Wednesday, January 4
Wildling Art Museum presents Free
Friday Flicks. 7 p.m., 2948 Nojoqui Street., Los Olivos. Popcorn,
cookies, wine, bottled water and soft drinks are provided free of charge.
688-1082
Tuesday, January 8
Drawing & Art Making for Children,
3 to 5 p.m., $60 pus $10 materials fee, includes Jan. 15, 22 & 29. Art
Clinic, 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. www.artclinic.blogspot.com
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 6:30 p.m., 688-7265
Drawing & Art Making for Children,
3 to 5 p.m., $60 pus $10 materials fee, includes Jan. 16, 23 & 30. Art
Clinic, 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. www.artclinic.blogspot.com
Art Therapy Visual Journal, 6 to 8
p.m., $20. www.artclinic.blogspot.com
Friday, January 11
Santa Ynez Valley
Sportsman Association will be holding a Scholastic Clay Target Program
information meeting on January 11th at 5:30 p.m. for anyone interested in youth
trap shooting as well as for returning members and parents. For more
information please call Rick at 686-1615.
Saturday, January 12
SCTP
shooting clinic at the Santa Ynez Valley Sportsman Association gun club.
1 to 4 p.m.
Sedgwick Ranch
public hike series, 8:30 a.m.
Three hikes of varying degrees of difficulty, easy to strenuous, two to three
hours each followed by an opportunity to picnic with your own lunch. Reservations
required, 686-1941
Metal clay class, Art Clinic, 1576
Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. 9 to 4 p.m., $100 includes 1 oz. of fine silver clay.
www.artclinic.blogspot.com
Tuesday, January 15
“Understanding Your
Palate Tuesdays” Champagne & Sparkling wines 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.
Open Mic
Night, Roasted Bean, Santa Ynez. Sign ups 6:30 p.m.,
7 to 9 p.m. Katherine (805) 245-9566
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 6:30 p.m.,
688-7265
Art Therapy Visual Journal, 6 to 8
p.m., $20. www.artclinic.blogspot.com
Thursday, January 17
The Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Bible
Study will meet monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10 a.m.
to Noon, 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 19
An Evening of Guitar, benefit concert
for PCPA Theaterfest. Marian Theatre, 8 p.m.,
features classical, Spanish and flamenco music and dance by Berto
Flamenco. Pre-show reception and concert VIP tickets $35,
reserved admission for adults $25, $22 for seniors, children and students.
922-8313
Wednesday, January 23
Art Therapy Visual Journal, 6 to 8
p.m., $20. www.artclinic.blogspot.com
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, January 30
Art Therapy Visual Journal, 6 to 8
p.m., $20. www.artclinic.blogspot.com
Thursday, January 31
Solvang State of the City, Alisal Sycamore Room
Friday, February 1
Wilding Art Museum presents Free
Friday Flicks. 7 p.m., 2948 Nojoqui St., Los Olivos. Popcorn, cookies, wine, bottled water and soft
drinks are provided free of charge. 688-1082
Saturday, February 2
Santa Ynez Artists’
Guild Workshop, watercolor whorkshop 10 a.m. to 4
p.m., Los Alamos Senior Center, 690 Bell St., Los Alamos. $50/members, $60/non-members,
pre-paid reservations are required. Lead by Christine Kenny-McCowan. Louise Harding
(805)680-7863 for info.
Wednesday, February 6
Los Olivos
Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Norm Becko,
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 6:30 p.m., 688-7265
Lucas & Lewellen
presents “Fromage à 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 10 a.m.
to Noon, 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 Norm Huber, 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,
Marriott
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
Sunday, February 24
Buellton Chamber of
Commerce Oscar Night Benefit, 80th Annual Academy Awards show on wide-screen
TV, dinner and auction, Santa Ynez Valley Marriot, 555 Mc Murray Road,
Buellton. All proceeds benefit the Buellton Chamber of Commerce. Reserve
tickets at 805-688-7829.
www.buellton.org
Sunday, March 9
Daylight Saving
Time begins, set clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m.
Wednesday, March
26
Los Olivos
Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Whitcraft 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
Wednesday, April 2
Hans Christian Andersen 203rd Birthday
Celebration, Hans Christian Andersen Museum, upstairs at the Book Loft, 1680
Mission Drive, Solvang. 688-2052
Wednesday, May 7
Los Olivos
Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Michael Grace 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
Saturday, April 19
Santa Barbara County Vintners
Festival, sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association. River Park, Highway 246, just outside of Lompoc in the Santa Rita
Hills. More than 80 wineries and restaurants serving
exciting tastes and flavors. Live entertainment.
688-0881 for more details. www.sbcountywines.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
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
Buellton Rotary Club meets, Marriott
Hotel, Buellton, noon. 688-1000
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 to 2 p.m. Kids under
10 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
Sundays
Silver Sun Alpacas Open Ranch, 1 to 4 p.m., 3030 Baseline
Ave., Santa Ynez, 637-0637
OUT
OF TOWN EVENTS
Saturday, January 12
New Works: Santa Barbara Choreographers, 2008, Center
Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, 8 p.m.963-0408
Sunday, January 13
Cuarteto Latinoamericano
to perform two recitals, Eichheim House, 3 & 5
p.m., $40/general public, $20/UCSB students. (805)893-3535
New Works: Santa Barbara Choreographers, 2008, Center
Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, 8 p.m.963-0408
Monday, January 14
Monterey Jazz Festival Tour, 8 p.m.,
UCSB Campbell Hall, $40/general public, $19/students (805) 893-3535
Wednesday, January 16
2006 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Muhammad Yunun presents a lecture ‘Creating a World Without Poverty’ at Arlington Theater, Free (805) 893-3535
Thursday, January 17
Michael Pollan
lecture, ‘In Defence of Food - An Eater’s Manifesto,’
UCSB Campbell Hall, 8 p.m., $10/general public, $8/students