Canyon can-dos For more information on wineries located along the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, visit foxencanyonwinetrail.net. The Christmas on the Trail program will include festivities at various venues in the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez valleys on Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3. Bribing Santa Claus is probably not the best way to get […]
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PCPA’s Elf: The Musical delivers heaps of holiday hilarity
Elf off the shelf The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents its production of Elf: The Musical through Dec. 23 at the Marian Theatre, located at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria. Visit pcpa.org or facebook.com/pacificconservatorytheatre for tickets and show times. For more info, call the PCPA box office at (805) 922-8313. If singing loud for […]
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Local artist Marcia Kortas hosts alcohol inks workshop in Nipomo
Participants of an upcoming art class in Nipomo will have the chance to learn about the basics of painting with alcohol inks in a casual environment, according to the workshop’s host. Led by local artist Marcia Kortas, the event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Kortas’ studio […]
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First United Methodist Church presents Lompoc Valley Master Chorale, live in concert
The Lompoc Valley Master Chorale will hold its Holiday Joy concert at the First United Methodist Church in Lompoc on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Musicians in the local ensemble will be joined by some special guest instrumentalists during the performance, according to press materials. The concert’s featured accompanist is local pianist and thespian […]
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Solvang City Council delays decision on new permitted event standards
Partly designed as a guide to help differentiate events in Solvang that require city permits from public gatherings protected by the First Amendment, a proposed ordinance faced scrutiny at the end of November from officials who felt it would leave the city unprotected under certain circumstances. In September, the Solvang City Council directed staff to […]
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PCPA presents Elf: The Musical
Performances of Elf: The Musical, the Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s (PCPA) latest production, will run through Saturday, Dec. 23, at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria. Adapted from the popular 2003 film, this local iteration of the stage musical includes songs by composer Matthew Sklar and lyricist Chad Beguelin. The show’s cast is led by George […]
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Solvang committee, residents weigh in on Merkantile lighting dispute
After two locals voiced their opposition to some proposed LED-illuminated signage in Solvang, city staff and the project applicant shed some light on the controversy at a recent public hearing. The proposal in question was brought before Solvang’s Design Review Committee (DRC) at its Nov. 16 meeting where it was ultimately approved, but not without […]
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Soprano and pianist team up for concert at Shepard Hall
Local music instructor Nichole Dechaine (pictured) will be the featured soprano during the next entry of the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society’s Music at the Library series at Shepard Hall on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. Admission to the concert, which also features Dechaine’s frequent collaborator Beverly Staples on piano, is free, but pre-registration is […]
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Thrilling new Hunger Games prequel leaves us hungry for more
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes What’s it rated? PG-13 What’s it worth, Bulbul? Full price What’s it worth, Caleb? Full price Where’s it showing? Regal Edwards RPX Santa Maria, Movies Lompoc, Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande Editor’s note: Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal and Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood wrote Split Screen this week […]
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BINGEABLE: Castlevania: Nocturne
Castlevania: Nocturne What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2023 Where’s it showing? Netflix I was more than content with the conclusion of Netflix’s four-season vampire anime Castlevania (2017-2021) because the series’ overarching story ended with a satisfying sense of completion. Even as much as I love the underrated, critically maligned string of video game films that […]
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Thai Hut satisfies cravings with raving region-wide acclaim
Enduring favorite For more info on Thai Hut or to place an order at the restaurant ahead of time, call 1-805-934-0911. The eatery is located at 120 E. Foster Road, Orcutt. Longer nights. Longer sleeves. Longer showers. With each drop in temperature this fall in Orcutt, the possibility of resisting Thai Hut’s tom kha selections […]
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Elverhoj Museum pays tribute to late artist and Solvang resident Eyvind Earle
Rise and shine Call (805) 686-1211 or visit elverhoj.org for more info on The Magical World of Eyvind Earle, a new exhibition of works at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art. The late painter is known for his work on Sleeping Beauty and other films. The show debuts with an opening reception on Saturday, […]
