CHILD’S PLAY

ORCUTT, June 23 to 27: The sun will come out for a Pismo Beach Youth Theater weeklong summer camp, for ages 6 to 14, all about the musical “Annie.” Camp meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at Your Orcutt Youth Organization, 725 E. Foster. A production of the musical will be performed on the final day of camp. Cost: $140. Info: 934-0477 or pismobeachyouththeater.com.

EXTRA, EXTRA

ARROYO GRANDE, May 17: The Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., closes its 6th season with Chicago’s legendary comedy improve group, The Second City, at 8 p.m., featuring some of the best sketches, songs and improvisations from Second City’s 45-plus-year history. The show contains adult humor and is not suitable for young children. Tickets: $25 to $40. Info: 489-9444 or www.clarkcenter.org.

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.

AVILA BEACH, May 17: A Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament is sponsored by United Cerebral Palsy at 1 p.m. at Mr. Rick’s, 404 Front St. The proceeds from the event will be used to fund the Veterans’ Express transportation service, providing rides for veterans to the Veterans’ medical facilities for just $3 each way. The tournament is limited to 80 players. The top 20 finishers will receive prizes donated by local businesses. Entry fee: $60, includes lunch. Info or to reserve: 541-8751.

NIPOMO, May 17: Find your roots at the 9th annual Heritage Day at the Historic Dana Adobe, 671 Oakglen Ave. Be part of living history, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with re-enactments, food, entertainment and children’s activities. Free. Info: 929-5679 or www.danaadobe.org.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, May 17: A “Night to Remember” will help thousands all year. The fundraiser, at the Embassy Suites, 333 Madonna Road, features music by Unfinished Business, auctions and dinner prepared by Chef Paul Kwong. Cocktails and a silent auction is at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., and music, dancing and a live auction after. Attire is semi-formal. Tickets: $85, proceeds help Outreach Ministry provide assistance to those in crisis. Info: Susan at 473-3289.

SANTA BARBARA, May 22: The 2008 Downtown Art & Wine Tour, featuring several downtown wineries, restaurants and art galleries, is 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Check in at 5:15 p.m. at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens, Anapamu entrance. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tour and Final Party: $55, Final Party only $35. Info: 962-2098, Ext. 24.

SANTA MARIA, May 18: Dance the afternoon away to music by the Leo Juarez Combo from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 E. Park Ave. All ages welcome. Cost: $5, includes refreshments. Info: Info: Ardeth Cox at 925-3775.

SANTA MARIA, May 19: The 2008 Grants Showcase, presented by the Santa Maria Arts Council, features performances, a gourmet deli, dessert, wine and the chance to meet promising new artists at a 5:30 p.m. reception, performances and awards at 6:30 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Community Center, 313 W. Tunnell St. Tickets: $20, students $10, ages 5 to 11 $5. Info and to RSVP: 934-0492.

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.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, May 16: The Cuesta College Jazz Ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Conference Center on campus. Tickets: $10, seniors, students and Jazz Fed members $7. Info: 546-3195.

ORCUTT, May 18: The Hancock Student Vocal Recital, featuring musical theater, standards, jazz, blues and classics performed by students in the Vocal techniques Classes, is at 4 p.m. at Unity Chapel of Light, 1165 Stubblefield Road. Free. Info: 937-3025 or 708-0030.

ORCUTT, May 18: The Allan Hancock College Jazz Ensemble presents a concert at 7:30 p.m. at Unity Chapel of Light, 1165 Stubblefield Road. Donation. Info: 937-3025.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, May 20: Otter Productions Inc. presents the return engagement of singer-songwriter Matt Costa, performing with a special guest, at 9 p.m. at The Graduate, 990 Industrial Way. You must be 18 and older to attend. Advance tickets: $16, plus service charge; at the door $20. Info: (888) 825-5484 or www.vallitix.com.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, May 22: Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., presents an Open Jazz Jam Session, 8 to 10 p.m. No cover charge. Info: 541-5888 or www.linnaeas.com.

SANTA BARBARA, May 17: This Horne really Cooks! In a rare local pairing of bona fide international music legends, celebrated singers Marilyn Horne and Barbara Cook will share the stage in a joint recital, “Just Between Friends: Selections from the American Songbook,” at 4 p.m. at The Granada, 1216 State St. Tickets: $48 and $68, UCSB students $22. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA BARBARA, May 18: The 22nd annual Young Soloists Showcase presents music by Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Grieg, Bruch, Beethoven, Chaminade, DeBeriot and Johann Christian Bach performed by local students, ages 12 to 18, at 3 p.m. at The Granada, 1216 State St. Tickets: $25, students $10. Info: 899-2222.

SANTA BARBARA, May 22: Fly with singer and songwriter Peter Rowan and Free Mexican Airforce, with guest musician David Lindley, presented by Lobero Live at 8 p.m. in the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Tickets: $30 and $40. Info: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com.

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.

SANTA MARIA, 18: Support your local bands at MotionZ, second level of the Town Center Mall. Fitzgerald and the Bellafonte, plus other bands, will perform 5 to 7 p.m. Cover charge: $6. Info: 922-6922.

DANCE EVENTS

SANTA BARBARA, May 19: A Community Dance Class will be taught by members of the Mark Morris Dance Group, in cooperation with Santa Barbara Dance Alliance, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gustafson Dance Studio, 322 State St. Participants: $18, observers $8. Info and to reserve: 966-6950.

SANTA BARBARA, May 20: The Mark Morris Dance Group, one of the nation’s most acclaimed modern dance troupes, will perform to live music at 8 p.m. at The Granada, 1216 State St. Tickets: $35 and $45, students $20. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

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

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, ends May 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, ends May 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, 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 19: Speaking of Stories presents “Beastly Fiction” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St. The show focuses on the pets that enrich our lives with unquestioning devotion, allowing for stories of fun and poignancy. Tickets: $11.50 to $27. Info: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com.

SANTA BARBARA, to May 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, ends 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, May 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. Saturday. Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia,” a detective and love story with a dash of horticulture, education and chaos theory, is performed at 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 21 to 23: 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 20: 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 20: 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 19: 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 20: 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 22: 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 22: 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.

THE WRITE STUFF

CENTRAL COAST, June 1 deadline: The 3rd Annual West Coast Author Premiere is looking for authors, speakers and readers to participate. The event is July 11 to 13 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, Calif. If you are a published author and would like to be a speaker and/or wish to read from your books, then visit www.freewebs.com/wcauthorpremere to download an application and sign up by June 1. Info: Robin Gorley at 934-3013 or e-mail westcoastreserve@yahoo.com.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, May 18: “Corners of the Mouth,” a series of open and featured readings, is at 7 p.m. at Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St. Info: 547-1318.

SANTA BARBARA, May 18: Best-selling author Lisa See (“Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” and “Peony in Love”) will share a coming-of-age story inspired by three 17th-century women’s criticisms of the epic Chinese opera, “The Peony Pavilion” at 3 p.m. in Victoria Hall, 33 W. Victoria St. Tickets: $10, UCSB students $8. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA BARBARA, May 19: Local author Pico Iyer will discuss his new book about the Dalai Lama during his talk, “Seeing Things Differently: The Dalai Lama and Our Divided World,” at 8 p.m. in UCSB Campbell Hall. Tickets: $10, UCSB students $8. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA BARBARA, May 22: Author Laura Pulido will read from her book, “Black, Brown, Yellow & Left,” at 4 p.m. in the MultiCultural Center lounge at UCSB. Free. Info: 893-8411.

SANTA BARBARA, May 22: Spend “An Evening with the Poet Laureate of the United States,” Charles Simic, as he reads from his work at 8 p.m. in UCSB Campbell Hall. Free. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

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 19: 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 17: 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 19: 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 19 and 20: 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

SAN LUIS OBISPO, May 17: The Central Coast Woodturners of California meet at 9 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St. New and beginner woodturners are welcome. Info: George Paes at 929-1423.

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 17 and 18: 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 17 and 18: 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 17 and 18: 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, May 25: 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, May 17 and 18: 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 19 to 24: 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 17 and 18: 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, to Nov. 2: The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol Road, presents “GIANTS: African Dinoaurs.” Come face-to-face with these prehistoric skeletal giants in an interactive dinosaur experience. 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, May 20 and 22: 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 16 to 18: 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: The Santa Maria Valley Historical Museum, 616 S. Broadway, 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 17 and 18: 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 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: 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. Docent-guided group tours and info: 966.5373, Ext. 14.

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 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 16 to 19: 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 16 to 19: 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 17 and 18: 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