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Thursday, June 20, 2013 Volume: 27, Issue: 47
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New Times / Calendar EventsFebruary 9Film 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
February 9 (1:00pm-3:00pm) Come to Smart Studio and make some valentines for your class or your sweetheart. All the red, pink, and awesome stuff will be bursting from the studio shelves for project-making. Cost will be $5/hour per person for studio time and materials. Premium materials will cost a bit extra. Go to www.smartstudioslo.com for more information on our studio.
Terri
SmART Studio Cost: $5/hour per person Special Events
February 9 (1-3pm) Join us in the Oak Pavillion when State Park Docent Peggy Coon will discuss how butterflies stay alive in each state of developement: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult butterfly. She will show the beautiful and unique colors on the inside and outside of the butterfly wings and explain how these colors, patterns, and markings are used for protective coloration, warning, mimicry, and more, and will display her own photos taken in Costa Rica, Belize, the Caribbean, Mexico, and the United States. Feb. 9.
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Cost: $5 for members and $10 for non-members
A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS MASQUERADE BALL
February 9 (6:30pm) Burning James and the Funky Flames are co-sponsoring along with Bon Temps Creole Cafe in association with the Noor Foundation, SLO Blues Society, and the SLO Jazz Festival. A Night in New Orleans Masquerade Ball on Feb. 9 in the historic San Luis Obispo Masonic Lodge. Proceeds benefit the Noor Foundation. This is gonna be a stone cold Gumbo Ya Ya. If the great music and food and the NOLA spirit isn't enough of a draw, the beautiul 100-year-old Masonic Lodge building just might be.
Phil Lang
Masonic Lodge Cost: $20-$25
February 9 (3pm) Come Feb. 9 to the parking lot in front of Volumes of Pleasure while we usher in the year of The Snake. Astrology is a part of all cultures. Just as most of us know our sign in Western Astrology, most people in Asian cultures know their animal sign. The Cal Poly Lion Dance Team will perform a blessing for our community and for Volumes of Pleasure, a ritual that dates back centuries. In times past the dance was used to scare away monsters and evil spirits.
Carroll Leslie
1016 Los Osos Valley Rd. Cost: Free
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE
February 9 (6PM-8:30PM) The City of Pismo Beach, Recreation Division is now accepting registrations for the annual Father-Daughter Dance. This dance is for young ladies ages three to eighteen years old, and the special man in her life. The event takes place on Saturday February 9th from 6pm-8:30pm at the Pismo Beach Veterans Hall. Pre-registration is required by January 31st, 2013 for this enjoyable evening. This event sells out each year, so be sure to register early!
Colleen Ghiglia
Pismo Beach Vets Hall Cost: $25 per couple, additional family members $10
ICE SKATING EXHIBITION
February 9 (11:00AM ) Come on down for the first ever Ice Skating Exhibition at Blades On Ice in Atascadero! The skating events will feature: figure skating, costume characters on ice, and other family friendly shows. Admission is $5 for watch and regular prices in you want to ice skate after the exhibition. More Info, contact us @ 805-748-1520
Josh Ferguson
Blades On Ice Cost: $5
February 9 (Starts at 11am) The Cal Poly DanceSport Team will host its 6th annual Ballroom and Latin DanceSport Competition from 11am-10pm on Feb. 9 in the university’s Chumash Auditorium. There will be over 80 different events at levels from newcomer to expert in dances like Salsa, Tango, Swing, Waltz, Samba, Hustle, and more! Spectators are welcome. Admission is $5 in advance and $8 at the door.
Amy Leung
Cal Poly Chumash Auditorium
PISMO BEACH ANNUAL FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE
February 9 (6-8:30pm) The annual Father-Daughter Dance is for young ladies ages 3-18 years old, and the special man in her life. This special event allows fathers, grandfathers, or uncles to treat their little one to a semi-formal night of dancing and fun. Feb. 9 from
Pismo Beach Recreation
Pismo Beach Veterans Hall Cost: $25 per couple and $10 for each additional child of same Family
February 9 (10am-4pm) Join with members of the Awakening Interfaith Spiritual Community in a unique opportunity to spend a day in blissful, soulful indulgence. During SoulFest 2013 we will nourish your soul through guided meditations, restorative yoga, drumming, Kriya yoga teachings, kirtan, ayurveda talk, and delicious vegetarian food. Feb. 9.
Nancy Ballinger
AWAKENING Interfaith Spiritual Community Cost: $50 suggested donation
Valentines Day Dinner
Winery Events February 9 (6:30pm) Looking for a romantic, classy, and entertaining Valentine's day gift? Our multiple course food and wine dinner is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday. Join us for live music, dancing, and amazing fun- don't miss out on this one. This event will sell out. $90/Wine Club, $110/Non-Member. Call or log on today for reservations.
Bethany Jenings
bethany@opolo.com Cost: $90 members, $110 non- members Music
February 9 (8pm) Beautiful music performed by our chamber ensembles: Brass Choir, Clarinet Ensemble, brass quintets, woodwind quintets, Flute Choir, saxophone quartets, and string quartets. Feb. 9.
Cal Poly Music Department
Mission San Luis Obispo
February 9 (4pm) First Presbyterian Church SLO is pleased to present Organ Virtuoso, Katya Gotsdiner McMahan, joined by instrumentalists Jessica Hoffman, oboe, and Greg Magie, horn, in a concert of music by Guilmant, Handel, Abbott, Reinecke, Debussy, Morricone, and more. Performed on the newly installed Veritas Organ at First Presbyterian Church. Feb. 9. $10 suggested donation at the door. Free parking.
Katya Gotsdiner-McMahan
First Presbyterian Church
February 9 (8pm) The Clark Center for the Performing Arts presents The Jan and Dean Show featuring Dean Torrence and The Surf City Allstars on Feb. 9 at 8pm. The Jan and Dean Show features the greatest hits of two of both Jan and Dean and The Beach Boys, as well as other great songs of the era including "Barbara Ann," “The Little Old Lady from Pasadena,” “Dead Man’s Curve,” and “Surf City.” Don’t miss this Classic California Beach Party!
Box Office
Clark Center Cost: $39-$48
February 9 (8:00 pm) Tret Fure is a gifted artist of uncommon energy and range, with a career that spans four decades. By the age of nineteen she was opening for bands such as Yes, Poco, and the J Geils Band. Saturday, February 9, 2013, 8:00 pm, Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo. A Benefit for the SLO Food Bank. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door, and are available at Steynberg Gallery or call 805.547.0278. www.tretfure.com
Steynberg Gallery
Steynberg Gallery Cost: $15 in adv. $18 at door Writers and Literature
February 9 (3pm) Coalesce Bookstore invites you to a book-signing and presentation on Feb. 9. The Joy of Sexus: Lust, Love, and Longing in the Ancient World by Vicki León Book-signing: 2-4pm. Presentation is at
Coalesce Bookstore
Coalesce Bookstore
February 9 (1:00-4:00) Discover how to craft a compelling opening for your novel (kids-teens), from the opening line through the first 5 pages to the oft-requested 50-page sample requested by agents and editors. A first-page critique session will be included at the end of the session.
Sidonie Wiedenkeller
SLO Museum of Art Cost: $40 members / $50 non-members
WRITERS GROUP
February 9 (3pm) Now forming in Lompoc is a writers group for fiction, children's stories, scripts, and novels, (but no poetry at this time). Those interested should call ahead and sign up. Bring two or three pages of material to be read and discussed. Ongoing starting in February. Contact for more info.
The Book Store
The Book Store Kid Stuff
DIVA SCIENCE
February 9 (1-3pm) Come to the interactive science center on Feb. 9 from 1-3pm for the Beauty of Science. They will be using Chemistry to create cosmetics and perfumes that are sure to excite your little explorer. All ages are welcome to enjoy this experience which is free with paid admission to the museum.
Tosha Punches
The Exploration Station Cost: $2 for kids and $3 for adults The Outdoors
SLO STEWARD'S WORKDAY: IRISH HILLS
February 9 (9am-noon) Please call ECO SLO for more information. Work day is on Feb. 9.
Kylie San Luis Obispo Cost: Free Volunteers
ADOPT-A-PET EVENTS
February 9 (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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