Five artists of various media and styles are participating in the Elverhoj Museum’s new group exhibition, Under the Same Sun: From Low-riders to Farmworkers, which is scheduled to open at the Solvang venue on Saturday, April 20, and run through early July. The show’s featured artists—Jacqueline Valenzuela (whose work is pictured), Priscilla S. Flores, Narsiso […]
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Gallery Los Olivos presents UNITY, an upcoming duo show
Local artists Wendy Brewer and Christine Marie have compiled a collection of their works that celebrate human and spiritual experiences in UNITY, Gallery Los Olivos’ next duo exhibition slated to open on Wednesday, May 1, and remain up through the end of May. The exhibit showcases mixed media mosaics by Brewer (whose work is pictured) […]
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Solvang prioritizes solving parking issues for 2024-26 budget
With the aim of completing 15 projects in a two-year time frame, the city of Solvang is recruiting additional staff members, including a management analyst. At least half of the hiree’s workload will be dedicated to helping resolve issues the City Council decided to prioritize for the 2024-26 budget. Traffic congestion, code enforcement, and water […]
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Great American Melodrama’s The Fish Whisperer deserves loud lauding
Hook, line, and sinker The Great American Melodrama presents its production of The Fish Whisperer through May 11. The two-act show, which opened on March 22, is followed by the Melodrama’s new vaudeville revue, Maestrolio. The theater is located at 1863 Front St., Oceano. Call 1-(805-489-2499 or visit americanmelodrama.com for tickets and more info. When […]
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Activist and artist Favianna Rodriguez leads local poster workshop
The Oceano Community Center will host a free climate justice poster-making workshop with acclaimed artist and social justice activist Favianna Rodriguez on Sunday, April 14, from noon to 3 p.m. The program is organized by the Electrification for Everyone initiative—a partnership between R.A.C.E. Matters SLO County, Diversity Coalition SLO County, Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented […]
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Oceano Train Depot hosts free exhibits during Model Rail Days 2024
The SLO Model Railroad Association presents Model Rail Days 2024 at the Oceano Train Depot with six days of activities on April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21. The venue will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The upcoming program will include free exhibits of working model […]
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Korean corn dogs, mochi doughnuts, and boba meet at Seoul Street
Take the high road Call (805) 623-5911 for more info on Seoul Street, located at 230 Betteravia Road, suite D, Santa Maria. Formerly known as Mochilicious Society, the eatery is owned by Teresa Choi, who also operates MilkT Society boba shops in Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo. Choi plans to rebrand both locations under […]
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Gallery Los Olivos’ April show transports viewers to a historic cattle ranch
Home on the ranch Voices and Vistas 2024 runs through April 30 at Gallery Los Olivos, located at 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Visit gallerylosolivos.com for more info on this new solo exhibit of Jim Tyler’s pastel paintings. On Sunday, April 28, Tyler will host a special plein air pastel workshop at the Camatta Ranch […]
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Friendly Neighborhood Big Band pays tribute to Frank Sinatra at benefit concert
The Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church presents the Friendly Neighborhood Big Band live in concert on Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. The local ensemble will perform covers of popular songs made famous by Frank Sinatra during the program, titled Sinatra: The Music of Frank Sinatra. According to the 16-piece band’s Facebook page, the featured members […]
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Cuyama Buckhorn’s Wild Flour Celebration features workshops, live music, food, wine
The Cuyama Buckhorn’s upcoming three-day Wild Flour Celebration runs Friday, April 5, through Sunday, April 7. The multi-layered event includes a wide range of culinary offerings, education programs, and other festivities to celebrate the Cuyama Valley’s super bloom of wildflowers. The program kicks off with a Welcome Wildflower Cocktail reception on April 5 (check-in begins […]
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Buellton amends zoning laws on emergency shelters
While a dedicated emergency shelter doesn’t currently exist in Buellton, the option to build one was on the table for property owners in the city’s commercial districts before a recent ruling. During its March 28 meeting, the Buellton City Council enacted an urgency ordinance to temporarily ban the development of emergency shelters in areas zoned […]
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Local thespian Gale McNeeley brings a poet cockroach to life
Catch the show Email friendssyvlibrary@gmail.com for more info on Gale McNeeley’s upcoming one-man show, sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Santa Ynez Valley, at the Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall. To find out more about McNeeley, visit galemcneeley.org. For better or worse, some actors are inseparable from certain roles they play well, often, […]
