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Mercury Direct in Libra, Columbus Day, Libra New Moon
Mercury completes its retrograde Friday, poised stationary direct Friday evening at zero degrees Libra. Mercury begins its journey through Libra once again, completing its retrograde shadow Oct. 12. Things should be a bit less complicated by then. Daily life works better, plans move forward, large purchases can be made, and communication eases. Everything on hold during the retrograde is slowly released. Since we eliminated all thoughts and ideas no longer needed (the purpose of Mercury’s retrograde) during the retrograde, we can now gather new information—until the next retrograde occurs on Jan. 5, 2016 (1.3 degrees Aquarius), retrograding back to 15 degrees Capricorn on Jan. 25. It’s good to know beforehand when Mercury will retrograde next—Jan. 5, the day before Epiphany.
On Monday is Columbus Day, when the sailor from Genoa arrived in the new lands (Americas), Oct. 12, 1492. This discovery by Columbus was the first encounter of Europeans with Native Americans. Other names for this day are “Discovery Day, Day of the Americas, Cultural Diversity Day, Indigenous People’s Day, and Dia de la Raza.” Italian communities especially celebrate this day. Oct. 12 is also Thanksgiving Day in Canada.
Monday is also the (19 degrees) Libra new moon festival. Libra’s keynote while building the personality is, “Let choice be made.” Libra is the sign of making life choices. Often under great tension of opposing forces seeking harmony and balance. There is a battle between our lower (personality) and higher selves (soul). We are tested and called to cultivate right judgment and love. When we align with the will-to-good, right choice, then right judgment and love/wisdom come forth. Our tasks in Libra.
Film, Times & Events: Week of October 2
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Open Studios Art Tour
What’s the tour about?
Open Studios is a classic hit that gets better every year. The Tour kicked off in 1986 with a simple goal: to get art fans and artists together—all across Santa Cruz County. Artists open their studios and art enthusiasts go on tour. Using this Guide, you get to visit studios, meet artists, see their process and buy incredible art. It’s like getting concert swag directly from your favorite band while hanging out with them using your backstage pass.
It’s one of those killer ideas that took off immediately. And it’s been riding high on the charts ever since. Today, going to Open Studios is like hanging out at a major festival, with Santa Cruz & Watsonville headlining among the top 5 Most Artistic Cities in America—according to The Atlantic Magazine.
The 2015 Tour features nearly 300 artists working in dozens of mediums. People come from around the wrodl to cruise the scene. The Woodstock of Open Studios, we’ve inspiried others around the globe.
Like any great festival, we’ve got classic rockers who take part every year, and new artists as well, so there’s always something fresh. The Tour is spread over three weekend—North County, South County, and Encore when select artists acrross the county opne theri spaces again so fans get a 2nd chance to check ’em out.
If you’re planning to rock ‘n roll all night, stay with our friends at Hotel Paradox using promo code ARTS: 831.425.7100, thehotelparadox.com.
Use this Guide to plan your cusotme experience. Whether you put a whole band together, or you’re going out as a solo act, it’s time to hit the road and go on Tour.
Click to download a PDF of Open Studios Art Tour.
Arts Council Santa Cruz County produces the Open Studios Art Tour. We’re like the backing band behind the artists. Visit us at artscouncilsc.org or give us a shout 831.475.9600.
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
When people say they’re “going down” somewhere, and they’re actually traveling north.
Julia Ragen, Santa Cruz, Psychologist
Making a Scene
As it celebrates its 30th year, Santa Cruz County’s Open Studios is one of the most successful in the country—and a make-or-break event for many local artists
Be Our Guest: Santa Cruz Music Festival
Win tickets to the Santa Cruz Music Festival on SantaCruz.com
Young and Lowe
S.T. Young, who plays guitar and sings for the Naked Bootleggers, and Joshua Lowe, frontman for Joshua Lowe and the Juncos, found something in each other they didn’t expect: an easygoing side project that really stretches their creative muscles. They call it, appropriately enough, Young and Lowe.
Grudge Match
Fischer vs. Spassky in Cold War chess thriller ‘Pawn Sacrifice’
From The Editor
Plus Letters To the Editor There’s so much going on in Santa Cruz this week it seems crazy to try to cover it all. But we’ve given it our best shot in this issue. First, the GLOW festival returns to the Museum of Art & History, and Jessica Pasko explains how the digital and fire festival...
Mercury Direct in Libra, Columbus Day, Libra New Moon
Mercury completes its retrograde Friday, poised stationary direct Friday evening at zero degrees Libra. Mercury begins its journey through Libra once again, completing its retrograde shadow Oct. 12. Things should be a bit less complicated by then. Daily life works better, plans move forward, large purchases can be made, and communication eases. Everything on hold during the retrograde...
Film, Times & Events: Week of October 2
Films this WeekCheck out the movies playing locallyReviews Movie Times Santa Cruz area movie theaters > New This Week THE MARTIAN Astronaut Mark Watney is left stranded on Mars after a storm hits and he’s presumed dead—but somehow, he maintains a pretty positive outlook on the whole thing, despite the fact...
Open Studios Art Tour
What's the tour about?
Open Studios is a classic hit that gets better every year. The Tour kicked off in 1986 with a simple goal: to get art fans and artists together—all across Santa Cruz County. Artists open their studios and art enthusiasts go on tour. Using this Guide, you get to visit studios, meet artists, see their process and...
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
When people say they’re “going down” somewhere, and they’re actually traveling north. Julia Ragen, Santa Cruz, Psychologist Bikers who don’t say “on your left.” Sarah Bennett, Santa Cruz, Instructor Unnecessary aggression. Keep it to yourself. Cassy Whitaker, Santa Cruz, Office Manager ...
Making a Scene
As it celebrates its 30th year, Santa Cruz County’s Open Studios is one of the most successful in the country—and a make-or-break event for many local artists With the fifth most dense artist population in the country—behind San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Santa Fe—Santa Cruz is a hotbed for creative talent. Several local venues,...
Be Our Guest: Santa Cruz Music Festival
Win tickets to the Santa Cruz Music Festival on SantaCruz.com A high-point of the local music scene, the Santa Cruz Music Festival features a dozen-plus stages—including several free ones—and more than 100 bands throughout the downtown area. Described as a 13-hour musical marathon, SCMF showcases acts from around the world, including an abundance of Santa Cruz...
Young and Lowe
S.T. Young, who plays guitar and sings for the Naked Bootleggers, and Joshua Lowe, frontman for Joshua Lowe and the Juncos, found something in each other they didn’t expect: an easygoing side project that really stretches their creative muscles. They call it, appropriately enough, Young and Lowe. “Usually with a duo or trio, you just get...
Grudge Match
Fischer vs. Spassky in Cold War chess thriller ‘Pawn Sacrifice’ The Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union was waged on many fronts. One of the most intense and memorable confrontations took place not on a battlefield, or in a congressional hearing room, but in an indoor sports arena in Reykjavik, Iceland. At this...
Extra Pop
Assembly’s pop-up space goes into regular rotation, Cabrillo wine dinner, and a visit to Mozaic Listen up all you fans of exotica, esoterica, and extreme flavor surprises. Weekly rotation at the Pop-up space (next door to Assembly) will start off on Wednesdays with breads and pastries from Manresa Bread, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ah, the exceptionally fragrant...
