Friday, March 12, 2010     Volume: 10, Issue: 52
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Laughs galore

PHOTO COURTESY ERIC HOIT

Laughs galore

Once their He-Man lifestyle is threatened by a pair of mail-order-brides, these burly lumberjacks have to realize what it’s like to be Lumberjacks In Love. The Great American Melodrama brings the folk music- and comedy-filled production to life, followed by a Las Vegas themed Vaudeville Review where anything can happen.

 

The Great America Melodrama presents its production of Lumberjacks In Love, followed by a Vaudeville Review on Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4:30 and 8:30 p.m., and Sundays at 6 p.m. March 11 through April 25 at the Great American Melodrama, Highway 1, Oceano. Cost is $18 to $22. Info: 489-2499 or americanmelodrama.com.

 

A spectrum of skill

PHOTO COURTESY ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE

A spectrum of skill

Allan Hancock College is a cultural hub in Santa Maria where motivated people can perfect their craft. Allan Hancock College’s Dance Department presents Dance Spectrum, featuring student performances in various styles including ballet, jazz, modern, tap, character, and hip-hop.

 

Allan Hancock College presents the Dance Department’s annual spring concert, Dance Spectrum, March 17 through 21 at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at Allan Hancock College’s Marian Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Cost is $12 to $15. Info: 922-8313.

Insight into Iraq

PHOTO COURTESY LOMPOC MUSEUM

Insight into Iraq

The Lompoc Museum’s latest exhibit, “Desperate Land,” features the photographs of Betsy Weiner, who captured the everyday lives of Iraqi people over a 3 1/2-year period. The exhibit gives insight to an ancient culture that existed long before ours.

 

The Lompoc Museum presents the exhibit “Desperate Land,” featuring the photographs of Betsy Weiner, March 14 through May 30 in the museum’s Centeno Gallery, 200 South H St., Lompoc. An opening reception is March 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: 736-3888 or lompocmuseum@verizon.net.