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WHAT’D I SAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO RAY CHARLES takes place Aug. 15-23 at The Clark Center in Arroyo Grande. Back by popular demand, Roy Henry recreates his sensational performance as the late, great Ray Charles. Info: 489-9444 or www.clarkcenter.org.

SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE MOON presents Taming of the Shrew (on Sat.) and MacBeth (on Sun.) Aug. 16-17 at 6:30pm at the Centennial Park Amphitheatre in Paso Robles. Free. Experience the Bard in two outdoor theater productions by the INDEPENDant Players. Wine and refreshments will be available for purchase. Info: 238-4103 or 237-3988, or www.prcity.com.

FREE READERS’ THEATRE on Aug. 20 at Pewter Plough Playhouse in Cambria. Info: www.pewterploughplayhouse.org or 927-3877.

LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, Spanos Theatre, through Aug. 16. Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 7pm. $17-$29. Info: 756-2787 or www.pacslo.org.

PIRATES OF PIRATES COVE shows Sundays at 5pm through Aug. 31 at the Spyglass Inn and Restaurant in Shell Beach. This is a one-of-a-kind dinner theater experience overlooking the cliffs. $49. Info: 489-3875 or www.murderinmind.com.

DOUBT, a parable by John Patrick Shanley, shows on weekends through Sept. 7 at Pewter Plough Playhouse in Cambria. Info: www.pewterploughplayhouse.org or 927-3877.

SHOWDOWN AT SLICK ROCK RANCH AND A WITLESS ROGUE show on alternating nights through Sept. 21 at The Great American Melodrama in Oceano. $16-$20. Info: 489-2499 or www.americanmelodrama.com.

PCPA PERFORMS RAGTIME at the Festival Theater in Solvang through Aug. 24. The Imaginary Invalid plays through Aug. 23 at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria. Info: www.pcpa.org.

PUPPETEER DON WALLIS PERFORMS classic fairy tales for all ages from noon-3pm on Saturday and Sunday, through August, next to The Flying Dutchman, 715 Embarcadero in Morro Bay. Info: 544-0989 or www.arttradition.com.

ACTORS

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR GUYS AND DOLLS take place Aug. 18-19 at 7pm at St. Paul’s Catholic Church located at 800 Bello St. in Pismo Beach. Performers ages 16 and up come prepared to sing and dance. Info: 474-8902 or chameleon5@earthlink.net.

MALE AND FEMALE LEADS NEEDED for the production, “Plan 10 From Outer Space,” an interactive murder mystery in Shell Beach. Info: 489-3875 or www.murderinmind.com.

VOICE ACTING 101 Voice acting classes for TV cartoons, animated feature films and more. Through Sept. 6. Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm. $225. Info: 489-9326.

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.

DANCE

SWING SERIES takes place through Sept. 2. Info: SwingSLO@aol.com, 709-1698 or 704-9304.

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.

AFRICAN DANCE CLASSES WITH LIVE DRUMMING takes place on Wed. at 7pm. World Rhythm and Motion Studio in SLO. Info: 596-0609 or www.worldrhythmandmotion.com.

ARGENTINE TANGO at the SLO Veterans Hall, every Mon. 8-10pm. $5. 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 E. Grand Ave. Info: 489-5678 or tracy@coastaldanceandmusicacademy.com.

CONTRA DANCE takes place once a month at 7:30pm with an intro workshop at 7pm at 520 Dana St. in SLO. $9. Info: www.cccds.org or 441-2246.

FIVE CITIES DANCE PAVILION is located at 1200 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.

PACIFIC DANCE 698 Morro Bay Blvd. Info: 772-6763.

PISMO’S N TAWS SQUARE DANCING offers American folk dancing for all ages. Mon. 7-9:30pm at the Grover Beach Community Center, with dances held the first and third Sat. at 7pm. Info: 481-2559.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE at the SLO Veterans Hall every Thurs. 7pm-9pm. Info: 466-4631.

SENIOR DANCE CLUB meets Wed. at 7pm at Madonna Inn in SLO. Info: 489-5481 or dg17@juno.com.

SENIOR SOCIAL AND DANCE meets on first Mon. of the month from 1pm-3:30pm at Pismo Beach Veterans 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 www.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. Call or email for next session. Info: philiption@aol.com or 748-3815.

ZUMBA CLASSES a cardio class combining dance and aerobics with Latin moves and international music. Classes in Los Osos, Morro Bay, Nipomo, and soon in SLO.

Info: 528-8929 or sallyunks@yahoo.com.

FILM and TV

CINEMA E VINO PARADISO presents private winetastings, Italian cuisine, and a movie under the stars. Aug. 16: The Graduate, Cass Winery, Paso Robles. Aug. 23: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Meridian Winery, Paso Robles. Tickets cost $75 each, and include a $10 voucher for wine purchases, a private winetasting, a Tuscan-style dinner, popcorn, and the film. Info: 238-0095 and www.cinemaevino.com.

MOVIES IN THE PARK IN ATASCADERO at the Sunken Gardens take place on Saturdays in August. Bring a low-back chair or blanket for these free film events. Snack bar. 6500 Palma Ave. 8:15pm. Aug. 16: Surf’s Up. Aug. 23: Charlotte’s Web. Aug. 30: Shrek The Third. Info: 461-5000.

SYCAMORE MINERAL SPRINGS CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAYS present classic films and $6 martinis. Aug. 18: Rear Window. Aug. 25: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Screenings take place in bar/lounge area at 6:30pm. Complimentary gourmet fresh popcorn, (flavors change weekly), and specialty “classic” drinks offered at a discounted price. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort is located at 1215 Avila Beach Dr. Info: 595-7302 or 540-3627.

FREE FILM SCREENINGS AT DOLPHIN BAY 2727 Shell Beach Road on Wed. Aug. 20: Hitch. Dinner starts at 7pm. Lawn seating begins at 7:30pm, movie at 8pm. Enjoy a night under the stars watching movies. Admission is free and concessions are available. Info: 773-4300 or www.thedolphinbay.com.

HOPEDANCE FILMS 2975 Vineyard Drive in Templeton. 6pm potluck, 7pm screening. Rent HopeDance films at Novel Experience in SLO. Info: hopedance.org or 544-9663.

FILM SOCIETY screens movies at 7pm the third Wednesday of the month. Allied Arts Association, Gallery at the Old Schoolhouse, 880 Main St. Info: 927-8190 or www.Artistsofcambria.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.

MUSICIANS

NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE WORKSHOP AND CONCERT with Lance Canales takes place on Aug. 16 from noon-4:30pm in Cambria. Sign up in advance. $80. Flutes supplied or bring your own. Concert at 7pm. $10 for public and free to workshop participants. Info, registration and concert tickets: 927-7261 or playshops@jenniferstar.net. For more info on Canales: www.blackoakrecords.com.

WOMEN SINGERS WANTED for concert performance workshop, presented by Pacific Horizon Chorus on Aug. 16, 9-4pm. 1500 Lizzie St. SLO Room J4. Info: 782-9951.

ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY CHORUS meets every Tues., 6:30pm at Arroyo Grande United Methodist Church. Teens and adults. Info: 489-1814.

CENTRAL COAST CELEBRATION CHORUS is accepting new members. Women singers are invited to visit rehearsal on Tues. at 6:30pm at Judkins in Pismo Beach. Info: 595-7770.

CENTRAL COAST GUITAR SOCIETY meets at the Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay, 845 Main St. at 7:30pm. Guitar Society members perform. The public is welcome. Info: 995-2596.

CENTRAL COAST NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE CIRCLE meets third Sat. of the month, 1pm-4pm at 1515 Fredricks St. in SLO. Open mic. All welcome. Info: wjt@charter.net or 927-3993.

PIANO WITH DEBORAH MARCUS, a conservatory-trained teacher, offers piano lessons for children and adults throughout SLO County. Info: 225-1077.

POETRY VENUES

“CORNERS OF THE MOUTH” meets in SLO at Linnaea’s Cafe 1110 Garden St., the third Sun. at 7pm. Aug. 17: Holaday Mason, M. Frias-May, Scott Barrett. Open reading to follow. Free. Info: 547-1318 or kpsslopoet@charter.net.

ANOTHER TYPE OF GROOVE presents open mic and special readings the first Wed. of the month at Cal Poly, SLO. Info: 756-1405.

COALESCE BOOKSTORE presents Second Sundays at 7pm. Open reading follows. 845 Main in Morro Bay. Info: 772-2880.

THIRD THURSDAY-POETS’ NIGHT OUT Ye Olde Book Shoppe, 4303 El Camino Real in Atascadero, 7pm. Open reading follows. Info: 466-0356.

WRITERS AND LITERATURE

CENTRAL COAST WRITERS’ CONFERENCE XXVI takes place on Sept. 26 -27 at Cuesta College in SLO. Save $30 on tuition if you register by Aug. 15. The conference offers 28 workshops in all genres of writing including fiction, nonfiction, children’s literature, memoirs, mystery, screenwriting, freelancing, poetry, getting published and more. Keynote speaker is NY Times bestselling author Bob Mayer. Info: www.communityprograms.net or 546-3132.

THE SEVEN GOLDEN AGES OF MUSIC: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE GREATÜMOMENTS INÜMUSIC HISTORY BY ALAN FRANK book signing takes place on Aug. 16 from 1-3pm. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St. in Morro Bay. Info: 772-2880.

ARROYO GRANDE BOOKENDS meets from 6-7:30pm at the Arroyo Grande Library located at 800 W. Branch St. in Arroyo Grande. Aug. 26: Away: A Novel by Amy Bloom. Info: 473-7161.

INGRID RETI LITERARY GRANT applications due Sept. 2. Info: sloartscouncil.org or 544-9251.

BOOK EXCHANGE IN ATASCADERO for kids and adults every Wed. at Farmers’ Market in the Sunken Gardens from 3-6pm. Through Sept. 3. Info: 466-6966.

BOOK FINDERS meets from 10:30am-noon in the SLO Library Conference Room, third floor, 995 Palm. Free. Info: 544-6108 or 594-1667.

EXCAVATING YOUR BURIED TREASURE meets Tues. at 7:15pm at Unity Church at 1490 Southwood Drive in SLO. Info: 786-4325.

FREE GERMAN BOOK EXCHANGE CLUB: Bring one book and exchange it for another. Info: 489-1573.

SISTERS IN CRIME CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER an international organization of mystery writers and readers. Info: 528-7155.

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.