The art gallery at Gold Coast Art ’n Frames has a variety of art on display for Mother’s Day. Handmade jewelry, silk scarves, small sculptures, decorative trivets, small framed and unframed art, and greeting cards are available. Many of the works are available for less than $20. Visit the gallery at 613 E. Main St. […]
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Santa Ynez events get grants
The Santa Ynez Valley Visitors Association was named a recipient of four grants totaling $15,500 from the newly formed Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Association. The grant money will be used to promote association programs, including “Trails Week” June 4 to 12, featuring trail-based events; “Wine Around the Lake” on June 19, an afternoon of wine […]
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Full of grace
A Nipomo teen’s book about her experience with cancer is touching others
Two minutes after meeting Melinda Marchiano, three things become obvious: She is crazy cute, she has energy to spare, and yeah, she can kick cancer’s butt. In fact, it’s easy to believe Melinda can do whatever she sets her mind to—or even just half her mind to. Beating cancer was just one item to check […]
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Santa Maria Has Talent announces winners
Opera singer Candice Meras of Santa Maria took home the winner’s trophy and a $1,000 check Saturday night in the second annual Santa Maria Has Talent competition at Santa Maria Veteran’s Hall. Ballerina Chaye Jackson won second place, and 9-year-old singer Sydney Sugars won third place. In the people’s choice award, “Santa Maria’s Favorite,” singing […]
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Picture the Dunes
The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center is seeking an artist with work focusing on the local dunes ecosystem (beaches, dunes, plants, animals) in the medium of his or her choice. Selected artists will have their work featured at the Dunes Center Gallery. If you’re interested, mail or drop off an artist summary and samples of work at […]
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Buellton resident inspires tea drinkers
Mary Jane Nirenberg of Buellton was one of the winners in the Good Earth Tea “Tag You’re It” Tea Tag contest. Her winning quote, “The only way to fail at something is to fail to learn from the experience,” will be featured on Good Earth Tea tags later this year, as will inspirational quotes from […]
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Stone on a wire
A Nipomo artist wraps bits of nature into wearable art that makes a statement
Sharon Duncan loves what she does. You could say that, as a jewelry maker, she gets wrapped up in her work when inspiration hits. Duncan creates elaborate, wire-wrapped jewelry using gems, stones, and glass. She sculpts each piece into an elaborate work of art. Duncan began sculpting wire nearly 10 years ago as a way […]
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Navigating education
The key to overcoming obstacles to teaching Latino students? Teaching parents.
Some people pursue diplomas to help them succeed. Others pursue them so their children can succeed. With that goal in mind—success—a class of parents committed nine weeks to learning how to navigate the educational system. They aimed to learn how to help their children graduate and pursue college educations of their own. After completing their […]
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Navar is going far
Allan Hancock College arts instructor, poet, and painter Gabriel Navar will serve as a guest artist in residence for the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers in Washington State while simultaneously exhibiting his art in Germany and at the UCSB Multicultural Center. The April 13 through 17 artist-in-residence opportunity sprang from Navar’s continued collaboration with acclaimed choral composer and […]
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Orchestra wraps up its season
The Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro John Farrer, offers its fourth concert of its subscription season on April 30 at Grace Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. The final program of its 10th anniversary season will feature works by Handel, Bach, Vivaldi, Holst, Barber, Bartok, and Britten. Dr. Marcus Engelmann of the […]
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C Gallery takes flight
The last day for submissions for the “Birds, Feathers, and Flight” show at the C Gallery is April 9. The theme is anything related to flight. Submissions have included a dress of feathers, tin bird dolls, and paintings and drawings representing flight. “Birds, Feathers, and Flight” is scheduled to open on April 16. Submit entries […]
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The Capitol needs art
Rep. Lois Capps (D-Calif.) is inviting local high school students to submit art pieces for the annual Congressional Art competition. The winner’s work will hang for a year in the U.S. Capitol, where thousands of visitors will see it. Submissions must be received at one of Capps’ Congressional offices by 5 p.m. on April 29. […]
