Best BEAUTY, FINANCE & FITNESS BEST ESTHETICIAN Kaitlyn Waltrip RUNNERS-UP Peggy Humphries Phoenix Esthetics Studio
BEST HAIR SALON Central Avenue Salon RUNNER-UP Jordan’s Hair Studio
BEST NAIL SALON Felton Nails RUNNERS-UP Kathy’s Nails Michelle’s Nails
Drew Penner
BEST CPA Accounting & Business Services RUNNERS-UP
GREAT OUTDOORS Brenda Holmes, executive director of Mountain Parks Foundation, gathers with Nancy Parker,
Phil Hebner
a 75-year-old State Parks docent, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
BEST OF SAN LORENZO VALLEY 2023
Rieber Fohs
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BEST BANK
BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO
BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Liberty Bank RUNNER-UP
Lone Wolf Kenpo Academia
Aaron Brandt / Edward Jones
First Republic
RUNNER-UP
RUNNERS-UP Robert Arne Mark Gerber with Edward Jones
BEST INSURANCE AGENT Jim Flynn / State Farm
Santa Cruz Martial Arts
BEST FITNESS CENTER
BEST PARK
CrossFit SCM
Henry Cowell State Park
BEST HIKING TRAIL Fall Creek RUNNERS-UP
BEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR Libby McMullen RUNNERS-UP Susan Merritt Monique Clark
RUNNERS-UP
BEST YOGA STUDIO
Highlands Park
Ease Mountain
Felton Covered Bridge Park
RUNNER-UP Anahata
RUNNER-UP
Henry Cowell State Park
BEST PERSONALTRAINER
Michael Boffy
Quail Hollow
Marie Schoepp
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Thank You SLV! Daniel Oster | Best Real Estate Agent It’s been my pleasure to serve The San Lorenzo Valley all of Santa Cruz County for nearly 20 years.
Here’s what my clients have to say…. “We’ve used Daniel to both buy and sell and he is great. He has a lot of knowledge about homes, not just essentials’ such as doing comps, listing, and negotiating but about property lines, septic systems, asbestos, water wells you name it, he’s seen it. I also think Daniel is very professional and goes the extra mile to be available and responsive to his clients. Very trustworthy and communicates well. I would definitely use Daniel for any of our future real estate needs and highly recommend him”. –Eddie & Summer R. “Daniel has been a wonderful and impressive resource for our buying, selling, and researching needs. Always knowledgeable, insightful, ethical, and supportive to us in all facets of our real estate transactions in addition to being just a delightful person who has become a trusted friend. We’ve been tremendously impressed since 2008 so we’ve got a long history of working well together. We have and will continue to refer Daniel to all of my friends and associates for any of their real estate needs”. –Paula G. Daniel is a true advocate for his clients. He makes himself totally available for questions and reassurance throughout the selling process. It was a great relief knowing that whatever information we needed to gather or convey, we could count on Daniel to do so expediently and with complete transparency. His knowledge of the process and culture of California real estate is an invaluable asset. – Joshua C.
JustListedSantaCruz.com 831.252.5000
BEST OF SAN LORENZO VALLEY 2023
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Best food & drink BEST ASIAN FOOD The Red Pearl RUNNERS-UP Sushi San I Wok Bistro
BEST BAKERY La Placa Family Bakery RUNNERS-UP The Grove Felton Donuts
BEST BREAKFAST Spanky’s Cafe RUNNERS-UP Rocky’s Cafe The Grove
BEST BURGER The Trout Farm RUNNERS-UP Cowboy Bar & Grill Empire Grille
BEST BURRITO
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RUNNER-UP Los Gallos
La Placa Family Bakery
BEST OF SAN LORENZO VALLEY 2023
Taqueria Vallarta
BEST CHEF Gaby Molina RUNNER-UP Nick at Spanky’s
BEST COFFEE The White Raven RUNNERS-UP Coffee Nine Tree House Cafe
TREATS AND EATS La Placa Family Bakery in Ben Lomond offers everything from desserts to pizza to Italian coffee.
BEST CRAFT BEER SELECTION Trout Farm Inn RUNNERS-UP Cowboy Bar & Grill The Sawmill
BEST DELI Wild Roots RUNNERS-UP Ben Lomond Market La Placa Family Bakery
BEST DINING OUT EXPERIENCE Scopazzi’s RUNNERS-UP Aroma Cowboy Bar & Grill
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Heidi Hart
Michael Lussier
DRE# 01703922
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Owner/Founder 831.247.9410
Broker 831.419.7884
Pam Spehar
Real Estate Agent 831.246.1206 DRE# 01394567
Justina Grace Hillabrandt Real Estate Agent 831.566.7204 DRE# 02096832
Santino Cattaneo Broker/Associate 805-268-9228 DRE# 01248210
Dan Grow
Real Estate Agent 408-569-9925 DRE# 02128195
6275 Highway 9, Suite A Downton Felton • HartandAssoc.info
Thank You For Your Vote! I would like to give a huge thank-you to all of our loyal clients, family and friends for continually trusting us with your real estate needs and for referring to us so many of your loved ones. Also a huge shout out to my son Robert for joining me and elevating our commitment to providing top level service to all of our highly valued clients, family and friends. Serving your real estate needs is our highest honor and we are deeply appreciative for all of your continued business, love and support. Many blessings to our entire community as we celebrate another year in gratitude with much love and respect for one another.
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831.818.0771 ginacarling@davidlyng.com GinaCarling.com 5522 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley Gina Carling
Robert Carling
BEST OF SAN LORENZO VALLEY 2023
Gina Carling
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Best food & drink BEST DONUTS Felton Donuts RUNNER-UP La Placa Family Bakery
BEST FARM FRESH PRODUCE Felton Farmer’s Market RUNNERS-UP Wild Roots Ben Lomond Market Hallcrest Vineyards
BEST FOOD TRUCK El Chuys RUNNER-UP El Rey Leon
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
BEST STEAK
BEST HAPPY HOUR
BEST LOCAL GROCERY STORE
Cowboy Bar & Grill
Cowboy Bar & Grill
Henflings
Wild Roots
RUNNERS-UP
RUNNERS-UP
The Sawmill
RUNNERS-UP
RUNNERS-UP
Cowboy Bar & Grill
Ben Lomond Market
Trout Farm Inn
Empire Grill
Johnnie’s Boulder Creek
BEST ICE CREAM SHOP
BEST LUNCH
BEST OF SAN LORENZO VALLEY 2023
La Placa Family Bakery
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VINO GETAWAY Hallcrest Vineyards and Tasting Room is nestled among the Santa Cruz Mountains in Felton.
RUNNER-UP Tree House Cafe
BEST ITALIAN Scopazzi’s
Cowboy Bar & Grill RUNNERS-UP Empire Grill Trout Farm Inn
BEST MEXICAN Taqueria Vallarta
BEST PIZZA La Placa Family Bakery RUNNERS-UP Round Table Redwood Pizza
Scopazzi’s Aroma
BEST SUSHI Sushi San RUNNER-UP Tae’s Edo Sushi Bar
BEST SANDWICHES
BEST WINE BAR
Wild Roots
Hallcrest Vineyards
RUNNERS-UP Masoods Liquor & Deli
BEST LIQUOR STORE
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Bel Lomond Market Deli
Felton Liquors
Aroma
BEST SEAFOOD
RUNNERS-UP
RUNNERS-UP
Scopazzi’s
Masoods Liquor & Deli
Trout Farm Inn
RUNNER-UP
Ben Lomond Liquors
The Grove
The Sawmill
BEST WINERY Hallcrest Vineyards RUNNER-UP Big Basin Vineyard
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Our Community Has Spoken… Thank You For Voting Us Your Favorite Financial Institution!
Liberty Bank, N.A. is committed to providing exceptional banking services to all of the communities we serve. We’re grateful to our valued customers for your continued support and recognition in 2023 and look forward to being your bank of choice in the years ahead.
Aaron E Brandt Financial Advisor 6630 Highway 9 Suite 102 Felton, CA 95018 831-335-8158
Best Financial Advisor MKT-16929-A AECSPAD 20495781
Boulder Creek: (Temporary Branch) 13266 High 9 Unit C, Boulder Creek, CA 95006 Felton: 6230 Hwy 9, (831) 335-1776 • Also in South San Francisco • libertybk.com ■ MEMBER FDIC EQUAL HOUSING LENDER EQUAL■HOUSING MEMBERLENDER FDIC
Something to do every night!
Best Happy Hour (3-7pm Mon-Fri)
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BEST OF SAN LORENZO VALLEY 2023
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Best health & wellness
Robin Frenette
SINGING THE BLUES Bluegrass Festival features a weekend of live bluegrass and folk music on stage at the Brookdale Lodge.
BEST ALTERNATIVE HEALTH SERVICES
BEST DAY SPA Spa Santangelo
BEST OF SAN LORENZO VALLEY 2023
Felton Family Chiropractor
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BEST CHIROPRACTOR Kerri Crandell - Felton Family Chiro
BEST DENTIST Cynthia Creech
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST
BEST RETREAT CENTER
Melissa at Spa Santangelo
Mount Hermon
RUNNERS-UP
RUNNER-UP Sequoia Retreat Center
Mary Snyder in Boulder Creek
RUNNER-UP
RUNNERS-UP Felton Dental
Niki Cope
Dr. Norm Crandell
Dr. Oana Carnu
BEST OPTOMETRIST
BEST COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION Valley Churches United RUNNERS-UP Highlands Park Senior Center Mountain Community Resources
BEST EVENT Bluegrass Festival at Brookdale Lodge RUNNER-UP Mountain Sol
Hunt & Shaw
BEST PEDIATRICIAN Dr. Sawna Riddle
BEST PHARMACY Boulder Creek Pharmacy
BEST SENIOR SERVICES Highlands Park Senior Center RUNNERS-UP Mountain Community Resources Brookdale Senior Services
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Thank you for voting us
BEST AUTO SERVICE SHOP We are so grateful for your continued recognition as we celebrate our 52nd year serving the San Lorenzo Valley & beyond!
Family Owned and Operated Since 1971
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2016
• STAR Certified Smog Station
• Engine Repair
• Certified Brake & Lamp Station
• Advanced Engine Performance
• Diesel Diagnostics & Repair
831-335-5332
6281 Graham Hill Road, Felton Felton Fair Shopping Center
ErniesServiceCenter.com
• Light Vehicle Diesel Engine
• Digital Imaging Wheel Alignment
• Manual Drive Train & Axles
• R.V. Service & Diagnostics
• Automatic Transmissions/Trans Axles
• Factory Scheduled Services
• Electronic Electrical Systems
• Exhaust Systems
• Engine & Transmission Replacements • Hybrid Maintenance Certified
The Red Pearl Chinese Cuisine
Thank You Everyone for voting us the Best Chinese Restaurant!
• Heating & Air Conditioning • Brakes
• Steering and Suspension
Thank You for Voting for Us!
We also serve Vegan, Keto and Gluten Free dishes. We strive above all, for freshness. Always let us know how we can do even better! Thank you! Delivery Coming Soon!
831-338-9800
13151 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek (Next to Wild Roots) Open Wed - Mon: 11am - 9pm • Closed Tuesdays Order online: www.redpearlonline.com
Best Plumber Plumbing
Back Flow Service
Chad Price 831.431.0898 ProFlowPlumbing1@gmail.com
Water Purification Cal Lic #980253 Back Flow Lic #13331
BEST OF SAN LORENZO VALLEY 2023
Best Chinese Restaurant
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Best HOME IMPROVEMENT BEST CONTRACTOR Bill Davidson at Caselton Construction RUNNER-UP Chris Ward
BEST FLORIST Wild Iris
BEST HANDYPERSON Joshua Geist RUNNER-UP Kevin Dunivan
BEST HARDWARE STORE Scarborough Ace Hardware RUNNER-UP Mountain Feed
Wild Iris Floral and Botanical
BEST HOME DECOR Mountain Feed
BEST HOUSE PAINTER Eaton Painting
BEST OF SAN LORENZO VALLEY 2023
RUNNER-UP
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Joseph Overby
BEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES Mountain Feed
FRESH FLOWERS Wild Iris Floral and Botanical, nestled in the heart of historic downtown Felton, offers fresh locally
grown flower arrangements, plants and gift boxes to the San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz areas.
BEST PLUMBING SERVICE Pro Flow Plumbing
Mountain Feed
BEST REAL ESTATE FIRM
RUNNER-UP
Hart & Associates
BEST NURSERY
Scarborough Ace Hardware
BEST PEST CONTROL Cal American Exterminator
RUNNER-UP Daniel Oster Coldwell Banker
BEST REALTOR
BEST SEPTIC SERVICE
Daniel Oster Coldwell Banker
Allard’s Septic Service
RUNNERS-UP Hart & Associates
RUNNERS-UP
Gina Carling
Honey Bucket Man
BEST ROOFING CONTRACTOR
BEST TREE SERVICE
Chris New RUNNERS-UP Coastal EG Roofing
Bonny Doon Engineering
Richard’s Tree Service RUNNERS-UP Christiansen Tree Service Huerta’s Tree Service
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Thank you for voting us Best Thrift Store & Best Antique Shop in SLV! Our doors are open 9am -7pm Mon - Sat 12pm - 5pm Sun with new merchandise arriving daily. Come by and check out all we have to offer! Shop • Donate • Recycle Serving You Since 2002
ABBOT’S THRIFT
6164 Highway 9, in Felton 831-335-0606
CARPE TAX CARPE DIEM DIEM TAX SERVICES SLV SERVICES SLV * Tax Preparation & Planning
Representation Tax Preparation & Planning* •IRS/FTB IRS/FTB Representation Family Transitions Trusts • Real Estate • Business • Stock Specialist Options * Family Transitions Specialist • Small Business and Realty business and Realty IRS audits • Delayed* Small or Amended 1040’s
“The wisdom of reducing taxes “The for the compassion of giving.” wisdom of reducing taxes for the compassion of giving.”
Let me thank my tax and planning clients greatly knowing I made a difference. I filed about 200 returns this yearrobert@carpediem.financial and will save www.carpediem.financial Robert C. Arne or make clients money 870 Woodland Drive EA, CFP® M.S. to realize dreams. Ben Lomond, CA 95005 Advanced Financial Planning
(831) 539-9475
Best Financial Planner
A LOVELY PLACE TO CHAT ABOUT A LOVELY PLACE TO CHAT ABOUT LIFE PLANS AND TAXES LIFE PLANS AND TAXES
Robert C. Arne
• Advanced Financial Planning EA, CFP® M.S. in
(831) 539-9475
robert@carpediem.financial • www.carpediem.financial 870 Woodland Drive • Ben Lomond
A lovely place to chat about life plans and•taxes.
Thank you for voting Ernie’s Auto Center the Best!
13265 Big Basin Way Boulder Creek, CA 831.338.3903
Come on in and see why we’re voted #1 Full line of automotive parts and accessories tires, batteries & motorcycle parts.
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Sunday
(831) 335-5331 6281 Graham Hill Rd, Felton | Felton Faire Shopping Center
BEST OF SAN LORENZO VALLEY 2023
Thanks for your votes! We appreciate your continued support!
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Best kids & pets
Crystal Birns
BEST OF SAN LORENZO VALLEY 2023
ENSEMBLE A cast of young actors perform in Little People’s Repertory Theater’s “Snowdo White and the Fellowship of the Mirror,” a mash-up of beloved fairy tales and J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings,” earlier this year at Ben Lomond Park Hall.
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BEST AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
BEST PRIVATE OR CHARTER SCHOOL
BEST PET BOARDING
BEST PET SUPPLY STORE
Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks Department
SLVUSD Charter School / Nature Academy
Felton Veterinary Hospital
Felton Feed
RUNNER-UP
RUNNER-UP Boulder Creek Vet
BEST KIDS THEATER Little People’s Repertory Theater
SLV Charter
BEST FEED STORE Mountain Feed
BEST PRESCHOOL
RUNNER-UP
Seeds of Knowledge
Felton Feed
BEST PET GROOMING SERVICE Where the Fur Flys
RUNNER-UP Mountain Feed
BEST VETERINARY CLINIC Felton Veterinary Hospital RUNNER-UP Boulder Creek Vet
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Thank You for voting for us the past eleven years running!
Best Community Organization in SLV
HUNT & SHAW, ODs
Practicing in Ben Lomand 37 years 7065 Highway 9 Ben Lomond, CA 95005 831-336-2279 www.HuntandShaw.com
Stuart
Despite his 11 years, Stuart has a ton of energy that he likes to work off by going on frequent walks, hikes or runs. He also loves to play and is an absolute love bug who gets along well with anyone he meets — humans and dogs alike.
Best Optometrist
Thank You!
We love serving the pets of our community!
PO Box 367 9400 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 831-336-8258 • vcum.org
We here at Felton Feed & Pet Supply believe business and community go hand in hand, we are so very honored to be a part of this one!
Thank you to the entire Santa Cruz Mountain community for your support, you are what makes all of our continued hard work worthwhile.
Want to meet Stuart? Please fill out our online adoption questionnaire.
Best Pet Supply Store & Runner Up Best Feed Store
www.PeaceOfMindDogRescue.org
831-718-9122 Ad Sponsored by Buttons If you’d like to sponsor our next ad, give us a call.
BEST VETERINARY CLINIC
5996 Hwy 9, Felton • (831) 335-3466 FeltonVeterinaryHospital.com
HOURS: Mon - Fri, 10am to 6pm • Sat, 10am to 5pm • Sun, 11am to 4pm 6221 CA-9, Felton, CA 95018 | (831) 335-1212
BEST OF SAN LORENZO VALLEY 2023
Approx. 11 years old - 60 pounds - German Shorthaired Pointer
Year-Round Food Pantry
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Best SERVICES & SHOPPING BEST HOTEL/MOTEL Brookdale Lodge
BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE Felton Music Hall RUNNERS-UP Brookdale Lodge Henflings
BEST MUSIC LESSONS Charlie Lindner
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER Katrina Shaw RUNNERS-UP Kelly Griffith SLV Steve
Mountain Spirit
BEST PLACE OF WORSHIP St. Andrews Episcopal Church RUNNER-UP
TREASURES Mountain Spirit in Felton specializes in precious gems and minerals sourced
Calvary Episcopal
from all around the world, as well as jewelry, beads, books, candles and more.
BEST ANTIQUES
BEST AUTO SERVICE CENTER
BEST GIFT SHOP
Ernie’s Service Center
Boulder Creek Pharmacy
RUNNERS-UP
RUNNERS-UP
Mountain Mechanic
Adventure Gift Store Boulder Creek
BEST OF SAN LORENZO VALLEY 2023
Boulder Creek Antiques
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RUNNERS-UP Abbot’s Thrift Mac’s
BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR
Dr. Auto in Felton
Ladd’s RUNNER-UP
BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE
BEST JEWELRY STORE
Ronnie’s Auto Body
Bizarre Bazaar
Mountain Spirit
RUNNER-UP
RUNNER-UP
Third Hand Store
Mountain Feed
BEST AUTO PARTS STORE Ernie’s Auto Center
Felton Mercantile
BEST SHIPPING STORE USPS RUNNER-UP Postal Annex
BEST THRIFT STORE Abbot’s Thrift RUNNER-UP Boulder Creek Antiques
BEST WEDDING VENUE Roaring Camp RUNNERS-UP Felton Guild Fern River Resort
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Delicious Treats Organic Staples
Sunday, December 24th 2023 Hosted by the Boulder Creek Recreation & Park District Foundation
Start times: 9am Runners 9:20 Joggers 9:40 Families & Walkers 10am Animals & People
Best
Local Grocery Store Sandwiches Deli
Junction Park, Boulder Creek
Our Sponsors:
Best
Farm Fresh Produce
COSTUMES
ENCOURAGED
Our staff and volunteers make sure that LOVE is provided to local animals in need.
scanimalshelter.org/become_a_volunteer
SLVUSD CHARTER SCHOOL Thank You for Voting our Nature Academy Program BEST CHARTER SCHOOL in the San Lorenzo Valley! In changing times, we inspire students to change their worlds Upcoming information nights for the 2024-25 school year: Thursday, February 8, 2024, 6-7 pm: TK-12 Homeschool Hybrid programs Thursday, February 15, 2024, 6-7pm: Gr. 6-8 Nature Academy program. Check out our website for program information and how to apply at charter.slvusd.org More Info: 831.335.0932
BEST OF SAN LORENZO VALLEY 2023
We Love Them While They Wait for You!
Felton • Boulder Creek wildrootsmarket.com 7 days a week • 9am - 9pm
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JEWEL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
A WORLD PREMIERE
of a 1930’s style backstage screwball musical comedy
DECEMBER 6th-23rd 2023 THE COLLIGAN THEATER 1010 River Street Santa Cruz
WEDS.
Dec 6 7:30pm
(Preview)
THURS.
SAT.
SUN.
(Preview)
Dec 8 7:30pm
(Opening)
Dec 9 2pm 7:30pm
Dec 10 2pm
Dec 14 7:30pm
Dec 15 7:30pm
Dec 16 2pm 7:30pm
Dec 17 2pm
Dec 21 7:30pm
Dec 22 7:30pm
Dec 7 7:30pm
(Talk-Back)
Dec 20 1:00pm
(Talk-Back)
FRI.
Dec 23 2pm
All tickets $53 regular performances / $30 preview performances
(Talk-Back)
7:30pm
This production is funded, in part, by grants from the following organizations:
This 1930s-style show-within-a-show, backstage screwball musical comedy is filled with toe-tapping tunes and dynamic dance sequences. The fun begins when the Alexanders, a family of small-town cabaret performers, attract the interest of big-time Broadway producer Preston Fadham with their musical comedy about a family of smalltown cabaret performers who attract the interest of a big-time Broadway producer. Complications ensue as the lives of the real-life actors intersect with the problems of their on-stage characters.
JTC voted best theatre company in Santa Cruz!
www.JewelTheatre.net (831) 425-7506
LIVE THEATRE THRIVES IN SANTA CRUZ.
MASKS ARE OPTIONAL AT THIS TIME, HOWEVER WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL PATRONS TO BE FULLY VACCINATED/BOOSTED AND TO WEAR MASKS. See our website or call the box office for updates on this policy.