Katherine Taylor can look at an animal and imagine it talking. The skill has helped the illustrator and muralist create her original creatures with human emotion, namely humor, which comes from the animals’ eyes. “You can’t do funny without having a great eye. It just doesn’t work if the eye’s flat,” Taylor told the Sun. […]
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Art Spot hosts two more Paint in the Vineyard sessions this year
Enjoy an afternoon sipping on a glass of red or white while working some magic with a paintbrush in Santa Barbara County wine country. Art Spot on Wheels is set to host two more Paint in the Vineyard events this year. Hit the Koehler Winery vineyards on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. […]
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Santa Maria library hosts monthly book club meetings
Book clubs for adults at the Santa Maria Public Library cater to readers who enjoy all genres. Monthly discussions are held in the library’s learning loft and include light refreshments. The Junk Journal Book Club combines reading with crafting, giving members the opportunity to discuss novels of different genres and journal with craft materials. On […]
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Board of Supervisors delay decision to make layoffs in health and social services department
Santa Barbara County supervisors pushed making a decision on budget rebalancing plans for the Public Health and Social Services departments. The plans discussed at the Oct. 7 supervisors meeting would eliminate more than 175 positions across both departments effective in January. “We’ve been receiving a lot of frustration for a lack of information,” 2nd District […]
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Square Perspectives is on display this month at the Cypress Gallery
Square Perspectives, an art show at the Cypress Gallery, is showing until Oct. 26 featuring 12-by-12-inch works created by both professionals and beginners. “This democratic approach creates a visually striking mosaic of styles and techniques and fosters a supportive environment where established and up-and-coming artists can connect and inspire each other,” according to the gallery. […]
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British-inspired afternoon tea sits at the top of a Lompoc café’s long list of offerings
Customers drive to Lompoc from as far as Los Osos for tea parties at One Room Escapes and Coffee. It’s one of the only places on the Central Coast for a proper, yet affordable, afternoon tea with tiny sandwiches and sweets served on dainty china. Clusters of sofas and lounge chairs create smaller sitting rooms […]
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Lompoc library hosts a book-themed pumpkin decorating contest
The community is invited to participate in a pumpkin decorating competition hosted by the Lompoc Public Library. In the Book Character Pumpkin Contest, participants of all ages are challenged to turn a pumpkin into their favorite literary character. Decorators can use real or fake pumpkins and gourds for their submission. They can decorate with supplies […]
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Three painters and longtime friends have their first show together at Gallery Los Olivos
Renée Kelleher’s journey as an artist took off when she started painting murals at her elementary school. Then, in junior high, an art teacher saw potential and encouraged her to attend the California College of Arts and Crafts one summer. “My teachers were all French, and it was live nude models. Our parents had to […]
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Guadalupe asks the public to weigh in on urban forest management plan
The city of Guadalupe is in the process of finalizing its first urban forest management plan with grant money from the state to help maintain healthy trees. The plan is set to be finalized in February, but first the city is asking for suggestions from the public about their priorities for the city’s canopy. An […]
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Righetti High senior spruces up OASIS Senior Center during his Eagle Scout service project
Ansh Vinchhi recently joined the roughly 4 percent of scouts in the country who achieve Eagle Scout ranking, the highest achievement in the program. He demonstrated that he is trustworthy, helpful, brave, kind, and all the other characteristics that scouts should exemplify, as outlined by scout laws. The Ernest Righetti High School senior celebrated his […]
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Chumash Intertribal powwow marks 60 years
The 60th annual Chumash Intertribal Powwow celebrates the Indigenous cultures of tribes from the U.S. and Canada. Vendors will offer traditional food, arts, and crafts during the two-day powwow in Santa Ynez from Oct. 4 to 5. “We look forward to welcoming tribes from throughout North America to celebrate our heritage and culture,” the tribal […]
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Los Alamos Old Days festival honors historic traditions and the community starts new ones
Ray Williams looks forward to celebrating the old days every year. He’s from Los Alamos, and that’s where he raised his children, who also get excited for the town’s annual weekend-long celebration. “Saturday night for me is always the fun one,” he said, referring to the night of live music and cook-your-own-steak dinners. Back on […]
