Enjoy live music from The Dan Beck Band. Partake in food and drinks at Abbott Square Market. Discover the local magic at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. Free and all ages. Made possible in part by PG&E, Nordic Naturals, Santa Cruz Economic Development, and MAH Members. __________________________________ About the Band: The Dan [...]
World-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” The Toronto Star has pegged him as “the genial genius of the guitar,” and the Seattle Times saluted him as “a rare entertainer of the old school.” Established as one of the prime [...]
SALES is coming to The Catalyst Atrium on Friday, August 17, 2018!! Plus No Vacation Longtime friends and collaborators, Lauren Morgan and Jordan Shih, have been known as SALES since 2013 when they released their first single, “renee”. After self-releasing a string of singles online (“chinese new year”, “getting it on”, “vow”), the duo self-released [...]
We are thrilled to welcome local winemaker, Ian Brand, to Soif! Ian and his wife Heather produce three brands: Le P’tit Paysan, La Marea, and I. Brand & Family. Saturday, August 18th, Ian will be providing a guided tasting of several of his family’s wines. The wine list for this event will be posted soon. [...]
ENT Legends Present: Ski Meets World Tour with Ski Mask The Slump God at The Catalyst Club on Saturday August 18, 2018!! Plus: Bandhunta Izzy Danny Towers DJ Scheme The Catalyst Club 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone:(831) 423-1338 www.catalystclub.com Tickets + Info: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1714956?utm_medium=bks Ages 16+ Doors 8pm / Show 9pm Tickets: $27.50 [...]
Santa Cruz, California recibe a Mexico en el Corazón 2018! Asiste a esta presentación de la gira nacional el próximo Domingo 19 de agosto en el Auditorio Civico de Santa Cruz, (307 Church St.) *Las puertas abren a partir de las 4:00 pm *El programa dará inicio a las 5:15 pm ¡Evento Gratuito! Para obtener [...]
Music virtuoso John Jorgenson, known for his blistering guitar and mandolin licks and mastery of a broad musical palette, has earned a reputation as a world-class musician, as evidenced by his collaborations with Earl Scruggs, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti, Bob Dylan and many others. In 2008, Jorgenson won a Grammy for Best Country [...]
Founded in 1968 by American luthier Robert Benedetto, Benedetto Guitars of Savannah, Georgia is celebrating 50 years of jazz guitar excellence. The internationally renowned company builds some of the world’s most collectable instruments while still focusing their production on the needs of professional and aspiring jazz guitarists. Benedetto guitars have been played by four generations of jazz [...]
If it’s Tuesday, it must be DOWNTOWN! Downtown Tuesdays feature specials all day throughout Downtown – come relax and meet your friends in your Downtown. Click HERE for specials and special events throughout Downtown Santa Cruz. [...]
every tuesday night cafe mare will have happy hour all night! come by to discover the chef&bartender goodies [...]
Victor Wooten was just two years old when he played his first gigs with the Wooten Brothers Band (featuring Regi on guitar, Roy “Futureman” on drums, Rudy on sax and Joseph on keyboards). They opened shows for Curtis Mayfield, War and others. Eventually settling in Nashville, Wooten connected with like-minded banjoist and composer Béla Fleck and [...]
Victor Wooten was just two years old when he played his first gigs with the Wooten Brothers Band (featuring Regi on guitar, Roy “Futureman” on drums, Rudy on sax and Joseph on keyboards). They opened shows for Curtis Mayfield, War and others. Eventually settling in Nashville, Wooten connected with like-minded banjoist and composer Béla Fleck and [...]
Calling All Artists, Designers, Engineers, Creators and other Makers of Magic. The Downtown Association invites you to submit a proposal for the Second Annual Downtown Santa Cruz “Pre Am” Mini golf tournament. We are looking for 18 mini golf course hole designs to be paired and installed in 18 stores in Downtown Santa Cruz. Designers [...]
The Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) was officially launched this month, partnering with the Downtown Association, The City’s Economic Development Department and Bookshop Santa Cruz to bring exposure to and to celebrate the extraordinary community of women business leaders in Downtown Santa Cruz. The inagural month-long campaign culminated this week with a launch party at [...]
Slated to Open in late 2018, Alderwood Santa Cruz is the new, chef-driven restaurant by partner and Chef Jeffrey Wall serving seasonal, coastal, wood-fire cuisine. Located in downtown Santa Cruz at the former Erik’s Deli location, the space is light and airy with a soft, earth-toned palette featuring bar, dining room, and chefs counter seating. The menu [...]
As a part of Bookshop Santa Cruz’ year long Women’s Voices event, the month of July has been dedicated to women in the workplace and specifically focuses on the unique leadership and community-building strength of women business owners. The month-long event also coincides with the official launch of The Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs: Building Community in Downtown Santa [...]
July is National Ice Cream Month and once again Downtown Santa Cruz is celebrating with a coloring contest and a chance to win a years worth of Ice Cream. Pick up a Coloring sheet at the Downtown Information Kiosk and give it your best artistic flair. Prizes will be given in a number of categories [...]
Beginning Friday, July 1st (and during the entire month of July), the famous children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting local businesses throughout Downtown. Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Santa Cruz!” Passport at Bookshop Santa Cruz, the Downtown Information Kiosk or any [...]
The City of Santa Cruz welcomes young and old to a Street Smarts Family Bike Ride through town and along the Santa Cruz Riverwalk to the Penny Ice Creamery for free ice cream. Ecology Action leads Mayor Terrazas, Santa Cruz Police officers in uniform and you! on the community ride. Date: 06/30/2018 10:00 AM – 12:00 [...]
Fighting Homelessness in Santa Cruz The Downtown Association of Santa Cruz has been a champion of the DST program for quite some time with its Executive Director, Chip, raising funds through business and individual donors to show its commitment to the City Council, City Manager, and all members of the Santa Cruz community that they [...]
A group of “Civic minded people” gathered this morning at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium to announce the launch of a community effort to renovate the WPA project and renew the Auditorium as the region’s premier Performance Arts and Cultural Center The renovation plans include modern systems, new safety measures and a higher level of comfort [...]
By Edible Monterey Bay May 1, 2018 – A taste of Mardi Gras is coming to the already carnival-like scene on Pacific Ave. in Santa Cruz. Roux Dat Cajun Creole—which operates a bricks and mortar restaurant near the Capitola Mall—has leased the kiosk in front of Bookshop Santa Cruz and is getting ready to open later this [...]
The 1500 block of Pacific Avenue has come alive with some great new shops and is quickly becoming quite a shopping destination. Just north of long time favorite Bookshop Santa Cruz, the opportunities are abundant and exciting. Bhody has an artfully curated selection of unique products from around the world, each with meaningful and fascinating [...]
The Downtown Association of Santa Cruz will be hosting #SundayFunday to celebrate all things millennial! A fun day highlighting the culture(s) of today’s young people with all day brunch deals, mimosa deals, rosé wine deals, a doggo dreamland (puppy playground), retail store discounts, games, photo booth, an Instagram contest, and live music at Abbott Square. From [...]
The Downtown Association of Santa Cruz is excited to present the return of Kids Day Downtown, a day long festival of activities, events and entertainment just for kids. The sidewalks of Downtown Santa Cruz will be filled with exhibitors, free activities, and entertainment, plus in store activities and specials throughout downtown at your favorite businesses. [...]
Don’t miss out on the glamour of the runway as the Downtown Association presents a special Downtown Santa Cruz Fashion Show featuring local stores, salons and models on an outdoor runway. The Fashion Show will take place on the 1500 block of Pacific Avenue from 3:00pm – 6:00pm with an off street VIP Room featuring [...]
We are honored to celebrate our women entrepreneurs and business operators. Downtown Santa Cruz is lucky to have so many creative, dedicated, and community-minded women building businesses here. Downtown Santa Cruz Women Owned/Operated Businesses: 515 Kitchen & Cocktails 99 Bottles Of Beer Agency Agile Monkey Artisans Gallery Bhody Botanic and Luxe Buttercup Cakes and Farmhouse [...]
CONGRATULATIONS to all the DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ WINNERS! The Bagelry Bagel Zachary’s Restaurant Breakfast Betty’s Eat Inn Burger, French Fries Planet Fresh Gourmet Burritos Burrito Jack’s Hamburgers Cheap Eats Lulu Carpenter’s Independent Coffeehouse Pacific Cookie Company Santa Cruz Cookies Buttercup Cakes Cupcakes Laili Restaurant Date Night Restaurant, Middle Eastern, Patio Dining Zoccoli’s Deli Deli, Sandwich [...]
Roux Dat Cajun Creole – 1520 K2 Pacific Ave. Vibes Up – 698 Front St. Fybr Bamboo – 1528 Pacific Ave. Juicery – 111 Locust St. [...]
Hundreds of curious golfers showed up in Downtown Santa Cruz over the weekend to take part in the first ever Downtown Santa Cruz “Pre-Am” Mini Golf / Art Festival. Nine miniature golf course holes were designed by teams of artists and engineers and placed in Downtown restaurants and retail spots. Golfers were sent on their [...]
Mini Golf / Art Festival in Downtown Santa Cruz. The Downtown Association is excited to announce the inaugural “Downtown Santa Cruz Pre-Am Mini Golf / Art Festival in Downtown Santa Cruz. Putter around Downtown and play a round on 9 unique and artistically designed golf holes located in some of your favorite shops and secret [...]
BY GEORGIA JOHNSON POSTED ON JANUARY 24, 2018 After months of renovations, Motion Pacific Dance Studio welcomed hundreds of excited visitors on Jan. 17, 1998. They were asked to leave their shoes at the door, and a few pairs quickly turned into a mountain of hundreds of shoes. Those who couldn’t get in overflowed into the parking [...]
