The Lompoc Valley Art Association presents a show by local artists Tom and Joellen Chrones called His and Hers, which runs through Dec. 30. Tom Chrones is a photographer and retired Lompoc Fire Department member who spent several years photographing fire investigations for his career. In his current work, he documents landscapes, architecture, and local […]
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Melodrama unveils new season lineup
Oceano’s Great American Melodrama announced its 2019 season lineup, which includes seven productions across the year. Starting on Jan. 24, the Melodrama will kick off the new year with a production of Steel Magnolias, the classic play that depicts the lives of a group of closely bonded Southern women. Plays also include comedies such as […]
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Michele Knecht’s colorful mosaics debut at CORE Winery
When Brisbee, a Longhorn steer, came to live with artist Michele Knecht, she instantly connected with him. Far from a menacing beast, Knecht knew him as a gentle soul, hand-raised by humans and eager for affection. It’s a unique quality Knecht managed to capture perfectly in one of her signature mosaic works. “He was a […]
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George Rose and Felice Willat bring their travel photography to Gallery Los Olivos
George Rose is fascinated by lonely oak trees. So much so that he is willing to go to great lengths to capture the perfect picture of one. The shutterbug was in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, an up-and-coming region for winemaking, when he jumped in a helicopter to try and get some aerial shots. The oak tree […]
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Ladies Recovery holds Dining in the Dark fundraiser
The Ladies Recovery 4 Life organization in Lompoc presents a special fundraiser event, Dining in the Dark, featuring a full dinner, reception, and auctions on Dec. 1 at the Hilton Garden. The event begins at 5 p.m. and continues into dinner at 6 p.m., when diners will wear masks and will eat with assistance. The […]
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Santa Ynez Scarecrow Fest names winner
The Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Festival celebrated with its Harvest Cup event at the Solvang Festival Theater on Nov. 15, and named the winner of the annual festival. The competition saw businesses and residents in Solvang, Santa Ynez, Buellton, Ballard, Los Olivos, and Los Alamos set up scarecrow displays in storefronts and other areas. Locals […]
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Lompoc Pops dedicates upcoming concert to Alice McGonigal
The Lompoc Pops Orchestra will honor longtime flutist Alice McGonigal, who passed away in late August, at its upcoming holiday concert on Dec. 2. McGonigal served as the principal flute for the Lompoc Pops, and was a member of the flute sections of the Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra and the San Luis Obispo Symphony. She […]
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Christmas without kids
As difficult as it is to admit, I understand that holidays are mostly meant for young children. I don’t mean that fourth serving of your mother’s stuffing or that bowl of rum-heavy eggnog your uncle whips up every year. Clearly that’s the stuff we adults put up with all the insanity of the holidays for. […]
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Torta-tastic: Deli Delicias’ tortas are a big hit in a small space
Humberto Hernandez opened his first restaurant at the age of 16 in Jalisco, Mexico. He had spent the past five years learning to cook at home and working in kitchens and thought he was ready to take the next step. “We had a little bar and food,” he said. “It was hard because it was […]
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Bold fold: Robert Salazar’s visionary origami work draws attention to conservation issues
Scrolling through Robert Salazar’s website yields some unusual finds. The artist, scientist, and activist, known for his intensely detailed origami works of art, has a lot going on besides folding paper. His website has tabs for “Research,” which lists projects such as Challenging Freshwater Scarcity with Solar Origami and Origami Inspired Transformers for a Lunar […]
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Santa Maria Civic Theatre presents Boy
The latest production from the Santa Maria Civic Theatre is Boy, inspired by a true story. The play explores issues of sexual identity and falling in love as well as the complex bonds between a doctor and patient. Set in the 1960s, the play follows the story of a doctor who, after an accident, convinces […]
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Betteravia Gallery hosts Santa Barbara Printmakers juried exhibition
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture presents a juried exhibit of the Santa Barbara Printmakers (SBP) at the Betteravia Gallery in Santa Maria through April 30. The SBP is a collective of 75 artists who exhibit works made with hand and press printing techniques such as lithography, screen printing, linocut, photopolymer plates, […]