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For the Week of January 11 – 14, 2010.

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Monday

Who Framed Roger Rabbit at Movie Nite at The Crepe Place. She’s not bad. She’s just drawn that way. The alluring Jessica Rabbit invades The Crepe Place’s Garden for Who Framed Roger Rabbit. 8 p.m. The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz. Free, reservations recommended. (831) 429-6994.

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Tuesday

Poets Adrienne Rich & James Scully at Capitola Book Cafe. National Book Award-winning poet, and local, Adrienne Rich joins noted poet James Scully to read poems and discuss their latest books. 7:30 p.m. Capitola Book Cafe, 1475 41st Avenue, Capitola. Free. (831) 462-4415.

Murali Coryell Band at Don Quixote’s. Bluesman Murali Coryell has toured with B.B. King and played alongside Buddy Guy. The singer-songwriter comes to Don Quixote’s in support of his latest CD, Sugar Lips. 7:30 p.m. Don Quixote’s International Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton. $10. Under 21 allowed with parent. (831) 603-2294.

Robben Ford, Michael Landau, Jimmy Haslip & Gary Novak at Kuumbwa. Named “One of the 100 greatest guitarists of the 20th century” by Musician Magazine, Robben Ford is joined at Kuumbwa by guitarist Michael Landau, Yellowjackets bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Gary Novak for a taste of their soon-to-be released album Trial By Fire. 7 & 9 p.m. Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz. $23 in advance, $26 at the door. No Jazztix or comps. Dinner available one hour before the 7 p.m. show. First come, first served. 1-866-55-TICKETS or (831) 427-2227 for information.

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Wednesday

Opening of New Beginnings at Mountains Art Center. Start the new year with a fresh exhibit of art in Ben Lomond. Mountains Art Center presents its New Beginnings exhibit through March 27. Opening reception January 15 from 6 – 8 p.m. Gallery hours Wed. – Sun. Noon – 6 p.m. Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill Street, Ben Lomond. Free.(831) 336-3513.

Deby Benton-Grosjean at The Ugly Mug. Celtic fiddler Deby Benton-Grosjean plays traditional music from Scotland, Ireland and beyond, covering a wide range of Celtic styles.7:30 p.m. The Ugly Mug, 4640 Soquel Drive, Soquel. $10. (831) 477-1341.

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Thursday

Robin McKelle at Kuumbwa. Robin McKelle’s latest CD debuted at #1 on the French jazz charts. Fortunately, Americans are finally catching on. Renowned pianist Xavier Davis, bassist Reggie Washington and percussionist Mark McLean join McKelle for interpretations from her critically acclaimed sophomore release Modern Antique. 7 p.m. Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz. $18 in advance, $21 at the door. Dinner available one hour before the show. First come, first served. 1-866-55-TICKETS or (831) 427-2227 for information.

Queen Makedah at Don Quixote’s. Roots reggae by way of Israel? That’s what Queen Makedah delivers, with inspirational lyrics and velvety-soul vocal harmonies. 7:30 p.m. Don Quixote’s International Music Hall, 6275 Highway 9, Felton. $10. Under 21 allowed with parent. (831) 603-2294.

Tootsie at Regal Cinema. Dustin Hoffman dons a wig and lipstick to get a job on a soap opera in this 1980s Oscar-winning comic gem. Part of Flashback Flix at Regal Cinema. 8 p.m. Regal Cinema 9, 1405 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz. $5. (831) 457-3505

Army at Moe’s Alley. DJ SupaMario hosts St. Croix reggae wunderkind Army for a reggae party with flavor. Northern California’s Woven Roots joins. 9 p.m. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. (831) 479-1854.

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