VIVA EL ARTE DE SANTA BARBARA presents several concerts featuring Mono Blanco in concert on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at Isla Vista School; Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Theater Royal, Guadalupe; and Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. Info: 884-4087, Ext. 7. THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA, under the […]
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Special Events
THE CABRILLO HIGH SCHOOL AQUARIUM opens to the public on Feb. 18 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 4350 Constellation Road, Lompoc. Info: 742-2888 or cabrilloaquarium.org. THE LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER presents a “St. Valentine’s Senior Dance” event Feb. 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Luis Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Old […]
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The salad days
The family decided we should take a trip in the motorhome. I say “the family” because it was a group decision; I voted “no, I don’t feel like spending my vacation emptying the poop tank in the RV,” while the rest of the family voted “yes, it’s not a fun vacation unless dad is dealing […]
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Auditions open
The Santa Maria Civic Theatre will hold auditions for its final play of the 2009-2010 season. Everybody Loves Opal is written by John Patrick and directed by Don Schuetee. Auditions will be held at the theater on Feb. 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. The theater is located at 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria. […]
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Individual Artist Awards are around the corner
Artists can show they’ve got the right stuff by entering the 2010 Individual Artist Awards from the Arts Fund. The application is now available on the website at artsfundsb.org. Artists can also get applications and additional information by calling 965-7321 or e-mailing info@artsfundsb.org. The Individual Artist Award Program is open to Santa Barbara County’s visual, […]
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A month of love, hearts, and song
The month of dead presidents and candied hearts just got cooler. Actually, the change occurred in 2004 when four music-minded friends challenged one another to write 14 songs in the month’s 28 days. They posted recordings of their songs online and maintained a flow of feedback for each other’s work. Now in its seventh year, […]
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Daytripper: Mavericks
“I think they’re going to close the beach,” said the firefighter. “It’s getting pretty big. You can probably get a better view up there—and be out of everybody’s way.” He was sitting on a trail leading down to the beach in Half Moon Bay where the Mavericks surf contest was being held. We took the […]
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To barricade or not to barricade?
Spanning 700 feet, standing 1,200 feet high, and sitting as green as the California oaks growing beneath it, the Cold Spring Canyon Bridge is an architectural sight to behold. It’s recognized as California’s longest steel arch bridge and is considered a Santa Barbara County and State Scenic Highway landmark. But along with these accolades comes […]
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What’s the most cliché Valentine’s Day present, ever?
Shelley Doty homemaker “Red roses, because everyone does it, and they jack the prices up—it’s not fair.” Leticia Ericson data manager “I can’t think of one, because my husband doesn’t get me one.” [image-3] Luis Garcia student “Chocolates. They’re a last-minute thing for people that forget that it’s Valentine’s Day.” [image-4] Tatum Nissen student “Chocolates. […]
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Political Watch 2.11
According to recent campaign reports filed with the state of California, Das Williams, candidate for the 35th District Assembly seat, has raised more funds than any another Democratic assembly candidate in California. The Santa Barbara City Council member announced in a Feb. 2 press release that his campaign officially raised more than $330,000 as of […]
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Community Notebook 2.11
TUESDAY, FEB. 16 • 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 Hall, […]
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Hobnobbing With Helen
It was a roaring success. The Santa Maria Women’s Network’s first-ever micro-trade show attracted about 40 vendors and between 200 and 300 attendees. Held in the Santa Maria Inn’s large Santa Maria room on Feb. 3, between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., the trade show was abuzz with excitement over products and services and connections […]