EVENTS
Thursday, May 15
Los Olivos Dance Gallery
presents it 14th annual dance extravaganza “Music That Moves Us,” 7 p.m. at
Solvang’s outdoor Festival Theater. Tickets $ 7 - $30. Call Maggie 686-1627.
Join Solvang Parks and
Recreation on Thursday, May 15th for a trip to UCSB and spend an evening with
local celebrity John Cleese. Shuttle will leave from Solvang Veterans’ Hall at
6 p.m. and will be back by 11 p.m. $25 includes transportation and admission,
688-7529.
Friday, May 16
Los Olivos Dance Gallery
presents it 14th annual dance extravaganza “Music That Moves Us,” 7 p.m. at
Solvang’s outdoor Festival Theater. Tickets $7 - $30. Call Maggie 686-1627.
The Very Lonesome Boys CD
Release Party, Los Olivos Grange Hall, 8 p.m., tickets $12.
Booksigning
and book chat with Bill Carter, author of “Red Summer: The Danger, Madness, and
Exaltation of Salmon Fishing in a Remote Alaskan Village,” 7 p.m. at The Book
Loft in Solvang, contact Jennifer Bernard, (212) 632-4947.
Classics
for Romantics presented by the SYV Chorale, Youth Chorale and Orchestra, Chris
Bowman, conductor. 7:30 p.m., Church of the Crossroads, Buellton. $15/adults,
$12/seniors over 65 and children under 12. (805) 350-4241.
Saturday, May 17
Los Olivos Dance Gallery
presents it 14th annual dance extravaganza “Music That Moves Us,” 7 p.m. at
Solvang’s outdoor Festival Theater. Tickets $ 7 - $30. Call Maggie 686-1627.
Zoo to You at Cachuma Lake
Nature Center, a presentation of live, wild animals, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on
the lawn at the center. $8 park entry fee. Jr Rangers at 12:30 p.m. and the
regular nature walk at 10 a.m. 693-0691.
Open House & Dressage
Schooling Show at Felicity Farm, doors are open to horse lovers of all
backgrounds, judged by Charlotte Bredahl, non-competitive horse performance,
refreshments, Jenny Alexander, jinbug@earthlink.net.
Escape to the Country,
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Arroyo Hondo Preserve, Gaviota.
Classics for Romantics
presented by the SYV Chorale, Youth Chorale and Orchestra, Chris Bowman,
conductor. 7:30 p.m., Church of the Crossroads, Buellton. $15/adults,
$12/seniors over 65 and children under 12. (805) 350-4241.
Sunday, May 18
Solvang Rec. travels to
Lucky Laughlin for fun in the sun! Trip is May 18 - 21, departing from Solvang
Veterans’ Hall on Sunday at 7 a.m., returning Wednesday at 7 p.m. cost is $209
pp (double occupancy) or $229 (single occupancy) Call for more information
688-7529.
Los Olivos Dance Gallery
presents it 14th annual dance extravaganza “Music That Moves Us,” 11 am. at
Solvang’s outdoor Festival Theater. Tickets $7 - $30. Call Maggie 686-1627 for
more information.
Classics
for Romantics presented by the SYV Chorale, Youth Chorale and Orchestra, Chris
Bowman, conductor. 3 p.m., Church of the Crossroads, Buellton. $15/adults,
$12/seniors over 65 and children under 12. (805) 350-4241.
Tuesday, May 20
Open Mic Night - Roasted
Bean Coffee House in Santa Ynez, 7 - 9 p.m., sign-up starting at 6:30 p.m.,
music, poetry, magic, comedy, storytelling, all ages welcome, Katherine
245-9566 for info.
Santa Ynez Valley Tech Club
is hosting a mixer at the Meadows Restaurant, Solvang Room, Royal Scandinavian
Inn, 6:30 - 9 p.m., $10 pp, 686-8477, www.syvtechclub.org.
SYV Christian Women’s
Connection meets from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., 1980 Still Meadow Rd. (between Alamo
Pintado and Refugio off Baseline). Call by May 16 for free childcare
reservations 693-0244.
Wednesday, May 21
Los
Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Martin & Weyrich Winery, 5 - 6
p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214.
Thursday, May 22
Kindergarten Testing at
Christian Academy, 11:30 a.m., 688-3830 ext. 221 for appointment.
SYVUHS Music Department’s
Concert, 7 p.m. at the High School’s Little Theater, 693-1220 or
krns_rt@yahoo.com or jacque@implulse.net.
Los Olivos Wine Merchant
& Cafe presents “Understanding your Palate.” Chianti Tasting Journey, 5
p.m. $15/person ($5 discounts for wine club members.)
Friday, May 23
SYV Woman’s Club Annual
Barn Party, at the Williamson Barn in Buellton, 11:30 a.m., lunch will be
served followed by games, prizes, and a special jewelry sale, reservations
686-7976.
The Pavlov Art Gallery in
Solvang welcomes renowned artist, Nikola Toplev, 4 - 7 p.m., (805)
259-7233, www.pavlovgallery.com.
Saturday, May 24
Summer Splash 2008!
Sunshine Brothers and guests at the Solvang Festival Theater. 7 p.m. Reserve
seats available at the Book Loft (805) 688-6010 or for Gold or Silver seating
& Private Artist Reception call Arts Outreach 688-9533.
The Pavlov Art Gallery in
Solvang welcomes renowned artist, Nikola Toplev, 4 - 7 p.m., (805) 259-7233, www.pavlovgallery.com.
Artiste Winery, spring
preview: Les Fleurs from the winemaker Bion Rice. Art & wine release party
featuring paintings by Daniel Bayless, meet the artist, 1 - 3 p.m., then the
opening celebration, 6 - 8 p.m., $50/members $55/non-members,
events@artiste.com, 686-2626 x 103.
Monday, May 26
Valley Wind Ensemble
Memorial Day Concert at 2 p.m. in Solvang Park. 688-1526.
Wednesday, May 28
Los Olivos Wine Merchant
& Cafe presents Cottonwood Canyon Winery, 5 - 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214.
Friday, May 30
Santa Ynez Valley Charter
School will be holding their first annual Golf Tournament and fund-raising
event at the River Course at the Alisal. Scramble Format with a 12:00 shotgun,
awards and dinner banquet immediately following. Registration 11 a.m., info@syvcsgolf.com.
Saturday, June 7
SYVAHA’s annual Helen Logan
River Romp Competitive Trail Ride at Live Oak Camp, accepting registrations and
are are also looking for volunteers, 710-4471, kkstegman@cs.com.
Sunday, June 8
SYVAHA’s annual Helen Logan
River Romp Competitive Trail Ride at Live Oak Camp, accepting registrations and
are are also looking for volunteers, 710-4471, kkstegman@cs.com.
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ONGOING EVENTS
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises, “Osprey.”
A 45-passenger pontoon boat, 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. (805) 686-5050 weekdays, 686-5055 weekends or
www.cachuma.com. Wed-Sun. Call for times.
Solvang Carriage & Livery carriage
rides, pick up on Alisal across from windmill, (805) 651-6130.
Mondays
SYV Postpartum Education for Parents
meeting, Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church. 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang,
Fireside Room, (805) 564-3888. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free.
Tuesdays
Solvang Rotary Club, Royal Scandinavian
Inn, 7:15 a.m., www.solvangrotary.com.
First Tuesday of every month, Los Olivos
Wine Merchant Cafe, Wine & Art, 5 - 7 p.m.
Wednesdays
Farmer’s Market Certified Organic. First
Street and Copenhagen, 2:30 - 6 p.m. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs
& 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 - 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.
Valley Wind Ensemble rehearsal, 7 p.m.,
SYV High School Music Room, 686-4489.
Buellton Rotary Club meets, Marriott
Hotel, Buellton, noon. 688-1000.
Fridays
Volare Ristorante presents Live Jazz, 7 -
9 p.m., No cover, 1095 Edison St., Santa Ynez, 693-8072.
Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting 10
a.m. - 2 p.m. 2902-C San Marcos Street, Los Olivos. $3 per person. 693-1600.
First Friday of every month -
Non-denominational, candlelit Taize prayer/chant service. Come be soothed and
comforted in a haven of peace and tranquility. Old Mission Santa Inés, 7 - 8
p.m. The door is always open.
Saturdays
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & Junior
Ranger Program: 1-mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail from 10 -
11:30 a.m. every Saturday. (Free with $8 park admission per vehicle.) Junior
Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) from 1 - 2 p.m. Kids under 10 must be
accompanied by an adult. Learn about wildlife, caring for the environment,
& earn a badge. ($2 per child.) Both activities meet at the Cachuma Lake
Nature Center. (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 -
9 p.m., No cover, 1095 Edison St., Santa Ynez, 693-8072.
Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting. 10
a.m. - 2 p.m. 2902C San Marcos St., Los Olivos. $3 per person, 693-1600.
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EXHIBITS
Gallery Los Olivos
April 9 - June 15
“Abbrescia’s Passion: Plein-air
Painting of Glacier National Park”
by the late Joeseph Abbrescia
2930 Grand Ave., Los Olivos
Gallery is open from 10 a.m. - 5
p.m.
Each Wednesday 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
April 23 - May 28
Spring Birding Field Course with
Dr. Fred Emerson
Fee $70 ($55 for Museum members)
Wildling Administrative Offices
2948 Najoqui St., Ste. 4, Los
Olivos
“Colorfields” oils by B.J. Stapen
May 1 - 31
Artist Reception Saturday
at the Gallery on May 3 from 1 - 4
p.m.
Zaca Creek Art Gallery
Natures Garden
New Painting by Peggy Brierton
May 3 - June 27
Opening Reception
Saturday, May 3, 2 to 5 p.m.
Regular hours M - F 11 a.m to 4
p.m.
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PERFORMANCES
Marian Theatre - Santa Maria
PCPA’s Gratuating Conservatory
“Cabernet” set in Berlin Pre-World War II
May 15 & 17 at 7 p.m. (805) 928-7731
“Arcadia”
May 16 & 17 at 7 p.m. (805) 928-7731
Festival Theatre - Solvang
Godspell - Heart’s Desire
June 6 - July 11
Go to www.pcpa.org for days/times
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OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS
May 16 - 18
C.A.L.M.’s Antiques & Vintage
Decorative Arts Show and Sale. Earl Warren Showgrounds, admission at the door
is $6/5 with an ad, $5 seniors (62) and children under 12 are free. Friday 11
a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 18
The Old Mission
Santa Barbara Museum Docents’ first-ever “Hidden Treasures Art Tour of The Old
Mission,” from 4 - 6 p.m., $30 with reservation, $35 at the door, (805)
682-4713.
Monday, May 19
Santa Maria Arts Council Showcase the 2008
Grants Awards & Performances, honoring Roger DeLaurier, 5:30 p.m., Veteran’s
Memorial Center, Santa Maria, $20, reservations 934-0492.
Anna Baltzer with the International Woman’s
Peace Service, Life in Occupied Palestine: Eyewitness Stories & photos, 7 -
9 p.m., Grossman Gallery, 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc, 737-4414 or
lompocpeace@yahoo.com, www.annainthemiddleeast.com.
May 23 & 24
BABY! International Film Festival.
Powerful films, panel-participants and topics concerning pregnancy, birth,
bonding, breastfeeding, special appearances by Tracy & Noah Wyle, Marjorie
Luke Theatre, www.babyff.com.
Wednesday, May 28
SB Surfrider presents “Out There” Surf
Film Premier, 7 p.m., Lobero Theatre, www.tetongravity.com/outthere/.