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EDITOR’S NOTE I’ve been hearing about Neil Young and the Ducks for decades in Santa Cruz. The details of the story were always vague enough to seem like it might just be some urban legend somebody made up: sure, everybody knows Neil Young had a connection to Santa Cruz, but did you know he actually had a band here? Yeah, it was called the Ducks, and it only existed for one summer in the ’70s. Oh, and they only played inside the city limits of Santa Cruz, because of some secret agreement he had to sign with his record company!

It sounds … ridiculous. But at some point, I got my hands on an archival

LETTERS FAMILY TREE Steve, I enjoyed your interview/story about the Sgt. Pepper album cover (“Lonely at the Top,” Aug. 9). But how did you manage to leave out Jann’s artist mother (and Ted’s wife), Miriam?

I own of one of Miriam’s moody midcentury serigraphs. She is also well known as a ceramicist and sculptor.

Hope you’ll find a way to mention Miriam in the next issue.

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Thanks, Mark, for giving me an excuse to do so. Due to space limits, I had to leave out some interesting aspects of Jann Haworth’s story, including her experimental, anti-establishment work prior to 1967, and her mother Miriam’s successful artist career. They both warrant further reading for those who’d like to know more about the artist who co-created the ‘Sgt. Pepper’ cover. — Steve Palopoli

WHERE WE LIVE I really enjoyed your cover story on the Beatles, but did you realize that there is a Yellow Submarine sing-along Aug. 19 at the Rio benefiting local nonprofit Santa Cruz Performing Arts? It’s the perfect way to support kids and celebrate the Beatles!

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copy of the 1977 GT story profiling the band, proving that it was indeed real—and as musically promising as the local legends about it suggested.

Still, there were a lot of maddening questions—first and foremost, what happened to the Ducks, and why?

Geoffrey Dunn’s cover story this week explains not only how Neil Young and the Ducks came to be, and why they broke up (it turns out to be maybe the worst reason I’ve ever heard of for a band to break up, and that’s saying a lot), but also why their brief existence is remembered by those who saw them as so magical. Upside: this is the story I’ve always wanted to read about the Ducks. Downside: now I’m even more crushed that I never got to see them.

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Ask photojournalist Bradley Allen what he’s been up to, and he’ll say he just “came from old Santa Cruz.” During a summer of change, Allen biked around Santa Cruz last week, snapping photos of the places that have been closing, including Caffe Pergolesi, Logos, the Bargain Barn, and Seven Bridges Organic Brewing Supply—as well as spots that have opened, or will be opening, like The Habit, Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks and Abbott Square. He posted them to his website, bradleyallen.net.

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RE: LOGOS CLOSING So sad this is happening, I buy my books there and at the library sale, never online and never from any box stores. This is the consequence of not supporting them. Everywhere I went yesterday—at Harts fabrics, at New Leaf in Felton—I heard people talking about it. This has shook up the town. Learn from this, folks. Do not support the big corporations, as this is the freaking consequence. I am glad I shopped there now more than ever.

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When our daughters were growing up, Friday nights were for visits to Bookshop Santa Cruz and Logos. Any time one of us was in a pinch and couldn’t find an older book, we always tried Logos. So sorry for the community’s loss and the employees losing their jobs, but it is understandable that Mr. Livingston has to make the right decision for himself and his family. Too bad there was no overpaid Silicon Valley “millionaire” who was not interested in keeping a treasure like Logos going.

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How do you feel about Santa Cruz institutions like Logos and Caffe Pergolesi closing their doors?

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I feel really sad about it.

Santa Cruz is really changing completely, and I want to leave.

ZOE UNDERHILL BARISTA | SANTA CRUZ

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It’s hard to see all these local shops close down. They’re part of the character of this town.

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ROB BREZSNY FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of August 16 ARIES Mar21–Apr19

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“To disobey in order to take action is the byword of all creative spirits,” said philosopher Gaston Bachelard.

This mischievous advice is perfect for your use right now, Aries. I believe you’ll thrive through the practice of ingenious rebellion—never in service to your pride, but always to feed your soul’s lust for deeper, wilder life.

Here’s more from Bachelard: “Autonomy comes through many small disobediences, at once clever, well thoughtout, and patiently pursued, so subtle at times as to avoid punishment entirely.”

In accordance with the astrological omens, I hereby declare the next two weeks to be your own personal Amnesty Holiday. To celebrate, ask for and dole out forgiveness. Purge and flush away any non-essential guilt and remorse that is festering inside you. If there truly are hurtful sins that you still haven’t atoned for, make a grand effort to atone for them—with gifts and heartfelt messages if necessary. At the same time, I urge you to identify accusations that others have wrongly projected onto you and that you have carried around as a burden even though they are not accurate or fair. Expunge them.

TAURUS Apr20–May20 Congratulations! I expect that during the next three weeks, you will be immune to what psychoanalyst Joan Chodorow calls “the void of sadness, the abyss of fear, the chaos of anger, and the alienation of contempt and shame.” I realize that what I just said might sound like an exaggeration. Aren’t all of us subject to regular encounters with those states? How could you possibly go so long without brushing up against them? I stand by my prediction, and push even further. For at least the next three weeks, I suspect you will also be available for an inordinate amount of what Chodorow calls “the light of focused insight” and “the playful, blissful, all-embracing experience of joy.”

GEMINI May21–June20 The coming days would an excellent time to celebrate (even brag about) the amusing idiosyncrasies and endearing quirks that make you lovable. To get you inspired, read this testimony from my triple Gemini friend Alyssa: “I have beauty marks that form the constellation Pegasus on my belly. I own my own ant farm. I’m a champion laugher. I teach sign language to squirrels. Late at night when I’m horny and overtired I may channel the spirit of a lion goddess named Sekhmet.

I can whistle the national anthems of eight different countries. I collect spoons from the future. I can play the piano with my nose and my toes. I have forever banished the green-eyed monster to my closet.”

CANCER Jun21–Jul22 Your education may take unusual forms during the coming weeks. For example, you could receive crunchy lessons from velvety sources, or tender instructions from exacting challenges. Your curiosity might expand to enormous proportions in the face of a noble and elegant tease. And chances are good that you’ll find a new teacher in an unlikely setting, or be prodded and tricked into asking crucial questions you’ve been neglecting to ask.

Even if you haven’t been particularly streetsmart up until now, Cancerian, I bet your ability to learn from uncategorizable experiences will blossom.

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“If you love someone, set them free,” said New Age author Richard Bach. “If they come back, they’re yours; if they don’t, they never were.” By using my well-educated intellect to transmute this hippy-dippy thought into practical advice, I came up with a wise strategy for you to consider as you re-evaluate your relationships with allies. Try this: Temporarily suspend any compulsion you might have to change or fix these people; do your best to like them and even love them exactly as they are.

Ironically, granting them this freedom to be themselves may motivate them to modify, or at least tone down, the very behavior in themselves that you’re semi-allergic to.

VIRGO Aug23–Sep22 In 1892, workers began building the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. But as of August 2017, it is still under construction. Renovation has been and continues to be extensive. At one point in its history, designers even changed its architectural style from Neo-Byzantine and Neo-Romanesque to Gothic Revival. I hope this serves as a pep talk in the coming weeks, which will be an excellent time to evaluate your own progress, Virgo.

As you keep toiling away in behalf of your dreams, there’s no rush. In fact, my sense is that you’re proceeding at precisely the right rate.

SCORPIO Oct23–Nov21 How many countries has the United States bombed since the end of World War II? Twenty-five, to be exact.

But if America’s intention has been to prod these nations into forming more free and egalitarian governments, the efforts have been mostly fruitless. Few of the attacked nations have become substantially more democratic. I suggest you regard this as a valuable lesson to apply to your own life in the coming weeks, Scorpio. Metaphorical bombing campaigns wouldn’t accomplish even 10 percent of your goals, and would also be expensive in more ways than one. So I recommend using the “killing with kindness” approach. Be wily and generous. Cloak your coaxing in compassion.

SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec21 You know about the Ten Commandments, a code of ethics and behavior that’s central to Christianity and Judaism. You may not be familiar with my Ten Suggestions, which begin with “Thou Shall Not Bore God” and “Thou Shall Not Bore Thyself.” Then there are the Ten Indian Commandments proposed by the Bird Clan of East Central Alabama. They include “Give assistance and kindness whenever needed” and “Look after the well-being of your mind and body.” I bring these to your attention, Sagittarius, because now is an excellent time to formally formulate and declare your own covenant with life. What are the essential principles that guide you to the highest good?

CAPRICORN Dec22–Jan19 Here’s a definition of “fantasizing” as articulated by writer Jon Carroll. It’s “a sort of ‘in-brain’ television, where individuals create their own ‘shows’—imaginary narratives that may or may not include real people.” As you Capricorns enter the High Fantasy Season, you might enjoy this amusing way of describing the activity that you should cultivate and intensify. Would you consider cutting back on your consumption of movies and TV shows? That might inspire you to devote more time and energy to watching the stories you can generate in your mind’s eye.

AQUARIUS Jan20–Feb18 In 43 cartoon stories, the coyote named Wile E. Coyote has tried to kill and devour the swift-running flightless bird known as the Road Runner. Every single time, Wile E. has failed to achieve his goal. It’s apparent to astute observers that his lack of success is partly due to the fact that he doesn’t rely on his natural predatory instincts. Instead, he concocts elaborate, overly-complicated schemes. In one episode, he camouflages himself as a cactus, buys artificial lightning bolts, and tries to shoot himself from a bow as if he were an arrow. All these plans end badly. The moral of the story, as far as you’re concerned: To reach your next goal, trust your instincts.

PISCES Feb19–Mar20 You temporarily have cosmic permission to loiter and goof off and shirk your duties. To be a lazy bum and meander aimlessly and avoid tough decisions. To sing off-key and draw stick figures and write bad poems. To run slowly and flirt awkwardly and dress like a slob. Take advantage of this opportunity, because it’s only available for a limited time. It’s equivalent to pushing the reset button. It’s meant to re-establish your default settings.

But don’t worry about that now. Simply enjoy the break in the action.

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Also please note the cigarette comparison is insanely misrepresented. Cigarettes have an 18 percent of absolute risk of causing cancer, while meat has a relative risk of causing cancer.

Cigarettes cause a 2300 percent relative risk, if you are going to use that method. So, no, Americans are not feeding their children cigarettes. That is an outrageous claim and irresponsible of them to even compare the two.

I suggest reading up on more research that debunks these claims the film makes. The diabetes arguments are also horribly incorrect.

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I start with anandamide because, for one, it is known as the “bliss molecule”—its name derived from the Sanskrit for “inner bliss.”

Acting similarly to THC and CBD (cannabidiol)—two of more than 150 cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant—it dulls pain, and helps us to quickly forget it. It’s responsible for runner’s high, for instance. I also begin with this molecule because its discovery in 1992—by Raphael

Bean and Jussila began their research of CBD after Bean saw it change her mother’s life. After three spinal surgeries—the last of which left her with a fused spine and a cocktail of painkillers, her mother was in constant pain. “I stayed away from CBD and cannabis for the longest time, because I always thought of it as a drug.

Then they added the word ‘medical’ to marijuana, and that got my attention,” says Bean. “Within two days of administering different types of CBD and THC, her pain dropped from a chronic 15-year cycle of 10-plus to about a six. At the end of the week, she dropped down to a zero,” says Bean.

One of CBD’s many benefits to the human system is that it slows the breakdown of anandamide, extending the bliss molecule’s effects. It also ignites pathways of arachidonoylglycerol, or 2ag, another endocannabinoid responsible for modulating many systems—including shutting down inflammatory processes in the body, a leading cause of disease, says Bean.

A 2012 study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology found that CBD altered the expression of genes, upregulating 680 gene probe sets and down-regulating 524 to help the liver and body’s systems detoxify, and countering inflammation.

Ethan Russo, M.D. has been studying CBD for two decades, and in 2001 introduced the concept of clinical endocannabinoid deficiency. “If you don’t have enough endocannabinoids, you have pain where there shouldn’t be pain,” said Russo in a recent interview with Project CBD. “A number of very common diseases seem to fit a pattern that would be consistent with an endocannabinoid deficiency; specifically these are migraine, irritable bowel syndrome, and fibromyalgia.”

In other words, explains Bean, “When we don’t have a healthy endocannabinoid tone, our pain threshold starts to diminish. So stimuli that would typically not induce pain or disease starts to induce pain and disease.”

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NEWS PEOPLE’S VOICE Would ranked choice voting in Santa Cruz make elections more fair—or just more confusing?

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In a political world where each party harps on the pet issues near and dear to their platform, topics like election reform remain relatively neutral ground. Perhaps that’s because, as Santa Cruz’s Manu Koenig suggests, both sides have a vested interest in the status quo.

That’s why Koenig and Faisal Fazilat, the locals behind an effort to create “ranked choice voting,” think of reform as a bipartisan issue.

Koenig, a self-described “neo-libertarian,” and Fazilat, a progressive Democrat, say the concept—endorsed by former President Barack Obama, Sen. John McCain and Sen. Bernie Sanders—could revolutionize elections for the better.

“It’s an issue that both sides of the political spectrum can agree on—because, in the end, every side wants fair elections. Everyone wants it to be democratic,” says Fazilat.

Koenig and Fazilat insist that ranked choice would remedy much of what voters complain about in the current state of our democracy: vote-splitting, negative campaigning, tactical voting—i.e., choosing the lesser of two evils. They say it would halt the narrow, unlikely victories by extreme candidates with limited appeal. Ranked choice is already in 11 cities, like San Francisco, and soon coming to the state of Maine, with a movement brewing to expand that. Koenig and Fazilat are shooting to get Ranked Choice Voting on the 2018 ballot for local Santa Cruz County elections.

They will have to win over skeptics, who say ranked choice overcomplicates the ballot system and confuses voting.

With ranked choice, rather than picking one candidate, voters rank the candidates in order of preference. Everyone’s first choice is tallied. If there’s no clear majority winner, the candidate with the least votes is eliminated. In the next round of counting, the choices of voters whose candidate was eliminated are replaced by their secondchoice candidates. The process continues until there is a clear majority winner.

“Candidates have to win by broad appeal. Because of that, it discourages mudslinging,” Fazilat says. “Ranked choice voting would encourage candidates >16

HANDLE ON THINGS Newly sworn-in Santa Cruz Police Chief Andrew Mills with his department’s growing assortment of stolen bicycles. PHOTO: KEANA PARKER

Chief Concerns New Santa Cruz Police Chief Andrew Mills talks homelessness, drugs and protests BY ARDY RAGHIAN

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ndrew Mills, the new chief of the Santa Cruz Police Department, was sworn in on Monday, Aug. 7. He began his policing career in San Diego, where he was an officer for 20 years, and then served as police chief for Eureka for the next four. Santa Cruz offered him a position in early June, after a long hiring process that involved a special committee.

As he begins his tenure, Mills talked to GT about his sometimes surprising perspectives on law enforcement issues, and his vision for the SCPD.

You’ve been speaking with community members,

civil rights groups and neighborhood activists. What are you getting out of that?

CHIEF ANDREW MILLS: I’m trying to understand what they expect from the police chief and the police department. I want them to have a face, where the chief of police is a phone call away, so I give them my cell phone. Also, anybody in the community is welcome to visit me Mondays from 9-10:30 a.m. I would highly encourage people to make an appointment with my executive assistant Kimberly Steele and come in and talk with me. I’ll listen to anybody.

You’ve mentioned a plan to tackle mental health issues.

How should the SCPD prepare officers for encounters with the mentally ill?

We call it the three T’s: time, talk and tactics. And if we can make these [encounters] go past five to six minutes, get into the 15-minute realm, things can normally straighten out a little bit. I’m going to task one of my lieutenants to put this tactical de-escalation training together for this department. All 104 officers will go through this process.

It will take one to two days, and we will use simulations. We have a guy sitting on a porch with a gun >14

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NEWS CHIEF CONCERNS <12 under his chin—now you have to deal with this guy. We have Health and Human Services with us, coaching us, and [saying], “If you talk with them this way, you may get a better result.”

You see, in one of these incidents, a guy with a knife and a bunch of cops standing around. What do you hear? “Put the knife down, put the knife down.” OK, you told him that 20 times. He’s obviously not hearing you, can we now think about talking about something else? “Hey buddy, what’s wrong?” Again, you’re trying to calm these things down, rather than spin them up. That’s what the sense of most people is: why can’t the cops just talk with the guy?

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You’ve said that a collaborative relationship in Eureka led to housing 300 people. What approach do you envision for Santa Cruz’s growing homeless population?

I know every community likes to think they’re the worst in terms of the amount of homeless and all this kind of thing, and I’ve heard these numbers bantered about frequently.

So 2,200 countywide—people are saying it’s the worst biggest homeless population in the state. Well, it’s not. San Francisco has many more.

Los Angeles has many more. San Diego has many more. San Jose has many more. Per capita, we may be

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up there. Because what happens is you get small numbers and a large group of people—it shows [up] very high. Eureka had 2,200 homeless per 100,000 population, now that has since reduced. A lot of cities are struggling with these issues.

The question is, “How do you plan to deal with this?” The answer is “I don’t know yet.” Because what we have to do is come out here and do the analytics, to pull data—not only police data, but community data from the homeless information management system, in terms of the numbers. We need to tear apart the point-in-time count to figure out what are they seeing in terms of homeless, and how confident are they in these numbers? It seems here that there is a lot of pitting against one another: “This is how I believe.” It almost reflects the presidential election. My job is to pull as many people to the center; not the center ideologically, but the center of collaboration, so we can all work together. ’Cause I know one solution isn’t going to fix this problem. This is a very diffused or dispersed model of homelessness.

Oftentimes you get these intense locations where you have hundreds of people in one location, maybe driven by services or comfort, but in Humboldt, we had a marsh with 300-plus people. Here, it's literally all over the city. Consequently, what you get is everyone is impacted by this problem.

You’ve said that you plan to tackle drug addiction in Santa Cruz. What can you tell us about your strategy?

I believe in problem-oriented policing. You look at the problem, and you do as much analysis as you can on that specific problem. For instance, you have a crack cocaine market at a certain location. That’s a very different problem than a methamphetamine problem being sold through a network of tweakers, or a heroin problem being brought in via pongo boats. All of those are different problems that you have to analyze and figure out how to abate.

My expectation is that I want our officers to identify those problems, and come up with creative, innovative solutions for each of those problems.

For instance, when I was in San Diego, we had an open-air drug market at 38th and University. It was all crack cocaine, they were using prostitutes to market the drug.

And we started an operation called Operation Hot Pipe and Smoky Haze.

Our goal was to create the haze of “Are the police here, are they not here? Is this a market, is this not a market?” So we engineered a marketing campaign targeted toward that location, put up billboards, did signs, talked with the prostitutes, told them police are going to be doing a big sweep on Monday. We do a sweep, and then come back >17

NEWS BRIEFS LOCALS RALLY AGAINST RACISM Locals denounced Saturday’s Charlottesville terror attack at a rally organized by Food Not Bombs at the post office on Sunday afternoon, and an Indivisible event at the clock tower later that evening. The protests were part of a show of solidarity across the country after President Donald Trump couldn’t bring himself to blame white nationalists when one

plowed a car through a crowd in Charlottesville, killing one counter-protester and injuring 19.

Follow your Heart Action Network founder Curtis Reliford offered his speakers when he saw the gathering at the clock tower, and took the mic when an activist explained what the rally was for, in an emotional call to action.

“I don’t feel safe driving through Louisiana and the

South with a truck that says ‘PEACE’,” he said, wiping his eyes. “We’re striking and struggling trying to make it in the U.S. … This is the time we act on those positive thoughts.”

Drivers downtown honked in support, and activists said that while the gathering was strong, continued action is needed to address racism locally.

“Just saying ‘unity and peace’ isn’t enough,” said Gabriel KittleCervine, an artist and activist.

Santa Cruz has had its own, sometimes quite famous issues with white supremacists—for example, when KKK members marched in the local Fourth of July parade in 1927. Just this year, fliers promoting “white heritage” were put up at UCSC. Former mayor Bruce Van Allen said the fight against such racism will continue.

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Koenig, cofounder of Civinomics, has been involved with the issue since 2015, but his interest increased after Trump’s unlikely victory last November. Originally from Santa Cruz County, Koenig moved back this year, after a year and a half in Las Vegas, to help make ranked choice voting a reality here, he says.

Fazilat, also motivated by the election results, became involved last December, helping to form Yes on Ranked Choice, which Koenig has since joined. They both say that Santa Cruz needs to replace its aging voting equipment soon, and new equipment would be able to quickly scan ranked ballots.

So far, they’ve devoted much of their energy toward talking with the Santa Cruz

city councilmembers, who have the power to add this to the 2018 ballot. If that doesn’t work, Yes on Ranked Choice can go directly to the voters, if they collect 3,909 signatures to get it on the ballot themselves.

Coco Raner-Walter, chair of the Santa Cruz County Democratic Party, says some leading local Democrats are excited about the idea, although others have reservations.

“The one thing I’m wondering is—is this going to make it more confusing or less confusing for the voter? Until they have a real resolution that's submitted for ballot, it’s still a work in process,” Raner-Walter says.

Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill to expand ranked choice cities from charter cities, like Santa Cruz, to general law cities, sharing those same concerns about Californians needing elections to be less confusing.

Fazilat says they’ve had high turnouts at their events, and that most voters they talk to react positively to the concept once they become aware of it.

“The opposition is usually like, ‘It’s too confusing.’ That’s just not true. This is not some crazy algorithm. It’s really simple,” Koenig says.

Fazilat notes that Santa Cruz’s recent local elections have been tight, which he feels does not always create fair outcomes in a “winner-take-all system.”

With enough support, he hopes the idea works its way all the way up to the presidential election.

“If most people think about it on a national level, they’re like, ‘if we had this for the presidential election, then we wouldn’t have these issues,’ which is true,” Fazilat says. “But in order for us to really expand to a statewide or federal effort, we need to start here at home.”

Faisal Fazilat and other organizers will hold an event about ranked choice voting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Santa Cruz Community Church, located at 411 Roxas St., Santa Cruz.

NEWS CHIEF CONCERNS <14 a half a week later say, “Hey, police are doing a big sweep on Thursday.”

After they see the first sweep, we didn’t do the sweep. Creating this confusion, it became an untenable market for those people, and it abated that location. People who are addicts are going to go someplace. So the other side of that is that you have to market to people to get help. One of the things that we need to do here is make sure there is enough space in programs to help people come off of opioid addiction when they’re ready.

How will SCPD respond to protests?

In a democracy, that’s part of how people express their views to government. So if you have the police there to suppress or to

What can you promise will be underway or accomplished by August of 2018?

We will have tactical de-escalation training done. We will create a leadership plan that identifies what the priorities are of this police department, and then how we move in unison with the community. Part of my listening tour is that the first 90 days, I am taking copious notes, listening to people. I’m getting feedback, and then we will create a plan to move forward with the community that we will publish as part of the transparency portal to see if we are gaining or losing ground as a community. And it’s not always about crime. That’s important, but it’s also about the quality of life.

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What do you think of the trend of police departments getting more militarystyle equipment—whether through the 1033 program that circulates excess military vehicles, or through government grants, which is how Santa Cruz got is BearCat vehicle?

We’ve got to be very clear with our officers. What is the purpose of the military? To take life. What’s the purpose of local police? To protect life. They’re the exact opposite.

Now occasionally, you’re forced into situations where to protect life you have to use high levels of force.

What we need to communicate with our officers is that we’re not the military. Yes, you have to use equipment that is similar to the military because you’re trying to protect life. And I know the BearCat was a significant debate here, and we’re not going to get rid of our BearCat. However, I will, within the first few months here, invite people in to think through the policy. And so, to me it’s much more important that you have the policies squared away and well-thought through and make sure we are on the same page with the communities’ expectations on that policy. There are just enough violent people in our society—active shooters, masked shootings—that we are going to need to have some upper-level of armored protection.

intimidate people from expressing their view, that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me. Here’s when we come into conflict. If there is a group, and we see online that they’re there to create violence or to bust out windows, I can’t allow that to occur. We still have to have order in society, so we will have a police presence. If it’s a large group of people, then we need to have some logistics to help. We may need to shut off a street or re-direct traffic. I’m 100 percent supportive of that, as long as it’s well thought-out and planned. My goal is to communicate with the organizers whenever possible. And there are times that they want to do civil disobedience and get arrested. We will facilitate that, help them get arrested. Walk them around the corner, give them a cite, as long as they don’t go back and create problems again. If you’re there to disrupt the community and create violence, we just can’t allow that. Again, depending on the level, you also may want to talk with them and say, “Hey, what are you looking for?” “We’re going to block this intersection to get arrested.”

“Great, let’s work on that together and look at the logistics to make that happen.” But the BearCat will never be deployed on a civil protest or a civil group of people. That cannot happen. Nor will drones or anything else.

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coming to town to deliver a speech. The place was absolutely alive.

And then the rumors started shortly after the Fourth of July: Neil Young was reportedly on his way to Santa Cruz to join forces with a band led by country-folkrocker Jeff “Buck” Blackburn, of Blackburn and Snow fame. The band also included bass player and singer-songwriter Bob Mosley, who had most recently been in Moby Grape; and local drummer Johnny Craviotto, the hometown wunderkind and surfer boy out of Santa Cruz High, better known simply as “Johnny C.” I asked Craviotto, an old family friend, if the rumor was true, and he just winked at me and smiled that million-watt Johnny C. smile of his. He didn’t say a word, but I somehow got the drift: game on.

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ike a lot of rock ’n’ roll lore, the history of Neil Young and the Ducks—the band with which he played here during the summer of 1977—is wrapped in myth and nostalgia. Some of it’s true, some is no doubt bullshit, and much of it is in between. There were plenty of good drugs in town that summer, and no shortage of whiskey and tequila, and they definitely took a serious toll on the collective memory.

Last year, before he died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the age of 68, Johnny C. and I scheduled an interview about his summer-long tenure with the band.

“To be honest,” he said with a chuckle, “I don’t remember all that many details. It’s all pretty vague.” Indeed, there was one gig where Johnny C., who never met a party he didn’t like, passed out in the middle of a set from drinking just a tad too much.

All pretty vague, indeed.

I’ve heard a zillion versions of the legend—accounts vary wildly and considerably. And I was there for some of it. I’ve gone back to the original sources, and here’s the best I can come up with: The fledgling band played their first semi-gig on Saturday, July 9, at the Back Room bar in the New Riverside Hotel, at what was billed as a birthday party for legendary guitarist Jerry Miller of Moby Grape fame.

Performing on stage that night were several well-known musicians, including bassist Jack Register, keyboardist Dale Ockerman (from one of my favorite local bands of the era, Snail), singer Juanita Franklin, trumpet player John Maritano, Blackburn, Craviotto and Mosley. Young came out to play the final three songs.

From that point on, the Ducks played more than two dozen more shows (sometimes they played two shows a night) including at the Back Room, the Crossroads (a sweet little club at the Old Sash Mill), the Catalyst, the Veterans Hall, and the Pacific Coast Steamship Company (in Harvey West Park), until their final shows on Labor Day weekend at the Civic.

It was a wild time. There was no advertising for any of the club concerts, as I recall; news travelled simply by word of mouth. Remember, kids, this was before the advent of Facebook and Twitter. Locals took to carrying duck calls around their necks and blowing on them when word of a new gig was circulated—although the rumors weren’t always reliable. I recall hearing once that they were going to play at the Back Room, only to arrive and find a large crowd, but no show.

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he summer of 1977—at least in my memory—was golden, culturally transcendent, incomparable. Santa Cruz seemed to be oozing with creativity and passion in every aspect of its being: music, food, dance, poetry, film, politics, conversation. One moved through the Santa Cruz scene that summer with a pulsating sense of wonder and urgency.

It’s hard to imagine how the ravages of global capital have impacted our little burg, but that summer, rents were cheap.

Music was everywhere, and I do mean everywhere. I recently counted more than 50 venues where live music was played in the county on a regular basis that year, and that’s not counting smaller coffeehouses and cafes.

Jazz wizard Don McCaslin and Warmth held court daily at the Cooper House in the margarita sunshine. David Crosby was slated to play at the Civic that summer; so was Bob Marley (only to have to cancel after being diagnosed with melanoma).

Dave Mason was booked to play something akin to “A Day on the Green” at Cabrillo College. Jerry Jeff Walker was also performing at the Civic. Even Black Panther Party leader Eldridge Cleaver, author of the polemic Soul On Ice, was

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Fans of Young flocked in from around the Bay Area, and, really, from around the world (my dad, who had left town long before, attended a show with my cousin and me at the Back Room). With cover charges of only a couple of bucks—sometimes there was a code word for getting in free—the shows were a steal.

It was said that because of contractual obligations that Young had with his longtime back-up band Crazy Horse, the Ducks were restricted to playing gigs solely within the city limits of Santa Cruz, but I’ve never been able to verify this. A handful of the shows were apparently recorded in some fashion (I recall a huge sound truck at one), and while several sessions can be found on the internet, no formal recording has ever been released—though rumors that one is impending have circulated for years, and continue to this day.

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ne aspect of the Ducks’ lineage that has long been overlooked is that the roots of their magical convergence extended

back to the Bay Area in the 1960s. In a certain sense, it was the Summer of Love: Take Two—just a little further on down the road.

Blackburn, who grew up as a bit of a nomad in Texas and Bakersfield, had been the first to hit the big time—in 1964, as one half of the popular folk-rock duo Blackburn and Snow. They released a couple of singles in the mid-’60s that generated national attention, including “Stranger in a Strange Land” (written by David Crosby under a pseudonym).

The duo played on the bill at the iconoclastic Fantasy Fair and Magic Mountain Music Festival in June of 1967, held on Mt. Tamalpais in Marin, that also included the likes of Wilson Pickett, the Doors, the Jefferson Airplane, the Byrds and Moby Grape. The festival is largely viewed as kicking off the Summer of Love in San Francisco, and it was there that Blackburn developed friendships with a host of legendary musicians, including Bob Mosley, Moby Grape’s talented bass player.

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Johnny C. throttled the house each night with rock ’n’ roll standards from the Chuck Berry school, like “Tore Down” and “Bye Bye Johnny,” and he sang a couple of songs Mosley had composed, including the beautiful ballad “Don’t Let ’Em Get to You.” I adored his performances.

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y the spring of 1977, Blackburn, Mosley, Craviotto and guitarist Eddie James were all playing in the Jeff Blackburn Band, after briefly joining up in a precursor ensemble called Soquel. James, a schoolmate of Craviotto’s at Santa Cruz High, was a superb lead guitarist who himself had gained national attention with the soft-rock band Harpers Bizarre in the late 1960s.

James, then in his late 20s, was feeling the weight of familial responsibilities, and was working days for the City of Santa Cruz.

Playing in the band was just “too much,” he recently told me, so he bowed out. Blackburn was disappointed because “I thought we were playing very tight … there was some magic there.” Word spread quickly that the band was in need of a replacement.

Down in Los Angeles, Young and longtime Bay Area artist and psychedelic lighting guru Jim Mazzeo were living together in Malibu near Trancas Canyon.

Both had lots of connections with the scene in Santa Cruz (Mazzeo and Mosley were friends with the Grape), so some phone calls were made, and Young and Mazzeo made their way north in Young’s renovated 1948 Packard woodie. They stayed first with Blackburn at his spread on 38th Avenue (dubbed Duck Landing) before eventually taking up residence in some bungalows overlooking Castle Beach (directly across from the city’s Natural History Museum).

Young—who had purchased a ranch near La Honda earlier in the decade and was a frequent visitor to Santa Cruz during his stays there— immediately replaced James in the band’s starting lineup. They began rehearsing at Blackburn’s spread in Pleasure Point, while Mazzeo started to negotiate the band’s booking ArtCarved Bridal 4c ad slicks.qxd 9/2/08 5:16 PM arrangements, which had previously been handled by Blackburn.

Again, stories vary, but the general consensus is that the band’s name came from an incident that had taken place near Twin Lakes in the mid-1960s. A transplanted surfer from Southern California, Dave Puissegur, had killed some ducks while driving on East Cliff, resulting in a “curse” on the community that would not be lifted until the ducks were sufficiently honored by a collective homage from the citizens.

Hence the Ducks were so named.

I recently tracked down Puissegur’s “incident,” which occurred in the spring of 1963, and while the account made no mention of any ducks, “erratic driving” was indeed cited, along with a certain level of adult beverages having been consumed. Of such cloth are legends made. So much for a curse.

Nonetheless, Ducks soon Trim: W: 2”mania x H: 6.5” overtook the community. Duck hats and duck calls were seen and heard everywhere. Young changed the name of his classic woodie to the Duckmobile. At the band’s performances, duck puns and references were the meme du jour, and many of them were bad. Young would muse about “quacking up,” or say to the audience, “you won’t believe it when you see the bill.”

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Buffalo Springfield, which had formed in L.A. and included Stephen Stills. A native of Toronto, the enigmatic Young had bounced around Canada before winding up in California.

Santa Cruz hometown boy Johnny C. also had considerable musical pedigree. The charismatic percussionist came up as a kid fresh out of Mission Hill Junior High with Corny and the Corvettes (featuring Cornelius Bumpus, later of Doobie Brothers fame), and played drums for the likes of Ry Cooder, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Moby Grape, Captain Beefheart, and Arlo Guthrie.

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Mosley, who has yet to receive full recognition for his enormous musical talents, fronted Grape classics like “Gypsy Wedding.”

He says he was “just happy to be working all the time. It was great to be constantly busy making music.”

While I was (and remain) a die-hard Young fan—songs like “Helpless” and “Pocahontas” and “Thrasher” form part of the soundtrack to my life—I was especially taken by the performances of Blackburn that summer. Young may have been a superstar, but it was Blackburn who provided the band’s gravitas, and whose presence held the band together. My favorite songs of his were “Silver Wings” (played as a hard Southern rock ballad),

“Deeper Mystery” and “Wild Eyed and Willing.” I also delighted in his rhythm guitar riffs on “Windward Passage,” which the Ducks turned into a psychedelic surf rocker.

Young, for his part, performed a handful of his classics—“Mr. Soul,” “Are You Ready for the Country,” “Comes a Time,” “Long May You Run”—and also showcased a new song that summer, “Sail Away,” written in Santa Cruz and which would later appear on his album Live Rust.

There's a road stretched out between us Like a ribbon on the high plain Down from Phoenix through Salinas 'Round the bend and back again.

There was a pair of notable musical footnotes to Young’s Santa

Cruz sojourn. In late August, he joined with David Crosby and Graham Nash for a memorable reunion performance that served as a benefit for the United Farm Workers’ Service Center. He also filled in for headliner Dave Mason at Cabrillo College Stadium when Mason didn’t show up for the highly anticipated event. Young, as reported by my Soquel High pal and then Sentinel music writer Greg Beebe, was brilliant at both performances. “Part of the magic from that summer,” says Blackburn, “is that we were all so young and passionate and intense. That was the common denominator with the band.

And the passion and intensity made it magical.”

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hortly after the Ducks formed, Santa Cruz photographer and music writer Dan Coyro got into the Duckmobile with Young & Co. for a lengthy interview. “I’m starting to get back that certain feeling for playing my music,” Young told Coyro for his piece that was published in Good Times. “We’re in a place right now where we’re pure ... it’s like being born again. We’re young and we need the safety of a small town to grow in. We’re selfcontained right now, but maybe when we get bigger, we may move on … the possibilities are there.

But right now, the Ducks are just developing, and I’m just one of the Ducks.”

For the past several years, Young had lived a peripatetic lifestyle,

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DUCK CALL From left: Bob Mosley, Johnny Craviotto (on drums), Jeff Blackburn and

Neil Young at the Crossroads in the Old Sash Mill, July 1977. PHOTO: DAN COYRO/GOOD TIMES on back-to-back nights at the Civic Auditorium on Labor Day weekend in early September. Shortly after, Young reportedly drove off to Nashville, and that was it.

Young didn’t mention his stint with the Ducks in his highly praised 2012 autobiography, Waging Heavy Peace: A Hippie Dream; he did, however, briefly recount the tale of the band in its 2014 sequel, Special Deluxe: A Memoir of Life & Cars. He alluded to the Puissegur Curse (misspelling it Pussinger) and also recalled the theft of his woodie’s “beautiful winged bird” ornament. “That sad event broke [the Ducks’] spirit,” he wrote. “Since that criminal act was committed, Santa Cruz, California, Surf City, has long suffered from transients, homelessness, street crime, an active drug trade, and some well-known unsafe areas where the Pussinger [sic] Curse still remains particularly strong to this day. Santa Cruz is now considered one of the most crime-ridden towns in all of America.”

I’ll leave that for others to deconstruct. Maybe Young Neil (as my dear and dyslexic mother always called him) knows something about Santa Cruz that I don’t. Bitter is as bitter does, I suppose. I’ll always remember the magic of the moment, the pulsating music and unforgettable performances, the spontaneity, the beauty of it all.

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traveling across the country, always on the run. “Moving into Santa Cruz is like my re-emergence back into civilization,” Young told Coyro. “I like this town.”

Young, as it turned out, was apparently not pleased by a particular passage in the story.

Coyro had quoted Young as saying: “If the situation remains cool, we can do this all summer long. I just hope the people in San Jose don’t find out about it … ” According to Coyro, that last line set Young off. When Coyro went over to Young’s beach bungalow, Young threw him out of the house.

An agitated Young complained about him “slamming people” in San Jose, and expressed concern about offending his San Jose fan base. “He was really pissed,” Coyro recalls. “I was wondering, ‘Are we gonna throw [get into a fight]?’”

They didn’t—and, according to Coyro, Young later apologized.

The “maybe” that Young mentioned in his interview never happened. There would be no “moving on” for the Ducks—just for Young. At one point late in the summer, it was reported that Young’s bungalow in Seabright was broken into, and several items were stolen, including one of his guitars.

Then the hood ornament to the Duckmobile was stolen. Young was furious. The good vibes had ended.

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Still my feelings are so strong His significant other, JoJo I’ll leave it all behind Fox (who, in the interest of full Going to see what I can find disclosure, is a cousin of mine) Coming to that fork in the road plays bass, Ron Green backs up And, then, with perfect ease, on percussion and, occasionally, Blackburn segues into the rock ’n’ Harpin’ Jonny Troutner (who roll classic he co-wrote with Young performed with the late Larry during the summer of the Ducks, Hosford) sits in on harmonica. and which became Young’s anthem Playing backup guitar is his old during his punk-flavored Rust Never sidekick Eddie James—the very same Sleeps era in the late 1970s, following guitarist who Neil Young replaced his days in Santa Cruz. in the Ducks—and I discover it’s the Hey hey, my my first time that Blackburn and James Rock and roll can never die have played together, in public There’s more to the picture anyway, since James packed up his Than meets the eye guitar case 40 summers ago.

Hey hey, my my …

It’s something of a nostalgic The audience grows respectfully moment for me. I first saw James silent and takes it all in. There may more than a half century ago, when be a little rust, but no one is fading he was with the Tikis (my first away. Forty years since the summer favorite Santa Cruz band), and I of 1977, the passion and magic of the have always marveled at his talents Ducks lives on. as a guitarist.

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We can be campy and rompy like the early R&B rock ’n’ roll, but we can’t really fuck with Thee Oh Sees.

They’re amazing.”

Lovejoys is a space-y, dance-y record highly influenced by ’70s soft rock, pop and disco. It’s a nice fit for the group, and definitely not garage rock.

Before they started to write it, one of the band members quit, and of course they had scrapped a lot of songs they’d been working on. It might have seemed a low point for the group, but by then it had been so long since the previous record that they started to feel liberated.

“We put a lot of internal pressure on ourselves. Like, ‘Oh, we’re going to lose our touring fan base. We have to get out and build on the touring work that we did nationally.’ As soon as the pressure from all that stupid bullshit was gone—mostly ’cause we’d taken too long—then the songs came again,” Disston says.

The band has switched gears in the past; sometimes it’s worked in their favor, and sometimes it hasn’t.

Pickwick’s earliest roots go back to 2005, when it was a solo project by Disston, who’d recently moved to Seattle from Santa Cruz. He slowly built the band up with the members who would populate the 2013 record.

For most of those years, the band played indie-folk, and didn’t have much of a fan base.

Then Fleet Foxes blew up. That put a wrench in Disston’s plans.

“They did everything that I’ve ever dreamed of doing, a thousand times better than we ever could,” Disston says. “Seattle was pretty folky at the time. It was like, what

can we do? It led to a more R&B sound. We weren’t afraid to be poppy and fun. That’s when people started coming to our shows.”

That led to Can’t Talk Medicine, which led to some touring. The band didn’t blow up, but they did manage to draw whenever they went out of town, which is why they felt so much pressure to make an even better follow-up record.

Once they were finally in the studio recording Lovejoys, they worked with producer Erik Blood to create some of the textures.

Disston says Blood was integral in helping them create the sound of the record. They all discussed several touchstone artists to draw from, like Funkadelic.

“He helped us dial in some of those aspects that were working, and some that weren’t,” Disston says. “I think a lot of the ’70s treatments worked, like the Fleetwood Mac and ABBA touchpoints.”

Perhaps the biggest factor was the band’s new appreciation of ’70s pop music, which prior to the making of the album wasn’t something they connected with. Once they opened up to it, the creativity flowed. Even just enjoying disco was something they hadn’t done before.

“I started to enjoy Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ in a way that I couldn’t really before, because I thought it was kind of cheesy,” Disston says. “I think it’s all cool.

It was like, ‘I guess we can ride the disco-funk line as much as we want.’”

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WEDNESDAY 8/16 ARTS GARDEN POSY WORKSHOP Whether you call them nosegays, tussie-mussies, or posies, Teresa Sabankaya, founder of Bonny Doon Garden Company, will teach you how to make one. These sweet little bouquets are great for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply to beautify your kitchen table. Wander the gardens of Bonny Doon and collect flower snippets to include in your arrangement while learning how to make them at home.

INFO: 4-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. Bonny Doon Garden, 4286 Bonny Doon Road, bonnydoongardenco.com. $85.

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If Charles Dickens wrote an autobiography, this would be it. Well, sort of. Based on Dickens’ eighth novel, follow the happy but difficult life of David Copperfield, a sensitive romantic faced with English urban poverty. David Copperfield the Musical brings new life to the decades-old novel as part of the New Works Night.

Info: Friday, Aug. 18-Sunday Aug. 20.

Mountain Community Theater. 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond. mctshows.org. $7.

OPEN SHOW SANTA CRUZ Open Show Santa Cruz showcases the work of local photographers. Their images are projected on a screen as they talk about their process and inspiration. 6:30 p.m. Radius Gallery, 1050 River St., Santa Cruz. 227-6348. $15/$10/$5.

FOOD & WINE TRIVIA NIGHT Trivia night at 99 bottles. 21 and up. 8 p.m. 110 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz.

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DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET In addition to a large variety of farm products, this market offers a great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and lots of options for lunch and dinner. 1:30 p.m. Cedar and Lincoln streets, Santa Cruz. 454-0566.

WOODSTOCK’S SC PINT NIGHT When life hands you beer specials … drink up!

If you’re searching for the best sudsy social scene in Santa Cruz, look no further than Woodstock’s Pizza. 9 p.m.-Midnight.

Woodstock’s Pizza, 710 Front St., Santa Cruz. woodstockscruz.com/events. Free.

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SATURDAY 8/19 COPS AND RODDERS CAR SHOW Head to Scotts Valley Skypark this weekend to see some of the hottest hot rods around.

Starting at the Boardwalk, follow the police-escorted train of more than 90 hot rods along East Cliff to Scotts Valley, where the cars will be on display for viewing and judging.

While you’re there, head next door to the Scotts Valley Art, Wine, and Beer Festival for drinks, music, and snacks.

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CLASSES NATURALIST NIGHT: WHITE SHARK RESEARCH Pelagic Shark Research Foundation founder and executive director Sean Van Sommeran will give a lecture presentation summarizing and highlighting the organization’s findings, as well as their documentary and observatory studies at Año Nuevo Island, Monterey Bay and Big Sur coast. 7-8:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. 420-6115. $12/$6.

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POP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK Enjoy a relaxing lunch outdoors at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and take in the view of downtown Santa Cruz on Thursdays this summer. 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Mission Historic State Park, 144 School St., Santa Cruz. thatsmypark.org/event/popup-picnicpark-2016-08-25/2017-06-15/. Free.

TRIVIA ON TAP What goes together better than libraries and trivia? Santa Cruz Public Libraries hosts a bi-monthly trivia night at Steel Bonnet Brewing Company. Form a team (or play solo,) try fresh Britishand American-style ales, and experience delicious local food trucks. 6-7:30 p.m. Steel Bonnet Brewing Company, 20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley.

CALENDAR MUSIC DJ A.D. Come out every Thursday evening to dance, drink, and play some pool. 21 and up.

9 p.m. The Castaways, 3623 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz. thecastawaysbar.com. Free.

THE SANTA CRUZ TREMOLOS SINGING GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S Singing is known to be a good voicestrengthening exercise for people with Parkinson’s disease. Santa Cruz County has an ongoing singing group for people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. 1-2:30 p.m.

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FRIDAY 8/18 ART FRIDAY: DEBATE DANCE OFF One DJ, 10 speakers, and five topics ranging from astronomy to waffles. Dance in support of the speaker with the best argument and sway from one side to the other based on the speaker’s ongoing debate. 8 p.m. Santa Cruz Museum of Art, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz. santacruzmah.org. Free.

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY THEATER PRESENTS: A NEW WORKS NIGHT ‘DAVID COPPERFIELD, THE MUSICAL’ Mountain Community Theater proudly presents a staged reading of David Copperfield, the Musical, an all-new musical based on the famous Charles Dickens novel, with book, music and lyrics by local playwright Jeffrey Scharf and music supervision by Jason Sherbundy. 8 p.m. Park Hall, 9401 Mill St., Ben Lomond. 336-4777. $7.

Coast Brewery, a Certified B-Corp brewery with a stellar reputation for quality that has garnered 110 awards in national and international competitions. 6 p.m. New Leaf Market, 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. 426-1306. $10.

HEALTH VITAMIN B12 FRIDAY Every Friday is B12 Happy Hour at Thrive Natural Medicine. B12 improves energy, memory, mood, immunity, sleep, metabolism and stress resilience.

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MUSIC FORWARD FRIDAYS REGGAE IN THE MIX Reggae Party with DJ Daddy Spleece, Ay Que Linda and special guests in the mix at the Jerk House. All ages event. 6 p.m. The Jerk House, 2525 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz. santacruzreggae.com. Free.

COMMUNITY DRUMMING WITH JIM GREINER IN SOQUEL A monthly community drumming circle with the theme of Playful Empowerment on the third Friday of every month. I will provide all of the percussion instruments, and bring your own favorites to this all-ages, family-friendly event. All levels of percussion experience, including none at all, are most welcome.

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SANTA CRUZ SHAKESPEARE: ‘THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA’ Romance and friendship vie for supremacy in Shakespeare's sexy and surreal comedy. 7:30 p.m. The Grove at DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz. 460-4399. $25.

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BEER & CHEESE PAIRING WITH NORTH COAST BREWERY Experience beer and cheese pairing with Mendocino-based North

Sun, Sept 10

SATURDAY 8/19

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK Art of Santa Cruz, Capitola Mall and Capitola Art and Cultural Commission sponsor an indoor art walk for the general public. Stores inside the mall are filled with all local artists work to purchase or just to enjoy. 5:30 p.m. Capitola Mall, 1845 41st Ave., Capitola. 465-0773. Free.

WATSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET This market is in the heart of the famously bountiful Pajaro Valley. Peaceful and familyoriented, the Hispanic heritage of this community gives this market a “mercado” feel. 2-7 p.m. 200 Main St., Watsonville.

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FRIDAY 8/18-SUNDAY 8/20 A WEEKEND WITH SHAKESPEARE Take your Shakespeare knowledge beyond that one class you took in school. This weekend UCSC is hosting a three-day event focused on all things Shakespeare, led by the most Shakespeare-savvy scholars around. You can join in for just the lectures, or both the lectures and two performances. The final day of the series will also include an educational tutorial on how to best incorporate and plan lessons around Shakespeare.

Info: UCSC Campus. 1156 High St., Santa Cruz. santacruzshakespeare.org/wws. $25-$150.

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FOOD & WINE APTOS FARMERS MARKET AT CABRILLO COLLEGE Voted Good Times best farmers market in Santa Cruz County. With more than 90 vendors, the Aptos Farmers Market offers an unmatched selection of locally grown produce and specialty foods. 8 a.m.-Noon, Saturdays, Cabrillo College. montereybayfarmers.org or akeller@ montereybayfarmers.org. Free.

WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET The Westside Farmers Market takes place every week at the corner of Highway 1 and Western Drive, situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt. This market serves the communities of the west-end of Santa Cruz

including Boony Doon, North Coast, UCSC Campus and is a short trip from downtown.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mission Street and Western Drive, Santa Cruz. 454-0566.

SCOTTS VALLEY FARMERS MARKET Started in 2009 with the City of Scotts Valley, the market represents farmers and specialty food purveyors along with cookedto-order food. This local market is the place for the Scotts Valley community to get their fill of fresh, healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 360, Kings Valley Road, Scotts Valley. 454-0566.

MUSIC ‘YELLOW SUBMARINE’ SING-A-LONG Fight the Blue Meanies with a sing-a-long to Yellow Submarine lead by the magnificent Ben Jammin and Arindam Krishna Das. All you need is love. Prizes for best costumes. 7 p.m.

Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz.

334-2121 or santacruzperformingarts.org.

UGLY BEAUTY PLAYS BEAUTIFUL JAZZ

CALENDAR Ugly Beauty is a piano trio with tenor saxophonist who doubles on clarinet.

Their repertoire ranges from Bebop and ballads to the music of Thelonious Sphere Monk, Gershwin, Porter, Ellington, Dameron, Strayhorn, and other jazz greats.

Family-friendly venue. 6-9 p.m. Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn, 1 Davenport Ave., Davenport. 426-8801. Free.

VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER TO FEED THE HUNGRY WITH FOOD NOT BOMBS We need help sharing vegan meals with the hungry every Saturday and Sunday in downtown Santa Cruz: Cooking from Noon-3 p.m, 418 Front St., Santa Cruz. 515-8234. Serving from 4-6 p.m. at the Post Office, 840 Front St., Santa Cruz.

SUNDAY 8/20 ARTS SUNDAY ART & MUSIC AT THE BEACH Enjoy a Sunday afternoon in Capitola Village at the Art & Music at the Beach event taking place six Sundays throughout the summer at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. Local artists display their work and live music is featured on the Esplanade Stage. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Esplanade Park, 110 Monterey Ave., Capitola. cityofcapitola.org. Free.

FOOD & WINE LIVE COMEDY AT THE CROW’S NEST Crow’s Nest features live comedy, with talent from the national circuit, every Sunday night year-round. 21 and up. 2218 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. 476-4560. $7.

OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM Got banjo? Come to our open bluegrass jam on the garden stage. Every Sunday through October. 5-8 p.m. The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. 429-6994 or thecrepeplace. com. Free.

CIRCLE DANCING IN THE REDWOODS Come enjoy Circle Dancing in the beautiful outdoor Sacred Grove in the Redwoods, Ben Lomond. Followed by optional potluck. 3-5 p.m. 11629-11737 Alba Road, Ben Lomond.

662-0186. Donation.

OUTDOOR PAWS IN THE PARK It’s that time of year

MONDAY 8/21 ARTS POETRY OPEN MIC CELEBRATES NEW VENUE What started four years ago as a small group of poets performing at the Tannery Arts Center has quickly evolved into an entire collective of Santa Cruzans and UCSC students that hosts weekly poetry events. 4 p.m. Tannery Arts Center, 1010 River St. Suite 112, Santa Cruz. 621-6226. Free.

TUESDAY 8/22 FOOD & WINE TRIVIA NIGHT Trivia Night at New Bohemia Brewing Company every Tuesday. 21 and up.

6 p.m. 1030 41st Ave., Santa Cruz. nubobrew. com/events. Free.

FRIED CHICKEN, BUBBLES & BOURBON Nothing pairs better with fried chicken than sparkling wine, so each Tuesday we’re opening a different bottle of bubbly to pour by the glass all evening. For those who prefer a stiff cocktail to the fizz, “The Bitter Liberal,” a house cocktail featuring Benchmark bourbon, will be discounted to $8 all evening.

5 p.m. Soif Wine Bar & Restaurant, 105 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz. 423-2020. $10.

MUSIC SUNSET BEACH BOWLS AND BONFIRE The Ocean Symphony joins the Crystal Bowl Sound Journey. Allow this multi-sensory experience to carry you beyond the mindlocks of your consciousness to the deeper regions of your soul. Bring a blanket. Bring a friend and nestle into the sand. 7:30 p.m.

Moran Lake Park and Beach, East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. 333-6736.

SHERRY AUSTIN WITH HENHOUSE Sherry Austin reminds us in silky, smooth tones about life’s simple pleasures. Joining Austin on guitar performing classic folk, country-folk, folk-rock, and standard ballads are Sharon Allen on vocals and guitar, Tracy Parker on bass and vocals, and Patti Maxine on lap steel and dobro. 6-9 p.m. Davenport Roadhouse and Restaurant, 1 Davenport Avenue, Davenport. 426-8801. Free.

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again! Join BirchBark Foundation, the Coastal Watershed Council, and WoofPack831 for a community dog walk along the San Lorenzo River. 10-11:30 a.m. San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Ave., Santa Cruz. Free.

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LOCAL BAND

LIGHT THE BAND Guitarist Dan Guzman and drummer Logan Tyler originally began jamming in 2011. At the time, it was more of a side project, as both were playing full-time in legendary local funk act 7 Come 11.

When creative differences led Tyler and Guzman to quit 7 Come 11 two years later, they put all of their effort into LIGHT the Band, and never looked back.

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Their funky four-piece delivers improvised jams sewn throughout structured songs that flow through rock, soul and more. And like many jam bands, LIGHT has gone through several lineup changes, with an array of different instruments and musicians coming in and out of the group. In addition to Tyler and Guzman, they currently boast James Tashnick on bass and Patrick Blizinski on the Hammond B3 organ, creating a full and funktastic sound that dares feet not to dance. And of course, their name would be misleading if they didn’t also provide a killer light show.

In 2015, they became the house band at Bocci’s Cellar playing weekly events, which they recently switched to every other week.

At the end of last year, the boys released their debut, self-titled album.

And fans can catch LIGHT the Band on Sept. 1 at Don Quixote’s, where they’ll team up with Afro-Latin groove band Judo No, and Santa Cruz hip-hop jazz group Beat Tapes. MAT WEIR INFO: 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25. Bocci’s Cellar, 140 Encinal St., Santa Cruz. $5.

427-1795.

POKEY LAFARGE

THURSDAY 8/17 ALT-ROCK

MATTHEW SWEET It’s not even news these days when a musician uses Kickstarter to fund their latest album—usually. But the fact that longtime alt-rocker Matthew Sweet jumped on the crowd-funding train for his latest album, Tomorrow Forever, explains why there’s been a six-year gap since his last release. His vision for Tomorrow Forever was to write an absurd number of songs (nearly 40!) and then cherry-pick the best of the best for this album. Seventeen made the record, and another 12 will be released as a bonus demo, Tomorrow’s Daughter, for Kickstarter donors. The music brings to mind his classic ’90s output, songs like “Daughter” from the alt-rock heyday. AARON CARNES INFO: 8 p.m. Don Quixote’s, 6275 Hwy. 9, Felton. $25. 335-2800.

FRIDAY 8/18 ROOTS

POKEY LAFARGE If you mistook Pokey LaFarge for

a mid-20th-century artist, you’d be forgiven. The St. Louis-based singer-songwriter—whose throwback appearance includes short ties, suspenders and a hat tipped to the side—has been described as “halfway between a businessman and a janitor,” and he has a sound to match. For years, he was one of few musicians playing early country blues and jazz in the spirit of Tampa Red or Howard “Louie Bluie” Armstrong. His latest album, Manic Revelations, sees LaFarge expanding his sound to include more pop elements, while staying true to his rootsy, heartland style. CJ INFO: 9 p.m. Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $20/adv, $25/door. 423-1338.

HIP-HOP

DAVE STEEZY The Santa Cruz Cypher Session—aka The Cyphy—returns with a crew of MCs that spit fire over chilled beats.

The show features BP the Official, Young Nunnz, Lloky, Yung Vars, Rev Roc, DJ Kecko and more, but Berkeley’s Dave Steezy will be headlining— for those not familiar, check out his latest single, “Everything,” which dropped last month. This is one hip-

hop heads will be talking about for weeks to come. MAT WEIR INFO: 9 p.m. Blue Lagoon, 923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $10 door. 423-7117.

REGGAE

ABYSSINIANS In 1968, Bernard Collins and Donald Manning co-wrote “Satta Massa Gana,” which would become one of the most well-know and enduring reggae songs of all time. The two created the Abyssinians, a harmony-based roots trio that caught the attention of legendary Jamaican producer Clement “Coxsone” Dodd, who helped launch the group into the international spotlight. Though “Satta Massa Gana,” which is Amharic for “give thanks and praise” remains the group’s defining tune, the Abyssinians have contributed numerous albums and songs to the reggae canon, and inspired countless artists and acts. On Friday, Collins returns to Moe’s Alley for what promises to be an evening of praise, classic reggae grooves and harmony. CJ INFO: 9 p.m. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. $25/adv, $30/door.

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SATURDAY 8/19 ROCK

YELLOW SUBMARINE SINGALONG

INFO: 7 p.m. Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $10. 423-8209.

COUNTRY

COUNTRY & WESTERN BASH We may be living through a golden age of Santa Cruz honkytonk. Have you noticed that, in addition to all of the great folk, roots and bluegrass acts, we have a legit classic country

INFO: 8:30 p.m. Don Quixote’s, 6275 Hwy. 9, Felton. $10/adv, $12/door. 335-2800.

SUNDAY 8/20 BLUES

COCO MONTOYA John Mayall was a huge influence on not just British blues, but also the ’60s British Invasion rock bands that would come to redefine the genre.

And L.A. guitarist Coco Montoya is a huge reason why Mayall was able to revive his career in the ’80s. Mayall asked him to join his newly reformed Bluesbreakers, and Montoya stayed in the band for a decade, helping to bring Mayall’s British blues sound to a new generation. Since leaving the

Bluesbreakers, Montoya has led a successful solo career in which Santa Cruz (and Moe’s Alley) has been his home away from home. AC INFO: 4 p.m. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. $20/adv, $25/door. 479-1854.

INFO: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7.

Kuumbwa Jazz, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. $25/adv, $30/door.

427-2227. WANT TO GO? Go to santacruz.com/giveaways before 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 to find out how you could win a pair of tickets to the show.

MONDAY 8/21 JAZZ

MONTY ALEXANDER Some jazz musicians make you think, and others make you dance.

Jamaican-born pianist Monty Alexander belongs to the latter camp.

Which isn’t to say he’s a lightweight.

A consummate musician who landed in New York City in the mid-’60s and found an early champion in Frank Sinatra, he’s an ebulliently grooving player with a gorgeous touch and fertile harmonic imagination. After decades of playing straight-ahead jazz, he returned to his island roots with a singular jazz/reggae synthesis on a series of excellent albums. For his California concerts, he’s swinging with bassist Hassan Shakur and Haitian-American drummer Obed Calvaire. ANDREW GILBERT INFO: 7 p.m. Kuumbwa Jazz, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. $30/adv, $35/door. 427-2227.

IN THE QUEUE MISNER & SMITH

American roots music duo. Friday at Crepe Place YURIDA

Renowned, Latin pop singer from Hermosillo, Mexico. Saturday at Catalyst JASON EADY

Old school honky-tonk. Sunday at Don Quixote’s EYES ON THE SHORE

Tripped-out psych, rock and beats.

Tuesday at Moe’s Alley WEEDEATER

Stoner metal band from Wilmington, North Carolina. Tuesday at Catalyst

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Anyone who says that Ringo isn’t the most awesome Beatles member of all time is obviously willfully ignoring the classic Ringo-led “Yellow Submarine.”

OK, maybe that’s not the best song the Fab Four ever wrote, but can you think of a Beatles song you’d rather be singing in the shower? Join Santa Cruz Performing Arts (led by hosts Ben Jammin and Arindam Krishna Das) in the full-on Yellow Submarine singalong.

Extra points for dressing in wacky psychedelic costumes. AC

music scene here? On Saturday, some of the acts working the hardest to keep that scene hopping join forces to celebrate the birthday of Mischa Gasch, bass player for Miss Lonely Hearts and mastermind behind Western Wednesdays at the Crepe Place and the Tomboy Sessions video series. Gasch and his band are joined

by Western swing standout act the Carolyn Sills Combo and emerging country hero Jesse Daniels and his band the Slow Learners. CJ

When you think of jazz vocal hotbeds, Scandinavia isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But the area produced the fabulous Sinne Eeg, a Danish jazz vocalist who’s garnered a fan base far beyond her home country. Drawing inspiration from jazz legends such as Betty Carter, Sarah Vaughan and Nancy Wilson, Eeg swings and sways with a voice that is clear, smooth, soulful and powerful. A perennial winner of the Best Vocal Jazz Album at the Danish Music Awards, Eeg brings her unique style that blends classic jazz and a Scandinavian perspective to music lovers around the world. CAT JOHNSON

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LIVE MUSIC

Thursday August 17th 8:30pm $20/25 Grammy Winning With His Full Band

EVERLAST

+ T3TRA (TESS DUNN) Friday August 18th 9pm $25/30

WED

Jamaican Roots Reggae In 3 Part Harmony

THE APPLETON GRILL 410 Rodriguez St, Watsonville

FEATURING BERNARD COLLINS + SOULWISE & DJ SPLEECE

APTOS ST. BBQ 8059 Aptos St, Aptos

THE ABYSSINIANS Saturday August 19th 9pm $12/15 Grateful Dead Dance Party With

THE CHINA CATS

8/16

Candy’s River House 6-8p

AQUARIUS RESTAURANT Santa Cruz Dream Inn 175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz BELLA VISTA ITALIAN Dave Muldawer KITCHEN AND BAR 6:30-9:30p 8041 Soquel Dr, Aptos

8/17

THU Watsonville Film Festival Movie Night 7p

FRI

Al Frisby 6-8p

8/18

SAT

8/19

Noche con Banda 9p

Celso Pina 9p

Little Jonny Lawton 6-8p

Llyod Whitely1p Coyote Slim 6-8p

Minor Thirds Trio 6:30-9:30p

SUN

8/20

MON

Kyle Jester 6-8p

8/21

Broken Shades 6-8p

TUE

8/22

Rob Vye 6-8p

Minor Thirds Trio 7-10p

Dan Frechette 6:30-9:30p

Claudio Melega 7-10p

Jeff Blackburn & Friends 7-10p

Greta Rose 6:30-9:30p

7th Wave 6-9p

Sunday August 20th 4pm $20/25

BLUE LAGOON 923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Phonetic, Numerous, Omen & more 5$ 9p

Dave Steezy, The A Thousand Shall Fall Rellies, Russ Cosson & & more $10 9p more $10 9p

The Box (Goth Night) 9p

Metal Monday 9p

One Be Lo (Binary Star) & more $5 9p

COCO MONTOYA

Comedy Night/80s Safety Dance Free 8:30p

BOARDWALK BOWL 115 Cliff St, Santa Cruz

Karaoke 8p-Close

Karaoke 8p-Close

Billy Martini Show 9:30p-1a

Karaoke 6p-Close

Karaoke 6p-Close

Karaoke 8p-Close

Karaoke 8p-Close

BOCCI’S CELLAR 140 Encinal St, Santa Cruz

The Get Down Free 8p

Ukulele Free 5:30p Karaoke Free 8p

Swing Dance $5 5:30p Tim Hallo $7 8p

Reckless Noise $10 8p

Santa Cruz Jazz Society Free 3:30p, Clint Eastwood Band 8p

Matias 8-11p

Karaoke 9-12:30a

Karaoke 9-12:30a

Afternoon Blues Series With

Tuesday August 22nd 8:30pm $7/10 Rockin’ Double Bill

EYES ON THE SHORE

+ MO LOWDA

Wednesday August 23rd 8:30pm $7/10 Big Band Funk & Soul

BRITANNIA ARMS 110 Monterey Ave, Capitola

CATALYST 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Thursday August 24th 8:30pm $7/10

CATALYST ATRIUM 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

12 Piece Afro Roots Reggae Band From Lagos Nigeria

REX SURU & CHERUBIM VIBES

Through the Roots, White Glove Service & more 9p

CASA SORRENTO 393 Salinas St, Salinas

MIDTOWN SOCIAL

Comedy Free 8p

Yurida $45/$48 8p Pickwick $12 8:30p

The Buttertones $10/$12 8:30p

Pokey Large $20/$25 8:30p

Country Guilty $5/$7 8:30p

The Melvins $20 8:30p

CAVA WINE BAR 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

Friday August 25th 9pm $7/10

Americana, Roots, Rock & Alt Country

MCCOY TYLER + TAYLOR RAE

Saturday August 26th 9pm $25/30

Live Reggae Band From St. Croix Featuring VAUGHN BENJAMIN, The Voice Of MIDNITE

AKAE BEKA

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NICK SCHNEBELEN PARSONSFIELD + PATRICK MAGUIRE ANTHONY B + Sol Horizon CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE JETHRO TULL’S MARTIN BARRE BAND WAY DOWN WANDERERS MONOPHONICS + ALANNA ROYALE ANA POPOVIC MARK HUMMEL w/ ANSON FUNDERBURGH & MORE (Afternoon) MARK LETTIERI of SNARKY PUPPY + POINTS NORTH DANIELLE NICOLE BAND LES NUBIANS + Papiba & Friends LOUISIANA LOVE ACT w/ MELVIN SEALS JORDAN T + INNA VISION NATHAN MOORE MARSHALL CRENSHAW + LOS STRAIGHTJACKETS Nth Power + The Humidors

WWW.MOESALLEY.COM 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz 831.479.1854

International Music Hall and Restaurant

FINE MEXICAN AND AMERICAN FOOD ALL YOU CAN EAT LUNCH BUFFET M-F $7.95 Thu Aug 17 Fri Aug 18

Matthew Sweet

$25 adv. /$25 door 21 + 8pm

Painted Mandolin ACOUSTIC GARCIA w/ Joe Craven, Matt Hartle, Larry Graff, Roger Sideman plus Peck & Penn

$15 adv./$15 door 21 + 8:30pm Sat Aug 19

Sun Aug 20

Mischa’s Country & Western Birthday Bash feat. Miss Lonely Hearts, Carolyn Sills Combo, Jesse Daniel and the Slow Learners $10 adv./$12 door 21 + 8:30pm

Jason Eady Brilliant Old-School Honky-Tonk

$10 adv./$10 door <21 w/parent 7pm

Thu Aug 24

It’s A Beautiful Day San Francisco Rock Royalty

$15 adv./$15 door 21 + 7:30pm Fri Aug 25

Spirit of ’76 Jerry Garcia Band & More $12 adv./$15 door 21 + 8:30pm

Sat Aug 26

San Francisco Airship Jefferson Airplane Experience plus Tribe Of The Red Horse Premier Tribute to Neil Young

$10 adv./$10 door 21 + 8pm COMING RIGHT UP

Sun. Aug. 27 Mon. Aug. 28 Tue. Aug. 29 Wed. Aug. 30

Ruaile Buaile From The Heart of Ireland Here We Go Magic August Sun plus Money For Helicopters EmiSunshine She’s 13, has appeared at

Grand Ole Opry 12 times Reservations Now Online at www.donquixotesmusic.com Rockin'Church Service Every Sunday ELEVATION at 10am-11:15am

OPEN LATE EVERY NIGHT! wednesday 8/16 sponsored by Tomboy and tourMore Booking:

western wednesday

The john hatchett band

w / the western wednesday all star band Doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $10 Door ($8 with boots on!)

thursday 8/17

RICHARD STOCKTON

STAND UP COMEDY IN THE GARDEN! Show 7pm $5 Door

friday 8/18

MISNER AND SMITH w / JOSHUA LOWE AND PATTI MAXINE Doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $10 Door

saturday 8/19

HANK AND ELLA'S FINE COUNTRY BAND Doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $8 Door

sunday 8/20

OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM

Hey you pickers, pluckers, fiddlers, and grinners come on down and play from 5-8pm on our on our garden stage. Got banjo?

TUESday 8/22

7 COME 11 Show 9pm $5 Door 8/23 THE SUITCASE JUNKET, LAUREN JUNE 9PM MIDTOWN SANTA CRUZ 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz

429-6994

LIVE MUSIC WED

8/16

THU

8/17

FRI

8/18

SAT

8/19

CILANTROS 1934 Main St, Watsonville

Hippo Happy Hour 5:30-7:30p

CRAZY HORSE BAR 529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Punk Night

CREPE PLACE 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Western Wednesday $10 9p

Comedy 7p Big Light Assateague $10 9p

Misner & Smith, Joshua Hank and Ella’s Fine Lowe & Patti Maxine Country Band $8 9p $10 9p

Crow’s Nest

Yuji Tojo $3 8p

Hall Pass Free 5:30p Joint Chiefs $5 8:30p

The D’oh Bros $6 9p

2218 E. Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

MON

8/21

Karaoke

Karaoke

Issac & the Haze $7 9:30p

Comedy/Trivia

TUE

8/22

Karaoke

Comedy $7 9p

Matthew Sweet $25 8p

Painted Mandolin & Peck & Penn $15 8:30p

THE FISH HOUSE 972 Main St, Watsonville

Miss Lonely Hearts & more $10/$12 8:30p

Blues Mechanics 8p

HINDQUARTER BAR & GRILLE 303 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

West of Nashville 9p

August Sun 9p

The Return of Swami $22/$25 6:30p

Tickets: eventbrite.com

Saturday, August 19 • 7 pm

THE RETURN OF SWAMI Tickets: brownpapertickets.com

MONTY ALEXANDER TRIO Jazz piano with Jamaican roots.

Reggae Party Free 8p

Thursday, August 24 • 7 pm

Jason Eady $10 7p

THE GUITARSONISTS: CHRIS CAIN, MIGHTY MIKE SCHERMER AND DANIEL CASTRO Three masters of blues guitar.

Saturday, August 26 • 7 pm

Roadhouse Karaoke 8p

Beach Cowboys 5p

Karaoke 10p Desi Comedy $20 7:30

4th ANNUAL DESI COMEDY FEST

Monday, August 21 • 7 pm

Benton St. Blues Band Flingo 7:30p

Thursday, August 17 • 8 pm

7 Come 11 $6 9p

Sherry Austin with Henhouse 6-9p

Ugly Beauty 6-9p

DON QUIXOTE’S 6275 Hwy 9, Felton

KUUMBWA 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz

8/20

KPIG Happy Hour 5:30-7:30p

DAV. ROADHOUSE 1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

HENFLING’S 9450 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond

SUN

Celebrating Creativity Since 1975

Monty Alexander Trio $30/$35 6p

JOHN PIZZARELLI A celebration of Sinatra and Jobim’s classic bossa nova recordings.

Monday, August 28 • 7 pm

RUSSELL MALONE QUARTET A guitar-led ensemble, featuring Rick Germanson, Luke Sellick & Willie Jones III. Thursday, August 31 • 7 pm

LIVE & LOCAL: WASABI Santa Cruz’s own funk-rock power trio.

LINDWOOD’S BAR & GRILL 1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz

Wednesday, September 6 • 7 pm

MALONE’S 4402 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley

GRACE KELLY Bouyant saxophone tone and a zest for genrebending.

Thursday, September 7 • 7 pm

I'm No Success Object

SINNE EEG Scandinavia’s premier jazz vocalist.

1/2 PRICE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS! Monday, September 11 • 7 pm

AVISHAI COHEN QUARTET A modern master of the trumpet- lyrical and electrifying.

1/2 PRICE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS! Wednesday, September 13 • 7 pm

RAUL MIDON An eclectic singer and guitarist beyond category and genre.

DAVE KING TRUCKING COMPANY An adventurous ensemble led by The Bad Plus’ King.

1/2 PRICE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS! Thursday, September 21 • 7 & 9 pm

PHAROAH SANDERS DUO An icon of the saxophone in a duo setting with piano Monday, September 25 • 7 pm

LEYLA MCCALLA Melding Haitian musical heritage with American jazz and folk.

1/2 PRICE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS!

performs stand-up comedy

The Crepe Place Garden every Thursday 7 pm | $5 starts August 17

Unless noted advance tickets at kuumbwajazz.org and Logos Books & Records. Dinner served one hour before Kuumbwa presented concerts. Premium wines & beer. All ages welcome.

320-2 Cedar St | Santa Cruz 831.427.2227 kuumbwajazz.org

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LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday, August 16 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

PICKWICK plus Prism Tats

Thursday, August 17 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

THE BUTTERTONES plus Wild Wing

Friday, August 18 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

POKEY LAFARGE plus Ruston Kelly

WED

8/16

Saturday, August 19 • Ages 16+

MICHAEL’S ON MAIN 2591 Main St, Soquel

Bonny June & Bonfire 7:30p

Sunday, August 19 • In the Atrium • Ages 21+

MISSION ST. BBQ 1618 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Al Frisby 6p

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THE MELVINS plus Spotlights

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Aug 28 Fidlar/ Three Commons (Ages 16+) Sep 2 Berner/ Yung LB (Ages 16+) Sep 3 Steel Pulse (Ages 16+) Sep 5 Cody Jinks/ Ward Davis (Ages 16+) Sep 6 Sahbabii/ Pollari (Ages 16+) Sep 7 Shaggy (Ages 16+) Sep 8 Andre Nickatina (Ages 16+) Sep 9 Stiff Little Fingers (Ages 16+) Sep 10 The Magpie Salute (Ages 16+) Sep 13 The Church (Ages 21+) Sep 14 Rev. Horton Heat (Ages 21+) Sep 16 Whethan/ Bearson (Ages 16+) Sep 17 Curren$y (Ages 16+) Sep 22 Gareth Emery (Ages 18+) Sep 24 Goldlink (Ages 16+) Sep 26 L7 (Ages 16+) Sep 27 Apocalyptica (All Ages @ The Rio) Sep 28 Borgore (Ages 18+) Sep 30 G Jones/ Eprom (Ages 16+) Oct 1 Insane Clown Posse (Ages 16+)

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William Bragg 7-9p

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Books & Brews 7-9p

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The Nagging Doubts 10p Joint Chiefs 6p

Alex Lucero 2-5p

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Chris Fox & Spike McGuire 9p

Bonnie June & the Bonfire 2p

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Joint Chiefs 8p

The Crafters 7-9p

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John Michael 7:30p

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Moshe Vilozny Acoustic/World 6:30p

Ho’omana 6:30p

Brunch Grooves 12:30p Featured Acoustic 6:30p

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STEPPING IT UP Blessin Giraldo, who founded her Baltimore school’s step team back in the sixth grade, in the documentary ‘Step.’

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Ode To Joy

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Inner-city girls dance to their own drummer in infectious documentary ‘Step’ BY LISA JENSEN

W

hile a certain temporary resident of the White House and his cronies are doing everything they can to undermine and defund educational opportunities, along comes a movie like Step to explain in vivid terms how education can transform lives, families, and communities. This engrossing documentary examines the stakes for three young black women, high school seniors from inner-city Baltimore, as they strive to be the first members of their families to go to college.

The subject is serious, but the mood of the film is affirmative

and joyful. Director Amanda Lipitz filters the academic story through the girls’ experiences on the school step team—the percussive, foot-stomping, hand-clapping, synchronized dance drills that are so integral to these girls’ lives. Step is “making music with our bodies,” as one team member says. Or, more simply, “Step is life!”

We find out right off the bat that this is no ordinary school. The Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women is a charter school established for the sole purpose of shepherding its 120 female students through the educational system and into college.

Lipitz’s film begins in the fall of 2015, as the members of what will be the school’s first graduating class begin their senior year. The school takes students from grades six through 12, and Lipitz spotlights three girls who have been there since the start.

Blessin Giraldo founded the step team back in the sixth grade.

Bright, charismatic, and brimming with personality, she’s a demon on the step floor. But she’s so used to coasting by on charm, she’s let her grades slide, and her future is in jeopardy. Cori Grainger calls herself an introvert (“I’m everything that step is not,” she jokes), but says

“those parts come out of me when I step.” Her grades are terrific, and she dreams of going to Johns Hopkins University—if her mom and recentlylaid-off step-father can pay for it.

Tayla Solomon is the daughter of a Baltimore policewoman who loves to come to step rehearsals and cheer on the team. Although her exuberance often embarrasses Tayla, her mom is wholeheartedly committed to the program as a way for girls who she says are “lost” to succeed. Also prominent in the film is the new, no-nonsense step coach, “Coach G,” and tough-love counselor Paula Dofat, who instills the motto, “No excuses,” into her girls’ lives.

As the girls apply for college admissions and financial aid, while rehearsing for their last big Baltimore step competition, they cope with family dynamics and challenges like empty refrigerators and power outages. Director Lipitz sets their story in the context of the police shooting of Freddie Gray, which happened in the girls’ junior year, portraying both the volatility of their urban life, and the infectious joy of their solidarity as they study and step their way to survival.

Lipitz is in a unique position to tell this story. A Baltimore native whose activist mother was instrumental in helping to found BLSYW in 2009, she has known these girls since they were 11 years old and watched them grow up. Her unprecedented access to these students, their families, and the administrators determined to get them to move forward in their lives, make the movie at once more relaxed, and yet more urgent than if a dispassionate stranger were telling their story.

In a pre-credit prologue at the beginning of the film, a quartet of its stars appear onscreen to welcome the audience. “Our goal is to turn this film into a movement,” they tell us. We all know the result when doors of opportunity are slammed shut. Step reminds us what can be achieved when “a group of powerful women come together” to succeed.

STEP *** (out of four) With Blessin Giraldo, Cori Grainger, Tayla Solomon, Gari McIntyre, Paula Dofat. Directed by Amanda Lipitz. A Fox Searchlight release. Rated PG. 83 minutes.

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FILM NEW THIS WEEK BRIGSBY BEAR If you’ve ever seen an interview with Mark Hamill, you know that in addition to starring in some of the greatest nerd movies of all time, he is in fact a huge nerd himself. That might be why he took a role in this offbeat dramedy directorial debut from SNL’s Dave McCary, which will make nerds feel all the feels. A 25-year-old named James (Kyle Mooney) has been living in the desert with his parents his whole life, obsessed with a children’s sci-fi show called Brigsby Bear adventure. Here’s the thing: unbeknownst to James, the show is made only for him. And then one day, it ends. McCary directs.

Claire Danes, Beck Bennett, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., and Greg Kinnear costar. (PG-13) 100 minutes.

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THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD Pop quiz! Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson star in this action-comedy as the best bodyguard in the world and the world’s most notorious hitman. Will these mortal enemies a) learn to work together to achieve a common goal; b) learn to overcome their differences to achieve a common goal; or c) turn into Nick Fury and Deadpool, and then learn to overcome their differences to achieve a common goal? Patrick Hughes directs. (R) 118 minutes.

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LOGAN LUCKY If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “You know what this heist movie needs?

NASCAR!,” then this new Steven Soderbergh film is for you. Coming out of a self-imposed “retirement” that lasted four years—which actually is kind of a lifetime for him, since he used to put out like seven movies a year—his latest action-comedy has a fair amount of critical buzz, not to mention Channing Tatum, Adam Driver and Daniel Craig. Soderbergh directs.

(PG-13) 119 minutes.

WIND RIVER Anybody else think Hell or High Water was the best movie of last year? Well, its writerdirector, Taylor Sheridan (who also did the criminally overlooked Sicario), is back, with a thriller about an FBI agent (Elizabeth

Olsen) and a game tracker (Jeremy Renner) investigating the murder of a girl on an Indian reservation. Directed by Sheridan.

Gil Birmingham, Jon Bernthal, Julia Jones, Kelsey Asbille and James Jordan co-star. (R) 107 minutes.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS: Part two of National Theatre’s new adaptation of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America, starring Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield.

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 AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER Despair can be paralyzing. But Al Gore returns to the big screen to tell you that there is hope—and to get your ass in gear to fight for this planet. Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk direct. Al Gore, Barack Obama, Donald J. Trump co-star. (PG) 98 minutes.

ANNABELLE: CREATION We get it, the Annabelle doll is creepy. But, seriously, how much more can they milk from the Conjuring franchise?

What’s that? A lot? Well, OK then!

Have at this prequel about who the hell would ever make a doll that looks like that. David F. Sandberg directs.

Anthony LaPaglia and Stephanie Sigman star. (R) 109 minutes.

ATOMIC BLONDE She’s an expert in escape and evasion— and maintaining a poker face, obviously—but for an MI6 agent, Lorraine Broughton’s English accent really is terrible. And wow, wow, she’s bi too? Putting in that lesbian spy sex scene (gee, wonder what audience that was added for) must be a sign of progress, not a cheap tactic to ramp up the sex appeal in an otherwise completely prudish film ...

David Leitch directs. Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman co-star. (R) 115 minutes.

BABY DRIVER A young getaway driver, aka “Young Mozart in a gocart over there,” wants out. But Kevin Spacey has orchestrated one last bold and brazen heist, and he won’t do it without his man. Too bad it’s doomed to fail.

Edgar Wright directs. Ansel Elgort, Spacey, Lily James co-star. (R) 113 minutes.

THE DARK TOWER The tower is all that stands between light and darkness in this long-awaited Stephen King adaptation. Matthew McConaughey is the devil, only worse, but it’s OK because Idris Elba is a badass gunslinger who’ll save the world with the help of an unflappable little boy. Nikolaj Arcel directs. Katheryn Winnick, Elba, McConaughey co-star. (PG-13) 95 minutes.

DETROIT It’s Detroit, 1967.

Dismukes is a security guard on duty when he hears gunfire—police are there, there’s a lot of shooting and three kids end up dead. Now Dismukes is being questioned by the police. Based on the true story of the Algiers Motel incident where, in the midst of the 12th Street Riot, seven people were horrifically terrorized by police and three black teenagers ended up dead. I bet the people who survived that incident thought things would be different 50 years in the future. Kathryn Bigelow directs. John Boyega, Anthony Mackie, Algee Smith costar. (R) 143 minutes.

DUNKIRK They were so close to home, they could almost see it.

More than 340,000 soldiers on the beaches of Dunkirk, France, surrounded by the German army, with little left to expect but certain death. Probably a far-too-real depiction (it’s Christopher Nolan, after all) of how the “colossal military disaster” turned around with the help of merchant marine boats, fishing boats, lifeboats and everything inbetween. Nolan directs. Fionn Whitehead, Kenneth Branagh, Mark Rylance co-star.

(PG-13) 106 minutes.

THE EMOJI MOVIE In the world of emojis, you’re given one emotion and one emotion only—or else. So for Gene,

who is multi-expressional, things get interesting when he’s got to find his source code and fix his glitch or be discarded for good. Tony Leondis directs. T.J. Miller, James Corden, Anna Faris co-star. (PG) 86 minutes.

paintings were bought by the likes of then-vice president Richard Nixon. Aisling Walsh directs.

Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke, Kari Matchett co-star. (PG-13) 115 minutes.

THE GLASS CASTLE Woody Harrelson, having lost the war for the Planet of the Apes, retreats into the role of alcoholic father in this adaptation of Jeanette Walls’ memoir about how she overcame a brutally rough childhood to become a successful writer. Brie Larson Plays Walls. Naomi Watts and Sarah Snook co-star. Destin Daniel Cretton directs. (PG-13) 127 minutes.

THE NUT JOB 2: NUTTY BY NATURE Did you see The Nut Job 1? Of course you didn’t, unless you have a child between the ages of three and eight and there were absolutely no other kid’s movies playing that day. You’d be surprised how many people that equals, though—enough to get this sequel funded, at least.

So now the characters you don’t remember from the first film (even if you did see it) are back to save their home from an amusement park developer. Sadly, that is probably the only context in which the word “amusement” will be connected to this film. Cal Brunker directs. Voices of Will Arnett, Maya Rudolph, Katherine Heigl, Jackie Chan. (PG) 91 minutes.

GIRLS TRIP OK, so Variety’s Peter Debruge was definitely not the right guy to review Girls Trip, but we’re going to try to be slightly less tone deaf moviegoers and say that this movie looks damn funny. (Conjure up the image of Jada Pinkett Smith getting stuck mid-air over a huge crowd in a New Orleans street and explosively peeing all over them. Yes.) Plus, the long-overdue Queen Latifah/Jada Pinkett Smith reunion! Malcolm D. Lee directs. Regina Hall, Latifah, Pinkett Smith co-star. (R) 122 minutes KIDNAP Halle Berry’s son has been kidnapped, and instead of waiting for the cops (if this were a commentary on the relationship between communities of color and the police, that would’ve been something), she goes on a vigilante car chase, crashing into things and screaming a lot, which causes many spectacular—and probably lethal!—accidents along the way.

Of course the folks who did Salt and Transformers thought a child’s kidnapping story would be the perfect background for a car chase movie. Luis Prieto directs. Halle Berry, Sage Correa, Chris McGinn co-star. (R) 94 minutes.

MAUDIE When an arthritic Nova Scotia woman is forced to find a new home and a job, she finds her way to the town’s resident grump and becomes a housekeeper, honing her skills as an artist. Based on the true story of Maud Lewis, who became so well known her

SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING Stark made him the suite, so now he’s got to live up to the legacy.

But after stopping bike thieves and helping grandmas out around the neighborhoods, little Spider Man might’ve gotten himself into a situation that might prove too big for his britches. Jon Watts directs.

Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr. co-star. (PG-13) 133 minutes.

STEP Reviewed this issue. (PG) 83 minutes.

WONDER WOMAN Things were simpler for the princess of the Amazons before modern warfare showed up in Diana’s sandy paradise and a handsome Chris fell from the sky. Once she learns of the war to end all wars, Diana leaves home to become Wonder Woman and fulfill her destiny.

Directed by a female director and played by Gal Gadot? Gurl Power shirts on people, this is about to get real. Patty Jenkins directs.

Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright costar. (PG-13) 141 minutes.

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GOODBYE TO PERG Karl Heiman, owner of Caffe Pergolesi for the past 14 years, says he’s closing up the beloved coffee shop

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Bohemian Farewell Caffe Pergolesi to close its doors on Aug. 26 BY CHRISTINA WATERS

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ad news for all of us who celebrate the only-in-Santa Cruz ambience available in a dwindling handful of local landmarks. Hang on tight: Caffe Pergolesi, home to students, lovers, and coffee aficionados for more than 25 years, is closing. Hard to take, following so close on the heels of Logos. I have spent countless hours, and conducted dozens and dozens of interviews in this rambling sanctuary of bohemian vibes. The porch, with its bowers and cool summer shade. What a loss!

Maybe it’s time you asked yourself just why Santa Cruz residents look the other way as an influx of nontaxpaying street denizens drive away customers from downtown retail, food, and social centers. Are we caving in to aggressive and unpleasant pop-up occupiers? Or are babyboom retail owners simply hitting retirement age? Food for thought.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, Aug. 26. That’s the last day that the endlessly funky, wonderful, completely unique Caffe Pergolesi will be serving

coffee. Owner Karl Heiman, who also owns Mr. Toots in Capitola, is calling it quits for the coffeehouse that also served as a study hall, trysting spot, and site of many a chess match and spontaneous poetry readings.

“The happiest part of my time with Pergolesi was offering a space where people could come and sit, and feel at home and have a good cup of coffee that wasn’t super expensive,” Heiman told me last week. “I wanted it to be a place for the community to enjoy. I’ve

owned it for 14 years, and I wish I could keep it open," he says, with a noticeable sadness. “But I’m being backed into a corner. The transients are out of control. My customers don’t like it, people are afraid to walk by the building now. I’ve written to the city council and to the police, but nothing has been done.”

Heiman reassured me that his Capitola outpost of bohemian coffee, Mr. Toots, is absolutely staying open. “It doesn’t have the transient problem that Pergolesi suffered,” he says.

Graced with idiosyncratic architecture of Winchester Mystery House proportions, his incarnation of Pergolesi took over the Dr. Miller House, a gingerbread Victorian built in 1886, and hosted pretty much every single person who ever lived in or passed through Santa Cruz.

Deliciously mismatched furniture— including the popular church pew— and candy-colored rooms with high ceilings and ample natural light made for memorable, and lengthy visits. Great coffee, tons of attitude, and those incredible cupcakes, plus the space to simply sit, read, and meditate—Pergolesi had it all.

The original Caffe Pergolesi, which brought hip urban atmosphere to a location behind what is now Lulu Carpenter’s, was home to poets, intellectuals, and creative gadflys until the earthquake of 1989. Advertising itself as “the oldest coffeehouse in Santa Cruz,” Pergolesi was the epitome of local, and several generations of UCSC students owe their bachelor’s degrees to long hours of study in the house’s welcoming, non-judgmental ambience. More recently, alas, it had attracted droves of aggressive panhandlers setting up house along the sidewalks and architecturally intricate front porch of the sprawling old Victorian.

On the last day, Aug. 26, Heiman will be offering Pergolesi wares at 1973 prices, “prices from the old days,” as a fond farewell and “thank you” to the many who have supported the coffeehouse over the years. Get on over there and soak up the unforgettable atmosphere one last time. 418 Cedar St., Santa Cruz.

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Based in Soquel, Fogline’s meat can be purchased every Wednesday at the Downtown Farmers Market and every Sunday in Live Oak. Barron gave GT a peek behind the curtain of his operation.

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“The palate leads off with wild berry, exotic oak and cola,” says expert winemaker John Schumacher. This easy-drinking wine also features “undertones of peppermint, anise and chocolate, progressing into a finish of candied wild berry.” A mere $18, I marvel at how such a good wine—and organic at that—can be so reasonably priced.

Schumacher will be participating in the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival (see info below) where you can sample his excellent wines, including those of Hallcrest Vineyards, or try the full range in the tasting room at 379 Felton Empire Road, Felton, 335-4441. Visit hallcrestvineyards.com for more info.

SCOTTS VALLEY ART, WINE & BEER FESTIVAL A fun day out is guaranteed at the 18th annual Art, Wine & Beer Festival hosted by the Scotts Valley Chamber

of Commerce. At a preview party last month, I tasted many wines from participating wineries and they are: 37th Parallel, Armitage, Kissed by an Angel, Pelican Ranch, Partage, Wargin Wines, Direct Cellars, Hallcrest, and the newly resurrected Skov Winery. More than 150 artists and vendors will be selling their creations—including Sally Bookman (paintings), Popi Nikolaou (jewelry), and California Jam Queen—and food will be available from Kiss Catering, the recently opened Ambrosia India Bistro (Scotts Valley location), and many others. The event is Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 19 & 20 and admission is free. Visit svartfest.com for more info.

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Rany Prambs, who hails from England, makes delicious British Toffee Jacks and British Munchie Jacks—both made with only four ingredients: whole-grain organic rolled oats, butter, evaporated cane juice, and organic brown rice syrup.

She will be selling them on Aug. 19 & 20 at the Art, Wine & Beer Festival in Scotts Valley. Visit culinarytable.com or email yummycooking@hotmail.com for more info.

H RISA’S STARS BY RISA D’ANGELES SOLAR ECLIPSE IN A MERCURY RETROGRADE

There is much talk about the upcoming eclipse Monday, Aug. 21. This is a rare second Leo new moon, reflecting an eclipse 19 years ago. What happened then? Solar eclipses inform humanity that something essential has come to an end, making room for something newer and more vital to manifest. In a total solar eclipse, the moon (matter) is blocking the essential light of the Sun. Therefore, “as above in the heavens, so below on Earth”—something essential within our lives becomes hidden, and then it simply falls away.

It is good to ask ourselves (in our personal lives, towns, cities, communities with friends and family): what is changing, disappearing and falling away? As we assess this phenomenon, and adapt to it, we also acknowledge our gratitude.

Monday’s new moon/solar eclipse occurs at (28.53) 29 degrees Leo— a crucial ending degree. Truly something has completed itself. To apply this practically, for those with astrology

charts, we locate 29 degrees Leo in our charts. This is the area of life where something ends, and matters quietly existing in shadows appear.

Eclipses show us where we will expand and grow.

Along with this new moon eclipse, Sun is trine (harmony) Uranus (change). Sun illuminates, Uranus (in Aries) “brings forth all things new.” Quickly!

The trine says, “Everything is in harmony.”

Sun/Uranus supports the eclipse changes.

The shadow of the eclipse streams across the U.S. It is the first eclipse in 99 years across the continental U.S. Leo is the Light of the Soul. This eclipse, with Regulus (the Law Giver), calls forth the Soul of the United States, summoning our country to stand with courage, with leadership assuming its spiritual task—to “stand in the Light and lead humanity within and toward the Light.”

ARIES Mar21–Apr20

LIBRA Sep23–Oct22

You need enjoyment and playfulness as this eclipse Mercury retrograde time affects your life of pleasure, creativity, spontaneity, the arts, children and, above all, having parties.

The last you must do! It’s important to feel joyful. You also need an adventure that’s not too risky. Questions. What/ who is your muse? What is your creativity? What do you enjoy? And remember to share, always, from the heart.

You consider what future goals are yet to be achieved.

Hopes, wishes and dreams come into focus and they include friends, intimates, and social groups who recognize your inner beauty and authenticity. You feel a great love given by others washing away any perceived wounds from early childhood. Life heals you and becomes your playground.

TAURUS Apr21–May21

SCORPIO Oct23–Nov21

It’s time to create the type of home you hope for, envision and actually need. The old ways and means at home are no longer working. Perhaps there’s need for greater security, comfort or beauty. Perhaps a new couch or uncovering buried treasure. Perhaps family relationships need emotional support, more loving kindness. Notice a gathering of past life gifts. To be used in this lifetime to serve humanity.

Career, public image, vocation, ambition—all are highlighted at the eclipse retrograde time. You attempt to bring the Soul into your professional life. Because you need work that is meaningful, having a special place in the world. The eclipse touches and illuminates your essence. You begin to express yourself differently.

Unmasked, this is the person you truly are. Don’t fret.

You’re still protected.

GEMINI May 22–June 20

SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec20

Have you considered what your communication needs are, your intellectual needs, even the needs you have about your neighborhood? What are you learning these days, how do you see our country? New ways of thinking may be needed. You are responsible for instructing humanity about the world at large. What do you know about the world? Are you offering information that displays tolerance and loving kindness?

There’s a leap forward in learning, an expansion beyond what you’ve known before. Beliefs are changing as new information, like revelations, appear in your mind.

Everything becomes a surprise when you step outside of the known. Your mind is shaken up, your perceptions shift. A new world appears. It will take three months to be integrated. You will travel.

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CAPRICORN Dec21–Jan20

It’s important during this eclipse and mercury retrograde time to review what your values are and what you are confident about. It is a time to assess finances, spirituality, religion, children, communication, security and things psychological. It’s important, too, to be generous in all ways.

Giving allows us to have a sense of pride that we have helped others. Tithing and giving. All that is given is returned ten-fold.

Things, people, you—all seem to be in a state of transformation. Intimacy becomes important in daily life in order to reconnect. Looking at people, you’re able to understand their deep hidden psychological levels.

You speak words that create in them safety, security and calmness in their world. Little deaths occur. Not physical, but little endings of things. You understand and are grateful.

LE0 Jul21–Aug22

AQUARIUS Jan21–Feb18

Leo is always about the self, the “I am,” and see what I have created! Now a deeper level of the self is germinating, about to be revealed. A richer sense of self-recognition, self-esteem and a realization that one truly has strength and courage. Self-knowledge, self-confidence, creative self-expression, too. All of these are coming forth. You are to know yourself as essentially perfect. A new being emerging in the world. Independent and free.

You think about marriage, partnerships, friendships.

You attempt to express yourself in a new way in the world in order to reconcile differences and allow for understanding to occur. You empower others to feel good about themselves. They in turn love you more.

Refrain from projecting any shadows upon others. Allow everyone to be free.

VIRGO Aug23–Sep22 Changes within will be recognized and seen later in the year. A deep psychological development is taking place.

A spiritual impact can be felt when in nature, deep in forests, on walks, in warm waters, during early mornings and at sunset. Something secret reveals itself and one’s deepest desires come forth. Expect revelations, dreams and voices in the wind. Offering direction.

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PISCES Feb19–Mar20 Tending to health is most important. Perhaps a warm pool of water somewhere. Call it forth, mention it daily.

Visualize it. Soon it will gradually appear. One must keep body, emotions, mind and Soul in complete alignment, poised, quiet and calm. This physical, spiritual and psychological order will allow Pisces to meet the many continuing demands on their time. The world needs saving. Pisces is the savior.

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The following General Partnership is doing business as WEST COAST COLLEGE CAMPS. 378 VISTA ROBLES DR., BEN LOMOND, CA 95005. County of Santa Cruz. RICHARD JOHN WIENS, & ROBERT A. KITTLE. 378 VISTA ROBLES DR., BEN LOMOND, CA 95005. This business is conducted by a General Partnership signed: ROBERT A. KITTLE. 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 July.

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203 LAUREL STREET EXTENSION APARTMENT 17, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: GREG DENNIS BURNETT. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 7/10/2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1102 The following Married Couple is doing business as CARMEL VALLEY RETREAT. 41 LAUREL DR., CARMEL VALLEY, CA 93924. County of Santa Cruz. LYNDA MARIN & CHARLES STEIN. 41 LAUREL DR., CARMEL VALLEY, CA 93924.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1297 The following Individual is doing business as FLOOD MUSIC. 1900 HALTERMAN AVE., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. BEN FLOOD. 1900 HALTERMAN AVE., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: BEN FLOOD. 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 July 27, 2017. Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1181 The following Individual is doing business as CHIPPERTALK. 203 LAUREL STREET EXTENSION APARTMENT 17, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz. GREG DENNIS BURNETT.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1234 The following Individual is doing business as VANCE CORNELL GARROTT SR. 919 CAPITOLA AVE #35, CAPITOLA, CA 95010. County of Santa Cruz.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1247 The following Individual is doing business as BLESSED BIRTH. 101 HAGEMANN, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1256 The following Individual is doing business as ALACRITOUS. 410 ALTA VISTA DR., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz.

REYNALDO LEE ESPANOLA. 410 ALTA VISTA DR., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: REYNALDO LEE ESPANOLA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 7/21/2017.

This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1288 The following Individual is doing business as RISINGWOMAN PROJECT. 2756 GRANITE CREEK RD., SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066.

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MICHELLE IVANA STRANSKY. 2756 GRANITE CREEK RD., SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066.

This business is conducted by an Individual signed: MICHELLE IVANA STRANSKY. 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 July

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1279 The following Individual is doing business as HEADS UP! HAIR STUDIO. 6259 HWY 9, FELTON, CA 95018.

County of Santa Cruz.

COURTNEY JOHNSTON. 6259 HWY 9, FELTON, CA 95018. This business

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17- 1228.

The following General Partnership is doing business as SOMETHING TO TASTE. 730 CATHEDRAL DR., APTOS, CA 95003.

County of Santa Cruz.

MACDONALD ELLIS & LAUREN LINKEMYER. 730 CATHEDRAL DR.,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1318 The following Individual is doing business as YOGOBONGO. 116 TOSCA TERRACE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz.

KRISTINA HAMILL. 116 TOSCA TERRACE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060.

This business is conducted by an Individual signed: KRISTINA HAMILL. 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 Aug. 1, 2017. Aug. 9, 16,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1326 The following Individual is doing business as R B TRUCKING. 1584 CHANTICLEER AVE. APT. 3, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062.

County of Santa Cruz.

ROBERT L. BALES. 1584 CHANTICLEER AVE. APT. 3, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062.

This business is conducted by an Individual signed: ROBERT L. BALES. 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 Aug. 2, 2017. Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30.

CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF HANNAH ELISABETH GILMAN CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.17CV02045. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner HANNAH ELISABETH GILMAN has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: HANNAH ELISABETH GILMAN to: HANNAH ELISABETH MIXTER. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1343 The 'root' start tag on line 1 position 2 does not match the end tag of 'b'. Line 1, position

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 Sept. 22, 2017 at 8:30 am, in Department 10 located at Superior Court of California, 701 Ocean Street.

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: Aug. 7, 2017. Denine J. Guy, Judge of the Superior Court. Aug. 16, 23, 30, & Sept. 6.

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3600 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz 140 Dubois, Suite C, Santa Cruz

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Where the locals shop since 1938.

VOTED BEST BUTCHER SHOP BEST WINE SELECTION BEST CHEESE SELECTION BEST LOCALLY OWNED GROCERY STORE BEST MURAL /PUBLIC ART

Family owned & operated 78 years.

622 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz

OUR 78 TH YEAR

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BUTCHER SHOP

BALSAMIC WINE & MARINATED FOOD PAIRING FLANK STEAK

INGREDIENTS: – 2 GARLIC CLOVES, SLICED – 1 TABLESPOON ROSEMARY LEAVES – 1 TABLESPOON DRIED OREGANO – 2 TABLESPOONS WHOLE-GRAIN MUSTARD – 1/2 CUP BALSAMIC VINEGAR – 1 CUP EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, PLUS MORE FOR GRILLING – KOSHER SALT – FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER – ONE 3-POUND FLANK STEAK DIRECTIONS In a blender, combine the garlic, rosemary, oregano, mustard and vinegar and puree until the garlic is minced. With the machine on, gradually add the oil and blend until creamy. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

ALL NATURAL USDA Choice beef & lamb only corn-fed Midwest pork, Rocky free-range chickens, Mary’s air-chilled chickens, wild-caught seafood, Boar’s Head products.

MEAT

BEEF ■ FLAT IRON STEAKS/ 5.98 LB ■ COULOTTE STEAKS/ 7.98 LB LUNCH MEATS ■ HONEY HAM, SWEET SLICE/ 8.49 LB ■ BLACK FOREST HAM, Smoked 8.49 LB MARINATED TUMBLE MEATS ■ BLACK PEPPER PORK CHOPS, Boneless/ 3.98 LB ■ BLOODY MARY PORK CHOPS, Boneless/ 3.98 LB ■ SANTA MARIA PORK CHOPS, Boneless/ 3.98 LB ■ BLACK PEPPER LONDON BROIL/ 5.98 LB ■ SANTA MARIA LONDON BROIL/ 5.98 LB FISH ■ PACIFIC RED SNAPPER, FILLET/ 6.98 LB ■ PETRALE SOLE FILLETS, FRESH/ 13.98 LB ■ CREATIVE SALMON FILLETS, KINGS, ORGANIC FED/ 17.98 LB ■ SALMON LOX, TRIM/ 9.98 LB

PRODUCE

■ LIMES, Extra Juicy/ .19 Ea ■ CANTALOUPE MELONS, Ripe and Sweet/ .69 Lb ■ PEACHES and NECTARINES,

Add the meat to a glass or ceramic baking dish and pour all but 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette on top; turn the meat to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.

White and Yellow/ 3.79 Lb

BEER/WINE/SPIRITS

GROCERY

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■ TECATE, 12 Pack Cans, 12oz/ 9.99 + CRV ■ KONA BREWING, “ Asst. Varieities”,

■ NOOSA Yoghurt, All Kinds, 8oz/ 2.29 ■ PACIFIC BROTH, Turkey, “Organic”, 32oz/ 3.49 ■ SANTA CRUZ ORGANIC LEMONADES, 32oz/~1.99 ■ HI BALL ENERGY DRINK, 16oz/ 2.99 +CRV ■ ODWALLA ORANGE JUICE, 1.8Qt/ 4.99

6 Pack Bottles, 12oz/ 7.00 + CRV

■ ALASKAN BREWING, “Asst. Varieties”, 6 Pack Bottles, 12oz/ 7.99 + CRV

■ TROMER PILSNER, 6 Pack Bottles, 12oz/ 7.99 + CRV ■ SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN BREWEING,

Local Bakeries

“Horse Tail” Red, 4 Pack Cans, 16 oz/ 7.99 + CRV

■ BECKMANN’S, California Sour Round, 16oz/ 3.49 ■ WHOLE GRAIN, Nine Grain, 30oz/ 4.19 ■ GAYLE’S, Francese Bun, 4 Pack, 16oz/ 3.99 ■ KELLY’S, Four Seed, 16oz/ 3.89 ■ SUMANO’S, Sourdough Loaf, 24oz/ 3.99

Vodka-750 ml

■ TAHOE MOONSHINE, (Reg 35.99)/ 14.99 ■ BLUE ICE, “Gluten Free”/ 18.99 ■ PAU, “Made in Maui”/ 19.99 ■ CHOPIN, “Potato Vodka”/ 19.99 ■ KETTLE ONE/ 19.99

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■ BURN HOT SAUCE, “Locally Made”, 4oz/ 8.99 ■ BUBBIE’S, Sauerkraut, “Traditional”, 25oz/ 6.59 ■ TRUE STORY, Thick Cut Chicken,

■ 2015 GNARLY HEAD OLD VINE , Zinfandel, (90WE)/ 8.99 ■ 2012 VERUM, Malbec, (91W&S, Reg 19.99)/ 9.99 ■ 2012 THREE RIVERS, Red Wine,

“Great in Salads”/ 60z/ 6.49

(90WS, Reg 18.99)/ 9.99

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(90W&S, Reg 19.99)/ 9.99

■ 2012 WHEEL HOUSE, Zinfandel, Dry Creek,

■ TILLAMOOK, Sharp Cheddar Slices,

-(Reg 23.99)/ 9.99

“Great for Sandwiches”, 12oz/ 4.99

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Cheese - “Best Selection in Santa Cruz”

■ 2013 BASILISK, Chardonnay, (89JH, Reg 20.99)/ 8.99 ■ 2013 LINCOURT, Sauvignon Blanc, (Reg 15.99)/ 8.99 ■ 2013 THREE RIVERS STEEL, Chardonnay,

■ MONTEREY JACK, “rBST Free”

Loaf Cuts/ 3.09 Lb, Average Cuts/ 3.49 Lb

■ DANISH BLUE CHEESE, “Imported”/ 8.09 Lb ■ POTATOES, Red and Yukon/ .89 Lb ■ AVOCADOS, Always Ripe/ 2.99 Ea ■ BABY SWISS WHEEL, “A Customer Favorite”/ 5.99 ■ YELLOW ONIONS, A Kitchen Must Have/ .49 Lb ■ PECORINO ROMANO WHEEL, ■ BROCCOLI CROWNS, Fresh from the Field/ 1.49 Lb “Italian Important”/ 11.99 Lb ■ ZUCCHINI SQUASH,

Light a grill and oil the grates. Remove the steak from the marinade, letting the excess drip off.

Season with salt and pepper. Grill the steak over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 125&#176;, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the steak to a carving board and let rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice the meat against the grain and serve, passing the remaining vinaigrette at the table.

Organic and Conventional/ 1.19 Lb

■ LEAF LETTUCE, Red, Green, Romaine,

Clover Sonoma- Best Price in Town

(Reg 14.99)/ 7.99

■ 2015 VILLA MARIA, Sauvignon Blanc, (90WS, Reg 15.99)/ 9.99

■ 2012 ALTA, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, (90WE, Reg 29.99)/ 9.99

■ ORGANIC YOGURT, Lowfat, 7oz/ .89 Butter & Iceberg/ 1.19 Ea ■ ORGANIC YOGURT, Plain & Vanilla Bean, 32oz/ 3.39 ■ BUSHBERRIES, Blue, Black and Raspberries/ 3.79 Ea ■ ORGANIC COTTAGE CHEESE, ■ SEEDLESS GRAPES, Red and Green/ 2.99 Lb Small Curd & Lowfat, 16oz/ 3.79 ■ STRAWBERRIES, 1 Lb Clamshell/ 3.79 Ea ■ ORGANIC KEEFIR, 32oz/ 3.89 ■ CLUSTER TOMATOES, Ripe on the Vine/ 1.69 Lb ■ ORGANIC MILK, Gallon/ 6.99 ■ ROMA TOMATOES, Ripe and Firm/ 1.79 Lb ■ RUSSET POTATOES, Top Quality/ .89 Lb Shop Local First ■ CELERY, Fresh and Crisp/ 1.19 Ea ■ SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN MARINADE, 12oz/ 4.99 ■ FRESH CORN, White and Yellow/ .79 Ea ■ TWINS KITCHEN MUSTARD, 3 Kinds, 9oz/ 5.99 ■ CAULIFLOWER, Large Heads/ 2.29 Ea ■ HONEYDEW MELONS, Great in Fruit Salad/ .99 Lb ■ FLIPS AWESOME SAUCE, 5oz/ 5.99 ■ MANUELS SALSA, “From the Restaurant”, 14oz/ 5.59 ■ PINEAPPLE, Sweet and Juicy/ .99 Lb ■ LARGE TOMATOES, Peak Quality/ 2.29 Lb ■ OLIO OBERTO OLIVE OIL, 12.7 oz/ 19.99

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New Zealand Wines

■ 2014 NOBILO, Sauvignon Blanc, (90TP, Reg 13.99)/ 8.99 ■ 2015 SPY VALLEY, Sauvignon Blanc, (90WS)/ 16.99 ■ 2016 DOG POINT, Sauvignon Blanc, (93JS)/ 19.99 ■ 2014 MOHUA, Pinot Noir, (90D)/ 19.99 ■ CRAGGY RANGE, Chardonnay, Hawkes Bay, (92JS)/ 23.99

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■ 2012 SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN VINEYARD, (93WE)/ 38.99

■ 2011 SILVER OAK, (MSRP 74.99)/ 59.99 ■ 2012 MOUNT EDEN SCM, Estate, (95WE)/ 69.99 ■ 2013 SIGNORELLO, Napa Valley, (94WA)/ 69.99 ■ 2008 LANCASTER, Alexander Valley, (94WA)/ 69.99

Natalie Dalton, 28-Year Customer, Felton

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Occupation: Travel expert Hobbies: Cooking, dancing, acrylic painting, the beach, bike riding, hiking, reading Astrological Sign: Sagittarius (“full-blown!”)

Who or what first got you shopping here? First, I just want to say that I grew up here and have always enjoyed shopping at Shopper’s and reading the Spotlight articles. It’s been on my bucket list hoping I would be a Shopper Spotlight and be discovered! My mom first brought me here. She loves the wooden floors, the smell of Shopper’s, and for us, shopping here is the equivalent of rummaging through our own magic food pantry containing these amazing ingredients from around the world. My first memories here were of the towering abundance and the amazing colors of the fruit and vegetables. Now, it’s more about the alcohol. I’m joking! But they do carry an amazing array of diverse wines and spirits.

What do you like to cook? I love cooking in-season using Shopper’s produce for stir-frys, Mexican, and Italian foods. I might buy marinara sauce and build it up with veggies and something from the butcher shop. I normally make my own pasta from zucchini using a spiralizer. I also hand-roll Tuscan pasta; it’s really easy. If I’m trying a new Italian recipe, I know I can come here and find all the ingredients called for. For me, it’s all about the tried-and-true specialty products, like their many fresh dips and local salsas. I love that they carry my favorite hot sauce, ‘Jamaican-style pain is good!’ Shopper’s offers so many wonderful — and obscure — choices but you don’t feel overwhelmed.

Obscure? Yes! Every Thanksgiving my family does a different theme. This past theme was ‘New Orleans.’

Instead of cooking one giant turkey, we slow-cooked turkey necks. I called Shopper’s and they put aside five pounds of turkey necks for me. The great thing about Shopper’s is you can get the highest quality products without breaking the bank. I recently stopped by to get a gift of Mescal for a distiller. I knew the selection would all be high-quality but not too expensive. Shopper’s has been the cornerstone of our community for the longest time. It’s also a fun place to shop. Every one here is so helpful, personable, and genuinely friendly. You have natural interactions which makes for a real community.

“The great thing about Shopper’s is you can get the highest quality products without breaking the bank.”

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