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The Allan Hancock College Singers have been on a high note lately. From an upcoming concert in which they’ll be collaborating with the San Luis Obispo Chamber Orchestra, to an invitation to perform at the annual Hearst Castle Holiday Gala, the choir has found that it’s inspired others to sing—sing its praises. Dr. Ann Lucas, […]
‘Pops’ goes the new director The Allan Hancock College Pops season opens with a new band director for the first time in 40 years. Greg Stoll has taken over baton duties from retiring longtime band leader Gary Thompson to lead the first concert of the season at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 at First Baptist […]
For more than two decades, the Allan Hancock College Dance program has impressed audiences with its ability to express emotion, ideas, and concepts through dance with its Dimensions in Dance production. This year, the department taps into the talent of students, both present and past, as well as tenured faculty, to produce the 22nd celebration […]
With its unforgettable sound, an organ can be a majestic centerpiece to a concert or worship, but it can just as easily be used to bring a new element to ordinary music or even provide amazing sound effects. The instrument’s versatility is often underestimated, probably because it’s been used to such great effect: Listeners may […]
257 words David Ryan gets ready for Empty Bowls David Ryan Gallery’s Oct. 3 Art and Wine Party will feature the kickoff for this year’s Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. Stop by to browse bowls made by local ceramists. Most will be available for $20. Buy them at the event, […]
Each Passing Day—with a sound that resembles Iron and Wine, Damien Rice, and Death Cab for Cutie—explores relationships, both the bliss and the pain. But for lead singer Loren Radis, it was the pain that was the catalyst for motivation. A bad breakup prompted him to seek comfort in his music, and that music helped […]
You don’t need a map to find something special at a thrift store, although having good directions helps. I believe women have a shopping gene. Or, more specifically, a bargain-shopping gene. So when I found myself with a free day and six hours before I had to pick the boys up from school, mine kicked […]
Philharmonic kicks off its 2008-2009 season Maestro John Farrer will lead the Santa Maria Philharmonic musicians for the opening concert of the 2008-2009 season on Sept. 27, but first there’s a pre-concert event for Philharmonic sponsors at the $1,000 level and higher in the Orion Building lobby. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served, with […]
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band’s music has been featured in films, on recordings with other artists, and even on Air Force One’s onboard entertainment system. But when Goodwin was asked to play the Solvang Jazz Festival, the musical opportunity had a more personal meaning. The person proposing the invitation was Goodwin’s high school musical idol, […]
There’s just something about art and books together. They pair up like peanut butter and chocolate or cookies and milk. And that’s certainly the case at the Santa Maria Public Library. The new library has been in the public eye quite a bit since its August opening, followed by a library shop and a cafe;. […]
CafeFX nabs an Emmy Santa Maria-based CafeFX received a Creative Arts Emmy Award for outstanding special visual effects for its work on John Adams, an HBO Films miniseries that took eight Creative Arts Emmy Awards total, out of 23 Emmy nominations. Under visual effects supervisor Jeff Goldman, visual effects producer David Van Dyke, and compositing […]
Autumn is on its way, but Santa Maria Civic Theatre is presenting one more taste of good old-fashioned summertime musical comedy to kick off its 50th season: the world-premiere of Sugar! Oh, Sugar! Sugar! is a melodrama that invites you to “boo” and “hiss” the villain, cheer the hero, and “awww” the heroine. Fans of […]
