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April 13

Special Events

SMART AFTER DARK
(5-8:30pm)

On May 3. Make and browse crafts.

Terri Kurczewski
smartstudioslo@gmail.com
Phone: 904-5229
http://smartstudioslo.com/calendar

Sm(ART) Studio
3591 Sacramento #104
San Luis Obispo

Cost: $5 per hour for studio time

OPEN STUDIO BY APPOINTMENT
(Call to schedule an appointment time)

Rent the studio for craft parties. Ongoing.

Terri Kurczewski
smartstudioslo@gmail.com
Phone: 904-5229
http://smartstudioslo.com/calendar

3591 Sacramento #104
San Luis Obispo

Cost: $40/hr; $125 for birthday parties

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

GROVER BEACH UKULELE GROUP
UKULELE MEET UP
GROVER BEACH UKULELE GROUP
April 10,April 17,April 24,May 1,May 8,May 15,May 22,May 29

contact 805-710-4428 2pm Ramona Park GB

Linda
lindirose2@yahoo.com
Phone: 805-710-4428

Ramona Park
between 9 and 10th St
Grover Beach 93433

Cost: free

JAM SESSIONS SPONSORED BY SLO COUNTY JAZZ
(8pm)

Every second and fourth Thurs. at Linnaea's Cafe. Next show is on May 23.

Linnaea's Cafe
linnaeas.com
Phone: 541-5888

Linnaea's Cafe
1110 Garden St.
SLO

Cost: Free

Art

LAUREL SHERRIE PAINTING AT BARR ESTATE WINERY
Wine Red Vines © Laurel Sherrie
LAUREL SHERRIE PAINTING AT BARR ESTATE WINERY
Art at Wineries
(11am-5pm)

Barr Estate Winery presents Laurel Sherrie’s Expressive Landscape paintings "Highlights of the Central Coast." Through May 31.

Laurel Sherrie
laurel@laurelsherrie.com
Phone: 473 4640
http://laurelsherrie.com

Barr Estate Winery
6950 Union Rd.
Paso Robles

Cost: Free

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

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW: IMAGES OF ALASKA'S INSIDE PASSAGE
Iceburg in Williams Cove, Inside Passage, Alaska
PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW: IMAGES OF ALASKA'S INSIDE PASSAGE
Special Art Events
(business hours)

local photographer -show @ Edward Jones

Cheryl Strahl
clstrahl@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 805-461-3453

Edward Jones
7425 El Camino Real, Suite H in Plaza de Pueblo
Atascadero 93422

Cost: no charge

Kid Stuff

OPEN STUDIO
Special Events
April 9,April 12,April 16,April 19,April 23,April 26,April 30,May 3,May 7,May 10,May 14,May 17,May 21,May 24,May 28,May 31(1-4:30pm)

Apr. 9 craft with recycled materials

Terri Kurczewski
smartstudioslo@gmail.com
Phone: 904-5229
http://www.smartstudioslo.com/calendar

Sm(ART) Studio
3591 Sacramento #104
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: $5 per craft

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

Volunteers

CASA INFO SESSION
(12pm)

Speak up for a child. Learn about becoming an advocate for an abused child and other volunteer opportunities at CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). The fourth Wednesday of every month.

Cathy Orton
staff@slocasa.org
Phone: 541-6542
http://slocasa.org

CASA Office
75 Higuera St., suite 180
San Luis Obispo

Cost: Free

Special Events

CENTRAL COAST GREENHOUSE GROWERS 12TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
April 13 (9am-3pm)

Central Coast Greenhouse Growers’ Association will hold its 12th Annual Open House on April 13 from 9am-3pm. Member nurseries in Nipomo and Arroyo Grande will open their doors to the public. Many offer tours of their facilities in addition to their highly anticipated plant and flower sales. Each participating nursery proudly donates a portion of that day’s sales to the CCGGA Scholarship Fund made available to Horticulture students and CCGGA Grower members' children.

Krista
info@ccgga.com
Phone: 800-961-8901
http://ccgga.com

CCGGA Open House
Nipomo and Arroyo Grande

Cost: Free

MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE LANDSCAPE
MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE LANDSCAPE
April 13 (1-3pm)

Local landscaper Gabriel Frank of Gardens by Gabriel will explore compelling plants from the mediterranean regions of the world. Followed at 2pm by a free docent-led tour of the Garden. April 13.

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
slobg.org/exciting-landscaping
Phone: 541-1400

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden
3450 Dairy Creek Rd.
San Luis Obispo

Cost: $5 members and $10 non-members

SLO CONTRA DANCE
April 13 (7pm)

on April 13.

Harold Hallikainen
info@cccds.org
Phone: 441 2246
http://cccds.org

Odd Fellows Hall
520 Dana St.
San Luis Obispo

Cost: $9, $5 with student ID

SLO PALADAR: FOOD AND MUSIC
Vert Foods at SLO Grange
SLO PALADAR: FOOD AND MUSIC
April 13 (Contact for event times)

Nutrient dense gourmet food and live music on April 13.

Virginia Marum
info@vertfoods.com
Phone: 748-5121
http://vertfoods.com

SLO Grange
2880 Broad St.
San Luis Obispo

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
V-DAY Five Cities 2013 Raises Funds for Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention Center
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
April 13 (7pm)

Join us as we raise funds and awareness to end violence against women and girls. Buy tickets at: vday5cities.org. April 13.

Chrystie Richards
5citiesvday2013@groups.facebook.com
Phone: 459-9171
http://vday5cities.org

Grover Beach Community Center
1230 Trouville Ave.
Grover Beach

Cost: $10

Petite Sirah Winemakers' Dinner
Petite Sirah Winemakers' Dinner
Winery Events
April 13 (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

Vina Robles,Parrish,Robert Hall & Opolo

Concierge
concierge@vinarobles.com
Phone: 805-227-4812x106
http://www.vinarobles.com

Thomas Hill Organics
1305 Park St
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: $120/pp; $105 Wine Club

Stage

LES MISERABLES...OR A WHOLE LOT LESS MISERABLE
April 13 (Wed, Thurs, Fri at 7pm, Sat 3pm & 7pm, Sun 6pm)

March 14-April 28. Seen the musical, movie or neither one? You're going to love the TGAM twist on this Hugo classic!

Box Office
info@americanmelodrama.com
Phone: 805-489-2499
http://www.americanmelodrama.com

The Great American Melodrama
1863 Front Street
Oceano 93445

Cost: $18, $20, $22

Music

GIRLS AND BOYS DUO HEADLINE NEW MONTHLY SERIES
Brianna Lee & Josh Barrett
GIRLS AND BOYS DUO HEADLINE NEW MONTHLY SERIES
April 13 (4-7pm)

Songwriters At Play features Josh Barrett and Brianna Lee (aka Girls & Boys) to kick off a new monthly showcase. Special guests on April 13 include: Derek Senn, Cynthia Hathaway, Brent Dannells of the Dr. Danger blues band, and Denmark's Karoline Hausted and her husband Mark Davis.

Steve Key
stevekey57@gmail.com
Phone: 204-6821
http://songwritersatplay.com

Alegria Wine and Ware
942 Chorro St.
San Luis Obispo

Cost: Free

ROYAL GARDEN SWING ORCHESTRA
April 13 (2-4:30pm)

This 9 piece band sounds big. Performing on April 13.

Warren Balfour
wbalfour@me.com
Phone: 550-1192
http://rgso.net

D'Anbino Vineyard and Cellars
710 Pine St.
Paso Robles

Cost: Free

Kid Stuff

After school Pottery for kids
April 13 (3:30-5:00 /11-4:30)

Every child needs a chance to create!

anam-cre studio
anamcre.ss@gmail.com
Phone: 805-896-6197
http://www.anamcre.com

Anamcre Pottery studio
570 Higuera st
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: $20 per class

Caterpillars are Back!
April 13 (All Day)

Adopt a caterpillar for $2!

Sheryl
info@slocm.org
Phone: 805.545.5874
http://www.slocm.org

San Luis Obispo Children'm Museum
1010 Nipomo St.
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: $2

Art Table Activities: Hungry Caterpillar
April 13 (10 am-5 pm)

Make a caterpillar with colored paper

Sheryl
info@slocm.org
Phone: 805.545.5874
http://www.slocm.org

San Luis Obispo Children'm Museum
1010 Nipomo St.
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: Admission

The Outdoors

COUNTY WORKDAYS: COASTAL DUNES
April 13 (9am-noon)

Please call ECO SLO for more information. Workday is on April 13.

Kylie
Programs@ecoslo.org
Phone: 544-1777

Coastal Dunes RV Park
Exact meeting location to be determined
Oceano

Cost: Free

TOGETHER GREEN POTTING UP PARTY
TOGETHER GREEN POTTING UP PARTY
April 13 (9am-12pm)

Help us pot up native plant seedlings for planting on the preserve this winter on April 13.

Holly Sletteland
hslettel@calpoly.edu
Phone: 239-3928

Sweet Springs Nature Preserve
600 Ramona Ave.
Los Osos

Cost: Free

Sports and Wellness

HORSESHOE COURT BENEFIT TOURNAMENT
Special Events
April 13 (10:30am check-in, 10:45am draw for partner, 11am games start)

April 13. Pre-registration required.

Dave Carreiro
daveshorseshoes@hotmail.com
Phone: 466-2456

New horseshoe courts
11665 Viejo Camino
Atascadero

Cost: $25 per person includes lunch

THE MAGIC OF QI GONG AND TAO YOGA WITH LEE HOLDEN
Master Qi Gong Instructor Lee Holden
THE MAGIC OF QI GONG AND TAO YOGA WITH LEE HOLDEN
Special Events
April 13 (9am-4pm)

April 13 and April 14 with Lee Holden.

Sukha Wellness Center
info@sukhawellnesscenter.com
Phone: 805-801-8088
http://www.sukhawellnesscenter.com

Sukha Wellness Center
6615 Bay Laurel Place
Avila Beach 93424

Cost: $125 by April 5th, $150

Lectures and Learning

Pottery Classes for Adults
April 13

Clay classes in wheel throwing&sculpture

anam -cre studio
anamcre.ss@gmail.com
Phone: 805-896-6197
http://www.anamcre.com

Anamcre Pottery studio
570 Higuera st
san luis obispo 93405

Cost: $20 per class

DISCOVER VINIYOGA
The Joy of Yoga
DISCOVER VINIYOGA
Classes
April 13 (11am-12:30pm)

Workshop will be led by Jennifer Fox (teacher for 25 years) and recently moved to the area to share this wonderful style of yoga here at Serenity. April 13.

Jena
serenitynaturalliving@gmail.com
Phone: 434-1924
http://serenitynaturalliving.com

Serenity Yoga Center retreat & spa
104 Main St.
Templeton

Cost: $15

Fundraisers

CIVIC BALLET OF SLO PRESENTS: TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT
April 13 (5-10pm)

Support the Ballet’s efforts to bring a Live Orchestra to the 2013 Nutcracker Production! $100 player admission and $35 admission for non-players (includes hearty appetizers, beer and wine). Please register in advance. April 13.

Civic Ballet
office@civicballetofslo.org
Phone: 544-4363

Holland Ranch
2275 Carpenter Canyon Rd.
San Luis Obispo

Cost: $35-$100

Volunteers

CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION'S EARTH DAY RESTORATION AND CLEANUP
Volunteer at work at Montana de Oro State Park
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS FOUNDATION'S EARTH DAY RESTORATION AND CLEANUP
April 13 (9am-12:30pm)

Volunteers are needed at Montana de Oro State Park for CSPF's Earth Day on April 13. Register at calparks.org/earthday.

Marygrace Lopez
earthday@calparks.org
Phone: 888-987-2757
http://calparks.org/earthday

Montana de Oro State Park
Pecho Valley Rd.
Los Osos

Cost: Free