Allan Hancock College celebrated progress on the construction of the college’s Fine Arts Complex during a beam signing ceremony on April 15 (pictured above). The final steel beam of the building’s superstructure was signed by members of the college’s fine arts department and board of trustees, as well as representatives from the project’s contractor, AMG […]
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Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Dept. holds photography contest for 2022 calendar
The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is currently accepting entries in its 2022 Calendar Photo Contest. The deadline to submit is May 31, and the department will only accept photos that were taken at one of Santa Maria’s 28 city parks or the city’s regional park, Los Flores Ranch Park. Contest participants are encouraged […]
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Weston Scott and Adam Niemann dissect a Dr. Seuss classic during their new podcast, Green Eggs… and Man?
Two podcasters are kicking off their new improv series by breaking the “don’t judge a book by its cover” rule. Setting out to unearth the hidden philosophical implications of Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham, Weston Scott and Adam Niemann are thoroughly examining the book, page by page, starting with its cover. Each episode of […]
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Wildling Museum of Art and Nature presents new group exhibition, Art from the Trail: Exploring the Natural Beauty of Santa Barbara County
The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang presents Art from the Trail: Exploring the Natural Beauty of Santa Barbara County, a new group show, which premiered on April 17 and is scheduled to remain on display through Oct. 3. Featured artists in the exhibit include members of the San Luis Outdoor Painters for […]
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Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society hosts webinar with award-winning author Lyanda Lynn Haupt
On Thursday, April 22, the Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society will host a webinar featuring author Lyanda Lynn Haupt (pictured right), who will be discussing her latest book, Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit, at 7 p.m., via Zoom. Haupt has described the new book as an invitation to acknowledge […]
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Based in Goleta, High Seas Mead offers sparkling libations made from organic, gluten-free ingredients
If you like “Meadacoladas” (and gettin’ caught in the rain), put those personal ads to rest; High Seas Mead is the escape you’ve been looking for. The Meadacolada (pineapple and coconut mead) is just one of the brand’s four core flavors, alongside the Cosmic Bandito (blackberry and pineapple), Cheap Thrills (raspberry and coconut), and Mystic […]
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Gallery Los Olivos presents Sunflowers + Hydrangeas = Happiness, a new showcase of paintings by Patti Robbins
Whenever someone assumes Patti Robbins’ still life paintings are a nod to Vincent Van Gough’s sunflower series, she’s more than ready to shut that theory down. “Not that I don’t love his work, and seeing the Van Gough museum in Amsterdam was impressive,” said Robbins, the featured artist of Gallery Los Olivos’ current exhibition, Sunflowers […]
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Gallery Los Olivos presents Sunflowers + Hydrangeas = Happiness, a new showcase of paintings by Patti Robbins
Whenever someone assumes Patti Robbins’ still life paintings are a nod to Vincent Van Gough’s sunflower series, she’s more than ready to shut that theory down. “Not that I don’t love his work, and seeing the Van Gough museum in Amsterdam was impressive,” said Robbins, the featured artist of Gallery Los Olivos’ current exhibition, Sunflowers […]
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Santa Maria Public Library takes part in In-N-Out Burger’s Cover to Cover reading program
Children ages 4 through 12 are invited to participate in the Cover to Cover reading program at the Santa Maria Public Library through Saturday, April 17. For every five books read, participants will earn an award certificate that can be redeemed for a free cheeseburger or hamburger at any In-N-Out Burger restaurant. Children are eligible […]
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Betteravia Government Campus to host Valley of Light, a new public art installation
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture is co-producing a new public art installation at the Betteravia Government Campus in Santa Maria, in partnership with Allan Hancock College and the city of Santa Maria. Designed by local artist and art instructor Nancy Jo Ward, Valley of Light includes seven tree-like sculptures made of […]
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Story of Soil in Los Olivos offers high-quality, balanced wines by the bottle, glass, and tasting from winemaker Jessica Gasca
The age-old adage “less is more” rings true for local winemaker Jessica Gasca, at least in terms of her modestly described “tiny operation,” Story of Soil in Los Olivos. “Larger wineries always seemed to lack that soul,” Gasca said on why she prefers to own and operate a relatively small-scale winery that promotes gentle processing […]
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Songwriters at Play founder Steve Key and other local musicians put on an outdoor house show in Orcutt
What do singer-songwriter Steve Key, guitarist Dorian Michael, percussionist Paul Griffith, and fiddler John Nowel all have in common? (Aside from calling the Central Coast their home, that is.) These four prolific musicians are set to share the stage—or backyard—at an upcoming outdoor house concert at a residence in Orcutt. The show’s hosts are Jeff […]
