PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of The Weir by Conor McPherson showing Sept. 12 through Oct. 5 in the Severson Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria. Cost is $16.25 to $26. Info: 922-8313 or pcpa.org. THE SANTA MARIA CIVIC BALLET holds auditions for teen and adult dancers on Sept. 13 from […]
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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. […]
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CONCERTS
TRILOGY CENTRAL COAST hosts a free concert featuring Usual Suspects in concert Sept. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trilogy Central Coast, 1640 Trilogy Parkway. Info: 1-888-458-8379. WORTH THE DRIVE THE CLARK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents Winter Dance Party, a musical tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper […]
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SPECIAL EVENTS
THE SANTA MARIA A’s FORD CLUB presents its annual All-Ford Car Show, featuring cars from 1903 through 1986, on Sept. 13 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Santa Maria along McClelland Street. Info: 937-8257. THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION presents its annual “Start! Heart Walk” featuring a 5k walk, a wellness festival, health screenings, […]
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Making headlines
In the mid-1970s, the Firestone family built Santa Barbara County’s first post-Prohibition winery to bottle their homegrown wine grapes under their own label. Tony Austin, prote;ge; of Andre; Tchelistcheff, the godfather of the California wine industry, came aboard as winemaker and eagerly shepherded the fruit of the young vines into remarkably good wines. Since then, […]
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You just founded a new high school. What’s the mascot, and what are you team colors?
Brad Memberto sports information specialist/journalist “The Bruins, because I’m a huge UCLA fan, but the colors would be blue and gold. Go Bulldogs!” Kim Ensing Allan Hancock College athletic director “The mascot would be a big wave: The Waves. The school colors would be blue and white. I picked the waves because I’m learning to […]
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Success on the green screen
There are two types of visual effects: the in-your-face explosions and monsters and aliens for some muscle-bound actor to blast, and the low-key, the subtle, the kind you can’t pick out at all. This summer, someone at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences saw something in the second category—something that most viewers don’t usually […]
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Chapman University welcomes adult learners
Looking to complete your college degree? On Sept. 23 and 24, academic advisors from Chapman University will be on hand at the college’s Santa Maria Valley Campus to answer questions about Chapman’s history, academic programs, and adult learning programs. All sessions are free, and begin at 5 p.m. at the Santa Maria Valley Chapman University […]
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Future Stars of Science return to Guadalupe Dunes Center filled with knowledge and inspiration
Last month, Guadalupe Dunes Center interns Diana Perez, Mariah Gonzalez, and David De la Garza spent two weeks on the East Coast where they toured the Smithsonian Institution, did some sightseeing in Washington, D.C., and learned how to (humanely) tackle a deer. While that last part doesn’t sound like a typical tourist attraction, it’s an […]
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Political Watch
• Green is the new black. Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) participated in a roundtable discussion with several leaders of Central Coast green businesses and organizations on Sept. 4. Topics included sustainable energy practices and steps the federal government can take to promote the issue. Two days later, Capps kicked off her fall re-election campaign […]
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Lompoc launches new marketing campaign to promote ‘Lompoc Wine Country’
Ever heard of Lompoc Wine Country? If the city of Lompoc’s new marketing campaign works, then the answer to that question will be yes. The city has partnered with the Santa Barbara Conference and Visitors Bureau and Film Commission to promote Lompoc Wine Country. The city’s website will be linked to and from the city […]
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Panel brings nonprofits and philanthropists together
Attendees at the Nonprofit Support Center’s Funder Panel symposium on Sept. 25 will be able to talk directly to some of the voices of philanthropy on the Central Coast. Participants will be able to ask questions and address issues that directly impact their organizations. Members of local nonprofits will participate in discussions designed to provide […]