Name: Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival
Start: 2026-11-07T10:00:00-08:00
Location: The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center

The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center

Santa Cruz Sea Glass &amp; Ocean Art Festival Saturday November 7th 10am-5pm Sunday November 8th 10am-5pm
60 Authentic Sea Glass and Ocean Artists plus ceramics, fabric art, mosaics, resin art and so much more.
Located at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk inside at the historic Grove Sun &amp; Bay View rooms overlooking the beach.
$5 admission supports ocean conservation through the Monterey Bay Sanctuary. Admission includes a chance to win a spectacular gift-basket. Four drawings per day.
Full bar, Food, Kids get in Free!

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Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery

8/13/2026-9/19/2026
Exhibition opening celebration: 8/15/2026 – 2-4:30pm
Artist Talk 8/15/2026 – 3-4:30pm
Summer Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm
ReView: UCSC Arts Alumni Exhibition, on view August 13-September 19, 2026, features Arts Division alumni from the Monterey and San Francisco Bay Areas. Curated by Valéria Miranda, the Sesnon’s Director, includes a wide variety of media and technique
highlighting the diversity of contemporary practice of alumni who graduated from 1972 to 2025. The exhibition title alludes to the portfolio critique process and suggests ideas of reflection and reevaluation—whether revisiting past work, rethinking materials, or tracing how a practice evolves over time.
This exhibition celebrates the creative path of artists who began their journeys at UCSC. United by shared roots yet defined by distinct paths, the participating alumni reflect the lasting influence of the Arts Division programs. Their works speak to the spirit of inquiry, experimentation, and perseverance that has long shaped the university’s artistic community.
ReView presents an opportunity for the campus and larger community to see the professional practice of these artists who continue to build on the creative foundation that they received at UCSC and to inspire our current students, offering visualization of their own future artistic journeys after graduation.&nbsp;
ReView offers a unique opportunity for returning alumni to celebrate their creative expressions while reconnecting with classmates and the university community.
Opening celebration and Artist Talk on Saturday, August 15, 2-4:30pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Admission is free and open to the public.&nbsp;
Summer Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 1-5pm

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Re/View: Alumni Exhibition -- UC Santa Cruz

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Exhibition opening celebration: 8/15/2026 – 2-4:30pm
Artist Talk 8/15/2026 – 3-4:30pm
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Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen comes to Santa Cruz for the first time in a fully staged production with a live orchestra.
The musical follows Evan Hansen, a lonely high school student struggling with social anxiety who longs to feel like he belongs. After a misunderstanding following the death of a classmate, Evan finds himself caught in a lie that unexpectedly brings him closer to the grieving family—and gives him the connection he’s always wanted. But as the truth becomes harder to hide, Evan must face the consequences of the choices he’s made.
Filled with unforgettable songs by Academy Award, Grammy, and Tony-winning songwriting team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), Dear Evan Hansen is a moving story, with both humor and deep emotionality, about friendship, family, forgiveness, and the universal desire to be seen and accepted.
Recommended for ages 13 and up. Contains themes of suicide, grief, mental health, and strong emotional content.

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The Ocean Film Festival World Tour, now in its 13th year, is set to make a splash across the globe in 2026, returning with a powerful and visually stunning line-up of films that celebrate the ocean from every angle — above the surface, beneath the waves, and deep into the stories that connect us all to the sea.
This year’s tour promises an unforgettable night out for ocean lovers, featuring six remarkable films from around the globe.&nbsp; From high-stakes adventure and record-breaking journeys to intimate portraits of marine life and environmental restoration, the 2026 program is packed with breathtaking cinematography, inspiring characters, and a deep respect for the ocean and the communities shaped by it.
One of the standout films in the 2026 program is The Raftsmen, an epic story of courage and endurance. Twelve unlikely adventurers from seven different countries come together to attempt a feat few would dare imagine — crossing the world’s largest ocean on three handmade wooden rafts, guided only by the sun and stars. Battling storms, starvation, and the psychological toll of life at sea, their six-month journey remains the longest raft expedition ever completed. Now, fifty years later, the original 16mm footage has been beautifully restored into 4K, allowing modern audiences to witness the sheer scale of this once-in-a-lifetime ocean odyssey.
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In Celebration of the USA’s 250th Anniversary, The Voice Studio of Thomas Clark Inc. presents Giacomo Puccini’s Opera: THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST An Opera in Three Acts (2 hrs. 45 min. - 2 intermissions)
Based on the play by David Belasco New English translation by Thomas Clark
Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center 1010 River Street (at Encinal St.) Santa Cruz, CA 95060 *The Colligan Theater is wheelchair accessible. *Performance includes simulated gunfire, loud sound effects &amp; harsh language.
Fri. Sept. 4, 7:00 pm Sun. Sept. 6, 2:00 pm Fri. Sept. 11, 7:00 pm Sun. Sept. 13, 2:00 pm
TICKETS: $51.75 General Admission; $20 Student, Child, Senior <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/girlofthegoldenwest/2336159" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tickettailor.com/events/girlofthegoldenwest/2336159</a>
FACEBOOK: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1032134282772647" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/1032134282772647</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwmain" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwmain</a>
For Info: 415-235-4691
The photos attached are low resolution photos. High resolution photos are available at: <a href="https://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwpress" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwpress</a>
To arrange an interview with producer and author of the new English translation THOMAS CLARK or any artists appearing in THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST, please email or call publicist:
Lawrence Helman, Public Relations Email: <a href="mailto:heytheresells@gmail.com">heytheresells [at] gmail.com</a>
Director: Gary L. Stanford, Jr. Conductor / Pianist: Umberto Barisciano Cast: Jordan Best (Minnie); Robert Balonek (Sheriff Jack Rance) Xavier Prado (Dick Johnson) (Sept. 4, 6, 2026) John Kun Park (Dick Johnson) (Sept. 11, 13, 2026)
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
In Celebration of the USA’s 250th Anniversary, the Voice Studio of Thomas Clark presents a fully-staged version of Puccini’s The Girl of the Golden West, in a new English translation by Thomas Clark. Originally written in 1905 by playwright David Belasco (who also authored Madame Butterfly), The Girl of the Golden West takes place during the Gold Rush in California around 1849. The original play was used as the basis for the opera La Fanciulla del West by Puccini in 1910, and has enjoyed great success since its premiere at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC. That production starred Emmy Destinn and Enrico Caruso, with the esteemed Arturo Toscanini conducting. Puccini himself declared that La Fanciulla del West was his finest opera. Thomas Clark’s new translation promises to bring contemporary audiences even closer to the essence of the opera, the themes of which involve deception, desire, love, forgiveness, and ultimately, redemption. The opera will be presented complete (i.e., without cuts to the score), a rarity for performances of this work.
This new production features professional, world-class-performers: Jordan Best as Minnie, owner of the Polka Saloon, Xavier Prado as the bandit Dick Johnson (first 6 performances; John Kun Park sings the final 2), and Robert Balonek as Sheriff Jack Rance. Additional cast includes: Tim Tsang, Sebastian Stock, Michael Good, Joshua Porter, Jace Parker, Joshua Porter, Rick Bogart, Noah Nelson Fadrigon Llorando, Gary L. Stanford, Jr., Lizz Hodgin Weihrauch, Thomas Clark, Diego Granoble, Veronica Talton, Leonardo Mangalindan.
The performance is conducted from the piano by Umberto Barisciano. Gary L. Stanford, Jr., is the stage director.
TECH CREDITS: Costume Design – Gary L. Stanford, Jr., Jordan Best, Thomas Clark Sound Engineer – Megan Thompson Set Designer – Billie King Props Designer – Kevin Stanford Projection Designer – Zachary Wilson Fight/Intimacy Coordinator – Bessie Zolno Publicist – Lawrence Helman Publicity Assistant – Russell Low Stage Manager – Gia Gonella
History of THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_fanciulla_del_West" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_fanciulla_del_West</a>
Link to ALL Bios: <a href="https://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwcastbios" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwcastbios</a>
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Giacomo Puccini’s Opera: The Girl of the Golden...

In Celebration of the USA’s 250th Anniversary, The Voice Studio of Thomas Clark Inc. presents Giacomo Puccini’s Opera: THE GIRL...

Giacomo Puccini’s Opera: The Girl of the Golden West

In Celebration of the USA’s 250th Anniversary, The Voice Studio of Thomas Clark Inc. presents Giacomo Puccini’s Opera: THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST An Opera in Three Acts (2 hrs. 45 min. - 2 intermissions)
Based on the play by David Belasco New English translation by Thomas Clark
Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center 1010 River Street (at Encinal St.) Santa Cruz, CA 95060 *The Colligan Theater is wheelchair accessible. *Performance includes simulated gunfire, loud sound effects &amp; harsh language.
Fri. Sept. 4, 7:00 pm Sun. Sept. 6, 2:00 pm Fri. Sept. 11, 7:00 pm Sun. Sept. 13, 2:00 pm
TICKETS: $51.75 General Admission; $20 Student, Child, Senior <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/girlofthegoldenwest/2336159" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tickettailor.com/events/girlofthegoldenwest/2336159</a>
FACEBOOK: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1032134282772647" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/events/1032134282772647</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwmain" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwmain</a>
For Info: 415-235-4691
The photos attached are low resolution photos. High resolution photos are available at: <a href="https://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwpress" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwpress</a>
To arrange an interview with producer and author of the new English translation THOMAS CLARK or any artists appearing in THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST, please email or call publicist:
Lawrence Helman, Public Relations Email: <a href="mailto:heytheresells@gmail.com">heytheresells [at] gmail.com</a>
Director: Gary L. Stanford, Jr. Conductor / Pianist: Umberto Barisciano Cast: Jordan Best (Minnie); Robert Balonek (Sheriff Jack Rance) Xavier Prado (Dick Johnson) (Sept. 4, 6, 2026) John Kun Park (Dick Johnson) (Sept. 11, 13, 2026)
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
In Celebration of the USA’s 250th Anniversary, the Voice Studio of Thomas Clark presents a fully-staged version of Puccini’s The Girl of the Golden West, in a new English translation by Thomas Clark. Originally written in 1905 by playwright David Belasco (who also authored Madame Butterfly), The Girl of the Golden West takes place during the Gold Rush in California around 1849. The original play was used as the basis for the opera La Fanciulla del West by Puccini in 1910, and has enjoyed great success since its premiere at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC. That production starred Emmy Destinn and Enrico Caruso, with the esteemed Arturo Toscanini conducting. Puccini himself declared that La Fanciulla del West was his finest opera. Thomas Clark’s new translation promises to bring contemporary audiences even closer to the essence of the opera, the themes of which involve deception, desire, love, forgiveness, and ultimately, redemption. The opera will be presented complete (i.e., without cuts to the score), a rarity for performances of this work.
This new production features professional, world-class-performers: Jordan Best as Minnie, owner of the Polka Saloon, Xavier Prado as the bandit Dick Johnson (first 6 performances; John Kun Park sings the final 2), and Robert Balonek as Sheriff Jack Rance. Additional cast includes: Tim Tsang, Sebastian Stock, Michael Good, Joshua Porter, Jace Parker, Joshua Porter, Rick Bogart, Noah Nelson Fadrigon Llorando, Gary L. Stanford, Jr., Lizz Hodgin Weihrauch, Thomas Clark, Diego Granoble, Veronica Talton, Leonardo Mangalindan.
The performance is conducted from the piano by Umberto Barisciano. Gary L. Stanford, Jr., is the stage director.
TECH CREDITS: Costume Design – Gary L. Stanford, Jr., Jordan Best, Thomas Clark Sound Engineer – Megan Thompson Set Designer – Billie King Props Designer – Kevin Stanford Projection Designer – Zachary Wilson Fight/Intimacy Coordinator – Bessie Zolno Publicist – Lawrence Helman Publicity Assistant – Russell Low Stage Manager – Gia Gonella
History of THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_fanciulla_del_West" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_fanciulla_del_West</a>
Link to ALL Bios: <a href="https://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwcastbios" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwcastbios</a>
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