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4 • Sun • February 21 - February 28, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com BIZ SPOTLIGHT 8 | SCHOOL SCENE 12 BRIEFS PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB NESLON Bob Nelson announces Political Watch run for supervisor seat • On Valentine’s Day, state Sen. Hannah-Beth Kicking off his official bid to replace his Jackson introduced legislation that would assist older current boss as Santa Barbara County’s 4th and disabled adults with home modifications to help District supervisor in 2020, Bob Nelson echoed reduce the risk of falling and allow more Californians a sentiment that’s probably on a lot of voters’ 5 to age independently in their homes for as long as minds. possible. Senate Bill 280 would require the Department “Many of you are asking yourselves, didn’t we of Aging to work with Area Agencies on Aging to provide just finish with an election? How on earth can we be starting another one already?” Nelson said fall-prevention information, education, and services to during his Feb. 16 campaign announcement in adults who are at risk of falling and couldn’t otherwise Orcutt. “You’re not crazy. California politics is, afford to make the changes. The agencies would be though.” responsible for providing home assessments as well as Nelson, an Orcutt resident, has served as chief funding for injury prevention, such as installing grab of staff to current 4th District Supervisor Peter bars and handrails. “For many of our older adults and Adam for the last six years. Adam, who was first others at risk of falling who are on reduced or fixed elected to the board in 2012, announced that he incomes, simple improvements to make their homes would not be seeking re-election in 2020 and safer could mean the difference between remaining endorsed Nelson for the position. in their homes or having to seek institutional care,” “I have a lot of confidence in Bob,” Adam told Jackson said in a press release. The bill is sponsored the Sun. “He’s been doing this for a long time, by the California Senior Legislature, a volunteer and I think this will be a very natural transition organization that advocates to preserve and enhance for him.” The county’s 4th District includes Orcutt, the quality of life for older Californians and their Lompoc, the Los Alamos Valley, and portions families, according to the release. of southern Santa Maria. Adam has long • Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his first State of advocated for a smaller government that is less PASSING THE TORCH: Santa Barbara County 4th District Supervisor Peter Adam (left) announced he would not run for re-election the State address on Feb. 12. Newsom spoke about intrusive in the lives of constituents and that and is endorsing his longtime Chief of Staff Bob Nelson (right), who is running for the seat in 2020. the myriad issues facing California, including housing, spends taxpayer dollars responsibly. In Nelson’s homelessness, water, transportation, public utilities, campaign kickoff speech, he struck many of the education, and an aging population. Announcing the same notes. the interim assistant secretary of Indian Affairs, of Indian Affairs in January 2017. formation of commissions to address some of the “I believe that building a strong community and in January 2017, he issued his decision to put In various lawsuits and complaints, Camp 4 into fee-to-trust. Crawford-Hall has argued that the fee-to-trust state’s more complicated issues, Newsom also told the comes from empowering people, not a Barry Cappello, lead attorney for Anne acquisition was unlawfully done and that the legislative chamber audience that he didn’t support twin government program,” he said. Prior to working for Adam, Nelson worked Crawford-Hall, the Santa Ynez Valley landowner Chumash’s development plans would negatively tunnels in the Delta or completion of the high-speed rail who successfully appealed and overturned the impact the environment and threatened species, between LA and San Francisco—his predecessor Gov. as a coach and educator at local schools, teaching high school, middle school, and special Department of Interior’s decision on Camp 4, including vernal pool fairy shrimp. Jerry Brown’s pet projects. The speech also pushed education programs. In 2010, Nelson pivoted argued throughout the trial that Roberts did not After the ruling on Feb. 13, some Santa Ynez back against President Donald Trump. “Last week, to service in local government when he led a have the authority to hand down that decision. Valley residents, including members of the Santa we heard another president stand up at the State of the committee to defeat a countywide tax initiative. Under federal law, Cappello said a federal Ynez Valley Coalition and the Santa Ynez Valley Union and offer a vision of an America fundamentally Nelson said he plans to campaign on a employee who is appointed to such a position Concerned Citizens, cheered the federal court’s at odds with California. He described a country where number of issues important to voters, including may only hold power as an “acting” employee decision to remove Camp 4 from the Chumash inequality doesn’t seem to be a problem, where public safety and fiscal responsibility. Nelson for 210 days before returning to his or her reservation. climate change doesn’t exist, and where the greatest said he hoped to continue to be a voice for 4th previous position. The statute, Cappello said, is In a statement emailed to the Sun, Chumash threat we face comes from families seeking asylum,” District constituents and to continue the work intended to ensure that presidential appointees Tribal Chairman Kenneth Kahn called Newsom said. He spoke in favor of more groundwater- that he and Adam have been doing to help them. are eventually approved by Congress. When the recent ruling on Camp 4’s trust status Roberts made his decision on Camp 4, he had “unfortunate,” and said the Chumash believe recharge and water-recycling projects, expedited “Over the past six years, I’ve picked up a lot of already served more than 210 days as acting the decision was made lawfully. judicial review of the California Environmental Quality knowledge,” he told the Sun. “Peter has been a great mentor for me.” assistant secretary of Indian Affairs and could “The tribe purchased the Camp 4 property Act (CEQA) for housing projects, rent stability, health no longer hold that position, Cappello said. care for all and the expansion of Medicaid, and money Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham (R-SLO), 5th District Supervisor Steve With the Feb. 13 decision, Cappello said directed at Whole Person Care for homeless individuals NEWS continued page 6 Lavagnino, and Santa Maria Mayor Alice Patino Camp 4 is no longer a part of the Chumash “to replace a fragmented approach to services.” have also endorsed Nelson’s candidacy. reservation. Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham (R-San As of Feb. 20, no other candidates had The Chumash have some options: The Luis Obispo) issued a response to the speech on Feb. announced their intentions to run for the open tribe could reapply to the Department of WeekendWeather 13. “I was glad to see the governor discuss updating 4th District seat. Interior to put the land in trust, essentially water infrastructure; protecting ratepayers, employees, —Chris McGuinness starting the process from scratch. They and fire victims during the PG&E bankruptcy; curtailing could file an appeal to the Ninth Circuit Microclimate Weather Forecast high-speed rail; and reforming CEQA to address our Court of Appeals, which Cappello said could take years. They could work to get state’s housing crisis,” Cunningham said in a press Camp 4 taken from Dave Hovde House Resolution 317 passed through KSBY Chief Meteorologist release. “It is my hope that the governor encourages Chumash reservation in Congress, which, if passed, would put bipartisan, independent solutions to our state’s growing the land in fee-to-trust for the tribe and Thursday Friday list of issues. We don’t need inflammatory rhetoric federal court ruling bypass the Department of Interior. Or, directed at the federal government.” A ruling by a federal judge on Feb. 13 Cappello said, the tribe could attempt • The U.S. Senate on Feb. 12 passed the Natural overturned the 2017 decision to take Camp 4 to build on the land without its being in Resources Management Act with a bipartisan vote into trust for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash trust, meaning the project would have to on what some are calling the most significant and Indians, pulling the land off the Chumash meet county and state codes. sweeping piece of conservation legislation in years. It’s reservation and returning the case to the “But you can’t cut corners,” Cappello COASTAL ➤ High 55 Low 40 COASTAL ➤ High 58 Low 35 said, adding that his client, Crawford-Hall, an amalgamation of 100 individual bills and has been Department of Interior for further action. INLAND ➤ High 54 Low 37 INLAND ➤ High 57 Low 32 in the works for two decades. The bill would designate In the decision, U.S. District Court Judge has been fighting for years to stop this land about 1.3 million acres of wilderness, create six new Stephen Wilson found that Lawrence Roberts, acquisition. Saturday Sunday National Park Service units, expand Joshua Tree and who issued the Department of Interior’s decision Crawford-Hall owns San Lucas Ranch, land that sits directly across from Camp Death Valley national parks, and protect against new on the Camp 4 fee-to-trust acquisition, was not authorized to do so. 4. San Lucas Ranch owners have made mining claims near Yellowstone and North Cascades Roberts served as principal deputy and numerous attempts to stop the Chumash national parks. It would also reauthorize the Land and first assistant to the Department of Interior’s from developing on Camp 4, a 1,400- Water Conservation Fund (created in 1964), which assistant secretary of Indian Affairs, Kevin acre parcel of land that has been at the enables local, state, and national agencies to purchase Washburn, until Washburn resigned in 2015, center of heated debates over land and COASTAL ➤ High 59 Low 38 COASTAL ➤ High 60 Low 39 land for parks and open space access. The House of according to the court’s summary judgment. water use, among other environmental INLAND ➤ High 59 Low 34 INLAND ➤ High 60 Low 37 Representatives is expected to take up the bill in the After Washburn’s resignation, Roberts became and political concerns, even before it A cold showery system should move out ❍ by Friday, but even when the sun comes out the coming weeks. was placed in fee-to-trust by the Bureau temperatures stay cool in California.

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FILE PHOTO BY KASEY BUBNASH NEWS from page 5 Issues first started for teacher transfer program, which in 2010 with the intention to build homes for the district and union Provost said allows teachers to our tribal members, and nine years later, we are in October 2018, when voluntarily jump to schools with still working on making that dream a reality,” they declared an official open positions. The transfer policy Kahn wrote. “Camp 4 has always been historic impasse and agreed has existed within the Santa Maria tribal land, and the tribe will continue to fight to move forward with Joint Union High School District to ensure adequate housing for its members.” contract negotiations since the late ’90s. It’s one of the through a state mediator. —Kasey Bubnash few liberties teachers are allowed When that didn’t work, 6 the groups agreed after a without administrative oversight, Santa Maria high school district meeting to move on to a and Provost said the district’s fact-finding hearing, one originally proposed contract would and Faculty Association reach of the last-ditch stages of have eliminated the program tentative agreement the negotiation process entirely. that includes both groups Assistant Superintendent Kevin After more than a year of contract pleading their cases to Platt said the lack of oversight makes negotiations, Santa Maria’s high school district a panel of three judges, it difficult for district officials and and its teachers union reached a tentative who then recommend a principals to deny internal transfers agreement on Jan. 31, during a fact-finding settlement strategy. to longtime teachers—even if they hearing that lasted until about 2:30 a.m. This year’s debate feel other applicants would be a The agreement, which was ratified by surrounded proposed the Faculty Association on Feb. 5, has not faculty salary increases better fit. yet been approved by the Santa Barbara for the 2018-19 school “It makes it more difficult for County Education Office or the Santa Maria year and changes to administrators at a site to do the job Joint Union High School District’s board of the district’s voluntary A COMPROMISE: The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and its Faculty Association declared they’re supposed to do,” Platt said in education. Kenny Klein, public information teacher transfer process. an official impasse during their 2018-19 contract negotiations process in October 2018. In November of a previous interview with the Sun. officer for the district, said he could not release While the district that year, the parties announced they’d be holding a fact-finding hearing, and on Jan. 31, they reached an Faculty Association President further details until those steps are completed offered faculty members agreement. Provost said the groups were able and the contract is made official. a 2 percent raise for the to come to an agreement on the Faculty Association President Matt Provost 2018-19 school year— adjustments and growing enrollment. transfer process, which, if the also wouldn’t comment too specifically including increases to the salary schedule and Still, district officials continue to blame agreement is approved, will be conducted on the terms of the agreement but said health benefits—Faculty Association members rising pension costs for lower than usual through a more detailed, clearer process that the Faculty Association’s bargaining team held out for months in hopes of getting a 3.75 salary increases, and Provost said the Faculty developed compromises everyone could agree percent increase. Association eventually agreed to a 2 percent gives administrators at least some control. on. The Faculty Association, he said, voted Provost said in a previous interview with salary increase this year, 2 percent next year, and “Teachers will still be able to transfer,” overwhelmingly in favor of the agreement. the Sun that the union made its request based reopening of negotiations the year after that. Provost said, “there’s just a set of criteria they “It’s always nice to be able to come to an on increased funding the district received The groups also battled over contractual need to meet first.” ❍ agreement,” he said. from recent changes in state cost of living language regarding the district’s voluntary —Kasey Bubnash

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PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEX MAGANA Who’s to blame? Rumors of homeless person starting Shaw’s fire illuminate bigger issue BY KASEY BUBNASH opened roughly 38 times this season, she said. 8 Hayes said homelessness is an issue that’s haw’s Steakhouse and a neighboring furniture store, Sergio’s Furniture and “only growing” on the Central Coast, and cities SMattress, have both been closed since Jan. 3, like Santa Maria lack many of the services others when a fire that started just outside the buildings have had for years, including day centers and grew into a blaze that destroyed two-thirds of the low-barrier shelters, which accept even people restaurant and the entirety of the store. who have recently been drinking or using drugs. The fire was initially described by first responders “Santa Maria is just way behind when it as a “rubbish fire,” which they said appeared to comes to providing services,” Hayes said. have started in the alleyway behind the buildings. “[Good Samaritan Shelter] has great services Although the Santa Maria Fire Department is but this problem has become really big, and it still investigating the incident and hasn’t released takes more than one organization.” any official information on its cause, rumors of a Good Samaritan has nearly 200 beds for people homeless person starting the fire are circulating. experiencing homelessness in Santa Maria alone, “I wonder if the fire was set in the alley according to Executive Director Sylvia Barnard. by someone who is homeless trying to stay The nonprofit also runs shelters in Lompoc, and Barnard said the organization’s shelters have been warm,” Santa Maria resident George Moreno HAPPY HOUR: Santa Maria Connect hosts bimonthly get-togethers for young professionals (under age 40) to meet, network, and wrote in a comment on the Sun’s Facebook overflowing for about seven years straight. hear guest speakers over free appetizers and drinks. page just after the fire. Priority goes to women with children, Leonard Champion, chief of the Santa Maria families, veterans, seniors, and then to single BY CALEB WISEBLOOD experts from various industries. These guest Fire Department, said that while many people men, who she said are most often put on a speakers are invited to share insights into seem to think that’s the case, it’s hearsay. waiting list and turned away. Those individuals or young local professionals, specifically under age 40, the Santa Maria Valley the latest trends and innovations within “We have no idea where that idea came from or are left on the streets, sometimes in cold weather, Chamber of Commerce offers a unique their respective businesses, Magana said. where that rumor started,” Champion told the Sun. but Barnard said she hasn’t heard of warming F networking opportunity every other month, He recommends the program to any type of Although the fire did start in the alleyway fires becoming an issue in the Santa Maria area. starting with the first Santa Maria Connect professional under 40 looking to enhance his behind Shaw’s, he said, there is no evidence— While the county, through its Continuum event of the year on Feb. 28 at Far Western or her networking skills and build collaborative which includes video footage from security of Care Program, is making an effort to create Tavern in Orcutt. relationships within the community. cameras at neighboring businesses—to suggest more space for those in need, that effort The chamber started holding the event in “When it comes to young professionals that a homeless person started it. is indirect. Barnard, who also works with 2018 to help young professionals connect and and their careers, they want to be connected. The Fire Department will have a clearer picture Continuum of Care, said that program is engage with their peers through bimonthly get- Whether it’s connecting with colleagues, job of what happened once it receives two reports: working to find housing for those who frequent togethers. Attendees meet at a different venue hunting, or seeking advice, they want the one from a lab that is testing some of the evidence the shelters, which would in turn open up to network with others, connection,” Magana collected on scene and another from an electrical shelter spaces for those on waiting lists. hear presentations from said. “Programs like engineer who is looking into a potentially faulty Santa Barbara County’s rental market is guest speakers, and Santa Maria Connect electrical panel. The panel, Champion said, was competitive, expensive, and the qualifications enjoy complimentary Spotlight on: can be powerful tools found behind the building near some destroyed necessary to apply for most rentals—proof of a drinks and appetizers. to build social currency mattresses, and investigators think that could monthly salary three times that of the monthly Alex Magana, events Santa Maria Connect, and further their goals.” have been the catalyst. rent—are nearly impossible for most people and special projects The next Santa Maria While the department does occasionally get working minimum wage jobs to meet. manager for the Alex Magana, Santa Connect event takes called to warming fires started by homeless The Housing Authority of Santa Barbara chamber, describes the place on Feb. 28 from individuals who are cooking or trying to stay County even issued Secton 8 housing vouchers program as a window Maria Valley Chamber 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Far warm, he said it’s rare, and those cases usually to a number of homeless individuals, but for individuals to gain Western Tavern, located don’t lead to much more than a warning and a Barnard said so few landlords are willing to access to professional of Commerce at 300 E. Clark Ave., brief lecture on fire safety. participate in Section 8 that many of those development Orcutt. Admission is “I would say it’s not very common at all,” certificates remain unused. On average, she said opportunities and connect with other free but pre-registration is required to attend. Call Champion said. “I mean maybe during cold it takes the Housing Authority 93 days to get professionals in the community. (805) 925-2403 or email [email protected] to weather there may be an increase, but we just someone housed. “The purpose of this program is not just RSVP. Visit santamaria.com/events for more info. haven’t seen it.” to come together to socialize, but to foster “I believe that our homeless crisis is really a That could be, he said, because emergency connection and community growth,” Magana reflection of the housing crisis in our county,” warming shelters open up all over Santa told the Sun. “Attendees can expect to learn Barnard said. Hightlights: Barbara County when the weather gets as cold something they can use in their career, meet • Central Coast New Tech High School is and rainy as it has been recently. While Barnard said much of the general new people they can network and collaborate seeking local business owners to help conduct There are five emergency warming center population thinks of homeless people as mentally with, and connect to a broader community that mock job interviews for freshman students locations in the county, according to Kathy ill, lazy, jobless individuals who cause trouble, can help them thrive.” during two upcoming panels, taking place Hayes, director of Freedom Warming Centers, light dumpster fires, and abuse drugs and alcohol, Magana, who’s worked for the chamber since March 12 and 13. Volunteers will work one-on- in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, Isla those are, in most cases, total misconceptions. 2016, was tasked with developing and managing one with students and review their skills and Vista, and Carpinteria. If opened all together, “That’s really not the face of homelessness we Santa Maria Connect last year. The program qualifications outlined in their résumés and the centers can hold about 200 people. serve,” Barnard said, adding that most homeless aims to give future business owners and leaders professional portfolio websites. Visit the event’s Freedom Warming Centers is the only people in North County are families, and 70 “a platform to build themselves up and gain SignUpGenius page to register. The school is organization that offers emergency overnight percent of all adults they serve are employed. real-life knowledge,” he explained. located at 525 N. Thompson Ave., Nipomo. Call shelter to anyone on especially cold or rainy Barnard said for some people, one large and “As Santa Maria’s local economy is growing, (805) 474-3350 for more info. nights from November until the end of March unexpected expense can be enough to throw it is attracting new professionals who are • Softec hosts SMV TechBrew, a digital every year. Attendees can show up any time them into homelessness, and it can be a difficult either returning to town or moving here to marketing seminar, on Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 7 between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., and they don’t have cycle to get out of. start their careers,” Magana said. “Identifying p.m. at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., located to be sober to get a bed. Many people live paycheck to paycheck. emerging professionals and helping them to at 560 E. Betteravia Road, Santa Maria. This The warming centers only open when “Homelessness is really complicated and create strong networks and enhance their skills program covers strategies for entrepreneurs to temperatures drop to 35 degrees or below, or complex, and it can happen to anyone at any and experiences are important strategies in increase their outreach through social media and there is a 50 percent or higher chance of rain. time,” she said. “I wish people knew more about ensuring a long-term economic base for our current technologies. Visit the event’s Facebook Hayes said the criteria for opening here are homelessness and could understand that many community.” page for more info. ❍ similar to what’s used by emergency warming of our peers, even in the business community, The goal of each Santa Maria Connect event

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www.santamariasun.com • February 21 - February 28, 2019 • Sun • 9 t was nearing noon outside the Internal Revenue Service’s branch office in Santa Maria. After weeks of wet weather, it was sunny again, and the bright light coming from a cloudless sky warmed the cracked Iblack asphalt of the building’s mostly empty parking lot. An American flag hung limply from Shutdown a tall pole. There was no wind to lift it. Like the parking lot, the IRS office was completely empty. The doors were locked, and a large sign on the door announced, “In the event of a government shutdown this office will be closed” in large block letters. 10 It was Jan. 25, the 35th and last day of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. blues history. How the Central Coast Around the same time that day more than 2,700 miles away in the White House Rose weathered the longest Garden, President Donald Trump announced an end to the shutdown, retreating from an federal government attempt to withhold government funding in order to press congressional Democrats shutdown in U.S. history to approve billions of dollars to build a wall along the southern border. The concession was BY CHRIS MCGUINNESS temporary, just three weeks, but it meant relief for an estimated 800,000 federal government workers—who spent the 35 days without a paycheck—and hope that a more permanent solution could be reached. News of the shutdown’s imminent end reached local labor leaders just as they were preparing to hold a press conference outside of the Santa Barbara airport to call for an end to the nearly five-week ordeal that left so many RIPPLE EFFECT: The historic government shutdown government employees and their families closed some government offices and impacted federal without a way to pay the bills. employees, nonprofits, cities, and counties across the “It’s a strange feeling when you put all of country, including on the Central Coast. this together … then on our way down here we get 40 alerts on our phones telling us there’s a deal,” Central Coast Labor Council Executive Director Jeremy Goldberg told the crowd that PHOTO BY CHRIS MCGUINNESS gathered at the event he helped organize. primarily funded by local tax dollars rather 14, weeks after the shutdown ended. “There the same meeting. Such last-minute confusion felt like a fitting than federal funds. was very little impact to the staffing during that “If it happens again, we are prepared, right?” end to the shutdown, which left Central Coast “We don’t anticipate any significant impact,” period of time.” he asked. cities scrambling to find ways to mitigate its SLO County Administrator Wade Horton wrote While it didn’t affect airport operations, impacts, nonprofits worrying about securing in response to questions from the Sun on Dec. 20, Zachrisson said that the staff and vendors funding to continue to operate and provide 2018, just two days before the shutdown began. understood the impact it had on the federal The workers services, and thousands of federal workers and As the shutdown wore on, that prediction employees working without pay, many of whom their families considering tough choices as Efforts of the Central Coast’s local mostly held true, with exceptions being areas commute from outside of Santa Barbara. governments did little to numb the sting of politicians wrangled in the nation’s capital. or agencies where the operations and funding “Instead of causing a problem, it galvanized “This isn’t about a wall. This isn’t about missing two paychecks. The region’s federal of local and federal government intersected. staff, and everyone tried to pitch in and help government workers had to make tough choices immigration,” Goldberg told the crowd. “This is For example, uncertainty over the potential where they could,” she said. “Some of our about working families.” during the weeks-long shutdown. impacts of the shutdown prompted the concessionaries were offering them free lunches “You had to make decisions every day … social services departments in both SLO and or sending up food to air traffic controllers. whether or not you were going to buy food, or Local governments Santa Barbara counties, as well as others in … There was a real showing of support and buy gas, or buy medication,” Erich Schmidt, a California, to release February food stamp understanding that they were impacted.” TSA employee at the Santa Barbara airport, said The shutdown most directly impacted the benefits through the CalFresh Program, Similar to the counties, cities like Santa at the Jan. 25 press conference. “I had to decide federal government and its various agencies. which is funded through the USDA’s Maria were unaffected by the shutdown. whether or not I was going to pay for chemo But Central Coast cities, counties, and their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program “The partial federal government shutdown for my degenerative condition or whether I was associated agencies had to assess what, if any, of (SNAP). did not impact the city’s daily operations,” going to feed my family.” their own services might be affected, as well as Airports were among the most visible areas Santa Maria spokesman Mark van de Kamp Schmidt is also a member and political look for ways they might be able to soften the of those intersections, however, which contain wrote in an email response to questions from coordinator for the American Federation of blow for the federal workers and their families. two groups of federal employees: security the Sun. Government Employees (AFGE) Local 1260, In the early days of the shutdown, most local screeners with the Transportation Security While their operations may have continued a union that represents more than 1,900 TSA governments expected little, if any, interruption Administration (TSA) and air traffic controllers smoothly, several Central Coast cities to their operations, mainly because they were employed or contracted by the Federal Aviation recognized the plight of federal workers, with officers at several California airports, including PHOTO BY CHRIS MCGUINNESS Administration (FAA). Both groups were some offering a break on their utility bills. On those in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and SLO. required to continue working without pay Jan. 17, 27 days into the shutdown, the city AFGE Local 1260 President Bobby Orozco through the shutdown. of SLO announced that it would offer federal Jr. said that many of the TSA officers in the Many major U.S. airports experienced workers leniency for late payments and help union had faced similar hardships during the delays in operations because a number of those them create a payment plan for their water shutdown. employees, from TSA screening particularly, and sewer bills. Other cities considered going “This is not what these folks signed up for,” started calling in sick rather than working further. Members of the Lompoc City Council, he said. “Already many of our members have without pay. However, the SLO County who represent a city located near both an Air had to make tough decisions.” Regional Airport said its operations and federal Force base and a federal prison, also passed a While union employees were able to air employee staffing remained at normal levels utility payment relief program. The city council their concerns about the shutdown, members throughout the shutdown. agendized a discussion about offering further of the U.S. Coast Guard, which has a station “We’ve not seen anything measureable in financial assistance to federal workers impacted in Morro Bay, were prohibited from speaking the weeks this has been going on,” SLO County by the shutdown for a Feb. 5 meeting, but the to media. Some of them did, however, relay Airports Director Kevin Bumen told the Sun on item was never discussed because the shutdown their own stories of shutdown hardships to Jan. 22, three days before the shutdown ended. ended prior to the meeting. U.S. Rep. Salud Cabajal (D-Santa Barbara). The Santa Maria airport also did not report “The shutdown is nonexistent at the On Jan. 19, 29 days into the shutdown, any mass “sick-outs” of TSA employees or moment,” Councilmember Victor Vega, who Carbajal visited the Morro Bay station, later air traffic controllers during the shutdown. originally asked for the issue to be agendized, characterizing the situation as “shameful.” Operations, TSA, and control tower staffing said at the Feb. 5 meeting. Many Coast Guard members were furloughed were unaffected at the Santa Barbara airport Although the shutdown was over, council or, like the TSA officers, forced to work as well, according to spokesperson Deanna members were concerned that it could happen without pay. SHUT DOWN: The IRS office in Santa Maria was shuttered Zachrisson. again after the temporary government “On top of that, the Coast Guard station during the 35-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. “That was really not something we saw at the authorization ended in late February. Lompoc crew are not getting paid meal and housing history. Santa Barbara airport,” she told the Sun on Feb. Councilmember Jim Mosby spoke about it at allowances,” Carbajal said.

10 • Sun • February 21 - February 28, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com the organization’s The nonprofits programs, including As furloughed federal workers worried about two shelters, crisis putting food on the table for their families, at hotlines, and legal least two nonprofit organizations in SLO and support for victims, Santa Barbara counties stepped up to help them according to RISE out. Food banks in both counties opened their Executive Director doors to federal workers and distributed food to Jennifer Adams. any of them who needed it. Speaking to the Sun Food Bank of Santa Barbara County on Jan. 23, 33 days into spokesperson Judith Smith-Meyer compared the shutdown, Adams the situation to the unexpected and increased said that RISE only had need for food after the county’s recent floods enough funding to last and fires. through March 1. “It was an unusual need in that it came from “We have some cash 11 a population that doesn’t normally use the reserves, but that can food bank,” she said. “It fell into the category only take us so far,” she of a disaster that reached into the community said. “Past that, we’d beyond the daily disaster of hunger.” have to look at things During the 35-day shutdown, the Santa like furloughs. … We Barbara County food bank distributed a total don’t want to send of 21,296 pounds of food to 458 families of people packing. We unpaid federal workers in Santa Barbara, Santa want people to know Maria, and Lompoc. The greatest number that we are going to of individuals seeking food from the food do everything we can bank were correctional employees from the to continue to provide federal prison and individuals associated with services and keep our Vandenberg Air Force Base in Lompoc, Smith- doors open.” Meyer said. The shutdown also The Food Bank Coalition of SLO County also put a financial strain sought out areas with large concentrations of on Peoples’ Self-Help federal workers during the shutdown, including Housing, which helps taking food to the SLO airport for TSA workers, provide housing Morro Bay for Coast Guard personnel, and to for low-income areas of North County to help furloughed U.S. individuals and Forest Service workers. families in SLO, Santa “We tried to target where these pockets of Barbara, and Ventura federal workers were,” Food Bank Coalition of counties. Peoples’ Self- SLO County CEO Kevin Drabinski said. “We Help relies heavily on government subsidies wanted them to know that wherever they lived TOUGH CHOICES: Local TSA officer Erich Schmidt said he was forced to choose between medical treatment and feeding his family during the 35-day government shutdown. [in the county], they qualified and could get to provide tenants access to food.” with rent vouchers, early February, many federal workers continued in ending this shutdown,” he said, “it’s an empty Drabinski said the food bank also saw an as well as a program that provides funding for to come back to get much-needed food for boast, as the effects of this massive shutdown will immediate and strong response from the larger individuals to help build their homes. In a an their families. Data showed that after Jan. 25, have long-lasting effects on our members’ lives.” SLO County community, with many people interview with the Sun before the shutdown the food bank handed out more than 10,000 TSA officer Schmidt echoed similar coming in to ask if they could donate food or ended, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing President pounds of additional food to federal workers. sentiments and voiced a growing sense of money to help the federal workers and their John Fowler vowed that the organization would “When they weren’t getting paid, a lot of resentment over the shutdown being the result families. not evict anyone due to the shutdown, but he expenses, like bills, got postponed,” she said. of political brinksmanship over immigration “I think there was a very public admitted that the nonprofit was having to dip “When the shutdown ended and they got paid, and the president’s demand for the border wall. into its own pockets to continue providing some acknowledgement of how intimately food is there were a lot of backlogged expenses they had Schmidt’s demand was simple: services at a cost of about $100,000 a week. woven into the fabric of our lives,” he said. to take care of. They didn’t disappear overnight.” “Stop using us as pawns.” “We can operate comfortably through And that was for those government workers “They saw the impact [of the shutdown] and Even as the shutdown retreats into the past, their first reaction was to realize that these February,” Fowler said at the time. “But after who actually did get the pay they missed out and new heated political battles take its place in people need to be able to feed their families.” that, we will have to make some hard calls.” on. Back pay for federal contractors wasn’t the public eye, it’s likely to remain a sore spot As food banks jumped in to help struggling included in the bill to fund the government families, area nonprofits that rely on federal past Feb. 15. for people like Orozco, Smith, and many of the dollars to provide services to needy populations Recovering? While once furloughed workers are again other 800,000 federal workers who suffered worried about how to cope without critical Nearly one month after the final day of receiving paychecks, the uncertainty, worry, and through its impacts, particularly as the 2020 funding. That included organizations like RISE the shutdown, Congress passed a bill to hardship of the shutdown has left deep wounds. election looms. SLO, which provides support and services to permanently fund the government past Feb. 15. Local TSA union president Orozco made that “Labor will remember your names and faces,” victims of domestic violence and sexual assault Government workers are back on the point clear during the Jan. 25 press conference Orozco said. “We do not easily forget.” ❍ in SLO County. The organization receives more job, but missing two paychecks set many of in Santa Barbara. than 50 percent of its funding through federal them back. Santa Barbara County food bank “While certain members of Congress are Staff Writer Chris McGuinness can be reached at grants. The money goes directly to support spokesperson Smith-Meyer noted that even into patting themselves on the backs for their work [email protected]. FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FOOD BANK COALITION OF SLO COUNTY PHOTO BY JAYSON MELLOM

HELPING OUT: Nonprofit food banks in SLO and Santa Barbara counties helped provide furloughed government workers with food for NO PAY: Members of the U.S. Coast Guard work on a boat near the Morro Bay station. Coast Guard members were just some of the themselves and their families during the 35-day shutdown. more than 800,000 workers who were furloughed or forced to work without pay during the shutdown.

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Carrillo’s natural athletic ability and quick feet that have Investigations into threats, usually made via allowed her to lay so much of her competition out on the mat. MON-THUR 4AM-11PM social media, have put the Santa Maria Joint Carrillo, a senior, always works to ensure that she and her other teammates are focused at practices, and Amaro said FRI 4AM-10PM Union High School District and Guadalupe Carrillo is always willing to help the younger girls improve. 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policy of the Democratic policy is a devout supposed to be serving and the environment anti-nuclear power bias. The “Green New Deal” they are mandated to protect. The Progressives Online Poll Green dreamin’ conspicuously omits any mention of nuclear are the worst, as they are unencumbered by any power even though it has proven to be the safest, valid concept of reality and are therefore more Should Lompoc residents be Replacing fossil fuel with non-carbon-emitting source of electrical power open to delusions. As a result, our community allowed to keep chickens as pets? in the world. The reason for this is simple: Being is doomed to suffer severe social and economic solar and wind isn’t going anti-nuclear is the Democratic Party’s quo consequences, yet they couldn’t care less. 14 42% Yes. They are just like cats or dogs. for the energy lobbyists’ quid. This is clearly We’re just collateral damage resulting from the 20% No. They belong on farms and not well in Germany, so why illustrated right here in California, where we have outdated, irrational, and inane anti-nuclear in the city! a Legislature so awash in contributions from power policy of their political party. In the 23% The only chicken I care about is would it work here? energy special interests (oil and gas, renewables, end, the only ones to benefit from the Diablo crispy and comes in a bucket. BY MARK HENRY and electrical utilities) that our legislators will closure will be the natural gas utilities and their soon have to wear hip-waders to work. By a frackers, and renewable energy contractors. 7% I’m undecided. ow! The Democratic Party is taking remarkable coincidence, these same energy Now don’t get me wrong. I don’t mean to 26 Votes on a new face: young ambitious faces, special interests will all greatly benefit from the pick on the Democrats, they just happen to be Vote online at www.santamariasun.com. Wmany of them women and persons of closing of Diablo Canyon and the banishment of in charge in California. The only good thing I color, arrayed in new ideas, grand plans, and nuclear power from our fair state. can say about Republicans is that they are less endowed with a passionate intensity, inspiring Meanwhile, the German Energiewende hypocritical. I was raised in a union family and a hope we haven’t seen since the early Obama turned out to be an abysmal failure that can I belonged to a union all my working life, and days. (Whatever happened to that anyway?) clearly be illustrated with a couple of well- most of my life I voted Democrat. But when Northern Santa Barbara County’s Some of the recently elected congresspersons, established facts. Solar capacity in Germany the Clintons sold the Democratic Party to Wall News & Entertainment Weekly their benches in Congress barely warm, flush 2540 Skyway Drive, Suite A in 2018 amounted to an amazing 22 percent of Street, I had no choice but to jump ship and Santa Maria, CA 93455 with recent election victories, are already lining their total power production capacity, according become an independent voter. The Democrats up for a shot at the White House, blithely to Clean Energy Wire. Yet, in 2018 solar only talk a lot about change, but it is just talk. Behind EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING | 805-347-1968 FAX | 805-347-9889 undeterred by a rampant lack of experience. Yet E-MAIL | [email protected] WEB | www.santamariasun.com contributed to 7.5 percent of their total power closed doors it is all business as usual. After all, their zeal is understandable: If someone like production. In other words, more than two- they have the same masters as the Republicans. FOUNDER | Steve Moss 1948-2005 Trump could get elected, then anyone can … thirds of their total solar capacity investment I bet they still have the super-delegates that EDITORIAL except Hillary, of course. was wasted. In fact, the total contribution of torpedoed Bernie Sanders, which is about as EDITOR | Camillia Lanham However, one of their grand plans, the “Green STAFF WRITERS | Kasey Bubnash, Chris McGuinness solar to actual production was less than half of undemocratic as you can get. I am an equal- ARTS AND LIFESTYLE WRITER | Rebecca Rose New Deal,” is not really new. It’s a reiteration what would have been produced by the nuclear opportunity independent, in that I am equally CALENDAR EDITOR | Caleb Wiseblood of a Democratic Party energy policy, long plants they shut down. Wind power fared better, disgusted by both major parties, and I am not PROOFREADER | Andrea Rooks, Nick Gagala entrenched here in California, which consists STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER | Jayson Mellom but still performed at a fraction of its capacity. alone as the number of independent voters in ART DIRECTOR | Alex Zuniga of placing an unrealistic faith in the potential What made up the difference? Mostly coal with California is fast becoming greater than that of EDITORIAL DESIGNERS | Leni Litonjua, Matthew Oakes of “renewables” to solve our climate problem. CONTRI BUTORS | Rob Krider, Glen Starkey, Ross Mayfield, help from their remaining nuclear plants, which either major party. We shall become a force to Anna Starkey, Helen Ann Thomas, Nick Powell This policy was to some degree inspired by they still plan to shut down, and the coal guys be reckoned with because we’ve pretty much the German Energiewende experience, where ADVERTISING can hardly wait. Some people never learn. had it with business as usual. Personally, I think GENERAL MANAGER | Kimberly Rosa the Germans shut down half of their nuclear Now we are getting to the really amazing part. the best thing we could do is ban both major ACCOUNT MANAGER | Colleen Garcia plants, threw tons of money at renewables like Believe it or not, our elected representatives, political parties from participating in all state ACCOUN T EXECUTIVES | Katy Gray, Jason Gann, Jennifer Herbaugh, wind and solar, and then sat back to watch Lee Ann Vermeulen, Jeff Manildi mostly Democrats, are trying to do the same and local elections. But somehow I don’t think MARKETING & EVENTS | Rachelle Ramirez their greenhouse gas emissions plunge. It thing right here in our little corner of the world. that the necessary legislation could ever make it hasn’t happened yet. The Germans are still PRODUCTION They are trying to force the closure of Diablo through our Legislature. One can only hope. ❍ ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER | Eva Lipson the biggest carbon emitters in Europe —and Canyon and attempt to replace its production GRAPHIC DESIGNERS | Eva Lipson, Ellen Fukumoto, Ikey Ipekjian, possibly the biggest fools—but we can’t really Madison Starnes with “clean renewable energy” sources that we Mark Henry writes about energy from San Luis complain about it since we are the biggest per- know, based on the German experience, simply Obispo. Send comments through the editor BUSINESS capita carbon emitters in the world, emitting will not work. Not only that, our local, elected at [email protected] or write a Cindy Rucker about twice as much as the Germans do. So we CIRCULATION DIRECTOR | Jim Parsons Democrat representatives are more dedicated response for publication and email it to letters@ CIRCULATION | Gary Story, Dennis Flatley, Michael Ferrell definitely have some room for improvement in to loyalty to their party’s anti-nuclear line than santamariasun.com. PUBLISHERS | Bob Rucker, Alex Zuniga both departments. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | Patricia Horton to the interests of the community they are The other factor in the entrenched energy SUBMITTING LETTERS LETTERS WRITE | Mail your letter to Sun Letters, 2540 Skyway Drive, Suite A, Santa Maria, CA 93455. Include your name, address, and phone number. FAX | (805) 347-9889 MAYFIELD Oceano needs a safe beach E-MAIL | [email protected], [email protected] Last week, State Parks disclosed its proposed TO ADVERTISE DISPLAY ADS | Rates and special discounts are available. new general work plan for the management of Call our ad department at (805) 347-1968. Pismo State Beach and the Oceano Dunes State CLASSIFIEDS | Call (805) 546-8208, Ext. 211. Vehicular Recreation Area. Or fax your ad to (805) 546-8641. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Good news: There are plans for a boardwalk on the foredunes to connect Grand Avenue ONLINE Visit the Sun web site at www.santamariasun.com. with the Arroyo Grande Creek and a small Our site was developed and designed by Liftoff Digital, a Central Coast structured campground (versus the free and web site development company (www.gainliftoff.com). wild camping-anywhere-you-want happening The Sun is published every Thursday for your enjoyment. One copy of each at present on the beach ) next to Oso Flaco issue is available free to Northern Santa Barbara County residents and Road with its own access to the off-roading visitors. The entire contents of the Sun are copyrighted by the Sun and can- not be reproduced without specific written permission from the publisher. area. This campground will reduce the number of camping sites on the beach south of Arroyo Because a product or service is advertised in the Sun does not mean that we endorse its use. We hope readers will use their own good Grande Creek and will relieve some of the judgement in choosing products most beneficial to their well-being. congestion on Pier Avenue and Oceano Beach. Bad news: This southern entrance to the off- We welcome submissions. Please accompany them with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. All letters to the editor become the property of the Sun. roading area would not replace Pier Avenue, and only reduces its camping traffic by 20 percent. © 2019 Sun Oceano residents and visitors will still be denied a beach that’s safe for pedestrians. State Parks’ proposal does not resolve the issue of air quality on Pier Avenue or the Mesa, which in my opinion can be resolved only by closing Pier Avenue and fencing off the La Grande Tract, the biggest cause of PM 10 pollution.  Surprisingly, State Parks also wants to improve its own maintenance road from Highway 1 across the Oceano campground to the beach. Apparently, Parks wants to improve this road solely for its own convenience. It will LETTERS continued page 15

14 • Sun • February 21 - February 28, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com OPINION [email protected] 3-7-19 Technically, a win PUBLICATION DATE ell, well, well. means to be an “acting” federal employee Looks like a little bird stuck its tiny (Appointed, without Congressional approval— W talon in its teeny beak. It’s time for a so confusing!). Turns out that 210 days is the reckoning! Only it wasn’t the one-legged barn limit! Who knew? Cappello knew! Interim SPRING ARTS owl from next door. It was me! Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Remember back in January, when I was Lawrence Roberts was past his due date when 15 BOOK YOUR AD BY making fun of those Santa Ynez Valley citizen he made the decision about Camp 4. 2-28-19 groups who keep suing the Santa Ynez Valley You’re expired! Band of Chumash Indians over everything the Tribal Chair Kenneth Kahn concedes that tribe does? And how I said those lawsuits were the decision was legal but “unfortunate.” Yeah, generally dismissed as frivolous? that’s an understatement. It totally Welp. One of those little ditties finally hit blows, man! home. I just closed my beady little eyes and Meanwhile, the army of Santa Ynez MAKE SURE OUR READERS KNOW Be a part of shook my bitty fowl feathered-head when Valley “protectors” who storm court I found out. clerks with frivolous (yeah, I’m saying ABOUT YOUR UPCOMING ARTS EVENTS Anne Crawford-Hall, who owns it) lawsuits are absolutely overjoyed IN OUR 30TH ANNUAL GUIDE the arts. San Lucas Ranch, finally threw with pleasure about this hiccup in something against the lawsuit proceedings. wall that actually stuck! I’ll I’m rescinding my command that be damned. The one fighting you move on with your lives, Santa for vernal pool fairy shrimp, Ynez Valley Concerned Citizens which are a threatened species, and Santa Ynez Valley Coalition 4-4-19 did not work. They’re not as cute as members. Damnit! the conservancy fairy shrimp or the Wallow in the win of one of your PUBLICATION DATE longhorn fairy shrimp, so I totally get own. Waste your money on more that. The mythically named creature lives in lawsuits! Apparently, sometimes, they work. seasonal ponds, a habitat that’s pretty much If that’s how you want to spend your time and nonexistent except for in parts of the Central resources, YOLO! Valley, Carrizo Plain National Monument, Also, remember that whole bill thing I Los Padres National Forest, and Southern railed on about in that same column? HR 317, California. that golden ticket to reservation paradise and MENUS Crawford-Hall’s ditty both threatens and homes for Chumash tribal members, is still endangers Camp 4’s ability to become part in play. U.S. Reps. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa BOOK YOUR AD BY of the Chumash reservation. In fact, U.S. Barbara) and Doug LaMalfa (D-Richvale) are 3-21-19 District Court Judge Steve Wilson overturned still out there fighting for Camp 4 in a bitterly the Department of the Interior’s decision to divided world. place Camp 4 in fee-to-trust with the federal If the bill passes, perhaps Camp 4 will finally government because of what basically amounts be at rest in the hands of its owners. It’s only to a technicality, sending the tribe’s application been nine years of fighting for what they believe back to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. is rightfully theirs, what’s a few more? ❍ Attorney Barry Cappello is definitely BE A PART OF THIS SPECIAL FOOD & Make a worth what Crawford-Hall is paying him! The canary hates technicalities. Email thoughts to DRINK GUIDE TO THE CENTRAL COAST. Cappello dug through the details of what it [email protected]. 60,000 COPIES ARE DISTRIBUTED! reservation.

LETTERS from page 14 How to train a terrorist not be a public road. Parks’ “new” plan totally ignores county With the full admission of departments of residents’ need for safety and clean air. I am Homeland Security and Health and Human 4-25-19 completely convinced that in a conflict, all parties Services, and the seeming unwillingness of those must win. So in this fight over the Oceano beach agencies to make a fulsome attempt to reunite PUBLICATION DATE and dunes, everyone must get something: The the thousands of children taken forcefully from Chumash need to have their sites well fenced off their parents when they came to this country and protected. The Arroyo Grande Creek needs to seeking asylum, one has to wonder what the not be crossed. Oceano needs a safe beach. People future of these children’s lives would look like. on the Mesa need good air. Off-roaders need a When we hear from psychologists and STRAWBERRY piece of sand to ride on. community activists on the subject of youth The Oceano beach and dunes are a big, disenfranchisement, it brings to mind some delicious, precious pie of which each of those speculation on what the lives of these children FESTIVAL parties must have a piece for the peace of all. will be like in 10 or 20 years. Here is a way to meet everyone’s needs: 1,000 Here is just one possible scenario. After BOOK YOUR AD BY street vehicles—not 2,500 like at present—can being torn apart from their families and sent 4-18-19 drive through Parks’ improved maintenance to camps where they are put in cages with road directly from Highway 1 to the beach Mylar blankets and improper health and for day use only of the stretch between Grand emotional care, would it be any surprise that a Avenue and Pier Avenue. Where else would number of these kids would form a deep and day beach users park? No beach traffic on Pier abiding hatred for this country and be prime Avenue nor south of it. The beach between Pier targets for recruitment by gangs and terrorist REACH THOUSANDS OF FESTIVAL- A “berry” organizations? Is our government creating a Avenue and the end of the La Grande Tract (and GOERS IN THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL La Grande Tract itself) belong to pedestrians and culture of resentment and animosity strong non-vehicular beach users, like equestrians. The enough to increase the possibility of future acts PROGRAM PRINTED IN THE SUN special insert. La Grande Tract has been designed as a buffer of violence by the kids in response to the cruel zone by the county’s coastal plan and it’s the treatment they received at the hands of the so biggest cause of PM 10 pollution. Off-highway called patriots whose establishment of the zero SUN CIRCULATION vehicle users could use the southern entrance tolerance policy led to this potential nightmare? and campground for their piece of the cake. Is MS-13 ready to recruit these lost souls? This is another legacy that will survive the era of 18,000 Please check out Parks’ plan at oceanodunespwp.com and send in your Trump and throw our country into future comments. Remember, everyone has to win! chaos. Contact your Larry Schiffer 805.347.1968 Lucia Casalinuovo sales rep today! Oceano Paso Robles [email protected]

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HOUSE ARREST The Fabing-McKay-Spanne House hosts its next monthly open house event on Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests visiting this 1875 Victorian farmhouse can tour the museum, carriage, and car FEB. 21 – FEB. 28 displays for free. Donations are accepted. The house is located 2019 at 207 N. L St., Lompoc. More info: (805) 735-4626 or lompochistory.org.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LOMPOC VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIET demos, and more. Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805- SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS 234-7279. ccvegfest.org. SLO United Methodist Church, SPRING OPEN HOUSE AND ETHNIC FOOD FAIR SPECIAL EVENTS 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo. ARTS Features delicacies such as hand made Dolma, Piroshki, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THE MAD SCIENCE OF FERMENTATION Explore Baklava, Tabouli, Sarmale and Pirogies. Take a tour the science behind fermented foods by learning how to CLASSES & WORKSHOPS THE BROAD MUSEUM DAY TRIP Includes a of our church and see the beautiful icons painted by make kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha and apple cider guided 1-hour tour followed by free time to get lunch iconographer Heather Mackean. March 2, 10 a.m.-2 vinegar. Hosted by the UCCE Master Food Preservers of LOMPOC/VANDENBERG and explore on your own. The Broad is known for its p.m. 805-264-2128. Annunciation Orthodox Church, 877 San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Feb. 23, 10 extensive contemporary art collection along with Francine Lane, Santa Maria, odox.org. STRAW BALE GARDENING Join UC Master a.m.-noon $10. 805-781-1429. cesanluisobispo.ucanr.edu. interactive audience installations. Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-8 Gardeners for a free workshop about how to grow UCCE Audtiorium, 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY p.m. $49. 805-686-1211. wildlingmuseum.org/news/ vegetables and ornamentals in straw bales instead of the-broad-day-trip-2019. Elverhoj Museum of History and NAACP SLO COUNTY MIXER Come mingle, meet HOPE FOR THE HOMELESS GOLF TOURNAMENT in the ground. Feb. 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Stone Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang. and join the NAACP community. Light refreshments, wine, Pismo Beach Golf Course presents this tournament Pine Hall, 210 South H St., Lompoc, 805-736-3888, and DJ included. Feb. 23, 6-8:30 p.m. Free and open to lompocmuseum.org/pine.php. BUELLTON GROUP WALK/VOLKSMARCH Join the benefiting the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition. Includes all; accepting donations. Madonna Inn Garden Room, 100 Central Coast Beach Boardwalkers for this walk. Feb. morning coffee and pastries, green fees, a tri-tip barbecue, Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-3000. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS 23, 8-11 a.m. Free; $3 for Volksmarching Credit. 805- and prizes. March 2, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. $225 per team ($45 714-1552. beachboardwalkers.org/traditional-events. NO LOVE LOST Presented by Central Cal Professional per player). 805-574-1638. 5chc.org. Pismo Beach Golf BALLROOM, LATIN, AND SWING LESSONS Downtown Buellton, Ave. Of The Flags, Buellton. Wrestling. “Your Demigod of Death” Funnybone will Course, 25 West Grand Avenue, Grover Beach. Marie King and Kings of Swing offer dance lessons for defend the Cen-Cal Pro Championship against “The all ages and skill levels. Couples and singles welcome. THE CLAIRVOYANTS LIVE Austrian magicians Amélie California Black Sheep” Mike Rayne. Feb. 24, 3-5 p.m. SAN LUIS OBISPO Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $36 for 4-week session. van Tass and Thommy Ten present their mentalism $15. The Graduate, 990 Industrial Way, San Luis Obispo, 805-928-7799. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., act. The duo showcased their mind reading abilities SHARE THE LOVE FASHION SHOW 2019 Visit 805-541-0969, slograd.com. Orcutt. on America’s Got Talent in 2015. Feb. 22, 8 p.m. site for full schedule of events. Proceeds benefit local $19-$59. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 E. Highway SLO CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL SLO’s most popular organizations. March 1, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 5:30-10 BASIC WATERCOLOR No experience required. 246, Santa Ynez, 800-248-6274, chumashcasino.com/ beer event with beer tastings, food pairings, beer p.m. and March 2, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 5:30-10 Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. $8. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares entertainment. educational seminars, and live music. Feb. 22, 5-9 p.m. 805-242-2034. stlfoundation.com/fashion-show. Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. p.m. and Feb. 23, 1-5 p.m. $35-$55. 805-481-4898. Alex Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis MARTA BECKET’S 51ST ANNIVERSARY A dance BEADING WORKSHOP Thursdays, noon oasisorcutt. slocraftbeer.com. Alex Madonna Expo Center, 100 Obispo. performance directed and choreographed by Christine org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo. Fossemalle and Sonia Ibarra Corona. Feb. 25, 5:30 p.m. NORTH SLO COUNTY 805-937-9750. Fossemalle Dance Studio, 3595 Numancia St., Santa From the EIGHTH ANNUAL HIGHWAY 46 WEST WINE COUNTRY TWO STEP DANCE LESSONS Ynez, 805-688-8494. basics to a variety of patterns. Dancers of all skill levels FUNDRAISERS SAFARI Passes include three selected complimentary welcome. Thursdays, 6:15-7 p.m. $8. 805-680-5695. wine tastings at each winery. Proceeds benefit Zoo To SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY You. Each participating winery will host at least one of LIFE STEPS SANTA MARIA WISDOM CENTER: 2019 SYV TOUCH-A-TRUCK This family-friendly Zoo To You’s “Animal Ambassadors” for a fun meet and CREATIVE ART TUESDAYS Meet other artists and GRAND OPENING/RIBBON CUTTING event is for all ages and features all kinds of vehicles, greet alongside their handlers. March 2, 11 a.m.-3 support and critique others’ works. Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. $1. CEREMONY Life Steps Foundation is proud to food, bounce houses, and face painting. March 2, p.m. and March 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $30. Paso Robles Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. announce the completion and opening of its new 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5/person; $20/family. 805- 46 West Wineries, Highway 46 West, Paso Robles, Santa Maria Wisdom Center, featuring Mayor EVERYBODY CAN DANCE Ballet workout classes for 245-1561. facebook.com/syvtouchatruck/. 805-227-4766. Patino and Councilmember Waterfield. Enjoy teens and adults. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. everybodycandance. Bethania Lutheran Church of Solvang, 621 tours and refreshments. Feb. 28, 3-3:45 webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland Atterdag Rd., Solvang. p.m. Free. 805-354-5320. Life Steps Santa St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. Maria Wisdom Center, 2255 South Depot INDIVIDUAL PAINTERS No instructor. Fridays, 9 Street, Santa Maria, lifesteps.org. a.m.-noon $1. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., SANTA MARIA LIBRARY SUCCULENT New Times and the Sun now share their Orcutt, 805-937-9750. EXCHANGE Please bring “pest free” community listings for a complete Central INDEX INTRODUCTORY BALLET 1 Tuesdays, 5 p.m. clippings of your favorite succulents to trade Coast calendar running from SLO County through Special Events ...... [17] everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, and share with others. Feb. 23 Free. 805-925- northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. 0994 ext. 8562. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account Arts ...... [17] INTRODUCTORY BALLET 2 Wednesdays, 6 p.m. and McClelland St., Santa Maria. at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@ Fridays everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Culture & Lifestyle ...... [20] Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. SAN LUIS OBISPO newtimesslo.com. Deadline is one week before the issue date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing INTRODUCTORY BALLET 3 Wednesdays, 6 p.m. CENTRAL COAST VEG FEST An all-day, family- Food & Drink ...... [22] and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood everybodycandance.webs.com. Everybody Can Dance, friendly celebration of veganism with free samples, Music ...... [23] vendors, food, food trucks, expert speakers, cooking directly at [email protected]. ARTS continued page 18

www.santamariasun.com • February 21 - February 28, 2019 • Sun • 17 ARTS from page 17 through Feb. 27 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community. PHOTO COURTESY OF ORCUTT COMMUNITY THEATER Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Includes drawing, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753. PLAY EXPLORE CREATE 2 pastel, watercolor, tempera, collage, printmaking, SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY MUSIC LESSONS Offering private and classroom sewing, and building. Tuesdays, Thursdays, lessons. ongoing 805-925-0464. Coelho Academy of ACRYLIC POURING INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP 9-10:30 a.m. & 1:30-3 p.m. $20. 805-668-2125. Music, 325 E. Betteravia Road, Santa Maria. Artist Shelley Kenny host this class, where every piece lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 MUSICAL THEATRE AND CABARET will look completely different from the next. Feb. 27, East Grand Ave. Suite 101, Arroyo Grande. WORKSOP CLASSES Come improve your 6-8 p.m. $40. 805-550-9963. theartgalanipomo. vocal skills so that you’ll have more fun com/classes-and-events/. Gala De Arte Plaza, SAN LUIS OBISPO singing cabaret, karaoke, and more. 136 N Thompson Ave. B, Nipomo. THE ART OF TAPESTRY WEAVING WITH Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Sept. ART AND WINE: CACTUS FLOWER TRICIA GOLDBERG Guests weave with fine 30 $75 for a four week session; $20 to ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS Create wool yarns and learn tapestry techniques including drop in. 805-400-5335. Cabaret805. a colorful cactus and flower canvas with hatching, slits, and patterns for combining colors. com. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 artist Wendy Thrasher. All materials and a All experience levels are welcome. Feb. 22-24 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria. glass of wine are provided. Feb. 21, 6-8 $295-$325; $20 for materials. 805-543-8562. SALSA DANCE CLASS No FEB. 21 – FEB. 28 p.m. and Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m. $40; $65 for sloma.org/education. San Luis Obispo Museum of partner or experience needed. 2019 2; $30 each for 3 or more. 805-550-9963. Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. 18 Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-937-1574. theartgalanipomo.com/classes-and-events/. CABARET SINGING AND PERFORMANCE CentralCoastSwingDance.com. Old Town Brew, Gala De Arte Plaza, 136 N Thompson Ave. B, CLASS Learn the art of singing in a Cabaret Nipomo. ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM 338 W. Tefft St, Nipomo. style and setting. Find your key and style with Orcutt Community Theater presents its SWING, BALLROOM, AND LATIN DANCE CLASSES ART AND WINE: STARFISH NAIL AND STRING a skilled accompanist. You may start anytime production of The Elephant Man on Feb. 22 ART CLASS Bring beach shells them to this during the semester. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 Hosted by the Kings of Swing. All skill levels welcome through March 9 at KDA Studios, located at starfish nail and string mixed media class. Artist p.m. $185 for 12 week class or $20 per night as (adults). Couples and singles welcome. Pre-registration 3546 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. Performances recommended. Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. $45. 805-928-7799. Wendy Thrasher guides guests through techniques a drop-in student. 805-772-2812. cuesta.edu/ Adkins Dance Center, 1110 E. Clark Ave., Santa Maria. that are easily replicated. All materials and a glass communityprograms. Cuesta College, Highway 1, are from 7 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays of wine are include. Feb. 23, 6-8 p.m. $40; $65 San Luis Obispo. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets UKULELE CLASS Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. Oasis for 2; $30 each for 3 or more. 805-550-9963. are $15. More info: (805) 973-7264 or Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. DATE NIGHT POTTERY Guests can enjoy theartgalanipomo.com/classes-and-events/. Gala De sharing wine, throwing pots on the wheel, and orcuttcommunitytheater.com. WEST COAST SWING CLASS No partner or Arte Plaza, 136 N Thompson Ave. B, Nipomo. more. Fridays, Saturdays, 6-8 p.m. $30 per experience needed. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-937- ART AND WINE: WINTER ICE ACRYLIC PAINTING person. 805-896-6197. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1574. CentralCoastSwingDance.com. Old Town Brew, CLASS An evening of wine and painting. Artist Wendy 1243 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com. 338 W. Tefft St, Nipomo. SPECIAL ART EVENTS Thrasher guides guests through techniques that are FILM AND TV ACTING CLASSES Film and TV acting WINTER MAKERSPACE Events take place in the easily replicated. All materials and a glass of wine are classes for all ages and skill levels. Offers optional showcases SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS learning center. Call for full schedule and more info. provided. , 6-8 p.m. $40; $65 for 2; $30 each Feb. 22 for major Hollywood talent agents and casting directors. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. for 3 or more. 805-550-9963. theartgalanipomo.com/ FIRST FRIDAY ARTIST RECEPTIONS Valley Art Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. $165-$175. 310-910-1228. classes-and-events/. Gala De Arte Gallery features 12 artists each year. Enjoy art, wine, PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WILDLING MUSEUM actorsedge.com. Mission Cinemas, 1025 Monterey St., SLO. Plaza, 136 N Thompson Ave. B, and food at these opening receptions. First Friday of Nipomo. INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETIVE DRAWING OF every month, 5-7 p.m. Free. 805-937-2278. valleygallery. THE HUMAN FIGURE WITH JOSE LEMUS This class org. Valley Art Gallery, 125 W. Clark Ave., Orcutt. THE COLOR TOOLBOX This looks at the complexity of the human form and explores workshop will look at color methods of simplification.Feb. 22, 1-4 p.m. $45. 805- SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY relationships: warm, cool, neutral, 234-2228. artcentralartsupply.com/current-workshops. WOMEN’S EVENING OF RENEWAL On the last complementary contrast, and more. php. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. Feb. 22, 3:30-4:45 p.m. $45. 805- Wednesday of every month, come share two hours with 668-2125. LilA Creative Community, PACIFIC HORIZON CHORUS WELCOMES WOMEN other women exploring ideas of motherhood, family, 1147 East Grand Ave. Suite 101, SINGERS Visit site or come by in person to see if these relationships, friendships, and ourselves through the Arroyo Grande, lila.community. music lessons are right for you. Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. creative process. Guests will use collage, drawing, 805-441-1405. pacifichorizon.org. SLO United Methodist painting, and poetry. Last Wednesday of every month, 6-8 FREE QI GONG CLASS Taught by Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo. p.m. $25. 805-668-2125. LilA Creative Community, 1147 Qi Gong Master Anthony Morrocco. East Grand Ave. Suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community. Beginners ages 12 and up are PAINT A POT Features a selection of pre-made pottery for those who love to design and paint. All ages welcome. welcome. Mondays-Sundays, 9:45 SAN LUIS OBISPO a.m.-noon through April 1 Free. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through March 805-534-1600. Morrocco Method 30 $25 and up. 805-896-6197. anamcre.com. Anam Cre FILM SCREENING: THE LATINO LIST Feb. 26, 5-9 Headquarters, 800 Farroll Rd., Grover Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo. p.m. Free. 805-781-5855. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Beach, morroccomethod.com. PAINTING MARIGOLD FIELDS: PASTEL WORKSHOP Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. DAYTRIPPER WITH JIM TYLER Apply, layer, and mix different kinds of The Wildling Museum, the Elverhoj Museum, and the OPEN STUDIO FOR HOMESCHOOLED CHILDREN pastel and paper. Feb. 23, 1-4 p.m. $50. 805-748-2220. Solvang Parks and Recreation Department co-host a EXHIBITS Includes drawing, painting, sewing, artcentralartsupply.com/current-workshops.php. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. day trip to the Broad, a contemporary art museum in weaving, mixed media, printmaking, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Los Angeles, on Feb. 26. The trip includes a guided tour and 3-dimensional building in a POTTERY WORKSHOP: MEDITATION IN MOTION FOLDED ART: ORIGAMI ANIMALS Featuring origami and free time for attendees to explore the museum on safe, non-competitive environment. Wheel throwing experience is necessary. Limited to 8 animals by artist Robert Salazar. In the Oak Gallery their own. Tickets are $49. More info: (805) 686-1211 or Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $20 per participants. Mondays, 9-midnight through March 4 wildlingmuseum.org. hour. 805-668-2125. LilA Creative $325. 805-896-6197. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com. 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(second floor).Through March 20 Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805- 688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org. NATURE IMAGINED This exhibit celebrates nature through art by Cheryl Medow, Ellen Jewett, and Hilary Brace. These artists used diverse materials and methods to create their works. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. 805-686-8315. wildlingmuseum.org. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. NATURE REGENERATED Photographers were encouraged to capture examples of nature’s ability to regenerate and thrive. This exhibit showcases winning entries in the Adult and Junior categories. ongoing Free. 805-686-8315. wildlingmuseum.org/ photography-competition/. Wildling Museum of Art and ALWAYS AMAZING. Never routine. 19 Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. NEW PERSPECTIVES Through March 1 Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-688- 7517, gallerylosolivos.com. FRIDAY PAVLOV GALLERY: FEATURED ARTISTS FEB 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 22 p.m. Free. 805-686-1080. pavlovgallery.com. Pavlov Art 8 PM Gallery, 1608 Copenhagen Dr., Ste C, Solvang. RAY STRONG: FEATURED ARTIST Sponsored by the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation. thu & FRI In the Main Gallery (first floor).Through March 20 Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org. FEB 28 RAY STRONG: A COLLECTOR’S PASSION One & mar 1 pancho barraza collector, David Parker, is sharing his Ray Strong THE paintings as well as his stories of how he built his 8 PM collection of over thirty pieces. Mondays, Wednesdays- CLAIRVOYANTS Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through July 8 $5. 805-686- 8315. wildlingmuseum.org/news/ray-strong-2019-art- exhibit. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B FRIDAY Mission Dr., Solvang. Mar SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS FINE ARTS STUDENT SHOW Through Feb. 21 Ann 8 Foxworthy Gallery, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, 805- 8 PM 922-6966, Ext. 3252, hancockcollege.edu/gallery/. SANTA BARBARA PRINTMAKERS JURIED EXHIBITION ongoing smartscouncil.org. Betteravia Gallery, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. FRIDAY MAR SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Flogging Molly FROM ARTISTS, FOR ARTISTS, BY ARTISTS 22 Featuring fine art oils and pastels from Corynn Wolf, Chris D’Elia: acrylics from Ryan Adams, and works from various 8 PM mediums by Marc Wolf ongoing Free. 805-773- Follow The Leader Tour 6563. Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach, FEB. 21 – FEB. 28 puffersofpismo.com/. 2019 LOCALLY INSPIRED: ART EXHIBITION AND SALE Featuring Teressena Bakens (mixed media), Sheryl Knight (oil), Lucy Hunt-Pierson (bronze), Linda Paulson (oil), and Gayle Rappaport-Weiland (mixed media). Through March 16, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-773- 8057. facebook.com/events/335860080347203/. Seaside Gallery, 580 Cypress St., Pismo Beach. NANCY HAGLUND PHOTO EXHIBITION Through May 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $5 per person.. 805-929-5679. DanaAdobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo.

SAN LUIS OBISPO 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 3400 E Highway 246, Santa Ynez · 800-248-6274 · ChumashCasino.com Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. 805-544-9251. artsobispo. org. SLO County, Countywide, San Luis Obispo. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Chumash Casino Resort reserves the right to change or cancel promotions and events. ART AFTER DARK: 4 CATS Showcasing Jennifer Young, a lifestyle and portrait photographer based out of Los Angeles and New York City. March 1, 6-9 p.m. Free. 805-547-0278. The 4 Cats Cafe and Gallery, 19448-4_CHU_EntAd_SMS_7-5x9-5.indd 8 2/4/19 2:27 PM 1531 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, The4Cats.com. BACKSTAGE PASS: BARON WOLMAN AND THE JOB #: 19448-4_CHU_EntAd_SMS_7-5x9-5 · Client: Chumash · Agency: RIESTER EARLY YEARS OF ROLLING STONE This exhibit FOR ALL YOUR FLOORING NEEDS! features the work of Baron Wolman, Chief Photographer for Trim: 7.5" w x 9.5" h · Bleed: N/A · Color: 4C · Pub: Santa Maria Sun Rolling Stone from 1967 to 1970. On display are 35 framed Hardwood • Carpet • Vinyl & More! photographs, contact sheets, and original Rolling Stone Due Date: 01/24/19 · Insertion Date: 01/31/19 · Contact: Bill Robbins · [email protected] magazine covers. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through March 16 Free. 805-781-5991. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. CYNTHIA MEYER: LOCAL COLOR Enjoy landscape, light, and architecture captured on a sunny Expanded Showroom day in SLO. ongoing, 6-9 p.m. Free. 805-210-8687. secretslo.com. Sauer-Adams Adobe, 964 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo. A Robinson Crusoe of space HARRELL FLETCHER Fletcher has produced WE a variety of socially engaged collaborative and adventure written by H.W. Moss interdisciplinary projects since the early ‘90s. Feb. 22, Illustrated by Steve Moss DO 5-7 p.m. and Feb. 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-756- 1571. artgallery.calpoly.edu. Cal Poly University Art STAIRS! Gallery, Cal Poly Art & Design, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis 427 W. Betteravia Rd Ste A-C, SM Obispo, 93407-0321, San Luis Obispo. Published by NetNovels.com 805-928-0900 Lic #C15-947843 ARTS continued page 20 Mon - Fri 9 - 5:30 · Sat 10 - 3

www.santamariasun.com • February 21 - February 28, 2019 • Sun • 19 ARTS from page 19 PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LIFE STEPS FOUNDATION like to receive support from others. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805-528-3194. Hope House Wellness Center, 1306 PILGRIM’S PROCESS: THE POETRY OF MICHAEL Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo. HANNON The exhibit celebrates over five decades of LIVING WITH GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Grief is a works in print. Includes chapbooks, books, broadsides, natural response to the death of a loved one. This group poetry-infused sculpture, mail art, and altered objects. helps those who have lost a loved one or have a loved Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through March 29 Free. one who is dealing with a life-altering illness. Trained 805-756-2305. lib.calpoly.edu/events/pilgrimsprocess. grief counselors will be present to provide information Cal Poly Special Collections and Archives, Robert E. about grief. Mondays, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Free. 805-544- Kennedy Library, 1 Grand Ave., Building 35, Room 409, 2266. hospiceslo.org/support-groups. Hospice SLO San Luis Obispo. County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Hosted by NAMI CALLS FOR ARTISTS (National Alliance on Mental Illness). A confidential and safe group of families helping families who have a loved SAN LUIS OBISPO one living with mental health challenges. Does not meet in January. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 5:30-6:45 CALL FOR ARTISTS: BRUSHSTROKES 2019 A p.m. Free. 805-544-2086. namislo.org. St. Stephen’s 20 non-themed state-wide juried exhibition at SLOMA. Juror: Episcopal Church, 1344 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. Jerry McLaughlin. Visit site for details. Mondays-Sundays. NAR-ANON: LET IT BEGIN WITH ME Nar-Anon through May 15 $35 for up to two paintings. 805-543- is a support group for those who are affected by 8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 someone else’s addiction. Tuesdays 805-458-7655. Broad St., San Luis Obispo. FIRST STEPS naranoncentralca.org/meetings/meeting-list/. San Luis CALL FOR ARTISTS: AWAKEN SLO COUNTY The Life Steps Foundation hosts the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Obispo, Citywide, SLO. STUDENTS A year-long program celebrating art and Santa Maria Wisdom Center, located at 2255 S. Depot St., Santa Maria, on Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. community expressed through the imaginative creations PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for Guests can enjoy free refreshments and tours of this new health care facility. More info: (805) of our county’s students. Three student exhibitions will those grieving the loss of a pet. This group provides the opportunity to connect with individuals in a similar be displayed at SLOMA throughout the year. Through 354-5320 or lifestepsfoundation.org. situation. Drop-ins welcome. Last Wednesday of every May 12 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. month, 5-6:15 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org/ industry. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria. support-groups. Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., p.m. Free. 805-688-9090. almarosawinery.com. Alma SANTA MARIA TOASTMASTERS WEEKLY San Luis Obispo. Rosa Tasting Room, 181 C Industrial Way, Buellton. STAGE MEETING Toastmasters International is a worldwide YOUNG ADULT GRIEF GROUP A drop-in support TED AND CONVERSATION The Solvang Library nonprofit educational organization that empowers group for young adults who are grieving the loss of a SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS screens an 18-minute talk from the TED Talks series. individuals to become more effective communicators loved one. Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. Free. 805-544-2266. and leaders. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 805-264-6722. THE ELEPHANT MAN BY BERNARD POMERANCE Afterwards, the audience explores the topic together hospiceslo.org/support-groups/young-adult-grief-group. santamaria.toastmastersclubs.org/. Toyota of Santa Orcutt Community Theater presents this production. over tea and coffee. Third Thursday of every month, 10- Hospice SLO County, 1304 Pacific St., San Luis Obispo. Maria, 700 E Beteravia Rd., Santa Maria. Fridays, Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Sundays, 1:30- 10:50 a.m. Free. 805-688-4214. Solvang Library, 1745 3:30 p.m. through March 10 $15. 805-973-7264. Mission Dr., Solvang. THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY GENEALOGICAL Orcutt Community Theater, 941 E. Foster Rd., Orcutt, SOCIETY The Santa Maria Valley Genealogical Society CREATE & LEARN LOMPOC/VANDENBERG orcuttcommunitytheater.com. holds meetings open to the public. Third Thursday of every month, 2-4 p.m. SMVGS.org. Family SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE A romantic comedy based COMMUNITY FOOD CENTER The center is History Center, 908 Sierra Madre, Santa on the Oscar-winning motion picture. Through March a food pantry offering nutritional classes. CARD MAKING Tuesdays, 9 a.m. oasisorcutt.org. Maria. 3 Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, 805- Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-967-5741, Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937- 928-7731, pcpa.org. Ext. 107. El Camino Community Center, W. TRI CITY SOUND CHORUS 9750. Laurel Avenue and N. I Street, Lompoc. OF SWEET ADELINES KNITTING AND CROCHETING Wednesdays, 9:30 SAN LUIS OBISPO STRAW BALE GARDENING: SB INTERNATIONAL Welcomes all a.m. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares women who are interested in learning MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Presented by SLO REP. COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. about barbershop-style music singing Wednesdays-Sundays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, UCCE Master Gardeners will talk about and performing. Thursdays, 6:45-9:30 SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY 2-4 p.m. through March 10 $40-$55. 805-786-2440. selecting, preparing, and conditioning straw FEB. 21 – FEB. 28 p.m. 805-736-7572. Lutheran Church of slorep.org/shows/million-dollar-quartet/. San Luis Obispo bales, planting into the bales, and caring for 2019 SEWING CAFE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Our Savior, 4725 S. Bradley Road, Orcutt. Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. the crops. Feb. 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Sewing Cafe offers various classes and workshop. Call for 805-893-3485. Stone Pine Hall, 210 South H St., TRIVIA NIGHT Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Free. COMEDY NIGHT Weekly comedy show featuring full schedule. ongoing Sewing Cafe, 541 Five Cities Dr., Lompoc, lompocmuseum.org/pine.php. naughtyoak.com. Naughty Oak Brewing Co., 165 S touring and local comics all for one dollar. Guests can Pismo Beach, 805-295-6585. Morro Bay. Broadway St Ste 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663. enjoy beer, food, raffle giveaways, and more. Hosted SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS by Henry Bruington and Aidan Candelario. Limited THE VALLEY READS BOOK CLUB The Valley Reads MIND & BODY spots available for the open mic. Thursdays, 7:30-10 BI-LINGO Informal conversation to practice Spanish Book Club meets every month on the fourth Tuesday. language skills for anyone with basic Spanish-speaking The Valley Reads are available at the Reference Desk p.m. through Feb. 28 $1. 805-540-8300. Bang The SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Drum Brewery, 950 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, skills. Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-7 p.m. Free. located on the second floor.Feb. 26, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. bangthedrumbrewery.com/. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Free. 805-925-0994 extension: 8562. Santa Maria Public MOVIE NIGHT: PREMIUM RUSH The movie will Maria, 805-925-0994. Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. serve as a kickoff event for the Library’s new program, FREE IMPROV SHOW Catch the talented musical Bike Kitchen. A brief discussion about the upcoming improv ensemble of The Central Coast Comedy Theater. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Bike Kitchen programs will precede the movie. Feb. 25, Feb. 23, 7-9 p.m. centralcoastcomedytheater.com. 3-4:30 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994 extension: 8562. Santa 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd. Suite POINT SLO LIGHTHOUSE TOURS Docents lead NIPOMO SENIOR CENTER The center is open Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. 110, San Luis Obispo, 805-868-7133. guests on a one-hour tour of the historic site, the five days a week; closed on weekends and holidays. buildings, and up to the Lighthouse tower. Please arrive Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 805-929-1615. Nipomo CANDLELIGHT RESTORATIVE YOGA Release and IMPROV COMEDY SHOW Fast-paced improv comedy 15 minutes early. All proceeds go directly toward Senior Center, 200 E. Dana St., Nipomo. open your body with breath, props, and meditation. shows performed by the ensemble of Central Coast the site’s restoration. Wednesdays, 12 & 1 p.m. and Mondays, 7-8 p.m. yogaformankind.com. Yoga for Comedy Theater. All shows are based on audience Saturdays, 12, 1 & 2 p.m. $17-$22. 805-540-5771. Mankind, 130 N Broadway, Suite B, Orcutt. suggestions making every show unique. Saturdays, 8-10 pointsanluislighthouse.org. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 SUPPORT GROUPS DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE Simple, meditative, p.m. $5. centralcoastcomedytheater.com. Kreuzberg Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. Coffee Company, 685 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS and joyous circle dances using music, mantras and 805-430-0260. SOUTH COUNTY POETRY: MIRA ROSENTHAL movements from a variety of cultures and spiritual An open mic follows each month’s featured poet. This TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING GROUP A foster traditions. First Sunday of every month, 2-4 p.m. $8 - $10 THE JOKER AND JESTER COMEDY TOUR A live month’s featured poet is Mira Rosenthal. Fourth Sunday parent class presented by Calm. Tuesdays 805-965- donation. 805-717-1933. Unity Chapel of Light Church, stand-up show. Feb. 22, 6:30-9 p.m. 805-439-3400. of every month, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-473-2416. 2376. calm4kids.org. Church For Life, 3130 Skyway Dr., 1165 Stubblefield Rd., Orcutt, unitysantamaria.net/. PierFront Wine & Brew, 480 Front Street, Avila Beach, South County Poetry, St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church Suite 501, Santa Maria. pierfrontwineandbrew.com. GENTLE YOGA Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. (annex), 301 Trinity Way off Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., RIGHETTI HIGH SCHOOL BALLET FOLKLORICO CanDoJack.com/socopo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Orcutt, 805-937-9750. AND MARIMBA BAND CONCERT All ages welcome. TOURS FOR PADDLERS A special tour for visitors GENERAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (SOUTH Feb. 23, 1-2 p.m. Free. 805-781-5989. slolibrary.org. MEDITATION GROUP Features a 20 minute meditation who come by ocean. Paddlers will need to clean sand COUNTY) Hospice SLO County is offering this support San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. followed by a brief discussion. Meetings take place in from their feet and dry themselves before the tour so group for those grieving the death of a loved one. Held the sanctuary. All are welcome. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon SHORT FORM IMPROV GAMES CLASS A fast not to damage the antique flooring. Saturdays, 10-10:45 in the Church Care Center. Drop-ins welcome. Tuesdays, Free. 805-937-3025. Unity Chapel of Light Church, 1165 paced comedy class. Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through a.m. $6.49. 805-540-5771. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. New Stubblefield Rd., Orcutt, unitysantamaria.net/. Feb. 25 $150 for all 6 weeks. 805-242-3109. Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. Life Pismo, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach. centralcoastcomedytheater.com. Tigerlily Salon Studio, SPOUSE AND PARTNER LOSS SUPPORT GROUP REFLEXOLOGY AT OASIS Tuesdays, 9 a.m. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., 659 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. (SOUTH COUNTY) A Hospice SLO support group for CLUBS & MEETINGS Orcutt, 805-937-9750. THE TEMPEST A re-imagining of Shakespeare’s classic those grieving the loss of a partner or spouse. Held in play. Feb. 28, 8-9:30 p.m., March 1, 8-9:30 p.m. Room 16. Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. TAI CHI AT OASIS Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:45 a.m. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS and March 2, 8-9:30 p.m. $12-$20. 805-756-4TIX. Free. 805-544-2266. hospiceslo.org. New Life Pismo, oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., theatredance.calpoly.edu/productions. Spanos Theatre, COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Tuesdays, 1 p.m. 990 James Way, Pismo Beach. Orcutt, 805-937-9750. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., WISDOM READINGS AnnKathleen is available every Orcutt, 805-937-9750. SAN LUIS OBISPO day by appointment for Wisdom Readings with Tarot DCSMV MONTHLY MEETING Speaker sessions open CHILD LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Hospice SLO County and Oracle cards. Gift certificates available. ongoing CULTURE & to the public. Meeting for registered Democrats only. is offering this support group for those grieving the loss $95-$160. 805-598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine Third Thursday of every month, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. of a child. Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Inspiration, 947 E Orange St, Santa Maria. santamariademocrats.info. 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www.santamariasun.com • February 21 - February 28, 2019 • Sun • 21 CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 20 Library, 140 W. Highway 246, PHOTO COURTESY OF EXPLORE LOMPOC Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 2650 Buellton. Main St., San Luis Obispo. MINDFUL YOGA: GENTLE, RESTORATIVE, AND SANTA MARIA VALLEY SLO GUILD TUESDAY FARMERS’ MARKET SLOW FLOW Mondays, Wednesdays, 9-10:15 a.m. $10 RAILWAY HISTORICAL Tuesdays, 2-5 p.m. through Dec. 31 Free. 805-762-4688. donation. White Heron Sangha Meditation Center, 6615 MUSEM The Santa Maria Valley facebook.com/TuesdayFarmersMarketSLOGuildHall/. Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach, whiteheronsangha.org. Railway Historical Museum SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. features a locomotive, boxcar, SILVER SNEAKERS ZUMBA Appropriate for all caboose, railroad artifacts, and ages and fitness levels. An easy-to-follow dance fitness diorama. Second and fourth EVENTS class. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9-10 a.m. Free Saturday of every month. 12-4 for members; $6 to drop-in. 805-441-7932. Oceano p.m. ongoing 805-714-4927. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Community Center, 1425 19th St., Oceano, adulted. Santa Maria Transit Center, Miller luciamarschools.org. ROBLAR WINE TASTINGS Potting Shed and Barrel and Boone St., Santa Maria. Room available to members. ongoing, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. WATER EXERCISE FOR ALL AGES These classes TEEN GAMING FRIDAYS 805-686-2603. roblarwinery.com. Roblar Winery, 3010 help relieve joint pain, enhance your breathing, and Teens can enjoy an afternoon of Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. increase your range of motion. Mondays, Wednesdays, gaming. Feb. 22, 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 805-481-6399. 5 Cities STANDING SUN: TASTING ROOM HOURS Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, Visit site for Cellar Club details and more info. 22 Maria Public Library, 421 S. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-691-9413. 5citiesswimschool.com. McClelland St., Santa Maria. standingsunwines.com. Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St., Unit D, Buellton, 805-691-9413. OUTDOORS SOUTH COAST SLO WINE TASTING AT KALYRA Offering varietals from COUNTY all over the world. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. SAN LUIS OBISPO MINDFUL KINDFUL and Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-693-8864. BADASS WOMEN WALKING TOUR Learn about PEACEFUL (AGES 6-11): kalyrawinery.com. Kalyra Winery, 343 N. Refugio Road, San Luis Obispo’s historical rebel women at their sites ARROYO GRANDE A social- LOMPOC LIBATIONS Santa Ynez. of battle. Feb. 23 $20. 805-210-8687. secretslo.com/ emotional learning program that The Lompoc Rotary Club hosts its 33rd annual Wine Tasting LOMPOC/VANDENBERG tours/. Sauer-Adams Adobe, 964 Chorro St., San Luis provides foundation for greater and Auction on Feb. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lompoc Obispo. mental strength, resilience, Veterans Memorial Building, located at 100 E. Locust Ave., LOMPOC WINE FACTORY TASTINGS This tasting happiness, and well-being. FREE HIKE AT LAGUNA LAKE WITH ECOSLO Meet Lompoc. Local wines, craft brews, and eats from various room highlights community-based winemaking. Features Pre-registration required. ECOSLO docents Annie and Evan at the dog park to begin Lompoc businesses will be served. Admission is $50. Proceeds various member winemakers. Mondays, Wednesdays- the hike. Rain within 24 hours beforehand cancels. Feb. Thursdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Saturdays, 12-4 p.m. 805-243-8398. lompocwinefactory. support the Huyck Stadium renovations and other community 24, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-544-1777. ecoslo.org/ through May 30 805-270-5523. com. Lompoc Wine Factory, 321 N. D St., Lompoc. mindfulkindfulyouniversity.com/ projects. More info: explorelompoc.com. calendar/. Laguna Lake Park, 504 Madonna Rd., San Luis Offering register-dragonfly-ag. Women’s TASTING AT MONTEMAR WINES Obispo. handcrafted wines, charcuterie, and cheeses. Fridays- Club of Arroyo Grande, 211 HEART OF SLO WALKING TOUR Understand the Sundays, 12-5 p.m. 805-735-5000. facebook.com/ Vernon St., Arroyo Grande. accepted. 805-674-4277. Halcyon Store Post Office, 936 mysterious fabric of the city and hear the stories of its S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande. montemarwines. Montemar Wines, 1501 E. Chestnut people from the Mission to the modern era. Feb. 22, OCEANO DUNES VISITOR CENTER Enjoy exhibits Ave., Lompoc. of dune and lagoon plant and animal species. End SUNDAY FOR SPIRIT PSYCHIC READINGS 10 a.m.-noon $20. 805-210-8687. secretslo. This your visit with a stroll behind the center to Features an assortment of psychic readers. Sundays, 1-5 WINE TASTING AT FLYING GOAT CELLARS com/tours/. Sauer-Adams Adobe, 964 winery specializes in Pinot Noir and sparkling wine. the fresh-water lagoon. ongoing, 12-4 p.m. p.m. Vaires. 805-489-2432. Halcyon Store Post Office, Chorro St., San Luis Obispo. Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-736- Free. 805-474-2667. Oceano Dunes Visitor 936 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande. LAWLESS SAN LUIS WALKING 9032. flyinggoatcellars.com. Flying Goat Cellars, 1520 Center, 555 Pier Ave, Oceano. YOUTH SERVICES The City Church Central Coast TOUR See the town that crime built and Chestnut Court, Lompoc. holds youth services for junior high school students. justice tried to control, and find out how PLAY EXPLORE CREATE 1 Enjoy Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Free. 805-929-8990. thecitycc.org. which side was which was not always various art activities including drawing, SAN LUIS OBISPO painting, building sculptures, and more. Faith Life Community Church, 726 W Tefft St, Nipomo. clear. Feb. 22, 2-4 p.m. and Feb. 24, 10 THE BLACK GLASS CHALLENGE AT CROMA FEB. 21 – FEB. 28 Designed for ages 3 to 4. All materials are a.m.-noon $20. 805-210-8687. secretslo. VERA Test your blind tasting skills. Winners get their 2019 included. Mondays, Wednesdays, 9-10:30 com/tours/. Sauer-Adams Adobe, 964 VOLUNTEERS names listed on the front board and posted to social a.m. $20. 805-668-2125. LilA Creative Chorro St., San Luis Obispo. media. Fridays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $12. 805-946-1685. Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. Suite 101, MUSHROOM DISCOVERY WORKSHOP Join SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY cromavera.com/events/. Croma Vera Wines, 3592 Broad Arroyo Grande, lila.community. author and researcher Christian Schwarz to gather ELDERS FOR YOUTH MENTOR PROGRAM Seeking St., Ste. 106, San Luis Obispo. SLO COUNTY PUGS ON THE BEACH Socially mushroom specimens for close examination. Learn elders to mentor teens in the program. Mondays, EXPLORE AROMAS IN WINE: SESSION I friendly dogs and their humans are invited to run (leash identification techniques and discover dynamic sensory Thursdays, Sundays. through Feb. 28 Free. 805-528- Sommelier Chris Cuyler will guide guests through a scent free) in the surf sand at Olde Port Beach (Avila Dog awareness for mushroom identification.Feb. 24, 10 1000. Morrocco Method Headquarters, 800 Farroll Rd., exploration of three wines while exploring similar aromas a.m.-4 p.m. $60-$70. 805-541-1400. slobg.org/calendar- Beach). Last Sunday of every month, 2-3 p.m. Free. Grover Beach, morroccomethod.com. from the Le Nez Du Vin wine aroma kit. Feb. 21, 6-7 p.m. aggbchamber.com. Olde Port Beach, 6520 Avila Beach of-events/mushroom. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, $35. 805-946-1685. cromavera.orderport.net. Croma Dr., Avila Beach. 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. SAN LUIS OBISPO Vera Wines, 3592 Broad St., Ste. 106, San Luis Obispo. CASA INFO SESSION Learn about volunteer FRIDAY NIGHT PINT NIGHT Buy logo glass for $8 SPORTS SPIRITUAL opportunities at CASA of SLO County. Become an and bring it in every Friday for $2 off refills. Wine offered advocate for an abused or neglected infant, toddler, at happy hour pricing. Fridays, 4-10 p.m. Free. 805- SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS child or teen, or a mentor for a young adult leaving foster 868-7133. 7sistersbrewing.com/events-page. 7Sisters care. Training provided. Or join the CASA Guild. Please Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd. Suite 110, San NFL FLAG FOOTBALL Presented by Rise and Achieve. FREE WOMEN’S EXERCISE CLASS Open to all R S V P. Feb. 26, 1-2 p.m. 805-541-6542. slocasa.org. Luis Obispo. For boys and girls ages 5 to 17. First game takes place women regardless of denomination. Class includes CASA of San Luis Obispo County, 75 Higuera St., Suite July 7. 10 games guaranteed. ongoing 805-868-3633. stretching, aerobics, and floor exercises while listening GEEKS WHO DRINK PUB QUIZ 8 rounds of audio, 180, San Luis Obispo. riseandachieve.com. Ernest Righetti High School, 941 E. to uplifting, spiritual music. Free childcare offered on visual, and live hosted trivia with prizes. Thursdays, 6:30- Foster Rd., Orcutt, 805-937-3738. site. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9-10 a.m. Free. 8:30 p.m. Free. 805-868-7133. 7SistersBrewing.com. 805-922-1919. cornerstonesm.org. Cornerstone Church, 7Sisters Brewing Company, 181 Tank Farm Rd. Suite KIDS & FAMILY 1026 E Sierra Madre Ave., Santa Maria. FOOD & DRINK 110, San Luis Obispo. HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICES Join Hope MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Enjoy pancakes, Community Church for Sunday morning and Wednesday eggs, bacon, and juice and meet new and old friends. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS FARMERS MARKETS night services. Children care provided for infants and Proceeds support local non-profits like Edna4H, RISE NIGHT LIGHT THEATER PRESENTS: RALPH children under 4. Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, SLO, and the hall’s Raise the Solar Roof project. First LOMPOC/VANDENBERG BREAKS THE INTERNET Feb. 26, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 6:30 p.m. Free. 805-922-2043. hopesm.com. Hope Sunday of every month, 8-11 a.m. through Dec. 2 $7. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. Community Church, 3010 Skyway Dr. Suite F, Santa LOMPOC FARMERS MARKET Features fresh fruit 805-543-0639. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis McClelland St., Santa Maria. Maria. and vegetables, flowers, entertainment, and activities Obispo, sloguildhall.com. for the whole family. Fridays, 2-6 p.m. Lompoc Farmers BABYNAUTS STORY TIME Story time for babies up INTUITIVE GUIDANCE Sessions may include but are TASTE OF SLO: WALKING FOOD TOUR Visit five Market, Ocean Avenue and I Street, Lompoc. to 12 months and their caregiver. Fridays, 10-10:30 a.m. not limited to mediumship, psychic awareness, light different destinations in downtown SLO per tour. All through Feb. 22 Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria journey work, and aura cleansings. Thursdays, 12-2 p.m. VANDENBERG VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET food and drinks are included. Mondays, Saturdays, Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. $20 for 15 minutes. 937-271-5646. CovenTree: Books Locally grown produce and food stuffs are available 1-4 p.m. through Sept. 5 $85. 320-420-9853. HOMEWORK HELP For grades K through 6. Mondays- and Gifts, 722 E Main St., Santa Maria. year round. Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vandenberg Village tasteofslowalkingfoodtour.com. Downtown SLO, Higuera Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. through June 6 Free. 805-925- Farmers’ Market, 120 Burton Mesa Blvd., Lompoc. St., San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY 0994. cityofsantamaria.org. Santa Maria Public Library, Hosted by Brain Stew Trivia. German food from SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS TRIVIA 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. HOUSE OF GOD CHURCH SERVICES Join Pastor Beda’s Biergarden available 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 7-9 KTS ALL STAR GYMNASTICS: NINJA WARRIOR Joseph and Amanda Anderson every Sunday for prayer, ORCUTT FARMERS MARKET Presents local farmers p.m. Bang The Drum Brewery, 950 Orcutt Road, San Luis CLASSES Bring out your inner warrior with kids parkour healing, and more. Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m. 805-888- and small businesses. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Orcutt Obispo, 242-8372, bangthedrumbrewery.com/. 7714. House of God Church, 946 Rockaway Ave., Grover Farmers Market, Bradley Road, Orcutt. classes in a safe setting. For ages 5 and up. Wednesdays, WELLBEAN AT CENTRAL COAST VEG FEST Drop Beach. Fridays, 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. 805-349-7575. Santa Maria by the WellBean booth at the Central Coast Veg Fest to try SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria. MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT Learn the basics of some free and tasty samples. WellBean snack bars are LET’S BLOW OFF SOME STEAM A story time communicating with spirit in a safe environment with ARROYO GRANDE FARMERS MARKET Includes vegan, gluten-free, and made in Morro Bay. Feb. 23, 10 filled with exploration and discovery, designed for Mike Smith. Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $15. 805-480- produce, artists and musicians. Saturdays, 12-2:25 p.m. a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-709-2477. ccveg.org/. SLO United preschoolers ages 3 to 5. Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. through 2432. Halcyon Store Post Office, 936 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande Farmers Market, Olohan Alley, Arroyo Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo. Arroyo Grande. Grande. Feb. 21 Free. 805-925-0994. Santa Maria Public WINE TASTING AT CROMA VERA Wines also Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. REFUGE RECOVERY Refuge Recovery is a non- NIPOMO FARMERS MARKET Includes a large variety available by the glass and bottle. Club members enjoy MOMMY AND ME CLASSES Brief gymnastics theistic, Buddhist-inspired approach to treating and of locally grown produce. Open year round Sundays, special pricing and exclusive benefits. Mondays, Fridays- classes for ages 1 to 3 (as soon as they can start recovering from addictions of all kinds. Open to people 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. nipomofarmersmarket.com/. Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $14. 805-946-1685. cromavera. walking on their own). Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, of all backgrounds and respectful of all recovery paths. Nipomo Farmers Market, Via Concha Road, Nipomo. com/tastingroom/. Croma Vera Wines, 3592 Broad St., 9:30-10 & 10:15-10:45 a.m. $35-$55. KT’s All Star Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Free; donations welcome. The Ste. 106, San Luis Obispo. Haven (classroom), 621 E Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, SAN LUIS OBISPO Gymnastics, 237 Town Center E, Santa Maria, 805-349- WOODSTOCK’S SLO PINT NIGHT With the first pint 805-202-3440. 7575. FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market in SLO is the as low as $5, Woodstock’s gives half-off refills in the READALOUD The Buellton Library presents ReadAloud, SINGING BOWL MEDITATION Enjoy vibrational largest Farmers Market in California. Thursdays, 6:10-9 same glass. Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. Free. 805-541-4420. a play-reading group for adults, teens and children 9 sounds of singing bowls with Pamala Taylor. Fourth p.m. Downtown SLO, Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. woodstocksslo.com. Woodstock’s Pizza, 1000 Higuera and up. Fridays, 4-5 p.m. Free. 805-688-3115. Buellton Wednesday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Offerings SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts over 60 vendors. St, San Luis Obispo. ❍

22 • Sun • February 21 - February 28, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com DJ/DANCE 24 | KARAOKE/OPEN MIC 24 LOCAL NOTES PHOTOS COURTESY OF LYNE GARRETT Live Music SANTA YNEZ VALLEY THE CROWN CITY BOMBERS LIVE Feb. Goodnight Vienna 22, 8 p.m. Free before 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, Soprano Maria Jette joins the Santa Maria mavericksaloon.org. 23 DUSTY JUGZ LIVE A country group. Food Philharmonic for Masters in Vienna concert and drinks available for purchase. Not outside food or drinks allowed. Feb. 24, 4:30-7:30 BY CALEB WISEBLOOD p.m. Free admission. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 nlike fellow Minnesota-born musician Prince, soprano Maria Jette Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, never changed her name to The Artist Formerly Known as Prince—or coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. UThe Artist Formerly Known as Maria Jette, for that matter. This Twin THE DYLAN ORTEGA BAND As part of KRAZy Cities native is making her way to California’s Central Coast for a Santa Country Honky-Tonk Thursday. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Maria Philharmonic performance, Masters in Vienna, on Saturday, Feb. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. 23, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Maria. Among the various staples of her illustrious career, Jette’s voice garnered THE EXCELLENT TRADESMEN LIVE Food and drinks available for purchase. Not outside food national attention over the last two decades thanks to her work on A or drinks allowed. March 2, 5-8 p.m. Cold Spring Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor’s legendary radio variety Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805- show that aired live from 1974 to 2016 and spawned the acclaimed Robert 967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. Altman film of the same name. In terms of orchestral work, Jette has FORT TAYLOR, CA LIVE Food and drinks performed with various organizations across the country, including available for purchase. Not outside food or drinks the San Luis Obispo Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, New allowed. March 2, 1-4 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, York Chamber Symphony, Sacramento Opera, and Portland Baroque 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967- Orchestra. Her résumé also includes ventures closer to home like the Saint 0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, and the Chamber GRASS MOUNTAIN LIVE Food and drinks Music Society of Minnesota. available for purchase. Not outside food or drinks allowed. March 1, 6-9 p.m. Cold Spring Tavern, Part of the Philharmonic’s 2018-19 season, titled Feel the Music, the 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967- Masters of Vienna concert will highlight works from 18th and 19th GUEST SOPRANO: Maria Jette is the featured soloist of the Santa Maria Philharmonic’s Masters 0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. century Vienna-based composers. Maestro Michael Nowak, music in Vienna concert on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church. HIGH VOLTAGE LIVE An AC/DC cover band. Feb. director of the Philharmonic, will open the program with Beethoven’s 23, 8 p.m. Free before 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, poignant “Coriolan Overture,” which will be followed by Mozart’s playful Glory, and director Peter Jackson’s King Kong (in case you were wondering 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, “Symphony No. 29 in A Major.” which Kong) make up just a small fraction. mavericksaloon.org. Nowak is widely known for his local endeavors, including his As Nowak conducts, Jette will serve the concert as its featured soloist, LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO Local acts perform collaborations with the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, and his role starting things off with two Mozart compositions for soprano and every Saturday. Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Maverick as artistic director of the SLO County-based Orchestra Novo, and his orchestra. Jette will also perform selections from Gustav Mahler’s Des Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686- Knaben Wunderhorn, or The Boy’s Miraculous Horn, a collection of songs 4785, mavericksaloon.org. extensive Hollywood repertoire. To call his filmography as a conductor prolific would be an understatement—a list that includes feature-length based on German folk poems. NATE LATTA LIVE Presented by Tito’s and Individual tickets to the concert range from $15 to $45, but there’s a Fig Mountain. Feb. 24, noon Free before 8 p.m. films from nearly every genre known to man. Fences, Life of Pi, Body of Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, Lies, American Gangster, The Fault in Our Stars, The Hangover, Blades of $60 per family deal available at the door only. The venue, Grace Baptist 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. Church, is located at 605 E. McCoy Lane, Santa Maria. Call (805) 925- THE NOMBRES LIVE A rock and county 0412 or visit santamariaphilharmonic.org to find out more. group. Food and drinks available for purchase. Not outside food or drinks allowed. Feb. 22, 6-9 p.m. Free admission. Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 We need to talk about Kevin Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, Indie folk artist Kevin Graybill performs on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. at Blast 825 Brewery in Orcutt. Whether it’s supported by acoustic guitar ODDLY STRAIGHT LIVE A classic rock and or harmonica, Graybill’s voice has been compared to the singing styles of Americana group. Food and drinks available for purchase. Not outside food or drinks allowed. Feb. Jack Johnson and Sam Beam. Attendees are bound to hear plenty of his 23, 1:15-4 p.m. Free admission. Cold Spring Tavern, originals, but Graybill’s live shows usually include a handful of covers as 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967- well. Don’t be too surprised if you hear a Bobby McFerrin or Cyndi Lauper 0066, coldspringtavern.com/entertainment.html. (a couple of Graybill’s choice artists) tune every now and again. Bleeding SPOONFUL LIVE A rock and blues group. Food hearts of glass unite! and drinks available for purchase. Not outside food Originally from Seattle, Graybill currently resides on the Central Coast. In or drinks allowed. Feb. 23, 5-8 p.m. Free admission. between recording new music and performing, Graybill teaches guitar lessons Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd., Santa Barbara, 805-967-0066, coldspringtavern.com/ to all ages through Grand Central Music and Conservatory in San Luis Obispo entertainment.html. on Mondays and Tuesdays between 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Visit kevingraybill.com CONCERT CONDUCTOR: Maestro Michael Nowak will open the Masters in Vienna concert with Beethoven’s “Coriolan Overture” and Mozart’s “Symphony No. 29 in A Major.” MUSIC LISTINGS continued page 24 LOCAL NOTES continued page 24

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FILE PHOTO PHOTO COURTESY OF BOMBA FIYA LOCAL NOTES from page 23 to book a session or for more info. Southern rock/country group Joe Daddy and the Sumthings follow Graybill’s Blast 825 performance at 10 p.m. The brewery also hosts two shows the night before on Friday, Feb. 22: Americana/folk act Shining in the Dark at 7 p.m. and rock band Nothing But Trouble at 10 p.m. 24 More music Alternative rock group Carter takes center stage at Moxie Cafe in Santa Maria on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cafe also hosts a solo set from rock cover artist Daniel Haller, known for his work with the TOUCH OF GRAY: Indie folk artist Kevin Graybill performs on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. at BOMBS AWAY: Bomba Fiya perform reggae, hip-hop, rock, and soul on Friday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. Sound Investment Band, on Friday, Feb. 22, Blast 825 Brewery. at Naughty Oak Brewing Co. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reggae, hip-hop, rock, and soul collide in the Amicis Wine Bar welcomes rock/country soloist but can the same be expected from a spoonful to 4 p.m. The tavern also hosts country group form of Santa Barbara-based ensemble Bomba Keith Cox on Friday, Feb. 22 and musical duo of Spoonful? Find out for yourself during their Dusty Jugz on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 4:30 to Fiya, who perform on Friday, Feb. 22, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. ❍ 10 p.m. at Naughty Oak Brewing Co. in Orcutt. Pricey Diggs on Saturday, Feb. 23. Both shows blues- and rock-laden show on Saturday, Feb. Attendees can look forward to enjoying farm- are from 6 to 9 p.m. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cold Spring Tavern. Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood wrote to-table eats from Lido’s until 8:30 p.m., so Anyone who’s seen Mary Poppins knows that Better yet, show up early to catch Americana/ this week’s Local Notes. Contact him at don’t you dare be late! Also in Orcutt, Vino et a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, rock band Oddly Straight the same day from 1 [email protected].

SHINING IN THE DARK LIVE Americana/folk act. SAN LUIS OBISPO NIGHTLIFE AT RANCHO BOWL Enjoy DJ’s 6 nights MUSIC LISTINGS from page 23 a week in the Rancho Bar and Lounge. For ages 21-and- Feb. 22, 7 p.m. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 S Broadway St., ALBERT CASTIGLIA LIVE Presented by the SLO Ste. 101, Orcutt, 805-934-3777, rooneysirishpub.net. over. Tuesdays-Sundays, 9 p.m. Free. 805-925-2405. LOMPOC/VANDENBERG Blues Society. For ages 21-and-over. Feb. 23, 7 p.m. ranchobowl.com/nightlife. Rancho Bowl, 128 E Donovan $20-$25. Veteran’s Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave., SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Rd., Santa Maria. SIP MUSIC CLUB Pairing music and local wine with 4 San Luis Obispo, (510) 285-6221. seasonal releases each calendar year. Price includes 3 CAFE MUSIQUE IN CONCERT AT PAINTED SKY CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE: FALL VIP access tickets to each SipMusic event, and 1 album SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY RECORDING STUDIOS Feb. 23, 7:30-10 p.m. $22. CONCERT Focusing on the Eastern Mediterranean and and 1 bottle of premium wine every 3 months. ongoing 805-927-8330. paintedskystudios.com. Painted Sky extending to historically interconnected cultures of the DJ CAMOTE Thursdays, 5 p.m. Harry’s Night Club And $40. Lompoc Wine Factory, 321 N. D St., Lompoc, 805- Studios, 715 Main St, Cambria. larger region, the concert features selections of the Beach Bar, 690 Cypress St., Pismo Beach, 805-773- 243-8398, lompocwinefactory.com. 1010, harryspismobeach.com. FESTIVAL MOZAIC NOTABLE ENCOUNTER: most celebrated instrumental and vocal repertoire from STAGES: MISGUIDED FEST WINTER ‘19 Featuring BACH VIOLIN PARTITA Join music director Scott the Middle Ages to the present. Feb. 23, 8 p.m. $12 DJ DRUMZ AT MONGO’S Fridays Free. 805-489- live music from Calling all Captains, Yearbooks, Yoo for an encore presentation of his Notable Encounter and $14 general; $9 and $12 students. 805-756-4849. 3639. mongossaloon.com. Mongo’s Saloon, 359 W. Settle your Scores, Gardenside, Gold Steps, and exploring Bach’s second partita for solo violin. Feb. 21, music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., Grover Beach. Sweatpants. Feb. 22, 6 p.m. facebook.com/ 7-8 p.m. $20. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.com. The Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. StagesRehearsalStudio/. Stages, 118 N. I St., Lompoc. Monarch Club at Trilogy Monarch Dunes, 1645 Trilogy FESTIVAL MOZAIC WINTERMEZZO II: CHAMBER KARAOKE/OPEN MIC TAIKO MISURI: JAPANESE DRUM CELEBRATION Parkway, Nipomo. MUSIC CONCERT Featuring Scott Yoo, violin, Bion Tsang, cello, and Anna Polonsky, piano. , 3 Ojai O’Daiko brings its Rolling Thunder drums to the FESTIVAL MOZAIC WINTERMEZZO I: NOTABLE Feb. 24 SANTA YNEZ VALLEY p.m. $40-$75. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.com. Central Coast to headline the first Lompoc Japanese ENCOUNTER DINNER Enjoy award-winning Central Congregation Beth David, 10180 Los Osos Valley Road, KARAOKE AT SOLVANG BREW Thursdays Free. Festival. March 3, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-733- Coast wines from Tablas Creek Vineyards and local, San Luis Obispo. Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 Mission Dr., Solvang, 3333. Lompoc Japanese Festival, 409 S. A St., Lompoc. fresh cuisine by Field to Table Catering. Then hear 805 - 688 -2337. artists perform and discuss Mendelssohn’s first piano FESTIVAL MOZAIC WINTERMEZZO II: NOTABLE SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS trio. Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m. $165-$175. 805-781-3009. ENCOUNTER INSIGHT A tour hosted by Festival OPEN MIC NIGHT AT SOLVANG BREW artists focused on Britten’s Cello Sonata and Mozart’s Wednesdays Free. Solvang Brewing Company, 1547 BOMBA FIYA LIVE A blend of reggae, hip-hop, rock, festivalmozaic.com. Private residence, Varian Ranch, Piano Trio, K. 254, who provide insight into the Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-2337. and soul. Feb. 22, 7-10 p.m. Naughty Oak Brewing Co., Arroyo Grande. composers’ lives, the historical time period of the 165 S Broadway St Ste 102, Orcutt, 805-287-9663, pieces, and their own perspectives. Featuring Scott SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS naughtyoak.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF FESTIVAL MOZAIC Yoo, violin, Bion Tsang, cello, and Anna Polonsky, piano. KARAOKE WITH DJ RICARDO Thursdays, 9-11:30 CARTER LIVE Part Feb. 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $30-$40. 805-781-3009. p.m. spotoneventservices.com. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 of Moxie’s ongoing live festivalmozaic.com. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship S Broadway St., Ste. 101, Orcutt, 805-934-3777. music series. Food Hall, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo. WEDNESDAY NIGHT KARAOKE Guests are and drinks available SLO BLUES SOCIETY WELCOMES ALBERT welcome to take the stage and sing. Wednesdays, 9 for purchase. Feb. 21, The San Luis Obispo Blues Society CASTIGLIA p.m.-1:30 a.m. 805-863-8292. Louie B’s, 213 E. Main 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free presents the Albert Castiglia Band. Catalina Eddy St., Santa Maria. admission. Moxie Cafe, and the Blue Keys will be opening the show. Feb. 23, 1317 W. McCoy Ln., 7:30-10:30 p.m. $25 general public; $20 members. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Santa Maria, 805-361- 808-541-7930. sloblues.org. San Luis Obispo Vets’ Hall, 2900, moxiecafe.com. 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. FRONT ROW KARAOKE Thursdays, 9 p.m. 773-1010. Harry’s Night Club And Beach Bar, 690 Cypress St., DAN HALLER LIVE Pismo Beach, harryspismobeach.com. Part of Moxie’s ongoing DJ/DANCE JAWZ KARAOKE Thursdays, 9 p.m. Harry’s Night Club live music series. Food And Beach Bar, 690 Cypress St., Pismo Beach, 805- and drinks available SANTA YNEZ VALLEY 773-1010, harryspismobeach.com. for purchase. Feb. 22, KRAZY COUNTRY HONKY-TONK THURSDAY 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free KARAOKE WITH DJ SAM Sundays Mongo’s Saloon, Thursdays, 6 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., admission. Moxie Cafe, 359 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 805-489-3639. Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785, mavericksaloon.org. 1317 W. McCoy Ln., BACH TO THE FUTURE SAN LUIS OBISPO Santa Maria, 805-361- Festival Mozaic presents one of its Notable Encounter performances LOMPOC/VANDENBERG 2900, moxiecafe.com. BECOME A KARAOKE ROCKSTAR This class is with music director Scott Yoo (pictured) on Feb. 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. at THE BEACH: MISGUIDED FEST WINTER ‘19 JOE DADDY AND THE designed to help students become the best karaoke the Monarch Club at Trilogy Monarch Dunes, located at 1645 Trilogy Includes stylings from DJ Daisy Van Tassel, KarMichael singers they’re capable of. Thursdays, 6:30-9 p.m. SUMTHINGS LIVE Parkway, Nipomo. Yoo will be performing Bach’s second partita for solo and Chris B. Feb. 22, 6 p.m. The Beach, 6720, 131 N I through March 14 $95 for 6-week class; $20 drop-in- Southern rock/country violin. Tickets are $20. More info: festivalmozaic.com. St., Lompoc, 805-430-8641. fee. 805-400-5335. Cabaret805.com. Cuesta College, group. Feb. 23, 10 THIRSTY THURSDAYS WITH DJ VEGA Playing Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. p.m. Blast 825 Brewery, today’s and yesterday’s hits. No cover charge. Bring 241 S Broadway St., Ste. 101, Orcutt, 805-934-3777, KARAOKE NIGHT SUNDAYS AT BUFFALO PUB your dancing shoes. Thursdays, 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Free. rooneysirishpub.net. HOT SWINGIN’ JAZZ The Ulysses Jasz Band and The AND GRILL Sundays, 8 p.m. Free. 805-544-5155. Amigos Swing and Jazz Band will be playing. Feb. 24, 805-478-3980. DJ’s Saloon, 724 E Ocean Ave., Lompoc. Buffalo Pub And Grill, 717 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo. Indie folk artist. , 7 KEVIN GRAYBILL LIVE Feb. 23 1-4:30 p.m. $5 member; $10 non-members. 805-937- p.m. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 S Broadway St., Ste. 101, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS OPEN MIC NIGHT AT 7SISTERS For musicians, 8402. Pismo Veterans Memorial Hall, 780 Bello St., poets, and comedians. Family-friendly. Performers get Orcutt, 805-934-3777, rooneysirishpub.net. 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ART SCENE PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB NICHOLS Arts Briefs CORE Winery to host Los Angeles and Santa Maria poets 26 CORE Winery’s Second Saturday poetry series will feature Los Angeles poet Laurel Ann Bogen as well as Santa Maria poet Dorothy “Dot” Winslow. Winslow recently earned her MFA from Antioch University Los Angeles and is currently in training to become a Certified Applied Poetry Facilitator. She is a teacher for California Poets in the Schools in Santa Barbara County. Her work can be seen in Waymark—Voices of the Valley poetry magazine. Bogen has authored 11 books for poetry and short stories, including Washing a Language, Fission, The Last Girl in the Land of the Butterflies, and Rag Tag We Kiss. Psychosis in the Produce Department: New and Selected Poems 1975-2015 was recently published by Red Hen Press. She has been a poetry teacher at the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program since 1990, earning an Outstanding Instructor of the Year Award. She has read her work at a variety of venues, including Cornell University, The Savannah College of Art and Design, The Knitting Factory STORY SQUARES: Bob Nichols’ journey as an artist took him from architecture school to the halls of Allan Hancock College’s art department. He recently unveiled a new mural for the school. (NYC), L.A. Metropolitan Transit Authority, Museum of Contemporary Art, the Austin Writer’s League, and more. Her “It was at a small pottery studio sponsored by the city Recreation and Parks poetry has been featured in California Poetry from the Gold Rush Department,” Nichols said. “I taught pottery making 20 hours a week.” to the Present, The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry, Stand-Up Arts grants end after three years and require a one-year gap before Poetry, The Maverick Poets, The Jacaranda Review, Miramar, and reapplication for a new grant. In the spring of what would be his final Upstreet. About this life year teaching pottery in Santa Maria, the head of the art department at The pair will read selections from their work on March 3 Artist Bob Nichols unveils Hancock approached Nichols. starting at 7:30 p.m. An open mic portion will follow the He started teaching part time in 1988. As the years went by and the reading. CORE is located at 105 W. Clark Ave., Orcutt. For more a ceramic mural that tells a complex story college rapidly grew, Nichols moved up to a full- information, call (805) 937-1600. time position, teaching art until retiring in 2017. Nichols said Hancock was and continues to be a See a story BY REBECCA ROSE place that nurtures artists of all skill levels and Bob Nichols’ ceramic ob Nichols was in his second year of architecture school at Cal Poly earthenware mural is on PHOTO COURTESY DOROTHY WINSLOW career goals. when he noticed a friend wearing an unusual ring. “Beyond the artist, it’s a remarkable community display for the public in the the north lobby of the BThe year was 1967. The friend told Nichols he made the ring and of faculty and staff that support folks doing their offered to show him the craft space on campus where students in various Student Services Building, very best work,” he said. “I held the faculty in Bldg. A at Allan Hancock art programs worked on their projects. It was then that something special the highest level of esteem for their dedication to caught Nichols’ eye. College, 800 S. College students and commitment to their disciplines.” Drive, Santa Maria. “There were eight students sitting at potter’s wheels,” Nichols said. “I José Ortiz, a former superintendent and president never followed [my friend] to where the jewelry area was. I just stood there of Hancock, was the one who initially sparked the with chin on my chest, going ‘I’ve got to do this.’” idea of having art on campus. Nichols said Ortiz reached out to a group of He describes it as a once-in-a-lifetime epiphany that came out of the art teachers and asked them to consider the idea. Hancock’s Art on Campus blue. For the next 50 years, Nichols would devote himself to ceramics and committee was born from that conversation and Nichols still serves on it to related media, eventually becoming a professor of art at Allan Hancock this day. In 2014, one of the committee members (anticipating that Nichols College. Now retired, Nichols recently completed work on a new mural was set to retire) approached him with the idea to create a mural project. project for the school, entitled About This Life. The artist said the piece not For the next several years, Nichols labored over a ceramic mural only tells a story about his journey as an artist but is also a reflection of his which is now housed in the Student Services Building at the Santa Maria experiences teaching art at the Santa Maria college. campus. The piece is a sprawling work, spanning 11-by-4 feet, impressive After earning his architecture degree, Nichols and his wife settled in size and story. The mural is made entirely of clay, specifically low-fire into a home in SLO that had enough room for the aspiring artist to earthenware, including underglazes, multiple glazes, and overglazes such set up a pottery studio in the backyard. In 1971, he began making and as china paint and metallic lusters. Nichols said there were as many as five selling pottery until 1985. It was then that he applied for a grant from the firings for many of the pieces in the overall project. California Arts Council, ending up with some funding to be an artist in “The best part of this project ... was that it involved continuously having residence in Santa Maria. to make new decisions,” Nichols said. “Over the period of working on the project, I realized I was using a lot of my personal references based Orcutt Children’s primarily on my experiences at Hancock of creating curriculum for advanced students so they could continue to evolve.” Arts Foundation to The title of the work, About This Life, refers to the title of a work by one honor Pryor Baird of Nichols’ favorite authors, Barry Lopez. Lopez’s About This Life: Journeys on the Threshold of Memory is an essay collection that deals with themes of The Orcutt Children’s Arts Foundation will honor The Voice memory and the natural world. contestant Pryor Baird, who originally hails from Orcutt, at its The project is a reflection of the important role Nichols believes public annual fundraiser on Feb. 23 art plays in society. The foundation’s primary fundraiser directly benefits “Art activates the environment,” Nichols said. “It provides another point local arts education. The evening will also include a silent of view on what are often institutional buildings. It provides a frame of auction, dinner, and performances by local students and reference for student artists to explore their talents and create work that Baird celebrating his dedication and passion for the arts. then goes on to display publicly.” OCAF was created in 2002 to support arts programs within But Nichols said for him the most important aspect is how art activates the Orcutt Union School District. Baird competed on Season space. Art serves many different purposes and has existed for thousands of 14 of NBC’s The Voice and was eliminated one week before years in tandem with human culture, he said. One of the most important the show’s finale. functions is that art activates intellect and emotions, especially in a space The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at the Santa like Hancock. Maria Country Club, located at 505 W. Waller Lane, Santa Maria. “Hancock is a special place,” Nichols said. “Community college Individual tickets are $150; sponsor packages range from is fundamentally a very big and wonderful idea. It’s the largest post secondary education system in the world. ... It’s this concept of making $1,500 to $10,000. For more information or to purchase tickets WORK IN PROGRESS: Bob Nichols’ sprawling mural is made from low-fire earthenware with education open to anyone who wants it.” ❍ or a sponsorship, visit orcuttarts.com or call (805) 938-8966. ❍ multiple glazes and overglazes such as china paint and metallic lusters. The mural is available for view in the north lobby of the Student Services Building at Allan Hancock College’s Santa Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts and Lifestyle Writer Rebecca Rose. Maria campus. Arts and Lifestyle Writer Rebecca Rose is fragile ceramic material. Contact Send information to [email protected]. her at [email protected].

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BY REBECCA ROSE her life is Viola de Lesseps (Emily Trask), as she faces an arranged marriage while secretly ot everything comes easy to writers. Not at TRIPPING THE BOARDS WITH THE BARD: In the Pacific longing to be a star on the stage. But alas we are 27 first, anyway. Conservatory Theatre’s latest production, Yusef Seevers This is one of the central ideas tackled by centuries from wokeness, and women aren’t plays William Shakespeare, who is seized by a bout of N allowed to act (boo, Elizabethan sexism). playwright Tom Stoppard and his screenwriting crippling writer’s block. His love for a young woman helps partner Marc Norman in the 1998 movie, I refuse to ruin the many ins and outs of him pen one of the greatest plays of all time. Shakespeare in Love. Audiences remember it how these two get together or what happens to them at the end (it’s sad, OK?). But it involves the very start, the production has focused as the film that won Gwyneth Paltrow a Best on creating precise, gorgeous costumes that Actress Oscar and the very best eight minutes of the arrival of Sir Thomas Kent (Trask), who adhere to the period while reflecting a modern a Judi Dench performance (which also nabbed Shakespeare is intrigued by as an actor, which relatability. The set pieces are also impressive and her an Academy Award). eventually leads him to fall desperately in love harken to the feel of the original Globe Theatre Then, in 2014, Stoppard and Norman’s work with Viola. She becomes his muse and inspires in a way that isn’t too overbearing and obvious. received a new life, thanks to playwright Lee him to write what is arguably his most famous Hall, who transformed the work, Romeo and Juliet. Seevers and Trask have excellent chemistry popular movie into a play, Additional characters and expertly balance their timing together. SHALL I COMPARE THEE: Emily Trask, here as Thomas Kent, performs a solid job as an adventurous woman bound by which ran in London’s Shake it down to Shakespeare include Kit Marlowe Trask does especially well navigating not just societal rules who dreams of a life on stage. Her performance West End. Now the play Shakespeare in Love runs at the Pacific (George Walker), Henslowe the physical aspects of jumping from playing a Conservatory Theatre’s Marian Theatre through (Peter S. Hadres) Queen man to a woman but in highlighting the aching is a standout in the Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s (PCPA) has landed at the Pacific Shakespeare in Love, which runs through March 3. Conservatory Theatre March 3. The theatre is located at 800 S. Elizabeth (Polly Firestone emotional depth of her character. Stoppard’s (PCPA) in a production College Drive, Santa Maria. For more information, Walker), Fennyman (Don original work aimed to speak to the absurdities spent years of their lives studying Shakespeare’s that runs through March 3. visit pcpa.org. Stewart), Wessex (Andrew of sexism in archaic cultures while reminding works on all levels in a very serious manner, but The play features Philpot), and Sir Robert de us of their latent presence today. Trask seems you know deep down inside they’re all desperate William “Will” Lesseps (Brad Carroll). It’s to grasp larger aspects of the role she is playing, to make an “out, damned Spot” joke or two. Shakespeare (Yusef Seevers) desperately a strong, eclectic cast, who serve to buttress performed for a contemporary audience, and Let’s face it, a lot of Shakespeare’s work can struggling to finish his latest play, something the more cutesy romantic elements of the her thoughtfulness is appreciated. sometimes feel a bit silly and overstuffed if you called Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate’s Daughter play. Strong performances from Walker and In an obvious way, the material seems take it too seriously, and this play is a wonderful (which is thoroughly impossible not to laugh Firestone Walker, who radiates regal austerity absolutely pitch perfect for PCPA. Its reputation opportunity to let off some steam and laugh at at). Will is described as having potential, and a tongue-in-cheek kind of severity, should for producing quality Shakespeare productions the absurdity of it all. ❍ a classic example of some of the almost be watched closely. is unrivaled in our region, and I think this Vaudevillian jokes and puns that pop up What also shouldn’t be ignored is what a selection also allows it to have a bit of a meta Arts and Lifestyle Writer Rebecca Rose is super throughout the play. Also struggling with technical masterpiece this production is. From moment. These are professional actors who have meta. Contact her at [email protected].

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SUN SCREEN PHOTO COURTESY OF BRON STUDIOS Film Reviews Editor’s note: Show times for Hi-Way Drive-In, Movies Lompoc and Parks Plaza are available at Meta rom-com playingtoday.com. Films for Edwards Santa Maria 10 were not provided. odd Struass-Schulson (A Very Harold & numbers, a rich 29 ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL Kumar 3D Christmas, The Final Girls) prince looking to What’s it rated? PG-13 directs this fantasy-comedy about Natalie steal her heart, What’s it worth? Matinee T (Rebel Wilson), a woman disenchanted by Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc, Parks Plaza and a bunch of life Robert Rodriguez (El Mariachi, Spy Kids, Sin City, romance who finds herself living in a romantic lessons to learn PICK Planet Terror) directs Rosa Salazar as Alita, a comedy. (88 min.) along the way for half-human, half-advanced cyborg, who finds vengeance always-overlooked for the people of the post-apocalyptic world, Iron City, while Glen: This lightweight but funny rom-com Natalie. Whitney finding out about her past. The movie is a live-action film manages to pull off a neat trick: It mocks and adaptation of Gunnm, the Japanese cyberpunk manga series is her rom-com- by Yukito Kishiro, also known as Battle Angle Alita in its celebrates its genre simultaneously. The film obsessed assistant, English translated versions. opens with 12-year-old Natalie (Alex Kis) as she and even though Alita is filled with action sequences that make us all feel gazes at the TV playing Pretty Woman. Natalie’s Natalie mostly good about sticking it to the man, or literally slicing the bad mom (Jennifer Saunders) quickly disabuses ignores Whitney’s BEGUILE: Ultra rich and handsome Blake (Liam Hemsworth) inexplicably falls for Natalie (Rebel guys in half, but the plot’s delivery falls short. her of the idea that romance is magical or that watching movies all It’s the year 2563, and after a worldwide war known as Wilson) when she awakes from a head injury in an alternate universe filled with rom-com clichés. The Fall, there are only two remaining cities: Iron City, a she’s the kind of girl who could ever attract day, she can’t help dismal dystopia on Earth; and hovering above it is Zalem, an someone who will treat her like a princess. Cut but give her friend architect. Isn’t It Romantic isn’t nearly as good elite floating city run by Nova (Edward Norton). Apparently to the present: Now a romance-cynic working an earful as to why the genre is complete crap. as some of the rom-coms it satirizes, but it no one knows what Zalem is like because no one has been at an architecture firm where she’s tasked with When she wakes up to a hot doctor, perfectly manages to be a fun diversion largely thanks to able to go up there since The Fall. designing lowly parking garages, Natalie is done makeup, and a beautiful apartment All of Zalem’s trash (robotic arms, eyes, chests … you its lead. Rebel Wilson has great comic timing, name it) falls down to a scrap yard in Iron City. Dr. Dyson Ido at the bottom of the social housing her impeccably coiffed an expressive face, and a commitment to the (Christoph Waltz) is often going through the yard looking for pecking order and convinced pup and a walk-in closet of role. If you’re looking for a light-as-a-feather replacement parts for his patients. she’s not worthy of love or ISN’T IT ROMANTIC dreams, nothing feels right. farce that allows you to enjoy the rom-com That’s the weird thing in this post-apocalyptic world, even interested in it. She has What’s it rated? PG-13 This isn’t her life, New York genre while also smugly dismissing it, this is the which is supposedly the last city on Earth: A lot of its no clue her workmate, Josh What’s it worth, Anna? Matinee isn’t this clean, and she doesn’t film for you. inhabitants have some sort of robotic body part. (Adam Devine), is interested What’s it worth, Glen? Matinee garner attention from pretty Anna: It’s an easy setup, and while the realities On one of his trips, he stumbles upon a live core (head Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza and brain) of a young woman. He gives her a robotic body, in her, and her only friend— boys like Blake. What the hell of life in fairy tale land are sometimes a little one that he was going to give to his wheelchair-bound her assistant, Whitney (Betty is happening? Predictable and less than knock-your-socks-off great, the perks daughter, but she died before he was finished. So he gave it Gilpin)—can’t seem to open sweet, this movie is most likely aren’t too shabby either. Sure, Natalie is going to the core and named her Alita (after his late daughter). her to potential romance. In a move pulled out exactly what you expect from the trailer. It’s to undergo allergy attacks from all the flora, but Alita doesn’t have a single memory of her past, but she of the rom-com cliché handbook, Natalie has not new ground, but it is fun and funny, and at does have an instinct for combat and does not shy away from she’ll also be able to conjure Blake’s phone number a fight. Dr. Ido becomes her father figure and quickly tries to a head injury and awakens into an alternate 90 minutes it’s a quick romp through fairy tale from some flower petals in her pocket when she shield her from learning of her past. She’s a berserker—a universe solely populated by rom-com clichés. meets reality. comes down on the wrong side of the law and cyborg built for battle—and the last of that kind. A client who formerly dissed her, Blake (Liam Glen: Once she realizes she’s stuck in rom-com needs to make a phone call. The film could be Before she discovers her true self, she inevitably falls in Hemsworth), now finds her “beguiling,” and land, Natalie tries to have a little fun with it. easily dismissed as a silly, whimsical work, but love with bad boy Hugo (Keean Johnson) and motorball—a nerdy Josh manages to attract the attention After all, Blake’s a hunk. Why not enjoy him? game that resembles football on rollerblades, but you’re Wilson brings the heat and knows how to make not on a team and if you get ripped to pieces, too bad, so of “Yoga Ambassador” and swimsuit model When she awakens to him coming out of the the mundane hilarious. She’s the selling point freaking sad because you’re poor and probably can’t afford Isabella (Priyanka Chopra). Desperate to escape shower but doesn’t remember having sex with of this flick, and Levine is a great counterpart good replacement parts. The catch of motorball is that if you this treacle-filled world, Natalie believes she him, she tries to bed him only for it to cut to her with his own goofy yet self-confident character. get to the championship games and win, you have a chance needs to get Blake to tell her he loves her to awakening once again with him coming out of The whole time Natalie thinks she has to make to go up to Zalem. break the spell and return to her own romance- the bathroom wrapped in a towel. Not only is someone fall in love with her for the rom-com Throughout the film, the ruler of Zalem, Nova, has these weird glasses that not only make his eyeballs look freakishly free reality. As a farcical 90-minute distraction, she trapped in rom-com land, it’s a PG-13 rom- world to end, and of course in the end she realizes microscopic, they give him the ability to look through the Isn’t It Romantic does the trick. com land! Whenever she swears, it’s covered by the importance of loving yourself before seeking eyes of people in Iron City. He’s constantly keeping an eye on Anna: This one fits the bill if you want both a the sound of a car horn or some other ambient love from others. The new confident and capable (and basically being a puppeteer of) certain people, so he’s rom-com fix and a laugh at the ridiculousness noise. The film’s also filled with homage to a lot Natalie is ready to take on the world, kiss the dude, of the genre. Natalie can’t see herself as the of classic moments from rom-coms like When and kick ass. Bottom line: It may not be as great as FILM REVIEWS continued page 30 princess, complains in a low-key “I don’t Harry Met Sally and My Best Friend’s Wedding. a truly solid rom-com like Pretty Woman or When really care, but …” style about being ignored It’s all a little bit like The Wizard of Oz, where Harry Met Sally, but it’s a fun trip, with Wilson SCORING and overlooked, and has a crappy New York Natalie encounters the same characters from taking the wheel and delivering up some pretty FULL PRICE ...It’s worth the full price of an evening showing apartment complete with a disobedient dog. her real life but they’re somehow different in solid comedy. ❍ MATINEE ...... Save a few bucks, catch an afternoon showing While some of the sad-sack mentality is played this new world, and like Dorothy, Natalie just RENT IT ...... It’s worth a rental up, luckily the character isn’t too down in the wants to get home. 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PHOTO COURTESY OF TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX PHOTO COURTESY OF BL UMHOUSE PRODUCTIONS FILM REVIEWS from page 29 a futuristic Big Brother. While the overall plot of the film is interesting, about an hour was spent on just hashing out Alita taking in her new body and world. It didn’t leave much time for the end, which felt extremely abrupt and, of course, was a cliffhanger. I think that once Alita finds out who she is and the mission she’s had since her creation, it becomes overshadowed by her infatuation with Hugo—she’s in love, we get it. When I first saw the trailers for this movie, I was extremely 30 skeptical because of its animation and Alita’s ginormous eyeballs, but it really took me back to A.I. Artificial Intelligence. Similar to that film, there’s the cliché sentiment of “can a human love a robot?” and vice versa. The storylines within Alita NO MEMORY: A human/cyborg hybrid (Rosa Salazar) that was saved from the scrap MURDEROUS FUN: Tree Gelbman (Jessica Rothe, foreground) learns how she’s become trapped in a —and there are a few—aren’t revolutionary, but I’m here for heap struggles to find her purpose, inAlita: Battle Angel. time loop, reliving her murder over and over, in the satirical sequel, Happy Death Day 2U. the in-your-face action scenes, which are spectacular. I will say that if there’s a sequel in the works, I wouldn’t be fans but quite unfortunate for lead character Theresa “Tree” its origin in the first film. I usually don’t like when sequels, ISN’T IT ROMANTIC angry about it and would definitely see it in theaters. (122 min.) Gelbman (Jessica Roth), the college student who spent the especially horror and sci-fi films, try to explain phenomena that —Karen Garcia What’s it rated? PG-13 entirety of the first film reliving the day she was murdered over occurred in their predecessors (for example, 2010: The Year We What’s it worth? Matinee and over until she unmasked the killer. Just when Tree thought her Make Contact adding too much literal context to the abstract Where’s it showing? Parks Plaza HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U time-warped troubles were finally far behind her, it seems that final minutes of 2001: A Space Odyssey). See Sun Screen. What’s it rated? PG-13 her boyfriend’s roommate, Ryan (Phi Vu), has inherited the same Most monoliths and other cinematic mysteries are just What’s it worth? Full price Groundhog Day-esque curse she suffered from. better left unsolved. Having said that, I actually wasn’t Where’s it showing? Movies Lompoc, Parks Plaza And with the curse’s resurgence comes a new killer, but one bothered at all by this sequel’s explanation for the time looping. THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART Writer/director Christopher Landon (Burning Palms, that dons the same hoodie and “Babyface” mask as the original In fact, I loved it. It’s meant to be schlocky on purpose, which What’s it rated? PG PICK Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, Scouts Guide murderer. But what keeps this sequel from becoming an exact ties into the satirical nature of both films. I won’t give anything What’s it worth? Matinee to the Zombie Apocalypse) helms this sequel that picks up exactly replica of the original starts with its exploration of what started away, except that it’s very Back To The Future referential, Where’s it showing? Hi-Way Drive-In, Movies Lompoc, where his original, Happy Death Day, left off, which is great for the time loop to begin with, as the characters never uncover another big boost in my book. Parks Plaza While the original was both a slasher film and a satire of the Chris Pratt stars as the voice of Emmet Brickowski, genre, in the same vein as Scream, Happy Death Day 2U upholds a construction worker Lego who must save his daughter, Lulu (Aunjanue Ellis), after PICK THE CAVEMAN’S VALENTINE the comedic approach but turns it up to 11, almost to the point friends from alien invaders and discover who he really is. This she asks him what he wants for When? 2001 of becoming a flat-out spoof. If you’ve seen the trailers, I’m sure second film was released about five years after the first, The Valentine’s Day this year. you already know what I mean—the shot of a group of skydivers What’s it rated? Lego Movie, with the same writers, Phil Lord and Christopher R “It’s something I want more than exiting their plane one by one followed by Tree, wearing nothing Where? Amazon Prime, Blu-ray, chocolates or a car or … ” Sauron. Other days he’s able to fearlessly Miller, but a new director, Mike Mitchell (Trolls, The SpongeBob glare at the tower while shouting but underwear and noticeably without a parachute, says it all. Movie: Sponge Out of Water, Sky High). DVD, iTunes “What do you want, Daddy?” That’s just one of Tree’s many suicides, including chugging drain obscenities toward his sworn enemy. Like many sequels, this film falls short of presenting a “The autopsy report of Scotty Gates.” cleaner and leaping headfirst into a wood chipper, featured in a n this day and age, when half-priced “You know it’s bullshit, right? It’s not unique storyline; it’s your average coming-of-age story told candy is available the day after Lulu’s reaction is less than montage (appropriately set to “Hard Times” by Paramore) after reality,” one woman tells Caveman after while flying through other dimensions peppered with catchy Valentine’s Day, is it a sin to review enthusiastic. Would she rather he ask she finds herself trapped in the time loop again. Cue the next I she hears him spewing his tall tales. (and annoying!) sing-along numbers. There’s a lot of singing, The Caveman’s Valentine a week after for a car? Full disclosure: Romulus is a song: “Let’s Do the Time Warp Again!” (100 min.) the holiday has come and gone? Late or homeless schizophrenic living in a cave “No, of course not,” he replies. —Caleb Wiseblood but this time everything’s not awesome, and a song could quite not, there’s no such thing as the wrong in Inwood Hill Park in New York City. “Stuyvesant’s much truer than reality. possibly get stuck in your head. time of year to enjoy a solid Samuel L. Lulu, estranged from her ill father for Stuyvesant invented reality.” In the glimmering city of Bricksburg, Emmet and his special most of her life, just happens to be one Caveman believes Stuyvesant is HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: Jackson flick. THE HIDDEN WORLD friend, Lucy (Elizabeth Banks), are living pretty awesome “There is something I kind of got of the police officers that responds to the source of all evil—“tax collectors, lives, but a swarm of Lego Duplo invaders from outer space his 911 call from a nearby pay phone. police brutality, drug wars, backed-up What’s it rated? PG threatens the city with mass destruction that moves the citizens my heart set on,” Jackson’s character, Where’s it showing? Hi-Way Drive-In, Movies Lompoc, Romulus Ledbetter, tells his adult The call is made after Romulus, or toilets,” in his own words. The only of Bricksburg to Apocalypseburg. Side note: The Lego Duplo “Caveman” as he’s nicknamed by other time he’s not thinking about how Parks Plaza, Stadium 14 PHOTO COURTESY OF FRANCHISE PICTURES Writer-director Dean DeBlois (Lilo & Stitch) helms blocks are designed for 1- to 2-year-old builders, so while these members of the homeless community, much he hates Stuyvesant is when characters have cute eyes and childish voices, don’t be fooled! finds a frozen corpse (the body of this NEW this third installment in the franchise about Hiccup he’s composing music, taking notes (voiced by Jay Baruchel) and his Night Fury dragon, Toothless, Their plans are much more sinister. And don’t make them throw Gates fellow) perched on a tree outside on whatever stationary is available to up because they’ll barf colorful glitter everywhere. (106 min.) ❍ of his cave. who it turns out isn’t the only Night Fury dragon after all. When him when a melodic epiphany strikes. —Karen Although he never knew Gates, Hiccup discovers there’s a clandestine Dragon utopia, he and It’s revealed early on that Caveman Toothless rush to find it before bad guy Grimmel (voiced by F. Caveman quickly becomes determined was a Juilliard-trained pianist before to unleash his own brand of justice Murray Abraham) finds it first. (104 min.) Sun movie reviews are compiled by New Times Senior Staff retreating from his career, his family, upon whoever’s responsible for his —Glen Starkey Writer Glen Starkey. Contact him at [email protected]. and society as a whole in favor of the death. There’s only one suspect on PHOTO COURTESY OF DREAMWORKS ANIMATION Caveman’s list: Cornelius Gould cave he would call his home. Stuyvesant, an evil man who lives What makes The Caveman’s on top of the Chrysler Building and Valentine worth watching isn’t so controls not only New York City, but the much that it’s a compelling mystery— entire world through Illuminati-esque although it’s definitely not a boring connections, hypnotic rays, and other one. The real reason to give it a chance sinister tactics. is Jackson’s dedicated performance. Caveman’s reaction to this entity is It’s as if Thanos snapped his fingers CAVE ALLEGORY: Samuel L. bipolar, though. Some days he seems long before Avengers: Infinity War, as Jackson stars in director Kasi deathly afraid of Stuyvesant. He’ll avoid Jackson faces a similar fate to that of his Nick Fury character—he completely Lemmons’ mystery-drama, The looking at the Chrysler Building and display signs of physical pain at even the disappears into the role. (105 min.) ❍ Caveman’s Valentine. slightest glance—as if it’s the eye of —Caleb Wiseblood NOT ALONE: When Hiccup (right, voiced by Jay Baruchel) discovers his dragon, Toothless, isn’t the only living Night Fury, they go in search of the hidden Dragon utopia, in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.

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30 • Sun • February 21 - February 28, 2019 • www.santamariasun.com [email protected] WINE PHOTOS BY REBECCA ROSE Ménage à trois 31 Presqu’ile Winery offers a trio of special vintage wines meant to be sipped, not saved BY REBECCA ROSE used to have a friend who delighted in collecting vintage toys and collectibles. He Ispent every spare penny he had snapping up everything from original Star Wars toys to comic books to Ghostbusters memorabilia and lots more. The thing is, he never really seemed to enjoy it much. They sat in pristine boxes on shelves as he raved about how much money they were all going to be worth one day. Meanwhile, his kids sat staring, wondering why their father would have so much fun with boxes that no one was ever allowed to touch. That brings me to Open That Bottle Night, which is Feb. 23. It’s not a formal event, per se (you won’t have to put on a tie or get a babysitter), but it is an opportunity for wine collectors out there to take a moment to stop obsessing over building a massive collection and enjoy actually drinking some wine. The Wall Street Journal wine writers Dorothy Gaiter and SYRAH-RAH-RAH!: Two 2011 red wines, a pinot noir and a syrah, are part of a trio of vintages John Brecher brainstormed the idea a while ago TOTALLY TROPICAL: Presqu’ile’s 2011 chardonnay offers notes of pineapple, peach, mango, being released for a special promotion at Presqu’ile called Open That Bottle Night. Dieter Cronje, to get people to stop thinking of wines as things and a little bit of green apple. The fruity wine is well rounded with a balanced acidity and winemaker for the Santa Maria winery, said he embraced the challenges of a colder climate during that can’t be touched ever. rich flavor, a product of the craftsmanship of winemaker Dieter Cronje. that year to produce the wines. Over at Presqu’ile, the winery has decided to jump on the bandwagon by offering a trio Vineyard. Dieter Cronje, the spirited and ageability of the cooler vintages, which 2011 was a phase where they are not at their best,” he of 2011 vintage wines. What’s intriguing good-natured winemaker at Presqu’ile, the best example of.” said. “And then at other times they are better. about these wines is the entrancing journey offered me a chance to better understand how Cronje said they always look forward to … I think [the 2011 pinot noir] is a good proof they were on before they were offered and wines shift in nature from one year to the seeing how the wines age. Typically, they use of that in the sense that it’s come around and sold to customers. next, as changes in climate and conditions Dijon clones for the chardonnay, but they become a super interesting wine that everyone For the event, Presqu’ile is offering two keep winemakers on their toes and provide didn’t in 2011. Cold vintages have a little hint of really loves.” red wines and a white—2011 chardonnay, challenges they don’t hesitate to embrace. tropical fruit, but because because of the cold, Presqu’ile’s 2011 syrah is the winery’s first Santa Maria Valley; 2011 pinot noir, Santa “That whole vintage is just summarized by the minerality is higher and so is the acidity. estate syrah, aged for almost two years in Maria Valley; and the 2011 syrah, Presqu’ile 2011 being extremely cold,” Cronje said. “Up That year’s wine had the highest acidity for a French oak with a balanced acidity. The wine PHOTO COURTESY OF PRESQU’ILE WINERY until 2018, that was chardonnay Presqu’ile had made up until 2018. has notes of dried cherry, plum, tobacco, and probably the coldest The acidity is what separates it from most of herbs. Presqu’ile’s syrah comes from one of time I’ve ever had their other chardonnays. the most Western areas (and therefore, a much in the states, and “It’s going to have a little bit of weight now colder area) of other syrah producers. The I’ve been here since that it’s been in bottles for so long,” Cronje standard California syrah tends to rather big 2004.” explained. “But that’s why we have always been The chillier super excited about it.” and voluptuous, Cronje explained, but the colder temperatures For pinot noir, the winery typically uses a weather of their estate has a unique impact. are what help traditional whole-cluster ferment with stems “Syrah, in my mind, is one of those varieties determine the (which gives nice herbaceous notes). But due that really takes cold weather well,” Cronje said. style wineries such to the cool temperatures, Cronje and his team “The cold weather syrah tends to be slightly as Presqu’ile go decided to make some changes and alter the lighter body and slightly less extraction. We with, Cronje said. typical ratio. were able to really capture that in 2011. It’s one Lucky for them, “We did find that stem inclusion would be a of my favorite syrahs ever made.” it was already the little out of balance and a little bit aggressive,” As Cronje pointed out, wines change and direction they Cronje said. “But we also knew that evolve over time. You never know how the kind wanted to go in for is indicative of whole-cluster pinot you sampled at the tasting room the chardonnay, noir that ages well.” is going to turn out once you get with lower One, two, three The result is a firm ruby-red Presqu’ile Winery is located it home and age it for a while. alcohol, higher colored wine with earthy spice and at 5391 Presquile Drive, Santa That’s part of the joy of wine. acidity wines, and deeper fruit notes from cherry and Maria. For more information, Even if you’re collecting your something that felt plum. One of the best things about call (805) 937-8110. bottles for the day you sell them more elegant, he a wine like the 2011 pinot noir is off and buy that little island in explained. it demonstrates that how good a the tropics, it’s important to “Even then, we wine really is often depends on when you drink remember that they were made to be enjoyed. ❍ realized the wines it, Cronje said. When people ask what the best were going to age wines and vintages are, he said it’s often hard to Arts and Lifestyle Writer Rebecca Rose is a bit well,” he said. “We answer because it ultimately depends on when a THREE’S A CROWD: 2011 was a unique year for wines in Santa Maria, and Presqu’ile is seeking to frosty. Contact her at [email protected]. were always very bottle is opened and enjoyed. commemorate it by offering three wines meant to be savored, not saved for a rainy day. excited about the “The most serious wines tend to go through EATS continued page 31

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