THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department presents a “Cardio Dance Fusion” class Tuesdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. through Oct. 27 at the Elwin Mussell Center, 510 East Park Ave., Santa Maria. Cost is $33.50, $27 for city residents. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 264, or ci.santa-maria.ca.us. ONGOING EVERYBODY CAN DANCE offers classes in […]
Dance Lessons
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Stage
THE LOMPOC CIVIC THEATRE presents its annual haunted theater, Cirque Du Mort, Oct. 23, 24, 30, and 31 at the theater, 211 North H St., Lompoc. Info: 757-2281. PCPA THEATERFEST sells advance tickets for its upcoming season through Oct. 31 at the box office, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Cost is $26.25 to $30. Info: […]
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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
BOOMERS! presents a Battle of the Bands competition featuring two performance nights and a finale night Oct. 23, 30, and Nov. 5 at Boomers, Santa Maria. Info: 928-4942 or BoomersParks.com. VIVA EL ARTE DE SANTA BARBARA presents Banda Viento do Oro in concert Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Theater, 884 Guadalupe St., […]
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Special Events
INSPARATIONS SALON celebrates its six-year anniversary with a ladies night, raising awareness for breast cancer on Oct. 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the salon in Orcutt. Info: insparation1.com or (530) 902-0759. THE YOUTH EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM celebrates “Lights on Afterschool,” raising awareness and support for after school programs Oct. 22 from 4 to […]
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C Gallery offers classes
Artist Susan Buchanan will offer a gift-making workshop at The C Gallery in Los Alamos on Nov. 6 and 7. The Santa Maria artist shows her work widely at local and regional art shows and exhibits in Cafe Quackenbush in Los Alamos. The workshop, titled “Paper Clay Pins, Pendants & Stones,” will feature instruction on […]
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Festival of trees
Altrusa International, Inc. of the Central Coast and Altrusa International, Inc. of the Central Coast Foundation will host their sixth annual Festival of Trees fundraising event. Local businesses and sponsors decorate a tree complete with gifts. The event will begin the day after Thanksgiving—Nov. 27—and will run through Dec. 13. The event will be held […]
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A piece of the whole
There are art lovers and then there are people who really dig art, and their collection shows it. Barry and Gail Berkus amassed a huge collection of nationally and internationally known artists, and part of that collection will be on display at Foxworthy Gallery. A total of 42 pieces from the Berkus Family Collection representing […]
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Manly sport
Each fall on the Central Coast, a group of amateur chefs delivers a display of culinary wizardry with a distinctly masculine flair. With October well underway, it’s time to head to the westernmost wilds of Solvang for Real Men Cook, a vital fundraiser disguised as a friendly competition and local wine showcase. Slated for Oct. […]
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Everybody dies from life
Tamales, mole, bread, candies, and tequila, set against a backdrop of bright orange marigolds, candles, and colorful flags—together these treats make up a feast fit for a king of yore, but these days, such a spread is likely intended to pamper the dead. Dia de Los Muertos is a holiday Latinos set aside to […]
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If you could pick one famous person to play you in a movie about your life, who would it be?
Nate Bodary park ranger “Jack Black. This last summer, at Lake Cachuma, there was a comedy of errors.” Joseph Bodary student “Morgan Freeman. He’s just a cool actor.” Shena Grizzanti health worker “Angelina Jolie. She’s a strong woman—at least in her movies—and that would represent me perfectly.” Joe Heliler postal office employee “Derek Jeter. I […]
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Political Watch 10-15
• Santa Maria Valley Republicans Inc. invites members of the public to its monthly membership meeting on Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. at Ambrosia Restaurant, 122 E. Boone St., in Santa Maria. The guest speaker will be Billie Jo Cravello, owner of Cravello Insurance Services, who will be sharing her views and insights on the […]