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[RE: “The Biggest Problem,� Currents, July 4] The Santa Cruz homeless problem is unfortunate, but continued spending of a very limited budget is not realistic. There comes a time when difficult judgments must be made for the greater good. The 180 Campaign is ill-conceived, since it is assuming that people who have abdicated personal responsibility and destroyed their health can be stabilized. That is pretty unrealistic thinking. Instead let’s be realistic and set up a fenced camp far, far away and transport these folks. Provide basic tent cabins, first aid kits, a daily ration of alcohol or drugs, a weekly ration of MRE-type food and free cigarettes. Provide the basics for life and allow natural processes to take place.

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man, carried by four of them. 4. And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and after having dug through it, they let down the mat on which the paralytic lay. 5. When Jesus saw this he grew angry, “Why did you wreck my roof ? Do you have any idea how much that cost to install?� 6. The disciples had never seen Jesus so angry about his possessions. He continued, “This house is my life. And the roof is the best part.� The disciples fell silent. 7. “It’s bad enough that you trash my private property, now you want me to heal you?� said Jesus, “And did you not see the stone walls around this house?� “Yes,� said the man’s friends. “Are these not the stone walls common to the towns and villages of Galilee?� 8. “No,� Jesus answered. “This is a gated community. How did you get in?� The man’s friends grew silent. 9. Then Jesus turned and said to the paralytic, “Besides, can’t you take care of your own health problems? I’m sure that your family can care for you, or maybe the synagogue can help out.� 10. “No, Lord,� answered the man’s friends. “There is no one. His injuries are too severe. To whom else can we go?� 11. “Well, not me,� said Jesus. “What would happen if I provided access to free health care for everyone? That would mean that people would not only get lazy and entitled, but they would take advantage of the system. 12. Besides, look at me: I’m healthy. And you know why? Because I worked hard for my money, and took care of myself.� The paralyzed man then grew sad and he addressed Jesus. “But I did work, Lord,� said the paralytic. “Until an accident rendered me paralyzed.� “Yes,� said the man’s friends. “He worked very hard.� 13. “Well,� said Jesus, “That’s just part of life, isn’t it?�

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Art for a Living Graphic designers have to balance creativity with business acumen—and stay sane doing it

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DESIGN is not a commodity, it’s a means of communication, an experience. As Steve Jobs famously pointed out, it’s how stuff works. Graphic design specifically deals with visual form and presentation. It incorporates everything from traditional media like prints and photos to digital interfaces like mobile phones and websites, tying the way products and marketing materials work together with the way they look. But for those doing the work, high visual intelligence is just the first of the necessary skills. Good designers have to be able to work with a wide variety of clients, all of whom have their own opinions, products and customers. It’s not

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enough to just be good at drawing. They also have to be good at reading clients’ minds, negotiating and billing. “It’s hard,� says Daniel Chamberlin, a local designer and Santa Cruz native. “You have to be able to meet people in the middle. It’s a new relationship with each client, and you have to come out of your comfort zone.� Chamberlin, whose background is in animation, says an important part of satisfying clients is letting go of your own pet ideas. “My favorites tend to be the ones that the client rejected,� he says with a chuckle. “People really want to be involved.� Karla Hutton, a longtime designer and partner at Hutton–Sherer, agrees. “I always find that the best designers are the best listeners,� she says. “The

marketing perspective needs to shape all of graphic design.� Hutton, best known for her work on the city of Santa Cruz’s lighthouse logo and the red bull’s head logo for the Tannery, has helped to guide other local designers as well, including Todd Schafer, founder of Schafer Design and Web Worx. Schafer’s work focuses on digital media and websites. He says there needs to be a balance between the aesthetic quality of a piece and its ability to communicate a message to the target market. He encourages people interested in graphic design to study broadly and keep learning, he says. “The more you know, the more diverse your work will be.� And herein lies the true essence

of graphic design: in one sense it is where business and art collide, and yet many designers prefer the commercial art world to that of fine art. What is considered to be fine art “is not very democratic,� says Doug Ross, a freelance illustrator. “Whereas in the business world, if you have a good relationship with a client and they’re happy, then they just pay you and you move on.� “Form follows function, and the function is to communicate,� says Michael Bertoni, a graphic designer best known for his work in helping to design the O’Neill logo. “We don’t just paint pretty posters.� Bertoni, who grew up in Southern California, admits that business is harder to come by in Santa Cruz than bigger cities. “We have this culture of survival here,� he says. However, he believes it to be worth the struggle, saying that Santa Cruz presents people with “a better way of living,� one that he enjoys because it is more “organic and holistic� than other areas. As a kid, Bertoni used to frequently outline the old O’Neill logo, unaware that years later he would help to redesign the company’s public face. “I just remember thinking how cool it looked,� he says. “When I got the job it was a dream come true.� So while business dictates the focus of most graphic design, artistic creativity does still flourish, just in a unique way. “For me it’s about making things that didn’t exist,� says Ross. “It’s about novelty.� Ross just finished a pamphlet for the O’Neill Sea Odyssey program, which teaches kids from underfunded schools about marine biology. When asked about how the community could help support local designers, Ross answers, “I think they just need recognition. People don’t even know what the profession is.� 0

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Voting-by-the-Sea 8Ve^idaV’s all set for the Nov. 5 election—after it extended the candidate filing deadline by five days in order to attract a taker, any taker, for one of the city’s top jobs. See, there was a bit of a hiccup when it came to nominations for city treasurer, an awkward moment when everyone realized no one wants that job in this economy; some $1 million in state and federal spending cuts have left Capitola operating under the smallest budget in three years. Sitting Treasurer ?VXfjZh 7ZgigVcY ran unopposed in 2008, and even he’s opting out this time in favor of a shot at a council seat. Luckily @nb 9ZL^ii, chief financial officer at Watsonville-based beverage distributor Elyxir Distributing, decided to take one for the team and run for office. So cheers to you, Kym. In other Capitola election news, 9Zcc^h Cdgidc’s and @^gWn C^Xda’s council seats are open. Nicol has reached his term limit, but Norton is making another run for it. He’s challenged by Bertrand and newcomer :Y 7diidg[[, a retired Alameda firefighter who has really thrown himself into Capitola city service. Bottorff currently volunteers on the Parking and Traffic Commission and the General Plan Advisory Committee. Bottorff and Nicol butted heads earlier this month when it came to deciding the fate of the Pacific Cove Mobile Home Park. “A great opportunity,� claimed Bottorff. “We don’t need to pave more of Capitola,� countered Nicol, the sole dissenter. We’ll see how these two billygoats match up in the coming months. Bertrand might want to invest in a helmet. Capitola residents will also be casting their votes on BZVhjgZ D, a permanent quarter-cent sales tax levied to offset the financial dent left by the 2011 flood. Opponents point out that the amount of sales tax per resident collected by Capitola is already more than twice as high as that collected by Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. Norton, Bertrand and Bottorff are all in favor of the measure, so it’ll be up to the Capitolans to decide. However, the council decided not to go through with a measure asking for an additional $10 per vehicle registration fee, despite the obvious need for road repairs. So now residents

can breathe a sign of relief at the DMV, and then suck it back in as they’re speeding over that unseen pothole.

Bed Tacks Those mysterious stains tourists sometimes find on hotel sheets? Turns out they might be residue from a pissing match. The IgVch^Zci DXXjeVcXn IVm, or TOT, is a tax visitors pay on rents at hotels, campgrounds and vacation homes that, all told, raises an average of $4 million annually for the county’s general fund. Since 1992, Santa Cruz County’s TOT rate has been 10 percent, the same as the city of Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo County. In 2011, certain county residents complained about the large number of kVXVi^dc ]dbZh in their area, citing traffic and noise. The Xdjcin WdVgY d[ hjeZgk^hdgh responded by decreeing that only 20 percent of a given block could be vacation rentals, unless a rental was “grandfathered in�— registered with the city by July 1, 2011. Come July 1, as predictably as morning maid service, 200 percent more vacation home owners than had previously been registered knocked on the door of County Treasurer ;gZY @ZZaZn’s office. “There were a lot of people doing business and not paying TOT,� says Keeley, who collected three years of back taxes on those property owners, raking in an extra $1 million for the county. In retaliation, one of the previously unregistered vacation home owners did some digging and found that their lot weren’t the only ones doing business under the table: the initial tax raise from 9.5 to 10 percent occurred in 1992 without voter approval. An amendment passed in November 2011 knocking the county’s TOT back down to 9.5 percent. But the county lost no money: “The rate went down, but the volume [of registered vacation homes] went up so much that it bakes a much bigger pie,� says Keeley. For good measure, the county has proposed an increase beyond the current 9.5 percent, past the “illegitimate� 10 percent, all the way up to 11. Voters will decide the outcome. Tourists, unknowing, will write the checks. The Electioneer

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35 reasons for culture vultures to do the happy dance this fall BY JANELLE GLEASON,

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A Fine Fall Frenzy

THE END of summer is bittersweet. That is unless, of course, you live in Santa Cruz. Any local knows the only things that set alongside the summer sun are the crowds and the vague sense of guilt for choosing to stay inside on a nice day. In order to celebrate the best time of year in our neck of the (red)woods, we’ve compiled a list of 35 can’t-miss fall arts and culture events. Whether you prefer settling into the couch with Jonathan Franzen’s page-turner, waving at a flower-covered boat cruising down Soquel Creek or dancing to a hip-hop show at the Catalyst, we’ve got you covered. Santa Cruz’s “secret summer� starts now. Read on. – Georgia Perry

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Begonia Festival

Flowers die. But as with many things, the fleetingness of their time is what makes them so beautiful. Hot-gluing them to boats and parading them down Soquel Creek is one way to handle this existential conundrum. Other highlights of this weekend-long festival include a sand sculpture contest on Saturday and lots of people in silly flowercovered hats. Aug. 31–Sept. 3 at the Capitola Esplanade. Free.

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Bridge Beyond Borders Sometimes just enjoying a burrito isn’t enough. This powerful exhibit focuses on using art to unite individuals from different cultures. The mixed media and print work of artists from both Mexico and California will hang simultaneously in the Cabrillo Gallery and the Monterey Peninsula College Art Gallery. Thru Sept. 28. Free.

3 John Cage Festival

The avant-garde composer is famous for 4’33�, the silent composition often derided as gimmickry, but he made plenty of music you can hear, too. For details see story, page 20. Sept. 5 at San Lorenzo Park and around downtown Santa Cruz. Free.

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“Poet of the guitar� Brian Gore and acclaimed illustrator Bill Russell team up to create a multimedia celebration of the one-and-only Cruz. Sept. 6 at Kuumbwa Jazz. $18–21.

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‘Mary Stuart’ at Jewel Theatre How much suspense can actors drum up about a meeting between two queens when the audience knows from Wikipedia (we mean “history books�) that the protagonist, the Catholic queen of Scotland, was beheaded by her Protestant cousin, Elizabeth I? A lot, actually—if five of the 12 cast members are Equity actors. Sept. 6–23 at Center Stage. $24-29.

6 Phoenix & Arabeth

Depending on one’s perspective, the mythical painted creations of Phoenix & Arabeth may evoke a sense of the human form as a sacred symbol transcending the boundaries of time, life and space. Alternative interpretation? A beautiful, rainbow-drenched apocalypse. Fair enough. Sept. 7–Oct. 3 at Leeds Gallery. Free.

7 Capitola Art and Wine Festival

After strolling through the booths with work by local artists and sipping buzzworthy wine, sidle up to a friendly patch of sand and let an off-canvas ocean view remind you that you are in one of the most beautiful locales in the country. Say it with us: “Life is good.� Sept. 8–9 at Capitola Esplanade Park. Free; $1 per wine tasting token.

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Ceram-A-Rama at Mountain Art Center If three days of squishing your hands through potter’s clay sounds like heaven, this is the weekend event for you. Workshops with experts will make everyone’s ashtrays, bowls and coffee mugs really, really good. Bonus: Your December self will thank you for dodging last-minute holiday gift freakouts. Sept. 14–16 at Mountain Art Center. $40 general/$30 students.

9 TEDx

Former Grateful Dead lyricist and recovering hippie John Perry Barlow is as interesting and intellectual as they come. The “cyber-libertarian,� who founded the Electronic Frontier Foundation, will be speaking at the second annual TEDx Santa Cruz alongside the likes of Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Martha Mendoza and rope artist Allie Cooper. Sept. 15 at Cabrillo College. $75-$100.

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Basterds’ at Midnight

Weekly midnight movies are raucous good fun, provided you drink enough Red Bull. One not to be missed is Quentin Tarantino’s spin on WW2 movies, Inglourious Basterds. A final scene takes place in an old cinema that pairs perfectly with the 76-year-old gem that is Pacific Avenue’s one and only Del Mar Theater. Sept. 14–15 at the Del Mar. $6.50.

11 Joe’s Garage on KZSC This quintessential college radio show hosted by the station’s student rock director is the place to hear this fall’s newest rock music first. With tunes sent directly from promoters and record labels, listening to this show will guarantee you’re at the top of your “Name That Tune� game. Plus, you can seamlessly blend in when crashing undergraduate keg parties this fall. Mondays, 8:30-10:30pm on 88.1–FM.

12 D.T. Max

Max will give a reading of this first-ever biography of the late, great writer David Foster Wallace, Every Love Story Is a Ghost Story. The tale charts Wallace’s journey towards becoming one of our generation’s most acclaimed novelists while struggling with the depression and addiction that ultimately consumed him. Plus, you can seamlessly blend in when crashing undergraduate book club meetings this fall. Book available Aug. 30. Reading Sept. 21 at Capitola Book CafĂŠ. Free. ¨ !

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Don Quixote’s is hosting six tribute shows this fall, including concerts paying homage to the Grateful Dead, Jimmy Buffett and the Allman Brothers. Two bastions of 1970s nostalgia not to be missed will be the House of Floyd (Oct. 20) and Petty Theft (Sept. 22). While none of the members of the latter wannabe group bear any visual resemblance to the real buck-toothed, blond-haired rocker, they sure do nail the sound and put on a fun show. Sept. 21–Oct. 20. Ticket prices vary.

17 Pitchapalooza

Aspiring novelists, take note: at Pitchapalooza, the best one-minute book pitch gets a meeting with an agent. Everybody else gets free advice, the excellent company of other writers and lots of love. Oct. 6 at Bookshop Santa Cruz. Free.

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Monterey Jazz Festival It’s been happening just down the street in Monterey every year since 1958, bringing some of jazz’s biggest stars to our humble coast. See Tony Bennett and Esperanza Spaldingin the Arena, or get a cheaper Grounds pass and see up-andcoming innovators—and maybe Clint Eastwood too, since his kid’s playing. Sept. 21–23 at the Monterey Fairgrounds. $40–335.

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Lewis Watts: ‘New Orleans Suite’ New Orleans: Despite suffering one of the most devastating natural disasters in our nation’s history, this is a town known for its relentless celebration of life. UCSC art professor Watts boldly presents vibrant images of New Orleans life post– Katrina in stark black-and-white. Oct. 3– Nov. 21 at the UCSC Sesnon Gallery. Free.

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Bright Spots This new show at Felix Kulpa will feature bursts of color, lots of energy and the work of artists like Roy G. Bivens. “I wanted to take action-painting to another level,� Bivens said in a press release. “Sometimes you see a painting and you’re like: ‘Where’s the action? This guy probably never got laid in his life.’� Oct. 5–28 at Felix Kulpa Gallery. Free.

18 Open Studios Tours

The first three weekends in October the bright green signs sprout in yards like mushrooms after a rain, inviting passersby to come on in and meet the painter/jeweler/potter/sculptor who lives here. It’s an autumn rite to get the Cultural Council calendar and map out a route or just tool around, stopping in here and there as whim and green signs decree. South County Oct. 6–7, North County Oct. 13–14, Encore Weekend Oct. 20–21. Calendar $20.

19 Welcome Back Monarchs Day

For about half the year the eucalyptus grove of Natural Bridges State Beach turns into a Monarch Motel as majestic orange butterflies roost safely through the winter. Head to the wooded paths anytime this autumn for a serene stroll, or party down with the Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks for a day-long celebration. Oct. 14 at Natural Bridges State Beach. Free.

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Let the dreamy, ethereal vocals and snuggly soft instrumentals of this Canadian indie pop band lull you into a welcome period of autumn ¨ "

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Pacific Rim Film Festival This annual and much-loved film festival lasts six days and spans cultures around the Pacific Ocean, offering glimpses into communities thousands of miles away. Oct. 19-24 at the Del Mar and Rio Theaters. Free.

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DANM! Rather than a dyslexic aggrooutburst, this acronym refers to the onenight-only event that invites attendees to explore interactive digital art by UCSC students. See artwork from MAH’s collection reinterpreted with a drawing machine, balance on a surfboard that projects you into a swirl of colors and share the song in your heart with a new form of social networking. Oct. 21. $5

22 Santa Cruz Collects

From objects as mundane as a child’s marbles to a veterinarian/amateur taxidermist’s medley of animal skulls, this exhibit showcases the citizens of Santa Cruz County and the beautifully odd things that they keep. Question: Why does Mayor Lane own thousands of decorated eggs? Another question: When is the citywide egg hunt? Thru Nov. 25 at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. $5.

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Picture Show’ Live

Remember your first Rocky Horror Picture Show? How you threw your toast and your rice and yelled “Virgin!� at Brad and “Bitch!� at Janet? And then later you yelled “Bitch!� at your cousin because she ripped the fishnets you let her borrow? (No? OK, maybe that one was just us.) Either way, Mountain Community Theater is taking the classic live this October in sweet, spooky little Park Hall with showings at 8pm and 11pm. Oct. 19–Nov. 3 at Park Hall in Ben Lomond. Ticket price TBA.

24 Bill Maher

For over a decade, Bill Maher has been the liberal cousin to Bill O’Reilly and the louder, angrier big brother to Jon Stewart. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 20 years since the stand-up comedian launched his first TV show, Politically Incorrect, which might as well be the controversial nighttime host’s middle name. Oct. 21 at the Civic. $58-$79.

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Macklemore at the Catalyst This Seattle-based rapper uses his sharp wit and sensitive heart to promote the good in the world—his newest single, “Same Love,� offers steadfast support for gay marriage and calls out the hip-hop community for its homophobia. He has also rapped about overcoming drug addiction and beloved Mariners radio announcer Dave Niehaus, and has a satirical party anthem promising a “really really really good time.� Oct. 24. $23

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‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ Ghost Train USA Today named this Santa Cruz County event one of the top 10 Halloween events in the nation. Costumed characters and epic narration take center stage in a reenactment of this beloved ghost story. Oct 26-27 at Roaring Camp Railroad. $20-$26.

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Symphony Conduct-Off

OK, that’s not what they’re calling it. But with the departure of longtime Maestro John Granger, the Santa Cruz County Symphony is auditioning conductors, one performance at a time, for the 2012– 13 season. In contention: two women, an opera specialist, a guitarist and a protege of Michael Tilson Thomas. One door has closed, but behind the other five are some exciting talents.

29 Burlesque Dance

Class at Motion Pacific

Life is short. Why not learn how to spin a pair of boob tassels in opposite directions? At this Tuesday evening class, Sin Sisters alpha vixen Balla Fire instructs ladies in the art of bumping, grinding and shimmying (all technical terms, thank you). After the course, see how you stack up to the pros by heading to a Sin Sisters or Sirens show (see story, 18). Va-va-va-voom! Every Tuesday at 7:45pm at Motion Pacific Studio. $14.

30 Deb Perelman

Deb Perelman’s eclectic food blog Smitten Kitchen features everything from bacon corn hash and zucchini pancakes to pink lemonade bars and blackberry gin fizz. The new Smitten Kitchen Cookbook promises to be just as mouth-watering. Meet the woman herself at this free book signing. Nov. 4 at Bookshop Santa Cruz. Free.

31 First Friday

We would be remiss if we didn’t mention it. Artists, restaurants and galleries from all over Santa Cruz team up to share the best of their creative collaborations with the art-loving public for an evening of beauty and inspiration on the first Friday of every month, rain or shine. The best part? It’s free. Various locations.

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Parenting tip: While your children don’t always listen to the lessons you impart, they will hypnotically heed

anything and everything a person in a giant animal costume says. This uplifting musical based on “The Ugly Duckling,� presented by Shakespeare Santa Cruz and the UCSC Theater Arts Department, promises to help little ones appreciate what it means to be different. Nov. 16 –Dec. 9 at the UCSC Mainstage Theater. $18 to $37.

33 Downtown

Holiday Parade & Lighted Boat Parade

Because floats are art too, and so is a marching band, and so especially are sailboats cruising in and out of the harbor on an early winter’s evening, with their masts and rigging lined in holiday lights so all that’s visible are their twinkling outlines in the darkness. Saturday, Dec. 1. Free.

34 The Nutcracker

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre returns to put its annual spin on the sugarplum fantasy, accompanied by a live orchestra and SO MANY CUTE LITTLE KIDS IN ADORABLE COSTUMES. Dec. 14-16 at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Ticket prices TBA.

35 First Saturday at The Tannery

We get it—Friday comes at the end of the work week. Sometimes all you want to do is head home and eat a plate of nachos in bed, maybe get ambitious and create a Craigslist posting for your broken futon. If this sounds like you, fear not! The Tannery accommodates First Friday slackers by continuing the party through until Saturday. With open studios, caricature drawing and kids’ activities, it’s culture without the crowds. First Saturday of each month. Free.

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orchestral Americana ‌ akin to the music of Copland, and drives home the critical argument of Cage’s even further: music is everywhere.â€? Cage’s original solo version will be one of a dozen or more pieces performed during a “musicircusâ€? in downtown Santa Cruz on Wednesday, Sept. 5—all part of a daylong celebration of Cage’s 100th birthday. The event will kick off with a noon performance of Cage’s Concert for Piano and Orchestra at the duck pond in San Lorenzo Park. Collins, who will be conducting the piece, said it’s one of the most difficult things he’s ever done. To explain why that is so, he showed me the score, which looks somewhat like a collection of calligraphy and child’s drawings on 64 pages of sheet music. In a key accompanying the piece, each musician is invited to decipher his or her part as he or she sees fit. This might mean, for instance, playing only every other note, or playing one of the apparently circular

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parts counter-clockwise. “Instead of orders, he presents paradoxes,� Collins says. “The language is such that it’s unconstricting. You have to follow certain rules; other things are completely free.� Collins says the Concert is an essential example of the way Cage revolutionized music. “He saw that the future of classical music required performers who were more engaged,� Collins says. Before Cage, musicians were pretty much limited to “taking dictation from composers.� “Playing Cage requires a huge amount of personal decision-making,� Collins says. “It’s just exciting as all get-out.� Following the duck pond performance, the celebration shifts to various venues on Pacific Avenue, and will run (significantly) from 3:34 to 4:33. In the pedestrian “tunnel� near the corner of Pacific and Cooper Street, Jennifer Cass will perform Cage’s In a Landscape and Dream, gorgeous

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3pm and Mon, Sep 3, 3pm. Free. San Juan Soccer Field, 100 Nyland Drive, San Juan Bautista, 831.623.2444.

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Chile Con Soul This Latin jazz/salsa sextet spearheaded by Steve Abrams provides grooveinducing tunes for attendees who want to dance the night away. Fri, Aug 31, 9pm12am. $5. Trout Farm Inn, 7701 E. Zayante Rd, Felton, 831.335.4317.

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Evenings by the Bay

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Auditions are being held for The Hedonists, a new play by Manuel Montez of Chicano Theatreworks. This four-character drama deals with adult subject matter and sexual relationships. Those auditioning are asked to prepare a oneminute monologue. Fri, Aug 31, 7-9pm. Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz, 831.325.8469.

Located in the aquarium’s mammal gallery, the fifth consecutive year of the Evenings by the Bay concert series features live jazz performances in stunning surroundings. Sat–Sun, 6-8pm. Thru Sep 3. Free with museum admission. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Monterey, 831.648.4800.

Encaustic+Paper+. The opening reception for this show, which features work by Daniella Woolf, Wendy Aikin and Judy Stabile using wax in a variety of media, will have refreshments and classical guitar tunes by Ken Constable. Fri, Aug 31, 5:308:30pm. Free. 1043 Water St, Santa Cruz, 831.476.8007.

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Mayan Creation Story Heart of Heaven is a family-friendly pageant that presents the Mayan version of the creation of the universe and earth. Largescale puppets, original live music and colorful costumes add to the spectacle. www. elteatrocampesino.com. Sat, Sep 1, 3pm, Sun, Sep 2,

;CA3C;A 1=<B7<C7<5 Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 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; closed Mon. 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, 831.429.1964.

Cabrillo College Gallery A Bridge Beyond Borders. This show of innovative printmaking techniques from Mexican and American artists attempts to unite cultures through understanding and friendship. Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm. Thru Sep. 28. Free. 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, 831.479.6308.

Santa Cruz Art League Crossroads. Juried art show featuring various styles of fiber art. www.scal.org. WedSat, noon-5pm. Thru Sep 9. Wed-Sat, noon-5pm, Sun noon-4pm. 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, 831.426.5787.

Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting

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Desaparecidos Velvet Teen opens for Conor Oberst-led rock band, touring again after reunion in 2010. Aug 29 at the Regency Ballroom.

A World Away. Santa Cruz native Miranda Emanuel spent a year abroad experiencing different cultures and photographing them. The photographs from Africa, Europe and French Polynesia are an account of her experiences. Thru Oct 8. 6-10pm. 1330 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, 831.459.0100.

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Picturing Music. An exhibition of artwork inspired by the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music’s 50 years as an organization. The exhibit will be on display in the following Santa Cruz County Bank offices: Aptos (7775 Soquel Dr); Capitola (819 Bay Ave); Santa Cruz (720 Front St); Scotts Valley (4604 Scotts Valley Dr); Watsonville (595 Auto Center Dr). Mon–Thu, 9am-5pm. Thru Aug 30. 720 Front St, Santa Cruz, 831.457.5000.

Last show ever for 12-year Sacto punkers, Pressure Point opens. Aug 31 at 924 Gilman.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Bela Fleck & the Marcus Roberts Trio Banjo master gets cookin’ with jazz group; get ready for a wild night. Aug 29-Sep 1 at Yoshi’s SF.

Two Gallants Free show in support of much-anticipated reunion album, ‘Bloom and the Blight.’ Aug 30 at Amoeba SF.

Beruit Bring the accordion and skinny jeans for a trip of the world without leaving your seat. Sep 3 at the Fox Theater.

Thru Nov 25. $5 general. Museum hours Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm; closed Mon. 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, 831.429.1964.

Passages. Santa Cruz County artist Rose Sellery presents a large-scale installation that explores the journey of an individual woman’s life as she searches for love, loses herself and then finds herself.

on this two-hour natural history walk. Sat, Sep 1, 11am. Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, 831.426.0505.

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A weekly meeting on learning how to forgive and live in peace. Drop-ins are welcome. Thu, 7-9pm. The Barn Studio, 104b Park Way South, Santa Cruz, 831.272.2246.

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Downtown Sidewalk Sale

Bring a favorite vegetable or meat item from your home or the Wednesday Farmers Market and help Jozseph Schultz whip up a fresh feast with what you and other guests bring. The event includes appetizers and a dessert. Wed, Aug 29, 5:30-8:30pm. $10. Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, 831.429.1964.

Stroll through downtown sidewalks and find bargains—perfect for backto-school shopping. Fri, Aug 31, Sat, Sep 1, Sun, Sep 2 and Mon, Sep 3. Downtown Santa Cruz, Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz.

Homesteading Festival Learn gardening, cooking, homestead and crafting techniques at this weekendlong festival of workshops. Attendees have the option to camp on the farm, surrounded by the Santa Cruz Mountains. Sat, Sep 1, 9am-5pm and Sun, Sep 2, 9am-5pm. $45 one day; $75 weekend. Love Apple Farm, 2317 Vine Hill Rd, Scotts Valley, 831.588.3801.

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Big Basin Redwoods State Park Labor Day Weekend at Big Basin features a variety of hikes, activities and informative workshops for adults, children and families. Enjoy exploring the redwoods with knowledgeable guides. Telephone for more information. Sat, Sep 1, Sun, Sep 2 and Mon, Sep 3. Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Hwy 236, Boulder Creek, 831.338.8883.

Coast Nature Walk Explore the ecology and geology of the coastal bluffs

Family Beach Walk This docent-led 1.5-mile walk along the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary will give participants a chance to explore the shoreline. Sat, Sep 1, 1pm. Seacliff State Beach, State Park Drive, Aptos, 831.685.6444.

GMO Foods Radio Show Right to Know Show: GMO Foods is a weekly radio talk show hosted by Thomas Wittman and GMO-Free Santa Cruz Volunteers, which aims to share the facts about foods made with Genetically Modified Organisms. Tune in to listen at 1080 AM. www. righttoknowsantacruz.com. Tue, 7-8pm. Thru Nov 6. Free. KSCO Radio, Portola Dr., Santa Cruz, 831.475.1080.

Holiday Community Cookbook Contest Submit up to three original, wholesome and tasty recipes to New Leaf’s annual holiday cookbook, which will feature winning recipes for all meal categories. Entries that are selected will garner the applicant a $25 New Leaf gift card. Enter at bit. ly/NewLeafRecipes or email info@newleaf.com. Submissions accepted thru Sep. 7. New Leaf Market Westside, 1101 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz.

Insight Santa Cruz Meditation sits, talks and discussions every day of the week. Learn the formal practice of meditation and engage with a community dedicated to reducing suffering by cultivating compassion. Visit www. insightsantacruz.org for specific times and more information. Ongoing. Insight Santa Cruz, 1010 Fair Avenue, Suite C, Santa Cruz, 831.425.3431.

Kids’ Labor Day at Little Basin In conjunction with the WOLF School, Little Basin offers a collection of children’s programs over Labor Day weekend. For information about the kids’

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Room 5, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz. Fridays noon1pm at 49 Blanca Ln, #303, Watsonville. Wed-Fri-Sun. 831.429.7906.

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For adults with ADHD and all those who look after someone with ADHD. For more information contact Judy Brenis at jbbrenis@comcast.net or call 684-0590. Wed, Aug 29, 6:30-8pm. Aptos Fire Station Community Room, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 831.684.0590.

Spiritual teacher Dominique Free leads a weekly class on cultivating the consciousness to heal, overcome, succeed and create miracles. Thu, 7-8pm. Conscious Lounge, 1651A El Dorado Av @ Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, 831.359.0423.

NAACP Santa Cruz Membership and Leadership Outreach Effort Members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the NAACP Santa Cruz County Branch #1071. First Mon of every month, 7:30pm. Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 517 Center St, Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz ADHD Support Group

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.

Overeaters Anonymous

Serenity First—Pagans in Recovery

Sundays 9-10:15am at 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz. Wednesdays noon-1pm at 49 Blanca Ln, #303, Watsonville and 6:30-7:30pm at 335 Spreckles Dr, Ste. A, Aptos. Thursdays 1-2pm at Louden Nelson Community Center,

A 12-step meeting with a Pagan flair where guests are free to discuss their nature-based, goddesscentered spiritual paths. Sun, 7pm. The Sacred Grove, 924 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, 831.423.1949.

The Speaker’s Gym This workshop, led by Noel Murphy, teaches the skills of leadership, effective communication and “Fortune 100–caliber speaking.� Wed, 7-9pm. Ananda Yoga Center, 75 Mt. Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, 831.238.1234.

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. 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. Hatha Yoga with Debra Whizin, 831.588.8527.

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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The Pimps of Joytime produce a funky, infectious blend of New Orleans horns, Latin tones and afro- and electro-beats—a mashup that, like the band’s name, just sounds good. Part of the group hails from the Big Easy, the other part from Brooklyn, where the Pimps now reside. They say it’s from the borough itself that they derive their unique sound, a pastiche of hiphop, salsa and jazz that percolates through the area’s vibrant live music scene. Moe’s Alley; $12 adv/$15 door; 9pm. (Tessa Stuart)

Two local bands with a handful of shared musicians between them, Mylo Jenkins and Tether Horse are doubling up for a night of roots, folk and Americana music. A sprawling outfit that has come out of retirement for just two performances, Mylo Jenkins was a standout act of the Santa Cruz indie-roots scene before it disbanded in 2011. A local favorite that has been on an upward trajectory the last few years, Tether Horse has made a name for itself around the Bay Area as one of Santa Cruz’s finest acoustic acts. Pooling musical resources for what is being billed as a going-away show for J.J McCabe, who plays in both bands, the evening promises to be a get-down of a good time. Crepe Place; $8; 9pm. (Cat Johnson)

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between music, theater and standup comedy. Dubbed the Twisted Mystic, he unflinchingly takes on his three favorite topics—sex, God and rock & roll—with the eye of a Zen practitioner (which he is) and the irreverence of a 21st century fringedwelling observer. He has been called a “rare genius,� “the best songwriter you’ve never heard of � and an “avantgarde pop mastermind.� Crepe Place; $12; 9pm. (CJ)

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Tickets are available at LiveNation.com and select Walmart locations. Limit 8 tickets per person. All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable service charges.

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Film Capsules 47:; 1/>A LAWLESS (R; 115 min.) Not the Xena documentary you know you were hoping for, but fans of Nick Cave’s cult western The Proposition will be happy to see him back in murder-ballad form, adapting Matt Bondurant’s novel about bootleggers and corrupt lawmen in the Depression. (Opens Wed at the Del Mar)

THE POSSESSION (PG-13; 92 min.) Sam Raimi produced this horror flick about the evil that yard sales do—namely, sticking unsuspecting little girls with horrifying ancient demons just because they were looking to get attractive knick knacks at bargain prices. (Opens Wed at Cinema 9 and Green Valley) ROBOT & FRANK (PG-13; 94 min.) Sci-fi comedy teams

SHOWTIMES

Frank Langella with a robot butler. Pulling heists together. What else could you possibly need to know? (Opens Fri at the Nick)

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (1977) It’s kinda like this: whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, you’re stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive. Feel the city breakin’, and everybody shakin’, and we’re stayin’ alive, stayin’

Movie reviews by Traci Hukill, Lily Stoicheff and Richard von Busack

alive. Yeah, like that. With pointing. (Wed 8/29 at Santa Cruz 9)

SUPER TROOPERS (2001) Who wants a moustache ride? Broken Lizard’s breakthrough cult comedy about the freakiest cops to ever play the Cat Game didn’t find an audience until stoners could trip on it in the privacy of their own homes, but meow everyone thinks it’s funny.

(Fri-Sat midnight at the Del Mar)

@3D73EA 2 DAYS IN NEW YORK (R; 96 min.) A sequel to 2007’s 2 Days in Paris, this romantic comedy offers a portrait of French photographer Marion’s cozy life with hip new boyfriend Mingus (Chris Rock), which is substantially shaken by a visit from her family and

Showtimes are for Wednesday, Aug. 15, through Wednesday, Aug. 29, unless otherwise indicated. Programs and showtimes are subject to change without notice.

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I SHOULD NEVER HAVE SIGNED UP FOR SATANIC ZUMBA Natasha Calis gets a workout from a demon box in ‘The Possession.’

their inappropriate (and racist) commentary.

2016: OBAMA’S AMERICA (PG; 89 min.) Conservative commentator and Christian apologist Dinesh D’Souza directs this look at Obama and where he might lead the nation. THE BOURNE LEGACY (PG13; 135 min.) The fourth installment of the actionpacked Bourne films features a new hero to continue the saga of high-speed chases, narrow escapes and the deceptive webs that only a spy could spin. THE CAMPAIGN (R; 93 min.) Will Ferrell is a congressman running for re-election and Zach Galifianakis the schlub running against him in a race orchestrated by two scheming CEOs seeking to control a North Carolina district. With Jason Sudeikis. Directed by Jay Roach (Meet the Fockers, Dinner for Schmucks). CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER (R; 91 min.) Married young and now living lives headed in opposite directions, Celeste (Rashida Jones) and Jesse

(Andy Samberg) are getting divorced in what they call a mature and progressive decision, but the road back to platonic friendship proves more arduous than they imagined.

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (PG-13; 164 min.) The third in Christopher Nolan’s trilogy picks up eight years after the events of The Dark Knight. Batman (Christian Bale), having taken the fall for DA Harvey Dent, is in exile from Gotham City, which complicates his efforts to save the city when a terrorist (Tom Hardy) shows up. With Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Anne Hathaway. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS (PG; 94 min.) Greg’s summer plans go awry, leaving him with a big smoothie bill from the country club, afternoons at the public swimming pool and a lawn care service that doesn’t really work out. THE EXPENDABLES 2 (R; 102 min.) Revenge is a dish best served old as aging action stars Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and

Chuck Norris (among others) deliver some punches and explosions to honor the memory of a comrade brutally murdered.

a paragliding accident and hires a young man from the projects (Omar Sy) as his caretaker. French with English subtitles.

FAREWELL, MY QUEEN (R; 100 min.) As the French Revolution erupts, the people of increasingly volatile Versailles, including Queen Marie Antoinette and her closest ladies-in-waiting, cope with uncertainty and the impending loss of their opulent lifestyles. HIT & RUN (R; 100 min.) A small-town couple embarks on a wild road trip that involves being chased by a federal marshal, a group of misfits and a friend from the past. HOPE SPRINGS (PG-13; 100 min.) Thirty years of marriage have left Kay (Meryl Streep) and Arnold (Tommy Lee Jones) distant and bored, so they embark on an intensive weeklong counseling session geared to change all that. With Steve Carell. THE INTOUCHABLES (R; 120 min.) In this extraordinary true story, a wealthy aristocrat (Francois Cluzet) becomes a quadriplegic after

THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN (PG) Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton are a couple who, unable to have children, bury a box in the back yard with all their wishes for a child. When little Timothy is born, they’re in for a big surprise. Directed by Peter Hedges (Dan in Real Life, About A Boy). PARANORMAN 3D (PG; 93 min.) When an ancient witch’s curse emerges to wreak havoc on his small town, misunderstood but talented Norman Babcock must use his ability to speak to the dead to keep the ghosts, ghouls and zombies under control in this stopmotion adventure from the makers of Coraline. PREMIUM RUSH (PG-13; 91 min.) Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as a bike messenger dashing across Manhattan with a suspicious parcel in tow and a dirty cop, desperate for the envelope’s contents, on his pedaling heels. (Opens Fri at Santa

Cruz 9 and Green Valley)

RUBY SPARKS (R; 112 min.) In this variation on the Pygmalion tale, a struggling writer (Paul Dano) finally finds a character to inspire him (Zoe Kazan). When she appears before him in the flesh, he’s appropriately freaked out. With Annette Bening and Antonio Banderas. Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine). SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN (PG-13; 86 min.) Two superfans set out to discover what became of Rodriguez, their mysterious and elusive musical hero from the 1970s, unsure of not only his whereabouts, but also his will to live. (Opens Fri at the Nick) TOTAL RECALL (PG-13; 118 min.) A factory worker (Colin Farrell) thinks he has been recruited to a spy agency when a visit to a company that implants fantasy memories in clients’ minds goes wrong. With Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel and Bryan Cranston.

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new Pleasure Point hot spot. Locals will hardly recognize the old Rock of the Sea, which has had a major face lift (and for once the procedure really has left her looking younger and healthier). The open, light-filled restaurant incorporates recovered wood, stone and living plants into the design. Picnic tables serve as outdoor seating where neighbors in the know can be seen lounging over a pitcher of beer with their two- and four-legged friends. The emphasis here is local, organic, sustainable and tasty. Ben Lomond–bred chef /\bV]\g 2WOa, who has fed the masses at 0Z]eTWaV AcaVW in San Francisco, ;WaaW]\ @O\QV in Carmel, >OaObWS[^] and many other restaurants, cultivates an eighth-acre at /QS =`UO\WQa 4O`[, the fruits—well, vegetables—of which appear regularly on Sßda plates. (Full disclosure: I worked at Sßda briefly before joining the Santa Cruz Weekly staff.) But first things first: I highly

of the endless possibilities that can arise from very few ingredients. To make a memorable savory dish, you need many ingredients. With dessert, however, you can take fresh eggs, sugar, vanilla and milk to make a custard that will be so delicious and decadent that it will leave your guest completely satisfied and left with the question: “Wow! What is in this?�

recommend the cocktails. I started with a Sßda 75 ($9), a refreshing chartreuse concoction of gin, basil, cucumber and just a hint of lavender from the infused simple syrup. The tart orange, lime and grapefruit f lavors of the Sun Also Rises ($9) are mellowed by the sweetness of Maraschino liqueur and Cruzan rum. My guest ogled the more than 20 beers on tap before choosing the Green Flash IPA ($6), but almost went for a glass of local wine ($5– $11). Tasty starters include the lettuce wraps with rice noodles, toasted coconut and a salty-sweet peanut sauce ($9) and warm brie cheese plate with roasted garlic, fresh fruit and crostini ($13). Both are perfect for sharing with friends. The Sßda Salad is meal-sized and loaded with fresh lettuces, sunf lower sprouts, pumpkin seeds and veggies from the garden ($7). Get it with the sweet miso-plum dressing. The stellar fish taco trio ($13) features the locally sourced catch of the day (we had halibut from the bay), and mango chutney and Indian

the most inspiration. I also get inspired by savory cooking techniques. I like to use different flavored salts and spices, pink peppercorns, fresh herbs and infused oils that are traditionally used in savory dishes. This can turn an ordinary cake, custard or sorbet recipe into something extraordinary. 7a bVS`S O RWTTWQcZb Oa^SQb ]T ^Oab`g O`b bVOb \]\ ^`]TSaaW]\OZa e]cZR\¸b UcSaa- Consistency. There is so much variation among oven temperatures,

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Our selective list of area restaurants includes those that have been favorably reviewed in print by Santa Cruz Weekly food critics and others that have been sampled but not reviewed in print. All visits by our writers are made anonymously, and all expenses are paid by Metro Santa Cruz. SYMBOLS MADE SIMPLE: $ = Under $10 $$ = $11-$15 $$$ = $16-$20 $$$$ = $21 and up

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Price Ranges based on average cost of dinner entree and salad, excluding alcoholic beverages APTOS AMBROSIA INDIA BISTRO

$$ Aptos

207 Searidge Rd, 831.685.0610

$$ Aptos

8017 Soquel Dr, 831.688.1233

$$$ Aptos $$ Aptos

BRITANNIA ARMS

SEVERINO’S GRILL

7500 Old Dominion Ct, 831.688.8987 ZAMEEN MEDITERRANEAN

7528 Soquel Dr, 831.688.4465

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. 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. Middle Eastern/Mediterranean. Fresh, fast, flavorful. Gourmet meat and vegetarian kebabs, gyros, falafel, healthy salads and Mediterranean flatbread pizzas. Beer and wine. Dine in or take out. Tue-Sun 11am-8pm.

CAPITOLA $ Capitola $$

Capitola

CAFE VIOLETTE

104 Stockton Ave, 831.479.8888

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

GEISHA SUSHI Japanese. This pretty and welcoming sushi bar serves 200 Monterey Ave, 831.464.3328 superfresh fish in unusual but well-executed sushi combinations. Wed-Mon 11:30am-9pm.

$$$

SHADOWBROOK

Capitola

1750 Wharf Rd, 831.475.1511

$$$

STOCKTON BRIDGE GRILLE

Capitola

231 Esplanade, 831.464.1933

$$$ Capitola

203 Esplanade, 831.475.4900

ZELDA’S

California Continental. Swordfish and other seafood specials. Dinner Mon-Thu 5:30-9:30pm; Fri 5-10pm; Sat 4-10:30pm; Sun 4-9pm. Mediterranean tapas. Innovative menu, full-service bar, international wine list and outdoor dining with terrific views in the heart of Capitola Village. Open daily. California cuisine. Nightly specials include prime rib and lobster. Daily 7am-2am.

SANTA CRUZ ACAPULCO

$$ Santa Cruz

1116 Pacific Ave, 831. 426.7588

$$$ Santa Cruz

328 Ingalls St, 831.425.6771

$ Santa Cruz

1141 Soquel Ave, 831. 426.5664

$$ Santa Cruz $$ Santa Cruz

LE CIGARE VOLANT

CHARLIE HONG KONG

CLOUDS

110 Church St, 831.429.2000 THE CREPE PLACE

1134 Soquel Ave, 831.429.6994

$$

CROW’S NEST

Santa Cruz

2218 East Cliff Dr, 831.476.4560

$$ Santa Cruz

910 Cedar St., 831.457.1677

GABRIELLA’S

$$ Santa Cruz

HINDQUARTER

$$ Santa Cruz

HOFFMAN’S

303 Soquel Ave, 831.426.7770

1102 Pacific Ave, 837.420.0135

Mexican/Seafood/American. Traditional Mexican favorites. Best fajitas, chicken mole, coconut prawns, blackened prime rib! Fresh seafood. Over 50 premium tequilas, daily happy hour w/ half-price appetizers. Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. Features the vibrant and esoteric wines of Bonny Doon Vineyard, a soulful and inventive menu that highlights both seasonal and organic ingredients from local farms. California organic meets Southeast Asian street food. Organic noodle & rice bowls, vegan menu, fish & meat options, Vietnamese style sandwiches, eat-in or to-go. Consistent winner “Best Cheap Eats.” Open daily 11am-11pm American, California-style. With a great bar scene, casually glamorous setting and attentive waitstaff. Full bar. Mon-Sat 11:30am-10pm, Sun 1-10pm. Crepes and more. Featuring the spinach crepe and Tunisian donut. Full bar. Mon-Thu 11am-midnight, Fri 11am-1am, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-midnight. Seafood. Fresh seafood, shellfish, Midwestern aged beef, pasta specialties, abundant salad bar. Kids menu and nightly entertainment. Harbor & Bay views. Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily. Califormia-Italian. fresh from farmers’ markets organic vegetables, local seafood, grilled steaks, frequent duck and rabbit, famous CHICKEN GABRIELLA, legendary local wine list, romantic mission style setting with patio, quiet side street Americana. Ribs, steaks and burgers are definitely the stars. Full bar. Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm; dinner Sun-Thu 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm. California/full-service bakery. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. “Best Eggs Benedict in Town.” Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5-6pm. Halfprice appetizers; wines by the glass. Daily 8am-9pm.

$$

HULA’S ISLAND GRILL

Santa Cruz

221 Cathcart St, 831.426.4852

INDIA JOZE

418 Front St, 831.325-3633

$$ Santa Cruz

493 Lake Ave, 831.479.3430

JOHNNY’S HARBORSIDE

Seafood/California. Fresh catch made your way! Plus many other wonderful menu items. Great view. Full bar. Happy hour Mon-Fri. Brunch Sat-Sun 10am-2pm. Open daily. Italian. La Posta serves Italian food made in the old style— simple and delicious. Wed-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-9:30pm and Sun 5-8pm.

$$ Santa Cruz

OLITAS Fine Mexican cuisine. Opening daily at noon. 49-B Municipal Wharf, 831.458.9393

$$ Santa Cruz

1319 Pacific Ave, 831.420.1700

$ Santa Cruz

120 Union St, 831.426.pono

PACIFIC THAI

PONO HAWAIIAN GRILL

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. Authentic Hawaiian Island Cuisine! Featuring “The Reef” tropical bar. Large outdoor patio. Variety of poke, wraps, salads, vegetarian, all entrees under $10! “Aloha Fridays,” Hawaiian music and hula! Open 11-10pm Sun-Wed,11-11pm Thur-Sat!

RISTORANTE ITALIANO

555 Soquel Ave, 831.458.2321

$$ Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ MTN. BREWERY California / Brewpub. Enjoy a handcrafted organic ale in the

Italian-American. Mouthwatering, generous portions, friendly service and the best patio in town. Full bar. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am, dinner nightly at 5pm.

402 Ingalls Street, Ste 27 831.425.4900

taproom or the outdoor patio while you dine on Bavarian pretzels, a bowl of french fries, Santa Cruz’s best fish tacos and more. Open everday noon until 10pm. Food served until 7pm.

SOIF

Wine bar with menu. Flawless plates of great character and flavor; sexy menu listings and wines to match. Dinner Mon-Thu 59pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm, Sun 4-9pm; retail shop Mon 5pm-close, Tue-Sat noon-close, Sun 4pm-close.

$$ Santa Cruz

105 Walnut Ave, 831.423.2020

$$ Santa Cruz

710 Front St, 831.427.4444

WOODSTOCK’S PIZZA

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.

SCOTTS VALLEY $ HEAVENLY CAFE American. Serving breakfast and lunch daily. Large parties Scotts Valley 1210 Mt. Hermon Rd, 831.335.7311 welcome. Mon-Fri 6:30am-2:15pm, Sat-Sun 7am-2:45pm. $ JIA TELLA’S Scotts Valley 5600 #D Scotts Valley Dr, 831.438.5005

Cambodian. Fresh kebabs, seafood dishes, soups and noodle bowls with a unique Southeast Asian flair. Beer and wine available. Patio dining. Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm.

SOQUEL $$ Soquel

EL CHIPOTLE TAQUERIA

4724 Soquel Dr, 831.477.1048

Mexican. Open for breakfast. We use no lard in our menu and make your food fresh daily. We are famous for our authentic ingredients such as traditional mole from Oaxaca. Lots of vegetarian options. Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, weekends 8am-9pm.

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$$$ LA POSTA Santa Cruz 538 Seabright Ave, 831.457.2782

Eclectic Pan Asian dishes. Vegetarian, seafood, lamb and 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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$

Santa Cruz

’60s Vegas meets ’50s Waikiki. Amazing dining experience in kitchy yet swanky tropical setting. Fresh fish, great steaks, vegetarian. vegetarian.Full-service tiki bar. Happy-hour tiki drinks. Aloha Fri, Sat lunch 11:30am-5pm. Dinner nightly 5pm-close.

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are slightly out of tune. Can you do something about that, please? Meanwhile, your invisible friend could really use a Tarot reading, and your houseplants would beneďŹ t from a dose of Mozart. Plus—and I hope I’m not being too forward here—your charmingly cluttered spots are spiraling into chaotic sprawl, and your slight tendency to overreact is threatening to devolve into a major proclivity. As for that rather shabby emotional baggage of yours: Would you consider hauling it to the dump? In conclusion, my dear Ram, you’re due for a few adjustments. TAURUS (April 20–May 20): Is happiness mostly just an absence of pain? If so, I bet you’ve been pretty content lately. But what if a more enchanting and exciting kind of bliss were available? Would you have the courage to go after it? Could you summon the chutzpah and the zeal and the visionary conďŹ dence to head out in the direction of a new frontier of joy? I completely understand if you feel shy about asking for more. You might worry that to do so would be greedy, or put you at risk of losing what you have already scored. But I feel it’s my duty to cheer you on. The potential rewards looming just over the hump are magniďŹ cent. GEMINI (May 21–June 20): I’ve got some medicine for you to try, Gemini. It’s advice from the writer Thomas Merton. “To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conicting concerns,â€? he wrote, “to surrender to too many demands, to commit oneself to too many projects, to want to help everyone in everything, is to succumb to the violence of our times.â€? It’s always a good idea to heed that warning, of course. But it’s especially crucial for you right now. The best healing work you can do is to shield your attention from the din of the outside world and tune in reverently to the glimmers of the inside world. CANCER (June 21–July 22): I dreamed you were a magnanimous taskmaster nudging the people you care about to treat themselves with more conscientious tenderness. You were pestering them to raise their expectations and hew to higher standards of excellence. Your persistence was admirable! You coaxed them to waste less time and make long-range educational plans and express themselves with more conďŹ dence and precision. You encouraged them to give themselves a gift now and then and take regular walks by bodies of water. They were suspicious of your efforts to make them feel good, at least in the early going. But eventually they gave in and let you help them. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22): In the spirit of Sesame Street, I’m happy to announce that this week is brought to you by the letter T, the number 2, and the color blue. Here are some of the “Tâ€? words you should put extra emphasis on: togetherness, trade-offs, tact, timeliness, tapestry, testability, thoroughness, teamwork, and Themis (goddess of order and justice). To bolster your mastery of the number 2, meditate on interdependence, balance, and collaboration. As for blue, remember that its presence tends to bring stability and depth. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22): In the creation myths of Easter Island’s native inhabitants, the god who made humanity was named Makemake. He was also their fertility deity. Today, the name Makemake also belongs to a dwarf planet that was discovered beyond the orbit of Neptune in 2005. It’s currently traveling through the sign of Virgo. I regard it as being the heavenly body that best symbolizes your own destiny in the coming months. In the spirit of the original Makemake, you will have the potential to be a powerful maker. In a sense you could even be the architect and founder of your own new world. Here’s a suggestion: Look up the word “creatorâ€? in a thesaurus, write the words you ďŹ nd there on the back of your business card, and keep the card in a special place until May 2013. LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22): When novelist James Joyce began to suspect that his adult daughter Lucia was mentally ill, he sought advice from psychologist Carl Jung. After a few sessions with her, Jung told her father that she was schizophrenic. How did he know? A telltale sign was her obsessive tendency to make puns, many of which were quite clever. Joyce reported that he, too, enjoyed the art of punning. “You are a deep-sea diver,â€? Jung replied. “She is drowning.â€? I’m

going to apply a comparable distinction to you, Libra. These days you may sometimes worry that you’re in over your head in the bottomless abyss. But I’m here to tell you that in all the important ways, you’re like a deep-sea diver. (The Joyce-Jung story comes from Edward Hoagland’s Learning to Eat Soup.) SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21): No false advertising this week, Scorpio. Don’t pretend to be a purebred if you’re actually a mutt, and don’t act like you know it all when you really don’t. For that matter, you shouldn’t portray yourself as an unambitious amateur if you’re actually an aggressive pro, and you should avoid giving the impression that you want very little when in fact you’re a burning churning throb of longing. I realize it may be tempting to believe that a bit of creative deceit would serve a holy cause, but it won’t. As much as you possibly can, make outer appearances reect inner truths. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21): In Christian lore, the serpent is the bad guy that’s the cause of all humanity’s problems. He coaxes Adam and Eve to disobey God, which gets them expelled from Paradise. But in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, there are snake gods that sometimes do good deeds and perform epic services. They’re called Nagas. In one Hindu myth, a Naga prince carries the world on his head. And in a Buddhist tale, the Naga king uses his seven heads to give the Buddha shelter from a storm just after the great one has achieved enlightenment. In regards to your immediate future, Sagittarius, I foresee you having a relationship to the serpent power that’s more like the Hindu and Buddhist version than the Christian. Expect vitality, fertility, and healing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19): In Lewis Carroll’s book Through the Looking Glass, the Red Queen tells Alice that she is an expert at believing in impossible things. She brags that there was one morning when she managed to embrace six improbable ideas before she even ate breakfast. I encourage you to experiment with this approach, Capricorn. Have fun entertaining all sorts of crazy notions and unruly fantasies. Please note that I am not urging you to actually put those beliefs into action. The point is to give your imagination a good workout. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18): I’m not necessarily advising you to become best friends with the dark side of your psyche. I’m merely requesting that the two of you cultivate a more open connection. The fact of the matter is that if you can keep a dialogue going with this shadowy character, it’s far less likely to trip you up or kick your ass at inopportune moments. In time, you might even come to think of its chaos as being more invigorating than disorienting. You may regard it as a worthy adversary and even an interesting teacher. PISCES (Feb. 19–March 20): You need more magic in your life, Pisces. You’re suffering from a lack of sublimely irrational adventures and eccentrically miraculous epiphanies and inexplicably delightful interventions. At the same time, I think it’s important that the magic you attract into your life is not pure uff. It needs some grit. It’s got to have a kick that keeps you honest. That’s why I suggest that you consider getting the process started by baking some unicorn poop cookies. They’re sparkly, enchanting, rainbow-colored sweets, but with an edge. Ingredients include sparkle gel, disco dust, star sprinkles—and a distinctly roguish attitude. Recipe is here: tinyurl.com/UnicornPoopCookies.

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GARDEN DELIGHT WITH AN OCEAN VIEW

Permits approved for 2,500 SF house & workshop. Create your dream home in a good neighborhood! Peacefully private, pretty Meadow-like setting. Potential horse property. Good well with solar pump. Close to Aptos Village. Good Access, Easy terrain. Power at street. Private: Locked gate. Shown by appointment only. Broker will help show. Offered at $396,000. Call Debbie @ Donner Land & Homes, Inc. 408-395-5754 www.donnerland.com

RIDGE TOP LOG CABIN

Owner Financing on this Fully Permitted, Log House on 40 Acres. Private, Sunny & Secluded. Back-up propane generator, propane heat & hot water, well w/electric pump & working windmill pump. Internet service available. Completely off the grid. Offered at $595,000. Shown by appointment only. Broker will help show. Call Debbie @ Donner Land & Homes, Inc. 408-395-5754 www.donnerland.com

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