Enjoy Shakespeare, Mozart and more at Santa Cruz Public Library branches
The Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL), a network of 10 neighborhood library branches throughout Santa Cruz County, today announced it would put a spotlight on performance art during the month of May.
The Library will host free theatrical performances at three branch libraries in May, beginning with the 28th season of “Shakespeare-To-Go” at the Boulder Creek Branch Library on Saturday, May 2. Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” will be adapted into a 50-minute rendition, followed by a 10-minute question and answer session. The performance will take place in the library’s beautiful outdoor amphitheater.
The performances continue with two showings of “Wit, Wisdom & Wisecracks” by Willing Suspension Armchair Theater. The group will perform at the Downtown Branch Library on Wednesday, May 20, and at the Scotts Valley Library on Thursday, May 28. Both shows are 7-8 p.m.
Also, Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries will sponsor a free concert, “Munching with Mozart,” at the Downtown Branch Library on Thursday, May 21. Tatyana Rekow will play the saxophone. The concert is 12:10-12:50 p.m. and attendees are invited to bring their lunch.
Library Performance Events:
Saturday, May 2, Boulder Creek Library, 13390 West Park Ave., Boulder Creek Shakespeare-To-Go: “As You Like It” — 1-2 p.m.- Wednesday, May 20, Downtown Library, 224 Church St., Santa Cruz Willing Suspension Armchair Theater: “Wit, Wisdom & Wisecracks” — 7-8 p.m.
- Thursday, May 21, Downtown Library, 224 Church St., Santa Cruz Munching With Mozart: Tatyana Rekow on the saxophone — 12:10-12:50 p.m.
- Thursday, May 28, Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley Willing Suspension Armchair Theater: “Wit, Wisdom & Wisecracks” — 7-8 p.m.
In addition, Library cardholders can reserve free passes to Tandy Beal & Company’s May 2 performance of “The Magic Carpet,” a world dance showcase. The Discover & Go pass admits one adult and one child to the show, and can be reserved online at http://discover.santacruzpl.org/. The one-hour show begins at 11 a.m. at the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building.
The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) system delivers information, education, enrichment and inspiration through a network of 10 neighborhood library branches, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and community-based programs. SCPL serves children, teens and adults with innovative programming, professional services and community facilities that spark imagination and support discovery.
Residents can explore a wide range of interests from academic research, book clubs and literacy programs to digital photography, locally produced music and local history. Branch locations include Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Capitola, Downtown Santa Cruz, Felton, Garfield Park, La Selva Beach, Live Oak and Scotts Valley.
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