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Nightlife and Entertainment

Friday, November 20

monsters are not myths at the brookdale lodge in felton, ca

Monsters Are Not Myths

at the Brookdale Lodge;$10 8pm
Monsters Are Not Myths. In fact, they're three pleasant young men and one fine lady from Santa Cruz. But don't let their top-notch hygiene and pleasing, earth-toned attire fool you. These Monsters are hell-bent on eating your eardrums, one waxy bite at a time. Somewhere between Modest Mouse, Queens of the Stone Age and Barenaked Ladies, the band's tunes are as headbangingly satisfying as the loudest rock jams and as headscratchingly weird as the oddest indie dirges. Live, the crew promises "dancing bears, inflatable guitar solos and audience cowbell competitions." And their new album Corporate Grown drops the same day as the show, with the first copy presented to the last cowbeller left standing.

Saturday, Nov. 21
Stellar Corpses at Brookdale

Sunday, Nov. 22
Disco Biscuits at the Catalyst

Monday, Nov. 23
Ray Brown & The Great Big Band at Cabrillo Crocker Theater

Santa Cruz News

e Richard Stockton This week: Two years ago, 'The Planet Cruz Comedy Hour' was launched into orbit. Today it's a standing-room-only party with fans around the globe. Jessica Lussenhop caught up with Richard Stockton, the comedic genius behind Santa Cruz's own variety show. Plus: Top stories from a range of local newspapers, including Santa Cruz Weekly, the Santa Cruz Sentinel and the Watsonville Register-Pajaronian, as well as Santa Cruz headlines from regional publications like the San Francisco Chronicle and Modesto Bee. Also: Reports from Santa Cruz-area radio and television stations, including KNTV (NBC11) and KCBS5.

Accommodations in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz offers every imaginable level of accommodation, from vacation bungalows and beach cottages to corporate retreat facilities. For the frugal traveler, motels throughout town range from budget-conscious to beachside cabin style, while luxury hotels and inns perch above the sea and await down redwood-shaded lanes. · University Inn · West Cliff Inn · Santa Cruz Beach Inn · Comfort Inn · Seascape Resort

Santa Cruz Area Attractions

Built to be the Coney Island of the West, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk boasts an arcade, rides and fun-food galore. From here, visitors might hop aboard the narrow-gauge Big Trees & Pacific Railway to wind through the redwoods, or take a surfing lesson. Santa Cruz has world-renowned surf spots in Steamer Lane and Pleasure Point. Campers, rock climbers, hikers and bikers all eventually find their way to Santa Cruz's state parks and beaches.

Dining in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz offers everything from casual fish and chips on the wharf to gourmet world-class fare—and yet jeans are always appropriate. In this casual atmosphere, ethnic and California cuisines mingle with an emphasis on fresh seafood and local organic ingredients. Downtown Santa Cruz alone offers an astounding array of casual and upscale dining, from taquerias to sushi bars and gourmet restaurants. Capitola-by-the-Sea is another destination for serious foodies. And the area's Farmers Markets are a surprisingly entertaining place to dine alfresco and enjoy the local bounty.

Santa Cruz Real Estate

Buy Santa Cruz real estate, search Santa Cruz apartments, find a Santa Cruz roommate. Or, buy a home in one of these many Santa Cruz area neighborhoods: Bonny Doon, Davenport, Felton, Larkin Valley, Live Oak, Rio del Mar, Seacliff.


Santa Cruz Surf Spots

Hand-picked and thoroughly tested—here's a list of Santa Cruz's best waves.

Santa Cruz Beaches

The choicest spots for getting some sun and surf in and around Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz Hiking Trails

From leisurely strolls to difficult mountain treks, Santa Cruz has hiking trails for nearly every ability.

Santa Cruz Festivals

Fans of the Bard will want to drop in on UC-Santa Cruz's summertime Shakespeare Santa Cruz Festival, while film buffs might schedule a trip to coincide with the Pacific Rim Film Festival each autumn or the Santa Cruz Film Festival in spring.

Monterey Bay Golf Courses

Some of the most challenging courses in the game of golf are located along the Central Coast. This is where to find them.

Santa Cruz Wineries

Some of the most popular wineries in Santa Cruz, California.

Romantic Getaways

Santa Cruz and the Monterey Peninsula are home to stunning vistas and pristine beaches, making this one of the most romantic areas in the world.

Santa Cruz Sports and Recreation

Pickup streetball courts, disc golf courses and outdoor recreation in Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz Movie Times

Check showtimes and purchase movie tickets for Santa Cruz movie theaters.

Shopping in Santa Cruz

Where to find those shoes, that book, those jeans...

Santa Cruz Beauty

Guide to Day spas, salons, wellness centers and massage centers in the Santa Cruz Area.

Green Santa Cruz

Going green in Santa Cruz is easy with this list of eco-friendly shops and green businesses, environmental groups and community activist associations, and green events. Also featuring local Santa Cruz green news and environmental stories.

Santa Cruz Coffee Shops

From artsy cafes to bean roasting giants, coffeehouses in Santa Cruz offer flavor and ambiance to spare.

Santa Cruz Bike Shops

An insider's selection of some of the best 2-wheeler shops on the coast. Mandatory bike to work day implemented by overzealously green bosses just got a whole lot easier.

Santa Cruz Surf Shops

From mega-retailers to locally grown board shops, Santa Cruz surf shops can help budding wave-riders with everything they need...except skill.

Santa Cruz Skate Shops

Everything skaters in Santa Cruz need to hit the skatepark, from complete board setups and skate apparel to spare parts and tools.

Santa Cruz Grocery Stores

With an emphasis on organic, hormone free and locally grown, Santa Cruz grocery stores appeal to both health conscious and green-friendly shoppers.

Santa Cruz Thrift Stores

Secondhand bargain shopping for the economically conscious and the tragically hip.

Monterey Bay Area Farmer's Markets

A guide to farmer's markets along the Central Coast.

Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Area Wedding Guide

A guide to weddings in Santa Cruz and on the Monterey Peninsula. Includes expert wedding photographers in the Santa Cruz area to help newlyweds remember their special day forever.