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New Music Works Ensemble Performs at Cabrillo

March 17, 2015 by Seb Frey

Pacific Premieres Musical Event

The New Music Works Ensemble Performs at Cabrillo College’s Barbara Samper Recital Hall on Saturday, April 4th at 8:00 PM. In addition, there will be a Composer-Performer panel discussion which begins at 7:00 PM, and the discussion will be free of charge to the public.

Several new chamber works will be performed by the ensemble, which will be conducted by Phil Collins.

Tickets must be purchased on Cabrillo College’s VAPA Vendini website:

General : $19 + $5 service fee
Senior : $14 + $5 service fee
Student : $5 with ID, availble at door only
Kids (Age 12 and Under): Free

This concert is supported in part by grants from the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Arts Council, the Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation. This performance is also sponsored by the Hill Guitar Company and Cabrillo College VAPA Department.

About New Music Works

New Music Works is dedicated to presenting music of our time in concert. Their goal is to develop a positive relationship between today’s audiences and the music of our time, through imaginative, diverse programming. Their annual concert series offers works by living composers in a variety of media, emphasizing music by Santa Cruz area composers, producing original music/theater works, while also including masterworks of the 20th and 21st centuries.

The Sesnon House at Cabrillo College

November 3, 2014 by Seb Frey

The Sesnon House at Cabrillo College was originally built in 1911 by William Sesnon, the son-in-law of Benjamin and Kate Porter, who originally purchased the land where the house sits in 1858. The home was originally named the Pino Alto, and is a true Aptos Gem.

The home was sold after World War II to the Salesian Order, and it was used as a seminary and school for thirty odd years, until it was purchased by Cabrillo College, who then used it as a community center. The house was severely damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, and was closed for several years. It was re-opened in 1996 after renovations paid for by Cabrillo College, the Aptos community, and Sesnon family members.

The house today is used for Cabrillo College events, but is also available for rental to private groups and local non-profit organizations, and is a popular and beautiful choice for weddings. The Cabrillo College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Program runs a restaurant there called the Pino Alto, matching the original name given to the home by the Sesnon Family.

See also: Sesnon House Virtual Tour

Cabrillo Science Expo on Saturday October 11

October 10, 2014 by Seb Frey

Cabrillo College is holding a Science Exposition on Saturday, October 11 from 11 AM to 1 PM. They’re doing to be doing some pretty cool stuff – making liquid nitrogen into ice cream and blowing things up for example. Plus, they’ll be giving out free hot dogs, chips, drinks – and there’s even a free raffle for a chance to win an iPad Mini! Not only that, parking is free, too! If you have a couple of hours to spare, this is something you’ll want to check out!

Relay for Life Runs July 12-13

July 8, 2014 by Seb Frey

Relay for Life Runs July 12-13 at Cabrillo College, and is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The relay starts on Saturday, July 12 at 10 AM with an opening ceremony and a Survivor Lap. There will be live entertainment throughout the day, including a Kid’s Camp with a bounce house, carnival-style games, and food booths. Come nightfall, those touched by and taken by cancer will be honored and remembered during the Luminaria Ceremony.

Relay for Life provides a way to honor cancer survivors as well as educate people on how they can reduce their cancer risk. The money raised by the Relay will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Those interested in participating in the Relay can start a team, join a team, or walk the Survivor Lap.