Local mystery author Tony Piazza will be signing copies of his new novel, Murder in the Cards, at Gavin’s Books in Santa Maria on Saturday, June 15, from noon to 3 p.m. Piazza will also be reading a portion of the novel during the event. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Guests […]
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stART showcases artists with disabilities at CORE Winery
The artist reception for stART, which displays works created by student artists from the Special Needs Network and Vocational Training Program, takes place at CORE Winery in Orcutt on Sunday, June 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. Last year’s show included abstract pieces, mixed media, kinetic art, and sculptures. Nineteen pieces were sold at the […]
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The Book Loft hosts Clover Blue book signing
Local author Eldonna Edwards will be signing copies of her new book, Clover Blue, at the Book Loft in Solvang on Saturday, June 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. The novel is a coming-of-age tale set during the 1970s in Northern California. The 12-year-old Clover Blue lives at a commune known as the Saffron Freedom […]
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Fesler Drama Club presents ‘The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe’
The Fesler Junior High Drama Club holds its first performance of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe—a theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel—on Friday, May 31, at 7 p.m. Two more performances take place the following day, Saturday, June 1, at 2 and 7 p.m. Chanel Corpuz directs this dramatization of the beloved […]
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Hancock College honors retiring faculty and staff
Allan Hancock College honored 20 retiring faculty and staff members during a recognition ceremony on Thursday, May 16. Dance professor Dianne McMahon, retiring after 38 years, and English professor Marla Allegre, retiring after 31 years, were among the honorees. McMahon started her career at the college as a dance instructor and is retiring as the […]
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Susanne Schenck exhibits travel and nature photography at Grossman Gallery
Born and raised in Sweden, photographer Susanne Schenck developed a passion for nature and wildlife long before ever picking up a camera. One consistent source of nostalgia for Schenck is the memory of her childhood home, near a forest just 1 mile outside the small town of Osby. “We had a huge meadow—several acres—in front […]
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Pastel artist Jim Tyler captures intimate glimpses of everyday life through light and shadow
Jim Tyler almost always paints from photographs, and they’re usually ones he’s taken himself. Although it’s currently a matter of preference, Tyler first approached the method when it was practically his only option. “I had a career in computer engineering, and the only time I had for art was later at night—right after work and […]
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Boz Scaggs brings Out of the Blues tour to Santa Ynez
If the name William Royce Scaggs doesn’t sound familiar, you might know this soft rock legend better by a particular schoolyard nickname he acquired during the days of his youth. I probably shouldn’t have spoiled the reveal in the headline, but it did get your attention, right? It was St. Mark’s School of Texas where […]
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Summer Guide 2019
I know it doesn’t really feel like summer is right around the corner, but I promise that the sun will come out eventually. Those low-hanging soggy clouds full of wet will part, leaving you with the dog days of summer staring you straight in the face. How will you ever fill all […]
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Original musical JFK ‘n Me gets official album release
Aficionados privy to the Santa Maria and Lompoc music scenes may know songwriters Weston Scott and Christian Schmidt for their work as the pop parody duo The Friendos, who celebrated their inaugural album release in 2017. If you’re curious about what they’ve been up to for the last two years, head on over to iTunes, […]
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College For Kids offers summer arts classes
College for Kids will be offering a variety of youth classes through Allan Hancock College’s Community Education Program, starting Wednesday, June 10, and running through Saturday, Aug. 10. Students ages 4 to 18 will be able to choose from arts and crafts, creative journaling, sewing, cooking, and dance classes (including ballet, hip-hop, and jazz). The […]
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Lompoc announces Free Movies in the Park lineup
The Lompoc Recreation Division announced the three films that will be screened during the annual Free Movies in the Park event, which begins on Saturday, June 8, with a screening of Mary Poppins Returns. The series continues with Bumblebee on Saturday, July 13, and concludes with How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World on […]
