PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Sylvia directed by Patricia M. Troxel through July 3 at the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. Cost is $26.25 through $30. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org. THE POETRY SOCIETY OF SANTA MARIA invites all to read poetry, sing songs, or just express themselves every […]
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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 […]
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Concerts
CELEBRATE RECOVERY presents a free concert by Grammy- and Dove-award-winning artist Brian Duncan on July 3 at 7 p.m. at the Church for Life, 3130 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 406-3293. WORTH THE DRIVE BLUEGRASS WEST presents a concert featuring Peter Feldman, Tom Lee, and David West—who make up Triple Play Bluegrass—on July […]
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Special Events
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “Free Movie Nights @ the Library” featuring a screening of National Treasure July 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Shepard Hall, Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117 or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria@ca.us. LOMPOC’S ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS come to Lompoc High School’s […]
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Lift a glass to the flag–and more
Red, white, and rosé may not match the colors in Old Glory, but they come close to a patriotic standard for liquid refreshment. And as Independence Day nears, Santa Barbara County wineries stand ready to celebrate with time-honored traditions of fun, food, and flags a’wavin’. Actually, some robust reds, such as the Rideau Vineyard Petite […]
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Less is more
Each year, the Santa Maria Sun joins New Times in staging the celebration of brevity that is 55 Fiction. The papers’ founder, Steve Moss, invented the pointedly devilish contest years ago, inviting writers from around the Central Coast—and world!—to pen tidy little tales that wrap up in less than 56 words. Four staff judges rated […]
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What was your worst summer vacation?
Lauren Wise hairstylist “At the beach: I got sunburned and all of my family got a heat rash.” Kimberly Phillips hairstylist “Once I went camping and I had to walk back barefoot in my bathing suit, and it was over 100 degrees.” Jeff Thomas construction “Once I stayed at home with my family, and I […]
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Political Watch 06.24
On June 18, the California State Board of Equalization—the government board responsible for enforcing fair tax administration—released its annual report for 2008-09 announcing $48.4 billion in revenue collected. Also according to the report, in 2008-09 board programs collected approximately $4.7 billion less than the previous fiscal year, a decrease of 8.9 percent. Revenues collected by […]
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Community Notebook 06.24
MONDAY, JUNE 28 • The South County Advisory Council has its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Nipomo Community Services District Headquarters, 148 S. Wilson St., Nipomo. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 • The City of Santa Maria Families for the First Decade Project, a group of individuals and agencies who organize programs for the […]
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A better alternative?
It’s called methyl iodide, and critics say the chemical is even more toxic to humans than methyl bromide, the controversial pesticide it’s intended to replace. But barring any last minute surprises, the state’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will soon approve its use as a fumigant on strawberries throughout California.On April 30, the DPR proposed […]
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A tale of two volunteers
Some people held signs, some held their pets, some held both. Some were dressed as pets holding signs, one was locked in a cage next to a sign that read: “Walk me, don’t cage me.” Cars honked, people cheered—quite a bit of commotion for a Saturday morning in Buellton. A protest rally against the Santa […]
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Local union ramps up community service efforts
Every once in a while, the local Carpenter’s Union likes to help those who are in need. It’s done without the cameras of a television show, but the passion for assisting those in dire situations is unmatched by such television shows. And this passion for helping is apparent in the motive for Carpenter’s Union 1800’s […]