SOUTH ON 101: Butterflies galore!

By Julia McHugh

Monarch butterflies have invaded Goleta…! No need for alarm, this is an annual occurrence, well worth a trip “South on 101.”

Jan 29, 2010 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

SOUTH ON 101: Rainy days

By Julia McHugh

What to do on a rainy weekend day? Santa Barbara has numerous indoor activities to entertain kids and adults alike – and many are free.

Jan 22, 2010 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

LHS performs ‘Funny as a Crutch’

Staff Report

An upcoming Lompoc High Drama production is raising questions in our community: What is “Funny as a Crutch?”

Jan 22, 2010 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

MOVIE REVIEWS: Standard rom-com delivers, and a ‘Revolt’-ing bore: ‘Leap Year’ predictable fun

By Brad Memberto/Staff Writer bmemberto@santamariatimes.com

This week saw the opening of two new movies that gives a lesson in how to make a movie and how not to.

Jan 15, 2010 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

MOVIE REVIEWS: There’s silver-screen gold, in theaters and on DVD

By Brad Memberto/Staff Writer bmemberto@santamariatimes.com

Well, it looks like the moviemakers blew their bankroll on the holiday season, because there weren’t any significant films opening up locally this past weekend.

Jan 08, 2010 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

Look to the skies

By Julia McHugh

The new year brings exciting events in both the heavens and on Earth, more specifically, in Santa Barbara. Here are a few highlights of this weekend’s happenings.

Jan 08, 2010 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

SOUTH ON 101: New Year thanks

By Julia McHugh

There are so many reasons to love Santa Barbara. Last week, natural attractions were highlighted. This week, go downtown to explore some of its many assets.

Jan 01, 2010 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

Sherlock Holmes

By Brad Memberto/Staff Writer bmemberto@lompocrecord.com

English director Guy Ritchie has made some interesting films in his career. “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” (1998), Snatch” (2000) and “RocknRolla” (2008), were all entertaining, but not extremely successful.

Jan 01, 2010 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

Avatar astonishes

By Brad Memberto/Staff Writer bmemberto@lompocrecord.com

The dialogue is hokey, the actors are not asked to do anything outside of recite their lines, the story is predictable and the movie is real long.

Dec 25, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

Cypress Gallery is filled with holiday cheer

Shirley Wallace/Walk Through the Cypress

Ah, the gallery is sparkling with Christmas cheer, from the tipsy, wired tree resplendent with handmade ornaments of all kinds to the swags of colorful greens hanging throughout. The ornaments are made of tiny painted gourds, fused glass, wood, pipe cleaners, clothes pins, ceramic, wire, …

Dec 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

SOUTH ON 101: ’Twas the weekend before ...

By Julia McHugh

Twas the weekend before Christmas and all through the county, the people were shopping in search of gift bounty…” Last minute shopping can be stressful. Head “south on 101” for unique presents.

Dec 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

SOUTH ON 101: Revels in Santa Barbara

waiting in Santa Barbara this weekend: a nighttime boat parade, holiday “revels,” dueling “Nutcrackers” and much more!

Dec 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

Annual holiday party to be held in SY

Staff Report

The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum will present the Annual Old-fashioned Holiday Party from 3 to 5 p.m. today at the museum, at 3596 Segunto St.

Dec 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

Civic theater presents second weekend of ‘Fruitcakes’

Staff Report

Lompoc Civic Theatre will present “Fruitcakes,” its holiday show, at 7:30 p.m. tonight and at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Lompoc Civic Theatre, 217 South L St.

Dec 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

Pops Orchestra offers Christmas performances

Staff Report

The Lompoc Pops Orchestra is warming up for the second concert of the season, with two holiday performances, at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, at 925 North F St.

Dec 03, 2009 | 9:30 pm | (0) Comments

SOUTH ON 101: Snow in Santa Barbara

By Julia McHugh

Snow is predicted in Santa Barbara this weekend — as is a holiday parade, visit by Rudolph, dancing by senior citizens and much more.

Dec 03, 2009 | 9:25 pm | (0) Comments

Art competition yields local winners

Staff report

The Lompoc Valley Arts Council presented awards to winners of the 21st Annual “Best of the Best” Santa Barbara County-wide art exhibit at a reception Nov. 7 in the Grossman Gallery of the Lompoc Public Library.

Nov 26, 2009 | 9:30 pm | (0) Comments

SOUTH ON 101: Let’s be thankful

After Thanksgiving, be thankful for the many unique offerings that make this community so special — be it by train, by boat or on foot.

Nov 26, 2009 | 9:00 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