EVENTS
Thursday, May 1
SYV Christian Academy Drama Clubs takes
the stage with “The Villain Wore a Dirty Shirt,” Starts thursday at 7 pm. and
runs Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 (children 12 and
under) and $12 (adults). Info 688-3830.
Friday, May 2
Midland School will present “Little
Women,” an adaptation by Marisha Chamberlain, at 8 p.m. in its
amphitheater. Patrons should dress
warmly. Admission is free.
688-5114.
Saturday, May 3
The Santa Ynez Film Group and s’Cool Food
present “King Corn,” a documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the
subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. 7 p.m. at the Grange in Los
Olivos, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Suggested donation $4.
Buellton Bargain Days, one of the biggest
garage sales to occur along the Central Coast, sidewalk sales, special pricing,
bargain lunch. 688-7829 or info@buellton.com. www.buellton.org for more
information
Sunday, May 4
Solvang Friendship House 30th Anniversary
celebration at Gainey Vineyard, 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy fine wines, good food prepared by local chefs and music
by Greg Leroy. Art works will be raffled. Tickets $40, includes valet parking, food and Gainey wines,
686-2962.
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, 6:30 p.m. 688-7265.
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe
presents Michael Grace Wines, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214.
Friday, May 9
Z Folio Gallery and John Petet delight
mothers with diamond and gold designs and an auction to benefit breast cancer
research for your favorite charity. Noon to 7 p.m. Reception 4 p.m. (free
admission,) www.zfolio.com.
Saturday, May 10
Valley Garden Tour “Beyond the Garden
Gate” benefit for the SYV Historical Museum. 1 to 4 p.m. Garden Tour, 4 to 6
p.m. Museum patio reception featuring Valley wines and tasty appetizers.
Tickets are $30, 688-7889.
Z Folio Gallery and John Petet delight
mothers with diamond and gold designs and an auction to benefit breast cancer
research for your favorite charity. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.zfolio.com.
Sunday, May 11
Santa Ynez Valley Pony Club is having a
one-day Spring Horse Show, “Come Jump with Us,” Entries available at Jedlicka’s, Gracian, Broken Bow, Life
Chiropractic and SY Feed. 448-9066 or lynnmfischer@earthlink.net.
Wednesday, May 14
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe
presents Imagine Winery, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214
Thursday, May 15
Los Olivos Dance Gallery presents it 14th
annual dance extravaganza “Music That Moves Us,” 7 p.m. at Solvang’s outdoor
Festival Theater. Tickets $ 7 - $30. Call Maggie 686-1627
Join Solvang Parks and Recreation on
Thursday, May 15th for a trip to UCSB and spend an evening with local celebrity
John Cleese. Shuttle will leave from Solvang Veterans’ Hall at 6 p.m. and will
be back by 11 p.m. $25 includes transportation and admission, 688-7529.
Friday, May 16
Los Olivos Dance Gallery presents it 14th
annual dance extravaganza “Music That Moves Us,” 7 p.m. at Solvang’s outdoor
Festival Theater. Tickets $7 - $30. Call Maggie 686-1627
Booksigning and book chat with Bill
Carter, author of “Red Summer: The Danger, Madness, and Exaltation of Salmon
Fishing in a Remote Alaskan Village,” 7 p.m. at The Book Loft in Solvang,
Jennifer Bernard, (212) 632-4947.
Saturday, May 17
Los Olivos Dance Gallery presents it 14th
annual dance extravaganza “Music That Moves Us,” 7 p.m. at Solvang’s outdoor
Festival Theater. Tickets $ 7 - $30. Call Maggie 686-1627
Zoo to You at Cachuma Lake Nature Center,
a presentation of live, wild animals, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the lawn at the
center. $8 park entry fee. Jr Rangers at 12:30 p.m. and the regular nature walk
at 10 a.m. 693-0691.
Classics for Romantics presented by The
SYV Chorale, Youth Chorale and Orchestra, Chris Bowman, conductor. 7:30 p.m.,
Church of the Crossroads, Buellton. $15/adults, $12/seniors over 65 and
children under 12. (805) 350-4241
Sunday, May 18
Solvang Rec. travels to Lucky Laughlin
for fun in the sun! Trip is May 18 - 21, departing from Solvang Veterans’ Hall
on Sunday at 7 a.m., returning Wednesday at 7 p.m. cost is $209 pp (double
occupancy) or $229 (single occupancy) Call for more information 688-7529
Los Olivos Dance Gallery presents it 14th
annual dance extravaganza “Music That Moves Us,” 11 am. at Solvang’s outdoor
Festival Theater. Tickets $7 - $30. Call Maggie 686-1627 for more information.
Classics for Romantics presented by The
SYV Chorale, Youth Chorale and Orchestra, Chris Bowman, conductor. 3 p.m.,
Church of the Crossroads, Buellton. $15/adults, $12/seniors over 65 and
children under 12. (805) 350-4241
Tuesday, May 20
Santa Ynez Valley Tech Club is hosting a
mixer at the Meadows Restaurant, Solvang Room, Royal Scandinavian Inn, 6:30 to
9 p.m., $10 pp, 686-8477, www.syvtechclub.org.
SYV Christian Women’s Connection meets
from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., 1980 Still Meadow Rd. (between Alamo Pintado and
Refugio off Baseline). Call by May 16 for free childcare reservations -
693-0244.
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 Wine Merchant & Cafe
presents “Understanding your Palate.” Chianti Tasting Journey, 5 p.m.
$15/person ($5 discounts for wine club members.)
Saturday, May 24
Summer Splash 2008! Sunshine Brothers and
guests at the Solvang Festival Theater. 7 p.m. Reserve seats available at the
Book Loft (805) 688-6010 or for Gold or Silver seating & Private Artist
Reception call Arts Outreach 688-9533
Artiste Winery, spring preview: Les
Fleurs from the winemaker Bion Rice. Art & wine release party featuring
paintings by Daniel Bayless.
Wednesday, May 28
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe
presents Cottonwood Canyon Winery, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214.
Friday, May 30
Santa Ynez Valley
Charter School will be holding their first annual Golf Tournament and
fund-raising event at the River Course at the Alisal. Scramble Format with a
12:00 shotgun with an awards and dinner banquet immediately following. Registration 11 a.m.,
info@syvcsgolf.com.
Wednesday, June 18
Los Olivos Wine
Merchant & Cafe presents Loring Wine Company, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext.
214.
Saturday, July 19
Graduates of the SYVUHS Class of 1998 are
invited to a 10 Year Class Reunion Saturday, July 19, 2008. Activities will include a casual park
BBQ lunch, wine tasting, golf tourney, and Alisal River Grill dinner.
Participation
can be for one or all activities. For more info please e-mail Katie Lindberg at
katie.lindberg@kraft.com.
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 always 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
April 9 through June 15
“Abbrescia’s Passion: Plein-air
Painting of Glacier National Park”
by the late Joeseph Abbrescia
2930 Grand Ave., Los Olivos
Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.
Each Wednesday 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
April 23 through May 28
Spring Birding Field Course with
Dr. Fred Emerson
Fee $70 ($55 for Museum members)
Wildling Adminstrative Offices
2948 Najoqui St., Ste. 4, Los
Olivos
“Colorfields” oils by B.J. Stapen
May 1 - 31
Artist Reception Saturday
at the Gallery on May 3 from 1 - 4
p.m.
Zaca Creek Art Gallery
Natures Garden
New Painting by Peggy Brierton
May 3 - June 27
Opening Reception
Saturday, May 3, 2 to 5 p.m.
Regular hours M - F 11 a.m to 4
p.m.
4-H Events
May 3
Nojoqui Field day set up at
Nojoqui Park.
May 10
Nojoqui Field Day at Nojoqui Park,
a county wide project display day.
July 5-10
Santa Barbara County Fair at Santa
Maria Fairpark.
OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS
Thursday, May 1
Grand opening of
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery. Artists reception from 5 to 8 p.m. (727) 447-4992 x
208 or kellyfay@thegroup.com.
Happy Birthday
Michael Gonzalas! Summer Solstice Painting returns to Santa Barbara, 5: 30
p.m., City Library, 40 E. Anapamu St., (805) 568-3994,
ferri@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
Free program on ”The
First Amendment in the Internet Age,” 7 p.m. College of Law, 20 E. Victoria,
Santa Barbara, (805) 456-5574, csmithofsb@gmail.com.
“Equal
Opportunity offenders” with comic song parodies and skits of current events, 8
p.m., Lobero Theatre, Tickets $25, $35, (805) 963-0761 or www.lobero.com.
Friday, May 2
Parsons Dance, “One
of the great movers of modern dance,” 8 p.m., Lobero Theatre, Tickets $35, $45,
(805) 963-0761 or www.lobero.com.
Wednesday, May 7
Guided Meditation and
Healing Circle, 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. Montecito Library, 1469 E Valley Rd,
Montecito, $15 donation Roger Ford (805) 640-0211.
Sunday, May 4
Singer-Songwriter
KT Tunstall “unplugged,” 7:30 p.m. at the Marjorie Luke Theatre,
kaneproductions.com or (800) 594-8499.
May 15 & 17
Celebrate PCPA’s
Graduating Conservatory Students. “Cabernet” set in Berlin pre-World War II, 7
p.m. in the Marian Theatre, (805) 928-7731.
May 16 & 17
Celebrate PCPA’s
Graduating Conservatory Students. “Arcadia,” May 16, 7 p.m. May 17, 2 p.m., in
the Marian Theatre, (805) 928-7731.
May 16 - 18
C.A.L.M.’s
Antiques & Vintage Decorative Arts Show and Sale. Earl Warren Showgrounds,
admission at the door is $6/5 with an ad, $5 seniors (62) and children under 12
are free. Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
May 23 & 24
BABY!
International Film Festival. Powerful films, panel-participants and topics
concerning pregnancy, birth, bonding, breastfeeding, special appearances by
Tracy & Noah Wyle, Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 Cota St., www.babyff.com.
Wednesday, May 28
SB Surfrider
presents “Out There” Surf Film Premier, 7 p.m., Lobero Theatre,
www.tetongravity.com/outthere/.
Friday, May 30
Santa Barbara
Maritime Museum presents “Kids Night Out: Leave the Parent at Home,” on “Environment:
You Can Help,” ages 6 - 12, $25/non-members, $20/additional sibling,
$20/members, $15/additional sibling, (805) 962-8404 ext. 111.
Wednesday, June 4
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