Nipomo High School Theatre Company is set to present two rotating repertory shows from March 8 through 24. She Kills Monsters, a comedic Dungeons and Dragons battle play, kicks off on March 8 at 7 p.m. in Olympic Hall. A reimagining of William Shakespeare’s tragedy Titus Andronicus begins March 9, also at 7 p.m. The […]
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Guadalupe hosts native garden beautification days
Local volunteer Judith Evans will be at the Guadalupe Native Plant Garden on the third Saturday of each month, and she’s seeking volunteers to assist with caring for the garden. Evans needs volunteers to help work with the local plants housed in the garden. The garden serves as an open space for the community of […]
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PCPA presents ‘The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence’
The Pacific Conservatory Theatre PCPA presents The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence showing from March 8 through 25 at the Severson Theatre. Madeleine George’s time-jumping play tells the story of four versions of characters named Watson, some based in literature and some in reality. One is the famous sidekick of Sherlock Holmes, one is […]
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Santa Maria Arts Council announces grants competition
This spring, the Santa Maria Arts Council will award a total of $13,100 to emerging artists. Grants of $1,500 and $1,000 will be awarded in each category of Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts. Three additional grants will also be awarded, including the Nat Fast Memorial Grant for performing artists, the Ian M. Hassett Fund […]
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Great American Melodrama presents ‘Sylvia’
The Great American Melodrama in Oceano announced the production of its newest play, A.R. Gurne’s Sylvia, accompanied by a new vaudeville revue, The 1940s USO Show. For the production, the Melodrama is partnering with both Woods Humane Society and the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society to raise awareness of the many pets in local shelters […]
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Orcutt poet Michael McLaughlin celebrates birthday with reading at CORE Winery
Michael McLaughlin’s love of poetry goes back to the third grade. “I had a great teacher who had us memorize poems,” he said. “We had to memorize one long poem by the end of the year. She had me memorize a Robert Frost poem. And she had us writing poetry, too.” The early exposure stuck, […]
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Former Disney Imagineer Laura-Susan Thomas lights up Orcutt with whimsical new show
Strange funny creatures come out of Laura-Susan Thomas all the time and she just can’t help it. The artist and former Disney Imagineer spent more than 11 years world-building for themes and attractions at the house of mouse in Anaheim, but lately finds herself drawn to fine arts projects at her studio in Orcutt. As […]
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Mad about bar food and happy hour at Mad & Vin in Solvang
One of the most difficult things about being a food writer is having to eat all the food the job requires. Wait, is that crickets I hear? What, no sound of violins playing to accompany my heartbreaking story? I get it; you don’t have a lot of sympathy for someone who gets paid to eat […]
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A river runs through them: Six artists take ‘A River’s Journey’ through the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley watershed at the Wildling Museum
View a slideshow from the hanging of the exhibit. There is an idea of water. There is an idea of how it bends. It cools, quenches, consumes. It drowns, rebirths, soothes. And it carries. Artist Nicole Strasburg has been alive with all of these ideas about water for the better part of two years. Stepping […]
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Vintners Bar and Grill is perfect for lovers or anyone who enjoys upscale casual dining
One of the best ways to experience the talents of local chefs is to try out their prix fixe menu. A prix fixe menu comes with a set list of menu options at a fixed price and is generally meant to showcase the diversity of a chef as well as highlight the overall vision of […]
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Solvang Library seeks poetry submissions from Santa Ynez Valley students
The Solvang Library is asking Santa Ynez Valley sixth, seventh, and eighth graders to write a poem and share it with the community in a public reading. Writers are asked to submit a 25-line poem on the theme “Selfies: Pretense, Truth, and Dreams.” Submissions are due by March 30, and a public reading and showcase […]
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Solvang artist Laura Scandalis Cross takes a playful look at life
A visit to Laura Scandalis Cross’ Solvang home and makeshift studio first starts with a greeting from Betty. Betty is Cross’ dog, who’s ready to inspect any visitor approaching the front door. Once she’s satisfied with an offering of pets and dog-friendly affirmations, she retires to the welcoming space of Cross’ living room, adorned with […]