WORTH THE DRIVE THE ZION CHURH HALL hosts a new dancers’ square dance class on Jan. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Zion Church Hall, 1010 Foothill, SLO. Cost is $6, $3 for kids under 12. Info: 541-2386 or 801-8720. ONGOING EVERYBODY CAN DANCE offers classes in ballet dance for ages 3 to […]
Dance Lessons
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Stage
WORTH THE DRIVE THE CLARK CENTER ASSOCIATION presents the Peking Acrobats performing their daring maneuvers on Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-9444 or clarkcenter.org. THE CAL POLY ARTS DEPARTMANT presents Most Valuable Player: The Heroic Story of Jackie Robinson on […]
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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 GRANADA THEATER presents Kris Kristofferson in concert on Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Cost is $38 to $55. Info: 963-0761. THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY JAZZ FEDERATION and the San Luis Obispo Art Center present the Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet on […]
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Special Events
THE VALLEY SPEAKS presents “Preserving the Valley’s History” on Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. to noon featuring guest speakers Larry Lavagnino and Joni Gray in the Santa Maria Public Library’s Shepard Hall, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117. RIGHT TO LIFE OF THE CENTRAL COAST will assemble to mark the 37th anniversary […]
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‘Consumable art’
In the mid-1980s, pioneering winemaker Tony Austin spelled out the relationship between wine and art in boldface letters at his Los Olivos tasting room. In the Kern Health 2006 issue of Bakersfield Magazine, he reiterated the sentiment when he told wine writer Mike Stepanovich, “Wine is art. It just happens to be consumable art.” Austin […]
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What do you think of New Year’s resolutions?
Samantha Limon barista “I think they’re lame. They don’t work–period.” Fernando Magana supervisor “Easier said than done. But definitely do-able if you put your heart and soul into it.” Jaclyn Gutierrez student “I feel neutral about it.” Nayil Salinas student “O.K. with it. It’s just a way to set plans for the New Year.”
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Political Watch 1.07
People who made a New Year’s resolution to get more involved in politics, or are looking to get politically informed, can find what they need through a handful of local organizations. The Santa Maria Valley Republican Club meets the third Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at Ambrosia Restaurant, 122 E. Boone St., in […]
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Community Notebook 1.07
MONDAY, JAN. 11 • The Santa Maria City Block Grants Advisory Committee has its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room, 110 E. Cook St., Santa Maria. TUESDAY, JAN. 12 • The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the Betteravia Government Center’s Board […]
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Make this year a memorable one
As every new year begins to unfold, people yearn to make a difference in their lives. Here’s a chance to do just that: Make-a-Wish Foundation is training volunteers to help grant wishes to children who have life-threatening medical conditions. The group needs board members, ideal for people able to contribute financially in addition to volunteering. […]
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Are vanishing acts a trend?
Some prisoners serving time at a minimum-security camp on Lompoc Federal Correctional Complex property are tired of the day-to-day grind of prison life. At least that seems to be the case, based on a string of recent escapes from the unfenced, dormitory-style facility. According to notices from the prison, a total of five inmates have […]
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What’s up with our lieutenant governor?
Feb. 22 may not represent much to the average person, but for state senator and former Santa Maria mayor Abel Maldonado, the last Monday in February is the “drop dead” date. If that day rolls around and the state Legislature still hasn’t voted one way or the other on his appointment as lieutenant governor of […]