The California Nature Art Museum (CalNAM) is pleased to announce the opening of its latest exhibition Untamed Desert ~ Captured by Paulette Donnellon. The show will be on view from July 26, 2026 to January 18, 2027 in the museum’s Valley Oak Gallery. Vast, rugged, and full of life, Untamed Desert is a photographic tribute to the extraordinary beauty of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. From the powerful, sure-footed climb of a desert bighorn sheep along rugged ridgelines to the alert, wide-eyed stance of a burrowing owl guarding its sandy doorway, each image reflects Donnellon’s deep reverence for this arid landscape. More than a visual journey, this exhibition is a celebration of the park’s wild spirit and a reminder that even in the harshest environments, beauty endures.

8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon

2026 Line Up Come join us in our courtyard on select Thursdays between 5:00 and 8:00 pm for live music performed by a diverse range of talented artists. Get ready for fantastic tunes and unforgettable moments! July 2: Harrison SwalleyJuly 16: Ciela AshworthJuly 30: Sean HarrisAugust 6: Harrison SwalleyAugust 13: Ciela AshworthSeptember 3: Harrison SwalleySeptember 17: Ciela Ashworth

5 – 8 pmFunk+. — Carhartt Family Wines

5:30 – 8 pmSinger/songwriter. — Roblar Winery and Vineyards

8:30 – 11:30 pmRock. — Maverick Saloon

12 – 4 pmLive music. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

12 – 4 pmCountry and rock. — Firestone Vineyard

1 – 4 pmClassic new rock. — Kaena at the Ranch

1 – 4 pmCalifornia folk 'n' soul. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

4 – 7 pmClassic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

8:30 – 11:30 pmCountry and rock. — Maverick Saloon

Santa Barbara singer/songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

1 – 4 pmRock, adult contemporary, and classic rock. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

2 – 5 pmLive music. — Carhartt Family Wines

5th Annual Santa Ynez Valley Hispanic Heritage Community Celebration at Solvang Park on Sunday, September 6th, 2026 starting at 12pm. A free, family-friendly festival at Solvang Park featuring live music, food trucks, games, and a kids corner!