ONGOING BLUE MOON HAVEN BELLY DANCE currently teaches American Tribal Style dance classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in Lompoc and Thursdays in Grover Beach. Info: 709-4686 or BlueMoonHaven.com. THE DANCE STUDIO offers dance classes in Santa Maria in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and Dance Team. Info: 349-9016 or 931-0444. EVERYBODY CAN DANCE […]
Dance Lessons
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Stage
THE POETRY SOCIETY OF SANTA MARIA invites all to read poetry, sing songs, or just express themselves every other Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. at Coffee and Company, 245 Town Center West, Santa Maria. The next poetry reading is May 12. Info: 928-6492. PCPA THEATERFEST presents its “Conservatory Showcase” featuring productions of The Musical of […]
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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 Broadway, […]
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Concerts
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents the electronic music class recital “Soundscapes” on May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Santa Maria campus forum, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3252. THE ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE SINGERS, directed by Ann Lucas, perform Felix Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah with Coastal Voices, directed by Margaret Nelson, May 15 at […]
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Special Events
HORSEPOWER PROMOTIONS presents “Santa Maria Motorcycle Madness” featuring motorcycles, racing, and live music May 15 through 16 at the Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S Thornburg, Santa Maria. Info: 686-2007 or sd@silcom.com. THE KIWANIS CLUB OF GUADALUPE presents events in benefit of Elk’s Queen candidate Cynthia Castaneda, including a concert by Steppin Out May 15 from […]
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Raise the tongs
With May Day and Cinco de Mayo behind us, the festivities of Memorial Day and the Elk’s Rodeo can’t be far away. And although Santa Marians take advantage of fine weather by rolling out their grills pretty much all year ’round, barbecue season has officially begun. A social magnet capable of drawing diners from near […]
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In with the old
The road through the Foxen Canyon wine country is much what you would expect it to be: shaded by the protective reach of trees as it winds through a stunning landscape of hills and vineyards. It will run you straight through to the Santa Ynez Valley if you’ve got the time to take the long […]
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What was the last video game you played?
Anais Diaz entrepreneur “Mortal Kombat when it first came out; Chun Li was my favorite.” Nacho Siordia student “The pinball game that is on my phone, which I play during class because it keeps my busy during my biology class.” Rodrigo Diaz substitute teacher “Halo. I thought it was a lot of fun to play, […]
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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
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: 937-9451. Study circles about The Life of the Spirit are ongoing in Santa Maria. For questions, dates, and times: 614-0963. Info: 937-9451. BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH holds worship services Sundays with Holy Communion […]
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Farmers Market
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 […]