spring
March 5 – sept. 1, 2020
Arts
Your six-month, pull-out guide to all things artsy in Northern Santa Barbara County! Special Spring Events ...17 Visual Arts .....................17 Stage .............................18 Music ............................20 Film & TV .......................22 Writers & Literature ......22 Classes & Lessons ........24
special spring Events S A N TA Y N E Z VA L L E Y
BUELLTON WINE AND CHILI FESTIVAL 2020
Taste beer and wine from over 30 wineries and craft breweries from all over the Central Coast and cuisine from 25 different chili and salsa cooks. Also features live music and games. March 15, 12-4:30 p.m. $15-$50. 805-4487070. buelltonwineandchilifestival.com. Flying Flags RV Resort and Campground, 180 Avenue Of The Flags, Buellton.
COMMUNITY DAY AT THE WILDLING Wildling offers free admission during Community Day. Enjoy drop-in art activities, current exhibits, and more. Third Wednesday of every month Free. 805-688-1082. wildlingmuseum.org. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang.
LOS OLIVOS JAZZ AND OLIVE FESTIVAL Spend
a Saturday afternoon in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, tasting wine from 30 local wineries, listening to world-class, professional jazz musicians, and sampling 30 different olive-themed dishes prepared by local chefs. June 6, 1-4 p.m. $75. 805-325-9280. jazzandolivefestival.org. Lavinia Campbell Park, 2398 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos.
NATURETRACK FILM FESTIVAL The Third Annual
NatureTrack Film Festival (NTFF) returns to Los Olivos. Entries are thoughtfully curated and selected to “ignite passion for nature through film.” March 20, 5-10 p.m., March 21, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. and March 22, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $10 per ticket. 805-886-2047. naturetrackfilmfestival.org. Lavinia Campbell Park, 2398 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos.
THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY ARTS ASSOCIATION: SECOND SATURDAY ARTISANS Applications to be
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WILDLING MUSEUM OF ART AND NATURE
Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County. Dress ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. March 8, 1:30-4 p.m. Free. 775-813-5186. RiptideBB.com. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.
GUADALUPE NATIVE GARDEN DAY Join volunteer, Judith Evans, who will be at Guadalupe Native Garden on the third Saturday of each month for this event. Third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon through Dec. 19 Free. 805-343-2455. dunescenter.org/event/guadalupe-nativegarden-beautification-days/. Guadalupe Native Garden, Corner of Campondonico and 7th Ave., Guadalupe. LOCAL ARTIST IRINA MALKMUS: RECEPTION Art lovers can meet artist Irina Malkmus and find out more about her process and vision during a reception that’s open to the public. March 5, 4-6 p.m. Free. 805-938-9724. Ameriprise Financial, 2605 S Miller St., suite 104, Santa Maria. NDIVIDUAL GRANTS IN THE ARTS COMPETITION: SHOWCASE AND AWARDS The
Santa Maria Arts Council (SMAC) hosts the awards show and showcase for its Individual Grants in the Arts Competition. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be available to guests. May 4, 5:30 p.m. $20-$30. smartscouncil.org. Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, 805-928-7731.
OASIS GALA AT SANTA MARIA FAIRPARK
Presented by the Oasis Center. Check website for more details. March 20, 5:30 p.m. oasisorcutt.org. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria.
SPRING FASHION SHOW Hosted by the Oasis Center.
Check website for more details. March 19, noon oasisorcutt. org. Oasis Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750.
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: 100 YEARS OF OBSTETRICS In recognition of Women’s History Month
a featured artist will be accepted throughout the series. Second Saturday of every month, 12-5 p.m. Free. 805-6887338. santaynezvalleyarts.org. Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos.
and the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th amendment, the Library and the American Association of University Women, present an historical perspective of the past 100 years of Obstetrics. Guest speaker: Dr. William H. Clewell. March 14, 1:30-4 p.m. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.
S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ L O S A L A M O S
SOUTH COAST SLO COU NT Y
ETHNIC FOOD FAIRE AND SPRING OPEN HOUSE
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ Enjoy a sunny spring afternoon
Features homemade foods from Russia, Greece, Romania, and Syria. Call for more details. March 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No entry fee. 805-264-2128. odox.org. Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 877 Francine Ln., Santa Maria.
FIRST FRIDAY ARTIST RECEPTIONS Valley Art
in the garden of the charming Chapman Estate, and experience a delicious lunch, wine and beer, a live auction, and musical entertainment from The Bald Spots plus several other Vocal Arts members and alumni April 25, 12-3 p.m. $75. Chapman Estate, Private residence, Shell Beach.
Gallery features 12 artists each year. Enjoy art, wine, and food at these opening receptions. First Friday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Free. 805-937-2278. valleygallery.org. Valley Art Gallery, 125 W. Clark Ave., Orcutt.
DANA’S CASINO NIGHT Admission includes dinner and
GREEN IS THE THING: ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY The Santa Maria Valley Sr. Club presents this
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE Interactive show perfect for
dance party, featuring Riptide Big Band and vocalist, Bob Nations. Free admission, thanks to grant funding from
The Hills Are Alive
The NatureTrack Film Festival presents a screening of Carrizo Plain: A Sense of Place at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church in Los Olivos on Sunday, March 22, at noon. This documentary was produced by the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature and will also be featured in the SLO International Film Festival as part of its Central Coast Filmmakers Showcase. Visit goodeyefilms.com for more info.
Funny Money entry. April 24, 5:30-10 p.m. $75. 805-9295679. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, danaadobe.org.
the whole family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a prehistoric world of astonishing dinosaurs. March 5, 7-8:30
p.m. $29-$40. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.
EAT PRAY F* YOU COUPLES INTENSIVE Whether
you’re already on love-cloud-nine or ready to throw a wrench at your love’s head, this couples intensive will be a sure-fire way to elevate your relationship and give it an invigorating breath of life. March 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $297. Dolphin Bay Resort, 2727 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach.
SAN LUIS OBISPO
36TH ANNUAL CENTRAL COAST RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Festival guests will enjoy four stages of
Robles 46 East Wineries, Highway 46 West, Paso Robles.
Visual Arts S A N TA Y N E Z VA L L E Y
COLOR AND LIGHT Artists Vicki Andersen and Neil
Andersson present two artistic visions of the world around us in the featured show at Gallery Los Olivos the month of March. Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 31 805-688-7517. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, gallerylosolivos.com.
entertainment including authentic music, dance, plays, comedy skits, acrobatics, parades, a pirate bird act, and free-flying falconry. July 18-19 $15-$30. Laguna Lake Park, 504 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.
FELICE WILLAT AND SHERRY CASSELL Willat and Cassell are the featured artists at the gallery during the month of May. May 1-June 1 Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-688-7517, gallerylosolivos.com.
41ST ANNUAL SLOFOL BOOK SALE Over 30,000 books for all ages, DVDs, CDs and more. All proceeds benefit SLO Library. March 5-7, 12-5 p.m. Free. slofol.org. San Luis Obispo Vets’ Hall, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-781-5930.
INSIDE/OUTSIDE Showcasing works by Jim Tyler and Renee Kelleher. July 1-Aug. 1 Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-688-7517, gallerylosolivos.com.
ART AFTER DARK SLO Unites visual, literary, and
performing artists with the community and participating venues. Visit site for full list of programs and events. First Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. 805-544-9251. artsobispo. org. SLO County, Countywide, San Luis Obispo.
BINGO BONANZA 2020 Presented by the Women’s Alliance of SLO, the 27th annual Bingo Bonanza offers 10 rousing games of Bingo each with a handcrafted prize basket (values ranging from $150-$300) for every winner. March 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Varies. Veteran’s Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, (510) 285-6221. CENTRAL COAST GUITAR SHOW Buy, sell, trade, and see all things guitar, new, used, and vintage, other musical instruments and services. Also features networking for musicians and door prizes. April 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $8.99 in advance; $10 at the door. 805-781-5900. San Luis Obispo Vets’ Hall, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.
LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL The annual summer festival features traditional, folk, bluegrass and gospel, to blues, jazz, classical and world music. In addition to the main stage acts, there are music jams and crafts for adults and children. Camping space is available and food concessions are on the premises. June 19, 8-midnight, June 20, 8-midnight and June 21, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. $20$300. 805-549-8855. liveoakfest.org. El Chorro Regional Park, California 1, San Luis Obispo. NORTH SLO COU NT Y
HIGHWAY 46 WEST WINE SAFARI Drink Wine. Meet Zoo Animals. Explore Paso Robles, CA’s wine country scenery and get up close and personal with wild animals — with a little wine tasting in between. March 7-8 $30. Paso
LEGACY OF DECENCY A new art exhibition showcasing rare prints by Rembrandt. Through May 24 elverhoj.org. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, 805-686-1211. PAVLOV GALLERY: FEATURED ARTISTS
Showcasing new collections on a weekly basis. Featured artists include Chris Pavlov, Iris Pavlov, Robert Hildebrand, Doug Picotte, and more. ongoing, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-686-1080. pavlovgallery.com. Pavlov Art Gallery, 1608 Copenhagen Dr., Ste C, Solvang.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY AND BEYOND: RECENT PHOTOGRAPHIC LANDSCAPES BY GEORGE ROSE Located in the Wildling Museum’s Valley
Oak Gallery. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 16 $5. 805-688-1082. wildlingmuseum. org. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang.
STARRY NIGHTS: VISIONS OF THE NIGHT SKY
Celebrates the awe-inspiring beauty and mystery of the night across a range of media, including painting and photography, as well as poetry curated by Dan Gerber. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through June 15 Free-$5. 805-688-1082. wildlingmuseum.org/ news/starry-nights-visions-of-the-night-sky. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang.
SUMMER BLOOM Showcasing works from Deborah Breedon and Kris Buck. June 1-July 1 Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-688-7517, gallerylosolivos.com. TERRAIN AT GALLERY LOS OLIVOS Featured artists: Morgan Green and Ellen Yeomans. April 1-May 1 Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-6887517, gallerylosolivos.com.
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