Thursday, June 20, 2013     Volume: 12, Issue: 17
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Santa Maria Sun / Arts

Elegance and power

BY JOHN READY

The week’s events kicked off with Gordon McCall’s 21st Motorsports Revival. Bob Jacobs had gotten an extra invitation to McCall’s Motorsports Revival because he was showing his Lamborghini Aventador at the Quail on Friday. Bob and I made our way to the Monterey Jet Center...

A cabaret of the senses

BY JOE PAYNE

The C Gallery in Los Alamos is playing host to a special “Art Cabaret” event with a local artist creating intimate paintings of live models while an audience of onlookers enjoys fine food and wine on June 29 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the gallery, 466 Bell St., Los Alamos. Suzanne ...

Trade show to feature Hollywood actors, set piece

BY JOE PAYNE

The Time Travel Trade Show is coming to town thanks to the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, which hosts the annual trade show. This year’s event is June 20 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. What makes the Time Travel Trade Show so outstanding is the fact that, in the spirit of the time travel ...

Support campers with fireworks

BY JOE PAYNE

Camp Fire Central Coast of California is selling Phantom Fireworks to benefit the programs and summer camps that the organization offers residents in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Fireworks will be sold starting June 28 at noon through July 4 at 9 p.m. Regular hours are from 9 a...

Join the kids' club

BY JOE PAYNE

Michaels arts and crafts store offers two upcoming classes for kids. The first event is titled “Kids Club Silly Shells Event” on June 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. A “Kids Club Fourth of July Hat Event” is June 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Crafting happens in 30-minute sessions ...

Nature by night

BY JOE PAYNE

Cachuma Lake’s Neal Taylor Nature Center is a hub of information, technology, and skilled people who help locals understand the complex ecosystem at Cachuma Lake, which borders the stunning and expansive Los Padres National Forest. The nature center is central to the activities going on...