THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY DISCOVERY MUSEUM teams up with the American Red Cross to teach kids how to be “Masters of Disaster” Jan. 30 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the museum, 705 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 928-8414. THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department presents an “Introduction to Theater” class for […]
Kids & Family
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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
WORTH THE DRIVE WESTMONT presents “PlayBeckett,” featuring six short plays by Samuel Beckett on Jan. 28 and 29 at 7 and 9 p.m. in the Westmont Theatre, Santa Barbara. Cost is $7 and $10, $5 and $7 for students and seniors. The Westmont student ensemble presents its production of Godspell Jan. 29 and 30 at […]
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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
WORTH THE DRIVE THE UCSB MULTICULTURAL CENTER presents an “Evening of Gypsy Music with the Fishtank Ensemble” on Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. at the MultiCultural Center, UCSB, Santa Barbara. Cost is $15, $5 for students. Info: 893-8411 or mcc.sa.ucsb.edu. CAL POLY presents the Pacific Repertory Opera and a best of the best concert on […]
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Special Events
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE hosts a blood drive with the city and United Blood Services on Jan. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. at the parking lot between lawn bowling and the Paul Nelson Aquatics Center along South McClelland in Santa Maria. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 372. SCOUTING FOR FOOD—including Girl Scouts, Brownies, Boy Scouts, and Cub […]
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Spend Valentine’s Day in Wine Country
Hearts and flowers dance on the airwaves, and the staffers at Santa Barbara County’s wineries aim to celebrate the season of love in style. They know that when carefully paired, romance and fine wine work powerful alchemy, and they hope to share that magic with anyone who is, was, or wants to be targeted by […]
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Celebrate African American heritage
A historical photo essay of African Americans on the Central Coast will be on display throughout February at the Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St. The exhibit will focus on Central Coast residents of African American heritage from 1884 through the 1970s. The exhibit is a part of the library’s celebration of African […]
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Time to talk
Authors Sandy Nathan and Barbra Minar will be at The C Gallery at 3 p.m. on Feb. 6 for an authors’ talk revolving around the question “How do we get what we want?” The talk is in conjunction with the current C Gallery show Women of Spirit, featuring paintings by Karen Canton and sculptures by […]
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Set in stone
Almost exactly 25 years to the week before his death, Michael Jackson pressed his hand and feet into concrete in what was meant to become part of the Las Vegas Walk of Fame Project. There was nothing exceptional about a celebrity leaving such imprints. It happens all the time. What’s interesting to some, however, is […]
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Success is in the cards
What can be cooler than being able to call yourself a comic book illustrator? Telling people your dad is one. “My daughter thinks it’s cool. She tells everyone, ‘My dad draws Star Wars,’” said comic book illustrator and Orcutt resident Lance Sawyer. “I’m lucky—my kid’s first word was ‘Batman.’” Sawyer has wanted to make a […]
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Where have all the wood shops gone?
Built in the early 1970s, Santa Maria High School’s auto shop serves as a classroom, a storage facility, and a mechanic’s workroom. Fluorescent lights flicker overhead as students gaze intently at a projector screen hanging on the back wall. There’s the distinctly pungent scent of motor oil and grease in the air. A silent army […]