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Thursday, June 20, 2013 Volume: 27, Issue: 47
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New Times / Calendar EventsDecember 1Film 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 Farmers Market
SLO GRANGE FARMERS MARKET
(3-6pm) This Farmers Market is happening every Tuesday and is held at the Grange parking lot.
Esther
2880 Broad St. Cost: Free
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 Holiday events
2012 HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS
December 1 (11am-6pm) The parade begins at 16th St. and travels west down Grand Ave. and finishes at the Ramona Garden Park Center (993 Ramona Ave.) This is one of the only daytime parades in SLO County. Bring the entire family and enjoy entertaining floats and service groups. Volunteers are welcome and appreciated. Dec. 1.
Phone: 473-4580 Grover Beach Cost: Parade entry fee is an unwrapped gift for a child 0-17
BABES IN TOYLAND
December 1 (1:00 pm & 6:00 p.m.) The holiday season on the Central Coast is off to a magical start this year as the beloved holiday tale “Babes in Toyland” takes the stage at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande, CA. As with any good tale, good battles evil, the good guys win, and everyone lives happily ever after, except perhaps, the evil villain. Audiences will revel in the story of a beautiful heroine, her dashing hero, and a magical toymaker and his workshop full of whimsical toys and dolls. Tickets at www.clarkcenter.org.
Kathy Schultz
Clark Center for Performing Arts Cost: $18-$25
GARDEN FARMS HOLIDAY ART AND CRAFT FAIRE
December 1 (10am-3pm) on Dec. 1 from 10am-3pm. This is the 10th annual faire with over 20 local artists selling beautiful and affordable wares. Live music and refreshments available. 10 percent of proceeds benefit Santa Margarita Elementary School's art and music programs.
Melinda Forbes
17100 Walnut Ave. Cost: Free
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
December 1 (9am) Come grab some one-of-a-kind goodies. There will also be food and music. Dec. 1.
Lee DeMarco
Holiday Boutique Cost: Free
HOLIDAY MAGIC AT THE ZOO
December 1 (11am-2pm) On Dec. 21 join the animal care staff at the zoo as they make and give "special" gifts to the animal residents and visit with Santa. For ages 7-12. Join the zoo on Dec. 22 to watch the animals open their gifts from
Charles Paddock Zoo
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
December 1 (1-4pm) Local musician Pat Pearson will fill the tasting room with acoustic melodies and favorite holiday tunes. Sip a glass of Chef Kelly's gourmet hot chocolate, eat a homemade cookie, and get toasty by the fireplace all while browsing the tasting room's abundance of merchandise. Specially marked items will be discounted to make your holiday shopping even easier. Dec. 1.
Tiffany Rodrigues
SummerWood Winery
LATKE LAUGH IN
December 1 (7:30pm) An evening of adult comedic entertainment with George Pudlo, master of ceremonies, and featuring performances by Los Angeles comedian Elisa Wayne and San Luis Obisp's own Dr. Roger Steele. Guest video appearances by Jackie Mason, George Burns, and more. Celebrating the holiday of the festival of lights. The audience will partake in traditional Latkes and Sufganiot. Tickets are $25 per person/presale price and $32 at the door. Dec. 1.
Jayne Behman
Congregation Beth David
LIGHTED BOAT PARADE IN MORRO BAY
December 1 (See website for parade time) Features local boats decorated with lights for the holiday season, cruising the harbor after dark. Enjoy live music and shopping on Dec. 1 at the marinas.
Phone: 478-9477 Morro Bay
MORRO BAY HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
December 1 (4:30pm) All families are invited to this magical event in Morro Bay. The Community Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration will begin at 4:30 p.m. at City Park on Dec. 1 (same date as the Lighted Boat Parade). This fun-filled family event will include holiday music, hot cider, and cookies for all, caroling, a special visit from Santa Claus, and lighting of the city tree.
Morro Bay Recreation and Parks Department
Morro Bay City Park
SANTA'S WORKSHOP AND HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
December 1 (11am-6pm) This event immediately follows the Grover Beach Parade. Come visit over 40 artists and crafters who have created unique, handcrafted gifts for you and your loved ones this holiday season. Festivities include a visit with Santa, fun activites for the kids, demonstrating artists and crafters, and live music. To reserve your space at the Art and Craft Faire, call the Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department at 473-4580. Dec. 1. Come early to help decorate the city tree!
Ramona Parks Garden Center
SCIENCE OF SNOW AT THE EXPLORATION STATION
December 1 (11am-1pm) on Dec. 1, from 11-1pm, after the Grover Beach Holiday Parade. The Exploration Station will be presenting the Science of Snow. This is an Extended Experience of the Children’s Interactive Science Center. Create snow, eat snow cones, and enjoy other fun science experiments. This event is free with paid admission to the Interactive Science Center, $2 for kids, $3 for adults, and fun for the entire family.
Tosha Punches
Exploration Station Special Events
3D x 2: A COLLBORATION AMONG SCULPTORS
December 1 (11-5pm) sculptures in a variety of media made by two artists, McMeen Gallery
Muara Johnston
Museum of Art Cost: Free Admission
TERRY DELAPP: MUNDUS CERIALIS
December 1 (11-5pm) opening exhibition uncoventional tonalist landscape paintings in acrylic First Gallery
Muara Johnston
Museum of Art Cost: Free Admission
Winery Events December 1 (11am-1pm) On Dec. 1 attend the Niner Wine Estates Riedel Glass Seminar with Riedel Director of Sales, Sylvie Laly, and learn what a difference a glass makes. Learn to coordinate the appropriate wine to the appropriate glass, common mistakes made, and how the mere shape of a glass can drastically impact a wine. Tuition includes a Vinum XL Red Tasting Glass set of 3 glasses ($100 retail value). Reservations required, class size is limited, club discounts apply.
Heather Lane
Niner Wine Estates Cost: $85 Stage
December 1 (8:00 PM) Join Kelrik as we take you on an uproarious stroll down Avenue Q! This laugh-out-loud musical tells the story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets other colorful types who help him finally discover his own purpose in life. (Due to the show’s adult subject matter it is required that audience members under the age of 18 be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
Kelrik Productions
UNITY Cost: $20
December 1 (7:00 PM and 2:00 PM) America’s most cherished holiday film comes to life on the Little Theatre stage! Experience the extraordinary, heart-warming journey of Bedford Falls resident George Bailey, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been buried under family obligations and civic responsibilities. Join your favorite characters: George and Mary, Clarence, Uncle Billy and, of course, the Scrooge-like villain, Mr. Potter!
Kevin Harris
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre Cost: $15-$25
BABES IN TOYLAND
December 1 (1pm and 6pm) Presented by Coastal Chamber Youth Ballet. Come see this magical, holiday classic Dec. 1 at
The Clark Center
Clark Center
BABES IN TOYLAND
December 1 (1pm and 6pm) Coastal Chamber Youth Ballet proudly presents the magic of Toyland with colorful characters including Mary Contrary, Tom Tinker, Bo Peep and her Sheep, the Three Blind Mice, beautiful Dolls, and many more. The costumes, music, and dancing will get you and your family into the holiday spirit Dec. 1 with showtimes at
Phone: 489-4944
Clark Center Cost: $18-$25 Film and TV
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
December 1 (2pm) Bring the kiddos to see How the Grinch Stole Christmas (original version) at the Los Osos Library on Dec. 1.
Phone: 528-1862
2075 Palisades Ave. Cost: Free Music
December 1 (10 pm - 1 am) Every Friday and Saturday night 10pm - 1am. DJs spin in the lounge. Ask about drink specials at the bar.
Novo
Novo Cost: free
CAL POLY CHOIRS: "A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION"
December 1 (8pm) Faculty artist Gabrielle Castriotta (oboe) joins the Cal Poly Choirs in an evening of special works for the holiday season including A Christmas Carol, a new work by Music Professor Meredith Brammeier for men’s voices and English horn. Seasonal favorites will be featured in the carol sing-a-long, as well as in the keyboard magic of university organist Paul Woodring and staff accompanist Susan Azaret Davies. Dec. 1.
Cal Poly Music Department
Performing Arts Center
December 1 (7pm) This long awaited CD of Choro de Ouro is a great adventure into the Brazilian art form of choro music. This talented band only has a few performances after the CD is released and before they will take a trip to Brazil at the beginning of 2013 to study with the masters of choro, so take this opportunity to hear them now. Dec. 1.
Ron McCarley
Steynberg Gallery Cost: $5
CONCERT OF MOZART AND CHOPIN
December 1 (3pm) Pianist Robert Krupnick will present a concert of solo piano music on Dec. 1 at 3pm at Trinity Methodist Church in Los Osos. The program includes two sonatas and the b minor adagio of Mozart, as well as etudes, nocturnes and the Ballade No. 1 of Chopin. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Robert Krupnick
490 Los Osos Valley Rd.
SLO BLUES SOCIETY WELCOMES RICK ESTRIN AND THE NIGHTCATS
December 1 (8pm) Join the San Luis Obispo Blues Society for a holiday celebration with Rick Estrin and the Nightcats on Dec. 1. The Strata-Tones open the show. All tickets are sold at the door. SLO Dance offers free dance lessons at 7:30pm. 21 and over, please.
SLO Blues Society
SLO Vets Hall Cost: $17 for members and $20 for general public Writers and Literature
POETRY AT THE BEAN
Poetry December 1 (7pm) Poetry At The Bean, held on the first Saturday of each month at the Nautical Bean. Dec. 1 the reader is Ivan Brownotter with an open reading to follow.
Kevin Patrick Sullivan
Nautical Bean Cost: Free Art
Art at Wineries December 1 (3-6pm) In conjunction with Pumascasu, we will be having a live auction hosted by Carlos Cerecedo. Hand Crafted jewelry, antique, vintage wine accessories from around the world, wine, and art. Come join in this exciting evening and enjoy our new holiday wines as well as empanadas. RSVP at 686-2626. Dec. 1.
Laurie Blundell
Artiste Tasting Studio Cost: Members are free (up to 4) and $10 for guests
PHOTOMORPHOSIS II
Galleries December 1 (11-5pm) state wide juried photography exhibit featuring photo manipulation, HDR and texturing Gray Wing
Muara Johnston
Museum of Art Cost: Free Admission
FACULTY RESEARCH TRIENNIAL
Openings and Receptions December 1 (5:00 pm) Faculty Research Triennial: Showcase of new creative research and artwork in graphic design, photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, and art history by Cal Poly Department of Art and Design Faculty. Exhibition November 9-December 7. Opening reception Friday, November 9, 5 pm. Gallery hours Tuesday-Saturday, 11-4 pm.
Jeff Van Kleeck
University Art Gallery Cost: free
Openings and Receptions December 1 (5:00pm-8:00pm) First Saturdays: Wine & the Arts, a program of ARTS Obispo, is (you guessed it!) held on the first Saturday of every month in downtown Paso Robles. Participating galleries and tasting rooms display the work of local artists and offer regional wine--an unbeatable combination!
Jenna Hartzell
Downtown Paso Robles Cost: Free
Openings and Receptions December 1 (5-8pm) is held on the first Saturday of every month in downtown Paso Robles. Galleries and tasting rooms participate, displaying the work of local artists, and offering regional wine. First Saturdays: Wine and the Arts is a program of ARTS Obispo. Dec. 1.
Jenna Hartzell Paso Robles Cost: Free
Openings and Receptions December 1 (5-8pm) on Dec. 1 (Lighted Boat Parade night). Tie up your holiday gift-giving fun with stunning lariats and other necklaces presented by Central Coast’s awarding-winning jewelry artisan, Susan Terese. Her beautiful beadwork centers around one-of-a-kind handmade lampworked focal beads, each one a unique piece of art. Meet the artist, enjoy Holiday goodies, and sales.
Shawn Bostrom
Seven Sisters Gallery
CRAFT ART MARKET
Special Art Events December 1 (11am-5pm) This year the CraftArt Market celebrates its 25th year with a dazzling array of artful gifts, holiday ornaments, fine jewelry, textiles, home décor, and intricate ceramics. The CraftArt Market draws visitors from all over the region who are searching for one-of-a-kind presents. in addition, they support local artists and the Museum of Art with their purchases. Through December 31, 2012.
Muara Johnston
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art Kid Stuff
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
December 1 (8:30-11:30am) Santa Claus is coming to town and he wants to have breakfast with you. Girl Scout Troop 40146 is hosting Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 1 from 8:30-11:30am at the American Legion Hall in Templeton. Advanced tickets are $7 for all ages. You may purchase tickets by e-mail at breakfastwithsanta@hotmail.com. For more info call Lisa McKinny 464-0989. There will be music, crafts, an opportunity to write a letter, and hand-deliver it to Santa. Parents can take adorable photos of their children. Breakfast includes: pancakes, bacon, juice, milk, and coffee.
Lisa McKinny
American Legion Hall
OWLS IN WINTER
December 1 (11am) The old American wilderness was not home to only pioneers and travelers. Animals of all kinds inhabited our wild backyard, and they still do! Come visit with majestic owls at the museum and learn about their big eyes and dazzling feathers. Dec. 1.
Sheryl
San Luis Obispo Children's Museum Cost: The fee is price of admission The Outdoors
SMALL WILDERNESS AREA PRESERVATION (SWAP) WORK PARTY
December 1 (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
December 1 (2:00 PM) Love you hips - belly dance! Women of all ages, shapes and sizes are welcome. No dance experience necessary. Winter session starts 11/3/2012.
Mahin
Cannedy Performing Arts Cost: $50 session/$15 single class
Special Events December 1 (12pm- 2pm) A simple, effective, low cost introduction to acupuncture, creating tranquility throughout the day. Auricular acupuncture is well known as an effective support to release stress, chronic pain, headaches, PMS, high blood pressure, anxiety, insomnia, and to support smoking cessation, detox & weight loss. Enjoy herbal tea, learn more about Chinese medicine and catch a breeze.
Jacqueline Anaya
Amethyst Healing Center: Annex Cost: $15 Lectures and Learning
December 1 Lighthouse Trolley Tours: Every Saturday 12pm, 1pm, 2pm Departure Times $20.00 per person/ $15 for children under 12 Docent led tour of the Lighthouse For Reservations Call 805-540-5771 www.sanluislighthouse.org Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers P. O. Box 13556, San Luis Obispo CA 93406
Kristi Balzer
Point San Luis Lighthouse Cost: $20
Essentials of Human Resources Management Course
Classes December 1 (Saturdays, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm) Essentials of Human Resources Management Course The Essentials of HR is the perfect class for entry level HR staff and for supervisors and managers who need to understand how HR rules and regulations effect their daily work and managerial roles. Brandman University's Santa Maria Campus November 17 – December 15, 2012 Saturdays, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Ray Lacasse, Instructor For More Information: Call: (805) 928 - 3443 Email: exedbmt@brandman.edu Web: brandman.edu/SHRM
Brandman University
Brandman University's Santa Maria Campus Volunteers
ADOPT-A-PET EVENTS
December 1 (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 |
That's a tasty pic-a-nic basket! - Community Corner 6/20/13
Education conversation - Parents who want change at Santa Maria High School recently released a platform outlining what they think will help move students along
Minor league dreams
Bonds and basin levels
County supervisors add $7.13 million to final budget
Longtime court executive officer Gary Blair will retire in July
Lost and found - The Yosemite Search and Rescue Team strives to keep hikers, campers, and even pilots safe
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