PCPA THEATERFEST presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas through Dec. 21 in the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria. Cost is $16.75 to $28.25. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org. IMPROVISATIONAL HUMOR CLASS meets Mondays at the Loading Dock, Old Orcutt, to teach theater games, comedy concepts, and Whose Line Is It Anyway?-style […]
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NIGHT LIFE
The following venues offer either regularly scheduled live entertainment or DJ-hosted dance music. Most performances start after 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. IN THE AREA CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South Broadway, 614-9316. DJ Davey D Saturday nights. THE COACHMAN: 1531 S. Broadway, 922-5556. Thursday through Saturday: DJ from 9 p.m. […]
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CONCERTS
BIBLES FOR THE WORLD presents the India Children’s Choir in concert at Grace Baptist Churchon Nov. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the church, 605 E McCoy Lane, Santa Maria. Info: bftw.org or 382-4253. THE RIGHETTI HIGH SCHOOL MARIMBA BAND AND BALLET FOLKLORICO presents “A Celebration of Mexican Culture,” featuring guest performances by Allan […]
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SPECIAL EVENTS
THE MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, Santa Maria and Lompoc chapter, holds a Veteran’s Day celebration featuring a pork loin dinner on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Pacific Coast Club, Vandenberg. Info: 922-0429. THE SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT presents its fifth annual “Celebration of Life,” honoring community members who are 90 years old […]
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See ya, Sunshine
In all her years at the paper, Sarah never learned to write her own subheads, so her editor wrote this one for her
Since writers love analogies, metaphors, and symbolism, it’s only fitting that, in my mind, my entire time here at the Sun can be wrapped up into one tiny bouncy ball—the coveted “mosaic,” as we dubbed it—and I’ve lost it. (Not my mind, the ball.) Normally, this wouldn’t be a big deal, but I’d already decided […]
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Local players get ready for playoffs as football season comes to an end
With one game to go—or none at all for some teams—the football season is almost over. Leading the PAC-7 with one week left as of press time was Paso Robles with an 8-1 record. Atascadero, Righetti, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, and Lompoc high schools followed Paso in the rankings. The Warriors have one game […]
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Athlete of the Week
Righetti senior Ehi Robinson is playing football for the first time this year—but you wouldn’t think that was the case from watching him play. Ehi (pronounced Ae-he) says he got into football from soccer after his friends said he would be good at it. Turns out they were right. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound corner and kick […]
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His cheating heart
Krider’s cell phone contact list tells his wife all
Last Sunday, I was living the dream. I was lying on my couch, lazily sliding in and out of consciousness. I was watching the NASCAR race, or I guess I should say listening to the NASCAR race since my eyes were shut. I don’t think I have ever watched a NASCAR race without falling asleep. […]
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Union Hotel serves up death and dinner
Want a little murder and mystery with your turkey dinner? Head to the Gobble Gobble Death and Trouble murder mystery dinner theater at Union Hotel at 7 p.m. on Nov. 21 and 28. Chef Ramsey Gordon has the world’s most sought after turkey recipe. What length would someone go to get it? Find out at […]
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Short on shillings, long on talent
A folk duo brings lively tunes to Lompoc
It’s not unusual for a folk musician to strive for release from a conventional lifestyle, longing to take to the road to share music and a message. Then there are the brave souls who actually do it and are better for it. Four Shillings Short falls into the latter category. Being homeless and owning few […]
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Surf trip
Three surf photographers capture their travels for a Photo Green exhibit
Surfers travel to where the surf is. Likewise, art enthusiasts travel to where the art is. And sometimes, people are lucky enough to be able to do both. On a recent weekend, the marriage of three circumstances—falling gas prices, dismal weather, and an ever-present feeling of wanderlust—led us to pack up and take a drive […]
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CLUBS & MEETINGS
4-H welcomes anyone interested in the group to sign up now. Find a nearby club by contacting the Santa Barbara County 4-H Office at 692-1730 or zmhughes@ucdavis.edu. ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, INC. of SANTA MARIA, a nonprofit business and professional organization, meets the second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., in the Altrusa Theatre of the Santa […]
