We stumbled upon the museum by accident when we attended a car show on the neighboring fairground…read more What a true gem! The volunteers welcomed the kids and encouraged them to take part in the bean bag toss, throwing horseshoes, the sack races, pumping water the old fashioned way, riding tractors, milking fake cows, going for a real hay ride and more. The children not only enjoyed every minute and couldn't stop talking about it on the way home. It was a nice reminder of how simple times use to be and how we don't need fancy thing-a-ma-jiggers for entertainment. Sometimes simplicity can be the most fun. If you have little ones, this is a must do. I think that they called the event Second Saturday. Check it out and add it to your "must do" list. Just make sure to pack a little cash to make a donation to keep this exhibit going.

This place is amazing!!! The people that volunteer/work here are the salt of the earth and a wealth…read moreof knowledge. We went with a school group and they were so accommodating. They were so good with our Littles and had so many fun activities and hands-on learning activities. I plan on visiting again soon! You can just tell all the people here really care about the museum and sharing all it has to offer- which is a lot!

I attended this school from 7th through 12th grade. It was a…read morerare thing, it's a difficult to describe culture among the faculty, but I'll do my best- an anecdote: two students steal from the school, they take thousands of dollars worth of video equipment. They get caught- now, in a normal school where students are payroll numbers, the school could have easily justified dismissing both students and even gained face for it. I'm certain they considered it to, but it's not a huge school, even the secretaries knew my name and asked me about my family when I needed to pick up some class registration form or whatnot. These two students had been going there since sixth grade, they weren't bad kids- they just got caught up in the moment and they let the thrill of what they were doing cloud their judgment. They just needed someone to put them back on the straight and narrow- so instead of dropping down like a ton of bricks they gave them the opportunity to come clean to their fellow students! What a concept- because that necessitates that the student body have a conscience and love the school, otherwise they would pat them on the back, and it also necessitates that the student body be forgiving else these two would be ostracized. They did come clean to the student body, returned everything, the school pressed no charges, and the incident was never put on their record. Now they both attend respectable 4-year universities. The capacity for mercy from a large entity is almost nonexistent it seems, a mom and pop steak house can let a guy who left his wallet in a cab come back the next day and pay, a huge lumbering chain never would. This is a school that upholds its values. Also the student-Teacher ratio is awesome and the English teachers have a bit of a Dead Poets society thing going on where they discuss literature freely with students/other teachers during lunch or after school. The math teachers are downright sassy and hilarious individuals. Overall it was an excellent experience and I feel that I was bettered greatly by it.

I worry about MVCS. Our two sons graduated with the 2nd son having finished with his 12th grade…read moreyear less happy due to changes in staff and programming. But that was about 4 years ago. We have a young niece in MBCS but we are uncertain if MVCS will be as good as it used to be. Hopeful but uncertain. Why? Because our younger son kept in touch with friends still there and have received some unfavorable reports, especially about a two year college credit program called I think IB (?) which has been with problems. And the problems have shown up in decrease in student population. Beautiful campus. We hope reforms improve things at MVCS so we can send our niece there when she is ready for high school. RH, Marina

All of the teachers at PAC are great. My kids have really developed their skills over the years…read more David, Mir, Tisha, Tanee and Leslie have been very great to us along with all of the other staff. Classes are very affordable and worth every penny. The private lessons are also very beneficial.

The seating needs to be replaced. It is torture. Other than that it is a nice venue.read more

Nice place!! 778 seating capacity, clean and new…read more I was here for a Middle Eastern dance show and there isn't a bad seat in the house. I don't know what it's like backstage yet... (I will in the future, as I will be performing at an upcoming event) but the sound and lights were great from the audience and I had a great time. Very straightforward directions to get here. I'd happily go to another show here in the future.

I enjoyed MOAH for its educational exhibits. My review is…read morefor the beautiful garden area and canopy as an event space. You can use Peerspace app to book this for events Thurs-Sun between 4-10pm. The gardens are wonderful for an intimate outdoor wedding or reception. I booked it for my wedding reception. The string lights add a romantic touch to it. Lauren who helps manage the space is very responsive regarding any questions. They provide banquet tables and chairs for a reduced fee. Also our guests loved the venue (30 total seated comfortably). A wonderful, budget friendly event or photo shoot location. Always keep garden clean! Thank you for giving us a memorable day!

Went to a private event there and we were able to tour the museum. There were some very…read moreinteresting displays. I liked how they showed the evolution of items over time like cameras, calculators, etc. it's a small museum but with displays worth seeing. I appreciated seeing the museum plus the attractive grounds

Pablo was wonderful! He's music songs were beautiful. For the size of our group he works well and…read morevery accommodating. Highly recommend him!

An entertaining dimension of the Good Life here in the Santa Cruz area is the varied soundscape…read more This ensemble (with a CD titled "Boa Vida" [good life]) brings broad experience (popular, classical, South/North America) with youthful enthusiasm. They light up the room, or the patio if you are outside! Make sure to request at least one tune by the Brazilian songsmith Dorival Caymmi! :) DJCP KSQD FM 90.7 (aka Prof. Dr. Charles A. Perrone)

Very talented band that plays great 90's alternative rock music. We hired them for my daughter's…read morecollege graduation party and they played for two hours non stop with the playlist that we customized. The party was a success thanks to their contribution. They even learned a new song per my request. Highly recommend them.

They were so responsive and easy to work with, not to mention a great addition to a 90's themed…read more40th birthday party. They had a range of songs and crushed all of them. They were on time, extremely professional and friendly, and I'd highly recommend them!

Cole is a true gem. He is patient, he is flexible, and he is just a cool guy. In his studio, my son…read more(now almost 14) learned the basics (how to hold the drumsticks, how to read snare drum rhythms in the music) but also got a chance to try out the marimba and to learn Brazilian samba beats while Cole accompanied on his own drum set. In three years, my son has gained more and more limb independence and the ability to play quite complicated rock grooves. Cole is also so open to supporting whatever kind of music the student is interested in, whether it's rock, musical theater, or even music from a video game. Special shoutout to Cole for transitioning to FaceTime lessons during the pandemic and always being flexible about scheduling when wrinkles come up.

Awesome drum teacher for my 5 year old daughter! Cole is not only a terrific drummer, he has been…read moregreat with a kid still learning her fine motor skills. Within 2 lessons she had down some basic skills and within 4 she has some basic drum beats that she can sustain! She totally shows off for friends and family! He was super reliable, made it fun and talked to her level without dumbing it down. And he has been super patient. He even recognized that she was not quite ready to be hardcore about practicing, and recommended we keep it fun for her, take breaks from lessons when we need to, and she'll come back to it. (Who does that?!) He's super reasonably priced, totally worth it, and just a cool down to earth guy. Cole even got a 40 something mom with no music background (that's me) to throw down a basic rock beat on the drums. I'd recommend him for kids just learning, for serious musicians wanting to go the next level or needing to work out some kinks, or even adults new to drums but wanting to channel their inner rock star. He's got skills.

Arrived at 1:30 pm on a Wednesday (during their posted "open" hours). Found a locked gate and…read moreinstructions to call a number for entry. Called. Answering machine only. Left message. Waited. No call back. Left disappointed.

What makes this amusing and interesting local museum truly impressive is the astonishing level of…read moreenthusiasm and dedication of the volunteers. The substantial commitment to preserving the history of the community is heartwarming, a wonderful example of civic engagement. The museum includes an historic home, a huge collection of clothing and hats, and an eclectic archive.

I went to Moe's for a concert it being my first time going there. The bartending staff were really…read morenice and super helpful. When I asked about purchasing a local cider they carried I was given directions to the maker, what time they opened, and who I should talk to when I get there. Now that's going above and beyond. There was a nice variety of drinks and they were delicious. I loved the layout of the venue very intimate with the stage but still tons of standing room and if you didn't want to be inside with the crowd there was a tv with the ample outside seating where you could watch the band. The bathrooms were very spacious and super clean. The little taco stand in the back was perfect too. The tacos were delicious. I wish we had a place just like Moe's in Sacramento . I will definitely come to Moe's again next time in town.

This last Saturday August 29 was yet another in a series of The Best Show Ever's by The Greyboy…read moreAllstars, The Best Band in the World. Yes. That's right. I've seen every band in the world, and GBA are the best. Their music is infectious, like a sonic virus that penetrates the auditory cortex and sets up standing waves of bliss and intrigue, and which also penetrates the motor cortex and sets your feet on autopilot. They find the dirtiest nastiest funkiest grooves with just the right amount of dissonance to keep you hooked, like an itch that you can only partially scratch. In addition to their own vulgar grooves, they pay homage to artists ranging from Gary Bartz, Gil Scott-Heron, and Michael Jackson to Burt Bacharach/Hal David and George Harrison. And they've been at this for over 30 years now - yet you look at them playing and they are constantly laughing and joking with each other. Somehow they still seem to love playing with each other, and that energy comes across to the audience at every show. This might be their hidden superpower - the love the 5 of them have somehow held onto for doing this together all this time.