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Concerts
SALUTE TO THE HOLLYWOOD MUSICAL is a multi-media presentation of commentary, film clips, and piano performances of the Golden Age of the American musical. The event is presented by Richard Glazier at 7 p.m. April 29 at the First Baptist Church, 1645 Park, Paso Robles. Presented by the North SLO County Concert Association. Info: 238-5342 or 239-2770.
ORCHESTRA BAOBAB performs at 8 p.m. April 29 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Info: 756-2787.
CELLO BOSSA, a Brazilian jazz ensemble, performs April 30, 5-8 p.m., at the Studio Café, 1199 Main St., Morro Bay.
FIRME performs Latino rock April 30, 8-11:30 p.m., at Creekside Lanes, Atascadero. Cost is $5. Open to all ages. Info: 466-1351.
1ST ANNUAL MID STATE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL features The James King Band, Lost Highway, Cache Valley Drifters, Ton Spears & Within Tradition, Sidesaddle & Co., Grateful Dudes, Piney Creek Weasels, John Murphy & Carolina Special, Bear Ridge, Parkfield Peahens, Pacific Crest, The Brother Barton, Borderline Bluegrass Band, Rick Jamison & Copper Canyon, and a special "Kids on Stage" directed by Frank Solivan. The festival takes place April 30-May 2 at the California Mid-State Fairgrounds, Paso Robles. Includes a musical flea market, motorized wheelchair races, food, craft vendors, and more. Info: www.midstatebluegrassfestival.com.
2ND ANNUAL PINE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL fills Stadium Park with Americana, folk, and bluegrass music May 1, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m., in Atascadero. Featured performers include Laurie Lewis with Nina Gerber, The Waybacks, Rincon Ramblers, Rhythm Brothers, The Tatters, Blackwell/Michael, Grinn & Barrett, and New West. The festival also includes strolling performers, educational and cultural booths, food, and more. Tickets are $35-$45. Info: www.pinemountainfestival.com or 1-800-237-0063.
SLO SYMPHONY SEASON FINALE, conducted by Michael Nowak and featuring trumpet and piano soloist Guy Few, is presented at 8 p.m. May 1 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. Tickets are $17-$52. A free "No Ties Allowed" dress rehearsal begins at 1 p.m. Info: www.slosymphony.com or 543-3533.
CALICO WINDS perform chamber music at 7:30 p.m. May 1 at the Trinity Church, 500 E. North, Lompoc. Presented by the Lompoc Concert Association. Tickets are $15, $7 for students. Info: 733-4006 or
736-8713.
SWEETS AND OLD SONGS, presented by the Central City Chordsmen, features a cappella music in a barbershop style and features performances by Hometown Harmony and the Pine Grove Elementary School Choir. The event also includes ice cream sundaes. The concert is at 2 p.m. May 2 at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge. Tickets are $6 and a portion of the proceeds benefits Pine Grover Elementary School. Info: 934-0399.
CAL POLY JAZZ COMBO, under the direction of Paul Rinzler, plays two performances as part of the Famous Jazz Artist Series at the Hamlet in Cambria May 2. Show are at 4 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Ticket are $12, $20 for both shows. Info: 927-0567.
HIGHER GROUNDS ENTERTAINMENT SERIES, presented by Associated Students, Inc. of Cal Poly, features live music every Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., at the University Union Epicenter at Cal Poly. Free. May 5: Soul Speak. Info: 756-1112.
BROWN BAG CONCERT features vocalist Judy Philbin accompanied by the Pat Cormick Group May 7, 12:15-12:45 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, 901 Marsh St., SLO. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for those bringing a lunch. Free. Info: 550-4848.
SOUNDSCAPES features the works of students in the Electronic Music and Recording classes at Allan Hancock College May 7, 7-10 p.m., at the Building C Forum, Santa Maria campus. Tickets are $3. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3219.
SLO COUNTY YOUTH SYMPHONY performs its season finale concert at 7 p.m. May 8 at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. The concert features the Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Preparatory and Junior Strings, and the Symphonic Winds. Tickets are $5-$7. Info: www.sloyouthsymphony.org or 756-2787.
SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA, under the direction of John Farrer, performs May 8 at the First Baptist Church, 2970 Santa Maria Way. Includes music by Bruch, Tchaikovsky, and more. Tickets are $20, $17 for students and seniors. Info: www.santamariaphilharmonic.org or 925-0412.
CONCERT IN THE GARDEN is a special Mother's Day concert May 9, 1-4 p.m., at the Historic Jack House, 536 Marsh St., SLO. Info: 781-7300.
SUNDAYS IN THE CLARK SEASON FINALE is presented by the SLO Symphony at 3 p.m. May 9 at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande. The concert soloists are Haim Shtrum, Kathleen Lenski, and Michael Nowak. Tickets are $15-$40. Info: www.slosymphony.com or 543-3533.
SPRING CHORAL CONCERT, under the direction of Jody Benecke, features the Allan Hancock College choruses presenting a variety of choral works May 9, 7:30-10 p.m., at Unity Chapel of Light, 1165 Stubblefield, Santa Maria. Tickets are $10, $5 for students, seniors, and kids under 12. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3412.
STAR SEARCH
ARROYO GRANDE COMMUNITY CHORUS meets every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., in Room 150 at Arroyo Grande High School. Open to high school age and older. Info: 489-1814.
PACIFIC HORIZON CHORUS invites women of all ages who want to sing in four-part harmony to join them any Tues. at 7 p.m. in Room J4 of the Adult School, 1530 Lizzie St., SLO. Pacific Horizon Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines, the nonprofit organization whose members sing for community events. Info: Marguerite, 528-6106.
CENTRAL COAST CELEBRATION CHORUS, a chapter of Sweet Adelines, invites any woman who wants to sing to any of its 7 p.m. Tues. rehearsals at Congregational Church of Christ, 11245 Los Osos Valley Rd. The chorus sings for local community functions, and competes regionally; the singing is four-part a cappella. Info: 543-9104.
SAN LUIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA is seeking experienced string players. This all-volunteer group meets every Wednesday evening in SLO and regularly presents concerts. Info: 528-5234 or 931-0844.
SLO COUNTY BAND invites area musicians-adults and youths both -to audition. Clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, percussion and marimba players are especially welcome. The band, celebrating its 126th year, rehearses every Thurs. from 7-9 p.m. at Hawthorne School, 2125 Story St., SLO. Info: 543-5691.
GOLD COAST CHORUS invites men of all ages who want to sing barbershop-style in four-part harmony to come to a rehearsal any Mon. at 7 p.m. at the SLO Adult School, 1530 Lizzie St., Room 1572-D, SLO. Info: Bill, 543-2265, or see www.evg.org/~slogold.
BARBERSHOP HARMONY. The Central City Chordsmen meet every Tues. at 7 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, corner of Bradley and Patterson, Orcutt. Men interested in joining are invited to attend. Info: 934-3232.
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