On a recent sunny day, my fiancée, our two chihuahuas, and I embarked on an afternoon out. Lucy and Pepper (yes, both named after songs by The Beatles) were best friends at the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society, and we were lucky to keep the feisty little duo together when we adopted them many years […]
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Local businesses, parents, and community members are clamoring to support the Lompoc Youth Theater
Lompoc Youth Theater leaders have strived to ramp up the quality of their summer theater program ever since their first production of High School Musical five years ago. Student tuition and ticket sales only go so far in supporting a quality live theater production, explained Joyce Mayhew, founder and director of the Lompoc Youth Theater, […]
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The Frame Gallery showcases Central Coast artists with the frame to match
Certain spaces breathe in a way conducive to art viewing. Whatever the formula may be, the Frame Gallery in Orcutt’s northeast corner of the Oak Knolls Shopping Center got it right, which should come as no surprise, considering owners Heidi and Robert Gruetzemacher have been framing and showing art for years. Back in physical form […]
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Crafting Easter at Michaels
The Santa Maria Michaels presents arts and crafts events, including a “Celebrate Easter with creativity Michaels Social Event” on April 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the store. “Kids’ Club Crafty Easter Fun” is April 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Michaels, 1934 S. Broadway, in Santa Maria. More info: 349-8801.
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Lompoc Valley Botanic and Horticultural Society holds 35th annual plant sale event
The Lompoc Valley Botanic and Horticultural Society invites the community its 35th annual plant sale event on April 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Union Bank parking lot on the northwest corner of H Street and Pine Avenue in Lompoc. The event will include literally thousands of flowers, with both annuals and perennials […]
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Santa Maria Public Library to close for training day
The Santa Maria Public Library’s main location, 421 S. McClelland St. in Santa Maria, will be closed April 21 all day for staff training. However, the branch libraries in Cuyama, Orcutt, and Guadalupe will be open for regular hours that day. The main library will be open again April 22. More information is available at […]
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Santa Maria Public Library receives grant award
The Santa Maria Public Library has received a Cal Humanities California Reads grant, including more than $7,000 for its project, “What it is like to go to War?” which will run September through November at the library. California Reads is an organization that promotes the discussion of thought-provoking books and invites Californians from all walks […]
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Join the Sisters in Crime
Mystery novels are a staple in the literature world, with all of their twists, turns, and clues. A local group of mystery authors, Sisters in Crime, is holding a workshop event featuring talks by several of its members. The Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library are sponsoring the event on April 19 at 10 […]
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‘VINTAGE 2014’ brings a multi-sensory wine experience to Flying Goat Cellars
Santa Barbara County’s beautiful rolling hills, finally green after much-needed rains, foster many kinds of vegetation, from grasses to lichen-draped oak trees. Most famously, as the film Sideways related, the area is home to many carefully tended grapevines and the wineries that raise them to prepare their famous wines. A local producer is seeking to […]
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Get whimsical at Michaels
The Santa Maria Michaels presents arts and crafts events, including a “Kids’ Club Whimsical Works of Art” event on April 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. “Kids’ Club Crafty Easter Fun” is April 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Michaels, 1934 S. Broadway, in Santa Maria. More info: 349-8801.
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Standing Sun Wines announces a full concert series lineup
After a successful and lauded opening show by country artist Carlene Carter on March 22, Standing Sun Wines has announced the lineup for the rest of its “Live in the Winery” concert series. The winery will house intimate performances by artists including Steven Roth on April 4, Ivory DeVille on April 19, The Howlin Brothers […]
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Santa Maria Philharmonic offers chamber concert
The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society offers another installment in the chamber music “Rendezvous” concert series on April 13 at 3 p.m. at the home of Bodil Cud in Santa Maria. Seating is limited, and reservations are required for the event, with a recommended donation of $40 for adults and $15 for students. The performing ensemble […]
