The Pickwick Book Club is a community of local bookworms, students, and teachers who meet monthly to discuss a nineteenth-century novel. Perhaps the best known and most widely beloved of Dickens’s works, A Christmas Carol is the story of one man’s conversion from miserly misanthropy to a belief in the goodness of mankind and an […]
Set upon a historical archive of art, objects, and stories from communities affected by the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fires, for decades the MAH has archived and stored oral histories, artifacts, and more from the natural disasters that have impacted the history of our community. This collection has allowed Santa Cruz County historians and educators […]
Bookshop Santa Cruz presents #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Pollan for a discussion of his new book, This Is Your Mind on Plants, a radical challenge to how we think about drugs, and an exploration into the powerful human attraction to psychoactive plants—and the equally powerful taboos. Please note: This Is Your Mind on […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many permanent changes in college teaching and learning. The pandemic has not only precipitated but also accelerated changes already underway at UCSC and elsewhere—from technological enhancements to trauma-informed teaching. Join Professor Jody Greene in conversation with Stephanie Chan, UCSC alumna and Foothill College professor. Chan and Greene will discuss […]
We are thrilled to announce that Santa Cruz Shakespeare will be back to live, in-person performances this Summer! Tickets are on sale now! Capacity will be limited, and safety measures will be in place to ensure a fun time for everyone. Plays in the year's season: RII: Text by William Shakespeare Conceived and Adapted by […]
The Dickens Universe is an annual gathering of scholars, teachers, and members of the general public who share a love of Dickens's writings and his era. In 2021, the Universe will feature A Christmas Carol. Because of public health concerns and to ensure the safety of its participants, the 2021 Universe will take place online […]