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EDITOR’S EDITOR R’S NOTE I’m sometimes I’m asked why wh hy we don’t do more more travel tr ra avel stories. They are are a fixture fixtur i e of newspaper feature featur e pages, pages, for sure. sure. And god god knows Santa Cruz worrld-class travelers, travelers, going going has some world-class pllaces. to amazing places. trutth is, travel trra avel writing is But the truth much harder harder than people think. It’s It’s not just telling tellin ng readers readers about a great great vacation, it’s something it’s bringing b deeper p and substantive su ubstantive that genuinely genuinely y affects their understanding u under standing of the world. worrlld. That’s That’s a tall order, order, and ironically ironically good goo od travel travel writing is often offtten more about the th he research research done after afftter more the trip than it i is about the trip itself.

That’ss wh That’ why hy the stor story y of S SallyallyChristine Rodgers’ voyage C h tine R hris odgers’ voyag e across across the th he Pacific Pa aciffiic is different. different. She’s She’s written a bo ook about her experience sailing book from fr rom Santa Cruz to French French Polynesia Polynessia and an nd her observations observations about the people pe eople she met and the culture culture of sailing sa ailing are are interesting. interesting. But it’s it’s her documentation do ocumentation of some of the most mosst important im mportant (and poorly poorrlly understood) understood d) environmental en nvironmental issues issues facing our oceans oc ceans that really really makes her story story Maria Grusauskas, m matter. M aria G rusauskas, who rregularly egularly brings an analytical, analytical, hardharrdscience sc cience perspective perspective to her Wellness We ellnesss column co olumn in these pages, pages, explores explores those th hose elements in her cover story story on Rodgers Ro odgers this week. This is the kind d of travel tr ra avel story story that is important for all a of uss to know about. STEVE S T E VE P PALOPOLI ALO P OLI | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EDITO R -I N -CHIEF

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What will Santa Cruz be like in the future? BY MATTHEW COLE SCOTT

A society that is more awakened and realizes its own value and the beauty of the stunning Earth. MARGUERITE CLIFFORD

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I hope in the future Santa Cruz is a little more diverse; it’s kinda very Caucasian at the moment. NATHAN WEST

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There aren’t going to be any cars, everybody’s going to be on bikes or skateboards. JACK MCCULLOUGH

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ROB BREZSNY FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of May 27 ARIES Mar21–Apr19

LIBRA Sep23–Oct22

Keith Moon played drums for the rock band the Who. He was once voted the second-greatest drummer in history. But his erratic behavior, often provoked by drugs or alcohol, sometimes interfered with his abilities. In 1973, the Who was doing a live concert near San Francisco when the horse tranquilizer that Moon had taken earlier caused him to pass out. The band appealed to the audience for help. “Can anybody play the drums?” asked guitarist Pete Townshend. “I mean somebody good?” A 19-yearold amateur drummer named Scot Halpin volunteered. He played well enough to finish the show. I suspect that sometime soon, Aries, you may also get an unexpected opportunity to play the role of a substitute. Be ready!

Long-distance flirtations may soon be just around the corner or across the street. Remote possibilities are taking short cuts as they head your way. I swear the far horizon and the lucky stars seem closer than usual. Is it all a mirage? Some of it may be, but at least a part of it is very real. If you want to be ready to seize the surprising opportunities that show up in your vicinity, I suggest you make yourself as innocent and expansive as possible. Drop any jaded attitudes you may be harboring. Let the future know that you are prepared to receive a flood of beauty, truth and help.

TAURUS Apr20–May20

I suspect that marriages of convenience will begin to wither away unless they evolve into bonds of affection. Connections that have been fed primarily on fun and games must acquire more ballast. In fact, I recommend that you re-evaluate all your contracts and agreements. How are they working for you? Do they still serve the purpose you want them to? Is it time to acknowledge that they have transformed and need to be reconfigured? As you take inventory, be both toughminded and compassionate.

The weta is a very large insect whose habitat is New Zealand. It looks like a robotic grasshopper, with giant black eyes on a long red face, enlarged hind legs bearing spikes, and floppy, oversized antennae. The native Maori people call it “The god of the ugly things.” Please note that this is a term of respect. The weta’s title is not “the most monstrous of the ugly things,” or “the worst” or “the scariest” or “the most worthless of the ugly things.” Rather, the Maori say it’s the god—the highest, the best, the most glorious. I suspect that in the coming days, Taurus, you will have a close encounter with your own version of a “god of ugly things.” Doesn’t it deserve your love and welcome?

GEMINI May21–June20 You have successfully made the transition from brooding caterpillar to social butterfly. Soon you will be in your full, fluttery glory, never lingering too long with one thought, one friend, or one identity. Some heavy-duty, level-headed stalwarts might wish you would be more earthy and anchored, but I don’t share their concern. At least for now, having a long attention span is overrated. You have entered the fidgety, inquisitive part of your cycle, when flitting and flirting and flickering make perfect sense.

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Only one fear is worthy of you. Only one fear is real enough and important enough to awaken and activate the numb part of your intelligence. So for now, I suggest that you retire all lesser fears. Stuff them in a garbage bag and hide them in a closet. Then put on your brave champion face, gather the allies and resources you need, and go forth into glorious battle. Wrestle with your one fear. Reason with it. If necessary, use guile and trickery to gain an advantage. Call on divine inspiration and be a wickedly good truthteller. And this is crucial: Use your fear to awaken and activate the numb part of your intelligence.

LE0 Jul23–Aug22 In the coming nights, try to see your shadow as it’s cast on the ground by the moon, not by the sun, mind you. Look for the shadow that’s made by the light of the moon. It might sound farfetched, but I suspect this experience will have a potent impact on your subconscious mind. It may jostle loose secrets that you have been hiding from yourself. I bet it will give you access to emotions and intuitions you have been repressing. It could also help you realize that some of the deep, dark stuff you wrestle with is not bad and scary, but rather fertile and fascinating.

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The ancient Greek statesman Demosthenes was regarded as a supremely skilled orator. His speeches were so powerful that he was compared to a “blazing thunderbolt.” And yet as a youngster he spoke awkwardly. His voice was weak and his enunciation weird. To transform himself, he took drastic measures. He put pebbles in his mouth to force himself to formulate his words with great care. He recited poems as he ran up and down hills. At the beach, he learned to outshout the pounding surf. Take inspiration from him, Virgo. Now would be an excellent time for you to plan and launch strenuous efforts that will enable you to eventually accomplish one of your long-range goals.

SCORPIO Oct23–Nov21

SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec21 Petrarch was an influential 14th-century Italian poet whose main work was Song Book. It’s a collection of 366 poems, most of which are dedicated to Laura, the woman he loved. For 40 years he churned out testaments of longing and appreciation for her, despite the fact that he and she never spent time together. She was married to another man, and was wrapped up in raising her 11 children. Should we judge Petrarch harshly for choosing a muse who was so unavailable? I don’t. Muse-choosing is a mysterious and sacred process that transcends logic. I’m bringing the subject to your attention because you’re entering a new phase in your relationship with muses. It’s either time to choose a new one (or two?) or else adjust your bonds with your current muses.

CAPRICORN Dec22–Jan19 “The soul moves in circles,” said the ancient Greek philosopher Plotinus. Modern psychologist James Hillmans agreed, and added this thought: “Hence our lives are not moving straight ahead; instead, hovering, wavering, returning, renewing, repeating.” I bring this to your attention, Capricorn, because you’re now in an extra-intense phase of winding and rambling. This is a good thing! You are spiraling back to get another look at interesting teachings you didn’t master the first time around. You are building on past efforts that weren’t strong enough. Your words of power are crooked, gyrate, curvy, labyrinthine, and corkscrew.

AQUARIUS Jan20–Feb18 It’s no coincidence that your libido and your mojo are booming at the same time. Your libido is in the midst of a deep, hearty awakening, which is generating a surplus of potent, super-fine mojo. And your surplus of potent, super-fine mojo is in turn inciting your libido’s even deeper, heartier awakening. There may be times in the coming week when you feel like you are living with a wild animal. As long as you keep the creature well-fed and well-stroked, it should provide you with lots of vigorous, even boisterous, fun.

PISCES Feb19–Mar20 “I always arrive late at the office, but I make up for it by leaving early,” quipped 19th-century English author Charles Lamb. I invite you to adopt that breezy, lazy attitude in the coming weeks. It’s high time for you to slip into a very comfortable, laid-back mood ... to give yourself a lot of slack, explore the mysteries of dreamy indolence, and quiet down the chirpy voices in your head. Even if you can’t literally call in sick to your job and spend a few days wandering free, do everything you can to claim as much low-pressure unhurried spaciousness as possible.

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When voters, through the initiative process, put limits on the raising of taxes, or require increases be passed with a certain majority, the legislators react like petulant children who’ve had a toy taken away. A favorite means of circumventing the voter-implemented limits is to impose new taxes labeled as “fees.” In our state, over half of the laws passed each year are derived from special interest groups and lobbyists, many of them written in their entirety by these interests. A 2015 study by KQED found that well over twothirds of the bills originating from outside

groups ultimately became law. The rights and interests of the citizenry are trampled routinely these days, by legislators who stand up in expensive suits and tell us that they originated this bill or voted for that law to protect us, or create jobs, or secure the homeland, without disclosing how much money they actually got from the special interests that really benefit. I’d say the initiative process in California is one of the few aspects of state politics not broken. STEVE BAILEY | BOULDER CREEK

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s if California’s drought—likely the worst in 1,200 years— wasn’t hard enough on trees, the oxygen-pumping plants are facing another challenge: ravenous beetles. Millions of hungry insects the size of rice grains are eating forests across the state from the inside out. And ... they’re here. “We’re seeing bark beetles up and down Highway 1 on Monterey pines, along the coast of San Mateo county and even some dieback in

the Bonny Doon area,” says Cal Fire division chief and forester Rich Sampson. “The drought has stressed a lot of pines and opened them up for infestations.” These bark beetles have left millions of dead trees in their wake, according to the U.S. Forest Service. “We’re entering our fourth year of drought and so far we have over two million trees that have died from bark beetles across 820,000 acres in 2014,” says Forest Service entomologist Cynthia Snyder. “It’s pretty big right now,

and we expect it to only increase.” Santa Cruz County survived a beetle infestation after the 2008 Martin Fire, which opened up lots of stressed and dead trees to mountain pine beetles, which had a feast on the ecological reserve on Mountain Road near Bonny Doon. “That pretty much took out 90 percent of the ponderosa pine that were growing up there,” says Sampson. “We’re just now seeing the seedlings coming back.” Beetles are like fire; they’re both naturally occurring >13

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If you left your sprinklers on too long, or you’ve watered your lawn so much that your street looks like a river, you’d better watch out—there’s a new sheriff in town. As of May 1, Kyle Smith started patrolling Santa Cruz looking for people violating the strict restrictions of the Stage 3 water shortage imposed on the city. As the Santa Cruz Water Department’s enforcement officer, he patrols for six months at a time during water shortages. Even God isn’t immune: on Saturday, Smith, 25, wrote up a citation at the First Assembly of God on Mission Street because the church had its sprinklers running. Businesses, a category that includes houses of worship, are only allowed to water on Tuesdays in Santa Cruz, or on Thursdays outside the city limits. A lot of cities talk about how they’ll enforce water restrictions, but Smith says it’s rare that they actually pay someone to patrol and respond to complaints. He earns $21 an hour, and in his first month of patrolling, he’s given out up to seven violations per day. Smith’s work day starts at 5:30 a.m., checking voice messages and emails, and he’s in his city car a half hour later, driving from Swift Street to 41st Avenue, up Branciforte and DelaVeaga Park drives, scouting the city like a dowser looking for water—wasted water, that is. “If it stays in the gutter in front of their home, that’s pretty normal,” he says. “But when it begins to drain down the street, that is when you know the water is no longer staying in the yard.” The offender’s sprinklers are hitting the street instead of the grass. Violations include over-watering, watering between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., watering after rain, washing your driveway (unless something is causing a danger) or home (unless you are about to paint it), refilling a swimming pool, and using a hose that doesn’t have a shut-off nozzle. The first offense gets a phone call and letter from Smith. The second offense is a $100 fine, the third goes up to $250, and the fourth is a gushing $500—plus you

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the southern hemisphere, we’re talking about 12 million dead pine trees right now. But things are starting to pick up all over the state. Mount Diablo has it bad. We’re starting to see a lot more activity in Lake County, too.” Bark beetles and trees usually coexist in a less one-sided way; weak trees fall victim while strong trees fend off beetle assailants. Healthy trees expel boring beetles from their woody flesh by pumping out resin, which traps the invading insects. But that sticky residue doesn’t come cheap. When trees grow stressed from water deprivation—as so many have from the record drought—they lack the resources they need to make resin and are rendered defenseless. “Bark beetles are native insects,” says Snyder. “They’re always in the woods. They have a natural role of creating gaps in the forest by killing one or two trees at a time. But with the drought, the trees are weakened and become susceptible to attacks.” Once the beetles target a

sufficiently weak tree, be it pine, oak, cedar or fir, they emit pheromones that attract other beetles. A single tree may grow to be infested by thousands of beetles. Adults dig through the tree’s outer tissue to create pathways called galleries (each species has its own distinct gallery) that extend into the phloem: the inner tissue where plants transport nutrients. Once inside, the beetles lay their eggs, which hatch hungry larvae. Adult beetles also smuggle fungi into the trees, which blocks nutrient flow and hastens the whole fatal process. A few bark beetles aren’t so bad, but when they send their signal, explains Snyder, tree death soon follows. “It’s the mass attack that overwhelms the tree’s defenses,” she says. The Forest Service reports that older and slow-growing trees are more susceptible to beetle attacks than younger trees. The combination of nutrient starvation, water deprivation and being carved from >16

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Cabrillo College, which graduated 1,168 students in its 56th commencement ceremony last Friday, ended the semester with some big news: the school got a nearly $1 million grant to build a regional Internet, Communications and Technology lab that will be used by 25 other community colleges. The lab will give students a chance to work on the kinds of operating systems, networking equipment and applications they will use in the real world. It will allow 288 simultaneous connections, and 16,128 students can use it for three hours at a time each week. The Bay Area Community

College Consortium funded the project, which will also be a resource for computer study from introductory classes to more intensive ones on cyber security, virtualization, data storage, operating systems, systems administration and network configuration and design. It could have cost individual schools as much as $150,000 to set up their own versions of this group project. With this one, students can access the lab from an Internet connection. “All of the 25 San Francisco Bay Area community colleges participating in this regional ICT lab facility have ICT-related programs of study, and all have previously struggled with funding, building and managing hands-on ICT lab facilities that

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must install a water restrictor and pay for it. The city has a one-time forgiveness policy for leaks. When Smith spots an offender, he takes pictures as evidence and fills out a report detailing the location, time and type of violation. Residents have up to two weeks to correct the first offense, but for Smith, it is about giving notice and educating people. He explains that he is not out to write tickets. “I just want to help,” he says. “I like to call first, and then send a letter. I feel like it gives them a better chance at resolving the issue. Most people don’t even realize that there is a problem.” Smith isn’t checking on your showers, but your water meter is. Single family homes are allowed 74,800 gallons of water a month.

If they go over, they will pay penalties of $25-$50 for every 748 gallons they go over. (A 10-minute shower with a low-flow showerhead uses about 50 gallons.) Education is a big part of Smith’s job when he isn’t patrolling. He attends farmers markets where he gives tips for managing water usage, and he also has to listen to the concerns expressed by the public. “Some people really think they have the answers to our drought,” he says. “I just kind of nod along.”Businesses are not being rationed, but have different requirements to aid in water conservation. Restaurants, for example, can only serve water if customers ask for it. They are required to post signs explaining that. Smith drops signs off at other businesses promoting water consciousness and making recommendations about how they can lower consumption. He also lets

them know that the city offers rebates on water-efficient appliances. He monitors municipal usage, too. Parks, for instance, are rationed based on the size of the park and the plant life that grows there. “The water district calculates what they would ideally need, then they allot the park about a third of that. So far, parks have been really good about following the ration,” says Smith. But he did once have to call the city about a faulty timer on the Harvey West Park watering system. Rental units and vacation homes are more troublesome, because he has to find the actual owner for problems like leaks, he says. A UCSC environmental studies grad, Smith hopes this job is a stepping stone to a research position. For the time being, he also works as a bar back at the West End Tap & Kitchen. Some of his water policing

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when he worked on passenger liners sailing the first commercial routes to Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand and Australia. Her parents had a Tahiti ketch, a double-ended wooden boat designed by John Hannah. “Those were my very first memories, of being on the water,” says Rodgers, who worked at Harbor Marine through college at UCSC, then went on to start the first woman-owned company in the marine industry to sell commercial gear in Oregon, Washington and Alaska, before returning to Santa Cruz and marrying Repass. Though she’s sailed on all kinds of boats all over the world, including crossing the Pacific twice to Hawaii, the trip to French Polynesia was of deep sentimental value. By retracing her father’s passages, Rodgers hoped to better understand him, and in turn, to better understand herself. “Yearning for this connection, I fantasized that in some strange time warp I might suddenly meet him as a young man in these islands that he loved,” Rodgers writes. “A strange phenomenon occurs at sea. Life happens one day at a time. The past is of no consequence, the future resides in the unknown, and reality is sharpened every moment.” — ‘Convergence’ The voyage detailed in the book began with the ceremonial tossing of a lei into the water outside the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor in June of 2004. Onboard with Rodgers was her husband Randy Repass, their 9-year-old son, Kent-Harris, and another local family: Jim Foley, ex-firefighter and pioneer of the

first short surfboard, his wife Linda Moore, an ichthyologist, and their towheaded 4-year-old twins, Trevor and Dana. But the idyllic departure quickly gave way to the raw power of nature: a surprise storm which sent waves breaking over Convergence. In retrospect, Rodgers thinks those first few days of sheer terror and debilitating seasickness, trapped in the jaws of a southerly storm, could have been avoided if they had monitored the weather— something they now do religiously while at sea. On the other hand, “that’s what makes it an adventure,” she says. “I mean, there are moments that are uncomfortable for sure, but getting through those moments connects you, and you feel like you’ve used your skills, and you rely on each other, and you take care of each other.” It’s a confidence that is hard won. Fifteen days later, (a record time, indeed), Convergence arrived in the Marquesas in one piece, much to the elation of her crew. Remarkably, the relationships onboard were also still intact. Being at sea will reveal one’s true character, Rodgers says. It also has the power to test patience and splinter all but the strongest of bonds like so many timber masts throughout history. But the immense power of the ocean has more positive impacts on its explorers than destructive ones, Rodgers says, and it has deepened and strengthened her relationship with her husband and child. Exhibit A: Her now-20-year-old son still loves to hang out with his parents. Of course, there is a boat involved. “Being on the water is fun, it

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that explains the reputation for generosity and welcoming held by today’s island cultures of the South Pacific. The best example, she says, is when she thanked a Marquesan woman for her hospitality, and she replied, “It is nothing. It is our tradition. We always welcome those who sail here, for long ago, our ancestors also came from the sea, and we understand.� “That was so deep for me,� Rodgers says. “In contrast, Western culture tends to be skeptical; foreigners are suspect. I try to imagine dark-skinned islanders arriving in my backyard, hungry and curious about my lifestyle.� Just 67 of the 118 islands and atolls that make up present-day French Polynesia are said to be inhabited, and the Convergence made dozens of stops, touring forgotten nooks and crannies. “As of 2012, Taou Atoll had about 18 inhabitants. It appeared that no one was there at the time we visited. They may have been away or there were just fewer people then,� says Rodgers, who digs deep into the history, culture, flora and fauna of each island she visits.

OCEAN ODYSSEY The journey took on a surreal quality as Convergence island-hopped through the Marquesas, southwest through the Tuamotu Archipelago, south to Tahiti and Moorea, then northwest to Bora Bora, up to Maupiti and eventually to their final stop at Mopelia. In her book, she observes everything from the flowers the men and women wear in their hair every day to the extra-long mailboxes on Raiatea, which await baguette deliveries each morning. But she was also invited into homes where she was shown entire family photo albums and taught to weave palm fronds or cook breadfruit—a starchy potato-like fruit that is a staple in the islands, and also happens to expand in your stomach and make you feel bloated for a week, says Rodgers. And she explored, sometimes all alone, doing things like attending a one-room church with the locals in the tiny village of Apooiti. “Long-distance sailing begins as an adventure, transforms into a meditation, and resolves as a life lesson. At sea, insignificance takes on personal meaning. Selfsufficiency underscores everything you do. ” — Convergence

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long voyages, if not entire lives, circumnavigating the globe by sea—is that the “cruising kids” act as natural ambassadors. Children of all ages play together in anchorages. And while cruising kids may never crack open a textbook, she says, they learn so much about the world. But the remote paradise she captures in the islands is not untouched by Western culture. Kids wear the baggy pants and backward hats of our familiar pop culture. And the detritus of globalism can be found even in the most remote islands. “Not long ago, these dumps would have been filled with fish bones, shells, and bio-degradable vegetal debris,” Rodgers writes of a town dump on the island of Raiatea. “Today, plastic, waste, aluminum cans, and car parts take their place.” Plastic was seen in the middle of the ocean and littered across the most remote beaches thousands of miles from land, says Rodgers. Indeed, plastic is one of the ocean’s most devastating contaminates— every square mile of ocean contains 46,000 pieces of floating plastic, according to a United Nations Environment Program study estimate. The alarming figure begs the question: Do you really need to buy that plastic bottle or can you reach for an alternative? A study from Scripps Institution of Oceanography estimates that fish in the intermediate ocean depth of the North Pacific ingest roughly 12,000 to 24,000 tons of plastic per year— another troubling fact, especially when seafood is the primary source of protein for a billion people. On the boat, Rodgers is mindful of their garbage. Before leaving land, she took everything out of its containers, and packed food into Tupperware and Seal-a-Meal packages, which can be resealed after opening to cut down on garbage production. She’s also taken to bringing organic fertilizer onboard to grow sunflower sprouts. “I think what’s really important to me is to be mindful that this is our life support system, and it’s in big trouble,” says Rodgers. “The realities are much graver than I even

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and got involved in the International Drift Net Ban soon after she returned home. Drift netting remains a common practice for many fisheries in the world—and, yes, this also applies to fish we buy at local stores: 90 percent of the seafood sold in the U.S. is imported, and much of it comes from countries that don’t adhere to our own national fishing regulations. “What happens with drift netting is that it’s deployed, and it’s just left out there for a long period of time, and it’s indiscriminate, so it catches anything. It can catch a sea turtle, it can catch a whale, it can catch a dolphin, it can catch a shark,” says Rodgers. “And then what happens in big seas is that they become dislodged, the boats can’t get back to them, they become ghost drift nets, which means they’re out there killing forever.” Observing the industrial fishing practice first-hand was an eyeopening experience. Longliner boats, for instance, send out miles and miles of filament lines, with thousands of indiscriminate hooks, resulting in a tremendous quantity of bycatch—of fish and also seabirds—that is swept overboard dead and dying. At one point in their

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are in coral reef areas, so that’s a huge number, and they’re being impacted.” Erosion and overfishing play a role, but the primary threat is ocean acidification, which reduces the capacity for corals, shellfish, and plankton—the very base of the food chain—to grow shells. “But what was so cool is that I got to share this with our children, my son, and really up close and personal,” says Rodgers. “We got to experience the magic and the beauty of being out there, and also see these realities.” Rodgers is ultimately optimistic that as humanity becomes more aware of the dire state of the oceans, they will respond. “Humans respond to crisis, I think, but often they don’t respond until just the brink of crisis,” says Rodgers. “And that’s why I wrote about it. And I wrote about it from the point of view not as a scientist, but as a mother. You know, we really need to step up here. We’ve got children that want to have a future.” “Convergence: A Voyage Through French Polynesia” is available at Bookshop Santa Cruz, West Marine on 17th Avenue, and on westmarine.com. See convergencevoyages.com for events, marine conservation details and more.

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Don Fritz makes his paintings and ceramic sculpture look like child’s play BY CHRISTINA WATERS

how they influence the roles we play in later life.” His work is currently shown, along with “pop surrealist” artists, at La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles, where a new show of his work opens on June 5. Fritz is still amazed at his own durability and success. “The only way I got ahead, ever, was through networking and friends,” he says. As it turns out, the daughter of Eduardo Carrillo—then a professor of art at UCSC—suggested that he apply for the instructor pool in art. “Ed was my fairy godmother,” Fritz recalls with affection. One part-time job led to another, from this school to that, and finally the lecture jobs at Santa Clara became a full-time tenured gig. “I really love American popular culture,” he says. “The pop narrative is definitely my thing.” The ominous icons that fill his work—children being bad, encroaching airplanes, explosions, mushroom clouds, space ships—“all have an apocalyptic aspect, a hint of paranoia,” he notes. An aura of retro fills everything Fritz makes and owns, from the Last Supper painted on a slice of redwood tree trunk to the vintage Hawaiian shirts and Howdy Doody puppets. Fritz credits Bay Area legend Nathan Oliviera for giving him some solid advice: to take on these serious topics, topics like the nuclear shadow haunting the baby boom generation—“but in a serious way. So I try to embed some fear and mystery into my toy imagery,” he says. Toys gone sinister. An Air Force brat, Fritz moved all over until he transformed his low high school GPA into something that would get him into UCSC. To move on to grad school, he created an original suite of toy images embossed into handmade paper. “I call them tablets of American icons that got me into UC Davis,” he says. Fritz’s over-thetop faintly lurid iconography of naughty children, sinister animals, and skies filled with spacecraft and ghosts, has made his huge body of work instantly recognizable. Collected by Japanese museums and Hollywood actors, the work injects a touch of dystopia into a Disneyfied landscape. Don Fritz makes it all look like child’s play. See the work at donfritz.com.

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NOVEL IDEAS Ann Packer will be in conversation with fellow author Karen Joy Fowler at Bookshop Santa Cruz on June 2.

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Ann Packer branches out in her new novel, while once again rooting her characters in startling realism BY WENDY MAYER-LOCHTEFELD

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t’s impossible to drive through Portola Valley without noting the stately guardians dotting its hillsides—and, no, I’m not talking about the dot-com mansions that seem to metastasize every year. I’m talking about the coastal live oaks. These majestic, sprawling trees—some of them hundreds of years old—define the area with their knotty branches and pointy leaves, and mark the beginnings of the fictional Blair family in Ann Packer’s new novel, “The Children’s Crusade.” As she did with her other acclaimed novels, “The Dive from Clausen’s Pier,” and “Songs Without Words,” here she continues to explore the

complexities of our moral choices through characters so authentic that we’d swear we’ve met them before. It’s 1954, and Bill Blair is a doctor who has landed in California after the Korean War, hoping to recapture the sense of optimism he lost in the brutal images of wounded soldiers that he still carries with him. He borrows a convertible to take a drive in the hills south of San Francisco, and is struck by a particularly majestic oak tree, set on 3.1 acres of land for sale. He can imagine children playing beneath it, and a career devoted to beginnings, not endings. He purchases the land for a fraction of what it will be worth in the

years to come, and decides to shift his specialty to pediatrics, quietly entertaining thoughts of raising a family of his own. He gets the chance when he marries the charming, gawky Penny Greenway. Together they have four children. Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? Raising a family in a bucolic setting during the nascence of a growth cycle to end all growth cycles. But Packer is only loosely interested in the early days of Silicon Valley. Instead, she weaves the larger context of 50 years into the highly personal, even fractured meaning of Bill Blair’s prophetic mantra: “Children need care.” Three of his children are planned, with

names to match—Robert, Rebecca, and Ryan—but the fourth and youngest, James, a self-described problem child, is not. “Care” looks very different to each of them, and within their divergent points of view, fault lines emerge and erupt. The earthquake turns out to be their mother, Penny, who embraces her artistic ambitions and retreats to a shed she refashions as a studio on the family property. She appropriates the emerging language of feminism to explain her increasing detachment, while her children plot to win her back, and their father attempts to balance everyone’s conflicting needs. It isn’t until four years after Bill Blair’s death that his adult children and their distant mother must come to terms with their shared legacy, as they decide whether or not to sell the family home. “I think we fear losing our connection to our younger selves with the sale of a family home,” Packer says. “It’s almost as if the possibility of an agreed-upon narrative dissolves when the locus of the narrative is no longer available.” Packer knows that we wear these inner conflicts on our sleeves. They dog us in our suburban neighborhoods and seemingly stable routines. They surface as “baggage,” and challenge us to trace their origins. She finds great depth in the “nature vs. nurture,” argument, wondering how much of our burden is born with us, and how much is shaped by circumstance. She lays out a landscape we can touch, and imbues her characters with a life force that feels intimate, as if she’s taking field notes rather than writing fiction. Such is the gift of a great novelist; Packer views our moral failings through an empathetic lens, which allows her to take the long view, highlighting the rivers of connection between us, rather than the chasms they create. And so it seems fitting that her appearance at Bookshop Santa Cruz will be in conversation with another novelist who merits her own page of praise, Karen Joy Fowler. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching two talented writers explore the shared margins of their creative process. Ann Packer will be in conversation with fellow novelist Karen Joy Fowler at Bookshop Santa Cruz at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2. Free.

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rampled By Turtles has all the makings of a bluegrass band. Fiddle: check. Mandolin: check. Banjo: check. Hellfire pace: check. But they’re not a bluegrass band. Ryan Young, the band’s fiddler, says he understands why they get mistaken for one, considering the instrumentation and tempo, but that Trampled By Turtles is more like a rock band that plays acoustic instruments. “Our music is definitely influenced by bluegrass,” he says, “but if you want to be all technical about it—and usually bluegrass people are very technical about it—

then it’s kind of obvious that we’re not a bluegrass band.” When it came time to choose a name, the members purposely stayed away from anything that had the word “river” or “mountain” or “boys” in it. “It couldn’t be something like, the Blue River Mountain Boys,” says Young with a laugh. “That was the only thing that was just off limits.” Regardless of what you call the band, or their music—and there’s really not a good description of what these guys play—Trampled By Turtles has gone from being a local act in their native Duluth, Minnesota, to being American roots

music darlings, raking in fans from young country punks to old-time roots fans. They cross age and demographic lines as easily as they blur genres, and they do it without a shred of pretentiousness. The down-home feel of the music also seems to run through the band, which has been together for 12 years, with no turnover—no one quitting, no breakups, and relatively little drama. Young attributes this to the fact that everyone is “just real mature” and that they’re all aware that the Trampled By Turtles sound, which ranges from fast and furious to slow and spacious, depends on all the members being there.

“There’s a way that we automatically play with each other, without talking about it or without thinking about it,” Young says. “People complement each other’s playing rather than getting in the way of each other’s playing, and we do it in such a way that sounds like us.” He adds, “If one of us was swapped out, it would sound not like us.” Perhaps the members’ closeness comes with being from Duluth—not exactly the first place that comes to mind as a roots music hotbed. But Young explains that while Duluth may be overlooked, it’s a city rich with creative and artistic talent of all kinds, including music. “Considering how small the town is, the size of the music scene is incredible,” says Young, explaining that there are “hundreds and hundreds of bands.” He adds, “There are plenty of towns [the size of Duluth] where there is a nonexistent music scene.” Within that music scene, Trampled By Turtles is a standout band, along with the indie minimalist band Low, whose frontman Alan Sparhawk was tapped by Trampled By Turtles to produce their most recent album, 2014’s Wild Animals. What emerged from the collaboration is the latest example of a slow but steady change the band has been making— away from insanely fast tunes that require musicians and listeners to hang on for dear life—to slower, more orchestrated numbers rich with layers and instrumentation. Where everyone used to play everything all the time, Trampled By Turtles now puts more focus on composing parts for each instrument. “From my perspective, we’re kind of just doing the same old thing we’ve always done,” he says, explaining that the biggest difference in the sound is that the band is using overdubs in the studio to fill out the sound a bit. “It’s not a thing where we sit down and say, ‘Let’s play slower songs. It’s just worked out that way.” Trampled By Turtles will perform at 9 p.m. on Friday, May 29 at the Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $20/adv, $25/door. 423-1338.

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KIDS MAKE MUSIC Make an instrument, learn about it, then make music. 2-3 p.m. Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery, 1855 41st Ave., Capitola. 888424-8035. Free with museum admission or membership.

CLASSES SALSA RUEDA CLASSES Learn the style and technique in a welcoming environment. No partners needed. Drop-ins are welcome. 8-9 p.m. Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen St., Santa Cruz. 818-1834. $7/$5.

BENEFIT DAVID LYNG GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITTING GRIND OUT HUNGER Join David Lyng and Grind Out Hunger for a fun day of golf at the Seascape Golf course. 1-5 p.m. Seascape Golf Course. grindouthunger. org/davidlyng2015.

IRWIN SCHOLARS SHOWCASE

Info: 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 27. Sesnon Art Gallery, UCSC Porter College, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz. art. ucsc.edu/programs/irwin-scholars.

OUTDOORS COUNTRY CROSSROADS MAP AVAILABLE Free publication lists farms that sell directly to the public. Location and description of 49 direct-sell farms including 11 farmers markets in Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast. countrycrossroadsmap.com. Contact farm bureau at 724-1356 for multiple copies.

SPIRITUAL MEDITATION FOR LIFE Mindfulness meditation class. Floor cushions and chairs provided. 7-8 p.m. Branciforte= Plaza, 555 Soquel Ave., Studio # 245. 246-0443 www.holeyboy.com. Free, donations accepted. JUNIPER MEDITATION FOR MODERN LIFE Meditation, talk, discussion on Buddhist training for modern life. All levels, drop-ins welcome. 7:30-9 p.m. Pacific Cultural Center, Gallery room. juniperpath.org. $10.

FRIDAY 5/29 SPROUTING HOPE FUNDRAISER This Friday, Clara Minor celebrates 30 years of the local martial arts center, Minorsan, teaching self-defense, martial arts, kickboxing, anti-bullying curriculum, fitness and health to children and adults. Minorsan has served Santa Cruz for three decades with member-focused classes beginning at the ground level to build the necessary skills for a strong, focused education. The anniversary celebration will raise funds for the Sprouting Hope Project, a local organization striving to support young girls through education and resources. Info: 5-7 p.m., Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce, 725 Front St., Suite 108, Santa Cruz. 458-0900.

SUNDAY SERVICE WITH HEART CIRCLE A spiritual community exploring the Divine Nature. Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome. Join us for a 20-minute meditation prior to Service. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 920 41st Ave., #H (behind Family Cycling Center). heartcirclecsl.com. Donation.

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Every year, 12 students are nominated by UCSC faculty to receive the highest honors in the Arts department: the Irwin Scholarship Award, which was established in 1986 to further the education of select art students who show extraordinary promise. This year’s exhibition, entitled “Origins & Perceptions,” explores the artists’ relationships to their societal surroundings and personal worlds by exploring how modern technology has modeled their current landscape, how urbanization can reconcile imbalances of power, and how abstraction can force us into reality. The show will feature a medley of mediums including paper, found objects, welded figures, participatory rituals, environmental art, and more.

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CLASSES SAMBA: ALL LEVELS DANCE CLASS High-energy Brazilian dance fitness classes infused with Samba Rio, Samba Reggae, Samba de Roda, plus movements from Africa, Cuba, Trinidad, Tobago, and more. Live drumming. 6-7:25 p.m. 418 Front St., Santa Cruz. danceofbrazil.com. $15.

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SALSA DANCING CUBAN-STYLE Drop-in class. No partner required. Features a great variety of Cuban style dancing including Casino partnering and Salsa Suelta. Two skilled instructors with over 15 years of experience. 7-8 p.m. Louden Nelson Center, Santa Cruz. salsagente.com. 295-6107. $9/$5.

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GROUPS SALSA RUEDA FUN DANCING DOWNTOWN Drop-in class, no partner required. For Beginner level 2 and up. Basic Salsa skills required. Check SalsaGente.com for holidays. 8-9 p.m. Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., downtown Santa Cruz. salsagente.com, 426-4724. $9/$5.

GROUPS BABY HAT KNITTING GROUP Join Kiddie Kappers in making hats for newborns in Santa Cruz County. Donations of sport and baby weight yarn appreciated. 12:30-3 p.m. 4425 Clares St., #31, Capitola. 479-9613. Free. A COURSE IN MIRACLES SANTA CRUZ REGULAR MEETING A book on enlightenment that might be called

a psychological journey to a spiritual awakening. Books provided. Drop in and out as you wish. 7:15-9 p.m. Barn Studio at 104b Agnes St., Santa Cruz. 272-2246. Free.

HEALTH MOVEMENT PATTERNS Seminar teaches how your movement patterns may be restricting you and what you need to restore proper muscle balance, prevent and treat pain and reach new levels of fitness. James Vegher is a doctor of physical therapy and owner of Precision Physical Therapy and Fitness. 6-7 p.m Precision Wellness Center. 295-5858. $5.

FRIDAY 5/29 ARTS MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY THEATER PRESENTS: “THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT” Political satire of humanity vs. big business written by Jean Giradoux, adapted by Maurice Valency, directed by Kylan Thureockes. Fri-Sat 8 p.m. Sunday matinee 3 p.m. Tickets at mctshows.org. Park Hall, 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond. $20/$17/ Seniors/Students; $10 Youth (12 and under). “INCENSE FOR THE VOID” CLOSING PARTY Apricity Gallery’s grand finale party for “Incense for the Void: A Tribute to Stephen Lynch,” featuring artists Jack Howe, Glenn Carter, Robert Larson, William Marino, Kathleen Crocetti, Robbie Schoen, Diana Hobson, Laura Laura, Sarah Bianco, Johanna Atkinson, Margaret Niven and Susan Vaughn. Assemblage, painting, sculpture and film. Reception starts at 6 p.m, with live music at 8 p.m. Apricity Gallery, Tannery Arts Center, 1060 River St. #104, Santa Cruz. apricitygallery.com. Free.

BUSINESS 30TH BUSINESS ANNIVERSARY & RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Help Clara celebrate 30 years owning a Martial Arts & Fitness Studio in Santa Cruz. Food, drink, prize-giveaways, music. SC Chamber Ribbon-Cutting at 5:30 p.m. MINORSAN Self-Defense & Fitness, 1320 Mission St., Door #4. Free.

CLASSES CHAIR YOGA WITH SUZI Instructor Suzi Mahler guides you through a series of

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gentle seated yoga postures performed slowly and with breath awareness. Tue/Fri 9:30 a.m. at Grey Bears, 2710 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz. Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Yoga Center Santa Cruz. suzimahler@ gmail.com. $5.

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Veterans of War Post 7263 presents “Memphis Blues Night” with live blues music, an in-house DJ and Memphis-style barbecue. Dance, eat and mingle with the brave Americans who have served this country for a swinging night of grooves and good vibes.

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of addicts. Meet weekly to share experience, strength and hope. naranoncalifornia.org/ norcal Helpline: 291-5099. Santa Cruz, Aptos and Scotts Valley. saveyoursanity@aol.com. Free, donations accepted. FREE SINGLES MIXER Presented by Plenty Of Fish. All you have to do is arrive. Win prizes and meet your soulmate. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Michael’s On Main, Soquel. Free. CULTIVATING SUCCESS 2015 Celebrate the accomplishments of Youth N.O.W. students with a delicious meal, student awards, and entertainment. Tickets at youthnowcenter.org. 768-7998. Seating is limited, so reserve early. 6-8 p.m. El Alteùo Restaurant, 323 Main St., Watsonville. $40/$20.

HEALTH VITAMIN B12 FRIDAY A fun time for people to meet and mingle, enjoy our beautiful healing atmosphere and meet the doctors. 3-6 p.m. Thrive Natural Medicine, 2840 Park Ave., Soquel. 515-8699.

MUSIC THE WHEEL COMPANY PRESENTS THE VAN MORRISON TRIBUTE SHOW Featuring Tammi Brown, Larry Graff, Bear Dyken and Somer Moon and Wavelength. 8-11 p.m. Kuumbwa Jazz Center. 469-8164. $17/$20.

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ARTS CABARET, BARBERSHOP STYLE The Gold Standard Chorus will serve up Homemade Desserts and great old-time entertainment. With Barbershop Quartets and more. 7-9 p.m. Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9. gpstone@comcast.net. $20. CABRILLO CHORALE Cabrillo Chorale presents Mendelssohn’s epic masterwork Elijah, with orchestra. 7-9 p.m. Cabrillo Samper Recital Hall, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos. 479-6154. $15/$12/$9. FREE “SHAKESPEARE TO GO� Familyfriendly performance of “As You Like It.� Fastpaced and fun 50-minute adaptation of a story about friendship and love, told with humor, energy, live music. 1-2 p.m. Abbott Square, downtown Santa Cruz. 459-1552. Free. COUNTDOWN TO BURNING MAN House

Music and Breakbeat every last Saturday at Bocci’s Cellar. 8 p.m. $5.

CLASSES BONSAI DEMO/WORKSHOP Don White, local bonsai instructor and member of the Watsonville and Santa Cruz Bonsai clubs, resumes his monthly demonstration/ workshops at Alladin Nursery on the last Saturday of each month from 1-3 p.m. 2905 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville. whiteslib@aol. com. Free. PARTNER YOGA AND KIRTAN AT POETIC CELLARS WINERY Enjoy exchange of energies and deepen connection between you and your partner through asanas, pranayama, tantric principles and sacred sound. Bring yoga mat, and auxiliary props if you have them. Donations accepted. See poeticcellars.com for directions. 10 a.m.Noon. 462-3478 to reserve space.

MUSIC MUSIC @ THE MISSION Mylo Jenkins, Santa Cruz-based Americana band, plays a family-friendly concert at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Bring a picnic and let the kids dance. 4-7 p.m. 144 School St., Santa Cruz. Free. ESOTERIC COLLECTIVE Quartet plays jazz ranging from 1940s bebop to the 1960s. 6-9 p.m. Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn, 1 Davenport Ave., Davenport. 426-8801. Free. DIRTWIRE AT THE BARDEAUX In celebration of their new album, RipTide, David Satori and Evan Fraser play a special Dirtwire Wild West Masquerade party. With GUDADA, Feral Fauna, and art and dance performances. 9 p.m.-Midnight. The Bardeaux, Bay View Hotel, Aptos. $20-30.

OUTDOORS VENTANA WILDERNESS ALLIANCE ANNUAL GATHERING Potluck lunch, updates from stewardship program leaders, crosscut saw demo, raffle prizes. Bring a dish to share, outdoor gear to trade at the potlatch (optional). RSVP for details: vwa@ventanawild.org. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Toro Park, 501 Highway 68, Salinas. Free to VWA members and their guests. FAMILY NATURE CONNECTION HIKE Join the Sierra Club to learn how to prevent Nature Deficit Disorder on a mellow hike for

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Info: 6-9 p.m., Del Mar Theater, 1124 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. 469-3220. $10-$15.

the whole family. Play nature games, explore. Bring water, sunscreen, and picnic lunch. 10 a.m.-Noon. Email hike leader for details: cfmccull@ucsc.edu. Free.

SPIRITUAL YARD SALE FUNDRAISER - COMMUNITY SEED EARTH SPIRIT FELLOWSHIP All proceeds benefit Community Seed Earth Spirit Fellowship. 8 a.m.-Noon. 520 Wilkes Circle, Santa Cruz. espi@communityseed. org. Free.

LIVING WITHOUT ENEMIES Day-long program blends sitting and walking meditations with teachings and reflection to discover how unpleasant experiences might lead an untrained mind to anger, blame, prejudice and hatred. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Insight Santa Cruz, 1010 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. karahbellaa@gmail.com. Donation. HAVE YOU HAD A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE? The purpose of his workshop is to share spiritual experiences and gain insight. Learn about spiritual resources and skills to enhance your unique >42

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Really, the best part of Super Bowl season is the show on Animal Planet called Puppybowl— what could be cuter than puppies gnawing at each other’s legs and jumping over one another in a canine attempt to play football? Maybe an entire film festival dedicated to animals? The Animal Film Festival is produced by the Center for Animal Protection & Education and includes films about animal welfare, rights, programs, and stories that demonstrate the bond between humans and animals. This year’s festival will screen the award-winning “Goat Trilogy,” “Exposed: The USDA’s Secret War on Wildlife” and “Cowspiracy.”

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WEDNESDAY 6/3 LADIES NIGHT OUT FOR ALZHEIMER’S In an effort to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s and other resources, Visiting Angels will host a “Night Out” at which local ladies can shop from local merchants while enjoying wine, appetizers and breathtaking panoramic views of the Santa Cruz coastline. Ticket purchases include admission, food and drink, and raffle tickets. Info: 5:30-8 p.m, De Anza Clubhouse, 2395 Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz. 430-0616. $25-$100.

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connection with the Divine. 2-4 p.m. Pacific Cultural Center, 1307 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz. Free.

romantic evening. Make personalized bath salts. 1-2 p.m. Mountain Spirit, 6299 Hwy 9, Felton. 335-7700. $10.

SUNDAY 5/31

DEER-PROOFING YOUR GARDEN Master gardeners Sue Proctor and Karen Cozza offer ideas, tips and tactics for this pesky problem. Deer deterrents, barriers, and other solutions discussed. Ages 16 and up. 1-3 p.m. Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton. Sign up at 335-9348. prc120@scparks.com. $3.

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SALSA FOOTWORK AND WORKOUT Learn style and technique in a welcoming environment. No partners needed. Drop-ins welcome. 9-10 a.m. The Tannery, 1060 River St., Santa Cruz. 818-1834. $7/$5.

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ESSENTIAL OILS FOR ROMANCE Heather Wiliams teaches interactive class to learn about the overall benefits of essential oils and how they can be used to enhance a

GROUPS EATING DISORDER RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP For meal support, come at noon. Supportive environment to connect with

CALENDAR people working toward recovery. 1-2:30 p.m. The Lotus Collaborative, 701 Mission St., Santa Cruz. 600-7103. Free. SERENITY FIRST—PAGANS IN RECOVERY Guests free to discuss their spiritual paths, including those which are nature-based and goddess-centered. All 12-step programs welcome. 7-8 p.m. MHCAN Room 12, 1051 Cayuga St., Santa Cruz. 336-8591. Free, donations accepted. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Young person focus. 7-8 p.m. PAMF Main Clinic, Second floor conference room, 2025 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. Use Urgent Care entrance. 4629644. Free.

MUSIC HEATHER NORMANDALE RETURNS With Santa Cruz singer-songwriter Kasia Moon and her all-acoustic band. Get down to some rootsy, mermaid-folk with a lot of soul and a splash of jazz. 9-10:30 p.m. The Crepe Place. $8 at the door only.

SPIRITUAL INSPIRATIONAL MEDITATION SERVICE Includes inspirational readings from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, the founder of Self-Realization Fellowship and author of Autobiography of a Yogi. 11 a.m.Noon. Call for location. 334-2088.

MONDAY 6/1 CLASSES

FOOD & DRINK DISCRETION BREWING TO BENEFIT LEFDP Love Monday at Discretion Brewing supports farm camp scholarships for local kids at the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program. Twenty percent of the day’s beer sales will support LEFDP’s environmental and nutrition education programs for local youth. 2703 41st Avenue in Soquel.

GROUPS EVENING TOASTMASTERS Strengthen public speaking and leadership skills.

MOOD MATTERS Weekly, confidential, dropin peer support group for persons with any type of mood challenge. We use a check-in and feedback discussion format. Family and friends are welcome. 6–8 p.m. MHCAN, Room 12, 1051 Cayuga St., Santa Cruz. 2471124. Free. WOMEN’S COMMUNITY SAILING Every Monday night women in the community can get together to sail from 5-7 p.m. at the UCSC dock. A relaxing, low pressure learning environment where women can learn to sail and improve their sailing. All skill levels welcome. 475-6464 or boating.ucsc.edu/ boatingclub/womenssailing.html.

MUSIC THE WHEEL COMPANY PRESENTS A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR NEPAL EARTHQUAKE RELIEF Featuring Shady Groove and Tammi Brown, 100 percent of the proceeds for this concert go directly to help victims of the recent Nepal earthquakes. 8-10 p.m. Kuumbwa Jazz Center. info@ thewheelcompany.com. $25. CABRILLO YOUTH CHORUS SPRING CONCERT Performers ages 7 to 18, sing a vast array of choral works examining style, language and musical periods. Directed by Cheryl Anderson. 2-3:30 p.m. Cabrillo Samper Recital Hall, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos. Donations requested at the door.

SPIRITUAL MONDAY DROP-IN MEDITATION Led by Venerable Yangchen and Venerable Gyalten— basic meditation instruction and practice. One session of mindfulness meditation, followed by guided reflection meditation. 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Road, Soquel. 462-8383. Donation.

TUESDAY 6/2 ARTS SOULCOLLAGE Easy art-based collage method to build and create your own tarot collage deck of cards. 7-9 p.m. Elemental Art Studio-128. Tannery Arts Center, 1050 River St., Santa Cruz. irisexpression@yahoo.com. $10 first class.

THURSDAY 6/4 DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS CONCERT WITH ANTONIO POMPA-BALDI Returning from a nearly 15-year hiatus, Antonio Pompa-Baldi returns to the Distinguished Artists Concert & Lecture Series with more than an hour of Chopin’s most popular music: he’ll play all 12 Etudes, Opus 10, virtuosic Sonata No.2. Since his triumphant debut at the Van Cliburn International Competition, Maestro Pompa-Baldi has toured five continents and delighted audiences across the globe with his nimble fingers and pianistic prowess. Pompa-Baldi’s concert will also benefit the Juanita Orlando Memorial Concert Grand Fund. Info: 7:30 p.m., Peace United Church, 900 High St., Santa Cruz. $25-$35.

FOOD & DRINK TAPAS TUESDAYS Enjoy live music, delicious plates and Spanish wine specials every Tuesday. Featuring outdoor patio dining, extensive international wine list and new house specialty cocktails. Happy Hour drinks from 4-5 p.m. Tapas served from 5-9 p.m. The Hollins House, Pasatiempo Golf Club. 459-9177. $4-$12.

HEALTH FRIENDS AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

Open to all friends and loved ones of people with cancer. 5:30-7 p.m. Call 457-2273 to register. Free.

SPIRITUAL PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT STUDY GROUP Reviews and discusses materials on the steps of spiritual development as outlined in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition. Group facilitator and resident nun Ven. Drolma. 6:30-8 p.m. Vajrapani Institute for Wisdom Culture. drolma@vajrapani.org. Free.

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VING TSUN CLUB SC Learn and Practice: Pak Sao, Pak Dar, Lop Sao, Don Chi Sao, Luk Sao, etc. 8-9 p.m. 1344 Pacific Ave., second floor. Presents Ving Tsun Club SC. Free for May/June.

Supportive and fun group; all levels welcome. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz. dtyrrel@ sbcglobal.net. Guests free.

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DIARRHEA D DIARRHE A PL PLANET ANE T Arrguably the wor Arguably worst st band name ever ever,, Di iarrrhea Planet actually kind of wor rk ks Diarrhea works fo or the N ashville six-piece, infatuate ed for Nashville infatuated ass they ar e with aggr essive sillines are aggressive sillinesss and ex xcess. They have four guitar pla ay yers, excess. players, fo or g o od’s sake! And don’t be surprise p d to for god’s surprised se ee more more than one of them shr edding g at see shredding th he same time. Their lyrics ar en’t mu uch the aren’t much be etter (e.g. “Ghost with a Boner”), bu ut better but th he gr oup is actually made up of pr ettty the group pretty so olid pla ayer y s, and in between momen nts solid players, moments off uniform heav vy metal riffag ge, e shou utheavy riffage, shoutal long choruses, and two-minute Ace e along Fr rehley guitar solos, they build some e Frehley nu uanced, layered la ayer y ed arpeggios. arpeggios. On the nuanced, surface su urface they seem to wor worship ship ’70s metal m an nd ’90s punk, but they ar e subtle po op and are pop en nthusiasts at heart, and cite Steely Dan enthusiasts ass an iinf fluence. l influence. AARON AAR ON C CARNES ARNES IN INFO: NFO: 9 p p.m. .m. Cat Catalyst, alyst, 1011 1011 P Pacific acific Ave., Ave., Santa $8/adv, $10/door. 429-4135. S a a Cruz. $8/ ant /adv a , $1 0/door. 429-41 355.

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collaborator for Bay collaborator Bay Area-raised Area-r e aised piano star T Taylor ay ylor Eigstii for year years, s, contributing some g gorgeous org geous vocals on his 2010 album D Daylight aylight at Midnight (Concor d Jazz). But the e 29-year-old (Concord N ew Y o ork sing er/songw writer and New York singer/songwriter guitarist isn’t wedded to t an ny one any g genre. enre. Her indie-r indie-rock-inflected ock-inffllected new album PPerfect erf e fect e Animall (U Universal Music (Universal Clas Classics) sics) rreflects eflects her lo love ove of Björ Björk k as Holiday. She’s well as Billie Holida ay. S he’s touring he with a stylistically expa expansive ansive band keyboardist/accordionist featuring keyboar dist/a accordionist Liam Robinson, bas bassist sistt Chris T Tordini, ordini, and drummer/per drummer/percussionist cussiionist Jor Jordan dan Per Perlson. lson. ANDRE ANDREW W GILBER GILBERT T

banjo-drive banjo-driven en blue bluegrass, grass, with the trimix elem elements ments of jazz, psychedelic background backgr ound d noises, and laid-back funkinfused Phi Phish-style ish-style jams, particular particularly ly on their son ng ““The The Road Les raveled. a ” song Lesss Tr Traveled.” Their tour has h been kind of ong oing, and ongoing, they’ve eve en manag ed to rrelease elease the EP P, even managed EP, From PPorch oorch TToo Frontier Frontier.. Their debut LP LP, P, SSearching earching FFor o A Legend or Legend,, is expected out later this ye year. ear. AC

INFO: 7 p INFO: p.m. .m. Kuumbwa Kuumbwa Jazz, Jazzz, 320-2 320-2 Cedar Cedar St., Santa $20/adv, $25/door. 427-2227. S anta Cruz. $2 0//aadv, $25/ /d door. 42 7-2227.

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GREAT GRE AT SPIRIT SPIRIIT Last year year,, the ffledgling lledgling SF S trio Gr Great eat embarked mini-tour Spirit embar ked on a mi ini-tour shows, intended to be ffive iive show ws, but it turned into a bunch of dates. Iff that sounds like easy-going, an easy-g oing, rroll-with-the-punches oll-with h-the-punches group gr oup of gu guys, uys, y it’ it’ss nothin nothing ng compar compared ed to their music, which is rrooted ooted in

INFO: INF O 9 p.m. O: p.m. Crepe C epe Place, Cr Pl e, 1134 Plac 1134 Soquel Soquell Ave., Ave., Santa $8.. 429-6 429-6994. S anta Cruz. $8 994.

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is how precise their musicianship is. They keep the whacked-out psychedelic sounds to a minimum, focusing on pop-structures, and don’t have an ounce of that Nuggets-era teenage garage-rock sloppiness. AC INFO: 9 p.m. Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $15/adv, $16/door. 429-4135.

FOLK/COUNTRY

EILEN JEWELL There’s something timeless about noir country singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell. She’s firmly planted as one of today’s most engaging roots acts, but if you told me she was around when country, rockabilly, blues and folk were all mingling in the ’50s, I’d believe it. A Boise, Idaho native who has steadily reeled in a loyal international following, Jewell creates music that swings, with a voice that floats easily through decades and styles and an ace band to bring the whole thing home. CAT JOHNSON INFO: 7:30 p.m. Kuumbwa Jazz, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. $25/gen, $35/gold. 427-2227.

WHITEY MORGAN & THE 78s Anyone worth their weight in whiskey knows there’s a difference between country music and honky-tonk, and it doesn’t get much more honky-tonk than Whitey Morgan & the 78s. Despite coming from Flint, Michigan, Morgan and company capture the spirit of Waylon, the fight of Merle and some mojo from all the Hanks. They’re touring on the heels of their second Bloodshot Records release, Sonic Ranch, so be prepared for a fun night of drinking, hollering and causing a ruckus. MAT WEIR INFO: 9 p.m. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. $20/door, $75/VIP package. 479-1854.

SUNDAY 5/31 AMERICANA

CORINNE WEST Singer-songwriter Corinne West is an Americana artist, but she regularly elicits reviews that are a bit more flowery than those typically bestowed

on the genre, with words like “angelic” and “eloquent” being tossed around to describe her. But with a honey-sweet voice and earthy disposition, the flowery stuff fits—though it betrays the depth of West’s songwriting and her ability to turn a sharp phrase. On her new album, Starlight Highway, West goes deep into her own experiences to create what she considers her most intimate collection of songs yet. CJ INFO: 7 p.m. Don Quixote’s, 6275 Hwy. 9, Felton. $10. 603-2294.

MONDAY 6/1

INFO: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Bonny Doon Equestrian Park, 3675 Bonny Doon Road, Bonny Doon. $75/adv, $95/door. 704-6014. WANT TO GO? Go to santacruz.com/giveaways before 11 a.m. on Friday, May 29 to find out how you could win a pair of tickets to the festival.

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Award-winning Bay Area bluegrass. Thursday at Don Quixote’s

INDIE ROCK

THE SAM CHASE

An indie band whose two full-length albums—especially the outstanding 1998 release In the Aeroplane Over the Sea—have handily withstood the test of time, Neutral Milk Hotel remains a pillar of ’90s underground rock. But sad news, kiddies, this will be the band’s last tour for the foreseeable future as they’ve announced that it’s “time to say goodbye for the never ending now.” CJ

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INFO: 8 p.m. Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. $40.35. 423-2053.

San Francisco folk-rock outfit. Friday at Moe’s Alley Las Vegas-based rapper. Saturday at Catalyst AWOLNATION

Electronic rock band. Tuesday at Catalyst OZ NOY TRIO

Genre-defying guitarist. Tuesday at Kuumbwa

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SATURDAY 5/30

HONKY-TONK

Need an excuse to get up to Bonny Doon? How about art, wine, mingling in the mountains, and supporting a cause? A benefit for the Bonny Doon Community School Foundation, the Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival brought in more than $45,000 for the school’s science, art and music programs last year. Featuring the requisite art and wine, the festival will also have gourmet catered food, beer, live music, a silent auction and a wine pull. CAT JOHNSON

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THE SAM CHASE MCCOY TYLER MERRY GOLD Sa u day May 30 h 9pm $20 Ou aw Coun y & Honky Tonk

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Moon Cadillac 9-11:45p 911:45p

BOCCI’S BOCCI’ S CELLAR C ELL AR Santa 1140 40 Encinal Encinal St, S anta Cruz

Light FFunk unk Night w/ w/ Ligh ht FFree ree 9p

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OUT OF MIND Ethan Hawke plays an Air Force drone pilot trying to balance the ethical questions of his job and his fraying relationship with on-screen wife January Jones in Andrew Niccol’s movie ‘Good Kill.’

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ade with an important purpose, Good Kill is, at worst, just another exhibit in some future film retrospective, regarding how American feature films tried to cope with the War on Terror and ended up with scripts that were figuratively doubled over like a Christian Scientist with appendicitis. Director Andrew Niccol (Gattaca) asks a lot of the right questions, however didactically he phrases

them. And his crew saves the day, considering the lack of cooperation from the U.S. Air Force. Photographer Amir Mokri makes the desert vistas glow, and he lights Zoë Kravitz better than anyone has before. Production designer Guy Barnes creates a convincing bunker in which drone pilots of the year 2010 carry out their strikes on Central Asia; he contrasts this little room with the sci-fi architecture of the Las Vegas strip, and the home

where the hero Maj. Thomas Egan (Ethan Hawke) lives. It’s a creepy housing tract on the extremity of that city—the traumatized hero zones out over the barbecue, looking straight into the moonscape up to all the way to the horizon. One particularly smart move: the casting of Hawke, who tended to be seen as a low-budget Tom Cruise once upon a time, in what might well be the later adventures of Maverick from Top Gun.

Deskbound, Egan is getting a good case of the shakes from immolating strangers half a world away at the push of a button. During his time off, he’s drinking vodka from the bottle and having strife with his wife (January “Miss Dissatisfied” Jones). Egan’s embittered lieutenant colonel is played by Bruce Greenwood, the film’s standout. You’d have to be as capable an actor as Greenwood to transcend the incredibly didactic dialogue that explains military slang (why?) and his deep political feelings (again, why?). The civilian casualties mount once the CIA takes over the strikes, though there is final redemption that comes in the bad old movie way. Good Kill offers up its wishywashy liberalness to the extent of literally positioning Egan at a lunch table between the team’s designated hawk (Jake Abel) and its dove (Kravitz). Kravitz gets the worst of the script: “Should I bother pointing out the non combatants in the impact zone?” It’s very startling to see Good Kill done, with the caveat that what’s done is being done within the clear limits of what can be said during wartime. GOOD KILL With Ethan Hawke, January Jones, Zoë Kravitz. Written and directed by Andrew Niccol. Rated R. 102 minutes.

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FILM NEW THIS WEEK ALOHA Bradley Cooper stars in this romantic comedy-drama from Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous) about a military contractor who returns home to Hawaii to find an old girlfriend—but finds himself falling for the female Air Force officer assigned to watch him. Rachel McAdams, Emma Stone, and Alec Baldwin costar. (PG-13) Starts Friday. THE 100 YEAR OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED This darkly absurdist Swedish comedy, based on an international bestseller, follows an iconoclastic senior who sneaks out of a nursing home for one last adventure, while reflecting on his Forrest Gump-like participation in famous cultural and political moments from his century of life. Robert Gustafsson stars for director Felix Herngren. (R) 114 minutes. Starts Friday.

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SAN ANDREAS Dwayne Johnson stars in the first big disaster movie of the summer season, as a chopper pilot on a mission to save his daughter after the famous fault line goes kablooey and rips up the state of California. Carla Guigino, Alexandra Daddario, and Ioan Gruffudd co-star for director Brad Peyton (Journey 2: The Mysterious Island). (PG-13) 114 minutes. Starts Friday.

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SUNSHINE SUPERMAN If jumping off of high places is your idea of a good time, don’t miss Marah Strauch's documentary about Carl Boenish, founder of the extreme sport known as BASE jumping (freefalling off of cliffs or skyscrapers with a parachute pack), and his wife, Jean. The story is told via archival footage, some re-enactments, and plenty of aerial photography. (PG) 100 minutes. Starts Friday. CONTINUING SERIES: MIDNIGHTS @ THE DEL MAR Eclectic movies for wild & crazy tastes, plus great prizes and buckets of fun for only $6.50. This week: BEETLEJUICE Michael Keaton is hilarious in Tim Burton’s 1988 extravaganza as a “bio-exorcist” from the afterlife conjured up to help a nice young couple of ghosts rid

their house of an obnoxious family of trendy New Yorkers. The effects, although gruesome, are pretty funny. (PG) 92 minutes. (**1/2)— Lisa Jensen. At the Del Mar, FridaySaturday midnight only. CONTINUING EVENT: LET'S TALK ABOUT THE MOVIES Film buffs are invited Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. to downtown Santa Cruz, where each week the group discusses a different current release. For location and discussion topic, go to https:// groups.google.com/group/LTATM.

NOW PLAYING THE AGE OF ADALINE Blake Lively stars in this fantasy drama as a woman who has remained 29 years old for nearly a century who risks her isolated existence when she falls in love with a charismatic man (Michiel Huisman). Harrison Ford, Kathy Baker, and Ellen Burstyn co-star. Lee Toland Krieger directs. (PG-13) 110 minutes. AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON The fate of the universe hangs in the balance (surprise!) in this latest superhero slugfest from the everwry imagination of writer-director Joss Whedon. Usual suspects Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), reteam to battle villainous Ultron (James Spader). Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, and Paul Bettany have featured roles. (But, sadly, no Loki this time.) (PG-13) 141 minutes. EX MACHINA Screenwriter Alex Garland moves into the director’s chair with this simmering sci-fi chamber piece for three, with elegant echoes of Frankenstein and Blade Runner. Domhnall Gleeson is effective as a drone at a giant Internet search company invited to help his genius boss (Oscar Isaac) to determine if his AI experiment has consciousness. Alicia Vikander is the seductive creation. Garland has fun viewing the mad-scientist motif through the template of modern technology, and invites us to consider the nature of humanity, at its best and worst, in this smart,

literate thriller. (R) 110 minutes. (***)—Lisa Jensen. FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD In Thomas Vinterberg’s handsome adaptation of the classic Thomas Hardy novel, the plot points tick off right on schedule, but there’s rarely enough time for the emotional weight of events to fully resonate with the characters (much less the audience). Still, the wild Dorset locations look splendid, and the actors are persuasive—Carey Mulligan’s effective, non-traditional heroine, Michael Sheen, hapless and edgy as one of her three suitors, and especially Matthias Schoenaerts, whose warm, sturdy performance as the most reliable suitor is the backbone of the film. (PG-13) 119 minutes. (***)—Lisa Jensen. FELIX AND MEIRA A young Hasidic Jewish wife and mother and an older French Canadian man at loose ends in his life meet in a Montreal bakery and begin an unexpected friendship in this romantic drama from filmmaker Maxime Giroux. (R) 115 minutes. FURIOUS 7 The untimely death of co-star Paul Walker midway through filming this installment was a blow to the series, but the action franchise roars on with this tale of a vendetta sworn against team leader Vin Diesel and his crew. Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, and Walker are featured. Jason Statham and Kurt Russell also join the cast. (PG-13) 137 minutes. GOOD KILL Reviewed this week. (R) 103 minutes. HOME A lovable purple alien from another world and a hip earth girl with a suped-up car become friends and allies in this family adventure comedy from DreamWorks Animation. Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin and Jennifer Lopez provide voices. Tim Johnson (Antz; Over the Hedge) directs. (PG) 94 minutes. HOT PURSUIT A no-nonsense Texas policewoman and the mobster’s sexy wife she’s assigned to protect find themselves on the run from cops and crooks in this chase comedy. Reese

Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara star. (Guess who plays which role?) Anne Fletcher (The Guilt Trip) directs. (PG13) 87 minutes. IRIS Less is definitely not more for Iris Apfel. A fixture on the New York City design scene for over sixty years, the 93-year-old doyenne of style proves that fashion has no expiration date, adorning her frail-seeming body with a riot of prints, patterns, feathers, bangles and beads. With her matter-of-fact demeanor, wry wit, and easy laugh, she’s a thoroughly beguiling subject for this entertaining doc. This last film completed by legendary documentarian Albert Maysles is a buoyant adventure in celebrating life. (PG-13) 80 minutes. (***1/2) —Lisa Jensen. MAD MAX: FURY ROAD Tom Hardy takes over the role that made the youthful Mel Gibson a star, and director George Miller takes the helm once again in this continuation of the post-apocalyptic action franchise about souped-up, spare-part monster vehicles, huge explosions, and survival of the weirdest. Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, and Zoe Kravitz co-star. (R) 120 minutes. PITCH PERFECT 2 The sassy womens a capella singing team that made the first Pitch Perfect such a sleeper hit is back in this sequel, directed by co-star Elizabeth Banks. It’s a big-game movie with songs in which the Barden Bellas choke at a big concert, then try to re-earn their reputation by entering an international competition that no American team has ever won. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, and Skylar Astin head the cast. (PG-13) 118 minutes. PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 Kevin James is back aboard his Segway in this belated sequel to the 2009 comedy hit. This time he heads to Las Vegas for a last, pre-college outing with his teenage daughter and winds up facing a whole new cast of foes. Raini Rodriguez costars for director Andy Fickman. (PG) 94 minutes. POLTERGEIST The old Steven Spielberg horror classic gets a

makeover in this update. Sam Rockwell and Rosemarie DeWitt star as the parents whose little daughter starts to bond with aliens oozing into the household via the TV. Jared Harris co-stars for director Gil Kenan (Monster House; City of Ember). (PG-13) 93 minutes. SHE’S BEAUTIFUL WHEN SHE’S ANGRY The history of the early feminist movement, 1966-1971, is explored in this documentary from Mary Dore (The Good Fight), a panorama of vintage archival footage from the era, as well as round table discussions with many of the leaders of the movement today, including Susan Brownmiller, Rita Mae Brown, Kate Millett, Trina Robbins, and Linda Frye Burnham. (Not rated) 87 minutes. SLOW WEST It’s the Old West from a new perspective in John Maclean’s debut feature. A 16-yar-old Scottish aristocrat (Kodi Smit-McPhee) falls in love with a crofter’s daughter on his family estate; when her father gets into trouble and flees with her to America, the smitten young laird follows, hoping to track her down, falling in with a mysterious frontiersman (Michael Fassbender) with an agenda of his own. Ben Mendelsohn and Rory McCann (“The Hound” on Game of Thrones) co-star. (R) 84 minutes. TOMORROWLAND Intent on turning every ride in their original theme park into a movie, the folks at Disney present this sci-fi mystery adventure about a jaded, former boy genius (George Clooney) and a bright teenage girl (Britt Robertson) on a journey of destiny to a placed called “Tomorrowland” that haunts their dreams. Directed by Brad Bird (The Iron Giant; Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol), from a script he wrote with Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof. (PG) 130 minutes. WELCOME TO ME Kristen Wiig stars as a woman who wins big in the lottery, dumps her psychiatric meds, and buys a talk show of her own to host. James Marsden, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Linda Cardellini, and Wes Bentley co-star for director Shira Piven. (R) 87 minutes.

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EDUCATIONAL BREW Bring your thirst on over to Discretion Brewing on 41st Avenue on Monday, June 1, where 20 percent of the day’s beer sales will support farm camp scholarships for local kids at the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program. Discretion Brewing calls it “Love Monday,” their in-house program targeting local, nonprofit organizations. And on June 1 the beer sales donation will go to help Live Earth Farm’s ongoing opportunities for young people to visit the farm and learn about organic farming, local food systems, and nutrition.

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ard to believe that the annual New Music Works Avant Garden Party and afternoon concert is 35 years old. This has always been one of those delicious old-fashioned outdoor concerts of edgy new music, wine and scrumptious appetizers. I fondly recall events past with Irene Herrmann at the keyboard, premieres of Chris Pratorius compositions and New Music Works founder Phil Collins filling the afternoon air with glorious guitar solos. Everybody came—Lou Harrison, Audrey Stanley, Tandy

Beal. And always there was Jozseph Schultz, wizard of the wok, whipping up avant garde dishes filled with spices and expertise. Clad in leather, a massive kitchen machete at his side, Schultz defied every laid-back statistic available by firing up the wok and proceeding to produce dish after sizzling dish of items as mysterious as they were irresistible. Expect him to work his Avant Garden Party magic again on June 7. This year’s open-air feast of sights and sounds pays special tribute to chef “India Joze” Schultz, who has contributed

his culinary chops these many years to benefit players and performers of New Music Works. So, yes, there will be outstanding flavors to be sampled while soaking up the hottest sounds, like Aza’s Moroccan Berber tunes, Brazilian jazz from Riviere & Simon, Singing Wood Marimba Ensemble playing incandescent Zimbabwe percussion, Bill Walker’s slide guitar, the fabulous Ariose Singers performing Rautavaara’s Suite de Lorca, and the celestial harp of Jennifer Cass interpreting music by Lou Harrison and John Cage. Expect nonstop finger

SWANTON STRAWBERRIES Better than ever are these astonishingly fragrant, stunningly flavor-intensive strawberries grown just up the road at Swanton Berry Farms. I bought some last week when my mom was up visiting from San Diego and we went ballistic over them. Simply sliced and served—these succulent berries need no sweetening, no cinnamon, nothing—they conjured memories of childhoods “when berries had real flavor,” as my mom put it. Try New Leaf Community Markets or head up Highway 1 to get them at their freshest.

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According to a group of hardcore elite gourmets—Opinionated About Dining—the best restaurant in the country, Saison, is just up the road in San Francisco. And coming in at number four is Manresa. The always forward-looking Los Gatos restaurant is the brainchild of Santa Cruzan David Kinch, whose intricately seasonal menu is fueled by the gardens of Love Apple Farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Congratulations, once again, to Kinch and company.

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and Aptos, there’s a wide range to choose from, all made of old wine barrels—so it’s recycling to the max. Other items are wine bottle holders, wine bottle and glass holders, wine racks, fruit trays, candle holders and more. Prices for various items start at around $20, and the Lazy Susan is around $220, with custom engraving available on request. Also available at Seascape Foods market and deli in Aptos. Seascape Foods, 16B Seascape Village, Aptos, 685-3134, winestave-designs.com.

FOOD LOUNGE The vision of Andrea Mollenaur, the new Food Lounge is an exciting addition to Santa Cruz’s ever-evolving food and wine scene. Businesses sharing the space include Lifestyle Culinary Arts, Mutari Chocolate, Fogline Farm, LionFish and Mortal Dumpling. The Food Lounge is a thriving upbeat place to visit, with guest chefs doing pop-up dinners, and a frequent variety of events happening. Check it out at 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz in what used to be the Center Street Grill. Visit scfoodlounge. com for more info.

BARGETTO WINERY’S RELEASE OF LA VITA Bargetto Winery will hold its special release party for the new 2011 La Vita wine. This wonderful event, which includes the unveiling of an artist-designed label, will take place in the winery’s creek-side courtyard in Soquel from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, June 7 and tickets are $25. For more info visit bargetto.com

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What’s different about Real Thai Kitchen since you took over?

What’s your approach to your Tom Kha (coconut soup)?

RATANA BOWDEN: The food is similar, but not the same. I have my own menu. I made the food more authentic Thai, more flavorful, but not too spicy. A dish I added was Trout in the Jungle. That one is deep-fried trout topped with mint, cashews, shredded green apple, onions and Thai sauce.

The original Tom Kha in Thailand is sour, salty and a little bit sweet. That’s how we do it here. There are lots of herbs like lemongrass, cilantro, galangal, and lemon juice to give it flavor. It’s mostly sour with the coconut milk, not spicy. If a customer needs it spicy, we will make it spicy.

What’s a common misconception about Thai food?

You have something on your menu called “Good Company.� What is that?

Customers usually think, “Oh, Thai food is so spicy.â€? But actually 80 percent of the menu isn’t spicy. The noodle dishes aren’t spicy. The fried rice dishes aren’t spicy. The sautĂŠed dishes, half of them aren’t spicy. For the soups, only one or two are spicy. Thai food isn’t boring, because there are many different flavors.

That dish is one that I cook for my husband, and he loves it. It’s actually all kinds of mixed vegetables— bean sprouts, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and celery. You can mix with any meat you choose—that’s why I named it the Good Company.

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This entire week is a preparation by the New Group of World Servers (NGWS) for the June full moon (Tuesday) and to welcome the Forces of Reconstruction, great outer planetary forces streaming into the Earth at the Gemini Solar Festival. The Gemini Festival at the June full moon is called the Festival of Goodwill and World Invocation Day (recitation of the Great Invocation, the mantram of direction for humanity, hourly around the world). During the (12 degrees) Gemini festival, the Wesak blessing of the will-to-good is released and radiated (Gemini distributes) to humanity. When the will-to-good is received, humanity is then able to radiate goodwill to each other and to the kingdoms. The Gemini Festival is the third of the Three Spring Festivals (triangle of Force), setting the spiritual template and resources for Earth for the rest of the year (‘til next spring). This festival recognizes the true spirit of humanity—aspiring

toward and seeking the will of God, dedicated to right human relation. At the full moon, the Divine nature of humanity is recognized. Christ stands with humanity, leader of his people, “the Eldest in a great family of brothers” (Romans VIII, 29.) Each year at the Gemini festival, Christ preaches the last sermon of Buddha, His brother, a sermon calling forth human and spiritual unity, represented by an outflow of love (work of the Christ) and wisdom (work of the Buddha). The forces of reconstruction stream in during the Festival, ushering in an era of pronounced creative activity, rebuilding the tangible world on new creative lines. This necessitates the total destruction of the old forms no longer useful for the new world era. Everyone is invited. Join us everyone for this Festival of Goodwill by reciting the Great Invocation.

ARIES Mar21–Apr20

LIBRA Sep23–Oct22

Your daily life and agendas shift. For many months what has been internal—daily work, service, and health— emerges into the light of day. New tasks and tools become available, new disciplines, structures, order and organization are revealed. You step out of a previous way of being into a new set of parameters that you initiate. Community calls you.

If aspects of your life, including your professional life have shifted, it’s because new action, events, people, work and realities are about to appear. You are experiencing a time of things dissolving, of cleansing, clearing and completing. When parts of our lives are no longer useful for our growth and evolution, they dissolve away. There’s a separation that needs dissolving, too. Be of kindness and courage.

TAURUS Apr21–May21

SCORPIO Oct23–Nov21

Expressing yourself becomes most important. You’ve had months to develop ideas, visions, plans and the architecture of the new world. The foundation has been formed in the etheric (template for form and matter). Gemini and Pisces live in this template. Join them. In the next year, opportunities to create the next cycle of life, the art of living, appear. Help is forthcoming.

Integration is occurring, including self-expression with the expressions of others. You’re not an individual star shining bright and alone. This leads to loneliness. You must begin to shine as part of a group. You’ll be required to see yourself as a cooperator, equal coworker, assuming new responsibilities, and being challenged—with demands on your time. The reality is this is what you’ve secretly hoped for. We succeed in the new world with a group. This is the secret of Masonry.

GEMINI May 22–Jun20 This Gemini festival creates new foundations, creativity, a shift of dimensions, and a moving forward in your personal life. Everything that hasn’t been resolved you now have the capabilities to face squarely, resolve and complete. Everything, including daily contacts is reorganizing. Many years’ experiences culminating. A blank canvas appears. You begin to draw.

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There’s been much inward preparation the past nine months. Soon begins several years of outward movement in a daily level. Change begins in your thoughts and habits. How you listen and hear others is also being restructured. Both expansion and contraction will be experienced, affected by what you think. Greater life and all its beauty are revealed.

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VIRGO Aug23–Sep22 You consider what is truly important. You begin to live with more love and a new state of values. But first you must know what your values are. Not simply things in form but also your spiritual, psychological and moral value system. Whatever obstructs discovery of your values is removed from your life. This is an important phase. You’ll work hard to keep things simple. Be economical too.

SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec20 Fourteen years ago you began a process of growth, the outcome being harvested now. Those years were preparatory to this time. The experiences have prepared well. You’ll soon assume new and different responsibilities responding to your ambition and a call for leadership. Perhaps you’re only half aware of this. Perhaps you don’t care for leadership. Leadership leads to great(er) achievement. Lead with will and with love.

CAPRICORN Dec21–Jan20 Your efforts are bearing fruit and a level of your life is balancing. Creativity and ambitions are stabilizing as you work and play with the rules of the game. However, you’ll always be unusual, very unique, a bit of a revolutionary. Spirituality and religion will become more anchored along with new philosophical ideas. You balance well your private and public lives. More tests appear. You will pass them. Plant lemon verbena.

AQUARIUS Jan21–Feb18 Notice that possessions, resources, values, the ways you have been doing things—some of these are slowly disappearing. You’re learning about what others value. You integrate into your life new constructive nonconflictual changes. You want to be in a position of not relying on others. You reflect upon your resources and vulnerabilities—a practical step into your future.

PISCES Feb19–Mar20 You’re realizing what you can and cannot do. You do your very best at every task, with every encounter, and in all relationships. This creates balance and poise when imbalance seems to dominate. In relationships, do not expect from others more than they can give. You’re redefining yourself after years of struggle and preparation. Show gratitude to those who love you. Pay attention to your health. No sugars.

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MCBROOM THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING June 17, 2015 at 8:30 am, in Department 5 located at Superior Court of California, 701 Ocean Street, Room. 110. Santa Cruz, CA 95060. A copy of this order to show cause must be published in the Good Times , a newspaper of General Circulation printed in Santa Cruz County, California, once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated: May 4, 2015. John S Salazar, Judge of the Superior May 6, 13, 20, 27. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 150742 The following General Partnership is doing business as HEMPFIELDS. 10111 SOQUEL DRIVE, APTOS CA 95003 County of Santa Cruz. JESSIE CAMPBELL, DAVID KRUG & THOMAS MCMANUS. 10111 SOQUEL DRIVE, APTOS CA 95003. This business is conducted by a General Partnership Signed: JESSIE CAMPBELL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPLICABLE. .This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on April 9 2015. May 6, 13, 20, 27. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 150883 The following individual is doing business as PACIFIC INN. 330 OCEAN ST., SANTA CRUZ CA 95060 County of Santa Cruz. PORAS AHIR. 3 BROADWAY CIR, KING CITY CA 93930. This business is conducted by a Individual Signed:PORAS AHIR The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed

above on 5/4/2015. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on May 4, 2015. May 13, 20, 27 & June 3. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 15-0827 The following Corporation is doing business as THE JERK HOUSE. 2525 SOQUEL DRIVE, SUITE B, SANTA CRUZ CA 95062 County of Santa Cruz. THE JERK HOUSE, INC. 2525 SOQUEL DRIVE, SUITE B, SANTA CRUZ CA 95062. Al# 3761537. This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: AARON BISTRIN The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on April 23, 2015. May 13, 20, 27 & June 3. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 15-0846 The following Corporation is doing business as EAST CLIFF BREWING COMPANY. 2-1517 EAST CLIFF DRIVE, SANTA CRUZ CA 95062 County of Santa Cruz. 17-1 ENTERPRISES, INC. 114 TOWNE TERRACE, SANTA CRUZ CA 95060. Al# 3639610. This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: JAMES HRICA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on April 27, 2015. May 20, 27 & June 3, 10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 150930 The following individual is doing business as BRONZE POPPY. 411 DUFOUR STREET, SANTA CRUZ CA 95060 County of Santa Cruz. KELLY SOMERVILLE. 411 DUFOUR STREET, SANTA CRUZ CA 95060. This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: KELLY SOMERVILLE. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on May 12, 2015. May 20, 27 & June 3, 10.

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