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Art

THE LOMPOC PHOTOGRAPHERS GUILD presents its show “2009 Retrospective” through Dec. 30 at the Grossman Gallery, 501 E North Ave., Lompoc. An opening reception is Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gallery. Info: 735-4342 or sherriechavezphotography@comcast.net. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents its annual winter pottery sale Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 […]

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Learning

HOSPICE PARTNERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST offers a “Living with Grief and Loss During the Holidays” workshop on Dec. 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Hospice Partners of the Central Coast Santa Maria office, 2353 S. Broadway, suite B, Santa Maria. Info: 782-8608 or hospicepartners.org. WOMEN’S ECONOMIC VENTURES presents an orientation for a […]

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Recreation

THE SANTA MARIA INN holds Monday Night Football events through Dec. 28 in the Olde English Tap Room at the Santa Maria Inn, 801 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 928-7777 or santamariainn.com. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA holds registration for Adult Arena Soccer in several divisions with the deadline Jan. 14. Cost is $400 for […]

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Kids & Family

THE PISMO BEACH YOUTH THEATRE presents musical theater production classes for 4th through 8th graders for a production of Annie meeting Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. through December at Temple Beth El, 1501 E. Alvin, Santa Maria. Cost is $40 per month. Info: 471-4976 or pismobeachyouththeater.com. THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks […]

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Dance Lessons

WORTH THE DRIVE THE CENTRAL COAST FOLLIES host dance lessons for those aged 55 to 70 with Jason Sumabat on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Dec. 13 at the Dellos Dance Studio, 1030 Huston, Grover Beach. Info: 474-1525 or dixiep@sbcglobal.net. THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH Recreation Division Community Development Department presents a […]

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Stage

THE NIPOMO HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT presents its production of the Broadway hit Anything Goes on Dec. 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. Cost is $15, $10 for students and seniors. Info: 489-9444. SANTA MARIA […]

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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

THE SANTA MARIA HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM presents a Winter Concert featuring performances by the Saints Band and the school’s Jazz Ensemble on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Ethel Pope Auditorium on South Broadway in Santa Maria. Cost is $3. Info: 925-2567. COASTAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL presents a Christmas musical on Dec. 3 at […]

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Special Events

THRESHOLD MINISTRIES presents the sixth annual Christmas Mission Market, raising money for missions across the world on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Orcutt Presbyterian Church, 993 Patterson Road, Santa Maria. Info: 938-5882. SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY presents a Wine Christmas passport weekend featuring access to 11 local wineries Dec. 5 […]

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Artists come together

A group of artists and people concerned with the arts in Santa Maria Valley have started meeting to determine how to address the city’s arts-related needs. The goal is to discern the core issues affecting the arts in the Santa Maria Valley. The public is invited to participate in the collaborative to brainstorm ideas from […]

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Leapin’ lizards!

Pismo Beach Youth Theater (PBYT) will stage its production of Annie Junior Dec. 11 to 13. The musical is based on Harold Gray’s comic strip and features music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and a book by Thomas Meehan. The production will be directed by Olivia Domingues-Miller and Kelli Howard. The play will […]

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