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Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) announced COVID-19 on Nov. 18 that he was named a conferee for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2021 fiscal year. restrictions for 4 Carbajal will “play a role in resolving differences between the Senate and House NDAA bills to form one final piece businesses of legislation,” according to a statement from Carbajal’s With new COVID-19 office. “I’m honored to have been selected for this role, requirements for and proud to help deliver a bipartisan National Defense both businesses and Authorization Act that will be signed into law,” Carbajal individuals in place, said in the statement. “As we consider the best ways to Santa Barbara County protect our national security, support our servicemembers, only plans to take an provide for our veterans, and enhance military-university enforcement approach on the business side of partnerships, I will make sure our Central Coast values are things—at least for now. well represented.” Carbajal is a member of the House Armed Santa Barbara Services Committee, so he also played a role in developing County, along with the House-passed NDAA. The House legislation includes the most of California, congressman’s Central Coast Heritage Protection Act and returned to the purple the Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act. “Climate change is a tier in the state’s threat multiplier and national security issue, so I’m pleased reopening system on to have this opportunity to defend our environment and will Nov. 16, and with the fight to have protections for the Carrizo Plain and Los Padres most restrictive tier also [National] Forest included in the final bill,” Carbajal said. comes the governor’s “I’m also looking forward to working with my colleagues new curfew. on both sides of the aisle to pass my bill, which directs Effective in purple the Coast Guard to enact long overdue safety reforms to tier counties starting on small passenger boats, so we can avoid tragedies like the Nov. 21, the limited stay- at-home order requires Conception boat fire in the future.” BACK TO PURPLE: With the county now back in the purple tier, some businesses will see new restrictions while others will have to close down entirely. For that all gatherings restaurants, it means only outdoor service is allowed, and the county says it will be enforcing compliance. • On Nov. 16, Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham with members of other (R-San Luis Obispo) submitted his formal support to CalTrans households cease businesses and gathering spaces to close down, for fiscal years 2021 through 2026. It outlines the for the U.S. 101 San Luis Obispo South County Congestion between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., with a few limited Relief Project. His office also collected and submitted Hart said the impact on the job market could be various financial challenges the county will likely exceptions. Non-essential businesses must also substantial. nearly 1,700 supporting signatures. The project would help face in coming years as the U.S. works to rebound close during these hours. “I think people are going to take [the new post-COVID and projects a slowly growing gap alleviate traffic along the 101 freeway known as the “Pismo “Activities conducted later in the evening are orders] very seriously and are going to restrain between the county’s funding needs and its Beach backup,” a statement from Cunningham’s office said. more likely to include social gatherings with their activities, and that will have an effect on the revenue growth. reduced inhibitions and less compliance with “Traffic congestion along U.S. 101, specifically around Pismo business climate,” he said. “It really, as I mentioned, provides a context preventative measures,” 2nd District County Beach, has long been a problem for Central Coast residents Data released on Nov. 20 by the state’s Labor for balancing both short-term and long-term Supervisor Gregg Hart said at a Nov. 20 press and tourists,” Cunningham said. “I am happy to be able to Market Information Division shows that Santa goals for the development of next year’s budget conference. continue to support the innovation of infrastructure that will Barbara County’s unemployment rate dropped and beyond,” Budget Director Jeff Frapwell said Hart added that “new statewide guidance on help with both traffic flow and safety here on the Central to 6.3 percent in October, down from 7.3 percent at the meeting. “Our goal today is not to solve Coast.” The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments’ U.S. masks has now been expanded to request that in September. This is the lowest rate since April everyone in the state of California wear masks the gaps identified but rather to bring those to 101 Corridor Mobility Master Plan identifies this section of when it spiked to nearly 14 percent at the start of your board’s attention. And those will be issues when they’re outdoors and could come in contact the pandemic closures. But with the county back the 101 as “the most congested stretch of highway in the with another person.” that we’ll be working on in our office to develop region,” according to the statement. to the purple tier, it’s unclear how closures may strategies of how we minimize and eliminate Public Health Director Dr. Van Do-Reynoso slow or even reverse the gains made in lowering • Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the opening of those gaps.” said the county has already sent out “education the unemployment rate. the California Rebuilding Fund on Nov. 20 to help and expectations” to restaurants, bars, and In addition to recession-induced losses, Santa “I want to urge everyone who’s approaching Barbara County is facing hefty pension increases. small businesses recover from the economic crisis businesses regarding both the curfew and the the holidays to please use their shopping dollars Retirement costs are driven by salary increases, brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. According closures required in the purple tier. Bars without locally,” Hart added. “We don’t need to be meal service must close down entirely, and movie pension investment returns, and expectations to the governor’s office, the fund seeks to ensure supporting the national online retailers with regarding existing and future retirees, according to theaters, museums, restaurants, and places of online shopping, we need to be supporting our that economic recovery is equitable. “Ensuring worship are back to outdoor-only service. a county staff report. Costs are anticipated to rise local businesses, and that can be done safely and nearly 12 percent—equating to $17.7 million—in small businesses have access to capital will help “We will also be very vigilant in monitoring carefully.” stimulate economic growth across the state and whether those businesses are complying with the the first year of the forecast, largely due to lower Do-Reynoso told the Sun in an email that she than anticipated pension investment returns. support entrepreneurs working harder than ever to new state health officer order,” Do-Reynoso said. is concerned the holiday season will contribute to Hart added that code enforcement officers, the Contribution costs are expected to rise by about keep their doors open,” Newsom said in a statement. even higher case rates and testing positivity. another 5 percent each following year. police and sheriff’s departments, and the district “Therefore, I am urging everyone to celebrate “This public-private partnership will give underserved attorney are all prepared to intercede in situations The county’s general fund expenditures are the holidays this year in a different way so that we also expected to grow in coming years, according communities across California access to capital, of “egregious violations” by businesses. can contain the spread of COVID-19,” she said. to the report, because of increasing salaries, making for a more inclusive economy.” The fund moves “The county has new administrative fines “Please consider not gathering with family and health insurance costs, and liability insurance capital from “private, philanthropic and public sector to help with enforcement,” Hart said. “This is friends who are not part of your household.” a very serious matter and we want people to premiums. Several of the county’s other operating resources” to California’s Community Development —Malea Martin comply voluntarily, but if they don’t, we have funds are anticipating COVID-19-related deficits Financial Institutions (CDFIs). “With this new Fund, consequences that can be levied.” as well, and millions in deferred maintenance and California’s CDFIs will be better able to help under- But, as has been the case in the past, it appears Fiscal forecast shows new legislative policies that will likely be costly to banked small businesses recover and reposition that Santa Barbara County will start with an implement pose as threats to the budget as well. themselves to survive the realities of the COVID-19 educational approach to impose the curfew and challenging years ahead for Although the county’s general fund revenues are expected to expand too, county staff estimate it marketplace,” the statement explained. “The lenders mask order upon average citizens, rather than one of enforcement. Santa Barbara County won’t be enough to cover the projected costs. will offer a standardized loan product with affordable “We have been very successful over time in A five-year fiscal forecast estimates that Santa “We continue to face the daunting challenge of and flexible terms for small businesses with loan making that plea to the public to follow the Barbara County could incur a cumulative budget responding quickly to the pandemic and acting sizes of up to $100,000. These loans are meant to be directions from public health,” Hart said at the deficit of roughly $27 million by 2026 in part amid uncertainty,” the staff report reads. “We timed and structured to support businesses that are press conference. “I have no reason to believe that because of the pandemic-induced recession and prepared and positioned ourselves to adopt new adapting their business and face upfront or ongoing isn’t going to be the case.” rising pension costs. But county staff say that’s practices, be responsive and resilient, and rethink While enforcement actions could be deployed the worst-case scenario, and mid-year cuts aren’t what the public needs and expects of us through expenses to operate safely in a post-COVID economy.” down the line, Hart said, “the beginning of the needed at this time. our Renew ’22 initiative.” The fund seeks to distribute the capital equitably conversation will be educational.” At a meeting on Nov. 17, the Santa Barbara across the state. m As the new tier assignment forces some County Board of Supervisors discussed a forecast NEWS continued page 6

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NEWS from page 4 Multiple community members spoke out Despite the challenges that lie ahead, about the crime increase during public comment supervisors remained optimistic about the at a Nov. 17 Lompoc City Council meeting. county’s fiscal horizon. Sandra Jameson, a community member “Sometimes when we look at this, we’re who said she was involved with the passing of looking at a big macro lens, and what’s strange Lompoc’s gang injunctions in the mid-2000s, is being on this board, we really have to be spoke in support of such measures during her nimble year-to-year just to keep the lights on,” public comment. 5th District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino said at “We need a gang injunction passed; we need 6 the meeting. “So it’s good exercise. I don’t get the gangs to stop,” Jameson said. too worried about what I see. And maybe that’s Lompoc City Councilmember Jim Mosby told a problem that I have that I get a little myopic the Sun that gang injunctions—which allow for about it, but I appreciate staff’s input, and we’ll gang members to be arrested, fined, and jailed see what happens at budget time.” if caught associating with other known gang Staff will be back before the board on Dec. 8 members or participating in gang activity in to discuss budget development policies for fiscal certain areas—come with a lot of “complexities.” year 2021-22. “You can do all the injunctions you want, but —Kasey Bubnash in some cases you ruin people’s lives so that they can’t make a correction,” Mosby said. When such injunctions were set in stone by the Lompoc sees rise in gang, county Superior Court in 2006, the Sun reported that while proponents said these measures help gun violence police control gang violence, “opponents had The city of Lompoc saw a substantial increase expressed concern that gang members could get in gun and gang violence over the past month arrested for innocent daily activities.” and a half, and community members are calling Mosby said, from his perspective, the police on elected officials to address it. are doing a good job cracking down on the According to a Nov. 18 Lompoc Police violence. However, he would like to see harsher The Sun’s new Department statement, more than 10 individuals punishments for minors involved in gang crimes. have been arrested since mid-October with “I think they need to understand punishment connections to gang activity. Many of the as a deterrent,” he said. Matching Grant arrestees were minors, and the police located But, Mosby added, the city should also take a guns in nearly all of the incidents. preventative approach by “getting to the youth “Aside from the above arrest cases, the before they get into this level.” Program Lompoc Police Department has investigated at “This is kind of what I’ve been arguing least 10 confirmed shootings within the city and about: Really a lot of this is because of lack of confiscated 15 firearms during this short period opportunity in this town,” Mosby said. m is available to all nonprofi t [of] time,” the statement added. —Malea Martin and arts organizations in Santa Barbara County. Remove decision-making The Sun will provide matching funds to local nonprofi t and arts organizations for a print and burdens from your loved ones digital marketing campaign in the Sun from now by making personal choices until the end of 2020. well in advance Let’s partner together and get your messaging out to the Central Coast community. of need.

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LA FONTAINE, 85, of Santa Crematory & Memory Gardens 7 Maria passed away 11/11/2020 arrange- bright ments with Magner-Maloney Funeral Home JAMES MICHAEL JONES, 66, of Santa & Crematory Maria passed away 11/14/2020 arrange- Solvang and ments with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, ERIKA BANNER, 84, of Atascadero passed Crematory & Memory Gardens Buellton still away 11/11/2020 arrangements with Blue Sky Cremation Service BARBARA ANN SCHULTZ, 85, of Santa plan to put on FREDERICK MILES SWEENY, 92, of Ynez passed away 11/14/2020 arrange- COVID-safe Arroyo Grande passed away 11/11/2020 ments with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, arrangements with Marshall-Spoo Sunset Crematory & Memory Gardens Funeral Chapel Christmas HOLIDAY SPIRIT: The annual Solvang Julefest will commence with modifications despite the WALTER HENRY POTHMANN, 85, of recent tightening of COVID-19 restrictions. JOANNE RUTH BOGLE, 87, of Arroyo Nipomo passed away 11/15/2020 arrange- festivities Grande passed away 11/11/2020 arrange- ments with Magner-Maloney Funeral BY MALEA MARTIN landmarks as you go. It’s a very Christmassy ments with Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Home & Crematory nighttime activity.” Chapel espite Santa Barbara County’s regression CYNTHIA KIM, 62, of Santa Maria passed With tours being a safe and fun option during back to the state’s most restrictive reopening RICHARD ALLAN FRANCE, 71, of away 11/15/2020 arrangements with the pandemic, Julefest is also promoting Eat Dallowances, Christmas celebrations in the Guadalupe passed away 11/12/2020 arrange- Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & This, Shoot That!, a local food and photography Santa Ynez Valley are going full steam ahead, ments with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Memory Gardens thanks to efforts to make events purple-tier tour company. Crematory & Memory Gardens “They’re perfect for a family or a girlfriend JAMES MILTO HOWE, 72, of Paso Robles compliant. EDWARD COLLINS, 91, of Santa Maria “Fortunately, the strengthening of some of pod traveling together,” Ferguson-Sparks said. passed away 11/16/2020 arrangements Eat This, Shoot That! owner Tara Haaf said her passed away 11/12/2020 arrangements the rules didn’t affect what we had planned, with Magner-Maloney Funeral Home & with Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home because everything we were doing was already so company is Solvang’s first and only food tour. Crematory GLORIA GAE NATH, 74, of Arroyo conservative,” said Scott Shuemake, president of “Along the way, you’re learning about local IDK Events, which is producing the 2020 Solvang history of all the places we’re visiting, what RONALD ELLIS ANDANTE, 61, of San Grande passed away 11/16/2020 arrange- Julefest. makes their dishes so unique or special, and Miguel passed away 11/12/2020 arrange- ments with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Julefest starts on Nov. 28 and runs until New local wine and the beer scene,” Haaf said. “Then ments with Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home Crematory & Memory Gardens Year’s Day. While visits with Santa can’t happen we’re teaching a little something about food ETHEL LOUISE RUSSELL, 99, of Paso DEBRA C. STAHL, 67, of Santa Maria this year, other COVID-19-safe festivities will photography with your smartphone—kind of Robles passed away 11/12/2020 arrange- passed away 11/17/2020 arrangements with how to up your Instagram game.” commence. ments with Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Haaf said part of her company’s mission is to One is the Adventure, a search for the Memory Gardens Solvang Nisse, a mythological Scandinavian help promote the local food scene. JOAN BROOKER, 91, of Santa Maria that ties back to the village’s “This year more than ever, we are bending passed away 11/12/2020 arrangements with WAYNE KENNETH PARKINS, 83, Danish roots. Clues will be provided at over backwards to do whatever we can to help,” Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & of Paso Robles passed away 11/17/2020 Memory Gardens nisseadventure.com, and those who complete Haaf said. arrangements with Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral the challenge can earn a special prize. Tours in Solvang are available every Saturday, STEPHEN NUKES, 76, of Morro Bay Home Shuemake said 100 Christmas trees will also and some Sundays by request. If you’re down passed away 11/12/2020 arrangements with be scattered throughout the town to spark some farther south for the weekend, Eat This, Shoot Blue Sky Cremation Service PATRICK VOEPEL, 78, of Atascadero That! leads tours in Santa Barbara, too. passed away 11/18/2020 arrangements holiday joy. JOHN VAN LAEYS, 93, of Paso Robles “We’re hosting quite a few private groups, with Blue Sky Cremation Service “We are distributing them for free to passed away 11/12/2020 arrangements with businesses and inspiring a friendly competition which we highly recommend, especially if you Blue Sky Cremation Service REX HADDON DOWNING, 95, of Paso with decorating,” he said. have anybody who’s at risk in your family or Robles passed away 11/18/2020 arrange- RODNEY CLARK, 68, of Morro Bay passed Shuemake added that IDK Events friend group,” Haaf added. ments with Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home will decorate the entire town and create Just up the road in Buellton, the city’s away 11/13/2020 arrangements with Blue “Instagrammable spots” where people can take Chamber of Commerce told the Sun that its Dec. Sky Cremation Service MARTHA ANN NAIL, 92, of Paso Robles festive photos. 6 Christmas Farmers Market is still a go. BARBARA ROBERTS, 96, of Los Osos passed away 11/18/2020 arrangements “We’re going to let the town shine and allow The outdoor event at Village Park, located on passed away 11/13/2020 arrangements with with Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home people to kind of wander through on their own Valley Vineyard Circle, will feature local farmers Blue Sky Cremation Service time, supporting the local businesses, and let the selling produce, a food truck, and take-home PAULINE NOVO, 100, of Santa Maria town be the focus rather than any ancillary stuff,” arts and crafts kits. will even be JAMES ALLEN WERN, 64, of Paso Robles passed away 11/18/2020 arrangements with he said. “Frankly, the town’s gorgeous at night present for a socially distanced photo-op, and passed away 11/13/2020 arrangements with Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & anyway. It always feels kind of Christmassy year- children are encouraged to bring their wish lists Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home Memory Gardens round, so it will be nice to reinforce that feeling.” to drop in his mailbox. Anna Ferguson-Sparks, owner of Stiletto Marketing, which is helping promote Julefest, added that the city’s closure of Copenhagen Highlight OBITUARIES Drive will give Julefest-goers another • On Nov. 19, Santa Barbara County Animal opportunity to mill around and enjoy the town’s Services announced a temporary closure of its natural holiday spirit. Lompoc shelter. The county will be increasing “It just turned into a pedestrian promenade. staffing and animal care in its Santa Maria and Want to memorialize That is continuing through October of 2021 at Santa Barbara shelters through January. “This the least,” Ferguson-Sparks said, referring to short-term management strategy also provides a the Solvang City Council’s Oct. 12 decision to unique opportunity to explore innovative ways a loved one? continue the closure for a full year. “So people of delivering services into the Lompoc area,” a can come up to Solvang at their leisure, and county statement said. The county will build We’re here to help. Our obituary they’ve accommodated that street to basically off of existing partnerships with CARE4Paws and in memoriam services allow people to better social distance by and Companion Animal Placement Assistance removing all the cars and giving everyone space to increase animal services in Lompoc through are affordable, accessible, and to roam.” “additional mobile veterinary clinics, offsite handled with personal care. The city’s candlelight tour tradition is also events for pet food distribution, vaccines, here to stay, with modifications like limited licensing, free microchipping, and more,” OBITUARIES Share your loved one’s story capacity and social distancing. according to the county. m Mark your family’s memories with the local community in “They’re just filled with history,” Ferguson- Contact Jennifer at (805) 347-1968, ext. 121 your local newspaper. 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Where is all of this headed? It often seems that the progressives are trying to replicate Stalin’s purges in Online Poll the Soviet Union, and Mao Zedong’s 1966 Cultural What do you think the poll Woke on the warpath! Revolution. They seek to “cancel” and “cleanse” Central Coast leftists are traveling a dangerous path those with insufficient ardor for their revolution. question should be? Perhaps most frightening, such revolutionary fervor 42% Yes, the district should have BY JOHN DONEGAN statements cited are actually extreme, or vary tends to feed on itself, and to generate even more 8 enough from the realm of mainstream conservative h, no! Once again, our Central Coast extreme stances as the participants continually seek communicated the change to students thought as to raise any eyebrows among objective and parents sooner before “woketariat” is in an uproar! This time, the to outdo each other in commitment to The Cause. irritated and indignant insurgents have fixed observers, the kids are playing their trump card: None dare argue for moderation or restraint, lest implementing it. O The presence of such wrongheaded people in their sights on Cuesta College Trustee Pete Sysak, they be deemed insufficiently committed to The 34% These are state mandates, not local and on Paso Robles school district Clerk Chris education makes them “feel unsafe.” Cause and thus counter-revolutionary. ones—the district can’t change that. Arends and demand their banishment for the Really? Since no allegations have been raised that And, of course, at some point the revolutionary Sysak and Arends are prowling their campuses with usual liberal litany of “-isms.” feeding frenzy ends up like the violence of the French 16% More students are failing than ever: a assault rifles, or are leading blood-lusting lynch What has our youthful cadre of activists in such Revolution, in which the guillotine was eventually sudden change to their learning mobs, perhaps the kids mean “unsafe” figuratively. dudgeon? Well, for one, Sysak had the temerity to used whimsically, and often just as a device by environment is the last thing they need. These students have somehow gotten the idea from call last summer’s BLM rioters “thugs.” However, individuals settling scores with personal enemies. their ever-indulgent teachers and parents that they 8% No, they were out of compliance, and most people who watched the riots on TV already Our local leftists should note that the recent can veto anything that makes them feel subjectively they fixed it—it was an honest mistake. came to the same conclusion—those cities election showed a resounding rejection of their “unsafe” by annoying them, giving them the right to 12 Votes didn’t loot and burn themselves. Most of us have agenda. 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8 • Sun • November 26 - December 3, 2020 • www.santamariasun.com OPINION Way out there t’s “pretty obvious what went on in this election,” according to Matt Walker, who Imade that comment on a Facebook post from local shock jock and resident right-wing conspiracy theorist Andy Caldwell, who lost to 9 U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) and is now insinuating voter fraud on the Central Coast. “I think it stinks and we need to get to the bottom of this,” Gail Briggs McPherson chimed in. Totally Gail. It’s not like Republicans have had less registered voters than Democrats in California since 1936 or anything. Oh wait, they have, according to the state’s voter registration totals from 1910 to 2018. Republicans have actually been losing voters in the state for the last 15 years, as Democrats gain voters and the number of voters who don’t register for either party continues to increase. In 2018, almost 2 million more California voters registered outside of either party than registered as Republican. But no need to look at the statistics or rethink that party platform. Go Give the Gift of Advocacy with your gut! You sound smart. “It smells fishy. I guarantee you that YOU won,” Meyer Giesela said to the person who ran During a year of such turmoil, stress, and chaos, CASA volunteers never wavered in their in a U.S. House of Representatives district that has been blue for its entire existence. Hey Meyer, commitment to change a child’s story. did you know that Republican incumbent Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) actually kept his seat in the 2020 And neither did our community. election. Must be rigged! “Dems will do anything to win. Santa Barbara was always Republican,” Marty Martinez states Thanks to the generosity of people like you, 532 child victims of abuse and neglect had the as if it’s a fact when it’s not, in fact, a fact. helping hand of a CASA volunteer to help them navigate the court system. And the list goes on and on and on of people who are absolutely certain that conservative Caldwell lost in a rigged election. Never mind But we are seeing more children than ever experience a trauma no child should suffer. that winning Republican Cunningham actually received 12,000-plus more votes in SLO County Since March, CASA has been assigned to an additional 200 cases. That’s more children than Caldwell did. Never mind that Santa experiencing abuse and/or neglect than we see in an entire year... Barbara County’s more populous half is bluer than the sky or the fact that conservatives are in the minority on the Santa Barbara County Your continued investment is critical. Board of Supervisors. Never mind the fact that Caldwell’s post doesn’t make sense if you do the Give the gift of advocacy at sbcasa.org/donate. math that he asserts is giving the advantage to Democrats! It can’t be that Caldwell was too far right on issues from the family unit to the post SBCASA.ORG/DONATE office to appeal to moderate voters. Or that his commercials were weird. Did you see the Pac- Man ad? It must be fraud. “Sydney Powell believes that up to 35,000 votes may have been added to Democratic candidate totals by way of Dominion voting machines. What would that mean for my race against Salud? I would have beat him!” Caldwell Support local asserts, even though he lost by almost double that. More than 61,000 votes separated U.S. Rep. journalism Salud Carbajal from Caldwell. Powell surfaced in mid-November, asserting If you enjoy being a connected, that President non-elect Donald Trump won by aware, and informed reader 2020 a landslide (he’s losing by millions in the popular vote) because electronic voting systems (such of New Times and the Sun as Dominion, which is used in California) had and would like to support free, HAPPY HOLIDAYS! switched votes to President-elect Joe Biden. independent journalism, SEND LOVE AND CHRISTMAS CHEER Even Trump kicked Powell off his crack “elite please consider a donation. strike force” team struggling to prove fraud in any of the states he lost. So, even he must think she’s off her rocker. And if he thinks that, then she’s probably way out there—like way, way out 805.922.0578 there. Just like Caldwell. m WWW.FLOWERCARRIAGE.NET 2255S Broadway, Santa Maria Contributions can be made on our websites The Canary is way, way up there. Send responses to NewTimesSLO.com • SantaMariaSun.com [email protected].

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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HISTORY CENTER OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Fair treats year round Funnel cakes and kettle corn might not scream “holiday season,” but the Santa Maria Fairpark Festive fare says it doesn’t have to be summertime to enjoy Canceled holiday travel plans these treats. The Fairpark’s Festival of Lights drive-through light show held from Dec. 4 to got you down? Local food and 6 will also feature a holiday market and food vendors. drink attractions can bring “We wanted to have a Fairpark food drive- through, because we weren’t able to have the 10 you back up this winter season fair,” Donna Moore, the Fairpark’s manager of BY MALEA MARTIN admissions and tickets, told the Sun. ome for the holidays” may be taking Grab a bag of G. Brothers’ kettle corn for on a more serious tone this year with something sweet, or opt for one of Fanny’s many people’s travel plans in limbo, but Fabulous Funnel Cakes’ fried fair classics. If “there’sH one thing that won’t be canceled no matter you’re looking for an entree—after dessert, of how hard the ’rona tries: holiday feasting. course—local food truck favorites like The Shift That feasting may look different this year, but and Lidos will be there. from drive-through holiday dinners to festive Presale admission to the Festival of Lights costs wine pairings, the foodies of Santa Barbara and $25 for a car of up to nine passengers, and $35 for San Luis Obispo counties are bringing creative more than nine. But if you’re just in a food mood, cheer this season to keep everyone jolly and, most entrance to the vendor area is free of charge and a importantly, well fed. Festival of Lights ticket isn’t required to buy food. “The vendors will be here from 11 a.m. to 10 HOLIDAY HISTORY: The History Center of San Luis Obispo County is holding a drive-through holiday barbecue on Dec. 6 and p.m., basically all day,” Moore said. “So even if encouraging people to take advantage of a free walking tour of SLO’s historic Eto Park and Brook Street area. you’re not coming to the Festival of Lights, you’ll Meals with a side of history be able to enjoy the food trucks.” The History Center of San Luis Obispo County and beans. Kessler said. The city opened Eto Park to is taking a page out of Santa Maria’s historical The ticket also includes access to a self-guided memorialize the Japanese heritage of the area that cookbook with a drive-through holiday tri-tip walking tour of the historic Eto Park and Brook was destroyed by this discriminatory policy. dinner on Dec. 6. While the origin story of the Street neighborhood. The event pays further homage to this history Nothing to wine about Holidays are typically a boozy time of year, but Santa Maria steak has a few different tellings, it’s “For a long time, it was Japantown, a place by hosting the barbecue on Dec. 6: the day before those who indulge might want a little something safe to say that Central Coasters know how to where especially people of Japanese ancestry the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. special at the end of 2020 to wash down the cook their tri-tip. lived in the first half of the 20th century,” History “It’s really an ominous date, knowing what pandemic blues. The History Center is hosting the event at Villa Center Executive Director Thomas Kessler said. would eventually be done to the American “I know for me personally, I’m going to drink Automotive on South Street in SLO, and Sid’s But following the Pearl Harbor attack in citizens of Japanese descent who lived in this a lot more sparkling wine this year, because I’m Redneck BBQ will be whipping up meals big 1941 came the U.S. internment policies, where neighborhood,” Kessler said. “We thought it was going to celebrate even if I’m just at home with enough for four hungry eaters. A $50 ticket will Japanese-American citizens were forcibly taken appropriate to recognize that.” get you a full tri-tip, loaf of French bread, salad, from their homes and incarcerated in camps, HOLIDAY GUIDE continued page 11

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It could be out in ask community to keep hope and “Within the Judeo-Christian narrative, there’s nature, within yourself, a very strong theme of things going extremely in a friend or family faith during the holiday season badly and then something new, something member, in art and 12 BY PETER JOHNSON different being born out of that,” said Rev. music, or elsewhere. ometime in between worrying about Caroline Hall, leader of the St. Benedict Episcopal “The energy of the COVID-19, the election, work, family, and Church in Los Osos. “Perhaps when things are at universe is one of love the holidays, Rabbi Micah Hyman wants their darkest can we expect God to show up.” and gratitude,” Hall said. Syou to do one more thing. But miracles don’t often occur suddenly or out “The more we can draw Breathe. of thin air, Hyman said. Observers of Hanukkah on that, and embody that “It’s so important, feeling the fullness of practice this concept every year by lighting only and share that, the more BURNING HOPE: Each year during Hanukkah, observers light a menorah in Mission Plaza. breath, trusting the air around you,” said Hyman, one candle on the menorah each night. the universal flow of It’s an “incremental light,” Hyman said. The spirit moves through us.” While the community struggles with a pandemic this year, local religious leaders emphasize the rabbi and executive director at SLO Hillel, a the importance of remaining hopeful. hub for Jewish life at Cal Poly. same is true of gifts during Hanukkah—they As Hall leads church In the midst of dark and stressful times, it’s slowly build over the eight days. services during the holiday season— antagonism seemed to permeate society. We hard to slow down, breathe, and keep the faith. “It’s not a big reveal as much as the accumulative effect of faith,” he said. outdoor or virtual—she will continue reminding should emulate those values to persevere through But these simple practices, more than anything In Hyman’s interpretation of Hanukkah, the members that the world offers inherent beauty another divisive time. else, are what Hyman is preaching as the story of the burning menorah is not really a story and hope. “ did talk about loving our enemies and community heads into this holiday season. about the endurance of a magical oil. It’s about “I’m going to encourage people to listen to also about how the way we think is as important Stop the “doom scrolling”—or scouring social the endurance of people banding together with carols, just surround themselves with beautiful as how we act,” she said. “I encourage people to media for the latest bad news—Hyman said. Take hope, discipline, resourcefulness, conservation, music,” she said. “Enjoy the beauty of our pray for people who are really getting up their a deep breath. Find the light, even if it’s a small and a sense of purpose. surroundings. We are so fortunate to live noses and not harbor judgments against others sliver. “That’s what a miracle is,” Hyman said. somewhere so extraordinarily beautiful.” but find a way to forgiveness.” “Do not believe we’re just spiraling down,” As he offers spiritual guidance to the At the same time, Hall also thinks it’s critical Whether it’s these spiritual practices or simply he said. “All it takes is just a little bit of light to community this year, Hyman goes back to those to honor the difficulty and pain we’re going taking a breath, Hyman and Hall want you to do illuminate our future. You see it in our world fundamentals of hope, hard work, and patience. through. something to make these holidays have hope and with vaccines. You see it with our children who Taken together, they create “the opportunity for “It’s important to acknowledge that being possibility. are so resilient.” something entirely new to happen.” human right now is not that great. It’s easy to “We are still alive, with loss, but we are here From a spiritual perspective, the religious It requires our active participation, though. get happy-clappy,” she said. “But also, that’s the and have faith in the future,” Hyman said. “Just holidays of Hanukkah and Christmas are stories “Most important is doing the work,” he said. way it’s been for humanity a lot of times. There is when you think it’s over, it ain’t over.” d of miracles. Christmas celebrates the birth of “I’m certainly not waiting for God to shine a always a light in the darkness.” Jesus, the son of God in human form. Hanukkah miracle cure. 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SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: DRIVE-THRU EVENT A holiday light display to bring you all the warmth of the holidays. Drive through the gleaming light displays created by local organizations and families. Nov. 27-Jan. 3, 7-10 a.m. $40. 805-925-4125. elksrec.com. Elks Unocal Event Center, 4040 Highway 101, Santa Maria. Walking in a Window Wonderland DRIVE-IN HOLIDAY BINGO AND FAMILY BINGO As part of Light Up Downtown SLO 2020, several storefront businesses will Features a variety of festive holiday prizes and a few participate in a holiday light and window display contest and compete for yuletide surprises. Both bingo events are designed to votes from the public. Voting will be open online from Saturday, Nov. 28, encourage community members to safely celebrate the through Friday, Dec. 18. Visit downtownslo.org or sloholidays.com for the holiday season from the comfort and convenience of their list of participating storefronts and more info on the contest. cars. Dec. 11, 10-11:30 a.m. 805-925-0951, Ext. 2260. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria. —Caleb Wiseblood SANTA MARIA FAIRPARK’S INAUGURAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS A drive-thru holiday event along the paths and roadways of the Santa Maria fairgrounds. PHOTO COURTESY OF LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN SLO 2020 Each ticket holder will receive an activity book with food a.m.-5 p.m. slomakerspace.com/slo-made-faire. Online, event/wreath-auction-preview-reception/. Clark Center for PBS television show. Dec. 19, 6-7 p.m. Free; donation menus from featured food trucks (located at the end of See website, San Luis Obispo. the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. requested. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/event/an- fest in parking lot). Dec. 4-6 santamariafairpark.com. irish-christmas-5/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. NORTH SLO COUNTY SAN LUIS OBISPO SECOND ANNUAL JINGLE MINGLE HOLIDAY ATASCADERO’S LIGHT UP THE DOWNTOWN GIVE JOY HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN Family Care MARKET A craft fair showcasing local artists and DRIVE-IN Park and enjoy live music from AUSD school Network’s Give Joy Campaign matches families’ needs FILM AND TV crafters, paired with the fairpark’s Festival of Lights this choirs and bands, the traditional countdown to light up with our community’s heart to give. Help raise awareness, SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS year. Shop local and discover unique gifts. Dec. 4, 3-8 Historic City Hall, Santa and Mrs. Claus making their way funds, and resources to make sure our families have SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY: MOVIE TALK p.m. and Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. santamariafairpark.com. around Sunken Gardens on the Model-A Firetruck, and everything they need for this holiday season and beyond. DISCUSSION GROUP A video conference movie Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. more. Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m. visitatascadero.com. Sunken Participate and donate today. Through Dec. 31 fcni.org/ Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero. givejoy. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. discussion group; meets on the second Thursday of each month. For more information email sstarnaud@ SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Enjoy CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO’S VIRTUAL HOLIDAY JEWISH DELI DAY #2 AT SLO PROVISIONS cityofsantamaria.org or call 805-925-0994. Second An all-virtual family-friendly event. More warm delicious food this holiday season. Orders are HANDMADE HOLIDAY OUTDOOR MARKET Come MAGIC EVENT Thursday of every month, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. due by Tuesday, Dec. 1. Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Varies. discover and support local artists while finding the perfect details available soon. Check site or call for updates. Dec. cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/ 805-426-5465. jccslo.com/jewish-deli-day-2.html. SLO gifts for your love ones. Features Tarot reading and free 19 Charles Paddock Zoo, 9100 Morro Rd., Atascadero. library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Provisions, 1255 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. art activities for kids and families. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. TRAIL OF LIGHTS A new holiday lighting trail map Santa Maria, 805-925-0994. Free. 805-668-2125. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East offering city residents the chance to showcase their VIRTUAL TURKEY TROT FOR THE SLO FOOD Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community. holiday lights. Deadline to enter address to map is BANK Join the SLO Food Bank on Thanksgiving for a SAN LUIS OBISPO virtual Turkey Trot. Participants can run, hike, bike, or walk PECK THE HALLS Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater Nov. 30. Maps available through Christmas. Dec. 4-25 2021 SLO FILM FEST FUNDRAISER: SNEAK anywhere of their choosing. All participants will receive an and enjoy a free self-guided tour. Meet the animals up close visitatascadero.com/holidaylights. Sunken Gardens, PEEK OF VINYL NATION This fundraiser includes a event t-shirt and socks. Proceeds provide holiday meals to and hear their stories of triumph. Masks and distancing 6505 El Camino Real, Atascadero. very special sneak preview of the festival’s 2021 official those in need; $1 provides seven nutritious meals. Nov. required. Dec. 6, 12-3 p.m. Free. 805-704-73267. Greener selection, plus a panel hosted by Palm Theatre owner Jim 26, 8:30-11:30 a.m. $25. 805-458-8840. slofoodbank. Pastures Farm Sanctuary, 2148 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY Dee with filmmakers and local vinyl experts.Dec. 4-6, 7 org. SLO County, Countywide, San Luis Obispo. Grande, GreenerPasturesSanctuary.org. HARMONY Shop and support p.m. $12-$25. slofilmfest.org/2021-fall-fundraiser-vinyl- local businesses selling a variety of goods and food to nation/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. SAN LUIS OBISPO NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY make shopping for the holidays a breeze. Dec. 5-6, 10 HOLIDAY MOVIE SCREENING HOSTED BY PISMO HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA SALE TO BENEFIT DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY STROLL Walk through a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-927-1028. Harmony Christmas BEACH/5 CITIES ROTARY A benefit screening of Yes Come rustle through a Downtown San Luis Obispo to see businesses, windows Market, 2177 Old Creamery Rd, Harmony. MEADE CANINE RESCUE Virginia, There is a Santa Claus, starring Charles Bronson. winter wonderland of new ornaments, trees, wreaths, and parklets lit up for the Holidays. Visit site to get Ed Asner, and Richard Thomas. Food donations benefit garlands, decorative holiday items and much, much your Merry map and itinerary to see bright and cheery St. Patrick’s Outreach Program. Dec. 12, 4:30 p.m. more generously donated by The Apple Farm in San decorated windows and other surprises and visual FUNDRAISERS Admission: non-perishable food item. 805-234-7796. Luis Obispo. All proceeds benefit Meade Canine Rescue delights. Nov. 28-Jan. 1 SLOHolidays.com. Mission Sunset Drive In Theatre, 255 Elks Lane, San Luis Obispo. Plaza, 751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Foundation. Nov. 27-29 meadecaninerescue.net. Little house next to The Lodge, Atascadero Road, Morro Bay. HANUKKAH MENORAH LIGHTING The socially FOURTH ANNUAL WAGS AND PURRS ONLINE distanced candle lighting ceremony, coordinated by AUCTION All proceeds benefit the animals in need MUSIC at the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelters. Visit the JCC-Federation, happens outside the steps of the STAGE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Mission in San Luis Obispo each night of Hanukkah. Dec. site for more info and auction items. Nov. 30-Dec. 7 10-17, 5 p.m. Free. jccslo.com. Mission Plaza, 751 Palm 32auctions.com/SBCACF2020. Santa Maria Animal SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS SYV CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS JOHNNY Shelter, 548 W. Foster Rd., Santa Maria. GANDELSMAN (ZOOM) The Grammy-winning violinist St., San Luis Obispo. CHRISTMAS IN YOUR CAR: SMCT DRIVE-UP presents this exploration of suites by Bach. Includes a LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN SLO 2020 Visit Mission Plaza, THEATRE Features holiday songs, comedy, dance, and SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY pre-recorded interview with the artist. Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m. which will include Santa’s House and the traditional Holiday more. Proceeds benefit SMCT. Stay in your car or sit smitv.org. St. Mark’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, Tree, which will be surrounded by creative and colorful light DANA ADOBE ORNAMENT FUNDRAISER A great outside at each destination and enjoy the programs. Dec. 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. installations, a 20-foot rainbow light tunnel, a glammed-up gift idea and a way to support the DANA Adobe and 19, 4-7 p.m. $25 per car. my805tix.com. Santa Maria Cultural Center. Each ornament is custom made by staff Dine Out Downtown outdoor dining area, a lighted tree Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS members. Visit site for more info. ongoing danaadobe. forest, and five interactive themed Memory Moment Pods. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: A VIRTUAL org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., THE MONOTONES TRIO: DRIVE-IN HOLIDAY Nov. 28-Jan. 1 sloholidays.com. Mission Plaza, 751 Palm CABARET A streaming holiday cabaret production. Nipomo, 805-929-5679. CONCERT This local group is under the direction St., San Luis Obispo. Features music, dance, and surprise acts. Registration of founder Clive Grey. Familiar holiday tunes and a ROD BAKER’S SIXTH HOLIDAY GIFT STUDIO FIN’S DRIVE-THRU SEAFOOD required. Hosted and directed by Erik Stein. Performers traditional sing along with the audience will be featured. GLASS SALE Explore Rod Baker’s unique affordable DINNER A benefit dinner for the 5 Cities Homeless include Kitty Balay, Yusef Seevers, Emily Trask, and Dec. 3, 12-1 p.m. 805-925-0951 Ext. 2260. Elwin gifts in a fun safe studio and sculpture garden, with guest Coalition. Dec. 1, 3-7 p.m. my805tix.com. Fin’s Restaurant, others. Dec. 12, 6 p.m. Free admission; donations Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria. glassblowers. Woods Humane Society benefits from art 25 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 805-473-3467. accepted. pcpa.org. PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory THE SIMPLY SAXES QUARTET: DRIVE-IN sales of blown and fused glass home-garden décor, jewelry, WREATH AUCTION PREVIEW RECEPTION A free Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria, 805-922-8313. HOLIDAY CONCERT The quartet is led by Judy and dishware. Masks and social distancing required. Dec. preview in the lobby of the Clark Center. Enjoy holiday Lindquist and includes several members of the Riptide 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. 805-551-6836. Central cheer and a great opportunity to see over 30 beautiful SAN LUIS OBISPO Big Band. 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Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Nov. 30 805-688-7517. http:/GalleryLosOlivos.com. Arroyo Grande. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. DIRTY CELLO: HOLIDAY BLUES AND WINTER SALON: ANNUAL GROUP SHOW Over 50 16 BLUEGRASS (VIRTUAL) Dirty Cello brings the world artists display all fine art mediums hung floor to ceiling, a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. “salon style”. Features all sizes, all subjects, framed, Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, unframed, etc. Dec. 3-Jan. 31 GalleryLosOlivos.com. Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805- Dec. 12, 6-7 p.m. Free; donation requested. 805-489- 688-7517. 9444. clarkcenter.org/event/dirty-cello-holiday-blues- bluegrass-concert/. Clark Center for the Performing LOMPOC/VANDENBERG Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. JOELLEN CHRONES AND TONI ZYBELL: LVAA FEATURED ARTISTS A collection of items, including SAN LUIS OBISPO fused glass hanging pieces, bowls, trays, and plates, DRIVE-IN CONCERT: BRYNN ALBANESE The JCC necklaces, bracelets, earrings, felted hats. purses, and Bank’s Giving is excited to host local violinist, Brynn Albanese, for wood burned and painted items. Saturdays, Sundays, The San Luis Obispo Food Bank hosts its virtual Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 8:30 to 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Nov. 29 Free. 805-737-1129. her one-woman, drive-in concert. This is a COVID-19 11:30 a.m. Participants can run, hike, bike, or walk anywhere of their choosing and will receive a lompocart.org. Lompoc Valley Art Association, 119 E. responsible event. Masks and social distancing required. special, commemorative event T-shirt and socks. Proceeds of the event will provide holiday meals Listen from inside car or sit directly outside. , Cypress, Lompoc. Nov. 29 to those in need. Visit slofoodbank.org for more info on the Turkey Trot and how to donate. 2-3:15 p.m. Suggested donation: $20 per car; more or KATHY BADRAK: LVAA FEATURED GOURD — C.W. less welcome. 805-426-5465. jccslo.com/calendar. ARTIST Kathy Badrak will be showcasing her gourd art html. JCC-Federation of SLO Property, 875 Laureate in many different ways; from gourd bowls and vases to Lane, San Luis Obispo. wall hangings and lamps. Giftable items from Badrak creations will be on display. Addresses and map can will be on display at the show. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 FOURTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY KALEIDOSCOPE: be found on web page. Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. ART: CLASSES AND a.m. through Dec. 27 Free. 805-737-1129. lompocart. CAL POLY CHOIRS This virtual concert will feature a 805-633-0796. nipomoartists.com/pages/open-studio. org. Lompoc Valley Art Association, 119 E. Cypress, WORKSHOPS variety of performances and special guest appearances Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. Lompoc. from the Valencia High School Choirs and Canzona SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS Women’s Ensemble. Sponsored by the Cal Poly’s Music NORTH SLO COUNTY SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSIC LESSONS AT COELHO Call or go online Department and College of Liberal Arts Dec. 6, 3 p.m. CALL FOR ARTISTS: THE ARTERY’S ANNUAL for the Academy’s current offerings. The Academy $10-$15. music.calpoly.edu. Zoom, Online, Inquire for NINTH ANNUAL LITTLE TREASURES Art from local artists priced at $100 or less. - Art UNDER $200 ART SHOW Open call has begun for The Zoom ID. Dec. 1 Jan. 29 offers private lessons by the hour or half hour for Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805 747 ARTery’s Annual Under $200 Art Show. An unjuried and all all age groups and ability. ongoing 805-925-0464. THE MUSE HOUR: HOLIDAY CONCERT (VIRTUAL) 4200, artcentralslo.wordpress.com. skill level show without an entry fee, this show features a coelhomusic.com. Coelho Academy of Music, 325 E. Featuring Pink Martini pianist Thomas Lauderdal. Dec. NIPOMO ARTISTS SOCIALLY DISTANCED OPEN diverse selection of artwork priced feasibly for the average Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria. 12, 7:30 p.m. bigbigslo.com. Performing Arts Center, 1 STUDIO Artists of Nipomo are opening their homes for collector. Accepting art until the end of November. Nov. Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 756-4849. a socially distanced open studio. Features paintings, 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-464-0533. the1artery.com/gallery. jewelry, ceramics, sculptures, and mixed media The ARTery, 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero. HOLIDAY GUIDE continued page 18

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ODE TO THE OCEAN The Oak Group presents The Link Between Man and Nature, an online group exhibition and sale to benefit the NatureTrack Foundation, through the end of December. The show includes paintings that depict different locations where NatureTrack frequently chooses to host field trips. Visit oakgroup.org or naturetrack.org to view the virtual gallery and find out more about the exhibit. —Caleb Wiseblood

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Santa Maria Airport, 3249 Terminal Dr. THE ART OF FACE MASKS: VIRTUAL EXHIBIT This through Dec. 27 Free. 805-737-1129. lompocart.org. selection, plus a panel hosted by Palm Theatre owner Jim WINE AND DESIGN VIRTUAL CLASSES Check Wine group show reunites several artists from the museum’s Lompoc Valley Art Association, 119 E. Cypress, Lompoc. Dee with filmmakers and local vinyl experts.Dec. 4-6, 7 and Design’s Orcutt website for the complete list of virtual 2019 exhibit, The Art of Dress, including Georganne Alex, p.m. $12-$25. slofilmfest.org/2021-fall-fundraiser-vinyl- classes online, for various ages. Also offering kids camps Carole Coduti, Gwen Samuels, and others. ongoing Free. SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS nation/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. for summer. ongoing Varies. wineanddesign.com/orcutt. artoffacemasks.com. Elverhoj Museum of History and ART IN THE GARDEN: GALLERY AND MUSIC LESSONS AT COELHO Call or go online for Wine and Design, 3420 Orcutt Road, suite 105, Orcutt. Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, 805-686-1211. the Academy’s current offerings. The Academy offers FUNDRAISER AT SLOBG Local artists will display and WORKSHOPS VIA ZOOM Sara Curran Ice, PCPA’s A MIGHTY OAK: PERMANENT EXHIBIT ONLINE private lessons by the hour or half hour for all age groups sell handmade items to benefit the SLO Botanical Garden. Technical Theatre Program Coordinator/Designer, is Depicts the habitat around a Valley oak–one of the largest and ability. 805-925-0464. coelhomusic.com. Coelho Get your holiday shopping done in one spot. Thursdays- conducting Workshops via Zoom for local high school and old trees found in our area. View the artwork online. Academy of Music, 325 E. Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria. Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 27 805-541-1400. drama students. Check site or call for more info. ongoing Free. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B slobg.org/calendar-of-events/gallery. San Luis Obispo PCPA: ACTORS TALKBACK Streams live on PCPA’s ongoing PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, Santa Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org. Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. Instagram every Thursday and spotlights a different Maria, 805-922-8313, pcpa.org. PORTRAITS OF SANTA BARBARA BIRDS: EMIL thespian guest each week. Hosted by Erik Stein. FUN DIY HOLIDAY PLUSHIE KITS Make your own MORHARDT Morhardt exhibits 28 acrylic paintings Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. Free. pcpa.org. PCPA: The Pacific SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY Holiday Plushies. Comes with all materials needed of shore and inland birds of Santa Barbara. Features Conservatory Theatre, Santa Maria, 805-922-8313. and instructions. Mondays-Sundays. through Dec. 18 12 species of birds in portrait detail to highlight their DANA’S ALL ABOUT TREES: A MULTIARTIST slomakerspace.com/making-home. SLOMakerSpace, 81 PCPA READS AT HOME A literacy project that uses DANA Adobe and Cultural Center showcasing characteristics and behavior. The paintings range EXHIBITION Higuera, suite 160, San Luis Obispo, 805-225-4783. our students’ learning to serve children and parents the best in local and regional art. Artwork is available for from small size to larger format for impact and drama. who are learning at home. Co-hosted by Allan Hancock purchase. Through Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $5, free for DANA NINTH ANNUAL LITTLE TREASURES Art from local Mondays, Thursdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through College and the Santa Maria-Bonita School District to members and children under 12 years of age. 805-929- artists priced at $100 or less. Dec. 1-Jan. 29 Art Central, Nov. 30 805-688-7517. http:/GalleryLosOlivos.com. bring a love of stories and language to people right in 5679. danaadobe.org. 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805 747 4200, Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. their homes. ongoing PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory artcentralslo.wordpress.com. HANDMADE HOLIDAY OUTDOOR MARKET Come SB COUNTY AND BEYOND Photographic landscapes Theatre, Santa Maria, 805-922-8313, pcpa.org. discover and support local artists while finding the perfect NIPOMO ARTISTS SOCIALLY DISTANCED OPEN by George Rose. View online. ongoing Free. Wildling SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY: BOOK CLUB gifts for your love ones. Features Tarot reading and free STUDIO Artists of Nipomo are opening their homes for Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, OVER THE PHONE A teleconference book discussion art activities for kids and families. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. a socially distanced open studio. Features paintings, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org. group, meets on the first Tuesday of each month. For Free. 805-668-2125. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East jewelry, ceramics, sculptures, and mixed media creations SOLVANG SCHOOL: INSPIRED BY NATURE View the more information email [email protected] Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande, lila.community. will be on display. Addresses and map can be found on exhibit online. Features photography by 29 Solvang School First Tuesday of every month, 2-3 p.m. 805-925-0994. web page. Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 805-633-0796. MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP FOR AGES 5-6, FOR Yearbook and Media students. The students, grades 7 – 8, cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/ nipomoartists.com/pages/open-studio. See website. AGES 7-12, AND FOR ADULTS Each week we will were inspired by philosopher Henry David Thoreau’s quote: library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St. combine two or more mediums in several pieces. We will ROD BAKER’S SIXTH HOLIDAY GIFT STUDIO “All good things are wild and free.” ongoing Free. Wildling TECH TALKS: LIVE ON INSTAGRAM Every Tuesday sit work with watercolor, acrylic, ink, pastels, charcoal, as GLASS SALE Explore Rod Baker’s unique affordable Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, down with one of our technical staff and learn about well as various printmaking techniques in the course of a gifts in a fun safe studio and sculpture garden, with guest 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org. the ins and outs of their craft. Get the exclusive month. Maximum of 5 guests. Pre-registration and masks glassblowers. Woods Humane Society benefits from art WINTER SALON: ANNUAL GROUP with our host Erik Stein. Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. required. Mondays, Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m. $25. sales of blown and fused glass home-garden décor, jewelry, SHOW Over 50 artists display all fine art PCPA: The Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, and dishware. Masks and social distancing required. Dec. Santa Maria, 805-922-8313, pcpa.org. mediums hung floor to ceiling, “salon 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande. 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. 805-551-6836. Central style”. Features all sizes, all subjects, Coast Glass Cottage, 1279 2nd St., Los Osos. framed, unframed, etc. Dec. 3-Jan. 31 SEA GLASS WIRE WRAP JEWELRY Learn how to wire GalleryLosOlivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, New Times and the Sun now share their wrap sea glass to create beautiful earrings and a necklace 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-688-7517. community listings for a complete Central INDEX with step-by-step video instruction. Register, select kit, and instructor will provide video link and kit options. Mondays- LOMPOC/VANDENBERG Coast calendar running from SLO County through northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online Arts ...... [20] Sundays. through Nov. 29. 805-286-5993. creativemetime. JOELLEN CHRONES AND TONI ZYBELL: LVAA by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account com. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. A collection of items, including FEATURED ARTISTS Culture & Lifestyle ...... [21] SLO-MADE HOLIDAY FAIRE A three-day virtual event fused glass hanging pieces, bowls, trays, and plates, at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@ presenting handmade wares from local artisans. Dec. necklaces, bracelets, earrings, felted hats. purses, and newtimesslo.com. Deadline is one week before the issue 4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Dec. 6, 9 wood burned and painted items. Saturdays, Sundays, date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing Food & Drink ...... [21] a.m.-5 p.m. slomakerspace.com/slo-made-faire. Online, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Nov. 29 Free. 805-737-1129. and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood See website, San Luis Obispo. lompocart.org. Lompoc Valley Art Association, 119 E. directly at [email protected]. Music ...... [21] Cypress, Lompoc. ARTS continued page 21

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An unjuried and all Each ticket holder will receive an activity book with food ATASCADERO’S LIGHT UP THE DOWNTOWN MUSIC skill level show without an entry fee, this show features a menus from featured food trucks (located at the end of DRIVE-IN Park and enjoy live music from AUSD school diverse selection of artwork priced feasibly for the average fest in parking lot). Dec. 4-6 $25 per carload. 805-925- choirs and bands, the traditional countdown to light up SANTA YNEZ VALLEY collector. Accepting art until the end of November. Nov. 28, 8824. santamariafairpark.com. Santa Maria Fairpark, Historic City Hall, Santa and Mrs. Claus making their way SYV CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS JOHNNY 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-464-0533. the1artery.com/gallery. The 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. around Sunken Gardens on the Model-A Firetruck, and GANDELSMAN (ZOOM) The Grammy-winning violinist ARTery, 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero. more. Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m. visitatascadero.com. 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Halcyon Rd., Arroyo a variety of goods and food to make SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY shopping for the holidays a breeze. Dec. Grande, GreenerPasturesSanctuary.org. THE BRONX WANDERERS CHRISTMAS LOMPOC/VANDENBERG 5-6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-927-1028. WREATH AUCTION PREVIEW (VIRTUAL) The Bronx Wanderers take you on a musical, GOOD MORNING LOMPOC The show is hosted by Harmony Christmas Market, 2177 Old RECEPTION A free preview in the lobby comedic and heartfelt journey through music’s biggest Lompoc locals Michelle and Jeremy Ball, who aim to Creamery Rd, Harmony. of the Clark Center. Enjoy holiday cheer and NOV. 26 – DEC. 3 and most recognizable hits, including holiday music. keep the community connected while staying home at a great opportunity to see over 30 beautiful 2020 HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA SALE TO Features non-stop hit after hit from artists such as the same time. Episodes are also available to watch holiday wreaths that are available for an online BENEFIT MEADE CANINE RESCUE Frankie Valli to Bruno Mars. Dec. 5, 6-7 p.m. Free. 805- on YouTube after they’re streamed live. Mondays, auction. Leading Central Coast supporters have Come rustle through a winter wonderland of new 489-9444. clarkcenter.org/event/the-bronx-wanderers- Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:30 a.m. Facebook, Online, generously donated these wreaths. Proceeds benefit Clark ornaments, trees, wreaths, garlands, decorative holiday christmas/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Inquire for Facebook address. Center. Nov. 30, 3-6 p.m. Free. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. items and much, much more generously donated by Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. org/event/wreath-auction-preview-reception/. Clark Center The Apple Farm in San Luis Obispo. All proceeds benefit SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. Meade Canine Rescue Foundation. Nov. 27-29 805-235- SAN LUIS OBISPO 30 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN SANTA MARIA/ 1924. meadecaninerescue.net. Little house next to The DRIVE-IN CONCERT: BRYNN ALBANESE The JCC Community Partners in Caring is seeking SAN LUIS OBISPO Lodge, 1340 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay. ORCUTT is excited to host local violinist, Brynn Albanese, for her volunteers to help support dependent older adults and LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN SLO 2020 Visit Mission Plaza, one-woman, drive-in concert. This is a COVID-19 responsible seniors. ongoing partnersincaring.org. Santa Maria, which will include Santa’s House and the traditional Holiday event. Masks and social distancing required. Listen from Citywide, Santa Maria. Tree, which will be surrounded by creative and colorful light FOOD & DRINK inside car or sit directly outside. Nov. 29, 2-3:15 p.m. CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: DRIVE-THRU installations, a 20-foot rainbow light tunnel, a glammed-up Suggested donation: $20 per car; more or less welcome. EVENT A holiday light display to bring you all the warmth Dine Out Downtown outdoor dining area, a lighted tree SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY 805-426-5465. jccslo.com/calendar.html. JCC-Federation of of the holidays. Drive through the gleaming light displays forest, and five interactive themed Memory Moment Pods. DANA’S HOLIDAY TAMALE MAKE AND TAKE SLO Property, 875 Laureate Lane, San Luis Obispo. created by local organizations and families. Nov. 27- Nov. 28-Jan. 1 sloholidays.com. Mission Plaza, 751 Palm CLASS Participants are asked to bring a mask, gloves, FOURTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY KALEIDOSCOPE: CAL Jan. 3, 7-10 a.m. $40. 805-925-4125. elksrec.com. Elks St., San Luis Obispo. an apron, pen, and pan and will take home one dozen POLY CHOIRS This virtual concert will feature a variety Unocal Event Center, 4040 Highway 101, Santa Maria. VIRTUAL TURKEY TROT FOR THE SLO FOOD tamales. Sign-ups open. RSVP by Nov. 30. Payments of performances and special guest appearances from FOURTH ANNUAL WAGS AND PURRS ONLINE BANK Join the SLO Food Bank on Thanksgiving for a due Dec. 2. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $50 per person. the Valencia High School Choirs and Canzona Women’s AUCTION All proceeds benefit the animals in need virtual Turkey Trot. Participants can run, hike, bike, or walk danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Ensemble. Sponsored by the Cal Poly’s Music Department at the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelters. Visit anywhere of their choosing. All participants will receive an Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, 805-929-5679. and College of Liberal Arts Dec. 6, 3 p.m. $10-$15. music. site for more info and auction items. Nov. 30-Dec. 7 event t-shirt and socks. Proceeds provide holiday meals to FIN’S GIVING TUESDAY DRIVE-THRU SEAFOOD calpoly.edu. Online, Inquire for Zoom ID. m

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VIRTUAL STAGE COURTESY FILE PHOTO BY LUIS ESCOBAR/REFLECTIONS PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO COURTESY FILE PHOTO BY LUIS ESCOBAR/REFLECTIONS PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO Arts Briefs Elwin Mussell Center hosts two upcoming drive-in holiday concerts 22 FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF JUDY LINDQUIST

BEAR NECESSITIES: Home for the Holidays is hosted and directed by PCPA Associate Artist and Casting Director Erik Stein (pictured, right). Stein’s past holiday productions with PCPA include Christmas is Here Again, with co-star George The city of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is Walker (left). sponsoring two drive-in holiday concerts at the Elwin Mussell Center in Santa Maria, on Thursday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 17. Both concerts will include selections of holiday music and are designed for attendees to enjoy from the comfort and Just keep streaming Find out more about Home for the Holidays (scheduled to convenience of their own vehicles. stream on Saturday, Dec. 12, starting at 6 p.m.) and other The Monotone Trio will perform at the venue on Thursday, updates from the Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA) at Dec. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. Led by founder Clive Grey, the local pcpa.org. group will perform familiar holiday tunes and cap things off with a traditional sing-along for the audience to join in on. The Simply Saxes Quartet will perform on Thursday, Dec. 17, SNOW GLOBE THEATER: Home for the Holidays, a new virtual cabaret from PCPA, will feature an hour-long marathon of song and Also joining the featured PCPA resident artists, from noon to 1 p.m. Led by bandleader, saxophonist, and singer dance numbers from several performers, including Andrew Philpot (pictured here with Taylor Hart in a snowy scene from PCPA’s A recent PCPA graduates Brezae Weeks, Etasha Judy Lindquist (pictured, left, with the Riptide Big Band), the Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder). Caston, and Capri Campeau will perform during group is also planning to include an audience sing-along in the program, who Stein described as highlights in its finale. This concert was planned in collaboration with the the show. Santa Maria Senior Citizens Club through a grant from the “I’d love to mention that we couldn’t do this Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County. without our amazing musical director, Michael Admission to both concerts is free, but pre-registration Wilkins, and our editor, Jana Price,” Stein added. is required by calling (805) 925-0951, Ext. 2260. The Elwin The snow must go on Mussell Center is located at 510 E. Park Ave., Santa Maria. “So much of the magic of this event is because of ‘Tis the season for PCPA’s first virtual cabaret production, these two wonderful humans.” As Home for the Holidays is only scheduled Wildling Museum presents Home for the Holidays to be an hour long, part of organizing the BY CALEB WISEBLOOD career,” said Stein, who’s worked on 17 different production was simply a matter of finding Zoom program with productions of the show, including his first out how many song and dance numbers the ast November, I fondly remember sitting show as a student at PCPA in the late ’80s and a performers could get away with in under 60 in the Marian Theatre watching Yusef conservationist and author Broadway production. minutes, Stein explained. Seevers steal the show as Sebastian in PCPA’s L “I’ve played every male role except Scrooge and “I had some ideas that I put in front of the Beth Pratt production of The Little Mermaid. If anyone had PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WILDLING MUSEUM OF ART AND NATURE Tiny Tim,” Stein recalled. actors, and they had ideas of things they wanted to told me that one year from then, Seevers would be Scrooge would no doubt cry humbug on the do. And then we figured out ways to do as much singing Christmas carols in my living room, I’d yuletide festivities planned for PCPA’s upcoming as possible in one hour,” Stein said. “I believe that accuse them of losing their barnacles. virtual cabaret, which will be free to view restraint breeds creativity. Any obstacles we hit But alas, here we are in 2020, and Pacific (although pre-registration is required). However, as we worked to figure out how to create a virtual Conservatory Theatre’s new virtual cabaret donations will be accepted, and patrons who cabaret have only made us more creative. production promises that very notion—at least, donate $100 or more can attend a virtual VIP “And it is so much more fun to be creative as a virtually. reception with the show’s performers (check group—especially right now when we don’t get Home for the Holidays, a live program pcpa.org for all the details). to see each other as often as we would like,” Stein scheduled to stream on Saturday, Dec. 12, “I’ve loved working with PCPA’s resident actors added. m starting at 6 p.m., will feature a variety of song on this project. I would just mention the morsel and dance numbers from PCPA resident artists, of an idea, and they would turn it into a five- Feel free to humbug Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood at including Seevers, Kitty Balay, George Walker, course meal,” Stein said. [email protected]. Andrew Philpot, Emily Trask, Katie and Annali PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIK STEIN Fuchs-Wackowski, and others. The show is hosted The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang presents and directed by PCPA Associate Artist Erik Stein. The Wild Wonder of California and Beyond, a special Zoom Stein is also PCPA’s casting director. presentation with conservationist and author Beth Pratt “Working on Home for the Holidays took me (pictured), on Wednesday, Dec. 2, starting at 4 p.m. The back to a very special time in my life,” Stein told program is part of the museum’s ongoing Zoom lecture series, the Sun. “This is my first virtual cabaret, but my sponsored by Montecito Bank and Trust. wife and I ran a cabaret theater for a few years The webinar will include photos and videos from Pratt’s with some close friends. We were called The extensive encounters with mountain lions, bears, and other California Cabaret Theatre, and we were located animals. Pratt will also share tips on how to foster a coexistence in Avila Beach. ethic with wildlife starting with tasks you can accomplish in “Over the course of three years we mounted your own backyard to help wild animals thrive. nine cabaret-style shows, and we did everything,” Viewers can also look forward to hearing about Pratt’s new Stein said. “We acted, directed, wrote, built the book, I Heart Wildlife: A Guided Activity Journal for Connecting with the Wild World. Pratt will guide attendees through a couple set, made the props, costumes, hung the lights, of sample exercises from the interactive journal during the marketed the show, sold tickets, cleaned the Zoom program. bathrooms.” To find out more about The Wild Wonder of California and And while Home for the Holidays marks Stein’s Beyond and other programs and updates from the Wildling first virtual holiday-themed production, he’s no Museum of Art and Nature, visit wildlingmuseum.org. m stranger to directing and performing in non- virtual, non-cabaret seasonal staples, especially Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Caleb Wiseblood. Send Charles Dickens’ A . STRING THEORY: According to PCPA, George Walker (pictured) will play “just about every instrument that has strings” during Home information to [email protected]. “I’ve done a lot of Christmas shows, but seems to be the show of my for the Holidays, an upcoming virtual cabaret event.

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With time and a little more clarity and efficiency over the computer maturity, I’ve come to believe that time spent in than I can in person.” art is the most effectual thing I can do for myself He explained that the students do the work on and the world,” he wrote. their own time and then send in a digital photo. “The best art is like north on the compass NO fats, “I can work on their painting, showing and of our life—always pointing the way to telling them what’s next and clarifying any beauty, even if you and everything around is misunderstandings,” Mayr continued. “And in the dumps. It’s precisely then that it’s most since I worked digitally on their painting, the important that you can see the direction to m painting itself is unaffected, so the student can head back toward beauty.” then attempt to execute my suggestions. oil or Contact New Times Senior Staff Writer Glen “To our amazement, we’ve also been able to Starkey at [email protected]. create a strong sense of community in the class PHOTO COURTESY OF JASON MAYR even though it’s all virtual.” For potential new students who don’t know grease if they want to commit to a month-long course, Mayr has a solution. “The second program we’re currently offering is an online sketch club that’s free and available to anyone with internet access,” he said. “Every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday night at 6:55 down the drain p.m., we go live on our Facebook page, Mayr Studio. After a five minute introduction, we spend 20 minutes sketching—for fun. No experience necessary, and all ages welcome.” No grasa, aceite, o If you go to Mayr’s website, you’ll see some of his students’ work, and it’s clear they come to him at various skill levels. Can he help anyone manteca por el desagüe improve? “Yes. There are students that have been with us over 10 years, and we have brand new students 805-925-0951 ext. 7270 who have never painted,” he said. “I’ve found that it’s not a person’s skill or lack of skill that makes a good fit with our program. It’s more a matter PAINT AND PRACTICE: Central Coast artist Jason Mayr of whether the person can be comfortable not continues to create stunning chiaroscuro paintings as well as www.cityofsantamaria.org knowing and being lost for short periods of time. teach students online.

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SUN SCREEN PHOTO COURTESY OF GILMAN HALL PICTURES and people would come in with boxes of records, is hip to the fact that as impractical and fragile mostly classic rock, and sell them to us usually for and expensive as it may be, their audience wants about a dime a record. They were, by and large, to hear their sound the old fashioned way—even You spin me worthless. But in the past decade or so, records the kids! This documentary is on its face a love have become hip again, and Vinyl Nation traces the story to the medium and the passion of the people improbable resurgence of vinyl in this fascinating behind it. Beyond that, it’s an exploration of the 24 documentary that interviews musicians, record process of making and history behind vinyl music. right round store owners, record collectors, and record Through interviews that go far deeper than the irectors Christopher Boone and Kevin manufacturers, and most importantly, it dispels question of why people collect, love, and covet Smokler take viewers on an exploration of the the myth that record collectors are nerdy white this stuff, we meet a host of audiophiles who Dresurgence of vinyl records. Once a ubiquitous dudes who know way more about music than you. aren’t afraid to blow the top off the stereotypical music medium, records all but vanished in the ’80s Women and people of color have also found their collector. Some of those collections make our wall with the emergence of CDs. However, a niche but way to record collecting, and to hear collectors of records look like nothing! ever-growing market has returned as more bands explain in reverent language the Glen: Whenever I begin to have turned to releasing their music on vinyl, and magical experience of handling question if we’ve gone too far a diverse range of record collectors have turned and playing these objects and how VINYL NATION with our collection, I remember OBSESSION: Vinyl Nation, screening virtually through the SLO this nostalgic format into an obsession. The film is it deepens their experience and What’s it rated? Not rated the time I saw KCBX Music International Film Festival between Dec. 4 and 6, explores offered through virtual screening from the San Luis appreciation of music is beautiful. What’s it worth, Anna? Full price Director Neal Losey’s private the resurgence of vinyl records. Obispo International Film Festival. You can buy If you’re already into vinyl, you’re What’s it worth, Glen? Full price record collection. For some, it’s single view access for $12 or access for two or more going to want to see it. If you’re not, Where’s it showing? Virtual an obsession. This documentary Anna: I knew that creating vinyl records is a big viewers for $15. There’s also a $25 watch-at-home be careful! By the end of this film, screening starting Dec. 4, 7 makes clear, however, that undertaking—laborious and fraught with error— kit that includes virtual screening access, a random you may have found a new way to p.m., until Dec. 6 at midnight, anyone can get into records. They but didn’t know the actual process of it, and this vinyl record, popcorn, and a beverage option of spend your discretionary income! through the SLO International interview people from Crosley, was a fascinating look at that aspect as well. The local beer, Sans Liege “3-Day Weekend” Pinot Anna: I have vivid memories of Film Festival via goelevent.com/ the inexpensive suitcase turntable interviewees, many of whom are record store SLOFILMFEST/e/VinylNation Noir, or nonalcoholic local cider. Ticket purchasers my little kid fingers thumbing company that Urban Outfitters owners, talk a lot about what collectors actually will also have access to a pre-recorded Q&A session through my parents’ vinyl carries; a guy who bought a record look like beyond the stereotype of Comic Book hosted by Palm Theatre owner Jim Dee with the collection searching for what I could talk my manufacturing company as an investment and Guy from The Simpsons. They’re all over the map filmmakers and several San Luis Obispo record dad into putting on the turntable next. It was almost lost it all … until vinyl made a comeback; in terms of age and gender and color and music store owners, who will have fun talking about their my introduction to “their” music—The Mamas and buyers and vendors at a huge annual record taste, yet they all share this passion and it connects love of vinyl. (92-min.) and the Papas, Leon Redbone, Buddy —all swap meet—interesting people who try to explain them when nothing else about their lives would. I playing out in that gloriously tenuous medium how this 150-year-old medium is suddenly was surprised at how emotional I felt hearing them Glen: If you have a sizeable record collection and where a scratch or an errant bump of the table can back. The music industry has been ravaged by talk about their passion, but that really is what it you’ve ever had to move to a new home, you know render the whole thing ruined. As a teenager, I the internet and technology, but performers are comes down to: Music is the great unifier. This is well the impulse to give up your collection—bulky, would don Princess Leia buns and black lipliner as realizing that people want something tangible, a great watch for anyone but especially for those of heavy, fragile, the struggle is real! For a while I ventured to Amoeba Music in San Francisco and something they can hold in their hands instead of us who appreciate the simple act of putting needle there, people did relinquish their collections in hunted till my hands were dirty and I had a pile of download to their phones and computers. Vinyl is to disc and getting lost in the grooves. Your heart droves. In the ’90s, I worked in a record store vinyl to slog back home. Now it seems every artist back, and I’m guessing it’s back for good. will feel full after Vinyl Nation. m

PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX PHOTO COURTESY OF CAPTIVATE ENTERTAINMENT TREADSTONE SPY GAMES: In Treadstone, TV Reviews What’s it rated? TV-MA streaming on Hulu, captured When? 2019 U.S. spy J. Randolph Bentley TRIAL 4 Where’s it showing? Hulu (Jeremy Irvine, right) is forced What’s it rated? TV-MA If you’re familiar with Robert Ludlum’s spy When? 2020 novels or the Matt Damon films about Jason into a 1973 KGB brainwashing Where’s it showing? Netflix Bourne, a fictional spy suffering from amnesia, program, which appears to In 1993, Sean Ellis was a 19-year-old living in Boston and then you know that Treadstone is the secret CIA be the inspiration behind the staring down the barrel of a life sentence for the killing of CIA’s own Treadstone program officer John Mulligan, a cop who was gunned down while he black ops program that trained highly efficient dozed in his car while on security duty. In Trial 4, we examine operatives to carry out clandestine assassinations. that supposedly ended, but the process of Sean’s first year in the system—two hung juries This series offers a backstory to the program. in the present day, sleeper and an eventual guilty verdict, as well as his final trial after Created by Tim Kring (Chicago Hope, Heroes), agents begin to reactivate. the story moves back and forth through time nearly 22 years in prison. SEARCHING FOR JUSTICE: Falsely convicted of murder as a Earnest and endearing, Sean is hardly the picture of from 1973 to the present. In ’73, U.S. spy J. teen and after spending nearly 22 years in prison for a crime Randolph Bentley (Jeremy Irvine) is captured especially like the North Korean plot thread—but overall it’s guilt. What becomes evident is a case of railroading by the he didn’t commit, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence police who want to put someone away for this crime against by the KGB, where Petra (Emilia Schüle), a beautiful KGB an entertaining spy fantasy that ends with a cliff hanger. The one of their own and a district attorney who was hell bent with the help of attorney Rosemary Scapicchio after a judge agent, helps break and reprogram Bentley into a puppet killer. planned second season has been canceled, so prepare to hang on prosecuting Sean. What follows is a tale of documented rules he didn’t receive a fair trial, in Netflix’ Trial 4. The suggestion is that Bentley later helps the CIA use his indefinitely. (10 44-min. episodes) m corruption and cover-ups and the hard won fight to free a man experience for their program. —Glen who went out to buy diapers one night and never came home. Prepare to be infuriated but know that in the end, this is a tale In the present day, dormant sleeper agents connected Trial 4 is a journey through the highs and lows of Sean’s reality, of triumph and Sean’s genial outlook on life is nothing short of to Treadstone as well as the KGB’s Cicada program begin New Times Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna his case being taken on by defense attorney Rosemary Scapicchio heartwarming. (8 approximately 55-min. episodes) reactivating, though some malfunction and the endgame Starkey write Sun Screen. Glen compiles streaming listings. and her dogged fight for him, and the aftermath of prison life. —Anna is unknown. Some episodes are better than others—I Comment at [email protected].

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COOKING FOR A CROWD: Alisal Guest Ranch Director of Culinary Operations Anthony Endy sometimes hosts barbecue workshops on the ranch.

COURTESY PHOTO BY SARA RANGE Tuck in, eat up The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort has something for every eater. For the public, The Go bold Grill at Alisal River Course is open for breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday Chef Anthony Endy through Sunday, and The Ranch Course Grill GO BOLD: A Santa Ynez Valley native, Anthony Endy said he likes to go big on culinary profiles while brings a zestful & Golf Lounge is open for breakfast and lunch staying true to the roots of local flavors—such as beef from the Alisal Guest Ranch. Friday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PHOTO COURTESY OF KATY MILLER philosophy to food at For resort guests and members, The Oval Lawn Tent and Creekside is open for breakfast from 7 The Alisal Guest to 8 a.m., and dinner from 5 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit alisal.com or call Ranch and Resort 800-425-4725. The resort is located at 1054 in Solvang Alisal Road, Solvang. BY KENNY CRESS tend to be bold with my seasoning and anta Ynez Valley chef Anthony flair profiles,” the chef said. That boldness gets blended with local Endy went up against celebrity chef HERE’S THE BEEF: The Alisal Guest Ranch traditions. Take, for instance, the beef. SBobby Flay on Flay’s own show last menu is big on beef, including tomahawk steaks April—and beat him. “Beef is always a must at the Alisal like the ones Anthony Endy is cutting up. Endy got the best of Flay on the Guest Ranch, as it began and still is a Beat Bobby Flay show in an episode working cattle ranch. This includes [our including the historic Santa Maria Inn. that aired in June, giving Endy—the cuts of beef], such as the thick cut New During his early years in the executive chef at Alisal Guest Ranch York strip loin, tomahawk chops grilled business, he returned to Los Olivos over oak at our barbecues, herb-crusted in Solvang—a boost as the ranch Wine Merchant & Cafe in 2005. At prime rib, and even our classic steak reopened after the state’s COVID-19 the time, the establishment was going frites.” stay-at-home orders lifted that month. through an unprecedented boom The Alisal Guest Ranch’s director Flay was a good sport, however, and thanks to its appearance in the 2004 WINNER: Executive chef Anthony Endy beat celebrity chef Bobby Flay at his own game in an episode of reinforced Endy’s approach to cooking. of culinary operations does have his Beat Bobby Flay that aired on the Food Network in June, grilling and serving up a tri-tip sandwich. favorites. One of those is the dish he movie Sideways. Endy became the Los “When I cooked alongside Bobby Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe’s director Flay on his show, I made a pomegranate made to actually beat Flay: a tri-tip tender meat, and creamy sauce.” in my special seasoned flour—fried sandwich that’s true to Endy’s Central of operations. salsa, and it was aggressive with heat Endy has some other particular golden and finished with a maple chili Coast roots. From there, Endy continued to and flavor, and the judges commented favorites. seasoning shake,” he said. “I want it to hit “I can’t forget the Better Than Bobby thrive wherever he worked in North on its kick off-screen,” Endy said . “Roasted pork shank chile verde— Steak Sandwich,” Endy said. “An ode to County, creating from-scratch recipes a balance of craveable flavors all the way Endy sought Flay’s expert opinion. it’s cooked fall-off-the-bone tender from the crispy skin to the juicy meat.” “I asked Bobby if it was too spicy. my home, the Central Coast; barbecue and sourcing natural ingredients for with aged cheddar grits paired with Whether honing his favorite dishes or His response was, ‘No way. You need is a big thing at the ranch and is my eateries scattered throughout California a tangy spiced tomatillo sauce and harking back to his grandmother’s home to show them you’re here!’ That is specialty.” and the Southwest. That prepped him black bean corn salsa with queso fresco something I have done and hope to Thanks to his mother and for his current role at Alisal, where he kitchen, Endy added that this approach continue to do.” grandmother, whom he regularly combines local sensibilities when it and cilantro,” Endy said. “It’s a dish to cooking stays true to the ranch. Endy, who is director of culinary accompanied in the kitchen or the comes to food with elevated culinary reminiscent of how my grandmother “When you’re active among this vast operations at the ranch, said this zesty garden, food became an important part approaches. cooks, but yet elevated to the ranch property, you want hearty, flavorful cooking philosophy matches what he of life for Endy at a young age. For his signature tri-tip sandwich, setting.” meals. My cuisine strives to bring you applies to his restaurant. When he was in high school, he took Endy described the effort that goes into The chef said he also has a soft spot just that,” he said. “It’s rooted in a rich “First and foremost, food has to be a job at the Los Olivos Wine Merchant making it: for his fried chicken dish. history of California cuisine, with a true delicious and flavorful, and knowing & Cafe. “My tri-tip sandwich is cooked over “I, like every chef, am fond of my understanding of timeliness [and] a how to best achieve that is the key,” Endy “From there, I immersed myself in an oak fire, served on garlic-butter- recipe of fried chicken,” Endy said. “It fresh approach to execution and flavor said. “Fresh food always tastes better, the industry, worked, and read as much dipped grilled French bread, with herb takes much time and care to build flavor profiles.”m which translates into sourcing from the as I could,” Endy said. “I took restaurant salsa verde (rich with cilantro, lemon, and texture into this dish. I first brine best and the closest to our kitchen. tours, talked to chefs. I was always Fresno chili, and avocado) on one side, the chicken for at least 24 hours in a Contributor Kenny Cress thrives in the “This also means cooking with the learning, always watching the horizon.” and black pepper garlic on the other. honey lemon herb solution. restaurant business—as a customer. seasons, a practical principle. Food needs Starting in 2001, Endy honed his craft The sandwich is balanced with smoke, “Then it gets soaked in buttermilk Reach him through the editor at to be seasoned and handled with care. I at various North County restaurants, acidity, garlic, salt, spice, crispy bread, spiked with hot sauce overnight. Breaded [email protected].

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