”As you view these pixelated portraits in this exhibit, allow yourself to sit with the image for a few moments before scrolling on,” states the preamble to the Ann Foxworthy Gallery’s current virtual exhibition. The formal intro goes on to recommend that viewers slightly squint their eyes a bit, “to reveal the persona woven into […]
Caleb Wiseblood
PCPA concludes InterPlay programming with a virtual reading of Tanya Saracho’s ‘Fade’
The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) will stream two live readings of Tanya Saracho’s Fade, the first on Friday, March 19, at 7 p.m., and the second on Saturday, March 20, at 1:30 p.m. The plot of this comedy follows a growing friendship between Lucia, a Mexican-born novelist, and Abel, a Latino janitor. Admission to stream […]
The Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library holds $1 Book Sale
Starting on Thursday, March 18, the Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library will hold a special $1 Book Sale on the second floor of the Santa Maria Town Center. The sale is scheduled to run through Sunday, March 21 (from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and from 1 to 7 p.m. […]
The Wildling Museum presents upcoming Zoom panel, Art Through the Window
On Wednesday, March 24, the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang will host a virtual artist panel, Art Through the Window, with guest speakers Holli Harmon and Nicole Strasburg, from 4 to 5 p.m., via Zoom. Harmon and Strasburg are the two artists behind the museum’s current duo of window installations, The Nature […]
Sear Steakhouse in Solvang celebrates grand opening with Lompoc chef Erik Dandee at the helm
From Vancouver, Washington, to Portland, Oregon, chef Erik Dandee has made a name for himself in more than a few cities along the West Coast during his career of nearly two decades. He and his wife were living in Palm Springs when a rare (the pun will make sense in a bit) opportunity attracted them […]
Lompoc painters Vicki Andersen and Neil Andersson collaborate on new duo show, Color and Light, at Gallery Los Olivos
Vicki Andersen and Neil Andersson have more in common than a last name (albeit one that’s spelled differently between the two artists). Although they differ from one another in style and media—Andersen prefers to use acrylics, while Andersson usually paints with oils—they share a mutual interest in exploring the relationship between color and light within […]
Santa Maria Public Library, Orcutt Branch Library offer St. Patrick’s Day-themed crafting kits for adults
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Santa Maria Public Library and Orcutt Branch Library will offer a limited number of holiday-themed craft projects for adults (ages 18 and over). The free crafting kits will be available for pickup at both libraries Monday, March 15, through Saturday, March 20. Pre-registration is required for kits at […]
Lompoc Theatre Project to stream live fundraiser and variety show, ‘The Show Must Go On’
The Lompoc Theatre Project (LTP) presents The Show Must Go On, a virtual variety show to benefit the restoration of the historic Lompoc Theatre, which will stream live through Facebook on Friday, March 26, from 6 to about 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Mark Herrier, LTP’s executive director, this fundraiser will include a variety of musical […]
Cal Poly students and faculty collaborate on a new, interactive audio play and virtual dance concert
“We may ask you to walk around with us and dream with us. So, if you are in a house, home, or shelter and are able to participate, please do,” co-writer and cast member Bella Ramirez says during the opening scene of Shelter, a new original audio play produced by Cal Poly’s Theatre and Dance […]
PCPA continues InterPlay programming with its next virtual play reading, ‘Into the Breeches!’
The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) will stream two live readings of George Brant’s Into the Breeches!, the first on Friday, March 5, at 7 p.m., and the second on Saturday, March 5, at 1:30 p.m. The reading is roughly two hours in length, with one five-minute intermission, and both presentations will be followed with an […]
Hancock holds virtual showcase for fine arts students, Making Marks in Creative Spaces
The Ann Foxworthy Gallery in Santa Maria will present a virtual iteration of its annual student showcase, Making Marks in Creative Spaces, starting on Monday, March 29. This exhibition will celebrate a variety of works from Allan Hancock College’s fine arts students and is scheduled to remain online through Monday, April 5. This year’s show […]
Spring Arts 2021
The Sun’s annual Spring Arts issue brings you arts, music, and craft events from across the Central Coast. With the pandemic going but possibly waning, arts events are still mostly virtual, but some in-person events are happening too! Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood compiled all the creativity Northern Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties can […]

