Saturday, July 14

Flying Goat Cellars presents: 2006 Goat Bubbles Release Party. This sparkling rose of Pinot Noir sold out quickly last year, and the 2006

vintage will be celebrated with an official release party at 5:30pm with a tasting, along with appetizers at J. Woeste in Los Olivos. Cost $45 per person. Followed by dinner with winemaker Norm Yost at Brothers Restaurant at Mattei’s Tavern featuring the full range of Flying Goat wines at 7:30pm. Party and dinner tickets are $125 per person. Limited seating, advance reservations requested.  805-688-1814 or ynot@flyinggoatcellars.com

 

Maverick Saloon presents: Brant Vogel & Hellbent. Live entertainment starting at 8:30pm. Cover charge $5.00. Must be 21 years or older. 3687 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. Call 805-686-4785. www.mavericksaloon.org

 

Sunday, July 15

Book Loft presents: Booksigning with Ryan Claytor Free & open to the public. Santa Ynez Valley High School alumnus and author Ryan Claytor signs and discusses “And Then One Day” an autobiographical comic book. 2:00-4:00pm. 1680 Mission Drive, Solvang. Info: 805-688-6010 www.bookloftsolvang.com

 

Maverick Saloon presents: CD Release Party for Nicolette Birnie. Must be 21 years or older. 3687 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. Call 805-686-4785. www.mavericksaloon.org

 

Friday, July 20

River Grill presents: Deby White & Pureheart in Concert Doors open at 6:00pm; live music on the patio including gourmet dinner buffet. $30 per person. Alisal River Grill, 150 Alisal Road, Solvang. 805-688-7784 Nicolette Birnie. Must be 21 years or older. 3687 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. Call 805-686-4785. www.mavericksaloon.org

 

Rancho Oso hosts: “Best of America by Horseback” Television Show Events. Tom Seay and the Best of America by Horseback TV crew will visit all 50 states in the next few years. The public is invited to bring your horse and ride with Tom on location. If you do not have a horse, come out and meet Tom and enjoy all of the horse related activities. Rancho Oso has been selected as the ride location for July 2007. Enjoy a trail ride with Tom Seay and dignitaries from that state, a good old fashioned “Horse Fair” that includes educational exhibits, fun family events, horsemanship clinics by Kerry Kuhn and entertainment from cowboy musician/ poet Delbert Shields. Formal ride with Tom on Saturday requires advance registration of $50 per person. For complete schedule of all weekend events, call 805-683-5686. www.rancho-oso.com/boabh.php

 

Saturday, July 21

Buellton BBQ Bonanza. The Fifth Annual Buellton Barbecue Bonanza is 12:00–2:00 p.m. at River View Park, at the south end of Sycamore Drive, Buellton. FREE BBQ. Bring a side dish to share while meeting other members of the community. Kids’ games and live music provided. Business and community organizations are welcome to participate with a booth. Call Kyle Abello at 805-688-7529 for complete information.

www.cityofbuellton.com/residents/parks-recreation-page.shtml

 

Book Loft presents: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Call for details on the publication party. 1680 Mission Drive, Solvang. Info: 805-688-6010 www.bookloftsolvang.com

 

Tailwinds Bicycle Club presents: Windmill Century Ride, Los Alamos. 100-mile, 62-mile ride, or 40-mile bike rides through northern Santa Barbara County start/finish at Los Alamos County Park. 805-925-6141 http://www.tailwindsbc.org:80/WindMill

 

Cachuma Lake Nature Center presents: Kids’ Fishing Workshop with Neal Taylor. 9:00am to 12:30pm on the Cachuma Lake Nature Center Lawn. Neal Taylor presents a fishing workshop for kids ages 7 to 15. This program is open to the first 50 kids to arrive. Learn casting, knot tying, fish behavior, and more. Free with $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Call (805) 693-0691 for more information. www.cachuma.com

 

Friday, July 27

Maverick Saloon presents:  The Mary White Band. Live entertainment starting at 8:30pm. Cover charge $5.00.Must be 21 years or older. 3687 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. Call 805-686-4785.www.mavericksaloon.org

 

Saturday, July 28

Sunstone Winery Picnic & “Kiss Me Kate” Theatre Event. Begins at 5:30pm with wine tasting at the Sunstone tasting room and a scrumptious picnic buffet by New West Catering; followed by a drive into PCPA’s outdoor theater in Solvang. Dessert, Sunstone wine and coffee will be served during intermission. Cost: $75 includes play. To make reservations, Elizabeth@sunstonewinery.com. www.sunstonewinery.com

 

Sunday, July 29

Kalyra Winery presents: Summertime Groove. From 1:00-4:00pm, enjoy live music by “The Grasshoppers” in the vineyard. Bring a chair or blanket, picnic basket. $15.00 for wine club members. $20.00 for non members. Reservations required. 343 N.Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. (805)693-8864 www.kalyrawinery.com/event5.html

 

June 14-July 15

PCPA Theaterfest presents: “Company, in Concert” The Summer productions Live, professional theater performed at Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd Street, Solvang. 8:00 p.m. show-time. Box office phone: (805) 922-8313 or visit: www.pcpa.org

 

July 3- November

New Artists Featured Monthly at the Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe: First Tuesday Free Opening Reception Welcomes Featured Talent. Sam and Shawnda Marmorstein, owners of the Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe, are pleased to announce a new program featuring artists and their works changing on a monthly basis. On the first Tuesday of each month, the public is invited to a free opening reception from 5-7 p.m. to meet the featured talent and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine. The schedule is: July, John Fitzpatrick. John’s photographic images capture the vibrant Valley and its people in portraits, landscapes and documentary styles. His still photography on the feature film

“Ground to Glass” captures the essence of vintners and vintages.

 

July 8- October

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Carriage House presents: Santa Ynez. Exhibit “Los Olivos-120 Years Young,” 7/8 Opening reception 3-5pm; thru 10/28. 7/20—Summer Jamboree event; $75 tickets. Memorabilia exhibit “Ride Rancheros Ride” opens 9/20, reception 4-6pm. 805-688-7889. http://www.syvm.org

 

July 20- October

Alisal River Grill Concerts, Solvang presents: Live music, gourmet BBQ on the patio overlooking the golf course. 7/6-The Mighty Croon Dogs; 7/20-Deby White & Pureheart; 8/10-Hip Pocket; 9/7-Resonation; 9/28-Rob Rio & The Revolvers. $30 for dinner & concert; $15 concert only tickets. 805-688-7784

 

July 20- August

PCPA Theaterfest presents “Kiss Me Kate” July 20-Aug 12. Live, professional theater performed under the stars at Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd Street, Solvang. 8:00pm showtime. Box office phone: 805-922-8313. www.pcpa.org

 

June 22- July 14

PCPA Theaterfest Presents: “The Importance of Being Earnest” Live, professional theater performances at the Solvang Festival Theater. 420 2nd Street, Solvang. 8:00 p.m. showtime. Box office phone: 805-922-8313 or visit:  www.pcpa.org

 

July 11- July 14

Santa Ynez Valley Performing Arts Company presents: “Invitation to Dance  The Fossemalle Dance Studio is celebrating its 20th anniversary season performance. East Highway 246 at Refugio Road. A medley of ballet, classical jazz, hip-hop and tap choreographies will be presented and starts at 7:30 p.m. It will be held in the Santa Ynez Valley High Schooląs little Theater, East Highway 246 and Refugio Road. Call for tickets and information:  805-688-8494