THE TRI CITY SOUND CHORUS, a chorus of the Sweet Adelines International, holds rehearsals for its annual Christmas show Nov. 11, and 18, and Dec. 2 at 6:45 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 4725 S. Bradley Road, Orcutt. Info: 736-7572 or tricitysound.comcast.net. AMY OBENSKI performs her original jazz/folk-influenced music on Nov. 14 […]
Concerts
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Special Events
ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL is host to a Military Appreciation Night at the varsity home football game featuring free admission and barbecue on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Jay Will Stadium, 4120 South Bradley Road, Santa Maria. Info: 937-2038, Ext. 117. THE FRIENDS OF THE NIPOMO LIBRARY present a Fall Book Sale on […]
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The suspense will kill you
Santa Maria Civic Theatre continues its 2010-2011 season with the suspense thriller Wait Until Dark, written by Frederick Knott and directed by Johannes S. Beals. Regular dates are Nov. 19, 20, 26, and 27, and Dec. 3, 4, 10, and 11. All performances are at 8 p.m. A cool-as-ice psychopath smooth-talks his way into the […]
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Tour studios for the Wildling
The Wildling Art Museum invites the public to spend a weekend touring the unique and private studios of 28 area artists, Nov. 20 to 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Santa Ynez Valley Artists’ Studio Tour offers an opportunity to meet the artists and learn about what inspires them. The tour includes many […]
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Soul band
Like any up and coming rock stars, the members of Soul Mates are hard to pin down for an interview. They have a busy schedule full of practices, performances, and appearances. Unlike most rock stars, however, they also have dance, soccer, and school. Because—again, unlike most rockers—the musicians are only 10 years old. Soul Mates […]
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Enchanting!
A mischievous group of Lost Boys and a band of wretched pirates helped PCPA Theaterfest kick off the 2010-11 season on a Saturday night, taking audiences on a high-soaring journey through Edwardian London to the imperishable Neverland, second star to the right and straight on till morning, at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria. Directed […]
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Krider’s a pansy
There is this guy I work with I would consider “a man’s man.” He’s big, he’s tough, he smells, he has no fashion sense whatsoever, and he carries a knife with him at all times. There isn’t a hint of metrosexualism within 50 yards of this guy. His arms are as big as my legs, […]
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Fishing store casts out for toys
’Tis the season for Toys for Tots, and Been There Caught That Fishing Supply is serving as a collection point for toys through November. The company is kickstarting the collection drive with a donation of $250 worth of tackle in children’s sizes. Only new and unopened gifts will be accepted. No gift-wrapping is needed. Been […]
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Brothers’ brothers release cookbook
Brothers Matt and Jeff Nichols, owners and chefs of Los Olivos’ Brothers Restaurant at Mattei Tavern, recently announced the release of their first cookbook. The 242-page full-color cookbook sports a collection of more than 145 recipes, including jalapeño cornbread, tuna tartar, heirloom tomato and burrata salad, puree of sweet corn soup with Maine lobster, morel […]
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Santa Lucia executive VP retires
Santa Lucia Bancorp, parent company of Santa Lucia Bank, announced the retirement of John McNinch, the company’s executive vice president and credit administrator. Santa Lucia Bank has one office in Santa Maria, at 1825 S. Broadway. McNinch’s retirement is effective Dec. 31, 2010. For more information, call 468-7087 or visit santaluciabank.com. Biz Briefs is compiled […]
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Roemer Way Self-Storage gives away turkeys
Know a needy family who deserves a free Thanksgiving turkey? Roemer Way Self-Storage in Santa Maria is giving away several turkeys to local families. To nominate a family, submit a written paragraph and photo to marketing@roemerway-selfstorage.com by Nov. 20. Winners will be announced Nov. 22. Roemer Way Self Storage is also serving as a drop-off […]
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Hancock instructor pays it forward
An Allan Hancock College instructor is using his own past struggles as a single father to help current students going through the same thing. Will Bruce, director of the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) program, enrolled at Hancock 15 years ago in search of an education and new career. As an unemployed single father, […]