Arts

The Frame Gallery in Orcutt has added the work of another skilled local painter to its walls next to other resident artists works in the frames the local business provides. Larry Kappen is a local working artist who exhibits his en plein air paintings. His works reflect his vision of local landscapes and points of […]

The Town Center Gallery continues its artistic presence at the Radisson Hotel in Santa Maria with a free, one-day exhibit on June 1. It will show in the large meeting room adjacent to the hotel’s main lobby from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with an artists’ reception from 2 to 4 p.m. The show includes […]

The Lompoc Museum is currently offering the exhibit Eric Morlan, Selected Work: 1980-2014 in its Centeno Gallery June 8 through Sept. 1. Morlan is a local sculptor who began showing his ceramics almost 30 years ago, but branched out to other media throughout his career ever since. An opening reception with the artist is June […]

The C Gallery, in conjunction with Epiphany Wines in Los Olivos, is holding an off-site event featuring the abstract art of Rebecca Gomez, live music by U-2 and PINK keyboardist Terry Lawless, and food and wine tastings. The art exhibit will run June 6 and 7 with the special event happening June 6 from 3 […]

The Santa Maria Public Library, along with its Orcutt, Guadalupe, and Cuyama branch locations, is offering summer reading programs June 9 through Aug. 2. Reading programs include Literary Elements for adults, Spark a Reaction for teens, and Fizz, Boom, Read for kids ages 12 and under. Classes include prizes and incentives. More information is available […]

The Drive-In Romeos will be the featured band for the West Coast Kustoms Cruisin’ Nationals weekend, including performances at the cruise on May 23 and at the car show on May 24 and at the Santa Maria Inn Tap Room later that night. More info: driveinromeos.com.

The Santa Maria Public Library is holding an event featuring author and journalist Tim Pompey, who will speak about the effort it takes to give yourself permission to be an artist and create your own art. The program, Find Your Artist: A Talk with Tim Pompey, is scheduled for June 7 from 3 to 4 […]

The St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble is capping out a Central Coast concert series on June 13 at 7 p.m. at the Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church, 1235 N. Thompson Ave., Nipomo. The quartet performs Russian Orthodox Christian music as well as Russian folk music. More information is available at 473-8059.

The C Gallery is holding a pastel workshop called Fruit, Pooch, or Kitty with award-winning Simi Valley artist Judy Koennig on July 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring a pet for a model or to use fruit provided. Lunch is included. Cost is $125 including a $15 materials fee. […]