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Santa Maria Sun / Calendar Events

March 20 - March 27

Concerts

THE CENTRAL CITY SWING AND PVHS JAZZ BAND
(7:30 p.m.)

present a dual concert on May 28 at

Unity Chapel of Light
Phone: 937-3025

Unity Chapel of Light
1165 Stubblefield Road
Orcutt

Cost: Donations accepted

Dance Lessons

EVERYBODY CAN DANCE
(6 to 7:30 p.m.)

offers a class for adults and teens teaching ballet and body conditioning exercises meeting Feb. 15 through June 21 meeting on Tuesdays from

Phone: 937-6753
http://everybodycandance.webs.com

Everybody Can Dance
800 S. Broadway
Santa Maria

Recreation

BINGO
(6 p.m.)

at the Lompoc Elks Lodge meets the first and third Monday of each month opening at 5 p.m. with the first game starting at

Lompoc Elks Lodge
905 E. Ocean Ave.
Lompoc

LAUGHTER YOGA
Ongoing
(10 a.m.)

is a forced laughter and breathing stress relief class with certified Laughter Yoga leader Bill Alarid that meets Fridays at

Phone: 937-9750

Luis Oasis Senior Center
420 Soares Ave.
Orcutt

Art

LOMPOC MUSEUM
(Call for times)

presents the exhibit "Horse Country" featuring the paintings of Julia Rodgers, photography by Debby Fuller, and photography by Jane Kametani showing through June 9.

Lompoc Museum
lompocmuseum@verizon.net
Phone: 736-3888

Lompoc Museum
200 South H. St.
Lompoc

Cost: $1 suggested donation

FLO BARTELL
Worth The Drive
(Call for times)

presents the exhibit "Pyrogenesis: Abstracts in Wax" showing through June 6.

fbartell@charter.net
Phone: 528-7983
http://flobartell.com

Creekside Brewery
1040 Broad St.
SLO

THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART
Worth The Drive
(Call for times)

presents "Faces of Chiapas and Tepehua: Portraits by Joan Faubert Suttle" showing at the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation showing through June 6.

joan.faubertsuttle@gmail.com
Phone: 215-0995
http://joanfaubertsuttle.com

San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation
SLO

ART, DESIGN, AND ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM AT UCSB
Worth The Drive
(Call for times)

presents the exhibit "Outside In: the Architecture of Smith and Williams" showing through June 16.

Phone: 893-2191
http://museum.ucsb.edu/visit/directions

Art, Design, and Architecture Museum, UCSB
Santa Barbara

THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART
Worth The Drive
(Call for times)

presents the exhibit "Myth and Materiality: Latin American Art from the Permanent Collection, 1930-1990" from through May 26. "This World is Not My Home: Danny Lyon Photographs" shows through June 2.

Katrina Carl
kcarl@sbma.net
Phone: 963-4364
http://sbma.net

Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State St.
Santa Barbara

Cost: Free

THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART
Worth The Drive
(Call for times)

presents the exhibits "Mayday! May Day" and "Coast to Carrizo: Aerial Photographs" showing through June 2. The "46th Annual High School Art Portfolio Competition" shows through May 26. The exhibit "Recollections: A Series of Stratachronistic Rooms" shows May 24 through June 23.

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
mjohnston@sloma.org
Phone: 543-8562
http://sloma.org

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
1010 Broad St.
SLO

Health

LAUGHTER YOGA
(10:45 a.m.)

is an aerobic excercise that can be done without strain by all body types including people in wheelchairs. It can be done in anything from suits to shorts. Laughter yoga meets Thursdays at

William Alarid
wmalarid@aol.com
Phone: 925-3216

Mussell Senior Center
510 E. Park Ave.
Santa Maria

Cost: Free

Farmers Markets

GROWING GROUNDS FARM
(noon to dusk)

sells vegetables and flowers grown at the farm Thursdays from

Growing Grounds Farm
growinggroundssm@gmail.com
Phone: 934-2182
http://growinggroundsfarmsm.blogspot.com

Growing Grounds Farm
812 W. Foster Road
Santa Maria

LOMPOC
(1:30 p.m. to dusk)

features food, entertainment, and activities for the whole family Fridays from

Phone: 305-9829

Lompoc Farmers Market
Lompoc

Clubs and Meetings

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS
(6 p.m.)

is a 12-step program for people whose debts or spending problems are causing troubles in their lives or the lives of others. It meets every Thursday (except holidays) at

Phone: 927-1018

St. Barnabus Episcopal Church Library
301 Trinity Ave.
Arroyo Grande

CENTRAL COAST FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP
(10:30 a.m. to noon)

meets the third Saturday of each month from

ccfibrosupport@charter.net
Phone: 925-8095

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
3455 Halcyon
Arroyo Grande

Spiritual

STAR OF BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH
January 27,February 3,February 10,February 17,February 24,March 3,March 10,March 17,March 24,March 31,April 7,April 14,April 21,April 28,May 5,May 12,May 19,May 26,June 2,June 9,June 16,June 23,June 30,July 7,July 14,July 21,July 28,August 4,August 11,August 18,August 25,September 1,September 8,September 15,September 22,September 29,October 6,October 13,October 20,October 27,November 3,November 10,November 17,November 24,December 1,December 8,December 15,December 22,December 29,January 5,January 12,January 19,January 26(10 a.m.)

offers worship services Sundays at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 9 a.mAn adult Bible study is Thursday at.

Phone: 937-0339

Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church
4465 S. Blosser Road
Santa Maria

Concerts

THE COMMUNITY ARTS MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Worth The Drive
March 20 (8 p.m.)

presents the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra live in concert on March 20 at

Justin Weaver
justin@camasb.org
Phone: 963-0761
http://camasb.org

Lobero Theater
33 E. Canon Perdido St.
Santa Barbara

Cost: $33 or $43

Learning

WESTMONT COLLEGE
Worth The Drive
March 20 (7 p.m.)

presents a potery reading by Kelly Gruver on March 20 at

Scott Craig
scraig@westmont.edu
Phone: 565-6051
http://westmont.edu

Kerrywood Hall, Hieronymus Lounge
Westmont College
Santa Barbara

WESTMONT COLLEGE
Worth The Drive
March 20 (3:30 p.m.)

presents Carrie Birmingham and her lecture "Harry Potter and the Baptism of the Imagination" on March 20 at

Scott Craig
scraig@westmont.edu
Phone: 565-6051
http://westmont.edu

Kerrywood Hall, Hieronymus Lounge
Westmont College
Santa Barbara

Special Events

"PINK SMOKE OVER THE VATICAN"
March 21 (7 p.m.)

screened by the Unity Chapel of Light, explores the idea of women as Catholic priests and possibly serving as Pope followed by a Q&A session on March 21 at

Rev. Brian Walker
revbrian.walker@gmail.com
Phone: 345-0832
http://pinksmokeoverthevatican.com

Unity Church
1165 Stubblefield Rd
Santa Maria 93455

Concerts

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART
Worth The Drive
March 21 (7:30 p.m.)

presents the Ying Quartet in concert on March 21 at

Santa Barbara Museum of Art
kcarl@sbma.net
Phone: 884-6423
http://sbma.net

Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State St.
Santa Barbara

Cost: $19, $15 for members

Clubs and Meetings

SANTA MARIA EVENING AGLOW MONTHLY MEETING
March 21 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

will feature Darlene Olvera speaking on "What is Easter all about?" and her life story on March 21 from 

Renee Osting
rlo4him@hotmail.com
Phone: 937-5161

Aglow Evening Meeting
421 S. McClelland St.
Santa Maria 93454

Cost: Free

Special Events

PATTERSON ROAD SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE
Worth The Drive
March 22 (5:30 p.m.)

is Patterson Road's annual auction and raffle event featuring something for everyone on March 22 at

Michele Daniels
Phone: 938-8750

Patterson Road Elementary
400 E. Patterson Road
Orcutt 93455

Cost: Free

Art

THE VILLAGE OF ARROYO GRANDE
Worth The Drive
March 22 (3 to 7 p.m.)

presents "Art Walk" featuring ceramics, jewelry, oils, watercolors, sculptures, refreshements, and live entertainment on March 22 from

The Village
Arroyo Grande , CA

Special Events

"EDUCATION UNDER FIRE"
March 23 (2 to 4 p.m.)

is a documentary film that tells the story of the lack of educational opportunities for Baha'i students in Iran screening March 23 from

James Taylor
4bahais@gmail.com
Phone: 264-5482

Shepard Hall, Santa Maria Public Library
420 S. Broadway
Santa Maria 93454

Cost: Free

FRIENDS OF THE GUADALUPE PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 23 (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

presents a sale of gently used books of all interests on March 23 from

Phone: 343-1223

Guadalupe Public Library
4719 D West Main St.
Guadalupe , CA

Concerts

NATALIE GELMAN
NATALIE GELMAN
March 23 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

performs her original music on March 23 from

Elaina
wineclub@epiphanycellars.com
Phone: (866) 354-9463

Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard
6200 Foxen Canyon Road
Los Olivos 93441

Cost: $10 or $25

THE CLARK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Worth The Drive
March 23 (8 p.m.)

presents "Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show" on March 23 at

Clark Center Box Office
info@clarkcenter.org
Phone: 489-9444
http://clarkcenter.org

Clark Center for the Performing Arts
487 Fair Oaks Ave.
Arroyo Grande 93420

Cost: $39 to $49

THE SANTA BARBARA BLUES SOCIETY
Worth The Drive
March 23 (7 p.m.)

celebrates its 36th birthday with a live concert featuring John Primer live on March 23 at

sbblues.org
Phone: 722-8155
http://sbblues.org

Carillo Recreation Center
100 E. Carillo St.
Santa Barbara

Art

THE LOS PADRES ARTIST GUILD
March 23 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

and the Santa Maria Model A Ford Club present the "Arts and A's" art show featuring members showcasing their art, a classic car show, and breakfast burritos and tri tip sandwiches served by the Orcutt Lions Club on March 23 from

Los Padres Artist Guild
youani@aol.com
Phone: 937-6295
http://lospadresartistguild.com

Luis Oasis Senior Center
420 Soares Ave.
Orcutt

Health

THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
March 23 (8 a.m. to noon)

presents "Health and Wellness Fair 2013" on March 23 from

smithermand@ci.santa-maria.ca.us
Phone: 925-0951, Ext. 263
http://ci.santa-maria.ca.us

Abel MaldonadoCommunity Youth Center
600 S. McClelland St.
Santa Maria , CA

Barbecues

"KEEPING THE MEMORY ALIVE"
March 23 (noon to 4 p.m.)

is a BBQ event featuring the Joseph B. Hernandez Memorial Food Drive on March 23 from

Phone: 570-4284

Waller Park, Area #7
Santa Maria , CA

Special Events

THE KIWANIS AKTION CLUB OF SANTA MARIA
March 24 (1 to 4 p.m.)

presents the "Fashion Aktion Fashion Show" featuring entertainment, cuisine, and silent auction prizes on March 24 from

jposada@vtc-sm.org
Phone: 928-5000, Ext. 138

Veterans Memorial Building
313 W. Tunnel St.
Santa Maria , CA

Cost: $25

VINTAGE RAIL DAY TRIP
1956 Silver Splendor Dome Car
VINTAGE RAIL DAY TRIP
Worth The Drive
March 24 (10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

will include superb springtime views of Hollister and Bixby ranches and the massive launch sites of Vandenberg and more on March 24 from

Terry Remick
Phone: 680-0397
http://https://store.goletadepot.org

Santa Barbara Amtrak Station
209 State St.
Santa Barbara 93101

Cost: $79 per person

Concerts

UCSB ARTS & LECTURES
Worth The Drive
March 24 (4 p.m.)

presents the Santa Barbara premiere of the show Traces featuring music, dance, and acrobatics on March 24 at

Karna Hughes
karna.hughes@sa.ucsb.edu
Phone: 893-3494
http://artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/index.aspx

The Granada Theatre
State Street
Santa Barbara

Cost: $25 to $65, $19 for students

Health

YOGA 101 WORKSHOP
March 24 (2 p.m.)

teaches the fundamental yoga poses to provide a solid foundation for starting a yoga practice including proper alignment and how to practice safely on March 24 at 

Vicki Forman
vicki@yogaformankind.com
Phone: 680-6542
http://yogaformankind.com

Yoga for Mankind Studio
130 North Broadway, Suite B
Orcutt 93455

Cost: 25.00

Art

EL CAMINO ART ASSOCIATION MEETING
March 26 (7 to 9 p.m.)

will feature the announcement of the winners for the Scholarship competition on March 26 from

Phone: 550-9991
http://elcaminoartassoc.com

Clark Center for the Performing Arts
487 Fair Oaks Ave.
Arroyo Grande 93433

Cost: Free

Special Events

THE FOODBANK OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
March 27 (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

is hosting their 9th Annual Lompoc Empty Bowls fundraiser. The event invites attendees to choose a beautiful hand crafted ceramic bowl, enjoy a simple meal of gourmet soup, and take the bowl home on March 27 from

Judith Monte
jmonte@foodbanksbc.org
Phone: 937-3422, Ext. 106
http://jmonte@foodbanksbc.org

Lompoc Empty Bowls
100 E Locust
Lompoc 93436

Cost: $25 donation

THE FIVE CITIES DARK PARK ASSOCIATION
Worth The Drive
March 27 (4 to 9 p.m.)

presents "Dog Park Night at McLintocks" featuring a 15% ticket donation by McLintocks to the Dog Park Association on March 27 from

http://fivecitiesdogpark.org

F. McLintocks
the Village
Arroyo Grande , CA

Stage

THE WESTMONT READING SERIES
Worth The Drive
March 27 (8 p.m.)

presents novelist Ron Hansen, author of "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" on March 27 at

scraig@westmont.edu
http://westmont.edu

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta del Sol
Santa Barbara , CA

Cost: Free