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SUMMARY:Rachel Kushner - Creation Lake
DESCRIPTION:Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes Rachel Kushner\, two-time finalist for both the Booker Prize and National Book Award\, for a reading and signing of her acclaimed novel Creation Lake\, available in paperback July 1st. This “wickedly entertaining” (The Guardian) novel about a seductive and cunning American woman who infiltrates an anarchist collective in France is a propulsive page-turner filled with dark humor. \n \nCreation Lake is a novel about a secret agent\, a thirty-four-year-old American woman of ruthless tactics and clean beauty who is sent to do dirty work in France. “Sadie Smith” is how the narrator introduces herself to the rural commune of French subversives on whom she is keeping tabs\, and to her lover\, Lucien\, a young and well-born Parisian she has met by “cold bump”—making him believe the encounter was accidental. Like everyone she targets\, Lucien is useful to her and used by her. Sadie operates by strategy and dissimulation\, based on what her “contacts”—shadowy figures in business and government—instruct. First\, these contacts want her to incite provocation. Then they want more. \nRachel Kushner is the author of the New York Times bestseller Creation Lake\, her latest novel; The Hard Crowd\, her acclaimed essay collection; and the internationally bestselling novels The Mars Room\, The Flamethrowers\, and Telex from Cuba\, as well as a book of short stories\, The Strange Case of Rachel K. She has won the Prix Médicis and been a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award\, the Folio Prize\, and was twice a finalist for the Booker Prize and the National Book Award in Fiction. Creation Lake was also longlisted for the National Book Award. She is a Guggenheim Foundation Fellow and the recipient of the Harold D. Vursell Memorial Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Her books have been translated into twenty-seven languages. \nMore information at: Rachel Kushner\, Creation Lake | Bookshop Santa Cruz \nCo-sponsored by The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz.
URL:https://thi.ucsc.edu/event/rachel-kushner-creation-lake/
LOCATION:Bookshop Santa Cruz\, 1520 Pacific Avenue\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Princes of Surf 2025: Heʻe Nalu Santa Cruz Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:The Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) is proud to present Princes of Surf 2025: Heʻe nalu Santa Cruz\, an exhibition that spotlights how three Hawaiian princes—David Kawananakoa\, Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana’ole\, and Edward Keliiahonui— introduced surfing to the U.S. mainland via Santa Cruz in 1885 and rode the wave of legacy and relevance to Santa Cruz County. \nThis exhibition will run from July 18\, 2025 – January 4\, 2026. \nSanta Cruz is the birthplace of surfing in North America\, and the original “Surf City.” Although historical evidence clearly documents its 1885 arrival and local adoption by 1896\, confusion about its origin remains. Its pioneers were Polynesian\, in contrast to the stereotype (reinforced by movies and TV) that it is a predominantly white male sport\, and despite the fact that many BIPOC individuals take part. Furthermore\, the tale of Antoinette Swan—who was also a surfer underscores the fact that women are an important part of surfing’s origins. \nMore information at: https://www.santacruzmah.org/exhibitions/hee-nalu-ma-2025
URL:https://thi.ucsc.edu/event/princes-of-surf-2025-he%ca%bbe-nalu-santa-cruz/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History\, 705 Front St.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Shakespeare Opening Night
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now on sale for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s 2025 Season\, “No One is Alone” featuring A Midsummer Night’s Dream\, Into the Woods\, Pericles\, and “Master Harold”…and the Boys. Co-sponsored by the Humanities Institute. \nThe 2025 season runs from July 18 – September 20. \n \n  \nA Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare | July 13 – Sept. 31 \nInto the Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine| July 15 – Sept. 7 \nPericles by William Shakespeare and George Wilkins | July 29 – Aug. 30 \n“Master Harold”…and the Boys by Athol Fugard | Sept. 4 – 20
URL:https://thi.ucsc.edu/event/santa-cruz-shakespeare-2025-season-opening-night/
LOCATION:The Audrey Stanley Grove in Delaveaga Park\, 501 Upper Park Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dickens Universe - The Old Curiosity Shop
DESCRIPTION:The Dickens Universe is a unique cultural event that brings together scholars\, teachers\, students\, and members of the general public for a week of stimulating discussion and festive social activity on the beautiful Santa Cruz campus of the University of California—all focused on one or two Victorian novels\, usually (but not always) one by Charles Dickens. \nIn 2025\, the Dickens Universe will feature The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens. Most people remember the novel for its famous and climactic death scene\, featuring one of Dickens’s most beloved (and reviled) girl heroines\, Little Nell. It is a novel full of interesting scenes\, themes\, and curiosities. Featuring a gallery of Dickens’s most grotesque characters\, it explores the idea of deformity\, especially as it contrasts with the angelic innocence and strangely embodied beauty of Little Nell. Its picaresque roots make it an adventure story as well as an allegory of moral journey; its interest in the urban landscape\, its pleasure and dangers\, suggest Dickens’s social concerns. \nNow in its 45th year of operation\, the Dickens Universe combines features of a scholarly conference\, a festival\, a book club\, and a summer camp. Participants include people of all ages and walks of life—distinguished scholars\, graduate students\, undergraduates\, retirees\, young professionals\, high school teachers\, and anyone who loves reading and enjoys long Victorian novels.
URL:https://thi.ucsc.edu/event/dickens-universe-2/
LOCATION:UC Santa Cruz
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SUMMARY:The Dickens Project: The Curiosity Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join The Dickens Project for The Curiosity Gala on July 25\, 2025\, as we celebrate the 45th annual Dickens Universe Conference! \nNow open to the public\, this enchanting evening invites community members to don their finest Victorian attire and enjoy a night of lively entertainment—including Victorian dance lessons\, casino tables\, a raffle\, postprandial potations\, and a live auction! \nHosted by The Dickens Project\, The Dickens Universe is a unique cultural event that brings together scholars\, teachers\, students\, and members of the general public for a week of stimulating discussion and festive social activity on the beautiful Santa Cruz campus of the University of California—all focused on one or two Victorian novels\, with this year’s novel being Charles Dickens’ The Old Curiosity Shop. \n \nTickets are $50 with all purchases from the evening’s activities going to support The Dickens Project’s educational programs. \nGala Details (This event is 21+): \n\n6:30 PM: Doors Open\n7:00-8:00 PM: Live Auction – Bid on Dickens-related items\, including a first-edition of The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens\n8:00 PM: Announcement of the 2026 Dickens Universe Novel – Purchase a copy from local bookseller Liz Pollock of the Cook’s Bookcase\n8:15-11:00 PM: Victorian Ball and Gaming – Dance to nineteenth-century music performed by the Great Expectations Orchestra\, with dances led by dance instructor Annie Laskey\n\nQuestions about The Curiosity Gala? Email: mabingha@ucsc.edu \nAbout The Dickens Project: The Dickens Project is a Multi-campus Research Unit (MRU) of the University of California. Its research activities have been supported by extramural grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities\, the U.S. Department of Education\, the California Council for the Humanities\, the California Arts Council\, the Exxon Education Foundation\, dues from member schools\, and private gifts. Activities for the general public are supported in part by contributions to a private\, non-profit organization\, the Friends of the Dickens Project.
URL:https://thi.ucsc.edu/event/the-dickens-project-the-curiosity-gala/
LOCATION:College Nine and John R. Lewis Multipurpose Room\, College Ten\, University of California\, Santa Cruz\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
DESCRIPTION:The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music presents the full spectrum of orchestral possibility\, illuminating vibrant hues of music today. This transformative season features over 20 composers\, nine in residence\, seven guest artists\, and the Festival Orchestra\, four Festival commissions and bringing three world premieres to life. \nIn celebration of the 50th Anniversary of LGBTQIA Pride in Santa Cruz and the legacy of queer voices that have shaped the Festival\, we present a co-commission by Jake Heggie. The season also showcases a new Creative Lab commission by Darian Donovan Thomas honoring the queer experience\, and pays tribute to luminaries who have influenced the Festival\, including Lou Harrison\, John Corigliano\, and Jennifer Higdon. \nThe 2025 Season: Colorful & Courageous runs from July 27 – August 10\, 2025. \n \nSeason highlights include: Guest Conductor Daniela Candillari to conduct first 2 concerts of the season\, 3 world premieres\, 5 West Coast premieres\, 9 composers in residence. Festival commissions include an orchestral song cycle by Stacy Garrop\, the second Creative Lab featuring a multidisciplinary work by Darian Donovan Thomas\, and a new co-commission by Jake Heggie featuring original text by Taylor Mac. \nLUMINA – Friday\, August 1\, 8pm\nThe 63rd season kicks off with guest conductor Daniela Candillari leading the Festival Orchestra in works by John Corigliano\, Nina Shekhar\, and Missy Mazzoli. \nCHASING LIGHT – Saturday\, August 2\, 7pm\nFor the second Festival concert\, guest conductor Candillari leads the Festival Orchestra in works by Rene Orth\, Stacy Garrop\, Aleksandra Vrebalov\, and Julia Wolfe\, presenting a palette of compositions that both illuminate and embolden. \nFAMILY CONCERT\, Sunday\, August 3\, 1pm\nThe Festival’s cherished free Family Concert program features Karen LeFrak‘s delightful Sleepover at the Museum\, an accessible and charming story for audiences of all ages. Alight with adventure\, it’s a scavenger hunt brought to life through clever instrumentation and musical motives. \nBECOMING – Saturday\, August 9\, 7pm\nThe second weekend of the Cabrillo Festival welcomes the return of Maestro Măcelaru with a program featuring the Cabrillo Festival’s second Creative Lab with a world premiere by Darian Donovan Thomas\, a tribute to the enduring legacy of Festival Co-Founder Lou Harrison\, and a powerful work by Anna Thorvaldsdottir. \nRISING – Sunday\, August 10\, 7pm\nThe Cabrillo Festival concludes with a vibrant symphonic tapestry featuring the bold musical palettes of composers Adolphus Hailstork\, Jennifer Higdon\, Tyson Gholston Davis\, and a new co-commissioned song cycle by Jake Heggie. \nAll events will be held at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium at 307 Church Street in Downtown Santa Cruz. \nMore information available here. \n 
URL:https://thi.ucsc.edu/event/the-cabrillo-festival-of-contemporary-music-2025/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064\, United States
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