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WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK: Jazz, Robots, City Council and Gluten and Dairy Free Cooking
The beauty of living in a town with culture, arts and activities all week long. Here are some you don't want to miss.
Monday, March 11th
What: Jose James presents 'No Beginning, No End'
When: 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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Where: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Cost: $20/advance; $23/door
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Why Go: With a mix of styles from R & B, hip-hop, jazz, and electronica, James prefers not to be labeled as having any particular musical style. The New York Times says, “He’s a romantic baritone with a deep-funk band, stretching out songs, evoking both the ’70s of Roberta Flack and Gil Scott-Heron and the ’90s and oughts of J Dilla."
Tuesday, March 12th
What: 2013 Farm & Garden Docent Training Program
When: 4p.m. - 5:30p.m.
Where: The Alan Chadwick Farm and The UCSC Farm on the Campus
Cost: Free
Why Go: Get dirty while having fun learning practical organic farming methods during this five session program. A willingness to learn about sustainable agriculture and helping with public educational events in the garden after completing the training program is required to dig in. Please contact Amy Bolton at 831-459-3240, or abolton@ucsc.edu
What: Santa Cruz City Council
When: 3 p.m.
Where: 809 Center St.
Cost: Your taxes
Why go: Hearings on whether to make Trescony Street two way; a new Frederick Street proposal for 18-one bedroom apartments and 4-two bedrooms and 1 commercial condominium; what to do with community block grant money and an ordinance keeping vehicles off the beaches.
Wednesday, March 13th
What: Wednesday Night Sailboat Races
When: 5:30p.m. -8:30p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Harbor
Cost: Free
Why Go: Just one more reason to go enjoy the sunset at the harbor. This lively event is a must for scene seekers.
What: Student robotics competition
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Baskin Engineering Auditorium (Rm 101) at UCSC
Why go: Robots with a Star Trek theme, "Going Where No Slug Has Gone Before" See robot battles. Ping Pong Ball weapons. Asteroids. This is sci-fi made real. See student ingenuity at its highest level. Amaze your kids.
Thursday, March 14th
What: Cooking Gluten & Dairy-Free Around the World Export Event
When: 6p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Where: New Leaf Community Markets, 1101 Fair Avenue
Cost: $225 for the whole series
Why Go: Get a taste of the world in this six-week cooking class program without even leaving town. Learn to prepare Greek, French, Asian, Italian, Latin, and Spanish ethnic cuisines at home tailored to your unique dietary desires. Chef Lauren Hoover-West leads the series.
