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September Performing Arts Events

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Shakespeare Santa Cruz | July 17-Sept. 2

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July 18 - Sept. 2: Much Ado About Nothing, William Shakespeare at Festival Glen theater
July 31 - Sept. 2: The Tempest, William Shakespeare at Festival Glen theater
July 29 - Sept. 2: Playboy of the Western World, J. M. Synge at Mainstage theater
July 17 - Sept. 2: Endgame, Sammuel Beckett at Mainstage theater

UCSC Festival Glen and Mainstage theaters, Santa Cruz
Tickets: 831-459-2159, www.shakespearesantacruz.com

Great Train Robberies | Sept. 1-2

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Witness shootouts of famed lawmen and notorious outlaws from the 1880s at Bear Mountain. Blazing reenactments demonstrate why the West was wild.

Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
Info: 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

26th Greek Culture & Food Festival | Sept. 7-9

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Traditional music, dance and food. There are games and displays.

Church St. between Cedar & Center, Santa Cruz
831-429-6500.

Santa Cruz County Fair | Sept. 11-16

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An old-fashion county celebration with displays of home-crafted goods, hobbies, collectibles, art and photography. Other areas have service club projects, commercial vendors and there is a large horticulture section with commercial and amateur displays. The agricultural area has barns and paddocks with chickens, cows, sheep, goats, other farm animals and the horse arena. Throughout the fair grounds there are ongoing demonstrations, competitions, auctions and at the Agriculture History Museum, Yesterday's Farm has historic equipment, other displays, demonstrations, and activities. Featured entertainment groups are found at several stage locations. Other highlights include an adult and a child carnival areas and an abundance of fair food that ranges from cotton candy to ethnic choices and various fresh grilled BBQ options. Open Tue-Fri, noon-11 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sun 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Watsonville
831-724-5671, www.santacruzcountryfair.com

Ohlone Day | Sept. 15 (10 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)

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Celebrate the Ohlone People of the past with those of the present at Ohlone Day. You will see traditional dancers and Ohlone demonstrators will share traditional basketry, songs, stories, tools, musical instruments, soap root brushes, language and history. You can throw an atlatl, make a tule craft, play Ohlone games, and try your hand at fire making.

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Hwy 9 @ North Big Trees Rd., Felton
831-335-7077, www.santacruzstateparks.org

Ukulele Jam and Sing Along | Sep. 15 (7-9 p.m.)

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Although this jam is ukulele-centric, players of all acoustic instruments and singers of all levels are welcome. When the weather is fine the group meets at the Art Center campfire at the back of the Art Center. Limited seating so bring your own chair.

Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
9341 Mill Rd. Ben Lomond
831-336-3513, www.mountainartcenter.org

Celebración del Día de la Independencia/Mexican Independence Day Celebration | Sept. 16 (Noon-5 p.m)

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Various ceremonies and events.

Downtown Plaza and Main St, Watsonville
831-761-0861

52st Santa Cruz Follies - "An Evening With Gershwin" | Sep 19-22 (daily 1:30 & 7 p.m on 22nd)

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A musical revue in song and dance presented by a large cast of local performers 50 years young and going. Over the top staging, costumes and talent. Daily performances at 1:30 p.m.

Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz
831-423-6640, www.vaymoon.com/~follies/follies.html

Thursday Night Music at Bargetto | Sept. 20 (6-8 p.m.)

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Bargetto Winery Courtyard
3535 North Main Street, Soquel
800-422-7438, www.bargetto.com

Octoberfest at the Tyrolean Inn | Sept 21-23

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In true Bavarian fashion, the Tyrolean Inn celebrates Octoberfest with traditional foods, music, songs, plus beers and wines from the homeland.

9600 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond
831-336-5188, www.tyroleaninn.com

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