“Now, therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, president of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the cessation of hostilities of World War II, effective 12 o’clock noon, Dec. 31, 1946.” I was a little more than 10 months old when President Truman proclaimed an end to war and the beginning of what the world […]
An alternative to war
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Reflecting on wars and diplomacy, past and present
Sixty years ago, the world stood inches from nuclear armageddon as President John F. Kennedy went mano a mano with Nikita Khrushchev to force the USSR to remove nuclear missiles stationed in Cuba. Sun readers are mostly much younger than me, but you probably know how the crisis was resolved if you’ve read anything about […]
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Two painters examine subjectivity, individuality in new Los Olivos exhibit
There’s a mantra written on local artist Karen McLean-McGaw’s easel that has influenced all of her paintings since the 1980s. “Tell me a different truth” is the phrase, which McLean-McGaw adopted from famed watercolorist Timothy J. Clark, who she once studied with. “Every time I start a painting, I am reminded to look beyond the […]
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Riptide Big Band brings live music to USO Dance in Santa Maria
The USO Dance, hosted by the Santa Maria Valley Senior Club with support from the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, will be held on Nov. 13, from 1:30 to 4 p.m., at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center. The dance will feature live music provided by the Riptide Big Band. Admission to the event is […]
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PCPA presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’
The Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s (PCPA) production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella will premiere at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria on Nov. 10, with performances scheduled to run through Dec. 23. Iconic musical numbers in the show include “Ten Minutes Ago,” “In My Own Little Corner,” and “Impossible; It’s Possible.” The show’s director, Erik Stein, […]
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Santa Maria Wine Trolley offers extended wine tasting transportation through Thanksgiving weekend
This year marked the return of the Santa Maria Wine Trolley, after the attraction’s two-year pause due to the pandemic. The trolley resumed transportation services to local tasting rooms in May, and a recent boost in ticket sales inspired the program’s organizers to extend this season’s end date—originally in mid-October—to late November. “This is our […]
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NEW FLICKS: THE GOOD NURSE
NEW FLICKS: THE GOOD NURSE Where’s it playing? Netflix What’s it rated? R Assemble, true crime nerds! Netflix has graced us with a full-length dive into the story of nurse Charles Cullen, convicted of killing 29 patients and suspected of killing hundreds more. Eddie Redmayne stars as the seemingly quiet and caring killer, and Jessica […]
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Guadalupe Social Club puts a family-friendly spin on the local wine bar scene
Wine. Cheese. Bocce ball. Set to open in late November, the Guadalupe Social Club will be home to many things—some with age restrictions, and others without. The wine bar’s co-founders Brooks Van Wingerden and Lexie Bell, two mothers, both with three children of their own, aimed to create a unique space for wine tasting with […]
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Read your voter information guides carefully and make educated decisions at the polls
I got my Santa Barbara County voter guide in the mail a couple of weeks ago; these guides are always informative, and I read each candidate statement carefully before I cast my vote. I know that many of you have already voted, but here are some things to consider. I read the proposals carefully and […]
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Local painter draws upon train rides and animal encounters for new exhibit
The muse behind local artist Stephanie Palomarez’s piece Diva Cat had a meow like no other, according to the prolific painter. “This was my cat for many years. … He always knew exactly what he wanted, and he had a way of saying, ‘I want it now,’” Palomarez said about her feline subject. “He could […]
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NTMA Showcase celebrates winners of the 2022 competition
The New Times Music Awards (NTMA) Showcase will be held on Friday, Nov. 4, at the SLO Brew Rock Event Center, located at 855 Aerovista Lane, San Luis Obispo. The event starts at 7 p.m. and will include live performances from some participants in this year’s competition. The annual contest is designed to showcase music […]
