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SummEr GuIdE 2012
Summer time,
and the living is easy BY NICK POWELL
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et’s just admit and embrace it: The Central Coast of California is the closest thing the continental United States has to paradise. Tropical islands might trump this place, but that’s about it. Besides, what this area lacks in palm trees and warm oceans, it makes up for with wetsuits, wineries, miles of open space, dune buggies, and the freshest fruit on the face of the Earth. We win, especially in summer. With ample sunshine year round, it’s a tad difficult to define the actual starting point of the season. Unlike winter, which begins with the first rainstorm and ends on the whim of some groundhog’s ability to see its shadow, the beauty of spring isn’t entirely different from that of summer. For anyone attending school, the advent of summer is signaled by the year’s final bell. Astronomers say the season officially starts June 20, but what do they know? At New Times, we don’t want to wait that long. We’ve been poring over all the awesome events that will be happening over the next few months, and we’re getting antsy. So, we’re calling it. Summer starts today. Go the park or a pool, sit back with an iced beverage of some sort, and take some time to peruse through these listings. You’ll want to circle your favorites and then immediately fire off some corresponding vacation requests before any chump coworkers beat you to it. Of course, you’ll need a few things to really enjoy the season. Stock up on sunscreen so that you don’t get burned while you’re watching the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo events May 31 through June 3. Buy bribes and plan favors now so
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you can convince a designated driver to take you to various members of the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association June 1 through Aug. 30. Don’t miss the California Midstate Fair (July 18 to 29); kid leashes will come in handy for that, and you’ll want a camera to catch shots of Journey and Pat Benatar. And speaking of fairs, catch the Santa Barbara County Fair July 11 through 15. Dig into the dark corners of garages for tents and coolers to bring to Live Oak, a three-day camping and music extravaganza that takes place in the hills outside of Santa Barbara on Father’s Day weekend from June 15 to 17. You’ll also need flip-flops, sunglasses, and Hawaiian shirts. Gotta have those. A flurry of art events, concerts, and plays will keep the fine folks of this region entertained while the kids are out of school. In fact, this guide includes a handy dandy list of youth camps that can keep those little scamps busy and out of trouble. All in all, summer is a time to celebrate freedom. The days are longer, meaning more fun can be packed into them. This is the season that stress forgot. It’s a time for dancing, playing, and splashing, when we create the memories that will sustain us through the dreary winter. Don’t let it pass by without taking advantage of everything our area has to offer. m Nick Powell is calendar editor for New Times, the Sun’s sister paper to the north. We liked his writing so much, we stole it and tweaked it for us. Contact him at calendar@newtimesslo.com.
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Advance tickets on sale at all VALLITIX outlets including Boo Boo Records in SLO and the Mid-State Fairgrounds Box Office in Paso Robles. Order online at www.vallitix.com or charge by phone at 888 825-5484. Rain or Shine. No pets. Full bar available for over 21 with ID. Please no outside food or beverages. Food and beverages for purchase inside venue. Subject to Search.
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SUMMER DANCE CAMP 2012 Ages 7-14 Mon-Fri 9am-3pm • extra hours on request
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July 9 - 20, performance July 20, 7 pm
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July 30 - Aug. 10, performance Aug. 10, 7 pm
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offers a summer program that is relaxed and fun, yet purposeful. Students enjoy the respectful atmosphere and caring Montessori approach, while growing in confidence along with academic skills. All students will be immersed in the weekly themes.
Next Bout June 16th @ 6pm • Santa Maria Fairpark Convention Center
Ages served: 2-6 and 7-12
Recruiting New Members – ALL Skill Levels! Dedication to getting better is more important than the skills you come in with. Come have some fun with the CalSkate Roller Derby!
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Ahoy Matey- Pirates, Wish Upon a Star- Astronomy, Olympic Games, Sandcastles and Water Full or Part-week; schedules available from 7am-6pm
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Dust off the boots and grab your 10-gallon hat, because the annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo is right around the corner� The festivities run May 31 through June 3 featuring daily rodeo events, barbecue, live music, a Western marketplace, a parade, and a dinner/dance event� The parade features local community organizations and members cruising down Broadway on June 2 at 9 a�m� The rodeo takes place at the Elks Unocal Event Center, Highway 101, Santa Maria Way exit, in Santa Maria� More info: 925-4125, 922-6006, or loreetta@elks1538�org�
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KCBX Public Radio presents its annual Live Oak Music Festival, featuring three days of live music on two stages June 15 through 17� The event happens at the peaceful Live Oak Camp near Lake Cachuma, where dozens of bands and performers will entertain the day through� Headlining June 15 at 9 p�m� is the Rebirth Brass Band� Carolyn Wonderland headlines June 16 at 8:45 p�m� Headlining the entire festival is the Grammy Award-winning Indigo Girls, performing June 17 at 8:45 p�m� Full festival passes, camping passes, and day passes are available� More info: 781-3030 or liveoakfest�org�
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culture The Indigenous Communities of San Juan Mixtepic, San Juan Cahuayaxi, San Martin Del Estado, Nahuatl, Mixtecos, Zapotecos, and others unite once a year to present the Guelaguetza Festival� The Guelaguetza Committee of Santa Maria welcomes everyone to enjoy the traditions and arts of Mexico’s indigenous tribes, featuring food, art, music, and dance on June 17 from 10 a�m� to 6 p�m� at the Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S� Thornburg, Santa Maria� More info: 458-4247�
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 The Summer Activity Guide is now posted on our website: www.nipomorecreation.org. Copies are available in our office located at: 671 West Tefft Street, Suite 2, Nipomo We have a variety of classes & camps for all ages! Call for more info: 805-929-5437 Look for a Summer Activity Guide with classes and camps for Nipomo, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, and Arroyo Grande to arrive in your mail box soon!
Rancho Nipomo Dana Adobe Presents: Heritage Days - Fandango Saturday July 28th, 2012 10:00AM to 4:00PM 671 S. Oak Glen Avenue, Nipomo Call 805-929-5679 for more info!
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Special Events THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT presents “Chihuahuas de Mayo” which features free spays and neuters for Chihuahuas for the month of May. Call for times, SB County Animal Services, Santa Barbara. More info: 681-5435, sklein@sbcphd.org, countyofsb.org. GOLF FOR WISHES TOURNAMENT AND AUCTION is a benefit event for the MakeA-Wish Foundation of the Tri Counties on May 18 at 10:30 a.m., Monarch Dunes Golf Course, 1606 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo. $150 per player, $600 per team. More info: 928-8257, makewishgolf@gmail.com, smvpt.com.
THE ORCUTT COMMUNITY TRAIL SYSTEM celebrates its grand opening and ribbon cutting for Orcutt’s first public, open use trail system May 21 at 3 p.m., Rice Ranch Community Park, Bradley Road, Orcutt. WEST COAST KUSTOMS 31ST ANNUAL CRUISIN NATIONALS starts with a cruise night for registered participants May 25, then moves to a “Shown-Shine” car show May 26 through 27, and a swap meet on May 27. The event is open to pre-1961 American-made vehicles and features vendors, a model car show, live music, a Saturday hall of fame ceremony, a pin-striping panel, an auction, special guests, and more. Admission for adults is $12 ($20 for a two-day pass); for seniors 60 and older is $6; and for children 10 and younger
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YOUNG TALENT: Allan Hancock College Youth Dance presents its spring recital event, featuring performances in ballet, jazz, jazz-funk, hip hop, and ballet folklorico styles May 19 at 7 p.m. and May 20 at 2 p.m. at Santa Maria High School’s Ethel Pope Auditorium. Cost is $8, $5 for students, seniors, and kids. More info: 342-5242, Ext. 8313; crackley@hancockcollege.edu; or hancockcollege.edu.
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We offer a wide array of social skills groups, focused on gifted children and children who need help understanding non-verbal skills.
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Volleyball Camp BOYS & GIRLS Head Coach is a USA Jr. Olympic High Performance Coach. Junior High, High School, and Advanced Groups
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11AM - 4:30PM • $5 and $10 PISMO BEACH VET’S HALL • 780 Bello St.
Jamming with the BASIN STREET REGULARS • 11AM Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Band • 1:00 & 3:15PM Cal Poly Jazz Band • 2:15PM Food, Beverage and Dance Floor on site
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ART OF THE SEASON: “Spring into Summer!” features the art of Jill Targer (pictured) and Donalee Nelson showing May 26 and 27, June 16 and 17, and June 30 and July 1 at Ron’s, 850 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach. More info: 489-4747.
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and military members with a military ID is free. Call for times, Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria., $12 ($20 for a two-day pass), $6 for seniors, shildren and military free. More info: westcoastkustoms.com. CHEF’S PICNIC IN THE PARK features cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, gourmet lunch, wine and beer tastings, music, and a silent auction on May 27. Proceeds provide meals for seniors at Buellton Senior Center, CAC’s Healthy Senior Lunch Program, and the Solvang Senior Center. The event happens from noon to 5 p.m. at Solvang Festival Theatre, 420 2nd St., Solvang. $50. More info: 688-3793. THE SANTA MARIA ELKS RODEO 2012 features several rodeo events, a parade, and dinner/dance event May 31 through June 3. The Elks Rodeo Carnival and the Elks Western Marketplace opens everyday at 4 p.m., Santa Maria Style barbecue is served at 5 p.m., and live music at 5 p.m. A “Mini Rodeo Event” is May 31 at 10 a.m. The first official Rodeo performance event featuring live music, bull and bronc riding, tie-
down roping, steer wrestling, bareback riding, WPRA barrel racing, local team roping, and mutton bustin’ is June 1 at 7 p.m. The Elks Rodeo Parade features floats, nonprofit volunteers, local celebrities, and politicians cruising down South Broadway June 2 at 9 a.m. in the downtown area. The second rodeo performance is June 2 at 7 p.m. at the Elks Center. The third rodeo performance is June 3 at 2 p.m., Elks Unocal Event Center, Highway 101, Santa Maria Way exit, Santa Maria. More info: 925-4125, 922-6006, loretta@ elks1538.org. SUMMER WINE TASTING PASS features tastings at eleven Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association wineries with the pass available June 1 through Aug. 30. Daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Santa Ynez Valley Association wineries, Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Buellton. $40, $35 online. More info: (800) 563-3181, info@ santaynezwinecountry.com, santaynezwinecountry.com. JULIA TIPOLT STATE FARM AGENT presents a special event for the community to meet emergency personnel on June 1 from 4 to 7 p.m., State Farm, 1631 Mission Drive, Solvang. More info: 688-5537, juliatipolt.
com. THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents its “Annual Members Dinner - A Step Towards the Future” featuring food, friends, and music on June 11 with cocktails at 5:30 and dinner at 6:15 p.m., Historic Santa Maria Inn, Santa Maria. More info: 925-0412, george@santamariaphilharmonic.org, santamariaphilharmonic.org. COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN CARING will host its 12th annual fundraiser themed “A Tour of Tuscany” featuring fine food, live and silent auctions, and performances by local talent June 15 at 6 p.m., Radisson Hotel, 3455 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. More info: 925-8000, ashley@partnersincaring.org. THE GUELAGUETZA FESTIVAL 2012 celebrates the indigenous culture of Oaxaca, Mexico with music, dance, food, regala, and art June 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria. More info: 458-4247. THE CHARDONNAY SYMPOSIUM is the only event of its kind in the United States devoted solely to the explora-
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Temptations July 11th - 8pm
Sawyer Brown July 12th - 8pm
Foreigner July 13th - 8pm
Kellie Pickler July 14th - 8 pm
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tion of Chardonnay. With an educational panel session, a gourmet food pavilion, chefguided wine and food pairings, and a grand tasting featuring over 50 producers, the 2012 Chardonnay Symposium promises to be yet another illuminating celebration of the world’s most celebrated golden grape June 29 through July 1 starting at 10 a.m., Santa Maria. More info: 1-866-480-5194, info@thechardonnaysymposium.com, thechardonnaysymposium.com. THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR presents “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams” featuring livestock competitions, agricultural displays, carnival rides, vendors, a wine competition, and stage and musical acts July 11 through July 15. Call for times, Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. More info: 925-8824, officemail@santamariafairpark.com, santamariafairpark.com. THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents “Richard Salas: Sharks! Talk and ‘Sea of Light 2’” book signing event July 14 from 2 to 3 p.m., Wildling Art Museum, 2928 San Marcos, Los Olivos. More info: 6881082, holly@wildlingmuseum. org, wildlingmuseum.org. THE BOUILLABAISSE FESTIVAL is a benefit for Hospice of Santa Barbara and is a celebration of the French seafood soup on Aug. 26 from 1 to 5 p.m., The Brander Vineyard, 2401 North Refugio Road, Los Olivos. More info: 563-8820, kethompson@hospiceofsb.org, hospiceofsantabarbara.org.
WORTH THE DRIVE CALIFORNIA FESTIVAL OF BEERS features over 22 breweries showcasing their rare release and special edition brews at an intimate “Tasting Dinner” event May 25 from 5 to 8 p.m., Alex Madonna Expo Center, SLO. $50. More info: 544-2266, hollytodd@hospiceslo.org, californiafestivalofbeers.com/index.php/site-map/ articles. 5TH ANNUAL CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SHOW AND SALE features succulent and cactus plants for sale, demonstrations, and workshops May 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on May 27
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ludwick Center, 864 Santa Rosa St., SLO. Free. More info: centralcoastcactus.org. THE AVILA BEACH TEQUILA FESTIVAL features tequila tasting, food, and live music May 26 from noon to 4 p.m., Avila Beach Golf Resort, Avila Beach. More info: 595-4000, Ext. 508, katie@rossi-ent.com, avilabeachconcerts.com. THE ARROYO GRANDE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL features hundreds of art, craft and display booths, ethnic foods, strawberry treats, contests, live entertainment, and live music May 26 and 27 from 7 a.m. to dusk, Arroyo Grande Downtown, Grand Avenue, Arroyo Grande. More info: arroyograndevillage. org/strawberry_fest.shtml. 2012 SAN LUIS OBISPO GREEK FESTIVAL titled “Experience Greece on the Central Coast!” featuring homemade Greek food and pastries, beer and local wines, authentic Greek music, performances by the St. Andrew’s Greek dance groups, raffle prizes, and Greek costume fashion show in benefit of the St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church on June 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and June 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mission Plaza, corner of Chorro and Monterey St. in downtown, SLO. Free. More info: 610-1322, sgerakaris@charter.net, greekfestivalslo.com. AFTERNOON OF EPICUREAN DELIGHTS features food, wine, and beer from over 50 vendors in benefit of the work of the health/prevention division on June 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Chapman Estate, 2100 Shell Beach Road (parking for the event), Shell Beach. $100. More info: 549-7603, areese@ capslo.org, http://communityactionpartnershipsanluisobispo. ticketleap.com/afternoon-ofepicurean-delights/. SLO VINTNERS presents its “Roll Out the Barrels Passport Weekend” including the “Barrels in the Plaza” event June 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mission Plaza, SLO. The Passport Weekend features events at San Luis Obispo area wineries June 22 through 24. Call for times, SLO County. More info: 541-5868, becky@ slowine.com, slowine.com. THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH presents a stunning, live
fireworks show July 4 at dark, Pismo Pier, Pismo Beach. THE ARROYO GRANDE VALLEY HARVEST FESTIVAL celebrates its 75th year including food and craft booths, music, salsa and chili cookoffs, free movie, haunted maze, and games Sept. 28 and 29. Call for times, Arroyo Grande. More info: 4898884, vivian@emotionscards. com, agharvestfestival.com.
July 9th – July 27th
Drama Camp
Monday – Friday 12:30pm to 5pm
FUN all Summer Long!
A partnership with the Santa Maria Civic Theatre, this dynamic 4 week camp includes lots of great instruction, bustling with singing, dancing, games and imagination. Camp will take place at the Santa Maria Civic Theatre. Designed for ages 6 – 12, no prior experience is necessary and all kids who register will get a part in the final production.
Concerts AMERICAN VOICES CONCERT by the Lompoc Valley Master Chorale under the direction of Kathleen Abrams Hacker will continue celebrating 20 years in the Lompoc Valley with their annual spring concert titled “American Voices” featuring an all-star cast of American composers including Randall Thompson, Aaron Copeland, and Stephen Foster. The centerpiece of the program will be the stunning choral classic “Frostiana,” 7 poems by Robert Frost magnificently set to music by Randall Thompson May 18 and May 19 at 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Lompoc. General admission $15, children $12. More info: (805) 588-7204, kathleen_hacker@hotmail. com. BLUEGRASS WEST presents “A Bluegrass Feast” featuring a performance by Peter Feldmann and the Very Lonesome Boys and dinner on May 18 at 6 p.m., Manny’s Terrace Theater, 1693 Mission Drive, Solvang. More info: peter@bluegrasswest.com, bluegrasswest.com. THE COASTAL VOICES presents its spring concert featuring songs emphasizing love and devotion on May 19 at 4 p.m., St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3945 S. Bradley, Santa Maria. $10 in advance or $12 at the door, students under 18 free. More info: 937-3416, coastalvoices@gmail.com, coastalvoices. info. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE JAZZ BAND directed by Chuck Osborne performs a concert of big band jazz on May 20 at 7 p.m., Unity Chapel of Light, 1165 Stubblefield Road, Orcutt. More info: 937-3025,
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Performance dates: July 27, 28 August 3rd & 4th $300 Museum Members + $35 materials fee $375 Non– Members + $35 materials fee
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THE MUSIC OF LAUGHTER: The Arroyo Grande High School Theatre Company presents its production of the musical comedy Pippin May 24 through 26 at 7 p.m. and May 26 at 2 p.m. at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. Cost is $10 to $15. More info: 489-9444 or clarkcenter.org.
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unitychapeloflight@verizon. net. FAMOUS JAZZ ARTIST SERIES presents jazz guitarist Frank Potenz joined by Charlie and Sandi Shoemake, Joe Bagg, and Charlie Ruggiero in concert including dinner May 26 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., The Terrace Dinner Theater, 1693 Mission Drive, Solvang. $35. More info: 691-9137, prplus@ earthlink.net. CANDY JAM performs live in concert May 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Shaws Steakhouse, Broadway, Santa Maria. More info: 757-8126. CANDY JAM performs live in concert June 2 from 9 p.m. to close, The Village Office, Vandenberg Village. More info: 757-8126. THE LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL by KCBX Central Coast Public Radio features three days of music. This year features headliners the Indigo Girls, Rebirth Brass Band, Carolyn Wonderland, John Doe, James McMurty, Oscar Hernandez, Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, Quinn DeVeaux and the Blue Beat Review June 15 through 17. Call for times, Live Oak Camp, Santa Ynez. More info: 781-3030, liveoakfest.org. CONCERTS IN THE PARK is a
free concert series featuring 12 performances on Sundays July through Sept. from 1 to 3 p.m., Rotary Centennial Park, 2526 S. College Dr., Santa Maria. Free. More info: 925-0951, Ext. 260.
SOCIETY presents a concert by Tab Benoit on May 20 at 6 p.m., Warren Hall, Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara. More info: 722-8155, sbblues.org.
THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents its 2012-2013 season with the debut of “Pops in the Vineyard” featuring a 50-piece orchestra directed by Maestro John Farrer performing pops music with an Americana theme July 1 at 2:30 p.m., Tres Hermanas Vineyard and Winery, Santa Maria. $15 to $85. More info: 925-0412, george@santamariaphilharmonic.org, santamariaphilharmonic.org.
ANUHEA presents “The Love and Roots Tour” performing live May 24 at 9 p.m., SLO Brewing Co, 1119 Garden St., SLO. More info: 543-1843, info@irationmusic.com, slobrewingco.com.
THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR features a live concert by Kellie Pickler July 14. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria. More info: 925-8824, officemail@ santamariafairpark.com, santamariafairpark.com.
WORTH THE DRIVE CAL POLY presents a concert by the Cal Poly Big Band featuring special guest hip hop and jazz trombonist Adam Theis on May 19 at 8 p.m., Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., SLO. More info: 756-2787, pac.calpoly@gmail. com, pacslo.org. THE SANTA BARBARA BLUES
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BAND presents “Classic Concerts in Historical Places” featuring a performance by the San Luis Obispo County Trumpet Alliance and the SLO County Band on May 27 at 1 p.m., King David’s Masonic Lodge, 859 Marsh St., SLO. More info: 773-4173, curtis@ curtisreinhardt.com, historycenterslo.org.
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T
wenty-five years ago, New Times founder Steve Moss dreamed up a short story competition that would make James Joyce salivate. Some time later, the Sun signed on, too. Moss challenged readers to tell a tale of love, murder, intrigue, adventure, or revenge in 55 words or less. The competition caught on, and soon entries from around the country streamed in. They came from third graders, inmates, professional writers, and foreigners practicing their English. The word limit was both tantalizing and intimidating. After all, the English language has 1,010,649.7 words and counting—this according to the Global Language Monitor—and all the competition requires is a piddling 55. But no sooner did writers begin crafting their micro masterpieces than the realization of their enormous difficulty set in. Shorter doesn’t mean easier, but those who have mastered the genre sure make it seem that way. That’s why, as the submission deadline for this year’s competition approaches (psst: it’s June 4), we bring you the official contest rules—plus a few tips to help you on your way. The winners will see their brilliance printed in a New Times and Sun cover story on July 5.
Few words,
many rules Announcing our 25th annual 55 Fiction short story contest
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Send entries to this year’s 55 Fiction short story contest to 55 Fiction, 2540 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455, or e-mail them to 55fiction@newtimesslo.com. The deadline is Monday, June 4, by 5 p.m. Good luck!
Official rule No. 1: It has to be a story. Not a poem, a wish, a thought, a rehashed joke, or the punch line from a commercial that you saw—which, by the way, we probably did, too. By “story,” we mean that it should have a setting, characters, a conflict, and a resolution. If this sounds like a lot to fit into 55 words, consider that “setting,” “characters,” and “conflict” can be encapsulated by two warring voices inside a person’s head. Also, characters needn’t be human, or even animate. Your protagonist might be a Twinkie, your villain a freshly sharpened pencil. By “conflict,” we simply mean that something must happen. And by “resolution,” we mean an outcome. Something must be learned—by the reader anyway, even if your characters are none the wiser. There are other rules, but first, consider these choice specimens from years past.
“After all, Susan is a cat.” Please, stop writing these. They are no longer charming. Anyway, this has all been part of rule No. 1 (“it must be a story”). The other rules are as follows: • No more than 55 words. You don’t have to force the story into 55 words exactly, but this word count is not to be exceeded. A “word” counts as a word if it is found in the dictionary. Hyphenated words count as individual words. Acid-damaged poetry? Three words. Exceptions include words like re-open and re-start, which connect words to prefixes that are not words in their own right. • The title isn’t part of the 55-word count, but it may not exceed seven words. • You may submit as many stories as you like, but no more than one story to a page. Each page must also include your name, city, and how you can be reached. • Contractions are single words. We shan’t, mustn’t, oughtn’t, and daren’t count them as two. • An initial is one word. J.R.R. Tolkien? Four words. However, acronyms like NASA or GOP count as one word. • Numerals like 5, 67, and 1,087 count as a single word. However, written out as words, they fall under the hyphenation rule. Sixtyseven is two words; 67 is one. • Punctuation is free. Help yourself to as much of it as you want. We won’t tell your word count. Finally, once you’ve finished tinkering with your tiny tale, get it to us by Monday, June 4, at 5 p.m. Late entries will go into next year’s pile. Due to the huge amount of submissions we receive, we will not be able to confirm receipt of the stories. However, if yours got in, you’ll be hearing from us. Send or deliver it to 2540 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455, or e-mail it to 55fiction@newtimesslo.com. Or just call us up and read it to us over the phone! Just kidding. Do not do that. m Anna Weltner is arts editor of New Times, the Sun’s sister paper to the north. She bought a radar gun for this year’s contest. Contact her at aweltner@newtimesslo.com.
ARTWORK BY NEAL BRETON
Logan, the Self-Proclaimed Giraffe “I am a giraffe!” Logan shrieked to his mom from outside. “No, you’re not,” his mom yelled back. But, in fact, Logan was a giraffe. He ate leaves every day for every meal. He hadn’t eaten anything else since spring. Yet Logan’s mother was concerned. Winter was coming, and the leaves were falling and dying. —Gabe Birkley
At the Bar “Afternoon, Detective. What’ll it be?” “Anything, George, provided it’s strong.” “I judge that cryogenics lab break-in didn’t turn up any leads?” “Not this time, George. … God, this drink’s good.” “Glad you like it, Detective. That drink’s new. Boss says it’s from concentrate.” —Horatio Bartle
Letter to Arturo Dear Arturo, I’m sorry, but I ran over your cat, or
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gato as you would say. I will buy you a new one, and we can have a fiesta with tacos, sombreros, and a piñata. I know this will not bring back Señor Mittens, but it will make you feel better. Viva La Alamo, Zander —Zander Pingel All of these are perfectly realized stories. They have a setting, or at least hint of one. A backyard, a bar, a driveway. They have characters, one of them obliviously racist, another unwittingly murderous—perhaps! Ha ha! Things happen, though not necessarily in the present. And we come away having learned something about our characters, like that one of them is either delusional or a giraffe. But for every killer story we come across, there are 100 tired clichés we continue to encounter over the years. Chief among them is the it-was-all-a-dream ending. Cut that out, OK? Then there are the countless stories that appear to be about sex, but turn out to be about something silly and mundane, like peeling a hard-boiled egg. And the ones that appear to be about a human character displaying very odd behavior, but then, in an unsurprising twist, the character turns out to be an animal. Like, “Susan meowed and rubbed her head on Scott’s leg. She wanted a treat.” A few sentences later:
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SLO County Band on June 24 at 1 p.m., The Jack House, 536 Marsh St., SLO. More info: 7734173, curtis@curtisreinhardt. com, historycenterslo.org. GILBERT AND SULLIVAN EXTRAVAGANZA presented by OperaSLO presents internationally acclaimed G&S Ensemble Opera A La Carte featuring hors d’oeuvres and wine during intermission and post-concert reception on June 30 from 6 to 8 p.m., Tolosa Winery, 4910 Edna Rd., SLO. $75. More info: 541.5369, sharon@operaslo. org, operaslo.org.
SUBLIME WITH ROME performs live with Cypress Hill and Pepper July 24 at 5 p.m., Avila Beach Resort, 6464 Ana Bay Drive, Avila Beach. More info: (888) 825-5484, otterproductionsinc.com. CHRIS STUART AND JANET BEAZLEY IN CONCERT features the sounds of bluegrass artists Chris Stuart and Janet Beazley as well as a docent-led tour of the SLO Botanical Garden garden at 2:30 p.m. before the show. The concert is Aug. 26 at 4 p.m., San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Road, SLO. $25, $20 for
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Nightlife EL CAMINO ART ASSOCIATION is opening a new gallery in Arroyo Grande where the May E.C.A.A. meeting will be the held featuring a demonstration by Craig Trapp on May 21 at 2 p.m., 1200 East Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande. Free. More info: 7044693, joan.r.bogle@gmail.com.
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SWEET SCENE: Kelrik Productions presents its production of Willy Wonka showing through June 3 on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. at Unity, 1490 Southwood Drive, SLO. More info: 543-7529, kelrikproductions.com, or kelrikprods@aol.com.
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Stage CAFE NOIR OPEN MIC NIGHT invites all acoustic musicians, poets, comedians, and other talented individuals to share their art at Cafe Noir on Thursdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Cafe Noir, 1555 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. More info: 361-0402. SANTA MARIA RHYTHM AND RHYME meets every Wednesday for an open mic format of creative expression including poetry, music, and spoken word from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Cafe Noir, 1555 South Broadway, Santa Maria. Free.
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8100, lompocyouththeater@ yahoo.com. PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Little Women showing June 14 through July 1 at the Solvang Festival Theater. The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan runs June 21 through 30 in the Marian Theatre and July 5 through 22 at the Solvang Festival Theatre. Legally Blonde is a musical production that shows July 6 through 22 in the Marian Theatre and July 27 through Aug. 19 at the Solvang Festival Theatre. Daddy Long Legs is based on a novel by Jean Webster and shows Aug. 1 through 19 at the Marian Theatre and Aug. 23 through Sept. 9 at the Solvang Festival Theatre. Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov shows Sept. 6 through 30. Call for times, Severson Theatre, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. More info: 922-8313, pcpa.org. THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents “Dorothy Jardin: Poetry Reading and ‘Light’s River’” book signing event June 23 from 2 to 3 p.m., Wildling Art Museum, 2928 San Marcos, Los Olivos. More info: 688-1082, holly@wildlingmuseum.org, wildlingmuseum.org. THE LOMPOC YOUTH THEATER
presents its production of The Music Man July 27, 28, Aug. 3, and Aug. 4 at 7 p.m., Lompoc Civic Auditorium, 217 South L St., Lompoc. More info: 8758100, lompocyouththeater@ yahoo.com.
WORTH THE DRIvE THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA presents its production of Vaudeville Spectacular showing through June 10 on Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 6 p.m., Great American Melodrama, Highway 1, Oceano. $18 to $22. More info: 489-2499, nova@americanmelodrama.com. CAL POLY presents a production of the experimental play “The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other” showing May 17 through 19 at 8 p.m., University Union, Cal Poly, 1 Grand Ave., SLO. More info: 756-2787, pac.calpoly@gmail. com, pacslo.org. UCSB MULTICULTURAL CENTER presents “An Evening of Spoken Word” featuring an open mic for poets on May 17 at 8 p.m., UCSB MultiCultural Center, UCen Road, University Center Room 1504, Santa Barbara. More info: 893-8411, aracely.rodriguez@sa.ucsb.edu.
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UCSB ARTS AND LECTURES presents author Johah Lehrer and his talk “Imagine - How Creativity Works” May 17 at 8 p.m., UCSB Campbell Hall, Santa Barbara. $10, free for students. More info: 893-3535, artsandlectures. ucsb.edu, artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. KELRIK PRODUCTIONS presents its production of Willy Wonka showing through June 3 on on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Sweeney Todd shows May 18 through June 2 showing on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Unity, 1490 Southwood Drive, SLO. More info: 543-7529, kelrikprods@aol.com, kelrikproductions.com.
explorationstation.org, explorationstation.org. THE NORTH COUNTY MATH SUPERBOWL will feature kids competing from 27 schools for several awards May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria. More info: 598-0399. THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA presents the “Sixth Annual Santa Maria Museum Safari” featuring free admission to all five Santa Maria museums after picking up a “Passport” at the Santa Maria Public Library May 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Free. More info: 925-
0951, Ext. 117, dhildinger@ci.santa-maria. ca.us, ci.santa-maria.ca.us. THE LOMPOC POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE holds a baseball glove drive in support of its Junior Giants camp on June 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lompoc Police Department, 107 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc. More info: 875-8156, ci.lompoc. ca.us. SANTA MARIA VALLEY DISCOVERY MUSEUM offers an array of summer camps including the Discovery Drama Camp running July 9 through 27 on Mondays through Fridays from 12:30 to 5 p.m. A creative writing camp titled “Writing
is Super!” runs July 16 through 20 on Monday through Friday from 1:30 to 5 p.m. each day. “Safety Town” is a safety camp running July 30 through Aug. 3 on Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. More info: 928-8414, kelly@smvdiscoverymuseum.org, smvdiscoverymuseum.org. THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA MARIA VALLEY presents its annual “Super Summer Fun!” program June 14 through Aug. 13 featuring kids activities, nutritious lunches, classes,
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SANTA BARBARA DANCE INSTITUTE presents its annual performance event featuring “Imagine That!” on May 20 at 3 p.m., Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 East Cota St., Santa Barbara. More info: 245-0794. THE ARROYO GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE COMPANY presents its production of the musical comedy Pippin showing May 24 through 26 at 7 p.m. and May 26 at 2 p.m., Clark Center of the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. $10 to $15. More info: 489-9444, clarkcenter.org. CAL POLY’S student ensemble presents its production of “RSVP XVII: Garabatos” a transmedia theatrical concert May 29 and 31 at 8 p.m., Performing Arts Center Pavilion, Cal Poly, 1 Grand Ave., SLO. $11. More info: 756-2787, pac.calpoly@gmail.com, music.calpoly.edu.
Dance Lessons BON ODORI DANCE PRACTICE is free for all ages in preperation of the Obon Festival on Wednesday nights, June 13 through July 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 313 W. Tunnel Ave., Santa Maria. Free. More info: 314-2540, emikogerber@gmail.com. EVERYBODY CAN DANCE presents its “Summer Dance Camp” for ages 7 to 14 including instruction in jazz, ballet, modern, pointe, and other fun styles with Session I July 9 through 20 with a performance July 20 at 7 p.m. Session II is July 30 through Aug. 10 with a performance Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. All sessions are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Everybody Can Dance, 800 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. $100 per week. More info: 937-6753, everybodycandance. webs.com.
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and field trips. The program meets Monday through Friday with early birds starting at 7 a.m. and regular hours from noon to 6 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Santa Maria Valley, 901 N Railroad Ave., Santa Maria. More info: 922-7763, bgcsmv. org.
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THE GUADALUPE POLICE DEPARTMENT presents the first annual “Kids Day in the Park and Police Explorer Benefit BBQ” on June 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., O’Connell Park, Guadalupe. More info: 3432112, fmedina@ci.guadalupe. ca.us, ci.guadalupe.ca.us. YOUNG PERFORMERS THEATER SUMMER DRAMA CAMP includes an “Improvisation Fun Camp” for ages 7 to 10 from July 16 through July 20 and for ages 11 to 15 from July 23 through July 27 both from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “Summer Performing Arts Camp” featuring a production of Beauty and the Beast is for ages 7 to 14 June 18 through July 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The “Little Performers Summer Drama Camp” features a production of Cinderella for ages 4 to 6 July 2 through July 13 from 4 to 6 p.m., SLO. More info: 776-3106, trevor@youngperformerstheater.com, youngperformerstheater.com. LEGO CAMP features “Design/ Build with LEGO” like an architect or engineer while practicing project management, and apply the concept to your everyday school projects or house chores, for ages 8 to 13 June 18 through 23. Call for times, Brandman University, 1300 E. Cypress St., Suite ‘G’, Santa Maria. $195. More info: (408) 210-5174, kidZengineering@ aol.com, kidzengineering101. com/contact_us.
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CIRCLE V RANCH CAMP presents its 2012 Summer Sessions offering a classic summer camp for kids ages 7 to 13 with five-day sessions running June 27 through Aug. 16. Call for times, Circle V Ranch Camp, 2550 Highway 154, Santa Ynez Valley. $350 per child. More info: 688-5252, rlopez@svdpla. org, svdpla.org. THE RISE AND ACHIEVE FOUNDATION presents the 2012 NFL Flag Football season for Santa Barbara County
July 7 though Aug. 4 with all games played at St. Joseph High School, Santa Maria, and San Luis Obispo County July 8 through Aug. 5 with all games played at the Pismo Pier, Pismo Beach. Registration available May 19 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Santa Maria Athletic Club, Santa Maria. More info: 868-3633, ray@riseandachieve.com.
Pismo Beach. Varies. More info: 773-7063, pismobeach.org.
PCPA SUMMER ACTING CAMPS presents its youth acting camps, the Young People’s Project, for ages 7 to 12 July 8 through 14 and the Young People’s Project for ages 13 to 18 July 23 through 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Santa Maria. More info: 922-6966, Ext. 3156, pcpaoutreach@pcpa.org, pcpa.org.
ANTIQUE TRUCK SHOW is the 21st Annual Antique Truck Show presented by the Central Coast of California Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society featuring big trucks, small trucks, shiny trucks, rusty trucks, snacks available for lunch, and fun for all ages July 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Trinity Hall, 6565 Edna Valley Road, SLO. Free. More info: 481-3318, calwatershapes@yahoo.com, central-coast-aths.org.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL offers summer filmmaking camps for all ages July 9 through Aug. 3. Call for times, SLO. More info: 546FILM, slofilmfest.org.
WORTH THE DRIVE KIDS DAY IN THE PARK is a family oriented fundraiser for the North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center featuring Lompoc Fire Department firefighters, which will allow the children to be a firefighter for a few minutes, a rock climbing wall, slides, bounce house, and food on May 20 at 10 a.m., North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center, P.O. Box 148, Lompoc. Free. More info: 736-8535, arleenlewis061@verizon.net, ncrccpcevents.info. THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH offers many camps for youth starting in June and running through Aug. Camps include “Mad Science Secret Agent Lab,” “Crazy Chemistry Camp,” “Secret Agent Lab Forensics Camp,” “Moondoggies Surf Camp,” “Tennis Camp,” “NASA Journey into Space Camp,” “Summer Beach Volleyball Camp,” “Youth Volleyball Tournaments,” “Fitkids Gymnastics,” “Outside Now,” “Kids Cartooning,” “Kids ‘n’ Clay,” “Kids Summer Guitar,” “Babysitting Class,” “Kids in the Kitchen,” “Kids Easy Bake and Take,” and “Make It and Take It Home Art and Science Projects.” Call for times and dates, City of Pismo Beach,
MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE presented by Cal Poly Arts, offers a one week drama workshop for kids in first through twelfth grades including a production of The Pied Piper. Auditions are held June 25 at 10 a.m., SLO. $110. More info: 756-5914, dleaders@calpoly.edu, calpolyarts.org.
Recreation SANTA MARIA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is challenging local high school students to a game of basketball to raise funds for local athletics. The SMPOA will play against Pioneer Valley High School on May 18 at 5:30 p.m., Pioneer Valley High School Gym, Santa Maria. $5, $3 for students. More info: 922-1305.
WORTH THE DRIVE THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH offers many programs for adults starting in June and running through Aug. Activities include “Art Workshop,” “Watercolor,” “Ballroom Dance Class,” “Latin American Dance,” “Zumba Dance,” “Dog Obedience Classes,” “Exercise for People with Arthritis and Other Limitations,” “Tap Dance Basics and Advance,” “Hula/ Tahitian Dance,” “Hatha Yoga,” “Guitar I and II,” “Shotokan Karate,” “Judo,” “Tai Chi,” “Stand-Up Paddle Boarding,” “Guided Kayak Fishing Trips,” “Women’s Empowerment and Self-Defense Workshop,” and “Adult Volleyball.” Call for times and dates, City of Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach. Varies. More info: 773-7063, pismobeach.org.
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Learning
SANTA MARIA SEWING presents Roger Siminoff and his program “Understanding Color in the World of Threads and Fabrics” on May 17 and 19 from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Santa Maria Sewing Super Store, 127 East Main St., Santa Maria. $19.50. More info: 922-1784. THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents “Learn to Speak Fluent Nature with Fred and Larry” May 19 from 9 to 11:30 a.m., La Purisima, Lompoc. $25, $20 for members. More info: 686-8315, holly@wildlingmuseum.org, wildlingmuseum.org. SMHRA PRESENTS LEGAL UPDATE featuring Kristine Kwong, Partner Musick, Peeler & Garrett Law Firm, speaking on laws relating to human resources including the Brinker Case on May 23 from 8:15 to 10:30 a.m., The Historic Santa Maria Inn, 801 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. $45, $30 for members. More info: 345-3030, meetings@smhra.net, smhra.net. THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents “Karen Scott Browdy: Collage Workshop” on July 21 from 1 to 4 p.m., Wildling Art Museum, 2928 San Marcos, Los Olivos. More info: 688-1082, holly@wildlingmuseum.org, wildlingmuseum.org. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE provides an orientation required for all new students featuring faculty and staff, tour of the campus, and information on programs July 26 and 27 at the Lompoc Valley Center, and July 25 through 28. Call for times, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria. More info: 735-3366, Ext. 5200, counseling@hancockcollege. edu, hancockcollege.edu.
WORTH THE DRIvE INDEPENDENT GLASS WORKSHOP is for intermediate level glass artists taught by Larry LeBrane on Wednesdays through May 30 from 1 to 4 p.m., Le Brane Design Studio, 4096 Horizon Lane, B, SLO. $45 for a three hour session. More info: 528-8791, larron4@ charter.net. PARELLI presents 3 Star Parelli-Certified Instructor Pete Rodda and his “Natural
Horsemanship Clinic” May 17 through 20 featuring several sessions with different focuses. Call for times, Rancho Oso, Santa Barbara. More info: 588-2880, doohan.margot45@ gmail.com. SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM presents a lecture by Robert Schwemmer titled “Diving the Montebello” with special guest Richard Quincy on May 17 at 7 p.m., Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, Munger Theater, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara. $5, free for members. More info: 9628404, Ext. 115. THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents a “Curator’s Choice Lecture: Scenery, Story, Spirit” on May 17 at 5:30 p.m., Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara. More info: 8846430, kcarl@sbma.net, sbma. net. RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOPS including a “Single Men’s Program” is May 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. A “Couples Workshop” which teaches how to resolve conflict safely is May 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Women in a Romantic Relationship” is May 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. “Meeting the Right Man” is May 20 from 2 to 5 p.m., American Perpective Bank community room, 4051 Broad St., SLO. Donation. More info: 7484413, johnfergus@fix.net. FREE SANTA YNEZ COMPOST WORKSHOP introduces different methods of composting including hot aerobic composting and worm composting May 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Solvang Branch Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. Free. More info: 882-3600, jsimeon@ cosbpw.net, lessismore.org/ workshops. UCSB MULTICULTURAL CENTER presents, as part of its “Race Matters” series, “What’s Race Got to Do With It? Dating Across the Color Line” with Steven MorenoTerrill on May 22 at 6:30 p.m., UCSB MultiCultural Center, UCen Road, University Center Room 1504, Santa Barbara. More info: aracely.rodriguez@ sa.ucsb.edu. UC SANTA BARBARA presents the Robert S. Michaelsen Memorial Lecture by Jesse Choper titled “The Historic Decision of School District of Abington Township v. Schemp:
Supreme Court Developments Before and After” on May 23 at 3 p.m., McCune Conference Center, 6020 Humanities and Social Sciences Building, UCSB, Santa Barbara. More info: 893-3071, george.foulsham@ ia.ucsb.edu, ia.ucsb.edu. UCSB CHANCELLOR’S COMMUNITY BREAKFAST will feature UCSB professor Richard Kemmerer discussing “Cybercrime and the Cyber Underground Economy” on May 24 at 7:30 a.m., Santa Barbara Club, 1105 Chapala St., Santa Barbara. $20. More info: 893-3071, george. foulsham@ia.ucsb.edu. WESTMONT COLLEGE presents author Donald Miller delivering a two-day workshop helping people to understand and plan their lives June 8 and 9. Call for times, Westmont College, 955 La Paz Road, Santa Barbara. $199 to $299. More info: 5656051, scraig@westmont.edu.
Art LOMPOC MUSEUM presents the exhibit “Portraits of a People” in the museum’s Centeno Gallery showing through May 26. Call for times, Lompoc Museum, 200 South H. St., Lompoc. $1 suggested donation. More info: 736-3888, lompocmuseum@ verizon.net. THE LOMPOC vALLEY ART ASSOCIATION present the exhibition “Hither and Yon: A Virtual Trip” with paintings by Betsee Talavera showing through May 27. Call for times, Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. More info: 737-1129, vicaart@aol. com, lompocvalleyartassociation.com. ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents the art of Luis Ramirez and Jessica Lah in the exhibition “A Sense of Place” showing through May 25. Call for times, Ann Foxworthy Gallery, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. More info: 922-6966, Ext. 3252, hancockcollege.edu. GALLERY LOS OLIvOS presents the exhibit “Reflections” featuring the oils and pastels by Kris Buck showing through May 31. “Summer Quartet” featuring the art of Mary Jean Connors, Morgan Green, BJ
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Stapen, and Maggie Pickering runs June 1 through 30 with an opening reception June 2. from Call for times, Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. More info: 688-7517, gilfordgraphics@comcast.net. MIKE COROB presents a demonstration in dye sublimation printing on May 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gold Coast Art and Frames, 613 E. Main St., Santa Maria. More info: 2646722, youani.org. THE WILDLING ART MUSEUM presents the exhibition “Carl Oscar Borg: An Artist’s Journey” May 23 through Sept. 9. “Wild Wings” shows May 23 through July 1. “Sharks! Photographs by Richard Salas” shows July 4 through Sept. 9. Call for times, Wildling Art Museum, 2928 San Marcos, Los Olivos. More info: 688-1082, holly@ wildlingmuseum.org, wildlingmuseum.org. “SPRING INTO SUMMER!” features the art of Jill Targer and Donalee Nelson showing May 26 and 27, June 16 and 17, and June 30 and July 1. Call for times, Ron’s, 850 W.
Grand Ave., Grover Beach. More info: 489-4747.
WORTH THE DRIvE THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents the exhibit “Van Gogh to Munch: European Masterworks from the Armand Hammer Foundation and Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation” featuring works on extended showing through the year. “Behind the Wheel” shows through Aug. 12. Call for times, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Admission is $9, $6 for seniors and students. More info: 963-4364, kcarl@sbma. net, sbma.net. THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK presents a “Jewelry Jubilee” showing through May 30. Call for times, The Gallery At The Network, 778 Higuera St., Suite B, SLO. More info: 788-0886, dmhawthorne@ aol.com. CAL POLY presents an exhibit by local photographer Joe Schwartz showing through June 29. Also showing is the spring exhibit “Pressing Forward: The Book Club of
California at 100” through June 8. Call for times, Robert E. Kennedy Library, Cal Poly, SLO. More info: 756-2305, archives@lib.calpoly.edu, lib. calpoly.edu. UC SANTA BARBARA’S Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration and the UCSB Coastal Fund present a show by the members of Pastel Society of the Gold Coast showing through June 28. Call for times, UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara. More info: 893-4158, sonia.fernandez@ia.ucsb.edu, ia.ucsb.edu.
Visual Sonnets” shows June 1 through July 2. An opening reception for both exhibits is June 1 from 6 to 9 p.m., San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., SLO. More info: 543-8562, mjohnston@ sloma.org, sloma.org. MARGIE BOWKER showcases her art through Aug. 12 with an opening reception June 7 from 5 to 8 p.m., Saks Fifth Avenue, Santa Barbara. More info: 937-0665.
Health
SANTA BARBARA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FORUM presents “UCSB MFA 2012 Exhibition: Headgear for Tony” showing May 20 through July 8 with an opening reception May 19 from Call for times, Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. More info: 966-5373, press@ sbcaf.org, sbcaf.org.
DIALYSIS/ORGAN TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP by the Central Coast Kidney Foundation meets monthly on the first Saturday of each month including June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, and Dec. 1 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1344 Nipomo St., SLO. Free. More info: 464-0915, pamypie@aol.com.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART presents an exhibit by the Cuesta College Printmaking Students showing June 1 through July 1. The exhibit “Bruce Barton:
WON HEART presents “5 Ways to Complete Health” on May 19 from 1 to 5 p.m., Shepard Hall, Santa Maria Library, Santa Maria. $10 suggested donation. More info: wonheartinfo.org.
THE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP OF SANTA MARIA holds its regular meeting featuring information on exercise May 24 from 1 to 3 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 605 E. McCoy Lane, Santa Maria. More info: 9377776, 925-0266, smparkie@ hotmail.com. FREE CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT program is a free 6-week series class for people who have chronic illness meeting July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 4, and 14 from 1 to 3:30 p.m., Marian Regional Medical Center, 1400 East Church St., Santa Maria. More info: 7393578, marianmedicalcenter.org.
WORTH THE DRIvE GARY E. FORESMAN, MD founder and owner of Middle Path Medicine presents a free community health update titled “Aging - Is it a Disease?” on May 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Kohana Pharmacy, 181 Tank Farm Road, #120, SLO. Free. More info: 481-3442, Ext. 103. HEALTH WALK KICK-OFF CELEBRATION invites the San Luis Obispo community to join the American Heart Association’s event highlighting some of the exciting news and PHOTO COURTESY OF KAYLA WILBURN
initiatives for the upcoming Heart Walk taking place on October 13, 2012. The meeting is May 23 at 5:30 p.m., Creeky Tiki, 782 Higuera St., SLO. More info: (213) 291-7028 or (714) 606-7646, belinda.gordillo@ heart.org.
Farmers Markets LOMPOC presents its Friday night Olde Towne Market running July 6 through Aug. 31 The event will feature vendors, food booths, activities, entertainment, and art on Fridays. Call for times, 100 block of South H Street, Lompoc. More info: 736-4567, Ext. 223, deh@ lompoc.com, lompoc.com.
Clubs and Meetings MARINE CORPS LEAGUE hosts a monthly meetings featuring speakers, participation in community events, recognizing Marine historical events, veterans’ events, and Toys for Tots meeting the fourth Tuesday of the month through Sept from 7 to 9 p.m., OASIS Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. Free. More info: (253) 279-9538, mrtymcgrth@yahoo.com. LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST hosts a public meeting seeking comments regarding the proposed amendment to land management plans for several Southern California National Forests with a meeting May 31 from 4 to 7 p.m., Santa Maria Red Cross, 3030 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. More info: 961-5745, fs.fed.us/ r5/lospadres.
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JOHN BIGELOW “CHOOSING TO SOAR” is a workshop teaching a 3 step process for greater success in finances, spiritual growth, personal growth, and relationships on May 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bigelow will speak and sing at the Sunday service May 20 at 10 a.m., Spiritual Center for Creative Thought, 555 S. 13th St., Suite G, Grover Beach. $25, $20 in advance. More info: 904-6474 or 709-5101, NancyJJ7@charter.net. m
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