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Saturday February 25

“OUR PLACE”

Shows Start 5 and 8 p.m., Scotts Valley High School, 555 Glenwood Drive

Scotts Valley High Drama Club presents two showings of a one-act show titled “Our Place,” by Terry Gabbard, in the student union.

The 45-minute show is student-directed by Ian McHatton & Alex Wirth. The play consists of five scenes featuring various characters who visit an unassuming wood-en dock that extends out onto a lake.

They each arrive with their own stories that intertwine to portray the importance of human connection. Tickets are $10 general, $7 for students and will be sold at the door and online: www.showtix4u.com

Proceeds from the show will benefit Drama Club and the upcoming drama trip to New York in the summer.

Saturday February 25

Sunday February 26

CLAM CHOWDER COOK OFF

Friday February 24 thru Sunday February 26

2023 BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR

7 p.m. each night, Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz Get off the beaten path, stand on the highest peaks, ski the steepest slopes, and be a part of the gripping adventures waiting for you at the 2023 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour, brought to you by UC Santa Cruz Adventure Rec.

Tickets are $23 for Aspen (Fri) and Juniper (Sun), $25 for Willow (Sat), with each night featuring completely different films. A special $10 rate is available for UCSC students for the Juniper show.

This event supports UCSC Adventure Rec student programs, affording UCSC students the chance to share in the magic of outdoor adventures.

Film ratings and advisories are included in the descriptions.

Consider checking before purchasing tickets for the young adventurers in your life. For tickets and list of films visit https://recreation.ucsc.edu/ adventure/banff.html

1-4 p.m., Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St. The 42nd annual Clam Chowder Cook Off takes place Saturday, Feb 25, and Sunday, Feb 26, at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. It is the largest and longest-running Clam Chowder Cook Off in the country. Talented chefs compete in two categories: Boston & Manhattan.

Contestants prepare their ingredients outdoors along the Boardwalk to the delight of thousands of spectators. Amateurs compete Saturday; professionals compete Sunday. Public tasting begins at 1 p.m. Awards are given at 4 p.m. for Best Clam Chowder in each category, plus People’s Choice, Most Tasted, and Best Themed Booth. Entry fee: $75. Teams may enter in either Boston or Manhattan categories or both! If entering both, separate registration is required for each category. Early Bird rate ends Feb. 3. Each Early Bird entry gets: Two All-Day Unlimited Ride passes to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (a $100 value), and two team T-shirts. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/clam-chowder-2023

Thursday March 2

ART NIGHT

6 p.m., Scotts Valley High School, 555 Glenwood Drive Scotts Valley High School will host the once-a-year Art Night, showcasing student artwork in the student union. n