OBON DANCE PRACTICE in preparation for the Obon Festival is Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. ending with the festival July 25 at the Veteran’s Memorial Building, 313 W Tunnell, Santa Maria. ONGOING BLUE MOON HAVEN BELLY DANCE currently teaches American Tribal Style dance classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in Lompoc and […]
Dance Lessons
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Stage
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Sylvia directed by Patricia M. Troxel June 24 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 […]
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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
THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA presents its annual “Concerts in the Park” featuring a live performance by the Solomon Creek Band June 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Preisker Park, 330 Hidden Pines Way, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 157, or ci.santa-maria.ca.us/3087.shtml. THE LOMPOC MUSIC ASSOCIATION presents the Central Coast Choral Artists performing their […]
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Special Events
COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN CARING present the 10th annual Clergy Waiters’ Night titled “The Big Musical” June 26 starting at 5 p.m. Community Partners in Caring, 111 N. Vine St., Santa Maria. Cost is $60. Info: 925-8000 or ashley@partnerinscaring.org. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “Free Movie Nights @ the Library” featuring a screening of […]
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On the west side
Tickets are now available for PCPA’s production of West Side Story, the Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Arthur Laurents story about Maria and Tony, a Romeo-and-Juliet-styled couple fighting for their love in the face of racism and rival gangs. West Side Story features guest artists Mindy Lym and Zachary Ford as Maria and Tony, George […]
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Kid drama
For children who want to hone their acting chops over the summer, Santa Maria’s Recreation and Parks Department and the Discovery Museum have announced the first ever “Discovery Drama Camp” for kids ages 6 to 12. From July 5 to 22, kids who are registered will learn theater technique, choreography, singing, and performance skills under […]
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Lovely lupines
Sometimes volunteer work can be dirty. Then again, sometimes it’s a walk in the park, as in the case of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, where it’s actually a walk in a state park. Home to an abundance of unique plants—many that grow only in the dunes—and unique vistas, the dunes host a fragile ecosystem. That’s where […]
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Chill out
Ask any kid what he likes best about summer and he will inevitably mention something having to do with water. Whether it’s going to the beach, the pool, or simply running through the sprinklers, it’s a kid’s favorite way to cool off—second to the ice cream parlor. To kick off summer this year, we packed […]
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Derby drama
Summertime is upon us, which means one thing at my house: All American Soap Box Derby. This is the time of year when I spend every waking moment in the garage trying not to puncture my own hand with a nail gun as I attempt to build the world’s fastest gravity-powered racecar. Wait, I meant […]
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Dunes Center needs summer volunteers
The Guadalupe Dunes Center is currently looking for high school Counselors in Training (CITs) for Fun in the Sun, a summer enrichment program for middle school students from sixth through ninth grades. The position involves helping the site coordinator and program leaders with instruction and providing logistical support when needed. To qualify, applicants must be […]
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McCune Foundation announces grants
The McCune Foundation, a grassroots organization dedicated to building social capital, announced the contribution of nearly $350,000 for community organizing and social justice initiatives in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The organization made 17 grants this year including grants in the Santa Maria area to Conflict Solutions Center, Cuyama Christian Academy, Future Leaders of America, […]