ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE YOUTH DANCE presents its annual Magical Moments concert featuring productions of Beauty and the Beast and Pocahontas April 23, 24, and 25 in the Severson Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Cost is $10, $8 for students, children, and seniors. Info: 922-8313. KITCHEN WITCHES is a comedic dinner theater […]
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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
NATALIA KARTASHOVA performs the piano works of Liszt, Haydn, Bach, and Muczynsksi in concert on April 24 at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 311 South Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 543-2261. THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents a concert featuring Cimarosa, Mozart, and Haydn on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, […]
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Special Events
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents the 10th annual “Salute to the Arts” mixer event featuring art displays, live music, and refreshments on April 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the college’s Lompoc Valley Center, Lompoc. Info: 735-3366, Ext. 5215, or hancockcollege.edu. THE CABRILLO HIGH SCHOOL AQUARIUM opens to the public to unveil its new mural […]
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Uncork your creativity
Operating something far more complex than a simple storefront and tasting bar, Bion Rice, director of winemaking at Artiste Winery, showcases his craft amid the happy activity of artistic pursuits. He believes that blending wine and putting brush to canvas involve similar creative impulses, and celebrates all manner of expression in his innovative tasting room. […]
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Do your civic duty! Get honey! Stay healthy! Earn money!
Jeremy Rose isn’t entirely sure why he’s always been so fascinated by bees. He said he first got interested in the practice when a beekeeper removed a hive from a neighbor’s house. Or maybe it was the time in fourth grade when a swarm chased him and his friends off the playground. “I thought that […]
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What historical figure would you want to fight?
Uriel Chavez student “Hitler. There are a lot of reasons why, but his ‘womanly’ mustache is the main reason.” Jason Anderson cashier “Andrew Jackson, since he was such an imposing figure from history—the only president to tell the Supreme Court what to do.” Chris Ethridge barista “Andrew Jackson, because he’s a thug. He’s dangerous, has […]
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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 […]
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Health
SANSUM CLINIC presents a “Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Nutrition” class on April 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the clinic. Cost is $10. The clinic is at 1225 North H St., Lompoc. Cost is $10. Info: 737-8700. THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR BALANCE AND HEALING offers free energy balancing sessions on April 17 from 11 a.m. […]