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December 6

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

Music

LIVE MUSIC WITH TIM JACKSON AND GUEST APPEARANCES BY DAVE MILLER
(6pm)

Jackson performs folk and blues every Sat. evening and hosts an open jam session every Thurs. at

Cindy and Johnna
cindy674@gmail.com
Phone: 773-6563
http://vinoversato.com

Vino Versato
781 Price St.
Pismo Beach 93449

Cost: Free

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

Holiday events

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT MAKING
December 6 (6:00-8:00PM)

The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays to attend the Library’s annual ornament making event on Dec. 6, in the Library/City Hall Conference Room. This year, ornament makers will be provided with all basic supplies, but may want to bring special items such as small photos, stickers or other flat, lightweight objects to enhance their creations. Sign up for this event at the Library Circulation Desk. Space is limited. Family groups are welcome, however due to the nature of the tools and materials used, children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Karen Christiansen
kchristiansen@prcity.com
Phone: 237-3870

Library/City Hall Conference Room
1000 Spring St.
Paso Robles

Cost: FREE

Special Events

I'M DREAMING OF A GREEN CHRISTMAS
December 6 (7-9am)

Green Goods is a local, family-owned, eco-friendly showroom selling green and sustainable interiors, and they invite contractors and architects to join them Dec. 6 for networking, food, and good cheer. They're dreaming of a green Christmas, are you?

Beth Barnes
contact@slogreengoods.com
Phone: 543-9900
http://slogreengoods.com

Green Goods
111 South St.
San Luis Obispo

Cost: Free

JEFF AND GORDON: <em>MOMENT OF GLORY</em>
o “How You Play the Game,” 10/29/11, Video Performance, courtesy the artist
JEFF AND GORDON: MOMENT OF GLORY
December 6 (5pm)

In a media-saturated, success-driven culture, the most coveted place to be is the winner’s circle. With their interactive, multi-media performance, collaborative artist duo Jeff and Gordon will give visitors the opportunity to bask in their own personal moment of glory, without any of the work it usually takes to get there. Dec. 6.

Jenn Kennedy
press@sbcaf.org
Phone: 966-5373 x105
http://sbcaf.org

Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum
653 Paseo Nuevo
Santa Barbara

Cost: Free

Stage

It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
December 6 (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

Art

PHOTOMORPHOSIS II
Galleries
December 6 (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

FACULTY RESEARCH TRIENNIAL
Openings and Receptions
December 6 (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
jvanklee@calpoly.edu
Phone: 805-756-6038
http://art.gallery.calpoly.edu

University Art Gallery
Walter F. Dexter Building (34), RM 171; Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo 93407

Cost: free

CRAFT ART MARKET
Special Art Events
December 6 (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

The Outdoors

SLO PHOTO NIGHT
SLO PHOTO NIGHT
December 6 (6pm)

SLO Photo Night Adventure happens every first Thursday of the Month between 6-8pm in San Luis Obispo. We'll photograph some of San Luis Obispo's most iconic places such as the Fremont Theater, Farmers' Market and the downtown area. Join us on this nocturnal photo adventure and learn how to create stunning night photography.

Adam Paine
info@prophotoslo.com
Phone: 801-0544
http://prophotoslo.com

956 Walnut St.
San Luis Obispo

Cost: Free

Sports and Wellness

LAUGHTER YOGA
December 6 (10:45)

Laughter Yoga is an aerobic exercise that can be done by all body types including people in wheelchairs, and it's offered every Thurs.

William Alarid
wmalarid@aol.com
Phone: 925-3216

Mussell Senior Center
510 E. Park Ave.
Santa Maria 93454

Cost: Free

Fundraisers

LIGHT UP A LIFE ARROYO GRANDE
December 6 (6 p.m. )

Dec. 6 at 6pm. Join us in remembering loved ones during the 28th annual Light Up A Life. During the holiday season, you are invited to help shine a light at any of the 12 Hospice SLO memorial ceremonies in 10 communities throughout the county.

Hospice SLO
kriskington@hospiceslo.org.
Phone: 544-2266

Village of Arroyo Grande Gazebo
104 Bridge St.
Arroyo Grande

Cost: Free

LIGHT UP A LIFE ATASCADERO
LIGHT UP A LIFE ATASCADERO
December 6 (6pm)

Dec. 6 at 6pm. Join us in remembering loved ones during the 28th annual Light Up A Life. During the holiday season, you are invited to help shine a light at any of the 12 Hospice SLO memorial ceremonies in 10 communities throughout the county.

Hospice SLO
kriskington@hospiceslo.org.
Phone: 544-2266
http://hospiceslo.org/events/light-up-a-life.html

Pavilion on the Lake
9315 Pismo Ave.
Atascadero

Cost: Free