Thursday, December 25
Alisal Cellars will be open on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
for that last minute bottle of wine or Champagne. There will be wine and beer tasting, hot coffee drinks, as
well as soup, salad and sandwiches. 448 Alisal Road, 686-4329.
Friday, December 26
Live contemporary jazz at Alisal Cellars. Jeremy Ball and Eitan Wexler perform live original folk rock
and improvisation starting at 7:30 p.m. this Friday. 448 Alisal Road, 686-4329.
Wednesday, December 31
Ring in the New Year at Alisal Cellars. Enjoy classic rock and roll music from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s’
as well as a touch of country from the Omega Band. Admission includes live music, free hor d’ourves offered all
night, $5 wine and $3 beer, a complementary glass of Champagne at the countdown
to midnight, party favors and noisemakers. Admission is $30 in advance and $35 at the door. The party begins at 8 p.m. 448 Alisal
Road, 686-4329.
New Years Eve Party at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, 9 p.m. – 2
a.m. Live music by the Grasshoppers in the Jockey Club. $10 at the door. Dinner
specials before the party starts in our Starting Gate Restaurant. We are also offering a special $69.99
deluxe room rate for locals on the night of New Years Eve only! Come out and
party with us, then take the elevator home for the night! 688-1000, 555
McMurray Road, Buellton, www.santaynezhotels.com/newyears.html.
Wednesday, January 14
Solvang Parks and Rec’s competitive 4x4 Volleyball League begins, no
officials and no standings, games held on Wednesdays at Solvang School, cost
per team is $100 or sign up as an individual for $20. Schedule will consist of
6 weeks of play. Registration
closes and all balances are due by Jan. 5, 2009. Teams or individuals must register with Solvang Parks and
Recreation at 411 Second St. For
information, 688-7529.
Saturday, January 17
Solvang Parks and Rec’s competitive adult Flag Football League begins.
Form your team now. Games will be held on Saturdays at Sunny Fields Park. Cost per team is $380. Schedule will
consist of eight games plus playoffs.
Registration closes and all balances are due by January 2, 2009. Teams must register with Solvang Parks
and Recreation at 411 Second St.
For information, 688-7529.
Saturday, January 24
Prune a Row with the Dirtman Seminar, 11 a.m. Lunch at the Valley View
Vineyard at 2206 Hill Haven Road. Included with admission is an informal
pruning crew picnic, wine tasting, and the opportunity to adopt your very own
Cabernet or Syrah vine. Wear your
field shoes and dress for unpredictable winter weather. Heavy rain forecast postpones the
event. $50 pp. RSVP by calling
(888) 777-6663.
Sunday, February 15
Solvang Parks and Rec’s competitive adult basketball League begins. Games
will be held on Sundays at the new Buellton Rec Center at Jonata School. Cost
per team is $450. Schedule will
consist of 10 games plus playoffs.
Registration closes and all balances are due by February 6, 2009. Teams must register with Solvang Parks
and Recreation at 411 Second St.
For information, 688-7529.
Saturday, February 28
Solvang Greyhound Fest, three-day gathering in Solvang and the Santa Ynez
Valley attracting more than 300 dogs. This fifth annual event features Blessing
of the Hounds at Mission Santa Inés; Solvang Streak Race; Remembrance of Souls;
buffet dinner party, auctions/raffle, www.solvanggreyhoundfest.org.
EXHIBITS
The C Gallery •
344-3807
466
Bell Street, Los Alamos
Wednesday
- Saturday 11a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday
noon – 4 p.m.
connie@thecgallery.com
www.thecgallery.com
Dec. 13 - Jan.
15
Director’s
Favorites Show features Dara Mark, Albert McCurdy, Alissa Massey and includes
Karina Puente’s original painting, “Dreamer” from Vino de Suenos wine labels.
Jan. 17- Feb. 26
Broadway
actor-artist Stephanie Bast, contemporary colorist, with root sculptor
Albert
McCurdy. Flying and Dancing.
Opening
Reception for artists
Jan.
17 noon – 2 p.m.
ONGOING EVENTS
Weekly
Cachuma
Lake Wildlife Cruises, Osprey or
Eagle Cruise. Cachuma Lake Marina 30 min. before departure. $15 adults, $7 kids
(12 and under). $8 Park admission
per vehicle. 686-5050 or 686-5055, www.cachuma.com.
Solvang
Carriage and 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.
The first
Tuesday of every month, Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe, Wine and 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 and Cafe’s “Tailor
to your Taste,” 5-7 p.m., Choose from five wines and hors 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. All ages welcome, free cup
of coffee for parents. Call for info, 688-7160.
Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn sing-along, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Lobby
Lounge. No cover charge. 2860 Grand Ave., 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 and Matty, The VineYard
Byrds, 9 p.m., 435 Alisal Road.
Saturdays
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
and 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 and 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. Join us for an evening of “Beats and 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.
THEATERS
PCPA Theaterfest
922-8313 ~
www.pcpa.org
William Shakespeare’s “A
Midsummer Night’s Dream”
February 12 - March 1
Marian
Theatre, Santa Maria, CA
Visit
www.pcpa.org for ticket information
OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS
UCSB Arts &
Lectures
893-3535
• www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
Thursday,
Jan. 15
A film about the vast, invisible world of U.S. government
secrecy. 7:30 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall. Tickets $6 for general public and $5
for UCSB students, must show valid ID. Call or go online for further questions.