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Nipomo’s celebrity Colorful Connections Brick Barn Wine NEWS peacock [4] ARTS in Lompoc [18] EATS Estate [22] Cottage quality. JULY 15 - JULY 22, 2021 VOL. 22 NO. 20 cean Fathoms wants to bring a unique wine experience Urgent care. to Santa Barbara County by storing wine bottles on the floor of the Pacific Ocean. The California Coastal OCommission is not impressed with the project. The Now Open in Santa Maria state regulatory agency has already ordered the wine company to resurface its unpermitted seafloor cellars once, and staff 2 Skyway Drive, Orcutt Hills Plaza recommends the commission deny Ocean Fathoms’ current UNDERWATER WINE: The California permit application. Staff Writer Malea Martin speaks with both Coastal Commission is concerned about and N. Broadway a local company’s plans to store wine on this week [6]. the seafloor. You can also read about a peacock in Nipomo that neighbors are rallying around [4]; Lompoc painter Chris Jeszeck [18]; and one Buellton winery that’s ready for summer [22]. Camillia Lanham editor

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BRIEFS PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHELLE WARREN DEBILZAN enforcement, Kellner said her neighbor provided Kevin the peacock the city with 20 addresses of other residents that Political Watch becomes beloved the individual claimed had sheds that violated city code. The city’s code enforcement program is • Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham (R-San Nipomo mascot currently complaint-based. Luis Obispo) announced on July 8 that he named Before he had a name, “I’m feeling really concerned about this Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of he was just a peacock on complaint-based code enforcement, because I 4 Santa Barbara County as his district’s nonprofit of think the city should really consider the validity of the loose. Some concerned the year. “CASA organizations throughout the state neighbors thought he might the complaint and the precedent you set on how do amazing work to help the most vulnerable children belong to someone. A post you respond to someone that reports on other in our society,” Cunningham said in a statement. would pop up every few homeowners in expense of their own violation,” “Throughout the pandemic, the volunteers and staff months in the Nipomo she said. “It really really pains me to know that the at CASA of Santa Barbara County helped bring positive Neighbors Facebook fact that I wanted code enforcement to inspect this change to hundreds of local children. Their great work group: “Did someone lose a one property now impacts other neighbors.” will have a generational impact on our community, peacock?” Kellner said she didn’t agree with the fact that and I am honored to recognize their efforts.” CASA’s Now, he’s known as Kevin: her neighbors are all being “grouped together trained community volunteers advocate for children by neighbors, by local kids, now” on an issue that began with one person. who have experienced abuse or neglect, according to and even by the California Laura Temore with the city’s Planning and Cunningham’s office. “CASA of Santa Barbara County Highway Patrol. It’s unclear Building Department, said the shed in question violated city code because of its size—a shed is overcame tremendous challenges to continue providing whether it’s just one wild compliant if it’s 12 feet and under. She also said advocacy for children while ensuring the safety of our peacock making the rounds, that California state code states a structure must staff and volunteers over the course of the pandemic. or perhaps a few being identified under the same have a minimum of 5 feet of space between it and As a result, we served a record-breaking number of another building, which it currently does not. children this year, providing advocacy for 544 children moniker. Either way, Kevin has quickly become a beloved The department is currently working with the ages 0 to 21,” Kim Colby Davis, executive director of property owner and has a meeting scheduled for CASA of Santa Barbara County, said in the statement. “I community mascot, and has even sparked some light- later in the week. want to thank Assemblyman Cunningham for honoring KEVIN SIGHTING: Nipomo resident Rider DeBilzan waves to Kevin the peacock. hearted controversy. Each of the other residents with shed code our commitment to local children and highlighting the SLO County Animal violations were sent a notice on June 1. Eleven Robert Tolan. “They have been here for dozens of work being done by our staff and volunteers. I encourage Services Manager Eric Anderson said his residents had responded to the notices, and nine years. I’m just shocked people would still call the more members of the community to contact us for department has received the occasional report of will need to either move their sheds to the rear of cops on an animal in general. It sounds like we volunteer opportunities, as we have an incredible need Nipomo peacocks “living in the eucalyptus groves their yards or remove the structure completely. need a Kevin Officer. An officer that just follows for more volunteers able to work with children.” Past in that area and more out toward the Mesa.” According to a staff report, a majority of the organizations honored by Cunningham for nonprofit of The earliest peacock sighting the Sun could Kevin around so people do not call the cops.” homes in the Skytt Mesa residential area were built the year include the San Luis Obispo Food Bank in 2020, scroll back to in the Nipomo Neighbors Quickly realizing her error, Scheer posted again with limited storage, closet, or cabinet space. And Tolosa Children’s Dental Center in 2019, RISE in 2018, Facebook group was in May 2019, when the a few minutes later, identifying herself as “the the original design doesn’t have a lot of space for a and Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley in 2017. majestic bird with iridescent blue-green feathers Karen that called the cops on Kevin the peacock.” shed either. was presumed to have escaped from someone’s Scheer added that she was touched to learn that the A majority of these homes were built right up • Gov. Gavin Newsom met with scientists and climate yard. A few times throughout 2020, similar peacock’s name is Kevin, as she had recently lost a to the minimum setbacks between residences— change experts on July 9 to discuss California’s climate sightings occurred. It appears it wasn’t until friend named Kevin to COVID-19. Scheer felt her which eliminates the ability to put a shed on goals. According the governor’s office, Newsom is 2021 that folks stopped looking for its owner and Kevin sighting was a message from her departed either side of the houses in the development. The loved one. only space left for a shed on these properties is the calling on the California Public Utilities Commission started giving the bird a name. Whether Kevin is just one bird who gets rear yard. (CPUC) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) On Feb. 24, a Facebook user named Trish around, or a few wandering the Nipomo area, is This isn’t the first issue that Skytt Mesa to accelerate the state’s progress toward its climate Hennessy Hall asked, “Anyone missing a peacock? On Martha Lane right now.” A commenter hard to say for certain, according to Anderson residents have complained to the city about. Their goals. “At the governor’s request, CARB will evaluate with Animal Services. But, he added, peacocks complaints have included concerns over accessory pathways for the state to achieve carbon neutrality suggested that “his name is Peter peacock.” A month or so later, user Julie Edgar Garcia declared, do tend to flock together, so the fact that Kevin is structures, recreational vehicles, front yard by 2035—in advance of the 2045 target—including always seen alone means he may indeed be the solo landscape, side yard landscape, fencing changes, strategies to reduce fossil fuel demand and supply,” “I say we name Peacock as Nipomo Neighbors official bird.” town mascot that locals believe him to be. architectural/painting changes, and accessory according Newsom’s office. “The CPUC will work to —Malea Martin Nipomo resident Matt Wolfe first saw Kevin on dwelling units. establish a more ambitious greenhouse gas emissions City Councilmember Robert Clarke said he March 2. target for electricity procurement by 2030, stepping up doesn’t want the council or the city to be the “He’s very social, just came right up to us. I was the state’s pace in achieving zero-carbon electricity. Solvang’s Skytt Mesa referee for issues between Skytt Mesa residents, as washing my bike, looking in the opposite direction the council represents all of Solvang. Earlier this year, the governor requested [that] CARB and my 13-year-old son was wide-eyed and neighborhood has trouble with In an effort to keep Skytt Mesa residents in analyze pathways to phase out all oil extraction, pointing. I turned to see this massive peacock,” compliance and mitigate future issues among focusing on benefits in disadvantaged communities Wolfe wrote to the Sun in a Facebook message. shed code compliance neighbors, the council directed staff to present and opportunities for job creation and economic “He didn’t have a name yet at the time. Only a few The size and location of one newly constructed residents with information on potentially forming growth.” Marilyn N. Raphael, director of the Institute of weeks later I started noticing him showing up on shed in the Skytt Mesa neighborhood in Solvang a homeowners association. If residents decide to the Environment and Sustainability and a professor in the Nipomo Neighbors group.” subjected 21 other property owners to code form a homeowners association, it would need city the geography department at UCLA, was present at the In an April 8 Facebook comment, Martina enforcement review and violations, upsetting approval. virtual meeting with the governor, which covered both Caballero wrote, “I think our peacock is either those with years-old sheds. —Karen Garcia climate change trends and extreme weather events Kevin or Waldo ... most of us call him Waldo, as in A dispute between neighbors over the shed in like wildfires. “California has always led the U.S. and, Where’s Waldo.” question led to several complaints about other I would also say, the world,” Raphael said, according to Another user, Elizabeth Ebner, commented sheds in the Skytt Mesa area violating setback Delta variant is on the rise, the statement. “Not everyone is going to come along at decidedly: “It’s Kevin.” rules, according to a staff report. the same time, but people will eventually come because Nipomo resident Michelle Warren DeBilzan During public comment of the July 12 City vaccines remain effective the technology … the scalability, will be there. That it told the Sun that she and her son, Rider, see Council meeting, resident Kristin Kellner said she The Santa Barbara County Public Health is difficult is a given, but I think it’s doable. We have Kevin from time to time. He hangs out in their was the property owner who had an issue with her Department believes the Delta variant could neighbor’s newly constructed shed. brilliant minds in this state, we have to find them and neighborhood near Tejas and Ida Place. account for as many as half of the new COVID-19 Kellner said her next door neighbor built a put them to work.” But on July 1, one innocent local accidentally cases in Santa Barbara County. sparked some Kevin controversy. June Scheer 120-square-foot shed that’s 14 feet by 8 feet. Her Public Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg primary issue with the structure is that it butts up • Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Santa wrote in Nipomo Neighbors that she had spotted explained that even though the county saw just a against the fence that separates her property from Barbara) wrote in a July 8 Facebook post that a peacock and, not knowing about Kevin, notified handful of confirmed Delta cases in June, this data the police of a bird on the loose. The California her neighbor. California State Parks has released a free new mobile point only tells part of the story. He estimates that Highway Patrol incident report, later posted in “It’s right outside my master bedroom, so it app for park visitors. “It provides real-time updates anywhere from 30 to 50 percent of the county’s the comments, names the culprit as “Kevin the makes me feel uncomfortable, because that room of on-the-ground conditions, information on parks total cases today are of this faster-spreading, more peacock.” is a private space in my home,” she said. and trails, guidelines, brochures, points of interest, severe variant. The comment section went wild. More than 100 Kellner and her neighbor had been in touch “Even though we’re attempting to have every events, and more,” Bennett wrote. “I encourage you to comments, ranging from teasing to downright twice to discuss her concerns but weren’t coming single test result tested for variants, the whole recreate safely and enjoy the offerings of state parks, mad, berated Scheer for calling the cops on Kevin. to a consensus on the issue, so they decided to genome sequencing test cannot always be 10 of which are in the 37th Assembly District.” Bennett “I honestly want to know how people in Nipomo reach out to the city individually to work together performed,” Ansorg said. “Sometimes it’s not encouraged constituents to go to outerspatial.link/csp … especially those on the Nipomo Facebook page, on a solution. on a web browser to download the app. m do not know about the peacocks?” wrote user After getting in touch with city code NEWS continued page 5

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NEWS from page 4 recommendation is that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in most indoor settings. successful just because there’s not enough RNA in But with the Delta variant on the rise, some regions, the sample.” including Los Angeles, are recommending that For this reason, the county only had 15 people keep wearing masks indoors. successful whole genome tests performed from original samples in June. “To be extra safe, it is strongly recommended “That doesn’t sound like much, but it’s almost that you wear masks indoors in public places 10 percent of all positive cases, so it does have a when you don’t know everyone’s vaccination little bit of validity with regard to percentages,” status regardless of your vaccination status,” the Ansorg said. Los Angeles County Public Health website states. 5 In May, 29 positive Santa Barbara County “Until we better understand how and to who the COVID-19 tests were genome sequenced. There Delta variant is spreading, everyone is asked to were no Delta variants in May, but just more wear masks to help slow the spread of the virus.” than half were the UK B117 strain. In June, the Ansorg said Los Angeles County is particularly UK variant decreased to 40 percent of those susceptible to spread because of population sequenced, while the Delta jumped to 40 percent, density, so it’s hard to compare it to Santa Barbara indicating that the Delta variant could take over County. But a change in recommendations isn’t as the most common strain. out of the question. “It’s a small sample size, obviously, but it still “I’m looking at these numbers not just every paints a picture,” Ansorg said. “And it is very day, but multiple times every day: Where are much in sync with Southern California, with Los we with new cases, where are they occurring, Angeles, with California as a whole. … There’s how many hospitalizations do we have, how no question in my mind that the Delta variant many ICU,” Ansorg said. “As long as all of that is going to bypass all the other variants and stays stable, I think we are staying put for now basically replace them.” [with current masking guidelines]. But if we see Attention local Ansorg said the county has not seen an an uptick, and we have our own little internal increase in hospitalization, likely due to the high threshold … then we would most likely come up local vaccination rate. On July 8, 12 people were with the same recommendation [as LA County].” singers, song writers, hospitalized from COVID-19, and Ansorg said Ansorg said he personally continues to wear a they were all unvaccinated. mask indoors sometimes even though he’s fully “The good news is that the vaccines are vaccinated. musicians, & bands: highly effective in preventing severe illness and “If it’s a store and it’s empty, I may not,” he hospitalization, so you will not find a vaccinated said. “If it’s even moderately full, I definitely person either dying or even in the ICU, or put on a mask, especially in grocery stores and even having to be hospitalized, with a Delta,” pharmacies, relatively big areas. Just because of It’s almost time to enter Ansorg said July 8. “Every single person that is this Delta variant, we don’t know enough about hospitalized is unvaccinated in Santa Barbara it yet, and I just think [wearing a mask] is a very, this year’s New Times County, and that’s basically everywhere.” very small price to pay.” m Santa Barbara County Public Health’s current —Malea Martin Music Awards!

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COURTESY PHOTO BY FAB FERNANDEZ into its ocean home immediately after the picture was taken.” But Huckelbridge Seafloor cellar is concerned about the disruption to sea Ocean Fathoms says the seafloor makes for life happening while ideal wine storage with little marine life impact. the crates sit on the seafloor. 6 Coastal Commission says otherwise “It’s taking up ocean floor habitat,” BY MALEA MARTIN wine was already on the seafloor. she said. “So where manuele Azzaretto believes the “At the time that we received the those wine crates are, seafloor is the best spot on Earth to application, what we found out after there’s creatures that Estore wine. was that the development that they live there and they’re He’s one of the co-founders of Ocean applied for had actually been installed being crushed, and Fathoms, a Santa Barbara County based without a permit,” the commission’s it is disruptive to the company that developed a process Deputy Director of Energy Ocean existing habitat. Ocean to store wine bottles at the bottom Resource and Federal Consistency Kate life attaches itself. of the ocean. The consistent cold Huckelbridge said. “That was the first That marine wildlife is temperatures and dark waters make we had heard of it.” being removed.” an ideal environment for the bottled Huckelbridge acknowledged that Susan Jordan, libation, and the natural rhythms of the “it’s a new industry, and it’s possible executive director ocean give it a distinct taste, Azzaretto they didn’t understand the full range of of the California said. Encrusted with sand dollars and the authorizations required.” But even Coastal Protection other sea life, no two bottles are alike so, from her perspective, one thing Network, said some once they come up to the surface. is clear: You can’t operate an ocean of the marine life that But Ocean Fathoms’ perfect wine development without a permit. attaches to the bottles storage system has a problem: After “There should be no confusion,” can’t be returned to operating off the Montecito coast she said. “There’s only one permitting their homes. without a permit, the California option for any development within “You’re not Coastal Commission ordered Ocean the ocean, and it’s the coastal supposed to disturb Fathoms to remove its submerged development permit.” creatures like that,” wine cages from the ocean floor earlier Furthermore, Huckelbridge said, Jordan said. “When this year. Now Coastal Commission even if Ocean Fathoms had applied you go out to tide staff is recommending a denial of the for a permit prior to dropping its wine pools, you’re not company’s application for an after- cages down, the Coastal Commission supposed to remove the-fact permit. While Azzaretto staff probably wouldn’t have the animals. You’re says his proprietary system is a “very recommended approval. supposed to observe green product,” some environmental “In staff’s view, it’s clearly not allowable them.” advocates say otherwise. under the Coastal Act to install this kind of development,” she said. “There is a list of things that are allowable. It’s a pretty Wine benefits An underwater venture clear case of this not being consistent with Alfredo Koch, According to a staff report from the the Coastal Act.” viticulture and Coastal Commission, Ocean Fathoms Azzaretto says his company never enology program first started testing the technique in tried to hide its operations and didn’t coordinator at Allan 2016, and in 2019 put a steel wine know it was doing anything wrong. He Hancock College, NO TWO ARE ALIKE: Ocean Fathoms was ordered to bring its unique ocean wine storage system back to the surface storage cage a little less than a mile off added that he didn’t know he needed a said the practice of after operating without a permit. The Santa Barbara County company is seeking one now, but Coastal Commission staff the coast of Montecito where it stayed development permit because he sees it putting wine on the recommends against it. for a year. The report states that this “more as something that’s going in and ocean floor isn’t just cage was recovered in March 2020, and going out and is not permanent.” a novelty—it truly is have. After the oil spills that the style of making wine, is innovative,” replaced with two more for another “In the sense that, until somebody a perfect environment. He said that Santa Barbara County coastline has both letters state. “We live in a county year-long submersion. said that we were doing something winemakers in Italy and Greece have experienced, he said, local marine life that is full of wine ventures but we have Azzaretto said he wanted to obtain non-correct, we believed to be doing already experimented with seafloor doesn’t need any more disruptions. not seen anything like this. Allowing the right permits when he first started everything as properly required,” he storage. “I wouldn’t promote anything this business would further our operating, but didn’t know which agency “Any changes in temperature continued. “I don’t think we’re doing that would create any damage to the county, coast, and state’s reputation as to go to or what permit was the right one. will make an impact on the wine anything bad or wrong to anybody. I ecological environment,” Koch said. a premier wine location in the world. because the temperature will With your support their business change the pressure inside would also bring higher paying jobs to ‘I don’t think we’re doing anything bad or wrong the bottle,” Koch said. “So What’s next this expands and contracts our local economy.” With the staff recommendation Williams told the Sun that he to anybody. I think they should be proud that according to different to deny the after-the-fact permit, the temperatures and that creates believes it’s important to put Ocean Coastal Commission plans to take up different pressures.” Fathoms’ proposed operations in we’re doing a very green product. All we’re the issue for a vote in August. If the The consistently cold water context. The cages have a relatively commission votes in line with staff’s is particularly ideal. small footprint, about 4 by 4 feet sitting recommendation to deny the permit, doing is using the ocean to manipulate wine “If you have a bottle on the ocean floor, and Williams said exposed to sudden change in Ocean Fathoms isn’t going to give up. they’re sitting in sand. without really interfering with anybody.’ temperature, it changes the Azzaretto said his company would “If he was proposing to sink it —Ocean Fathoms co-founder Emanuele Azzaretto oxygenation so it ages much consider taking its operations 3 miles out on a reef, I would be virulently faster,” he said. “That’s why out from the shore, where the state opposed,” Williams said. “That’s not waters boundary meets federal waters. “We were asking, nobody knew think they should be proud that we’re you don’t want to expose the wine to what they’re proposing.” what permits we should fall under, doing a very green product. All we’re the heat.” Huckelbridge said in this case, The Coastal Commission staff so it’s been a long process to figure doing is using the ocean to manipulate Koch added that the ocean currents the operation would still have to get and environmental advocates beg to out,” Azzaretto said. “When I started I wine without really interfering with would gently churn the wine in the federal consistency certification. It’s differ, which is why the commission went to the Coast Guard and said, ‘I’m anybody.” bottles in a way that’s hard to come by hard to know now whether this would ordered Ocean Fathoms to remove putting a box down, do I need to pull a on land. be granted, she said, and it would its wine cages earlier this year, and it permit? How should I operate?’” “That could create some interesting still have to come before the Coastal did. Whether the company can obtain Azzaretto said he contacted the U.S. Environmental dispute absorption,” he said. “Depending on Commission. the after-the-fact permit is now in the Army Corps of Engineers, the Coastal An octopus clings to the side of the varietal, it might increase the body The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash hands of the Coastal Commission. Commission, and the state to try to the bottle in one image of a wine of the wine. Without movement this Indians and 1st District Supervisor “We’re trying to comply with apply for a permit. According to the bottle Ocean Fathoms retrieved from would not happen.” Das Williams both signed letters to the everybody,” Azzaretto said. m Coastal Commission’s staff report, the sea. Todd Hahn, a co-founder But, despite the benefits to the Coastal Commission voicing support for the Army Corps learned about the of the company, noted in an email wine, Koch was also wary of the Ocean Fathoms’ wine aging method. 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PHOTO COURTESY OF CALM went dark, “people were reaching out when they Office to conduct forensic interviews for any child could no longer take it anymore,” she continued. under 13 who has been a victim of a crime or has Keeping calm “The highest need was emotional support, witnessed a crime, Nelson added. behavioral issues, and parenting support.” By Aug. 15, CALM will be fully back to in-person Child Abuse Listening CALM quickly pivoted, moving all of its services appointments, though the virtual infrastructure is to telehealth in March 2020. Now more than a year here to stay for those who need it. Mediation (CALM) helps later, the organization is finally seeing things return “Zoom has provided us with an incredible to normal, with in-person services resuming. amount of flexibility,” Nelson said. “We’re not going prevent childhood trauma CALM has four main categories of service to abandon Zoom because it’s helpful. 8 and supports those who delivery. The Great Beginnings department focuses “That said, CALM sees itself as an in-person on early childhood prevention and intervention, agency. People benefit from in-person.” have gone through it in where trained practitioners help parents form And though things look more “normal” now, healthy attachments with their children. Nelson said that the pandemic’s toll on mental Santa Barbara County The Childhood Trauma Treatment program health will continue to affect the work CALM does focuses on helping children recover after being moving forward, as COVID-related trauma comes BY MALEA MARTIN exposed to trauma or adverse experiences through to the surface. ike many child abuse and domestic violence counseling. “CALM is going to continue to pivot and prevention organizations, Child Abuse The Whatever It Takes initiative delivers intense respond to the needs of the community,” she said. Listening Mediation (CALM) saw a sudden PREVENTING TRAUMA: CALM, which is celebrating its 50th L family services to those who have the highest need, “Our emphasis right now is prevention: Responding anniversary in Santa Barbara County, has a mission to prevent drop in calls at the very start of the pandemic. But such as families involved with the child welfare before the need becomes acute.” childhood trauma and help those who have been through it. the abuse that was being reported was worse. system. These services also work preventatively with “Our referrals went down, but acuity was higher,” families that child welfare is concerned about but Highlights Maldonado Community Youth Center, which the CALM North County Regional Manager Yvonne aren’t yet in the welfare system. city of Santa Maria announced has reopened its Nelson said. “Of the calls that we got, people were Finally, CALM’s Community Strengthening • The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks doors. The youth center will be open from noon to more desperate. The crimes were more horrific.” Collaborations program addresses the root of the Department and People for Leisure and Youth 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until Aug. 11. “Teens CALM, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary problem, creating the social change that’s needed to (PLAY) Inc. announced that Concerts in the Park can drop in anytime during the hours of operation in Santa Barbara County, has a mission to prevent reduce childhood trauma on a larger, community- are back this summer. “The first concert, featuring to play basketball, play a game of pool or to childhood trauma, heal children and families, and wide scale. the rhythmic tunes of the Brass Factory, will be participate in various other activities,” according to build resilient communities in the county. In North County, the organization’s held on Sunday, July 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rotary the city. “Music lessons will be offered on Mondays “We do that by providing accessible, culturally community-based services run the gamut. Nelson Centennial Park, located at 2625 South College and Wednesdays in the multi-media room. The responsive, and evidenced-based services,” said CALM is gearing up to provide mental health Drive,” according to the city. “The Brass Factory fitness room and the computer lab will be open to Nelson said. consultations in Lompoc schools next school year, is a nine-piece band featuring a three-piece horn teens from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.” Membership is free, Prior to the pandemic, a lot of referrals to CALM and it also provides services at the YMCA and the section, four-piece rhythm section, and a male but participants must be a youth center member. came from mandatory reporters, such as teachers Boys and Girls Club. CALM also partners with and female vocalist. The band plays a variety of The center is open for anyone who has completed or pediatricians, who see kids on a regular basis. Cottage Health and Family Service Agency to music with carefully selected songs in classic rock, sixth grade up to high school, and it’s located at 600 Cases referred to the childhood trauma prevention provide adverse childhood experience screenings Motown, soul, dance, R&B, and jazz.” For the full South McClelland St. m organization, which serves all of Santa Barbara at medical clinics in Lompoc, and has plans to summer lineup, head to cityofsantamaria.org. County, are typically “all along the continuum” in expand to Santa Maria in the near future. CALM • Youth looking for a safe and fun place to Staff Writer Malea Martin wrote this week’s Spotlight. terms of severity, Nelson said. But when the world partners with the county District Attorney’s hang out this summer break can head to the Abel Send story ideas to [email protected].

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any further hearings or fee increases, the city has grown, electrical usage studies. has changed, the cost of the electrical supply has Online Poll Why is this important; didn’t changed, and the materials needed to maintain Should Santa Maria-Bonita Political playbook ratepayers save money? Utility the distribution system have most certainly users like my family have increased. With recent improvements of electric School District fund school Rule No. 1: Kick the can down the road benefited somewhat from the line worker base pay, simply using capital 10 resource officers (SROs)? BY RON FINK pause in the rate increase, at replacement deferrals could not justify putting my house it amounted to about $2.50 a month. off the rate increase any longer. 50% Yes, we need a police presence on n the world of politics, the people we elect That’s about enough to buy a week’s worth of When any rate or fee is changed, a rate study campus. think in terms of short spans of time like coffee cream. Using my calculator, I figure we is performed to justify the action. The last study election cycles, so if an unpopular decision like 30% Sure, a SRO creates a better relationship I saved about $270; or about one month’s electric was conducted nine years ago; things have increasing electric fees needs to be made, rule No. with law enforcement. utility bill during those nine years. changed since then, and another hearing should 1 in their playbook is to kick the can down the 20% No, funding should go toward other The mission of the electric utility is to provide have been scheduled to properly analyze current road and let a future elected body worry about it. reliable power 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It revenue needs. programs. This has happened more than once in Defund the police. takes more than $25 million annually to operate The change implemented on July 1, 2021, was 0% Lompoc, but eventually the “chickens come and maintain the distribution system. The only to simply eliminate a temporary rate reduction. 10 Votes home to roost” as they have for the last few years way to acquire needed revenue is through the Yes, the rates will be higher than they have been Vote online at www.santamariasun.com. in the electrical utility. The city of Lompoc, rates paid by the consumer. According to the since August 2012 but will be the same as they unlike other jurisdictions in Santa Barbara newest budget documents, the utility fell short of would have been without the final 3 percent County, provides electric service within the city projected income by $1.36 million for fiscal year increase that was supposed to be implemented limits. They charge fees for service, and those Northern Santa Barbara County’s 2019-20, and in FY 2021 it’s projected to lose $3.2 in July 2012. And the rates are still lower than News & Entertainment Weekly fees are set by the City Council. million. The 3 percent deferral cost the utility justified in the 2009 fee study that was approved 2540 Skyway Drive, suite A Nine years ago, on July 17, 2012, the City about $600,000 per year: so, that’s about $5.5 by the City Council and much lower than Santa Maria, CA 93455 Council “temporarily” suspended an approved 3 million since August 2012. surrounding jurisdictions. EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING | 805-347-1968 FAX | 805-347-9889 percent rate increase for the electric utility, and Following the deferral of the rate increase, two Kicking the can down the road may be E-MAIL | [email protected] WEB | www.santamariasun.com they also reduced the existing charges in effect in different electric utility managers have requested rule No. 1 in the political playbook, but it can FOUNDER | Steve Moss 1948-2005 2011-12 by 3 percent. So, the total reduction was substantial ongoing capital replacement funds produce some serious issues for future city 6 percent. EDITORIAL that had to be deferred in the hundreds of councils to resolve. This time the reliability of the EDITOR | Camillia Lanham The staff report warned the council, “To keep thousands of dollars each cycle (at least $300,000 entire electrical utility was placed in jeopardy to ASSOCIATE EDITOR | Andrea Rooks cash reserves from falling below the policy level to $800,000 each cycle). The managers deleted save a week’s worth of coffee creamer. m STAFF WRITERS | Malea Martin, Karen Garcia, Kasey Bubnash ARTS EDITOR | Caleb Wiseblood by June 30, 2019, additional rate increases of 3 proposed capital projects each year to maintain a STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER | Jayson Mellom percent annually would need to be instituted July balanced budget. Ron Fink writes to the Sun from Lompoc. Write a ART DIRECTOR | Alex Zuniga EDITORIAL DESIGNERS | Leni Litonjua, Taylor Saugstad 1, 2016. Additional rate increases greater than 3 Deferring these projects puts the electrical response for publication, and email it to letters@ CONTRI BUTORS | Glen Starkey, Ross Mayfield, Anna Starkey percent would likely be needed to continue cash distribution system reliability at risk. The santamariasun.com. reserves in excess of the policy level after June 30, ADVERTISING above- and below-ground system consists of SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE | Kimberly Rosa 2019.” metal cables and switch gears that deteriorate ACCOUN T EXECUTIVES | Katy Gray, Jennifer Herbaugh, The staff was recommending that any rate in the corrosive Lompoc climate and require We want to know what Lee Ann Vermeulen, Danny Vasquez, Drew Gilmore you think about every- MARKETING & EVENTS COORDINATOR | Ellis Gibson increase deferral only be approved for a short replacement before they fail. If the system is WRITE NOW! period of time. Instead, the council, none of operated until the equipment fails, then you can’t thing. Send your 250-word letter to Sun Letters, 2450 PRODUCTION whom had any experience in operating a public Skyway Drive, suite A, Santa Maria, CA 93455. You can ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER | Eva Lipson keep your beverages cool, charge your cellphone, also fax it (1-805-347-9889) or e-mail it (letters@ GRAPHIC DESIGNERS | Eva Lipson, Ellen Fukumoto, Ikey Ipekjian, utility, unanimously voted to suspend the play video games, or watch TV until the failed Mary Grace Flaus santamariasun.com). All letters must include a name, increase, thus “kicking the can down the road” parts are replaced and power restored. address, and phone number for verification purposes; BUSINESS for a future council to worry about. This action But Rule No. 1 in the political playbook may be edited for space or clarity; and will be posted Cindy Rucker made heroes out of those council members. doesn’t come into play when employee wage to santamariasun.com. CIRCULATION DIRECTOR | Jim Parsons CIRCULATION | Michael Ferrell, Margo Baldives, Simon Lopez Ignoring the warning, subsequent councils raises are discussed because it makes politicians PUBLISHERS | Bob Rucker, Alex Zuniga re-authorized the original temporary suspension feel good to raise city workers’ pay. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS | Patricia Horton as part of the budget approvals for the 2013-15, In the subsequent years, employees have SUBMITTING LETTERS 2015-17, 2017-19, and 2019-21 budgets without received several cost-of-living wage/benefit 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 Protect Pismo clams E-MAIL | [email protected], [email protected] According to the California Department of TO ADVERTISE Fish and Wildlife, San Luis Obispo County has DISPLAY ADS | Rates and special discounts are available. the highest number of violations for poaching Call our ad department at (805) 347-1968. CLASSIFIEDS | Call (805) 546-8208, Ext. 211. Pismo clams in the state. With the increasing Or fax your ad to (805) 546-8641. Pismo clam abundance in recent years, poaching Visa and MasterCard accepted. violations also are increasing. The only sign ONLINE against clamming at the Oceano beach entrance Visit the Sun web site at www.santamariasun.com. is in tatters, almost invisible. The only other sign I Our site was developed and designed by Liftoff Digital, a Central Coast web site development company (www.gainliftoff.com). saw is on the boardwalk south of Pismo. But there are plenty of signs to control traffic, speeding, and The Sun is published every Thursday for your enjoyment. One copy of each trespassing. State Parks rangers are not enforcing issue is available free to Northern Santa Barbara County residents and visitors. Subscriptions to the Sun are $156 per year. The entire contents clamming regulations. While walking our beach, of the Sun are copyrighted by the Sun and cannot be reproduced without I stopped them to report poaching. They simply specific written permission from the publisher. gave me a number to call: (888) 334-2258. Because a product or service is advertised in the Sun does not mean A Fish and Wildlife officer drove by later. The that we endorse its use. We hope readers will use their own good judgement in choosing products most beneficial to their well-being. poachers had already gone. Why isn’t State Parks protecting the Pismo We welcome submissions. Please accompany them with a self-addressed, clams? Unfortunately, Pismo State Beach, from stamped envelope. All letters to the editor become the property of the Sun. Pismo to Oso Flaco, is part of the Oceano Dunes © 2021 Sun State Vehicular Recreation Area district. The Off- HighWay Vehicles Division manages it, not State Parks proper. The division’s rangers patrol our beaches only to monitor vehicular traffic.They have no interest in clams. People are caught digging hundreds of illegal clams. They must be driving their vehicles on the beach, or else how can they carry so many clams?  Driving on the beach emboldens and helps clam poachers. Hopefully, our beaches will be vehicle- free soon. Lucia Casalinuovo president Oceano Beach Community Association

10 • Sun • July 15 - July 22, 2021 • www.santamariasun.com OPINION Whistle-blown ooking for a new neighborhood to call home? I would avoid the Skytt Mesa area of Solvang, L if I were you. Sounds like it’s a neighborhood where neighbors snitch on neighbors and there’s almost nowhere to put a shed. If sheds are 11 your thing, I guess. And if you live in Skytt Mesa, sheds are most definitely your thing—because the houses built in that development have hardly any storage space. At least 21 households have sheds in Skytt Mesa—and they’re all in code enforcement trouble because one neighbor was not interested in having her neighbor’s recently erected shed so close to her bedroom window! And now everyone’s in trouble! During the July 12 Solvang City Council meeting, resident Kristin “Get Your Shed Off My Back Fence” Kellner said she never meant for her shed spat to get so out of hand. After trying to put their heads together to fix their shed issue, Kellner and her neighbor decided the city better jump in. Then, that neighbor apparently complained about all of the other out-of-compliance sheds dotted all over the development, and now everyone’s getting notices from the city to move their sheds or remove them entirely. Who knew sheds could be so controversial? “It really pains me to know that the fact that I wanted code enforcement to inspect this one property now impacts other neighbors,” she lamented at the City Council meeting. Those unintended consequences really suck don’t they? Lucky for her, she’s not the only complainer in the bunch, and neither is her neighbor. Solvang has been receiving complaints from Skytt Mesa residents for some time now. Residents who alter their fences, landscaping, or paint; park recreational vehicles on their properties; or mess around with extra units are all subject to tattle- tales and behind-the-back talkers. And it sounds like the city—which probably shouldn’t have allowed the developer to build homes so close together—is sick of Skytt Mesa’s squeaky-voiced residents. City Councilmember Robert Clarke recommended that the residents form a homeowners association to deal with their sniping. This here city ain’t no referee, you hear? You know who is a referee? The California Coastal Commission, and it’s not afraid to blow the whistle on individuals and businesses in the game of coastal development permits. And if you’re trying to drop a couple of giant crates full of wine bottles onto the ocean floor off the Santa Barbara County coast, turns out you need a permit from the Coastal Commission! And probably about a dozen other state and federal agencies, to boot. Who thought otherwise, you ask. Summer Special: Ocean Fathoms, which did indeed park some wine bottles on the ocean floor without getting $25 off any service the proper permits, made it sound unfathomable that they should know the permitting process ·Vintners Lounge for something like that. Company co-founder Emanuele Azzaretto swears that nobody knew ·Atrium Bistro what permits the company needed! I think they thought begging for forgiveness ·Vintners Grill rather than asking for permission would be the right way to go with this thing—especially because ·Champagne Sunday Brunch Coastal Commission staff is saying there’s no way it would have approved such a permit. ·Conferences & private “It’s clearly not allowable,” the commission’s parties for up to 350 people se habla español Kate Huckelbridge said. m (805) 621-5000 805-868-0954 928-8000 · 3455 Skyway Drive, SM The Canary is Santa Barbara County’s referee. Send 1340 W. Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria whistles to [email protected]. www.radisson.com/santamariaca smith-electric.com

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COURTESY PHOTO BY CIRO COELHO through July 25 Free. Cypress Gallery, 119 E Cypress bring a love of stories and language to people right in their July 17 Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa ARTS Ave., Lompoc, 805-705-5328, lompocart.org. homes. ongoing PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. 800 S. College, Santa Maria, 805-922-8313, pcpa.org. YOUTH ARTS ALIVE CLASSES The City of Santa SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SUMMER CAMPS AT WINE AND DESIGN Offered Maria Recreation and Parks Department and Youth Arts FEATURED ARTIST: MARILYN DOVER BENSON during various weeks of June and July (check site for full list Alive will be offering youth arts classes, at no charge, for ART FROM THE TRAIL: EXPLORING THE NATURAL On display now through the end of July, at the Shepard of camps). Through July 23 Wine and Design, 3420 Orcutt youth and teens ages 8 to 18 years of age. Classes held BEAUTY OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Celebrates Hall Gallery at the Santa Maria Public Library. Exhibiting Road, suite 105, Orcutt, wineanddesign.com/orcutt-ca/. outdoors. Through July 30 Free. youthartsalive.org. Abel the Central Coast with 38 artworks by 27 local artists the works of Central Coast artist Marilyn Dover Benson. Maldonado Community Youth Center, 600 S. McClelland from the Oak Group, SLOPE (San Luis Outdoor Painters for TECH TALKS: LIVE ON INSTAGRAM Every Tuesday Through July 29 Free. cityofsantamaria.org. Shepard St., Santa Maria. the Environment) and SCAPE (Southern California Artists sit down with one of our technical staff and learn about Hall Art Gallery - Santa Maria Public Library, 421 South Painting for the Environment). Saturdays, Sundays, 11 the ins and outs of their craft. Get the exclusive with our McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-925-0994. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 3 $5 General Admission; ages 17 host Erik Stein. Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. PCPA: The Pacific and under are free. 805-688-1082. wildlingmuseum.org/ JULY CAMPS: WINE AND DESIGN Check website Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, 805- COMEDY TONIGHT A two-act vaudeville revue filled with news/art-from-the-trail. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, for more details. Through July 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 922-8313, pcpa.org. puns, parodies, song, and dance starring some of your 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. Through July 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission varies. TEEN PAINT WITH ME PACKS: SANTA MARIA Melodrama favorites. Sundays, 6-8 p.m. through Sept. 12 Wine and Design, 3420 Orcutt Road, suite 105, Orcutt, $25-$32. 805-489-2499. americanmelodrama.com/. Great BIO/MASS: CONTEMPORARY MEDITATIONS PUBLIC LIBRARY Packs will include all the supplies wineanddesign.com/orcutt-ca/. American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano. ON NATURE Invites viewers to engage with art through needed to create a personalized geometric masterpiece. the eyes of the artists as observers and interpreters of MUSIC LESSONS AT COELHO Call or go online for the Join a Zoom session to hang out with other teens and MIXED MEDIA FOR AGES 5-6 AND 7-12 For ages the world around them. The exhibition highlights eleven Academy’s current offerings. The Academy offers private follow along with an art lesson or watch the instructions 5-6 (Mondays) and 7-12 (Tuesdays). Mondays, Tuesdays, contemporary artists who create work in series, exploring lessons by the hour or half hour for all age groups and in a Library YouTube tutorial. July 17, July 19, July 20, 3:15-4:15 p.m. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA some element of nature. Saturdays, Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 ability. ongoing 805-925-0464. coelhomusic.com. Coelho July 21, July 22, July 23 and July 24 Free. 805-925- Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, p.m. through Sept. 5 $5 General Admission; ages 17 and Academy of Music, 325 E. Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria. 0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library, Arroyo Grande. under are free. 805-688-1082. wildlingmuseum.org/ OUTDOOR UKULELE LESSONS For individuals 50 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. OPEN STUDIO FOR ADULTS Call to reserve. All news/biomass. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B years and up, at no charge. Participants will learn to WORKSHOPS VIA ZOOM Sara Curran Ice, PCPA’s materials included. Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. and Wednesdays, Mission Dr., Solvang. play chords, melodies, and familiar songs. Five baritone Technical Theatre Program Coordinator/Designer, is 12:30-3:30 p.m. $35. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA ukuleles are available to borrow, or class members may Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, HOLLI HARMON: THE NATURE OF CLOUDS conducting Workshops via Zoom for local high school bring one of their own. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 drama students. Check site or call for more info. ongoing Arroyo Grande. Chandelier crystals, spider plants, and various p.m. cityofsantamaria.org/register. Elwin Mussell Senior PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, succulents are among the items suspended by invisible Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria. Santa Maria, 805-922-8313, pcpa.org. SAN LUIS OBISPO threads, all under a ceiling designed to resemble a cumulus-cloud-filled sky, in artist Holli Harmon’s window PCPA: ACTORS TALKBACK Streams live on PCPA’s THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S PROJECT: SUMMER ACT SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS Enjoy a whole installation inspired by the water cycle. Through Nov. 1 Instagram every Thursday and spotlights a different PROGRAMS AT PCPA Features programs for ages week of theatrical fun in a safe, welcoming environment. wildlingmuseum.org. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, thespian guest each week. Hosted by Erik Stein. 9-12, 13-17, and 8-17. Through July 16 and Through Students (ages 5-18) will learn a variety of theater 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082. Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. Free. pcpa.org. PCPA: The Pacific July 23 $250 per student. pcpa.org. PCPA: The Pacific skills, including improvisation, movement, character Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, 805- Conservatory Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, 805- exploration, and acting basics. Camps conclude with INSIDE/OUTSIDE Gallery Los Olivos presents artists 922-8313. 922-8313. a performance for family and friends. Scholarships Renee Kelleher and Jim Tyler in an exhibit of pastel and available. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through July oil paintings. The pair share their passion for PCPA READS AT HOME A literacy project that YOUTH ART PACKS: SANTA MARIA PUBLIC 30 $150-$300. 805-781-3889. slorep.org/education/act- rich color, lighting, composition, and strong uses our students’ learning to serve children LIBRARY Pick up an art pack from the Youth Services and parents who are learning at home. desk at the Santa Maria Public Library. Art packs include theatre-camps/. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, value contrasts. Mondays, Thursdays- 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. Sundays. through July 31 805-688-7517. Co-hosted by Allan Hancock College and projects that guide students in learning basic principles of GalleryLosOlivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, the Santa Maria-Bonita School District to art to create a masterpiece at home. July 15, July 16 and ATMOSPHERES DEEP SLOMA presents a 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. multimedia exhibition exploring themes of ecology and environmentalism. Through Aug. 1 sloma.org/exhibition/ SOLVANG SCHOOL: BIRD STUDIES A New Times and the Sun now share their atmospheres-deep/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. collaboration with educator Erin Dunkle and community listings for a complete Central INDEX middle school students enrolled in Solvang CALL FOR ART INSTRUCTORS: ART CENTRAL Seeking local artists with teaching experience to lead School’s Art and Science elective class to explore Coast calendar running from SLO County through Arts ...... [12] live in-person workshops and demos at Art Central. birding and the art of John James Audubon. Through northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online Mondays-Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through July Sept. 12 Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account 30 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/workshops-events/. Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org. at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@ Culture & Lifestyle ...... [14] Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. newtimesslo.com. Deadline is one week before the issue LOMPOC/VANDENBERG date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing Food & Drink ...... [16] THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) SLO REP returns with COLOR CONNECTIONS: CHRISTINE JESZECK and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood a madcap comedy, which features 3 actors who weave Featured artist Christine Jeszeck’s fluid acrylic work is directly at [email protected]. Music ...... [16] very bold and colorful. Fridays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ARTS continued page 14

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IMAGINATIVE PLAY WITH PYJAMA DRAMA This PATRIOT CRUISE OF SAN LUIS BAY Come celebrate online imaginative play class will teach children fun the 130th Anniversary of the Point San Luis Lighthouse by ways to handle new situations and emotions in a fun and taking a cruise of San Luis Bay. July 18, 2 p.m. my805tix. nurturing environment. Registration required (see link). com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. through July 28 Free. Beach. slolibrary.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE VIRTUAL TOUR Join A JOYFUL HENNA WORKSHOP Join us as we a live docent via Zoom for an interactive virtual tour of host our first guest artist for an introduction to henna. the Point San Luis Lighthouse. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. $10. pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Students will learn the origins, uses, ingredients, paste Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. 14 making technique. Students will also practice with their own cones, and receive a simple henna design from the SECOND ANNUAL GEARS ON THE GREEN CAR instructor. July 17, 10 a.m.-noon $40. 805-550-2181. SHOW A day filled with everything from classics to blackrabbitstudioslo.com/classes. Black Rabbit Studio vintage off-road rigs, live music, and the best of the SLO, 1154 Mill St., San Luis Obispo. county’s local food trucks. July 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Avila Beach Golf Resort, 6464 Ana Bay Rd., Avila Beach, 805- LINDA WEINBERG-HAMMER: PASTEL EXHIBIT 595-4000. Pastel artist Linda Weinberg-Hammer will have her works on display. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, please contact SUMMER CAMP (GRADES 1-6) Held at different the artist directly. ongoing 913-522-9457. Jamaica You, elementary schools in Nipomo. Camps feature games, arts and crafts, movies, STEAM activities, and more. 1998 Santa Barbara Ave., San Luis Obispo. JULY 15 – JULY 22 Through Aug. 13 805-929-5437. nipomorecreation.org. OPERASLO CHILDREN’S OPERA CAMP Each 2021 Nipomo, Citywide, Nipomo. singer will perform 2 virtual chorus pieces, 1 solo, and a monologue. Guest instructors will be joining us from all PASSION PROJECT VETSURF FRIDAY Veterans encouraged to join us for over the US to discuss monoglue work, acting technique, The Santa Maria Public Library presents Realism versus Abstract: What is your Passion?, a these weekly VetSurf programs to share the camaraderie. posture, vocal health, and the history of the American solo exhibition in the library’s Shepard Hall Gallery, which will remain on display through Surfers and non-surfers are welcome; enjoy coffee and Songbook. Through July 23, 9 a.m. $275. 805-423-6551. Thursday, July 29. This art exhibit showcases a collection of both abstract and realistic snacks on the beach or paddle out to share some waves operaslo.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. paintings by local artist Marilyn Dover Benson. Call (805) 925-0951 or visit cityofsantamaria. with fellow Veterans. Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free org for more details. The library is located at 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. admission. 805-441-5271. ampsurf.org. Addie Street RETURNING HOME: SCULPTURES BY KRISTIN Surfer Parking Lot, Addie Street, Pismo Beach. LINDSETH This series of sculptures explores the idea of — C.W. home through miniature houses mounted on top of metal WEEKLY DROWNING RESCUE COURSES Facility armatures. Reflecting on her experiences regarding the advertised as open and safe. Give the office a call to California wildfires of August 2020, Lindseth considers FEATURED GUEST ARTIST ERNIE BENTLEY: HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASS Tuesdays Oasis register over the phone. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6:30 A special Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-937-9750. the implications of vulnerability, loss, and hope. Mondays, MOSAIC AND PAINTED COW SKULLS p.m. Members $130; Non-members $160. 805-481-6399. exhibit featuring meticulously crafted mosaic and painted Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 26 Free. HUMAN BEING SUPPORT AND INSPIRATION 5 Cities Swim School, 425 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, cow skulls. Both July and August, during “Art and About 805-543-8562. sloma.org. San Luis Obispo Museum of ONLINE GROUP An online group to listen and get 5citiesswimschool.com. Paso”, listen to Ernie describe his inspiration and process. Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. support from others from the comfort of your own home. July 17, 5-9 p.m. Free. 805-286-4430. Park Street Gallery, SAN LUIS OBISPO SNAIL MAIL PRINTS: THE CENTRAL COAST Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $40 monthly subscription. 805- 1320 Park Street, Paso Robles, parkstreetgallery.com. 598-1509. divining.weebly.com. Divine Inspiration, 947 E PRINTMAKERS The Central Coast Printmakers started ALL-AGES GARDEN YOGA Enjoy a family-friendly yoga Melt ice sprinkled with dye over a Orange St., Santa Maria. an art project during quarantine to stay connected, ICE DYING CLASS class at the garden this summer. This gentle yoga class is t-shirt to create a truly one of a kind design. This process they took inspiration from the Exquisite Corpse Project LINE DANCING Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. 805-937-9750. great for kids, seniors, and everyone in between. Please is completely customizable, choose your colors, fold/ popularized by 1920’s surrealists. In their version, each oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt. arrive at the garden’s gift shop a few minutes prior to scrunch pattern (if you want one), and watch your shirt began an original print and mailed it to the next member class and bring your own mat, water, and props. Mondays, come to life. All supplies are provided. July 17, 12-3 p.m. REFLEXOLOGY AT OASIS Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to add to it. Sundays, 12-4 p.m. and Mondays-Saturdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. through July 26 $5-$15. 805-541-1400. $50. 805-712-0533. the1artery.com. The ARTery, 5890 805-937-9750. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Center, 420 Soares 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Aug. 30 Free. 805-747-4200. slobg.org/calendar/2021/all-ages-garden-yoga. San Luis Traffic Way, Atascadero. Ave., Orcutt. artcentralslo.com/portfolio/central-coast-printmakers/. Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. STUDIOS ON THE PARK: ONLINE CLASSES AND SUCCULENT EXCHANGE The Santa Maria Public Obispo. WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of virtual classes Library is pleased to announce a free succulent exchange. BIRDS AND BOTANY MONTHLY WALK AT SLO SPIRITUAL MOVIE DISCUSSION (VIRTUAL) and workshops online. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Please bring “pest free” clippings of your favorite BOTANICAL GARDEN The Garden is excited to present Supported by Unity 5 Cities, this weekly virtual group Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805- succulents to trade and share with other succulent a monthly bird walk series on the fourth Thursday of every discusses popular movies with spiritual themes (please 238-9800. lovers. July 24, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 805-925-0994. month which explores the intersection of birds and botany. watch movies in advance). Contact Melissa at meliss. cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/ Fourth Thursday of every month, 8-11 a.m. $10 for Garden [email protected] to be added to the email list and receive WESTERN TRADITIONS The West conjures up images library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Members; $40 for general public. 805-541-1400. slobg. the link. Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-440-9461. of cowboys, Native Americans, ranching, and open plains. Santa Maria. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek unity5cities.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. For some, the west represents a rough lifestyle that hasn’t changed in over 100 years. Through Aug. 30 Studios on SUMMER READING PROGRAM: SANTA MARIA Rd., San Luis Obispo. SUMMER CAMP: VIDEO GAME CODING, the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800, PUBLIC LIBRARY Sign up for the Summer Reading CAL HOPE SLO GROUPS AT TMHA Visit website CARTOONING, CLAYMATION, AND MORE Ray studiosonthepark.org. Program at your local library branch. There is a special for full list of weekly Zoom groups available. Mondays, Mullikin (of Raytoons Cartoons) will be teaching his online reading program for every age level from toddlers to WINNING IMAGES 2021 Since 1994, New Times Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays calhopeconnect.org. classes through Outschool this year instead of Cuesta adults. Each program offers activities and challenges as Media Group has invited local photographers to show us Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High Street, College For Kids. He will be teaching classes in Cartooning, well as prizes for reading, based on age level. Through life from their point of view. Come check out of this year’s San Luis Obispo, 805-270-3346. Claymation, 2-D Animation, Video Game Coding, Comic July 31 Free. 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.beanstack. winning photos on display. Through July 24 newtimesslo. Book Making, and much more. Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 org. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., CAMP SHORESHIM The JCC is thrilled to host its com. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, p.m. through Aug. 6 $40. 805-590-7334. outschool.com. Santa Maria. 10th summer of Camp Shoreshim. We welcome you and Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. 805-238-9800. your family to our Ancient Hebrew Village. This will be TEEN ANIME CLUB PACKS: SANTA MARIA a summer to remember and we welcome campers and TEEN ART WAREHOUSE Free art space and supplies PUBLIC LIBRARY Pick up an Anime Club Pack from the families of all backgrounds to join us. July 15, 9 a.m.-3:30 provided for teens, Monday and Friday afternoons. Library which will include something bookish, something p.m. and July 16, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $295. 805-426-5465. Photography corner for photo shoots and videos. Also CULTURE & crafty, and of course, something yummy. Registration for jccslo.com/camp-shoreshim.html. JCC-Federation of SLO features painting, collaging, sewing and more. Mondays, an Anime Club Pack includes a link to the monthly Anime Property, 875 Laureate Lane, San Luis Obispo. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. through Aug. 20 Free. 805-270-3346. Club Zoom Meeting. July 17, July 19, July 20, July LIFESTYLE Looking for balance? t-mha.org. Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, 784 High 21, July 22, July 23 and July 24 Free. 805-925-0994. MEDITATION VIA ZOOM Learn to meditate with a certified meditation teacher Street, San Luis Obispo. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. via Zoom. Get familiar with various methods and McClelland St., Santa Maria. VIRTUAL ART GALLERY Every Friday, we publish our PEACE OF MIND: 10,000 STEPS IN THE RIGHT techniques, including breathwork and tips to help Virtual Art Gallery to our blog and newsletter. Featuring DIRECTION Alma Rosa Winery to host its second-annual TEEN STEAM MAKER SPACE PACKS (KIT 4): you relax. Private or small group. Email info@ artworks from customers and the community. Fridays, 9 2021 Peace of Mind: 10,000 Steps in the Right Direction SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY This summer, teens theartofsilence.net or text for more info. Wednesdays, a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.wordpress. fundraising walk to support research and treatment for will have a chance to use STEM concepts to complete fun 4-5 p.m. and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. through July 22 com/category/gallery-exhibits/virtual-gallery/. Art Central, anxiety and depression. July 24, 9 a.m. $50. 805-691- experiments. These packs are a great opportunity to have Donation based. 559-905-9274. theartofsilence.net. 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. 9395. almarosawinery.com. Alma Rosa Estate, 7250 a great time, make stuff, and learn something too. Limit Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. Santa Rosa Road, Buellton. of one pack per youth. July 17, July 19, July 20, July VIRTUAL OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR Visit ARTS MEET AN AMAZING ANIMAL EACH WEEK (LIVE 21, July 22, July 23 and July 24 Free. 805-925-0994. Obispo’s Facebook page to view works from several VIA ZOOM) Each Tuesday, meet a different animal LOMPOC/VANDENBERG engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. local artists and artisans. ongoing Free. facebook.com/ through Zoom, and learn about the people who work McClelland St., Santa Maria. artsobispo. Downtown SLO, Higuera Street, 2021 SUMMER DROP-IN Features outdoor games, with them. Part of the 2021 Summer Reading Program. San Luis Obispo. movie days, arts and crafts, sports, and more. For ages VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS OVER ZOOM Visit site or call Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. through July 27 Free. 805-781- 6 to 12. Sibling discount offered. Presented by the City of to learn about various virtual workshop offerings. ongoing 5775. slolibrary.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. NORTH SLO COUNTY Varies. Unwind Studio, 130 N. Broadway, suite B, Santa Lompoc Recreation Division. Mondays-Fridays, 12:30-5:15 MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION (ONLINE p.m. through Aug. 13 Admission varies. 805-875-8100. Maria, 805-748-2539, unwindsantamaria.com. ABSTRACT EXPLORED An intro to abstract drawing MEETING) Zoom series hosted by TMHA. Thursdays, and painting. Expand your ability to respond to abstract Anderson Recreation Center, 125 W. Walnut Ave., Lompoc, YOGA FOR MANKIND: ZOOM CLASSES Offering 10:30 a.m.-noon Transitions Mental Health Warehouse, concepts. Explore all types of mark making to improve cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/anderson.htm. a variety of virtual yoga and pilates classes over the 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-270-3346. your composition. All supplies provided. July 17, 1-4 p.m. summer. Check site for class schedule. ongoing Starts SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS SLO BLUES BASEBALL Come see the Blues take on $75. 805-466-3684. Marie Ramey Fine Art, 7460 Pinal at $10. yoga4mankind.org. Yoga for Mankind, 130 N various teams at the ballpark. Tickets are limited; early Ave, Atascadero, marieramey.com. 30 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN SANTA MARIA/ Broadway, suite B, Orcutt. purchases recommended. Visit site for more details. ORCUTT Community Partners in Caring is seeking BRUSH, NEEDLE, CAMERA, KILN: CLOSING YOUTH BOREDOM BUSTERS PACKS: SANTA July 22, 6 p.m. my805tix.com. Sinsheimer Park, 900 volunteers to help support dependent older adults and RECEPTION One last chance to see the annual MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY Pick up a pack from the Southwood Dr., San Luis Obispo, 805-781-7222. Atascadero Arts Association exhibition on the walls of The seniors. ongoing partnersincaring.org. Santa Maria, Youth Services desk at the Santa Maria Public Library WONDER SUMMER CAMPS Who’s ready for summer? ARTery. Come visit the shop after hours for a viewing, Citywide, Santa Maria. and any other library branch. Limit of one pack per youth, Wonder Summer Camps are hosted by SLO Classical conversation, and light refreshments. July 16, 6-8 p.m. FEEL GOOD YOGA Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 available while supplies last. July 15, July 16 and July Academy and open to the entire community. July 19-23, 9 Free. 805-464-0533. The ARTery, 5890 Traffic Way, a.m. 805-937-9750. oasisorcutt.org. Oasis Center, 420 17 Free. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Atascadero, the1artery.com. Soares Ave., Orcutt. Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 16

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Virtual Lighthouse Tours In-Person Lighthouse Tours SLO Blues Baseball vs. ON DEMAND WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS Arroyo Seco Saints Point San Luis Lighthouse, Point San Luis Lighthouse, FRI & SUN, JULY 16 & 18 Avila Beach Avila Beach Sinsheimer Park, SLO

JULY 15 – JULY 22 2021 A STAR IS REBORN Flores de Verano Flamenco en Vivo, featuring Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes (pictured) and musician Diego Amador Jr., takes place at the San Luis Obispo Guild Hall on Thursday, July 22, at 8 p.m. Admission to this special performance, described as a celebration of rebirth and new beginnings, is $26 for adults and $12 for children. Visit savannahf.com for more info. The SLO Guild Hall is located at 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. — C.W.

Nature Walk at Oso Flaco Patriot Cruise of San Luis Bay SLO Blues Baseball vs. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE from page 14 and management of the wine sector. July 21, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $45. 707-664-3347. accelevents.com. Online, See SUNDAY, JULY 18 SUNDAY, JULY 18 Orange County Riptide a.m.-3:30 p.m. $200-$400. 805-548-8700. sloclassical.org. website, San Luis Obispo. The Guadalupe-Nipomo Point San Luis Lighthouse, TUESDAY, JULY 20 SLO Classical Academy, 165 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. Dunes Center Avila Beach Sinsheimer Park, SLO NORTH SLO COUNTY 2021 CALIFORNIA MID-STATE FAIR The California MUSIC Mid-State Fair is held annually and runs for 12 days at SANTA YNEZ VALLEY the end of July. The Fair has hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry. Check site for updates and LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS Sundays, 2-5 p.m. Brick Barn full list of featured entertainment, live music, and more. Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, 805-686-1208, July 21-Aug. 1 midstatefair.com. Paso Robles Event brickbarnwineestate.com. Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, 805-238-9607. WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. GOLDEN STATE CLASSICS CAR SHOW Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, 805- SPONSORED BY BORJON AUTO CENTER Golden 686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com. State Classics Car Show features hot rods, antique cars, and other pre-1996 classics. Prizes worth $1600. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Features food and music. Registration is $30 and includes CENTRAL COAST BEAT SOCIAL: COURTYARD a t-shirt if registered by July 1. Cars will be given extra SLO Blues Baseball vs. SLO Blues Baseball vs. The FrenZ CULTURE An ongoing series of outdoor music events room instead of standard parking space. July 17, 9 Santa Barbara Foresters MLB Academy Barons SATURDAY, JULY 24 at different venues in Santa Maria, Guadalupe, and other a.m.-1 p.m. $30. 805-712-1224. goldenstateclassics.org. WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 THURS & FRI, JULY 22 & 23 Point San Luis Lighthouse, cities along the Central Coast. Hosted by Central Coast Woodland Plaza II, 120 Niblick Road, Paso Robles. Sinsheimer Park, SLO Sinsheimer Park, SLO Avila Beach Beat Social. ongoing centralcoastbeatsocial.com/. Santa Maria, Citywide, Santa Maria.

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The Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) is offering complimentary admission to nurses, doctors, firefighters, and police officers on the opening night of its new in-person production, Together: A Musical Journey, which premieres on Wednesday, July 21, at 8 p.m., at the Solvang Festival Theater. First responders can reserve up to two complimentary tickets each for this performance online at pcpa.org (while ticket availability lasts). JUST KEEP SWIMMING: The subject of Chris Jeszeck’s painting, Carefree Described as a celebration of sharing experiences through (pictured), is a goggled swimmer, a character which Jeszeck painted over one story and song, Together: A Musical Journey is helmed by director of her acrylic pours, after it dried. This abstract pour is full of blues, greens, Katie Fuchs-Wackowski, with musical direction by Michael and bubbles; it’s easy to see why Jeszeck chose to use it as the background for Wilkins, from an original script by Erik Stein, who also performs EXPERIMENTAL ECSTASY: Lompoc painter Chris Jeszeck enjoys not knowing the exact outcome of her acrylic a seascape. in the show. The production’s cast includes PCPA resident artists pouring adventures. “It can turn out wonderfully right or terribly wrong. I liken it to opening a present each Kitty Balay, Andrew Philpot, Yusef Seevers, Emily Trask, and time—you don’t know what you’re going to get,” the artist said. George Walker and guest artist Annali Fuchs-Wackowski. In a press release from PCPA, Stein credited an article he read for inspiring the show’s themes. “I read an article that outlined an experiment that showed when people are in a room together sharing an experience, their hearts start to beat in the same rhythm,” Stein said in the release. “If our hearts can overcome differences and actually Fluent in fluidity beat together, our brains should be able to as well. All of us in a Cypress Gallery showcases a colorful collection room together sharing an experience is truly essential.” As the show’s premiere becomes closer, admission of fluid artworks by acrylic painter Chris Jeszeck protocols will be posted on PCPA’s website, and updated according to the latest COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. BY CALEB WISEBLOOD Connections, presented by the Currently, attendees will not be required to wear masks during arely do Chris Jeszeck’s paintings turn out Lompoc Valley Art Association. performances of the show. the way she intended, but that’s part of why This solo exhibit premiered at the General admission to the show starts at $35. For additional Rshe enjoys acrylic pouring so much. Cypress Gallery on July 2 and will info, call the PCPA box office at (805) 922-8313. Performances “Even when a fluid artist sets out with remain on display through July 25. of Together: A Musical Journey are scheduled to run through something in mind to create, it rarely goes “Above all, I am attracted to Saturday, Aug. 7. The Solvang Festival Theater is located at 420 according to plan,” the Lompoc local said. “It color,” Jeszeck said, hence the TIGER KING: While many of her abstract fluid paintings are the direct result 2nd St., Solvang. can turn out wonderfully right or terribly wrong. show’s title. “Placing color upon a canvas can convey a mood and of acrylic pouring, Chris Jeszeck also incorporates the method to create the I liken it to opening a present each time—you backgrounds of her semi-realistic pieces, including her portrait of a tiger, don’t know what you’re going to get.” provoke feelings in the viewer, Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes and hopefully a connection to the titled Waiting (pictured). “Sometimes I will intentionally pour a background While many of her abstract fluid paintings to suit a subject I have in mind, or sometimes the pour itself will suggest an art itself. Center celebrates grand are the direct result of acrylic pouring, Jeszeck embellishment,” the artist said. also incorporates the method to create the “Color selection and placement reopening with auctions, live backgrounds of her semi-realistic pieces, she can affect feelings, attention, the local artist, who has lived in Lompoc since explained. behavior, and learning,” she explained. “For the late 1980s. music, and other festivities example, green improves concentration; IMAGE COURTESY OF THE GUADALUPE-NIPOMO DUNES CENTER One of her latest paintings, for example, Between 1992 and 2017, Jeszeck was a prolific Carefree, is clearly a portrait of a goggled orange is a mood lifter—a vibrant color that member of the Lompoc Civic Theatre (LCT), swimmer, a character Jeszeck painted over one demands attention; blue is shown to increase directing and acting in several shows with the of her acrylic pours, after it dried. This abstract productivity; and so on.” troupe, before retiring from community theater pour is full of blues, greens, and bubbles; it’s One rule Jeszeck usually sets for herself is to to pursue painting. easy to see why Jeszeck chose to make a seascape only use a limited palette of colors (usually not “It was just time to move on,” said Jeszeck, out of it. more than five colors in one piece), she said. who starred in The Boys Next Door, Nunsense, “Sometimes I will intentionally pour a And there’s a 99 percent chance one of those is Wally’s Cafe, and other LCT productions. “As background to suit a subject I have in mind, going to be some shade of blue. far as acting, I have no desire to return to it. or sometimes the pour itself will suggest an “I use blue in nearly every painting, as it is I have a YouTube channel teaching fluid art, The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center will host its reopening embellishment,” the artist said. “Sometimes I probably my favorite and there are so many and I suppose I do a bit of acting there and it’s celebration and barbecue on July 31, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event just have a desire to paint a particular subject gorgeous shades of it,” Jeszeck said. “I love enough.” will feature live jazz music from the Dylan Johnson Quartet, live and will look through my dried pours to find a bright colors. I stay away from very dark color Jeszeck said she feels like she’s grown “by and silent auctions (pre-bidding for the silent auction starts suitable background.” palettes for the most part, as we have enough leaps and bounds” as an artist over the past four on July 18), a Santa Maria-style barbecue dinner, and more. Carefree and similar paintings by Jeszeck darkness in the world; I’d rather bring some years, but she’s continuously eager to learn new Admission is $50 and tickets are available online in advance at can be found in her latest exhibition, Color light. That’s pretty corny sounding, but it’s techniques and approaches. my805tix.com. true.” “I just wish I could buy more time, as there is For more info, call (805) 343-2455 or visit dunescenter. Stay connected While her intentions for any given piece so much more I want to learn and explore in the org. The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center is located at 1065 can often change mid-painting, one goal that world of art,” the painter said. m Guadalupe St., Guadalupe. m The Lompoc Valley Art Association presents Color remains a constant for Jeszeck as an artist is “to Connections, a showcase of paintings by local artist Chris make the viewer smile,” she said. Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood also wishes time was Jeszeck, which will run through July 25 at Cypress Gallery, located Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood. Send “I feel fulfilled when I can bring a bit of joy to a commodity. Send comments to cwiseblood@ information to [email protected]. at 119 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc. Visit lompocart.org for more info. whomever takes the time to look at my art,” said santamariasun.com.

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SUN SCREEN PHOTO COURTESY OF DISNEY PLUS AND MARVEL STUDIOS for Dreykov with the help of her old “family,” which was never a “real” family, right? One of the BLACK WIDOW film’s ongoing themes is what constitutes family, What’s it rated? PG-13 Family feud and that question gives the film its emotional heft. When? 2021 ate Shortland (Lore, Berlin Syndrome) directs I should be too old for this comic book nonsense, Where’s it showing? Regal Edwards this film about Avenger Natasha Romanoff but I have to admit, I love this stuff! RPX Santa Maria, Movies Lompoc, (Scarlett Johansson), aka Black Widow. The Anna: The string of Marvel films detailing each Regal Edwards Arroyo Grande, 20 C Fair Oaks Arroyo Grande, Disney story takes place chronologically after the events Avenger’s storyline can feel pretty tired for me Plus Premier Access of Captain America: Civil War (2016) but before personally, but you’re right—this was a pretty What’s it worth, Anna? Full price Romanoff’s death in Avengers: Infinity War (2018). fun ride. It is, of course, over the top and wildly What’s it worth, Glen? Full price Romanoff is on the run, forced to deal with a silly, but there’s enough humor and kickass conspiracy with ties to her past as a spy. To fight the action to keep it rolling. Pugh is a nice addition days. “It still fits,” he says after forces aligned to bring her down, she must deal with to this superhero world; her Yelena is sarcastic squeezing into his Red Guardian her broken relationships with her family members, and hardheaded and a great wing-woman for costume. He also thinks he’s the sister Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), father Alexei Johansson’s Natasha. It’s still Natasha’s story, but reason for the success of “his Shostakov (David Harbour), and mother Melina Sisters Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson, left) and Yelena thanks to the cast of their forced family, it comes girls”: “You both have killed so SIBLING RIVALRY: Vostokoff (Rachel Weisz). (133 min.) Belova (Florence Pugh, right) have to put aside their differences and work together to off as much more of an ensemble piece. The many people. Your ledgers must two women use a helicopter to bust Alexei from save the world from evil, in Black Widow, screening almost everywhere. Glen: This film is admittedly a guilty pleasure— be dripping, just gushing red. I prison in an epic and very superhero-summer- outlandish and unrealistic—but a helluva fun couldn’t be more proud of you.” blockbuster way, with guard towers going down Natasha. I definitely enjoyed the “family” dynamic ride! It begins with a flashback of young sisters The four of them eventually realize that their three and Natasha swinging wildly around on a rope to between the four characters—from snarky and Natasha (Ever Anderson) and Yelena (Violet years posing as an American family made them a argumentative sisters to the proud papa whose scoop him up. You won’t be falling asleep in this McGraw) living the American dream in Ohio real family too. “The best part of my life was fake,” misplaced pride is odd but endearing and the one—it’s overstimulation from minute to minute! with their parents when their father, Alexei, “gets Yelena says. Black Widow is something of a villain mother who chides her daughter not to slouch. I There will inevitably be another Black Widow the call.” Turns out they’re Russian sleeper agents in other Marvel films—a ruthless and remorseless know this flick is available through Disney Plus meant to return to the motherland while the film in the future, and at some point I’m sure the assassin. Here she’s humanized. If she’s ruthless with an upcharge, but a film this heavy on action is agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. are in hot pursuit. It’s a great storylines and plot will get eye-rollingly bad, but and remorseless, it’s because Dreykov and his Black meant to be seen on the big screen at least once. I’ve opening set piece! The film’s villain is Dreykov this first film was actually a pretty fun watch— Widow programming made her that way. She’s read that execs were so impressed with Pugh that (Ray Winstone), who runs “The Red Room,” a even for someone like me who doesn’t consider here to save herself, her sister, and all the young there are plans to bring her into future MCU films, secret facility where “Black Widows”—highly themselves a superhero super fan. girls Dreykov has called “trash” that he’s “recycled” perhaps even as the next Black Widow. I’m here for trained female assassins—learn their trade. It was Glen: It helps that it’s very funny. The banter and given “purpose.” Sorry, Dreykov, but not on it—she was a total hit for me! It’s a fun summer bad enough when they were merely brainwashed, between Natasha and Yelena is especially playful Natasha’s watch! superhero flick, a perfect excuse to beat the heat for as Natasha and her mother, Melina, were, but in that “I know every button to push” way siblings Anna: Winstone’s Dreykov is so slimy and gross; a couple of hours and hang out in the theater. m Dreykov’s scientists have found chemical means have with one another. For instance, Yelena makes he definitely pulls off the role of a hated villain. of mind control, rendering his Black Widows fun of the way Natasha poses when she’s fighting: There’s also a mysterious masked henchman who Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna completely devoid of free will. The film is an “You’re such a poser.” Likewise, Alexei is hilarious has the ability to mimic her enemy in combat Starkey write Sun Screen. Glen compiles streaming extended adventure as Natasha goes on the hunt in his determination to relive his super-soldier who we learn has a special vendetta against listings. Comment at [email protected].

PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX PHOTO COURTESY OF DC ENTERTAINMENT AND WARNER BROS. TELEVISION TITANS TV & Film Reviews What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2018-present PENGUIN TOWN Where’s it showing? HBO Max What’s it rated? TV-G I obviously missed the early boat on Titans, which started back When? 2021 in 2018 and will launch its third season on Aug. 12, but better Where’s it showing? Netflix late than never. In a moment of “I can’t find anything to watch” Get ready to die from a cuteness avalanche with Netflix’s eight- desperation, I tuned in to episode 1 and was hooked. The story is part nature documentary Penguin Town. Patton Oswald narrates based on the DC Comics Teen Titans series, which explores young this tale of a beautiful South African town that is home to the superheroes as they come to terms with their powers or, in the endangered and adorable African penguins, which all are working case of the series’ lead, Dick Grayson/Robin (Brenton Thwaites), their hardest to find a mate, do the deed, and raise their chicks. OUT FOR A STROLL: In Penguin Town on Netflix, narrator his training under Batman, who doesn’t even appear until the Oswald refers to different groups and pairs with names like second season. BADASS MISFITS: Titans, screening on HBO Max, explores “The Bougainvilleas”—a pair whose nest is under a bougainvillea Patton Oswald explains how endangered African penguins invade a South African beach town every year to find a mate. Some of the heroes are just people who decided they wanted the making of young superheroes such as (left to right) bush, or “Mr. and Mrs. Culvert” for the newly paired couple that to be superheroes, such as Hank Hall/Hawk (Alan Ritchson) finally found a nest spot only to realize they made a rookie mistake Beast Boy (Ryan Potter), Raven (Teagan Croft), Robin and Dawn Granger/Dove (Minka Kelly), while others are made (Brenton Thwaites), and Starfire (Anna Diop). and holed up in a culvert that also acts as a thoroughfare for There are threats from the sky and land, whether it’s rival through the occult, like Rachel Roth/Raven (Teagan Croft); their penguin neighbors. There is also Junior—a studly juvenile penguin groups or the wily mongoose just waiting for mom experimentation, like Gar Logan/Beast Boy (Ryan Potter); or that almost doesn’t make it through his molt and is taken into a and dad to leave the nest so it can snatch their eggs. It’s oddly because they’re space aliens, like Kory Anders/Starfire (Anna stunts, sets, and costuming. The humor rarely misses its mark, rehabilitation center until he is strong enough to move on. riveting to watch these birds bring up the Diop). Eventually, Wonder Girl (Conor and it manages some emotional heft in the storyline. Best of all, This series is nothing short of adorable, and you’ll find next generation, and this would be a fun Leslie) and Super Boy (Joshua Orpin) make the acting great! I’ve only just begun the second season, but the yourself laughing at and cheering for this group of adorable family watch with the kids. (eight 25-min. appearances. fact that I want to finish it before Aug. 12 speaks volumes. (45- little tuxedos with feet. Just be prepared to get invested in their episodes) There are great action sequences, min. episodes) m stories—you won’t want to stop watching. —Anna —Glen

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BRICK AND MORTAR: In 2012, Central Coast locals Norman and Kathy Williams decided to repurpose their large property in Buellton, formerly a successful horse breeding facility, into a vineyard and tasting room. They planted 35 acres of vines that year, and their first wines were made from the 2015 vintage. The winery’s tasting room opened in 2018.

brick barn was built during the early 1970s, with each of its bricks laid by hand. Over the next three decades, the 36-stall RAISE A GLASS: “People are out having fun, reconnecting with friends and loved ones, and what better barn was home to the Williams’ prized way to do that than over a bottle of wine? Wine is meant for sharing, and I think the activity of wine tasting Barn to be wild Arabian stallion, Fortel, and the horses is very popular right now for that very reason,” Brick Barn General Manager Elizabeth Dadosky said. Fortel sired during his life. Wine club members at Brick Barn Wine Estate At age 32, Fortel passed away, and internship. the brick barn remained mostly vacant On Friday, July 30, get access to upcoming Summer Bash festivities, until 2012, when Norman and Kathy just an hour before barrel tastings, comedy nights, and more decided to repurpose the property as a Brick Barn’s Summer vineyard. They planted 35 acres of vines Bash festivities BY CALEB WISEBLOOD upcoming acts including Dewey Roberts that year, and their first wines were made start, Bolshoi will ine tasting isn’t the only thing (July 21), Graybill (July 28), and Erinn from the 2015 vintage. Fortel’s barn was host a special barrel bringing visitors to Brick Barn Selkis (Aug. 18). transformed into the winery’s tasting tasting for wine WWine Estate in record numbers Brick Barn also currently hosts room, which opened to the public in 2018. club members at the this summer. additional live music most Sunday Although Dadosky became the tasting winery, from 5 to 6 Formerly home to a successful horse afternoons (from 2 to 5 p.m.), with solo room’s general manager a year later, she p.m., with samples breeding facility, the 35-acre Buellton artists Lindsey Marie (July 18), Loren had been working in the wine industry including cabernet property recently announced a full slate Radis (Aug. 22), and others currently on since 2005. It’s easy for her to bookmark franc, pinot noir, of seasonal happenings (including live the docket. that era in her memory thanks to a chardonnay, and syrah. concerts, stand-up comedy shows, and “Life at the winery has only gotten specific film release. To date, Brick outdoor film screenings), some of which busier for us,” said Dadosky, who added “My first winery job was at Firestone Barn Wine Estate sold out almost immediately. why she believes it’s a booming time for Vineyard while the movie Sideways produces roughly “Our member-exclusive events, like the wine industry in general, regardless of [originally released at the end of 2004] 8,500 cases of wine Comedy Night and Movie Night, sell out in-person events making a comeback. was still in theaters. What a crazy “People are out having fun, summer,” Dadosky said. per year, Bolshoi within days, so that tells us people are said. And while reconnecting with friends and loved A film, television, and theater ready to go out and enjoy themselves,” hours and admission ones, and what better way to do that than major from the Great Lakes region, MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Brick Barn Wine Estate recently announced a said the winery’s general manager, policies fluctuated over a bottle of wine? Wine is meant for Dadosky originally moved to the full slate of seasonal happenings taking place at its tasting room over Elizabeth Dadosky. at the tasting room sharing, and I think the activity of wine Central Coast to work for Santa Maria’s the summer (including special tastings, live concerts, stand-up comedy Tickets are still available for the Brick over the past year shows, and outdoor film screenings). tasting is very popular right now for that Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA), Barn’s upcoming Summer Bash event and a half due to very reason,” Dadosky said. (Friday, July 30, from 6 to 10 p.m.), but changed course after becoming pandemic protocols, One of the reasons Dadosky was described as a night of dancing, live engrossed in the local wine scene and its “things never changed drastically for the attracted to join the Brick Barn Wine music from the Soul Cats, and a Santa community of winemakers. winemaking and vineyard teams, who Estate team back in 2019 was because the Maria-style barbecue dinner courtesy of “I fell in love with the Central Coast were plenty busy with harvest, bottling, winery’s tasting room had opened only JR’s Catering. and everything the world of wine had to and vineyard management,” Dadosky Although this barnyard bash is only a year prior. And meeting the winery’s offer—incredible food, amazing wine, added. open to wine club members, there are owners, Norman and Kathy Williams and a cast of characters that would forever In Bolshoi’s opinion, one of the plenty of other offerings to go around (who also owned the property while it change the trajectory of my life,” she said. reasons wine production has continued for non-members, including the Wine was a horse breeding facility), sealed the Like Dadosky, winemaker Adrian to run so smoothly at Brick Barn is a Down Wednesday live music series deal for her. Bolshoi also joined the Brick Barn Wine sense of family and trust between the (every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m.), with “I was initially drawn to Brick Barn Estate team just a year after the tasting owners and the winemaking team. because it was a brand new winery and room had opened. “The owners, Norman and Kathy there was an opportunity to curate “I was drawn to Brick Barn for its Williams, graciously recognize that a Brick or treat something from nothing,” Dadosky said. artisanal production level, freedom to familial work environment is beneficial Brick Barn Wine Estate hosts its Summer “After meeting Norman and Kathy, I express myself through wine, and that for everyone,” Bolshoi said. “Here, I’m Bash event on Friday, July 30, from 6 to 10 p.m. knew I wanted to help bring their dream hard-to-find sense of ‘something more,’” allowed to take creative freedoms because MEET AND GREET: On Friday, July 30, Brick Admission to the event is exclusive to wine club to life. What you experience at Brick Barn said Bolshoi, who was born and raised Barn’s winemaker Adrian Bolshoi (pictured) members and guests (tickets are complimentary of their trust. And it’s a magical thing is an extension of their hospitality and in Moldova, where he also attended m will host a special barrel tasting for wine club for members, $25 for guests). Call (805) 686-1208 when your wine tasting palates align.” passion for the craft.” college, studying enology and completing members at the winery, from 5 to 6 p.m., with or visit brickbarnwineestate.com for more info. The samples including cabernet franc, pinot noir, winery is located at 795 W. Highway 246, Buellton. The property has been owned by the two wine harvests, before moving to Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood is ready to wine Williams family since 1968, and its titular California in 2011 for a winemaking down at [email protected]. chardonnay, and syrah.

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