Arts & Entertainment
Get Out in Scotts Valley
Check out our suggestions for what to do in and around Scotts Valley this weekend. Go ahead and Get Out!
Networking, a hike in the woods, a jazz performance, the symphony and some trail building. All this and more for you this weekend in and around Scotts Valley. So don't hesitate, have some fun and get out!
Where/When: 5900 Butler Ln., (Satellite Telework Center). Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m.
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Why Go: To network and to get to know other people in the business community and to see the new Scotts Valley location of Satellite Telework Center. Don't forget your business cards!
Pricing: $5 for members; $10 for prospective members
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Where/When: 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek (Big Basin Redwoods State Park). Saturday, 10 a.m.
Why Go: See it all from McAbee Outlook. Docent Doreen Devorah will take you on a hike to the top that goes through old-growth redwood forest. You will be hiking six miles for about 3½ hours. A bit of a workout, but well worth it.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: , 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. Thursday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: Need you ask? These musicians have the Quincy Jones' seal of approval. Cuban piano phenomenon Alfredo Rodriguez has made appearances throughout Europe and Latin America since the age of 15. He draws on the classics to infuse his jazz. You won't be sorry if you come and hear this trio play!
Pricing: $20 in advance; $23 at the door
Where/When: , 2809 Mission St., Santa Cruz (Wilder Ranch State Park). Friday, 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Why Go: This is a two-day special event with representatives of an international mountain biking association working with community groups to educate them and help volunteers build trails. Friday, the trail crew will meet with community leaders. On Saturday, there will be an all-day, trail-building school at Wilder Ranch State Park. You can make a difference!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: , 307 Church St., Santa Cruz. Saturday, 8 p.m.
Why Go: It's the county symphony's third concert of the season. The symphony performs a selection of delightful treats including "Capriccio Espagnol" by Rimsky-Korsakov and Liszt's Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2. Grammy-nominated pianist Adam Neiman appears as soloist.
Pricing: $18 to $65