Entertainment Calendar for May 9-16

MOTHER’S DAY

Mother’s Day is Sunday! Here’s a few events to treat that special lady in your life to something special:

SANTA MARIA, May 9: Mission Improvable invites all you mothers for a Mother’s Day Show of improvisational sketches, family friendly comedy and audience participation. Join in the laughter at 7 p.m. at the Acoustic Lounge on the second floor of the Santa Maria Town Center. Tickets at the door: $8. Info: 886-8355; for a discount coupon visit www.missionimprovable.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, May 10: The Central Coast Children’s Choir performs their Spring Concert, “Sail Away,” at 3 p.m. at Grace Church 1350 Osos St. Ninety children, ages 5 to 16, will sing songs from Ireland, Scotland, Czechoslovakia and of the Maori people of New Zealand, plus many favorite songs. Tickets: $8 and $12, seniors and ages 11 and younger $6. Info: 541-5323 or 464-0443, or www.centralcoastchildrenschoir.org.

SANTA YNEZ, May 10: “Beyond the Garden Gate” is a self-guided tour of unique private gardens in the Valley, 1 to 4 p.m., hosted by the SYV Historical Society Museum, 3596 Sagunto St. A wine and appetizer reception is in the museum courtyard after the tour. Tickets, available at the museum, or the Book Loft in Solvang: $30. Info: 688-7889.

SANTA MARIA, May 10: The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will present its Spring “Pops” Concert at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 2970 Santa Maria Way. The program features marches, show tunes and music for Disney. Tickets: $10, seniors and students $5. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 5242.

SANTA MARIA. May 11: A “Mother’s Day Gracious Gourmet Sampling” is offered by the Riverbench Vineyard and Winery, 6020 Foxen Canyon Road, noon to 2 p.m. Sample sauces, spreads and chutneys with their wines; recipes and food pairing recommendations will be provided, free with tasting. Tasting cost: $5 to $7. Info: 937-8340 or www.riverbench.com

CHILD’S PLAY

SANTA BARBARA, May 10: Art from Scrap Workshops for artists of all ages are held 10 a.m. to noon at the Community Environmental Council, 302 E. Cota St. Make fun art with the “Funny Pages.” Cost: $6 per person. Children age 5 and younger must be under adult supervision. Info: 884-0459 or www.artfromscrap.org.

SANTA BARBARA, May 11: Children’s author and Caldecott Prize-winner Gerald McDermott (“Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti”) will discuss his work with collector Zora Charles, as part of the exhibition, “Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes: The Art of Children’s Books,” at 2 p.m. in the Townley Room at the Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E. Anapamu St. He will sign his books at 3 p.m. in the exhibition galleries at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free. Info: 963-4364 or www.sbma.net.

EXTRA, EXTRA

AVILA BEACH, to Nov. 28: “Art on the Beach at Avila” continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays in the Plaza near the Avila Pier, weather permitting. Central Coast artists from SLO county will be painting, drawing, displaying and selling their original works of art. Each week an artist will select a work to be raffled to benefit the El Camino Art Association’s Scholarship Fund for local high school students. Info: 773-2383.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, May 10: The Central Coast Country Dance Society offers their monthly Contra Dance introductory workshop at 7 p.m., followed by dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., to music by Growling Old Geezers with caller Gary Shapiro, of Santa Barbara. Contra Dance is easy to learn, and you don’t need to bring a partner. Everyone ends up dancing with everybody at the contra dance! Cost: $9, ages 16 and younger get in free. Info: www.cccds.org.

SANTA MARGARITA, May 10 and 11: All aboard and bring Mom, too, for the 4th annual Pacific Coast Railroad Roundup, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Santa Margarita Ranch on Yerba Buena Avenue. Enjoy family fun with train rides, exhibits, entertainment, railroad art, food and souvenirs. Former Disneyland passenger coaches pulled by vintage steam locomotives will offer rides and Monty Mills and His Lucky Horseshoe Band will entertain from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Tickets: $20, ages 13 and younger $10, tots younger than 3 admitted free. Proceeds will benefit the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum’s efforts to refurbish a museum site in San Luis Obispo’s historic railroad district. Info: 544-6531 or visit www.slorrm.com.

SANTA MARIA, May 10: The 2008 Rotary Santa Maria Breakfast Club Barn Party, begins at 5 p.m. at the Santa Maria Fairpark, with a luau-themed dinner, drinks, a silent auction and entertainment. The band Still Evolving will perform and radio personality Jay Turner, from Sunny Country 102.5 FM, is deejay for the evening. Tickets: $50. Info: Lee Carroll at 938-1981.

SANTA YNEZ, May 15: The Latin “King of Comedy,” Paul Rodriguez, will play the Samala Showroom of the Chumash Casino Resort, located on Highway 246, at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 to $40. Info: (800) 585-3737 or www.chumashcasino.com.

IN CONCERT

SAN LUIS OBISPO, May 9 to 16: Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., presents acoustic music shows at 8 p.m. Travis Bland entertains on Friday, May 9. Angela Leo and Melissa Phelps perform on Saturday. Lindsay White entertains on Sunday. Catch Cuesta Jazz on Tuesday and Old Time Jam on Thursday. Mare Wakefield takes the mic on Friday, May 16. No cover charge. Info: 541-5888 or www.linnaeas.com.

SANTA BARBARA, May 10: Organist Jerry Nagano will play the keyboards of the Wonder Morton theatre pipe organ, with all the bells and whistles, at 11 a.m. at the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. Tickets: $11, children and students admitted free. Info: 692-0939.

SANTA BARBARA, May 10 and 11: “Farewell to the Arlington,” is a concert with violinist Augustin Hadelich and the Santa Barbara Symphony, as they perform for the final time in the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. The program features Beethoven’s “Violin Concerto,” and works by Strauss and Ravel, at 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Tickets: $18 to $59. Info: 898-9386 or www.thesymphony.org.

SANTA BARBARA, May 13: The Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra presents violinist Michelle Kim, performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, and an orchestral performance of Schumann’s Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Tickets: $35 and $40. Info: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com.

SANTA MARIA, May 9: The Allan Hancock College Singers will raise their “Voices Across the World” during their spring concert at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew Methodist Church, 3945 S. Bradley Road. The multicultural theme features 17 songs in seven different languages. Tickets: $10, seniors, AHC faculty, staff and students $5. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3412 or Ext. 3252.

SANTA MARIA, May 11: Coastal Voices presents their spring concert, “Rodgers and Hammerstein with a Lot of Hart,” at 4 p.m. at the Minerva Club, corner of Lincoln and Boone. Tickets: $15, seniors and students $10. Info: Esther Moon at 934-2494 or 714-3084.

SANTA MARIA, May 16: It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing, and the Vintner’s Lounge at the Radisson Hotel, 3455 Skyway Drive (next to the Santa Maria Airport), has the “Swinging Forties.” Enjoy music of the era performed by the incomparable Miss Jane Russell with her crew, Don Fern, Gayle Diani, pianist Lee Statom and bass player Bob Swayze, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Food and beverage is served and there is no cover or minimum. Who could ask for anything more? Info: 928-8000.

OPERA NIGHTS

SAN LUIS OBISPO, May 10: Experience some of opera’s favorite arias and duets, accompanied by the Forbes organ with “The Organ at the Opera,” 8 p.m. in the Christopher Cohan Center at Cal Poly. Tickets: $20 to $40. Info: 756-2787 or www.propera.org.

SANTA BARBARA, May 14: Learn about training the operatic voice with “Opera on the Go” at 5:30 p.m. in Victoria Hall at UCSB. Tickets: $15, students $5. Info: 898-3890.

DANCE EVENTS

SANTA BARBARA, May 10: Watch dancers, gymnasts and athletes use everyday items to create amazing dance synergy with Diavolo at 8 p.m. at the Granada, 1216 State St. Tickets: $30 to $55. Info: 899-2222 or www.granada.org.

SANTA MARIA, May 10: Summer Ballet Camp sign-up begins at Everybody Can Dance for beginners, ages 8 to 15. Session I meets June 16 to 27; Session II meets Aug. 4 to 15. Both session times are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the studio, 800 S. Broadway. Info: 937-6753.

SANTA MARIA, June 30 to Aug. 1: An advanced 5-week summer intensive for ages 11 to 21, offering classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, ballroom, stage makeup and much more, is offered by Everybody Can Dance. Enrollment is now open and admission is by audition. Classes meet 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at 800 S. Broadway. Info and to schedule an audition: 937-6753.

ON STAGE

LOMPOC, May 10: 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 June 8: You’ll find “Muskie Love,” a musical, laugh-a-minute fish tale, set on the shores of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and loosely based on Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” playing at the Great American Melodrama, 1863 Pacific Blvd. (Highway 1). This show has it all, from a Fish and Game Warden to the Green Bay Packers. And don’t miss the scrumptious “The Culinary Cabaret” Vaudeville Review. 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 Holiday Vaudeville Revue, and try the grub and drink 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.

PISMO BEACH, May 9 to 18: Click your heels together and be transported to Pismo Beach Youth Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Veteran's Hall, 780 Bello St. Tickets: $10, children $6. Info: 471-4976.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, May 15 to 22: Some animals are more equal than others in Cal Poly’s Theatre and Dance Department’s production of George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” at 8 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Spanos Theatre on campus. This theatrical version of “Animal Farm” presents an allegorical tale of revolution, as the animals overthrow Farmer Jones. Tickets: $10 to $12. Info: 756-2787.

SANTA BARBARA, to May 11: Santa Barbara Theatre presents the American premier of Athol Fugard’s play “Victory,” three disparate lives in post-apartheid South Africa, at 8:00 p.m., Friday to Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Tickets: $27.50 to $47.50, seniors and students: $21.50 to $41.50, high school students $15. Info: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com.

SANTA BARBARA, May 16: Enjoy the political incorrectness, wit, wisdom and downright cantankerousness of Mark Twain, as Oscar-nominee Hal Holbrook brings his Tony Award-winning one-man show “Mark Twain Tonight!” to the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. at 8 p.m. Tickets: $50 and $60. Info: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com.

SANTA BARBARA, May 16 to 24: Theater UCSB presents the world premiere of “Plumfield, Iraq,” about two young friends who enlist in the army to escape their small town life. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, in the Hatlen Theatre on the UCSB campus. Tickets: $17, seniors and students $13.

Info: 893-7221 or www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu. .

SANTA MARIA, to May 17: The Santa Maria Civic Theatre brings their 2007-2008 season to an end with Alan Ayckbourn’s time traveling comic thriller, “Communicating Doors.” A London professional dominatrix from the future travels back in time through a unique set of hotel doors, as she and two women try to prevent their own murders. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 1660 N. McClelland St. Tickets: $12. Info: 922-4442 or www.smct.org.

SANTA MARIA, ends May 11: The Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts presents one of the most popular rock musicals of all time, “Godspell,” based loosely on the Gospels and parables of Jesus. PCPA’s production coincides with the 1970 musical’s first Broadway revival scheduled for this summer. It plays with a live band on stage in PCPA’s Marian Theatre on the Hancock campus at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Matinees are at 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: $16.25 to $27.75, students and children $10.25 to $17.75, senior discounts available. Info: 922-8313 or www.pcpa.org.

SANTA MARIA, May 15 to 17: PCPA’s graduating class of conservatory students will present “Cabaret,” the award-winning musical set in pre-World War II Berlin, at 7 p.m. Thursday and Saturday. Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia,” a detective and love story with a dash of horticulture, education and chaos theory, is performed at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Both plays show in the Marian Theatre on the Hancock College campus. Tickets: $12, seniors and students $10; buy tickets for one show and the second show is half price. Info: 922-8313.

MAKE MUSIC

ARROYO GRANDE, May 14 to 16: 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, May 13: 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, May 13: 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, May 12: 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, May 13: 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, May 15: 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, May 15: 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, May 12: Mind and Supermind presents teacher, author and psychotherapist David Richo Ph.D., M.F.T., who will discuss “Everyday Commitments: Choosing a Life of Love, Realism and Acceptance” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Free, but you must pre-register for tickets. Info and to pre-register: 687-0812, Ext. 0.

SANTA BARBARA, May 12: Award-winning photographer Joel Meyerowitz, a Distinguished Visiting Fellow in the UCSB College of Creative Studies, will give an eye-opening visual presentation, “Inside the ‘Forbidden City’: Eight Months Photographing Ground Zero,” at 8 p.m. in UCSB Campbell Hall. Tickets: $12, UCSB students $10. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA BARBARA, May 13: Economist Jeffrey Sachs and humanitarian Greg Mortenson will discuss equitable global prosperity and education at 7 p.m. in the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St. Each author will give a presentation followed by an on-stage conversation. Tickets: $10, UCSB students $8. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA BARBARA, May 14: Two-term mayor of San Francisco and former speaker of the California State Assembly, Willie Brown, will discuss his new memoir, “Basic Brown: My Life and Our Times,” at 8 p.m. in UCSB Campbell Hall. Tickets: $10, UCSB students admitted free. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

ON SCREEN

SANTA BARBARA, May 14: “Made in L.A.” follows three Latina immigrants working in Los Angeles garment sweatshops as they attempt to win labor protections from a trendy clothing retailer. The film screens at 6 p.m. in the MultiCultural Center Theater at UCSB. Free. Info: 893-8411.

SANTA BARBARA, May 15: And now for something completely different! Get ready for funnyman and former Python John Cleese in a hilarious evening, featuring a screening of the classic film, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” at 7:30 p.m. in UCSB Campbell Hall. Cleese will introduce the riotously farcical film and answer audience questions about his side-splitting depiction of the Black Knight and this landmark work after the screening. Tickets: $12, UCSB students $10, proceeds benefit the Arts & Lectures Cinema Series. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

THE WRITE STUFF

GUADALUPE, May 10: A used book sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Guadalupe Library, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Guadalupe Library, 4719 W. Main St. Info: 343-0645.

GUADALUPE, May 15: The Friends of the Guadalupe Public Library meet at 1 p.m., at the library, 4719 W. Main St., Suite D. The public is welcome. Info: 714-5798.

SOLVANG, May 16: The Book Loft, 1680 Mission Drive, hosts author, Bill Carter, at 7 p.m. He will discuss and sign his new book “Red Summer: The Danger, Madness, and Exaltation of Salmon Fishing in a Remote Alaskan Village.” Info: 688-6010.

GET SOME CLASS

GROVER BEACH, May 12: 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, May 10: 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, May 12: 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, May 12 and 13: 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

ORCUTT, May 9: Los Padres Artist Guild (LPAG) meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Luis OASIS Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave. LPAG is comprised of artists, crafters and appreciators of all levels of experience. Visitors are welcome. Info: 937-8828.

SOLVANG, May 16: Photographer of Rock and Roll history, Henry Diltz, will give a narrated slide presentation at 7:30 p.m. at the Elverh¿j Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way at Second St., in conjunction with the exhibition of his work, “California Dreaming,” Tickets: $13, museum members $10. Info: 686-1211 or www.elverhoj.org.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

SANTA BARBARA, June 1 deadline: Upwardly Mobile, a magazine for mobile, manufactured and modular living, will be featuring artists who submit work related to this housing style. Selected work will be featured at the launching party in July and in future issues of the magazine. The magazine also features architectural and designer renderings and drawings, as well as photographs of well designed mobile and manufactured homes. Send submissions to toni@umhmag.com. Info: Toni Gump at 687-5222.

MUSEUMS

ARROYO GRANDE, May 10 and 11: 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, May 10 and 11: 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, May 10 and 11: 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: 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, May 10 and 11: 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, May 12 and 15: 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: The Lompoc Museum, 200 South H St., is open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Donation: $1. Info: 736-3888.

LOS OLIVOS, to June 15: The Wildling Art Museum, 2329 Jonata St., presents “Abbrescia’s Passion: Plein-air Paintings of Glacier National Park,” works by landscape painter Joseph Leonard Abbrescia (1936-2005). 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, May 10 and 11 — The Dana Adobe, 671 South Oakglen Ave., begun in 1839 and completed in 1851, is the most historically significant remaining residence on the Central California Coast, an architectural blend of Hispanic, American and Chumash cultures. Tours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Special tours, schools and group tours are also available. 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: The Santa Barbara Historical Society, 136 E. De La Guerra St., is open 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, to June 29: The Casa de la Guerra Historic House Museum, 15 E. De la Guerra St., with the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation and Sullivan Goss-An American Gallery, present “Views to Vistas: Impressions of Lockwood de Forest (1850-1932),” a rare exhibit featuring oil paintings and sketches by the prominent American Orientalist and plein air painter, from early New York works to his later works in Santa Barbara and California. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday. Cost: $4, ages 16 and younger free. Info: 965-0093 or www.sbthp.org.

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 Aug. 17: “It’s All About Me: California Artists’ Self Portraits,” images of artists by artist from the 1940s to the present.

To Aug. 27: “A Tibet Exhibition 1938: Selected Gifts from Two Explorers,” paintings, sculptures and ritual objects collected by explorers F. Bailey Vanderhoef Jr. and Wilbur L. Cummings Jr.

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: The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol Road, is open 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, May 13 and 15: 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, May 9 to 11: 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, ends 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, May 10 and 11: 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 June 22: The Elverh¿j Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way at Second St., presents “California Dreaming,” photography of Rock and Roll history by Henry Diltz. 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, to May 25: The Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., presents “Midlife Crisis and the Colorado Trail,” photographs taken during a 50-mile backpack/reunion trip by Lynda Schiff. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Free. Info: 737-1129.

LOMPOC: The Grossman Gallery at the Lompoc Library, 501 E. North Ave., is open noon to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and noon to 6 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Free. Info: 875-8787.

LOMPOC, to May 31: Inter-Valley Animals (VIVA), 133 North “D” St., presents watercolors by Lompoc artist Carol Patton, who is donating 30 percent of the sales to VIVA. Patton will also paint commissioned animal portraits to help raise funds for the no-kill cat shelter and foster-until-adopted dog program. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment. Info: 735-6741 or e-mail www.carolepattonwatercolors.com.

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, to May 31: Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., presents “Colorfields,” impressionistic landscapes in oil by B.J. Stapen. Hours are 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, to May 31: The David Ryan Gallery, 205 E. Clark Ave., presents “Russian Impressionism,” new works by Russian-born artist, Kanya Bugreyev. 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.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, ends May 11: The 2008 “Opening Minds” art show is hosted by Transitions-Mental Health Association, April 29 to May 11, at the San Luis Obispo Art Center, 1010 Broad St., featuring artistic expressions in various medium by local artists of all ages who cope with mental illness. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Monday, closed Tuesdays. Free. Info: 543-8562.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, ends May 16: The Cuesta College Art Gallery, in the Chorro Valley between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay off Highway 1, presents “Our Element,” the Cuesta Student Exhibition. Free. Info: 546-3202.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, to May 31: The Gallery at the Network, 778 Higuera St., presents “Warriors,” ceramics works by Rebecca Reibel. 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, to May 25: The San Luis Obispo Art Center, 1010 Broad St., presents “California Dreamin’,” an invitational exhibit, “Tales, Toys ‘n Toons,” works by Mike Tracy, and “Vital Signs,” graphic art by Roxanne Sexauer. Hours are 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, to May 30: The Architectural Foundation Gallery, 229 E. Victoria St. in the historic Acheson House, presents “Retrospective I,” watercolors by Louis A. Mazzetti (1915-2001). Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. Info: 965-6307.

SANTA BARBARA: Art From Scrap Gallery, 302 E. Cota St., is open 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: The Arts Fund Santa Barbara, 205-C Santa Barbara St., is open 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, ends 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 May 12: East/West Gallery, 714 Bond Ave., presents “The Natural World,” which explores humanity’s impact on nature through photographs from the 1970s to the present. Ten percent of art sales proceeds will benefit Elings Park. Info: 963-4041 or www.elingspark.org.

SANTA BARBARA, to May 31: The Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, 15 W. Gutierrez St., presents new works by fine artist America Martin. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, open to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Info: 963-1157.

SANTA BARBARA: Gallery 113, No. 8 La Arcada Court, 1114 State St., is open 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, to June 10: The McKeon-Phillips Art Gallery and Winery, 2115 S. Blosser Road, presents “Out There,” new works on metal and foil by Barbara Alloway. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends. Free. Info: 928-3025.

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, May 9 to 12: 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, May 9 to 12: 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, May 10 and 11: 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.

SANTA MARIA: Riverbench Vineyard and Winery, 6020 Foxen Canyon Road, offers tours and tastings 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, groups of 8 or more by appointment. Cost: $5 to $7. Info: 937-8340 or www.riverbench.com

NIGHTLIFE

ARROYO GRANDE, May 13: Bill’s Place, 112 E. Branch, has performers 7 to 10 p.m. Info: 489-9989.

BUELLTON, May 15 to 18: A.J. Spurs, 350 E. Hwy. 246, presents Mike Shelton on guitar and vocals, 6 to 10 p.m. Info: 686-1655.

GROVER BEACH: The Gold Rush Casino Resort, 1750-A El Camino Real, offers free Texas Hold’em and table games lessons (for entertainment purposes only). You must be 21 or older to get in. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, open to 11 p.m. Fridays. Info: 473-0120 or www.goldrushcasinoresort.com.

ORCUTT: The Loading Dock, 315 S. Broadway, offers live music, a light dinner menu, beer and wine. There may be a cover charge for some events; children 12 and younger free. Info: 934-3471 or rocknthedock@aol.com.

PISMO BEACH, May 9 to 15: Harry’s Night Club & Beach Bar, 690 Cypress, presents live bands at 9 p.m. Friday to Wednesday, and 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Find your inner America Idol at Front Row Karaoke, 9 p.m. Thursday. Info: 773-1302.

PISMO BEACH, May 14: SeaVenture Restaurant, 100 Ocean View Ave., invites you to jive to live jazz, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Info: 773-4994.

PISMO BEACH, May 15 to 18: Shore Cliff Lodge, 2555 Price St., presents live music starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 773-4671.

SANTA MARIA, May 9 and 23: DW's American Bistro, 2646 Santa Maria Way, Suite 106, presents Ed Hite on solo jazz guitar, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. No cover. Info: 346-2800 or www.dwsbistro.com.

SANTA MARIA, May 9 and 10: Hunter’s Landing, 2216 S. Bradley Road, has live entertainment 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Info: 347-9258.

SANTA MARIA: Louie B’s, 213 E. Main St., features karaoke Sunday to Thursday nights, and a DJ Friday and Saturday nights. Info: 925-1193.

SANTA MARIA, May 9 and 16: Marisco’s Ensenada, 1127 W. Main St., has live mariachi music 7 to 10 p.m. Info: 922-9095.

SANTA MARIA, May 15: The Maverick Saloon, 510 S. Broadway, karaoke at 9 p.m. Info: 922-9002.

SANTA YNEZ, May 10: The Vineyard House, 3631 Sagunto St., presents Mark Owens entertaining 6:30 to 9 p.m. Info: 688-2886, or www.thevineyardhouse.com.

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