Presentations & Music 2023

SATURDAY November 4th LINE UP on the Cocoanut Grove Ballroom main stage:

10AM DOORS OPEN

10:30AM-11:15AM: Presentation by  Mary McCarthy, The Beachcombing Center. Lecture title: SEA GLASS: A DIMINISHING RESOURCE - Many factors impact the availability of genuine sea glass, including environmental changes, increased use of plastic over glass, and increasing demand. Come learn about what affects the sea glass market, industry and pricing today and in the future. 

11:30am: 1st Gift Basket drawing

12PM: 3 piece local trio CEMENT SHIP. Cement Ship is an original band from the Monterey Bay area, formed in Santa Cruz, California in 2017 by singer/songwriter Tim Brady shortly before its namesake, the SS Palo Alto, was torn apart by heavy storm waves. The acoustic guitar style, singing tone and original songs from Tim seem to fit a wide array of crowds and genres, but maintains a natural and stripped down approach for the sound.  Honest and raw, sweet and smoky, dynamic like the sea.  The band includes Kai Hoornbeck on bass, Ryan Navaroli on sax, and Lars Anderson on cello.

1:30PM: Music Break. 2nd Gift Basket drawing

1:45pm - 3pm:  CEMENT SHIP continues!

3pm: 3rd Gift Basket drawing

3:15PM-4:15pm: Presentation by Collector Jo Fry, artist, writer and sea glass historian will be speaking both days at this year’s festival. The title of her lecture is “What did I Find"?

4:15PM: 4th Gift Basket drawing

5PM: END OF DAY ONE! Turn your Clocks back 1 hour before you go to sleep! 

Sunday November 5th LINE UP on the Cocoanut Grove Ballroom main stage:

10AM DOORS OPEN - Remember, did you set your clock back on hour?

Prize Piece contest entries accepted Sunday starting at 10am till 3pm

10:30AM-11:15AM: Presentation by Collector Jo Fry, artist, writer and sea glass historian will be speaking both days at this year’s festival. The title of her lecture is “What did I Find?"

11am-2pm Face Painting by Ruth in the Bay View Lounge (near the bar)

11:30am: 1st Gift Basket drawing

12PM-1:30PM: 3 piece Live Music by Soquel Jazz Combo, a small jazz group of local students, some of whom have been playing together for over five years. Their blend of jazz and funk will keep the sea glass treasure hunting energy up!  Soquel Jazz Combo will play a combination of classic tunes with some spontaneous improvisation. We are happy to be sharing these Santa Cruz teen's passion for music at this year's event!

1:30PM: Music Break. 2nd Gift Basket drawing

1:45pm - 3pm:  Live Music by Soquel Jazz Combo continues.

3pm: 3rd Gift Basket drawing

3:15PM-4:00PM: Presentation by Collector Sage Harmon, avid sea glass hunting enthusiast and collector. 

4:00PM: 4th Gift Basket drawing

4:15PM: Prize Piece contest winners announced!

5PM: END OF DAY TWO! Deepest Thank you!