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@=/297:: =4 B63 @3>C0:71 WHY THE DONALD, his trophy wife and robotic children could be our next “first family.� Time magazine, a magazine for the masses, just nominated the World’s 100 most influential people. There are nearly 7 billion people in the world. Included in Time’s top 100 are: Justin Bieber, Amy Poehler, a chef, a cricket player, Mark Wahlberg, Matt Damon, John Boehner and Chris (who?) Colfer. Therein lies the mentality that ranks influential people. And that “pop culture� mentality would vote for “road kill� and/or the Donald, if it was packaged for the masses. Influential, indeed. Neil Davis, Sebastopol

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/< 3;=B7=</: :/<5C/53 [RE: “Missing Media,� Currents, April 27]: I have seen this type of sensationalism before while stationed in Panama in the ’90s. Spanish is an emotional language, its words have more feeling to them than English. It is part of the news culture in Central America. One news report from Spanish TV, of pure speculation, caused days of rioting by Cuban migrants being held in the jungles of Panama inside fenced camps in December of 1994. A couple of those Cubans died trying to swim across the canal. Chris Elmenhurst

?C719 47F E7A63A [RE: “Santa Cruz Fundraiser Unfazed by ‘Three Cups’ Probe,� SantaCruz.com, April 19]: Barisof is being too generous. Mortenson exploited Americans’ belief in quick-fix solutions to complex, foreign problems. All Pakistan needs is schools! American-built schools! Never mind the lack of infrastructure, stable government and basic security; we don’t need to acknowledge the complicated relationship between the Pakistani and American governments. Caycep

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Local Poets, Local Inspiration ;OcRS¸a >]S[ What a babe you are in those old photographs, such a voluptuous girl whose eyes are alive to the promise of desire, dawn of a great romance written in real time forever with your one man. Sixty years later suddenly he was gone. It threw my pitiful suffering into relief, blue as I was mourning the loss of a muse. Your calls, over all those miles, lifted me up when you said my pages gave you more pleasure than The New Yorker afforded, and I smiled at the end of the line, alone in my kitchen

above the ocean, nursing an absence I didn’t know how to abandon, grateful for such an impassioned ally.

We spoke of our respective solitudes, yours so much more monumental than mine, having lost the other with whom your entire history was entwined; even the grandchildren now were small consolation, footnotes to a saga rooted in rhymed souls, transcendent in its unending remembered moments all but immortal. Maude, you tough old broad,

even death couldn’t quite take you down— you died sitting up, like a poker player raising the stakes on the strength of your last Ace. Stephen Kessler Maude Meehan, beloved matriarch of the Santa Cruz poetry community for more than 20 years, died in 2007 at the age of 86. Stephen Kessler’s new book of essays, The Tolstoy of the Zulus: On Culture, Arts & Letters, is due this fall from El León Literary Arts. He is the editor and principal translator of The Sonnets by Jorge Luis Borges (Penguin) and the editor of The Redwood Coast Review.

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LAST WINTER John Brown’s favorite chanterelle patch died. For years, the longtime member of the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz had visited a particular cluster of live oak trees during walks in the woods just west of San Jose. Many mushrooms share a symbiotic relationship with particular tree species, and coastal chanterelles usually appear near live oak and tanoak trees. “These three or four trees produced a lot of mushrooms,� says Brown. “In a bad year, I’d get 15 or 20 pounds of chanterelles, and in a good year 25 or 30.� But several years ago Brown noticed dry, dead and discolored spots appearing on the trees’ leaves—the signature mark of

Phytophthora ramorum, a disease that has killed millions of oak and tanoak trees in California and earned the dire-sounding nickname “sudden oak death.� Over several years, Brown’s beloved oaks died and toppled over, and this season the soil around them produced, for the first time, no chanterelles at all. Closer to home, the blight has affected, among other areas, the Soquel Demonstration Forest. “While people have still found black trumpets there, many, many tanoaks have died,� says David Rust, a mushroom hunter who lives in the East Bay. “Places where we used to pick them in quantity are now lost.� In Marin County, in particular, disaster is unfurling, and many mushroom hunters have reportedly

A team of Santa Cruz environmentalists looked at the city’s Climate Action Plan, shrugged and arrived at a common conclusion: It could be better. B^XV] EdhcZg of People Power, Transition Santa Cruz’s B^X]VZa AZkn and K^g\^c^V ?d]chdc of Ecology Action have released a 16-point list of suggested improvements to the plan, which serves as a blueprint for how the city will get its greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels by 2020. Ten of the suggested proposals focus on transportation and ways to reduce around-town trips, which the city expects to cut by 30 percent, according to the CAP. “That goal is really ambitious,� says Levy, “and we didn’t see how that was going to be achieved.� The proposals to strengthen the city’s plan, which is still a draft, include passenger train service, diverting fees to pay for bike projects and encouraging pedestrianfriendly neighborhoods. Mayor GnVc 8ddcZgin, who is “very confident� the city will meet its goal, says the CAP will go through another set of public hearings before it can be finalized in the coming months. One factor driving Levy and Posner is what they consider the lax implementation of another bigthinking document, the 2003 Master Transportation Plan, which aimed to reduce traffic flows. “It was never adopted as policy and it’s kind of sitting on the shelf. We don’t want that to happen to the Climate Action Plan,� says Levy. Coonerty disputes that narrative, even though much of the 2003 report focuses on the need for more buses, trains and bike lanes. “The Master Transportation Plan is sorta like the Bible. People read into it whatever they want to,� says Coonerty. The new CAP proposals, officially unveiled on Earth Day, have won support from various community groups including Greenways to School and the Quaker Center. Santa Cruz County Treasurer ;gZY @ZZaZn and EZiZg 7ZX`bVcc, bakery owner and co-founder of Think Local First, have endorsed the suggestions as well. Jacob Pierce 3

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I’M OK FOR NOW Healthy oak trees are necessary for chanterelles to grow.

all but given up on their old chanterelle haunts. Phil Carpenter, the president of the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz, has seen less impact locally than some regional mushroom hunters—ironic, given that scientists have traced the pathogen to a Scotts Valley nursery. Carpenter often hunts in the Santa Cruz Mountains above 1,000 feet elevation where effects of the blight seem to have been less dramatic than nearer to sea level, he says. Alec Stefansky, another local hunter, says sudden oak death seems to be less severe in Santa Cruz County than in mushroom country farther south. But Stefansky, who owns and makes beer at Uncommon Brewers, collects wild candy cap mushrooms for use in his brewery’s Rubidus Red Ale. He hunts the fragrant, maple-scented mushrooms among live oaks and tanoaks and is concerned about how candy cap mushrooms will respond if their host trees perish. Local researchers studying P. ramorum and the trees it attacks have discovered in live oaks some resistance to the disease, but the outlook for tanoaks may be grimmer. Matteo Garbelotto, a UC–Berkeley research scientist, says some tanoak populations have shown, at best, genetic “tolerance� to P. ramorum at a rate, he guesses, of 2 percent of trees. “However, tolerance does not equate to survival, but maybe just longer survival,� Garbelotto said. Few familiar with its power downplay the seriousness of sudden oak death. It first appeared in California in 1995 and is now present in at least 14 coastal counties between Big Sur and southwest Oregon. P. ramorum’s leafless, skeletal victims can be seen standing among the surrounding greenery in many places—like along Highway 17 and around Crystal Springs Reservoir from Highway 280—and just how badly the blight will affect mushrooms depends on how badly it impacts forests.

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ANYBODY HOME? The search for intelligent life in the universe has been dealt a blow.

turned out to be false alarms. But Drake believes maintaining operation of the skyward-pointing radio dishes could eventually produce results, even if it takes generations. “This is one of the most important projects ever carried out,� he says. “Its value will come if it succeeds. We’d be making contact with an alien civilization, and we could learn a great deal.� Shostak notes that even if SETI points its equipment at an occupied planet, astronomers could only detect its residents if the aliens, too, had built radio-emitting technology—and secured funding to keep their machinery running, a task at which Earthlings have failed. Until 1993, SETI used NASA facilities to conduct its work. Subsequently, SETI teamed up with UC–Berkeley and, using a $50 million grant from Microsoft cofounder EVja 6aaZc, built 42 radio dishes at the Hat Creek Radio Astronomy Laboratory just north of Mt. Lassen. Maintenance of the equipment, which came fully up to speed two years ago, has been the responsibility of the university. But lacking the $2.5 million needed annually to operate SETI’s radio dishes and to pay a staff of six operators, Berkeley pulled the plug. Currently, a two-person team is keeping SETI’s radio dish array in “hibernation mode,� essentially a nonfunctional state of life-support; terminate the employees and turn off the dishes, Shostak explains, and the apparatuses will begin to weather and decay. “The question is whether money can be found for indefinite hibernation,� Shostak says. And with SETI’s final dregs of funding now running short, time is of the essence. “We can’t stay in hibernation mode forever,� he says. “We have several months, max.� Alastair Bland

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Nothing says “I’m not at work right now� like eating outside. Lunch on the patio, dinner under the stars—it’s like an instant transport system to summer vacation on the Mediterranean or a tropical island getaway, where the tables are set out on the sidewalks and decks as a matter of course and where the night air is balmy enough for tank tops. Life in a Northern California coastal town offers one or two factors complicating this fantasy. Brisk ocean breezes, cool nighttime temperatures and fog, summer’s evil little joke, interfere with the scheme. Fortunately restaurateurs are getting hip to heat lamps, outdoor fireplaces and windbreaks (and, of course, umbrellas for the hot-blooded types), and the outdoor dining options in our fair county have never been greater or afforded more comfort. Here’s to experiencing the great outdoors—the civilized way. —Traci Hukill

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Daytime hot spots Aldo’s Harbor Restaurant When it’s cold everywhere else, this sweet harborside institution with the sunny deck is just right. When it’s too hot the umbrellas come out, and when Aldo’s serves dinner (starting Memorial Day weekend), the heat lamps make their appearance.

perpetually sunny patio with the built-in wooden benches along the perimeter. 320 Cedar St, Santa Cruz. 831.429.8049

Bluewater Steakhouse

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Bluewater Steakhouse, right along Capitola’s waterfront, combines seafood favorites with trendy fusion. Small patio that looks out on Capitola Beach is good for receptions and get-togethers.

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110 Monterey Ave., Capitola. 831.475.6544

616 Atlantic Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.426.3736

Cafe Bittersweet Cheerful red umbrellas festoon a new tiled patio at this South County favorite, where chef Thomas Vinolus’ lavish pastries rule the day. 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos. 831.662.9899

CafĂŠ El Palomar CafĂŠ El Palomar is a favorite among locals for its breakfast burrito and its ocean view. 2222 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz. 831.477.0371

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Ideal Bar & Grill

Cilantro’s is the sister restaurant to the beloved El Palomar in Santa Cruz. Its cantina patio looks out onto the street.

Brunch, lunch, and dinner in a beach-shack atmosphere. An outstanding beachfront location, patio looks across the street and onto the beach.

1934 Main St, Watsonville. 831.761.2161

106 Beach St, Santa Cruz. 831.423.5271

Cypress Dine and Lounge

Jia Tella’s

Tucked behind the Cypress Lounge (in turn tucked away on a side street in downtown Santa Cruz) is a cute sunny back deck strung with bistro lights. 120 Union St, Santa Cruz. 831.459.9876

Dolphin Restaurant

A cool but casual Cambodian restaurant with a large outdoor patio. In the Scotts Valley Junction Shopping Center. 18 Victor Square, Scotts Valley. 831.438.5005

Kelly’s French Bakery

Dolphin Restaurant is a classic catch-of-the-day style waterfront eatery, with picnic tables and benches on the wharf. Good for large groups and families.

Essentially a small southfacing plaza enclosed on three sides, Kelly’s casual patio with its aluminum tables and chairs and canvas umbrellas is usually sunny and almost always crowded.

71 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz. 831.426.5830

402 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz. 831.423.9059

Harbor CafĂŠ

Live Oak CafĂŠ

Picnic tables and heat lamps populate this cute, cozy patio that’s filled with greenery. Serves breakfast and lunch.

Live Oak CafÊ, though it’s located in a business park, manages to pull off a comfy, homey vibe. Patio is decorated with fountains and flowers and offers heat lamps.

535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.475.4948

Red Apple CafĂŠ in Aptos Devotees dig in to the Bear Claw French Toast, the Bacon Waffle and one of the best Eggs Benedicts around on the sun-kissed back patio of this breakfast institution. 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos. 831.685.1224

Rock of the Sea Cantina-style Mexican restaurant has a small outdoor section that faces the street. Patio sometimes plays host to live music. 3910 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz. 831.464.1104

Stockton Bridge Grille A few sunny tables overlook Soquel Creek and Capitola Beach. 231 Esplanade #12, Capitola. 831.464.1933

The Wharf House Classic seafood fare on the Capitola Wharf. The rooftop deck catches sunbeams and the plexiglass windbreak stops the breeze. 1400 Wharf Rd, Capitola (at the end of the wharf). 831.476.3534

5400 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. 831.475.7757

HEATED HAVENS

Dining under the stars in comfort 515 Kitchen and Cocktails It isn’t very big, but sitting on the upstairs deck is a nice way to connect with the festive downtown Santa Cruz atmosphere while sipping extraordinary cocktails. Heat lamps keep it comfy. 515 Cedar St, Santa Cruz. 831.425.5051

Cafe Cruz Local fans of the rotisserie chicken and smoked pork

chops flock to this cozy landscaped patio dotted with cheerful flowerpots. A generous fireplace and plenty of heat lamps ward off the chill. 2621 41st Ave, Soquel. 831.476.3801

Center Street Grill

Chaminade Resort & Spa Perched above emerald lawns and offering an unparalleled view of Monterey Bay, Linwood’s Bar & Grill is one of the best places in town for sunset cocktails and snacks. Heated by lamps and fireplaces.

Charming brick patio has cast iron tables and chairs, appealing landscaping and heat lamps.

1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz. 831.475.5600

1001 Center St, Santa Cruz. 831.423.4745

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Crepe Place Lush plants, twinkly lights, cool arbors for really hot days and heaters for chilly nights have made this a favorite outdoor dining spot for years. It’s also dog-friendly. 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.429.6994

Crow’s Nest Hands down one of the best views in town, especially on Wednesday evenings, when the sailboat races are on. Calamari and cocktails on this deck? Yes, please. Heaters and umbrellas make for maximum comfort. 2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz. 831.476.4560

DeLaveaga Lodge Restaurant The DeLaveaga Lodge is an old-school, country-club lodge that’s good for grown-ups. The deck offers heat lamps and a view of the course (of course). 401 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz. 831.423.7214

El Jardin At the bustling intersection of 7th Avenue and Capitola Road, El Jardin has an atmosphere that can only be described as warm: there’s the balmy patio (courtesy of well-placed heaters), the hot house-made tortillas—and even warm (deep-fried) ice cream. 655 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz. 831.477.9384

Laili The Silk Road restaurant’s elegant enclosed patio may be one of the prettiest outdoor eating spots in town. Fortunately it has heaters, as sunlight rarely makes it over the high walls. 101 Cooper St, Santa Cruz. 831.423.4545

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Oak Tree Ristorante

Limited outdoor seating offers a view of organic gardens that supply the kitchen with produce year-round. With heaters.

A fountain burbles and a strolling troubadour serenades customers on the garden patio of this romantic mountain ristorante. It actually doesn’t have heaters, but in summertime the San Lorenzo Valley is considerably warmer than coastal Santa Cruz.

3101 N Main St, Soquel. 831.477.9265

Malone’s Grille There’s live music on the festive back patio at this family-run Scotts Valley grill. Heaters available. 4402 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley. 831.438.2244

Michael’s on Main Gorgeous deck, gazebo and garden area are surrounded by lush vegetation and dripping with the graceful Soquel vibe. Comfortably heated.

5447 Hwy 9, Felton. 831.335.5551

Palapas at Seascape The upscale Mexican restaurant has a breathtaking view of the ocean, ample sun and, yes, a few of the grass umbrellas from which it took its name. Heat lamps keep the terrace warm come nightfall. 21 Seascape Vlg, Aptos. 831.662.9000

2591 S Main St, Soquel. 831.479.9777

Paradise Beach Grille

Mobo Sushi

Patrons cozy up to the outdoor fireplace and enjoy island-inspired appetizers, seafood, steaks and salads at this beachfront establishment in Capitola Village.

A small heated patio area is out back, in the garden-like heart of the Galleria. 105 S. River St, Santa Cruz. 831.425.1700

215 Esplanade Ave, Capitola. 831.476.4900

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FOOD WINE A second-floor deck runs along one side of the graceful, French-countrified Inn at Pasatiempo, where it’s always a little warmer than in Santa Cruz. Heat lamps and umbrellas available. 555 Hwy 17, Santa Cruz. 831.426.6333

Pink Godzilla Small, cute patio complements this small, cute sushi restaurant. Seating is limited, but humorously leaves patrons staring down at a different sushi restaurant across the street. 830 41st Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.464.2586

Ristorante Italiano This classic family-style Italian

restaurant serves big portions on a roomy patio. Outdoor heat lamps keep things cozy on foggy nights.

night with plenty of heat lamps. 519 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.426.2739

555 Soquel Ave. # 150, Santa Cruz. 831.458.2321

Severino’s Grill

Sanderling’s at Seascape

The restaurant serves classic continental fare on its patio and provides heaters for comfort.

The luxe resort restaurant boasts a million-dollar view of a manicured lawn stretching down to a cypress-dotted stretch of beachfront—and it has umbrellas and heaters to boot. 1 Seascape Resort Dr, Aptos. 831.662.7120

Seabright Brewery Gloriously sunny and hugely popular, this dog-friendly restaurant and brewery keeps the patio open well into the

7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos. 831.688.7300

Zelda’s On the Beach In Capitola, the famous striped umbrellas of Zelda’s announce that summer’s arrived. With heat lamps for nighttime revelry. 203 Esplanade, Capitola. 831.475.4900

SIDEWALK CAFES

Euro-style dining downtown 99 Bottles A few tables out front catch the sun nicely during daytime. No heaters, though, so only the hardy sit there at night to hoist their pints.

1108 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.423.6999

Asana Teas Kiosk

110 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.459.9999

Soups, snacks and raw foods, not to mention teas galore, are on tap at the kiosk in front of New Leaf downtown. Comfortable seating available.

Acapulco

Pacific and Soquel, Santa Cruz.

This Mexican eatery’s small outdoor seating area is heated—the secret to happiness when margarita consumption is a top priority.

CafĂŠ Campesino

1116 Pacific Ave Ste A, Santa Cruz. 831.426.7588

A smattering of tables and chairs surround this downtown lunch kiosk specializing in healthy Mexican food. In front of the Bank of America.

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Pacific and Soquel, Santa Cruz

Adorable tables and chairs are set up around this downtown kiosk in front of Pacific Wave. Serves healthy, tasty lunches for a fair price.

Cafe Mare

Cooper Street and Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz.

Aqua Bleu Trendy sushi joint with a small fenced-in outdoor area that’s typical of Pacific Avenue eateries.

Italian-accented waitstaff serves up authentic cuisine on a shady sunken sidewalk patio flanked by overflowing flower boxes in downtown Santa Cruz. 740 Front St, Santa Cruz. 831.458.1212

Chocolate Large, ingeniously deployed

planters form a picturesque screen from the sidewalk at this bistro with the inventive menu. Twinkly lights spiff it up at night. 1522 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.427.9900

Emily’s Good Things to Eat Right outside the Bookshop Santa Cruz entrance, Emily’s offers pastries and a few sandwiches as well as charming seating options in the sun. Pacific at Locust, Santa Cruz.

Hoffman’s Bakery This bistro-style eatery that excels in both Euro-inspired cuisine and classic baked goods has a small street patio. Heat lamps provide warmth when the temperature dips around dinnertime. 1102 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.420.0135

Kianti’s The Italian restaurant and pizzeria’s sunny patio, nicely

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set back from the commotion on Pacific Avenue, is warmed by a fireplace and heat lamps. 1100 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.469.4400

Pizza My Heart The small seating area out front isn’t heated, but how long does it take to eat a slice of pizza?

1116 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.426.2511

106 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz. 831.457.2307

209 Esplanade, Capitola, 831.475.5714

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Walnut Avenue CafÊ Longtime local fave Walnut Avenue CafÊ has limited street-side seating, but it’s worth the long wait on sunny mornings.

This pizzeria’s wildly popular patio is heated by a gas fireplace and has a glass windbreak that screens off the street nicely. 710 Front St, Santa Cruz. 831.427.4444

NOTHING FANCY

A place to sit, a table and plenty of fresh air Betty Burgers Because you shouldn’t have to eat a cheeseburger indoors if you don’t want to. 505 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.423.8190 1000 41st Ave, Capitola. 831.475.5901

burger. A small patio provides a shady place to work your way through the epic beer menu and a Snooki (a grass-fed beef patty served between two grilled cheese sandwiches). 1520 Mission St, Santa Cruz. 831.425.5300

Heavenly Cafe Regulars come hungry for a hearty breakfast spread and

chow down at tree-shaded tables outside this rustic Scotts Valley roadhouse. 1210 Mount Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley. 831.335.7311

Jack’s Hamburgers Some people’s idea of heaven is a cheeseburger basket at a sunny table at Lincoln and Cedar, and for good reason. 202 Lincoln St, Santa Cruz. 831.423.4421

Las Palmas A crispy chicken taco just tastes better when consumed on a tiny sun-warmed patio mere steps from the Wharf. There’s also shaded seating in back. 55 Front St, Santa Cruz. 831.429.1220

River Street CafĂŠ Ridiculously charming wooden deck has a few small tables and morning sun for savoring gourmet pastries and coffee. 415 River St Ste K, Santa Cruz. 831.420.1280

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing Co Dogs, bikers (of the pedalpowered variety) and other Westsiders drink up the sun and put back a pint or two of organic grog on the parking lot patio at the brewery, conveniently (fish taco–wise) close to Kelly’s Bakery, which serves to-go food til 7pm. 402 Ingalls St #27, Santa Cruz. 831.425.4900

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Intriguing spaces that offer the best of both worlds Betty’s Eat Inn Adjustable windows open to transform the entrance of this new burger joint into a sheltered breezeway. With ceiling heaters. 1222 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.600.7056

Charlie Hong Kong An ingenious addition to the tiny purveyor of organic Asian street food provides a roof and three-quarter walls that can be closed up in inclement weather or left open to allow a breeze. With heaters. 1141 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz. 831.426.5664

Coldwater Bar & Grill The roof stays in place, but the glass patio “walls� at this seafood-intensive Westside spot allow a breeze to cool things off in hot weather. Heated. 1917 Mission St, Santa Cruz. 831.458.3474

Little Tampico The Mexican restaurant’s atrium room overlooking Soquel Creek has large windows that are opened in warm weather.

Star Bene Hearty Italian fare is served on the landscaped garden patio, which is heated and sheltered by a canvas roof. 21245 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz. 831.479.4307

Tyrolean Inn Both the German restaurant’s outdoor deck and its screened-in beer garden (buttoned up during winter) are heated. 9600 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond. 831.336.5188

2605 S Main St, Soquel. 831.475.4700

SPECIAL EVENTS

One-of-a-kind opportunities to nosh in the great outdoors Outstanding in The Field

Kelly’s Annual Dinner Market

Gourmet Grazing on the Green

The ultimate in gourmet alfresco events, OITF sets up at a farm or a beach and fetes diners with stunning food and wine. Most dates are sold out, but tickets remain for May 22 (Freewheelin’ Farm) and Dec. 4 (Pie Ranch).

The Swift Street Courtyard fills with food purveyors and long community tables for a huge neighborhood feast. Check these pages for details as the date draws near.

The Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group holds its magnificent annual fundraiser featuring food and wine galore at sunny Aptos Village Park.

http://outstandinginthefield.com

www.sccbg.org

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2/<13 Family Fridays at SpectorDance Featuring Portraits, an original work created by Fran Spector Atkins for the SDYC with music by Chick Corea; Don’t Look Back with original music by Zoe Boekbinder and solo pieces by dancers from SDYC. Fri, May 6, 4pm. $3 adv/$5 door. Spector Dance, 3343 Paul Davis Drive, Marina, 831.384.1050.

Ocean A contemporary dance performance with music by Bay Area composer Colin Farish inspired by interviews with scientists and underwater video footage from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Sat, May 7, 5-7pm. $55. Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, 8272 Moss Landing Rd, Moss Landing, 831.384.1050.

B63/B3@ BUG A cocktail waitress’ slow descent into insanity under the influence of an AWOL vet. Winner of 2004 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play. Fri-Sat, 8pm. $20. Paper Wing Theater, 320 Hoffman Ave, Monterey, 831.905.5684.

I Hate Hamlet A TV actor from Los Angeles starts regretting his decision to play Hamlet on the New York stage when the ghost of John Barrymore—the greatest Hamlet ever— suddenly appears to guide him to glory. Fri-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 2pm. Thru May 8. $16$20. Park Hall, 9370 Mill St, Ben Lomond, 831.336.4777.

The Marriage of Figaro Figaro outwits those with power and rank in this steamy French farce. Fri-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 2pm. Thru May 8. $12-$18. Cabrillo Black Box Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 831.479.6154.

Frank Duncan: My Life in a Nutshell Frank Duncan and his dancers explore memorable times in Frank’s life, set to songs from Broadway, Nashville and France. Sat, May 7, 6:30 and 8:30pm. $25. Dance Synergy Studio, 9055 Soquel Dr, Aptos, 831.661.0235.

Theatre of Marvels Music, burlesque, magic, rope-walking, ethnic dance and scenes from the ancient Greek play Lysistrata. Fri-Sat, 8pm. Thru May 7. $15. 418 Project, 418 Front St, Santa Cruz, 831.466.9770.

Victor in Shadow A new play with music by Lakin Valdez, based on the life and art of Chilean activist

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1=<13@BA Cabrillo Women’s Chorus & Soquel High School Concert Choir Conducted by Mark Bidelman with accompaniment by Colin Hannon. Sun, May 8, 3pm. $6-$7. Cabrillo Music Recital Hall, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos.

Celebrating Youth: Three Centuries of Chamber Music Thirteen student musicians playing selections by Mozart, Schubert, Debussy, Shostakovich and others. Sat, May 7, 8pm. $5-$12. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St, Santa Cruz, 831.420.5260.

Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles The 12-member all-female mariachi band brings the sensitivity, beauty and warmth of Mexico’s musical heritage to life. Wed, May 4, 7:30pm. $23-$33. World Theater, CSU Monterey Bay, Sixth Ave, Seaside, 831.582.4580.

Art ;CA3C;A 1=<B7<C7<5 Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History The Art of Nature: works from the Northern California Guild of Natural Science Illustrators. The museum welcomes back the Northern California chapter of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI). The exhibit will include over 60 works depicting the flora and fauna of Northern California, from moon snails to mountain lions, roses to red tides. Thru Jun 4. Big Creek Pottery: Social History of a Visual Idea, 1967-1983. An exhibit featuring more than 70 vessels made at or brought to the Big Creek workshops by visiting master potters and the founders, plus a photo collection documenting the school at its beginnings along with workshop experiences and writings by workshop leaders and students at Big Creek. Thru Jul 17. $2-$5. Free First Friday. View the exhibits for free every first Friday of the month. Docent tours at noon. First Fri of every month, 11am-6pm. Spotlight Tours. Bringing the artists’ voices directly to visitors. Go behind the scenes and museum-wide exhibitions. First Sat of every month, 11:30am-12:30pm. Museum hours Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm;

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closed Mon. 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, 831.429.1964.

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5/::3@73A =>3<7<5 Bruce Blitzer Gallery Edge Art. Featuring the work of 16 local artists. Fri, May 6, 6:30-8:30pm. Free. 450 Natural Bridges Dr., Santa Cruz.

Davenport Gallery Fibre and Textiles. Over a dozen local artists featuring wearable art, wall display, quilting and sculptural work. Artists’ reception Saturday, May 14, 3-6pm May 4-19. Free. 450 Hwy 1, Davenport, 831.426.1199.

Santa Cruz Rehearsal Studios Calaveras De Los Heroes. The prints of Enrique Lopez. Artist’s reception Friday May 6, 6-9pm. May 6-31. Free. 118 Coral St, Santa Cruz, 831.425.7277.

Permutations. The Digital Arts and New Media MFA program at UCSC presents an exhibition of 10 graduate students whose works employ advanced technologies for creative potential and social impact. Thu-Sun, 10am-4pm. Thru May 8. Free. UCSC, Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz County Bank

Diebenkorn, Charles Griffin Farr, Fluxus Artists, Robert Frank, Rupert Garcia, Robert Heinecken, David Ireland, Komar & Melamid, Dinh Q. Le, Norman Locks, Hung Liu, Amalia Mesa-Bains, Douglas McClellan, Jennifer Parker & Tina Takemoto, Jennifer Pepper, Pablo Picasso, Jock Reynolds & Suzanne Hellmuth, Holly Roberts, Raymond Saunders, Hank Willis, Thomas & Kambui Olujimi, Don Weygandt, Dondi White and Jack Zajac. Thru May 7. Free. UCSC, Porter College, Santa Cruz, 831.459.2273.

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Annual Aromas Garden Tour 2011

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Roam the beautiful green countryside of Aromas and discover 10 lovely properties ranging from cottage gardens to acreages, containing everything from irises and orchids to organic veggie and herb starts. Sat, May 7, 10am4pm. $10. Aromas Community Grange, Corner of Rose Ave and Bardue St, Aromas.

Celebrate Santa Cruz County. Over 100 images celebrating our rich agricultural heritage, locally owned businesses, architecture from the past and present, plus a special tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Boardwalk’s Looff Carousel. Thru Jul 1. Free. 720 Front St, Santa Cruz, 831.457.5000.

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Tour artists’ open studios in Live Oak and Pleasure Point. Sat-Sun, 11am-5pm. Thru May 8. 831.462.9337. 1st Friday

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Human Race

Time Lapse: 1971-2011. The Sesnon Gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary with works by Ansel Adams, Diane Arbus, Gaza Bowen, Eduardo Carrillo, Binh Danh, Richard

10K walk/run event organized by the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County. Sat, May 7. Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 W. Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, 831.423.4609.

Art & Chocolate

Tina Fields will call to the accompaniment of StringFire. No partner is necessary. Fri, May 6, 7:40pm. $10. Felton Community Hall, 6191 Hwy 9, Felton, 831.464.0877.

Puff Daddy in his recent Euro-pop R&B incarnation, with Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper. May 6 at the WarďŹ eld.

Fleet Foxes Seattle folk-rockers with new harmony-heavy album, ‘Helplessness Blues.’ May 5 at the Fox Theater.

Corin Tucker Band One of indie rock’s most rafter-shaking vocalists, formerly of Sleater-Kinney . May 7 at the Bottom of the Hill.

TV on the Radio Tremendously ďŹ ery live act rebounds from recent death of bassist. May 9-10 at the Independent.

Fred Frith & Beth Custer Snake-charming guitarist and steel-twisting clarinetist in unpredictable jazz collaboration. May 9 at Yoshi’s SF. More San Francisco events at www.sfstation.com.

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Just in time for Mother’s Day, a dozen artists in the Live Oak and Pleasure Point neighborhoods open their studios 11am-5pm both days for art viewing and chocolate sampling. Find maps at Palace Arts in Capitola, Santa Cruz Art League, Lenz Arts, Bookshop Santa Cruz, Pajaro Valley Gallery or by visiting www.MaggieHellmann.com. 1 % Cruzio’s Fiber Night Celebrating the launch of Cruzio’s long awaited fiber optic Internet with a live, color-filled, fiber-lighting performance, a ceremonial “flip� of the fiber switch and plenty of light-filled giveaways sure to entertain people of all ages and technical expertise. Fri, May 6, 7-9pm. Free. Cruzio, 877 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, 831.459.6301.

Mother’s Day Jazz Concert and Gift Boutique Enjoy good food and drink, purchase unique Mother’s Day gifts and bid on a beautiful quilt while tapping toes to the award-winning Santa Cruz High School Jazz Band. Sun, May 8. $18. Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, 831.427.2227.

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167 films representing 33 countries, including 67 that were produced by Santa Cruz and Monterey filmmakers. May 5-14. 831.359.4888. www. santacruzfilmfestival.org.

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Arthur Phillips The author of The Tragedy of Arthur Phillips will read and sign copies of his book, named ‘a top book of 2011 to watch’ by the Los Angeles Times and Publishers Weekly. Wed, May 11, 7:30pm. Free. Bookshop Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, 831.423.0900.

Carolyn Burke The award-winning local author will read and sign copies of her new book, No Regrets: The Life of Edith Piaf. Wed, May 4, 7:30pm. Free. Bookshop Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, 831.423.0900.

Francisco Goldman Celebrated author Goldman drew from profound personal

tragedy to write his newest novel, Say Her Name; he will read and sign copies of the book. Wed, May 11, 7:30pm. Free. Capitola Book Cafe, 1475 41st Ave, Capitola, 831.462.4415 .

Free Comic Book Day Free comic books, an appearance by Snoopy and signings by the creators of the Charlie Brown feature Happiness is A Warm Blanket and the Italian children’s book Geronimo Stilton. Sat, May 7, 10am-7pm. Free. Atlantis Fantasyworld, 1020 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, 831.426.0158.

Jean Kwok The author of Girl in Translation will read and sign copies of her novel. Thu, May 5. Free. Capitola Book Cafe, 1475 41st Ave, Capitola, 7:30pm.

Joyce Oroz & Tom Mahoney Two local authors will read and discuss their new fiction: Oroz is the author of Secure the Ranch; Mahoney is the author of Imperfect Solitude. Mon, May 9, 7:30pm. Free. Capitola Book Cafe, 1475 41st Ave, Capitola, 831.462.4415 .

Rebecca Foust & Pascale Petit Poetry Santa Cruz is

dedicated to nurturing the poetry community and bringing poetry to the larger community in Santa Cruz County. Tue, May 10. $3 donation requested. Bookshop Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, 831.423.0900.

“Write Your Future� Workshop with Marcia Heinegg A writing workshop with prompts and exercises to help with a life or career transition. May 4: Rediscover Your Passions; May 11: Digging Up Your Skills and Natural Abilities; May 18: Thinking Out of the Box; May 25: Affirming Your Future Wed, 10:30am-12pm. Thru May 25. $10. Capitola Book Cafe, 1475 41st Ave, Capitola, 831.462.4415 .

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Dayna Jacobs, assistant director of the Monterey Family History Center, will offer a look at features of Ancestry.com other than the “Search� box and suggest new strategies for finding the proverbial needle in the haystack. Thu, May 5, 1pm. Free. Santa Cruz Central Branch Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, 831.335.7838.

Latin Rhythms Master Class Drummer/percussionist and educator Michael Strunk will focus on the use of Latin rhythms in contemporary jazz settings, emphasizing an individualized approach to rhythmic development. Tue, May 10, 7pm. Free. Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, 831.427.2227.

Meeting of the Monterey Bay Branch of the USGBC The presentation “Tracking & Trading Carbon� will feature speakers James Barsimantov and Dustin Mulvaney of Principals of EcoShift Consulting and Kristin Cushman, Executive Director of the Offset Project. Wed, May 4, 5:30-8pm. $15-$20. Monterey College of Law, 404 West Franklin Street, Monterey.

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Red Cross Mobile Blood Drives Drives occur at several locations countywide each month; for schedule and locations call 800.733.2767.

Open Mic For musicians, poets, magicians and other artists. Wed, May 11, 7pm. Free. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County, 6401 Freedom Blvd, Aptos, 831.689.0670.

Santa Cruz Handweavers Guild Meeting Carole Beckett, a guild member experienced in transforming handwoven cloth into garments, will share her knowledge about working with handwoven cloth. Wed, May 11, 9:30am12pm. Free. Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos, 831.454.0247.

SC Diversity Center The Diversity Center provides services, support and socializing for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning individuals and their allies. Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, 831.425.5422.

Stitchers-by-the-Sea Meeting The local chapter of Embroiderers’ Guild of America meets and weaves yarns; public welcome. Second Wed of every month,

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Support and Recovery Groups Alzheimer’s: Alzheimer’s Assn., 831.464.9982. Cancer: Katz Cancer Resource Center, 831.351.7770; WomenCARE, 831.457.2273. Candida: 831.471.0737. Chronic Pain: American Chronic Pain Association, 831.423.1385. Grief and Loss: Hospice, 831.430.3000. Lupus: Jeanette Miller, 831.566.0962. Men Overcoming

Abusive Behavior: 831.464.3855. SMART Recovery: 831.462.5470. Trans Latina women: Mariposas, 831.425.5422. Trichotillomania: 831.457.1004. Women’s Bipolar/Depression Peer Support: 831.345.7190. 12-Step Programs: 831.454. HELP (4357).

Yoga Instruction Pacific Cultural Center: 35+ classes per week, 831.462.8893. SC Yoga: 45 classes per week, 831.227.2156. TriYoga: numerous weekly classes, 831.464.8100. Also: Yoga Within at Aptos

Station, 831.687.0818; Om Room School of Yoga, 831.429.9355; Pacific Climbing Gym, 831.454.9254; Aptos Yoga Center, 831.688.1019; Twin Lotus Center, 831.239.3900.

Zen, Vipassana, Basic: Intro to Meditation Zen: SC Zen Center, Wed, 5:45pm, 831.457.0206. Vipassana: Vipassana SC, Wed 6:30-8pm, 831.425.3431. Basic: Land of the Medicine Buddha, Wed, 5:30-6:30pm, 831.462.8383. Zen: Ocean Gate Zendo, first Tue each month 6:30-7pm. All are free.

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30 Jazz Presenters since 1975

Thursday, May 5 U 7 & 9 pm

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One of the best amenco fusionrumba guitarists in the world! $25/Adv $28/Door, No Jazztix/Comps Sponsored by Smoothjazz.com Friday, May 6 U 8 pm at the Rio Theatre MAESTROS IN CONCERT:

PANDIT SHIVKUMAR SHARMA & ZAKIR HUSSAIN $35/Gold Circle, $25/General No Jazztix or Comps Monday, May 9 U 7 pm

NEW YORK VOICES $23/Adv $26/Door

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Tuesday, May 10 U 7 pm U FREE!

MASTER CLASS SERIES MICHAEL STRUNK: Latiin Rhythms for Percussion and Drum Set

Supported by Newman’s Own Foundation

Monday, May 16 U 7 & 9 pm

OMAR SOSA AFREECANOS QUARTET $22/Adv $25/Door Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm 9 pm: 1/2 Price Night for Students Thursday, May 19 U 7 pm

KUUMBWA JAZZ HONOR BAND

Concert only: $12/Adv $15/Door Jazz & Dinner: $24.60/Adv Monday, May 23 U 7 & 9 pm

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Hot Club of Cowtown has made a career out of reviving the jumpin’ Western swing of Bob Wills, so it’s fitting that the band’s new album pays tribute to the genre’s king. What Makes Bob Holler is a collection of renditions of both Wills’ greatest hits and his more obscure selections. The band’s minimal three-piece arrangements bring a whole new color to Wills’ songs, which were originally bolstered by his robust honky-tonk orchestra The Western Playboys. The collection is a good representation of the band’s approach: a respectful tribute to a bygone sound that is tweaked just enough to make it sound fresh today. Don Quixote’s; $15; 7:30pm. (Paul M. Davis)

Credited with singlehandedly bringing a many-stringed instrument called the santoor back from cultural obscurity, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma is a master musician, teacher and musical ambassador celebrated around the world for his technique and musical innovations. Joining him is the legendary tabla master Zakir Hussain, who has been wowing international audiences for decades with his breathtaking rhythmic sensibilities and inspired collaborations that have played a significant role in introducing Eastern rhythms to the Western world. Planet Drum, anyone? Rio Theatre; $25 gen/$35 gold; 8pm. (Cat Johnson)

Named after the patron saint of musicians, La Santa Cecilia defines the hybrid of modern Latin, rock and world music. The six-member band, which features guitar, accordion, bass, percussion, drums and lively vocals, is proud to hail from the City of Angels. Bay Area–based Cumbia Tokeson, which represents a new concept in cumbia music, fuses chicha (an Amazonian genre of psychedelic guitar cumbia) with classic Colombian cumbia under the influence of reggae, funk and punk influences. The two groups meet on middle ground in Santa Cruz for a Cinco de Mayo cumbia dance party and simultaneous celebration of Cumbia Tokeson’s new album. Moe’s Alley; $10; 9pm. (Maya Weeks)

A fusion of hip hop, soul and R&B $30/Adv $33/Door, No Jazztix/Comps Thursday, May 26 U 7 pm

BRENDA WONG AOKI’S KABUKI CABARET: A JAPAN RELIEF BENEFIT $20/Adv $23/Door

Advance tickets at Logos Books & Records and online at kuumbwajazz.org. Tickets subject to service charge and 5% S.C. City Admissions Tax. All ages venue.

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May 12 Serendipity Project Atrium (Ages 21+) May 13 Sin Sister Burlesque vs Santa Cruz Derby Girls (Ages 21+) May 13 La Plebe Atrium (Ages 16+) May 14 Your Music Olympicks Finals Atrium (Ages 16+) May 21 Andre Nickatina (Ages 16+) May 27 Kraddy/ Mochipet (Ages 18+) May 28 Hell’s Belles (Ages 21+) Jun 17 X/ Devils Brigade (Ages 21+) Jun 18 Tech N9ne (Ages 16+) Jun 21 Face to Face (Ages 16+) Unless otherwise noted, all shows are dance shows with limited seating. Tickets subject to city tax & service charge by phone 866-384-3060 & online

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“There’s a lot of brain cells in this carpet.� —David Lindley, touring the Catalyst

SO. Hostile extraterrestrials land in Santa Cruz. Seeking to punish the criminal pride of this town, they offer citizens a dread choice. Which is to be demolished: City Hall or the Catalyst? If this event should ever take place, the mayor and city council may take comfort: likely, there’s room for town meetings in the Catalyst. Opening this week at the Santa Cruz Film Festival is The Catalyst, an engaging and long-overdue documentary profile of the 40-year-old nightclub. There are students drinking there right this minute whose parents stomped, writhed and were sometimes ’86ed from the very same premises. In this approximately hour-long documentary, former Good Times photographer Michèle Benson talks to the bartenders, the talent and the late owner Randall Kane, who died in 2009. “The Catalyst has been called ‘The House that Snail Built.’ We’re showing the film and then Snail is playing a reunion show,â€? Benson says via phone from the United Kingdom. She’s in England to attend the Glastonbury Festival—and to get married—but Benson will be on hand for the film’s premiere, along with producer and cowriter Dean Newbury of Felton. The Snail lineup at the premiere show is Bob O’Neill, Ken Kraft, Don Baldwin and Bret Bloomfield of

JUMP JOINT Huey Lewis & The News on the Catalyst main stage. Jefferson Starship. The local band’s own colorful odyssey is essential to this filmed history of the club. Snail headlined the Catalyst some 65 times.

Kane’s Club There’s a perfection to the very name of the Catalyst. It is truly a neutralizer, an energizer, a place of blending, a meeting place for the town and the university. It is a crossroads and a temple of Dionysius. Greg Kihn, the film’s unofficial host, tells the camera, “A lot of rock & roll history was made here. The lot is a perennial tailgate party, the main room is just the right size, the ceiling is just the right height

and the backstage is just wild enough.� Part of The Catalyst’s definitiveness as a documentary is a series of interviews with the late owner Randall Kane: monk-bald, in khaki shirt and rainbow suspenders, he reminisces about the talent that came through town (“James Brown was a pain in the ass�). Kane is caught in an afternoon’s philosophical mood during the club’s troubles with money and a suspended liquor license. “We started doing interviews with Randall,� Benson says, “when the club was closed down for an ABC issue. That was a very nasty thing they did to him—what the hell was that? When you think of what he paid the town in entertainment taxes.�

Even though he’d studied English in college, Kane was the Dean of Arts at San Francisco Art Institute for some three years. “Basically, he liked to collect art,� Benson says, “and the Catalyst was a place for him to have a living art gallery, as well as a place for him to read his newspaper. Some people thought he wasn’t very accessible, but his heart and soul was in the right place.� Kane’s art collection included a neon Jesus, an icon salvaged from a destroyed Nicaraguan church and gifted with a miniature Telecaster. And there’s the over-the-bar nude, a reference to every frontier saloon you’ve seen in a Western. “I got that

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RAISING KANE Randall Kane, legendary owner of the Catalyst, is interviewed at length in Michèle Benson’s and Dean Newbury’s new film. because I felt every bar ought to have a nude painting hanging over it,â€? Kane tells the camera. (The curvy model in the picture OD’d later on.) The now well-known Portland artist Kitty Wallis painted it—under financial duress, Kane claimed. Kane’s brother shot the polar bear that became the rug.

Early Times The long-memoried may recall the old Catalyst, run by Al and Patti De Ludovico, as a deli and coffee shop in what had been the print shop for County Bank. On camera, Kane dismisses the first music shows there as folky I-gave-my-love-a-cherry stuff. Former local journalist Carter Young recalls, “The first incarnation of the Catalyst was dank (the roof leaked). A smugglers’ den where Rimbaud would feel at home: drug dealers, William Burroughs, Jr. at the helm of the dishwasher, poncy leather boys drinking jasmine tea‌The new site was cleaner, brighter and more varied: Friday happy hours that had the odd cheer of the Titanic’s last call, Sunday burgers after the media league

softball games, playing pinball upstairs while in the zone‌and the best music hall for the times—epic shows by the Specials, the Beat Farmers, Neil Young and the Ducks, Doug Sahm and the Texas Tornadoes, Tom Petty, Van Morrison‌more than an intoxicated youth can remember.â€? This place we sometimes can barely remember is in the site of a former bowling alley owned by the Van Winkle family; reportedly a mural depicted their ancestor, the time-traveling kegler Rip van W. The opening in 1976 had people lined up to see what was behind the construction workers’ plywood. Benson and co-writer/producer Dean Newbury had been there almost from the beginning. Newbury booked the Catalyst for a time and started the Catalyst Follies, an annual tradition that allowed the bartenders to take the stage. Benson, a Fort Lauderdale–born film major who had grown restless in Southern California and wound up in Santa Cruz the old-fashioned way—by stopping for gas—worked as a staff photographer at Good Times, photographing bands for the “Night

Moves� column and eventually writing the thing for two and a half years. Benson remained on the Good Times masthead even after she left in 1980 to go on the road with the Doobie Brothers. “Dean was very enamored of Randall as a father figure,� Benson recalls. “He and I co-wrote a loose script. We decided to break the film up into sections, one section on happy hour, for example. We had a very good videographer, Eric Thiermann of Impact Production, and Kevin Monahan was our sound engineer. Eric came in on his good graces and got paid in blood, sweat and tears. “We had no money. It was a labor of love and passion, and if it wasn’t a digital world, we never would have finished the film.�

The Legend Lives On The excerpts from live shows demonstrate the Catalyst’s salient features: its excellent sound system and its ability to attract a wealth of talent. Eddie Vedder stage-dived from the

balcony; Nirvana blasted their music from the stage. The Catalyst is not a subject I can write about unmoved. I was happy to live right around the corner from the place on Elm Street, despite the occasional parking-lot donnybrooks at closing time. We were close enough that we hosted an impromptu after-party for Bow Wow Wow. My housemate Dale Palarz and I hauled out five jumbo garbage bags full of beer cans the morning after. That same summer, I tried unsuccessfully to hang a bedsheet banner on the side of the building reading “Santa Cruz Welcomes the Gang of 4� when that band of British revolutionaries arrived.

We were close enough to the Catalyst that we hosted an impromptu after-party for Bow Wow Wow. My housemate and I hauled out five bags full of beer cans the morning after. A faction of staff writers politicked hard to get X’s first trip to Santa Cruz put on the cover of City on a Hill. It worked, and we got thanked from the stage. Everybody I knew went to both of the two nights Iggy Pop played; some friends and I cornered him afterward, getting him to autograph a

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can of Alpo in honor of his tune about dog food. (The noted guitarist Peter Tripodi: “I used to listen to you in junior high school!â€? Iggy: “Uh‌I went to junior high school, too!â€?) It’s sadly touching to see the late Mr. Kane having some daytime night-thoughts about his club. In his estimation, only 10 percent of the people who went had ears for the music; most attended for the scene and the hope of meeting warm bodies. “I’m not terribly fond of nightclubs,â€? Kane says in the film. “The only reason I’d go to a nightclub by myself is if I were trying to meet a girl. Young people are still trying to get laid or whatever, so they go where the action is.â€? He also hints at the Catalyst’s financial problems in those later days, sighing, “It hasn’t been profitable for quite a few years. It’s not a business I’d recommend getting into.â€? “These are things my hardworking editor Denise Gallant wanted to take out,â€? Benson says. “I have to tell you, Randall was so charming and giving, and his heart was open. I did want people to hang on the fact: this is a film about the human condition, and we wanted to show Randall’s humanity.â€? Under its newer ownership, the Catalyst has changed but it stays the same. All-ages shows are a big part of the current Catalyst; rock bands are getting younger, as Mike Connor noted in this paper back in 2003 when interviewing long-time booker Gary Tighe. This anniversary party in documentary form finds the Catalyst congratulated by the people who made it such a beckoning light in the coastal fog. “It’s a power place, for some reason,â€? Benson suggests. “Music sounds better, people are happier. It’s a place that just cannot be replicated. I’d like to see it around for a thousand years.â€?

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Film Capsules <3E BROADWAY MUSICAL MEMPHIS (Unrated; 150 min.) Winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Musical about the forbidden love between a white radio DJ and a black singer in an underground club in ’50s Tennessee. (Sunday and Tuesday at Santa Cruz 9) CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (1958) Elizabeth Taylor stars as the Southern cat in heat Maggie, whose whiskey-soaked husband Brick (Paul Newman) can’t respond to her embraces. Censorship made it hard to understand exactly what was eating Brick. But the heavy symbolism (impotence represented as a broken

leg) pays off, and it’s a dirty pleasure watching Taylor’s Maggie sink her claws into her richly deserving no-neck relatives. Burl Ives plays the patriarch, a bit of vaudeville Faulkner. (RvB) (Sat and Sun at Aptos)

THE GOONIES (1985) Two brothers and a band of their friends discover a pirate’s map and embark on an adventure to find the treasure in order to save their neighborhood from development. (Fri and Sat at Del Mar with treasure hunt starting at 10pm) NCM FATHOM EVENT: GRATEFUL DEAD ENCORE (1977) The Dead’s concerts at San Francisco’s Winterland Arena in October 1974 captured on film includes

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never-before-seen interviews with Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir recorded concurrently with these iconic concerts. (Thu at Santa Cruz 9)

JUMPING THE BROOM (PG-13; 101 minutes) Angela Bassett and Paula Patton star in a film about two black families from opposite ends of the economic spectrum who clash when they meet for the first time at a Martha’s Vineyard wedding. (Opens Friday at Santa Cruz 9 and Green valley) THE MET: CAPRICCIO (NR; 165 min.) Strauss’ opera about opera stars soprano Renee Fleming. (Weds 5/11 at Santa Cruz 9) MONTY PYTHON & THE HOLY GRAIL (1975) Monty Python’s first cinematic hit parodies

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the King Arthur legend with a troupe of knights who embark on a low-budget mission to find the Holy Grail, encountering killer rabbits, the plague and three-headed giants along the way. (Thu at Santa Cruz 9)

SOMETHING BORROWED (PG13; 103 minutes) Romantic comedy takes a complicated turn when, at her 30th birthday party, a successful lawyer and perpetual—and unhappily still single—good girl (Ginnifer Goodwin) has one too many drinks and winds up with her crush from law school, who happens to be her best friend’s fiancÊe. (Opens Friday at Aptos, Riverfront and Green Valley) THOR (PG-13; 114 min.) Kenneth Branagh directs

Marvel Studios’ adaptation of the Norse legend. The arrogant god of thunder (Chris Hemsworth) is cast out of Asgard and banished to the human realm, where a nurse (Natalie Portman) falls in love with him and he kicks some mortal ass. With Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins and Rene Russo as the other gods. (Opens Friday at Santa Cruz 9, 41st Ave, Scotts Valley and Green Valley)

@3D73EA AFRICAN CATS (G; 89 min.) Disneynature’s live-action film following two families of African lions as they raise their cubs; narrated by Samuel L. Jackson.

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FAST FIVE (PG-13; 130 min.) In the fifth installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise, Brian (Paul Walker) springs Dom (Vin Diesel) from prison and the crew lights out for South America. Upon arrival, they find themselves caught between a brutal drug dealer and an unrelenting federal agent. HANNA (PG-13, 105 min.) Dressed in a fur wardrobe and living in the permafrost, Hanna (the icy Saoirse Ronan) was raised to kill; her ex-assassin father (Eric Bana) raises her with the motto “adapt or die.� She turns 16, and Dad’s idea of a debutante party is to contact the CIA, which has been seeking Hanna since birth with the intent of rubbing her out. Evil intelligence agent Marissa (Cate Blanchett), as motivelessly evil as a wicked stepmother, chases the girl across Europe; so does a trio of theatrical German goons, with their own evil music-box tune by the Chemical Brothers. Director Joe Wright (Atonement) sensibly adds some art-house cachet to the butt-kicking action. Considering the Girl Who Brought People Back to the Art Houses trilogy, it’s a smart commercial tactic. This weirdly artsy mash of Jack London and Alias

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THE CONSPIRATOR (PG-13; 123 min.) Robert Redford’s The Conspirator is one of those pieces of history that Howard Zinn liked to unearth. It’s a shameful episode and it deserves to be remembered. After Lincoln’s assassination at the hands of John Wilkes Booth (Toby Kebbell), accused accessories are rounded up. Caught in the dragnet is one female prisoner: the landlady Mrs. Mary Surratt (Robin Wright), whose son had been in cahoots with Booth. She refuses to inform. The trial of the conspirators was a military tribunal, on the grounds that Lincoln was a military commander himself. But is this movie really about 1865? Throughout, we can feel Redford whispering in our ear: “This suspension of rights—remarkable how it anticipates Gitmo. And the hooding of prisoners is like Abu Ghraib. Did you notice the parallels?� (RvB)

is meant as a pleasure machine, but it’s an oddly dour thrill ride that insists on repetitive training over the free-style adaptation it claims is the only key to survival. (RvB)

HOODWINKED TOO (PG; 85 min.) Red Riding Hood and the Wolf are called to investigate the disappearance of Hansel and Gretel. With the voices of Glenn Close, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader and more. I AM (Unrated; 76 min.) Director Tom Shadyac (Ace Ventura, etc.) tells of how a bad fall from a bicycle left him with post-concussion syndrome. When he recovered, he decided to make a film about the essential problems of the world. Shadyac put a microphone in front of some renowned people: Rumi scholar Coleman Barks, Desmond Tutu and populist radio host Thom Hartmann, among them. Shadyac is sincere, but this is a twirl through the kind of Northern California crypto-physics that proves loving attitudes in our hearts can magnetically effect change. Maybe so, but a lot more gets accomplished by justly angry people. (RvB) IN A BETTER WORLD (R; 127 min.) In a small town on a Danish island, a pair of young boys—one a child of a cancer-stricken mother, the other a child of a messy divorce—are caught in a downward spiral of trouble. The father of one, Mikael Persbrandt, a doctor in a warzone in Darfur, tries to teach his kids the importance of nonviolence. This winner of the best foreign film Oscar is well acted, even if it looks like the kind of drama they’d have if Ikea was a multiplex. JANE EYRE (PG-13; 121 min.) Atmospheric yet unselfconscious version by Cary Fukunaga (Sin Nombre), perhaps the best film of the novel ever. Moira Buffini’s script makes the smart choice of circumventing Jane’s horrifying school years and starting the story after Jane leaves Thornfield. Mia Wasikowska, pale, hair tightly braided and dyed a dull brick-red, embodies the fine bones and honesty of the bravest of Gothic heroines. While

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LIMITLESS (PG-13; 105 min.) Bradley Cooper (The Hangover) plays an unemployed, recently dumped writer who stumbles upon a drug that will unlock the full potential of his brainpower—rather than just the 20 percent that most people use in their day-to-day lives. Wealth and power follow, but a whole new set of problems arises when his stash begins to run low and hit men looking to cash in

on the drug close in around him.

MADEA’S BIG HAPPY FAMILY (PG-13; 153 min.) Tyler Perry once more dons drag and the persona of the wisecracking matriarch Madea, who has been asked by her niece to gather the family in order to share some unsettling news about her health. PROM (PG; 111 min.) Director Joe Nussbaum (American Pie: The Naked Mile) chronicles a slew of high school students getting ready for the big dance. RIO (PG; 96 min.) Blu, a modest macaw from Minnesota, sets off on a madcap adventure tailing the bird of his dreams to Brazil in this 3D animated film from Pixar. SCREAM 4 (R; 103min.) Ten years after Westboro was first terrorized by a series of brutal murders, a killer with particular interest in harassing Sidney Prescott

(Neve Campbell) is on the loose again. Deputy Dewey (David Arquette) and reporter Gale Weathers (Courtney Cox) will again investigate the events, but this time they’re in 3-D.

SOUL SURFER (PG; 105 min.) Based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton (Anna Sophia Robb), a teenager from the North Shore of Hawaii who is on her way to becoming a pro surfer when a shark attack claims her left arm. She learns to surf again and triumphantly returns to the waves. SOURCE CODE (PG-13; 93 min.) A commuter train bound for Chicago has a bomb on it. Because of one of those new time/spacewarping devices the U.S. military keeps around, they can beam an officer named Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) back to try to find the bomber. Stevens’ control is Coleen Goodwin (Vera Farmiga). She’s a mere presence on

a video screen. The timetraveling officer takes his orders from her, bunkered in a remote undisclosed location, wired up like a test monkey. The stage is set handsomely, then, and the twisting begins: Groundhog Day meets La JetÊe, with a nice little garnish of The Manchurian Candidate. During his cycles into the past, Colter becomes fixated on a girl on the train (Michelle Monaghan). She becomes a human stake in what will happen if the train evaporates into a fireball—as it does more than once. When finding an escape route out of a seemingly inescapable situation, the movie doesn’t cheat. (RvB)

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS (PG-13; 122 min.) A veterinary student (Robert Pattinson) suffers a minor breakdown following the death of his parents and joins a traveling circus, where he cares for the animals and falls in love

with the show’s star (Reese Witherspoon).

WIN WIN (R; 106 min.) Paul Giamatti plays Mike Flaherty, a down-on-hisluck attorney moonlighting as a high school wrestling coach who discovers an exceptionally gifted athlete. Suddenly it looks like all of his personal and professional losing streaks are at their end—that is, until the kid’s mom is released from lock-up and free to ruin everything. WINTER IN WARTIME (2008) Dutch drama directed by Martin Koolhoven stars Martijn Lakemeier as Michiel, a 14-year-old boy who joins the Nazi Resistance after coming to the aid of a wounded British soldier. As the war reaches its ugly end, his illusions are peeled away one by one.

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Indian. Authentic Indian dishes and specialties served in a comfortable dining room. Lunch buffet daily 11:30am-2:30pm; dinner daily 5pm to close. www.ambrosiaib.com American and specialty dishes from the British and Emerald Isles. Full bar. Children welcome. Happy hour Mon-Fri 2-6pm. Open daily 11am to 2am. Italian. Ambience reminiscent of a small trattoria in the streets of Italy, serving handmade lasagna, pasta dishes, gnocchi and fresh fish. Wed-Sun, Lunch 11am-2pm, Dinner 5-9pm. Continental California cuisine. Breakfast all week 6:30-11am, lunch all week 11am-2pm; dinner Fri-Sat 5-10pm, Sun-Thu 5-9pm. www.seacliffinn.com.

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meat and vegetarian kebabs, gyros, falafel, healthy salads and Mediterranean flatbread pizzas. Beer and wine. Dine in or take out. Tue-Sun 11am-8pm.

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All day breakfast. Burgers, gyros, sandwiches and 45 flavors of Marianne’s and Polar Bear ice cream. Open 8am daily.

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California Continental. Swordfish and other seafood specials. Dinner Mon-Thu 5:30-9:30pm; Fri 5-10pm; Sat 4-10:30pm; Sun 4-9pm.

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international wine list and outdoor dining with terrific views in the heart of Capitola Village. Open daily.

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California cuisine. Nightly specials include prime rib and lobster. Daily 7am-2am.

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418 Front St, 831.325-3633

chicken with a wok emphasis since 1972. Cafe, catering, culinary classes, food festivals, beer and wine. Open for lunch and dinner daily except Sunday 11:30-9pm. Special events most Sundays.

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Thai. Individually prepared with the freshest ingredients, plus ambrosia bubble teas, shakes. Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:30pm, Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat noon-10pm, Sun noon-9:30pm. Italian-American. Mouthwatering, generous portions, friendly service and the best patio in town. Full bar. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am, dinner nightly at 5pm. Irish pub and restaurant. Informal pub fare with reliable execution. Lunch and dinner all day, open Mon-Fri 11:30ammidnight, Sat-Sun 11:30am-1:30am. Wine bar with menu. Flawless plates of great character and flavor; sexy menu listings and wines to match. Dinner Mon-Thu 510pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm, Sun 4-10pm; retail shop Mon 5pm-close, Tue-Sat noon-close, Sun 4pm-close. Pizza. Specializing in authentic Sicilian and square pizza. Homemade pasta, fresh sandwiches, soups, salads and more. Hot slices always ready. Sun-Thu 10am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm. Pizza. Pizza, fresh salads, sandwiches, wings, desserts, beers on tap. Patio dining, sports on HDTV and free WiFi. Large groups and catering. Open and delivering Fri-Sat 11am-2am, Mon-Thu 11am-1am, Sun 11am-midnight.

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TTAURUS AURUS ((April April 20–May 20–May 220): 0): You’re You’re aann animal! animal! A And nd I mean mean that that in in the the best best senses senses of of the the word. word. Your Your vitality vitality is is heading heading toward toward peak peak levels, levels, and and your your body body is is as as smart smart as it gets. If you were were ever going too act as if every move you make is a dance, now would be b the time to do it. If you ever wanted to explore explore the righteous rigghteous blending of grace Give yourself grace and power, powerr, this is a perfect perfect moment. m permission to be a uid bolt bolt of ingenious inggenious fun, Taurus. Taaurus. Play hard hard and sweet, with sublimee ferocity. ferocityy. GEMINI ((May May 221–June 1–June 20): 20): ““Make Make the the invisible invisible ddark ark force force beautiful.â€? That was the ďŹ rst line of the horoscope horoscope I wrote what wrote for for you you in in my my dream dream last last night. night. Here’s Here’s w hat came next: “Create “Create a song out of your y moans. Brag Brag about your wounds. Dance reverently reverenntly on the graves graves of your enemies.â€? Does any of this make make sense to you so far? far? It all seemed perfectly perfectly reasonable reasonable and helpful in my dream. dream. “Sneak a gift to your bad baad self. self. Dissolve the ties that bind you to hollow intelligence. intelliggence. Seek the angel near near the the funky funky gulley gulley that that winds winds through through no no man’s man’s land. Dig for for treasure treasure in the muddyy puddle where where the single lily grows.â€? grows.â€? That’s That’s it, Gemini—my Gemini—my dream dream of your horoscope. horoscope. If you can align yourself yourself with its spirit, I bet you’ll you’ll be be primed primed for for the the waking-life waking-life opportunities opportunities that that are are headed your way. way. CCANCER ANCER (June 21–July 22): Writing Writin ng in the Journal of

Medical Ethics, psychologist Richa Richard rd Bentall pr proposed oposed that that happiness happiness be be reclassiďŹ ed reclassiďŹ ed as as a “psychiatric “psychiatric disorderâ€?—a disorder â€?—a pathology pathology that that should should be be treated treated with with therapy. therapy. “Happiness “Happiness is is statistically statistically abnormal,â€? abnormal,â€? he he argued. argued. It “consists “consists of a discrete discrete cluster cluster of symptoms, is is associated associated with with a range range of of cognitive cognitive abnormalities abnormalities and probably probably reects reects the abnormal abnormaal functioning of the central correct, central nervous nervous system.â€? If he’s he’s co rrect, CCancerian, ancerian, you may have a problem. problem. According According to my reading reading of the astrological astrological omens, you’re you’re about to to be besieged by a massive inux of good feelings. feelings. It may be hard hard for for you to fend fend off surges surges of unreasonable unreasonablee joy, joyy, well-being and gratitude. gratitude. So So let let me me ask ask you: you: Are Are you you prepared prepared to to enter enter into rebel rebel mode as you aunt yourr abnormal bliss?

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and Chris Cuddihy, off an epic Cuddihyy, pulled p epppic deed in 2009. They ran ran seven ultramarathons ultramarathons in seven consecutive days on seven continents. Each marathon maarathon was more more than than 31 31 miles. miles. (More (More info info here: here: 7in7on7.com.) 7in7on7.com.) I’m I’m not not recommending recommending that that you you try try something something as as ridiculously ridiculously excessive excessive as as they they did, did, Leo, Leo, but but I do do want want to to note note that that you’re for you’re now in a phase when your capacity c for amazing feats feats is is bigger bigger than than usual. usual. Do Do you you have have any any ideas ideas about about what what you you could could accomplish accomplish that’s that’s beyond beyond your your expectations?

VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22): What have h you had to relinquish Virgo? relinquish in the past 10 months, Vir V go? What were were you fforced surrender? orced to sacriďŹ ce or sur rendeer? Whatever it is, I predict predict you will be compensated ffor o it over the course or of the next 12 months. And the pr process o ocess begins soon. It’s bleessing will bring an It’s not likely that the incoming blessing exact replacement dream replacement ffor or the dr eam that t got away. away. Rather, Ratherr, you will be awakened to an unexpected unexpected new source source of excitement, excitement, thereby thereby ddissolving issolving the the lingering lingering ssense ense of of loss and liber liberating again. ating you to rise agai in. LIBRA LIBR RA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22): If given the choice between having our lives change or keepingg our lives the same, many of us would choose the status status quo. We We tend to feel feel that even if the current current state of things things is uncomfortable, uncomfortable, it’s it’s still still preferable preferable to to having having to to deal deal with with the the uncertainty uncertainty and and fear fear that that come come from from transformation. transformation. But But I don’t don’t think think you you ďŹ t ďŹ t this this description description right right now, now, Libra. Libra. Of Of all all the the signs of the zodiac, you’re you’re the onee that’s that’s most receptive receptive

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SSCORPIO CORPIO (Oct. 223–Nov. 3–Nov. 21): Hugo Chavez is the socialist president of Venezuela, Veenezuela, not an astronomer astronomer or New Age president philosopher. Andd yet he recently recently speculated that the philosopher. planet Mars Mars once once had had a thriving thriving civilization civilization that that met met planet its doom doom because because its its resources resources were were drained drained off off and and its i d by b the th excesses off capitalism. it li I love l it when h poisoned notable people people go go off-message off-message and and freestyle freestyle wacky wacky notable fantasies, so so I applaud applaud Chavez’s Chavez’s improvisation. improvisation. May May I fantasies, respectfully suggest sugggest you consider indulging in your own respectfully arrt form? form? According According to my reading reading of version of this art the astrological astrological omens, omens, it it would would be be downright downright healthy healthy the for you to departt from from your usual raps raps and unveil some for unpredictable self-expressions seelf-expressions to anyone and everyone unpredictable thinks they have you all ďŹ gured ďŹ gured out. who thinks SSAGITTARIUS AGITT G TARIUS A ((Nov. Nov. 22–Dec. 22–Dec. 21): 21): Symmetry Symmetry and and

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Elegant, luxurious Upper Westside home, 3 br, 2 ba, graceful floor plan, beautiful kitchen, gorgeous setting, 201 Quarry Lane. $1,099,000. www.201quarrylane.com Listed by Terry Cavanagh and Tammi Blake, 831-471-2424.

Westside - Santa Cruz

New price!!! Great Westside location near UCSC – spacious and updated, 3 br, 2 ba, large corner lot with private yard, 219 Cardiff Place. $639,000. www.219cardiff.com Listed by Terry Cavanagh and Tammi Blake 831-471-2424.

Sacred Earth Retreat ~ Ben Lomond

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Boulder Creek

290 acres ! Run your dirt bikes or quads or take a hike and have a lot of fun on the 11 parcels ranging in size from 18- 40 acres. Santa Clara county. Sun, Views, Spring, Creek. Off grid. Excellent Owner financing. $1,150,000. Donner Land & Mortgage Co., Inc. www.donnerland.com 408-395-57544

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Los Gatos Mountains

4 acres. A perfect spot for the home you have been dreaming of. Incredible view and Full Sun. Shared well. Power at lot line. Some reports. Paved access. Plans included. Owner financing. $399,000. Donner Land & Mortgage Co., Inc. www.donnerland.com 408-395-5754

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Stellar Way – Boulder Creek

10 acres. Gorgeous. Well. Lots of friendly terrain. $349,000 with owner financing. Donner Land & Mortgage Co., Inc. www.donnerland.com 408-395-5754

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