Perception collection Gallery Los Olivos presents An Exploration of Whimsy, a duo exhibition of paintings by Cathy Quiel and Carol Simon, through July 30. Quiel’s new art book, Pareidolia, is also available for sale at the gallery, which is located at 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Call (805) 688-7517 or visit gallerylosolivos.com for more info. […]
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Orcutt Community Theater presents And Then There Were None
A local theater group is staging an adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery And Then There Were None at the Minerva Club in Santa Maria. Orcutt Community Theater’s latest production, helmed by director Dan Bullard, opened in mid-July and will run through Sunday, July 30. The play follows 10 strangers who are lured to an […]
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Grossman Gallery showcases art by local painter Judy Chapel
The featured artist for the month of August at the Grossman Gallery in Lompoc is Shell Beach-based painter Judy Chapel, whose exhibit will premiere on Friday, Aug. 4, and remain on display through Thursday, Aug. 31. The showcase will include more than 50 paintings by Chapel, a signature member of the Central Coast Watercolor Society. […]
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Danish Mill Bakery owner opens two more dessert spots in downtown Solvang
Danish entrepreneur René Gross Kærskov, the owner of Danish Mill Bakery, tripled his confectionary count by opening two more dessert destinations in downtown Solvang this year. His new ventures Brød & Kage, named after the Danish translations for bread and cake, and Æbleskivehuset opened in February and June, respectively.
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County Planning Commission reexamines Strauss Wind Energy Project
The status of a nearly completed wind power station, in construction since 2020 in the Lompoc Valley, is up in the air due to an “embarrassing” oversight, Santa Barbara County Planning Commissioner John Parke said during a recent hearing. “This is an embarrassing item in a lot of ways. … Embarrassing is not a strong […]
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Solvang plans to amend anti-camping laws
Untouched since 2002, Solvang’s anti-camping ordinance is getting a makeover. During its July 10 meeting, the Solvang City Council directed staff to draft potential revisions to the homelessness response policy, which City Attorney Dave Fleishman believes will face legal challenges in the near future. “As currently enforced, the city’s ordinance does have some concerns,” Fleishman […]
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Chumash Casino Resort presents Three Dog Night, live in concert
The legendary rock band behind “Mama Told Me Not to Come” and “Joy to the World” will perform at the Chumash Casino Resort in early August as part of its current North American tour. Tickets are currently available for Three Dog Night’s upcoming concert in the casino’s Samala Showroom, slated for Friday, Aug. 4, at […]
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Solvang Festival Theater hosts outdoor performances of PCPA’s Bright Star
The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) presents its current production of Bright Star at the Solvang Festival Theater through Sunday, July 23. The ensemble cast of this bluegrass musical—with music and lyrics by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell—includes Lesley McKinnell, Don Stewart, Kitty Balay, Cat Evans, Antwon Mason, and others. The show’s director and choreographer, Keenon […]
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West Coast Swing group in Orcutt celebrates one-year anniversary
Just dance Local dance instructor Gina Sigman’s drop-in West Coast Swing class is held every Tuesday night, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Cubanissimo Coffee House and Cafe, located at 4869 S. Bradley, suite 118, Orcutt. The group’s one-year anniversary celebration will follow its regularly scheduled dance session on Tuesday, July 25. Visit facebook.com/cubanissimocafe for […]
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Local artist Nancy Yaki holds new display in Lompoc
The Flying Goat Cellars Tasting Room and Art Salon in Lompoc will host a reception for its new featured artist Nancy Yaki on Friday, July 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. A collection of Yaki’s colorful artworks will remain on display at the venue through the end of August. Visit flyinggoatcellars.com for more info. Flying […]
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SYV Botanic Garden pairs wine tastings with food documentary screenings
Saturdays in the park Find out more about Summer Saturday Movie Nights at losalamosflea.com. Wine tasting and film screening events in the series will take place on July 29 and Aug. 12 and 26 at the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden, located at 151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton. Screenings start at 8 p.m. with wine tasting […]
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Gallery Los Olivos presents Imaginings: An Exploration of Whimsy
A new duo show debuted at Gallery Los Olivos in early July and will remain on display through the end of the month. The exhibit, titled Imaginings: An Exploration of Whimsy, highlights a collection of oil paintings by Carol Simon and watercolor and ink works by Cathy Quiel. According to press materials, Simon is a […]
