The Great American Melodrama will be opening a second play to run in repertory with its current show How the West was Really Won. The new show, Death at Devil’s Cave: or No Mother to Guide Her, opens July 18, with both plays running through Sept. 22. Show times are Wednesdays through Fridays at 7 […]
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Become a ‘Rising Star’
Rising Star, a solo singing competition from the producers of Teen Star, is accepting applications from adults living in Tri-County area, which includes Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. The one-night showcase is Sept. 7 in the Samala Room of the Chumash Casino and Resort, 3400 Highway 246, Santa Ynez. The deadline for […]
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Hancock College film screening features filmmaker
Allan Hancock College has sponsored a film screening of the documentary “50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus” featuring a talk by the filmmaker Steven Pressman on July 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 3114 of the college’s Lompoc Valley Center, 1 Hancock Drive, in Lompoc. More information: 717-3085, lauragp@aol.com, […]
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Los Alamos says take a seat
The Los Alamos Merchant Society presents another “Third Saturday Evening Stroll Series” featuring the theme “chairs.” The evening will include specials at restaurants and antique shops, live music, and an art display of chairs on July 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. on Bell Street in Los Alamos. The C Gallery is holding an open […]
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Strings for the next generation
The Central Coast Music Academy brings quality instruments and instruction to the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
In the age of electronic pop music, many young kids couldn’t tell you what instruments make a string quartet or symphony happen, let alone what they sound like or how they look. The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum is holding an upcoming summer camp by Central Coast Music Academy, Inc., which allows kids between ages […]
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Crafty kids
Michaels arts and crafts store offers two upcoming classes for kids: “Kids Club Summer Bugs Event” is on July 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. “Kids Club Summer Totes Event” is July 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. Classes cost $2 each. Crafting happens in 30-minute sessions for both events. For more information, contact Michaels […]
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Promote repurposing
The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center and the Guadalupe Cultural Arts and Education Center present a new exhibit titled “Re-THINK Trash,” showing at both locations. The exhibit displays and highlights art made from recycled materials found in the Guadalupe-Nipomo dunes and local beach areas. The show premiers with a reception event on July 20 from noon to […]
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For the elders
The Rancho de Guadalupe Historical Society and Museum celebrates nonagenarians—people 90 or older—at a special event featuring food, drinks, and video taping of honorees who would like to share their life experiences and wisdom. The event is scheduled for July 21 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center, 4553 10th St., Guadalupe. Cost is $3 […]
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Books for all
Altrusa International, Inc. of the Central Coast will be giving away free children’s and adult books for the annual “Festival of Books” at the Town Center mall to raise awareness and support for literacy in the community. The event is held on Sundays, including July 14 and 28, and Aug. 11 and 25 from noon […]
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Representing her district
Righetti grad Christa Weston receives a congressional distinction for her photography
With summer in full swing, another batch of high school graduates is now facing the future. In particular, one Ernest Righetti High School senior has received a piece of motivation and vindication in pursuing her plan as an art major. Christa Weston, who graduated from Righetti last month, was chosen as the winner of the […]
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Playin’ in a travelin’ band
The Santa Barbara County Fair will include a performance by Creedence Clearwater Revisited, including original members and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musicians Stu Cook and Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford made up half of Creedence Clearwater Revival with the Fogerty brothers, completing one of America’s favorite bands of the 1960s and early ’70s. Now, decades later, Cook and Clifford serve as a solid musical foundation for Creedence Clearwater Revisited, which will be […]
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Lighting the sky
The Santa Maria Fairpark, with help from Pyro Spectaculars, celebrates Independence Day with a dazzling display
Every year, Americans celebrate Independence Day with a relaxed afternoon of barbecue, maybe some sports, and togetherness with friends and family. But once the night sky falls, partiers enjoy adding some gunpowder to the mix, celebrating with a flurry of colorful explosions that light the night sky. Heading up the massive detonations for a local […]
