PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of West Side Story, directed and choreographed by Michael Jenkinson, through July 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 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.
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Sylvia, directed by Patricia M. Troxel, through July 25 at the Solvang Festival Theatre 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 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 15-22, 2010.