It’s almost become a cliche to declare a love for “underground” food spots. It’s sort of an absurdist statement, if you really think about it. What do you exactly love? That food is prepared for you in a highly suspect environment that isn’t entirely on the up-and-up? Should this really be a thing foodie culture […]
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Santa Maria unveils more painted utility boxes
The city of Santa Maria has five more colorful murals by local artists now that Phase Two of the Utility Box Art Project is complete. Phase Three of the project remains on hold until further funding is acquired. Last month, five local artists—Autumn Jennings, Angelina LaPointe, Frank Dominguez, Laura Lozano, and Ruben Espinoza—painted mini murals […]
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Local teen’s book adapted for new original musical
The Purple Marble is Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s (PCPA) upcoming Education and Outreach touring production for early 2018. The musical—available for a limited engagement—is based on local teen author Alyssa B. Antoci’s book (written when she was 8 years old) and features a story about facing bullies and starting over. The story revolves around Max, a […]
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True love: Rebecca opens up about her special relationship
I am coming up on the one year anniversary of when I got engaged to my true beloved, Chris. I thought I would take this opportunity to share some inner glimpses at our idyllic and absolutely perfect relationship, which you will obviously be very jealous of. A few weeks ago I was out sick. Chris […]
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Dana Adobe hosts outlaw book signing
The DANA Cultural Center in Nipomo will host a book signing and talk on Nov. 5 with local author Jim Gregory about his new book. Arroyo Grande author Gregory’s third book on local history, San Luis Obispo County Outlaws: Desperados, Vigilantes, and Bootleggers, released in October by The History Press, traces the history of crime […]
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Standing Sun hosts new work by Felipe Molina
Standing Sun Wines hosts new work by artist Felipe Molina through Nov. 30. Molina was recently inducted into the Album Art hall of fame for his Counting Crows album covers. Molina has studied at the Salmagundi Art Club, Lyme Academy, New Haven Creative Arts Workshop, and the Center for Contemporary Printmaking. He is also the […]
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Arts symposium features information on local art funding
The Santa Barbara Office of Arts and Culture will host the North County Arts Symposium on Nov. 3. The event is sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission and the city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department. Presenters include Randy Cohen, vice president of Americans for the Arts, who will share compelling information […]
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Solvang and Buellton libraries host maker workshops
The Solvang and Buellton libraries will host two individual maker workshops to teach the construction of handmade catapults on Nov. 4 and Nov. 11, respectively. The workshop will teach about catapults, an ancient weapon more than 2,400 years old. The makerspace projects will be made out of popsicle sticks and will launch pom-poms and cotton […]
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Bill Dewey’s aerial photography gives a stunning glimpse of the Central Coast
The first time Bill Dewey flew with his father, he was a young boy. His memory now clings to images of puffy white clouds whipping through the sky around him. “It was a bright spring day,” he recalled. “The feeling was absolutely intense and surreal. It never left me even as I grew older.” Today, […]
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Ceramist Amiko Matsuo brings Pyrometric’s powerful statement to Foxworthy
Three cones stand together, each one showing the signs of havoc from some unwieldy and apathetic force. They have been burned badly, and yet are still deeply beautiful. The jarring and angst-ridden imagery is the work of ceramist Amiko Matsuo, whose work is on display at the Foxworthy Gallery in Santa Maria in an exhibit […]
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La Perla Market and Deli is an authentic treat in Santa Maria
In the late 1990s, I was stuck working the worst possible job in the history of time. I was writing copy for a law firm’s fledgling website and hated every minute of it. Lawyers, y’all. Anyway, one of the highlights of the job was my cellmate (or office mate, however you see that), Brenda. She […]
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Central Coast brewers prep new beers for sipping during the holiday season
Something’s brewing
Outside Naughty Oak Brewing Company on a particularly chilly day in early October, patrons are reaching for cover, bundling their summer-tanned legs into fleece blankets, and hiding their hands from the season’s first cold whips of wind. As the light spills from the setting sun into the Orcutt brewery, owner Stephen Kitts is busy in […]