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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Volume: 27, Issue: 42
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New Times / Calendar EventsJanuary 5 - January 12Film and TV
(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
La Perla Del Mar 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
Vino Versato 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
Building 34, Dexter Hall
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
536 Marsh St. Farmers Market
SLO CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET
(10am to 2pm) On Sun. find produce, fish, local meats, vendors, musical entertainment, and baked goods.
Moez Bensalem
Kennedy Club parking lot Writers and Literature
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
Nautical Bean Cost: Free ArtSpecial 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
Various Venues 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
Elfin Forrest 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
Sukha Wellness Center 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
PetCo Cost: Adoption fees are $60 for one or $80 for two Music
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
The Lions Peak Vineyards Tasting Room 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
Sukha Wellness Center Cost: $35
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
6615 Bay Laurel Place Cost: $35 Music
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
La Perla del Mar 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
Trinity Lutheran Church Cost: Free
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
Land Conservancy SLO 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
Amethyst Annex 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.
PG&E Education Center Art
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
Land Conservancy SLO 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
Centennial Park 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
Centennial Park Cost: free Sports and Wellness
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
Morro Bay High School Cost: 42.00 Music
January 9 (6:30-9:30pm) Every Wednesday Night Hosted by Craig Louis Dingman of Code Blues
Charlie
Blues Masters Jam Session Art
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
Land Conservancy SLO 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
Amethyst Annex 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
Paso Robles Community Church 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
Christopher Cohan Center Music
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
1200 E. Grand Ave 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
Los Osos Library Cost: Free Art
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
Land Conservancy SLO 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
Mussell Senior Center Cost: Free
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
Morro Bay High School Cost: 42.00 Lectures and Learning
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.
1264 Higuera St., #102 Cost: Free Stage
January 11 (7pm) The Peking Acrobats, a troupe of China’s most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists, and gymnasts will return to the Clark Center on Jan. 11 as part of their worldwide tour. The brightly costumed tumblers, acrobats, cyclists, jugglers, and clowns that make up the troupe provide an evening of incredible family fun that astounds and amazes audiences of all ages.
Clark Center Box Office
Clark Center for the Performing Arts Cost: $39-$48 Music
January 11 (8pm) An all-Beethoven recital. Concert pianist and Music Department Chair W. Terrence Spiller will perform. Jan. 11.
Cal Poly Music Department
Spanos Theatre Art
January 11 Exhibit runs through Jan. 29. with an opening reception on Jan. 11 from 5-8pm.
Gallery at Marina Square
Gallery at Marina Square Cost: Free
Special Art Events January 11 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
Land Conservancy SLO Cost: free Sports and Wellness
ECSTATIC DANCE IN THE MORNING WITH TOBEY
Lessons and Classes January 11 (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
Amethyst Annex Cost: $5 per or $50 per month
Lessons and Classes January 11 (6:30-8pm) The combination of Yin Yoga, guided meditations, pranayama, crystal bowls, and somatics offer something unique to the yoga practice. Lisa will guide you through healing meditations that promote deep peace and release on all levels. Chronic tension or disease will begin to dissipate, and one will tap into how to maintain that opening. Yin-ergetics will be held on Jan. 11, 6:30-8pm. Cost is $25.
Sukha Wellness Center
Sukha Wellness Center Cost: $25 Lectures and Learning
WOMAN'S CLUB OF ARROYO GRANDE
Clubs, Meetings, and Discussion Groups January 11 (1pm) meets on the second Fri. of every month for culture, advancement, and civic betterment. A lunch is generally served for $12. http://womansclubofarroyogrande.org/aboutus.htm
211 Vernon St.
Clubs, Meetings, and Discussion Groups January 11 (6pm) provides a relaxed, safe, and informal way to meet new friends and travel companions on the second Fri. of every month.
Dianne Tuttle
Travel Club Music
January 12 (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
The Lions Peak Vineyards Tasting Room Cost: Complimentary with wine tasting fee
AMERICAN STRING QUARTET
January 12 (8pm) will perform Beethoven on Jan. 12 at the Spanos Theatre.
cparts@calpoly.edu
Spanos Theatre
JOHN ZAMORA IN CONCERT
January 12 (4-7pm) Join Asuncion Ridge Vineyards for an evening of guitar and song by local Troubadour John Zamora. Enjoy our award-winning wine by the glass in our comfortable downtown tasting room and lounge located on the park. Jan. 12.
Teresa Burke
Asuncion Ridge Vineyards Cost: Free (tasting fees apply)
January 12 Dharma Devi weaves a rich tapestry of sound while chanting the names of the masters and enlightened ones. Dana-Dharma Devi is a gifted musician and kirtan leader who has mastered several instruments, and plays over 20 flutes. She has performed with many well known artists and has her own band called Dharma Rose. She'll be playing along with local table player Johnee Gange at Sukha Wellness Center on Jan. 12, at 7pm.
Sukha Wellness Center
Sukha Wellness Center Cost: $15 Writers and Literature
WADING THROUGH TRANSITION: A JOURNALING WORKSHOP
January 12 (10:00am-3:00pm) on Jan. 12. Finding it hard to move forward following difficult change or the profound loss of a loved one, job, or relationship? The Wading Through Transition Workshop supports you on your journey through grief, loss, and transition by acknowledging the past, increasing awareness in the present, and clarifying your goals for the future.
Kelly
Cambria Pines Lodge Cost: $150 Art
Beginning Drawing Class
Classes and Workshops January 12 (9:30am-11:00am) This class will begin with learning the basics of drawing starting with learning to articulate form, the importance of gesture and how to use them in drawing. This class will include the basics of composition and color. This class requires advanced registration. DATES: Saturdays Session1: January 12-26 and February 9-23 Session2: March 16-March 30 and April 13-April 27 AGES: 18+ TIME: 9:30-11am FEE: $75 per 6 week session LOCATION: Shell Beach Vets Hall INSTRUCTOR: Allen Capoferri
Pismo Beach Recreation
Shell Beach Vets Hall Cost: $75 Kid Stuff
Children's Story Time and Activity
Create and Learn January 12 Join the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center every second Saturday of the Month from 10am - 12pm for our "Children's Story Time and Activity." Stories and activities will have a nature or environmental theme. In January, we will read about birds and make a fun bird project together. For more information, contact the Dunes Center. Our mission is to promote the conservation and restoration of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes ecosystem through education, research, and the support of cooperative stewardship. Jan. 12.
Doug Jenzen
The Dunes Center Cost: FREE
TEDDY BEAR TEA
Libraries January 12 (10:00 am) Teddy Bear lovers ages 5-10: bring your teddy bear for tea, stories, songs, and crafts. on Jan. 12 at 10am. Sign-ups required. Contact the Los Osos library at: 528-1862.
Joe Laurenzi
Los Osos Library Cost: free
Special Events January 12 (2:00 - 3:00 pm) Explore, have fun, and learn during this Montessori activity time with Miss Sonya and Miss Diana. All are welcome to this free event for school-aged children, grades 2 - 6. A part of the Montessori Parent Network's book fair generously provided by Barnes & Noble, to support Montessori education.
Zette Harbour
Barnes & Noble Cost: FREE The Outdoors
January 12 (9am-12pm) Join Audubon on Jan. 12 from 9-12 to finish up our biggest planting project ever on the Sweet Springs Nature Preserve on the corner of 4th St and Ramona Ave in Los Osos. Bring a shovel with your name on it (if you have one). Otherwise, just bring yourself, your friends, and family of all ages. Tools, tips, and treats provided. There will even be prizes for correct answers on our Nature quiz! For more info call: 239-3928.
Holly Sletteland
Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
SLO STEWARD'S WORKDAY AT STENNER SPRINGS
January 12 (9am-noon) Please call ECO SLO for more information. Event takes place on Jan. 12.
Kylie
Stenner Springs Cost: Free Sports and Wellness
THE PIT FITNESS BOOTCAMP SEMINAR
January 12 (10am) The Pit's free Fitness Bootcamp Seminar will be held on Jan. 12.
Heather
1106 E Grand Ave. Cost: Free Lectures and Learning
Classes January 12 (1pm - 3pm) Join us at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden as we learn from a chicken guru, Steve Soderstrom, manager of the Cal Poly Poultry Center, will give us a run down on the benefits of these feathered friends and how they can be incorporated in your life. Steve will discus breed selection, chick care, housing, diseases, and more at this informative and engaging presentation. Come with questions.
Lindsey
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Cost: $5 for members, $10 non-members
Classes January 12 (1pm-3pm) Sat. Jan 12, 1pm-3pm. SLO Botanical Garden welcomes Steve Soderstrom, of Cal Poly Poultry Center, discusses backyard poultry. Learn breed selection, chick care, housing, diseases, and more. Come w/ questions. $5 for members/$10 non-members. slobg.org/pecking-order
Lindsey Collinsworth
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Cost: $5 for members/$10 non-members Volunteers
ADOPT-A-PET EVENTS
January 12 (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
PetCo Cost: Adoption fees are $60 for one or $80 for two |
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Hobnobbing With Helen
It's party time
Lawsuit forces Nipomo district's financial hand
Santa Maria-Bonita sets a date for new school construction
And Smith makes three running for sheriff
Fire season starts with an early burn
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