I’ve never been a morning person. Not only have I never been a morning person but I sometimes I actually wake up with disdain that morning decided to creep in and disrupt my sleep rather than waiting for afternoon to come and rouse me with its warm sunlight. But alas, we can’t exactly always wake […]
Dealing with dawn
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The Donald Sinta Quartet performs classical saxophone music in Lompoc
Listen to an interview with Dan Graser. The saxophone is best known for its contributions to jazz and rock ’n’ roll, and it’s easy to understand why. The instrument is very malleable to the whims of its players, allowing for varying sounds, depending on the type of sax, and a range of emotive qualities. But […]
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Daytripper: Art spans the ages at the Hall of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco
After passing over the Golden Gate Bridge, heading into San Francisco, you should definitely take the first right turn. The meandering trail of Lincoln Boulevard is fantastically picturesque, offering romantic views of the sun-kissed bay and presidio, but the road eventually leads to the jewel in Lincoln Park’s crown, and arguably one of the finest […]
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Patricia Stalter shares her digital landscape paintings in Los Olivos
Landscape artists are divided into many different factions. These lines can be drawn by media—are you a watercolor painter, oils, or acrylics? Some painters are divided between studio artists and plein air painters, the latter of which paint their scenes on the spot. Then there are the photographers, those who scout the perfect scenes and […]
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Philharmonic includes youth showcase
The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society presents its first concert in 2016, the fifth annual Youth Showcase, which will highlight the skills of Philharmonic orchestra members’ students. Youngsters will perform works by Mozart, Chopin, and Liszt—true titans of classical music. The recital happens on Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. at the Unity Chapel of Light, 1165 […]
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Santa Maria calls for bands for Concerts in the Park
Summer is a great time for live music in Santa Maria, with the annual Concerts in the Park series running from July through August. The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is holding a call for bands to perform at local parks as part of the series. Family-friendly bands from numerous genres are encouraged to […]
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Wildling Museum calls for art
The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is preparing for its summer exhibition, Celebrating National Parks in California, and has issued a call to artists to join the juried showcase. The exhibit is scheduled to show June 18 through Oct. 3 in the museum’s first floor gallery. The juried showcase is open to artists nationally, […]
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Memorial service planned for David King
Local dance instructor David King, who owned Kings of Swing Dance Studio with his wife, Marie King, passed away on Jan. 5 at the age of 68 following complications from a neuromuscular disease, Marie told the Sun. Her husband left behind a legacy of education and mentorship for locals who enjoyed the art of dance, […]
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Hannah Walls
Hannah Walls, a senior at Valley Christian Academy, is the rare point guard in basketball who is also the team’s tallest player. At 5 feet 9 inches tall, Walls runs the Lions’ offense in addition to leading the team in rebounding. The decision to be a point guard wasn’t hers, but Walls has embraced the […]
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A swarm of sharks: Football team of Santa Maria youth standouts wins 2016 Big Dog Bowl national tournament
The Central Coast Sharks, a local youth football team, was born from a simple curiosity: If the best football players in Santa Maria joined forces onto one team, how would they fare against the best players from other regions around the U.S.? On Jan. 10, we found out the answer: best in the nation. The […]
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It’s our responsibility
BOOM! Did you hear it? That sound lasted forever on Jan. 17, complete with a “POP POP POP” trailing into the cloudy sky like a backfiring car. The Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base was invisible, not invincible. But, here’s the good—according to Col. Shane Clark, 30th Space Wing vice commander, […]
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Parade of protest against train activity
I live in Nipomo, which is downwind of the Phillips 66 Refinery (P66). This industry wants to increase its activity, which would result in even more air pollution for Nipomo. With increased train activity, the chance of another train-burning disaster becomes overwhelming. The citizens of Pittsburg, Calif., joined together to prevent these problems from happening in their community. They […]