Art

THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents local photographer Robert Hamilton’s exhibition “People, Places, and Pleasures” through March 28 at the Cypress Gallery, 119 East Cypress Ave., Lompoc. An opening reception is March 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 737-1129. COFFEE AND COMPANY presents the art of Terrence McConnell through March 31 […]

THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION holds a new wish granter training on March 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Santa Maria. Applications are available online at: tri-counties.wish.org.   WORTH THE DRIVE   CAL POLY presents, as part of its “Provocative Perspectives” series, professor Linda Vanasupa and her lecture “The Crumbling of our Scientific View of […]

WORTH THE DRIVE   BALANCED LIVING AYURVEDA presents a daytime retreat featuring an Ayurveduc cleanse and Yin Yoga classes March 11 through 14 in Arroyo Grande. Cost is $175, which includes meals. Deadline to register is March 5. Info: 440-4561 or holly@balancedlivingayurveda.com.   ONGOING   A MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BEACH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE with four-on-four […]

THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA offers rookie sports basketball for kids ages 3 to 5 on Wednesdays March 10 through April 7 at the YMCA, 3400 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. Deadline to register is March 5. Cost is $63, $48 for members. Info: 937-8521. THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department, offer an […]

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. […]

CABRILLO HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS presents its production of Oklahoma at 7:30 p.m. on March 5 and at 2 p.m. on March 6 at Cabrillo High School, Lompoc. Cost is $15 at the door. Info: Fritsche.jennifer@lusd.org or cabrillohighschoolchoiranddrama.com. KITCHEN WITCHES is a comedic dinner theater production March 20, April 17, May 8, and May 29 […]

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 […]

THE TOY ZOO AND ANYTHING EDUCATIONAL TOO presents a free kids concert featuring Nina Ryne on March 6 at 11 a.m. at the shop at 1930 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 352-0123 or mcanigiula@verizon.net. THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents the Candlelight Strings in concert on March 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the […]

SANTA MARIA ROTARY SOUTH holds its annual “Santa Maria Has Talent” competition, hosted by Roxanne Ventriglia, March 4, 5, and 6 at the Santa Maria Veteran’s Hall, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8910 or santmariatalent@live.com. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents its International Film Series featuring a screening of A Man Without a Past on March 5 at 6:30 […]