PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of West Side Story, directed and choreographed by Michael Jenkinson, July 9 through 25 at Marian Theatre at Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, in 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 21. Info: 928-6492.
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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.
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Sylvia, directed by Patricia M. Troxel, July 9 through 25 at the Solvang Festival Theatre at 420 2nd St., Solvang. Cost is $29.25 through $34.75. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org.
THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA presents The Tavern July 15-Sept. 19. Beginning July 17, this show will be in repertory with The Crock of Gold. The Melodrama is located on Highway 1 in Oceano. Tickets range from $18-$22, with $2 discounts for seniors, students, and active military and $4 discounts for children. Info: 489-2499 or americanmelodrama.com.
MURDER IN MIND presents Bewitched: De-Witched running through 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.
This article appears in Jul 8-15, 2010.