Calendar of Events
SANTA CRUZ `BUFFALO SOLDIER HISTORY TALK' EXPLORES STEWARDSHIP OF STATE PARKS
On Friday from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Museum of Art and History will host a “Buffalo Soldier History Talk” with retired park ranger and Parks and Programs specialist Aniko Kannan-Millan.
The lecture will explore the history of the African American “Buffalo” soldiers that were chosen to safeguard and build necessary infrastructure for the first state parks established in California.
The soldiers managed the Yosemite, Sequoia and General Grant National Parks and are considered the first park rangers.
This event is included with the cost of MAH admission, which is $10. The Museum of Art and History is located at 705Front St., Santa Cruz. Please visit santacruzmah.org for more information.
BEN LOMOND
LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS FIRST 2023 EXHIBIT AT MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER
The Mountain Arts Center is currently hosting its first exhibit of 2023, “The View from Here.” The gallery is open from 12p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. The exhibit will feature art inspired by the physical world surrounding the artist, whether that physical world is a forest, a city or an ocean.
Entry to this exhibit is free. The Mountain Arts Center is located at 9341 Mill Street, Ben Lomond. Please visit https://www.mountainartcenter.org/the-view-fromhere/ for more information.
SANTA CRUZ
WHITE ALBUM ENSEMBLE TO PLAY `UNPLUGGED'
On Friday at 8 p.m., the White Album Ensemble will play “Unplugged,” a collection of Beatles love songs.
This Valentine's weekend concert will be on all acoustic instruments, including acoustic guitars and a grand piano. The group approaches each performance with the philosophy of attempting to perform each song as the Beatles would if they performed it live. Tickets for the concert range from $27.25 to $37.25. Kuumbwa Jazz is located at 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. Please visit kuumbwajazz. org for more information.
SANTA CRUZ
LEARN ABOUT SANTA CRUZ'S MIGRATORS AT MIGRATION FESTIVAL
Nature lovers won't want to miss the 36th Annual Migration Festival at Natural Bridges State Beach on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family-friendly event features informational booths, crafts, games and live music, among other attractions. The event as a whole celebrates the variety of life that passes through Santa Cruz during migration.
This event is free. Natural Bridges State Beach is located at 2531 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. Please visit https://saveourshores.org/ event/migration-festival/ for more information.
SANTA CRUZ
CHILDREN'S 3-D ART WORKSHOP SHOWS NEW WAYS OF CREATING ART
On Saturday from noon to 3:30 p.m., the Museum of Art and History will host a 3-D art workshop for kids ages 8 to 12. The event itself will be run by the founders (also professional artists) of ArtFuel, an organization aiming to inspire children in art.
Participants will build and experiment in 2-D and 3-D art in both individual and group projects.
The workshop also includes a guided tour of current MAH exhibit
ReflectioNNN, allowing the kids to learn about the history of Santa Cruz's Venetian water carnivals. Materials are supplied. Tickets for this event are $50. The MAH is located at 705 Front St., Santa Cruz. Please visit santacruzmah. org for more information.
SANTA CRUZ
FRENCH JAZZ SINGER CYRILLE AIMÉE COMES TO KUUMBWA
On Monday, Grammy-nominated French jazz singer Cyrille Aimée will perform at Kuumbwa Jazz.
Aimée receives consistent critical praise and has won competitions such as the Montreux Jazz Festival Vocal Competition and the Sarah Vaughn International Jazz Vocal Competition. Tickets for the concert range from $23.50 to $47.25. Kuumbwa Jazz is located at 320 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz. Please visit kuumbwajazz.org for more information.