The producers of American Pickers, an ongoing documentary series on the History Channel, are currently seeking California residents who collect valuable antiques and other unique items. The show is shot in different states throughout the year and will center on California during the month of September. The series does not highlight flea markets, museums, or […]
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Vineyards along Foxen Canyon Wine Trail offer Summer Passport tastings
Trailblazing For more info on the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail Summer Passport, visit foxencanyonwinetrail.net. The annual promotion runs through Aug. 31. More than a dozen tasting rooms in Santa Barbara County have teamed up to create a passport that can be used for tasting flights rather than international flights. Scattered across a 30-mile stretch between […]
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Santa Maria Police Department plans to revive school resource officers initiative
Put on hold during the pandemic, a program that regularly stationed police officers at local high schools is being resurrected by the Santa Maria Police Department. Between 1997 and 2021, the department deployed up to five officers a year to act as school resource officers for the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District. These […]
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PCPA’s American Mariachi celebrates the everlasting power of music at Solvang Festival Theater
August rush The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents its production of American Mariachi at the Solvang Festival Theater, starting on Friday, Aug. 4, and through Sunday, Aug. 27. Tickets start at $25. Visit pcpa.org or facebook.com/pacificconservatorytheatre for tickets and show times. For additional info, call the PCPA box office at (805) 922-8313. The Solvang Festival […]
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Entry period for New Times Music Awards closes Aug. 14
Local musicians are invited to compete in the 2023 New Times Music Awards before the contest’s entry period closes on Monday, Aug. 14, at 5 p.m. Participants can enter their songs online at newtimesslo.com. All entrants must reside primarily in San Luis Obispo County or northern Santa Barbara County. 2023 marks the 15th year for […]
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Solvang Veterans Memorial Building holds Summer Swing 2023
Local dance instructor Gina Sigman (pictured, center) presents Summer Swing 2023, a special West Coast Swing dance and workshop event, at the Solvang Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. The event kicks off with a half-hour intro to West Coast Swing course for beginners. Basics and Beyond starts at […]
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Cuyama Buckhorn honors food critic Jonathan Gold with reboot of its signature ostrich burger
Buck stops here To find out more about the Cuyama Buckhorn, located at 4923 Primero St., New Cuyama, call (661) 766-2825 or visit cuyamabuckhorn.com. Once touted in the Los Angeles Times as the closest thing New Cuyama has to an Eiffel Tower or Taj Mahal, the Cuyama Buckhorn’s ostrich burger is making a comeback. On […]
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Orcutt Community Theater stages murder mystery at the historic Minerva Club
Minerva mania Orcutt Community Theater presents its production of And Then There Were None at the Minerva Club through Sunday, July 30. Performances of the show are held Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. Admission is $20, and tickets are available at the door or in advance at my805tix.com. Call […]
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A cast of Gold Rush miners inhabit the Great American Melodrama’s latest production
The Great American Melodrama in Oceano presents Gold Fever at the Rough and Ready, which opened in late July and is scheduled to run through Saturday, Sept. 9. Performances of the the local theater group’s latest show take place Wednesday through Friday at 7 p.m., every Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., and every Sunday […]
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Santa Maria Public Library hosts Saturday Crafternoon program
Registration is open for the Santa Maria Public Library’s upcoming Saturday Crafternoon workshop, scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 29, at 2:30 p.m. The class is open to guests ages 18 and older. During the program, participants will use pens and watercolor to create maps of their favorite fictional areas. For more info on […]
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Margerum Wine Company teams up with BB Sushi for unique tasting experience
Dynamic duo The Margerum Wine Company’s new tasting room in downtown Los Olivos is open daily, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (805) 504-1209 or visit margerumwines.com for more info. The tasting room is located at 2446 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos. For more info on BB Sushi, call (805) 270-9317 or visit sushibb.com. […]
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Buellton Planning Commission compliments revisions on multi-year ARCO project
A gas station project with an Avenue of Flags address has continuously raised red flags with the Buellton Planning Commission, which halted the proposal from moving forward in 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Periodically revised and resubmitted for review, the plan to build a new ARCO station in Buellton finally gained positive traction from planning […]
