Arts

In mid-February, Solvang Theaterfest welcomed some new leaders on its executive board. Solvang Theaterfest Executive Director Chantel Green said in press materials that each individual is bringing “invaluable experience and enthusiasm to help guide our organization forward.” The new additions to Solvang Theaterfest’s leadership team are Board Chair Don Conner, Vice Chair Brad Vidro, Treasurer […]

Young patients in the pediatric unit at Santa Maria’s Marian Regional Medical Center were given stuffed animals, coloring books, crayons, and other fun prizes during the week of Valentine’s Day, thanks to a project organized by 17-year-old high school student Sophia Ferreira. Inspired by her own childhood experience of staying in the hospital, Ferreira organized […]

Attendees of this year’s Buellton Wine and Chili Festival (Sunday, March 16, from noon to 4:30 p.m., at Flying Flags RV Resort) can look forward to live entertainment from multiple featured acts. Known for his signature, high-energy yodeling and genre blending, local musician Jared Nels will be among the festival’s music lineup, which also features […]

The Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez presents folk musician David Wilcox, live in concert, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. Admission to the show, described as open to all ages, is $36. Wilcox’s concert is part of the Maverick Saloon’s Tales from the Tavern series, a periodic concert program that celebrates its featured artists’ […]

The Great American Melodrama in Oceano presents Guys on Ice, which debuted in late January. Performances are scheduled to run through Saturday, March 8. According to press materials, this musical comedy follows two ice fishermen and lifelong friends, Marvin and Lloyd, and features songs that blend humor with thoughtful observations of the two protagonists’ “wild […]

The Valley Art Gallery is currently showcasing a collection of artworks by its new featured artist, Adria Chalfin, whose diverse pieces range from mixed media to copper repoussé. The display debuted at the Santa Maria Airport in early February and is scheduled to remain on view through Sunday, April 6. A graduate of CalArts, Chalfin […]

Orcutt Academy High School (OAHS) senior J.J. Lemus was recently selected to receive an award from the Sun, in collaboration with the Coelho Academy of Music, designed to nurture his artistic talents. Regarded among those who know him as an exceptional participant of OAHS’s theater arts program, Lemus is eager to broaden his creative horizons […]

To cast the role of Lulu in its upcoming production of Waitress, the Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) is hosting auditions at its rehearsal studios, also known as Santa Maria’s Columbia Business Center, on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 9 a.m. Young performers who feel fit to play the character—a girl who looks to be between 5 […]