Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2009 - (Page 28) April 1-30 Pajaro Valley Gallery: “Collective 2009” PVAC’s annual Members’ exhibit featuring the rich artistic talent of our area. Weds. - Fri. 11am - 4pm, Sat. & Sun. 12 - 4pm. Through May 24. Location: Pajaro Valley Arts Council/Gallery, 37 Sudden St., Watsonville Phone: 831.722.3062 www.pvarts.org 11 Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt Children 12 and under can hunt for Easter eggs on the beach and visit with the Easter Bunny. 11am. Location: Capitola Beach, in front of Capitola Venetian, Capitola Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolasoquelchamber.com 11 Easter on the Farm Egg Hunt A classic family egg hunt, complete with Easter baskets and bonnets. At noon come see who wins the Easter Bonnet contest! 10am - 1pm. Location: Agricultural History Museum, 2601 East Lake Ave., Hwy. 152, Watsonville Phone: 831.724.5898 www.aghistoryproject.org 12 Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt The Roaring Camp Eggspress takes children & their families to Bear Mountain to hunt for candy eggs and win prizes. Trains at 11am, 12:30 & 2pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 18 Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Listening to Nature - Musique Plein Air Delight in the sounds of birds, breezes, waterfalls and musical landscapes by French and Bohemian baroque masters. 7:30pm. Location: UCSC Music Center Recital Hall, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.2159 or 831.457.9693 www.scbaroque.org 25 19th Annual Ducky Derby Free admission. Adopt a rubber duck for the races. Great prizes, food, games, live music and entertainment. 10:30am - 3:30pm. Location: Harvey West Park, 300 Evergreen St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.479.4070 www.duckyderbysantacruz.com 25-26 Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Show Gem and mineral jewelry, specimens, gifts, exhibits, demonstrations. Treasure wheel, door prizes. Admission $3. 10am - 5pm. Location: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.688.8086 www.scmgs.org 26 Day of the Child / Earth Day Enjoy a free day of arts and crafts, live entertainment, relay races, interactive booths, guided nature tours and more. 12 - 4pm. Location: Ramsay Park, 1255 Main Street, Watsonville Phone: 831.768.3240 www.watsonvillerec.com 2 Davenport Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Enjoy Mexican cuisine, spectacular folkloric dance performances, live music and displays of Mexican culture! 12 - 6pm. Location: Davenport Resource Service Center, 150 Church St., Davenport Phone: 831.425.8115 2009 events June 24 Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Music in the Gardens Tour Our tour features 5 of the area’s finest private gardens with 5 different music groups performing a range of musical styles. 1 - 5pm. Location: Various locations, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.2159 or 831.457.9693 www.scbaroque.org 2 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Faire The Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair is 22 years old! Free bluegrass music from the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society. 12 - 5pm. Location: San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Ave., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.0908 www.scbs.org 2-3 Santa Cruz County Symphony Concert “Genesis of Genius” Season finale concert is Haydn’s “The Creation” to honor the 200th anniversary of the “Father of the Symphony.” 8pm on May 2 Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium; 2pm on May 3 at Henry J. Mello Center, Watsonville. Phone: 831.420.5260 www.santacruzsymphony.org 3 Cinco de Mayo Celebration A free cultural festival of traditional Mexican foods and live entertainment in historic downtown Watsonville. Family fun! Location: Downtown Plaza, Main & Peck Streets, Watsonville Phone: 831.761.0861 www.ci.watsonville.ca.us 7-16 Santa Cruz Film Festival This annual 9-day festival provides eclectic film screenings, music events, educational panels, parties. See website for schedule. Location: Rio & Del Mar Theatres, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.7676 www.santacruzfilmfestival.com 10 Mother’s Day Walk: Women of Big Basin Celebrate Mother’s Day in the park by honoring the spirited women who lived and worked in the Basin throughout its history. Walks at 11:30am and 2pm. Location: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek Phone: 831.338.8883 www.santacruzstateparks.org 16 Day on the Farm! A free day of fun, including hayrides, sheep-shearing, butter-churning, spinning, blacksmith demos, hay baling. 10am - 3pm. Location: Agricultural History Museum, 2601 East Lake Ave., Hwy. 152, Watsonville Phone: 831.724.5898 www.aghistoryproject.org 22-24 Watsonville Fly-In & Air Show Classic, homebuilt, military and experimental aircraft on display. Air show performers, fireworks and much more. Fri. 12 - 10pm, Sat. & Sun. 9am - 5pm. Location: Watsonville Airport, 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville Phone: 831.763.5600 www.watsonvilleflyin.org 23 Felton Remembers Parade and Festival A fun-filled family day. Parade at 10am, followed by Festival including music, food, historic photos displayed on bridge. 10am - 4pm. Location: Hwy. 9 and Covered Bridge Park, Felton Phone: 831.335.1212 www.feltonbusinessassociation.com 23-24 25th Annual Santa Cruz Longboard Club Invitational West Coast’s oldest, longest-running competitive surfing event, featuring amateur plus pro surfers, 11 age groups. 6am - 6pm. Location: Steamer Lane at Lighthouse Point, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.917.4371 www.santa-cruz-longboard-union.com 23-24 Santa Cruz Blues Festival 17th annual musical event with food, beer, wine. Fun for the entire family in beautiful surroundings. 11am - 7pm. Location: Aptos Village Park, Aptos Phone: 831.479.9814 www.santacruzbluesfestival.com 23-25 28th Annual Civil War Battles & Encampment Visit encampments of Union & Confederate soldiers. See battles at one of the West’s longest-running Civil War reenactments. 9am - 6pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 23-25 Boulder Creek Art, Wine & Music Festival 20th annual event features over 200 vendor booths, 2 live music stages, 15 international food booths and 10 local wineries. Noon - 6pm. Location: Downtown, Boulder Creek Phone: 831.338.2578 www.bcba.net 1-28 Santa Cruz Art League: 79th Annual Statewide Exhibit A beautiful “Plein Air” landscape show. Wed. - Sat. 12 - 5pm, Sun. 12 - 4pm. Location: Santa Cruz Art League, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.5787 www.scal.org 6 Festival at the Cement Ship A family friendly event bringing alive the story of the historic concrete ship with music, arts and crafts, displays and food. 11am - 4pm. Location: Seacliff State Beach, Aptos Phone: 831.685.6444 www.santacruzstateparks.org 6-7 4th Annual Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show Celebrate the days of yesteryear when rods and custom classic cars cruise to Capitola Village. Cruise starts 8am Sat. at the Boardwalk, Car Show 9am-5pm Sat, 9am-2pm Sun. Location: Capitola Village, Capitola Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolacarshow.com 6-7 & 13-14 Vintners’ Festival 2-Weekend event includes tasting of special wines, food, music, art exhibits, winery tours. 11am - 5pm. Location: Various wineries & restaurants, Santa Cruz County Phone: 831.685.VINE (8463) www.scmwa.com 7 Santa Cruz Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Pride “Come on out” for the parade at 11am and the rally from noon - 5 pm. Food, music, speakers and more. Location: Pacific Ave. & San Lorenzo Park (downtown), Santa Cruz Phone: 831.427.4009 www.santacruzpride.org 13 Juneteenth Celebration Celebrate the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. This free event offers great soul food for mind and body. 12 - 5pm. Location: Laurel Park, Washington St. at Maple St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.6177 www.nelsoncenter.com 20 Japanese Cultural Fair Celebrating its 23rd anniversary with traditional performances of folk dance, tea ceremony, martial arts and much more. Free. 11am - 6pm. Location: Mission Plaza Park, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.462.4589 www.jcfsc.org 21 Hats Off to Dad A lucky dad rides from Bear Mountain in the cab of each steam locomotive. Reservations recommended. 9am - 5pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 27 Surf City Classic: Woodies on the Wharf 15th Annual Surf City Classic car show promises scenic views of the Monterey Bay and a celebration of the surf spirit! Location: Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5273 www.santacruzwharf.com 27-28 Great Train Robberies Hold onto your valuables, as each train is sure to be robbed at Bear Mountain. Trains at 11am, 12:30 and 2pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 28 Bikes on the Bay: Soquel Vintage Motorcycle Show Come see vintage scooters and motorcycles from the last century. Vendor booths and great food. Location: Main Street, Soquel Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolasoquelchamber.com May 1-31 Notes from Santa Cruz: The County’s Musical History Historic photographs, sheet music, records and instruments show what has kept Santa Cruzans dancing, singing and clapping. Tues. - Sun. 11am - 5pm. Through August 9. Location: Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.429.1964 www.santacruzmah.org 2 Annieglass Mother’s Day Benefit Sale Annual sale with big discounts of handcrafted glass and tableware. Benefits Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services. 9am - 3pm. Location: 310 Harvest Dr., Watsonville Phone: 800.347.6133, x21 www.annieglass.com 2 Bug Day - Come on Kids, Let’s Go Buggy! Make new discoveries about a wide variety of bugs through interactive games, puppet shows, art projects and nature walks. 11am - 4pm. Location: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Hwy 9, Felton Phone: 831.335.7077 www.santacruzstateparks.org 2 Capitola Kite Classic Come fly a kite for fun and prizes! Spend the day at the beach with friends and family. 11am - 2pm. Location: Capitola Beach, Capitola Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolasoquelchamber.com July 1-31 Cabrillo Stage: Professional Musical Theatre In its 28th season, this musical theatre company produces Broadway caliber shows complete with a full pit orchestra. See website for times. Location: Cabrillo College Theatre, 6500 Soquel Dr
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