Entertainment Calendar for March 28-April 4

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CHILD’S PLAY

SANTA BARBARA, March 31 to April 4 — Spring ArtVenture Camps are offered for ages 6 to 12 by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, at the Ridley-Tree Education Center at McCormick House, 1600 Santa Barbara St. ArtVenture Camps are unique week-long art experiences where campers spend their day immersed in hands-on art making, cultural history, and creative problem solving, in an inspiring atmosphere with lots of personal attention. Children are grouped by age in four classrooms and art projects are suitable for each age group. Imagination, story and image will come together in art and handmade books during both Spring ArtVenture Camps, inspired by the exhibition “Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children’s Books.” Each week offers a visit to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and unique art projects, so children may enroll in both camps. Cost, per camp: $250, SBMA Members $215. Info and to enroll: 962-1661, e-mail rtec@sbma.net or visit www.sbma.net.

Dream a Story: Images, Books, and Comics — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 31 to April 4.

SANTA MARIA, April 1 — Central Coast’s got talent! No April foolin’! Find out how much at the Annual Talent Show, sponsored by Noontime Rotary of Santa Maria, at 6:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Maria Valley, 901 N. Railroad. Free. Info and to sign up: Patty at 922-7763.

IN CONCERT

ARROYO GRANDE, March 30 — The San Luis Chamber Orchestra and pianist Ann Davenport Lucas, under the direction of Maestro Leonard Lutz, perform an all Grieg program, including “The Peer Gynt Suite,” at 3 p.m. at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave. Suggested donation: $7. Info: 489-9444 or www.clarkcenter.org.

LOMPOC, March 27 — Scottish-born classical guitarist Paul Galbraith will perform at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 925 North “F” St. The winner of the Silver Medal at the Segovia International Guitar Competition performs on a unique guitar with two extra strings, supported by a metal endpin, similar to a cello that rests on a wooden resonance box. Tickets: $20, students $10. Info: 735-1408 or 736-8713.

LOMPOC, March 29 — They’ve got that jive beat! The 16-piece Dick Clark Big Band Orchestra will present a dance concert of favorite Big Band music at 7:30 p.m. at the Anderson Recreation Center, 125 W. Walnut Ave. Cost: $5. Info: 733-2077.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, March 28 and 29 — Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., presents live music at 8 p.m. Camille Bloom and Carrie Clark entertain Friday, and Kevin Doherty performs on Saturday. Free. Info: 541-5888.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, March 30 — The Jah is My Navigator Tour, featuring reggae artists Luciano, with Mikey General and the Jah Messenjah Band, Resination and Morning Rise Sound, is at 9 p.m. at The Graduate , 990 Industrial Way. You must be 18 or older to attend. Advance tickets: $23, day of $28. Info: 825-5484 or www.valiitix.com.

SANTA MARIA, March 29 — Local Latin band, Que Cosa will bring their own brand of live Salsa to The Maverick Saloon, 510 S. Broadway, at 8 p.m. You must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets at the door: $10. Info: 922-9002.

SANTA MARIA, March 30 — Support your local bands at MotionZ, second level of the Town Center Mall. Almost Is Nothing, Efferus and So Much to Fear will perform 5 to 7 p.m. Cover charge: $6. Info: 922-6922.

OPERA NIGHTS

SAN LUIS OBISPO, April 4 and 5 — Pacific Repertory Opera presents Bizet’s “Carmen” at 7:30 p.m. at Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center. The opera is sung in French with English supertitles. Tickets: $22 to $60. Info: 756-2787 or www.pacslo.org.

ON STAGE

ARROYO GRANDE, March 29 — Open up a time capsule chock-full of fond memories from the 1950s to the 70s with “The Wonder Bread Years,” a hilarious family-friendly show created by former Seinfeld writer, Pat Hazzell at 8 p.m. at The Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave. Tickets: $25 to $40. Info: 489-9444 or www.clarkcenter.org.

LOMPOC, March 29 — The romantic comedy “Separate Beds” is presented dinner theater style by the Lompoc Civic Theatre at Village Country Club, 4300 Clubhouse Road. Join two very different couples who find themselves on the same cruise ship, each celebrating their anniversary in a funny and touching account of married life. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; show time is 7 p.m. This show contains adult humor and may not be suitable for young children. Tickets: $35, includes dinner. Info: 735-2281.

OCEANO, to April 20 — Take “The Road to Oildale,” a funny misadventure in the spirit of the Bob Hope-Bing Crosby “Road” films, at the Great American Melodrama, 1863 Pacific Blvd. (Highway 1). Shows are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. Stay for the song-filled Vaudeville Revue, and enjoy the drink and grub served by the in-house pub. Tickets: $16 and $19, seniors, students and military $14 and $17, children 12 and younger $12 and $15. Info: 489-2499.

SANTA BARBARA, ends March 29 — “Born Yesterday,” Garson Kanin’s classic comedy, is presented by Santa Barbara City College Theatre Group at the Garvin Theatre on campus, 800 Block of Cliff Drive. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays. Tickets: $19 to $12, student and senior discounts available. Info: 965-5935.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, April 4 to 6 — “Pope II: A Holy, Political, Musical Cabaret,” with actor Gale McNeeley, comes to the World Rhythm and Motion Center, 160 South St., at 8 p.m. and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. The shows takes a fun and satirical look at the real Pope Benedict XVI’s visit the White House. This is adult fare, but with an innocent heart. Suggested donation: $10. Info: 925-1882.

SANTA MARIA, to April 12 — PCPA Theaterfest presents the Tony Award-winning play “Art,” a comedy about three men who tackle the questions of friendship, intellectual honesty and what is or isn’t art. Show times, in the Severson Theatre on the Hancock College campus, are at 7 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Note: The show runs 90 minutes with no intermission and late comers cannot and will not be seated. This show contains adult language and is not be appropriate for children; ages 5 and younger may not attend this show. Tickets: $16.25 to $26, students $10.25 to $17.75, senior discounts also available. Info: 922-8313 or www.pcpa.org.

SANTA MARIA, March 28 to April 20 — “Life X 3” begins a repertory run at PCPA Theaterfest. The classic farce examines parenthood and career, with a dash of physics wrapped up in a triple replay of dinner guests who arrive a night early to meet their foodless and unprepared hosts. Show times, in the Severson Theatre on the Hancock College campus, are at 7 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. This show contains adult language and may not be appropriate for children; ages 5 and younger may not attend this show. Tickets: $16.25 to $26, students $10.25 to $17.75, senior discounts also available. Info: 922-8313 or www.pcpa.org.

SHELL BEACH, to May 4 — Badda-bing, badda-boom! The Altos are back in “Blood Is Thicker Than Wine,” fun murder mystery dinner theater presented by Murder In Mind Productions, at 5 p.m. Sundays at The Spyglass Inn Restaurant, 2703 Spyglass Drive. Attire is casual, or dress as your favorite gangster or moll and join in the fun as you help solve the mystery. This show is rated PG-13 and may not be appropriate for young children. Reservations are a must. Tickets: $48.95, includes dinner, show, tax and wait staff gratuity. Info: 489-3875 or www.murderinmind.com.

AUDITIONS

SANTA BARBARA, April 2 deadline — Acoustic musicians are needed for two sets on the solar-powered stage as part of an Earth Day Unplugged series on Sunday, April 20, at the County Courthouse Sunken Gardens. The Community Environmental Council is looking for low-key performances (no electric guitars or drum kits). Entries are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 2. Info: Jeff Barber at 963-0583, Ext. 102, or e-mail earthday@cecmail.org.

SANTA MARIA, March 29 — Auditions for the Santa Maria Civic Ballet are at 1 p.m. at 800 S. Broadway, for adult and teen dancers. Individual auditions may also be scheduled. Info: 937-6753.

SANTA MARIA, March 31 — Got talent? Show it off! Can you since, dance, rap or play an instrument? Are you a comedian or magician? Then sign up for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Maria Valley Annual Talent Show on April 1. A free 2008 Boys & Girls Club membership goes to all participants. Info and to sign up: Patty at 922-7763.

SANTA MARIA, March 31 and April 1 — The Santa Maria Civic Theatre will hold auditions at 7 p.m. each evening for “The Shape of Things,” written by Neil LaBute. Director Johannes S. Beals is looking for two men and two women, ages 20 to 30. A dramatic dialogue is required. Info: 922-4442 or www.smct.org.

SANTA MARIA, March 31 deadline — Got talent? Can you since, dance, rap or play an instrument? Are you a comedian or magician? Then sign up for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Maria Valley Annual Talent Show on April 1. A free 2008 Boys & Girls Club membership goes to all participants. Info and to sign up: Patty at 922-7763.

MAKE MUSIC

ARROYO GRANDE, April 2 and 4 — The Gran Cortina Singers welcome anyone age 55 and older to join them. They practice 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Friday at Cortina D’Arroyo Grande, 241 N. Courtland. Info: 473-2770.

ARROYO GRANDE, April 1 — Lucia Mar School District Adult education welcomes singers from high school through adults to join the Arroyo Grande Community Chorus. The chorus meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. throughout the school term in Room 150 at Arroyo Grande High School, 495 Valley Road. Info: 489-1814.

ORCUTT, April 1 — The Central City Chordsmen practice 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, corner of Bradley and Patterson. Everyone is invited to come listen, and male singers to participate. Info: 934-0399.

ORCUTT, March 31 — The Coastal Voices is seeking singers of all vocal ranges. Rehearsals are 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3945 S. Bradley Road. Info: 934-2494.

SANTA MARIA, April 1 — The Silvertones invite the community to join in their nostalgic sing-along of songs from 1890 to 1955. Get a blast from the past and share in the fun, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Maria Del Sol, 1405 E. Main. Info: 937-7972.

SANTA MARIA, April 3 — The Tri-City Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines invites women of all ages to sing and perform with them. Practice is 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays in Stahnke Hall at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 4725 S. Bradley Road. Info: 736-7572.

SANTA YNEZ, April 3 — The Valley Wind Ensemble invites newcomers who can read music and have their own instrument to join this community band of brass, woodwind and percussion players. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Music Room of Santa Ynez High School. Info: 686-4489 or e-mail e.larrabee@verizon.net.

SPEAKERS

SANTA BARBARA, March 28 — Kenya Davis-Hayes, assistant professor of American history at California Baptist University, will discuss how hairstyles affect perception of black women in a lecture at 1:30 p.m. at Hieronymus Lounge in Westmont’s Kerrwood Hall. Refreshments will be served prior to the lecture. Free. Info: 565-6051.

ON SCREEN

LOS OLIVOS, date — The Wildling Art Museum presents Free Friday Flicks, featuring films by local filmmaker, Earl Richmond at 7 p.m., plus popcorn, cookies, wine and soft drinks at Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave. Richmond will share stories along with footage his latest expeditions. Free. Info: 688-1082 or www.wildlingmuseum.org.

THE WRITE STUFF

SANTA BARBARA, March 31 — Speaking of Stories presents “Speaking of Tobias Wolff” at 7:30 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Wolff is best known for his memoirs “This Boy’s Life” and “In Pharaoh’s Army.” Stories from his newest collection, “Our Story Begins,” will include a reading by Wolff. Tickets: $11.50 to $27. Info: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com.

SANTA MARIA, March 29 — A used book sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Friendshop, 420 S. Broadway. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 503.

SANTA MARIA, March 31 — Book-Ends Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, Fireside Room, 624 E. Camino Colegio. Info: 347-1048 or 937-6320.

SANTA MARIA, March 29 — The 8th annual Authors Forum Luncheon at the Radisson Hotel in Santa Maria, presented by the American Association of University Women, features Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James Houston, co-authors of “Farewell to Manzanar.” Other authors attending the luncheon will be novelist Lisa Fugard, children’s author Mary Hershey and Frank Nelson, writer of lighthearted travel books. Cost: $28. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Info and to RSVP: 937-0290.

GET SOME CLASS

GROVER BEACH, March 31 — Jason Sumabat, award-winning choreographer and director for the Central Coast Follies, offers intermediate and beginner tap dance classes at 1 p.m. Monday at 1030 Huston St. Cost: $45 per month (first class is free). Info: 489-9691.

SANTA BARBARA, March 29 — Learn ballroom dancing at the Carrillo Recreation Center, corner of Anapamu and Carrillo streets. Lessons are from 7 to 8 p.m. Cost: $5. Live orchestra ballroom dancing is 8 to 11 p.m. Cost: $10. Info: 967-1819.

SANTA MARIA, March 31 — Mission Improvable offers comedy acting classes for youth from 4 to 5:30 p.m.; adult classes are 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Acoustic Lounge at Town Center East. Come watch or join them in word games, theater exercises and group activities to challenge the mind and make you smile. Cost: $5 per class. Info: 474-8945 or www.missionimprovable.org.

SANTA MARIA, March 31 and April 1 — The Central Coast Swing Dance Club offers dance classes at The Maverick Saloon, 510 S. Broadway. Learn salsa at 7 p.m. Monday and West Coast Swing at 7 p.m. Tuesday with instructor Jim Wheaton, followed by open dancing. No experience or partner required. Cost: $10 per class, open dancing is free. Info: 937-1574 or www.centralcoastswingdance.com.

ART SESSIONS

LOMPOC, April 1 — The Lompoc Valley Art Association meets at 7 p.m. at the Alpha Clubhouse, 704 E. Ocean Ave. LVAA member Gerry Davis will demonstrate a “Rose” engine, one of the tools to turn ornamental wood pieces. Info: 737-1129.

OCEANO, April 5 — The California Poppy Decorative Artists meet at 10 a.m., at the Oceano Sheriff’s Sub-Station, 1681 Front Street (Highway 1). Newcomers are welcome. Info: 772-1916 or 235-4966.

ORCUTT, March 29 — Los Padres Artist Guild presents its Spring Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Luis Oasis Senior Center, 420 E. Soares Ave., featuring works by local artists, the Santa Maria Model A Club showing their cars, and a barbecue cooked by ROTOP. Info: 937-4427.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

SANTA BARBARA, April 10 deadline — The Santa Barbara County Arts Commission invites Tri-County artists to submit work for consideration for the City of Santa Barbara’s State of the Art Gallery 2008 Exhibition, to open on August 9. For more guidelines and application, visit www.sbartscommission.org, click on the State of the Art Gallery 2008 Exhibition Prospectus. Entry deadline is at 4:30 p.m. April 10. Info: 568-3990.

MUSEUMS

ARROYO GRANDE, March 29 and 30 — The Barn, 127 Short St., is the South County Historical Society’s Museum Annex and houses antique vehicles, fire equipment, printing presses and agricultural artifacts. Hours are noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free. Info: www.southcountyhistory.org.

ARROYO GRANDE, March 29 and 30 — The Heritage House, 126 Mason St., was built in the late 1800s and houses period clothing, photographs, kitchen items and more. Docents provide information. Hours are noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free. Info: www.southcountyhistory.org.

ARROYO GRANDE, March 29 and 30 — The Santa Manuela Schoolhouse, 127 Short St., is a one-room schoolhouse, built in 1901. Docents provide information. Hours are noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free. Info: www.southcountyhistory.org.

GUADALUPE — The Guadalupe Cultural Arts and Education Center, 1065 Guadalupe St. (Highway 1), is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Info: 568-3990.

GUADALUPE, March 30 — The Guadalupe Historic Jail, 4549 Ninth St., is open to visitors from 1 to 3 p.m. today, or by appointment. Cost: $2 for a Polaroid “jailbird” photo. Info: 343-5901.

GUADALUPE — The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, 1055 Guadalupe St., preserves the geology, flora and fauna of the dunes environment and its multi-cultural history. It features natural science exhibits and the Cecil B. DeMille Lost City exhibit of artifacts from the film location for his 1923 movie “The Ten Commandments.” Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday. Donation: $2, children 11 and younger free. Info: 343-2455 or www.dunescenter.org.

GUADALUPE, March 29 and 30 — Rancho de Guadalupe Historical Museum, 1005 Guadalupe St., is open 1 to 3 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 343-5901.

LOMPOC — The Artesia School House Museum, West Chestnut Avenue and North H St., is an authentically restored one-room school house, that served Lompoc Valley children from 1876 to 1961. Hours are 2 to 4 p.m. the fourth Sunday each month, except holidays. Admission: $1. Info: 736-3888.

LOMPOC, March 31 to April 3 — Fabing-McKay-Spanne House, 207 North “L” St. is a restored turn-of-the-century home featuring a carriage house, reference room and the anchor of the USS Chauncey, a destroyer wrecked off the nearby coast during the 1923 Honda Point tragedy, the Navy’s largest peace-time disaster. Hours are 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday and Thursday, and the fourth Saturday each month. Donation. Info: 735-4626.

LOMPOC — La Purisima Mission, 2295 Purisima Road, offers a guided tour at 1 p.m. except when special events are scheduled. Advance tour reservations required for groups larger than 10. Info: 733-3713; groups: 733-1303, or www.lapurisimamission.org.

LOMPOC, to April 13 — The Lompoc Museum, 200 South H St., presents “Blocks of Freedom: Freedom Quilts and the Underground Railroad.” Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Donation: $1. Info: 736-3888.

LOS OLIVOS, ends March 30 — The Wildling Art Museum, 2329 Jonata St., presents “America’s Wilderness: Members Collect III,” features works from members’ private collections. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Cost: $2, members and children admitted free. Info: 688-1082 or www.wildlingmuseum.org.

NIPOMO, March 30 — The Dana Adobe, 671 South Oakglen Ave., begun in 1839 and completed in 1851, is an architectural blend of Hispanic, American and Chumash cultures. Tours are noon to 4 p.m. Sunday in the winter. Donation. Info: 929-5679 or www.danaadobe.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum, 801 Grand Ave., exhibits historical maps of the United States from World War I to the present, artifacts contributed by local residents, and photos and biographies of area veterans. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday. Children very welcome. Free. Info: 543-1763.

SAN LUIS OBISPO — Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa exhibits historical artifacts, including Chumash Indian vessels, religious vestments and the original mission altar. Free. Info: 546-6850.

SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo County Museum and History Center, 696 Monterey St., features a simulated 1880s San Luis Obispo kitchen, laundry room and parlor where women took on the full-time job of keeping house and cooking using many “modern kitchen gadgets.” Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Free. Info: 543-0638.

SANTA BARBARA — The Contemporary Arts Forum, 653 Paseo Nuevo, is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, and Monday by appointment only. Donation. Info: 966.5373, Ext. 14.

SANTA BARBARA — The Gladwin Planetarium, at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, invites you to experience the wonders of the night sky as never before with a fully digital star projection system. Tickets: $4 per person with paid museum admission, members free. Museum admission: $8, seniors and teens $7, children $5, ages 2 and younger, free. Info: 682-4711 or www.sbnature.org.

SANTA BARBARA — The Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara in the Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St., is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Free. Info: 963-6754, Ext. 108, or www.jewishsantabarbara.org.

SANTA BARBARA — The Karpeles Manuscript Library, 21 W. Anapamu St., houses the world’s largest private holding of original manuscripts and documents of literature, science, religion, history and art. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Free. Info: 962-5322.

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Road, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Garden Shop and Garden Growers Nursery are open during all visitor hours. Info: 682-4726 Ext. 101, or www.sbbg.org.

SANTA BARBARA, ends March 30 — The Santa Barbara Historical Society, 136 E. De La Guerra St., presents “Sacred Steps: Pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago,” highlighting 1,000-year-old Spanish pilgrimage route, at the Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Info: 966-1279 or www.santabarbaramuseum.com.

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Suite 190, houses a quarter-scale working replica of the Lougheed Brothers’ F-1 Seaplane, with its 18-foot wingspan. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission: $6, seniors, students and youth $3, children ages 1 to 5 $1. Info: 962-8404 or www.sbmm.org.

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday. Cost: $9, seniors, students and children ages 6 to 17 $6. Free Sundays. Info: 963-4364 or www.sbma.net. Current exhibitions:

To June 15 — “Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children’s Books,” an interactive art adventure in the Robert and Marlene Veloz Children’s Gallery. Hours are 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. weekends.

To April 6: “Meditations in Silver: Photographic Studies by Paul Caponigro.”

To April 27: “Oblivion: David Maisel,” large-scale urban aerial views of Los Angeles presented as photographic negatives.

Continuing: “Identities,” contemporary art from Asia, Europe, and the Americas; “From Geisha to Ghosts: Leading Ladies of Japanese Woodblock Prints”; “Picture Stories: The Art of Europe and the Americas,” works by DŸrer, Rembrandt, Monet, Dali, Motherwell and O’Keeffe; Siqueiros’ mural “Portrait of Mexico Today” and The Children’s Gallery.

SANTA BARBARA, to April 6 — The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol Road, presents “Romancing the Indian: The Photographs of Edward S. Curtis,” and invites families to learn about science and nature with fun and memorable exhibits. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Cost: $8, seniors and teens $7, children $5, ages 2 and younger, free. Info: 682-4711 or www.sbnature.org.

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation is open noon to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday. Admission: $3, free for Trust members. Info: www.sbthp.org.

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Ninos Drive, has two highly endangered snow leopards on view. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Cost: $9, seniors 60 and older, and children age 2 to 12 $7, under age 2 admitted free. Parking: $3. Info: 962-5339 or www.santabarbarazoo.org.

SANTA BARBARA — The Ty Warner Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf, presents “SHARKS …bite size,” an exhibit that brings you face-to-face with sharks and reveals fascinating facts about their biology, anatomy, and struggle for survival. Learn more about the species found in the Santa Barbara Channel and the impact humans have on sharks and their habitats. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Cost: $8, seniors and teens $7, children $5, ages 2 and younger, free. Info: 962-2526 or www.sbnature.org.

SANTA MARIA, April 1 and 3 — The historic Santa Maria City Hall, 110 E. Cook St., is open 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., by reservation only. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 1117.

SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Natural History Museum, 412 S. McClelland, invites visitors to enjoy multisensory exhibits with a regional focus. “Titans of the Pacific,” features a life-size killer whale, great white shark and dolphins. There’s a beaver habitat, bat barn and “touch” table, plus the new exhibit and original video “From the Beginning, Under the Sea,” about plate tectonics and how they relate to our local area. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday; and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Donation. Info: 614-0806 or www.naturalhistorysantamaria.com.

SANTA MARIA, March 29 to 30 — The Santa Maria Museum of Flight, 3015 Airpark Drive, features early aviation and present-day displays of aircraft and artifacts. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $5, seniors $4, ages 12 to 18 $3, children 6 to 12 $1. Info: 922-8758.

SANTA MARIA — The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., has a 3,000 gallon shark tank, a paleontology dig, live rain forest friends, the creation station, a shipwreck and the Mars terrain climbing wall. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday , 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, closed Sunday. Cost: $6; children 2 and younger $1, seniors 65 and older $5. Info: 928-8414 or www.smvdiscoverymuseum.org.

SANTA MARIA, to May 13 — The Santa Maria Valley Historical Museum, 616 S. Broadway, presents an exhibition of local Jewish culture, featuring artifacts, antiques, photographs and memorabilia dating to the mid-1800s, many from private collections. The museum also houses local ranch memorabilia, a room honoring Capt. G. Allan Hancock and artifacts of the Central Coast. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Donation. Info: Richard Chenoweth at 922-3130.

SANTA MARIA, March 29 and 30 — The Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum, Santa Maria Town Center Mall, second floor, preserves the railroad heritage of California, the Central Coast and Santa Maria Valley. The museum features exhibits, vintage rolling stock and a large model railroad. Hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Info: 714-4927 or www.smvrhm.org.

SANTA YNEZ — The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum, 3596 Sagunto St., is open noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Admission: $4, ages 15 and younger admitted free. Info: 688-7889 or www.syvm.org.

SOLVANG, to April 6 — The Elverh¿j Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way at Second St., presents “Artists’ Books Made Here,” featuring unusual books by 18 artists. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and noon to 4 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Suggested donation is $3, museum members and children 12 and younger admitted free. Info: 686-1211 or www.elverhoj.org.

SOLVANG — The Motorcycle Museum, 320 Alisal Road, displays vintage motorcycles. Cost: $5, children under 10 free with parent or guardian. Info: 686-9522.

SOLVANG — Old Mission Santa Ines, 1760 Mission Dr., features hand-painted murals by Indian artists, European art and sculptures, a garden and more. Cost: $3, free for children 12 and younger. Info: 688-4815.

ART GALLERIES

ARROYO GRANDE — Carried Away Art, 1200 E. Grand Ave., is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Free. Info: 481-4364 or www.carriedawayart.com.

AVILA BEACH — Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, 1215 Avila Bay Drive, is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Info: 595-7302.

AVILA BEACH — Salisbury Fine Art Gallery, 1250 San Luis Bay Dr., is open noon to 5 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Info: 878-8374.

AVILA BEACH — Visions Art Gallery, 425 First St., features works in various mediums by nationally and internationally known artists. Info: 772-5083 or 595-2230.

LOMPOC — Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., is open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Free. Info: 737-1129.

LOMPOC — Lompoc Valley Hospital, 508 E. Hickory Ave., exhibits works by members of the Lompoc Valley Art Association in the lobby. Info: 737-3300.

LOS ALAMOS — Gallery Art Brut, 458 Bell St., presents works by Nipomo artist Rupert Trinidad and California Impressionists of the 30s and 40s. The gallery also features fine art, antiques and represents a dozen Central Coast artists. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Info: 344-4440.

LOS OLIVOS, ends March 31 — Carina Cellars, 2900 Grand Ave., presents “Amore Libre,” works by Santa Ynez photographer Kari Crist. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Free. Info: 688-2459 or www.carinacellars.com.

LOS OLIVOS — Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Info: 688-7517.

LOS OLIVOS — The Judith Hale South Gallery, 2884 and 2890 Grand Ave., is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Info: 693-1233.

NIPOMO — The Mission Community Bank on Tefft St. features art displays by local artists from the El Camino Art Association. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Free. Info: 929-2440.

ORCUTT, April 4 to 30 — The David Ryan Gallery, 205 E. Clark Ave., presents new bronzes by Prescott, Arizona sculptor John Coleman. An “Art and Wine Party” is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 4. Paul J. McCloskey ends March 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 937-1058 or www.davidryangallery.com.

ORCUTT, ends March 31 — The Wine Cottage Bistro, 285 S. Broadway, presents works by local artist Marilyn Dover Benson. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Info: 934-4546.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, ends March 31 — The Gallery at the Network, 778 Higuera St., presents ceramic and terracotta sculptures by Carol Manuputy. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; open to 8 p.m. Thursdays and to 5 p.m. Sundays. Info: 788-0886.

SAN LUIS OBISPO — Gulliver’s Travels, 605 Santa Rosa St., is open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Info: 489-1487.

SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo Art Center, 1010 Broad St., is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Monday, closed Tuesdays. Free. Info: 543-8562.

SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Steynburg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Info: 929-1444.

SANTA BARBARA, ends March 29 — Art From Scrap Gallery, 302 E. Cota St., presents “Three,” about artists’ collaborations and the collaborative process. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, open to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Free. Info: 884-0459, Ext. 15 or www.communityenvironmentalcouncil.org.

SANTA BARBARA, to April 11 — The Arts Fund Santa Barbara, 205-C Santa Barbara St.,

presents works by winners of the 2007 Individual Artist Awards and honorable mention recipients in a group show of contemporary abstract painting and printmaking. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Info: 965-7321.

SANTA BARBARA — Brooks Institute Cota Street Gallery, 27 E. Cota St., is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekends. Info: 966-3888 or www.brooks.edu.

SANTA BARBARA — The Channing Peake Gallery, 105 E. Anapamu St., first floor of the Santa Barbara County Administration Building, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Free. Info: 568-3994.

SANTA BARBARA, to May 11 — Contemporary Arts Forum, 653 Paseo Nuevo, presents “Why Not Bazaar,” works by Setareh Shahbazi, and Mickalene Thomas’ works in “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, and Monday by appointment only. Donation. Docent-guided group tours and info: 966.5373, Ext. 14.

SANTA BARBARA, ends March 29 — Gallery 113, No. 8 La Arcada Court, 1114 State St., presents “Through the Veil,” acrylic collage paintings by Gwen Cates. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 967-6519.

SANTA BARBARA — The Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara in the Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St., is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Free. Info: 963-6754, Ext. 108 or www.jewishsantabarbara.org.

SANTA MARIA — The Betteravia Gallery in the Betteravia Government Center, 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Free. Info: 568-3990.

SANTA MARIA — Photoworks Frame Gallery, 555 E. Clark Ave., Suite C, is open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. Info: 937-8114.

SANTA MARIA — The Student Center Art Gallery, Building G at Hancock College, presents large floral paintings by Central Coast artist and Hancock College student Sunni Gibbons. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays. Free. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3465 or Ext. 3252.

SANTA MARIA — The Town Center Gallery, second floor of the Town Center Mall, is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, to 8 p.m. Fridays. Free. Info: 349-7788.

WINERIES

ARROYO GRANDE — Talley Vineyard Tasting Room, 3031 Lopez Drive, opens its tasting rooms from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Info: 489-0446.

LOMPOC, March 28 to 31 — Babcock Winery and Vineyards, 5175 E, Highway 246, opens its tasting room 10:30 to 4 p.m. Friday to Sunday, and noon to 4 p.m. Monday. Other times available by appointment. Info: 736-1455 or www.babcockwinery.com.

ORCUTT — The Addamo Estate Vineyards, 400 E. Clark Ave., offers award-winning wines, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Info: 937-6400 or www.addamovineyards.com.

SANTA MARIA — Cambria Winery, 5475 Chardonnay Lane, opens their tasting room 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Picnic tables are available. Info: 937-8091.

SANTA MARIA — Costa de Oro Winery, Stowell Road, east side of Highway 101, offers local fresh produce, food and gift items. Their tasting room is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Info: 922-1468.

SANTA MARIA— Cottonwood Canyon Winery & Vineyard, 3940 Dominion Road, offers a tour and vintage tasting in their wine caves 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $10 per person. The tasting room is open daily. Cost: tours $15 (includes wine glass), tastings $7 and $10. Info: 937-8463 or www.cottonwoodcanyon.com.

SANTA MARIA, March 28 to 31 — Foxen Vineyard, 7200 Foxen Canyon Road, is located in an old blacksmith shop, and has a small picnic area on the grounds. Visitors are welcome noon to 4 p.m. Info: 937-4251.

SANTA MARIA, March 29 and 30— McKeon-Phillips Winery and Art Gallery, 2115 S. Blosser Road, Suite 114, opens their tasting room 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Info: 928-3025 or www.mckeonphillipswinery.com.

SANTA MARIA — Rancho Sisquoc Winery, 6600 Foxen Canyon Road, is in an 1875 chapel, barn and ranch that invite guests into what the Chumash Indians called “Sisquoc” or gathering place. The winery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and has picnic facilities. Info: 934-4332 or www.ranchosisquoc.com.