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

 

Saturday, February 23

S.B. County Animal Services presents Pet Adoption Event, SY Feed & Milling, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $85 adoption fee includes vaccinations, spay or neuter and one year county license. (805) 934-6981.

 

Sunday, February 24

Buellton Chamber of Commerce Oscar Night Benefit, 80th Annual Academy Awards show on wide-screen TV, dinner and auction, 4 p.m., Santa Ynez Valley Marriot, 555 Mc Murray Road, Buellton. Reserve tickets at (805) 688-7829.  www.buellton.org

 

Old Santa Ynez Day Meeting, 3 p.m., SYV Elks Lodge, Santa Ynez. Proceeds go to local school needs. Bosco Carricaburu, 688-3023

 

Tuesday, February 26

Art Clinic’s art making adventures for children, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 3 to 5 p.m., $70; Art Therapy Visual Journals, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., $20, 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang, artclinic.blogspot.com

 

Open Mic Night - Roasted Bean Coffee House in Santa Ynez. We are starting a little earlier this time. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sign-up starting at 6pm. Music, Poetry, Magic, Comedy, Storytelling. Open to all ages. Katherine at 245-9566 for info.

 

Primary Grades Open House at The Family School, 5100-A Figueroa Mountain Road, Los Olivos. Featuring Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades.  2 to 3 p.m.

 

Wednesday, February 27

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Kathy Joseph, Fiddlehead Cellars, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214

 

Art Clinic’s art making adventures for children, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., $70, 1576 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang, artclinic.blogspot.com

 

Thursday, February 28

Solvang School 8th-grade Class Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser, Solvang Veterans Memorial Building, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. 5:30 to 8 p.m., $6/12 yrs. and up, $4/ 5 to 11 yrs., $2/4 yrs. & younger. Proceeds go towards school field trips.

 

Durango Songwriter’s Expo, all day, Mariott, Buellton, 686-0275

 

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe’s “Understanding Your Palette,” 5 p.m., Rhone tasting journey, 688-7265

 

Middle Grades Open House at The Family School, 5100-A Figueroa Mountain Road, Los Olivos. Featuring Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades.  2 to 3 p.m.

 

Friday, February 29

Durango Songwriter’s Expo, all day, Mariott, Buellton, 686-0275

 

Solvang Baroque Music Festival, Student concert at 7 p.m., Bethania Lutheran Church, admission free. Kathryn Imani, 680-4986 or Diane Byington 686-2824.

 

Saturday, March 1

Durango Songwriter’s Expo, all day, Mariott, Buellton. 686-0275. Also Hit Songwriter Concert, 7:30 p.m., ballroom, $25

Solvang Baroque Music Festival, Saturday morning Beverly Staples will lead a series of harpsichord workshops. Faculty recital at 7 p.m., featuring the UCSB Chamber Choir. Bethania Lutheran Church, admission free. Kathryn Imani, 680-4986 or Diane Byington 686-2824.

 

Wednesday, March 5

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Montia Winery, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214

 

Saturday, March 8

Rotary Club’s Monte Carlo Night, 6 p.m., Solvang Veteran’s Hall, $35 includes dinner and one free drink ticket. Theme: Margaritaville, live & silent auction, 688-0701

 

Sunday, March 9

Daylight Saving Time begins, set clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m.

 

Valley Wind Ensemble’s Spring Concert, Old Mission Santa Inés, Free, 686-4489

 

Fundraising Auction, 5:30 to9:30 p.m., Dinner, Music, Silent and Live Auction, Vet’s Hall, Solvang, tickets www.polosyv.org

 

Friday, March 14

Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Foundation American Riviera Wine Auction Weekend 2008, tickets, Mann.Productions@sbcglobal.net or call (323) 314-7000

 

Saturday, March 15

Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Foundation American Riviera Wine Auction Weekend 2008, tickets, Mann.Productions@sbcglobal.net or call (323) 314-7000, sold out (wait list only).

 

Wednesday, March 19

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Buttonwood Winery, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214

 

Friday, March 21

Benefit Concert for the Naples Coalition - Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. concert; post-concert party. Lobero Theater. $75 premium reserved, $50 reserved. For tickets call: (805) 963-0761

 

Saturday, March 22

S.B. County Animal Services presents Pet Adoption Event, SY Feed & Milling, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $85 adoption fee includes vaccinations, spay or neuter and one year county license. (805) 934-6981.

 

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 6:30 p.m. 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

 

Saturday, April 26

S.B. County Animal Services presents Pet Adoption Event, SY Feed & Milling, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $85 adoption fee includes vaccinations, spay or neuter and one year county license. (805) 934-6981.

 

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 a 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 Postpartum Education for Parents Meeting, Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church. 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang, Fireside Room, (805) 564-3888. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free

 

Tuesdays

Solvang Rotary Club, Royal Scandinavian Inn, 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

 

Valley Wind Ensemble rehearsal, 7 p.m., High School Music Room, 686-4489

 

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

 

EXHIBITS

Gallery Los Olivos

Annual All Member Show

“For the Love of Art”

January and February

Visitors will get a chance to see member artist’s new works in the Gallery’s front room.

2930 Grand Ave., Los Olivos

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

 

Wildling Art Museum

Winter Exhibition opening January 16

through March 30

 

Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

$2/person donation

Members & children 12 & under are free

2329 Jonata St., Los Olivos

(between Mattei’s Tavern & St. Mark’s Church)

 

 

Artamo Gallery

“Art in Shape”

Exhibit of paintings by Jack Reilly

11 W. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara

Wednesday - Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m.

1st Thursday until 8 p.m.

January 24 - February 24

 

OUT OF TOWN EVENTS

Saturday, March 1

Galactic Bounty Hunters, heroes in an all-new universe of adventure, mystery and danger! Lisa Kirby, the daughter of the late Jack Kirby, and other authors will be on hand. 1 p.m. Borders Book Store, San Luis Obispo

 

Thursday, March 6

Granada will re-open its doors to great fanfare with a live show, reception, and Gala dinner and dancing. $250 Silver Ticket, $500 Golden Ticket, tickets 899-2222, or http://www.granadasb.org

 

Rufus Wainwright locally in a small, intimate concert setting - 7:30 p.m. at the Marjorie Luke Theater! tickets, www.KaneProductions.com