EVENTS
Thursday,
November 20
Los
Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe’s “Understanding your Palate,” pinot noir &
chardonnay from Santa Rita Hills Tasting Journey, 5 p.m. $15 pp ($5 discount
for wine club members).
The
Heart 2 Heart Club at Alisal Cellars 6 - 9 p.m. If you’re interested in meeting new and interesting people,
join us and enjoy good conversation, a glass of wine, and live light jazz, in a
friendly atmosphere. 448 Alisal
Road, Solvang, 686-4329.
UC
Santa Barbara ecology professor Bradley Cardinale, lecture titled “Causes and
Consequences of Species Extinction.” 7:30 p.m. at the Solvang Library, free,
www.syvnature.org.
Blind
Tasting, examine each wine for nose, color, mouthfeel and finish. Then make an
ultimate guess as to the origin, vintage and winery that each wine is
from. $15pp, members/15% off the
tasting! Wandering Dog Wine Bar, Solvang, 686-9126,
www.wanderingdogwinebar.com.
Saturday,
November 22
The
Very Lonesome Boys Bluegrass Show, Grange Hall, Los Olivos, 8 p.m., doors open
at 7:30 p.m., tickets $12 available on-line at BlueGrassWest.com and at The
Book Loft.
Come
and dance to the music, live music at Alisal Cellars. The local band Stitch’d will be performing at 8:30 p.m. 448 Alisal Road, Solvang, 686-4329.
Sunday,
November 23
A
holiday boutique, several vendors, one of a kind items and hard to find
treasures. 30-50% off retail prices, one day only! Holiday music, hot apple
cider and desserts, Valley Books, 1582 Mission Drive Solvang, 1 - 6 p.m.
Live
contemporary jazz at Alisal Cellars.
The Jeremy Ball Duo will be performing from 1 - 4 p.m., 448 Alisal Road,
Solvang, 686-4329.
Every
Saturday and Sunday in November Alisal Cellars will feature a Beer and Cheese
Tasting. Experience the best of both Old World and New World style,
hand-crafted, beers and cheeses. 448 Alisal Road, Solvang, 686-4329.
Monday,
November 24
Monday
Night Football at Alisal Cellars.
This week Green Bay plays the Saints in the New Orleans Superdome, 5:30
p.m., 448 Alisal Road, Solvang. 686-4329.
Wednesday,
November 26
The
Heart 2 Heart Club at Alisal Cellars meets from 6 - 9 p.m. If you’re interested in meeting new and
interesting people, join us and enjoy good conversation, a glass of wine, and
live light jazz, in a friendly atmosphere. 448 Alisal Road, Solvang, 686-4329.
Thursday,
November 27
Thanksgiving
Day
Alisal
Cellars will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 448 Alisal Road, Solvang, 686-4329.
Thanksgiving
dinner at Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn Restaurant Marcella, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Reservations: 688-7788.
Friday,
November 28
Winemaker
Night, meet Brock & Michelle Waterman with Brochelle Winery, 5:30 - 7:30
p.m., Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar, 1672 Mission Dr, Solvang (corner of first
& mission) 688-7111.
Friday,
November 29
Join
the Judith Hale Gallery on Saturday, for our 21st Anniversary celebration,
reception, and annual Holiday Art Show. A gallery reception will take place in
the garden at 1 p.m., weather permitting. Judith Hale Gallery, Los Olivos.
688-1222, www.judithhalegallery.com.
Winemaker
and Artist Dinner in Santa Ynez, join artist Donna Talerico and winemaker Bion
Rice for a dinner featuring the fine cuisine of Mondial of Santa Barbara
paired with newly released Artiste wines. Meet the artist 1 - 4 p.m., art &
wine dinner 6 - 9 p.m. RSVP 686-2626 x103 or events@artiste.com, $150 pp / $120
member price, all inclusive.
The
Omar Cowan Band will be performing live at Alisal Cellars. The music begins at 9 p.m. 448 Alisal Road, Solvang, 686-4329.
Wednesday,
December 3
Los
Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe’s “Evening with the Winemaker,” River Bench
Winery, 5 p.m. $15 pp ($5 discount for wine club members).
Thursday,
December 4
Blind
Tasting, examine each wine for nose, color, mouthfeel and finish. Then make an
ultimate guess as to the origin, vintage and winery that each wine is
from. $15pp, members/15% off the
tasting! Wandering Dog Wine Bar, Solvang, 686-9126, www.wanderingdogwinebar.com.
Friday,
December 5
Lucas
& Lewellen’s Annual Christmas Open House, 5 - 8 p.m. at the Lucas &
Lewellen Tasting Room, 1645 Copenhagen Drive. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
at 5 p.m. in the Solvang Park with live entertainment and special guests. Join your friends at Lucas &
Lewellen Vineyards to taste its traditional Silver King Port paired with
Societe Bee Roquefort and a selection of chocolates from Santa Barbara’s
Chocolate Maya. $20 pp, no RSVP
required, Phone (888) 777-6663.
Winemaker
Night, come meet colorful owner & winemaker Doug Margerum with Margerum
Wine, 5:30 -7:30 p.m., Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar, 1672 Mission Dr,
Solvang, 688-7111.
Saturday,
December 6
Holiday
Trunk Sale at The Family School, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., rain or shine, very kid
friendly, cash or check only, 5100 Figueroa Mtn. Road, 693-9824.
Step
back in time for Los Olivos Olde Fashioned Christmas, brought to you by the Los
Olivos Business Organization. 3 -
7p.m. For more info 688-1222, info@judithhalegallery.com.
Alpaca
Holiday Boutique at 11 am. Hosted at Silver Spring Alpacas Ranch in Fredensborg
Canyon, come meet participating ranches of the Greater Santa Ynez Valley Alpaca
Group, free event, Kathie Palaima, 708-3421.
Solvang
Christmas Parade, 10 - 11 a.m., walk with us in the Wandering Dog Wine Bar “float”
as we deck out our dogs and ourselves in holiday décor! $15/person and includes a special
Wandering Dog t-shirt, a glass of wine, and a doggie goody bag. Sign up today! Wandering Dog Wine Bar,
Solvang, 686-9126, www.wanderingdogwinebar.com.
Thursday,
December 11
Blind
Tasting, examine each wine for nose, color, mouthfeel and finish. Then make an
ultimate guess as to the origin, vintage and winery that each wine is
from. $15pp, members/15% off the
tasting! Wandering Dog Wine Bar, Solvang, 686-9126, www.wanderingdogwinebar.com.
THEATERS & EXHIBITS
PCPA Theaterfest
(805) 922-8313 ~ 1 to 7 p.m. ~
www.pcpa.org
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
November 6 – December 21,
2008
Marian Theatre, Santa Maria, CA
Ticket Prices: $16.75 -
$28.25 for adults;
discounts for children, students, seniors.
ONGOING
EVENTS
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises, “Osprey” or “Eagle Cruise.” Cachuma Lake Marina
30 min. before departure. $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $8 Park
admission per vehicle. 686-5050 or 686-5055, www.cachuma.com.
Solvang Carriage & Livery
carriage rides, pick up on Alisal across from windmill, 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,
564-3888. 10 a.m. - noon.
Tuesdays
Brain Injury Support Group, aka Jodi
House. Meets at People Helping People on Alisal in Solvang. Support Group meets
from 1 - 3 p.m. Questions, call Christina at 259-8090.
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.
Soul Group Gathering, Jivamukti
Center, 6:30 p.m., 688-7079, www.jivamukticenter.com.
Wednesdays
Kids, come check out the Awana Clubs
at Trinity Baptist Church for games, Bible lessons and fun! 6:46 - 8:15 p.m.,
K-2 and 3-6 grades, 1693 Laurel Ave., Solvang, 688-8750, www.trinitysyv.net.
Farmers Market Certified Organic.
First Street and Copenhagen, 2:30 - 6 p.m. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers,
herbs and more, 688-0701.
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe’s
“Tailor to your Taste,” 5 - 7 p.m., Choose from 5 wines and hours d’oeuvres,
$15 pp.
SYV Rotary Club meets at Royal
Scandinavian Inn, 12:15 p.m., www.santaynezvalleyrotary.org.
Thursdays
“Cat In the Hat”
stories at Valley Books, 9:30 a.m., 1582 Mission Drive, Solvang. All ages welcome, free cup of coffee for parents. 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 at
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. 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, and 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. 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.
OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS
Saturday,
November 29
24th Annual
Elegant Evening, formal, served, sit-down dinner and dancing, Live Band, No
speeches, Just lots of great conversation and dancing: Swing, Salsa, Fox Trot,
Waltz, Tango, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Solo, and so much more! 6 - 11 p.m., Montecito
Country Club, black tie optional. Please SAVE THE DATE and RSVP your intentions
to me now rather than later by placing a “Yes” or “No” or “Maybe” in the
subject line, king@kingcommunications.biz, 898-8990.
Sunday,
December 7
21ST Annual Santa Barbara Motorcycle Toy
Run, benefitting the Unity Shoppe of Santa Barbara, rain or shine, sing in from
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria, 689-3065. Ride departs
10:45 SHARP! $25.00 each rider, $20.00 for passengers, plus one donated toy!
Ride ends at the Santa Barbara Elks Lodge for a BBQ lunch, raffle prizes, 50/50
drawing, and a BIG draw for a new Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Make checks payable
to: SB Motorcycle Toy Run, P.O. Box 62042, Santa Barbara, CA 93160. For info
call: 683-6688, Email: toyun@unityshoppe.org, or visit us on the web at:
www.unityshoppe.org.
December 16
Big Bad Voodoo
Daddy Holiday Show at the Arlington Theatre, 8 p.m., tickets $50, $40,
$30/general public, $15/UCSB students (must show valid ID), 893-3535,
www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.