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January 3 - January 10

Film and TV

FILM AND TV  ACTING CLASSES FOR ADULTS, YOUTH AND TEENS
FILM AND TV ACTING CLASSES FOR ADULTS, YOUTH AND TEENS
(Times vary)

This class takes place on Sun. and is taught by a professional film actor/director. Annual LA trips to perform for talent agents and casting directors. Ongoing.

Aaron Metchik
act@metchikstudio.com
Phone: 323-488-9388
http://metchikstudio.com

La Perla Del Mar
205 Windward Ave.
Shell Beach

Music

LIVE MUSIC WITH TIM JACKSON AND GUEST APPEARANCES BY DAVE MILLER
(6pm)

Jackson performs folk and blues every Sat. evening and hosts an open jam session every Thurs. at

Cindy and Johnna
cindy674@gmail.com
Phone: 773-6563
http://vinoversato.com

Vino Versato
781 Price St.
Pismo Beach 93449

Cost: Free

Art

THE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY
Galleries
(Gallery hours are Tues.-Sat. 11am-4pm)

is a venue that nurtures creativity, empathy, and big-picture thinking by bringing bold thinkers, emerging and established artists, and creative professionals to campus. Receptions are held the day a new exhibit is installed.

Phone: 756-1571
http://artgallery.calpoly.edu

Building 34, Dexter Hall
next to the Cal Poly library
SLO

JACK HOUSE AND GARDENS
JACK HOUSE AND GARDENS
Museums
(1-4pm)

A historic living museum of a Victorian home circa 1880 with original furnishings and ongoing events. Tour the historic and elegant Victorian Jack House for $2.

Phone: 781-7308
http://slocity.org/parksandrecreation/jackhouse

536 Marsh St.
SLO

Farmers Market

SLO CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET
(10am to 2pm)

On Sun. find produce, fish, local meats, vendors, musical entertainment, and baked goods.

Moez Bensalem
sloccfm@gmail.com
http://sloccfm.com

Kennedy Club parking lot
3889 Long St. (at Tank Farm Road)
SLO

Art

Nature Driven Art, The Land Conservancy SLO
Johnson Ranch, Evening Shadows
Nature Driven Art, The Land Conservancy SLO
Special Art Events
January 3

The Land Conservancy SLO is proud to present Laurel Sherrie’s paintings, "Nature-Driven Art," highlights of the Central Coast to Jan. 31, 2013, including new work depicting the Open Spaces of San Luis Obispo. 547 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo 93401 (805) 544-9096 Hours : Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Laurel Sherrie
laurel@laurelsherrie.com
Phone: 805 473 4640
http://www.laurelsherrie.com

Land Conservancy SLO
547 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: free

Sports and Wellness

LAUGHTER YOGA
January 3 (10:45)

Laughter Yoga is an aerobic exercise that can be done by all body types including people in wheelchairs, and it's offered every Thurs.

William Alarid
wmalarid@aol.com
Phone: 925-3216

Mussell Senior Center
510 E. Park Ave.
Santa Maria 93454

Cost: Free

INTRO TO THE EMPOWERED BIRTH SERIES
Lessons and Classes
January 3 (4:30pm)

The Empowered Birth with Mary Sage Sennewald is a series of yoga classes that will include: Yoga Practice Breath Control Body Sensing Visualization Birth Intentions. Free intro class on Jan 3. 4-week Series Thursdays, 4:30-5:45pm Jan. 10-31, $50 pre-register by Jan 3rd (after $65) Book a 60-minute Prenatal Massage with this series for only $25!

Mary Sage Sennewald
info@sukhawellnesscenter.com
Phone: 801-8088
http://sukhawellnesscenter.com

6615 Bay Laurel Place
Avila Beach

Cost: Free

Holiday events

THE SOLVANG ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE BURN
January 4 (5pm)

is supervised by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department as one of the largest fire safety demonstrations and community gatherings on the Central Coast. All area residents are invited to bring their tree (stands and ornaments must be removed) to the burn pile between Jan. 4 to see this powerful spectacle ignite the New Year at

Phone: 688-7529
http://cityofsolvang.com

Old Mission Santa Inez
1760 Mission Drive
Solvang

Art

Nature Driven Art, The Land Conservancy SLO
Johnson Ranch, Evening Shadows
Nature Driven Art, The Land Conservancy SLO
Special Art Events
January 4

The Land Conservancy SLO is proud to present Laurel Sherrie’s paintings, "Nature-Driven Art," highlights of the Central Coast to Jan. 31, 2013, including new work depicting the Open Spaces of San Luis Obispo. 547 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo 93401 (805) 544-9096 Hours : Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Laurel Sherrie
laurel@laurelsherrie.com
Phone: 805 473 4640
http://www.laurelsherrie.com

Land Conservancy SLO
547 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: free

Sports and Wellness

ECSTATIC DANCE IN THE MORNING WITH TOBEY
Lessons and Classes
January 4 (8:30 - 9:30)

Ecstatic Dance in the Morning with Tobey: This fun dance class combines a warm up with stretching & qi gong leading into a metabolism boosting 30+ minute wave of eclectic 5 Rhythms dancing a la Gabrielle Roth and Soul Motion with Vinn Marti. We then end with a soulful cool down that brings a good vibrational tune up to the rest of your day. Mon Weds Fri 8:30-9:30 am. $5 per class or $50 for the month. Amethyst Annex 604 Main St Cambria. Sunday Dec 9th, 10 am we'll meet for a longer class $8.

Tobey
tobeycrockett@gmail.com
Phone: 805 203 5183
http://www.tobeycrockett.com

Amethyst Annex
604 Main Street
Cambria 93428

Cost: $5 per or $50 per month

Writers and Literature

POETRY AT THE BEAN
San Luis Obispo First Poet Laureate Ray Clark Dickson reading at the SLO Poetry festival in 2011
POETRY AT THE BEAN
Poetry
January 5 (7pm)

Ray Clark Dickson, the first Poet Laureate for San Luis Obispo, will be the featured reader along with Phil Taggart of Ventura at the Nautical Bean on Jan. 5.

Kevin Patrick Sullivan
kpsslopoet@charter.net
Phone: 547-1318
http://languageofthesoul.org

Nautical Bean
11560 Los Osos Valley Rd.
San Luis Obispo

Cost: Free

Art

FIRST SATURDAYS: WINE AND THE ARTS
FIRST SATURDAYS: WINE AND THE ARTS
Special Art Events
January 5 (5pm-8pm)

A year-round event, First Saturdays: Wine and the Arts is held every month in downtown Paso Robles. Tasting rooms, galleries and other venues display the work of local artists, feature performances and offer regional wine in this fun, free, self-guided tour—an unbeatable combination! First Saturdays: Wine and the Arts is a program of ARTS Obispo. Jan. 5.

Jenna Hartzell
programs@artsobispo.org
Phone: 544-9251
http://artsobispo.org/

Various Venues
Downtown Paso Robles
Paso Robles

Cost: Free

The Outdoors

SMALL WILDERNESS AREA PRESERVATION (SWAP) WORK PARTY
January 5 (9am-12pm)

Volunteers are needed to help with weed and erosion control on the first Sat. of each month.

Phone: 528-0392
http://elfin-forest.org

Elfin Forrest
15th Street
Los Osos

Sports and Wellness

BHAKTI YOGA WORKSHOP WITH PALAKA DAS
Lessons and Classes
January 5 (1pm)

Come to the Bhakti Yoga Workshop on Jan. 5 from 1-3pm. Join us for an opportunity to cultivate an understanding of the practice and principles of Devotion to the Divine, one of the most powerful processes of Self-Realization. Learn to apply these basic principles of devotion in your daily life to achieve more consciousness in all your activities leading to greater health, vitality and harmony within and without. Jan. 5.

Mary Sage Sennewald
info@sukhawellnesscenter.com
Phone: 801-8088
http://sukhawellnesscenter.com

Sukha Wellness Center
6615 Bay Laurel Pl.
Avila Beach

Cost: $25

Volunteers

ADOPT-A-PET EVENTS
January 5 (11am-4pm)

take place every Saturday. Cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, tested and vaccinated prior to adoption. A free vet examination is included.

Debra Holt
DebraHolt@AOL.COM
Phone: 549-9228
http://felinenetwork.org

PetCo
Madonna Plaza Shopping Center
SLO 93405

Cost: Adoption fees are $60 for one or $80 for two

Music

THE LIONS PEAK VINEYARDS TASTING ROOM PRESENT
THE LIONS PEAK VINEYARDS TASTING ROOM PRESENT
January 6 (2:00pm - 5:00pm)

The Lions Peak Vineyards Tasting Room Presents Jon Stephen Tropical Brazilian Guitar In January from 2–5pm on Sunday. Shows are on Jan. 12, Jan. 20, and Jan. 26.

Lions Peak
http://lionspeakwine.com/html/tasting_room.html
Phone: (805)693-LION (5466)
http://lionspeakwine.com/html/tasting_room.html

The Lions Peak Vineyards Tasting Room
1659 Copenhagen Drive
Solvang 93463

Cost: Complimentary with wine tasting fee

Sports and Wellness

WINTER WISDOM CHINESE MEDICINE AND YIN YOGA WORKSHOP
January 6 (1pm)

Join licensed acupuncturist Erika Eddy and yoga instructor Robyn Rigoni for a Yin Yoga practice and discussion of Chinese Medicine principles for the Winter season. Cultivate wisdom and become grounded in the calming, quiet postures of Yin Yoga as we target joints and connective tissues. Nourish and nurture the Kidney and Urinary Bladder energies with tuning forks and gentle acupressure. Relax deeply and focus on the breath with specific breathing techniques and enjoy aromatherapy. Jan. 6.

Mary Sage Sennewald
info@sukhawellnesscenter.com
Phone: 801-8088
http://sukhawellnesscenter.com

Sukha Wellness Center
6615 Bay Laurel Pl.
Avila Beach

Cost: $35

WINTER WISDOM YIN YOGA AND CHINESE MEDICINE
Winter trees and water
WINTER WISDOM YIN YOGA AND CHINESE MEDICINE
Lessons and Classes
January 6 (1pm)

As the holiday season comes to a close, the season of Winter is just getting started. On Jan. 6 from 1-3pm join Erika Eddy, L.Ac. and Robyn Rigoni, yoga instructor for an extended yin and restorative yoga practice and discussion of Chinese Medicine principles for a restful, mindful Winter season. Cost is $35.

Mary Sage Sennewald
info@sukhawellnesscenter.com
Phone: 801-8088

6615 Bay Laurel Place
Avila Beach

Cost: $35

Music

IN CONCERT: STEVE SESKIN, DON HENRY, CRAIG CAROTHERS
Steve Seskin
IN CONCERT: STEVE SESKIN, DON HENRY, CRAIG CAROTHERS
January 7 (7pm)

Songwriters At Play presents three of Nashville's best award-winning hit songwriters for a special concert at La Perla del Mar in Shell Beach on Jan. 7. Steve Seskin, Don Henry, and Craig Carothers will be sharing the stage, swapping songs in-the-round as they've done many times at Nashville's legendary Bluebird Cafe.

Steve Key
bonnien27@gmail.com
Phone: 204-6821
http://songwritersatplay.com

La Perla del Mar
205 Windward Ave.
Shell Beach

Cost: $15

Art

ALMOND COUNTRY QUILTERS GUILD MEETING
Meetings and Associations
January 7 (6:30pm)

Social Time begins at 6:30pm, the general meeting begins at 7pm, and following the general meeting, members will Show and Tell their UFO’s (UnFinished Objects) completed during the 2012 UFO Challenge. Beginning in January, members were challenged to list 6 unfinished quilt projects and finish those projects during the year. Come see the fabulous quilts! Jan. 7.

Dorothy Deis
jphipps78@gmail.com
Phone: 712-5422
http://almondcountryquilters.org

Trinity Lutheran Church
940 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles

Cost: Free

Nature Driven Art, The Land Conservancy SLO
Johnson Ranch, Evening Shadows
Nature Driven Art, The Land Conservancy SLO
Special Art Events
January 7

The Land Conservancy SLO is proud to present Laurel Sherrie’s paintings, "Nature-Driven Art," highlights of the Central Coast to Jan. 31, 2013, including new work depicting the Open Spaces of San Luis Obispo. 547 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo 93401 (805) 544-9096 Hours : Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Laurel Sherrie
laurel@laurelsherrie.com
Phone: 805 473 4640
http://www.laurelsherrie.com

Land Conservancy SLO
547 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: free

Sports and Wellness

ECSTATIC DANCE IN THE MORNING WITH TOBEY
Lessons and Classes
January 7 (8:30 - 9:30)

Ecstatic Dance in the Morning with Tobey: This fun dance class combines a warm up with stretching & qi gong leading into a metabolism boosting 30+ minute wave of eclectic 5 Rhythms dancing a la Gabrielle Roth and Soul Motion with Vinn Marti. We then end with a soulful cool down that brings a good vibrational tune up to the rest of your day. Mon Weds Fri 8:30-9:30 am. $5 per class or $50 for the month. Amethyst Annex 604 Main St Cambria. Sunday Dec 9th, 10 am we'll meet for a longer class $8.

Tobey
tobeycrockett@gmail.com
Phone: 805 203 5183
http://www.tobeycrockett.com

Amethyst Annex
604 Main Street
Cambria 93428

Cost: $5 per or $50 per month

Writers and Literature

SLO NIGHTWRITERS
January 8 (7pm)

Meets the second Tuesday of the month. A great networking experience for writers. Speakers attend each meeting.

http://slonightwriters.org

PG&E Education Center
6558 Ontario Road, at the turn-off to Avila Beach
SLO

Art

Nature Driven Art, The Land Conservancy SLO
Johnson Ranch, Evening Shadows
Nature Driven Art, The Land Conservancy SLO
Special Art Events
January 8

The Land Conservancy SLO is proud to present Laurel Sherrie’s paintings, "Nature-Driven Art," highlights of the Central Coast to Jan. 31, 2013, including new work depicting the Open Spaces of San Luis Obispo. 547 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo 93401 (805) 544-9096 Hours : Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Laurel Sherrie
laurel@laurelsherrie.com
Phone: 805 473 4640
http://www.laurelsherrie.com

Land Conservancy SLO
547 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: free

Kid Stuff

KINDERMUSIK MUSICAL STORYTIME
January 8 (10-10:30am)

For children ages 1.5 - 3 years old and parents. Come enjoy singing, dancing and playing instruments together. Jan. 8.

Nancy Knox
nsknox@att.net
Phone: 238-0381

Centennial Park
600 Nickerson Dr.
Paso Robles

Cost: Free

KINDERMUSIK MUSICAL STORYTIME
January 8 (11:00 - 11:30 am)

Children ages newborn - 18 months and their parents will enjoy singing, dancing and playing instruments.

Nancy Knox
nsknox@att.net
Phone: 805-238-0381

Centennial Park
600 Nickerson Dr.
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: free

Sports and Wellness

INDOOR CYCLING
INDOOR CYCLING
January 8 (6:30pm)

Cycling targets a wide variety of abilities, fitness levels and goals. You control the resistance and thus the intensity of the workout.Class meets: 1/8-4/16 Tu 6:30-7:30p $42,Class meets: 1/10-4/18 Th 6:30-7:30p $42.

San Luis Coastal Adult School
sconrad@slcusd.org
Phone: 805-549-1222
http://ae.slcusd.org

Morro Bay High School
235 Atascadero Rd.
Morro Bay 93442

Cost: 42.00

Music

BLUES MASTERS JAM SESSION
Blues Masters Jam Session
BLUES MASTERS JAM SESSION
January 9 (6:30-9:30pm)

Every Wednesday Night Hosted by Craig Louis Dingman of Code Blues

Charlie
charlesbrunetti@att.net
Phone: 773-8300
http://shellcafepismo.com

Blues Masters Jam Session
1351 Price St.
Pismo Beach 93449

Art

Nature Driven Art, The Land Conservancy SLO
Johnson Ranch, Evening Shadows
Nature Driven Art, The Land Conservancy SLO
Special Art Events
January 9

The Land Conservancy SLO is proud to present Laurel Sherrie’s paintings, "Nature-Driven Art," highlights of the Central Coast to Jan. 31, 2013, including new work depicting the Open Spaces of San Luis Obispo. 547 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo 93401 (805) 544-9096 Hours : Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Laurel Sherrie
laurel@laurelsherrie.com
Phone: 805 473 4640
http://www.laurelsherrie.com

Land Conservancy SLO
547 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: free

Sports and Wellness

ECSTATIC DANCE IN THE MORNING WITH TOBEY
Lessons and Classes
January 9 (8:30 - 9:30)

Ecstatic Dance in the Morning with Tobey: This fun dance class combines a warm up with stretching & qi gong leading into a metabolism boosting 30+ minute wave of eclectic 5 Rhythms dancing a la Gabrielle Roth and Soul Motion with Vinn Marti. We then end with a soulful cool down that brings a good vibrational tune up to the rest of your day. Mon Weds Fri 8:30-9:30 am. $5 per class or $50 for the month. Amethyst Annex 604 Main St Cambria. Sunday Dec 9th, 10 am we'll meet for a longer class $8.

Tobey
tobeycrockett@gmail.com
Phone: 805 203 5183
http://www.tobeycrockett.com

Amethyst Annex
604 Main Street
Cambria 93428

Cost: $5 per or $50 per month

Lectures and Learning

NORTH COUNTY MULTIFLORA GARDEN CLUB
Clubs, Meetings, and Discussion Groups
January 9 (1pm)

North County Multiflora Garden Club will meet on Jan. 9 at 1pm. Connie Tosch will speak on how to grow great tomatoes and vegetables. The meeting will be held at the Paso Robles Community Church. For more information call 238-5888.

Dee Kemp
garykemp@sprintmail.com
Phone: 238-5888

Paso Robles Community Church
2706 Spring St.
Paso Robles

Cost: Free

Stage

HAIR
January 10 (7:30pm)

Broadway's exuberant, Tony Award-winning musical is an electric celebration. Young Americans seeking peace and love in a turbulent time strikes a chord with all ages. Come see a performance of Hair at the Cohan Center on Jan. 10.

cparts@calpoly.edu
Phone: 756-6556
http://calpolyarts.org

Christopher Cohan Center
1 Grand Ave.
SLO , CA

Music

MUSICAL STORY TELLER GROVER ANDERSON FEATURED
Grover Anderson
MUSICAL STORY TELLER GROVER ANDERSON FEATURED
January 10 (6:30-9:30pm)

Songwriters At Play presents Bay Area singer/songwriter Grover Anderson as featured artist. Guest performers include San Diego’s Jen Hajj. Jan. 10.

Steve Key
stevekey57@gmail.com
Phone: 805-204-6821
http://songwritersatplay.com

1200 E. Grand Ave
Arroyo Grande

Cost: Free

Writers and Literature

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
January 10 (6:30pm)

Read Together, a community reading experience presents: Much Ado About Nothing. Join your neighbors for a collaborative choral reading of Shakespeare’s wittiest play, where all is not what it seems. Jan. 10 at 6:30pm. Community Theatre is a free event. No auditions needed, all voices are welcome.

Joe Laurenzi
jlaurenzi@slolibrary.org
Phone: 528-1862

Los Osos Library
2075 Palisades
Los Osos

Cost: Free

Art

Nature Driven Art, The Land Conservancy SLO
Johnson Ranch, Evening Shadows
Nature Driven Art, The Land Conservancy SLO
Special Art Events
January 10

The Land Conservancy SLO is proud to present Laurel Sherrie’s paintings, "Nature-Driven Art," highlights of the Central Coast to Jan. 31, 2013, including new work depicting the Open Spaces of San Luis Obispo. 547 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo 93401 (805) 544-9096 Hours : Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Laurel Sherrie
laurel@laurelsherrie.com
Phone: 805 473 4640
http://www.laurelsherrie.com

Land Conservancy SLO
547 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: free

Sports and Wellness

LAUGHTER YOGA
January 10 (10:45)

Laughter Yoga is an aerobic exercise that can be done by all body types including people in wheelchairs, and it's offered every Thurs.

William Alarid
wmalarid@aol.com
Phone: 925-3216

Mussell Senior Center
510 E. Park Ave.
Santa Maria 93454

Cost: Free

INDOOR CYCLING
INDOOR CYCLING
January 10 (6:30pm)

Cycling targets a wide variety of abilities, fitness levels and goals. You control the resistance and thus the intensity of the workout.Class meets: 1/8-4/16 Tu 6:30-7:30p $42,Class meets: 1/10-4/18 Th 6:30-7:30p $42.

San Luis Coastal Adult School
sconrad@slcusd.org
Phone: 805-549-1222
http://ae.slcusd.org

Morro Bay High School
235 Atascadero Rd.
Morro Bay 93442

Cost: 42.00

Lectures and Learning

ACUPUNCTURE FOR CANCER PATIENTS
Patrick Paine, L.Ac.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR CANCER PATIENTS
Clubs, Meetings, and Discussion Groups
January 10 (6pm)

Explore the healing powers of acupuncture and herbal medicine in cancer recovery. All are welcome to our "Traditional Chinese Medicine in a Modern World" lecture series. Enjoy free herbal tea and ear acupuncture. Jan. 10.

Patrick Paine, L.Ac.
ptpaine@hotmail.com
Phone: 541-1980
http://treatpaine.com

1264 Higuera St., #102
San Luis Obispo

Cost: Free