Pajaro Valley Magazine | Feb. 7, 2020

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF THE PAJARO VALLEY

A supplement to The Pajaronian

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

MEASURE BY MEASURE Santa Cruz Symphony moves forward with concerts, outreach P4

LOCAL ART P5 | THE MIXING BOWL P7 | LIVE MUSIC P8

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usic is truly a universal language. Along with food and art, it transcends cultural divides. It has the amazing ability to bring people together.

I have always loved music, though my passion really began in college. I started listening to new genres, soaking up everything.

I joined a chorale, went to indie rock concerts and downloaded ‘80s hip-hop albums. I JOHANNA MILLER couldn’t get enough.

But one genre that I had heard from an early age, thanks to my parents, was classical.

I danced around our small living room to the Nutcracker Suite, and listened to a classical radio station as we drove to San Francisco to visit family.

I had not, however, had many opportunities to hear classical music live until landing a job at Cabrillo College’s Crocker Theater in 2015. I started attending performances, from small college recitals to large Santa Cruz Symphony concerts.

Nothing compares to hearing a string section seamlessly play together, or feeling a timpanist masterfully land a powerful rhythm—seemingly shaking the building.

This week’s cover story, coupled with Fleur C. Williams’ review of the Santa Cruz Symphony’s recent performance of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, touches upon the group’s upcoming concerts as well as its outreach in the county’s public schools.

I encourage everyone to attend a performance if they can, or at least pop in on one of the group’s free Open Rehearsals.

Let’s support these incredible musicians in 2020.

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Music for the people The Santa Cruz Symphony looks ahead to 2020 with concerts, outreach

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CONCENTRATION Maestro Daniel

ast weekend the Santa Cruz Symphony (SCS) brought two powerful performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 to the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and the Henry J. Mello Center in Watsonville.

The concerts marked the Symphony’s mid-season point. Two more are planned: On March 28 and 29, Serge Prokofiev’s “Metamorphoses,” with local dance group Esperanza del Valle, and on May 2 and 3, “Rapture,” a program surrounding Carl Orff ’s “Carmina Burana” cantata, featuring the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus.

“I don’t know a region as small as ours that has such a world-class symphony,” said SCS Marketing Director James de Leon. “You’d have to go to a much bigger [city], like San Francisco or Los Angeles. We are incredibly lucky.”

The symphony, de Leon said, relies on the community for support.

Even if they sell out a show at the Civic and the Mello, it only pays for about half of all costs.

“It’s through the community—our sponsors, donation… that we’re able to keep this amazing group playing,” he said.

In addition to its main concerts, SCS will hold its final “Spotlight On the Symphony” recital at the Samper Recital Hall in Aptos on April 19, featuring husband and wife percussionists Kristen Lou and Kumiko Ito. Families are also invited to the Symphony’s free ➝8

Stewart leads the Santa Cruz Symphony at a recent performance.

Santa Cruz Symphony captivates with Mahler’s Fifth

By FLEUR C. WILLIAMS

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usic is a powerful means for transformation – a fact beautifully conveyed in the Santa Cruz Symphony’s (SCS) most recent production, “Catharsis,” which was presented at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and the Henry J. Mello Center for the

Performing Arts in Watsonville.

Under the baton of the ever-dynamic Maestro Daniel Stewart, SCS musicians were full of force and energy as they revealed the vast emotional landscape of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5.

Mahler’s Fifth is considered to be a handful for any conductor and orchestra. The music’s dramatic nature has plenty of technical difficulties as it leads

us on a thematic journey from inner turmoil to exaltation. As a reflection of all the dark and light facets of life, the score’s five movements radically and unpredictably shift between slow and fast tempos. Stewart and the musicians were completely in sync as they navigated these complex changes and successfully maintained the music’s underlying rhythmic pulse.

From the first solo (an evocative trumpet fanfare by Matthew Ebisuzaki), we became aware of how individual virtuosity plays a prominent role in balancing this massive symphony. The musicians showed incredible focus and precision with the rhythmic variations and intense tones of the score and were responsive to Stewart as he conducted the music’s somber, ➝8

‘Night of the Living Composers’ returns to Aptos

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artwork by Shirley Lehner-Rhodes

Santa Cruz’s NewMusicWorks to host annual showcase Saturday

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FIELDS OF GOLD “Oregon Meadow” is an oil on canvas painting by Shirley Lehner-Rhodes of Scotts Valley.

Pasture to canvas ALL TOGETHER “Friends in the Field” is an oil on canvas painting by Shirley

Lehner-Rhodes currently showing at the Santa Cruz County Building.

Works by Scotts Valley artist now showing in Santa Cruz

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wenty-four oil paintings

by Scotts Valley artist Shirley Lehner-Rhodes are currently showing at the Santa Cruz County Building, 701 Ocean St. A professional artist and art instructor, Lehner-Rhodes primarily

works in watercolors and oils. Her ongoing series of paintings are figurative works in landscapes, local beaches and cliffs around Santa Cruz County.

She also teaches art painting to adults and children at all levels of experience, including fine art classes at the Scotts Valley At Center (since 1999) and at the Cabrillo Stroke Center.

A reception for Lehner-Rhodes and several other artists who are currently showing in the County Building starts today at 5 p.m. The reception coincides with the monthly First Friday Art Tour, an informal arena free to the public where galleries, restaurants, cafes and museums throw open their doors to showcase current exhibits.

"First Friday gives people an opportunity to see local art that they might not normally get to see," Lehner-Rhodes said. “It’s also a great way for the artists to meet the public and talk about their art.”

The show runs through the first week of March.

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artwork by Shirley Lehner-Rhodes

anta Cruz’s NewMusicWorks (NMW) on Saturday will host its annual showcase of chamber music featuring songs by living composers from across the U.S. “Night of the Living Composers” will be held at the Samper Recital Hall in Aptos and will feature the NMW Ensemble, led by Conductor and Artistic Director Phil Collins, joined by mezzo-soprano Lori Rivera and pianist Sarah Cahill.

Formed in 1979, NMW aims to present musical performance in new, imaginative ways. The group performs pieces from both living composers and masterworks of the 20th and 21st centuries throughout their season of concerts.

Last year, NMW celebrated its 40th year. This year’s 41st season is sponsored by Rowland and Pat Rebele. “Night of the Living Composers” is sponsored by Santa Cruz County Bank.

“We have assembled a program that is not only musically exhilarating, but that includes a ➝9 mix of qualities,” Collins

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THE BUZZ Fungus Pop-Up The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History will host a special pop-up exhibit tonight as part of the county-wide monthly First Friday Art Tour. Explore the exhibit, “Mushrooms: Key to the Kingdom of Fungi” at the museum until 7 p.m. An event reception will include a talk and Q&A with lichen expert Ken Kellmen, a fungus identifying station and free snacks and drinks.

Free admission (every first Friday of the month). For information visit santacruzmuseum.org or firstfridaysantacruz.com.

Double Snack Bottle Release Fruition Brewing, 918 East Lake Ave., will be hosting a double bottle release this Sunday from 1-9 p.m.

Try the brewery’s new Olallieberry Double Snack (made with Gizdich Ranch Olallieberries) & Pluerry Double Snack (made with Ox and Willow “Pluerries;” a plum/cherry hybrid). Only 300 bottles of each have been produced. $18 each.

Limit of two per person. Food truck Tortas Al 100 will be serving up food. For information visit fruitionbrrewing.com.

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2nd Saturday on the Farm

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The Agricultural History Project will host its monthly 2nd Saturday on the Farm event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This month’s theme is “Hearts & Flowers on the Farm.”

Bring friends and family to help plant spring flowers, enjoy a puppet show, decorate sugar cookies and various farm activities such as wooden cow “milking” a tractor simulator and more. Admission is free. For information call 724-5898 or visit aghistoryproject.com.

February Sip & Stroll Capitola Village is hosting its fourth Sip & Stroll Saturday. Enjoy this special shopping experience, strolling through unique shops while sipping local wines and beers in historic Capitola Village.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County and two other local non-profits TBD. Each ticket comes with a commemorative wine glass and 12 tickets good for 12 pours (2 oz. each). Many of the participating businesses will be running specials that day and some will also have snacks to pair with the wine and beer. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.

TRY THIS A weekly column that celebrates local businesses — especially eateries, watering holes, coffee shops and the like.

FOOD

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Mi Mexico Restaurante: Huarache

Pizza Lovers

I’m a sucker for old-fashioned diners. I love the laid back feel, the large, any-time-of-theday menus and the friendly and quick service that comes with them. Sadly, there aren’t many in Watsonville. Our substitute for those diners are the numerous homey Mexican food eateries around town that mimic them TONY with a Mexican twist.

NUNEZ The other day I walked into one such Mexican restaurant: Mi Mexico Restaurante at 9 W. Beach St. When I start my lunch I typically wander around downtown Watsonville for a few minutes and let my stomach lead me to our destination. Mi Mexico peaked my intrigue because it offered some Oaxacan and Mexico City food options such as enchiladas de mole and huaraches, which are incredibly delicious but tough to find in our city. I ordered the huarache with al pastor and all the fixings—lettuce, cilantro, onion, queso fresco and sour cream. The plate came with a large side of pinto beans and mexican rice.

I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with not only how fresh everything tasted, but with the speed in which it came out. A huarache is an oval-shaped fried masa base—a similar oblong shape as the popular sandals of the same name—covered with a layer of pinto beans and then drowned in a combination of meat and veggies. The base—its texture and thickness—is key to having a tasty final product. The huarache at Mi Mexico impressed me, as it was just thick enough to keep all of the toppings intact from the plate to the bite and it still remained crisp despite it being doused in spicy salsa.

Mi Mexico is open Tuesday through Sunday. On Weekdays they are open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

I had wanted to try Pizza Lovers long before I finally walked in on Thursday. It is a little place tucked behind Starbucks in the Overlook Shopping Center, a short walk from Target.

The restaurant has a small but TODD GUILD eclectic menu which, in addition to pizza, features burgers, deli sandwiches, Buffalo wings and breadsticks.

It also offers Filipino dishes such as lumpia—small egg rolls—in addition to longsilog, tapsilog and bansilog, which are sausage, beef and fish, respectively, served with rice and eggs.

For my first visit I ordered a slice of pepperoni pizza, which set me back a whopping $1, along with a cheeseburger combo. I don’t drink soda, so all told I spend about $6.50.

The pizza was really good. For me, a good pizza lives or dies on its crust – if it’s bad, it doesn’t matter what it’s topped with. In this I was not disappointed. It had the perfect combination of tender, crispy and chewy. The pepperoni was great, too.

The burger came with a giant pile of crinkle-cut fries, and the still-sizzling oil smelled heavenly when the cashier handed me the tray. They were perfectly cooked, as was the burger, which I ordered with all of the fixings.

All of my food was great and definitely warranted a return visit to check out the Filipino dishes.

In addition to the aforementioned offerings, Pizza Lovers also offers grilled chicken, lamb chops and salmon.

Open every day from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. 1437 Main Street, 536-5400.

THE MIXING BOWL BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SWEET POTATO MOUSSAKA Cheese Bechamel: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups, whole milk at room temperature 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup grated or crumbled Greek feta 1/4 cup Kefalotyri or pecorino cheese 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Salt and pepper

Vegetables:

Tarmo Hannula

FULL OF FLAVOR This butternut squash and sweet potato dish is a twist

on the typical Greek meat and eggplant moussaka.

Greek butternut squash and sweet potato moussaka

SARAH RINGLER

TV chef on “My Greek Table.”

Because of the density of this dish, I cut the recipe in half to fit an eight-inch square pan, and it was enough to feed six people. You can double the recipe below for a nine-by-thirteen-inch rectangular pan if you have to feed the army.

The English name, moussaka, comes from Arabic and means “that which is fed liquid,” which I assume refers to the thick bechamel sauce.

This recipe needs a nice green salad to balance it out. A typical authentic Greek salad has fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, whole Kalamata olives, slices of feta cheese, sliced red onions and oregano, sprinkled with an olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing.

For assembly: Olive oil Salt and pepper ¾ cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup chopped parsley To make the béchamel, prepare all your ingredients first. Melt the butter in a medium, heavy -bottomed saucepan over medium heat. When it has completely melted and stopped bubbling— but before it turns brown—add the flour and whisk. Keep whisking until the mixture becomes lightly colored in about five minutes.

While continuing to whisk, pour in the room temperature milk a little at a time. Continue to whisk until mixture thickens in about 12-15 minutes. While whisking, add the eggs and continue beating until well mixed. Stir in the cheeses and when melted, add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside covered with a dish towel.

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his is one hearty, heavy and flavorful casserole with the wonderful, natural, sweet flavors of butternut squash and yams that is buttressed with savory sage, red onions and salty feta cheese. It is a twist on the typical Greek meat and eggplant moussaka, and still has a creamy bechamel sauce baked over vegetables. I added a layer of walnuts in the middle layer for texture and contrast.

The core recipe is adapted from the cookbook, “My Greek Table”

by Diane Kochilas. She owns a cooking school, Glorious Greek Cooking School on her native island, Ikaria, and is a celebrity

2 teaspoons butter 1/2 cup olive oil 2 large red onions, coarsely chopped 2 1/2 pounds of butternut squash or mix 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash with 3/4 pounds sweet potatoes or yams, peeled, seeded and cut into ¼ inch slices 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh or dried sage Salt and pepper

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Open Rehearsals (March 27 and April 30): a behind-the-scenes look at the symphony in a laidback setting.

According to de Leon, Open Rehearsals have been known to spark musical interest in children.

“Kids have come to watch… and then taken up an instrument,” he said. “It is a great way for them to get exposed to music.”

On March 1 is “The Orchestra Sings—Family Concert,” a hands-on event where guests can bring their own instruments and play along with the orchestra, guided by Master of Ceremonies Omar Tau Williams. Similar concerts are also organized for student groups during the year through Carnegie Hall’s LinkUp program. Students are taught songs in class on recorder, then get to play along with the orchestra.

“The first budgets to disappear [from public schools] are always the arts,” de Leon said.

“But teachers have told us that when music is included in classrooms, it has a calming effect… it helps with overall education.”

De Leon said that today, the main goal of the Symphony is outreach—bringing in new listeners, especially young ones.

“Historically, symphony-goers are an older demographic,” he said. “We’re trying to change that... To show people this music is for everyone.”

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SAT APTOS ST. BBQ 8059 Aptos St, Aptos

2/8

Jeffrey Halford, 6 p.m.

SUN

2/9

Broken Shades, 6 p.m.

MON

2/10

Blind Rick, 6 p.m.

TUES

2/11

Mojo Mix, 6 p.m.

WED

2/12

Little Jonny Lawton, 6 p.m.

THU

2/13

T-Bone Mojo

BLUE LAGOON 923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

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2/14

fri: Magpie Blues Band, 6 p.m.

Freestyle Cypher Valentine’s Benefit, 8 p.m.

BRITANNIA ARMS 110 Monterey Ave, Capitola

CAPITOLA WINE BAR 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

Nomad, 6 p.m.

THE CATALYST NIGHT CLUB 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz THE CATALYST ATRIUM 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, 8 p.m.

Atmosphere, 8 p.m.

Grayscale, 9 p.m.

Chastity Belt, 9 p.m.

King Yellowman, 9 p.m.

CILANTROS 1934 Main St, Watsonville

KPIG Happy Hour, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

CORRALITOS CULTURAL CENTER 127 Hames Rd., Corralitos

Lund, 7:30 p.m.

KPIG Happy Hour, 5:307:30 p.m.

Acoustic Open Jam, 3 p.m.

THE CREPE PLACE 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz

Tay and the JangLaDahs, 9 p.m.

CROW’S NEST 2218 E. Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

SPUN, 9:30 p.m.

THE FISH HOUSE 972 Main St, Watsonville

Benton St. Blues Band, 8 p.m.

KUUMBWA JAZZ 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz

Sin Sisters Burlesque, 8:30 p.m.

For information and to order tickets visit santacruzsymphony.org.

Santa Cruz Reggae Fest: The Movement, 6 p.m.

Open Mic Night, 7 p.m.

Surfer Joe, 9 p.m.

Zach Freitas & Bad Juju, 9 p.m.

Big Bad Wolf, 8 p.m.

Patricia Barber, 7 p.m.

Gerard & Carolyn: The House of Twang, 9 p.m.

Gary Blackburn & Kevin Taylor, 7:30 p.m.

GrandSam, 8 p.m.

Sasha’s Money, 9 p.m.

Riders in the Sky w/ Carolyn Sills Combo, 7:30 p.m.

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stormy, and joyful elements. As a whole, the orchestra brought great technical control and emotional insight into the tempo fluctuation and wild mood swings represented in Mahler’s work.

While each of the five movements kept us captivated, the performance of the famous Adagietto was especially rich. This slow and enchanting movement is considered one of Mahler’s “greatest hits.” It is a passionate declaration of love for his wife Alma, although it has also been affiliated with loss. SCS string and harp musicians delivered a smooth and lyrical performance that brought us into a reflective, dreamlike state. Stewart generously extended the melodies, drawing out the Adagietto’s soulful quality

with the orchestra and proving that music alone can express emotional depths and nuances without the addition of words.

As it ranges from mourning to frenzy to elation, Mahler’s Fifth reflects the tragic, comedic, and triumphant aspects of the composer’s personal life and brings attention to our own contrary life experiences. After the Adagietto, there was an audible shuffle in the audience as if the collective stirred from a contemplative trance and remembered to breathe again.

As we move forward in 2020, the memory of this brilliant performance will remain evergreen; a reminder that music revives us and offers cathartic relief, especially during challenging times of chaos and uncertainty.

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MICHAEL’S ON MAIN 2591 Main St, Soquel

Benefit for Fred Thompson ft. Pet Roxx, 8:30 p.m.

MOTIV 1209 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

DJ Big D, 9:30 p.m.

MOE’S ALLEY 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz

Whiskerman, 9 p.m.

That 1 Guy, 9 p.m.

PARADISE BEACH 215 Esplanade, Capitola

Vinny Johnson, 2 p.m.

Omar and Robin Spence, 2 p.m.

TUES

2/11

WED

2/12

THU

2/13

Motoshi Kosako & Open Mic Acoustic Jam, Michael Manring, 7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Grateful Sundays, 5:30 p.m.

The Takeover, 9:30 p.m.

FRI

2/14

Hawktail, 8:30 p.m..

Euphoric, 9:30 p.m.

Libation Lab w/Ocean Sako, 9:30 p.m.

Antibalas, 8 p.m.

Greg Loiacono and the Harry and the Hitmen, Sense Nation, 8:30 p.m. 9 p.m.

Erin Avila, 6 p.m.

Adam Cova, 9:30 p.m.

Ted Welty, 6 p.m.

Postmodern Jukebox, 6:30 p.m. Sinead O’Connor (SOLD OUT), 8 p.m. An Evening With

RIO THEATRE 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

SEVERINO’S 7500 Old Dominion Ct., Aptos

2/10

Tsunami, 8 p.m.

Don Mcaslin & the Amazing Jazz Geezers, 6 p.m.

Phoenix Risin, 8 p.m.

Claudio Melega, 7 p.m.

Ken Constable, 6:30 p.m.

Eli Mabanza, 3:30 p.m.

SANDERLINGS 1 Seascape Resort, Aptos

SHADOWBROOK 1750 Wharf Rd., Capitola

UGLY MUG 4640 Soquel Ave., Soquel

mon: Open Mic, 5:30 p.m.

VINOCRUZ 4901 Soquel Dr., Soquel

ZELDA’S 203 Esplanade, Capitola

Wasted Noise, 9:30 p.m

ZIZZO’S COFFEEHOUSE & WINE BAR 3555 Clares St., Capitola

Hot Club of Swamphouse, 7 p.m.

LIVING COMPOSERS

Matt Masih, 9:30 p.m.

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“Night of the Living Composers” will be held Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Cabrillo College’s Samper Recital Hall, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos (lower campus). Tickets are $27 for general admission, $12 for students and $37 for “Golden” seating.

Purchase online at cabrillovapa. com or call 479-6154. For information visit newmusicworks.org.

medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil. When they start to bubble, add the onions.

Reduce the heat and cook over low for 20 minutes until onions are lightly golden.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, toss the peeled and sliced squash and sweet potatoes with ½ cup olive oil and 2-3 tablespoons of chopped sage. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10-12 minutes until squash and sweet potatoes are softened but not thoroughly cooked. Remove from oven and set aside. Keep oven on.

To assemble the moussaka, oil an 8-inch square baking pan.

Layer the baked sweet potatoes on the bottom. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle 1/3 cup of parsley. Spread a thin layer of the onions and 1/3 of the béchamel over that. Smooth out the top.

For the next layer, spread out half of the squash, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup parsley, chopped onions, chopped walnuts and a little more béchamel.

For the final layer, add the rest of the squash, salt, pepper, parsley and onions and cover with all the béchamel sauce.

Bake for 35-40 minutes until bechamel is puffed and golden.

Remove from oven and let rest for 15-20 minutes then serve.

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said, alluding to the show including pieces by popular artist Paul Simon.

The lineup also includes two world premiers by Scott Stobbe (“Circadian Melodies”) and Collins (a new version of 2006’s “Pleasant Dreaming” by Michael McGushin).

NMW will add a new name to its living composer roster by performing a piece by David Behrman entitled “Mills Open Space,” and also “I Like to Think of Harriet Tubman” by Christian Wolff, featuring Rivera.

NMW will perform two songs from Simon’s 2018 album “In the Blue Light.” Collins said that the group had planned to start practicing the pieces, but when they

reached out to Simon’s team they revealed that there were no published recordings. This led to him and McGushin transcribing the arrangement by ear.

“Guaranteed, [our] performance of these two gorgeous arrangements will be the only live renditions to be heard, other than at a Paul Simon [concert],” Collins said.

The concert closes out with Carleton Macy’s “Spiral” for bass clarinet, vibraphone, marimba and piano.

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Tarmo Hannula

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Have a recent photo you’d like to share? Send it to us for consideration by emailing it to tnunez@pajaronian.com or mailing it to 21 Brennan St., Suite 14, Watsonville, CA 95076. Please include a brief description of the photo as well as the name of the photographer.

BIRDS IN COLOR American crows congregate at dusk in a row of bare trees above Arana Gulch in Santa Cruz.

DUSK AT SEA

The sun is seen setting from West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz.

SCENIC TRAIL

Johanna Miller

A woman takes a walk at the Elkhorn Slough Natural Estuarine Research Reserve on Sunday.

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LOOKING UP

A worker from Barrier Roofing repairs a roof at 15 Brennan St. in Watsonville.

Credit Todd Guild

A flock of sheep crosses Pioneer Road in Watsonville Drivers, beware!

Photograph by Elyse Destout

ON PARADE

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