By the glass, flight, bottle Call (805) 699-5802 or visit donnachadh.com for more info on Donnachadh Family Wines and its new tasting room, located at 2938 San Marcos Ave., No. 101, Los Olivos. The venue is open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. One mascot found in a new […]
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Prolific painter Debbi Green unleashes animal portraits in Los Olivos
Art with heart Gallery Los Olivos presents En Mi Corazón: Amigos y Familia, a new solo exhibition that opens on Thursday, Feb. 1, and will remain on display through the end of the month. An opening reception is planned for Saturday, Feb. 3, from noon to 3 p.m. For more info, call (805) 688-7517 or […]
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Solvang discusses potential wastewater connection with Los Olivos
Two neighboring communities in the Santa Ynez Valley are looking into possibly aligning their wastewater lines, while some locals worry the project would lure unrelated developers to stream in with it. In early January, the city of Solvang received a request from the Los Olivos Community Services District (LOCSD) to consider exploring the potential impacts […]
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Local photographer captures vistas from a kayaker’s perspective, highlights conservation projects
Paddle up Visit chuckgrahamphoto.com for more info on photographer and author Chuck Graham and his new book, Paddling into a Natural Balance: Stories of Kayaking & Conservation Around Channel Islands National Park. The author plans to recount some of his kayaking stories during his lecture on Jan. 26 at 4:30 p.m. at the California Nature […]
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New art show brings oil painter Debbi Green to Los Olivos
Gallery Los Olivos will premiere its next solo exhibition, a showcase of oil paintings by Debbi Green, on Thursday, Feb. 1. The show, titled En Mi Corazón: Amigos y Familia, is scheduled to remain on display through Thursday, Feb. 29. According to press materials, the exhibit highlights “Green’s innate ability to capture in her paintings […]
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Orcutt Community Theater presents Bed and Breakfast and Murder
Performances of Orcutt Community Theater’s latest production, Bed and Breakfast and Murder, kick off on Friday, Feb. 9, and run through Sunday, Feb. 25, at Klein Dance Arts Studio. Directed by Laura Gonzalez, the show follows two actors that regularly play cops on a television series who decide to become real police officers. The two […]
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Take advantage of this year’s $20.24 specials with local Dine Out Santa Maria Style promo
Yearly tradition Visit santamariavalley.com for more info on Santa Maria Valley’s 2024 Restaurant Month and Craft Cocktail Contest. Sugar. Spice. Everything nice. Maybe a little gin, vodka, and vermouth. Shaken, of course. While recipes both classic and classified are available year round, there are far more than just three ingredients on display throughout this year’s […]
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New funding helps food access, gardening project grow in Cuyama
Blue Cuyama Blue Sky Center is located at 1000 Perkins Road, New Cuyama. Call (661) 413-3005 or visit blueskycenter.org for more info on the nonprofit. A local nonprofit is ringing in the new year—and the following two years—with some new funds to support its unique gardening program. Near the end of 2023, Blue Sky Center […]
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Buellton plans to amp up social media presence
With Facebook as its sole social media platform, the city of Buellton hopes to double its outreach efforts online with an upcoming Instagram account. During its Jan. 11 meeting, the Buellton City Council discussed the new approach and its social media policy in general. Prior to the hearing, the policy remained unaltered since its adoption […]
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Kenny Metcalf brings Elton John tribute to Santa Ynez
A touring tribute act is heading to the Santa Ynez Valley for an upcoming concert at the Chumash Casino Resort. On Friday, Jan. 26, Elton & The Early Years Band—musician Kenny Metcalf’s tribute to Elton John—will perform in the casino’s Samala Showroom at 8 p.m. Over the years, Metcalf has carefully curated his act to […]
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Lompoc Parks and Recreation hosts Father Daughter Dance
Locals have three opportunities to participate in Lompoc’s Father Daughter Dance, held at the Anderson Recreation Center on Feb. 2, 3, and 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 each evening. Doors will open each night at 5 p.m. for photo opportunities (portrait packages will be available for sale, separate from the admission price). Entry to the […]
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Watercolorist celebrates local bird fest with bird-themed art classes
Bird is the word Local artist Fred Ventura hosts his Birds of the Winter Garden workshops on Jan. 19 in the art room at Trilogy Monarch Dunes in Nipomo and Jan. 26 at Art Center Morro Bay from noon to 3 p.m. both days. Visit venturaes.com/workshops for more info. Some of Ventura’s bird-centric artworks are […]
