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What should San Luis Obispo do with John Ryan Mason now that he's been reinstated?

Continue to give him a break, everyone almost kills somebody once in a while.
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December 16

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

Farmers Market

SLO GRANGE FARMERS MARKET
(3-6pm)

This Farmers Market is happening every Tuesday and is held at the Grange parking lot.

Esther
esther@upliftspirit.org
Phone: 441-9941

2880 Broad St.
SLO

Cost: Free

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

Holiday events

Polar Express
December 16 (4:30pm,5:30pm,6:30pm & 7:30pm)

Climb aboard Le Vigne Winery's Pullman train for a special holiday reading of VanAlssburg's "Polar Express." Guests will be whisked away to the North Pole where everyone gets to meet Santa Claus & two reindeer. Kids get Hot cocoa & Cookies Adults get Wine & Cheese. Kids who wear pajamas get a present from Santa Claus. 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit The Family Care Network which helps local foster and high needs local kids. Space very limited. Event sells out every year.

Le Vigne Winery
info@levignewinery.com
Phone: 805-227-4000
http://www.levignewinery.com

Le Vigne Winery
5115 Buena Vista Drive
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: $20/adults $10/Kids

THE POLAR EXPRESS
Join Le Vigne Winery and Family Care Network for a magical evening aboard The Polar Express!
THE POLAR EXPRESS
December 16 (4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 pm)

This holiday season you and your family can take a ride on the Polar Express! Jump aboard a historic Pullman train cars at Le Vigne Winery and hear a special reading of The Polar Express. After the storytelling, guests will proceed to a winter wonderland celebration complete with hot cocoa & cookies for kids, wine & cheese for adults and of course, a visit from Santa Claus! Join us for an evening of holiday cheer at Le Vigne Winery in Paso Robles Sunday, December 9 & 16 at 4:30 5:30 6:30 & 7:30.

Sydney McNamara
smcnamara@fcni.org
Phone: 805 503 6269
http://www.levignewinery.com/events-news/

Le Vigne Winery
5115 Buena Vista Drive
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: $10 for children, $20 for adults. Free for FCNI clients and families.

<em>LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS</em>
Looking for Christmas
LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS
December 16

Looking for Christmas, a family musical, is playing on Dec. 16 at 3 and 6pm. Directed by Natalia Berryman. Bring the entire family and enjoy the spirit and the message of Christmas.

Katy
kgray@newtimesslo.com
Phone: 709-8301

New Life Community Church
990 James Way
Pismo Beach

Cost: Free

A SWINGING RHYTHM AND BLUES HOLIDAY SHOW
A SWINGING RHYTHM AND BLUES HOLIDAY SHOW
December 16 (8pm-11pm)

Kaye Bohler and her band will be performing holiday arrangements by Ella Fitzgerald, Freddie King, Lionel Hampton, Charles Brown, Chuck Berry, and Many More! Check out our website for more details: motherstavern.com/calendar. Dec. 16.

Shari
events@motherstavern.com
Phone: 541-8733

Mother's Tavern
725 Higuera St.
San Luis Obispo

Cost: $15

FORBES PIPE ORGAN CONCERT AND HOLIDAY SING-ALONG
FORBES PIPE ORGAN CONCERT AND HOLIDAY SING-ALONG
December 16 (3pm)

A traditional holiday show with an interactive twist. The fifth annual Forbes Pipe Organ Holiday Concert and Sing-Along comes to the Christopher Cohan Center on Dec. 16 at 3pm. This memorable, heart-warming concert features performances by the Vocal Arts Ensemble, the Central Coast Children’s Choir, and Cal Poly University Organist Paul Woodring playing a collection of holiday carols on the magnificent Forbes Pipe Organ while audience members sing along. All proceeds will benefit the Performing Arts Center’s Outreach programs and the two participating community choirs.

PAC Outreach
pacoutreach@gmail.com
Phone: 756-7222
http://pacslo.org

1 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo

Cost: $9-$16

Special Events

COYOTE WALK DOWNTOWN SLO
December 16 (1pm)

It's the first ever Coyote Walk. Come walk around downtown San Luis Obispo in a cheerful, aimless fashion as part of a large flock of people. Gathering point is the bear fountain in Mission Plaza on Dec. 16 at

Connor Hastings
slolighthousegroup@gmail.com
Phone: 729-8067

San Luis Obispo

Stage

It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
December 16 (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
kevinharris@slolittletheatre.org
Phone: 786-2440
http://www.slolittletheatre.org

San Luis Obispo Little Theatre
888 Morro Street
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: $15-$25

Music

JON STEPHEN TROPICAL BRAZILIAN GUITAR
JON STEPHEN TROPICAL BRAZILIAN GUITAR
December 16 (2:30pm)

Every Sunday afternoon in December starting at 2:30pm. Tropical Brazilian Guitar is performed live by Jon Stephen at the Lions Peak Vineyards Solvang tasting room. Age restricted. 21 and over.

Jenn, John, Mary
lp@yahoo.com
Phone: 693-5466
http://lionspeakwine.com/html/tasting_room.html

Lions Peak Vineyards Solvang Tasting Room
1659 Copenhagen Dr.
Solvang

FORBES PIPE ORGAN HOLIDAY CONCERT
December 16 (3pm)

A traditional holiday show with an interactive twist. The fifth annual Forbes Pipe Organ Holiday Concert and Sing-Along will come to the Cohan Center on Dec. 16.

cparts@calpoly.edu
Phone: 756-6556
http://calpolyarts.org

Christopher Cohan Center
1 Grand Ave.
SLO

Writers and Literature

CORNERS OF THE MOUTH
Poetry
December 16 (7pm)

Corners of the Mouth is a monthly poetry series held every third Sunday of the month at Linnaea's Cafe. December will be a special memorial reading of works by poets we have lost. An open reading to folow. Dec. 16.

Kevin Patrick Sullivan
kpsslopoet@charter.net
Phone: 547-1318
http://languageofthesoul.org

Linnaea's cafe
1110 Garden St.
San Luis Obispo

Cost: Free

Art

PHOTOMORPHOSIS II
Galleries
December 16 (11-5pm)

state wide juried photography exhibit featuring photo manipulation, HDR and texturing Gray Wing

Muara Johnston
mjohnston@sloma.org
Phone: 805-543-8562
http://sloma.org

Museum of Art
1010 Broad St
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: Free Admission

Alison Watt Jackson: Yesteryear
Alison Watt Jackson: Yesteryear
Galleries
December 16 (11am - 5pm)

Black and white photographs by Alison Watt Jackson on display in the First Gallery through December 31st, 2012.

Muara Johnston
mjohnston@sloma.org
Phone: 805.543.8562

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
1010 Broad St.
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: Free admission

The Painters Group: Push Pin Invitational
Galleries
December 16 (11am - 5pm)

The Painters Group members' artwork in a variety of mediums presented in the most casual way. On display in the McMeen Gallery through December 30th, 2012.

Muara Johnston
mjohnston@sloma.org
Phone: 805.543.8562

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
1010 Broad St.
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: Free admission

CRAFT ART MARKET
Special Art Events
December 16 (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
mjohnston@sloma.org
Phone: 805.543.8562

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
1010 Broad St.
San Luis Obispo 93401