More than 20 digital artworks will be on display at the Nipomo Library throughout the month of July, as part of a solo exhibition of art by local digital artist Fred Ventura. The show opens on Tuesday, July 2. The artist will lead a special presentation and demonstration, in conjunction with the showcase, on Saturday, […]
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The Idea of You is Notting Hill for boy band fanatics
The Idea of You What’s it rated? R What’s it worth, Caleb? Rent it What’s it worth, Bulbul? Rent it Where’s it showing? Amazon Prime Michael Showalter (The Big Sick) directs and co-writes this quirky romance based on the novel by Robinne Lee. Sparks fly between a world-famous pop singer (Nicholas Galitzine) and an art […]
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Solvang’s Ramen Kotori celebrates five years in business
Oodles of noodles Ramen Kotori in Solvang is open for patio dining and takeout Wednesdays through Sundays, from noon to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 8 p.m. Call (805) 691-9672 or visit ramenkotori.com for more info. The restaurant is located at 1618 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang. There are many reasons to stop at Ramen Kotori in […]
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A Lompoc artist holds clown collage exhibit at Eye on I
In the eye of the beholder To find out more about Lompoc-based artist Jasmine Gonzalez, visit maniccreativeart.com. The mixed media artist’s new collage exhibit at Eye on I opened in early June and will remain up through the end of the month. Eye on I is located at 131 N. I St., Lompoc. While horror […]
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Chumash Casino Resort presents Alan Parsons, live in concert
Grammy Award-winner and Santa Barbara resident Alan Parsons will perform at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez on Friday, June 14, at 8 p.m. Tickets to the concert, held in the resort’s Samala Showroom, range between $49 and $79. Parsons’ career as a songwriter, record producer, and audio engineer spans several decades. During his […]
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Melville Vineyards and Winery hosts collage journaling workshop
Described as a blend of art and mindfulness, a collage journaling class—titled Crafting Intentions with Mindfulness—will take place at Melville Vineyards and Winery in Lompoc on Thursday, June 6, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Attendees of the workshop will have the opportunity to “discover self-expression through collage techniques” in a serene space “to calm thoughts […]
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Solvang’s new utility ordinance enforces against delinquent accounts
Looking to crack down on tenants who leave unpaid water bills behind after unceremoniously vacating their rentals, the city of Solvang is adjusting some of its utility protocols. In February, the Solvang City Council directed staff to research new ways to approach the enforcement of delinquent water and sewer utility accounts. Staff returned with a […]
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Guest vocalist Liz Douglas joins Riptide Big Band at upcoming show
The Santa Maria Valley Senior Citizens Club hosts its Keeping It Blue Dance, with live music from the Riptide Big Band, at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center in Santa Maria on Sunday, June 9, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The ensemble’s frequent accompanying vocalist duo Bob Nations and Mitch Latting will be joined by special […]
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Righetti film students win two awards at regional showcase
During the Central Coast Film Society’s 2024 Student Film and Digital Media Competition in mid-May, six film students from Ernest Righetti High School in Orcutt were honored with two of the competition’s top three awards, according to the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. Righetti senior Rafael Atilano-Bautista won Best Screenplay for the film […]
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Lompoc rejects county grand jury’s recommendations on policing tourism funds
Every hotel in Lompoc currently pays a fee equal to 3 percent of its nightly revenue to the city, which keeps 1 percent of that total and submits the remaining 99 percent to its Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID). While Lompoc’s TBID organization—Visit Lompoc LLC (Explore Lompoc)—is contracted to only use the hotel funds for […]
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Orcutt artisan’s household goods double as serene seascapes
Tidal raves To find out more about Orcutt-based artist Amy Blankenship and her resin art business, Wild Alchemy, visit wildalchemycollective.com, or follow @wildalchemycollective on Instagram. Blankenship regularly sells her resin art charcuterie boards and other products during Morro Bay’s bimonthly Waterfront Market, Shell Beach’s monthly Art in the Park event, and additional art fairs and […]
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Lompoc Pops Orchestra presents The Popson Broadway
Tickets are currently available in advance for the Lompoc Pops Orchestra’s next concert program, The Pops on Broadway, scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 23, at 4 p.m., at Lompoc’s First United Methodist Church. The orchestra will play various show tunes from popular musicals during the performance. The show is part of the ensemble’s […]
