CYPRESS GALLERY presents the art show “For the Love of Color and Wood” by Art and Bobbie Kusulas April 27 through May 23 at 119 East Cypress Ave., Lompoc. An opening reception is May 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 736-0489 or abkazoo@aol.com. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the exhibit […]
Art
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Learning
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents a Medical Assisting Career Workshop on April 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Santa Maria Campus Forum, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3384. THE CENTER FOR HOLISTIC LIVING presents Use Humor to Deal with Stress, a video followed by a potluck on April 24 at 10 […]
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Recreation
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA presents its annual Tri-For-Fun triathlon on April 24 with registration currently open at the YMCA, 3400 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8521. WORTH THE DRIVE THE LIONS SUNRISERS CLUB presents the Lions District Fishing Tournament on April 24 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Cachuma off of Highway […]
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Kids & Family
THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA presents swim lessons for kids 3 years and older Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. through May 1 at the Santa Maria Valley YMCA, 3400 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8521 or smvymca.org. ADVENTURES IN LEARNING PRESCHOOL hosts a free “Story and Sing-A-Long Hour” the first Monday of the month from 10 […]
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Dance Lessons
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. COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE CLASSES by Jeannette and Henry are Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. for country two-step lessons and from 8 to 9 p.m. for […]
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Stage
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 […]