We ate our feelings in 2016, and by 2017 we were stuffed. It was a year filled with changes all over society, some of which sent us right back to the comfort foods we’d promised to lay off of in January. For foodies in the Central Coast, the year had its share of amazing triumphs […]
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The Central Coast was a boom town for local artists in 2017
2017 was a year marked by political and social turmoil, and if there is one area of society that tends to shine during such times, it’s the arts. The Central Coast was no exception during this year, as local artists became community activists in the fight for public arts, and theaters and galleries continued to […]
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Humor: Rebecca questions the progress of feminism at her hair salon
Earlier this year, my boyfriend and I stopped by a hair salon so I could get a quick haircut. As summer approaches, I like to get my hair cut super short. Having long thick hair in the heat can feel like having Gollum profusely sweating and permanently clasped to the back of your head, so […]
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Local artists thrive at Santa Maria Public Library in December
There has been much talk of the need for public arts in the city of Santa Maria this year. Thankfully, no matter what a bunch of city lawmakers decide, at least residents can count on the Santa Maria Public Library as a resource for viewing compelling and unique work from local artists. The library’s Shepard […]
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The Garden Mediterranean Restaurant and Cafe is ready to bring authentic homemade food to Santa Maria
It’s a quiet evening in downtown Santa Maria when we enter The Garden Mediterranean Restaurant and Cafe. Owner Reda Kchik comes out to warmly greet us and joins us as we sip red wine and talk about the newly opened venue. He is eagerly sharing stories of the work he has put into the stunning […]
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Wildling Museum hosts Theodore Waddell exhibit with works by his mentor and friend Isabelle Johnson
While the art lovers viewing his work at the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang enjoy moderate temperatures that barely demand a thin pair of socks to stay comfortable, Theodore Waddell is bracing for a bitter winter in his Montana home. “It’s about 13 degrees right now,” he explained during an interview with […]
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Lompoc announces holiday home decorating contest winners
The Lompoc Beautification and Appearance Commission announced the winners of the 23rd annual Holiday Decoration Contest. A home on Rose Rock Lane took first place for a prize of $50, and a home on Almond Avenue was awarded the $25 sweepstakes prize. Other notable winners included Solvang Brewing Company and Family Market. Members of the […]
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Orcutt Community Theater debuts first production
The Orcutt Community Theater (OCT) presents its inaugural production, Miracle in Bedford Falls, a musical adaptation of the classic film It’s A Wonderful Life in January. The holiday show is directed by Dixie Arthur and features Joe Kidd, Grace Kitchen, Emily Zaas, David Campbell, David Bathe, and many others. Shows are scheduled for Jan. 6 […]
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Typewriter workshop comes to Guadalupe
The Dunes Center in Guadalupe is hosting a free typewriter workshop in honor of Kathleen Goddard Jones, nicknamed “Defender of the Dunes.” The program will take place on Jan. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Dunes Center. Jones, who died in 2001, was a local environmental activist with a passion for the Guadalupe-Nipomo […]
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Edible Hanukkah event comes to Santa Ynez Valley
Chag Sameach! That basically means “happy festival/joyous holiday,” depending on which strict translation script you like to stick to. In this case, the happy festival is Hanukkah or the Festival of Lights celebrating the time a small group of Jewish people held out in a battle against the Greeks for their right to observe their […]
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Michelle Castle’s prints recall a bygone era of recording botanicals in the wild
As she wound through the smoky streets of Santa Barbara while the Thomas fire loomed beyond the horizon, Michelle Castle pondered history and art. “I’ve always been inspired by the old historical etchings in general,” Castle said. “Whether it’s plants or animals, I love things that deal with actual history and facts. I love when […]
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Humor: Rebecca Rose dives into the La Mer cream frenzy
Dear readers, my life is about to change forever. Don’t be surprised if you no longer hear from me or that when you do it’s on the arm of our most handsome and famousest movie stars, because I just bought my very first jar of Creme De La Mer beauty cream. Oh you don’t know […]