THE HEART GALLERY, presented by the Santa Barbara County Child Welfare Services and Brooks Institute, holds an opening reception on Nov. 7 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Santa Maria Juvenile Court, 4285 California Blvd., Santa Maria. Info: 966-3888. THE LOMPOC VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION presents the art of Betsee Talavera through Nov. 23 at […]
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LEARNING
THE SANTA MARIA RED CROSS Santa Barbara Chapter offers a “Disaster Action Team Training” on Nov. 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Red Cross, Santa Maria. Info: 928-0778, Ext. 415, or osalcido@sbredcross.org. WORTH THE DRIVE THE SANTA BARBARA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FORUM presents Shana Lutker and her lecture Hear it Here on Nov. […]
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RECREATION
WORTH THE DRIVE YOGA SHALA offers a Beginner Yoga Series on Thursdays, through Nov. 6 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at Yoga Shala in Avila Beach. Cost is $60. Info: 556-0413. THE UCSB SEGWICK RESERVE offers three simultaneous hikes of varying difficulty, including a hike that’s wheelchair and stroller accessible, on Nov. 8 at 8:30 […]
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KIDS & FAMILY
THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents “Gigglin’ Granny Preschool Story Time” for kids ages 3 to 5 on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. through Dec. 11 at the library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994 or 925-4354. WORTH THE DRIVE THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CLASSICAL ACADEMY presents a […]
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DANCE LESSONS
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. THE DANCE STUDIO offers dance classes in Santa Maria and Nipomo in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, and Dance Team. Info: […]
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STAGE
PCPA THEATERFEST presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Nov. 6 through Dec. 21 in the Marian Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria. Cost is $16.75 to $28.25. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org. ST. JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB presents its production of The Rednecks Bite Back, Nov. 7 to 9, at 7 p.m., […]
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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 CLUB 805, AKA STINKY’S BAR & GRILL: 2430 South Broadway, 614-9316. DJ Davey D Saturday nights. THE COACHMAN: 1531 S. Broadway, 922-5556. Thursday through Saturday: DJ from 9 p.m. to […]
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CONCERTS
THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ANNUNCIATION presents an evening with Chris Hillman, Herb Pederson, and Bill Bryson in benefit of the church on Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Edward’s Barn, 1095 Pomeroy Road, Nipomo. Cost is $60. Info: 265-7829 or tickets@odox.org. WORTH THE DRIVE THE COMMUNITY ARTS MUSIC ASSOCIATION presents pianist Ingrid Fliter […]
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SPECIAL EVENTS
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents its first ever “Celebrate Philanthropy!” event honoring three local couples on Nov. 6 at the Santa Maria Country Club. Cost is $20. Info: 346-6123. THE MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, Santa Maria and Lompoc chapter, holds a Retirees Appreciation Day featuring a program, continental breakfast, and lunch Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to […]
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Now that the election is over, what are you going to obsess about?
Reena Herrera secretary’s assistant “The economy, because it sucks!” Paige Pranjic barista “I’ll probably obsess over money and what I’m going to get people for Christmas.” Golan Van Meter student “You’re assuming I obsessed about the elections to begin with. Not that I’m a teenage nihilist or anything, I just like to deal with other […]
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One election night, many parties
Reporters either love election night or hate it. The love usually comes from the fact that beer is flowing, people are having fun, and everybody is excited to talk to you, a reporter. The hate kicks in because sometimes the party goes sour, people leave early, and no one wants to see the face of […]
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The wait is over
At the national level, this election season saw lipstick on pitbulls and pigs, “terrorist” fist jabs, a plumber becoming a campaign figurehead, and Saturday Night Live finding its footing again. On the local level, to be honest, things weren’t as exciting. Sure, any election is a noteworthy event in that let’s-all-celebrate-democracy sort of way, but […]