Santa Cruz County - 2008 Official Traveler's Guide - (Page 31) Seasonal Events 2008 events Jan. 19, April 19, July 19, November 15 Wineries Passport Program Your chance to visit wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains! Taste wine & have a great time. 11 am - 5 pm Location: Various wineries, Santa Cruz Mountains Phone: 831.685.VINE (8463) www.scmwa.com June 20 - August 29 Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach Two free live concerts every Friday night with stars of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. 6:30 & 8:30 pm Location: Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.5590 www.beachboardwalk.com 2nd Sunday of the month Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Faire “Original” Downtown antique faire is back. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items. Weather permitting. 9 am - 4 pm First Saturday of each month First Saturday Arboretum Tours Tour the Arboretum’s world-class collections with a knowledgeable guide to see what’s blooming. 11 am Location: UCSC, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.427.2998 http://arboretum.ucsc.edu Wednesdays, Mar. - Oct. Wednesday Night Sailboat Races Harbor restaurants & the beach are good viewing areas to watch the sailboat races against the setting sun. 5:30 - 8:30 pm Location: Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.6161 www.santacruzharbor.org June 23 – August 26 1907 Nights at the Boardwalk From June 23 until the end of August, take advantage of old-fashioned prices on Mondays and Tuesdays after 5 pm. 5 pm - close Location: Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.5590 www.beachboardwalk.com Location: Lincoln Street (between Pacific & Cedar), Santa Cruz Phone: 831.476.6940 Wednesdays, Oct. - April Winemaker Wednesdays at the Shadowbrook Each week Shadowbrook Restaurant will feature two to four wines from a Santa Cruz Winery. 5 - 8 pm. Location: 1750 Wharf Rd., Capitola Phone: 831.685.VINE (8463) www.scmwa.com May 11, June 15, July 13 & 27, August 10 & 24 Art at the Beach Local artists will display their work, offering an opportunity to experience art & purchase directly from artists. Location: Esplanade Park, Capitola Phone: 831.475.7300 www.ci.capitola.ca.us Weekends, Oct 12 - Feb 1 Tours of the Monarch Butterfly Grove Join a docent naturalist & see thousands of monarch butterflies wintering in Santa Cruz. Oct. 12 - Feb. 1. 11 am & 2 pm Location: Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.4609 www.santacruzstateparks.org First Weekends & First Friday Art Tour Santa Cruz galleries and artist studios open their doors each First Weekend to art, music & food. 12 - 6 pm. Weekend starts with an art bus tour to visit participating galleries and museums in the greater downtown Santa Cruz area with discounts too! 5:30 - 9:30 pm, Fridays. See web for bus stops. Location: Various locations, Santa Cruz County Phone: 831.454.8200 www.scica.org May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18 The Arboretum Music Series Enjoy a live music performance in the Arboretum’s amphitheatre. 6:30 pm, parking opens at 5:30 pm Location: UCSC Amphitheater, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.427.2998 http://arboretum.ucsc.edu June 14, July 19, August 16 Full Moon Madness Take a docent-led walk through the Redwood Grove. Learn about stars & creatures of the night. 6 - 9 pm Location: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton Phone: 831.335.4598 www.santacruzstateparks.org December through March Guided Elephant Seal Walks Winter is the prime season to view thousands of elephant seals, including newborn pups, their mothers, and bulls. By reservation only. Location: Ano Nuevo State Reserve, Hwy 1., Pescadero Phone: 800.444.4445 www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=523 Sundays Live Comedy - Featuring Nationally Known Comedians Every Sunday night enjoy a fresh sea breeze, great food and an evening of laughter as three comics take the stage. 9 pm. Location: Crow’s Nest Restaurant 2218 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.476.4560 www.crowsnest-santacruz.com June 18 – August 27 Capitola Summer Twilight Concerts Bring chairs, jackets, a picnic supper and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset. 6 - 8 pm Location: Esplanade Park, Capitola Phone: 831.475.7300 x310 www.ci.capitola.ca.us Year-Round Events 2nd Thursday & 4th Sunday of every month Marine Mammal Research Tour: Behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, sea lions, elephant seals and harbor seals. 2:15 - 3:30 pm Location: Seymour Marine Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.3800 http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu 23 31 Saturdays & Sundays Docent-led Tours of Elkhorn Slough Meet at the reserve and then learn about this unique area on a guided tour. 10 am & 1 pm Location: Elkhorn Slough, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville Phone: 831.728.2822 www.elkhornslough.org 2nd Saturday of the month, May - Nov. Shop with the Chef Cooking demonstrations presented by professional chefs from local restaurants, caterers, local cookbook authors. 8:30 - 11 am Location: Aptos Farmers Market, Cabrillo College, Aptos Phone: 831.728.5060 www.montereybayfarmers.org January 12-13 Santa Cruz Fungus Fair Enjoy fabulous mushroom displays, delicacies and mouth-watering cooking demonstrations. Bring mushrooms for identification. 10 am - 5 pm Location: Louden Nelson Center, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.6115 www.santacruzmuseums.org February 6-29 SC Mountains Art Center: “Left Turns Only” Conceptual exhibition: artwork whose original intent, direction took a “left turn” during its creation. 12 - 6 pm, Weds. - Sun. Location: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., Ben Lomond Phone: 831.336.3513 or 831.336.4ART(4278) www.mountainartcenter.org 23 26th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off Wacky chefs compete for prizes during this “soup-er” day of chowders. 10 am - 3 pm Location: Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.5590 www.beachboardwalk.com 23-24 Quilted Memories - Celebrating 30 Years 30th annual quilt show. Sat. 10 am - 5 pm, Sun. 10 am - 4:30 pm Location: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 152, Watsonville Phone: 831.722.8577 www.pvqa.org 20 Wine & Crab Taste-Off Take the challenge of a consumer judge! Taste 2 crab selections prepared with great local wines and make your verdict. 2 - 5 pm Location: Various locations, Countywide Phone: 831.685.VINE (8463) www.scmwa.com 9 Migration Festival Find out about creatures that migrate by visiting any of the 4 participating parks. Crafts, games and more! 11 am - 4 pm Location: Natural Bridges, Seacliff, New Brighton and Henry Cowell State Parks, Phone: 831.423.4609 www.santacruzstateparks.org 26 Ultimate Winemakers Dinner Up to 25 winemakers offer exclusive tastes of their wines & join guests for an intimate gourmet meal. Reserved seating 6 - 8 pm 26 Santa Cruz County Symphony Concert World premier of Gwyneth Walker’s “Rainbow Sign”. Tchaikovsky Concert No. 1 & Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. 8 pm. Also performing Jan. 27 at the Mello Center, Watsonville. Location: Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5260 www.santacruzsymphony.org Location: Shadowbrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Rd., Capitola Phone: 831.685.8463 www.scmwa.com 27 Santa Cruz Bridal Expo More than 90 booths highlight engagement, wedding, reception, and honeymoon planning; fashion shows, door prizes, food. Location: Cocoanut Grove, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.2053 www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com 9 Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Boccherini’s Bacchanale Guest artist Elisabeth Leguin (cello) performs with members of Lux Musica. Features gallant & courtly chamber music. 7:30 pm Location: UCSC Music Center Recital Hall, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.457.9693 www.scbaroque.org 16 Romance in the Redwoods An easy one-hour walk, you’ll learn about courtship, mating and reproduction behaviors of banana slugs, newts, woodpeckers! 11 am Location: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Boulder Creek Phone: 831-338-3944 www.santacruzstateparks.org 1 Santa Cruz County Symphony Family Concert Symphony’s beloved concert for all ages. Fun & interactive, featuring guest performers ZunZun, premiering their new work. 2 pm. Also performing March 2 at the Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz. Location: Henry J. Mello Center, Watsonville Phone: 831.420.5260 www.santacruzsymphony.org March www. s a n t a cr u z co u n ty. t r a v e l http://www.santacruzcounty.travel
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