EVENTS

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.