Shapes and Sounds of Freedom – Performance

Fri Aug 30 & Sat Aug 31  • 8 PM • Wheelchair Accessible • $5 – $20 Sliding ScaleTannery Arts Center, Indexical Studio #119 • 1050 River St • Santa Cruz Santa Cruz-based artists Infinite Yayah and Thomas Sage Pedersen premiere a new interdisciplinary work,  ‘Shapes & Sounds of Freedom,’ featuring film, musical performance, and dance by choreographer and dancer MichaContinue reading “Shapes and Sounds of Freedom – Performance”

“Where the Olive Trees Weep” – Screening, Discussion

Saturday  • August 24 • 2:00 PM • Wheelchair Accessible • By Donation Resource Center for Nonviolence • 612 Ocean St • Santa Cruz The Resource Center For Nonviolence (RCNV) invites the community to a special screening of “Where the Olive Trees Weep,” a documentary that provides a profound look into the lives of Palestinian farmers amidContinue reading ““Where the Olive Trees Weep” – Screening, Discussion”

MILPA’s Doc Watch: 13th

a Series of Documentary Films Focused on Chicano Culture, Local Activism, Media Representation, and Mass Incarceration & Policing NEXT FILM : 13th (Watch Trailer Here)Monday • August 19 • 5:30 – 7:30 PM • FREE315 Main St, Ste 205 • Watsonville  MILPA’s Doc Watch is a series of documentary film screenings throughout the summer at their Watsonville office intendedContinue reading “MILPA’s Doc Watch: 13th”

9th Annual Pajaro Valley Pride Celebration

Sunday • Aug 18 • 11 AM – 4 PM YWCA  • 340 E. Beach St • Watsonville •Wheelchair accessible • FREE Come enjoy the 9th Annual Pajaro Valley Pride Celebration!  There will be local artists, vendors, and food booths plus local LGBTQ+ organizations and great entertainment all afternoon. The Kick-off march starts at 11:30 AM at the YWCA, 340 E Beach St, Watsonville. Continue reading “9th Annual Pajaro Valley Pride Celebration”

MILPA’s Doc Watch: Reel Injun

a Series of Documentary Films Focused on Chicano Culture, Local Activism, Media Representation, and Mass Incarceration & Policing NEXT FILM : Reel InjunMonday • August 5 • 5:30 – 7:30 PM • FREE315 Main St, Ste 205 • Watsonville  Synopsis by PBS and Preview here. MILPA’s Doc Watch is a series of documentary film screenings throughout theContinue reading “MILPA’s Doc Watch: Reel Injun”

Like to Dance? Disco Fundraiser at Barrios Unidos

A Benefit for the People of Gaza Sponsored by Palestine Solidarity Central Coast Saturday • July 27 • Doors at 7 PM, DJ’s at 8 PM Sliding Scale $20 – $30 • 100% of proceeds will go towards e-sims for Palestinians in GazaBarrios Unidos • 1823 Soquel Ave • Santa Cruz From Palestine Solidarity Central Coast:“Join us at the E-SIMContinue reading “Like to Dance? Disco Fundraiser at Barrios Unidos”

Listen: Recording of Carla Wallace, co-founder of SURJ, Interviewed June 3 on KQSD Moment of Truth with Ami Chen Mills

Interviewed June 3 on Moment of Truth with Ami Chen Mills • Recording available Missed this event? Listen here: KSQD: Moment of Truth: “What Should We Do??” Action Items for the Coming Election If you missed the live interview on this show last month, you can access it in the KSQD archives. Wallace has plenty to say aboutContinue reading “Listen: Recording of Carla Wallace, co-founder of SURJ, Interviewed June 3 on KQSD Moment of Truth with Ami Chen Mills”

Weed ‘Em Out!  Cascade Creek Care with Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust

Saturday • July 13 • 9:30 AM -2:30 PM • FREE Cascade Ranch, 3100 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero Join Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust to remove eucalyptus sprouts and other invasive species from Cascade Creek on Año Nuevo Point. Spend time outdoors, meet new people, learn about invasive plants and creek habitats, and help usContinue reading “Weed ‘Em Out!  Cascade Creek Care with Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust”