EVENTS
Thursday, July 31
The Santa Barbara Fiesta
Rodeo presents the Professional Bull Riders Challenger Tour featuring top rodeo
athletes from around the world.
Tickets for the event at the Earl Warren Showgrounds Arena, available at
Jedlicka’s or by calling (805) 687-0847, are $80 and $65 for box seats and $45
& $30/general admission.
Friday, August 1
Solvang Library will offer
special focus workshop for teens in the seventh grade and up. “Making It Real -
A Workshop in Dialogue,” with Gerald DiPego from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1745 Mission
Drive, 688-4214
Thursday, August 7
Winemaker Night at Tastes
of the Valley wine shop, Rising Star Winemaker/owner Rick Hill joins us to
discuss his pinot noir and sign bottles. 1672 Mission Dr., 688-7111.
Friday, August 8
Movies in the Park is
featuring “The Mask of Zorro.” The fun begins at 7:30 p.m. with cartoons and
the main feature will start at sundown. Popcorn and hot cocoa, Solvang Park,
688-7529.
Solvang Library will offer
special focus workshop for teens in the seventh grade and up. “Journalism 101
– A Day in the Life of a Reporter,” with Leah Etling, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1745 Mission
Drive, 688-4214
Live music, Dos Spindeleros
from 6 - 9 p.m. at Tastes of the Valley wine shop. Our popular local folk
singers return for an enjoyable evening of acoustic music. Come on down and split a bottle, sit
back and enjoy their music with us. 1672 Mission Dr., 688-7111.
Gainey Vineyard’s Cinema E
Vino Paradiso, barrel tasting, dinner and “Chicago” film, screens at nightfall,
$75 pp, $60 wine club members, tickets 238-0095, or go to our website,
www.cinemaevino.com.
Valley Community Theatre is
offering an Actors’ Workshop taught by Eleanor Lind on Saturday, August 9th,
from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Grange Hall in Los Olivos. This workshop will focus on the
universal elements in scripts by examining a wide range of basic acting
techniques. Ms. Lind will help the
actors make strong acting choices and achieve better understanding of the
material through these techniques.
Participants will work on several scenes from dramatic and comic
plays.
Saturday, August 9
Actors Workshop with
Eleanor Lind from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The class is limited to 12 participants, fee is $20. Advance registration is required by
Monday, August 4, The Grange Hall is located at 2374 Alamo Pintado Road in Los
Olivos. Wear comfortable clothes
and bring a bag lunch. To register, please call John at 686-5830.
Sunday, August 10
Old Mission Santa Inés
Fiesta, full day of food, fun and festivities, folklorico dancers, mariachis,
688-4815, www.missionsantaines.org.
Tuesday, August 12
Wine Class “Summer Wines,”
6 - 7:30 p.m. at Tastes of the Valley wine shop. We’ll investigate the
refreshing, aromatic wines that go so well with the foods of summer. 1672 Mission
Dr., 688-7111.
August 11-15
One Premier
Soccer School will be coming to Santa Ynez High. Three different programs to
choose from, for information and registration (805) 845-6801,
info@onesoccerschools.com, www.onesoccerschools.com.
Wednesday, August 13
The Chef’s Touch class:
“Grilled Pizza and Palmina!” In
this class we’ll team up to prepare summer grilled pizzas and antipasto. 1555
Mission Drive, 686-1040.
Friday, August 22
Movies in the Park is
featuring “Mary Poppins.” The fun begins at 7:30 p.m. with cartoons and the
main feature will start at sundown. Popcorn and hot cocoa, Solvang Park,
688-7529.
Saturday, August 23
Solvang Wheels ’n Windmills Car Show, more than 200 cars, trucks and
motorcycles from all over California and Nevada compete for awards. Vendors,
raffle prizes and live music, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Copenhagen Drive,
www.wheelsnwindmills.com.
Wednesday, August 27
The Chef’s Touch class:
“The Corny Class!” Join us as we learn how to make corn chowder, corn cakes,
elote and the classic corn dog. 1555 Mission Drive, 686-1040.
Friday, August 29
Movies
in the Park is featuring “Night at the Museum.” The fun begins at 7:30 p.m.
with cartoons. Main feature starts at sundown. Popcorn and hot cocoa, Oak Park
in Buellton, 688-7529.
Summer Fridays at Lucas
& Lewellen - Sample 4-5 Lucas & Lewellen wines paired with artisan
cheeses, live music. 6 - 8 p.m. $20 per person.
No RSVP required, 686-9336 for more details.
Saturday, August 30
Santa Ynez Valley Wine
& Food Festival at the Old Mission Santa Inés, 3 - 7 p.m. Gourmet
restaurants serving “Tapas-size” servings while Valley wineries pour fine
wines. Live music. $45 advance ticket includes 16 oz glass, $30 in “Rotary
Money” to purchase food, wine and the chance to win a case of wine. Checks to
Santa Ynez Valley Rotary, P.O. Box 121, Solvang, Cal. 93464. Designated drivers
and minors admission $10, children under 12 free. Food & soft drinks extra.
dfwyatt39@verizon.net or 245-0939.
OUT OF TOWN EVENTS
Free
One-Hour Orientation to
Women’s
Economic Ventures’
Self
Employment Training (SET) Class
Orientation dates:
August 5, 13, 19, 27 For locations and reservations,
please call (805) 965-6073 x100 or www.wevonline.org.
Saturday, August 9th
Book signing at Tecolote
Bookstore, Avia Belle Moon, author of
“A Thousand Years of Love,” a novel set in ancient Japan and China. Free
refreshments and Japanese origami and calligraphy hands-on demonstration, 2:30
- 4:30 p.m., 1470 E. Valley Rd., Montecito. 962-8418 or 969-4977, debbiesan2000@yahoo.com
THEATERS &
EXHIBITS
Festival Theatre - Solvang
www.pcpa.org or 922-8313
for days/times
Ragtime
August 1 - 24
The Imaginary Invalid
August 28 - September 7
Hot Mikado
September 12 - 28
Gallery Los Olivos • 805-688-7517
www.gallerylosolivos.com
Maggie Pickering
and Judeenne Warren are teaming together as the featured artists for the month
of August with a reception for the artists on Saturday August 2, from 1 - 4
p.m.
ONGOING EVENTS
Cachuma
Lake Wildlife Cruises, “Osprey.” A 45-passenger pontoon boat, 2-hour “Eagle
Cruise.” Cachuma Lake Marina 30 min. before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7
kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. (805) 686-5050 weekdays,
686-5055 weekends, www.cachuma.com. Fri-Sun. Call for times.
Solvang
Carriage & Livery carriage rides, pick up on Alisal across from windmill,
(805) 651-6130.
Global
Gardens Organic Food Tasting, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Los Olivos. $3 pp, Mon - Sun,
693-1600.
Mondays
SYV
Postpartum Education for Parents meeting, Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Solvang, Fireside Room, (805) 564-3888. 10 a.m. - noon.
Tuesdays
Solvang
Rotary Club, Royal Scandinavian Inn, 7:15 a.m., www.solvangrotary.com.
First
Tuesday of every month, Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe, Wine & Art, 5 - 7
p.m.
Wednesdays
Farmers
Market Certified Organic. First Street and Copenhagen, 2:30 - 6 p.m. Fresh
fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs & more, 688-0701.
SYV
Rotary Club meets at Royal Scandinavian Inn, 12:15 p.m.,
www.santaynezvalleyrotary.org.
Thursdays
“Cat
In The Hat” stories at Valley Books, 4 p.m., 1582 Mission Drive, Solvang. All ages welcome, 688-7160.
Fess
Parker’s Wine Country Inn Sing-along. Accompanied by pianist Bill Powell, 8:30
- 10:30 p.m., Lobby Lounge. No cover charge. 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos,
688-7788.
Los
Olivos Rotary Club meets, Los Olivos Grange, 5:30 p.m. 688-0658.
Valley
Wind Ensemble rehearsal, 7 p.m., SYV High School Music Room, 686-4489.
Buellton
Rotary Club meets, Marriott Hotel, Buellton, noon. 688-1000.
Fridays
First
Friday of every month - Non-denominational, candlelit Taize prayer/chant
service. Come be soothed and comforted in a haven of peace and tranquility. Old
Mission Santa Inés, 7 - 8 p.m. The door is always open.
Live
Music at Don Jose’s Cantina, Dave & Matty “The VineYard Byrds,” 9 p.m., 435
Alisal Road,
Saturdays
Cachuma
Lake Nature Walk & Junior Ranger Program: one-mile walk, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
(Free with $8 park admission per vehicle.) Junior Park Rangers Program (ages
3-12) 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Kids under 10 must be with an adult. Learn about
wildlife, caring for the environment, & earn a badge. 688-4515,
www.cachuma.com.
Live
Music at Don Jose’s Cantina, Dave & Matty “The VineYard Byrds,” 9 p.m., 435
Alisal Road,
Woodworking
Class - Decorative box making, veneering, inlay, parquetry, traditional wood
finishing, 9 a.m. Edward Jorgensen, Master Cabinetmaker. (805) 686-2070 days.
Live
music and desserts, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Valley Books, 1582 Mission Drive,
Solvang. Join us for an evening of
“Beats & Treats,” 688-7160.
Sundays
Music
in the garden at Bon Bon’s in Los Olivos, 1 - 4 p.m., bring the family and a
picnic basket.
WEEKEND EVENTS
August, 2, 3
The SYVUHS Class of ‘78 announces our 30 year
reunion. There will be a dinner dance on Sat Aug 2 6:30-10 p.m. at the Royal
Scandinavian Inn in Solvang.
Family BBQ on Sun Aug 3 noon - 3 p.m. at Hans Christian Anderson
park. Other classes are invited,
especially the classes of ‘77 and ‘79. For more details go to www.classmates.com, http://classreport.org/usa/ca/santa_ynez/syvuhs
or contact Greg Tevis, gtevis@us.ibm.com or (520) 799-4077. For reservations, please contact Ken
Sorenson, 688-1122 before July 18.
September 19, 20, 21
Danish Days Weekend, torchlight parade, street dance,
aebleskiver breakfast, kid’s korner, aebleskiver eating contest, storytelling,
dinner dance, children’s parade and more, 688-6144, (800) 468-6765,
www.solvangusa.com.
September 26, 27, 28
Los Alamos Old Days Celebration Weekend, Peddlers
Mart, barbecue, live music, pancake breakfast, car show, parade, www.lavmc.org.
Solvang Jazz Festival, 2nd annual event celebrating
America’s musical art form under the leadership of Stix Hooper, founder of the
Crusaders jazz group, for schedule 688-0383, jazzinfo@solvangjazz.com or
www.solvangjazz.com.