In July, when most people were thinking about vacations, sunshine, and barbecues, a core group of volunteers at First Baptist Church was thinking about Christmas. Their many months of work will culminate in a presentation of a living nativity featuring more than 200 actors and nearly 100 animals. “Last year was the inaugural event, and […]
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Christmas marches in Old Orcutt
The Old Town Orcutt Christmas parade will start at noon on Dec. 11 in downtown. Enjoy discounts with local merchants, business tours, drinks, and free desserts at various locations after the parade. Old Town Market will have a Toys for Tots box outside to collect unwrapped gifts, and Marines will be on hand to collect […]
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Lambert releases fourth album
Santa Maria musician Chris Lambert is set to release his latest album, called Phoebe, on CD and vinyl, as well as a name-your-own price digital version. As a supplement, listeners will also be able to download an entire stripped-down acoustic recording of the album, titled Phoebe, Naked. The album is Lambert’s fourth self-released album and […]
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Raffle for a quilt
Lompoc Museum is holding a quilt raffle to raise money to support the museum store’s Pine Hall Fund. The quilt is handmade, inspired by the 1909 Burpee Seed Catalog. The cover was used in the 2009 Lompoc Museum exhibit poster honoring the 100th anniversary of the sweet pea coming to Lompoc. The drawing will be […]
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The reveal
The latest show at Betteravia Gallery proves there are many ways to read a person
Betteravia Gallery’s “I Can See Your Tag: Portraits!” exhibition explores emotional revelations, and the result is both an inner and outer view of various individuals. Curated by Connie Rohde, director of C Gallery in Los Alamos, the show’s theme plays with the notion that clothing may disclose something about the wearer, but so may body […]
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Growing art
A Santa Maria landscape artist displays his plant- based sculpture at Jardin de las Granadas
Francis Michael Dawson was a little late to the game when he heard about the deadline for submitting his work to the Jardin de las Granadas exhibition space in Santa Barbara. But Dawson’s a bit of a spontaneous type, so with a deadline two days away, he went to the exhibit space and sat and […]
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Off to Paris
Chamber choir singers have their sights set on France
The UCSB Chamber Choir really has something to sing about this season. Founded in 1995 by current conductor Michel Marc Gervais, the group is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and members have a chance to celebrate in a unique way. The ensemble was invited to travel to France for a major collaboration with the famous choir […]
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Life on film
See how photographer John Larson captured Vietnam with his lens
Like many others, John Larson went to Vietnam in the 1960s. He didn’t spend his months on the front lines, however. As a photographer for several military news outlets, he wasn’t bound to one place. Larson often snapped the usual “grip and grin” shots—posed officials and leaders shaking hands and smiling—but he also had opportunities […]
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Skate on ice
A winter wonderland will be coming to downtown Santa Maria at the Mega Holiday on Ice Skating Rink, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 10 through Jan. 9 at the corner of Broadway and Cook. Tickets are on sale now for ice skating sessions at MegaHolidayIceSkating.com. Skate on real ice, party, or simply enjoy […]
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Find trees of the season
The seventh annual Trees of the Season benefit for Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center’s education after-school and summer programs will take place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 at the Dunes Center, 1055 Guadalupe St., in Guadalupe. The raffle will be held at 6 p.m., and the winner need not be present to win. This […]
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Sweet anticipation
Spend the day in a rainbow-colored, sugar-induced bliss at the Jelly Belly Factory
Don’t judge me, but I get a serious kick out of teasing my kids. It’s the funniest thing ever. I don’t mean tease them in a “I have candy and you don’t” way, but in a “I have a secret and you’ll have to wait” way. They love it. Deep inside, everyone knows the anticipation […]
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Dancers prep for Nutcracker
Santa Maria Civic Ballet and Everybody Can Dance will present their annual performance of the Nutcracker on Nov. 27 and 28 at 3 p.m. at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks, in Arroyo Grande. The show goes on even as founder and artistic director for the last 25 years, Diane Zink, […]
