Here are nine things you need to know for the week ahead. It's spring B9 on my feet:
- Can you believe it? Santa Cruz playwright Kate Hawley has done it again. Her latest film, Under Ben Bulben, will be released in Jewel this weekend.
- So, um, is this correct? “Vegan soul food”? Well, genius kitchen wizard Toriano Gordon can show you all how.
- Both children of folk music legends, Jenny Mulder and Teddy Thompson take on a stunning country duet on Kumbwa.
- Humor and edge — that's the recipe mastered by the great musical satirist Roy Zimmerman.
- Cellist Gaeun Kim will lead the way as the Santa Cruz Symphony Orchestra bids farewell to winter and welcomes a vibrant spring.
- Ah, the Marsalis family has magic in their genes. Trombone master Delfeillo was the latest Marsalis to visit Santa Cruz on Monday.
- Who else would fall in love with Neko Case's dreamy, moonlit vocals? She's bringing her gorgeous neo-western gothic sound to Rio next week.
- For yacht rock enthusiasts, it's now safe to go outdoors in at least one place. Felton Music Hall is the place to go for all your Kenny Loggins/Doobies/Steely Dan needs.
- They are simply one of the greatest Irish fiddle bands on the planet. They are called Lunasa. Discover them on Sunday Live.
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