MEGA HOLIDAY ICE SKATING features a real outdoor ice rink with skates to rent, music, and holiday ambiance through Jan. 9 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Santa Maria Town Center, Broadway and Cook Street, Santa Maria. More info: 260-2247, kstegall7@yahoo.com. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA holds open registration for its Adult Arena Soccer program through […]
Recreation
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Dance Lessons
ONGOING BLUE MOON HAVEN BELLY DANCE currently teaches American Tribal Style dance classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in Lompoc and Thursdays in Grover Beach. Info: 709-4686 or BlueMoonHaven.com. DANCE MOTIONS INC. offers ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance lessons for kids ages 18 months through adult at 800 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 937-3757 […]
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Stage
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Peter Pan through Dec. 23 , Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S College, Santa Maria. $28 through $32.50. More info: 922-8313, pcpa.org. THE POETRY SOCIETY OF SANTA MARIA invites all to read poetry, sing songs, or just express themselves every other Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Coffee and Company, 245 […]
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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 ADDAMO VINEYARD/TASTING ROOM: 400 E. Clark Ave., suite E, Santa Maria, 937-6400. Live music Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South Broadway, […]
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Concerts
GINA ALSTON will be performing a concert of “Christmas Music” Dec. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m., Java Moto, Santa Maria Town Center, Santa Maria. Free. More info: 478-4191, ginaalston@msn.com. THE LOMPOC VALLEY MASTER CHORALE, under the direction of Kathleen Abrams Hacker, and featuring several guest ensembles, presents two holiday concerts Dec. 17 and 18 […]
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Special Events
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FOODBANK presents it annual Holiday Food Drive through Dec. 31. The Santa Maria warehouse is at 490 W Foster Road, Santa Maria. Info: 937-3422. The Santa Barbara warehouse is located at 4554 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara. More info: 967-5741. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY offers “Free Movie Nights” featuring a screening […]
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Discovery Museum offers drama camp
The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum announced a series of Drama Workshops for kids during winter school break. Three one-week workshops run Dec. 27 through mid-January for kids ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 12. Each week will focus on writing, producing, and performing a version of an updated classic fairytale and will offer […]
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Gallery announces featured artist
Janice Howard is the featured artist at the Town Center Gallery for December and January. A reception will be held Dec. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the gallery. Howard has recently relocated to Santa Maria. She enjoys painting large birds, California landscapes, seascapes, florals, and missions. Her preferred media are watercolors, acrylics, and […]
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Go under
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but those words may not necessarily tell the whole story. There are often layers that need to be peeled back—and even then, there are often more questions underneath. Search for answers yourself at the latest C Gallery exhibition Underskin/Understand. The show offers a contemplative look at what’s […]
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Road to Bethlehem
In July, when most people were thinking about vacations, sunshine, and barbecues, a core group of volunteers at First Baptist Church was thinking about Christmas. Their many months of work will culminate in a presentation of a living nativity featuring more than 200 actors and nearly 100 animals. “Last year was the inaugural event, and […]
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Political Watch – 12.09
• Feel compelled to serve the city of Santa Maria? Local officials are now seeking representatives for several boards and committees. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Dec. 30: • The All-America City Committee: Two at-large and one youth/education appointments will be made for two-year terms. This committee works to enhance the civic […]
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What Christmas song do you think is overplayed?
Brianna Sheehy student “‘The Christmas Song.’ It’s personally my favorite, but there are so many versions—country, jazz, and classical. Alex Kelly CNA “‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,’ the Michael Jackson one. I hear it all the time in Wal-Mart.” Ashley Hylton photographer “‘Santa Baby.’ It’s even on right now.” Brittany Wright receptionist “‘Jingle Bells.’ […]