PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Sylvia directed by Patricia M. Troxel through July 3 at the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. Cost is $26.25 through $30. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org.
THE POETRY SOCIETY OF SANTA MARIA invites all to read poetry, sing songs, or just express themselves every other Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. at Coffee and Company, 245 Town Center West, Santa Maria. The next poetry reading is July 7. Info: 928-6492.
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PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Curtains directed by Roger DeLaurier through July 3 at the Festival Theater, Solvang. The Solvang Festival Theatre is located at 420 2nd St., Solvang. Cost is $29.25 through $34.75. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org.
MURDER IN MIND presents Bewitched: De-Witched running July 4-Sept. 5 at the Spyglass Inn Restaurant, 2305 Spyglass Drive in Shell Beach. The $48.95 ticket includes dinner, show, sales tax, and wait staff gratuity. Info and reservations: 489-3875 or murderinmind.com.
THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, the Santa Barbara Dance Alliance, and Christine Fossemalle present “An Invitation to Dance,” featuring pointe dancing, jazz, and tap July 8, 9, and 10 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Ynez Valley High School Little Theatre, Santa Ynez. Info: 688-8494.
SHAMDAZZLE opens July 8 with Martini Nights on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. Choreographer and writer Suzy Miller is back and says you’ll love this show if you loved Vegas Baby. See it at 888 Morro in downtown SLO. Info and other dates and times: slolittletheatre.org or 781-7440.
THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA presents its production The Crock of Gold through Sept. 18. The Melodrama is located on Highway 1 in Oceano. Tickets range from $18-$22, with a $2 discount for seniors, students, and active military and $4 discounts for children. Info: 489-2499 or americanmelodrama.com.
This article appears in Jul 1-8, 2010.