CHILD’S PLAY

ARROYO GRANDE: The Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch St. offers a Children’s Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursdays. Each day features a different theme. Info: 473-7161.

GROVER BEACH: The Grover Beach Community Library, 230 North 9th St., offers a reading program for preschool children in the Kids’ Korner, featuring treats and a special project. Info: 481-4131.

In Spanish: 10:30 to 11 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month.

In English: 10:30 to 11 a.m. all other Wednesdays.

DANCE

ARROYO GRANDE, Nov. 21: Coastal Chamber Ballet presents “Babes in Toyland,” 7 p.m., Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave. Cost: $16 to $22. Info: 489-9444 or www.clarkcenter.org.

SANTA MARIA: Dance the afternoon away from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., first and third Sunday at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 E. Park Ave. All ages welcome. Music by Charlie Bee and Terry Nunez. Cost: $5, includes refreshments. Info: Ardeth Cox, 925-3775 or Bonnie, 348-9234.

ON STAGE

ARROYO GRANDE, Nov. 21:  The Coastal Chamber Ballet presents “Babes in Toyland” 7 p.m., Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave. Cost: $22 adults, $18 seniors and $16 for children. Info: 489-9444 or www.clarkcenter.org.

LOS OLIVOS, Nov. 13 and to 14: Valley Community Theatre presents “The Fantasticks” 8 p.m., Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave. Cost: $15. Info: 450-5725.

OCEANO to Nov. 15: The Great American Melodrama, 1863 Pacific Blvd. (Hwy. 1) is showing “Scary Poppins.” Showtimes are 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. Cost: $17 and $20 with discounts given to children, seniors, students and active military personnel. Info: 489-2499 or www.americanmelodrama.com.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 13 and 14: UCSB Arts and Lectures presents London’s renowned Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in a debut performance of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” 8 p.m., Nov. 13 and 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 14., Granada Theatre, 1214 State St. Cost: $30 to $55. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 15: UCSB Arts and Lectures presents a special family show with the 2009 Grammy Award-winner for the Best Children’s Album, They Might Be Giants, 4 p.m., UCSB Campbell Hall. Cost: $25 adults and $10 children. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 18 to 20: The UCSB Arts and Lecuters presents London’s renowned DV8 Physical Theatre in “To Be Straight With You” 8 p.m., Lobero Theatre, 33 Canon Perdido. Cost; $35. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA MARIA, Nov. 20 to Dec. 12: The Santa Maria Civic Theatre presents its second play of the 2009-2010 season, “Wake Up, Darling” 8 p.m., Fridays to Dec. 12. The theater is located at 1660 N. McClelland St. Cost: $14. Info: 922-4442 or www.smct.org.

SANTA MARIA, to Dec. 23: PCPA presents “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” 7 p.m. Friday to Sunday and 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and select Wednesdays, Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr. Cost: $28 and $30 with discounts given to seniors, students and children. Info: 922-8313 or www.pcpa.org.

IN CONCERT

ARROYO GRANDE, Nov. 14: Doo-wop, a capella group The Persuasions to perform 8 p.m. at the Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave. Cost: $35 to $44. Info: 489-9444 or www.clarkcenter.org.

LOS ALAMOS, Nov. 21: The C Gallery presents the classical vocal duets of Charyl Benton and Linda Scott, 8 p.m. at the C Gallery, 466 Bell St. CostL $20 and the audience is limited to 50 people. Info: 344-3807 or www.thecgallery.com.

PISMO BEACH, Nov. 22: The Basin Street regulars to perform a concert of “America’s Music,” 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Pismo Beach Veteran’s Memorial Building, 780 Bello St. Cost: $5 to $10. Info: 481-7840 or www.pismojazz.com.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 15: The San Luis Obispo County Band to perform its annual benefit concert for the homeless, 3 p.m., Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Frederick St. Info: 543-5691 or www.slocountyband.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 19: Stoney LaRue returns for a special performance, 8 p.m., The Graduate, 990 Industrial Way. Cost: $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Info and to purchase tickets (888) 825-5484 or www.vallitix.com.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 23: Twenty five of Spain’s most gifted guitarists to perform in Guitar Orchestra of Barcelona, 7 p.m., Christopher Cohan Center, Cal Poly campus. Cost: $20 t0 $48. Info: 756-2787 or www.calpolyarts.org.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 14 and 15: Opera Santa Barbara presents “The Pirates of Penzance” 5 p.m., Nov. 14 and 2 and 4:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Lobero Theater, 33 Canon Perdido, Cost: $18. Info: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 21: Sings Like Hell presents the King Wilkie Trio and Jonathan McEuen, 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre, 33 Canon Perdido. Cost: $43. Info: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 22: Santa Barbara Youth Symphony presents “A Winter Concert” 3 p.m., Lobero Theater, 33 Canon Perdido. Cost: $18 adults and $13 students and seniors. Info: 963-0761 or www.lobero.com.

SANTA MARA, Nov. 14: The Allan Hancock Concert Band will presents its second Pops concerts of the season, 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 2970 Santa Maria Way. Cost: $10 general public and $5 seniors.  Info: 922-6966.

SANTA MARIA, Nov. 22: The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society and the Santa Maria Town Center East presents Cafe Musique, 2 to 4 p.m., mall’s Center Court. Free. Info: 925-0412 or www.santamariaphilharmonic.org.

SANTA YNEZ, Nov. 13: Popular California rockers the Doobie Brothers to perform 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino, 3400 E. Hwy. 246. Cost: $35 to $75. Info: www.chumashcasino.com.

MAKE MUSIC

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

ORCUTT: 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.

ORCUTT: The Central City Chordsmen invite all men and boys who would like to sing a four-part harmony to practice at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, corner of Bradley and Patterson, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Info: 937-4919.

SANTA MARIA, to Dec. 3: Tri City Sound Chorus is holding rehearsals for their Friends and Family Christmas Show, 7 p.m., Thursdays, Lutheran Church of our Savior, 4725 S. Bradley Road. Info: 736-7572 or www.tricitysound.org.

SANTA MARIA: The Saturday Organ Society meets 1:30 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at a member’s home. They have been a couples and singles club since 1990. Info: Cliff at 934-0025 in the evenings.

SANTA MARIA: The Silvertones invites the community to join in their nostalgic sing-along of songs from 1890 to 1955. Get a blast from the past, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Santa Maria Terrace, 1405 E. Main St. Info: 937-7972.

SANTA MARIA: 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: 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: The Architectural Foundation is holding walking tours of Santa Barbara focusing on historic adobes as well as modern interpretations of the Spanish Mediterranean style. Saturday tours begin at the City Hall steps in de la Guerra Plaza, 10 a.m. Sunday tours begin at the entrance of the library (near Anapamu and Anacapa streets), 10 a.m. Cost: $10. Info: 965-6307 or www.afsb.org.

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 16: Award-winning science journalist and New Yorker staff writer, Michael Specter to speak in a public lecture titled “Denialism — How Irrational Thinking Hinders Scientific Progress Harms the Planet and Threatens Our Lives,” 7:30 p.m., UCSB Campbell Hall. Free. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SANTA MARIA, Nov. 14: The Santa Maria Valley Historical Society will host speaker Brenda Frazieer and Dick Gwyn, 11 a.m. in the Shepard Hall of the Santa Maria Public Library, as part of the society’s free lecture series “The Valley Speaks.” Reservations should be made to ensure seating. Info: Shirley at 934-3514 or shirleycontreras2@yahoo.com.

ON SCREEN

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. 17: The UCSB Arts and Lectures Fall Cinima presents a screen of the eco-conscious documentary “Earth Days” 7:30 p.m. at the UCSB Campbell Hall. Cost: $6. Info: 893-3535 or www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 16: The Art Center’s Movie Night series continues with the award-winning documentary “Manufactured Landscapes” 7 p.m., 1010 Broad St. on the west of the Mission Plaza. Cost: $7. Info: 543-8562 or www.sloartcenter.org.

THE WRITE STUFF

ARROYO GRANDE: A new writers club meets at noon on the third Sunday of each month at 345 Sunrise Terrace. All writers or would be writers who are tolerant of all subject material and stories are invited. Info: writers93420@yahoo.com.

ARROYO GRANDE: Teen-tween book discussion group meets 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at the Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch St. Info: 473-7161.

ARROYO GRANDE: The Arroyo Grande Bookends is an adult book discussion group. The morning group meets 10 to 11 a.m. on the third Friday of each month, and the evening group meets 6 to 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Arroyo Grande Library, 800 W. Branch St. Info: Barbara Haga, 473-7161 or bhaga@slolibrary.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO: The SLO NightWriters meet 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month (except July, August, December) at Johnson Ave., by Church of Christ Meeting Hall, 3172 Johnson Ave. Info: www.slonightwriters.org.

SANTA MARIA: The Word Wizards Writer’s Group meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Grande Mobile Estates Clubhouse, 519 W. Taylor St., Santa Maria. Info: Ed at 925-0098 or taotutt@aol.com.

GET SOME CLASS

GROVER BEACH, to Dec. 13: The Central Coast Follies is holding open dance classes, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Dellos Dance Studio, 1030 Huston. Info: 474-1525 or dixiep@sbcglobal.net.

LOMPOC, to Nov. 23: The Lompoc Parks and Recreation Department is holding a Belly Dancing class, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Mondays, Anderson Recreation Center, Panorama Room, 125 W. Walnut Ave. Cost: $30 for Lompoc residents and $36 for non-residents.

ORCUTT, Mondays: Improv comedy classes from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Loading Dock, 315 S. Broadway. Cost: $5 per class. Info: 886-8355 or www.missionimprovable.org.

ORCUTT, Wednesdays: The Luis OASIS Senior Center is holding a ukulele class at noon with a ukulele band to follow at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave. Info: 938-7969.

SANTA MARIA: Kings Ballroom and Dance Studio, 2601 Skyway Drive, offers a social dance Fridays. Dance to Swing, Latin, Country and Ballroom music. Lessons at 7 and open dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Info: David, 928-7015 or www.kingsdancestudio.com.

ART SESSIONS

LOMPOC, first Tuesday: The Lompoc Valley Art Association meets, 7:00 p.m., Alpha Clubhouse, 704 E. Ocean Ave. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. Info: 737-1129.

OCEANO, first Saturday: The California Poppy Decorative Artists meets 10 a.m. at the Oceano Sheriff’s Substation, 1681 Front St. (Highway 1). Newcomers welcome. Info: 772-1916 or 235-4966.

ORCUTT, second Friday: Los Padres Artist Guild meets 7 to 9 p.m. at the Luis OASIS Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave. LPAG comprises artists, crafters and appreciators of all levels of experience. Visitors welcome. Info: 937-8828.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Wednesdays: The San Luis Obispo Art Center, 1010 Broad St., offers Life Drawing 9 a.m. to noon and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A model is provided, but no instruction. Bring your own art supplies. Tables and some easels are available. Sculptors should attend the evening session when there will be longer poses. Cost: $10 per class, members $8. Info: 543-8562 or www.sloartcenter.org.

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

SANTA MARIA, Wednesdays: The Paint Club meets 9 to 11 a.m. to paint and socialize at the Mussell Senior Center, 510 E. Park Ave. Info: 925-0951, Ext. 207.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

SANTA MARIA: The Santa Maria Public Library is accepting artwork for the 2010-2011 year. Submission are due to the Library, 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117.

SANTA MARIA: The Good Neighbor Bakery, 2660 Industrial Pkwy., is looking for artwork to display in their bakery. Info: Lynda at 925-9700.

MUSEUMS

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

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

GUADALUPE, ongoing: 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, ongoing: The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, 1055 Guadalupe St., preserves the geology, flora and fauna of the dunes environment and its multicultural 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, Saturdays and Sundays: Rancho de Guadalupe Historical Museum, 1005 Guadalupe St., is open 1 to 3 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 343-5901.

LOMPOC, ongoing: 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, ongoing: 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 Jan. 3: The Lompoc Museum, 200 S. H St. is featuring the exhibit “Basket Makers: Traditional to Modern.” Museum hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. weekends. Info: 736-3888 or e-mail lompocmuseum@impulse.net.

LOS OLIVOS: The Wildling Art Museum, 2329 Jonata St., open Wednesday to Friday 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: www.wildlingmuseum.org.

NIPOMO, Saturdays and Sundays: The Dana Adobe, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., begun in 1839 and completed in 1851, offers tours from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Special tours, schools and group tours are also available. Donation. Info: 929-5679 or www.danaadobe.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, ongoing: The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum, 801 Grand Ave., exhibits historical maps of the United States from World War I to the present. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday. Children welcome. Free. Info: 543-1763.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, ongoing: 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, Wednesdays through Sundays: 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.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Fridays and second Sunday: Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, at 1185 Pacific St., is open to the public two days a week. Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and second Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Docents are on hand to give tours on Sundays. Admission is free. Info: 543-0638.

SANTA BARBARA, ongoing: 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, ongoing: 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, Tuesdays through Sundays: 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: The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Suite 190, offers docent guided tours every Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. 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, Tuesdays through Sundays: The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $9 general public and $6 seniors, students and children ages 6 to 17. Free Sundays. Info: 963-4364 or www.sbma.net.

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 adults, seniors and teens $7, children $5, ages 2 and younger, free. Info: 682-4711 or www.sbnature.org.

SANTA BARBARA, Thursdays through Sundays: 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: $11, seniors 60 and older, and children age 2 to 12 $9, under age 2 admitted free. Parking: $4. Info: 962-5339 or www.santabarbarazoo.org.

SANTA BARBARA: The Ty Warner Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf. 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, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 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, Wednesdays to Sundays: The Santa Maria Natural History Museum, 412 S. McClelland, invites visitors to enjoy multisensory exhibits with a regional focus. 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, Fridays through Sundays: 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 for the general public, $4 for seniors, $3 for ages 12 to 18, $1 for children 6 to 12. Info: 922-8758.

SANTA MARIA, Mondays through Saturdays: The Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday. Cost: $8; children 2 and younger free, seniors 65 and older $5. Info: 928-8414 or www.smvdiscoverymuseum.org.

SANTA MARIA, Tuesdays through Saturdays: 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 YNEZ, Wednesdays through Sundays: The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum, 3596 Sagunto St. Admission, features items of historical interest. Regular hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Cost: $4 general admission and ages 15 and younger admitted free. Info: 688-7889 or www.syvm.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 Drive, 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, to Dec. 31: Talley Vineyard, 3031 Lopez Drive is featuring a new exhibit by oil painter Sheryl Knight. There will be a reception for the artist, 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov.. 15. Info: 937-7481.

ARROYO GRANDE, to Dec. 1: Artist Nicolette’s 24 Aquamedia framed originals are on display at Rontal Salon and Beauty Center, 124 Traffic Way. Info: 710-3090.

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

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

LOMPOC: The Cypress Gallery, 119 E. Cypress Ave., is featuring artist Alice Laufer. There will be a reception for the artist, 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 15. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. 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: The C Gallery, 466 Bell St., will feature artists Lawrence Abrahamsen and Dara mark and their show “Metal Power and Dura-Lar” Nov. 28 to Jan. 13. The Gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday. Info: 344-3807 or www.thecgallery.com.

LOS ALAMOS: Gallery Art Brut, 458 Bell St., presents works by Nipomo artist Rupert Trinidad and California Impressionists of the 1930s 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, Nov.: Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grande Ave. featured show is “In Serra’s Shadow” by Lompoc artist Vicki Anderson. The galley is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 688-7517 or www.gallerylosolivos.com.

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 Street 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.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, to Nov. 25: The Gallery at the Network, 778 Higuera St. is featuring “Lens to Image; The Photo Journey,” showcasing the photography and digital art of Catherine Archuleta, Randee J. War and Mike Vieira. The gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Info: 788-0886.

SAN LUIS OBISPO: The Hands Gallery, 777 Higuera St. Gallery hours are Monday to Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 543-1921 or www.HandsGallery.com.

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 from 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, Nov.: Santa Maria resident Laurence Scott’s photography will be on display through the month of November at the Book Den, 11 E. Anapamu. Info: 878-5138.

SANTA BARBARA: Art From Scrap Gallery, 302 E. Cota St. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Info: 884-0459, Ext. 15, or www.artfromscrap.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: The Brooks Institute Gallery, 27 E. Cota St., is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Info: 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: Tamsen Gallery, 3888 State St. The modern art gallery is 3,300 sq. ft. that displays the work of Santa Barbara artist, author and psychologist R.W. Firestone. Info: 687-2220 or e-mail info@tamsengallery.com.

SANTA BARBARA: Gallery 113, at 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 MARIA: Town Center Gallery, 321 Town Center West features local artwork. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Receptions are held 5:30 to 7 p.m. every third Friday. Info: 349-7303 or www.thetowncentergallery.com.

SANTA MARIA: The Betteravia Gallery is located inside of the Betteravia Government Center, 511 E. Lakeside, Santa Maria. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Free. Info: 568-3990.

SANTA MARIA: The McKeon-Phillips Art Gallery and Winery, 2115 S. Blosser Road, is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Free. Info: 928-3025.

SANTA MARIA, to Nov. 30: The Santa Maria Public Library Shepard Hall Gallery, 421 S. McClelland St., is featuring Mixed Media Drawings by Richard Fisher. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and  Saturday, closed Sunday. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 117.

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: 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.

LOS ALAMOS: Bedford Thompson tasting room, 448 Bell St., is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 344-2107 or e-mail info@bedfordthompsonwinery.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: Foxen Vineyard, 7200 Foxen Canyon Road, in an old blacksmith shop, has a small picnic area on the grounds. Visitors are welcome noon to 4 p.m. Fridays through Mondays. Info: 937-4251.

SANTA MARIA: McKeon-Phillips Winery and Art Gallery, 2115 S. Blosser Road, Suite 114, opens their tasting room 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 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 eight or more by appointment. Cost: $5 to $7. Info: 937-8340 or www.riverbench.com.

NIGHTLIFE

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

BUELLTON, Thursdays through Sundays: A.J. Spurs, 350 E. Highway 246, presents Mike Shelton on guitar and vocals, 6 to 10 p.m. Info: 686-1655.

LOMPOC: D.J.’s Saloon, 724 E. Ocean Ave., offers live entertainment 9 p.m., to close. Info: 736-5109.

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

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

PISMO BEACH, Thursdays through Sundays: 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.

SAN LUIS OBISPO: The Clubhouse at This Old House, 740 W. Foothill Blvd., has live music starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. All ages welcome. No cover. Info: Steve Key 548-8500 or www.clubhousereport.com.

SAN LUIS OBISPO: Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St. has live music, 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. All ages welcome. No cover charge. Info: 541-5888 or www.linnaeas.com.

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, Wednesdays: Ladies Night 7 to 10 p.m. at Vintner’s Bar and Grill, 3455 Skyway Drive. Info: 928-8000 or www.vintnergrillsantamaria.com.

SANTA MARIA, Thursday through Saturday: Shaws Steak House and Tavern, 714 S. Broadway, has live entertainment from local bands and DJs 10 p.m. to close. Info: 925-5862.

SANTA MARIA, Fridays: Friday Night Wine Downs at Costa de Oro, Stowell Road and Hwy. 101, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., live music and light snacks. Info: 922-1468 or www.cdowinery.com

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

SANTA MARIA, Saturday and Sundays: The Loading Dock, 315 S. Broadway, Old Orcutt, has live music, 8 to 11 p.m. Cost: $5 cover. Info: 934-3471 or www.orcuttbrew.com.

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

If you want an item listed in this calendar, please e-mail it two weeks in advance to calendar@santamariatimes.com, fax it to Attn: Calendar at 928-5657, or mail it to Entertainment Calendar, Santa Maria Times, 3200 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455. Include the event time, date, address and a contact phone number.