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- Q&A: ‘Alice By Heart’ director describes passion for theateronNovember 30, 2023
The community is invited to see “Alice By Heart” at the Mello Center, which kicked off Nov. 24, and continues its run Dec. 2 at 7:30pm and Dec. 3 at 2pm. This free, open-to-the-public performance is among the first productions of “Alice By Heart” outside of New York City. We spoke with Director Edie Flores about “Alice By Heart,” working with youth, and his passion for theater and music.
- Groundbreaking Study Reveals Economic and Social Impact of $68 million Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector in Santa Cruz CountyonNovember 9, 2023
Santa Cruz County arts groups generated $68 million in economic activity in 2022
- Reduce Your Taxes and Support the Arts: IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions and YouonNovember 6, 2023
People over 73 can donate excess funds from their IRAs, called required minimum distributions (RMDs), to charities through Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) without paying taxes on them.
- Staff Spotlight: Deputy Director Mireya Gomez ContrerasonNovember 5, 2023
- Q&A: Consuelo Alba on Dia de MuertosonNovember 2, 2023
Interview with Consuelo Alba, Executive Director of Watsonville Film Festival, to learn more about the Day of the Dead / Día de Muertos community celebration at the Watsonville Plaza. It is a free event, produced by Watsonville Film Festival, filled with tradition and activities for the whole family.