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New Times / Calendar EventsJuly 31 - August 7Special Events
HAPPY HOUR AT AVILA BAY CLUB
July 23,July 30,August 6,August 13,August 20,August 27,September 3(6-8pm) Enjoy local bands each Friday. Entrance Fee is $5. Food, beer, wine, and other beverages available. Cuesta Ridge performs on Sept. 3.
Amy Kueffler
Avila Bay Club Cost: $5
WINEMAKER SERIES AT GATHER WINE BAR
Winery Events July 7,July 14,July 21,July 28,August 4,August 11,August 18,August 25,September 1,September 8,September 15,September 22,September 29(6:30pm) Sept. 1: Chamisal Vineyards. Sept. 8: Ethan and Luke Lindquist (Ethan Wines and Tres Hermanas Wines). Sept. 15: Hitching Post Wines with Gray Hartley.
Kari Ziegler
122 East Branch Street
WINEMAKER WEDNESDAYS AT VINO VERSATO
Winery Events July 28,August 4,August 11,August 18,August 25,September 1,September 8,September 15,September 22,September 29(5:30-7:30pm) Sept. 8: Rick from Haka Wines.
Cindy & Johnna
781 Price Street Cost: $12 Stage
(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
Great American Melodrama Cost: $18-$22
(5pm) Through Sept. 5. $48.95 includes three course dinner, show, sales tax and wait staff gratuity.
Phone: 489-3875
Spyglass Inn Restaurant
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
(Times vary) Through Sept. 12 at the Solvang Festival Theater.
Phone: 922-8313 Solvang
ALLIED ARTS THEATRE PRESENTS BRIDGING THE GAP
(Times vary) Roseann Balbantin's play Bridging the Gap hits the stage through Sept. 5 at 7:30pm and at 3pm on Sundays.
Linda Dunn
Allied Arts at the Old Grammar School Film and TV
August 6,August 7,August 12,August 13,August 14,August 19,August 20,August 21,August 26,August 27,August 28,September 2,September 3,September 4,September 9,September 10,September 11(Times vary) This show is your insiders guide to travel with Dianne Tuttle and shows at 6pm on Thursdays, 11:30am on Fridays, and Saturdays at 1pm on local public access channel 2.
Dianne Tuttle
San Luis obispo 93401
MOVIES IN THE PARK AT SUNKEN GARDENS
August 7,August 14,August 21,August 28,September 4,September 11,September 18,September 25(8:15pm) Bring your blankets and low-back chairs to view free films on the big screen. Movies start at dusk.
Phone: 461-5000
6500 Palma Ave. Music
LIVE MUSIC AT GATHER WINE BAR
(Times vary) Sept. 2: Stuart Mason: Americana, bluegrass and folk, Sept. 3: Bill Wingfield Jazz Trio, Sept. 4: Jennifer Jane.
Kari Ziegler
122 East Branch Street Cost: No Cover 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
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
MARYLOU SLINKARD EXHIBIT
(Call for hours) Slinkard captures the old fashioned, ranching west in her acrylics, oils, watercolors and drawings hanging now at the Coast Hills Federal Credit Union Gallery.
Phone: 733-7667
8900 Pueblo Ave.
LYNN SARGENT EXHIBITS
(10:30-5pm daily) Sargent exhibits oil paintings of California and the south of France through September.
Phone: 239-2565
Windward Vineyard
(10am-4pm) This outdoor family art festival features over 130 vendors from California. Pottery, jewelry, textiles, furniture, paintings, live music, art demos, barbecue, and more. 1st Sunday of the month through Nov. 7.
artinthepark_2006@hotmail.com Shell Beach
(Call for times)
Phone: 226-8881
5125 Linne Road
PRAA LIFE DRAWING CLASSES
Classes and Workshops August 2,August 9,August 16,August 23,August 30,September 6,September 13,September 20(1pm-4pm) Meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Live models vary every class. Enter through the back yellow door with your equipment and fee.
Sasha Irving
Studios on the Park Cost: $10 model fee (PRAA member) or $12 for non-members
LIFE DRAWING
Classes and Workshops August 4,August 11,August 18,August 25,September 1,September 8,September 15,September 22,September 29(Wed. at 9am-12pm and 6:30-9:30pm) People with all skill levels are invited. A model is provided.
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art Cost: $10 members, $12 nonmembers
WATERCOLOR
Classes and Workshops August 7,August 14,August 21,August 28,September 4,September 11,September 18,September 25(9-11am) All levels of painters will enjoy Chris Berdoll's logical approach on Saturdays.
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art Cost: $12 members, $15 nonmembers
Galleries (Open daily from 11-6, Thursdays from 11-8 and Sundays from 11-5) A Jewelry Jubilee: through September.
Phone: 788-0886
778 Higuera, B
Galleries (Open May through October on Sundays from 1-4pm and by appointment) Howard Steinberg hangs through Sept. 26.
Phone: 674-0337
9315 Santa Clara Road
Galleries (10am-10pm) Dan and Joi LaChaussee exhibit in September.
David
4090 Burton Drive
Galleries (Times vary) Kevin Cole's Photomorphosis hangs through Sept. 25.
Phone: 543-8562
1010 Broad
Galleries (Call for times) This photographer hangs through Sept. 30.
Denise Schryver
Olive Tree Fine Arts Cost: Free
Galleries (Wed.-Sun. Noon-3:30pm) Wish You Were Here: Artworks from the Field with artists Steve Kellogg and Bob Young (posthumously) features paintings, drawings, and travel journals done in various parts of the world through Sept. 6.
Phone: 927-2840
Allied Arts at the Old Grammar School Cost: Free
Galleries (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm) Photo-Paintings, fine art photography, pigment prints, and mixed media, Sacred Light - Sacred Lands: A Journey Thru the National Parks hangs through September.
Paul J. McCloskey
Paso Robles City Hall
Galleries (Thursday and Sunday, noon-6pm, Friday and Saturday, noon-8pm) Thirty-five Years of Mythic-Fantasy Etchings hangs through Sept. 12.
Phone: 238-9800
Studios on the Park
ESTRELLA WARBIRD MUSEUM
Museums (Times vary) Includes exhibits of military aircraft, memorabilia, artifacts and special events.
Phone: 227-0440
4251 Dry Creek Road
PASO ROBLES PIONEER MUSEUM
Museums (Times vary) A collection of visual and written history, and a preservation of the cultural heritage of California's Paso Robles area through displays, and historical literature.
Phone: 239-4556
2010 Riverside Ave.
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
1060 Palm
Openings and Receptions (Mon.-Fri.: 10am-6pm, Sat.: 10am-4pm and by appointment) All of My Favorite Things is a playful collection of vibrant watercolors by local artist Tracy Taylor kicking off with an Art After Dark reception on Sept. 3.
Phone: 542-9000
339 Marsh St
Openings and Receptions (Mon.-Fri.: 10am-8pm and Sat.: 10am-5pm) September: Joan Scott's pastels and mixed-media paintings. A reception takes place on Sept. 9 from 4-6pm.
Phone: 237-3870
1000 Spring St.
Openings and Receptions (10am-6pm) Hope Myers and Jeanette Wolff exhibit with areception on Sept. 10 from 5-8pm. Hangs through the 29th.
gallery@nonajanestudio.com
601 Embarcadero #10
Openings and Receptions August 6,September 3(Reception: 6-9pm, regular hours: Mon-.Fri., 10am-4pm and Sat., 10am-2pm) The Santa Barbara artist hangs through Sept. 8 with a reception on Sept. 3.
ARTS Obispo
Creamery Kid Stuff
CHESS FOR GIRLS
July 17,July 24,July 31,August 7,August 14,August 21,August 28,September 4,September 11,September 18,September 25,October 2,October 9,October 16,October 23(4pm) For ages 8-13 who are serious about chess. Meets every other Saturday.
szaja gottlieb SLO County Cost: Free
MOMMY AND ME YOGA
July 18,July 25,August 1,August 8,August 15,August 22,August 29,September 5,September 12(10-11:00am) This class is a great way to stay connected to other new moms as well as get out and move your body with your baby! No worries if you need to show up in your pajamas or if you are running a little behind---trust me---you are in good company here! This class is great for the pre-walkers---we'll have to look at starting a toddler class in the future.
Mary Sage
Central Coast Yoga Cost: $15 (First Class FREE) The Outdoors
LIFE CELEBRATION GARDEN
(9am-4pm) Honors and remembers family and friends at the SLO Botanical Garden, off Highway 1.
Phone: 546-3501
3450 Dairy Creek Road
COASTAL DISCOVERY CENTER
(11-5pm) Operated by the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and open Fri. - Sun. Free admission. Now featuring live plankton and a docent led "History of San Simeon Bay" walk on the first Sunday of each month.
Phone: 927-2145
At W.R. Hearst State Beach Sports and Wellness
SKATEBOARD PARKS
Facilities (Times vary) Atascadero: 5493 Traffic Way. Info: 461-5000. Los Osos: 2180 Palisades Ave. Open daily, 10am-dusk. Info: 781-5930. Cambria: on Main St. Morro Bay: at Coleman Park next to the rock. Info: 772-6279. SLO: at Santa Rosa Park. Grover Beach: 1750 Ramona Drive, Grover Beach. Open every day. $2. Cayucos: located near the pier, by the Veterans Center (C St. and North Ocean) and 95 Cayucos Drive. Info: 597-4725 or 235-6003. Paso Robles: 19th and Riverside Ave. Templeton: 6th and Main Streets Info: 434-4900. SLO County 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
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
AVILA BEACH FISH AND FARMERS MARKET
July 2,July 9,July 16,July 23,July 30,August 6,August 13,August 20,August 27,September 3,September 10,September 17,September 24(4-8pm) Takes place every Friday through Sept. 24 and features live music and food from local eateries. A must do in SLO County. Sept. 3: Dave Aguallo. Sept. 10: Poor Man’s Poison, Sept. 17: Port, Sept. 24: Shival Experience.
coastalfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Avila Promenade
LOS OSOS/BAYWOOD PARK
July 19,July 26,August 2,August 9,August 16,August 23,August 30,September 6,September 13,September 20,September 27,October 4,October 11,October 18,October 25(2pm-4:30pm) Mondays.
Phone: 748-1109
At Second and Santa Maria Streets
NIPOMO
July 24,July 31,August 7,August 14,August 21,August 28,September 4,September 11,September 18,September 25,October 2,October 9,October 16,October 23,October 30(1pm-4pm) Takes place on Saturdays.
Phone: 458-1907
Parking lot of the Adobe Plaza
PASO ROBLES
(Times vary) In three places: Tues. at City Park, 3-6pm, Fri. at Wal-Mart parking lot at Niblick and River Road from 9am-12:30pm, and Sat. at City Park from 9am-12:30pm.
Phone: 748-1109 or 237-0345 Paso Robles
ARROYO GRANDE
(8:30am) Spencer's Market parking lot on the corner of Grand and Courtland on Wednesdays.
Phone: 544-9570 Arroyo Grande
ATASCADERO
July 28,August 4,August 11,August 18,August 25,September 1,September 8,September 15,September 22,September 29,October 6,October 13,October 20,October 27(3pm-6pm) In the Sunken Gardens in the historic downtown Colony District on Wednesdays.
Phone: 748-1109
at East Mall and El Camino Real
ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE
July 31,August 7,August 14,August 21,August 28,September 4,September 11,September 18,September 25,October 2,October 9,October 16,October 23,October 30,November 6,November 13,November 20,November 27(Noon-2:30pm) Live entertainment, fresh fruit, flowers, and more on Saturdays.
Phone: 489-6597
Village Gazebo area
MORRO BAY
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,November 4,November 6,November 11,November 13,November 18,November 20,November 25,November 27,December 2,December 4,December 9,December 11,December 16,December 18,December 23,December 25,December 30(3pm-6pm) Takes place on Thursdays in the Spencers Market parking lot and on Saturdays.
Phone: 772-4467 or call 544-9570 for Thursday info
Morro Bay Blvd. and Main St. Lectures and Learning
SOUTH BAY COMM. CENTER EVENTS
(Times and days vary) This facility offers the Senior nutrition program, Bingo, Zumba, Weight Watchers, senior health screenings, and more.
Phone: 528-2626
2180 Palisades Ave.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS
August 4,August 11,August 18,August 25,September 1,September 8,September 15,September 22,September 29(7pm) Dance the Ballroom dances of Scotland. No partner is required. Through Sept. 29.
Barry Lewis
Veteran's Memorial Building Cost: $6
HASH HOUSE HARRIERS
(6pm) This drinking club with a running problem is looking for fun individuals with a sense of humor to join this running and social club. Meets every other Thursday at various locations throughout SLO County.
Mr. Chihuahua's Wild Ride Central Coast
GARDEN LECTURE
(10am) Free Begonia Garden Discussion on Sept. 4.
Todd Davidson
Sage Eco-Gardens and Nursery Cost: Free
ARROYO GRANDE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Announcements (Times vary) The countdown begins July 10. In one year the City of Arroyo Grande will be celebrating their 100th year anniversary. A Centennial Committee has been formed and a variety of events are being planned which will begin in July 2011 and continue throughout the year culminating with a celebration weekend in July including a parade, bike ride, historical re-enactments, a community-wide dinner/dance, and fireworks. Community members are encouraged to visit and join the Facebook page to post their comments, Arroyo Grande memories and to keep up-to-date with activities and information. The Centennial Committee is looking for celebration and event ideas which can also be submitted on the Facebook page. Just type in Arroyo Grande Centennial Celebration in the Facebook search box. http://arroyograndecentennial.org or find them on Facebook Arroyo Grande
INTRO COMPUTER CLASSES
Classes (10am) Thursdays at 10am.
Larisse Lopez
Register at 6907 El Camino Real Cost: $80 Fundraisers
Pewter Plough Closer to Reopening With Sprinkler Work
(7:30 pm) For further information on how you can contribute or help at the Playhouse, phone 927-3877 or visit www.pewterploughplayhouse.org.
Box Office
Pewter Plough Playhouse
BINGO IN SLO
August 4,September 1,October 6(6pm and 6:30pm) Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to everyone, 21 or older. Net proceeds go to charity. Food and drink available for purchase.
Phone: 543-0322
Elks Lodge #322, (near Sunset drive-in) Cost: $15 and up Support Groups
COMPULSIVE EATERS ANONYMOUS-HOW
July 14,July 21,July 28,August 4,August 11,August 18,August 25,September 1,September 8,September 15,September 22,September 29(Noon) This is a 12 step program reading from the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous and is for anyone wanting to address compulsive eating issues. Meets on Wed.
Garry
Mountainbrook Community Church Cost: donation
SOUTH COUNTY CAREGIVERS
July 14,August 11,September 8,October 13(1pm-2:30pm) Meets the second Wed. of the month.
Phone: 547-3830
First Methodist Church
CAMBRIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
(9:30am-11am) Meets the first and third Thursdays each month. Free care of your impaired person is provided.
Phone: 927-3999 or 927-3239
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Library
PROSTATE CANCER
July 29,August 26,September 30(7pm) The North County Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the last Thursday of the month.
Bill Houston
Twin Cities Community Hospital Cost: Free
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION/MDA SUPPORT GROUP
(11am-12:30pm ) This group is for anyone living with a neuromuscular disease, family, friends, and caregivers. Share experiences and exchange information. Meets on the first Monday of every month.
shwshelton@sbcglobal.net
633 Brizzolara St. - in social room
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
August 3,September 7,October 5(5:30pm) The San Luis Obispo Breast Cancer Support Group meets monthly at the Hearst Cancer Resource Center on the first Tuesday of the month.
Phone: 473-1748
1941 Johnson Avenue, suite 201A Volunteers
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES INFO SESSIONS
(Noon) CASA is a program in which trained community volunteers are appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in juvenile court proceedings. Two Information Sessions are held each month.
staff@slocasa.org
75 Higuera St., suite 180 Special Events
Winery Events July 31 (2-5pm) Pismo Beach Winery is featuring free tasting every Saturday and Sunday in July. Taste hand-crafted wines just North of the Prime Outlets.
pismobeachwinery@att.net
Pismo Beach Winery Stage
July 31 (8pm, 2pm, and 7pm) A dazzling crazy quilt of mind-blowing showstoppers by Emmy award-winning choreographer Suzy Miller, in a nonstop explosion of entertainment with twenty-two singers and dancers taking audiences to the pyramids of Egypt, the court of Marie Antoinette, a Gospel Revival, a Gothic lair, and through Alice's rabbit hole through July 31.
Kevin Harris
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre Cost: $35-$50
July 31 (on Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 6pm) Twelfth Night and The Gamester play through Aug. 14. Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a topsy-turvy triple love story featuring separated twins, mistaken identities, gender crossing disguises, besotted relatives, and wise cracking fools. The Gamester follows the adventures of a young man torn between his fiance and his mistress.
Phone: 546-4224
River Oaks Amphitheatre Cost: Tickets are $18 for students and seniors, or $20 general admission. Group rates for 10 or more $16 Film and TV
ALLIED ARTS FILMS
July 31 (3pm) July: Earth themed movies.
Shirley Kirkes Mar
Allied Arts at the Old Grammar School
July 31 (2pm) The San Luis Obispo Library is presenting this film program with New Times columnist, Bryce Wilson, leading a discussion after most of the screenings. Neo-noir is a style seen in modern films that prominently utilizes elements of film noir, but with updated themes, content, style and visual elements that were absent in films noir of the 1940s and 1950s. Free snacks and water will be provided. July 31.
Steve Kinsey
SLO Library Community Room Cost: Free Music
SATURDAY IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES
July 31 (6:30-8:30pm) Through Aug. 21.
Phone: 461-5000
Lake Park Art
BIRDS OF A FEATHER - WATERCOLORS BY LAURE F. CARLISLE
Galleries July 31 (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
Studios on The Park Kid Stuff
CHESS FOR GIRLS
July 31 (4pm) For ages 8-13 who are serious about chess. Meets every other Saturday.
szaja gottlieb SLO County Cost: Free
POTTERY CLASSES AND CAMPS
Create and Learn July 31 (11-3pm) Anam-Cre' pottery studio offers classes for children ages 6 and up. After school and weekends for an hour and a half of fun learning how to sculpt, throw on the wheel and making slab pieces. Pottery camp takes place from 1-4pm July 19-23.
Phone: 896-6197
570 Higuera
POTTERY CLASSES AND CAMPS
Create and Learn July 31 (1pm) Anam-Cre' pottery studio offers classes for children ages 6 and up. After school and weekends for an hour and a half of fun learning how to sculpt, throw on the wheel and making slab pieces. Pottery camp takes place July 28-30.
Phone: 896-6197
570 Higuera Farmers Market
SAN LUIS OBISPO
July 31 (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
July 31 (9am-1pm) Fresh fruit, massages, and several vendors. Overlooks bluffs of the Pacific on Saturdays.
Phone: 773-2222
Dinosaur Caves Park
NIPOMO
July 31 (1pm-4pm) Takes place on Saturdays.
Phone: 458-1907
Parking lot of the Adobe Plaza
ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE
July 31 (Noon-2:30pm) Live entertainment, fresh fruit, flowers, and more on Saturdays.
Phone: 489-6597
Village Gazebo area
MORRO BAY
July 31 (3pm-6pm) Takes place on Thursdays in the Spencers Market parking lot and on Saturdays.
Phone: 772-4467 or call 544-9570 for Thursday info
Morro Bay Blvd. and Main St. Lectures and Learning
July 31 (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
PETCO - SLO Stage
August 1 (on Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 6pm) Twelfth Night and The Gamester play through Aug. 14. Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a topsy-turvy triple love story featuring separated twins, mistaken identities, gender crossing disguises, besotted relatives, and wise cracking fools. The Gamester follows the adventures of a young man torn between his fiance and his mistress.
Phone: 546-4224
River Oaks Amphitheatre Cost: Tickets are $18 for students and seniors, or $20 general admission. Group rates for 10 or more $16 Music
SUNDAYS ON THE SAND
August 1 (1pm) Aug. 29: Nitely Irie, reggae.
Katie Manley
Avila Beach Golf Resort Cost: Free, food and drink available for purchase
August 1 (7pm) Back by popular demand, Go Fish is a kids music group that brings the house down for all ages and doesn't drive parents crazy. Aug. 1.
Vikki
Grace Bible Church Cost: $5-$10 Writers and Literature
THE SLO FAVORITE POEMS PROJECT
Poetry August 1 (4pm-6pm) Takes place on the first Sundays of the month. This is a different style of poetry reading: instead of their own work, featured readers and audience members read only poems that are written by others, and are related to a monthly topic.
Phone: 788-0818
Steynberg Gallery Art
BIRDS OF A FEATHER - WATERCOLORS BY LAURE F. CARLISLE
Galleries August 1 (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
Studios on The Park Kid Stuff
MOMMY AND ME YOGA
August 1 (10-11:00am) This class is a great way to stay connected to other new moms as well as get out and move your body with your baby! No worries if you need to show up in your pajamas or if you are running a little behind---trust me---you are in good company here! This class is great for the pre-walkers---we'll have to look at starting a toddler class in the future.
Mary Sage
Central Coast Yoga Cost: $15 (First Class FREE) Sports and Wellness
Special Events August 1 (2pm) Come out and watch Sunday Polo at Central Coast Polo Club. Casual attire, and family friendly. Riding lessons and polo lessons offered. The club offers weekly scrimmages and private or group lessons. Located on 80 acres the club offers horse boarding, leasing and turn-out. Through August.
Megan Judge
Central Coast Polo Club Cost: Free Farmers Market
SLO CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET
August 1 (10-1pm) Fresh produce from vegetables to fish to meat available through a local vendor and musical entertainment, food with an international flair and even fresh baked products. Every Sunday.
Moez Bensalem
Kennedy Club parking lot Art
PRAA LIFE DRAWING CLASSES
Classes and Workshops August 2 (1pm-4pm) Meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Live models vary every class. Enter through the back yellow door with your equipment and fee.
Sasha Irving
Studios on the Park Cost: $10 model fee (PRAA member) or $12 for non-members Kid Stuff
BRAIN POWER ADVENTURES
August 2 (9:30am-3pm) Fun educational field trips for kids 9-15.
Nicole Beaudoin SLO County Cost: $20 per day
Create and Learn August 2 (Call for times) Create concoctions in the Chemworks Camp or explore the far reaches of the universe in the NASA Space Camp. Taking place in Paso Robles, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Grover Beach, and Santa Maria through Aug. 14.
info@madscienceslo.com SLO County Cost: $150 per child
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?
Get Fit August 2 (9am) Free Hip Hop Dance Classes.
Lotella A. Hale
San Miguel Community Center Cost: Free Sports and Wellness
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DIVING
Lessons and Classes August 2 (Mon.-Thurs.) Prerequisite, all skills from the beginning diving class. Class concentrates on a full list of competitive dives. Ages 7-17. Aug. 2-12.
Kirk Carmichael
Cuesta College Cost: $55-$100 Farmers Market
LOS OSOS/BAYWOOD PARK
August 2 (2pm-4:30pm) Mondays.
Phone: 748-1109
At Second and Santa Maria Streets Lectures and Learning
BRIDGE
Clubs, Meetings, and Discussion Groups August 2 (Times vary) Unit 543 Duplicate games are Monday at 12:45pm, Tuesday Beginners '99er game at 5:30pm with free lesson at 5pm and Friday at 11am with free lesson at 10:15am.
Vi Dallessandro
Merrill Gardens Cost: ACBL game fee Support Groups
EMPOWERED WOMEN'S CIRCLE
August 2 (7pm) Go beyond your current limiting beliefs, make life-changing shifts, and unleash the power within the context of loving support of real and true women. Meets Mondays.
Aurora Lipper San Luis Obispo Music
TUESDAY MUSIC AT ORTMAN
August 3 (5pm-8pm) Join Ortman Family Wines for Tune-in Tuesdays at the "Oasis".
Jon Wells
1317 Park St. Cost: $15
BLUESDAY TUESDAY
August 3 (7-10pm) Every Tuesday night is Bluesday hosted by the Jim Townsend Blues Band.
Julie London
SLO Down Pub Art
ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR AND OIL WITH JOHN BARNARD
Classes and Workshops August 3 (9 am - 1 pm) Aug. 3.
Sasha Irving
Studios on the Park Cost: $10 Kid Stuff
BRAIN POWER ADVENTURES
August 3 (9:30am-3pm) Fun educational field trips for kids 9-15.
Nicole Beaudoin SLO County Cost: $20 per day
CHESS CAMP
Create and Learn August 3 (12:30pm) For 2-6th graders with Doctor Chess. Learn and practice strategies and tactics Tues. and Thurs. through Aug. 12.
Doctor Chess Arroyo Grande Cost: $7 per session; siblings are $3
Create and Learn August 3 (Call for times) Create concoctions in the Chemworks Camp or explore the far reaches of the universe in the NASA Space Camp. Taking place in Paso Robles, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Grover Beach, and Santa Maria through Aug. 14.
info@madscienceslo.com SLO County Cost: $150 per child
SLO LIBRARY TODDLER STORY TIME
Libraries August 3 (10:10am) Toddler Storytime is for 0-2 years and takes place Thursdays. Songs and simple stories are enhanced with singing and fingerplays appropriate for the very young. Pre-school storytime is for 3-6 years and takes place on Tuesday mornings. A informal fun activity.
Margaret
San Luis Obispo Library Sports and Wellness
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DIVING
Lessons and Classes August 3 (Mon.-Thurs.) Prerequisite, all skills from the beginning diving class. Class concentrates on a full list of competitive dives. Ages 7-17. Aug. 2-12.
Kirk Carmichael
Cuesta College Cost: $55-$100
Team Sports August 3 (9:30am) Season starts July 6.
City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department
Santa Rosa Park Lectures and Learning
BRIDGE
Clubs, Meetings, and Discussion Groups August 3 (Times vary) Unit 543 Duplicate games are Monday at 12:45pm, Tuesday Beginners '99er game at 5:30pm with free lesson at 5pm and Friday at 11am with free lesson at 10:15am.
Vi Dallessandro
Merrill Gardens Cost: ACBL game fee Fundraisers
SBWN SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT
August 3 (6-8pm) On Aug. 3 the South Bay Women's Network's Annual Benefit theme this year is "Summer Salsa" and will feature South of the Border cuisine - hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and margaritas and raffle prizes. Raffle ticket sales benefit Cuesta College Female Re-entry Student Scholarship Fund.
Peggy Zatt
Quantum Waves Biofeedback Cost: Free entrance Support Groups
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
August 3 (5:30pm) The San Luis Obispo Breast Cancer Support Group meets monthly at the Hearst Cancer Resource Center on the first Tuesday of the month.
Phone: 473-1748
1941 Johnson Avenue, suite 201A Special Events
WINEMAKER SERIES AT GATHER WINE BAR
Winery Events August 4 (6:30pm) Sept. 1: Chamisal Vineyards. Sept. 8: Ethan and Luke Lindquist (Ethan Wines and Tres Hermanas Wines). Sept. 15: Hitching Post Wines with Gray Hartley.
Kari Ziegler
122 East Branch Street
WINEMAKER WEDNESDAYS AT VINO VERSATO
Winery Events August 4 (5:30-7:30pm) Sept. 8: Rick from Haka Wines.
Cindy & Johnna
781 Price Street Cost: $12 Art
LIFE DRAWING
Classes and Workshops August 4 (Wed. at 9am-12pm and 6:30-9:30pm) People with all skill levels are invited. A model is provided.
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art Cost: $10 members, $12 nonmembers Kid Stuff
BRAIN POWER ADVENTURES
August 4 (9:30am-3pm) Fun educational field trips for kids 9-15.
Nicole Beaudoin SLO County Cost: $20 per day
Create and Learn August 4 (Call for times) Create concoctions in the Chemworks Camp or explore the far reaches of the universe in the NASA Space Camp. Taking place in Paso Robles, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Grover Beach, and Santa Maria through Aug. 14.
info@madscienceslo.com SLO County Cost: $150 per child Sports and Wellness
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DIVING
Lessons and Classes August 4 (Mon.-Thurs.) Prerequisite, all skills from the beginning diving class. Class concentrates on a full list of competitive dives. Ages 7-17. Aug. 2-12.
Kirk Carmichael
Cuesta College Cost: $55-$100 Farmers Market
ATASCADERO
August 4 (3pm-6pm) In the Sunken Gardens in the historic downtown Colony District on Wednesdays.
Phone: 748-1109
at East Mall and El Camino Real Lectures and Learning
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS
August 4 (7pm) Dance the Ballroom dances of Scotland. No partner is required. Through Sept. 29.
Barry Lewis
Veteran's Memorial Building Cost: $6 Fundraisers
BINGO IN SLO
August 4 (6pm and 6:30pm) Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to everyone, 21 or older. Net proceeds go to charity. Food and drink available for purchase.
Phone: 543-0322
Elks Lodge #322, (near Sunset drive-in) Cost: $15 and up Support Groups
COMPULSIVE EATERS ANONYMOUS-HOW
August 4 (Noon) This is a 12 step program reading from the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous and is for anyone wanting to address compulsive eating issues. Meets on Wed.
Garry
Mountainbrook Community Church Cost: donation Art
POTTERY CLASSES
Classes and Workshops August 5 (Times vary) Ongoing.
shevon
Anam-Cre
BIRDS OF A FEATHER - WATERCOLORS BY LAURE F. CARLISLE
Galleries August 5 (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
Studios on The Park
CASA ART AUCTION PREVIEW EXHIBITION
Openings and Receptions August 5 (5:30-8pm) Join CASA for an exhibition of fine art donated to the Rendezvous at the Ranch auction fundraiser on Aug. 21. The exhibition hangs through Aug. 15.
Phone: 541-6542
Studios on the Park Kid Stuff
BRAIN POWER ADVENTURES
August 5 (9:30am-3pm) Fun educational field trips for kids 9-15.
Nicole Beaudoin SLO County Cost: $20 per day
CHESS CAMP
Create and Learn August 5 (12:30pm) For 2-6th graders with Doctor Chess. Learn and practice strategies and tactics Tues. and Thurs. through Aug. 12.
Doctor Chess Arroyo Grande Cost: $7 per session; siblings are $3
Create and Learn August 5 (Call for times) Create concoctions in the Chemworks Camp or explore the far reaches of the universe in the NASA Space Camp. Taking place in Paso Robles, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Grover Beach, and Santa Maria through Aug. 14.
info@madscienceslo.com SLO County Cost: $150 per child Sports and Wellness
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DIVING
Lessons and Classes August 5 (Mon.-Thurs.) Prerequisite, all skills from the beginning diving class. Class concentrates on a full list of competitive dives. Ages 7-17. Aug. 2-12.
Kirk Carmichael
Cuesta College Cost: $55-$100
Team Sports August 5 (9:30am) Season starts July 6.
City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department
Santa Rosa Park Farmers Market
SAN LUIS OBISPO
August 5 (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
MORRO BAY
August 5 (3pm-6pm) Takes place on Thursdays in the Spencers Market parking lot and on Saturdays.
Phone: 772-4467 or call 544-9570 for Thursday info
Morro Bay Blvd. and Main St. Special Events
HAPPY HOUR AT AVILA BAY CLUB
August 6 (6-8pm) Enjoy local bands each Friday. Entrance Fee is $5. Food, beer, wine, and other beverages available. Cuesta Ridge performs on Sept. 3.
Amy Kueffler
Avila Bay Club Cost: $5
Winery Events August 6 (5:30 - 7:30pm) Wine, food and festivities every Friday evening through Aug. 27 featuring half glasses of wine with small plates from some of the Central Coast's food artisans. Go online for complete schedule of events.
info@apwinery.com
Ancient Peaks Cost: $10-$15
Winery Events August 6 (5pm) Meet local female winemakers and taste wines and cheeses through Aug. 13.
Phone: 773-5000
Cliffs Resort - Marisol Restaurant Cost: $15 Stage
August 6 (on Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 6pm) Twelfth Night and The Gamester play through Aug. 14. Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a topsy-turvy triple love story featuring separated twins, mistaken identities, gender crossing disguises, besotted relatives, and wise cracking fools. The Gamester follows the adventures of a young man torn between his fiance and his mistress.
Phone: 546-4224
River Oaks Amphitheatre Cost: Tickets are $18 for students and seniors, or $20 general admission. Group rates for 10 or more $16 Film and TV
August 6 (Times vary) This show is your insiders guide to travel with Dianne Tuttle and shows at 6pm on Thursdays, 11:30am on Fridays, and Saturdays at 1pm on local public access channel 2.
Dianne Tuttle
San Luis obispo 93401
TEMPLETON SUMMER MOVIE SERIES
August 6 (Call for times) Aug. 27.
Phone: 434-4900
Evers Sports Park Music
SLO CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA
August 6 (5:30-7:30pm) Take place every Friday through Aug. 27 in Downtown's Mission Plaza. Aug. 27: Big Daddy's Blues.
Phone: 541-0286
Mission San Luis Obispo Cost: Concert is free
TWILIGHT CONCERTS IN THE PASO ROBLES PARK
August 6 (5:30pm-7:30pm) Through Aug. 27. These free, family, outdoor concerts feature J. Lohr wines and food available for purchase. Aug. 27: Monte Mills Band.
Phone: 238-4103, 237-3988, or 237-4741
Downtown City Park gazebo
August 6 (7:30 - 10:30pm) On Aug. 6 during Surfrider meeting starting at 6pm.
SLO Down Pub
SLO Down Pub Cost: Free Art
BIRDS OF A FEATHER - WATERCOLORS BY LAURE F. CARLISLE
Galleries August 6 (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
Studios on The Park
Openings and Receptions August 6 (Reception: 6-9pm, regular hours: Mon-.Fri., 10am-4pm and Sat., 10am-2pm) The Santa Barbara artist hangs through Sept. 8 with a reception on Sept. 3.
ARTS Obispo
Creamery
CASA ART AUCTION PREVIEW EXHIBITION
Openings and Receptions August 6 (5:30-8pm) Join CASA for an exhibition of fine art donated to the Rendezvous at the Ranch auction fundraiser on Aug. 21. The exhibition hangs through Aug. 15.
Phone: 541-6542
Studios on the Park Kid Stuff
BRAIN POWER ADVENTURES
August 6 (9:30am-3pm) Fun educational field trips for kids 9-15.
Nicole Beaudoin SLO County Cost: $20 per day
Create and Learn August 6 (Call for times) Create concoctions in the Chemworks Camp or explore the far reaches of the universe in the NASA Space Camp. Taking place in Paso Robles, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Grover Beach, and Santa Maria through Aug. 14.
info@madscienceslo.com SLO County Cost: $150 per child
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?
Get Fit August 6 (9am) Free Hip Hop Dance Classes.
Lotella A. Hale
San Miguel Community Center Cost: Free Farmers Market
CAYUCOS
August 6 (10am-12:30pm) Through Sept. 6 on Fridays. A great opportunity to buy local products, produce, and flowers.
Phone: 995-3799
Vets Hall
AVILA BEACH FISH AND FARMERS MARKET
August 6 (4-8pm) Takes place every Friday through Sept. 24 and features live music and food from local eateries. A must do in SLO County. Sept. 3: Dave Aguallo. Sept. 10: Poor Man’s Poison, Sept. 17: Port, Sept. 24: Shival Experience.
coastalfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Avila Promenade Lectures and Learning
BRIDGE
Clubs, Meetings, and Discussion Groups August 6 (Times vary) Unit 543 Duplicate games are Monday at 12:45pm, Tuesday Beginners '99er game at 5:30pm with free lesson at 5pm and Friday at 11am with free lesson at 10:15am.
Vi Dallessandro
Merrill Gardens Cost: ACBL game fee Stage
August 7 (on Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 6pm) Twelfth Night and The Gamester play through Aug. 14. Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a topsy-turvy triple love story featuring separated twins, mistaken identities, gender crossing disguises, besotted relatives, and wise cracking fools. The Gamester follows the adventures of a young man torn between his fiance and his mistress.
Phone: 546-4224
River Oaks Amphitheatre Cost: Tickets are $18 for students and seniors, or $20 general admission. Group rates for 10 or more $16 Film and TV
August 7 (Times vary) This show is your insiders guide to travel with Dianne Tuttle and shows at 6pm on Thursdays, 11:30am on Fridays, and Saturdays at 1pm on local public access channel 2.
Dianne Tuttle
San Luis obispo 93401
MOVIES IN THE PARK AT SUNKEN GARDENS
August 7 (8:15pm) Bring your blankets and low-back chairs to view free films on the big screen. Movies start at dusk.
Phone: 461-5000
6500 Palma Ave. Music
SATURDAY IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES
August 7 (6:30-8:30pm) Through Aug. 21.
Phone: 461-5000
Lake Park Writers and Literature
August 7 (4pm) The History Center of San Luis Obispo County is hosting a book signing, wine and cheese reception for the authors of 75 SLO City Sites on Aug. 7. Patti Taylor, Suzette Lees and photographer, Verena von Engel, will share their experiences compiling stories and photos of some of SLO's historic buildings and houses.
Jill Fletcher
Carnegie Library Museum Cost: Free Art
WATERCOLOR
Classes and Workshops August 7 (9-11am) All levels of painters will enjoy Chris Berdoll's logical approach on Saturdays.
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art Cost: $12 members, $15 nonmembers
BIRDS OF A FEATHER - WATERCOLORS BY LAURE F. CARLISLE
Galleries August 7 (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
Studios on The Park
CASA ART AUCTION PREVIEW EXHIBITION
Openings and Receptions August 7 (5:30-8pm) Join CASA for an exhibition of fine art donated to the Rendezvous at the Ranch auction fundraiser on Aug. 21. The exhibition hangs through Aug. 15.
Phone: 541-6542
Studios on the Park Kid Stuff
CHESS FOR GIRLS
August 7 (4pm) For ages 8-13 who are serious about chess. Meets every other Saturday.
szaja gottlieb SLO County Cost: Free
Special Events August 7 (1-2:00pm) On Aug. 7 get your kids involved with the Blues with Valerie Johnson and Al B. Blue combine their talents of voice and guitar. Kids gain an understanding of music history and styles through a variety of musical resources. They will learn about the stories and get involved playing the songs that portray the history and songwriting.
SLO Down Pub
SLO Down Pub Cost: free Farmers Market
SAN LUIS OBISPO
August 7 (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
August 7 (9am-1pm) Fresh fruit, massages, and several vendors. Overlooks bluffs of the Pacific on Saturdays.
Phone: 773-2222
Dinosaur Caves Park
NIPOMO
August 7 (1pm-4pm) Takes place on Saturdays.
Phone: 458-1907
Parking lot of the Adobe Plaza
ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE
August 7 (Noon-2:30pm) Live entertainment, fresh fruit, flowers, and more on Saturdays.
Phone: 489-6597
Village Gazebo area
MORRO BAY
August 7 (3pm-6pm) Takes place on Thursdays in the Spencers Market parking lot and on Saturdays.
Phone: 772-4467 or call 544-9570 for Thursday info
Morro Bay Blvd. and Main St. Support Groups
August 7 (Potluck at 5:30pm, meeting at 8pm) Alcoholics Anonymous meets the first Saturday night of each month.
Michelle
St. John's Lutheren Church Cost: Free |
    
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