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Art Galleries

6500 Soquel Drive, Room 1002, Aptos Phone: 831.479.6308, www.cabrillo.edu/services/artgallery A prominent college gallery-space exhibiting the artwork of nationally and internationally known artists. Open Mon-Fri 9am4pm, Mon & Tues 7-9pm Cowell College, UCSC, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.2953, http://cowell.ucsc.edu/smith-gallery/ Revolving exhibits by artists of the Monterey Bay region. Open Tues-Sun, 11am-4pm during school year. Closed June 15-September 30. 37 Sudden Street, Watsonville Phone: 831.722.3062, www.pajarovalleyartscouncil.org A non-profit fine art gallery located in a 112-year-old historic Victorian. PVAC presents rotating contemporary visual art exhibitions showcasing the diversity and talent of regional artists. Open Thursday and Friday, 11am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm Porter College, UCSC, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.3606, http://arts.ucsc.edu/sesnon Sesnon Gallery operates a contemporary museum-oriented program for educational purposes. See web for current exhibitions. Open Tue-Sat 12-5pm during academic year. 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.5787, www.scal.org One of the oldest art organizations of the west, the Santa Cruz Art League creates an atmosphere for the various stages of the creative path to exhibit, perform, learn, network and find inspiration and support. Open Wed-Sat 12-5pm, Sun 12-4pm. First Friday of each month 12-9pm 9341 Mill Street, Ben Lomond Phone: 831.336.3513, www.mountainartcenter.org Gallery, art classes, gifts by local artists, clay workshops, music events. Open Wed-Sun, 12-6pm

Cabrillo College art gallery

30 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville Phone: 831.768.1622, www.wetlandsofwatsonville.org Offers exhibits on wetlands plants, animals, history & conservation. Family activities, group tours & more. Guided nature walks Sundays at 1:30. All programs Spanish bilingual. Open Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm 130 Emmet Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.5686 www.holycrosssantacruz.com/mission.html Mission Santa Cruz remains a living testament to the interplay between California’s rich Spanish & Native American heritage. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-2pm 332 E. Beach St., Watsonville Phone: 831.722.0305, www.pajarovalleyhistory.org Exhibits and archives pertaining to Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley. Open Tuesday-Thursday 11am-3pm. Research by appointment. 3600 Hwy 1, Davenport Phone: 831.425.1218 or 831.427.2288, www.santacruzstateparks.org Extensive & newly renovated natural and cultural history exhibits of the Waddell Valley. Self-guided or docent-led hikes, tours and special events monthly. School groups welcome by reservation. Open weekends, 12-4pm 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek Phone: 831.338.8382, www.slvmuseum.com Displays of early San Lorenzo Valley life, featuring logging, railroads, early schoolroom & interactive maps and photos. Open Wed, Fri-Sun Noon-4pm. 144 School Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.425.5849, www.parks.ca.gov The oldest building in the City of Santa Cruz and the only remaining original building of the Mission Santa Cruz settlement. Museum and tours. Open Thursday-Saturday 10am-4pm. 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.429.1964, www.santacruzmah.org The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) offers fun, affordable events and exhibitions that connect you to a community of creative, curious people. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11am-5pm, Friday 11am-9pm.

City of Watsonville nature Center

420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola Phone: 831.475.7300, www.ci.capitola.ca.us Provides the community with art & cultural activities through the year. Check website for current information. 1070 River Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.9600, www.ccscc.org The Cultural Council supports the arts of Santa Cruz County through arts education, grants and the Open Studios Art Tour. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm See ad pg. 26. 250 East Beach Street, Watsonville Phone: 831.763.4047 or 831.728.6462 (theater), www.mellocenter.com Premier concert performance hall located in central Watsonville. 320 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.427.2227, www.kuumbwajazz.org Presenting world-renowned jazz & world music artists each week in an intimate atmosphere. Dinner served one hour before showtime. 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.8209, www.riotheatre.com A 724-capacity venue for live music, independent films, authors, theater plays & rehearsal space. Check website for show dates and times. 337 Locust Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5157, www.santacruzpublicart.com Santa Cruz City Arts works with the Arts Commission, partners and stakeholders to guide implementation of the public art and mural programs & other cultural planning initiatives. See website to download free downtown public art walking tour map! 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5260 or 831.420.5240, www.santacruzcivic.com Open hours vary. Box office available Tues-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-1:30pm. 1050 River Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.621.6226, www.tanneryartscenter.org The Tannery Arts Center is a multi-disciplinary arts campus featuring working art studios, live-work lofts, a café and performance venues. Porter - Kresge Road UCSC, 1156 High Street Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.2787 or 831.459.4731, http://arts.ucsc.edu UC Santa Cruz’s cultural and artistic hub! Featuring art exhibits, music, theater, dance, film, digital art, and public lectures. Office open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Event schedule varies.

Capitola art & Cultural Commission

Cultural Council of santa Cruz County

Mission santa Cruz

eloise Pickard smith gallery

henry J. Mello Center for Performing arts

Pajaro valley historical association

Pajaro valley arts Council gallery

Kuumbwa Jazz

rancho del oso nature & history Center

Porter sesnon art gallery

rio theatre

san lorenzo valley Museum

santa Cruz art league

santa Cruz City arts

santa Cruz Mission state historic Park

santa Cruz Mountains art Center

santa Cruz Civic auditorium

the santa Cruz Museum of art & history

Museums

the tannery arts Center

2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville Phone: 831.724.5898, www.aghistoryproject.org Museum, exhibits, and equipment representing history of agriculture on the Central Coast. Activities for children. Open Thursday-Sunday, 12-4pm and by special arrangement. 7605-B Old Dominion Court, Aptos Phone: 831.688.9514, www.aptoshistory.org A collection of artifacts and photographs depicting the history of Aptos, from the Native American Indians to the earthquake. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

agricultural history Project (ahP) Museum

aptos history Museum

1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.6115, www.santacruzmuseums.org Explore exhibits on native peoples, geology, paleontology, and local wildlife. Tidepool touch tank, live beehive, rare fossil sea cow, garden learning center, and life-size whale sculpture. Family fun! Summer: Wed-Sun 10am-5pm; During school year: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Free first Thursday of January, April, July and October. Mark Abbott Lighthouse - West Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.6289, www.santacruzsurfingmuseum.org This unique little museum’s exhibits chronicle over 100 years of local surfing history. Summer: Thursday-Tuesday 10am-5pm; Winter: Thursday-Monday 12-4pm.

santa Cruz Museum of natural history

uCsC arts division

santa Cruz surfing Museum

Points of Interest
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.7433 or 831.423.5590, www.beachboardwalk.com Ranked one of the best arcades in the country, with more than 200 videoand pinball games, redemption games, and Laser Tag. Open daily except December 25th. 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.2053, www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com A spectacular oceanfront setting and plenty of historic charm make this an unforgettable venue for special events. Hours vary. Open year-round.

Casino arcade

275 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Watsonville Phone: 831.768.3400, www.watsonvillelibrary.org Focuses on the stories of workers who came to this area to work and stayed to create a community. Located inside the Watsonville Public Library. Open Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-6pm. 410 Capitola Avenue, Capitola Phone: 831.464.0322, www.capitolamuseum.org Offers changing exhibits on the history of the oldest resort on the Pacific Coast and depicts summer resort life in 1910. Open Wed, Fri-Sun 12-4pm

California agricultural Workers history Center

Performing Arts

Capitola historical Museum

6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos Phone: 831.479.6154, www.cabrillovapa.com A state-of-the-art facility for all art mediums, housing 3 performance venues: the Crocker Theater, Music Recital Hall & the Black Box Theater. Year-round entertainment. See web for schedule.

Cabrillo College visual & Performing arts Complex

Cocoanut grove

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