6:45

Jennifer Holt  a professional singer, violinist and percussionist for over two decades, her musical styles run the gamut from rock to gospel to alternative to R & B to Middle Eastern. Ecstatic Groove, a collection of sacred chants inspired by her work with women prisoners is under consideration for Grammy nomination in the category of New Age CD 2009-2010. Jennifer was recently the producer and a star of Ecstatic Rumi! a sold-out concert celebrating the life of Rumi, a famous Sufi poet, at the Pacific Cultural Center in Santa Cruz. As the leader of all-female band Tetes Noires, Jennifer toured internationally with such acts as Talking Heads, Violent Femmes, Natalie Merchant and Richard Thompson. 

7:15

Lisa Pawlak  a favorite among the Santa Cruz community has performed at many LGBTIQ events in town; the Dyke March, Santa Cruz Pride as well as gigs at local joints like Kuumbwa Jazz Center and the Cayuga Vault.  Lisa is a talented published songwriter, guitarist and vocalist who has released multiple albums.  Her musical styles include folk, rock,, jazz, and R & B.

7:45

DJ Rebel; a favorite at the Santa Cruz Pride dance tent every year!  Spins a diverse set of dance tunes for our nice ‘mix’ of women.   Reb takes what she calls “beatsmithing" very seriously. Not only does DJ Reb produce fantastic dance music but she also creates a great party atmosphere with her special lighting and effects.  You can be assured you will be dancing to her beats.

Santa Cruz Derby Girls  are back by popular demand, and will infusing more life and energy to the party, mingling and dancing with you as they did last year. 

Raffle/Door Prizes include dinner certificates from The Aquarius, Kiantis, Massage by Carla, Haircut by Jane Swickerath, gift items from Pure Pleasure, several passes to the Boardwalk and other goodies.

The Center Street Grill will be taking reservations as early as 5:30.  The restaurant will close to the general public by 8:00 PM.  They will be offering their regular menu as well as a special prix fixe menu. For reservations call 831.423.4745  

Tickets can be purchased in advance at Street Light Records, 939 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, online at BrownPaperTickets.com/event/149232 and at Center Street Grill starting at 5:30 PM on February 12.

Tickets include dance and entry to the door prizes raffle.  More raffle tickets will be available at the door.

Advance Tickets: $15.00       Tickets at the door: $18.00

This dance is a benefit for The Diversity Center. The center is dedicated to advancing the causes and priorities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning (LGBTIQ) individuals and their allies in Santa Cruz County.  The center has been serving the community for over 20 years.

The Diversity Center - 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA  95062 - 831.425.5422