Saturday, September 22

 

 

Saturday, September 22

 

 

Danish Days Celebration:

 

The three-day celebration of Solvang’s rich Danish heritage, customs and costumes. 688-6144

 

Z Folio Gallery Presents:

 

Meet John Kennedy, innovative jewelry designer. 11am-5pm. 1685 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. 693-8480

 

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & Junior Ranger Program:

 

A 1-mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail from 10:00-11:30 a.m. every Saturday. (Free with $6 Park Admission per vehicle.) Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) from 1:00-2:00pm. Kids learn about wildlife, caring for the environment, and earn a cool badge. ($2 per child.) Both activities meet at the Cachuma Lake Nature Center. Info: 805-688-4515 www.cachuma.com

 

PCPA Theaterfest Presents: “Urinetown”

 

Live, professional theater preformed under the stars at Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang, 8pm showtime. Box Office phone: 805-922-8313. www.pcpa.org

 

Honeywood/Old Mission Wine Co. Presents:

 

Winemaker Saturdays. Meet the winemaker and taste select vintages for $6/person. 11am-5pm. 1539B Mission Dr., Solvang. 686-9323. Today: J. Kerr Wines

 

Elverhoj Museum of Art Presents: “Danish Living History Days”

 

10am-4pm. Docents in Danish costumes and volunteers demonstrate the art of bobbin lace making, Scandinavian holiday crafts, art of papercutting, spinning, weaving and more. Free admission, donations appreciated. 1624 Elverhoy Wy, Solvang. 686-1211

 

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises Presents: “Opsprey”

 

A 45-passenger pontoon boat featuring a 2 hour tour. Starts at noon & 3:00 p.m. Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina 30 minutes before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Information and reservations: 805-686-5050 weekdays, (805) 686-5055 weekends or visit: www.cachuma.com

 

Roblar Winery Presents:

 

Guest Chef class offered from 5-8pm at the winery. Italian with chef Leonardo Curti, Trattorio Grappolo. 3010 Roblar Avenue, Santa Ynez. Limited to 24 guests; reservations required. Cost $125 including instruction, wine tasting and dinner. Call 805-686-2603. www.roblarwinery.com

 

Woodworking Classes:

 

 Decorative box making, veneering, inlay, parquetry, traditional wood finishing. Edward Jorgensen, Master Cabinetmaker. Next Class Oct. 6, 2007. (805) 686-2070 days.

 

Sunday, September 23

 

PCPA Theaterfest Presents: “Urinetown”

 

Live, professional theater performed under the stars at Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang, 8pm showtime. Box Office phone: 805-922-8313. www.pcpa.org

 

Elverhoj Museum of Art Presents: “Danish Living History Days”

 

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Docents in Danish costumes and volunteers demonstrate the art of bobbin lace making, Scandinavian holiday crafts, art of papercutting, spinning, weaving and more. Free admission, donations appreciated. 1624 Elverhoy Wy, Solvang. 686-1211

 

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises Presents: “Opsprey”

 

A 45-passenger pontoon boat featuring a 2 hour tour. Starts at noon & 3:00 p.m. Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina 30 minutes before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Information and reservations: 805-686-5050 weekdays, (805) 686-5055 weekends or visit: www.cachuma.com

 

Monday, September 24

 

SYV PEP Meeting:

Sponsored by the Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church. 10am-12pm. 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang (Fireside Room) 805-564-3888

 

Tuesday, September 25

 

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe Presents:

Palate Tempting Tuesday. Santa Rita Hills Appellation Wines. Educate your palate by tasting selected wines, paired with hors d’oeuvres by Chef Nat Ely. 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. 5-7pm, $15/person, no reservations required. 68-7265. This week: Santa Rita Hills AVA Wines

 

Wednesday, September 26

 

SYV Jr. Rifle Club:

 

Is holding registration in the old gym at the high school. Ages 11-18 and any woman interested in the sport of target shooting are invited to join. 693-9334

 

Farmer’s Market:

 

Certified Organic. First Street and Copenhagen, 2:30-6pm. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs and much more. 688-0701

 

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe Presents:

 

Local Pinot Noir tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres. 5-6pm. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265

 

Friday, September 28

 

Los Alamos Old Days Celebration Weekend:

 

The 61st annual event. 3-day community-wide celebration of western heritage. 344-2267. www.losalamosvalley.com

 

Alisal River Grill Concerts Presents:

 

Live music, gourmet BBQ on the patio overlooking the golf course. Rob Rio & The Revolvers. $30 for dinner & concert; $15 concert only tickets. 805-688-7784

 

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises Presents: “Opsprey”

 

A 45-passenger pontoon boat a featuring 2 hour tour. Starts at noon & 3:00 p.m. Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina 30 minutes before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Information and reservations: 805-686-5050 weekdays, (805) 686-5055 weekends or visit: www.cachuma.com

 

Solvang Jazz Festival:

 

Inaugural two-day event celebrating America’s musical art form under the leadership of Stix Hooper, founder of the jazz group, The Crusaders. Swingin’ the Groove, is scheduled for 5:30 PM Friday, September 28 at the Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall. $80. Immediately following the festivities at the Vets Hall the festival moves down the street to the Royal Scandinavian Inn, the site of A Hip Improvisational Evening of Jazz featuring the Taylor Eigsti Trio with vocalist Barbara Morrison. This sublime evening of nightclub jazz will commence at 9pm and wrap up around the midnight hour. $40. jazzinfo@solvangjazz.com. Tickets at Book Loft, Corner House Coffee and solvangjazz.com

 

Saturday, September 29

 

Solvang Jazz Festival:

 

Concert in Solvang Park, 1pm, Groovin’ in the Park, featuring the Solvang Jazz  Consortium. Free. Event continues at 7pm in the Solvang Festival Theater. All-Star Jazz. $55/general/$150/preferred seating + reception. Tickets at Book Loft, Corner House Coffee and solvangjazz.com

 

Harvest Moon Roundup:

 

Presented by SYV Wine Country Assoc. SYV Historical Museum and Carriage House. Wine reception & carriage rides at 6pm; gourmet bbq dinner by Chef JR and dancing for the Mike Shelton Band at 7pm. $80. 800-563-3183, www.santaynezwinecountry.com

 

Los Alamos Old Days:

 

Western Fun Day in the Park. Benefit for Olga Reed Elementary School. Shooting gallery, buckaroo treasure hunt and at 5pm a Mechanical Bullriding Contest. Ferrini Park

 

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & Junior Ranger Program:

 

 A 1-mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail from 10:00-11:30 a.m. every Saturday. (Free with $6 Park Admission per vehicle.) Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) from 1:00-2:00pm. Kids learn about wildlife, caring for the environment, and earn a cool badge. ($2 per child.) Both activities meet at the Cachuma Lake Nature Center. Info: 805-688-4515 www.cachuma.com

 

Los Alamos Old Days:

 

Pancake breakfast 7-9am Booths 9am-5pm, Civil War Encampment re-enactors. Classic Car & Motorcycle Show 9am-3pm. Tri-tip sandwiches at the Men’s Club 11am5pm. Country Western Dance at Men’s Club, 21 and over, 9pm-1am. 805-344-2267. www.losalamosvalley.com

 

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises Presents: “Opsprey”

 

A 45-passenger pontoon boat featuring 2 hour tour. Starts at noon & 3:00 p.m. Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina 30 minutes before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Information and reservations: 805-686-5050 weekdays, (805) 686-5055 weekends or visit: www.cachuma.com

 

Honeywood/Old Mission Wine Co. Presents:

 

Winemaker Saturdays Meet the winemaker and taste select vintages for $6 per person. 11:00am-5:00pm. 1539-B Mission Drive, Solvang. Info: 805-686-9323. Today’s feature: Skyhawk Winery

 

Sunday, September 30

 

Los Alamos Old Days:

 

9am Non-Denominational Worship Service, Ferrini Park. Booths 9am-4pm, Civil War Encampment re-enactors. Parade 11am-Noon Tri-tip sandwiches at the Men’s Club 12:15am-3pm. 805-344-2267. www.losalamosvalley.com

 

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises Presents: “Opsprey”

 

A 45-passenger pontoon boat featuring a 2 hour tour. Starts at noon & 3:00 p.m. Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina 30 minutes before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Information and reservations: 805-686-5050 weekdays, (805) 686-5055 weekends or visit: www.cachuma.com

 

Monday, October 1

 

SYV PEP Meeting:

Sponsored by the Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church. 10am-12pm. 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang (Fireside Room) 805-564-3888

 

Tuesday, October 2

 

Los Olivos Wine Merchant Presents:

 

First Tuesday Free Artist’s Opening Reception. 5-7pm, hors d’oeuvres and wine. Ann Raleigh, world traveler, painter, SYVHS teacher. 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. 688-7265