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EDITOR’S NOTE Legendary Santa Cruz band Camper Van Beethoven rarely plays here anymore— they rarely play anywhere anymore, since the members are scattered across three different continents. That’s a big part of why their Catalyst gig with Cracker this week is our favorite New Year’s show this year (even though it’s technically on Friday, not the 31st). For me personally, it was a chance to talk once again to David Lowery, who is the frontman of both bands and one of my all-time favorite SantaCruz-related people to interview. Since I knew Jacob Pierce and I were going to be doing another batch of Santa Cruz songs (we had to, when

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Re: “Tents Situation” (GT, 11/8): Having lived in Santa Cruz in the 1990s-2000s, I witnessed the survival behaviors associated with the criminalization of the homeless population. Public policy at the time created laws that penalized and criminalized survival behavior. This approach has been replicated in cities throughout the United States, culminating in a population that is growing and becoming more disenfranchised and desperate. I now live in Oakland, where between 2015 and 2017, the homeless population jumped 25 percent. More than 60 percent of those living on the streets in Alameda County resided in homes for more than 10 years before becoming homeless. The number one reason given for becoming homeless was not drugs or mental health issues, but poverty. Income inequality, unemployment and lack of affordable housing are the chief reasons for the homeless crisis that permeates cities like Oakland and Santa Cruz. Today, while visiting Santa Cruz, I was taken to a new Homeless Camp located in San Lorenzo Park. Living in Oakland, I was anticipating something similar to the over 100 “tent cities” that occupy the streets of Oakland. What I found was something unprecedented. I learned that the new Chief of Police, Andrew

you all sent us so many after our last article), I used it as an opportunity to get into the art of writing a Santa Cruz song with someone who has a lot of experience with that. So check out the interview, and our latest list—if the one you suggested isn’t on this list, well, I’m pretty sure there will be a part three. Before I sign off for this year, I’d like to urge you one last time to go to santacruzgives.org and donate to one of the local nonprofits that we’re asking you to give to this year. I think if you check out Michael Mott’s story in the news section about the nonprofit Live Like Coco and other Santa Cruz Gives participants helping kids in our community, you’ll have an even better understanding of why it’s so important. We have less than a week left to make our goal; we’re counting on you, and so are they. Help make it happen! And see you in 2018! STEVE PALOPOLI | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Mills, has very recently come into the city with a new set of eyes on how to work and come to solutions with the community of both homeless and housed populations who share the community. While long-term relief for the homeless population in Santa Cruz is a long way in the making, what Mr. Mills has begun could be a roadway into humanizing and offering hope to those who are the most vulnerable in any city, large or small. This act further offers a sense of dignity and respect; it will only be from that place where opposing viewpoints can come together to form viable solutions to the problems that impact a population. According to the two-year census report posted in 2017, the homeless population is on the rise in Santa Cruz, especially among the youth. Together with the Parks and Recreation Department, Mr. Mills has devised a camp where homeless people are given designated outdoor sleeping “real estate” demarcated by white chalk lines and reserved on a first come, first serve basis each day. The camp is patrolled by an employee of Parks and Recreation who I witnessed a few times explaining the rules of the camp to newcomers. Much has already been written about how the camp works, but while I was inspired and heartened by this new approach, I was quickly saddened to hear the level of controversy and backlash >8

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The new year will be a good time to celebrate art and community spaces, as the newly renovated Louden Nelson Community Center is hosting an open house to show off its new grant-funded improvements from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7. Visitors can also witness the dedication of a new youth mural, see the unveiling of the new Louden Nelson Community Center sign, and enjoy free entertainment and refreshments. For more information, visit cityofsantacruz.com.

Up-and-coming director Andrew Dillon of Soquel poured his heart and soul into Hope Dances, a film about a young dancer that was shot on location all over Santa Cruz County. He even cast his daughter Avarose as the protagonist, a ballerina who’s hungry to break through to the next stage in her fledgling career. The heartwarming tale is available on Amazon Prime, where it has an average of four stars, and on iTunes, where it has an average of five—as well as on pay-per-view.

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

LIBRA Sep23–Oct 22

“I need more smart allies, compassionate supporters, ethical role models, and loyal friends, and I need them right now!” writes Joanna K., an Aries reader from Albuquerque, New Mexico. On the other hand, there’s Jacques T., an Aries reader from Montreal. “To my amazement, I actually have much of the support and assistance I need,” he declares. “What I seem to need more of are constructive critics, fair-minded competitors with integrity, colleagues and loved ones who don’t assume that every little thing I do is perfect, and adversaries who galvanize me to get better.” I’m happy to announce, dear Aries, that in 2018 you will benefit more than usual from the influences that both Joanna and Jacques seek.

I wish I could make it nice and easy for you. I wish I could proclaim that the forces of darkness are lined up against the forces of light. I’d like to be able to advise you that the opening months of 2018 will bring you a showdown between wrong and right, between ugliness and beauty. But it just ain’t that simple. It’s more like the forces of plaid will be arrayed against the forces of paisley. The showdown will feature two equally flawed and equally appealing sources of intrigue. And so you may inquire, Libra, what is the most honorable role you can play in these matters? Should you lend your support to one side or the other? I advise you to create a third side.

TAURUS Apr20–May20 In the Scots language spoken in Lowland Scotland, a “watergaw” is a fragmented rainbow that appears between clouds. A “skafer” is a faint rainbow that arises behind a mist, presaging the imminent dissipation of the mist. A “silk napkin” is a splintered rainbow that heralds the arrival of brisk wind and rain. In accordance with the astrological omens, I propose we use these mysterious phenomena as symbols of power for you in 2018. The good fortune that comes your way will sometimes be partially veiled and seemingly incomplete. Don’t compare it to some “perfect” ideal. It’ll be more interesting and inspiring than any perfect ideal.

In 2018, your tribe will be extra skilled at opening things that have been shut or sealed for a long time: heavy doors, treasure boxes, rich possibilities, buried secrets, shy eyes, mum mouths, guarded hearts, and insular minds. You’ll have a knack for initiating new markets and clearing blocked passageways and staging grand openings. You’ll be more inclined to speak candidly and freely than any other generation of Scorpios in a long time. Getting stuck things unstuck will come naturally. Making yourself available for big-hearted fun and games will be your specialty. Given these wonders, maybe you should adopt a new nickname, like Apertura (the Italian word for “opening”), Ouverture (the French word for “opening”), Šiši (Yoruban), Otevírací (Czech), Öffnung (German), or Kufungua (Swahili).

GEMINI May21–June20

SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec21

In 2018, half-buried residues from the past will be resurfacing as influences in your life. Old dreams that you abandoned prematurely are ripe to be re-evaluated in light of what has happened since you last took them seriously. Are these good or bad developments? It will probably depend on your ability to be charitable and expansive as you deal with them. One thing is certain: To move forward into the future, you will have to update your relationships with these residues and dreams.

I predict that the coming months won’t bring you the kinds of opportunities you were imagining and expecting, but will bring you opportunities you haven’t imagined and didn’t expect. Will you be alert and receptive to these sly divergences from your master plan? If so, by September of 2018 you will have become as smart a gambler as maybe you have ever been. You will be more flexible and adaptable, too, which means you’ll be better able to get what you want without breaking stuff and wreaking whirlwinds. Congratulations in advance, my daring darling. May your experiments be both visionary and practical. May your fiery intentions be both steady and fluidic.

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CANCER Jun21–Jul22

Poet Diane Ackerman tells us that human tongues, lips, and genitals possess neural receptors that are ultra-responsive. Anatomists have given unsexy names to these bliss-generating parts of our bodies: Krause end bulbs, also known as bulboid corpuscles. (Couldn’t they have called them “glimmering rapture hubs” or “magic buttons”?) In any case, these sweet spots enable us to experience surpassing pleasure. According to my understanding of the astrological omens for 2018, Cancerian, your personal complement of bulboid corpuscles will be even more sensitive than usual. Here’s further good news: Your soul will also have a heightened capacity to receive and register delight.

LE0 Jul23–Aug22 Mise en place is a French term whose literal translation is “putting in place.” When used by professional chefs in a restaurant kitchen, it refers to the task of gathering and organizing all of the ingredients and tools before beginning to cook. I think this is an excellent metaphor for you to emphasize throughout 2018. In every area of your life, thorough preparation will be the key to your success and fulfillment. Make sure you have everything you need before launching any new enterprise or creative effort.

VIRGO Aug23–Sep22 Experimental composer Harry Partch played one-of-akind musical instruments that he made from objects like car hubcaps, gourds, aluminum ketchup bottles, and nose cones from airplanes. Collage artist Jason Mecier fashions portraits of celebrities using materials like noodles, pills, licorice candy, bacon, and lipstick tubes. Given the astrological configurations for 2018, you could flourish by adopting a similar strategy in your own chosen field. Your most interesting successes could come from using things as they’re not “supposed” to be used. You could further your goals by mixing and matching resources in unique ways.

SCORPIO Oct23–Nov21

CAPRICORN Dec22–Jan19 Hungarian psychiatrist Thomas Szasz dismissed the idea that a person should be on a quest to “find himself” or “find herself.” “The self is not something that one finds,” he said. Rather, “it is something one creates.” I think that’s great advice for you in 2018, Capricorn. There’ll be little value in wandering around in search of fantastic clues about who you were born to be. Instead you should simply be gung-ho as you shape and craft yourself into the person you want to be.

AQUARIUS Jan20–Feb18 Is there anything about your attitude or your approach that is a bit immature or unripe? Have you in some way remained an amateur or apprentice when you should or could have become fully professional by now? Are you still a dabbler in a field where you could be a connoisseur or master? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the coming months will be an excellent time to grow up, climb higher, and try harder. I invite you to regard 2018 as the Year of Kicking Your Own Ass.

PISCES Feb19–Mar20 In 2018, one of your themes will be “secret freedom.” What does that mean? The muse who whispered this clue in my ear did not elaborate further. But based on the astrological aspects, here are several possible interpretations. 1. You may have to dig deep and be strategic to access resources that have the power to emancipate you. 2. You may be able to discover a rewarding escape and provocative deliverance that have been hidden from you up until now. 3. You shouldn’t brag about the liberations you intend to accomplish until you have accomplished them. 4. The exact nature of the freedom that will be valuable to you might be useless or irrelevant or incomprehensible to other people.

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Phil Trounstine knows California politics. After a 20-year journalism career, Trounstine, the former politics editor for the San Jose Mercury News, worked as communications director for Gov. Gray Davis. He later founded a research institute at San Jose State University, and co-authored in-depth studies of power structures within major cities. Trounstine and fellow political journalist Jerry Roberts started CalBuzz.com in 2009, specializing in honest—often biting—political analysis. The site, Trounstine says, made just enough money to cover their occasional travel expenses. Trounstine and Roberts announced earlier this year that they were going on “sabbatical,” although they’ve made time for periodic online dispatches and updates when news breaks—for instance, when a new poll drops with insights on the 2018 elections.

How’s your sabbatical going?

What do you make of the governor’s race so far? Gavin was mayor of San Francisco. The mayor of San Francisco is a political leader, but not really a policy leader. But he’s got a lot of policies that he advocates for, and he’s pretty good at it. And he’s the frontrunner, because he’s been running for years. He’s raised a lot of money in the past. Antonio Villaraigosa was the speaker of the assembly and the mayor of Los Angeles. The mayor of Los Angeles is a more hands-on position than the mayor of San Francisco is. He’s got a big base, and he’s killing Gavin among Latinos in the most recent poll—better than two to one. Gavin’s got a big base around the Bay Area. Antonio’s got a big base around Los Angeles. [State Controller] >14

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ate Pavao remembers her daughter, Coco, reading in the backseat. The 12-year-old never stopped; she had read all of Harry Potter by age eight. Whether she was coming home from a short trip to the grocery store or a long vacation, Coco was often deep in the pages. “She would keep reading. This kid— it was a stack of books all the time,” Pavao says. “It was from the time she was a baby: listening to books on CD, sitting in a stroller, anything she could get her hands on.” Collette “Coco” Lazenby died in a car crash in 2015. She was a passionate volunteer and environmentalist who did good for the world—working at the

Homeless Garden Project, writing to the president about the environment, picking cigarettes up off the beach, collecting jeans for homeless teens, and raising money for causes all around Santa Cruz. “She was the kid rescuing worms in the rain,” Pavao says. “During beach cleanups, I asked her, ‘Don’t you feel good about yourself?’ She said, ‘No. I feel bad for what people have done to this beach.’ “For Coco, it was about: ‘We need to fix this.’ There’s so much beauty in the world, and we need to take care of it and each other.” In the fall of the following school year, all 750 students at Watsonville’s Starlight Elementary School received

their own memento honoring Coco’s spirit and passion for learning: a book on their birthday. A few days after the crash, Starlight Principal Jackie Medina went to her friend Pavao’s house and brought up the idea they’d talked about a year before: Give a book to every student as a gift. The school set aside a library shelf with popular books guided by the librarian, with options in English and Spanish, so that any student can pick one when their birthday comes. The principal had read that summer reading often boosts test scores. Pavao knew how much books meant to Coco. The next year, Pavao and her husband, Aaron Lazenby, >12

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We’re not doing much. Jerry’s doing a lot of stuff locally in Santa Barbara, and we’re doing very occasional stuff on CalBuzz. We’ll probably go to the Democratic state convention, because it looks like it could be interesting this time with the senator’s race and the governor’s race. I’m playing a lot of golf and hanging with my grandchildren.

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raised enough funds for 2,000 books across four schools. This year, it will be 5,000 in 10 public schools across Santa Cruz County. The Live Like Coco Foundation also gives scholarships and supports other nonprofits. “Every kid in this community should have the opportunity to read and enjoy all the things our county has to offer, find out who they are and explore their interests, from Watsonville to Santa Cruz,” Pavao says. A 2016 Grand Jury report praised the nonprofit’s efforts, saying that, for many children, the book they received through the organization was the first they ever owned. Live Like Coco is one of six education nonprofits partnering with Good Times’ Santa Cruz Gives program for its annual holiday fundraising effort. Other groups include nature education outfit Watsonville Wetlands Watch, which educates kids about Pajaro Valley ecosystems; and literacy proponent Friends of the Santa Cruz Library, which fundraises for local libraries. There are more, too: Peermentoring group Girls Inc. of the Central Coast builds confidence in young women; arts advocacy group Tandy Beal & Company immerses

children in creative projects; and FoodWhat?! empowers youth by teaching them about food justice.

FERTILE GROUND When Margarito Rodriguez discovered wetlands, he was in the third grade. Every Friday, he visited the Watsonville Wetlands Watch Center on the Pajaro High School campus, where he and his peers took field trips to the marshy soil of the Pajaro Valley. Years later, he has become one of the program’s 12 wetland stewards, the same types of leaders that had inspired him years earlier. Rodriguez now studies journalism and political science at Cabrillo College, and he says the nonprofit continues to inspire the country’s next environmental leaders, many of whom ask him questions they never thought they had. Founded in 1991, the Watsonville Wetlands Watch’s mission is to protect, restore and foster appreciation of the Pajaro Valley’s wetlands. In addition to outreach and education, the group partners with the city of Watsonville for urban greening, trail creation and trail maintenance. It also plans for the future of the wetlands and

publicly comments on projects that could affect habitats. Executive Director Jonathan Pilch says the organization will also plant trees along streets and parks as part of state cap-and-trade funding, and is launching Wetland Wonders, a program to bring even more students like Rodriguez to the sloughs.

CONFIDENCE BOOSTERS Being a first-generation American isn’t easy. It’s harder when parental expectations collide with the wild experiences of high school. Virginia Howard remembers having privilege growing up: Her parents gave her the guidance to go to a fouryear university and could help with the resources to get her there. It wasn’t until she started working with families of incarcerated individuals in Watsonville through her church that she came into contact with girls who didn’t have those same opportunities. “Many of them were shy and didn’t have parents who could help them go. I was like, God, what can we do for these girls?” Howard says. A Monterey nonprofit, business and real estate lawyer, Howard soon learned from a friend about a program called Girls Inc. of the Central Coast. >16

NEWS BRIEFS PRESSING PAUSE The face of the Santa Cruz Sentinel is going through changes beyond the departures of arts writer Wallace Baine and editor Don Miller, who left at the end of November amid financial strain and pressure from Digital First Media, run by a money-sucking hedge fund. Karen Kefauver, who had written a cycling column for eight years, announced in her most recent dispatch, which ran Friday, Dec. 15, that it would be her last, after the feature got axed due to budget cuts. Haven Livingston’s surfing

column has met that same fate, as did Stacey Vreeken’s wine column, which Vreeken has since started publishing on her own Wordpress site. Over the years, Kefauver says she loved getting to know mountain bikers, BMX athletes, racers, young riders and government officials—all of whom took their turn in the spotlight of her “Spin City” stories. “What meant so much for me was to shine a light on the unsung heroes in our cycling community,” says Kefauver, who won a Wheelie Award from Bike Santa Cruz County less than two weeks prior to the day her last column ran. Both “Spin City” and

Livingston’s “Just Add Water Column” had run in the sports section, which has additionally laid off reporter Juan Reyes after he had been on the job less than four months. Managing Editor Kara Meyberg Guzman says Reyes will stay on as a contributor. Other writers are leaving for their own reasons. Environmental columnist Betsy Herbert is moving to Oregon, and longtime food critic Ann Parker is moving to Maine—each of them for reasons unrelated to the paper, they say. Parker, 65, says she wants be closer to an old high school friend and felt winter wonderland in the Pine Tree State calling her name.

Guzman says the Sentinel has “someone in mind” for its next food columnist, although she isn’t ready to make an announcement. And it isn’t clear yet if the Sentinel will replace the “Earth Matters” column, but it won’t replace the other columns, Guzman says. Kefauver received an outpouring of support when she announced her last column on Facebook. “I know what you must be feeling, believe me,” Wallace Baine wrote in a comment. “Maybe not today, but soon, you’ll be able to shake off the sadness and anger and look back at what you’ve done and really be proud of your work.” JACOB PIERCE

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Single-payer healthcare—is that ever happening in California? It’s possible if they can demonstrate that it’s financially feasible. There’s a political narrative, but unless it can be shown to be financially possible, there’s a problem.

WRITE AWAY Longtime political expert and journalist Phil Trounstine, who helps run CalBuzz.com, says the crowded California

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John Chiang is a policy nerd. He’s so nerdy that it’s hard for him to convey much of a message, I think. [State schools chief] Delaine Eastin isn’t going anywhere ... who else is there?

Uh, let’s see, John Cox— Well, the Republicans don’t have a chance. The real race is between Gavin and Antonio. Gavin is maybe four or five points ahead right now, but it’s early, and I don’t think that means much. The senate race, though, is a slam dunk for Dianne Feinstein. She’s older than the Golden Gate Bridge, but nobody cares in big enough numbers to throw her out.

State Senate Speaker Kevin de Leon, who’s termed out, is running against Feinstein. What challenges does he face? In order to defeat an incumbent, you have to go negative. It doesn’t mean you have to be nasty or dirty. But you have to be negative, because you have to make the case that the person who has the job should be thrown out of office. How is he going to go negative

against Dianne? He’s tried to go negative by being to the left of her, by saying she wasn’t tough enough on Donald Trump. She’s not given full-throated support of single-payer healthcare. But it’s not working. It’s ultimately a failed strategy, because if he attacks her from the left in the [June] primary, now he’s stuck with that position when he gets to the general [election]. Instead of just Democrats and independents voting, you bring in all these Republicans. The bell curve switches from the left to the center. That’s Dianne Feinstein’s main lane.

There’s been talk about Freshman U.S. Senator Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate. What are her credentials, and where does a story like that come from? She’s well-spoken. She’s attractive. She takes flashy positions. And she’s got a good campaign management and public relations staff around her, and they’ve made her a mentionable. I don’t think it’s a serious possibility. I guess what gives it any credibility at all is that if you look at Barack Obama, he had been a senator for a very short period of time when he ran for president. But I don’t

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think lightning strikes twice, and I don’t think she’s got the policy chops or the political chops that Barack Obama’s got. But if she gets mentioned in Politico, her name gets thrown out there. Plus, the Democratic bench for president isn’t all that deep right now. There’s no obvious candidate. Somebody will emerge. But people keep talking about Joe Biden coming back in. People keep talking about all kinds of possibilities that probably won’t come to pass.

Warren, Sanders … ? Elizabeth Warren would a terrible presidential candidate. Senators from Massachusetts have not had the best luck, since John Kennedy, of running for president of the United States.

There was a post on CalBuzz about Newsom and Harris both refusing to talk to you guys. How did you feel about their decision? I don’t think Gavin Newsom can refuse to be interviewed by the L.A. Times, but he can refuse to be interviewed by CalBuzz. We interviewed all of the candidates for governor, but Newsom’s people won’t let him interview with us. We tried, on a number of

Congressmember Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) was always seen as a partisan-averse centrist Democrat. Now all of a sudden, it sounds like he’s the leader of the resistance. Obviously, he ranks high on the House Intelligence Committee, so he’s been vocal about the Russian probe and Donald Trump. But Sacramento Bee hinted he could be a U.S. senator before long. Is there something he’s doing right? Or is he just in the right place at the right time? It’s a combination of those two things. When he started out, he was very reticent. He wouldn’t say too much. He was very cautious. And as time has gone by, he’s been more outspoken, more direct, more clear. And he comes across as a strong voice for justice, vis-à-vis the Trump administration. He’s done himself a world of good by using his position well.

How have you seen journalism change, and what does the future hold? There’s been a slow and steady erosion of local reporting. It’s a dispiriting thing. It’s not clear if there’s anyone left to cover city hall and school boards. The press suffers from a chronic inability to cut through and tell the truth. It didn’t use to be that journalists had to be in the truth-telling business. They had to be in the fact-telling business. But in the age of Fox News and the creation of alternate realities, it’s more and more important for journalists to say what’s true and what’s not.

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BOOKING IT Christine Candelaria’s kids grew up with the library. The library has also grown up with them. The Santa Cruz mom of four has been going there for books and exhibits since they were born, and she’s Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ newest board member. “We need to keep engaging kids as they grow older,” she says. Her kids have built robots and battled them in the library and they’re currently taking coding classes there. “When I grew up, it was a quiet space, which I appreciate and still like,” she says. “But I’m glad it’s also evolved to provide whatever else the community wants and needs.” Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries helps local branches with fundraising and lets residents know about all of the things their library can do. The program raised $20,000 for collections this year—as well as funding math and science programs, sponsoring the Veterans Resource Center, offering summer reading programs and paying for library facilities, like a new outdoor book drop at the Aptos branch. Candelaria says she just learned about their adult crafting nights and poetry circles, adding, “I’m still on a mission to find everything the library offers.” To donate to any of the 33 nonprofits participating in Santa Cruz Gives, visit santacruzgives.org through Sunday, Dec. 31.

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“They came through, they gave us the financing, which was hard to get at that point,” Joe says. “I don’t think we would have been able to do it without them.” SCCCU helped the Quiggs to build the iconic inn from the ground up, giving them flexibility and time to pay off their loan while maintaining their business through the economic downturn. The quaint, leafy bed and breakfast hasn’t changed much since it opened, though they since replaced their full breakfast with an upscale continental breakfast. Joe says he is not looking to expand beyond the inn anytime soon, though hopes for continual growth in the winter off-season. “The credit union has been fantastic,” Joe says. “Fairly recently we did some upgrades and they gave us extra money to do that, too.”

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I Write the Santa Cruz Songs With Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker coming for New Year’s Eve weekend, frontman David Lowery explains the art of writing about his band’s former home BY STEVE PALOPOLI

hen Jake and I wrote about the best Santa Cruz songs last year, only one songwriter had two songs in our top 10: David Lowery. Originally frontman for the iconic Santa Cruz band Camper Van Beethoven while a student at UCSC in the 1980s, he ironically didn’t write a song about Santa Cruz until his Santa Cruz band broke up. In 1991, he moved to Southern California, joining up with lead

guitarist Johnny Hickman in the band Cracker, which would go on to platinum-selling success. For Cracker, Lowery wrote “Big Dipper” and “Miss Santa Cruz County,” both of which made our list of best Santa Cruz songs. Recently, though, I was thinking: millions of people around the world have bought Cracker records over the last couple of decades. The vast majority of those people probably don’t even realize “Big

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Dipper” is set here—the name of the Boardwalk’s roller coaster is slightly altered, after all, and they certainly wouldn’t recognize where he is when he remembers “sitting on the Café Zinho steps.” So I asked Lowery—who will come back to where it all began when his two bands join up for a shared bill at the Catalyst on Friday, Dec. 29—if, 25 years later, it even matters that the Cracker fan favorite “Big Dipper” is set in Santa Cruz.

“To me, yes,” says Lowery, “because I can see the setting in my head. When you play a song a bunch, you have to engage with it as if you haven’t played it very much, and you figure out these little tricks to keep your mind from wandering. So a lot of what I do is picture everything. For ‘Big Dipper,’ I’m always picturing those places.” He does that on other songs, too. “For ‘Northern California Girls,’ it’s the last little stretch of beach on the west side of the pier going toward the cliff. It’s

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“SANTA CRUZ” Fatboy Slim We were pretty sure last time around that this edgy piece by instrumentalist Norman “Fatboy Slim” Cook wasn’t actually about our Santa Cruz. We found no evidence of Cook, who’s from Brighton, England, ever visiting, and its music video features a bunch of Christian crosses, making us think maybe it had more to do with musings on religion than anything else. However, we got some flak for leaving it off last year, so before scratching it off this year’s list, I contacted Cook’s management, which responded with a statement from Cook himself: “Yes, it was written about the town. I visited it on a road trip in 1995 (or 1996) and loved the vibe of the town and the locals. It could be twin towned with Brighton, I thought. Twenty years later in 2015, I took my kids there for a couple of days on another road trip to show them the town that inspired the very first Fatboy Slim record. The place is still the second coolest town in the world!” Note to self: Find out where Brighton is, and go visit. JP

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hen we wrote a list of our 21 favorite Santa Cruz songs last year to go with 11 honorable mentions, we felt we had done a complete job. Sure, there were a couple that we knew got left out. And we figured there were others that we had probably somehow missed. But how many songs about Santa Cruz could there be, really? Well, it turns out, many, many more. So after fielding suggestions and doing plenty more research on our own, we now have a working master list that’s well over twice the length of our previous roster. Some of the newer entries, of course, are more obscure. And for their contributions, we extend our deepest gratitude to some of our loyal readers, who apparently moonlight as local music historians—Rachel Goodman, John Patterson and Daniel Dowell. Anyway, this whole charade all began in the GT office, years ago, when we began compiling a list of our favorite Santa Cruz songs in our heads and during long-winded discussions about music. Then as 2016 drew to a close, we learned that former local band Devil Makes Three, would be be playing the Catalyst, providing us the impetus (well, it was really more of an excuse) to put our growing list down on paper. And one year later at the end of 2017, it’s Cracker, fronted by former Santa Cruzan David Lowery, that’s playing the Catalyst on Friday, Dec. 29, when the outfit will share the stage with Lowery’s old local band Camper Van Beethoven. And so in honor of that occasion, we present the next—although certainly not the final—installment of the best Santa Cruz songs, with 10 more from the local canon.

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<21 themselves with aliens in a battle against the right-wing Christian army in a dystopian America, was partially set in Santa Cruz. Its lyrics mention the pre-Camper Santa Cruz band Box o’ Laffs, after all, and contain the lines “We would fight for hippie chicks/We would die for hippie chicks/We might stop and surf a bit/ But we would die for hippie chicks.” Lowery reveals there was a whole background narrative for the album that he wrote with bandmate Jonathan Segal, which is now being turned into a novel. “Some of the stuff’s hard to understand, but all of the leaders of the CVB—which is the rebel group—are all named after beaches. There’s a [rebel] cell out in the high desert by Pioneertown, Joshua Tree, but the main force is in the Santa Cruz Mountains,” says Lowery of the album. “It starts in West Texas,

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that stretch of beach in Santa Cruz, I picture that.” That one is particularly interesting to me, because “Northern California Girls”—which came out in 2013 on La Coast Perdida, the second album Camper made after reuniting in 2004— doesn’t actually mention Santa Cruz. And yet, I always imagined it was set here, for some reason. “Yeah, that’s Santa Cruz,” says Lowery. “I kept it generically Northern California [in the lyrics], but, you know, ‘teach ’em how to surf and play baseball’—that’s Santa Cruz.” Turns out some of my other suspicions about Camper songs being secretly about Santa Cruz were right, too. For instance, I have always suspected that their 2004 album New Roman Times, a concept album about slacker rebels who align

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more from that perspective,” he says. “L.A. is more about the big forces down there that shape society: flows of money, the military-industrial complex, institutions like CalTech or the U.S. Navy at Scripps [Institution of Oceanography]. That’s more, a lot of times, what those Southern California songs are about, and the Santa Cruz songs are more about really specific people, like the Blue Ladies in ‘Miss Santa Cruz County.’” Finally, it has always seemed odd that—although those first Camper Van Beethoven albums don’t sound to me like they could have come out of anywhere but Santa Cruz—he didn’t write an actual Santa Cruz song until Cracker. But looking back, it makes perfect sense to Lowery. “I was immersed in it with Camper Van Beethoven,” he says. “With Cracker, I had some distance. When you’re living in Santa Cruz, it can be a little more annoying—I’m trying to say this as diplomatically as possible. There’s day-to-day stuff that kind of annoys you. But when you move away from there, you put on the rose-colored glasses, and you only remember the good things.” Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker play on Friday, Dec. 29, at the Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $22/adv, $25/door. 429-4135.

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I don’t know why Santa Cruz doesn’t seem to inspire romantic ballads, but this rare one from jammy San Francisco rock band Tea Leaf Green seems appropriate, as locals here fell for their sound way back in the early 2000s, before they were being heralded as a central part of the Bay Area’s rock revival. The feeling was mutual, apparently, as this is a straight-up love song to Santa Cruz, with vocalist Josh Clark asserting about 10 times over the course of four-and-a-half minutes that he’s got to get down here. But skinny dipping in the freezing cold water off Bonny Doon Beach? Hells to the no. SP

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Music fans in these parts have long had a special affinity for the myths of outlaw country, so it certainly seems fitting that Santa Cruz would, sooner or later, secure a place in a myth of its own. In this one, Lacy J. Dalton sings about two Santa Cruz women who steal a stallion and hit the dirt road with a wad of cash, before the cowgirls find themselves tangled in a love triangle. The ballad was written for a 2002 benefit concert of the same name filmed for PBS in Santa Cruz to raise money for the dwindling wild horse populations of Nevada, with Ginny Mitchell and Mary McCaslin backing Dalton up. JP

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Easily the most wholesome Santa Cruz song we’ve discovered thus far, “Seacliff Tonight” documents an evening date from the point of view of a broke Cabrillo College student. Papa Doo Run Run, which started as a surf rock tribute band, drenches the lyrics with Beach Boysesque harmonies that reverberate with the sensation of suntans and lying down by the crashing waves. JP

“SANTA CRUZ” The Vaughns A lot of bands that aren’t from here seem to unfairly pick on Santa Cruz out of sheer jealousy; surf and sun, in particular, seem to inspire vicious fits. But New Jersey rockers the Vaughns do the opposite on this smart and subversive gem from earlier this year. The song questions whether it’s better for love to burn out or fade away, and vocalist Anna Lies concludes that rather than the reckless highs and lows of wild affairs, she’ll take consistency and warmth. Thus Santa Cruz becomes a metaphor for emotion itself: “What’s love? What’s love? Santa Cruz … I don’t need the seasons, I’ve got love.” That is just cool. SP

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SIBLING IN A COMA, I KNOW, I KNOW IT’S SERIOUS The Brothers Comatose play the Catalyst on Thursday, Dec. 28.

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“You record and mix and master immediately, and the songs are ready to go. It’s so much better because, as a band, you can put out music before you’re sick of hearing it.” -BEN MORRISON sick of hearing it.” With three albums already to its name, the Brothers Comatose recently released a four-song, 10-inch vinyl record titled Ink. The EP features the new tunes “Don't Make Me Get Up and Go,” “Cedarwood Pines,” “Get Me Home,” and “Joshua Tree.” The band is recording this new batch of tunes at famed Bay Area musician/producer/engineer John Vanderslice’s Tiny Telephone analog studio. The songs will eventually be put on a full-length album because, as Morrison puts it, as much as the members enjoy the immediacy of their current approach to releasing songs, “there’s something to having a tangible collection of tunes.” The album, which is being produced by Vanderslice, is slated for release in Spring of 2018. Morrison describes Vanderslice as “exactly what you want in a producer.” The band relies on him to be a deciding opinion on how they record and structure particular arrangements and songs. “He’s funny, eccentric and opinionated,” says Morrison, “and his style is straight to tape. You go in and bang it out so there’s a little extra pressure to get it good.” Morrison adds that when you take that approach to recording, you learn to embrace little imperfections along the way. “How perfect does your music have to be?” he asks. “All my favorite records, you can hear little mistakes.” The Brothers Comatose will perform at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28 at the Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $18/adv, $20/door. 423-1338. Also on the bill: the Good Bad, and Jamie and Kellen Coffis.

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up their horses and performed before riding back to King Ranch in the moonlight. The next day saw the band members riding the Tevis Trail through the Auburn Canyon to a headline concert at the Auburn Events Center. As extraordinary as this adventure sounds, it suits the Brothers Comatose perfectly. Comprising Ben’s brother Alex Morrison on banjo and vocals, Gio Benedetti on bass and vocals, Philip Brezina on violin, and Santa Cruzan Ryan Avellone on mandolin, the band has a penchant for having fun while spinning out catchy bluegrass, country and early rock ’n’ rollinspired tunes that lend themselves nicely to singalongs. The band also inspires the occasional stomp-along as they wander into folk-punk territory, including a Halloween tradition of reworking four of their own songs as pop-punk tunes. Their off-the-beaten-path approach extends to how they make and share music, as well. Rather than waiting until they have an entire album’s worth of new songs, they record in small batches and release songs one at a time, as soon as they’re ready to go. As Morrison explains, the traditional way of releasing an album, with studio time and PR, “takes fucking forever,” so the band takes a different approach. As soon as songs are finished, they book studio time, record what they have and share the songs with their fans—oftentimes with an accompanying video. “It kicks you in the butt to do it this way,” says Morrison. “You record and mix and master immediately, and the songs are ready to go. It’s so much better because, as a band, you can put out music before you’re

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UCSC ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDEN COMMUNITY DAY Pack a picnic lunch and bring your family and friends to the annual free community day in the arboretum. See flora and fauna from around the world, including many endangered and rare species. Plus, there have been two ultra-rare white hummingbird sightings this year alone. Carpooling is encouraged due to very limited parking. INFO: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 2. UCSC Arboretum. Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz. arboretum.ucsc.edu. Free.

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MOVING PARTS PRESS ANNIVERSARY Though Santa Cruz has changed quite a bit in the last 40 years, Moving Parts Press shop has not. Felicia Rice opened the small letterpress printing shop in Santa Cruz in 1977 with a vision that the press would help uplift the voices and creativity of others, whether it was through books, poetry or cards. She still works with various mediums of printmaking, and has more recently begun incorporating digital technology into her work. Her latest letterpress collaboration “DOC/UNDOC” is a mixed-media project unpacking the concept of identity, on display at Felix Kulpa for only a few more days. Celebrate 40 years of Moving Parts Press, letterpress printmaking and empowerment at this unique show. INFO: Noon–5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Show runs through Jan. 1. Felix Kulpa Gallery II, 209 Laurel St., Santa Cruz. felixkulpa.com. Free.

Free calendar listings in print and online are available for community events. Listings show up online within 24 hours. Submissions of free events and those $15 or less received by Thursday at noon, six days prior to the Good Times publication date, will be prioritized for print (space available). All listings must specify a day, start time, location and price (or ‘free’ if applicable). Listings can be set to repeat every week or month, and can be edited by the poster as needed. Ongoing events must be updated quarterly. It is the responsibility of the person submitting an event to cancel or modify the listing. Register at our website at santacruz.com in order to SUBMIT EVENTS ONLINE. E-mail calendar@goodtimes.sc or call 458.1100 with any questions.

WEDNESDAY 12/27 ARTS RYDELL VISUAL ARTS FELLOWS EXHIBITION Three Santa Cruz County artists were awarded the Rydell Fellowship, which is made possible through a donoradvised fund established by Roy and Frances Rydell at the Community Foundation, to support the arts in Santa Cruz County in perpetuity. Kathleen Crocetti, Irene Lusztig, Helen and Newton Harrison. 5 p.m. R. Blitzer Gallery, 2801 Mission St., Santa Cruz. 4581217 or rblitzergallery.com.

FOOD & WINE TRIVIA NIGHT Trivia night at 99 bottles. 21 and up. 8 p.m. 110 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz. 459-9999. 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.

GROUPS OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Come join us for a friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. Includes compulsive overeating, anorexia, and bulimia. Meets in the church Youth Room, two doors down from the corner of Poplar and Melrose. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 420 Melrose Ave., Santa Cruz. santacruzoa.org. Free. BNI NETWORKING MEETING The mission of BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive and professional referral marketing program

THURSDAY 12/28 ALES FOR TALES There’s no better way to spend this holiday season than by giving back to your best friends. One dollar of every pint of on-site local brew goes to help the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. So you can buy your human best friends brews to help your furry best friends—talk about two birds with one stone. Plus, the brewery will be raffling off a jug club membership and all proceeds will go to the shelter. Drink, donate and maybe even bring home a new best friend in the process. INFO: 5:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, 402 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz. scmbrew. com. 425-4900. Free.

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SUNDAY 12/31 CHAMINADE’S SPEAKEASY SOIREE Gatsby? What Gatsby? Dust off your oxfords and bowlers for a swinging party of the century. A ticket includes a complete five-hour beverage package of beer, wine and Champagne, and a three-course dinner so you don’t have to worry about a darn thing, except maybe who is driving home. Don’t even want to worry about that? Of course you don’t. Chaminade is also offering overnight ticket packages for those wishing to stay the night, but you’ll have to call. Ticket options are limited and do sell out.

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FRIDAY 12/29 ARTS PAINTNITE AT BRUNO’S BAR AND GRILL Come join us at Bruno’s for everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind painting. The artist will guide you and your friends through two lively hours of creativity, drinking, and laughing ’til your cheeks hurt. The best part? You don’t have to be an artist to have an amazing time. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bruno’s Bar and Grille, 230G Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley. 438-2227 or paintnite.com. $45.

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whole foods, plant-based meal in community and learn about the health benefits of such a lifestyle. You will also hear about successes of past participants of the Tastes Like Love programs and get answers to your questions about Tastes Like Love. Pre registration required. 6-9 p.m. Location available upon registration. 607-1374, ext. 1. Free.

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THE WHITE ALBUM ENSEMBLE Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, and its companion piece, Magical Mystery Tour were both released in 1967, 50 years ago. Sgt. Pepper’s is the most popular rock album of all time, a groundbreaking shift in pop music, as the Beatles quit touring, and became serious recording artists. The White Album Ensemble has performed sold-out live recreations of Beatles music since their first weekend at the Rio in 2003. 8 p.m. Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. 4238209 or riotheatre.com. $40/$25.

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CREATE YOUR VISION WORKSHOP We will gather in Capitola to imagine, dream, and visualize all that we want to happen in the coming year. I will guide you through some creative, imaginative exercises and provide all of the materials you need to create your personal visual road map to your 2018 goals. 9:30 a.m. Foxxr, 706 Capitola Ave. Suite G, Capitola. 408-687-0765 or tracieroot.com. $65.

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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 Bonny 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.

GROUPS QIGONG FOR WOMEN LIVING WITH CANCER WomenCARE offers a group to learn specific tools for managing side effects of cancer treatments. Meets every third Saturday. 2-3 p.m. Pacific Cultural Center, 1307 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz. fsa-cc.org/ womencare. Free. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our free, friendly 12-step support groups with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. 11 a.m.-Noon, Watsonville Community Hospital, 75 Nielson St., Watsonville. Santacruzoa. org. Free.

HEALTH B12 HAPPY HOUR Come and get your Happy Hour B12 shot. Your body needs B12 to create energy and is not well absorbed from the diet or in capsule form. Everyone can benefit from a B12 shot! After B12 injections many patients feel a natural boost in energy. 10 a.m.-Noon. Santa Cruz Naturopathic Medical Center, 736 Chestnut St., Santa Cruz. 477-1377 or scnmc.com. $29.

MUSIC ROCK’N’ ROLL DANCE PARTY Pre-New Year’s Eve dance party. Come rock ’n’ roll with Tight Rope. 8:30 p.m. Henflings Firehouse Tavern, 9450 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond. henflings.net. Free. LIVE MUSIC FROM STATIC TILT Come see live music from Static Tilt right where we brew our beer. The beer will be flowing and the music will be rockin. Static Tilt will be taking over the Brewery Stage. Static Tilt blends alternative, classic rock, reggae, and ska to create a high energy performance guaranteed to get the crowd moving. 7 p.m. New Bohemia Brewing Company, 1030 41st Ave., Santa Cruz. 350-0253 or nubobrew. com. TRAPPIST-ONE: BEYOND JAZZ Genredefying group, springing from strong jazz roots yet incorporating the artistic visions of its members, including funk, soul and world music. Comprised of Evan Benway on drums, Chel Sheffer on bass, and Nelson Hutchison on guitar. 6-9 p.m. Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn, 1 Davenport Ave., Davenport. davenportroadhouse.com. Free.

CALENDAR 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 12/31 ARTS 13TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE ORGANISTS’ KALEIDOPHONE A feast of music for organ solo, duet, other instruments and voice, performed by local organists with their musical friends. Chocolate and champagne reception follows. All donations go to the Organ Maintenance Fund. 4 p.m. Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High St., Santa Cruz. peaceunited.org. Free/Donation.

CLASSES SUBUD INTRODUCTION Subud is an international spiritual community whose members experience an active moving exercise that can lead to deep inner healing and an experience of the divine. Reservations required. 11 a.m.-Noon. Subud Santa Cruz, 3800 Old San Jose Road, Soquel. 588-3013. Free.

NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER & DANCING COMPETITION AT MALABAR Malabar hosts an evening of incredible food, dancing and music to ring in the New Year. Come enjoy Malabar’s warm ambiance and delicious Asian fusion menu while listening to live Cameroonian and Congolese music by Saturday Night Stars. Stay for a dancing competition! The band will pick three winners, with prizes including gift certificates to local businesses and dinner for two at Malabar. 5 p.m.-Midnight; Dinner served from 5-9 p.m. Dancing Competition 10-11:30 p.m. No cover charge. 415 Front St., Santa Cruz. For reservations call 831-458-3023. RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT 1440 Ready to make 2018 the best year of your life? Start by breaking out of your old routine and welcome the new year in a new way. Begin by delighting your taste buds with a delicious, seasonal meal at Kitchen Table, relax by the fireplace, dine on our patio overlooking the

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GROUPS OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Speaker/ Discussion meeting. Have a problem with food? OA is a 12-Step support group to stop compulsive eating behaviors. 9:05-10:15 a.m. Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, Sutter Room, 2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz. santacruzoa.org or 429-7906. Free. NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUPS—SANTA CRUZ AREA OF NORTHERN CA, SUTTER HOSPITAL Nar-Anon Family Groups meet to support the friends and families of addicts. We share experience, strength and hope to reduce the stress related to living with active addiction and after that to live life on life’s terms. We are a 12-Step program. 6:30-8 p.m. Sutter Maternity Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz. 477-2200. Free.

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NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION THE CHINA CATS GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE China Cats: This Bay Area tribute band performs the songs of the Grateful Dead with spirited jams that carry their own genuine personality while paying homage to their musical forefathers. 8:30 p.m. Don Quixote’s, 6275 Hwy. 9, Felton. 335-2800 or donquixotesmusic.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE SPEAKEASY SOIREE— PARTY LIKE GATZBY Join the countdown to 2018 with us and experience an unforgettable “1920s Speakeasy Soiree” this New Year’s Eve. A roaring good time starts with appetizers and includes a complete five-hour NYE beverage package of

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<39 beer, wine, and champagne. 7 p.m. Chaminade Resort and Spa, 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz. 475-5600 or chaminade. com. $50. ROCK IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THE BILLY MARTINI SHOW Rock in The New Year with The Billy Martini Show at Paradise. 9:30 p.m. Paradise Beach Grille, 215 Esplanade, Capitola. 476-4900 or paradisebeachgrille. com. Free. NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH THE RIVER ARKANSAS The River Arkansas is a band based on Colorado’s Front Range with members living from Longmont to Pueblo. “The sound of this band is absolutely at home at any mountain festival, but don’t assume it to be another one-trick folk pony. No way. This’ll play in the city.” -Stubborn Sounds. 9 p.m. Lille Aeske, 13160 Central Ave., Boulder Creek. 703-4183 or lilleaeske. com. $35. KATE TARGAN BAND With an infectious voice and vibrant personality, Kate does pop, jazz, country, blues and everything between. Family-friendly venue. 6-9 p.m. Davenport Roadhouse and Inn, 1 Davenport Ave., Davenport. 426-8801 or davenportroadhouse.com. Free.

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SPIRITUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE INTERFAITH VIGIL FOR PEACE Join Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and many others who claim no affiliation with an organized religion, for an evening of readings from various faith traditions, meditation, music and walking the labyrinth in the 14th Annual Interfaith Peace Vigil sponsored by Sangha Shantivanam and hosted by the Holy Cross Catholic Community. 8 p.m. Holy Cross Parish Hall, 170 High St., Santa Cruz. sanghashanti.net. Free.

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. Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz. santacruzmah.org. Free.

CLASSES ADVANCED/BEGINNING BALLET WITH DIANA ROSE Ballet for the beginning adult student with little or no ballet training. Learn ballet terminology and fine tune placement, posture and technique. 6 p.m. International Academy of Dance Santa Cruz. info@ iadance.com. $10.

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BELLY DANCE WORKOUT Lunchtime dance classes in Watsonville. Raise your heart rate with a belly dance workout. Build confidence and strength while working your curves. Class begins with a light warm up and introductory belly dance moves are broken down for comprehension. Endurance is built through repetition and dance. Appropriate for all levels. Noon-1 p.m. Watsonville Yoga, 375 N. Main St., Watsonville. 209-432-3559 or bellydancebyjill.com.

OUTDOOR COMMUNITY DAY AT THE ARBORETUM Come explore the rare, endangered and extraordinary plants at the Arboretum and see why you should become a member and visit any day you want. California, Australian, New Zealand, and South African collections as well as aroma, bee, butterfly and succulent gardens. Bring a picnic lunch. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, High Street and Western Drive, Santa Cruz.

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WATSONVILLE NATURE WALKS Come experience the incredible bird life that the Wetlands of Watsonville have to offer. Located along the globally important Pacific Flyway, the Wetlands of Watsonville provide a resting stop for birds on their migratory journey. The wetland system of sloughs and their uplands offer breeding and yearround habitat for more than 220 species of shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and song birds. Bilingual walk every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. City of Watsonville-Nature Center, 30 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville. cityofwatsonville.org. Free.

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ANIMO CRUZ A decade ago, reggae artist Mo—short for Animo—remembers playing threehour bar gigs under the name Animo Jams. He’d play covers, extended jam versions of tunes, and just give it an overall feel-good vibe—“bar-reggae” as he likes to call it.

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These days, Mo plays under the name Animo Cruz, which is still reggae, but features a lot more originals, and music that’s more personal and evokes a wide-ranging set of emotions.

“You’re not there catering to people drinking at the bar having a good time. It allows for darker, heavier tones; slower, or more intimate songs,” Mo says. “During the Animo Jams days, I could just be up there not even saying real words, cause people were drunk and having a good time, and all they need is to hear a voice and not necessarily what he’s saying.” Initially, Mo went solo and played under the name Animo, dropping the “Jams” part of the name. After discovering a Colorado rock band that used the name, he added “Cruz” to the name. Animo is his nickname; however, it’s also a moniker for his band, much in the way Santana is the name of Carlos Santana’s band. So far, he’s released two EPs, and has a full album slated for 2018. He still plays “bar reggae,” but now does so with the Santa Cruz Reggae All Stars, which plays the Crow’s Nest every Tuesday. AARON CARNES

INFO: 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $25/adv, $29/door. 429-4135.

GINA RENE

THURSDAY 12/28 R&B

GINA RENE Holidays got you down? Maybe your uncle had one too many dips in the spiked eggnog? Or maybe you’re one of the many locals in the service industry who doesn’t really get any time off? Then get ready for this Thursday as the Catalyst hosts the Santa Cruz Homegrown After Xmas Party featuring a wide array of local talent, including Alex Lucero, Travis Cruse, Etienne D. France, and Anthony Orlando. This year, Gina Rene headlines the show with her rich and sultry voice that spans across genres. MAT WEIR INFO: 8:30 p.m. Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $10/adv, $12/door. 429-4135.

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MONOPHONICS When record producer Al Bell, co-owner of the legendary Stax Records, calls you “one of the best live soul bands [he’s] ever seen,” you know you’re doing something right. Such is the case for the Monophonics, a Bay Area psychedelic soul

outfit that layers smooth, trippy vocals over tight grooves and driving horns. Drawing inspiration from classic funk and soul bands such as Funkadelic and Sly & the Family Stone, the band has a foundation built on respect and technical understanding of the classics, but its San Francisco-infused rock and psych elements push it into territory occupied by only a few other bands. CJ INFO: 9 p.m. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. $15/adv, $20/door. 479-1854.

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perform their “Player’s Choice” set, rendering covers from all of the Fab Four’s albums. Saturday night, they’ll also be joined by Beggar Kings, the 13-piece Rolling Stones cover act who will include a tribute to the late, great Tom Petty who was taken from us this year. Both nights will also include a guitar raffle benefiting the Guitars Not Guns nonprofit. MW INFO: 8 p.m. Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $25/gen, $40/gold. 423-8209.

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Eight years ago, the world lost pop icon Michael Jackson. But his music remains an essential part of international pop culture. It’s not unusual to see young people who were born decades after Jackson’s musical peak dancing and singing along to his jams—and there’s no sign of that stopping anytime soon. Bay Area 14-piece band Foreverland pays tribute to the artist and his music in soul-shaking style, with four lead vocalists, four horns and a six-piece rhythm section. If you

Holiday season means a few things in Santa Cruz: downtown is decorated, we have a truly Californian parade, and the White Ensemble rings in the new year with their covers of songs from the Beatles and more. This year, the boys honor the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Magical Mystery Tour by tackling them on Friday night. Saturday night, they

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haven’t seen this musical force in action, you’re missing something special. CJ INFO: 8 p.m. Don Quixote’s, 6275 Hwy. 9, Felton. $25. 335-2800.

MERMEN The Mermen’s newest album, We Could See It In the Distance, is the perfect title for paddling out from the last 12 months and into the hopeful sunrise of 2018. For 28 years, the Mermen have been one of the key leaders in surf music revival and continue to produce original and inspired tunes as mellow as the beach and as turbulent as the surf. If you haven’t seen them yet, then catch the next wave to Moe’s Alley and ride out this dumpster fire of a year with a barrel roll into the future. MW INFO: 9 p.m. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz., $12/adv, $15/door. 479-1854.

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BUCKETHEAD How long could one man tour the country shredding his guitar while wearing a KFC bucket on his head

the band nestles nicely into the space where roots music transitions into gritty rock ’n’ roll, picking up some country gospel, blues and folk music along the way. Also on the bill: rock, soul and gospel four-piece Whiskerman. CJ

INFO: 9 p.m. Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $25/adv, $28/door. 429-4135.

“Dan Juan is a band.” This is the single-sentence bio on Dan Juan’s Bandcamp page. It’s actually quite informative, as you most likely assumed that Dan Juan was the name of some guy. There is a Dan in the band, but his last name is Talamantes. He even has a different band called Dan Too. He really likes his first name! Dan Juan, the band, is a four-piece indie-folk band, that mixes psychedelic elements with a bit of Americana. The four-song EP The Last Juan is a laid back, reflective collection of songs that will get you hooked on every Dan-related band out there. AC

SUNDAY 12/31 ROOTS/ROCK

MARTY O’REILLY Local singer-songwriter Marty O’Reilly and the Old Soul Orchestra are headed to Moe’s to ring in the new year. A Santa Cruz original, O’Reilly and company formed in 2012 and have since earned a place in the national roots scene, even getting a nod from NPR about their soulfulness. Pairing electric guitar with fiddle, percussion and bass,

INFO: 9 p.m. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. $20/adv, $25/door. 479-1854.

INFO: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6. Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. $35/adv, $40/door. 423-2053. WANT TO GO? Go to santacruz.com/giveaways before 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2 to find out how you could win a pair of tickets to the show.

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South Bay reggae. Sunday at Catalyst CHINA CATS

Grateful Dead tribute. Sunday at Don Quixote’s

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and a Mike Myers mask over his face, and have people still interested? Apparently a really long time. From his early days of playing in obscure Bay Area club bands like Deli Creeps to joining the monster that is Guns N’ Roses, Buckethead has maintained a certain mystique, and kept his oddball solo project alive. He plays in a variety of styles, but specializes in metal, and plays his guitar like a lighting rod shooting out liquid audio beams into your ear at light speed. AC

If you need a little bit of mambo in your life, don’t miss the Pacific Mambo Orchestra. Considered one of the best Latin big bands in the world with its fusion of mambo, salsa, chacha-cha and Latin jazz, the orchestra gives a nod to the big bands of the 1940s. Boasting rafter raising energy, irresistible dance grooves, and style for days, the Pacific Mambo Orchestra has collaborated with an elite roster of artists, including Carlos Santana, Poncho Sanchez, Pete Escovedo and Arturo Sandoval. On Jan. 6, they welcome Grammy-winning vocalist Herman Olivera. CAT JOHNSON

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Karaoke Free 8p

Brave Mystics Free 8p

Retrograde Soul 8p

Alex Lucero & friends 8-11p

Karaoke 9-12:30a

CATALYST 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

The Brothers Comatose $18/$20 8p

Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven $22/$25 8p

Buckethead w/ Brain & Brewer $25/$28 8p

CATALYST ATRIUM 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Gina Rene $10/$12 8p

Friday January 5th 8pm $25/30

David Hidalgo Of Los Lobos’s Family Band

THE HIDALGOS W/ DAVID OF LOS LOBOS & SONS

BRITANNIA ARMS 110 Monterey Ave, Capitola

Hip hop Night Free 9p Karaoke

CASA SORRENTO 393 Salinas St, Salinas

Saturday January 6th 9pm $12/15 Rootsy Rock & Roll With THE

COFFIS BROTHERS + CROOKED BRANCHES Sunday January 7th 7:30pm $15/20

1011 PACIFIC AVE. SANTA CRUZ 831-429-4135

Rock & Roll Greats Return

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Jan 11th DESERT DWELLERS Jan 12th HARRY & THE HITMEN + COFFEE ZOMBIE COLLECTIVE Jan 13th KATDELIC Jan 14th LYDIA PENSE & COLD BLOOD (afternoon) Jan 14th TATANKA + EN YOUNG Jan 17th JOCELYN & CHRIS ARNDT Jan 18th CELSO PIÑA + La Candelaria Jan 19th THE SAM CHASE + HILLSTOMP Jan 20th MICHAEL ROSE + Ancestree Jan 24th DIRTY REVIVAL + SAL’S GREENHOUSE Jan 25th NEW ORLEANS SUSPECTS Jan 26th ORGÓNE Jan 28th TOMMY CASTRO Feb 10th JUNIOR REID Feb 15th DAVID LUNING BAND Feb 16th THE BLASTERS Feb 17th BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL Feb 27th WHITNEY ROSE + WHISKEY WEST Mar 1st WATER TOWER + AUSTIN SHAW Mar 2nd ZACH DEPUTY Mar 24th LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES Apr 6 th & 7th DON CARLOS Apr 15th ANDY T BAND w/ ANSON FUNDERBURGH

WWW.MOESALLEY.COM 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz 831.479.1854

1/2

New Years Day 9p

THE BLUE LOUNGE 529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

COSMIC PINBALL + PUFFBALL COLLECTIVE

TUE

New Years Eve 9p

MARTY O’REILLY Double Bill Dance Party

1/1

Top 40 Music Videos Free 9p

Funk Night Free 9p

Thursday January 4th 9pm $7/10

MON

Virgil Thrasher & Aki Kumar & Little Blind Rick Jonny Lawton Duo 6-8p 6-8p

BLUE LAGOON 923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

+ WHISKERMAN

12/31

Jimmy Dewrance 6-8p

Sunday December 31st 9pm $20/25

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION WITH

SUN

Gran Baile Sonidero $15 9p

THE APPLETON GRILL 410 Rodriguez St, Watsonville

OPEN LATE EVERY NIGHT! friday 12/29

THE CLASS-SICK CONTINUUM EPISODE #1

Genoa Brown Harris the Knowitall Monk Earl Doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $10 Door

sunday 12/31

DAN JUAN’s

NEW YEARS EXTRAVAGANZA!!! Featuring:

GO BY OCEAN

Advance Tickets at www.ticketweb.com

Doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $10 Door

TUESday 1/2

7 COME 11 Show 9pm $5 Door

thursday 1/4

DREAMING GHOSTS w / NOVAROSE w / FULMINANTE

Doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $8 Door

friday 1/5

DREAMING GHOSTS w / JESSE DANIEL w / LAUREN JUNE

Thursday, December 28 • Ages 16+

THE BROTHERS COMATOSE Thursday, December 28 • Ages 21+

GINA RENE

plus Alex Lucero

Friday, December 29 • Ages 21+

CRACKER CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN Saturday, December 30 • Ages 16+

BUCKETHEAD

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Sunday, December 31 • Ages 16+ NeW YeAR’s eVe with

Fortunate Youth

Jan 13 Big Boi/ The Cool Kids (Ages 16+) Jan 14 Ozomatli (Ages 16+) Jan 18 Railroad Earth (Ages 16+) Jan 19 STRFKR/ Reptalians (Ages 16+) Jan 20 Y & T/ Dave Friday Band (Ages 21+) Jan 22 Hippo Campus/ Sure Sure (Ages 16+) Jan 23 The White Buffalo (Ages 16+) Jan 25 & 26 Iration (Ages 16+) Jan 27 Joyner Lucas/ Dizzy Wright (Ages 16+) Jan 31 Fetty Wap (Ages 16+) Feb 1 Of Mice & Men (Ages 16+) Feb 8 The Expendables (Ages 16+) Feb 9 & 10 Tribal Seeds (Ages 16+) Feb 11 J Boog/ Etana (Ages 16+) Feb 12 Mike Gordon (Ages 16+) Feb 18 Mø & Cashmere Cat (Ages 16+) Feb 20 Datsik/ Space Jesus (Ages 18+) Feb 22 Shooter Jennings (Ages 16+)

Doors 8:30pm/Show 9pm $10 Door

Unless otherwise noted, all shows are dance shows with limited seating.

MIDTOWN SANTA CRUZ 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz

Tickets subject to city tax & service charge by phone 877-987-6487 & online

429-6994

www.catalystclub.com

Fortunate Youth $25/$29 8p

Karaoke 8p-Close Pool Free 8p

Comedy w/ Shwa Free 8p

LIVE MUSIC WED

12/27

CAVA CAPITOLA WINE BAR 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

THU

12/28

John Michael Free 6:30-9:30p

CILANTROS 1934 Main St, Watsonville

Hippo Happy Hour 5:30-7:30p

CORK AND FORK 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola

Open Mic Free 7-10p

Hot Club Pacific $3 7:30p

12/29

Matt Conable Free 6:30-9:30p

HINDQUARTER BAR & GRILLE 303 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

12/30

Dave D’Oh Free 6:30-9:30p

SUN

12/31

MON

1/1

TUE

1/2

TBA Free 2-5p

Bonny June & Bonfire $5 8:30p

Peppino D’Agostino & Carlos Reyes $17 7:30p

Funk Night ft. 7 Come 11 $6 9p

UTURN $6 9p

b4-dawn $7 9:30p

New Years Party w/ FishHook $15 9:30p

Reggae Party Free 8p

Trappist One Free 6-9p

Kate Targan Band Free 6-9p

Suzahn Fiering Free 6-9p

American Roots Foreverland: Michael Music Festival $15/$20 Jackson Tribute $25 8p 6p

The China Cats Grateful Dead Tribute $35-$99 9p

Sleepless Nights Free 8p

Backyard Stompers, Jesse Daniel Free 9p

The Koz Free 9p

New Year’s Even DJ Dance Party Free 9p

Sunday, January 7 • 7:30 pm

A CELEBRATION OF JONI MITCHELL WITH KIMBERLY FORD Tickets: snazzyproductions.com Thursday, January 11 • 7:30 pm

VICTOR WOOTEN TRIO FEAT. DENNIS CHAMBERS & BOB FRANCESCHINI Legendary Grammy-winning bassist joined by powerhouse drum and saxophone collaborators. AT THE RIO THEATRE

Saturday, January 13 • 8:30 pm

SIN SISTERS BURLESQUE Tickets: eventbrite.com

Night Creepers Free 8p Flingo Free 7:30p

PACIFIC MAMBO ORCHESTRA FEAT. HERMAN OLIVERA A swinging ensemble honoring the sounds of the great Latin big bands of the 1940s. AT COCOANUT GROVE BALLROOM

Dan Juan New Years Extravaganza $10 9p

THE FISH HOUSE 972 Main St, Watsonville HENFLING’S 9450 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond

SAT

The Class-Sick Continuum $10 8p

DAV. ROADHOUSE 1 Davenport Ave, Davenport DON QUIXOTE’S 6275 Hwy 9, Felton

Saturday, January 6 • 8 pm

KPIG Happy Hour 5:30-7:30p

CREPE PLACE 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz CROW’S NEST 2218 E. Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

FRI

Celebrating Creativity Since 1975

Open Jam 8p

Roadhouse Karaoke Free 8p

Karaoke 10p-1:30a

Monday, January 15 • 7 pm

LEW TABACKIN TRIO WITH BORIS KOZLOV & MARK TAYLOR An electrifying flutist/saxophonist who has created his own sound with classic elements. 1/2 PRICE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS!

KUUMBWA 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz

Thursday, January 18 • 7 pm

ALMIR CORTES QUARTET A virtuoso mandolinist and master of Brazilian instrumental music. 1/2 PRICE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS! Monday, January 22 • 7 pm

JASON MARSALIS QUARTET The youngest sibling of jazz’s first family showcases his skills as a vibraphonist.

1/2 PRICE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS! Thursday, January 25 • 7 & 9 pm

Monday, January 29 • 7 pm

Dance in the New Year with FishHook! Only $15 cover!

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Amazing waterfront deck views.

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See live music grid for this week’s bands.

STAND-UP COMEDY

Three live comedians every Sunday night.

HAPPY HOUR

Mon–Fri from 3:30pm. Wednesday all night!

VISIT OUR BEACH MARKET

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KATIE THIROUX TRIO WITH JUSTIN KAUFLIN & MATT WITEK An up-and-coming triple-threat talent: bassist, vocalist and bandleader extraordinaire. 1/2 PRICE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS! Wednesday, January 31 • 7:30 pm

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO South Africa’s beloved a cappella vocal group; spellbinding and uplifting. AT THE RIO THEATRE

Thursday, February 1 • 7 pm

STEVE SMITH AND VITAL INFORMATION NYC EDITION Led by a legendary drummer and featuring a who’s who of collaborators from throughout his storied career. Unless noted advance tickets at kuumbwajazz.org Dinner served one hour before Kuumbwa prsented concerts. Premium wines & beer available. All ages welcome.

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

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PONCHO SANCHEZ LATIN JAZZ BAND A masterful ensemble led by one of the great congueros of our time.

International Music Hall and Restaurant FINE MEXICAN AND AMERICAN FOOD

FLYNN’S CABARET AND STEAKHOUSE will be presenting its Grand Opening soon! Farm-to-table, non-GMO with 40% Vegan, Vegetarian menu. Thu Dec 28

Dave Holodiloff Band $12/$15 7:30p

MISSION ST. BBQ 1618 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Aki Kumar & Little Jonny Lawton 6p

$17 adv./$17 door seated <21 w/parent 7:30pm

MOE’S ALLEY 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz

American Roots Music Festival w/The River Arkansas, The Naked Bootleggers, The Risky Biscuits, Hashknife Outfit And local Santa Cruz

Foreverland – An Electrifying

PARADISE BEACH 215 Esplanade, Capitola

Twas the Night Before NYE Thriller Ball

POET & PATRIOT 320 E. Cedar St, Santa Cruz

14-Piece Tribute to Michael Jackson

New Year’s Eve Celebration with the China Cats $35 adv./$35 door Dance – ages 21+ 9pm Flynn’s Pre-GRAND OPENING Prix Fixe NYE Dinner and Show packages starting at $89

The Beggar Kings

Depth! 9:30p

THU

12/28

FRI

12/29

12/30

SUN

12/31

MON

Acoustic Soul Free 7:30p

Live Again free 8p

Beat Street New Years Eve Party Free8p

Al Frisby 6p

Lloyd Whitley 6p

Broken Shades 1p Gil DeLeon Trio 6p

Scott Miller 6p

Con Brio $12/$15 8p

Monophonics $15/$20 8p

The Mermen $12/$15 8p

New Years Eve w/ Marty O’Reilly 8p $20/$25

Libation Lab w/ Syntax 9:30p-1:30a

Dynamic D 9:30p The Crafters Free 7p

Trivia 8p

SAT

Jazz the Dog Free 5p John Michael Band Free 8p

NEW BOHEMIA BREWERY 1030 41st Ave, Santa Cruz 99 BOTTLES 110 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz

– Grateful Dead Tribute

Sat Jan 13

MOTIV 1209 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

songwriter showcase

$25 adv./$25 door Dance – ages 21+ 8pm Sun Dec 31

12/27

Peppino D’Agostino & Carlos Reyes

$15 adv./$20 door ages 21+ 6pm Sat Dec 30

WED MICHAEL’S ON MAIN 2591 Main St, Soquel

Journey with these two masters and enjoy a performance that is truly unforgettable! Fri Dec 29

LIVE MUSIC 1/1

TUE

Broken Shades 6p

Rasta Cruz Reggae Party 9:30p

Blues Mechanics 6p

Hip-Hop w/ DJ Marc 9:30p

Static Tilt Free 7p

Cement Ship Free10p-12a Alex Lucero 6p

Lara Price 2p Open Mic 4 -7p

Open Mic 8-11p

THE RED 200 Locust St, Santa Cruz THE REEF 120 Union St, Santa Cruz

1/2

‘Geeks Who Drink’ Trivia Night 8p Toby Grey Acoustic Favorites 6:30p

RIO THEATRE 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

Moshe Vilozny Acoustic/World 6:30p

Traditional Hawaiian Music 6:30p

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

The White Album Ensemble $25/$40 8p

The White Album Ensemble Beggar Kings $25/$40 8p

Brunch Grooves 12:30pm Chas Crowder 6:00pm

Featured Acoustic 6:30pm

James Murray Soulful Acoustic 6:30p

Live Recreations of Classic Rolling Stones Albums

$20 adv./$20 door ages 21+ 8:30pm Thu Jan 18

Fareed Hague & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo

$20 adv./$20 door seated <21 w/parent 7:30pm

Fri Jan 19

Wild Child – Dave Brock’s

Doors Experience A Live Re-creation of a 1960s Doors Concert

$20 adv./$20 door Dance – ages 21+ 8pm

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Sat Jan 20

Papa’s Bag

– James Brown Experience Soul Brother #1

$20 adv./$20 door Dance – ages 21+ 8pm Tues Jan 23

Green Leaf Rustlers

Featuring Chris Robinson

Cosmic Cali Country music from Marin

Presented by (((folkYEAH!))) $25 adv./$25 door ages 21+ 9pm Fri Jan 26

Edge of the West – Cosmic Honky Tonk

$15 adv./$15 door ages 21+ 9pm Thu Feb 8

AC/DC Tribute to The Young Brothers

$15 adv./$15 door ages 21+ 9pm Tues Feb 13

Hot Roux – Louisiana Swamp Rock $15 adv./$15 door Dance – ages 21+ 7:30pm

Thu Feb 15

Front Country

Forging a sound hell bent on merging the musical past with the future

$12 adv./$12 door Dance – ages 21+ 7:30pm COMIN G RIGH T U P Sat. Feb. 17 Pride & Joy Thu. Feb 22 Tom Russell - CD Release Fri. Feb. 23 Langhorne Slim - Folkyeah presents! Tue. Mar. 6 The Mammals Thu. Mar. 8 Altan - Traditional Irish Band Fri. Mar. 16 Locomotive Breath Sat. Mar. 17 Molly’s Revenge Thur. Mar. 22 Mary Gauthier Sat. Mar. 24 Paula Boggs Band Sat. Mar. 31 Aja Vu - Steely Dan Live! Tickets Now Online at www.donquixotesmusic.com Rockin'Church Service Every Sunday ELEVATION at 10am-11:15am

Flynn’s

CABARET & STEAKHOUSE New Year’s Eve Pre-Grand Opening

Jan 12 Lewis Black: The Joke’s On US Tour 8pm

Prix Fixe Dinner Options Dinners start at $54 • Up to $99 w/show incl.

Slow Roasted Prime Rib with a pink salt herb crust and Venus Wayward whiskey au jus

FLYNN’S CABARET AND STEAKHOUSE PRESENTS AN EPIC NEW YEAR’S EVE SOIREE WITH THE

Seared Sea Bass with smoked almond Romesco sauce

MEAT or SEAFOOD

Apple Cider Brined BBQ Baby Back Ribs with sarsaparilla garlic BBQ sauce

VEGAN or VEGETARIAN

Toasted Farro Risotto with delicata squash, foraged mushrooms and Castelvetrano olives Add shaved pecorino and soft boiled egg for vegetarian option Heart of Palm, Sunchoke, Chèvre “Stack” with preserved lemon crème fraîche A vegan option is available

SIDES Baked Potato Toasted Farro Mashed Veggie Purée Mâche, Baby Gem, Pomegranate Salad

donquixotesmusic.com

Jan 27 Thunder From Down Under Presented by Valley Comedy 8pm Feb 16

China Cats

Dave Davies of The Kinks 8pm

A complete evening of self indulgence!

Chris Botti 8pm

This Pre-Grand Opening New Year’s Eve Gala will include an early seating and a later seating Dinner Package with Champagne.

Whose Live Anyway? 8pm

Pre-Grand Opening Prix Fixe Menu Prices start at $89 for Dinner and Show

2018! Bring It! donquixotesmusic.com

Mar 9 Mar 10 Apr 8 Arlo Guthrie 8pm Apr 20 Art Garfunkel: In Close-Up 2018 8pm Apr 27 The Wailers 8pm May 11 Rufus Wainwright 8pm May 17 “Weird Al” Yankovic with Special Guest Emo Philips 8pm

For Tickets www.GoldenStateTheatre.com 831-649-1070

LIVE MUSIC WED ROSIE MCCANN’S 1220 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

12/27

THU

12/28

FRI

12/29

SAT

12/30

SUN

12/31

MON

1/1

TUE

Comedy Night 9p

1/2

Open Mic 7:30p

THE SAND BAR 211 Esplanade, Capitola

Live Again 8p-12a

Not So Young 8p-12a

SANDERLINGS 1 Seascape Resort, Aptos

Sambassa w/ Jeff Buenz & more 7:30-10:30p

Steve Robertson Trio 7:30-10:30p

Jesse Sabala Party Jam 7-11p

SEABRIGHT BREWERY 519 Seabright, Santa Cruz SEVERINO’S BAR & GRILL 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos

Don McCaslin & the Amazing Jazz Geezers 6-9:30p

Breeze Babes 7:30-11:30p

Ten O’Clock Lunch Band Joint Chiefs New Years 8-11:30p Eve Party 9p-1a

SHADOWBROOK 1750 Wharf Rd, Capitola

Ken Constable 6:30-9:30p

Joe Ferrara 6:30-10p

Claudio Melega 7-10p

SUSHI GARDEN SCOTTS VALLEY AJ Lee & Jesse FichToby Gray & Lenny 5600 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Pianist Sky Smith 5:30p man of Blue Summit Ruckel 5:30p 5:30p Valley

Contemporary Keyboardist Jeong Hee Lee 5:30p

Dave Muldawer 5:30p

Ziggy Tarr 7-9p

Ziggy Tarr 11a-1p

The Gravity 9:30p

Jake Neilson’s Triple Threat 9:30p

The Leftovers & Namalakadoja 9:30p

UGLY MUG 4640 Soquel Ave, Soquel WHALE CITY 490 Highway 1, Davenport YOUR PLACE 1719 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Ziggy Tarr 6-8p

ZELDA’S 203 Esplanade, Capitola

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DEC 29-30 The White Album Ensemble JAN 11 Victor Wooten JAN 19 Lez Zeppelin JAN 20 The Comic Strippers JAN 26 Michael Nesmith JAN 27 Lecture: Into Africa JAN 30 Eric Johnson JAN 31 Ladysmith Black Mambazo FEB 04 Leo Kottke FEB 09 Bruce Cockburn FEB 10 A Valentine for Wallace Baine FEB 14 Laura Love Duo FEB 17 Caravan of Glam FEB 20 Beatles vs Stones FEB 22-25 Banff Mountain Film Festival FEB 26 Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton FEB 27 David Rawlings FEB 28 Miles Electric Band MAR 03 Journey Unauthorized MAR 10 Rob Bell APR 12 Jon Foreman APR 14 Modern Jukebox APR 20 House of Floyd JUN 15 The Sammy Awards

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FAREWELL TO A PRINCESS Carrie Fisher, in her last appearance as Princess Leia and on film, in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi.’

Forceful Return Rian Johnson’s ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ picks up right where we left off BY RICHARD VON BUSACK

t’s like WWII, only fun! In Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the altright First Order has the rebels bottled up—“the RESISTANCE,” the title crawl says in capital letters, a stealth howdy to anti-Trumpers. On the throne is Supreme Leader Snoke, a granddaddy version of Baby Eraserhead played by Andy Serkis. This moldy dictator faces the same problems Lord Vader had back in the day—sass from a supercilious general (Domhnall Gleeson) and disappointing results from a prize pupil, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), who returned empty-handed from his

mission to find Luke Skywalker. In writer and director Rian Johnson’s entry in this series—maybe the strongest and sharpest in the 40-year-long epic—fractiousness abounds. Skywalker (Mark Hamill) sulks in his island monastery, overrun with cute space-puffins called porgs; the birdies turn the Millennium Falcon into their rookery. The noble finale of the last episode had Daisy Ridley’s Rey passing the lightsaber to the bearded hermit Luke. It’s picked up right where we left off: Luke tosses the unwanted weapon over his shoulder and vows that he will no

longer teach the Jedi arts. Eventually, he changes his mind. Here, the Force is a spiritual disciple anyone awake can feel their way into. This is opposed to what could be called George Lucas’s single worst idea: making the Force into an inherited quality, found in aristocrats with midi-chlorians in their blood. The rebels are a matriarchy now. When General Leia (Carrie Fisher, doing a lot of post-mortem acting) is incapacitated by an attack, a new admiral takes over. It’s Amilyn Holdo (Laura Dern), whose idea of

an insurgent’s uniform is a lavender evening gown with ruffles. Dern carries herself like a goddess, but she has some strife with one of her rebellious pilots, “a hotshot flyboy” named Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac). The 1990s Star Wars entries had big name actors, but they stood around like chess pieces. Watch Last Jedi and think, “My God, it’s full of stars.” Isaac has never looked better than he does here in the cockpit, stripping the cannons off the dreadnought with his missiles, and later asking for more: “Permission to jump into an X-wing and blow something up.” Rich with minutia is a new wretched hive of scum and villainy, a casino planet. Johnson speeds the camera through like a drone so we can admire the fauna at this chimeraVegas. One is a drunken little punter in evening clothes who mistakes the beach ball-shaped android BB8 for a slot machine. Finn (John Boyega) and his new comrade Rose Tico (the show-stealing Kelly Marie Tran), who are there looking for help, end up arrested for a parking violation. In the lockup they meet a scurvy yet adept thief (Benicio del Toro)—a jailbird who’s been inside enough times that he knows to sleep with his boots around his neck, so that they don’t get stolen. As always in these spectacles, stuff is scribbled in the margins that makes it dense, such as a sea monster breaching and diving, unnoticed, in the sea behind the cliffs Luke paces upon. And the movie recalls echoes of the first film: just as we first saw Luke on a planet of two suns, a double-sunset illuminates our last sight of the old knight. The movie’s richness invites more than one viewing. Johnson’s mature and questioning attitude illuminate this stirring movie about rebellion—reveling in the panache of suicide warriors as well as feeling for the choices of traitors and cowards. Star Wars: The Last Jedi With John Boyega, Laura Dern, Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, Domhnall Gleeson, Mark Hamill, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Benicio del Toro, Kelly Marie Tran. Written and directed by Rian Johnson. Rated PG. 134 Mins.

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A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS The bad moms are back, and because they have to check all the boxes of movie clichés, this sequel sees Mila Kunis et al. get a visit from their bad moms. FYI, Daddy’s Home 2 has exactly the same gimmick. Curse you, Meet the Parents, for creating the idea that if you can’t think of a good idea for a dysfunctionalfamily comedy sequel, you can just stunt-cast the parents instead. Jon Lucas and Scott Moore direct. Susan Sarandon, Cheryl Hines and Christine Baranski co-star as the bad grandmoms. (R) 104 minutes. (SP)

ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD Who doesn’t love a Christmas kidnapping movie? That’s exactly what this latest film from director Ridley Scott is, telling the true story of how billionaire John Paul Getty balked at paying ransom money to the men who kidnapped his grandson in the 1970s. Perversely, it’s gotten a buzz bump from the fact that one of its central performances— Christopher Plummer as the elder Getty—was recast mid-production after original actor Kevin Spacey was accused of sexual assault, requiring Spacey’s scenes to be reshot. Co-starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams and Timothy Hutton. (R) 132 minutes. COCO Prepare for kids everywhere to go Day-of-the-Dead crazy with the release of this much-anticipated Pixar film about a boy named Coco whose family secrets and dreams of becoming a musician lead him to the Land of the Dead. Lee Unkrich directs. Featuring the voices of Benjamin Bratt, Anthony Gonzalez and Gael Garcia Bernal. (PG-13) 109 minutes. DADDY’S HOME 2 Somebody out there must have been really naughty this year if Santa thought moviegoers deserved both Daddy’s Home 2 and A Bad Moms Christmas this holiday season. They are, of course, essentially the same movie, this time bringing in dads of the first movie’s dads (instead of moms of the first movie’s moms) to try to milk a

second film out of a dumb premise. Mel Gibson and John Lithgow join original feuding dads Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell. Sean Anders directs. John Cena, Linda Cardellini and Hannibal Buress costar. (PG-13) 100 minutes. DARKEST HOUR Just a few years ago, Hollywood trade mags were asking “What’s wrong with Gary Oldman?” after he gave a rambling, profanity-laced interview to Playboy magazine in which he defended Mel Gibson’s anti-semitism and whined about Obama’s supposedly terrible presidency. He then went on the expected apology tour, and here he is playing Winston Churchill in an Oscar-bit World War II movie. Take note, crazy-saying Matt Damon! Luckily, perhaps, avowed libertarian Oldman is unrecognizable in makeup as celebrated reformist Churchill, as director Joe Wright traces the critical decisions Churchill made immediately upon becoming prime minister, ending Britain’s strategy of Nazi appeasement and taking a stand against Hitler. Kristin Scott Thomas, Ben Mendelsohn and Lily James costar. (PG-13) 127 minutes. FERDINAND In possible the most confusing film promo I’ve ever seen, John Cena was on screen during the previews before Coco talking about how Ferdinand the bull is misunderstood by the other characters in this story—because he’s big, people mistakenly think he wants to fight all the time. “Kind of like me,” said Cena, smiling. Wait, what? People think you like to fight, John Cena? Gee, might that be because you are a 25-time World Wrestling Entertainment champion? Something tells me this is not just looksist persecution, John Cena! Anyway, the classic children’s book The Story of Ferdinand has not gone out of print since its publication in 1936, so my guess is there will be plenty of enthusiasm for this animated adaptation—unless they changed the ending to make the pacifist bull a world

heavyweight champ. Directed by Carlos Saldanha. Featuring the voices of Cena, Kate McKinnon, Anthony Anderson and David Tennant. (PG) 106 minutes. (SP) JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE Teenagers land in avatar bodies in a video-game version of the Jumanji jungle-adventure game in this late-to-the-party sequel to the 1995 Robin Williams original film. The comedy comes from making the Rock act like a nerd who is reveling in his new muscle-bound body, Kevin Hart play a teen stud who’s reduced to a comedy-relief avatar, and—best of all—Jack Black embody the spirit of a cheerleader who can’t even with this place. Jake Kasdan directs. Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas and Bobby Cannavale co-star. (PG-13) 119 minutes. LADY BIRD With Lady Bird, writer-director Greta Gerwig delivers a wry but warm-hearted portrait of family, home, and dreams in modern America. The family in question is not dysfunctional in any clichéd movie comedy way, but Gerwig captures the gulf of potential calamity in the fractious relationship between a highschool senior (Saoirse Ronan) and her loving, but harried mom (Laurie Metcalf). As in most mother-daughter relationships, one false move or the wrong word might set either one of them off as they try to navigate the minefield of what they think or feel, and their ability (or not) to express it. Odeya Rush and Jake McDorman co-star. (R) 93 minutes. MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS It’s got to be tricky adapting one of the world’s most famous whodunit novels, almost a 100 years after its release—mainly because a lot of people already know whodunit. Especially since Agatha Christie’s 1934 book has been adapted for film, TV and even video games many times. Still, director Kenneth Branagh (who also stars as Christie’s detective Hercule

Poirot) is here to give it his best shot, with an all-star cast and a stylish modern look. Co-starring Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Willem Dafoe, Penelope Cruz and Michelle Pfeiffer. (PG-13) 114 minutes. PITCH PERFECT 3 Considering they won the a capella world championship in Pitch Perfect 2, what is there left for the Bellas to do? According to this movie, go on a USO tour. Trish Sie directs. Rebel Wilson, Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp and JOhn Lithgow co-star. (PG-13) 93 minutes. THE SHAPE OF WATER Writerdirector Guillermo del Toro goes back to the romanticism of Universal’s 1954 monster movie The Creature from the Black Lagoon in this story of a mute custodian at a government facility in 1961 who falls in love with a captured gill-man. Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon and Richard Jenkins star. (R) 123 minutes. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Reviewed this issue. Starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver. (PG-13) 152 minutes. (SP) THOR: RAGNAROK Okay, it’s less about the gods of classical Norse Mythology than the Marvel Comics pantheon, but only a real killjoy would fail to get a kick out of this third installment of the Thor series. Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston continue to have way too much fun with the prickly relationship between heroic Thor, God of Thunder, and sly, acerbic half-brother Loki, deliciously untrustworthy Trickster God. But — surprise! This time Hemsworth gets most of the laughs. It's all directed with a droll, light touch by Taika Waititi, who give his adroit cast plenty of room to maneuver. Jeff Goldblum brings priceless eccentricity to his role as Grand Master, presiding over a combat arena in some distant world. Tessa Thompson struts around with brio as the last survivor

of the Valkyrie sisterhood, and Mark Ruffalo proves himself the best screen Hulk ever in the comic timidity he brings to brainy science nerd Bruce Banner before hulking out into his colossal alter-ego. Oh, and that’s Cate Blanchett in a black Vampira wig as Hela, Goddess of Death. (PG-13) 130 minutes. (LJ) THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI Frances McDormand is superb as a middle-aged mother with a spectacularly vulgar mouth, a fearless take-no-prisoners attitude, and a relentless drive to see justice done after the unsolved murder of her teenage daughter. Another actress might chomp on the scenery with extra relish and hot sauce, but McDormand plays her small and close, with her volatility —and vulnerability—boiling at the surface. Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell are also great in this layered and complex morality play from playwright-filmmaker Martin McDonagh (In Bruges) — once again mixing raucously funny dialogue and irreverent observation of human nature with an uncompromising sense of morality. Directed by McDonagh. Co-starring Sam Rockwell, Abbie Cornish and Peter Dinklage. (R) 115 minutes. (LJ) WONDER I was just listening to the Movie Crush podcast, and comedian Tig Notaro was talking about how much she loves the Peter Bogdanovich movie Mask. (Not the one with green Jim Carrey. The ’80s one where Cher was the mom of the kid with a deformed skull, who you couldn’t tell it was Eric Stoltz.) I remember thinking, “Someone loves Mask? Now I’ve heard everything!” Which is just a figure of speech. But anyway, I have a feeling Tig is going to love this movie, too, because it’s basically Mask for the 21st century, with Julia Roberts as the mom and Jacob Tremblay as a fifth-grader with a facial disfigurement. Stephen Chbosky directs. Owen Wilson and Mandy Patinkin co-star. (PG) 113 minutes.

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COCKTAIL OF THE YEAR

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rom start to finish the most satisfying meal of 2017 was a flawless dinner at Hollins House where chef John Paul Lechtenberg showed us some superstar culinary moves. A starter of Spanish octopus was almost too beautiful to eat. Tasting as good as it looked, the dish of marinated roast octopus was flecked with fava beans, grilled lemons and brilliant red peppers. Impeccably roasted halibut fillets crowned a pool of pureed eggplant decorated with pickled carrots. Another entrée of perfect sea scallops arrived with heirloom grapefruit and roast asparagus. Dessert was a warm tart of seasonal figs accompanied by Earl Grey ice

cream and a calligraphy of caramel sauce. A gem of a dinner in every respect. The finest side dish of the year was a bravura creation of broccolini and kale created by Brad Briske at Home in Soquel. So brightly keyed as to taste almost alive, the baby greens were lavish with pine nuts, tiny currants, and chilis. Electrifying! One of my favorite appetizers remains the splendid and wildly colorful beet salad with grilled prawns at Laili. Big succulent slabs of beet had been dressed with a memorable honey-Dijon balsamic vinaigrette. Large grilled prawns circled the plate like rosy petals. In

the center was an island of piquant arugula topped with bits of goat cheese. Inspired! The top appetizer of 2017 was Oswald’s sculptural Dungeness crab and avocado terrine topped with a crisp cheddar cracker and sided with pungent watercress. Addictive. Another top food experience was dinner at Assembly of braised chicken leg from 38 North Poultry, which arrived bronzed into confit status, and surrounded by what amounted to an enlightened cassoulet of cannellini beans with caramelized leeks, chopped Route 1 kale, chorizo, and herbed bread crumbs. Mouthwatering then. And now.

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Continuing its reign is the grassfed beef Unburger topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and smoked bacon from the kitchen of Gabriella. Wrapped in hours-old butter lettuce this is the queen of burgers—juicy, intensely-flavored, absolutely irresistible. A destination burger, even without the bun.

DESSERT OF THE YEAR

A goblet of retro spumoni ice cream topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry at the equally retro seafood house of Anthony’s in San Diego. Never has chocolate, pistachio, and cherry-studded vanilla ice cream tasted so full-bodied, so unearthly rich, so approachable. My mom, my sweetie, and I devoured every trace of this guilty pleasure and smiled all the way home. This is the year we lost the once-glorious O’mei and gained the possibilities of Abbott Market Square. Here’s wishing you many moments of sensory pleasure in 2018. Happy New Year!

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degrees Cancer). The U.S. has a spiritual task: to stand in the light and to lead humanity and all the nations towards that light. Light contains specific information (circadian rhythms) that humanity seeks. Light contains the information for humanity’s freedom. And appropriately, concerning humanity’s freedom, Tuesday, Jan. 2, Uranus—planet of freedom, liberty, revolution and revelation—is stationary direct. That means, after five-plus months of retrograde motion (inner work for humanity), Uranus will be move forward (24.34 degrees Aries), calling us to intelligent and wise action towards the liberation of humanity. Because the heavens oversee humanity and the Earth’s kingdoms, everyone is called to this task. Who will respond?

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The new year takes you on many new adventures, twists and turns, providing multiple and unusual eventful experiences that at first surprise, then reveal to you your depth of intelligence and creative imagination. You will want to bring these forth into the world, become entrepreneurial, create new structures that are part of the new economy. All things profound will shake your present world.

The following issues will be on your mind through the next months: your mother, your nurturing capabilities, relationships with children, where and how you live, family life, and the quality of nurturing given and received. Realize conflict is a call for the next level of harmony to appear. Therefore, patiently and with kindness, work through all conflicts. What you think you want may not be available. Something greater appears.

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You may remember previous intimate relationships over the next three weeks. It’s good to assess what was gained, what worked, what didn’t and how your belief systems (patterns learned when you were small) affected the outcomes. Something special is or will be occurring on inner levels. Perhaps it’s that you understand how love works. And you begin to love more, receiving and giving.

What is the status of your car? Does it need repairs or tuned-up? Do you need a new car? What things need upgrading? Are there people you must contact, tasks, bills and correspondences waiting for your attention? Whatever must be done, accomplish it slowly, with care and attention, giving yourself more time than usual. At the end of the day, reviewing the day, see that the day was good.

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GEMINI May 22–June 20

Your life direction comes into focus, along with who you want to be in the new year. These are very important considerations. Sometimes we don’t know what life has in store for us. It’s a surprise, directed by the need to share and serve. Sometimes we can’t visualize the future because it’s not formed yet. What are you striving toward? With whom? What environments would reflect you? What do you love?

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Unusual fears may appear in your emotional body. Inform them they are not welcome. Others can assist you if you share with them your difficulties. Fear can become addictive, looping over and over in the lower mind, bringing us to our knees metaphorically. If there is lamentation and grief, allow them. But fear is simply based on lack of information. What are you seeking to know?

LE0 Jul21–Aug22 Daily work and agendas, interactions with co-workers will be the focus. Something from the past appears and through intentions for right relations you create a state of cooperation that heals and harmonizes. Home life feels changed. A previous restrictive attitude from someone is difficult. Eventually this must be faced, lest something is lost forever. Schedules shift constantly. You adapt.

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It’s good to know there’s a difference between what makes you happy and what makes others happy. They are not the same. It’s a service within ourselves when we ask, with interest, what makes another person happy, soothed, comforted and cared for. When we understand this, we might sacrifice our own comfort. Should we do so, joy replaces discomfort and happiness is ours.

SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec20 Previous financial situations unable to be considered ‘til now have your attention. With all monetary actions, check and recheck the amounts, for there could be errors. It will be important to re-evaluate spending. I think you have many valuable items, which could be sold so you can purchase needed things and have more capital to work with. You have entered the environment you have envisions to build. There’s more to come.

CAPRICORN Dec21–Jan20 You ponder upon how others perceive you. Realize you have leadership abilities. In the next year, you will be of aware a new self-identity emerging. Do not allow criticism to undermine your (or anyone’s) goodness. There may be a challenge between your love of self and your critical judgmental self. Someone may activate this. You flourish in a group of like-minded people. Your heart opens to learning, sharing and giving.

AQUARIUS Jan21–Feb18 Several times in our lives, we have spiritual experiences that lead us to reassess life’s purpose and our individual purpose within life itself. We refine and redefine, we ask for and seek justice, often blinded, often hidden unless we look beneath the surface of accepted reality. Ethics become important. What are your ethics? What actually are ethics? Remember at all times to radiate goodwill. It creates ethics.

PISCES Feb19–Mar20 Reassessing friendships and social interactions, future goals, hopes, wishes, dreams and aspirations will be your currents of thought in the coming year. Whenever we feel tension and longing, know a new need is appearing. What are your desires and aspirations? They direct us toward our future. Draw them, paint them and write about them daily. Then a magnetic field of attraction appears around you.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1897 The following Individual is doing business as COUCH POTATO DISCOUNT SOFA WAREHOUSE, THE COUCH POTATO. 3131 B SOQUEL DRIVE, SOQUEL, CA 95073. County of Santa Cruz. JACKSON DUHAMEL ALLEN. 3131 B SOQUEL DRIVE, SOQUEL, CA 95073. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: JACKSON DUHAMEL ALLEN. 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 Nov. 21, 2017. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1901 The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as CALIFORNIA ECO TECH. 507 PALM STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz. CALIFORNIA ECO TECH, LLC. 507 PALM STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. AI# 29310303. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company signed: CALIFORNIA ECO TECH, LLC. 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 Nov. 21, 2017. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27.

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1870 The following Individual is doing business as TAQUERIA LOS PERICOS. 139 WATER STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz. ELEAZAR ZAMBRANO. 139 WATER STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: ELEAZAR ZAMBRANO. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 4/14/2007. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Nov. 14, 2017. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27.

business as RANCHO LAS PALMAS. 7201 COAST ROAD, DAVENPORT, CA 95017. County of Santa Cruz. JUVENAL CRUZ, RIGOBERTO CRUZ, & RAMON RIOS. 7201 COAST ROAD, DAVENPORT, CA 95017. This business is conducted by a General Partnership signed: RAMON RIOS. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 2/25/2004. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Nov. 21, 2017. Dec. 13, 20, 27 & Jan. 3.

image, and all variations in the spelling thereof by Jeffrey-Andrew: Baird© Agent, Trustee, Secure Party, Freeman, Author of Copyright Name, Trademark Claim on this the Thirtieth Day of the Eleventh Month in the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Seventeen, through the Uniform Commercial Code, Recording number2017-334-0575-3 filed with the Washington Office of the Secretary of State, nunc pro tunc to 1988. For more information visit, http://www.copyrightname.com/Jeffrey-AndrewBaird.htm. Dec. 13, 20, 27 & Jan. 3

COMMON LAW PUBLIC NOTICE - JEFFREY ANDREW BAIRD International Document #JAB-701106-CN The named claimant is not in the capacity or character of a PERSON as defined by Statute nor bound with any obligation, contract promise of any kind, except by his prior written authorization. By this notice be aware that any violation (s), violator (s) of the claimants rights on the claim to all derivatives of his given and family name as stated herein are bound to the terms of this Self Executing User Agreement retained by the claimant. All rights are reserved regarding the registered name JEFFREY ANDREW BAIRD© and the common-law copyright of the words and art and proprietary image entitled and appearing as JEFFREY ANDREW BAIRD© Common Law Copyright 2017; as well as each and every derivative of said name and words of art /

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1949 The following Individual is doing business as KARUNA GUTOWSKI ARTIST. 329 RIGG ST., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz. KAREN RUTH GUTOWSKI. 329 RIGG ST., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: KAREN RUTH GUTOWSKI. 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 Dec. 1, 2017. Dec. 13, 20, 27 & Jan. 3.

PEREIRA. DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: ALEXANDRIA PEREIRA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 10/30/2017. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Nov. 27, 2017. Dec. 13, 20, 27, & Jan. 3.

Partnership signed: JESSE RAY RAMSEY. 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 Dec. 4, 2017. Dec. 20, 27, & Jan. 3, 10.

the fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Dec. 6, 2017. Dec. 20, 16 & Jan. 3, 10.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1910 The following Individual is doing business as STRONGHER WITH ALEX. DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003. County of Santa Cruz. ALEXANDRIA

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17- 1958. The following General Partnership is doing business as SALTY CONSTRUCTION GROUP. 3320 SAMUEL PLACE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. JOSHUA JAMES JACQUARD, & JESSE RAY RAMSEY. 3320 SAMUEL PLACE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. This business is conducted by a General

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1979 The following Individual is doing business as EMISSION FREE DELIVERY INSTITUTE. 100 WINFIELD WAY, APTOS, CA 95003. County of Santa Cruz. RICK J. NASON. 100 WINFIELD WAY, APTOS, CA 95003. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: RICK J. NASON. The registrant commenced to transact business under

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-2011 The following Individual is doing business as CLOSET CREATIONS, COAST LINE CARPENTRY. 113 WENDELL STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz. AARON YELLAND. 113 WENDELL STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: AARON YELLAND. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1908 The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as CANNA SAFETY TRAINING, CANNASAFETY TRAINING. 123 WESTERN AVE., BROOKDALE, CA 95007. County of Santa Cruz. CANNASAFETY TRAINING, LLC. 123 WESTERN AVE., BROOKDALE, CA 95007. AI# 31210108. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company signed: JAMES COHLMAN. 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 Nov. 27, 2017. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1943 The following Individual is doing business as BB FINANCIAL, BB FINANCIAL SERVICES, BB FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, BB PROPERTIES. 5005 VIA GATOS, SOQUEL, CA 95073. County of Santa Cruz. BRETT AUSTIN BLEVINS. 5005 VIA GATOS, SOQUEL, CA 95073. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: BRETT AUSTIN BLEVINS. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 7/17/2007. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Nov. 30, 2017. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1972 The following Individual is doing business as ADESSO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. 1630 MERRILL ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. ALEXIS KIRCHNER. 1630 MERRILL ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: ALEXIS KIRCHNER. 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 Dec. 5, 2017. Dec. 13, 20, 27 & Jan. 3.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1978 The following Individual is doing business as PLEASURE POINT LIQUOR & MINI MART. 4000 PORTOLA DRIVE, STE A/B , SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. CHRISTOPHER LOM TAN. 4000 PORTOLA DRIVE, STE A/B , SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: CHRISTOPHER LOM TAN. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 12/1/2017. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Dec. 6, 2017. Dec. 20, 27, & Jan. 3, 10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1980 The following Individual is doing business as SANTA CRUZ PACIFIC ACCOUNTING AND TAX. 125 WATER ST, STE. C, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz. CONRAD SEALES. 125 WATER ST, STE. C, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: CONRAD SEALES. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 11/1/2017. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Dec. 7, 2017. Dec. 20, 27 & Jan. 3, 10.

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must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING January 29, 2018 at 8:30 am, in Department 5 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: Dec. 13, 2017. Denine J. Guy, Judge of the Superior Court. Dec. 20, 27, & Jan. 3, 10.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-2008 The following Individual is doing business as FRIENDLY INSTALLATIONS. 529 FREDERICK ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. ARAUJO RANIERI NUNES. 529 FREDERICK ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: ARAUJO RANIERI NUNES. 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 Dec. 11, 2017. Dec. 27 &

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-2042 The following Individual is doing business as BECCA 'Z' DESIGNS. 2121 LAUREL GLEN, SOQUEL, CA 95073. County of Santa Cruz. REBECCA ZWANETT MEYER. 2121 LAUREL GLEN, SOQUEL, CA 95073. This business is conducted

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]FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 17-1923 The following Individual is doing business as 7 CHAKRA ASTROLOGY. 444 WHISPERING PINES DR., SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066. County of Santa Cruz. HOWLA JARDALI. 444 WHISPERING PINES DR., SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: HOWLA JARDALI. 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 Nov. 27, 2017. Dec. 20, 27 & Jan. 3, 10.

CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF KEVIN HENRY TONG CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.17CV03163. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner KEVIN HENRY TONG has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: KEVIN HENRY TONG to: VIN CLOVER. 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

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Occupation: Dental hygienist Hobbies: lots of walking, doing fun things and playing with the kids in the park, cooking Astrological Sign: Sagittarius

JASON ANDERLITE, 10-Year Customer, Santa Cruz

Occupation: Real estate development, Palisade Builders Hobbies: Mountain biking, surfing, golfing, barbecuing Astrological Sign: Aries Who or what got you shopping here? ANNA: “When we first moved here, one of my best friends in Santa Cruz said the top meat counter was at Shopper’s Corner. Once here, I realized how convenient Shopper’s is for one-stop shopping.” JASON: “My first time here with Anna, I was impressed with the butchers, the checkers — so pleasant and friendly — and the freshness of the foods.” ANNA: I shop here every day!” Really? Why? ANNA: I don’t mealplan though he would love it if I did!” JASON: “Our bank account would love it, too!” ANNA: “I choose to make something fresh every day, also to get out of the house. I really enjoy coming here!”

Will you folks be shopping here for holiday meals? ANNA: “For Christmas, we’ll get a prime rib and all we need for the sides. Oh, and Shopper’s beautiful organic produce for salads and veggies. We’ll pick up some good wines — we’re huge Alfaro Winery fans, also Soquel Vineyards.” JASON: “Storrs too.” ANNA: “We’re a big ‘pie family.’ We’ll make our own apple pie but get a Gizdich olallieberry pie.” JASON: “I enjoy the holiday atmosphere at Shopper’s. People asking ‘how are you, how are the girls?’ It’s like Cheers ‘where everyone knows your name.’” ANNA: “Everybody is festive, and we like that the checkout lines are quick.” JASON: “We’ll run into friends and neighbors. I also really like that Shopper’s is multi-generational.”

How so? JASON: “With all the changes, socially and economically, Shopper’s is one of the few things people can still relate to. I like their mural, and I used to say the old avocado tree was the greatest in Santa Cruz. When my girls are my age, maybe they’ll say the same about the new tree.” ANNA: “Shopper’s is usually bustling and feels warm and welcoming, like a real community market.” JASON: “How many stores do you see butchers with a quiver of knives at their sides? You hear them asking,’How are you cooking that and how would you like that cut?’ You don’t hear those questions asked elsewhere.” ANNA: “A few of the checkers have babysat for us — they’re really sweet.” JASON: “Shopper’s is the local fave!”

“With all the changes, socially and economically, Shopper’s is one of the few things people can still relate to.”

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