Tuesday, December 18

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting. Novices and seasoned wine tasters with special guests sharing wine knowledge, 5 p.m. sharp, no reservations required, $15/person, wine club members $10, includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres.

 

Wednesday, December 19

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Cargasacchi Wines tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres. 5 to 6 p.m. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265

 

La Bella Rosa Open House, 2 to 7 p.m., featuring women’s clothing, jewelry, 442 First Street, Solvang

 

Thursday, December 20

The Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Bible Study will meet monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10am-12Noon, Rancho Santa Ynez Clubhouse. This year, study will be the Book of Psalms. Nondenominational group study. Sharron Luft 688-5403

 

Tuesday, December 25

Merry Christmas!

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, January 2

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Imagine Winery tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres. 5 to 6 p.m. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265

 

Thursday, January 3

The Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Bible Study will meet monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10am-12Noon, Rancho Santa Ynez Clubhouse. This year, study will be the Book of Psalms. Nondenominational group study. Sharron Luft 688-5403

 

Wednesday, January 4

Wilding Art Museum presents Free Friday Flicks. 7pm, 2948 Nojoqui St., Los Olivos. Popcorn, cookies, wine, bottled water and soft drinks are provided free of charge. 688-1082

 

 

Wednesday, January 9

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Zaca Station Winery tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres. 5 to 6 p.m. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265

 

Tuesday, January 15

“Understanding your Palate Tuesdays” Burgundian varieties tasting 5 p.m. No reservations are required. $15 per person (Wine Club Members pay $10) includes all wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres.

 

Buellton Mixer, Mother Hubbards Restaurant, 5 to 7 p.m.

 

Wednesday, January 16

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Carina Cellars tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres. 5 to 6 p.m. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265

 

Thursday, January 17

The Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Bible Study will meet monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10am-12Noon, Rancho Santa Ynez Clubhouse. This year, study will be the Book of Psalms. Nondenominational group study. Sharron Luft 688-5403

Solvang Chamber Board of Directors Installation Dinner, Alisal Sycamore Room

 

Saturday, January 26

Lucas & Lewellen’s 3rd Annual “Prune a Row with the Dirtman” Pruning Seminar, 11 a.m. to lunch, The Valley View Vineyard, 2206 Hill Haven Rd., Solvang, $30/Wine Club member, $50/guest, includes pruning crew picnic, wine tasting. (888) 777-6663

 

Wednesday, February 1

Wilding Art Museum presents Free Friday Flicks. 7pm, 2948 Nojoqui St., Los Olivos. Popcorn, cookies, wine, bottled water and soft drinks are provided free of charge. 688-1082

 

Wednesday, February 6

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Cottonwood Canyon tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres. 5 to 6 p.m. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265

 

Lucas & Lewellen presents “Fromage a Toi” a Valentine Weekend Winemaker Dinner, 6 to 9 p.m., 132 Easy St., Buellton. $85/ Wine Club member, $125/guest

 

Thursday, February 7

The Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Bible Study will meet monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10am-12Noon, Rancho Santa Ynez Clubhouse. This year, study will be the Book of Psalms. Nondenominational group study. Sharron Luft 688-5403

 

Friday, February 8

Solvang Greyhound Fest, 3-day gathering in Solvang with more than 300 dogs. 4th annual event freatures Blessing of the Hounds at Mission Santa Ines, a Senior Spotlight, Solvang Streak Race, Remembrance of Souls, buffet dinner party, auctions/raffles, guest speakers plus vendor booths & shopping. www.solvanggreyhoundfest.org

 

Wednesday, February 13

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Huber Cellars tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres. 5 to 6 p.m. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265

 

Buellton State of the City Luncheon, Alisal Sycamore Room

 

Thursday, February 14

Valentine’s Day!

 

Friday, February 22

Amgen Tour of California Bicycle Race/Stage 5, Individual time trials. 3rd Annual “Tour de France-style” professional bike race featuring 120+ riders. Route to be announced. Free Lifestyle Festival downtown Solvang, Gala Fundraiser 6 p.m., Royal Scandinavian Inn, 400 Alisal Rd., Solvang. Dinner, dancing silent auction & more. $100/person. www.amgentourofcalifornia.com

 

 

Ongoing Events

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises presents: “Osprey” A 45-passenger pontoon boat featuring 2 hour “Eagle Cruise.” Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina 30 min. before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Info and reservations: 805-686-5050 weekdays, 686-5055 weekends or visit: www.cachuma.com. Wed-Sun. Call for times.

 

Solvang Carriage & Livery presents Carriage Rides, pick up on Alisal across from the windmill, (805) 651-6130

 

Mondays

SYV PEP Meeting sponsored by the Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang (Fireside Room) 805-564-3888

 

Tuesdays

Buellton Rotary Club meets, Marriott Hotel, Buellton, noon. 688-1000

 

Solvang Rotary Club meets, Alisal River Course, 7:15 a.m., www.solvangrotary.com

 

Wednesdays

Farmer’s Market Certified Organic. First Street and Copenhagen, 2:30 to 6 p.m. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs and much more. 688-0701

 

SYV Rotary Club meets at Royal Scandinavian Inn, 12:15 p.m., www.santaynezvalleyrotary.org

 

Thursdays

Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn Sing Along. Accompanied by pianist Bill Powell, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., Lobby Lounge. No cover charge. 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 688-7788

 

Los Olivos Rotary Club meets, Los Olivos Grange, 5:30 p.m., 688-0658

 

Texas Hold-’em Poker, Solvang Senior Center, 688-3793

 

Fridays

Volare Ristorante presents Live Jazz, 7 to 9 p.m., No cover, 1095 Edison St., Santa Ynez, 693-8072

 

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2902-C San Marcos Street, Los Olivos. $3 per person. 693-1600

 

Saturdays

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & Junior Ranger Program: A 1-mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday. (Free with $6 Park Admission per vehicle.) Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Kids under ten must be accompanied by an adult. 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

 

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

 

Volare Ristorante presents Live Jazz, 7 to 9 p.m., No cover, 1095 Edison St., Santa Ynez, 693-8072

 

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2902C San Marcos St., Los Olivos. $3/person 693-1600

Out of Town Events

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Winter Cinema 2008! 15 Banff Mountain Film Festival finalists, 2 free meet-the-artist screenings, 1 African music double bill. 893-3535

Wednesday, January 9 - In the Shadow of the Moon, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 10 - Deep Water, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 22 - Double Bill The Refugee All Stars, 7:30 p.m. and Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony, 9 p.m.

Wednesday, January 23 - Into the Wild, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 31 - Lust, Caution, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 6 - Helvetica, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 20 - Lecure & Film:  Photographer Tierney Gearon, 8 p.m., Free

Monday, February 25 - Salud!, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday & Wednesday, February 26 & 27 - The Best of the 32nd Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 28 - The Miracle of Candeal, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 4 - Lecture & Film: Filmmaker Fernando Solanas, Argentina Latente, 7:30 p.m., Free

 

2007 Solvang Winterfest Events

For its annual Winterfest Celebration,

the “Danish Capital of America”

has transformed into

a European-style Christmas village

now through New Year’s Day.

Solvang village streets are illuminated

with thousands of twinkle lights,

carolers emerge around corners and street musicians enhance the authentic scene.

All events are free and open to the public except where admission fee is specifically noted.

Saturday, December 15

Sweet Adelines Strolling holiday singers 1:30 to 4 p.m., various downtown Solvang locations

 

Solvang Village Dancers performing 1 to 3 p.m., corner of Copenhagen Dr. & Alisal Rd.

 

Saturday, December 22

Holiday Horns Brass Quintet, 1:30 to 4 p.m., various downtown locations

 

ONGOING

Holiday Gingerbread House, Danish baker, Bent Olsen created an 8’ X 11’ gingerbread house using about 250 lbs. of gingerbread dough, 150 lbs. of powdered sugar and 3 gallons of egg whites, Royal Scandinavian Inn lobby, 400 Alisal Rd., Solvang