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. […]
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Guadalupe enacts new parking restrictions to increase turnover at public EV chargers
For a full battery, electric vehicles on empty parked at either of Guadalupe’s two free charging stations need to stay plugged in for about 11 hours, according to city staff. But anyone caught parked in those spots for more than four hours is now subject to ticketed fines thanks to a new city ordinance. During […]
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Central Coast Art League members showcase still lifes at Los Olivos General Store
Still life is for the living The Los Olivos General Store debuted the Central Coast Art League’s current group show in November 2024. The exhibit is slated to remain on display through March 3. For more info, visit centralcoastartleague.com. The Los Olivos General Store is located at 2900 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. In a garage-sized […]
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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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Buellton City Council’s 4th District seat will remain empty through August
Boos erupted during a Buellton hearing after the conversation shifted from how to fill a City Council vacancy to second-guessing the outcome of November’s mayoral election. “The only reason we’re doing this is because you didn’t do your four-year term, and that’s a fact,” 3rd District Councilmember John Sanchez told Mayor and former 4th District […]
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Pony Cocktails + Kitchen sears and spikes its food and drink pairings to perfection
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere Call (805) 691-9187 to find out more about Pony Cocktails + Kitchen, located at 3558 Sagunto St., A, Santa Ynez. The restaurant is open daily (7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, and Tuesday through Saturday (4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.) for dinner. What began as a Santa […]
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Gallery Los Olivos’ newest members bond over bending rules, moods, and feelings
February flair Gallery Los Olivos presents New Perspectives, a group exhibition scheduled to open on Feb. 1 and remain on display through Feb. 28. The exhibit showcases artworks by Ann Wirtz, Susan Kounanis, Christine Marie, Wendy Brewer, Debbi Green, Deborah Kalas, Chuck Klein, and Garrett Speirs. To find out more about New Perspectives, visit gallerylosolivos.com. […]
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California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick leads writing meeting in Nipomo
The Coastal Dunes California Writers Club will host a presentation by California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick at the Nipomo Community Library on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is titled How Music Stays in the Body: On Breath, Memory, and Sound in Poetry, as Herrick will discuss topics related to bridging […]
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PCPA seeks young performers to audition for a child’s role in Waitress
To cast the role of Lulu in its upcoming production of Waitress, the Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) is hosting auditions at its rehearsal studios, also known as Santa Maria’s Columbia Business Center, on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 9 a.m. Young performers who feel fit to play the character—a girl who looks to be between 5 […]
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Fess Parker celebrates 25th anniversary of boutique label Epiphany Cellars
Boutique and chic To find out more about Fess Parker’s boutique label, Epiphany, call (805) 686-2424 or visit fessparker.com. Epiphany Cellars is located at 2974 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. One couple’s honeymoon plans set in motion the creation of Epiphany Cellars, a Santa Barbara County-based boutique label celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Had Tim […]
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Nipomo’s Gallery at Monarch Dunes showcases paintings and photos from Trilogy residents
Dune patrol The Gallery at Monarch Dunes will host an opening reception to celebrate the Trilogy Art Group’s Winter Showcase on Friday, Jan. 24, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The show will remain on display until sometime in March. The gallery is open to the public each Saturday, from 1 to 3 p.m., and is […]
