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 | 9:05 pm | (0) Comments

Guild to hold small-works exhibition

Staff report

The Artists Guild of the Santa Ynez Valley is collaborating with the Wildling Art Museum in Los Olivos for a sale show of small works in the Barbara Goodall Education Center Gallery.

Nov 19, 2009 | 9:05 pm | (0) Comments

‘The Nutcracker’

Staff report

Top ballet professional Sayat Asatryan, former principal dancer with the Moscow Kremlin Ballet, will perform the roles of Nutcracker and Cavalier in a performance of “The Nutcracker” with the Santa Maria Civic Ballet and the nonprofit Everybody Can DANCE at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, a…

Nov 19, 2009 | 9:05 pm | (0) Comments

SOUTH ON 101: From Penzance to Piazza

By Julia McHugh

"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 | 8:10 pm | (0) Comments

Local photographer’s ‘Layers’ book offers a deeper look at Lompoc

By Laurie Jervis/Contributing Writer

Kam Jacoby has always been intrigued by the stories behind the faces and places in historic photographs. In his new book, the Lompoc native combines a series of historic and modern day photographic scenes in compositions that blend the boundaries of time.

Nov 12, 2009 | 8:10 pm | (0) Comments

Mildred Kalish speaks to full house at Community Reads event

By Amanda Brooks/Record Correspondent

Petite in stature but tall in spirit, Mildred Armstrong Kalish, 87, enchanted her audience at the Grossman Gallery Tuesday night during her talk on the Great Depression.

Oct 29, 2009 | 9:30 pm | (0) Comments

CHS to present ‘Fools’

Staff Report

The Cabrillo High School Drama Department invites the public to the fall production, "Fools," by American playwright Neil Simon.

Oct 29, 2009 | 9:25 pm | (0) Comments

Macias, Karinowski tie for scary story contest

Staff

Editor's note: These two young authors are winners in the Lompoc Boys & Girls Club's first annual Halloween Scary Story Contest. Conrad Gonzales, the club's teen director, asked the Lompoc Record to choose the winner. We declare a tie. Alfredo Macias, 17, a senior at Lompoc High Schoo…

Oct 29, 2009 | 9:25 pm | (0) Comments

Pops dedicates concert to Former Mayor Dick DeWees

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If there was ever an ideal time to purchase season tickets to the Lompoc Pops Orchestra, this is the time. The first concert of the 2009-1010 season is at 7:30 p.m. Monday, at First United Methodist Church, 925 North F St.

Oct 22, 2009 | 10:30 pm | (0) Comments

SOUTH ON 101: Just grab the kids and go

By Julia McHugh

There are plenty of family activities this weekend in Santa Barbara. No one can complain, "There's nothing to do!"

Oct 22, 2009 | 10:25 pm | (0) Comments

‘Zombieland’ a fun roller-coaster ride

By Brad Memberto/Staff Writer

I never liked movies about zombies, those mindless, creepy, grotesque, bloody, flesh-eating ghouls, who traipse around with only one thing on their agenda - eating people.

Oct 15, 2009 | 9:15 pm | (0) Comments

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‘Whip It’ good, not great

By Brad Memberto/Staff Writer

Actress Drew Barrymore steps behind the camera for her first directing job on a feature film, "Whip It."

Oct 08, 2009 | 6:15 pm | (0) Comments

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Hancock art instructor featured in fine art publication

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Marti Fast, Hancock College art instructor, has been selected to feature her work in a new book, "Stroke of Genius II: The Best of Drawing Light and Shadow."

Oct 08, 2009 | 6:10 pm | (0) Comments

Ultimate Comedy Bash to deliver laughs in SYV

Staff Report

The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) is taking over Solvang for the Ultimate Comedy Bash on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9 and 10.

Oct 08, 2009 | 6:05 pm | (0) Comments

Watercolors on display at library

Staff

Carole Patton?s current works will be on display at the Grossman Gallery, Lompoc Public Library, 501 E. North Ave.

Oct 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

Movie review: Remade >Fame? could become infamous

Jennifer Iverson/Contributor

Hollywood?s penchant for Bre-makingC popular, profitable films has become the most pathetic and pointless aspect of the movie industry.

Oct 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

Arts & Entertainment Calendar: Oct. 2-8

A&E Calendar is published Fridays with the community A&E events. To submit information for the A&E Calendar, e-mail Calendar@lompocrecord.com at least two weeks in advance.

Oct 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

Wildling announces photography winners

Staff

Horses are definitely a subject of interest for those who live in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Oct 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

Arts & Entertainment Briefs

Pops concert planned

Oct 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments