Cypress Gallery will open its latest duo exhibition, Critters: Real and Imagined, on Thursday, Nov. 2. The exhibit, presented by the Lompoc Valley Art Association, showcases a collection of fused glass works depicting animals by Joellen Chrones and wildlife photographs by Rick Skillin. An artist reception will take place on Sunday, Nov. 12, from 1 […]
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Great American Melodrama presents a double creature feature with Trudy and the Beast, Monster Mash
To beast or not to beast The Great American Melodrama presents its production of Trudy and the Beast through Saturday, Nov. 11. The two-act show is followed by the Melodrama’s Monster Mash vaudeville revue. The theater is located at 1863 Front St., Oceano. Call (805) 489-2499 or visit americanmelodrama.com for tickets and more info. Spooky […]
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Local students, teachers get free access to SLO’s Performing Arts Center through School Matinee Program
Thanks to recent grant funding, about 12,000 Central Coast-based students will get to attend multiple upcoming events at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) in San Luis Obispo free of charge. In mid-October, the Foundation for the PAC announced that it received its first-ever grant from the Western States Arts Federation in support of the 2023-24 […]
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Flying Goat Cellars teams up with Grassy Bar Oyster Co. for Lompoc luncheon
Wine and dine Bubbles & Bivalves will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. RSVP by Friday, Oct. 20, to reserve oyster orders. A flight of five sparkling wines will be $35 or a flight of five pinots is $30. Plates of four fresh cocktail oysters are $10 each. For more […]
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Surf to Summit showcases scenic escapes from three pastelists in Los Olivos
Wave hello Gallery Los Olivos presents Surf to Summit, a new trio exhibition of pastel landscapes by Terri Taber, Carol Talley, and Morgan Green, through Tuesday, Oct. 31. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Thursday, Oct 19, Taber will be working on-site at the gallery to greet visitors of […]
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Great American Melodrama spoofs Beauty and the Beast with latest production
Performances of Trudy and the Beast, a parody of Beauty and the Beast, run through Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Great American Melodrama in Oceano. Showtimes for the local theater group’s latest production are Wednesday through Friday at 7 p.m., every Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., and every Sunday at 6 p.m. The spoof […]
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Local chalk festival held to benefit the Lompoc Theatre Project
The Lompoc Theatre Project presents Lompoc Chalks at the Lompoc Airport on Oct. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m., and Oct. 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The three-day fundraiser will feature chalk drawings, live music, food trucks, kids activities, and more. Admission to attend Lompoc Chalks is free. Visit […]
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Solvang adopts new homelessness response law for temporary camping
Currently outlawed, overnight camping on public property in Solvang will be allowed under certain circumstances by mid-November thanks to new rules. During the Solvang City Council’s Oct. 9 meeting, City Attorney Dave Fleishman recommended the adoption of a new homelessness response ordinance, while describing the city’s current policy—unaltered since 2002—as unenforceable and at risk of […]
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Visions of Beauty exhibit showcases art by Mara Abboud in Solvang
The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature presents Visions of Beauty, a new solo art exhibition slated to open on Saturday, Oct. 21, and remain on display through Sunday, Nov. 12. An opening reception to celebrate the exhibit, which showcases a collection of acrylic works by award-winning artist Mara Abboud, will be held on Sunday, […]
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Polls open to determine winner of New Times Music Awards’ Readers Choice Award
To determine the winner of this year’s Readers Choice Award in the 2023 New Times Music Awards competition, the New Times Media Group is collecting votes through Monday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m. The polls opened in early October. This year marks the 15th year for the annual New Times Music Awards. The competition’s awards […]
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Foodie options are on the rise at Juniper on Fourth, but prices aren’t
Of the fourth kind To find out more about Juniper on Fourth and view the new eatery’s menu, visit juniperonfourth.com, or call (805) 245-9564 for additional details. The restaurant is located at 478 Fourth Place, Solvang. With an aim to offer first-rate yet low-cost cuisine, Juniper on Fourth is one of a kind in downtown […]
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Folk-pop trio Girl Named Tom performs live in Solvang
Under the stars The Solvang Festival Theater presents Girl Named Tom, live in concert, on Friday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. Visit solvangtheaterfest.org for tickets and more info on the concert. The outdoor theater is located at 420 2nd St., Solvang. To find out more about Girl Named Tom, visit girlnamedtom.com. Thanks to a music-centric […]
