The Trial of Goldilocks, Santa Maria Civic Theatre’s annual free summer fairy tale selection, opens Friday, June 21, and runs through Sunday, June 30. Co-directors Lisa Jacobson and Kimberley Washington helm this comedy, from writer Joseph Robinette, which examines the story of Goldilocks and The Three Bears from multiple points of view. Performances take place […]
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Grossman Gallery showcases oil paintings by Elizabeth Monks Hack
Small Town Abstractions, a new art exhibition at the Grossman Gallery in Lompoc, opens Monday, July 1, and runs through Wednesday, July 31. An artist reception takes place on Sunday, July 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. This exhibit features oil paintings by Lompoc-based artist Elizabeth Monks Hack, who strived to capture different aspects of […]
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Standing Sun Winery hosts country stars Kevin Galloway and Celeste Kellogg
At age 25, Kevin Galloway made a life-altering decision. Tired of pursuing a career in banking, Galloway decided the time had come to chase his true dream. After relocating from East Texas to Austin, the aspiring singer and guitarist began regularly performing at local open-mic nights. From there, he soon crossed paths with fellow performer […]
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Cypress Gallery showcases metal prints by retired photojournalist Bill Morson
Throughout childhood and up until college, future photographer Bill Morson was never dead set on a specific career. “I would tell my friends that, if possible, I’d like to just become a professional observer of life one day,” Morson told the Sun. He chose to major in geography as a potential outlet for his love […]
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Supernatural creatures inhabit Los Angeles in Kathryn Blanche’s post-apocalyptic fantasy series
Vampires, dragons, and elves, oh my! It’s safe to say we’re not in Kansas anymore, but we certainly aren’t in the merry, old land of Oz either. Laila Eyvindr, the lead protagonist of Kathryn Blanche’s Laila of Midgard series, calls Los Angeles her home. Following a major cataclysm, the city has become a middle ground […]
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Wildling Museum holds ceremony to remember artist Ray Strong
The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature hosts a program to celebrate the life and legacy of artist Ray Strong (1905-2006) on Sunday, June 23, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Collector David Parker and artists Arturo Tello, Michael Drury, John Iwerks, and Chris Chapman will present personal memories of working with and being inspired by […]
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Sarah Allred paintings showcased at Flying Goat Cellars
An artist reception for Flying Goats Cellars’ featured artist, Sarah Allred, takes place on Saturday, June 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. The Lompoc-based artist is also a longtime gardener and amateur botanist. For this exhibit, Allred chose acrylic and mixed-media pieces that reflect her love of plants, including vibrant garden scenes and detailed botanical […]
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Solvang Antiques hosts demo, reception for Joe Mancuso
A champagne reception and artist demonstration for Solvang Antiques Fine Art Gallery’s featured artist, Joe Mancuso, takes place on Wednesday, June 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. Named Distinguished Pastelist in 2007 by the Pastel Society of the West Coast, Mancuso is known for the quality of light in his works. In order to accurately […]
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The Mads Tolling Quartet take over Solvang Festival Theater
All it took was a Miles Davis cassette tape to change one Danish classical violin student’s life forever. Mads Tolling was 14 when his father introduced him to Davis’ music, which spawned an everlasting adoration of jazz, soul, and R&B of the 1960s. Within this decade’s sounds, Tolling found a paradoxical sense of freedom and […]
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Lompoc Civic Theatre’s production of A Dog’s Life is a barking good time
Three dogs at the pound eagerly await their chances of getting adopted when they hear a new human’s voice coming around the corner. Joel (Craig Scott) doesn’t want a dog, but his ex-girlfriend does, and he’s just about ready to try anything to win her back. The canine candidates flaunt themselves before Joel, desperately competing […]
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This and That showcases three local artists at Gallery Los Olivos
For oil painter Patti Robbins, no still life begins without a “treasure hunt,” as she calls it. A collection of vessels, plants, fabrics, and other items that appeal to the artist ensues before she’s ready to start painting. Robbins will occasionally borrow vases, bowls, and plates from friends or purchase new ones that catch her […]
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LVAA presents Captured Moments at Cypress Gallery
Captured Moments, a new exhibit showcasing photography by Bill Morson, which opened Tuesday, May 28, and runs through Sunday, June 23, at Cypress Gallery in Lompoc. Morson is a Central Coast-based photographer with professional experience in both corporate photography and photojournalism. The exhibit showcases an eclectic selection of Morson’s photos, from nature photography to portraits. […]
