Killer Heat What’s it rated? R What’s it worth, Bulbul? Skip it What’s it worth, Caleb? Stream it Where’s it showing? Prime Director Philippe Lacôte expands upon a short story by crime novelist Jo Nesbø in Killer Heat, which follows a troubled private detective (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who is flown in to Greece from the U.S. […]
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Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez debuts The Sports Bar with six new food experiences
Hit the jackpot For more info on The Sports Bar, located on the third floor of the Chumash Casino Resort, visit chumashcasinoresort.com. The resort is located at 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez. The Sports Bar is open Monday through Friday, from noon to 1 a.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 1 […]
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SLOPOKE presents 14th annual Art of the West Show in Solvang
Artworks from more than 30 participating artists will be on display during the 14th annual Art of the West Exhibition and Sale, scheduled to open on Friday, Sept. 27, and run through Sunday, Sept. 29, at Flag Is Up Farms in Solvang. The three-day exhibition of landscapes, seascapes, wildlife portraits, sculptures, photographs, and other media […]
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American Pickers series scouts across California to find unique antique collectors
The producers of American Pickers, an ongoing documentary series on the History Channel, are currently seeking California residents who collect valuable antiques and other unique items. The show is shot in different states throughout the year and will center on California during the month of November. The series notably does not highlight flea markets, museums, […]
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Santa Maria deems new infant care a ‘vital need’ amid countywide shortage
Poised to neighbor the Santa Maria Airport, a proposed child care center recently managed to stick the landing with city officials. During the Santa Maria Planning Commission’s Sept. 18 meeting, city staff vouched for the upcoming Wings Infant Center, described in the staff report as a development to help tackle Santa Barbara County’s child care […]
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Santa Ynez Valley and Cambria gear up for annual community scarecrow displays
Local businesses and groups in two Central Coast regions will be displaying unique scarecrow creations outside storefronts and other locations throughout the month of October. Both the Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Fest and the Cambria Scarecrow Festival will kick off on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The two events invite their respective participants to create their own […]
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Nipomo Library welcomes experienced comedians and newbies to monthly improv group
On the second Saturday of each month, a local improv group invites the public to take part in a free improv class at the Nipomo Library. Described as a collective “that channels the power of comedy for charitable purposes,” Improv for Good will hold its next library meetup on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 2 to […]
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Two seasoned competitors face off at Solvang’s 2024 aebleskiver eating challenge
Best of the fest For more info on Solvang’s Danish Days happenings, including the aebleskiver eating contest, visit solvangdanishdays.org. This year’s festival runs from Friday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Sept. 22, with various events in downtown Solvang. The aebleskiver eating contest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22, at 11:30 a.m. […]
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Babes Against the Machine is all the rage in Lompoc and Morro Bay
Welcome to the machine Hard rock tribute band Babes Against the Machine will perform at the Flower City Ballroom in Lompoc on Friday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m., and the Siren in Morro Bay on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets to the Flower City Ballroom performance are available in advance at my805tix.com. Visit […]
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Santa Barbara County artists hold Oak Group exhibit to benefit local preserve
Downtown destination The Oak Group presents Art is Restoration, a new exhibition slated to open on Oct. 2 at the Santa Barbara Central Library’s newly renovated Faulkner Gallery, where the show will run through Oct. 31. The exhibit highlights several Central Coast artists and will also be available online to view from Oct. 2 to […]
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Local maestro conducts autumn performances in Lompoc and SLO
Central Coast conductor Brian Asher Alhadeff will direct the Lompoc Pops Orchestra during its next concert at the First United Methodist Church in Lompoc on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m. Alhadeff is widely known for his longtime work with the local orchestra, as well as his full-time conductor role with Opera San Luis Obispo, […]
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Los Olivos and Paso Robles wines find intimate harmony at upcoming dinner gathering
Pairings galore For more info on Thacher Winery and Carhartt Family Wines, visit thacherwinery.com and carharttfamilywines.com, respectively. Admission to the two wineries’ upcoming collaborative winemaker dinner in Paso Robles on Saturday, Oct. 5, ranges between $250 and $300 (plus tax). Owls often perch near the high ceiling of a historic barn where two birds of […]
