Dec 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM PST Karla Bonoff with Kenny Edwards & Nina Gerber at Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz, CA $26.25

Dec 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM PST (7:15 PM DOORS) SON VOLT at Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz, CA $21.00

Dec 12, 2009 at 8:00 PM PST Altared Christmas at Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz, CA $21.00

Dec 29, 2009 at 8:00 PM PST The White Album Live featuring The White Album Ensemble at Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz, CA $26.25 - $42.00

The White Album Ensemble has decided to re- visit their'roots',their first concert, the mighty "White" album (actual title "The Beatles") where they began, at the Rio Theatre in May 2004, when they sold out the two opening nights on word of mouth and received rave reviews. Special guests will include Drew Harrison adding his Lennon vocals; Barry Phillips takes a moment off from touring with the great Ravi Shankar to add new string arrangements and will lead a string quartet; Estradasphere's timb Harris will join on trumpet and violin; a horn section; Jesse Autumn on harp, and more to be announced

Dec 30, 2009 at 8:00 PM PST Beatles, and Beyond featuring The White Album Ensemble at Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz, CA $26.25 - $42.00

"For the second of the traditional two night holiday show run, the WAE has selected "Beatles, and Beyond... ", rather than any particular record, this show will feature some of the most popular of all the Beatles song they have done, as well as songs from the solo albums of Paul Mcartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr including "My Sweet Lord", "Maybe I'm Amazed', "Imagine", "It Dont Come Easy" plus many more classic, and lesser known songs.

Dec 31, 2009 at 8:00 PM PST A New Year's Celebration with Antsy McClain & the Trailer Park Troubadours at Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz, CA $27.50 - $37.50

Jan 23, 2010 at 8:00 PM PST The Residents at Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz, CA $26.25

Jan 28, 2010 at 8:00 PM PST North Mississippi Allstars at Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz, CA $21.50

Feb 8, 2010 at 8:00 PM PST Nouvelle Vague at Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz, CA $18.90

Feb 11, 2010 at 5:30 PM PST 3 Cups of Tea Santa Cruz featuring Fundraiser for the Central Asia Institute with Art Show & Movie at Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz, CA $10.00

Fundraiser for the Central Asia Institute. 3 Cups of Tea, Art Show and Movie. 5:30 Art Show, 7pm movie.

Feb 20, 2010 at 8:00 PM PST Medeski, Martin, and Wood at Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz, CA $26.25

May 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM PDT The Great Ocean Adventure featuring Jean-Michel Cousteau at Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz, CA $10.50 - $21.00

In this multimedia "great ocean adventure," patrons of all ages will experience delight and awe as he fills the theater with ocean life, inspiring our audience to protect this precious resource. Since starting the Ocean Futures Society in 1999, Jean-Michel Cousteau has devoted himself to continuing his father?s work by preserving marine life, offering perspectives on the ocean?s future and by developing educational programs