Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2009 - (Page 27) Seasonal Events 2009 events Fridays, June 19 – August 28 Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach Two free live concerts every Friday night (June 19 - August 28) with stars of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. 6:30 & 8:30pm. Location: Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.5590 www.beachboardwalk.com Mondays & Tuesdays, June 22 – August 25 1907 Nights at the Boardwalk From June 22 until August 25, take advantage of oldfashioned prices on Mondays and Tuesdays, 5pm – close. Location: Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.5590 www.beachboardwalk.com Weekends, October 12 - February 1 Tours of the Monarch Butterfly Grove Join a docent naturalist & see thousands of monarch butterflies wintering in Santa Cruz. Oct. 12 - Feb. 1. 11am & 2pm. Location: Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.4609 www.santacruzstateparks.org Wednesdays, October - 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 December 12 - 13 Holiday Gift Faire Select holiday gifts from a large variety of nature-oriented items. Includes crafts fair and dids activities. 10am - 5pm. Location: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parks, Felton Phone: 831.335.0782 www.mountainparks.org December 15 through March 31 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 Saturdays & Sundays, January 3 – March 29 Rain Forest Weekends Ride a steam train through Northern California’s redwood rain forest at its dramatic best! Train departs at 12:30pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com Year-round Every Sunday Wetlands of Watsonville Nature Walks Guided exploration walk in the wetlands. Meet at the Nature Center. Binoculars provided. Great for all ages! 1:30pm. Location: Ramsay Park, 30 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville Phone: 831.728.1156 www.wetlandsofwatsonville.org 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. 9am - 4pm. Location: Lincoln Street (between Pacific & Cedar), Santa Cruz Phone: 831.476.6940 January 17, April 18, July 18, November 21 Wine Passport Program Your chance to visit wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains not normally open to the public. Taste wine & have a great time. 11am - 5pm. Location: Various wineries, Santa Cruz Mountains Phone: 831.685.VINE (8463) www.scmwa.com Weekends, March - November Redwood Loop Guided Walks Easy, half-mile walks. Learn about redwoods, the park’s history, and see its most impressive trees. 11:00 am and 2pm. Location: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Boulder Creek Phone: 831.338.8883 www.santacruzstateparks.org Wednesdays, April - October Wednesday Night Sailboat Races Harbor restaurants & the beach are good viewing areas to watch the sailboat races against the setting sun. 5:30 – 8:30pm. Location: Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.6161 www.santacruzharbor.org 2nd Saturday of the Month, May - November Shop with the Chef Cooking demonstrations presented by professional chefs from local restaurants, caterers, cookbook authors. 8:30am - 10:30am. Location: Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Market, Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos Phone: 831.728.5060 www.montereybayfarmers.org Wednesdays, June 17 – August 26 Capitola Summer Twilight Concerts Bring chairs, jackets, a picnic supper and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset. 6 - 8pm. Location: Esplanade Park, Capitola Phone: 831.475.7300 x297 www.ci.capitola.ca.us 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 - 3:30pm. Location: Seymour Marine Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.3800 http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu Fri, Sat and Sun Santa Cruz Flea Market Shop for collectables, fresh produce, tools and treasures galore! Great deals, on-site food vendors & fun! Free parking. Fri: 7am-12pm, Sat: 6am-3pm, Sun: 5:30am-3pm Admission: $1.00- $2.50 Location: 2260 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.462.4442 (weekends) www.scgoodwill.org Saturday & Sunday Docent-led Tours of Elkhorn Slough Reserve Meet at the reserve and then learn about this unique area on a guided tour. 10am & 1pm weekly, and 8:30am 1st Sat. of every month. Location: Elkhorn Slough, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville Phone: 831.728.2822 www.elkhornslough.org January 10-11 Santa Cruz Fungus Fair Enjoy fabulous mushroom displays, delicacies and mouthwatering cooking demonstrations. Bring mushrooms for identification. 10am - 5pm. Location: Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.6115 www.santacruzmuseums.org 16-31 Actors’ Theatre: Eight Tens @ Eight Ten Minute Play Festival Enjoy an evening of eight never before produced 10-minute plays by local and national playwrights. Thurs. - Sat. 8pm, Sun. 3pm. Through Feb. 15. Location: Actors’ Theatre, 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.425.PLAY (7259) www.sccat.org 21-31 Pajaro Valley Gallery: In This House that I Call Home Installation based on the theme of “home” with 12 artists. Sponsored in part with a grant from the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County. Weds. – Fri. 11am – 4pm, Sat. & Sun. 12 – 4pm. Through March 15. Location: Pajaro Valley Arts Council/Gallery, 37 Sudden St., Watsonville Phone: 831.722.3062 www.pvarts.org 24-25 Santa Cruz County Symphony Concert “Triumph & New Beginnings” Schubert’s Overture in C, Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. 8pm on Jan. 24 at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium; 2pm on Jan. 25 at Henry J. Mello Center, Watsonville. Phone: 831.420.5260 www.santacruzsymphony.org 25 Santa Cruz Bridal Expo More than 90 booths highlight engagement, wedding, reception, and honeymoon planning; fashion shows, door prizes, food. Location: Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.2053 www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com February 1-28 Assemblage + Collage + Construction A collective view of mixed media art from multiple Santa Cruz County venues. Tues. - Sun. 11am - 5pm. Through April 12. Location: Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St. and other locations throughout the County, Downtown Santa Cruz Phone: 831.429.1964 www.santacruzmah.org 14 Migration Festival Find out about creatures that migrate by visiting any of the 4 participating parks. Crafts, games and more! 11am - 4pm. Location: Natural Bridges, Seacliff, New Brighton and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parks, Santa Cruz County Phone: 831.423.4609 www.santacruzstateparks.org 16 Amgen Tour of California - Santa Cruz Stage Finish Santa Cruz hosts a Stage Finish of a state-wide professional cycling race, with a festival, activities & spectating! 10am - 2pm. Location: Finish Line TBD, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5010 www.amgentourofcalifornia.com 21 28th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off Wacky chefs compete for prizes during this “soup-er” day of chowders. 10am - 3pm. Location: Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.5590 www.beachboardwalk.com 21-22 The Universe of Quilts: Yours to Discover 31st annual quilt show including a special astronomy quilt exhibit & Faculty Favorites selected by UCSC professors. Sat. 10am - 5pm, Sun. 10am - 4pm. Location: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 152, Watsonville Phone: 831.459.0917 www.pvqa.org 28 – March 1 Santa Cruz County Symphony Family Concert “The Colors of Music” Symphony’s beloved concert for all ages. Fun, interactive and educational. Popular instrument petting zoo. Location: Henry J. Mello Center, Watsonville; Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5260 www.santacruzsymphony.org March 7 Hummingbird Day Annual celebration of the Hummingbirds that feed, mate, and nest in the gardens. Location: Arboretum at UCSC, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.427.2998 http://arboretum.ucsc.edu 14 Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: The Natural Mandolin Featuring Caterina Lichtenberg (mandolin) with 3 centuries of mandolin music from Europe and North America. 7:30pm. Location: UCSC Music Center Recital Hall, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.2159 or 831.457.9693 www.scbaroque.org 15 Jazz on the Wharf Live jazz by acclaimed regional performers is even better with the backdrop of the scenic Santa Cruz Wharf. 11:30am - 5:30pm. Location: Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5270 www.santacruzwharf.com 20-22 Kayak Surf Festival Check out the largest kayak surfing competition in the world! 7am - 5pm. Location: Steamer Lane at Lighthouse Point, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.458.3648 www.asudoit.com 28 Santa Cruz County Symphony Concert: “Mythical Moods” Mexican composer Moncayo’s Huapango, Nielsen’s Symphony No. 2 “The Four Temperments”, Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3. 8pm. Location: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5260 www.santacruzsymphony.org 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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