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Saturday, May 25, 2013 Volume: 27, Issue: 43
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New Times / Calendar EventsFebruary 27 - March 6Film 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 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 Volunteers
CASA INFO SESSION
(12pm) Speak up for a child. Learn about becoming an advocate for an abused child and other volunteer opportunities at CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). The fourth Wednesday of every month.
Cathy Orton
CASA Office Cost: Free Art
Openings and Receptions February 27 (12 PM to 4 PM) Shades of Green is the title for the new show opening at the Art Center Morro Bay on Thursday, February 21 and running through Monday, April 1. Featured artists Diane Henderson and Ray Atzet present acrylic and watercolor paintings around a theme. A reception for the artists that is open to the public will take place Sunday, February 24 from 2 to 4 PM. Art Center Morro Bay is at 835 Main Street in Morro Bay. For more information call 772-2504.
Ruth Ann Angus
Morro Bay Art Center Cost: Free Lectures and Learning
SENIOR CO-HOUSING WORKSHOP
February 27 (4-6pm) If you are a Senior in the SLO area and looking for housing options, join us for this Feb. 27 workshop on co-housing.
Lauren Bandari
SLO Senior Center Cost: Free
COMMUNICATION, CONFLICT AND COLLABORATION
Classes February 27 (1-4pm) Join Spokes for this workshop and learn practical strategies for resolving conflict within your organization. Feb. 27.
Katrina
Spokes Cost: $50 for non-members and $30 for members
Classes February 27 (6-9pm) A FREE intro to a powerful series to help you Grow Your Healing Practice. February 27 6-9 PM at Sukha Wellness Center
Healers Worldwide
Sukha Wellness Center Cost: FREE Film and TV
February 28 MindScans from Alliance Digital Studios. Feature film produced in San Luis Obispo 154 minutes NOT RATED. Tickets are available at http://mindscans.com starting January 15th, 2013. Show dates February 25th and 28th.
Alliance Digital Entertainment
Galaxy Theatres Music
February 28 (6:30-9:30pm) Songwriters At Play features Dirk Hamilton with special guests including: Kat Devlin, Steve Fort, Spanky Baldwin, Loren Radis, and the duo Jane and Michael Banks. Feb. 28.
Steve Key
SLO Down Pub Cost: Free Art
Openings and Receptions February 28 (12 PM to 4 PM) Shades of Green is the title for the new show opening at the Art Center Morro Bay on Thursday, February 21 and running through Monday, April 1. Featured artists Diane Henderson and Ray Atzet present acrylic and watercolor paintings around a theme. A reception for the artists that is open to the public will take place Sunday, February 24 from 2 to 4 PM. Art Center Morro Bay is at 835 Main Street in Morro Bay. For more information call 772-2504.
Ruth Ann Angus
Morro Bay Art Center Cost: Free Kid Stuff
Create and Learn February 28 (3:00-4:30pm) This class will feature reusable materials to create a seasonal art piece, math project, science experiment, or natural history piece . Projects are prepared and modified with elementary students in mind. Space in this program is limited, so please sign up in advance. www.smartstudioslo.com/calendar.html
Terri
SmART Studio Cost: $11 per session
PAJAMA STORYTIME
Libraries February 28 (6:30-7:30pm) on Feb. 28 at 6:30pm. The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to enjoy an evening of stories with volunteer storyteller Tony Wallace. Children may wear pajamas and should bring an adult.
Kris Bell
Paso Robles City Library Cost: Free Sports and Wellness
February 28 (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
Classes February 28 (6-7:30pm) DIY wives discuss the trials, successes, and lessons learned from using DIY techniques during their weddings. We'll have pictures, discussion, wine, and nibbles, for this event. Cost is $5 to attend. Please RSVP to smartstudioslo@gmail.com. Feb. 28.
Terri
Smart Studio Cost: $5 Special Events
ART AFTER DARK - CREATE A COLLABORATION COLLAGE FOR CONGRESS
March 1 (Contact organizer for time) on March 1. Create group art project local authors will hand deliver to all senators on March 11 along with the Collaborative Soup book.
Paula Vigneault
1435 Monterey St.
March 1 (6-9pm) As part of their community outreach and fundraising for local non-profits, Salon 544 will host a silent auction of art created from reusable materials during Art After Dark on March 1 from 6-9pm. All proceeds from the sales generated at the silent auction will benefit Smart Studio, a green community studio, gallery, and gift shop creatively reusing materials to make art, crafts, garden materials, and household goods for artists of all ages.
Terri
Salon 544 Stage
March 1 (8:00PM) Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee chronicles the overachievers' angst of six precocious adolescents. The show's Tony Award-winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee
Kelrik Productions
UNITY Cost: $20 Music
March 1 (The workshops are 3-6pm and the concert is 7-9:30) on March 1. Call 772-4930 for details. The concert is $20 and $25 for the Uke-guitar worshops.
Eddie Frawley
Central Coast Music Store Art
Openings and Receptions March 1 (12 PM to 4 PM) Shades of Green is the title for the new show opening at the Art Center Morro Bay on Thursday, February 21 and running through Monday, April 1. Featured artists Diane Henderson and Ray Atzet present acrylic and watercolor paintings around a theme. A reception for the artists that is open to the public will take place Sunday, February 24 from 2 to 4 PM. Art Center Morro Bay is at 835 Main Street in Morro Bay. For more information call 772-2504.
Ruth Ann Angus
Morro Bay Art Center Cost: Free
BEACON ART SHOW OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION AND AWARDS
Openings and Receptions March 1 (6-9pm) The SLO-United Methodist Church will host artists and the public on March 1. Special music and awards will be included. This is an Art After Dark event.
United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church Cost: Free Sports and Wellness
FREE PROJECT OF LIGHT CLINIC IN SANTA MARGARITA
March 1 (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM) Global Alliance for Balance and Healing will hold a free Project of Light Clinic each month in 2012. Free sessions of light and tone will be offered the first Friday of each month from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Santa Margarita Community Hall, on the corner of I Street and Murphy Street. No appointment is necessary. All are welcome. Come and enjoy a free tune up facilitated by Global Alliance Healing Team members.
Elizabeth Sullivan
Santa Margarita Community Hall Cost: Free Special Events
March 2 (1-3pm) In collaboration with Cuesta Book of the Year, San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is hosting a Flower Arranging Workshop to coincide with the book, “The Language of Flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Join Cuesta Professor Carol Ziehl as you learn the art of floral arranging, focusing on flowers that grow well in our area, and the meaning behind those flowers. Bring your own clippers. Class is free to attend. Limited class size, RSVP to kdecou@cuesta.edu or call 546-3100×2287.
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Cost: Free
March 2 (9am-1pm) Nouveau Life Coaching's one-day workshop for women. Participants will be given an overview of important key areas on a “Life Wheel,” learn to develop a life purpose statement, and will generate smart goals in order to reach their defined purpose. Women will explore their special gifts, endowed by their Creator, and will work individually and in a small group to uncover the unique and specially designed masterpiece they really are. March 2.
Lisa Cassaro
The Conference Center at Marian Extended Care Cost: $25 Stage
March 2 (8:00PM) Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee chronicles the overachievers' angst of six precocious adolescents. The show's Tony Award-winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee
Kelrik Productions
UNITY Cost: $20 Music
March 2 (8pm) On March 2 the University Jazz Band will host a concert featuring everything from authentic performances of traditional jazz standards to cutting-edge repertoire of world music, hip-hop and more. From the big band “wall of sound” to spontaneous interplay in jazz combos, the Cal Poly Jazz Bands respect the tradition while expanding its boundaries.
Cal Poly Music Department
Performing Arts Center Cost: $9-$12
CUESTA COLLEGE ACOUSTIC GUITAR
March 2 (7:30pm) On March 2 at 7:30pm, come to Cuesta College for a lovely evening of solo acoustic guitar.
Bea Anderson
Cuesta College CPAC
SLO BLUES SOCIETY WELCOMES ROD PIAZZA AND THE MIGHTY FLYERS
March 2 (8pm) The San Luis Obispo Blues Society welcomes Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers on March 2. The Cinders open.
SLO Blues Society
SLO Vets Hall Cost: $17 members, $20 general public Art
Openings and Receptions March 2 (12 PM to 4 PM) Shades of Green is the title for the new show opening at the Art Center Morro Bay on Thursday, February 21 and running through Monday, April 1. Featured artists Diane Henderson and Ray Atzet present acrylic and watercolor paintings around a theme. A reception for the artists that is open to the public will take place Sunday, February 24 from 2 to 4 PM. Art Center Morro Bay is at 835 Main Street in Morro Bay. For more information call 772-2504.
Ruth Ann Angus
Morro Bay Art Center Cost: Free
Openings and Receptions March 2 (3pm) Nancy Koren's art spans 50 years of creation and will be featured at Envisions Gallery on March 2.
Paula McCambridge
Envisions Gallery Cost: Free
Special Art Events March 2 (5-8pm) Tasting rooms, galleries and others are open for this free, self-guided art walk tour in downtown Paso Robles.
Jenna Hartzell
Downtown Paso Robles Cost: Free Kid Stuff
HAPPY TIME PRESCHOOL RUMMAGE SALE
Special Events March 2 (8am) Happy Time Preschool Annual Rummage Sale. Sat, 3/2 from 8am to Noon. 1091 Bello St. @ Wadsworth in PISMO BEACH.
Marissa
HAPPY TIME PRESCHOOL The Outdoors
COUNTY WORKDAYS: SANTA MARGARITA
March 2 (9am-noon) Please call ECO SLO for more information. Work day is on March 2.
Kylie
Santa Margarita Lake Cost: Free Lectures and Learning
COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP
March 2 (10am-4:30pm ) A fun and interactive workshop where you learn to experience deeper connection with family, friends, co-workers, and yourself. March 2.
Alicia Nowicki
Equity Reach Cost: $60, call for discounts Fundraisers
CASINO NIGHT
March 2 (6-10pm) The Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo Daybreak invites the community to join them for a good cause at their "Fun-As-Hell Casino Night" on March 2. There will be gaming, a Santa Maria-style barbecue, silent auction, fifty-fifty raffle, and a roving "prize patrol." Live music and dancing will also be included in the fun. Proceeds benefit the Rotary's Community Grants Program. No tickets will be sold at the door. Get them at The Sanctuary Tobacco Shop, Obispo Wealth Management, Owen's Music, and San Luis Obispo Downtown Shell.
David Nilsen
Elks Lodge Cost: $50 per person Volunteers
ADOPT-A-PET EVENTS
March 2 (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
UKULELE STRUMMERS
March 3 (2pm for beginners, 3pm for intermediates) We meet 1st Sunday of Month. Join the Groovy Grover Strummers for a strummin' good time! Next meeting is on March 3.
Linda
Groovy Grover Strummers Cost: Free
March 3 (10pm) Be the star for the night! Take the stage and belt out all of your favorites! Mother's Tavern hosts Karaoke every Sunday and Monday night from 10pm. This party is unlike any other, and always promises to be a great time full of your favorite songs and great dancing! Read more here: http://events.sanluisobispo.com/san_luis_obispo_ca/events/show/308343527-karaoke-night#storylink=cpy
events
Mother's Tavern Cost: free
March 3 (2pm) Exceptionally talented musicians from the San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony will be performing chamber works on March 3.
Rebecca Sloan
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Cost: $20 for general admission and $5 for students. Under 12 is free
TOM RANIER
March 3 (Two performances: 4pm and 7:15pm) On March 3 Pianist Tom Ranier will perform a solo recital at D'Anbino Wine Tasting Room in Paso Robles. And though he will be performing a solo recital, series co-producers Charlie and Sandi Shoemake (vibraphone and vocals) will join Ranier during the program for a few selections.
Charlie Shoemake
D'anbino Cellar Cost: $15 for one show $20 for both Writers and Literature
Poetry March 3 (3pm) Poetry at the Steynberg is a monthly poetry reading series of featured and open readings held on the first Sunday of each month at the Steynberg Gallery. March 3 will feature Linnaea Phillips and Lisha Perini. There is an open reading to follow.
Kevin Patrick Sullivan
Steynberg Gallery Cost: Free Art
Openings and Receptions March 3 (12 PM to 4 PM) Shades of Green is the title for the new show opening at the Art Center Morro Bay on Thursday, February 21 and running through Monday, April 1. Featured artists Diane Henderson and Ray Atzet present acrylic and watercolor paintings around a theme. A reception for the artists that is open to the public will take place Sunday, February 24 from 2 to 4 PM. Art Center Morro Bay is at 835 Main Street in Morro Bay. For more information call 772-2504.
Ruth Ann Angus
Morro Bay Art Center Cost: Free Fundraisers
March 3 (6:00pm) An interactive event on Hunger & Homelessness in SLO County and beyond. Proceeds will be donated to the SLO Food Bank.
Sarah
Sierra Madre Hall Cost: $5 and a non perishable food item Support Groups
SUNDAY SOCIAL
March 3 (Noon) Join the Atheists Undited for food, fun, and conversation.
Martin Williams
Jaffa Cafe Cost: Free Special Events
OPEN MIC
March 4 (7-9pm) Family Friendly, all ages. 5 minute routines. No comedy or electric instruments. More info at our Facebook page. No phone calls please. March 4.
Klondike Pizza
Klondike Pizza Music
March 4 (10pm) Be the star for the night! Take the stage and belt out all of your favorites! Mother's Tavern hosts Karaoke every Sunday and Monday night from 10pm. This party is unlike any other, and always promises to be a great time full of your favorite songs and great dancing! Read more here: http://events.sanluisobispo.com/san_luis_obispo_ca/events/show/308343527-karaoke-night#storylink=cpy
events
Mother's Tavern Cost: free Art
ALMOND COUNTRY QUILTERS GUILD MEETING
Meetings and Associations March 4 (6:30pm) Members will sell no longer needed items, including fabric and sewing supplies, at our annual "Trash to Treasures" sale on March 4.
Jenny Phipps
Trinity Lutheran Church Cost: Free
Openings and Receptions March 4 (12 PM to 4 PM) Shades of Green is the title for the new show opening at the Art Center Morro Bay on Thursday, February 21 and running through Monday, April 1. Featured artists Diane Henderson and Ray Atzet present acrylic and watercolor paintings around a theme. A reception for the artists that is open to the public will take place Sunday, February 24 from 2 to 4 PM. Art Center Morro Bay is at 835 Main Street in Morro Bay. For more information call 772-2504.
Ruth Ann Angus
Morro Bay Art Center Cost: Free Sports and Wellness
Lessons and Classes March 4 (7:15pm) Liliana Graham teaches ballroom dance classes every Monday at 7:15pm in a friendly and social environment. Ages 16 to 106, beginner to advanced are encouraged to come and learn Swing,Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba and More. No partner needed.
Liliana Graham
Pismo Beach Veterans Hall Cost: 5.00
Lessons and Classes March 4 (8:15pm) This high-energy class provides great exercise in a friendly and social environment. Ages 16 to 96, beginner to advanced are encouraged to come and learn Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Merengue, Rumba and Bachata. No partner needed.
Liliana Graham
Pismo Beach Veterans Hall Cost: 5.00 Lectures and Learning
March 4 World renowned author will share his experiences in other cities and inspire us to be more "in love" with SLO.
James David
City-County Library Cost: FREE Special Events
END THE SILENCE
March 5 (7pm) Mission San Luis Obispo Social Justice presents End The Silence, a program about mental illness being presented in local high schools. Learn about local resources and ways to help a loved one or a friend with a mental illness. March 5.
Madeleine Johnson
Serra Room, Mission San Luis Obispo Cost: Free Art
Openings and Receptions March 5 (12 PM to 4 PM) Shades of Green is the title for the new show opening at the Art Center Morro Bay on Thursday, February 21 and running through Monday, April 1. Featured artists Diane Henderson and Ray Atzet present acrylic and watercolor paintings around a theme. A reception for the artists that is open to the public will take place Sunday, February 24 from 2 to 4 PM. Art Center Morro Bay is at 835 Main Street in Morro Bay. For more information call 772-2504.
Ruth Ann Angus
Morro Bay Art Center Cost: Free Sports and Wellness
March 5 (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
Lessons and Classes March 5 (8:00pm) Bachata is an emotionally expressive way to escape from the trials of everyday life as you meld with the spirit of the Caribbean. Bachata drawing inspiration from the Spanish bolero and later salsa and merengue. Quote from the Los Angeles Times “Bachata dance is a phenomenon that “has exploded at local clubs” Don’t miss out on learning this incredible dance. This high-energy class provides great exercise in a friendly and social environment. Ages 16 to 96 are encouraged to come. 1st and 2nd Tue
Liliana Graham
San Luis Obispo Vet's Hall Cost: 5.00 Writers and Literature
ANOTHER TYPE OF GROOVE: SPOKEN WORD POETRY
Poetry March 6 (7:30 pm) Celebrate spoken word poetry & open mic for Women’s HERtory Month w/Judy Holiday on Wed, Mar. 6, at Chumash Auditorium.
Jose Beltran
Cal Poly - Chumash Auditorium Cost: Free Art
Openings and Receptions March 6 (12 PM to 4 PM) Shades of Green is the title for the new show opening at the Art Center Morro Bay on Thursday, February 21 and running through Monday, April 1. Featured artists Diane Henderson and Ray Atzet present acrylic and watercolor paintings around a theme. A reception for the artists that is open to the public will take place Sunday, February 24 from 2 to 4 PM. Art Center Morro Bay is at 835 Main Street in Morro Bay. For more information call 772-2504.
Ruth Ann Angus
Morro Bay Art Center Cost: Free Sports and Wellness
SLO SKIERS MONTHLY MEETING
Special Events March 6 (7:30pm) SLO Skiers, a local non-profit sport and social club, is having their monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of the month, March 6, at the Elks' Club Lodge. The meeting starts at 7:30pm and is free. SLO Skiers is open to all adults and is $40 per year for membership. Sports activities and social events are held all year long.
Pete
SLO Elks Club Cost: Free Fundraisers
SPAGHETTI DINNER AND SONG FEST
March 6 (5:30- 7:00pm) Join us for a spaghetti dinner and the live music of The Low Expectations Hillbilly Band.
Kerry L. Bates
Spaghetti Dinner & Song Fest Cost: Adults $10, Age 4-14 $5 |
Get on the bus!
Troublesome numbers - With reform legislation stalling, a state nurses union releases local hospitals' billing figures
Each drop is priceless - Santa Maria is ahead of the curve when it comes to water conservation
Changing of the guard
Lompoc wind farmgets two more years
Abel Maldonado is striving to repeal A.B. 109
Good, clean fun
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