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Meals To Savor
Booka breathes new life into Aptos VillageWhen a new restaurant opens, word quickly spreads on its performance—with food, ambiance, warmth, courtesy and service all taken into account. From my first...
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Shakespeare-ing Things Up
The world-renowned festival returns with a breathtaking new season featuring ‘Henry V’ and ‘Taming of the Shrew’—plus an inviting Fringe Show to boot. A vivid look behind the scenes. Every summer, a...
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A Summer Charmer
Solid script and exceptional performances elevate ‘The Way Way Back’There is a sweet thread of grace being pulled through the creative tapestry of The Way Way Back. Written and directed by Nat Faxon...
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Child’s Play
Inside the mind of the ‘Weird Al of children’s theater'Often referred to as the “Weird Al of children’s theater,” Janinne Chadwick has spent the better part of the last 13 years rewriting traditional...
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Growing Pains
A young man and a state come of age in ‘Oklahoma!’La Cage Aux Folles”—the first of three Cabrillo Stage musicals to grace Crocker Theater this summer—transported audiences to the south of France. But...
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Running for Children’s Futures
Local professional runner leads Wharf to Wharf team to help foster kidsAmong the approximately 600 kids admitted into foster care in Santa Cruz County last year was a 7-year-old boy and his 8-year-old...
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The Fashion Issue 2013
Featuring: The Penny Rose, the popular local fashion, style and beauty blog. Designs from Blank Verse, Sally Esposito, Legs, Wallflower, Cameron Marks, Stripe and others. A big peek at the latest...
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Love Match
Laughter and love reign in SSC’s gorgeous ‘Taming of the Shrew’Shakespeare Santa Cruz launches its 2013 season with a crowd-pleasing, often uproarious production of “The Taming of the Shrew.” The...
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Santa Cruz Calendar
Live Music and Events Calendar> Music Club Grid PDF >>>>Community Events Calendar>>>Post Community Events free>>Santa Cruz Visitor Guide>>GT Active Outdoor...
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Vine & Dine
Pat Paulsen Vineyards Moscato 2012A very fun wine to try that won’t break the bank is Pat Paulsen Vineyards’ Moscato 2012 (about $15).This crisp bright wine, which has a slightly sweet finish, is a...
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Off the Streets
Local agencies gather to asses the VA’s goal to end veteran homelessnessTwo years ago, Vietnam War veteran Wayne Wyman went to sleep on a beach in Monterey. He was drunk and had no place else to go. He...
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A Recipe for a Brighter Future
Good food is an investment in our future. Learn about three local programs that address access, education and opportunity surrounding food.Longtime doctors, like Donaldo Hernandez, MD, have watched...
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Breathtaking in ‘Blue’
Woody Allen takes Cate Blanchett to new heights (and lows) in ‘Blue Jasmine’Cate Blanchett delivers one of the year’s most memorable lines in Blue Jasmine: “Anxiety, nightmares and a nervous breakdown...
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Moving the Needle
Despite low community support in a recent survey, do syringe exchanges serve a greater good?Providing intravenous drug users with clean syringes is like making condoms available for young people, says...
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Owning up to History
Novelist weaves local history and fiction as a vehicle for finding truth in ‘The Curse of Santa Cruz’Stephanie Michel's new novel opens with a character encountering thousands of frenzied birds...
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The Craft
Find these local breweries at the annual California Beer FestivalBeer enthusiasts rejoice: for one afternoon this week, on Saturday, Aug. 10, more than 40 craft breweries will land at Aptos Village...
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Soul Man
In a warm, laughter-filled GT exclusive, the beloved spiritual teacher Ram Dass shines a light on attachment, psychedelic drugs, out-of-body experiences, the ’60s revolution and more.Ram Dass has...
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Divine and Conquer
Shakespeare Santa Cruz hits one out of the park with ‘Henry V’Shakespeare Santa Cruz has earned a sterling reputation for presenting the playwright’s classics in a contemporary light that everyone—from...
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Vine & Dine Summer Hot List
In between wining and dining, I wanted to shed light on five local businesses that have hit my radar this summer.Chardonnay II Winemaker SailsAnnieglass Platemaker DinnerRedwood Canopy ToursPeachy...
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Wild About Willie
Man, myth, country music legend Willie Nelson descends upon Santa Cruz. The story you’ve been waiting for.WARNING: This article contains mood swings, deep, sometimes haunting personal confessions and...
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