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Can the Central Coast sustain nearly 20 breweries?

If we can float hundreds of wineries, why not?
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I hope not. SLO County's already got a drinking problem.
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April 6

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

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

8 Week - Hawaiian Culture & Dance Class for Boys & Girls - K-6
Create and Learn
(2:45 - 3:45 pm)

Grades K-3(W,4/13-5/22)& 4-6(M,4/1-5/22)

Sylvia Hambly
hulaslo.org
Phone: 805-550-4091
http://hulaslo.org

Hawaiian Culture & Dance Class for Boys & Girls K-6
Monarch Elementary - 348 Los Osos Valley Rd
Los Osos 93402

Cost: $65

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

"Wines, Chocolates & Cheeses. OH MY!"
"Wines, Chocolates & Cheeses. OH MY!"
April 6 (1 - 4pm)

Zoo To You's annual Conservation Benefit "Wines, Chocolates, Cheeses, OH MY!" April 6 at the River Oaks Hot Springs in Paso Robles, CA from 1- 4pm. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at the door, or online at www.brownpapertickets.com This event includes tastings of wine, cheese, chocolate and olive oils, as well as live music and a silent auction. And of course, ANIMALS from Zoo To You! Must be 21. Join us! Contact number is 805-391-0604

Katelyn
zootoyou@zootoyou.com
Phone: 805-391-0604
http://zootoyou.com

River Oaks Hot Springs
800 Country Club Dr.
Paso Robles 93447

Cost: $45

FREE HEALTHY FOOD DEMONSTRATION
FREE HEALTHY FOOD DEMONSTRATION
April 6 (11am-3pm)

The Network for a Healthy California-Gold Coast Region invites all San Luis Obispo County residents to learn about healthier meal options with a free, healthy food demonstration. April 6.

Christina Lares
christinai.lares@ventura.org
Phone: 677-5255
http://goldcoastnetwork.org

Albertson's Grocery
1132 Branch St.
Arroyo Grande

Cost: Free

GARDEN PARTY
April 6 (12-3 pm)

Apr. 6 make and take garden crafts. RSVP

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

GRAND OPENING AND PLANT SALE AT BEEWENCH FARM
GRAND OPENING AND PLANT SALE AT BEEWENCH FARM
April 6 (Noon-4pm)

Join us at the farm for our grand opening celebration and plant sale. April 6.

Sarah Worley
Sarah@beewenchfarm.com
Phone: 423-7187
http://beewenchfarm.com

BeeWench Farm
4805 River Grove Dr.
Paso Robles

Cost: Free admission

MISSION DAYS AT SAN ANTONIO MISSION DE PADUA
April 6 (11am-3pm)

April 6, and 11. A family experience with re-enactors, crafts, food, tours, and demonstrations.

Babette Smith
office@missionsanantonio.net
Phone: 831-385-4478
http://missionsanantonio.net/

San Antonio Mission de Padua
1 Mission Road
Jolon, CA 93928

Cost: $10 per vehicle

RAISE YOUR CUP FOR CHANGE, AN AFTERNOON TEA FUNDRAISER
V-DAY Five Cities 2013 Raises Funds for Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention Center
RAISE YOUR CUP FOR CHANGE, AN AFTERNOON TEA FUNDRAISER
April 6 (2pm)

Join us as we raise funds and awareness to end violence against women and girls. Ticket includes edible treats and tea!

Chrystie Richards
5citiesvday2013@groups.facebook.com
Phone: 805-459-9171
http://www.vday5cities.org

Grover Beach Community Center
1230 Trouville Ave.
Grover Beach 93433

Cost: $10

WINE, CHOCOLATE, CHEESES ...OH MY!
WINE, CHOCOLATE, CHEESES ...OH MY!
April 6 (1-4pm)

Zoo To You's annual Conservation Benefit Wines, Chocolates, Cheeses, OH MY! on April 6.

Katelin
zootoyou@zootoyou.com
Phone: 391-0604

River Oaks Hot Springs
800 Clubhouse Dr.
Paso Robles

Cost: $45

WINES, CHOCOLATES & CHEESES. OH MY!
WINES, CHOCOLATES & CHEESES. OH MY!
April 6 (1 - 4 pm)

April 6, 2013 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the River Oaks Hot Springs and Spa in Paso Robles.The event will feature many of our animals mingling in the crowd with handlers, local wineries pouring tastes as well as cheese & chocolate samples. We will have live music featuring the "Dentures" and "Lakes" and a silent auction. We expect to have approximately 20 wineries pouring at this year’s event! Conservation Ambassadors, Inc. is a non-profit animal welfare organization in Paso Robles, California housing over 300 permanently injured, abandoned and abused animals. From tigers to bald eagles, these native and exotic animals are getting a second chance at life as Ambassadors for their species through Zoo To You, a conservation education program available to schools throughout California. Over one million children and adults alike in California have experienced a unique style of education with live animals through Zoo To You, founded in 1990.  For tour information: (888) ECOTUDE, (805) 391-0604, www.ZooToYou.org     zootoyou@zootoyou.com P.O. Box 1998, Paso Robles, CA 93447

Katelyn
zootoyou@zootoyou.com
Phone: 805 391-0604
Http://zootoyou.com

River Oaks Hot Springs
800 Clubhouse Drive
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: 45

Stage

LES MISERABLES...OR A WHOLE LOT LESS MISERABLE
April 6 (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

'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE
April 6 (6:30)

Mar 30, 31 Apr 6, 7 Los Osos Red Barn

Tyler Lopez
tylermlopez@gmail.om
Phone: 805-698-2158

Red Barn
Los Osos Community Park
Los Osos 93402

Cost: Pay what you can.

Music

ACOUSTICO AT LINNAEA'S CAFE!
ACOUSTICO AT LINNAEA'S CAFE!
April 6 (8:00 - 10:00pm)

Acoustico at Linnaea's 4/6/13-8:00pm

David
deorre@acoustico.org
Phone: 805-801-4783
http://www.acoustico.org

Linnaea's Cafe
Garden Street
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: Free!

GERALD PURIFY JR.
GERALD PURIFY JR.
April 6 (6pm)

April 6 at 6pm Gerald Purify Jr. is releasing his first album entitled Soul Praise. The night will be a fun filled celebration including artists, the Block Banger Crew, Gerald and Betty Purify, and J Kline.

Gerald Purify
Geraldpurifymusic@gmail.com
Phone: 806-5016

Agape Church
950 Laureate Ln.
San Luis Obispo

Cost: Free

MASON-WEED OF MOLLY’S REVENGE FEATURED
Mason-Weed
MASON-WEED OF MOLLY’S REVENGE FEATURED
April 6 (1-4 PM)

Songwriters At Play presents award-winning songwriter Stuart Mason and fiddler John Weed. The duo will mix traditional tunes with original songs that explore the musical connections between Ireland and America. Both are members of the well-known Celtic powerhouse Molly’s Revenge, the old-time bluegrass group Little Black Train, and the new trio Story Road. Special guests include Amber Cross, Dorian Michael, Holly Ann Phillips, Dulcie Taylor,and Ted Waterhouse. This is our first showcase at this award-winning, boutique family winery.

Steve Key
stevekay57@gmail.com
Phone: 805-204-6821
http://www.songwritersatplay.com

Vines on the Marycrest
5076 Mustard Creek Rd
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: Free!

SLO BLUES SOCIETY WELCOMES DIUNNA GREENLEAF & BLUE MERCY
April 6 (8:00pm)

The San Luis Obispo Blues Society welcomes Diunna Greenleaf and Blue Mercy on Saturday, April 6 at 8:00pm.

SLO Blues Society
sloblues@kcbx.net
Phone: 805-541-7930
http://www.sloblues.org/

SLO Vets Gakk
801 Grand Ave
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: $17 members, $20 general public

Symphony of the Vines presents Romantic Schumann
April 6 (7:30pm and 3:00 pm)

April 6 and 7, Schumann and Prokofiev

Rena Ferro
IMFerro@aol.com
Phone: 805-440-4683
http://www.symphonyofthevines.org

Trinity Lutheran Church
940 Creston Road
Paso Robles 93446

Cost: $20 to $30

Writers and Literature

COALESCE BOOKSTORE BOOK-SIGNING
Coalesce Bookstore book-signing
COALESCE BOOKSTORE BOOK-SIGNING
April 6 (2-4pm)

Coalesce Bookstore invites you to a book-signing: Kippy’s African Adventure by Destry Ramey April 6, 2-4 p.m.

Coalesce Bookstore
coalescebookstore@gmail.com
Phone: 772-2880
http://www.coalescebookstore.com

Coalesce Bookstore
845 Main St.
Morro Bay

Art

FIRST SATURDAYS: WINE AND THE ARTS
FIRST SATURDAYS: WINE AND THE ARTS
Special Art Events
April 6 (5-8pm)

Tasting rooms, galleries and others are open for this free, self-guided art walk tour in downtown Paso Robles. April 6.

Jenna Hartzell
programs@artsobispo.org
Phone: 544-9251
http://artsobispo.org/content/FirstSaturdays.php

Paso Robles

Cost: Free

Kid Stuff

After school Pottery for kids
April 6 (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

Art Table Activities: Butterflies
April 6 (All Day)

Make a butterfly with fun pasta shapes!

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

Caterpillars are Back!
April 6 (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

The Outdoors

LOPEZ LAKE TRAIL WORK
April 6

April 6, Sat. at 9:00 am. Arboleda Camp

Bill
Bill@CCCMB.org
Phone: 5479025
http://CCCMB.org

Lopez Lake
Lopez Drive
Arroyo Grande 93420

SLO STEWARD'S WORKDAY: ISLAY HILL
April 6 (9am-noon)

Please call ECO SLO for more information. Workday is on April 6.

Kylie
Programs@ecoslo.org
Phone: 544-1777

Islay Hill
exact meeting location to be determined
San Luis Obispo

Cost: Free

Lectures and Learning

Pottery Classes for Adults
April 6

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

Fundraisers

PASO ROBLES OPTIMISTS 13TH ANNUAL CHINESE AUCTION
Year of the Snake
PASO ROBLES OPTIMISTS 13TH ANNUAL CHINESE AUCTION
April 6

The Optimist Club of Paso Robles is holding their 13th Annual Chinese Auction April 6 at the Paso Robles Event Center

Jamie Basinger
jamiebasinger@gmail.com
Phone: 610-7087

2198 Riverside Ave.
Paso Robles

Cost: $40

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
V-DAY Five Cities 2013 Raises Funds for Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention Center
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
April 6 (7pm)

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

Chrystie Richards
5citiesvday2013@groups.facebook.com
Phone: 805-459-9171
http://www.vday5cities.org

Grover Beach Community Center
1230 Trouville Ave.
Grover Beach 93433

Cost: $10