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
THE LOMPOC CONCERT ASSOCIATION presents Thuringer Salonquintett performing “Stringtime ‘N Denver” on Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 925 North F St., Lompoc. Info: 735-1408 or 736-8713. VIVA EL ARTE DE SANTA BARBARA presents “Musica, Danza, y Mucho Mas,” featuring the band Quetzal in concert on Oct. 18 at 7:30 […]
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SPECIAL EVENTS
THE LOMPOC VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and Visitors Bureau’s monthly luncheon is Oct. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Lompoc. Cost is $15. Info: 736-4567. THE SANTA MARIA POLICE COUNCIL holds a night of “Funny Business,” including comedian Carl Wolfson, on Oct. 17 with social hour beginning at 6 […]
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The Ty-D-Bol Man on wheels
This motorhome has a defect: It came with a toilet
It’s all Michael Phelps’ fault. While watching hours and hours of the Olympics, waiting to see if he won 175 gold medals in one event, I was subjected to repeat commercials of RV sales and motorhome dealership closeouts. They said that there has never been a better time than right now to buy an RV. […]
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Arts Briefs
Stinn and Shinn take their show on the road Two local artists are packing their works and heading south. Gerry Stinn and Bill Shinn will have a reception, demonstration, and book signing at the Santa Barbara Art Museum Store. The Stinn and Shinn Trunk Show will take place on Oct. 25 at the store. In […]
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A dash of the surreal
One local artist’s colorful work practically drips off of the page
Splash a Disney cartoon character with bright paint, then slowly melt it on a barbecue while listening to one of the trippier Beatles’ albums. Your end result may begin to approach something born from the brain of Brent Parker. The jack-of-all-visual-artsy-trades, Sun freelancer, and former Santa Maria Arts Council grant recipient is currently showing his […]
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Sweet serenade
This season’s concerts take the Hancock College choir to new heights
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, […]
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Getting down with Zumba
I have no idea what that word means, but I know it’s a salsa-infused exercise class that I recently tried
Editors are super annoying. Take Ryan Miller, for example. He just loves to take me out of my comfort zone and then make me write about it. It’s like some sick hobby of his. Case in point: Zumba. Or, as I like to call it, butt shaking set to music. When Ryan heard that I […]
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Vandenberg ‘Run to Remember’ honors fallen servicemembers
On Vandenberg Air Force Base, men and women will be running to remember servicemembers who fell in the line of duty during operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. The charity “Run to Remember” will take place Oct. 20 through Nov. 11 at the base. During the run, active-duty military members, civilians, contractors, and retirees will run […]
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Athlete of the Week
Being a team leader means setting an example for the rest of the guys through the good and bad, and Ryan Duran has done just that, serving as a role model for the rest of his team during a tough first start to the season. “Ryan leads by example,” said Offensive Coordinator Joe Robledo, back […]
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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, 7 p.m., in the downstairs conference room at United […]
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SPIRITUAL
BAHA’I interfaith worship services are the second Sunday of each month. Info: 489-4172. Children’s classes are the first Saturday of each month. Info: 937-9451. Study circles about The Life of the Spirit are ongoing in Santa Maria. For questions, dates, and times: 614-0963. Info: 937-9451. BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH holds worship services Sundays with Holy Communion […]
