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 […]
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Concerts
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR presents the St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble in concert on May 25 at 7 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 4725 S. Bradley Road, Orcutt. Info: CentralCityChordsmen.org. WORTH THE DRIVE THE CAL POLY EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLES presents “A Parisian Fest” concert featuring chansons of the 16th […]
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Special Events
THE SANTA MARIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents “An Intimate Evening with Jane Russell” featuring a cocktail hour, dinner, and a Q-and-A session on May 20 at the Historic Santa Maria Inn in Santa Maria. Cost is a $95 tax-deductible donation. Info: 922-3130. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents “Filmfest 2010: Life’s a Movie—Direct It,” featuring screenings of […]
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Walk in wine country
Spring has arrived, and with it comes a visible spurt of growth across the acres of grape vines that thrive in Santa Barbara County. Fresh green leaves unfurl and tiny clusters of blossoms begin to open, signaling the birth of a brand new vintage. As growers welcome the young crop, winery workers drain barrels, create […]
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If you could fly to any place, or time, where would you go?
Sean Peters student “I would fly to the 1920s because I’m interested in the ’20s—there was a lot happening, but it tends to be forgotten because of what it preceded.” Catherine Varsik substitute teacher “I would go to Italy. It’s where I’ve always wanted to go; I would especially want to travel all through Tuscany. […]
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Political Watch 05.13
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors is still seeking input from local residents on the qualities it should look for in a new county executive officer. People interested in contributing their opinions can find a link to an online survey on the county’s website, countyofsb.org. The survey is available in both Spanish and English, […]
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Community Notebook 05.13
TUESDAY, MAY 18 • The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Agendas are available at santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#current. • The Guadalupe Planning Commission has its regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City […]
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Vanishing act
Come the end of this school year, Orcutt Union School District officials are going to have more to worry about than looming budget cuts. They’re also going to have to address an ongoing trend among the district’s campuses: declining enrollment. In a recent interview with the Sun, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Marysia Ochej said […]
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Flying ‘fun’ fortresses
Coming May 17 through 19, a classic collection of aircraft from World War II will be landing at the Radisson Hotel in Santa Maria. Santa Maria is included in a 110-city tour giving citizens the chance to view aircraft that brought an Allied victory in World War II. “The Wings of Freedom” tour will land […]
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SLO County supes petition State Parks for help in curbing dust from Oceano Dunes SVRA
Pressuring State Parks to take action, SLO County supervisors unanimously voted May 11 to send a letter seeking help from the department to reduce dust generated at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. The letter, sent to the State Parks’ Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division, asks division Deputy Director Daphne Greene to respond with any […]
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UPS call center to close
After nearly 12 years, the UPS Teleservices call center on Blosser and Betteravia roads will be closing its doors. UPS officials said the 260 employees were notified positions would begin to be eliminated starting in July, with the entire facility closing its doors by October. “We’re continually looking to evaluate the facilities and resources we […]
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Orcutt Union School District announces a changing of the superintendents
After more than seven years spent serving students and staff in the Orcutt Union School District, superintendent Sharon McHolland is retiring. District board of education president Jim Peterson announced McHolland’s plans for retirement—along with the board’s pick for a replacement—at a press conference on May 6. The board has selected current assistant superintendent of curriculum […]