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Ben Verdery, classical guitarist—with the UCSC Guitar Ensemble

February 7 @ 7:30 pm
FREE and open to the public

Audiences are invited to Some Towns and Cities, a concert with internationally-recognized classical guitarist, composer, and educator Benjamin Verdery. The concert includes original compositions such as “Ellis Island,” featuring the UCSC Classical Guitar Ensemble, directed by Chris Mallett, and the world premiere of a composition called “Santa Cruz,” with William Coulter and Chris Mallett. Learn more about Benjamin Verdery on his website here.

ADMISSION
– FREE and open to the public
– Open seating (no ticket required)
– First-come, first-served

PARKING
– Parking by permit, ParkMobile, or $11 cash/credit via the on-site parking attendant
– Arts Lot #126 is the closest parking lot to the event
– Visitors with DMV placards or plates may park for free in DMV spaces, Medical spaces, or ParkMobile spaces without additional payment, or in timed zones for longer than the posted time.
– UCSC affiliates must purchase their permits before arriving at the event in order to receive their discounted UCSC rate. Attendants will only sell the non-affiliate-priced permits.
– More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)

This program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.

Details

Date:
February 7
Time:
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost:
FREE and open to the public
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Website:
arts.ucsc.edu/events

Venue

Music Center Recital Hall
400 McHenry Road
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
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Last modified: Jan 23, 2026