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Friday, May 16, 2008 Volume: 22, Issue: 41
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New Times / CalendarStageSHAKESPEARE’S THETEMPEST plays May 8-10, and the New Play Festival takes place on June 9. Each is presented by Arroyo Grande High School Theatre Department. The Clark Center Theatre is located at the corner of Valley Road and Fair Oaks Avenue in Arroyo Grande. Info and reservations: 489-9444.
SAN LUIS OBISPO LITTLE THEATRE READERS’ THEATRE PERFORMANCE OF TAKING LEAVE is May 9, 8pm. $5. 888 Morro St., SLO. Info: www.slolittletheatre.org or 786-2440.
PISMO BEACH YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS WIZARD OF OZ May 9-11 and May 16-18 and A Chorus LineMay 30-June1 and June 6-8. Fri.: 7pm, Sat.: 2pm and 7pm, Sun.: 2pm. Pismo Beach Veteran’s Hall, 780 Bello St. Info: 471-4976.
PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES: Pioneer Players present this rollicking musical at the Templeton Performing Arts Center May 9-18. On Highway 57 somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna stands a gas station. Across the blacktop is a roadside eatery called the “Double Cupp Diner.” The boys at the station have been known to do some auto repairs, but only when aided by time and beer. Info: 239-1638 or www.pioneerplayers.org.
CAPITOL STEPS performs on May 15 at 8pm at Harman Hall at Cal Poly. Their political satire returns to SLO for a rousing ’08 encore. Hear musical ditties like “The Sunni Side of Tikrit,” “Don Imus is a Girl’s Best Friend,” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If Your State’s Not a Swing).” Info: 756-2787 or www.calpolyarts.org.
THE ANIMAL FARM by Ian Wooldridge, based on the novel by George Orwell, shows at Cal Poly May 15-18 and May 21-22, at 8pm. This is an allegorical tale of revolution: the overthrow of Farmer Jones by the animals. Info: 756-1465, rmessner@calpoly.edu, or www.cla.calpoly.edu/thtrdanc.
MUSKIE LOVE plays through June 8 at The Great American Melodrama in Oceano. Set on the shores of Green Bay, WI. this fish tale is a comic musical loosely based on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Good grub for sale, too. $16-$20. Subscriptions available. Info: 489-2499 or www.americanmelodrama.com.
INDEPENDENCE, a family drama by Lee Blessing through May 18 at Pewter Plough Playhouse in Cambria. Info: www.pewterploughplayhouse.org or 927-3877.
STAND UP COMEDY SHOW WITH LOCALS takes place the 1st Sat. of the month at 8:30pmat the Grange Hall located at 2880 Broad St. in SLO. $5. Refreshments available. Info: 543-0639.
ACTORSADULT ACTING CLASSES with Bill McLaughlin at the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre through June 1 on Sundays from 4:30pm-6:30pm at 888 Morro. The Pro Acting Techniques Workshop will involve learning how to listen, how to break down a scene, how to prepare a strong audition, and more. Info: 773-4746.
TEEN IDOL AT THE LUDWICK COMMUNITY CENTER: Bright lights, excitement, friends, family, and entertainment come together for one evening. Teen Idol of San Luis Obispo seeks future stars who want to showcase talents and experience the exhilaration of performing in front of a live audience. This opportunity allows teens to enhance musical and theatrical skills in a venue that supports participation. Teen Idol Rehearsals: through May 15 and May 20-June 19. Info: 781-7070.
GAILEE WALKER OFFERS ACTING WORKSHOP for actors on stage or in film who dare to throw away the safe crutches used by too many actors and become a powerful presence. Info: 466-3538.
ACTING CLASS AT LA PERLA DEL MAR in Shell Beach is taught by professional actor/director/producer Aaron Metchik on Sundays. Adult classes are in the evening. Children’s classes are in the afternoon. Info: metchikstudioinfo@S10productions.com or (323) 488-9388.
FILM and TVHOPEDANCE FILMS Info on everything cinematic: www.hopedance.org or 544-9663.
FILM SOCIETYscreens moviesthird Wednesday of the month. Allied Arts Associationâ¨, Gallery at the Old Schoolhouse, 880 Main St. 7pm. Info: 927-8190 or www.Artistsofcambria.com.
PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL 2 IS OFFERING CLASSES in camera operation, video editing, and studio operation with membership. Basic and advanced classes are available. Info: 426-9021.
HOME SCHOOL is for kids and parents who want to be involved in writing, creating, producing, acting, and more. On public access channel 2. All ages, ongoing. Info: ginacarmen1225@yahoo.com.
RESCUE ME SHELTER PROGRAM shows on Charter Channel 2 on Tues., Thurs., Sat., Sun. at 9:30am, Mon. and Wed. at 4pm, and Fri. at 11pm. All animals from the SLO County Shelter are featured. Info: t@sloasap.org.
DANCEFREE HAWAIIAN DANCE PERFORMANCE at Hula Hut in Avila is May 9, 6pm. Info: 773-4941.
CONTRA DANCE takes place at 7:30pm with an intro workshop at 7pm at 520 Dana St. in SLO. May 10. $9. Info: www.cccds.org or 441-2246.
CP SWING CLUB WITH ROSE GARDEN DANCE BAND is May 10 at Chumash Auditorium on Cal Poly’s campus, 8pm-midnight. Free lessons are 7-8pm. Admission: $15 for general, $12 for students and seniors. Info: www.slowswing.com/slx or (714) 334-9270.
PRINCESS LUNCHEON AT PACIFIC DANCE is May 10 from 3-5pm in Morro Bay. May 18: Art in Motion event from 3-5pm. Art class at 1pm. 698 Morro Bay Blvd. Info: 772-6763.
AFRICAN DANCE CLASSES WITH LIVE DRUMMING are Wed. at 7pm. World Rhythm & Motion Studio in SLO. Info: 596-0609 or www.worldrhythmandmotion.com.
CLUB 270, a new dance event series,takes place the first Fri. of each month through May. Paso Robles Senior Center building at 270 Scott St. Wine will be available for purchase. Buy tickets at the door for $7, or $6 for members of the Paso Robles Senior Center. Info: 237-3880, or www.prcity.com/recreation.
HOOPDANCE WORKSHOPS in Grover Beach run through July. Must pre-register. Info: 366-5067 or www.FluidLuminescence.com.
39 PLUS DANCE CLUB meets Wed., 11am-2pm, for social dance and lunch in Morro Bay. 209 Surf St. $5. Call for theme. Ballroom dancing to live music. Info: 528-1924.
ARGENTINE TANGO at the SLO Vet’s Hall, every Mon. 8-10pm. $4. Info: 783-0569 or www.slotango.org.
AERIAL DANCE classes in Grover Beach. Info: aerial.dancing@gmail.com.
BELLY DANCE CLASSES on Tues. in Morro Bay. Info: 772-6278.
CARDIO SALSA is held in Morro Bay. Info: 772-6763.
COASTAL DANCE AND MUSIC ACADEMY in Arroyo Grande: 1012 East Grand Ave. Info: 489-5678 or tracy@coastaldanceandmusicacademy.com.
FIVE CITIES DANCE PAVILION islocated at1200 E. Grand Ave. (corner of Brisco and Grand) in Arroyo Grande. Find private, semi-private, group lessons, and classes in ballroom, Latin, country, swing, ballet, tap, and classes for kids. Info: www.dancepavilion.com or 474-0772.
HIP HOP CLASSES IN SLO: Info: 772-6763 or 781-7300.
ROCKIN’ IN MORRO BAY AT PACIFIC DANCE, 698 Morro Bay Blvd. for a rockin’ out class to all the old rock favorites. Info: 772-6763.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE at the SLO Vet’s Hall every Thurs. 7pm-9pm. Info: 466-4631.
SENIOR SOCIAL DANCE meets the first Mon. of the month from 1pm-3:30pm at Pismo Beach Vets’ Hall at 780 Bello. $5. Info: 773-7049.
SLO DANCE offers group classes on Wed. and Thur. in a variety of styles, including swing, ballroom, and Latin. Info: www.SLODance.com or 541-5678.
SQUARE DANCING in San Luis Obispo, Grover Beach, Paso Robles, and Santa Maria at various halls. $6-$8/each for three hours of dancing. Info: 541-2386 or ccsda.net.
TRADITIONAL IRISH DANCING for ages 4 and up. Adult classes are Tues., 7pm-8pm at 150 South St., SLO. Info: 474-9402.
TRIBAL STYLE BELLY DANCE classes are Mon., 6pm-7pm in SLO at World Rhythm and Motion Dance Studio, 150 South St. Info: mattisse99@yahoo.com or 929-5471.
VINA ROBLES DANCE CLASSES take place every Thurs. from 6pm-8pm. $10-$12. Each month focuses on a different dance. Reservations are recommended. In Paso Robles. Info: www.vinarobles.com or 369-0140.
THE YUM SESSION offers DJ’d and live world dance music that starts with meditative ambient soundscapes and grows to an energetic, chaotic peak. An after-dance tea gathering in the garden is included. Every Sunday, 10am-noon at the Monday Club, 1815 Monterey in SLO. $8-$15. Info: philiption@aol.com or 748-3815.
LITERATURECAL POLY GRADUATE AND POET SUZANNE ROBERTS AND CAL POLY PROFESSOR AND SHORT STORY WRITER CARL WOOTON read from their work on May 9 at 7pm in Building 8, Room 123—the lecture hall of the Bio-Resource Engineering and Management Building, located across the street from the English Building at Cal Poly. The event is free and open to the public. Info: 756-2596.
ARROYO GRANDE BOOKENDS meets from 6-7:30pm at the Arroyo Grande Library located at 800 W. Branch St. in Arroyo Grande. Info: 473-7161.
BOOK FINDERS meets 10:30am-noon in the SLO Library Conference Room, third floor, 995 Palm. May 14, The Known World by Edward P. Jones. Free. Info: 544-6108 or 594-1667.
EXCAVATING YOUR BURIED TREASURE meets Tues. at 7:15pm at Unity Church at 1490 Southwood Dr. in SLO. Info: 786-4325.
FREE GERMAN BOOK EXCHANGE CLUB: Bring one book and exchange it for another. Info: 489-1573.
SLO NIGHTWRITERS meets the second Tues. of the month at 7pm at Church of Christ, 3172 Johnson Ave. in SLO. A great networking experience for writers. Info: 710-2547 or www.slonightwriters.org.
WRITING IN SLO is a group for people who live in San Luis Obispo County who either want to post writing, read writing, or respond to others’ writing. Info: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/writinginslo or 235-0875.
WRITING GROUP meets every Tues. from 7pm-9pm at The Rock Espresso Bar in Morro Bay. Info: (908) 477-4299.
THE WRITING LOT—A WRITING WORKSHOP welcomes beginners and experienced writers on Sat. 1pm-3pm, in Morro Bay. Cost is $125 for 5 weeks. Limited to eight students. Pre-registration is required. Info: 748-3611.
MUSICIANSARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY CHORUS meets every Tues., 6:30pm-9:30pm, at Arroyo Grande United Methodist Church. Teens and adults. Info: 489-1814.
BLUEGRASS, OLD-TIME COUNTRY AND FOLK MUSIC at1200 E. Grand Ave. (at Brisco Rd.) in Arroyo Grande. Stop by the SLO Down Pub every third Sun. of the month from 5:30pm-8:30pm and jam with the best. Info: 305-1249 or 473-0102.
CENTRAL COAST CELEBRATION CHORUS is accepting new members. Women singers are invited to visit rehearsal on Tues. at 6:30pm at Judkins in Pismo. Info: 595-7770.
CENTRAL COAST GUITAR SOCIETY meets at the Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay, 845 Main St. at 7:30pm. Guitar Society members may perform for the group. The public is welcome. Info: 995-2596.
CENTRAL COAST NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE CIRCLE meets 3rd Sat. of the month, 1pm-4pm at 1515 Fredricks St. in SLO. Open mic. All welcome. Info: wjt@charter.net or 927-3993.
LINNAEA’S JAZZ JAMS take place on the second and fourth Thurs. of each month from 8-10pm at 1110 Garden St. in SLO. Through May. Info: www.slojazz.org.
PACIFIC HORIZON CHORUS INVITES WOMEN of all ages to sing four-part harmony, barbershop style, in a performing chorus. The chorus meets at SLO Adult School, room J4, Tues. at 7pm. Info: 528-6106.
PIANO WITH DEBORAH MARCUS, a conservatory-trained teacher, offers piano lessons for children and adults throughout SLO County. Info: 225-1077.
POETRY VENUESTHIRD THURSDAY/POETS’ NIGHT OUT Ye Olde Book Shoppe, 4303 El Camino Real in Atascadero, 7pm. Open reading follows. Info: 466-0356.
COALESCE BOOKSTORE presents Second Sundays at 7pm. Open reading follows. 845 Main in Morro Bay. Info: 772-2880.
ANOTHER TYPE OF GROOVE presents open mike and special readings the first Wed. of the month at Cal Poly, SLO. Info: 756-1405.
LINNAEA’S CAFE in SLO, 1110 Garden St.: “Corners of the Mouth,” third Sun. at 7pm. Open reading to follow. Free. Info: 547-1318 or kpsslopoet@charter.net.
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