Saturday, July 21
Buellton BBQ Bonanza. Fifth Annual Buellton
Barbecue Bonanza is 12:00ˆ2:00 p.m. at River View Park, at the south end of Sycamore Drive,
Buellton. FREE BBQ. Bring a side dish to share. Kids‚
games and live music. Community organizations are welcome to participate
with a booth. Call Kyle Abello at 805-688-7529 for
complete information. www.cityofbuellton.com/residents/parks-recreation-page.shtml
Book Loft presents: Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows. Call for details on the publication party. 1680 Mission Drive, Solvang. Info: 805-688-6010 www.bookloftsolvang.com
Tailwinds Bicycle Club presents:
Windmill Century Ride, Los Alamos.
100-mile, 62-mile ride, or 40-mile bike rides through northern Santa Barbara County
start/finish at Los Alamos
County Park.
805-925-6141 http://www.tailwindsbc.org:80/WindMill
Cachuma Lake
Nature Center presents: Kids‚ Fishing Workshop with
Neal Taylor. 9:00am to 12:30pm on the Cachuma Lake Nature Centr
Lawn. A fishing workshop for kids ages 7-15. Open to the first 50 kids to
arrive. Learn casting, knot tying, fish behavior, and more. Free with $6 Park
Admission per vehicle. Call (805) 693-0691 for more information.
www.cachuma.com
Sunday, July 22
Rancho Oso
hosts: „Best of America
by Horseback‰ Television Show Event. Tom Seay and the Best of America by Horseback TV crew.
Bring your horse and ride with Tom on location. Enjoy a trail ride with Tom Seay, educational exhibits, fun family events, horsemanship
clinics and entertainment. Formal ride with Tom on Saturday requires advance
registration of $50 per person. For complete schedule of all weekend events,
call 805-683-5686. www.rancho-oso.com/boabh.php
Friday, July 27
Maverick Saloon presents: The Mary
White Band. Live entertainment starting at 8:30pm.
Cover charge $5.00. Must be 21 years or older. 3687 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. Call 805-686-4785.www.mavericksaloon.org
Cachuma Lake
Nature Center presents: Astronomy Night. Join the
Astronomical Unit for a fun and interesting slide presentation on celestial
highlights. 8:00pm, Fireside Theater. Telescopes will be available afterward
for viewing the moon and stars. Free with $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Call
805-688-4515 www.cachuma.com
Saturday, July 28
Sunstone Winery Picnic & “Kiss
Me Kate” Theatre Event: Begins at 5:30pm with wine tasting at the
Sunstone tasting room and a picnic; followed by a drive into PCPA‚s
outdoor theater in Solvang. Cost: $75 includes play. To make reservations, Elizabeth@sunstonewinery.com
Sunday, July 29
Kalyra Winery presents: Summertime Groove. From
1:00-4:00pm, enjoy live music by „The Grasshoppers‰ in the
vineyard. Bring a chair or blanket, picnic basket. $15.00 for
wine club members. $20.00 for non members.
Reservations required. 343 N.Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. (805)693-8864 www.kalyrawinery.com/event5.html
Sunday, August 5
Santa Ynez High Football Booster‚s
hosts:
11th Annual Jeff Rio Memorial Gold Tournament/ Fundraiser. At the River Course
at the Alisal starting at 11:30pm. Entry fee $100.
Tee sponsor & play $150. Tee sponsor $100. Prizes,
Raffle, Mulligans, BBQ. Entries paid byAugust 1st for guarantee spot. Contact
Carl & Mary Allen Rio 686-1689, Kathy Espinosa 637-3869 or Tracy Sauter
688-7866.
June 14-July 15
PCPA Theaterfest
presents: “Company”, in Concert. The Summer
productions Live, professional theater performed at Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd Street,
Solvang. 8:00 p.m. show-time. Box office phone: (805)
922-8313 or visit: www.pcpa.org
July 20- August
PCPA Theaterfest
presents: “Kiss Me Kate” July 20-Aug 12. Live, professional
theater performed under the stars at Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd Street,
Solvang. 8:00pm showtime.
Box office phone: 805-922-8313. www.pcpa.org
June 22- July 14
PCPA Theaterfest
presents: “The Importance of Being Earnest” Live, professional
theater performances at the Solvang Festival Theater. 420 2nd Street, Solvang. 8:00 p.m. showtime. Box office
phone: 805-922-8313 or visit: www.pcpa.org
July 11- July 14
Santa Ynez Valley Performing Arts
Company presents: “Invitation to Dance” The Fossemalle
Dance Studio is celebrating its 20th anniversary season performance. East Highway 246 at
Refugio Road.
A medley of ballet, classical jazz, hip-hop and tap.
Starts at 7:30 p.m. Held in the Santa Ynez Valley High School’s little
Theater, East Highway 246 and Refugio
Road. Call for tickets and information:
805-688-8494
Fridays
Wildling Art Museum presents:
Free Friday Flicks
Free movie screening on the first Friday of the month Popcorn, cookies, wine,
bottled water and soft drinks are provided free of charge. Starts at 7:00 p.m.
and is shown at the Wildling’s administrative offices, 2948 Nojoqui Street,
downtown Los Olivos. Please arrive early as space is
limited. Information: 805-688-1082 or visit: www.wildlingmuseum.org
Free Family Movie in Solvang Park:
Enjoy a free outdoor movie, Mission
Drive (Highway 246) between First and Second
Streets. Sponsored by City of Solvang Parks & Recreation Department.
Bring blankets and low chairs. Films for the whole family to
enjoy. Film starts at 7:30pm (all G or PG rated). For details, call
805-688-PLAY.www.cityofsolvang.com/rec-Summer2007.html
Saturdays
Maverick Saloon & KRAZ-105.9 FM
presents: Free Concert on the Deck. Live country western entertainment.
3:00-6:00 p.m. Must be 21 years or older. 3687 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. Information: 805-686-4785 or visit:
www.mavericksaloon.org
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & Junior Ranger Program:
A 1-mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail from
10:00-11:30 a.m. every Saturday. (Free with $6 Park Admission per vehicle.)
Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) from 1:00-2:00pm. 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
Global Gardens presents: Free Organic Food Tasting
Every Saturday. 10:00-2:00 p.m. 2902-C
San Marcos Street, Los Olivos.
Information: 805-693-1600 or visit: www.globalgardensgifts.com
Roblar Winery presents Guest Chef/Cooking School Evenings: July- Sept. Guest
Chef classes offered from 5-8pm at the winery 3010 Roblar Avenue,
Santa Ynez. Limited to 24 guests; reservations required. Cost $150 including
instruction, wine tasting and dinner. Call 805-686-2603. Tonight‚s theme:
„Brazilian BBQ with Kevin Aksacki‰
www.roblarwinery.com
Weekends
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises presents: “Opsprey” A 45-passenger pontoon boat a featuring
2 hour tour. Starts at noon & 3:00 p.m. Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina
30 minutes before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6
Park Admission per vehicle. Information and reservations: 805-686-5050
weekdays, (805) 686-5055 weekends or visit: www.cachuma.com
Maverick Saloon presents: Mesa Creek
Live Entertainment starting at 8:30pm. Cover charge $5.00.Must be 21 years
or older. 3687
Sagunto Street, Santa
Ynez. Call 805-686-4785. www.mavericksaloon.org
Volare Ristorante
presents: Live Jazz Entertainment. From 7:00-9:00pm. No cover charge. 1095 Edison Street, Santa Ynez. 805-693-8072
Meadows Restaurant & Bar, Solvang
presents: live bands every Friday & Saturday evening. Call for
schedule. 805-688-9003. http://www.royalscandinavianinn.com