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March 22

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

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

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
staff@slocasa.org
Phone: 541-6542
http://slocasa.org

CASA Office
75 Higuera St., suite 180
San Luis Obispo

Cost: Free

Special Events

ATHEISTS UNITED SLO PUB SOCIAL
March 22 (6pm)

Come join us for food, beverages, and great conversation on March 22.

Martin Williams
atheistsunited.slo@gmail.com
Phone: 295-8775
http://meetup.com/San-Luis-Obispo-Atheists/events/100249972/

California Pizza Kitchen
876 Marsh St.
San Luis Obispo

Cost: Free

Stage

LES MISERABLES...OR A WHOLE LOT LESS MISERABLE
March 22 (Wed, Thurs, Fri at 7pm, Sat 3pm & 7pm, Sun 6pm)

March 14-April 28. Seen the musical, movie or neither one? You're going to love the TGAM twist on this Hugo classic!

Box Office
info@americanmelodrama.com
Phone: 805-489-2499
http://www.americanmelodrama.com

The Great American Melodrama
1863 Front Street
Oceano 93445

Cost: $18, $20, $22

Music

KREUZBERG BOOK BAR AND COFFEE LOUNGE
March 22 (Open daily)

regularly features art displays and hosts live music in a comfortable/ intellectual setting.

Phone: 439-2060
http://kreuzbergcalifornia.com

685 Higuera St.
SLO

TABOR COLLEGE CONCERT CHOIR
March 22 (7pm)

on March 22.

Shoreline Calvary Chapel
info@ccshoreling.org
Phone: 772-8525
http://ccshoreline.org/

Shoreline Calvary Chapel
Corner of Beach St. and Monterey St.
Morro Bay

Cost: free

Art

FIONA BLEU GALLERY
Galleries
March 22 (Open daily)

features a vast collection of modern sculpture, painting, and furniture.

Phone: 772-0541
http://fionableu.com

900 Embarcadero
Morro Bay

PIERCEMODERN GALLERY
Galleries
March 22 (12-9pm)

features paintings, sculpture, mixed media, and furniture from a wide variety of artists. Open Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday from 4-9pm, and Saturday from

Rachel Eckert
PierceModern@gmail.com
Phone: 975-4860
http://PierceModern.com

Pierce Modern Gallery
617 12th St.
Paso Robles

Cost: Free

STEYNBERG GALLERY
Galleries
March 22 (Open daily)

This coffee bar features drinks, art, and music aimed at stimulating the brain. Regular art showcases highlight provocative local artists and work from afar.

Phone: 547-0278
http://steynberggallery.com

Steynberg Gallery
1531 Monterey St.
SLO

CENTRAL COAST VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Museums
March 22 (10am-3pm)

Preserves maps, films, and more.

Phone: 543-1763 or 543-5240
http://vetmuseum.org

801 Grand Ave.
SLO

THE SHAKESPEARE PRESS MUSEUM
Museums
March 22 (Times vary)

This unique space doubles as a working printing shop and is located in the Graphic Communication Department (Building 26, Room 116) at Cal Poly. More than ten presses, 500 cases of type, and various printing ephemera are maintained.

Phone: 756-1108 or 909-292-7335

Graphic Communication Department (Building 26, Room 116) at Cal Poly
SLO

SHADES OF GREEN
Waterfront Home
SHADES OF GREEN
Openings and Receptions
March 22 (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
candidcow@att,net
Phone: 805-772-2504
http://www.artcentermorrobay.com

Morro Bay Art Center
835 Main Street
Morro Bay 93442

Cost: Free

Kid Stuff

YOUR ROOM (PERSPECTIVE DRAWING)
ART CLASSES WITH KIM SNYDER for ages 12+
YOUR ROOM (PERSPECTIVE DRAWING)
March 22 (3:30-5pm)

Draw your room or one from your imagination. March 22.

kim Snyder
kim@kimsnyderart.com
Phone: 450-3148
http://studiosonthepark.org/education/youth.php

Studios on the Park
1130 Pine St.
Paso Robles

Cost: $25

OPEN STUDIO
Create and Learn
March 22 (1pm-4:30pm)

All ages welcome Tuesdays and Fridays for an open arts and crafts session. Each craft is $5 with materials included.

Terri Kurczewski
smartstudioslo@gmail.com
Phone: 904-5229
http://www.smartstudioslo.com/calendar

Sm(ART) Studio
3591 Sacramento #104
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: $5

Lectures and Learning

LIVING HISTORY PROGRAM AT HEARST CASTLE
March 22 (Tour times vary, contact for details)

Docents in vintage clothing will recreate the social atmosphere of the famous landmark in the 1930s. Others will act as cleaning and serving staff, letting guests see what life was like at the castle.

Phone: (800) 444-4445
http://hearstcastle.com

Hearst Castle
Highway One
San Simeon

Cost: $36

Fundraisers

DIXON'S SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER
March 22 (4:30-7pm)

Morro Bay Community Foundation will be holding their Dixon's Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on March 22, from 4:30-7pm at the Morro Bay Community Center. Tickets are available at the Morro Bay Recreation and Parks Department and proceeds benefit the youth scholarship fund.

Karen Sweeny
ksweeny@morro-bay.ca.us
Phone: 772-6281

Morro Bay Community Center
1001 Kennedy Way
Morro Bay

Cost: Adults $9, Senior and Kids 6-15 $7, Family $26, Kids 5 and under Free