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Dixie Dregs
Apr
17
7:30 PM19:30

Dixie Dregs

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The Dixie Dregs evolved from an Augusta, Georgia band called Dixie Grit, formed by Steve Morse and Andy West in 1970. The band featured Morse’s older brother Dave on drums, Frank Brittingham (guitar and vocals) and Johnny Carr (keyboards). Carr was later replaced by Mark Parrish. Shortly after Steve Morse’s enrollment at University of Miami’s School of Music in 1971, Dixie Grit was disbanded. Morse and West continued performing as a duet, calling themselves Dixie Dregs (the “Dregs” of “Dixie Grit”).

In 1973, Steve Morse (guitar), Andy West (bass), Allen Sloan (violin) and Bart Yarnal (drums) met while students at the University of Miami’s School of Music to play as Rock Ensemble II. West also attended Georgia State University for a year while studying cello and music theory & composition along with Parrish. Parrish remained at GSU during the academic school years only to return to Augusta, Georgia during summer breaks – re-establishing the guitar/bass/keyboards/drums quartet with Morse, West, Parrish, and Gilbert Frayer (drums) performing as opening acts for concerts and headlining local gigs as the Dixie Dregs.

During subsequent academic school years, the remaining members of the Dregs — including Andy West — returned to the University of Miami and Mark Parrish returned to Atlanta, Georgia to complete his degree in music performance and composition at Georgia State University under the study of William Masselos, with additional studies of electronic music at Columbia University in New York City under Alice Shields – a protégé of Wendy Carlos.


Show time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $50
Advance tickets: www.sblentertainment.com
VIP Advance tickets: www.soundrink.com
Artists website: www.dixiedregs.com

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The 2018 NEXTies Awards
Mar
23
6:00 PM18:00

The 2018 NEXTies Awards

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The NEXTies Return to the Rio on Friday, March 23th at 6 PM!
Join Us for a Night Celebrating The Area's Best and Brightest Doers!

Pull out the pearls & cufflinks and join us for an evening in honor of those in Santa Cruz County who inspire us to reach further and higher and inspire the community. This year’s annual award show, now in its 9th year, puts the spotlight on talent in industries from the arts and tech to fitness and food. See you on the red carpet!

Hosted by DNA and Danielle Crook
Music guest : Jesse Daniel, Katie Ekin, and more TBA soon
Beer from New Bohemia Brewing Co and cocktails from Venus Spirits.

The Food Lounge's once monthly Night Market will come to feed us. Vendors include: Areperia 831, My Mom's Mole, Rogue Pye by Artisan Hand Food, Jesikah Cooks and the dessert table by the Santa Cruz Food Lounge.

Honorees categories include:
Entrepreneur of the year - Jennalee Dahlen
Musician of the year - Jesse Daniel
Artist of the year - Ann Hazels
Writer of the year - Santa Cruz Heritage Food Project
Give Back person of the year - Just Chip
Foodie of the year - Burn Hot Sauce
New Business of the year - YaDoggie
Athlete of the year - Mike Holt
Under 18 person of the year - Kim Garcia
Non-Profit of the year - Gravity Water
Mentor of the year - Rachel Mitchell
Innovative Business of the Year - Steeped Coffee
Innovator of the year - John Felts
TECHie of the year - Jeremy Almond
Green Business of the year - Upcycled Skate Art
Wildcard - Ryan Foley


Show time: 6:00 PM
Tickets: $25
Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com
Event website: www.eventsantacruz.com

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Hula, New Blue and Beyond
Mar
17
7:00 PM19:00

Hula, New Blue and Beyond

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Te Hau Nui School of Hula

A spectacular fundraiser celebrating the 20 year anniversary of Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance with special guests Faith Ako, Ron Kual'au, Ho'omana Hawaiian Band, Patti Maxine and Taj Mahal !


Show time: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $25 Gen, $55 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.pulseproductions.net
Artists website: www.tehaunuidance.com

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2018 Gail Rich Awards
Mar
13
7:30 PM19:30

2018 Gail Rich Awards

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Presented by Arts Council Santa Cruz County

This annual awards night celebrates the spirit of the arts in Santa Cruz by recognizing those who inspire our culturally rich community. Join us as we honor our 2018 awardees:

Textile artist/fashion designer I.B. Mayo
Childrens' book author Paul Fleischman
Mixed media artist/photographer Janet Fine
Musician/guitar teacher Steve Palazzo
Theater arts teacher Cathy Warner

Admission is free!


Show time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: FREE
Advance tickets: www.artscouncilsc.org

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Rob Bell
Mar
10
8:00 PM20:00

Rob Bell

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The Holy Shift Tour

Rob Bell is the New York Times best selling author of Love Wins, What We Talk About When We Talk About God, The Zimzum of Love, How To Be Here, and What is the Bible?. His podcast, called the RobCast, is the #1 spirituality podcast and iTunes named it Best of 2015. He's been profiled in the New Yorker, toured with Oprah, and in 2011 Time Magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. He has a regular show at Largo, the legendary comedy and music club in Los Angeles, where he lives with wife Kristen and their three children.


Show time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $25.75 Gen, $36.05 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.eventbrite.com

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Squirrel Nut Zippers
Mar
5
8:00 PM20:00

Squirrel Nut Zippers

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It was about 20 years ago when NPR’s Morning Edition said: “It’s not easy to categorize the music of the Squirrel Nut Zippers, except that it’s hot.”

2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the Squirrel Nut Zippers most celebrated and commercially successful album Hot.  Originally released in the summer of 1996, Hot was the follow up to the band’s critically acclaimed debut The Inevitable. By this time the group had already established a substantial live following across the country thanks to early support from NPR, college radio and non-commercial stations. Hot wound up selling over 1.3 million copies.

A newly re-mastered version of the album along with a bonus track: “The Puffer” returned to stores in July on Hollywood Records. Long out of print on vinyl, Hot has now made its glorious return to wax on 180-gram vinyl.

In honor of the 20th Anniversary of Hot, the bands visionary creator Jimbo Mathus, along with founding member and partner Chris Phillips (Drums), have crafted a brand new stage show including several leading musicians from New Orleans to serve up the bands unique musical flavor which owes its roots to that city. 

Since July, the Squirrel Nut Zippers have been on tour for the first time in almost seven years. The band has performed at many major festivals this year including: Montreal International Jazz Festival, Strawberry Music Festival, LEAF Festival and the Exit Zero Jazz Fest. On top of that, they have had sold out shows in Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Little Rock, Minneapolis and more. Fans are clearly excited the band are touring again.

“We are humbled and incredibly excited by the initial Zippers shows since the re-launch,” band leader Jimbo Mathus commented.  “It’s not a reunion, it’s a revival! The band includes cutting edge talent from New Orleans and the songs have been brought to life in an exciting new way. But most things remain unchanged… An amazing experience for young and old.”

Plans are underway for the band to record a brand new album, which would be their first new studio album in seventeen years.


Show time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $35
Advance tickets: www.sblentertainment.com
Event website: www.snzippers.com

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Caravan of GLAM
Feb
17
4:00 PM16:00

Caravan of GLAM

Caravan of GLAM is the #1 touring production on the West Coast. Featured on America's Got Talent, in the film Burlesque: Heart of the Glitter Tribe, touring with Dan Savage, and more! Caravan of GLAM is a New Age Cabaret that is now produced in 16 States as well as into Canada. Cirque, Burlesque, Drag, Acrobatics, Live Singing, Comedy, and so much more! This is a one of a kind show and one that should not be missed.

2 shows. An All Ages show, followed by an 18+ show.


Show times: 4:00 & 8:00 PM
Tickets: $10 Gen, $30 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.justinbucklesproductions.com
Event website: www.caravanofglam.com

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THE COMIC STRIPPERS
Jan
20
8:00 PM20:00

THE COMIC STRIPPERS

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A Male Stripper Parody & Improv Comedy Show

Your favourite comedy bodies are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits. A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS 21+ ONLY WARNING! No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity. A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada's best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. These guys try to be sexy it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their hilarious twist on improv sketches. They sing, they dance. These guys are oiled up and ready to make you laugh at them. Semi undressed and completely unscripted, The Comic Strippers take off their shirts and take on your suggestions to create a whole new genre of comedy. Winner of 'BEST LIVE PRODUCTION' at The Canadian Comedy Awards 2016 ★★★★★"Extremely Funny!" - UK Fringe Review "The show is suitable for both men and women entertaining ride where anything goes." Rip It Up Magazine "One of the most hilarious shows I've ever seen." - Vancouver Sun


Show time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $32
Advance tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com and 1-800-838-3006
Artists website: www.thecomicstrippers.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ComicStripping

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Hope Church
Dec
24
5:00 PM17:00

Hope Church

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Christmas Eve Service

Hope is a local church with chill style, real faith and no perfect people allowed. Our simple vision is to reach out and serve our community and share the love of Jesus! Join us this Christmas Eve for a festive, fun-filled, candlelight, family service with live music, and an inspirational message.  Refreshments and cookies too! See you at the Rio!


Show time: 3:30 & 5:00 PM
Tickets: FREE
Advance tickets: www.discoverhope.church and info@discoverhope.church

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Christopher Titus
Dec
13
8:00 PM20:00

Christopher Titus

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AMERIGEDDON TOUR

Comedian Christopher Titus brings his newest show, "Amerigeddon," to the theaters across the country. Employing what he's labeled 'hard funny,' Christopher Titus has released seven ninety-minute albums in as many years. He has six one-hour comedy specials currently running on Comedy Central, and his seventh special, Born With a Defect, is set to premiere in 2017. Known for leaving no stone unturned, especially within his own life and family, Titus takes his audience on a 90-minute ride that will leave them exhausted from laughter. To see one of Christopher Titus' shows, is to love him.


Show time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $30 Gen, $42 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.ticket.vendini.com and streetlight records
Artists website: www.christophertitus.com

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Planet Cruz Comedy with Richard Stockton
Nov
18
7:30 PM19:30

Planet Cruz Comedy with Richard Stockton

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Breach In The Wall

The theme for the 31st Planet Cruz Comedy show is BREACH IN THE WALL as we are joined by comedians Kermit Apio, Kellen Erskine and Kat Simmons with Special Guest Reverend Deborah Johnson and Humorist Sven Davis. Driving the rhythm is the Planetoid Band with Peter Cor, Rhan Wilson, Matt Bohn, Olaf Schiappacasse joined by our soul shaking singers Tammi Brown and Alan Heit.


Show time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $20 Adv. $25 Door
Advance tickets: www.PlanetCruzComedy.com and Streetlight Records
Event website: www.PlanetCruzComedy.com
Artists website: www.RichardStockton.com

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Puddles Pity Party
Oct
22
8:00 PM20:00

Puddles Pity Party

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Originally from River City before kicking around Atlanta, the sulking serenader gained momentum after hitting the road as guest performer on the 2010 Aqua Teen Hunger Force Live tour and 2013 Eels tour and making special appearances at Seattle’s Teatro ZinZanni and NYC’s Sleep No More. It was Halloween 2013 when Puddles then teamed up with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox to record an epic version of Lordes’ hit song “Royals,” which instantly went viral on YouTube, having received over 16 million views so far. The “sad clown with the golden voice” captivated audiences and media from around the world, building a fan base of more than 167,000 on Facebook. Puddles has since performed all over the planet garnering rave reviews at festivals like Edinburgh Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Perth Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Fest and Belgium’s Gent Fest. He was a feature performer in La Soiree’s 2014 Southbank show in London, which won the Olivier Award. In 2015, Jack Black selected Puddles to perform multiple sets at Festival Supreme, and Puddles was handpicked by Neil Patrick Harris to perform Just For Laugh’s “Circus Awesomeus” gala filmed for HBO Canada.


Show time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $30
Advance tickets: www.ticketmaster.com
Event website: www.puddlespityparty.com

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2017 SANTA CRUZ CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sep
16
6:00 PM18:00

2017 SANTA CRUZ CHAMPIONSHIPS

DIVISIONS: WOMEN’S FIGURE, WOMEN’S BIKINI, MEN’S PHYSIQUE, MEN’S BODYBUILDING TICKETS GO ON SALE-5:00PM FOR TICKETS, ENTRY FORMS & VENDOR BOOTH INFORMATION: email: wbfasports@yahoo.com call 916.764-8770 TICKETS-GENERAL ADDMISSION: ADULTS $20/STUDENTS $15/CHILDREN UP TO 12 YEARS/$10 VISIT US ON FACEBOOK- WBFA SPORTS PROMOTIONS


Show time: 6:00 PM
Tickets: $20
Advance tickets: wbfasports@yahoo.com

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TEDxMeritAcademy
Aug
14
7:00 PM19:00

TEDxMeritAcademy

Merit Academy is a unique private school that offers all classes one-on-one with curriculum designed to intrigue, inspire, and innovate. With individualized accelerated curriculum, our students advance quickly and develop strong academic skills. All students engage in one long-term project that builds commitment and leadership, and ultimately becomes the cornerstone of their college applications. Many of our TEDx speakers have developed exciting programs doing ProjectMERIT to solve problems that our government and corporations have not. Speakers: Joe Jordan "The Sky's the Limit: Pathways to Solutions" Pascal Costa "How to stop overpopulation before we reach 10 billion people on Earth" Mas Hashimoto "Japanese Incarceration vs Muslim Racism" Tim Niemier "How we can stop the flow of plastic pollution into our oceans?" Allen Green "Redreaming Democracy -- from Plato's Cave to Folktopian Visions" David Vasquez "What if there actually IS an energy 'magic bullet'?" Hannah Faris "Creating a grassroots movement to inspire change" Martin Gaskell "Supermassive black holes: the most powerful objects in the universe" Logan Conover "Can individual people reduce CO2 enough to ward off climate change?" Gregory Gavin "What if you build a river in a classroom?"


Show time: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $15
Advance tickets: www.meritworld.com
Event website: www.meritworld.com

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Be Natural Music Summer Camp - Session 2 - July 24 to 28, 2017
Jul
24
to Jul 28

Be Natural Music Summer Camp - Session 2 - July 24 to 28, 2017

Session 2

Kids will compose music together in a group, get all the parts down, and record their song on the Rio Theatre stage on last day of camp! For beginner & experienced musicians between the ages of 8 - 18 on the following instruments: song writers, singers, guitarists, keyboardists, bassists, drummers, other instruments Students will receive a CD of their songs after the camp and there will be an optional DVD for sale of each band's music video!


Event time: 9:00 AM
Tickets: $300
Advance tickets: www.benaturalmusicsantacruz.com and 740 Water St.
Event website: www.benaturalmusicsantacruz.com

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Be Natural Music Summer Camp - Session 1 - July 17 to 21, 2017
Jul
17
to Jul 21

Be Natural Music Summer Camp - Session 1 - July 17 to 21, 2017

Session 1

Kids will compose music together in a group, get all the parts down, and record their song on the Rio Theatre stage on last day of camp! For beginner & experienced musicians between the ages of 8 - 18 on the following instruments: song writers, singers, guitarists, keyboardists, bassists, drummers, other instruments Students will receive a CD of their songs after the camp and there will be an optional DVD for sale of each band's music video!


Event time: 9:00 AM
Tickets: $375
Advance tickets: www.benaturalmusicsantacruz.com and 740 Water St.
Event website: www.benaturalmusicsantacruz.com

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The 2017 NEXTies Awards
Mar
24
6:30 PM18:30

The 2017 NEXTies Awards

The NEXTies Return to the Rio on Friday, March 24th at 6:30pm! Join Us for a Night Celebrating The Area's Best and Brightest doers! Pull out the pearls & cufflinks and join us for an evening in honor of those in Santa Cruz County who inspire us to reach further and higher and inspire the community. This year’s annual award show, now in its 8th year, puts the spotlight on talent in industries from the arts and tech to entrepreneurship and food. See you on the red carpet! Music guest : The Coffis Brothers, Taylor Rae and many more TBA soon. Beer from New Bohemia Brewing Co Hosted by: DNA and Danielle Crook This years honorees are: Entrepreneur of the year: Sindy Hernandez de Cornejo Musician of the year: Taylor Rae Band of the year: The Coffis Brothers Artist of the year: Irene O'Connell Writer of the year: Lily Stoicheff Give Back person of the year: Mariah Tanner & Natalie Anne Oliver Foodie of the year: Elizabeth Birnbaum New Business of the year: Cat & Cloud Coffee Athlete of the year: Ryan Navaroli Under 18 person of the year: Ashley Solis-Pavon (Community Agroecology Network) Non-Profit of the year: The Warming Center Program Mentor of the year: Keisha Griffis Innovative Business of the Year: Inboard Innovator of the year: Nicholas Halmos from City Bloom TECHie of the year: Gabriel Jesse Medina (From Digital NEST) Green Business of the year: Khordz Handmade Mugs Wildcard: Happily Ever Laughter Regular price – $25. The week of – $30 Pre Party at Tomboy We have partnered with ReCRUZ (reusesantacruz.org) to replace the single use plastic cup waste with reusable glassware at this event. BYOM or rent at the event (for free) one of the ReCRUZ's mugs for your beer. The Food Lounge's once monthly Night Market comes to feed us at the NEXTies. Vendors include: My Mom's Mole, Tanglewood, Artisan Hand Food, Hanloh ฮัลโหล La Sofrita and more... (Food for purchase) Thank you to our sponsors Ate3one, The Impact Entrepreneur Show, Santa Cruz Signs, Bitframe Media, Santa Cruz County Bank, Yellow Bus and Erik's DeliCafe


Show time: 6:30 PM
Tickets: $25
Advance tickets: www.eventsantacruz.com
Event website: www.eventsantacruz.com
 

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Paula Poundstone - SOLD OUT
Mar
18
8:00 PM20:00

Paula Poundstone - SOLD OUT

Heralded as one of our country’s foremost comics, Paula Poundstone’s quick-thinking, unscripted approach to comedy makes for a perfect fit as a regular panelist on NPR’s #1 show, the screwball weekly news quiz show WAIT WAIT…DON’T TELL ME! where she holds the record for game losses. “The others cheat,” she says magnanimously, “you wouldn’t think NPR would put up with that.”

She has guested on all the late night talk shows, several television specials, and Garrison Keillor’s A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION. Still, Paula considers her greatest achievement being a Mom of 3 children. She lives in Santa Monica where she also has 2 dogs, 14 cats, and one ant left from her ant farm. Paula makes a trip to Santa Cruz about every two years, playing to sell out crowds every time.
Get your tickets early!               


Show time: 8:00 PM                               
Tickets: $27 Gen,  $40 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.pulseproductions.net and Streetlight Records
Artists website: www.paulapoundstone.com  

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Pussy Riot Theatre Presents Revolution
Mar
11
8:00 PM20:00

Pussy Riot Theatre Presents Revolution

Pussy Riot presents it's new music-theater project PUSSY RIOT THEATRE. They perform the world premiere of a new  piece "Revolution", based on the book of Maria ALYOKHINA - one of the leaders of Pussy Riot. This is Maria's personal story of Pussy Riot, including their legendary protest punk actions in balaclavas, hiding from police, arrest, Moscow jail and police investigation, trial and remote penal colony. The roster of performers will include Maria Alyokhina herself, Kiryl Kanstantsinau, AWOTT (Asian Women On The Telephone) psycho-punk music duo, and VJ Vasily Bogatov. The hour-long piece about protest, art, and political activism in a hostile state will be directed by Yury Muravitsky and produced by Alexander Cheparukhin, with video footage by Taisia Krugovykh and video art by Katya Sсheglova. The NS+ evening will end with a conversation with members of the creative team.


Show time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $25 Gen, $38 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.tickets.vendini.com and Streetlite Records Santa Cruz
Artists website: www.riotartists.com

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21st Annual Gail Rich Awards
Feb
22
7:30 PM19:30

21st Annual Gail Rich Awards

This annual awards event celebrates the spirit of the arts in Santa Cruz by recognizing those who inspire our diverse and culturally rich community. Applaud the individuals who inspire us in this uplifting, sometimes raucous, and always entertaining event.
FREE and open to the public.

Honorees for this year include:
- Gina Garcia (Dancer, Educator and Founder, Worldanz)
- Julia Chiapella (Writer and Executive Director, Young Writer’s Program)
- Michael Leeds (Sculptor)
- Mike Ryan (Actor and Artistic Director, Santa Cruz Shakespeare)
- Patti Maxine (Musician)
About the Awards
Awardees are nominated by community members and chosen by Wallace Baine, Entertainment Editor for the Santa Cruz Sentinel and photographed by Sentinel photographer Shmuel Thaler. The Gailies is a free event produced by the Arts Council Associates in celebration of these awards and the many talented and dedicated individuals that make up Santa Cruz’s creative ecosystem.
About Gail Rich
Simply put, Gail Rich was an inspiration to our community. In addition to being active in a number of local arts organizations – and a proud supporter of many others – she spent several years as a member and chairperson of the Arts Council Associates and served on the Arts Council Board of Directors. The broader community knew her as a Sentinel arts correspondent and a classical music programmer on KUSP. Gail died unexpectedly on October 5, 1996 at the age of 45.


Show time: 7:30 PM                
Tickets: FREE             
More info: www.artscouncilsc.org/gail-rich-awards

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THE COMIC STRIPPERS
Feb
4
8:00 PM20:00

THE COMIC STRIPPERS

A Male Stripper Parody & Improv Comedy Show

A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… 21+ ONLY

WARNING! No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity.

A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. These guys try to be sexy… it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their hilarious twist on improv sketches. They sing, they “dance”. These guys are oiled up and ready to make you laugh at them.

Semi undressed and completely unscripted, The Comic Strippers take off their shirts and take on your suggestions to create a whole new genre of comedy.

★★★★★ “Extremely Funny!” - UK Fringe Review

“The show is suitable for both men and women… entertaining ride where anything goes.” – Rip It Up Magazine

"One of the most hilarious shows I've ever seen." - Vancouver Sun


Show time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $30Groups of 6 more people $25 each. Pre-sale available online and by phone only.
Advance tickets:: www.ticketweb.com
By Phone: 1-866-468-3399
More Info: www.thecomicstrippers.com

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'People Get Ready'
Jan
18
7:30 PM19:30

'People Get Ready'

A rally of solidarity and resolve to confront the future              

'People Get Ready' is an opportunity for the Santa Cruz County community to come together, move on from the campaign year, and draw strength and courage from each other as we all face an unknown future. A series of speakers and performers will offer up a message to remind us of our shared values and our power when we act together. The event is free and we urge you to step away from the social media battlefield and engage with your friends and neighbors. Remember: We are the majority!               


Show time: 7:30 PM     
Tickets: FREE EVENT

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Holiday Circus
Dec
6
7:00 PM19:00

Holiday Circus

featuring Gregory Popovich        
Voted Best Family Show in Vegas!

The most beloved family show in the world, featuring European-style circus extravaganza including physical comedy, juggling, acrobats from the Moscow Circus, highly intelligent dogs and even house cats! All our pets are trained using positive reinforcement techniques and enhancing their natural abilities.

Popovich, a fifth generation circus performer who learned early on how to develop strong bonds with animals, has rescued a majority of his performers from shelters all over the country, and has transformed them into Las Vegas stars. He is a gold medal winner in Paris France and a special award winner in Monte Carlo. Gregory and his pets were finalists on "America's Got Talent", were guests on TV shows with Jay Leno, David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, was a feature on Animal Planet and many many more. Do not miss this opportunity to see this unique family-friendly show featuring this legendary circus entertainer and his furry friends.


Show time: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $25
Advance tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com  and Tomboy        
More into: www.comedypets.com   

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Ian Harris "ExtraOrdinary"
Oct
16
6:30 PM18:30

Ian Harris "ExtraOrdinary"

Live taping of comedy TV special!

Local comedian Ian Harris returns home to tape his second hour long television special "ExtraOrdinary". A fascinating and funny mix of spot-on impressions and clever, cutting-edge comedy, Ian Harris' act has landed him coveted appearances on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!, COMEDY CENTRAL, as well as his own hour TV special "CRITICAL & THINKING"" which AXS TVcalled "A truly masterful hour of wit, humor and derisive jabbing." His keen grasp of science, evidenced by his satirical, skeptical take on everything from religion to global warming-deniers and beyond, has also earned him comparisons to favorite thinking-man's comics like Lenny Bruce, Bill Maher and George Carlin. With a unique point of view and an impressive array of comedian talents, Ian delivers a thought provoking style of stand-up all his own. As part of the SC Comedy Festival. All profits from ticket sales donated to Camp Quest West, Kids Summer Camp!


Show time: 6:30 PM        
Tickets: $12        
Advance tickets: www.theevolutionofcomedy.com and Tomboy
Artists website: www.theevolutionofcomedy.com

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Janeane Garofalo
Aug
11
8:00 PM20:00

Janeane Garofalo

Actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo has been an American institution since she burst on the scene in 1992. In addition to acting in film and television, Janeane is an outspoken activist, spoken word performer and stand-up comedy entertainer known and respected around the world. She was instrumental in the successful launching of the first liberal radio network, Air America Radio, where she hosted her own talk show, "The Majority Report." A lightning rod for controversy, Janeane's well informed opinions and unflinching honesty have inspired laughs, as well as striking a chord with the left, right and everyone in between.    


Show time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $28.00 Gen,  $42.00 Gold Circle
Advance tickets: www.pulseproductions.net and Streetlight Records and Tomboy        
Artists website: www.janeanegarofalo.com   

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Summer Music Camp
Jul
22
9:00 AM09:00

Summer Music Camp

Be Natural Music

Compose Music Together! Play Music Together!
Record Music Together & make a MUSIC VIDEO!

For beginner & experienced musicians between the ages of 8 - 18 on the following instruments: song writers|  singers|  guitarists|  keyboardists|  bassists|  drummers|  other instruments

Students will receive a CD of their songs after the camp and there will be an optional DVD for sale of each band's music video!

THERE ARE TWO MUSIC CAMP SESSIONS:
Session 1:  June 20 - June 24   M - F9AM - 12:30PM
Session 2:  July 18 - July 22   M - F9AM - 12:30PM

Both camps will be held at the Rio Theater in Santa Cruz      


Start time: 9:00 AM
Tickets: $350
Advance tickets: www.benaturalmusicsantacruz.com/summer-music-camps & 740 Water St
More Info: info@benaturalmusicsantacruz.com       
Artists website: www.benaturalmusicsantacruz.com  

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Summer Music Camp
Jul
21
9:00 AM09:00

Summer Music Camp

Be Natural Music

Compose Music Together! Play Music Together!
Record Music Together & make a MUSIC VIDEO!

For beginner & experienced musicians between the ages of 8 - 18 on the following instruments: song writers|  singers|  guitarists|  keyboardists|  bassists|  drummers|  other instruments

Students will receive a CD of their songs after the camp and there will be an optional DVD for sale of each band's music video!

THERE ARE TWO MUSIC CAMP SESSIONS:
Session 1:  June 20 - June 24   M - F9AM - 12:30PM
Session 2:  July 18 - July 22   M - F9AM - 12:30PM

Both camps will be held at the Rio Theater in Santa Cruz      


Start time: 9:00 AM
Tickets: $350
Advance tickets: www.benaturalmusicsantacruz.com/summer-music-camps & 740 Water St
More Info: info@benaturalmusicsantacruz.com       
Artists website: www.benaturalmusicsantacruz.com  

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