Art

THE MONARCH CLUB hosts an award-winning sculpture garden featuring new works by Ted Emrick, Michael Ackerman, Lucie Ryan, Rik Phillips, Nick Lomoro, and Robert Kerwin opening Jan. 23 at the Monarch Club, 1640 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo. An opening reception is Jan. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. Info: 543-8562 or sloartcenter.org. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC […]

THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY hosts a writing workshop by Sherry Shahan focusing on molding short and simple stories for publication in the children’s magazine market on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Shepard Hall, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117, or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us. UNITY CHAPEL OF LIGHT presents the […]

THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT is extending registration for its 7-on-7 outdoor soccer league through Jan. 21. Cost is $252 for city residents, $315 for non-residents. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260. THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents Shiu-Ching McSparron performing songs, dances, and fun on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at the […]

THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents a Chinese New Year celebration on Jan. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: ci.santa-maria.ca.us/210.shtml. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY DISCOVERY MUSEUM teams up with the American Red Cross to teach kids how to be “Masters of Disaster” […]

ONGOING EVERYBODY CAN DANCE offers classes in ballet dance for ages 3 to adult. Call for schedules. Boys and men receive full scholarships. The studio is located at 800 S. Broadway. Info: 937-6753 or everybodycandance.webs.com. COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE CLASSES by Jeannette and Henry are Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. for country two-step lessons and […]

WORTH THE DRIVE THE SANTA BARBARA DANCE ALLIANCE present New Works: Santa Barbara Choreographers Jan. 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Center Stage Theater, Santa Barbara. Cost is $25, $22 for members, $20 for seniors and students. Info: 966-6950 or sbdancealliance.org. UCSB ARTS AND LECTURES presents Brazilian […]

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, […]

THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents a master class with pianist Kirill Gliadkovsky on Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Louis de Montfort Church, 1190 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt. Cost is $20, $15 for seniors, and $10 for students. Info: 925-0412. O’SULLIVAN’S PUB hosts a concert featuring national punk rock band Nothington and local […]

THE SANTA MARIA UNIT FOR THE CALIFORNIA ONE CARE campaign sponsors a fundraiser dance featuring music, dance, food, no host bar, and film clips about California One Care on Jan. 26 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Y.O.Y.O. Club, 725 E. Foster Road, Orcutt. Cost is $10, $6 for students. Info: 347-9604. THE UNITED […]