The Santa Maria Arts Council (SMAC) is recognizing Bill Cirone, the Santa Barbara County superintendent of schools, as the 2017 honoree for the Individual Grants in Arts Competition. “The arts are a form of expression and communication that is essential to the human experience, and they truly deserve a regular place in our classrooms.” Cirone […]
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The Dunes Center celebrates Huell Howser with walk at Oso Flaco
When Huell Howser—best known locally for hosting, producing, and writing California’s Gold on PBS—toured Oso Flaco Lake and the Guadalupe Dunes, I doubt he could have predicted his journey would be recreated by dozens each year, celebrating in his name. The Dunes Center in Guadalupe celebrates the fourth annual Huell Howser Walk this year on […]
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Local barbershop organizations offer singing Valentines
Tri City Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is taking reservations for its annual Singing Valentines Program. The female chorus members will perform live throughout Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Vandenberg Village, delivering flowers, chocolates, and songs on Feb. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are $25 and all proceeds go toward local music […]
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Wildling Museum announces theme for photography competition
The Wildling Museum announced “Trees of the Tri-Counties” as the theme for its annual nature photography competition. Entries for both the adult and junior competitions are due May 1. The museum is seeking creative photographers to capture the diverse range of tree species of the Tri-Counties (Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo) in a fresh, […]
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Santa Ynez Valley Arts holds call for artisans event
Santa Ynez Valley Arts (SYVA) announced the start of its Second Saturday Artisans series, beginning on March 11 from noon to 5 p.m at Santa Ynez Valley Grange. The series will continue on the second Saturday of each month throughout 2017. Original paintings, jewelry, woodwork, pottery, photography, and more will be on display and for […]
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Spotlight on: The High Roller Tiki Lounge
Michael Cobb, owner
To celebrate the grand opening of the High Roller Tiki Lounge in Solvang, owner Michael Cobb commissioned a special tiki cup to be made. The blue and white vessel is emblazoned with the new name and the image of a mermaid holding up a pair of large dice. Anyone who doesn’t know Cobb’s background might […]
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Let the yoga shine in: Ease your mind, body, and soul at Yoga Shine in Nipomo
Jesselle Pena, the owner of Yoga Shine in Nipomo, has never met a person who couldn’t use at least a little bit of yoga in their life. “I really do believe that yoga is for everybody. Whether you’re trying to bulk up or lose weight, or if you’re just trying to find peace of mind,” […]
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Santa Maria seeking bands for Concerts in the Park
The city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is looking for bands and musicians to perform during the upcoming 2017 Summer Concerts in the Park series. Family-friendly bands of all genres are encouraged to apply. Up to five bands will be chosen to perform for the concerts, which take place at different city parks […]
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The Santa Ynez Valley Classical Music Series presents solo violin concert
St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church hosts a solo violin concert on Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. as a part of the Santa Ynez Valley Classical Music Series. Los Angeles Philharmonic violinist Paul Stein will perform. Stein has been a member of the LA Philharmonic for 35 years and is a soloist with symphony orchestras throughout Southern […]
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Santa Maria Public Library seeks artists for Shepard Hall
The Santa Maria Public Library is seeking artists interested in exhibiting their work in the Shepard Hall for up to 10 to 12 months. Artists are encouraged to apply at any time. Art is accepted through a juried selection process conducted by the library’s Art Advisory Committee. The library advises applicants to read its policy […]
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Spotlight on: Birchwood Garden Barn & Home
It all started with a big idea at an unexpected time and place. Lauren Withers had an epiphany one Sunday morning shortly after breakfast, when she headed to Old Towne Nursery in Nipomo—which was going out of business. “I stopped by for their final clearance sale, and this was my first time there. I had […]
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Hear live poetry in Orcutt
The Live from the CORE poetry series welcomes two California poets for a reading event on Jan. 14 in Orcutt. David Dominguez of Fresno and Jo Milosch of San Diego will read their works live at CORE Winery in Old Orcutt. Dominguez is known for authoring two collections: Work Done Right and The Ghost of […]
