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Salinas, CA · Arts & Culture
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Maya Cinemas Salinas’ reopening postponed amid planning challenges.
Maya Cinemas Salinas, a beloved community entertainment hub since 2005, was eagerly anticipated to reopen on Friday, Oct. 9, following a temporary closure announced on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The theater, located at 153 Main St., known for its commitment to serving the Latino-dominant community, had left local moviegoers hoping for a swift return after their reopening announcement on Monday, Sept. 14.
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A Century of Shake, Rattle & Roll in Santa Cruz
Did you know one of America’s oldest wooden roller coasters is doing exactly what it did just over one hundred years ago?. The Giant Dipper opened at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in 1924. Built by Arthur Loeff in just 47 days. The cost was $50,000. (Just under $1,000,000...
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Folkloric attire of Mexico gets the spotlight
The art of folkloric attire is the focus of the current exhibit at Watsonville Center for the Arts. Presented by Galeria Plazita, “Threads of Identity” showcases men’s and women’s attire created for the world of folkloric dancers through the ages. Watsonville Arts Program Manager Yesenia Molina...
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Charles Manson disciple Patricia Krenwinkel deemed parole worthy!
Los Angeles, California – Charles Manson acolyte Patricia Krenwinkel, who has spent nearly six decades in prison for murder, was preliminarily granted parole, California prison authorities said. Krenwinkel, who was convicted on seven counts of murder for her role in the shocking slayings of actress Sharon Tate– who was heavily pregnant at the time– and six others, has now been approved for parole three times. But the state governor's office in the past has reversed the decision. "All grants of parole are proposed decisions and become final only after a thorough and comprehensive review by the ...
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Local, amateur filmmakers share space with established directors at the Pinnacles Film Festival.
The inaugural Pinnacles Film Festival in King City offers a chance for local, independent filmmakers to showcase their work. The concept has resonated; there are 37 films in the lineup, presented in three theaters over a single day, Oct. 10. “Part of our original idea was to create a space...
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Veteran KPIX reporter Len Ramirez signs off for last time before retirement
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Photos: Costumes and Tea Dueling at Steampunk Picnic Near Santa Cruz
“Natural Science” was the theme as steampunk fans in California’s Santa Cruz area met on Saturday, Oct. 3, for their annual picnic. This was the 10th gathering for the informal group, held this year at Highlands County Park in Ben Lomond. Activities included a costume contest and tea...
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CSUMB alum returns to talk about his well-received debut thriller.
Writer Omar Hussain is from the San Francisco Bay Area and is now living in Ann Arbor, Michigan. On the back of his Monterey-based thriller, A Thousand Natural Shocks, it says he holds an MFA in creative writing from NYU, but Hussain is also a graduate of the Humanities and Communication program at CSU Monterey Bay. He will speak there for the Writers from the Edge series on Thursday, Oct. 8.
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Hollister teens present ‘Freaky Friday’ at Granada
A mother and daughter who can’t stop butting heads will be forced to stand in each others’ shoes when San Benito Stage Company opens its fall teen musical “Freaky Friday” on Oct. 16 at the Granada Theater. Directed by Aaron Hernandez, the production features a cast...