Now’s the time to vote for your favorite local businesses, attractions and more. Who serves Santa Cruz County’s best barbecue? Which local store offers the widest selection of wine? Where’s your favorite place to head for happy hour, live music or co-working? Tell us—and the rest of the community—with Good Times’ annual ‘Best Of’ awards,…
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Cosmo D Cooks Up Gourmet Edibles
Editor’s note: This story was first published in ‘Dilated Pupil,’ an annual magazine about student culture in Santa Cruz. David Brissenden used to hate edibles. But the chef and owner of local cannabis food company Cosmo D’s Outrageous Edibles has come a long way from the stale weed brownies that first soured him on the…
Midcentury Modern is Back
Blame it on the simple living movement, or maybe just Mad Men, but the soothing minimalism of midcentury modern decor is back in style. Suddenly every fashionable interior designer, collector and amateur DIYer is talking about the functional elegance of design from the middle of the 20th century (the late 1940s to early 1960s). So…
If You Like It Loud: Santa Cruz Music This Week
Monday, March 28 Local Rock ‘n Roll Sampler at The Blue Lagoon A regular rock smorgasbord is going down at The Blue Lagoon this Monday with some familiar local noise makers. Whether you’re feelin’ some prog or surf rock, garage, post-punk or just some good old fashioned rock ‘n roll, Arrows, Night Dive, The Kinky…
Does a Body Good: Santa Cruz Music This Week
Quick and Easy! Nutritional Show Recipe for Week of February 29th: 1 up-and-coming hip-hop game changer 2 acoustic talents 1 whole, organic weird and intriguing psychedelic experience Sprinkle in local rockers to taste. Enjoy. Monday, February 29 Goldlink at The Catalyst Main Stage Goldlink is a prime example of how the Internet has flipped…
100% Chance of Weird: Santa Cruz Music This Week
Between bluegrass, bands that have graced the silver screen, and artists that brush shoulders with modern American royalty, Santa Cruz is working with an eclectic mix of heavy hitters this week. Pick one or pick ‘em all—you won’t be disappointed. Tuesday, February 23 Reel Big Fish at The Catalyst Ever since Reel Big Fish burst…
Funky Forecast: Santa Cruz Music This Week
The musical forecast this week: A little bit of everything, with some big names visiting our little beach town to perform in some intimate settings. Start off your week with a groovy, mellow vibe and end it wild and sweaty. Monday, February 15 Matisyahu at The Catalyst Club Atrium Long before “King Without a Crown” was…
Master Mindcrime: Interview with Geoff Tate
Geoff Tate is no stranger to the spotlight. During his time as the frontman and mastermind behind the powerhouse group Queensryche, he churned out fifteen albums and was nominated for three Grammys and five MTV Music Video Awards, for which he won Viewers Choice. From 1984 until 2011, Queensryche was one of the top progressive…
Mardis Groovy: Santa Cruz Music This Week
Whether the worst of El Niño is over or we’re only in the eye of the storm, we’ve got some great weather and even better music coming to our lovely town this week. Plus, it’s Mardis Gras, so let’s throw some beads around and dance! Monday, February 8 Aaron Neville Quintet ft. Charles Neville at The Rio…
Talking With Animals: Interview with The White Buffalo
I really hate to end the mystery of my click bait title in the first line, but The White Buffalo is in fact no animal, but a mere man. However, that is the only gimmick and, more importantly, the only letdown you’ll ever get from singer songwriter Jake Smith. Since his first release “Hogtied Like…
