The Santa Maria Philharmonic will present “Overture in Ambrosia” from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 5 at Ambrosia Restaurant, 122 E. Boone St., in Santa Maria. The event is a celebration of the start of the Santa Maria Philharmonic’s 10th anniversary 2010-2011 concert season. Enjoy European-inspired canapés and wines from local vintners. The event […]
Sample auditory ambrosia
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Come on, get happy
The colorful watercolor and acrylic paintings of Mandy Weathers and the metal sculptures of Tesi Sanchez-Halpert combine in a “Creating Happiness” exhibit during September at Gallery Los Olivos. Weathers and Sanchez-Halpert will be featured artists Sept. 1 through 30. The public is invited to join them for a reception on Sept. 4 from 1 to […]
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See seascapes
The Dunes Center will be host to an Art Open House highlighting the work of Stephanie Krouse from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Aug. 20 at the Dunes Center in Guadalupe. Krouse’s artwork depicts local landscapes, seascapes, flora, and fauna. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 343-2455 or […]
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Clay and metal
Harold Collins loves playing with fire. And pounding metal. And sometimes gingerly piecing together stained glass within a solid frame. But his knack for taking these elements and creating a work of art comes from years of wrangling with metal as a medium, an effort that started when his career ended. Collins retired from AT&T […]
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The Artificial Jungle
A family-owned pet shop, a mute parrot, and games of dominoes may seem unassuming, but prepare to become entangled with them in the murderous vines of The Artificial Jungle, presented by Lompoc Civic Theatre. An ironic scene is set in the dimly lit Lompoc Civic Auditorium, where ominous music fills a constructed pet shop, which […]
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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. ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS for men meets in San Luis Obispo and Grover Beach. Men interested in attending may contact representatives: 550-6718 or not_moses@fastmail.fm. ALL-AMERICAN QUILTERS’ GUILD meets […]
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Spiritual
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH is located at 1000 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. “Jazz Devine” presents a new jazz worship service on July 11 at 6 p.m. at the church. Info: 735-3769 or ghmoran@yahoo.com. 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: […]
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FARMERS MARKETS
SANTA MARIA 100 S. Broadway at Main, Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Features local beekeepers’ honey and bee pollen, breads and pastries, plants and flower bouquets, fresh fruits and vegetables. ORCUTT Corner of Clark and Bradley, Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh honey, flowers, and eggs, along with fresh fruits and […]
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Barbecues
ONGOING FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY barbecues Filipino food at the Smart and Final parking lot, N. Broadway on Saturdays and Sundays. Menu items include tri-tip, chicken, beef kabobs, chicken adobo, salad, rice, and bread. Meals cost $6. Info: 922-3422 or 922-3799. FILIPINO CATHOLIC SOCIETY, under the direction of St. Mary’s Church and St. […]
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Health
THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION presents an “Exercise Program” for those fifty years and older Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. through Aug. 20 at the Pismo Beach Veterans Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach. Info: 773-7063 or tbeecher@pismobeach.org. FIBRO FOCUS presents a free Fibromyalgia Educational Seminar/Support Group Meeting on Aug. 21 from noon to […]
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Art
THE SHEPARD HALL GALLERY presents the inaugural exhibit and awards for the National Arts Program for the City of Santa Maria and Santa Maria Valley School Districts Employees and their families through Aug. 27 at the library’s Shepard Hall, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117, or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us. THE CYPRESS GALLERY presents […]
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Learning
THE DANA ADOBE NIPOMO AMIGOS and Rabobank present, as part of the Saturday Talk Series, “How Native Americans Changed California and World History” with Dr. Nadia West, followed by a book signing Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Dana Adobe Nipomo Amigos, 671 S. Oakglen, Nipomo. Info: 929-5679 or danaadobe.org. WOMEN’S ECONOMIC VENTURES presents […]