf has the most “Bands per Mile” of any similar event and for those who want their race times “Official,” we have the technology.”

History

The first Wharf to Wharf Race was run July 28, 1973 as one of a number of festivities scheduled by the City of Capitola’s Heritage Days to celebrate the dedication of Camp Capitola’s Superintendent’s Office, as a California State Historical Landmark with Soquel high School track coach, Ken Thomas, served as Race Director. Race officials declared Stanford’s Jack Bellah the winner and duly awarded him a plaque proclaiming him Champion of the “WARF TO WARF” Race!

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The 273 first race participants declared the race a grand success.

When they clamored for the race the following year, and the race began a life of its own. Through the 70’s, the race grew dramatically, riding the wave of the running boom that was sweeping the nation.

When 14,000 runners showed up in 1987, jamming village streets and race venues, organizers feared for the event’s future. In the years since, participation has been capped to preserve the integrity of the race and insure the safety of its runners.

Giving Back to Local Athletes

The race was incorporated as a California nonprofit in 1980 to promote running health and fitness among the youth of Santa Cruz County. Planning is year-round and its Board of Directors meets monthly to review policy, procedures and oversee the distribution of race proceeds to a wide array of local programs and special projects. Race donations in 2015, totaled more than $300,000.

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By Vanessa Reed

“The Lunatic, the Lover, and the Poet/ are of imagination all compact” – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

“To be, or not to be/That is the question” - Hamlet For centuries, William Shakespeare has thrilled and inspired audiences and for the past 35 years, Santa Cruz Shakespeare has brought the theater to an evocative, outdoor venue only Santa Cruz can provide.

This year is particularly special for Santa Cruz Shakespeare as it marks the first year in their new home at DeLaveaga Park and their third year as an independent, non-profit organization. For Santa Cruz Shakespeare the move is the beginning of a new era in a new location.

“Our primary strategic goal has been to integrate more deeply and meaningfully with the community,” said Artistic Director, Mike Ryan. “If SCS is to continue to grow and thrive as an independent and sustainable organization, we need to be situated in the city of Santa Cruz, not only artistically, but geographically.

Our true home is in town.”

The company’s new outdoor venue in DeLaveaga Park starts with Shakespeare’s magical comedy in the woods, A Midsummer Night’s Dream directed by Terri McMahon and opening on July 15. Following is Shakespeare’s most iconic tragedy Hamlet, opening July 29 with direction by Paul Mullins the director of the SSC’s Henry V in 2013. Both productions run in repertory 42 42

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by Sarah Ruhl based on the novel by Virginia Woolf will round out the season with three performances beginning August 17.

In his announcement of the 2016 season, Ryan framed the season with a quote by Theseus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, ‘The Lunatic, the lover, and the poet/ Are of imagination all compact,’ and explained that all three plays explore the transformational power of madness, love and art.

It’s worth noting that Hamlet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream are two of Shakespeare’s most well known plays – and these pieces reflect the theme of transformation and art that is playing out in Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s own story.

I could not help but consider Theseus’s line later in the same scene that Ryan referred to:

“And as imagination bodies forth The forms of things unknown, the poet’s pen Turns them to shapes and gives to airy nothing A local habitation and a name.”

Three years ago it was uncertain as to the direction Santa Cruz Shakespeare would take following the end of an era at UC Santa Cruz. But through exploration and discourse, with the strike of a pen (or maybe a hammer,) and with the passion of its players, SCS has transformed itself and found a new home.

For more information on Santa Cruz Shakespeare, or to purchase tickets, visit santacruzshakespeare.org.

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A celebration of ar tistic expression and local winemaking describes the 34th annual Capitola Ar t & Wine Festival to be held September 10 and 11 in beautiful Capitola Village By-the-Sea. The quaintness of the Village and the sound of the surf is the backdrop for this wonderful weekend.

The Festival was created in 1982 by the late Carrie Jacobson May, Barbara Reding and Eric Johnson to showcase local artistic talent. Fifty artists participated on the Esplanade that first year in the “Capitola Village Art Festival”. The Capitola Chamber of Commerce became involved the following year in 1983. The late Jay Collins created the first poster, wine tasting was added and the name was changed to the “Capitola Art & Wine Festival.”

Artistic talent ranges from exquisite jewelry to metal sculpture for the home, intricate blown glass, handcrafted leather goods and woodwork, water color and oil paintings, photography, and everything in-between; even a local face-painter for the children (or the child within). And for the budding young artists, there is a children’s art area with ongoing projects to entertain the younger set.

Today the Festival is hosted by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce and includes over 160 local and nationally acclaimed fine artists, wine tasting from 22 Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, cuisine from local restaurants and caterers, and fabulous entertainment all weekend including funin-the-sun funk from Extra Large, rclassic rock n roll hits from The Lost Boys featuring James Durbin, rock-a-billy from the

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ABOUT the ARTIST BEN DAVIS Ben studied architectural and mechanical drawing in high school, where he also took an art class. He began oil painting years later while caring for his mother during the last years of her life, completing eight paintings during that time.

Those first paintings were in several shows at a coffee house in the Haight in San Francisco, as well as a show for the Sacramento News and Review. He has since completed 15 more paintings, 11 of those after moving to Santa Cruz in 2009.

His work has been shown locally at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education.

Ben’s artwork was chosen for the Begonia Festival poster in 2013. The majority of his work is on display at Sones Cellars on the west side of Santa Cruz.

LOCAL ARTISANS MARKETPLACE Be sure to visit the new Local Artisans Marketplace located in the Capitola Mercantile lot between Esplanade and San Jose Avenue. There you will find locally made artisanal foods and crafts, such as jams, mustards, sauces, honey, coffee, baked goods, and more. While sipping wine, enjoying light music, and a soft ocean breeze, shop for handcrafted food, beverages, body products, and gifts made right here in Santa Cruz County.

34th annual general info FESTIVAL IS ADMISSION FREE FESTIVAL HOURS: Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm WINE TASTING Must be 21+. Wine tasting requires purchase of 2016 Festival Glass ($10) and Tasting Tokens ($1 each).

Wine tasting requires 2 – 4 tokens per tasting, depending on selected tastings.

Visit the Local Artisans Marketplace located in the center of the Festival between Esplanade and San Jose Avenue behind the Capitola Mercantile. There you will find local purveyors of jams & mustards, baked goods, coffee, honey, organic vegan gelato, handmade soaps, candles, body products, and more.

PARKING & SHUTTLE SERVICE 41st Ave Shuttle at Capitola Mall Ride the free shuttle from the Capitola Mall (handicap accessible). Park next to Bank of America and shuttle to the Festival. 41st Avenue shuttle drops off at entrance to the Festival at Stockton Avenue and Esplanade.

Shuttles run approximately every 20 minutes. Saturday, September 10: 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM; and Sunday, September 11: 9:30 AM to 7 PM. Beach and Village Parking Lots on Capitola Avenue Memorial weekend through midSeptember, the City of Capitola offers a free beach shuttle from the Beach and Village Parking Lots located behind City Hall at 420 Capitola Avenue. Parking Lots can be accessed from Capitola Avenue, Bay Avenue and Monterey Avenue. Free shuttle operates 10 AM – 8 PM and drops off in Capitola Village. Parking costs $0.50 an hour with no time limit. The pay stations accept cash, debit cards and credit cards. Meters run from 8 AM to 8 PM. FREE Bike Valet Parking: 1. David Lyng parking lot at corner of Capitola & Stockton Avenues 2. Monterey Ave. Festival entrance.

Visit www.capitolachamber.com or call Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce (831) 475-6522 for more information.

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GOURMET CUISINE Folks are sure to get hungry while exploring the Festival, and there will be plenty of tasty options to tempt the palate!

Capitola Village is filled with fabulous restaurants to satisfy every taste, and the Festival food court, located on Monterey Avenue, showcases outstanding Festival fare from around the county. If Mediterranean cuisine makes your mouth water, you’ll find Falafel of Santa Cruz and Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine have you covered. Gyros, falafels, hummus, and baba ganoush, are just a sampling of their offerings. Artichokes, grown right here on the central coast, are a popular item.

Whether you prefer yours steamed, stuffed, french fried or fired roasted, you’ll find them here. You can’t beat the crab cakes and skirt steak from Café Cruz, or the rice bowls from Souza’s. Savor the traditional taste of Mexico with My Mom’s Mole, serving enmoladas, mole tacos, and their crowd-pleasing cactus and kale salad. When hunger strikes, there’s something yummy for everyone!

Children’s Art Area

Kids will enjoy the ongoing craft projects in the Kids Art Area.

Located in the center of the Festival on Lawn Way, the younger set will have the opportunity to let their inner artist shine. Family Network Services hosts the Kids Art Area, with Musical Me providing instruments, song and dance to share the love of music.

Festival proceeds benefit local school and community groups including: Soquel High School Music Soquel High School Spor ts Harbor High School Leadership New Brighton Middle School Pacific C ollegiate Dance C apitola Police E xplorers C apitola - Soquel Chamber of C ommerce

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MANY FLAVORS TO BE DISCOVERED The Capitola Art & Wine Festival is the perfect venue and opportunity to taste the wide variety of wines produced by our local wineries.

For those who take the time to savor them, describing the taste of these wines is a fascinating exercise in getting in touch with your sense of taste and smell.

The basic flavors found in food are also discovered in wine. These are sweet (which most wine has), salty (not found in wine, but may influence its flavor), tart (acidic to almost sour), bitter or pungent (gets your attention). In addition the alcohol in wine brings all these taste elements together to form the aromas the unique flavors of wine.

The sugar that is present in grapes is converted during fermentation by differing degrees. Sweet white wines are white zinfandel or merlot, many Rieslings, Chenin Blanc and Spumante. Sweet reds include such as Lambrusco and Port.

Wines with very little sweetness are called “dry.”

If the dish to be eaten is acidic – citrus or vinegar flavors– then an acidic wine would be appropriate, or a lightly acidic

dish can be balanced with a light sweet wine. Examples of acidic white wines are Sauvignon Blanc and most sparkling wines. Acidity in wine dilutes saltiness, so pairing salty foods with sparkling wines works better than the usual red wines.

Tannins from the skins and stems of grapes and from oak barrels used for aging cause a bitter or astringent aftertaste in some younger red wines.

As tannins mellow with age they are one of the factors that add complexity to a mature wine. Paired with foods that have a salty, tart or bitter taste makes a wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Syrah seem sweeter.

Alcohol gives wine body. The higher percentage of alcohol, the more fullbodied (13–15 percent alcohol) the wine.

Rich meat, fish or chicken dishes that include cream are well suited to fullbodied wines. Low alcohol wines (7–10 percent) pair well with light, simply prepared and flavored dishes.

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Taste your way through the Festival! Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah… whatever your pleasure, you can sip and stroll your way through the Festival. With the beautiful Monterey Bay as your backdrop, peruse beautiful works of art and listen to great music while enjoying the exceptional wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

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Local Cuisine Circles the Globe

Santa Cruz County is famous for the variety of cuisine offered at its many restaurants. Along with their entrée, residents and visitors have a selection of fresh produce equaled nowhere else in the world. Almost every kind of vegetable, herbs and fruits from artichokes to berries, is grown locally. We pride ourselves on having independent restaurants offering their own idea of a perfect meal, promoting health, flavor and the ultimate dining experience. In many cities and towns there is a “Restaurant Row” populated largely by national chains. You won’t find that here in Santa Cruz County. What you will find is cuisine made with the finest in fresh produce and uniquely prepared entrees.

Continental, American, and California selections such as salmon Dijon, St. Louis style BBQ pork ribs, or coconut prawns. Whether you travel up the coast to Davenport, or to Santa Cruz with its wharf and Pacific Avenue, or to Soquel with its wineries and restaurants with their selection of cuisine from the far east, or to Capitola with its high-energy nightlife and fine restaurants, or to Aptos and its resort restaurants, or to Watsonville with its many varieties of Hispanic cooking along with Japanese and Western offerings you will never run out of interesting places to visit and amazing tastes to experience.

So don’t wait just for a special occasion, start your adventure with a food safari today. Talk to your friends, visit the Internet, read reviews, and find someplace you haven’t been to before and soon your friends will be asking you about where to go for dinner, lunch, or breakfast.

There are so many amazing restaurants to choose from in Santa Cruz County, but it’s worth the search. Good hunting!

Our county’s cuisine begins with restaurants featuring the bounty of the Monterey Bay with its variety of fresh seafood including fresh salmon, crab, calamari and halibut. Starting from the University of California campus, along Mission Avenue and into downtown Santa Cruz and throughout the county are a variety of pizzeria’s and restaurants offering Mexican, Asian, Pacific, Italian cuisine along with Thai, Korean and Indian menus.

Then there are many fine restaurants in our county featuring

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ANTONIO GOMEZ SEVERINO’S BAR & GRILL Nestled in beautiful Aptos, few restaurants make you feel as “at home” as Severino’s Bar & Grill. Overlooking lush gardens, their famous koi pond and cascading waterfall, Severino’s Bar & Grill has welcomed guests since 1985.

Their friendly atmosphere has been a favorite for locals and travelers alike.

Appointed executive chef to run Severino’s Bar & Grill in 2001, Antonio Gomez got his start in catering, and has been cooking since he was 15 when he was inspired by a culinary professor at Cabrillo College. Antonio has been honing his skills for over 20 years and is always looking for new flavors and techniques; fusing together different tastes to create exciting recipes is something of a specialty of his. He says that what he likes about serving as executive chef at Severino’s Bar & Grill is “the pace, the food, the people and the management.”

Antonio is proud to have won 14 first place awards for his Manhattan and Boston clam chowders at the Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off. Chef Antonio uses fresh California produce to deliver tasty, locally inspired dishes to the table.

When not working, he enjoys soccer, mountain biking and preparing meals for his extended family and friends.

Severino’s Bar & Grill offers a continental menu with specialties that include a variety of delectable pasta, meat, and seafood dishes. Dine in one of their cozy booths or enjoy their serene outdoor patio while the soothing sounds of the waterfall enhance your dining experience. Enjoy live entertainment on select evenings and Happy Hour every day of the week. Wedding packages and conference facilities are also available. The Seacliff Inn, featuring Severino’s Bar & Grill, is a full service hotel just a short walk to the beautiful Seacliff State Beach.

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STEVE WILSON CAFE CRUZ ROSTICCERIA & BAR Chef Steve Wilson, who owns and operates Café Cruz along with his wife Nikki Howe, delights in the flavors and cooking styles found in North America’s diverse cultures and regions, as well as many international cuisines. Launched in 1995, Café Cruz has been a favorite restaurant for locals and visitors for many years.

Steve’s interest in cooking began as a teenager growing up in Pennsylvania. His early experiences in kitchens on the east coast and in Santa Cruz sparked a passion for blending regional flavors with locally harvested foods. Steve emphasizes healthy and high quality ingredients, embracing both American and Global cuisines.

Wilson and Howe are committed to the environment and to the greater Santa Cruz Community. As a certified Green Business since 2006, Café Cruz was one of the first on board with the County food composting program. Café Cruz is an avid supporter of area schools and the programs of many community organizations. Steve was a former recipient of the Second Harvest Food Bank’s Hunger Fighters Award.

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STAGNARO BROTHERS SEAFOOD The Stagnaro Bros. story begins in the tiny fishing village of Riva Trigoso, located in the northern Italian province of Genoa. It was from here in 1913 that Matteo Stagnaro left an impoverished Italy for a better life in the New World. He made his way from Ellis Island to Santa Cruz, a coastal town reminiscent of his home, where he joined a group of fellow Italian immigrants and fished the Bay Area waters from San Francisco to Monterey. Seventynine years later, twelve members of the Stagnaro family still work at the fish market and restaurant, continuing the Stagnaro legacy.

Following our historic Wharf tradition, Stagnaro Bros. proudly presents the freshest and widest selection of seafood possible. Stagnaro Bros. features a menu with over 20 different types of fresh seafood every day, as well as pasta dishes, steaks, and a children’s menu.

Come join us at the outer end of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and take in the spectacular ocean views with the best fresh fish around.

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JEFF & MINA LANTIS THE SANDBAR A little over a year ago Jeff and Mina Lantis took over as the new owners of The Sandbar in Capitola Village. A favorite beachfront bar, with a long tradition of good food and fun in the heart of the village, the old establishment offered a great template for them to build out their new vision.

The first order of business was to replace the aging kitchen and upgrade the menu with a wider variety of fresh choices. Their efforts have yielded a wonderful destination in the village, where patrons can get absolutely great food. The Sandbar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and offers one of the few venues in the village that offers live music and entertainment at night. Located right on the beach in Capitola village, The Sandbar stands tall amongst the many dining options one can choose from.

With a diverse and thoughtful menu, one can choose anything they like, and be assured it is fresh, well prepared, and tasty. The new menu paired with local craft beer, wine or drinks, truly offers something for everyone. Fresh is the key here, with great pride taken to put the best food in the village in front of every patron who stops in. People come for the fun, view and the charm, but come back for the food.

With a friendly staff of locals serving you daily. This is one dining experience you should really not miss.

Great food and entertainment overlooking Capitola Beach The new Sand Bar and Grill in Capitola with amazing views of the sea and sand from our soundeck

Great breakfast, lunch and food into the evening Live entertainment five to seven nights per week Happy hour specials 3-6pm Monday thru Friday

211 Esplande Capitala, CA 95010 Phone: 831-462-1881 Email: thesandbarcapitola@yahoo.com THE SAND BAR CAPITOLA

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JOSHUA WHITBY ZELDA’S ON THE BEACH Zelda´s on the Beach is located in the quaint Capitola Village, overlooking beautiful Capitola Beach. The restaurant was purchased by John Ealy in 1978. And still today the Ealy family members own and operate this Capitola favorite. With a wide and wonderful menu, and an oceanfront dining deck, Zelda’s is a great choice for any size dining party, and a great place for groups to hold special events. With a full bar, you can enjoy your favorite cocktail, and maybe even spot a whale from the large outdoor beachfront deck.

Head Chef Joshua Whitby, who graduated first in his class at the International Culinary Center, (formerly the French Culinary Institute) continues to revitalize and add to the already stellar menu. The always-favorite Fish and Chips and Prime Rib are a good choice, but don’t forget the latest additions to the menu which include Oysters, Filet Mignon and Lobster tail. A full menu of American dishes and seafood will impress even the pickiest of patrons. Zelda’s offers nightly specials that will treat your taste buds to some of the finest dining that Monterey Bay has to offer.

Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch, Sunday Brunch, & Dinner. If you can only have one meal in Capitola this summer, make sure you have it at Zelda’s.

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Wine

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General Principles

s You should develop a familiarity with convention and then an understanding of why the suggested combination usually works.

The goal is synergy and balance so that the wine won’t overpower the food, nor the food overpower the wine. s Wine drunk by itself tastes different than wine with food, because wine acts on food similar to the way a spice does. Acids, tannins and sugars in the wine interact with the food to provide different taste sensations. s Wine can enhance the flavor of food. A good match will bring out the nuances and enhance the flavors and unique characteristics of both the food and the wine. s Memorable food and wine pairing is achieved when you find similarities and/or contrasts of flavor, body (texture), intensity, and taste.

Above all don’t stress over the perfect food and wine pairing. The best pairing is good food, good wine and good company. Friends and loved ones are the most important ingredients.

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T he Rules

Red wine with red meat, white wine with white meat (Fowl and fish) works very well as a general principle. A tannic red wine would overwhelm a delicate white fish, while a light white would seem wimpy alongside a filet steak.

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There are exceptions. Although roast chicken counts as a white meat, it goes very well with a fruity red. So do salmon and fresh tuna, thus shattering the notion that you should not serve red wine with fish.

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Match similar with similar. This rule makes sense when you look for a wine with aroma and flavor characteristics that bring to mind the trademark flavors of your entree. A rich, slightly sweet seafood like crab or lobster can go well with a slightly sweet, rich white wine like California Chardonnay.

A sprig of rosemary added to your pan-grilled steak matches suitably with the herbal qualities of a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Bordeaux.

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Rule of contrasts… or opposites can attract. This can lead to some marvelous surprises. Don’t be afraid to experiment!

Drink what you like! Don’t be the wine “expert” who insists that only his/her answers are correct. Don’t forget the standard rules, but if you want a Chardonnay with your steak, go head and try it.

Fair Prices Extensive Menu & Bar Service Great Atmosphere Right Off the Highway Back Nine is the perfect venue for your next celebration.

Banquet service up to 200 guests.

Call or Email to Book Your Event Now

(831) 423-5000 x310 events@backninegrill.com

Back Nine Grill & Bar 555 Highway 17 (Pasatiempo Drive Exit) Santa Cruz www.backninegrill.com

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