It’s all Michael Phelps’ fault. While watching hours and hours of the Olympics, waiting to see if he won 175 gold medals in one event, I was subjected to repeat commercials of RV sales and motorhome dealership closeouts. They said that there has never been a better time than right now to buy an RV. […]
The Ty-D-Bol Man on wheels
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Arts Briefs
Stinn and Shinn take their show on the road Two local artists are packing their works and heading south. Gerry Stinn and Bill Shinn will have a reception, demonstration, and book signing at the Santa Barbara Art Museum Store. The Stinn and Shinn Trunk Show will take place on Oct. 25 at the store. In […]
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A dash of the surreal
Splash a Disney cartoon character with bright paint, then slowly melt it on a barbecue while listening to one of the trippier Beatles’ albums. Your end result may begin to approach something born from the brain of Brent Parker. The jack-of-all-visual-artsy-trades, Sun freelancer, and former Santa Maria Arts Council grant recipient is currently showing his […]
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Sweet serenade
The Allan Hancock College Singers have been on a high note lately. From an upcoming concert in which they’ll be collaborating with the San Luis Obispo Chamber Orchestra, to an invitation to perform at the annual Hearst Castle Holiday Gala, the choir has found that it’s inspired others to sing—sing its praises. Dr. Ann Lucas, […]
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Authentic guys prepare food
Gentlemen, fire up your ovens, grills, and breadmakers! Tie on those manly aprons and head for the kitchen—it’s time once again to brandish your giant spoons at Real Men Cook, the Arts Outreach annual fundraiser and lively showcase for brawny local talent. This year’s event, slated for Oct. 25 at Flag Is Up Farms, marks […]
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John MacKinnon will bring change, here and now
As Election Day nears, we may all agree great leadership is needed now more than ever before. The call for change rings louder and louder in my ears as each presidential candidate exclaims he’s the “one change” that will address the challenging problems we face. As I see it, a “change” we need to make […]
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Jed Beebe is qualified, committed, and a beautiful musician
Jed Beebe is running for judge of the Superior Court of Santa Barbara County. Over the last 10 years, I’ve worked with him and known him personally, as a friend and a neighbor. If elected, Jed will be a remarkable judge. With more than 30 years of legal experience, including the last 18 years as […]
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Vote no on Measure A and its new tax
On the ballot is Measure A, a proposed 30-year tax. Measure A is on the ballot because Measure D, passed many years ago to fund roads as a temporary tax, is about to expire. Some have said that Measure A is not a new tax. As noted above, Measure D is temporary and about to […]
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Getting down with Zumba
Editors are super annoying. Take Ryan Miller, for example. He just loves to take me out of my comfort zone and then make me write about it. It’s like some sick hobby of his. Case in point: Zumba. Or, as I like to call it, butt shaking set to music. When Ryan heard that I […]
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Vandenberg ‘Run to Remember’ honors fallen servicemembers
On Vandenberg Air Force Base, men and women will be running to remember servicemembers who fell in the line of duty during operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. The charity “Run to Remember” will take place Oct. 20 through Nov. 11 at the base. During the run, active-duty military members, civilians, contractors, and retirees will run […]
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Athlete of the Week
Being a team leader means setting an example for the rest of the guys through the good and bad, and Ryan Duran has done just that, serving as a role model for the rest of his team during a tough first start to the season. “Ryan leads by example,” said Offensive Coordinator Joe Robledo, back […]
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CLUBS & MEETINGS
4-H welcomes anyone interested in the group to sign up now. Find a nearby club by contacting the Santa Barbara County 4-H Office at 692-1730 or zmhughes@ucdavis.edu. ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC. of SANTA MARIA, a nonprofit business and professional organization, meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., in the downstairs conference room at United […]