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SUMMARY:La Vita Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Wine is about more than grapes\, it’s art\, community\, and connection. As an homage to our Northern Italian roots\, Bargetto Winery grows three Italian varietals at Regan Vineyards in Corralitos: Dolcetto\, Nebbiolo\, and Refosco. For 25 years now\, we have thoughtfully blended these grapes to produce our flagship wine\, La Vita. Each year\, we select a work of art to use as our label for that vintage of La Vita. The only rule is that the label art must involve wine. As times change\, so does the art on our bottles\, a reflection of the world around us. Mirroring the thoughtfulness with which we create La Vita\, we select a local non-profit to which we donate proceeds from La Vita sales. Bargetto Winery is extremely excited to announce our next beneficiary of the La Vita program and will reveal the organization at the release party on June 7 th \, 2026. The 2022 La Vita has been carefully aging for nearly four years now: two in barrel and two in bottle\, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. Buy your tickets now to attend the release party\, try our previous vintages of La Vita\, enjoy live music and hear about the world of wine\, art\, and community. \nBargetto Winery is happy to allocate 25 La Vita Release Party tickets to members of the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History at the same pricing as the winery’s Wine Club member tickets. To purchase tickets at member pricing\, use the coupon code “MuseumWine” at checkout under “Order Details\,” but be sure to select a “general” ticket using the link below.\nhttps://bargetto.orderport.net/product-details/0665/la-vita-release-party
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/la-vita-release-party/
LOCATION:Bargetto Winery\, 3535 N Main St.\, Soquel\, CA\, 95073\, United States
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SUMMARY:Postponed-Planning For The Future: Give Your Way
DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry\, but this event has been postponed. Please reach out with any questions.  \nJoin us for an informal and informative evening with financial experts who will be on hand to answer your questions and walk you through the giving vehicles that can help you support the causes you love while maximizing your financial and tax benefits. Whether you are curious about making a gift through your IRA\, establishing a Donor Advised Fund\, or simply exploring how planned giving can work for you\, this is a relaxed and welcoming opportunity to get your questions answered in a setting you know and love. \n\nTopics will include: \n\nUsing your IRA Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) as a charitable gift\nDonor Advised Funds (DAFs) and how they work\nTax advantages of planned and deferred giving\nHow to include the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History in your estate plans\n\nLight refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to Museum members and friends of the Museum. Space is limited. Please register using this link or call (831) 420-6115. \n 
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/donor-info-session-give-your-way/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:"Singing from the Deep End" Poetry with Perugia Press
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in celebrating the publication of Singing from the Deep End (CavanKerry 2026)\, a poetry collection about girldom and friendship set on the rocky Atlantic coast by Rebecca Hart Olander. In addition to being a poet\, Olander is the editor and publisher at Perugia Press\, a press dedicated to publishing first and second books by women poets. \nOlander will be joined by Santa Cruz poet Lisa Allen Ortiz and former Los Angeles Poet Laureate Lynne Thompson both of whom had first books published by Perugia Press. That first book by Lisa Ortiz was set in Santa Cruz Natural History Museum! \nCome listen to poetry in the Santa Cruz Natural History Museum\, learn more about Perugia Press\, enjoy refreshments and a special pop-up display featuring Museum founder Laura Hecox’s historic scrapbooks. \nReception begins at 6:30pm and reading begins at 7:00pm. \nREGISTER FOR FREE HERE\n  \nPoet and editor Rebecca Hart Olander is author of Singing from the Deep End (CavanKerry 2026) and Uncertain Acrobats (CavanKerry 2021). She is editor and publisher at Perugia Press\, dedicated to publishing new women poets since 1997. \n  \n  \nLynne Thompson was the 4th Poet Laureate for the City of Los Angeles. She is author of Blue on a Blue Palette (Boa Editions 2024) \, Fretwork winner of the 2018 Marsh Hawk Poetry Prize\, Start with a Small Guitar (What Books Press 2013) and Beg No Pardon winner of the 2007 Perugia Press Prize. \n  \n  \nLisa Allen Ortiz is the author of Stem\, winner of the 2021 Idaho Prize judged by Ilya Kaminsky and Guide to the Exhibit\, winner of the 2016 Perugia Press Prize. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/singing-from-the-deep-end-poetry-reading-with-perugia-press/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fungus Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fungus season in Santa Cruz means celebration! Come to the Santa Cruz Fungus Fair to learn fascinating and fun facts about beautiful and diverse species of mushrooms!\nView remarkable mushroom arts and crafts\, taste unusual and exceptionally good fungal fare\, and experience FFSC’s overriding mission: “We keep the fun in fungus!” This unique Santa Cruz area tradition draws thousands of visitors each January\, so it’s recommended that you get your tickets in advance.\nLearn More   Purchase Tickets\nWant to volunteer? To be eligible for a FREE General Admission ticket to the Fungus Fair\, you must pre-register as a volunteer and work for at least one volunteer position (usually for a few hours\, depending on the role). Learn more and sign up today!\nFair Hours are Friday 2-5 PM  |  Saturday & Sunday 9 AM-5 PM
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/fungus-fair-2026/
LOCATION:London Nelson Community Center\, 301 Center St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:Museum of the Macabre Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a howling good time with this year’s Museum of the Macabre: Creatures of the Night! The Museum will be turned into a haunted house full of the bone-chilling taxidermy that inspired your favorite movie monsters. Get up close and personal with every type of Halloween horror. Experience the natural history of your favorite cryptid\, from werewolves to vampires. For this 21+ Halloween party\, come in your spookiest-themed attire and enjoy cauldron-concocted cocktails\, creepy curiosities\, and a costume contest for best dressed.  \nTickets | $35 at the Door\n \nMust Show ID at the Door\nDrinks available at the event for $5 (Cash or Card) \nEvent Festivities:\n\nShowing of Twilight in the Tyrrell Park amphitheater\n\nCocktail curated by Copal\n\nBeer provided by Discretion Brewing\n\nSpecial taxidermy pop-up in collaboration with the San Jose State Collections Department\n\n3D photo booth provided by Santa Cruz Digital Photobooth\n\nHands-on\, thematic activities provided by Santa Cruz community partners\n\nFood trucks\n\nCostume contest with prizes\n\n\n  \nThank You to Our Event Sponsors and Partners!\nSea Glass Orthodontics | Copal | Discretion Brewing | Santa Cruz Digital Photobooth | California Film And Cultural Center | KAZU | San Jose State Natural History Collections | Bat Conservation International | UCSC Special Collections \nGet your Souvenir T-shirt and Sticker in the Museum Store! \n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nThe Museum and indoor restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Park festivities will be on both level and slanted grass.\nBoth indoor and outdoor\, with low light.\nPlease leave your pets at home. Trained service animals only are permitted.\n\n\n\nCostume Policy \n\n\n\nCostumes should not be obstructive or offensive in nature.\nCostumes should not contain sharp or pointed objects\, or materials that may accidentally strike guests or exhibits.\nCostumes should not contain any elements which resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.\nTo enter the costume contest\, your costume should relate to the theme of creatures of the night.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/macabre2025/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Fun Festival
DESCRIPTION:Summer is in full swing\, and the Museum is inviting your entire family to celebrate the sunny season with us!\nSoak up the sun with family-friendly festivities\, food\, and fun. Kids of all ages will enjoy an afternoon of live music\, arts and crafts\, sweet treats\, live animals\, and so much more! This event runs from 11 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.\, with shows taking place in the amphitheater throughout the day and activity stations located across Tyrrell Park. As a bonus\, there will be free admission to the Museum\, so you won’t miss the excitement taking place inside\, too! \n  \nAmphitheater Programming Schedule: \n\n\nSenderos Dance Troupe at 11:30\nSanta Cruz Shakespeare at 12:30\nFull Circle Falconry at 1:30\n\n\n  \nWe’ll be joined by wonderful community partners\, including:  \n\n\nThe Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery\nSanta Cruz Shakespeare\nWatsonville Wetlands Watch\nEcology Action\nSanta Cruz Fire Department\nCommunity Bridges\nUCSC Fisheries\nSea Otter Savvy\nAnd so many more!
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/summer-fun-festival/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
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