Young patients in the pediatric unit at Santa Maria’s Marian Regional Medical Center were given stuffed animals, coloring books, crayons, and other fun prizes during the week of Valentine’s Day, thanks to a project organized by 17-year-old high school student Sophia Ferreira. Inspired by her own childhood experience of staying in the hospital, Ferreira organized […]
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2025 Buellton Wine and Chili Festival announces music lineup
Attendees of this year’s Buellton Wine and Chili Festival (Sunday, March 16, from noon to 4:30 p.m., at Flying Flags RV Resort) can look forward to live entertainment from multiple featured acts. Known for his signature, high-energy yodeling and genre blending, local musician Jared Nels will be among the festival’s music lineup, which also features […]
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Santa Maria local Juliana Neel takes on new leadership role at Talley Vineyards
Talley chart Call (805) 489-0446(805) 489-0446 or visit talleyvineyards.com to find out more about Talley Vineyards, located at 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande. Imagine a cozy blanket in wine form. That’s what makes Talley Vineyards’ 2022 grenache perfect for cold, stormy nights, according to the local winery’s new tasting room manager, Juliana Neel. “[It’s] pure […]
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Protesting the president: Santa Maria residents participate in the nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration
Dozens of protesters converged at the intersection of Broadway and Cook streets in Santa Maria on President’s Day. Some arrived with text-heavy banners in hand, while others laid out blank posters on the lawn outside of Santa Maria City Hall to mark with colored Sharpies. “Nobody elected Musk,” “Democracy not oligarchy,” “Fight against fascism,” “This […]
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Improv for Good supplies local laughs at workshops and fundraisers
On the spot To find out more about Improv for Good and its lineup of monthly classes and periodic performance events, visit improvforgood.fun or email improvforgood@gmail.com. Striking gold in the world of improv is more about being off-the-cuff than thinking on your feet, according to Pismo Beach resident Thia Anlo, who once feared that the […]
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Art, music, and full body workouts collide at Krischana Tribal Fusion Belly Dance in Santa Ynez
Onstage and in studio To find out more about Krischana’s Tribal Fusion Belly Dance, visit krischanastribalfusionbellydance.com. The studio is located at 3595 Numancia St., unit 2, Santa Ynez. Owner and instructor Krischana Thompson will perform at the 2025 Tribal Flower Fest, set to take place at the Flower City Ballroom in Lompoc on Saturday, Feb. […]
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Tales from the Tavern series hosts Santa Ynez concert with folk musician David Wilcox
The Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez presents folk musician David Wilcox, live in concert, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. Admission to the show, described as open to all ages, is $36. Wilcox’s concert is part of the Maverick Saloon’s Tales from the Tavern series, a periodic concert program that celebrates its featured artists’ […]
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Catch some quirky fishermen onstage during the Melodrama’s Guys on Ice
The Great American Melodrama in Oceano presents Guys on Ice, which debuted in late January. Performances are scheduled to run through Saturday, March 8. According to press materials, this musical comedy follows two ice fishermen and lifelong friends, Marvin and Lloyd, and features songs that blend humor with thoughtful observations of the two protagonists’ “wild […]
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Global Gardens chef Lisa Thomson spearheads organic olive oil tastings and cooking classes
Globe trot Call (805) 686-4111 or visit globalgardensonline.com for more info on Global Gardens, located at 3570 Madera St., Santa Ynez. Global Gardens chef and brand specialist Lisa Thomson will be among the featured foodies at this year’s Santa Barbara County Women Winemakers and Culinarians Celebration, set to run March 6 through 9. Visit sbwomenwinemakers.com […]
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Santa Maria Airport displays Valley Art Gallery’s latest exhibit
The Valley Art Gallery is currently showcasing a collection of artworks by its new featured artist, Adria Chalfin, whose diverse pieces range from mixed media to copper repoussé. The display debuted at the Santa Maria Airport in early February and is scheduled to remain on view through Sunday, April 6. A graduate of CalArts, Chalfin […]
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The Sun awards local high school senior with 10 lessons at the Coelho Academy of Music
Orcutt Academy High School (OAHS) senior J.J. Lemus was recently selected to receive an award from the Sun, in collaboration with the Coelho Academy of Music, designed to nurture his artistic talents. Regarded among those who know him as an exceptional participant of OAHS’s theater arts program, Lemus is eager to broaden his creative horizons […]
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Cheers to the garagiste: Micro-wineries are ready to pour you a taste in Solvang
Hall of fame Solvang’s 11th annual Southern Exposure Garagiste Festival will hold its rare and reserve tasting on Friday, Feb. 7, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., and its grand tasting on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 2 to 5 p.m. Both events will take place at Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall, located at 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. […]
