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Movie Review: 2012
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Nov 19, 2009 | 8:40 pm | (0) Comments
Ballet to stage ‘Velveteen Rabbit’
Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo will present the world premiere of “The Velveteen Rabbit” as the troupe’s holiday ballet Dec. 5 and 6 in the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly.
Nov 19, 2009 | 8:35 pm | (0) Comments
Toast of the Coast: Beaujolais uncorked; beauty benefit aids YMCA
There’s a new band in town, Beaujolais, consisting of Bo Cudd on vocals, Jim Enos on piano and Liz Douglas on bass. They decided to form a band after playing together Sept. 27 for the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society fundraiser.
Nov 19, 2009 | 8:35 pm | (0) Comments
SOUTH ON 101: For laughs, find a new ‘Hideaway’
Check out the new comedy “hideaway” in Santa Barbara this weekend, or take in a concert, lecture or book signing.
Nov 19, 2009 | 8:30 pm | (0) Comments
Theater review: Narnia roars onstage
“The Chronicles of Narnia,” by C.S. Lewis, has become one of the most revered and beloved series of novels ever written. The fantasy series, beginning with “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” in 1950, has touched hearts and minds in 41 different languages.
Nov 12, 2009 | 8:00 pm | (0) Comments
SOUTH ON 101: From Penzance to Piazza
"I’ve information vegetable, animal and mineral,” sings the Major-General in “Pirates of Penzance.” Regarding this weekend in Santa Barbara, “I’ve information theatrical, operettical and ceramical.”
Nov 12, 2009 | 7:55 pm | (0) Comments
Ballet to stage ‘The Nutcracker’
The Santa Maria Civic Ballet and Everybody Can DANCE will stage two performances of “The Nutcracker” ballet on Thanksgiving weekend, in front of richly detailed, state-of-the-art backdrops designed by Sayat Asatryan, the professional dancer who will perform in the roles of Nutcracker …
Nov 12, 2009 | 7:55 pm | (0) Comments
Local theater offers comedy
The Santa Maria Civic Theatre will rouse audiences with the comedy "Wake Up, Darling," the second show of the current season, written by Alex Gottlieb and directed by Meg Smith.
Nov 05, 2009 | 10:25 pm | (0) Comments
Toast of the Coast: Memory Walkers honored; Minervans celebrate
Karen Cordary was one of three people who received special recognition during a reception by the Alzheimer's Association California Central Coast Chapter, Oct. 28 at Merrill Gardens in Santa Maria. She received a plaque for raising the most funds as an individual during this year's Memory…
Nov 05, 2009 | 10:20 pm | (0) Comments
SOUTH ON 101: Get in motion down 101
What a weekend in Santa Barbara - with Motown, magic, plays and parades!
Nov 05, 2009 | 10:20 pm | (0) Comments
Philharmonic offers all-Baroque concert at Santa Maria church
The Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra will present an all-Baroque concert program starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Maria.
Nov 05, 2009 | 10:20 pm | (0) Comments
Entertainment Calendar for Nov. 6 to 13
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Nov 05, 2009 | 10:15 pm | (0) Comments
Wind emsemble set to perform at mall
The Santa Maria Town Center mall will play host to a free concert featuring the Santa Maria Winds from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in the mall's Center Court.
Oct 29, 2009 | 9:10 pm | (0) Comments
SOUTH ON 101: Festivals of spooks will delightFestivals of spooks will delight
Aren't you glad that the powers-that-be decided to wait until after Halloween to end Daylight Savings Time? No one wants to lose that extra hour this weekend, which is overflowing with spooky events.
Oct 29, 2009 | 9:10 pm | (0) Comments
Cirque du Freak: Not your father’s vampires
"Cirque du Freak" is the first in a series of vampire books written by Darren Shan. The 12-book series, "The Saga of Darren Shan," is very popular among teens.
Oct 29, 2009 | 9:10 pm | (0) Comments
SOUTH ON 101: Just grab the kids and go
There are plenty of family activities this weekend in Santa Barbara. No one can complain, "There's nothing to do!"
Oct 22, 2009 | 10:45 pm | (0) Comments
‘Wild Things’ too tame
It was appropriate that filmmaker Spike Jonze's girlfriend, singer Karen O, could be heard over the closing credits of his latest effort, "Where the Wild Things Are."
Oct 22, 2009 | 10:45 pm | (0) Comments
Toast of the Coast : Family reunion; ‘Fine Friends’ gather; Altrusa altruism
John Wickenden's "The Valley Speaks" presentation on the Foxens and Wickendens attracted members of the general public, as well as distant members of his family who had never met each other before. Fifteen members of the two families came to the Santa Maria Public Library Oct. 10 to hear …
Oct 22, 2009 | 10:40 pm | (0) Comments
