Think about the word “motion.” Does it bring forth memories of driving in a car? Throwing a ball? Watching the waves crash on the beach? Dancing? The question was posed to a group of Central Coast artists for a recent juried show. The Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association currently features an exhibit based on the […]
Santa Ynez Valley artists make moves in juried show Motion
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The Tepusquet Tornadoes perform customer appreciation concert at Presqu’ile Winery
A group of wine industry professionals came together years ago to talk shop, but they discovered grapes weren’t all they had in common. Talk turned to music, and friendships were forged over both fine wine and catchy tunes, explained Presqu’ile Winery winemaker Dieter Cronje. Cronje is a drummer, and began collaborating with Chris Hammell, vineyard […]
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Shopping with Joe Cool
August has arrived and school is about to commence. So start your motors, moms and dads, and rev up your charge cards—we’re all going shopping! There’s school supplies to buy, of course, and the newest, coolest lunch box or backpack. That’s the easy stuff. Get ready to race to the sales for school clothes. I […]
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PCPA hosts young performer auditions for ‘Freaky Friday’
The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) plans to hold auditions Aug. 20 for young male performers for Disney’s Freaky Friday the Musical. The theater seeks a boy to play Fletcher Blake; the character is about 10 years old. Auditions are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at PCPA’s rehearsal studios. Rehearsals for the play are […]
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Camp 4 decision to go before House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously on July 26 to move a bill to the House floor that would affirm the Bureau of Indian Affairs decision to add Camp 4 to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians’ reservation. The bill would also deny any further appeals to the decision. House […]
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What is the best thing about Santa Maria?
Yzelle Fonscca employee at Macy’s “The weather.” Chris Andrade employee at Smart Phone Fix “The barbecue.” Ken Guge owner of Leisure Time Games “Leisure Time Games in the Santa Maria Town Center mall.” Nate Landwehr student at Del Mar Elementary “The mall and the movie theater in the mall.”
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Chef Drew Terp celebrates a year and beyond at Los Alamos’ Pico
It takes a certain kind of confidence to get yelled at by one of the world’s greatest chefs and come away feeling the better for it. When Chef Drew Terp recalls the first time acclaimed restaurateur and chef José Andrés yelled at him, he does so with fond laughter. I had asked Terp what it […]
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Teen Queens
If you ever happen to look around the mall and wonder where America’s teenage girls are, don’t worry. I found them. They’re all on YouTube doing makeup tutorials. I’m not kidding. Judging by what I’ve seen in the past week, I now firmly believe that every American teenage girl (and some guys) between the ages […]
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Bent Myggen and the VisionEars perform live in the heart of Los Olivos
Right in the heart of downtown Los Olivos, in sight of its iconic flagpole, there’s one quaint little home that remains in an area packed with fine dining, tasting rooms, boutique shops, and a large hotel. That’s Bent Myggen’s home, and you’re a welcome guest. The Danish-born singer/songwriter hosts concerts during the summer months in […]
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Solvang Theaterfest gets new executive director
Santa Ynez Valley resident Mary Ann Norbom was appointed the new executive director for the Solvang Theaterfest. “We believe [Norbom] can lead Theaterfest in meeting its strategic goals, while expanding relationships in the community,” board co-chair Dr. Bob Baehner said in an email. According to a press release from the organization, Norbom is an entertainment […]
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Nipomo author’s book teaches kids to care for pets
While the most popular toy may change with each holiday season, there’s one gift that will make any kid speechless with joy: a puppy to call one’s own. Dog mom and Nipomo author Ethel Landers knows a thing or two about caring for puppies. The SLO Gay and Lesbian Alliance Center art gallery curator is […]
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Claire Scattini
Is ballet an art or a sport? Ballerina Claire Scattini of Nipomo argues, “Why not both?” Scattini, 18, has been dancing since she was 3, when her parents enrolled her in the California Arts Academy in Fresno, where she grew up. “Ballet is very physically demanding, but it still requires a lot of emotion and […]