Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Events!
Sunday, May 27
Rancho La Cuna Presents:
Global Gardens Olive
Blossom Festival
An afternoon spent enjoying
sumptuous recipes created from Global Gardensí exclusive food products, paired
with wine from Au Bon Climat/Qupe, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Rancho La Cuna, Los
Alamos. Fee: $39 – $49. Information: (800) 307-0447
Monday,
May 28
Scott Cellars Tasting Room Presents:
Grand Opening
Debut of the Valley's newest boutique winery founded by owner/winemaker Peter
Scott Fraser. 2005 Vintages with artisan cheese pairing and 2006 future tasting.
11:00 a.m.-5:00 pm, 2933 San Marcos Avenue, Suite 101, Los Olivos. Information:
(805) 686-5450
Wednesday, May 30
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe Wine Presents:
ìTeaser Wednesdaysî
Tease your palate with tastes of 5 selected wines, complemented with hors
d'oeuvres by Chef Nat Ely from 5:00-7:00 p.m. $15 per person, no reservations
required. 2879 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos. Information: (805) 688-7265 or visit www.losolivoscafe.com
Thursday, May 31
Fess Parker's Wine Country Inn Presents:
Thursday Evening Sing Along
The public is invited to join Fess & Marcy Parker and friends accompanied
by pianist Bill Powell from 8:30-10:30 p.m. in the Lobby Lounge. Dinner service
and music begins at 6:00. Dinner reservations highly recommended to assure
seating. No cover charge. 2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos. Information: (805) 688-7788
or visit www.fessparker.com
Friday, June 1
Wilding Art Museum Presents
Free Friday Flicks
Free movie screening on the first Friday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Socializing
and discussion afterward. Popcorn, cookies, wine, bottled water and soft drinks
are provided free of charge. Please arrive early as space is limited and first
come, first seated. Wildlingís administrative offices, 2948 Nojoqui Street,
downtown Los Olivos. Information: (805) 688-1082. www.wildingmuseum.org
Maverick Saloon Presents
First Friday Rocks—ìTrouble in Paradiseî
Live entertainment starting at 8:30 p.m. Cover charge $5. Must be 21 years or
older. 3687 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. Information: (805) 686-4785 or visit www.MaverickSaloon.org
Meadows Restaurant & Bar Present:
Live Music
Live entertainment starting at 9:00 p.m. in the lounge, Royal Scandinavian Inn,
400 Alisal, Road, Solvang. No cover charge. Information: (805) 688-9003 or
visit
royalscandinavianinn.com
Chumash Casino Resort Presents:
ìShoBox Boxingî
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. 3400 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez. Tickets available at
Resort box office or call Star Tickets Plus: (800) 585-3737 or visit. www.chumashcasino.com
Saturday, June 2
Maverick Saloon & KRAZ 105.9 FM Presents:
Free Concert on the Deck
Live country western entertainment. From 3:00-6:00pm. Must be 21 years or older.
3687 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. Information: (805) 686-4785 or visit www.mavericksaloon.org
Maverick Saloon Presents:
The Agin Brothers Band/Elks Rodeo Party
Live country western entertainment. Starts at 8:30 p.m. Cover charge $5. Must
be 21 years or older. 3687 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. Information: (805) 686-4785
or visit
www.mavericksaloon.org
The Town of Los Olivos
Presents:
The Los Olivos Jazz and Olive
Festival
Jazz music will share the stage with the olive industry at the third annual Los
Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Local vintners will offer
wine tasting, and amateur chefs will compete in an olive cook-off. The event is
a fundraiser for the Los Olivos Rotary club, with proceeds used to support the
community and other projects. Information: (805) 325-2345 or visit www.losolivosrotary.org
Friday, June 8
Jonata and The Oak Valley PTSA Presents:
ìFamily Day Carnivalî
It will be held in the Oak Valley Courtyard and will be at
3:00 p.m. There will be games, prizes and lots of fun! Food will be catered by
Taco Roco. Information: Contact Candia Flynn at (805) 686-3046
Saturday, June 16
Solvang Theater Festival
ìFamily Day at the theater.î
Presenting the play ìCloudzilla: A love story. It also
includes a barbeque lunch, fun crafts and games- all for a low ticket price. It
is advised to bring a picnic, hat and sun-block. Starts at noon. Tickets: $20
for adults and $15 kids (3-17). Babies are free. Information: (805) 688-1789
On-going Events
June 1-August 12
Elverhoj Museum of Art Presents:
"A Body
of Work"
Exhibition Opening night reception for ìA Body of Workî
exhibitors featuring the works of artists at the Seyburn Zorthian studio.
Sponsored by Buttonwood Farm Winery.
4:00-7:00 p.m. Free admission and refreshments. Elverhoj Way,
Solvang. Information: (805) 686-1211 or visit www.elverhoj.org
June 1-September 30
Solvang Theater Festival Presents:
The PCPA Summer Season
Acclaimed, live
theater under the stars in Solvang. Share professional theater at its best. 420
Second Street, Solvang. Ticket information: (805) 922-8313. Group sales: (800) 667-2900.
Saturday, June 16: ìCompany, In Concertî 8:00 p.m. RSVP by Thursday,
June 14
Saturday, June 23: ìThe
Importance of Being Ernestî 8:00 p.m. RSVP by Thursday, June 1.
ART SCENE :
UPCOMING EVENTS
Provided by Shannon Casey
Art fans please mark your calendar for these May 15-20
events:
LOS OLIVOS:
June 1
Counting Sheep
– Restoring the Nevada Bighorn
Free Friday
Flick
WILDLING ART MUSEUM
2329 Jonata St, Los Olivos, Ca 93441
60 documentary about a scientist and frontiersman who track
both sheep and mountain lions to aid in the protection of the bighorns.
7:30 pm at the museums offices, 2948 Nojoqui, Ste. 4, Los
Olivos.
Free admission
For more information please call 805.688.1082
June 3
Afternoon of Music and Poetry
WILDLING ART MUSEUM
2329 Jonata St, Los Olivos, Ca 93441
Fourth annual poetry reading, 3 – 5 pm
Featuring poems about nature from local area poets: Robert
Emmons, PerieLongo, Edid Osborn an David Starkey. Free admission
Celtic harp music will begin the even; and a wine and cheese
reception will follow
For more information please call 805.688.1082
SOLVANG
June 1 – August 12
Body of Work
ELVERHOJ MUSEUM OF HISTORY & ART
1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, CA 93463
Exhibit of figurative work by local artists who meet
regularly at the Seyburn Zorthian studio for figurative drawing work with a
live model.
Artists reception June 3, 4 – 7pm
For more information please call; 805.686.1211
May 26
Felting Basics
ART CLINIC
1576 Copehagen Dr., Solvang, CA 93463
9 – 4pm. Taught by guest artist Barbara Carr. First of 3 fiber art classes
Fee: $60, all
supplies provided, bring your lunch.
For more information please call: 805.588.0876
Email: lifsart@verizon.net
, or visit artclinic.blogspot.com
SANTA YNEZ
May 26 – Aug 20
Intermezzo
ARTISTE WINERY & TASTING STUDIO
3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, CA 93460
New work by local artist Christina LoCascio who uses wine as
her medium
Artists reception 6 – 8pm (members $20/non-members$40)
Chef Micah Elconin of The Educated Vegetable will cater
gourmet pizza; live music by Ray Fortune.
For more information please call: 805.686.2626