Thursday, March 11
John Gorka & Patty Larkin
at Rio Theater; $25; 7:30pm
Revered for the clarity of his lyricism and unique melodic gifts, John Gorka has won attention from a handful of folk luminaries since his rise to prominence during the ’80s new folk movement. Among them is confirmed guitar wizard Patty Larkin, who celebrates a quarter-century in the music business with 25, a collection of love songs and collaborations with the leading lights of folk, including Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Gorka himself. Of her tourmate, Larkin says: “With a voice like John’s, he could sing the newspaper and it’d sound good.” We invite him to do just that when the two take the stage tonight.
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Friday, March 12
Trombone Shorty at Catalyst
Saturday, March 13
Sourgrass at Moe's Alley
Monday, March 15
John Scofield at Kuumbwa
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This week: Elijah Pfotenhauer spreads the love of art all around Santa Cruz, one mural at a time. Plus: Top stories from a range of local newspapers, including Santa Cruz Weekly, the Santa Cruz Sentinel and the Watsonville Register-Pajaronian, as well as Santa Cruz headlines from regional publications like the San Francisco Chronicle and Modesto Bee. Also: Reports from Santa Cruz-area radio and television stations, including KNTV (NBC11) and KCBS5.
Santa Cruz offers every imaginable level of accommodation, from vacation bungalows and beach cottages to corporate retreat facilities. For the frugal traveler, motels throughout town range from budget-conscious to beachside cabin style, while luxury hotels and inns perch above the sea and await down redwood-shaded lanes.
· University Inn · West Cliff Inn · Santa Cruz Beach Inn · Comfort Inn · Seascape Resort
Built to be the Coney Island of the West, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk boasts an arcade, rides and fun-food galore. From here, visitors might hop aboard the narrow-gauge Big Trees & Pacific Railway to wind through the redwoods, or take a surfing lesson. Santa Cruz has world-renowned surf spots in Steamer Lane and Pleasure Point. Campers, rock climbers, hikers and bikers all eventually find their way to Santa Cruz's state parks and beaches.
Santa Cruz offers everything from casual fish and chips on the wharf to gourmet world-class fare—and yet jeans are always appropriate. In this casual atmosphere, ethnic and California cuisines mingle with an emphasis on fresh seafood and local organic ingredients. Downtown Santa Cruz alone offers an astounding array of casual and upscale dining, from taquerias to sushi bars and gourmet restaurants. Capitola-by-the-Sea is another destination for serious foodies. And the area's Farmers Markets are a surprisingly entertaining place to dine alfresco and enjoy the local bounty.
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Pickup streetball courts, disc golf courses and outdoor recreation in Santa Cruz.
Check showtimes and purchase movie tickets for Santa Cruz movie theaters.
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Guide to Day spas, salons, wellness centers and massage centers in the Santa Cruz Area.
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An insider's selection of some of the best 2-wheeler shops on the coast. Mandatory bike to work day implemented by overzealously green bosses just got a whole lot easier.
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Everything skaters in Santa Cruz need to hit the skatepark, from complete board setups and skate apparel to spare parts and tools.
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Secondhand bargain shopping for the economically conscious and the tragically hip.
A guide to farmer's markets along the Central Coast.
A guide to weddings in Santa Cruz and on the Monterey Peninsula. Includes expert wedding photographers in the Santa Cruz area to help newlyweds remember their special day forever.
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