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PHOTOS: A look at Lightning in a Bottle 2016 as 2017's festival starts today.
Arts & Culture

PHOTOS: A look at Lightning in a Bottle 2016 as 2017's festival starts today.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • May 24, 2017

It's a minor miracle to create a party for 20,000 people. 

The Next Generation Jazz Festival unloads hundreds of bands on Monterey.
Music

The Next Generation Jazz Festival unloads hundreds of bands on Monterey.

  • Paul Fried
  • Mar 30, 2017

Founded in 1971 as the California High School Jazz Competition and re-named the Next Generation Jazz Festival in 2004, this event has become o…

The Beach Boys, still led by Mike Love, visit Golden State Theatre.
Music

The Beach Boys, still led by Mike Love, visit Golden State Theatre.

  • Paul Fried
  • Mar 9, 2017

Being called “one of the biggest assholes in the history of rock and roll” by Rolling Stone last year probably didn’t make Beach Boy Mike Love…

A snapshot of some of the most anticipated records to expect in 2017.
Music

A snapshot of some of the most anticipated records to expect in 2017.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Jan 5, 2017

From the Flaming Lips to Bruce Springsteen.

World's greatest ukulele player plays Golden State Theatre.
Music

World's greatest ukulele player plays Golden State Theatre.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Dec 1, 2016

Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro’s YouTube channel can keep you engaged for hours, easy. Whether it’s the Hawaiian native’s spot-on uke inter…

The Hot Toddies return to Peninsula for an intimate show at Pierce.
Music

The Hot Toddies return to Peninsula for an intimate show at Pierce.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Nov 10, 2016

Hundreds of car-centric rock songs have been recorded, including The Beach Boys’ “Fun Fun Fun” and Chuck Berry’s “Maybelline,” but nothing qui…

Kamasi Washington debuts at the Monterey Jazz Festival.
Cover story

Kamasi Washington debuts at the Monterey Jazz Festival.

  • Walter Ryce
  • Sep 15, 2016

In 1970, Nina Simone wrote a rallying cry of a song called “To Be Young, Gifted and Black,” an open letter of support to black kids who were o…

The music guide for the 15th Annual West End Celebration.
Music

The music guide for the 15th Annual West End Celebration.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Aug 25, 2016

An hour-long cornucopia of bizarre sketches intertwined with music videos called Elephant Parts earned The Monkees founding member Michael Nes…

Rising stars SWMRS bring a fresh sound to Watsonville.
Music

Rising stars SWMRS bring a fresh sound to Watsonville.

  • Adam Joseph
  • Jul 14, 2016

The opportunities to experience SWMRS (pronounced “swimmers”) at intimate, off-the-beaten-path venues, like the Appleton Grill in Watsonville …

Quick Bites: BaconFest insanity, Jimi sighting, new wine event and more.
Eat + Drink

Quick Bites: BaconFest insanity, Jimi sighting, new wine event and more.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Jun 21, 2016

Mac ’n’ cheese waffle cone with crispy double smoked bacon.

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