As part of its current world tour, disco and funk group KC and The Sunshine Band is heading to Santa Ynez for a live performance at the Chumash Casino Resort on Friday, March 28, at 8 p.m. Tickets to the concert, held inside the resort’s Samala Showroom, range between $59 and $89. The 14-member ensemble […]
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Performers bring jazz and dance to the Oceano Elks Lodge
A local jazz collective is kicking it up a notch with its next Oceano concert, set to feature a lively dance demonstration courtesy of the Cal Poly SLO Swing Dance Club. Organized by the Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club, the program is slated to take place on Sunday, March 30, from 11 a.m. to […]
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Cal Poly commits to three new bachelor’s programs at Hancock College’s Santa Maria campus
Less than a month after introducing a new bill centered on postsecondary education, Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) withdrew from pushing it forward. Without reaching a single hearing, the proposal itself helped solve the problem the bill aimed to fix, Allan Hancock College President Kevin Walthers said. On March 17, Walthers shared a stage with […]
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Mitra Cline showcases digital art, interactive installations, and crafts at Lompoc’s Cypress Gallery
The Lompoc Valley Art Association presents Cuckoo’s Mixed Reality Nest, a solo exhibition showcasing works by Santa Barbara-based artist Mitra Cline, at Cypress Gallery. The exhibit is scheduled to open on April 3 and remain on display through April 27. The show is described as a collection of traditional crafts—such as masks, bowls, and cards—and […]
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LAFCO supports water connection between Santa Maria and Bonita Elementary School
Potable water at Bonita Elementary School is strictly of the bottled variety, at least until a newly county-greenlit plan to connect with a municipal utility comes to fruition. Elevated levels of groundwater nitrates are at the fountainhead of the issue, evaluated by the Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) in December 2024, and again […]
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Miller Family Wine Company named Grower of the Year, launches AI sommelier service
Not long after accepting a coveted award for winemaking innovation at the state’s capital, the Miller Family Wine Company pushed industry boundaries further with a state-of-the-art update. In January, the local producer—the umbrella company that includes Bien Nacido Estates, J. Wilkes, Ballard Lane, Pandemonium, and other Central Coast staples—was recognized as the 2025 Grower of […]
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Artisan natural perfumer Susan Farber guides CalNAM visitors in building transportive scents from the ground up
Follow your nose Sol Aromatics founder Susan Farber will host natural perfume-making workshops at the California Nature Art Museum in Solvang on Sunday, March 16, and Sunday, April 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. on both days. Register in advance at calnatureartmuseum.org. Admission is $130 for museum members and $140 for nonmembers. The museum is […]
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Local high school students stage Newsies in Santa Maria
Pioneer Valley High School presents its production of Newsies, with performances at the school’s Performing Arts Center—aka the SMJUHSD Performing Arts Center—in Santa Maria through Saturday, March 15 (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 p.m. each evening). Inspired by the Newsboys’ Strike of 1899 in New York City, the plot of this Broadway sensation centers […]
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Solvang seeks input on design standards amid housing mandates
Maintaining the look and feel of a quaint fairy tale village without clashing with state housing directives is among the goals leading Solvang officials down a regulations rabbit hole. The Solvang Planning Commission and Design Review Committee (DRC) are inviting the public to provide input or seek clarity on the topic at a joint workshop […]
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Orchids After Dark shines a light on local wine-produced paintings and DJ sets
Orchid kindred For more info on the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show and Orchids After Dark, held March 7 through 9, visit sborchidshow.com. Both events will be at Earl Warren Showgrounds, located at 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. Intricate floral arrangements at the 77th annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show will take on a new […]
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California Nature Art Museum showcases Yosemite through the lens of William Neill
An upcoming art exhibition in downtown Solvang celebrates one California-based photographer’s singular views captured in Yosemite National Park. The new solo show—titled Yosemite: Sanctuary in Stone, Photographs by William Neill—will open at Solvang’s California Nature Art Museum (Cal-NAM) on Saturday, March 8, with an artist meet-and-greet reception featuring Neill, from 3 to 5 p.m. A […]
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Solvang Theaterfest announces new board executives and concert plans
In mid-February, Solvang Theaterfest welcomed some new leaders on its executive board. Solvang Theaterfest Executive Director Chantel Green said in press materials that each individual is bringing “invaluable experience and enthusiasm to help guide our organization forward.” The new additions to Solvang Theaterfest’s leadership team are Board Chair Don Conner, Vice Chair Brad Vidro, Treasurer […]
