The Santa Maria Public Library has received a Cal Humanities California Reads grant, including more than $7,000 for its project, “What it is like to go to War?” which will run September through November at the library. California Reads is an organization that promotes the discussion of thought-provoking books and invites Californians from all walks […]
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Join the Sisters in Crime
Mystery novels are a staple in the literature world, with all of their twists, turns, and clues. A local group of mystery authors, Sisters in Crime, is holding a workshop event featuring talks by several of its members. The Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library are sponsoring the event on April 19 at 10 […]
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‘VINTAGE 2014’ brings a multi-sensory wine experience to Flying Goat Cellars
Santa Barbara County’s beautiful rolling hills, finally green after much-needed rains, foster many kinds of vegetation, from grasses to lichen-draped oak trees. Most famously, as the film Sideways related, the area is home to many carefully tended grapevines and the wineries that raise them to prepare their famous wines. A local producer is seeking to […]
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‘Band-a-Rama’ to feature concert bands from local schools
The squeeze-box sound of a rhythmic brass and woodwind accompaniment, supported the soaring notes of flutes, trumpets, and clarinets, moved in time to the swish of a small white baton, held aloft by the all-important director. The Orcutt Academy High School band students brought their reverberations to a halt as their director and instructor Brenda […]
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Get whimsical at Michaels
The Santa Maria Michaels presents arts and crafts events, including a “Kids’ Club Whimsical Works of Art” event on April 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. “Kids’ Club Crafty Easter Fun” is April 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Michaels, 1934 S. Broadway, in Santa Maria. More info: 349-8801.
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Standing Sun Wines announces a full concert series lineup
After a successful and lauded opening show by country artist Carlene Carter on March 22, Standing Sun Wines has announced the lineup for the rest of its “Live in the Winery” concert series. The winery will house intimate performances by artists including Steven Roth on April 4, Ivory DeVille on April 19, The Howlin Brothers […]
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Santa Maria Philharmonic offers chamber concert
The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society offers another installment in the chamber music “Rendezvous” concert series on April 13 at 3 p.m. at the home of Bodil Cud in Santa Maria. Seating is limited, and reservations are required for the event, with a recommended donation of $40 for adults and $15 for students. The performing ensemble […]
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Boys and Girls Club holds ‘An Affair to Remember’
The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Maria Valley presents “An Affair to Remember 34th annual Auction and Gala” event on April 11 at the Veteran’s Memorial Cultural Center in Santa Maria. The special event will feature live and silent auctions of vacation getaways and special promotions. A raffle for a “Wall of Wine” includes […]
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County commission offers grants for local arts projects
The Santa Barbara County Arts Commission is kicking off its new Community Arts Enrichment (CAE) Grant Program, intended to support artists along with arts and cultural organizations by funding projects and activities that enrich communities throughout the county. The funds go toward supporting new or innovative projects and collaborative efforts that leverage community resources, provide […]
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Madame Aline shares stories and her book ‘I Became a Vagabond Traveler’ at The Bookworm
Madame Aline’s memoir “I Became a Vagabond Traveler” is now available on Amazon.com. Living is a variable endeavor. Depending on where you land on this planet, your life can be vastly different from others, but you wouldn’t know it unless you had the hankering to wander. Self-published author Eileen Carpenter, who writes under the nom […]
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The Santa Barbara County Arts Commission offers ‘Impoverished Vision: Abstraction to the Rescue’ at the Betteravia Galleries
Abstraction is a style that offers each viewer an invitation to the creative process. An artist may know what went through his or her heart and mind when creating a piece, but he or she must ultimately let the art go so it can flow through the hearts and minds those who take the work […]
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Get whimsical at Michaels
The Santa Maria Michaels offers arts and crafts events, including “Kids’ Club Whimsical Works of Art” on April 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Michaels, 1934 S. Broadway, in Santa Maria. More info: 349-8801.
