Thursday, March 20

Middle Eastern Dance Show at Volare Ristorante. Featuring Judeen & Co. Reservations 693-8072.

 

Friday, March 21

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

 

Saturday, March 22

19th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza and Egg Hunt. This year’s FREE celebration is from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Easter fun with arts, crafts, a crazy hat contest, prizes, group games, face painting, and traditional Easter Egg Hunt. Be there at 10 a.m. sharp, and bring your basket for the Easter Egg Hunt. A Free barbecue lunch and opportunity to take pictures with Peter Cottontail. River View Park in Buellton. For more information call 688-7529

 

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 & a 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 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.

 

Thursday, March 27

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents “Understanding your Palette.” Tuscan Tasting Journey, 5 p.m. $15/person ($5 discounts for wine club members).

 

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

 

Wednesday, April 2

Hans Christian Andersen 203rd Birthday Celebration, Hans Christian Andersen Museum, upstairs at the Book Loft, 1680 Mission Drive, Solvang. 688-2052

 

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Blair fox, Blair Fox Cellars, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214

 

Saturday, April 5

Man and Woman of the Year Banquet, reception at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., tickets $60 per person, 688-2991 or syvf@verizon.net

 

Santa Ynez Film Group will screen, Angels in the Dust, a documentary about hope and healing in the crisis in South Africa, where AIDS is leaving millions of children orphaned. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. $4 donation suggested.

 

Wednesday, April 9

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Ken Brown Wines, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214

 

Friday, April 11

SY Valley Idol Singing Contest, final round, Friday night, Veterans’ Memorial Hall, Solvang. Cash prizes to top finalists. Audience admission $15

 

“Masters Program” landscape photography workshop. (3 days) UCSB Sedgwick Preserve, Santa Ynez, $350 Tuition includes most meals & accomodations. Enrollment (805) 686-1941

 

Saturday, April 12

“Masters Program” landscape photography workshop. (3 days) UCSB Sedgwick Preserve, Santa Ynez, $350 Tuition includes most meals & accomodations. Enrollment (805) 686-1941

 

Sunday, April 13

“Masters Program” landscape photography workshop. (3 days) UCSB Sedgwick Preserve, Santa Ynez, $350 Tuition includes most meals & accomodations. First come first serve basis. Enrollment (805) 686-1941

Wednesday, April 16

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

 

Friday, April 18

Vintners Festival Weekend at the home of Robert and Sherry Musgrove. Spanish themed menu and entertainment. $175 per couple, all inclusive, (800) 275-8138, terri@dgwines.com.

 

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

 

Sunday, April 20

Tails on the Trail, dog walk fundraiser benefiting the SYV Humane Society, at Rancho San Carlos de Jonate in Ballard Canyon, walk starts at 10 a.m., activities and contests through 2 p.m., $15/adults, $5/youth 5-15, $5/dogs

 

Wednesday, April 23

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

 

Thursday, April 24

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents “Understanding your Palette.” New Zealand Tasting Journey, 5 p.m. $15/person ($5 discounts for wine club members).

 

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.

 

Sunday, April 27

Earth Day at Solvang Park, 12 to 4 p.m., if you would like a booth call 452-2218.

 

Wednesday, April 30

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

 

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

 

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Michael Grace Wines, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214

 

Wednesday, May 14

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

 

Wednesday, May 21

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

 

Thursday, May 22

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents “Understanding your Palette.” Chianti Tasting Journey, 5 p.m. $15/person ($5 discounts for wine club members).

 

Wednesday, May 28

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

 

Wednesday, June 18

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

 

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. to 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 to 7 p.m.

 

Wednesdays

Farmer’s Market Certified Organic. First Street and Copenhagen, 2:30 to 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 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.

 

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 to 8 p.m. The door is alway open.

 

Saturdays

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & Junior Ranger Program: 1-mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail from 10 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. 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 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 per 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

“Embracing Nature”

Watercolors by Etty Klinger

March 1 through March 31

Artist reception will be Saturday,

March 8, from 1 to 3 p.m.

2930 Grand Ave., Los Olivos

Gallery is open from 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)

 

Wine and Food Festival

March 14 through 16

14th - Dessert Showcase, 7 to 9 p.m.

15th - Smorgaasbord & Wine Tasting, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 15th - Walking Wine Tasting Room Tour, 6 to 9 p.m. 16th - Music & Shpping

688-6144 or visit www.SolvangUSA.com

Weekend pass ticket price $70

 

OUT OF TOWN EVENTS

Friday, March 28

Guided Meditation & Healing Circle for Cancer Patients & Their Families, Sansum Clinic, 317 W Pueblo, ground floor, ‘Tea Room’, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m, Roger Ford (805) 640-0211.

 

Saturday, March 29

“A night of Afro Cuban Salsa & Timba” with Chalo y Su Ache, old school meets new school, high energy Latin, Salsa, R & B, Jazz and Funk, 9:30 p.m., SOHO Restaurant and Music Club, 1212 State St., upstairs, www.sohosb.com, (805) 962-7776, Cash only.

 

March 28-30

Pulitzer prize-winning poet Philip Levine will be featured at t