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Santa Cruz brunch spots offer delectable, leisurely meals
Advertising Feature: This article is not produced by the newsroom. It is editorially independent of both the newsroom and any one advertiser. There’s something so indulgent about brunch. The mid-morning to early afternoon meal is somehow a license for us to relax, slow down and savor the day. Nobody blinks if you sip a mimosa or Bloody Mary before noon, menus tend to brim with versatile choices ranging from elegant omelets to hearty steak frites and treating yourself to dessert is an expected ritual. Then, should you decide you’d like a nap after, well, that’s just fine with the world. With...
Cervezalandia showcases Mexican and Chicano craft breweries at Salinas Oldtown event
Put back that Modelo, it is time to celebrate a new taste sensation at Cervezalandia, the first beer event in Oldtown Salinas that showcases the talents and culture of Mexican and Chicano-owned breweries. Dubbed a popup beer garden by the founder, Daniel Savala, the event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 28 in the...
‘Experimental and fresh art scene’ in Santa Cruz
Advertising Feature: This article is not produced by the newsroom. It is editorially independent of both the newsroom and any one advertiser. In Santa Cruz, art is as core to the culture as the famous surf breaks. Whether it’s a downtown gallery showcasing local contemporary artists, a working collective in a huge historic building or the many brilliant murals that adorn the city’s walls, Santa Cruz is redefining what it means to be an arts destination while maintaining the distinct vibe befitting a bohemian beach town. “I like to say edgy and unconventional,” said Terri Steinmann, board president and interim administrative manager of the Santa Cruz Art League, which was founded in 1919. For nearly 40 years, the art center was the steward of a life-size wax replication of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” that became an international tourist attraction.
Discover Santa Cruz’s rich natural beauty, history
Advertising Feature: This article is not produced by the newsroom. It is editorially independent of both the newsroom and any one advertiser. From the shoreline of Monterey Bay to the peaks of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Cruz is rich with natural beauty, and its diverse plant, animal and human communities have lured visitors from the Bay Area and around the world. On your next visit, get to know the coastal region more deeply by paying a visit to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Known by the life-size gray whale statue that rests near its entrance between Tyrrell Park and Seabright Beach, the museum has exhibits that cover the geology of the region, its First Peoples, its variety of habitats and local marine life. The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History was the first museum in the coastal town, dating to 1904 with the founding collection of Santa Cruz lighthouse keeper and naturalist, Laura Hecox. Born in Santa Cruz after her parents had traveled overland from Illinois, she was interested in the natural sciences since childhood.
Salinas comes out to celebrate local arts scene at Sherwood Park
An overcast day could not deter the creativity shown in the colorful display at the Artist Alley Block Party on Saturday at Sherwood Park. The free community event brought together musicians and over 50 local artists for a fun-filled day of live performances, art and opportunities to make your own handicrafts. "This...
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