Summer music festival season is in full swing. The tickets have been bought, the portable toilet packed, and the weekend has been cleared. But, what about the kids? Enter in the Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival on July 11-12 at Roaring Camp Meadows in Felton. While the adults enjoy two days of all-star live music,…
Lyrics & Flow with Blueprint at The Blue
While he may not be a household name, legendary hip-hop producer and MC, Blueprint, has been crafting lyrics and putting out beats since the 1990s. On Saturday, June 27 at The Blue Lagoon, Blueprint, will join forces with local Emcee, Eliquate, to celebrate his latest EP release, “Perfunctory”. Hailing from Columbus, OH, Blueprint (born Albert…
Northern Nights Brings Small Taste of Their Big Festival to Santa Cruz
Summer has arrived in Santa Cruz, and for many, that means tents, art cars, and the beginning of the festival season. While festivals offer music lovers the opportunity to see their favorite acts play their most popular songs, not everyone is up for fighting to use the Port-a-Potty or elbowing past hula-hooping flower children to…
Pop-Up Comedy Club Takes Center Stage
Break out the belly laughs for a star-studded series of comedic events hosted by Santa Cruz’s own comic and MC extraordinaire, DNA, during the month of July at The Center Street Theater in downtown Santa Cruz. With help from some of the Bay Area’s most talented funny people, DNA, who put on the Santa Cruz…
Summer Solstice Party in Santa Cruz
Celebrate the longest day of the year in a distinctly Santa Cruz way at Project Pollinate’s Summer Solstice Party in San Lorenzo Park on Saturday, June 20th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The family-friendly event will surely entertain as it educates on current social, political and ecology issues, including the health of bees and…
Summer Sundays in Capitola Village
Summer has arrived in Capitola Village. The beachside neighborhood, a favorite among tourists from both far and near (if you are from San Jose, you’re not local – sorry!), puts on a number of events for the whole family to enjoy every summer. Starting Sunday, June 14th, the first of a series of events that…
Bands, Brews and Good Times at Pleasure Point Street Fair
The 3rd annual Pleasure Point Street Fair on Saturday, June 27 is a bustling, fun-filled extravaganza for the entire family. Located in the heart of Pleasure Point, an area renowned for its local surf scene, the fair will take place on Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues in Santa Cruz. The fun starts at…
Sean Rowe Comes in from the Cold
Upon learning about a bearded, acoustic troubadour and survivalist signed to the ANTI- record label coming to Santa Cruz to play at The Crepe Place this week, I was intrigued. After digging a little deeper, intrigue turned to excitement. Singer-songwriter and guitar player, Sean Rowe, has spent much of the last year traveling the country…
Pledge Allegiance to AWOLNATION
AWOLNATION began as a creative outlet for songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Aaron Bruno, six years ago when Red Bull gave him free run of their studio in Venice Beach. Bruno recorded a few songs in the studio and ultimately signed with the label, calling it a “partnership.” With Red Bull, Bruno was allowed to make the…
Best Luxury Resorts and Hotels in Bali
For travelers seeking the pinnacle of luxury, Bali offers an array of exceptional resorts and hotels that blend opulence with the island’s natural beauty. Bali is often regarded as one of the most luxury travel destinations in the world. Here is a curated list of some of the best luxury accommodations in Bali, each offering…
