I was so happy to find an art gallery in Gilroy. The lady running it was Friendly and informative…read more Many added thumbs up for it being woman centric. Great interesting pieces and cannot wait to check it out again!

We've been coming to this art class 3x now and intend to continue coming for the kid's art class on…read moreWednesday. My daughter truly enjoys the class and intends to turn her room into an art studio. Tami, the owner, is a wonderful art teacher and truly great with kids. She also provides snacks and drinks for them as well. I'm looking forward to trying one of their craft classes. The studio itself is clean and inviting. We just love this place!

Hosted my daughter's 9th birthday party at the studio with Tami. I'm so thankful I did!…read more My daughter and her friends had a great time painting, eating pizza and cupcakes. Tami made the painting of the unicorn easy that every girl enjoyed the event and they were proud of their artwork. I highly recommend planning your next party with Tami. She made the party planning stress feel, and my daughter loved picking out what her friends would paint. The space of the studio was perfect and so cute with twinkle-lights and artwork all over. This place is such a gem for Gilroy! My daughter looks forward to going again to paint just for fun on one of studio's themed painting afternoons.

Great work- talented artist and super hard working. Pleasure to work with…read more Looking forward to much more work ahead. Happy to talk if need be for recommendations

"In working with Morgan, there is nothing that didn't go the way that I thought it would. I…read moreappreciated is how efficient she is - she guided me through the process pretty quickly, and all our communication was spot on. It was such a great connection, so natural. Everything about it was easy, and the whole team was amazing. I start every morning by looking at the murals. I take a breath, look at it for 5 minutes, and then I can go into my office and work. The kids are still hanging out by them at every recess, they enjoy them as a part of their life every day. I didn't expect that parents would walk up to me constantly to thank me. That was a great surprise. One lady cried in my office, 'it is so beautiful!' The school just became instantly better! I would recommend Morgan for every reason -- for the process, experience, the result. She goes above and beyond."

Peter did a beautiful portrait of my cat, Milo! It's great quality and really sturdy material. If…read moreyou're looking for a custom pet portrait I highly recommend.

From the owner: Pet Portraits is one from the heart - I love capturing the spirit and personality of animals. Each…read moreportrait is hand painted on artist canvas in any size you want. I have over 40 years experience as a professional artist and aim to please. The initial consultation is free. You can have anything you want!

This review is for Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls specifically. They really are the best cinnamon…read morerolls ever! Huge, freshly baked, served warm, ooey and gooey, with the perfect amount of frosting (i.e., A LOT of frosting), surprisingly not too sweet, and the Tres Leches cinnamon roll was genius! Drenched with deliciousness. I'm drooling as I write this. The staff is also super friendly! If they're in town, you must go!!

I've been to the OC County Fair, Alameda County Fair, a bunch in the East Coast, and now this one a…read morefew times. I do enjoy the Santa Cruz County Fair, but it has its negatives and positives. Positives: - more local activities and exhibits (you can feel the pride!) - more little shops and carts - camels!!! - more agriculture (specific flower exhibits, specific tree exhibits, etc) - it has some of the same things you'd find at the other fairs, like the miniature pig races, a magic act, a Ferris wheel, some other rides, food vendors like funnel cakes and BBQ. Negatives: - no fireworks (like at Alameda County Fair) - high ticket price ($22/adult, $15 parking) - fewer daily promotions for lower entrance fees - smaller ride area (some fairs have 2 sections: one for older kids, one for younger kids) - smaller fair overall - fewer exhibits and shows (ie, no motocross, no horse racing) - no large concerts Overall it is very fun to attend with friends and loved ones, but it can be pretty expensive, and you don't need to spend all day here since there isn't that much to do compared to other County Fairs. I can't complain though... I always have fun here.

La Pastorela by El Teatro Campesino, is the classic shepard's tale of good triumphing over evil…read more Luis Valdez has provided the central coast with wonderful plays for many many years, and this production is right up there. The playhouse, located in bucolic San Juan Bautista, was sold out. The play lasts about 80 minutes with no intermission. The physical layout was as a theater in the round with 4 tiers of seating surrounding the raised center stage. However much of the action was all throughout the theater. While primarily in Spanish, there was a sprinkling of English to assist the non-Spanish-speakers in understanding the plot. The leading actors were female with Luzbel being striking in her costume, acting and singing. As was San Michael the Archangel. Speaking of singing, there was a lot of it and it sounded good. The symbolism was well scripted and enjoyable to behold. One part of the play that brought a smile to my face with memories was the use of a Pachuco and zooters from Luis's "Zoot Suit". A live trio provided great accompaniment to the play, never being too loud. This is a Christmas play that has seen many adaptations here, as well as around the Latino community, It is a biannual production for ETC, alternating with "La Virgen del Tepeyac", so you'll want to catch it before it closes on 21DEC25. From ETC's website: https://elteatrocampesino.com/lapastorela/ Pastorelas, or Shepherds Plays, originated in medieval Europe as religious dramas and were later brought to the "new world" and Alta California by the Spanish missionaries. "La Pastorela" recreates the long trek of those first pastores to the holy site of the Nativity. The Lucifer character or Luzbel and his demons attempt to thwart the shepherds from reaching Bethlehem and the Holy Manger. However, in a dynamic clash of good against evil, San Miguel, the Archangel, and an army of angels overpower the demonic powers of Luzbel and the shepherds are at last free to complete their journey. An adaptation of "La Pastorela" based on a traditional version from San Luis Potosi in Mexico was originally created in 1975 by Luis Valdez and premiered first as a puppet show. The original script was provided by Longina Montoya of Hollister, CA. The play was later transformed into a street theater spectacle from 1977-79 before settling as a play performed inside Mission San Juan Bautista. In 1991, it was adapted into a film starring Linda Ronstadt and Cheech Marin, becoming El Teatro Campesino's first feature length film, and in 2019 "La Pastorela" was performed inside the ETC Playhouse for the first time. "La Pastorela" has been performed in San Juan Bautista biannually during the holiday season, alternating with "La Virgen del Tepeyac" - making these holiday productions ETC's longest running tradition.

Amazing! Teatro Campesino is still around after over fifty years. Founded in 1965 in Delano…read moreCalifornia but eventually moving to San Juan Bautista in 1981. This might be the only Chicano owned theatre company left in America. The playhouse is inside and old packing house and has that historic aura that takes you back to the Chicano theater days of the 1960s. There is now a historical timeline in the rear of the building that highlights all of the work they have done up to 2016. We went to see the play about Carlota and the actors were amazing! The set design, lighting and costumes were top notch. I wish I lived closer and I would come way more. Please come and support wonderful local theater.

We stumbled upon the museum by accident when we attended a car show on the neighboring fairground…read more What a true gem! The volunteers welcomed the kids and encouraged them to take part in the bean bag toss, throwing horseshoes, the sack races, pumping water the old fashioned way, riding tractors, milking fake cows, going for a real hay ride and more. The children not only enjoyed every minute and couldn't stop talking about it on the way home. It was a nice reminder of how simple times use to be and how we don't need fancy thing-a-ma-jiggers for entertainment. Sometimes simplicity can be the most fun. If you have little ones, this is a must do. I think that they called the event Second Saturday. Check it out and add it to your "must do" list. Just make sure to pack a little cash to make a donation to keep this exhibit going.

This place is amazing!!! The people that volunteer/work here are the salt of the earth and a wealth…read moreof knowledge. We went with a school group and they were so accommodating. They were so good with our Littles and had so many fun activities and hands-on learning activities. I plan on visiting again soon! You can just tell all the people here really care about the museum and sharing all it has to offer- which is a lot!