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June 26

Stage

THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA PRESENTS <em>THE CROCK OF GOLD </em>AND<em> THE TAVERN </em>
THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA PRESENTS THE CROCK OF GOLD AND THE TAVERN
(Times vary)

Through Sept. 18 discover murder, false accusations, surprise revelations, and a comic couple, in this classic melodrama tale. The Tavern plays through Sept. 19.

Phone: 489-2499
http://americanmelodrama.com

Great American Melodrama
on Hwy 1
Oceano

Cost: $18-$22

Art

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY ART EXHIBIT
(Mon.-Fri., 9-5pm)

Connection with Nature a photography exhibit explores nature's beauty through local photographers' interpretations of nature through Sept. 30.

Julie
jpowell@slobg.org
Phone: 541-1400
http://slobg.org

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
3450 Dairy Creek Road, on 150 acres
San Luis Obispo 93405

GALLERY AT THE NETWORK
GALLERY AT THE NETWORK
Galleries
(Open daily from 11-6, Thursdays from 11-8 and Sundays from 11-5)

A Jewelry Jubilee: through September.

Phone: 788-0886
http://galleryatthenetwork.com

778 Higuera, B
San Luis Obispo

B-W GALLERY AND BOOKSTORE
B-W GALLERY AND BOOKSTORE
Galleries
(Open May through October on Sundays from 1-4pm and by appointment)

Howard Steinberg hangs through Sept. 26.

Phone: 674-0337
http://b-wgallery.com

9315 Santa Clara Road
Atascadero

SEEKERS GLASS GALLERY
SEEKERS GLASS GALLERY
Galleries
(10am-10pm)

Dan and Joi LaChaussee exhibit in September.

David
Phone: 927-4352
http://seekersglass.com

4090 Burton Drive
Cambria

GALA CENTER - PRIDE ART
GALA CENTER - PRIDE ART
Openings and Receptions
(Mon.-Fri., 8-5pm)

This exhibit hangs through Sept. 13 with an artists' reception on Sept. 3 during Art After Dark from 6-9pm with Nixson Borah, Jane Morgan, Kate Moldauer, and many more.

Phone: 541-4252
http://ccgala.org

1060 Palm
SLO

Farmers Market

SAN LUIS OBISPO
May 27,May 29,June 3,June 5,June 10,June 12,June 17,June 19,June 24,June 26,July 1,July 3,July 8,July 10,July 15,July 17,July 22,July 24,July 29,July 31,August 5,August 7,August 12,August 14,August 19,August 21,August 26,August 28,September 2,September 4,September 9,September 11,September 16,September 18,September 23,September 25,September 30,October 2,October 7,October 9,October 14,October 16,October 21,October 23,October 28,October 30(varies)

In two places: On Higuera St. from Nipomo St. to Osos St., Thurs., 6-9pm. Live entertainment and barbecue. And at the Promenade parking lot near World Market (off Madonna Road), Sat. 8-10:30am.

Phone: 541-0286 or (Call 544-9570 for Saturday info)

SLO

CAYUCOS
June 4,June 11,June 18,June 25,July 2,July 9,July 16,July 23,July 30,August 6,August 13,August 20,August 27,September 3(10am-12:30pm)

Through Sept. 6 on Fridays. A great opportunity to buy local products, produce, and flowers.

Phone: 995-3799

Vets Hall
Parking lot
Cayucos

SHELL BEACH
June 26,July 3,July 10,July 17,July 24,July 31,August 7,August 14,August 21,August 28,September 4,September 11,September 18,September 25(9am-1pm)

Fresh fruit, massages, and several vendors. Overlooks bluffs of the Pacific on Saturdays.

Phone: 773-2222

Dinosaur Caves Park
Shell Beach

Special Events

ATASCADERO LAKESIDE WINE FESTIVAL
June 26 (4-8pm)

Takes place June 26 and features over 80 wineries and tons of food, juried art, and beer tasting. Food sold separately. Proceeds benefit local charities and the Charles Paddock Zoo. Shuttle available from the Sunken Gardens.

Phone: 462-0177
http://atascaderowinefestival.com

Atascadero Lake Park
Atascadero , CA

Cost: $40-$45

Stage

A NIGHT OF COMEDY
A NIGHT OF COMEDY
June 26 (8pm)

Lisa Alvarado from Last Comic Standing and Nick @ Nite's Funniest Mom in America performs on June 26.

Heather Pond
Phone: 239-2562

EOS Estate Winery
5625 Hwy 46 East
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: $18

Art

A SERIES OF SERIES  WITH GLYNIS CHAFFIN-TINGLOF
June 26 (noon-8pm)

Through July 3 view this series of paintings that depend on each other for context and composition.

Sasha Irving
Sasha@StudiosonthePark.org
Phone: 238-9800
http://Studiosonthepark.org

Studios on The Park
1130 Pine Street
Paso Robles 93446

ABSTRACT ART
Classes and Workshops
June 26 (9am-1pm)

June 25-26 join PRAA artist Joan Scott to investigate organic shapes to geometric forms, adding collage or combining different media or materials, dripping, pouring or staining.

Sasha Irving
Sasha@StudiosonthePark.org
Phone: 238-9800
http://Studiosonthepark.org

Studios on The Park
1130 Pine Street
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: $100-$120

JOHN BARNARD DEMO
Classes and Workshops
June 26 (3:30-5:30pm)

This painting demonstration takes place on June 26.

Olive Tree Fine Arts
denise.otfa@att.net
Phone: 461-5600
http://olivetreefinearts.com

Olive Tree Fine Arts
5850 Traffic Way
Atascadero 93422

Cost: Free

BIRDS OF A FEATHER  - WATERCOLORS BY LAURE F. CARLISLE
Galleries
June 26 (Noon-8pm)

Through Aug. 14 view works that use transparent and opaque watercolors that bring a lively feel to her paintings of birds from around the world.

Sasha Irving
Sasha@StudiosonthePark.org
Phone: 238-9800
http://Studiosonthepark.org

Studios on The Park
1130 Pine Street
Paso Robles 93446

The Outdoors

CAYUCOS DOG PARK
June 26 (11am)

On Hwy 1 off Obispo Ave.

Donna Dawson
Phone: 995-1266

Cayucos Cemetery
Cayucos 93430

Cost: None

Sports and Wellness

COUNTRY COAST CLASSIC BIKE RIDE
Special Events
June 26 (begins at 6:30am)

Takes place on June 26 starting at Shamel Park. Participants may select from 3 different rides: Century 100 mile ride, Half Century 50 mile ride, and a 25 mile ride. Benefits the Cambria YMCA Teen Center.

Phone: 543-8235
http://countrycoastclassic.org

Cambria , CA

Farmers Market

SAN LUIS OBISPO
June 26 (varies)

In two places: On Higuera St. from Nipomo St. to Osos St., Thurs., 6-9pm. Live entertainment and barbecue. And at the Promenade parking lot near World Market (off Madonna Road), Sat. 8-10:30am.

Phone: 541-0286 or (Call 544-9570 for Saturday info)

SLO

SHELL BEACH
June 26 (9am-1pm)

Fresh fruit, massages, and several vendors. Overlooks bluffs of the Pacific on Saturdays.

Phone: 773-2222

Dinosaur Caves Park
Shell Beach

Lectures and Learning

SLO KNITTING GUILD
June 26 (Times vary)

Meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10am and the fourth Monday  at 7pm. All people interested in knitting are welcome. Enter through the black iron gate on Nipomo Street. Free parking is available behind the church on Pismo Street.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
SLO

ADOPT-A-PET
Many Cats & Kittens Available for Adoption - Feline Network
ADOPT-A-PET
June 26 (11am-4pm)

The Feline Network has cats and kittens available for adoption every Saturday at PETCO in the Madonna Plaza Shopping Center in San Luis Obispo. There are many loving and adorable felines to choose from. Cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, tested and vaccinated prior to adoption. The adoption fee is $60 for one or $80 for two. A free vet examination is included.

Christine Collie
collie.christine@yahoo.com
Phone: 549-9228
http://felinenetwork.org

PETCO - SLO
Madonna Plaza - SLO
San Luis Obispo 93401