Lucille Tepperman

The Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival closes May 28 with “An American Pickle,” capping a 14-film series focused on Jewish culture, history, identity and connection across Santa Cruz County.

Two months after a soft opening on Halloween weekend, Cat Alley Street, a new upstairs club above the Catalyst in downtown Santa Cruz, is...

The future of The Catalyst, a cornerstone of Santa Cruz’s live music scene, is under discussion following plans for a proposed redevelopment that could replace the historic venue with a multi-story housing project.

Local nature photographer Rebecca Hall earns international recognition for her images of wildlife and shelter animals, including a Paris award-winning portrait of a rescue dog.

For 45 years, hair and makeup artist Steve Romero has been transforming faces into monstrous creations. His passion for makeup art hasn’t faded.

Boasting a 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos mixing and production space with Genelec SAM monitors, Cabillo College’s audio lab offers cutting-edge tech.

Fluorescent purple and fuchsia lighting set a fantasy mood in the belly of the 418 Project at the Foreplay Soirée on a summer August night.

Fun, sexy, sensual, deep, bright and refreshingly authentic—a Mak Nova show is something to experience. April 26 at Quarry Amphitheater.