Performers from College for Kids, an Allan Hancock College Community Education program, will tell the story of Aladdin through music and dance during the annual Magical Moments and Spring Recital at the Ethel Pope Auditorium, on May 4 and 5, at 7 and 2 p.m. respectively. The Aladdin portion of the show features 65 dancers. […]
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Rancho Bowl holds mural contest
Rancho Bowl in Santa Maria invites artists to enter its mural contest, which will be accepting submissions through June 1. Applicants are encouraged to create art that illustrates aspects of Santa Maria and the city’s history. Artists will not be responsible for the execution of the mural and are only required to submit artwork proposals. […]
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Book sale benefits Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library is hosting a bargain sale of used books, CDs, and DVDs for adults and children at the Santa Maria Town Center, from May 6 through 11. The sale takes place on the second floor of the mall and will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 […]
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Pop, soul, and jazz artist Jineanne Coderre celebrates first EP at Presqu’ile Winery
Overcoming self-doubt is an obstacle local singer/songwriterJineanne Coderre explores in her first EP Listen, which becomes available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Play, and other digital outlets on Friday, May 3. Coderre performs a show the same day at Presqu’ile Winery in Santa Maria to celebrate the long-awaited release. And in a way, she’s also celebrating the […]
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Eli Cook performs acoustic show at Santa Maria’s Radisson Hotel
Blues cruise
Virginia-born artist Eli Cook grew up in Albemarle County, amid the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If I was on Jeopardy and one of the Daily Double categories was “mountain ranges,” there’s very little chance I’d bet anything higher than zero—unless the question pertains to the Disneyland trinity (Space, Splash, and Thunder). That’s why […]
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‘Sideways’ car display benefits local summer camp
The owners of the red Saab featured in the 2004 film Sideways are partnering with Summer in the Park to raise funds to support the latter’s free summer camp program for children ages 3 to 13 in Los Alamos. The car will be on display at the Foxen Vineyard and Winery’s tasting room in Santa […]
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The Art of Dress opens at Elverhoj Museum
The opening reception for The Art of Dress, a new group show at Elverhoj Museum of History and Art in Solvang, takes place on Saturday, April 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibit features works by 20 artists who will be present at the reception for the public to meet with. Artists were asked […]
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Spotlight on: Downtown Fridays
Ed Carcarey, event promoter
Springtime comes with about 70 more things to do in downtown Santa Maria on a Friday evening than any other night of the week. This year marks the fourth that the city is hosting Downtown Fridays every spring through summer. The family-friendly event returned to the Town Center West parking lot on March 29 and […]
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American Idol winner Scotty McCreery brings his own brand of country to Solvang Festival Theater
The song “This Is It”—no, not the Michael Jackson documentary—could have gone one of two ways. The lyrics spell out a play-by-play blueprint for country singer-songwriter Scotty McCreery to finally pop the big question with his longtime girlfriend Gabi Dugal. “I had the ring in the closet for months and had the day all planned […]
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Sign up for Mother’s Day perfume workshop at Wilding Museum
The Mother’s Day Natural Perfume-Making Workshop at the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang takes place on Saturday, May 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. The class size is limited to 12 people, so early registration is highly recommended. Participants will receive guidance in constructing a fragrance, partake in a lively discussion of […]
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Sinbad to perform at Chumash Casino
Standup comedian Sinbad will perform at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez on Friday, April 26, at 8 p.m. The popular comic was named one of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Standups of All Time” in 2004. Sinbad is also widely known for his film and television career, with roles in films like First Kid, […]
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Friends of the Library holds Painted Chair Raffle
The eighth annual Painted Chair Raffle, sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library, runs at the Santa Maria Town Center from April 13 through May 3, with the exception of Easter Sunday, April 21. A reception for participating artists and sponsors takes place on Friday, April 12. The display room is located […]
