EVENTS
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.
Thursday,
May 29
The SYVUHS
Theatre Group presents the annual Senior Showcase at 7:00 p.m. in the Little
Theatre. This year’s offering is
the musical spoof “Harry Potter: ABRIDGED.” General admission tickets are
$5.00.
Solvang
Parks and Recreation takes a trip to see the comic muscal “Muskie Love” loosely
based on Shakespear’s Much Ado About Nothing in Oceano, from 5:15 - 10:30 p.m.,
departing Veteran’s Hall, cost is $30, info 688-7529.
Permaculture
Designer, Warren Brush to speak at the Family School! 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Warren
Brush, is the Co-Founder of Quail Springs, a 450 acre permaculutre farm in the
Upper Cuyama Valley. The lecture will include a discussion about the
innovations of sustainable living using permaculture design applications at
home and around the world, including his recent trips to Africa. Event is free.
Contact Betty at Spirit Pine Sanctuary 688-3840 for additional information!
quailsprings.org to learn more.
Friday,
May 30
The SYVUHS
Theatre Group presents the annual Senior Showcase at 7:00 p.m. in the Little
Theatre. This year’s offering is
the musical spoof “Harry Potter: ABRIDGED.” General admission tickets are
$5.00.
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,
May 31
The SYVUHS
Theatre Group presents the annual Senior Showcase at 7:00 p.m. in the Little
Theatre. This year’s offering is
the musical spoof “Harry Potter: ABRIDGED.” General admission tickets are
$5.00.
Saturday,
June 1
Fifth Annual
Poetry Reading, 3 - 5 p.m., Wildling Art Museum, free, Los Olivos, call
805-688-1082, www.wildlingmuseum.org.
Thursday,
June 5
Solvang
Parks and Recreation travels to the Miracle Mile in Los Angeles. The world
famous Museum Row on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles offers three world-class
museums to enjoy. Experience a
world-class art collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, go back in
time at the Page Museum/La Brea Tar Pits or relive the history of the
automobile at the Petersen Automotive Museum. A stop at the famed LA Farmer’s Market is included. Pick any or all of the museums to
enjoy. Admission costs are
on your own. The trip is scheduled
from 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., departing from the Veterans’ Hall. The cost is $25 for transportation
only. Participants must
pre-register with Solvang Parks and Recreation. For more information please call the department at 688-7529.
Friday,
June 6
The Santa
Ynez Film Group will screen “Made in LA,” doors open at 6:30 p.m., film starts
at 7 p.m., Los Olivos Grange, suggested donation $4 info at
mariawass@hotmail.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.
Friday,
June 16
The Santa
Ynez Film Group will screen Made in LA at the Los Olivos Grange, Doors open at
6:30, film starts at 7 p.m., donation is $4. email mariawass@hotmail.com.
Wednesday,
June 18
Los Olivos
Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Loring Wine Company, 5 - 6 p.m., 688-7265,
ext. 214.
Saturday,
July 19
Graduates of the
SYVUHS Class of 1998 are invited to a 10 Year Class Reunion Saturday, July 19,
2008. Activities will include a
casual park BBQ lunch, wine tasting, golf tourney, and Alisal River Grill
dinner. Participation can be for one or all activities. For more info please
e-mail Katie Lindberg at katie.lindberg@kraft.com.
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.
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.
PERFORMANCES
Festival
Theatre - Solvang
Godspell
- Heart’s Desire
June
6 - July 11
Go to www.pcpa.org for days/times
OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS
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.
Tuesday, May 27
Tommy & the Hip-Hop Clowns “Krump”
dance classes, ages 12 and under: 3:30 - 5 p.m., Harding School, 1625 Robbins
St, SB, ages 13 and up: 7 - 9 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Bldg., 112 W. Cabrillo
Blvd., SB. Produced by Everybody Can Dance Now!, which is directed/founded by
16 -year old Jacki Rotman. Tommy the Clown, former drug dealer, gang member is
now a world famous “clown” dancer to help at-risk youth, www.presaleticketing.com, www.everybodydancenowsb.org
Wednesday, May 28
SB Surfrider presents “Out There” Surf
Film Premier, 7 p.m., Lobero Theatre, www.tetongravity.com/outthere/.
Friday, May 30
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
presents “Kids Night Out: Leave the Parent at Home,” on “Environment: You Can
Help,” ages 6 - 12, $25/non-members, $20/additional sibling, $20/members,
$15/additional sibling, (805) 962-8404 ext. 111.
Saturday, May 31
SB Dance Alliance presents “On the
Verge, Teen Choreographers’ Showcase,” 8 p.m., Marjorie Luke Theatre, Tickets
$15/$12/$10 & $50, www.sbdancealliance.org or (805) 966-6950
Wednesday, June 4
Home Planet Productions, SB
Surfrider general meeting, two guest speakers, 7 p.m., 735 State St., Santa
Barbara.
July 5-10
Santa Barbara County Fair at Santa Maria Fairpark.