SHELLY CONE
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Giving and getting thanks

Longtime Guadalupeans Joe and Margie Talaugon get recognition for their tireless work in the arts
by SHELLY CONE

Joe and Margie Talaugon love what they do for their community. And recently they discovered just how much they’re loved in    return. Their tireless work to promote the arts gained them the 2008 Leadership in the Arts Award from the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission. “It was a surprise. A great honor. It’s really […]

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Set in stone

A Santa Barbara stonemason builds a shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe in the city that bears her name
by SHELLY CONE

People don’t see religious miracles every day, but in everyday life, small miracles happen all the time. When Anders Johnson—a Santa Barbara man of no religious persuasion—was inspired to build a tribute to the Virgin of Guadalupe in the city of Guadalupe, it may not have been a Vatican-classified miracle, but it was a blessing […]

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Out of context

Books take on a whole new meaning in the Altered exhibition at the Shepard Hall Gallery
by SHELLY CONE

Finding altered books at the library is usually a librarian’s nightmare, but the latest exhibition at the Shepard Hall Gallery in the Santa Maria Public Library features just that: altered books. What’s more, the librarian has even joined the exhibition. Altered is a mixed-media presentation featuring work by a diverse group of artists who focus […]

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Art Briefs

by SHELLY CONE

Spelling Bee will join PCPA’s lineup The secret is out. PCPA’s mystery show of its 45th anniversary season has been revealed. Due to contractual limitations, the conservatory couldn’t announce the title of this Tony-Award winning play until December. Now it can proclaim: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will play at PCPA June 19 […]

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Get Informed

An Orcutt barber wins a WAVE Award for his community access show
by SHELLY CONE

To some locals, Don Tinsley is simply the owner of Old Orcutt Barbers. He’s a man who smiles quickly and snips even more quickly. Those who know him well, however, also know that he’s a spirited sort with a drive to accomplish his dreams. His aspirations have led him to become a business owner, raise […]

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Arts Briefs

by SHELLY CONE

PCPA to auction Model T seen in Ragtime! Own a piece of PCPA. The beautifully restored and fully functioning 1915 Model T featured in PCPA’s production of Ragtime! will be auctioned off this month. Bidding opens at 8 a.m. on Dec. 12 and closes at 5 p.m. on Dec. 17. The successful bid will be […]

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Be proud

Survivors share one voice in the latest Allan Hancock College exhibit
by SHELLY CONE

The spirit can handle some amazing tests of emotional strength, and even triumph over what the flesh can’t handle, but it’s the flesh that sometimes bears the scars. With that truth in mind, a group of artists chose to create an exhibition that gives a voice to survivors of all kinds: Indomitable Spirits II: Proud […]

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Get stuffed with art

Local shows provide plenty to see and do Thanksgiving weekend
by SHELLY CONE

So the pie is gone, shopping is done, and all that’s left of the Thanksgiving turkey is a few ribbons of dark meat. What do you do with the relatives now? Walk off that turkey while viewing fine art and shopping for Christmas treasures. Two shows are a must see for art lovers in the […]

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How black will Friday be?

The economy has retailers mostly gearing up for a big Black Friday��
by SHELLY CONE

In her tiny shop filled with books both new and used, Sheila Butterworth busies herself by pushing racks outside and moving novels around. In some ways, the preparation in her small space on Betteravia Road is all about catching sales on Black Friday—the historic shopping day after Thanksgiving—but in other ways, it’s just the average, […]

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Arts Briefs

by SHELLY CONE

Christmas show offers plenty of gift ideas Get those wish lists ready. The Los Padres Artist Guild will present its 32nd annual Christmas show, “The Gifts of Christmas,” at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center, 600 South McClelland, in Santa Maria on Nov. 28, 29, and 30. The catered reception runs from 7 to 10 […]

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