Spring
Arts
March 7– Sept. 1, 2019
Your six-month, pull-out guide to all things artsy in Northern Santa Barbara County!
{IT’S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD}
Grammy Award-winning violinist and composer Mads Tolling (pictured) and his band, The Mads Men, present Music of the Mad Men Era on June 16 at the Solvang Festival Theater. Music from ’60s films and television, including the theme songs of The Pink Panther, Mission Impossible, and The Flintstones, will be performed during this concert. More info: solvangfestivaltheater.org.
Special Spring Events SA N TA YN E Z VA L L EY 32ND ANNUAL SOLVANG DATSUN ROADSTER This car show’s
goal is to showcase more than 125 roadsters, race cars, and other vehicles. April 26 and April 27 solvangcc.com. Downtown Solvang, Mission Dr., Solvang. BUELLTON BREW FEST Features beer and food vendors, entertainment, and more. May 4, 12-11 p.m. 805-688-7829. buelltonbrewfest.com. River View Park, 151 Sycamore Dr., Buellton. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY VINTNERS FUTURES TASTING A multi-day event inviting wine insiders for tastings of Santa Barbara Wine Country’s best wines, symposiums, collaborative chef dinners, and more. March 28, March 29 and March 30 sbcountywines.com/winefutures.html. Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, 1054 Alisal Rd., Solvang. WHEELS ‘N WINDMILLS CAR SHOW This annual car show showcases vehicles of all kinds. Aug. 24, 12-5 p.m. solvangcc.com. Downtown Solvang, Mission Dr., Solvang.
SPECIAL SPRING EVENTS .......... 17 VISUAL ART EXHIBITS ................ 17 STAGE ......................................... 18 MUSIC ......................................... 19 FILM & TV ...................................22 WRITERS & LITERATURE ...........22 CLASSES & LESSONS .................22
LO M PO C/VA N D E N B E R G 67TH ANNUAL LOMPOC VALLEY FLOWER FESTIVAL Features
carnival rides and games, arts and craft exhibitors, food booths and commercial vendors, live entertainment, the Flower Festival Parade, and more. June 26-30 explorelompoc.com. Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. CORKS AND CAPS FESTIVAL Features live music, auctions, activities, and more than 25 wineries, breweries, and food options. March 9, 6-8:30 p.m. $20-$40. explorelompoc.com. Vandenberg Village Farmers’ Market, 120 Burton Mesa Blvd., Lompoc. LOMPOC SPRING FESTIVAL This event features live music, a variety of exhibitors, carnival rides and games, food booths, a car show, and more. April 19, April 20 and April 21 Unlimited ride wristbands start at $20. lompocvalleyfestivals.com. Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. MOUNTAIN MEN ENCAMPMENT Buckskin clad members of the American Mountain Men share mountain men history and skills, including cooking, hide preparation and tanning, leather working, rope making, and blacksmithing. March 30 and Aug. 23 explorelompoc. com. La Purisima Mission, 2295 Purisima Mission, Lompoc. TRADITIONAL MISSION LIFE DAY Guests can experience 1820s mission life through a tour featuring costumed docents, arts and crafts demos, and more. March 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. explorelompoc. com. La Purisima Mission, 2295 Purisima Mission, Lompoc. VILLAGE DAYS Demonstrators help visitors learn a variety of skills such as grinding acorns, basket weaving, building a tule house, making soapstone beads or tule dolls, and more. Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. explorelompoc.com. La Purisima Mission, 2295 Purisima Mission, Lompoc.
SA N TA MA R I A VA L L EY/LOS A L A M OS 10TH ANNUAL FREE FAMILY KITE FESTIVAL Central Coast
residents of all ages will send hundreds of colored kites soaring into the sky. April 14, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-928-8414. smvdiscoverymuseum.org/. Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MADS TOLLING
ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S PARTY The Santa Maria Valley Sr. Club
presents this dance concert featuring Riptide Big Band with vocalist Bob Nations. March 10, 1:30-4 p.m. Free. 775-813-5186. RiptideBB. com. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria. THE LOS PADRES ARTIST GUILD’S SPRING SHOW A benefit for the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society. This show features jewelry, pottery, woodwork, crafts, and more. March 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Orcutt, 805-9379750. ROYAL FAMILY KIDS DINNER LIVE AUCTION AND CONCERT Enjoy a western barbecue with all the fixings, an auction hosted by Jim Glines, and live music from Dave Stamey. March 23, 6 p.m. Tickets start at $60. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. ST. PATRICK’S FOR THE FAMILY Features a St. Patrick’s Daythemed meal, with specials including shepherds pie. Also features live music from Barry Kaufman. March 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Moxie Cafe, 1317 W. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria, 805-361-2900, moxiecafe.com.
SA N LUIS O BIS PO 35TH ANNUAL CENTRAL COAST RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Features live entertainment, food, drinks, and more than 50 crafters selling unique arts, crafts, and sundry goods. July 20-21 $15-$27. CCRenFaire.com. Laguna Lake Park, 504 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. 40TH ANNUAL SLOFOL BOOK SALE Features more than 24,000 books, CDs and DVDs. March 7, 12-8 p.m., March 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and March 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. slofol.org. Veteran’s Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, (510) 285-6221. ART AFTER DARK SLO Unites visual, literary, and performing artists with the community and participating venues. Visit site for full list of programs and events. First Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. 805-544-
9251. artsobispo.org. SLO County, Countywide, San Luis Obispo.
CENTRAL COAST GUITAR SHOW Buy, sell, trade, and see all
things guitar, new, used, and vintage, other musical instruments and services. March 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $7-$10. 805-431-3067. centralcoastguitarshow.com. Veteran’s Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.
DARE TO WEAR GREEN GALA AND SILENT AUCTION: A BENEFIT FOR OUTSIDE NOW This beloved annual fundraiser features creative
auction and raffle items, gourmet appetizers, desserts, fine local wines and beers, Coastal Peaks coffee, and Whalebird kombucha. Includes live music by Hot Club of SLO and Choro de Ouro. March 23, 6-9 p.m. $25. 805-541-9900. outsidenow.org/dtwg. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo. FESTIVAL MOZAIC BENEFIT DINNER IN THE PLAZA Join Festival friends and celebrity musicians for an al fresco dinner in Mission Plaza. Chef Greg Holt of Big Sky Café creates a Spanishinspired menu for this pre-concert fundraiser, using locally sourced ingredients, paired with wines from Claiborne and Churchill Vintners. July 31, 5:30 p.m. $115-$125. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.com. Mission Plaza, 989 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo. SLO COLOR BLAST FUN RUN A non-competitive 5k run/walk. The Alex Maier Memorial Scholarship Fund and Black and Gold Boosters receive the proceeds from the fun run, in honor of SLO High School soccer player Alex Maier (#23). April 14, 8 a.m.-noon $20-$70. 805904-4872. slocolorblast.com/. Laguna Middle school, 11050 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo. ST. PATRICK’S FAMILY CELEBRATION Features arts and crafts, games, prizes, and more. March 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-5471733. Whiz Kids, 3979 S. Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, whizkidsslo.com. UNDER THE BIG TOP: CHARITABLE CHIC FASHION SHOW Event benefits the Operation School Bell program, which provides new school clothing for students in need throughout SLO County. April 6,
11:30 a.m. $85 (includes luncheon). alslocounty.org. Embassy Suites, 333 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-549-0800.
Visual Art Exhibits SA N TA YN E Z VA L L EY
ARTISTIC PATHS: PEGGY FLETCHER AND PATRICIA WATKINS
Fletcher is a soft touch watercolorist with a delicate palette. Watkins is a bead and jewelry designer. Meet and Greet takes place on March 16. Through March 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-688-7517. GalleryLosOlivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. COMMUNITY DAY AT THE WILDLING Wildling offers free admission during Community Day. Enjoy drop-in art activities, current exhibits, and more. Third Wednesday of every month Free. 805-688-1082. wildlingmuseum.org. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. FEATURED ARTIST: RAY STRONG Sponsored by the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation. In the Main Gallery (first floor). Through March 20 Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org. FOLDED ART: ORIGAMI ANIMALS Featuring origami animals by artist Robert Salazar. In the Oak Gallery (second floor). Through March 20 Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org. NATURE IMAGINED This exhibit celebrates nature through art by
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