a)     A brilliant spree of school day games, activities, and performances run by local schools and students?

b)    A classroom gone wild with wacky science experiments, buzzing spelling bees, daring history trivia, and a cozy story corner?

c)     A journey into memory lane, where recess never ends, crazy hair day never goes out of style, and chess tournaments battle to the end?

d)    All of the above

If you answered d) all of the above— then give yourself a gold star and head down to the MAH for a night of a school day adventure! Co-run by the students of Santa Cruz public schools, School Days will offer something for everyone:

Snuggle up in our pillowed story corner and hear your favorite books read aloud, rock out to jamming high school bands, compete in a thrilling s p e l l i n g  b e e, show off your wits with history trivia and ongoing chess tournaments, explore science mysteries, and play outrageous math games.

And if all of that makes you itch for the outdoors, then skip to extra recess in Abbot Square, where you can play dodgeball, four-square, jump-rope, red rover, hopscotch, and all the freeze tag you can handle.

But don’t forget to listen for the bell, and check out more A+ activities inside: UCSC’s Pop-Up Gallery Class will pop up with participatory art installations while the UCSC Student Art Movement will lead art workshops for all ages. ROP Media Arts Department at Harbor High will explore school day memories through impromptu video interviews as a video screening of movies made by high school students will flow through the auditorium. A colorful display of student photography and graphic design will be complimented by a silk screening workshop, where visitors are invited to bring in tshirts, tote bags, or clothing to silkscreen the MAH logo onto. Learn all about Photoshop and graphic design by creating your own Andy Warhol portrait or editing your photograph into a Rolling Stone magazine cover. And if you’ve always wanted to recreate your school yearbook, well now’s your chance to do so with our yearbook photo booth, a memory maker equipped with wigs and silly props.

ROP Media Arts Department at Harbor High, Silkscreening

So whether your want to discover student art or challenge your chess nemesis, come flaunt your school spirit in the inventive classroom and boundless playground of MAH.

In partnership with: Santa Cruz County Office of Education, Harbor High School, MAD ROP Media Arts Department at Harbor High, and UCSC students. For more info visit the MAH website.

Mahalo Mondays!

In 2012, 12 local nonprofits will receive 10% of sales each Monday in a given month. Please join us on Mondays to support the great work these nonprofits are doing on behalf of Santa Cruz County.

Hula’s is committed to giving back to Santa Cruz, which has given so much to us! In 2010, we donated over $10,000 to local organizations via the Mahalo Mondays program. If you would like to recommend a favorite local charity for an upcoming month, please send us an email at Hgrill@sbcglobal.net

Santa Cruz Education Foundation View Website

June: Shared Adventures View Website

July: Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music View Website

August: Shakespeare Santa Cruz View Website

September: Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center View Website

October: Kuumbwa View Website

November: Second Harvest Food Bank View Website

December: Boys and Girls Club View Website

Visit hulastiki.com for more information

Friday, Saturday and Sunday May 18-20 223 Church Street Taste the Santa Cruz Greek Festival’s favorites in May!

Live music, delicious food and yummy pastries!

Voted best again!

Be Greek for a day! More information at the Prophet Elias website.

Tuesday All Day

Thai Tea Tuesdays - $1 OFF

Thai Titled Tuesdays – All ‘Thai’ Titled Entrees - $1-$2 OFF (Dine In Only)

Not combinable with other special offers, coupons, or discounts cards.

420-1700,  www.pacificthaisantacruz.net

When: Every Tuesday in Downtown Santa Cruz

For Who: UCSC & Cabrillo students with a Valid Student ID

Specials!

Clouds Downtown: 50% appetizers and small plates Comicopolis: 10% off storewide

Falafel House: 25% off any order over $10

Graffix Pleasures: 20% off apparel, 30% off smoking accessories

Homeblown Glass: 10% off

Khyber Pass: 10% off

Mission Hill Creamery: One free upgrade (single scoop of ice cream to a double, etc.)

Ocean City Buffet: 8 people eat for the price of 7

Planet Fresh Burritos: 2 Tacos, chips, and salsa bar for $4.99

Retro Paradise: 10% off

The Greek: Chicken/Beef Gyros for $4.99 (12-5pm)

The Krate: 10% off

Old School Shoes: 10% off one pair, 20% off two or more pairs + a free pair of shoelaces

Tampico: 10% off (does not apply with other discounts)

Idle Hands: 20% off Bandit Brand, 10% off everything else

Stripe: 20% off

Kianti’s: $2 Draft Beer, 1/2 off all Appetizers, & $4 Bargetto wine 3:00pm-close

+MORE TO COME!!!

Be sure to ask for a raffle ticket! Fill it out with your name and email address before returning it to the business and be entered for a weekly drawing for $50 in Downtown Dollars! It's like free money for saving money! www.downtownsantacruz.com/events-cat.php

7:30pm – Intermediate Salsa Lesson 8:15pm – Beginning Salsa Lesson 9:00-11:30 Salsa Dance Party!       

$10 per person for classes & party, $3 for dance party only! www.palomarballroom.com

Seniors Ballroom Classes When: Mondays from 10:30am-11:15am.  Ongoing Where: Palomar Ballroom (1344 Pacific Ave.) What Dances: Foxtrot, Swing, Waltz, or Rumba Cost: $8 per person Info: Call 831-426-1221 or check online at  www.palomarballroom.com  to see what class is being offered each Monday!

When: Every Tuesday in Downtown Santa Cruz For Who: UCSC & Cabrillo students with a Valid Student ID Specials!  Clouds Downtown: 50% appetizers and small plates Falafel House: 25% off any order over $10 Graffix Pleasures: 20% off apparel, 30% off smoking accessories Homeblown Glass: 10% off Khyber Pass: 10% off Mission Hill Creamery: One free upgrade (single scoop of ice cream to a double, etc.) Ocean City Buffet: 8 people eat for the price of 7 Planet Fresh Burritos: 2 Tacos, chips, and salsa bar for $4.99 Retro Paradise: 10% off The Greek: Chicken/Beef Gyros for $4.99 (12-5pm) The Krate: 10% off Old School Shoes: 10% off one pair, 20% off two or more pairs + a free pair of shoelaces Tampico: 10% off (does not apply with other discounts) Idle Hands: 20% off Bandit Brand, 10% off everything else Stripe: 20% off Kianti’s: $2 Draft Beer, 1/2 off all Appetizers, & $4 Bargetto wine 3:00pm-close +MORE TO COME!!! Be sure to ask for a raffle ticket! Fill it out with your name and email address before returning it to the business and be entered for a weekly drawing for $50 in Downtown Dollars! It's like free money for saving money!

First Tuesday of each month Gabriella Cafe Dinner and literary discussion Gabriella Cafe announces Literary Salon Series

On the first Tuesday of every month, join us for our regular menu's good food and wine in the atmosphere of a Literary Salon hosted by various authors, poets and scholars.

A Salon "is a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine the taste."

Beginning Tuesday, February 7, and continuing the first Tuesday of every month, dinner will be offered with the speaker at 8:00 pm.  Readings and discussion will start at 9:00 pm over desserts and beverages. Literary Salon Series Calendar:

June 5: Peter Kenez

July 3: Patrice Vecchione

August 7: Dale Johnson September 4: Carolyn Burke September 18: Gary Young October 2: Kyle Petersen Call (831) 457-1677 to reserve your table now - limited seating!

http://gabriellacafe.com

Love is in the air at the MAH this spring. This museum-wide exhibition explores the many ways that love is manifest in our everyday lives. The artworks and historical objects reflect everything from passionate love stories to love gone wrong to the fierce love between mother and child. The exhibition includes extraordinary artworks by over thirty artists including Joan Brown, Younhee Paik, and Raymond Saunders, as well as historic love letters, wedding dresses, and objects of affection from the Museum of Art & History’s permanent collection.

On the first floor, visit the Love Lounge. Learn more about famed relationships in Santa Cruz County history and check out stories from local homeless couples, seniors in love, and people who have done crazy things for love. Sit back, sing along to an old love song, even write your own love letter if you like.

Take the stairs to the second floor hear voices from Santa Cruz sharing the things they love most. On the second floor, enjoy the main exhibition on romantic and platonic love in the Solari Gallery. Throw a DIY wedding in Elizabeth Stephens and Annie Sprinkle’s Love Chapel, explore love gone wrong–and right–through historic artifacts and contemporary artworks, and play games to determine your love style and share stories of family experiences.

On the third floor, commune with Joan Brown’s powerful, mystical paintings of people and cats in the Art Forum Gallery. Make a collage to hang on the wall in the creativity lounge to commemorate the places, ideas, animals, and objects that represent the things you love best.

For more informaiton visit www.santacruzmah.org