SHELLY CONE

Sometimes, when chaos abounds, it’s good to stop, relax, and have a good laugh at some of life’s lesser-yet-still-chaotic events. You could visit Fayro, Texas, where sisters Frankie, Honey Raye, and Twink Futrelle join cantankerous wedding coordinator Miss Geneva Musgrave (Nancy Amidon) in an attempt to throw a wedding for Frankie’s daughter, Tina Jo. The […]

On the eve of the 35th anniversary of its debut album, Toto has embarked on a worldwide tour with three California performances, kicking off with a show at Chumash Casino. The band became a household name with songs like “Africa,” “Hold the Line,” “Rosanna,” “I Won’t Hold You Back,” and “I’ll Be Over You.” Formed […]

Spending nearly two decades as an Alaskan guide, self-taught artist George Lockwood knows a few things about wildlife and being a part of nature. “It was just so big and there was just so much to see. It seemed like there was something around every corner,” Lockwood said. Now he’s a wildlife and landscape painter […]

They lay to the side near a hiking trail or hitch a ride on a thin sprawling wave to the shore, but many times passersby don’t give much thought to the sticks, twigs, and bits of branch that just seem to make up the landscape. That’s the idea behind the C Gallery’s latest fall show […]

The Central Coast possesses a beauty that makes it the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon of fine art, wine, and music. With its expansive vistas and historic backdrop, Dana Adobe has been the ideal location for the Nipomo Arts Commission to host its Arts at the Adobe fundraiser, which will take place there on […]

It’s rare that an art curator can find two collections that fit together as well as the latest collection at Allan Hancock College’s Foxworthy Gallery. Gallery director Marti Fast said that as life partners and award-winning creative partners, David Stroup and Laura Moll often collaborate artistically, frequently traveling to remote areas and working with what […]

With the recent release of movies like Forks Over Knives and books like The China Study, the spotlight has been on the health benefits of eating a plant-based diet, but Santa Maria resident Bill Kleinbauer believed early on that the food he ate could make a difference in his health. About 10 years ago Kleinbauer […]

On a beautiful sunny day, it’s hard to beat a day in the park. It’s even better when there’s a celebration going on. That’s why hundreds of people headed to Waller Park on Aug. 19 for the YMCA’s Family Day in the Park marked by community, cars, and music. Hosted by the Santa Maria Breakfast […]

Foodies, its time to grab a spoon and get excited: The popular but dormant Bouillabaisse Festival will return to Brander Vineyard this month after a long absence. Six years, in fact. The last Bouillabaisse Festival was held in 2006, and its return gives anyone who loves a good food festival reason to start salivating. Brander […]