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 […]
Dance Lessons
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Stage
PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Macbeth by William Shakespeare Feb. 18 through March 7 at the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria. Cost is $26.25 to $28.25. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org. WORTH THE DRIVE THE ARROYO GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE ENSEMBLE presents its production of The Night Thoreau Spent […]
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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
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. […]