Saturday March 1, 2008
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CCLVC Advertisement Drive
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Contact: Thomas Athanasion (805) 783-2007 tathanasion@yahoo.com
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Dear Community Partners,
The central coast low vision council is opening its resource directory to local businesses and nonprofits for advertisement. We are offering quarter page, half page and full page adds. For non profits 25, 50 and 100. For profit 35, 75, and 150. The deadline for your add is March 31st, 2008. Simply just provide the following information: a business card, what size add you would like, and a check to p.o. box 16038 San Luis Obispo CA 93406, For more information contact Thomas Athanasion at (805) 783-2007 or email tathanasion@yahoo.com. This publication comes out once every two years, all proceeds help for the cost of the resource directory to be printed out in Braille and on audio cassette. .
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Location: San Luis Obispo City and surrounding communities
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9:00 AM
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3:00 PM
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Make-A-Wish Foundation New Wish Granter Training
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Contact: Thanh Nguyen 805-676-9474 tnguyen@tri-counties.wish.org
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Wish Granters are the heart of the Foundation. Wish Granters meet with the wish child and their family to learn the heartfelt wish of the wish child. They go out in teams of two to work with a wish family. This position requires a strong commitment to the mission of the Foundation and a broad set of skills that cross into several areas including: fund development, finance, wish granting, and communications. Maturity, compassion, strong communication skills - particularly with children, positive attitude, ability to be resourceful, creative and reliability are absolutely essential. The amount of time required to fulfill a wish varies, depending on the child's wish and the amount of preparation the volunteer needs to do to create the magic for each wish. Wish Granters must have dependable transportation. For more information and to download an application, please visit www.tri-counties.wish.org. Potential volunteers must complete a fingerprint background check and be at least 18 years.
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Location: Pismo Beach
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7:00 PM
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GIANTS OF JUSTICE
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Contact: Dennis Apel (805)343-6322 sandyatducks@earthlink.net
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A free public program will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State Street, Santa Barbara, commemorating 25 years of resistance to nuclear-capable ICBM testing at Vandenberg AFB. Speakers will include John Dear, S.J., peace activist, author and one of this year's Nobel Peace Prize nominees, and Bruce Gagnon of the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space. There will also be a special presentation by the chief of the Turaga nation of Pentecost Island in Vanuatu in the South Pacific, on the impact of nuclear testing and ICBM testing in Micronesia.
This event is sponsored by the Pacific Life Community, Trinity Episcopal Church, Catholic Worker organizations in Los Angeles and Guadalupe, and the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
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Chamber Orchestra Kremlin
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Contact: Vivian Dew 733-4006 v.dew@verizon.net
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Chamber Orchestra Kremlin has earned national and international recognition as one of Russia's finest ensembles. Founded in 1991,the orchestra, composed of 17 of Russia's finest young string players, has carved a niche for itself under the creative baton of its founder and music director, Misha Rachievsky.
Born in Moscow, Mr. Rachievsky began his violin studies at the age fo five and continued through the well-traveled path of the Russian school of string playing. After leaving the Soviet Union in 1973, he lived and worked in different countries on three continents, and in 1976, settled in the U.S., becoming active in the field of chamber music. Whether one enjoys its highly-acclaimed CDs or its mesmerizing concerts, Chamber Orchestra Kremlin's warmth and high energy creates addictive performances that stay with listeners long after the last note has been played. The group is in high demand for concerts and festivals in Moscow and tours regularly in North and South America, Europe and the Far East.
Place: First United Methodist Church, 925 No. F St.
Tickets: Adult - $20; Student - $10
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Location: Lompoc
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8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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Cal Poly Choirs' Winter Concert
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Contact: Michele Abba 805-756-2406 music@calpoly.edu
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The Cal Poly Choirs will present their annual Winter Concert featuring a world premiere and special guests in the Performing Arts Center’s Christopher Cohan Center.
Cal Poly Music Professor Thomas Davies will conduct the 45-member PolyPhonics and the 70-voice The University Singers in works by American composers David Childs and Eric Whitacre, as well as works by J. S. Bach and Felix Mendelssohn. Student assistant conductor Richard Carrick will lead works by Jan Sweelinck and Thomas Morley.
“Recordare,” by Barata will receive its world premiere by The University Singers with Music Department staff accompanist Paul Woodring playing the Forbes Pipe Organ. Staff members Susan Azaret Davies, piano, and Brynn Albanese, violin, will also accompany the choirs.
The Cuesta College Chamber Singers will present works by Aaron Copland, James Erb, Eric Whitacre, Francisco Guerrero, and the traditional spiritual “I’ve Been in the Storm So Long.” The Cuesta ensemble will join PolyPhonics in Trond Kverno’s “Ave Maris Stella,” and all three choirs will perform the spirituals “Wade in the Water,” arranged by Allen Koepke, and “Witness,” arranged by Jack Halloran.
John Knutson, director of choral studies at Cuesta College is also a member of the professional vocal jazz ensemble Vocalogy, formed by Phil Mattson in 1998. Before moving to California, Knutson taught at Treasure Valley Community College in Oregon and at Southwestern Community College in Iowa.
Tickets cost $8 to $15 and can be bought at the Performing Arts Ticket Office 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. To order by phone, call SLO-ARTS (756-2787). A 10 percent discount is given to patrons who buy season tickets to four Music Department events through the Performing Arts Ticket office; a 15 percent discount is given on tickets to five or more events.
The concert is sponsored by Cal Poly’s Music Department, College of Liberal Arts and IRA Activities program.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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8:30 PM
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10:00 PM
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Comedy Show
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Contact: Bill or Joyce 805 543-0639 Joyk344@hotmail.com
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A Stand-Up Comedy Show with local comedians will be held on Saturday, March 1st at the Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. The show starts at 8:30pm. Admission: $5 at the door. No reservations are required. Refreshments will be available. For further information 805 543-0639.
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Sunday March 2, 2008
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12:00 PM
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THE MARCH IN MARCH
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Contact: Dennis Apel (805)343-6322 sandyatducks@earthlink.net
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A march from Vandenberg Village to Vandenberg AFB main gate will take place commemorating 25 years of resistance to nuclearICBM testing and the militarizion of space at Vandenberg AFB. Gathering and presentations at 12:00 noon at Vandenberg Village at the corner of Burton Mesa Road and Constellation Road with the march beginning at 1:00 p.m. Speakers include John Dear, S.J., peace activist, author, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and Bruce Gagnon, of the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space.
This march is sponsored by many peace groups including the Pacific Life Community, Los Angeles Catholic Worker, Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space, Green Party of Santa Barbara County; SB Chapter of Women's International League For Peace and Freedom; Nevada Desert Experience; Pace e Bene; and Trinity Nuclear Abolitionists.
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Location: Lompoc
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3:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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Last Plan Standing
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Contact: Peter Conn 805 682-5183 pconnt43@cox.net
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Admission is free to this Community Discussion On Health Care Reform and the proposed single payer (Medicare for all) health care plan SB 840 (Kuehl) for California.
Join your neighbors at the Molly Barbee Theater
Girls Inc 5315 Foothill Road Carpinteria
After viewing a 20 minute video, there will be discussion of recent health reform proposals such as the Massachusetts individual mandate and California's AB X 1 1. There will be ample opportunity for questions.
For Information, contact:
Dorothy Campbell 684-3433
Peter Conn pconnt43@cox.net
Web information: www.healthcareforall.org
and www. OneCareNOW.org
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3:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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Spring Concert
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Contact: San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony 805-543-3533 patty@slosymphony.com
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The San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony presents their spring concert at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring all four ensembles that make up the Youth Symphony -- Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, Academy String Orchestra and Preparatory Strings -- this delightful concert is open to all ages.
For tickets, call the Clark Center at (805) 489-9444
For complete information, visit sloyouthsymphony.org
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Location: Arroyo Grande
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Tuesday March 4, 2008
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Saturday March 8, 2008
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3:05 AM
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3:10 AM
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Japanese American Baseball on the Central Coast, Snapshots Beyond the Backstop
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Contact: Craig Rock 801-0679 comstockrock@yahoo.com
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South County Historical Society Presents a New Exhibit and Film
Japanese American Baseball on the Central Coast 1930-1945
~ Snapshots: From Beyond the Backstop ~
Exhibit Opens March 8
Two Events: A History Doubleheader
Event #1: 11 A.M. Fair Oaks Theater, 1007 Grande Avenue, Arroyo Grande
(Film and in-person appearance is only on March 8)
Special showing of the film American Pastime, a full-length 2007 movie about life and baseball at the Topaz Utah Internment Camp and how the sport became a morale builder during the WW II “camp” experience, with a presentation by filmmaker and author Kerry Yo Nakagawa. $5 Adults, $2 Seniors/Children a benefit for the exhibit program at the South County Historical Society.
The New York Times describes American Pastime as “an inspirational small town drama exploring the lingering effects of World War II on Japanese-American citizens struggling to overcome hostilities and be accepted in the country they now call home.”
Event #2: 2 P.M. IOOF Exhibit Hall, 128 Bridge Street, Arroyo Grande
Join author/filmmaker Kerry Yo Nakagawa and local Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) baseball legends for the opening of a new history exhibit on Japanese American baseball on the Central Coast – including teams from Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly. Signed copies of Mr. Nakagawa’s book, Through a Diamond, 100 Years of Japanese-American Baseball, will be available for sale. The book includes stories about Japanese American baseball teams and players from South County, and provides poignant recollections from athletes like Kazuo Ikeda and Kerry’s uncle Lefty Nishijima. Admission is free. For more information call 489-8282
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Tuesday March 4, 2008
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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MIRó QUARTET
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Contact: Patti Hopper 805-893-3230 hopper@music.ucsb.edu
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MIRó QUARTET, guest artists at UCSB, will be featured in
a MASTER CLASS WITH UCSB STUDENTS on TUES., MARCH 4 at 10 a.m. in Karl Geiringer Hall (Music Room 1250).
The dynamic Miró Quartet, with violinists Daniel Ching and Sandy Yamamoto, violist John Largess, and cellist Joshua Gindele, leads a master class
with UCSB students.
Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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5:30 PM
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6:45 PM
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American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting
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Contact: Miki Gillman 550-7196 mikigillman@sbcglobal.net
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Question and answer forum on Breast Cancer: Life Beyond Initial Treatment with featured guest speaker, local oncologist, Dr. Tom Spillane.
Tuesday March 4, 2008 @ 5:30 PM
Location: Sierra Vista Resource Center, 197 Santa Rosa Street in San Luis Obispo.
Survivors, family and friends are all welcome to attend.
Call 550-7196 to RSVP
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Location: San Luis Obispo City and surrounding communities
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6:00 PM
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11:00 PM
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Melting the Ice in the Heart of Man
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Contact: Patricia Turner 805-563-4673 pati@sacredearthfound.org
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Experience the powerful teachings, stories and the Wind Drum of Angannagaq! an Eskimo - Kalaallit Elder whose family
belongs to the Healers and Shamans of the Far North.
Angaangaq’s people have never known war! 8:00 PM Victoria Hall Theater 33 W. Victoria St. Santa Barbara, CA Suggested donation $20.00. Open to the Public.
Join us before the experiential presentation for Dinner with the Elders at 6:00 PM Café Buenos Aires 1316 State Street, Santa Barbara cost $75.00
Registration is Required
“The Greatest Distance in the existence of man is from his mind to his heart.
Unless you learn to conquer that distance, you will never learn to soar like an eagle to realize the immensity within.”
Angaangaq
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Location: Santa Barbara
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Wednesday March 5, 2008
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11:00 AM
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1:00 PM
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MIRó QUARTET with pianist Robert Koenig
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Contact: Patti Hopper 805-893-3230 hopper@music.ucsb.edu
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The MIRó QUARTET with UCSB PIANIST ROBERT KOENIG,
will be featured in a SEMINAR with UCSB PROFESSOR DEREK KATZ
on WED., MARCH 5 at 11 a.m. in Karl Geiringer Hall (Music Room 1250).
The world-renowned Miró Quartet features violinists Daniel Ching and Sandy Yamamoto, violist John Largess, and cellist Joshua Gindele. UCSB pianist Robert Koenig joined the UCSB music faculty this year as Associate Professor
of Music and Head of Collaborative Piano, after serving as Staff Pianist at The Juilliard School of Music and the Curtis Institute of Music. UCSB Assistant Professor Derek Katz, musicologist, has published numerous articles and essays, and has provided pre-concert lectures for Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Bard Festival.
Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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Miró Quartet in Concert at UCSB
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Contact: Patti Hopper 893-3230 hopper@music.ucsb.edu
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The dynamic Miró Quartet, one of America's highest-profile chamber groups, will present a concert at UCSB on Wednesday, March 5 at 8 p.m. in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall . The Miró Quartet with violinists Daniel Ching and Sandy Yamamoto, violist John Largess, and cellist Joshua Gindele, will be joined by UCSB faculty members Jill Felber, flute, and Robert Koenig, piano, and guest artist Kirsten Monke, viola, in BERNHARD ROMBERG's Flute Quintet in G Major, TORU TAKEMITSU's A Way Alone, and SCHUMANN's Piano Quintet.
Admission is $15/general,
$7/students, with tickets at the door only.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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Thursday March 6, 2008
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Saturday March 8, 2008
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9:00 AM
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4:00 PM
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Transformational Workshop with Angaangaq
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Contact: Patricia Turner 805-563-4673 pati@sacredearthfound.org
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Transformational Workshop with Angaangaq
Melting the Ice in the Heart of Man
Angaangaq is an Eskimo - Kalaallit Elder whose family
belongs to the Healers and Shamans of the Far North.
Angaangaq’s people have never known war! They are currently experiencing one of the most significant changes in the earth as they witness the melting of the ice of Greenland. Angaangaq brings vision, wisdom, stories, song and his powerful Wind Drum. We will begin with a sunrise ceremony (5:30 - 6:00 AM on March 6) and end in an Inipi Ceremony on March 8 that will continue until Angaangaq feels we are finished. Following the Inipi, we will all partake in a feast.
“The Greatest Distance in the existence of man is from his mind to his heart.
Unless you learn to conquer that distance, you will never learn to soar like an eagle to realize the immensity within.”
Angaangaq
Join us for a truly transformational and exquisite event as Angaangaq shares his healing wisdom. Registration is required and you can register at www.sacredearthfound.org. Click on Events. 3 day workshop $300
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Location: Santa Barbara
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Thursday March 6, 2008
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6:00 PM
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Friends of SLO Library Book Sale
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Contact: Paul Murphy 805-544-3033 amcglynn@sbcglobal.net
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Over 15,000 books for sale. Most at $1.00 per inch. All audio and video $.50 each except DVDs = $1.00.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Scottish Country Dancing
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Contact: Barry Lewis 805-466-4631 CentralCoastScottishDance@yahoo.com
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Aye lassies an' laddies, Scottish Country Dancing right here on the Central Coast!
Learn the lively group dancing of Scottish reels, jigs, hornpipes, and elegant strathspeys! The Central Coast Scottish Society in association with the SLO County Parks & Recreation Department has on-going Scottish Country Dance instructional sessions every Thursday evening, at the San Luis Obispo Veteran’s Memorial Building located at 801 Grand Avenue near Monterey Street. Sessions start at 7:00 PM. No partner is required; session enrollment is encouraged, drop-ins are accepted. For details call 528-8280 or 466-4631, or email CentralCoastScottishDance@yahoo.com.
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Location: SLO County
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Friday March 7, 2008
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Saturday March 15, 2008
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10:00 AM
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5:00 PM
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Photography by Jeff Bowen
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Contact: Jeff Bowen 459-9699 none
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Former local press photographer Jeff Bowen will display a series of landscape photographs at the Photo Shop, 1027 B Marsh SLO, from Feb. 15-Mar. 15. Mr. Bowen's photographs showcase the natural splender of our nation's National Parks as well as the pristine beauty of the Central Coast. Art After Dark reception will be 6-8 p.m. on Mar. 7. Info: 459-9699
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Friday March 7, 2008
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10:00 AM
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5:00 PM
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Friends of the SLO Library Book Sale
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Contact: Paul Murphy 805-544-3033 amcglynn@sbcglobal.net
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Over 15,000 books for sale. Most at $1.00 per inch. All audio and video $.50 each except DVDs = $1.00.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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12:00 PM
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12:30 PM
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Brown Bag Concert
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Contact: Mike Suddarth 805 543-3070 fmsuddarth@charter.net
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Help us welcome the fabulous "Mudskippers" in a free, half hour concert. The "Mudskippers" are a lively Dixieland style band that really delivers the energy.
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Location: San Luis Obispo City and surrounding communities
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4:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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Lecture by Marc Neveu
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Contact: Henri T. de Hahn 805 756-1316 hdehahn@calpoly.edu
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Marc Neveu
Friday, March 7th, at 4pm
Business Rotunda, Room 213
Marc Neveu a historian and theorist will lecture on his current research, which includes a survey of architectural education across the Italian peninsula in the eighteenth century. Marc J Neveu is a Lecturer at Cal Poly. He worked at Kallmann, McKinnell, & Wood Architects in Boston and completed his PhD at McGill University. His dissertation, entitled Architectural Lessons of Carlo Lodoli (1690-1764) focuses on the origins of architectural education in the Veneto during the eighteenth century. The main character is the architect Carlo Lodoli, as famous for his irascible wit as his peculiar way of pedagogy, which was based on fables. The dissertation discusses Lodoli’s bi-fold understanding of indole (inherent nature)—with respect to meaning of materials and architectural education. Neveu was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship for study in Venice and a Collection Research Grant at the Canadian Centre for Architecture. He has taught at the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston and at the University of Manitoba.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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6:30 PM
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9:30 PM
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Orchid Show Preview Benefit
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Contact: Laurie Vierheilig 929-6710 lvorchid50@earthlink.net
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This is a benefit for the Alzheimer's Association and Orchid Show Preview which includes: Central Coast wine tasting, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, live music, a silent auction, media celebrities,awards presentation, first pick of orchids for sale, and opportunity to talk with the vendors prior to the orchid show opening for the general public. This is an exotically beautiful, fun, delicious, elegant worthy event....and you will be able to meet Guy Rathbun of KCBX who will be a celebrity orchid judge. Tickets are $40. Call (805) 929-5749 or (805) 481-3991 and - oh, in the spirit of Carnival we invite you to wear a mask, beads or costume to add more fun and color to the night.
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7:00 PM
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SLOFolks presents Tom Begich @ Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay
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Contact: SLO Folks 805 528 8963 slofolksmusic@sbcglobal.net
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Singer-songwriter Tom Begich comes to the Central Coast direct from Alaska! Friday, March 7th at 7pm he performs in the intimate Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay, 845 Main Street, tickets are $15 and available in advance at: (805) 772-2880.
Bringing his easy guitar-picking style with blues rhythms and story-telling skills along with him, you'll enjoy a unique take on the "folk singer-songwriter" with Begich. From a musical family, Tom performed as a songwriter for many years, then focused his energies on politics for a decade, then turned back to his music and is a performing troubador once again. Tom hosted a songwriter showcase in Alaska for 3 years and has appeared on numerous radio broadcasts. www.tombegich.com
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Location: Morro Bay
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8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
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UCSB CHamber Choir
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Contact: Patti Hopper 805-893-3230 hopper@music.ucsb.edu
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The UCSB CHAMBER CHOIR & UNIVERSITY SINGERS perform
on FRI., MARCH 7, at 8 p.m. in St. Anthony's Seminary Chapel.
After a sold-out performance in fall quarter, UCSB's Chamber Choir goes "baroque" with Monteverdi's bright and lively Messa a quattro voci da cappella for mixed chorus and continuo, while the University Singers go "classical" with Michael Haydn's Missa sub titulo Sti. Leopoldi for female chorus, strings and continuo. Michel Marc Gervais, Conductor, and Erik Bell, Assistant Conductor. There will be a donation at the door of $15/General, $7/Students, with tickets at the door.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble
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Contact: Michele Abba 805-756-2406 music@calpoly.edu
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The Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble will perform traditional and contemporary music and dance from the Eastern Mediterranean and larger Middle East at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 7, in the Pavilion of the Performing Arts Center.
The ensemble will perform vocal and instrumental selections from some of the most popular composers and performers of Arab art music, such as the legendary Sayyid Darwish of Egypt and the eminent Fairouz of Lebanon.
The program also will feature folksongs from the shared music culture of the larger region as well as folkdances choreographed by Saundra Sarrouf and Jenna Mitchell especially for this performance.
The 22-member ensemble, which made its debut last year, is under the direction of Music Department faculty member Kenneth S. Habib, a composer and performer who earned a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology at UC Santa Barbara, with specializations in the Middle East and American popular music.
Guest artists on the program include Wael Kakish and Lana Khalaf of the Los Angeles-based Kan Zaman Ensemble, and ethnomusicology professor Ray Briggs of the CSU Long Beach Music Department.
Tickets are $10 for the public and $8 for seniors and students. A 10 percent discount is given to patrons who buy season tickets to four Music Department events through the Performing Arts Ticket office; a 15 percent discount is given on tickets to five or more events. They are on sale at the Performing Arts Ticket Office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. To order by phone, call SLO- ARTS (756-2787).
The concert is sponsored by the Cal Poly Music Department and College of Liberal Arts. For more information, call the Music Department at 756-2406.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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University Jazz Band Swing Dance
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Contact: Michele Abba 805-756-2406 music@calpoly.edu
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The public is invited to a dance concert Friday, March 7, featuring original swing-era tunes played by Cal Poly's University Jazz Band No. 1.
The dance will be from 8 to 10:30 p.m. in Chumash Auditorium in the University Union at Cal Poly. Free swing dance lessons will be given at 7 p.m.
The University Jazz Band will perform authentic big-band classics suitable for dancing or listening. The band will give another swing dance concert Saturday, May 3.
Admission to the dance is $10 for the public and $6 for students. The event is sponsored by the Cal Poly Music Department, College of Liberal Arts and the Instructionally Related Activities program.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Saturday March 8, 2008
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Sunday March 9, 2008
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9:00 AM
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2:00 PM
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San Luis Mountain 10k Run
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Contact: Shaba Mohseni 805-546-8077 racing@slomountainrun.com
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Here on the Central Coast, the recent rain storms have coaxed the lush green out on the beautiful rolling hills that surround San Luis Obispo. The air is fresh and the thought of spring coming has us all jazzed for the 2nd Annual San Luis Mountain 10k Run.
We hope you can come out and play on Sunday, March 9th at 9:00am on SLO's beautiful volcanic peak, Cerro San Luis. This beautifully rugged trail race circumnavigates the peak and has a course elevation gain of 1,500 feet. Whether racing against yourself or others, this 6.2-mile course provides some fun single track, fire road and double track. The race starts and finishes at Laguna Lake Park at 504 Madonna Road.
This year's race is part of the Trail Runner Magazine's Trophy Series. As the world's largest off-road race schedule, this North American points series features over 100 specially selected trail races held between March 1 and September 30, 2008. Age-Group participants grab series points at the San Luis Mountain Run, just by finishing the event, and additional points for top-three placing.
Plus, all SL Mountain Run participants receive a free copy of Trail Runner Mag's Trophy Series Edition and an event t-shirt in race bags. Prizes run three deep in every age cateogory, and grand prizes go to top male and female overall.
Another PLUS! Don't miss our Running Clinic on Saturday designed to give you useful information in the areas of training, recovery, nutrition and injury prevention from experienced professionals. Join us for Shantel Beckers of Body Centered Therapy, Registered Dietician Stephanie Nunes, and Certified Triathlon Coach Dave Sullivan for a comprehensive and holistic presentation!
Grab all the details and register for this event at www.slomountainrun.com. Read below for specific information about the event and a fantastic running clinic happening the day before! We hope to see out on the trail....
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Saturday March 8, 2008
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9:00 AM
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ORCHID CARNIVAL Orchid show
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Contact: Laurie Vierheilig 929-6710 lvorchid50@earthlink.net
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ORCHID SHOW, theme is Orchid Carnival will be Saturday, March 8, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the South County Regional Center, at 800 West Branch St. in Arroyo Grande, CA. General Admission is $5.00 and includes a door prize ticket. Children 12 and under are free. There will be many orchid displays, large variety of orchids for sale, orchid and plant books, re-potting demonstrations, plant doctors and show tours providing valuable information. Enjoy lunch or a coffee brake with delicious food by Something's Cooking. For information call (805) 929-5749 or (805) 481-3391.
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9:00 AM
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Friends of SLO Library Book Sale
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Contact: Paul Murphy 805-544-3033 amcglynn@sbcglobal.net
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Over 15,000 books for sale. Most at $1.00 per inch. All audio and video $.50 each except DVDs = $1.00.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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9:00 AM
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Trail Work Day: Cerro San Luis
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Contact: City Rangers (805) 781-7302 info@ecoslo.org
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Meet at the Cerro San Luis Natural Reserve trailhead. To access the trailhead, turn right onto Fernandez Road just before the southbound 101 Marsh. Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Water and snacks will be provided. For more information please call the City Ranger Desk at 805.781.7302 or check out http://www.slocity.org/parksandrecreation/.
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Location: SLO County
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1:30 PM
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3:30 PM
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How to become a Skunk Whisperer
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Contact: Julia Parker 805-966-9005 jparker@sbwcn.org
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The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is looking for volunteers interested in caring for skunks. Learn what it takes to be a wildlife rehabber, raising orphaned baby skunks from Jackie Darbyshire who has 35 years experience caring for wildlife. The presentation is Saturday March 8th from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Santa
Barbara Humane Society located at 5399 Overpass Rd. For more information contact Julia Parker at 966-9005
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7:00 PM
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SLOFolks presents Tom Begich & Claudia Russell @ Green Acres Lavender Farm
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Contact: SLO Folks 805 528 8963 slofolksmusic@sbcglobal.net
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Here's a double bill act you do not want to miss! Saturday March 8th at 7pm enjoy Claudia Russell's Band and Tom Begich at the Lavender Farm in Atascadero, at 8865 San Gabriel Road, Tickets are $15 and available at:(805) 466-0837. Sonnie Brown Interviews Tom Begich and Claudia Russell during her show today on Public Radio KCBX 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
“Begich is an authentic troubadour, crisscrossing the country, playing at small venues and house concerts...gathering on a first hand basis much of the material that makes its way into his songs. ” Folkworks
"Begich favors finger-picked blues and acoustic introspection".
Korry Keeker, Juneau Empire.
The energetic Claudia Russell is an outstanding singer/songwriter, featured as a showcase performer at the North American Folk Alliance and has shared stages with Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer, Steve Forbert, Tish Hinojosa, Kris Kristoffersen, Bill Morrisey, Willie Nelson, Darryl Purpose, Peter Rowan, Kevin So, Rosalie Sorrels and Bill Staines, among others.
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Location: Atascadero
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8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
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UCSB Middle East Ensemble
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Contact: Patti Hopper 805-893-3230 hopper@music.ucsb.edu
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The UCSB MIDDLE EAST ENSEMBLE directed by Scott Marcus, performs "An Evening of Middle Eastern Music & Dance" on SAT., MARCH 8 at 8 p.m.
in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall. Also featured is the Ensemble's Dance Troupe, directed by Alexandra King.
$16/Gen, $8/Stu - Tickets at UCSB Associated Students Ticket Office, 893-2064
Please visit: http://www.music.ucsb.edu/mee
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Location: Santa Barbara
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8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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San Luis Obispo Symphony
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Contact: San Luis Obispo Symphony 805-543-3533 staff@slosymphony.com
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Michael Nowak and the San Luis Obispo Symphony will present a "Wild" March concert featuring acclaimed violinist Shunske Sato at the Christopher Cohan Center in San Luis Obispo. (No Ties Allowed! Free Dress Rehearsal at 1 pm - call 543-3533 for details)
The musical program includes:
Dello-Joio / Variations, Chaconne and Finale
Stravinsky / Symphonies of Wind Instruments
Sibelius / Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47
For tickets, call the PAC box office at 756-2787 (888-233-2787) Complete information available at www.slosymphony.com.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Sunday March 9, 2008
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9:00 AM
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San Luis Mountain 10k Run
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Contact: Shaba Mohseni 805-546-8077 racing@slomountainrun.com
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Here on the Central Coast, the recent rain storms have coaxed the lush green out on the beautiful rolling hills that surround San Luis Obispo. The air is fresh and the thought of spring coming has us all jazzed for the 2nd Annual San Luis Mountain 10k Run.
We hope you can come out and play on Sunday, March 9th at 9:00am on SLO's beautiful volcanic peak, Cerro San Luis. This beautifully rugged trail race circumnavigates the peak and has a course elevation gain of 1,500 feet. Whether racing against yourself or others, this 6.2-mile course provides some fun single track, fire road and double track. The race starts and finishes at Laguna Lake Park at 504 Madonna Road.
This year's race is part of the Trail Runner Magazine's Trophy Series. As the world's largest off-road race schedule, this North American points series features over 100 specially selected trail races held between March 1 and September 30, 2008. Age-Group participants grab series points at the San Luis Mountain Run, just by finishing the event, and additional points for top-three placing.
Plus, all SL Mountain Run participants receive a free copy of Trail Runner Mag's Trophy Series Edition and an event t-shirt in race bags. Prizes run three deep in every age cateogory, and grand prizes go to top male and female overall.
Another PLUS! Don't miss our Running Clinic on Saturday designed to give you useful information in the areas of training, recovery, nutrition and injury prevention from experienced professionals. Join us for Shantel Beckers of Body Centered Therapy, Registered Dietician Stephanie Nunes, and Certified Triathlon Coach Dave Sullivan for a comprehensive and holistic presentation!
Grab all the details and register for this event at www.slomountainrun.com. Read below for specific information about the event and a fantastic running clinic happening the day before! We hope to see out on the trail....
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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10:00 AM
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ORCHID SHOW -Orchid Carnival
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Contact: Laurie Vierheilig (805) 929-6710 lvorchid50@earthlink.net
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Central Coast Orchid Show continues; 'ORCHID CARNIVAL'; Please see Saturday, March 8th for details. Today's show is from 10 AM to 5PM.
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1:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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B-W Gallery - Artists' Reception
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Contact: Patricia Bennet or Jim Vincolisi 805-674-0337 ajv@b-wgallery.com
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B-W (Black-White) Gallery and Bookstore specializes in the art and craft of black and white photography. The Gallery hosts an evolving group installation of ten Central Coast fine art photographers.
On March 9, 2008 B-W Gallery proudly presents a new group installation featuring the lyrical images of Atascadero photographer Douglas Howard in "Poems in a Landscape". An opening reception for the artist, to which the public is invited, will be held March 9, 2008 from 1 to 4 p.m. "Poems in a Landscape" will close May 18, 2008.
B-W Gallery also represents the exquisite fine art photography of Jack Baber of Cambria; Dale Reid, Howard Steinberg and David Stroup of San Luis Obispo; Charlotte Whittaker of Los Osos; Arthur Tress of Big Sur; and Nixson Borah, Joe Schwartz and A.J. Vincolisi of Atascadero.
(Location:) We invite you to visit us at 9315 Santa Clara Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. Please visit our website at www.b-wgallery.com for information including map and directions and the artists' biographies. B-W Gallery is open Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m., or by appointment. Please contact us by telephone at 805-674-0337 or by email at ajv@b-wgallery.com.
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Location: Atascadero
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1:00 PM
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Second Sundays at the Dallidet Adobe & Gardens
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Contact: Mercy-Faith Kimbwala 805.543.0638 slochsmuseum@kcbx.net
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(San Luis Obispo, CA) The Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, excitedly extends their off season hours. The lush landscapes at 1185 Pacific Street are now open the second Sunday of each month from 1pm to 4pm, rain permitting. Dallidet docents will be on hand sharing stories of the Dallidet family and giving guided tours of the historic home. The Dallidet’s artistic architecture and gorgeous grounds provide perfect space to spend an afternoon. Fare is free to public passing by, so mark your calendars for second Sundays at the Dallidet. Please note, only rain will cancel this event.
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Sacred Mayan Wisdom
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Contact: Patricia Turner 805-563-4673 pati@sacredearthfound.org
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Sacred Mayan wisdom for the Shift of the Ages 2012
Experience this beautiful opportunity March 9, 2008 3:00PM
Based on the 20 day cycle of the Mayan Calendar, the spiritual elders of the Guatemalan Mayan community create the fire ceremony offering gratitude and prayer appropriate for the energy of each day.
Share in the true traditions of this native time keeping wisdom that guides the destiny of all life in the physical and spiritual dimensions for the Mayan people. JOB NOJ CHOMIHA will offer her ceremony at a glorious site on the beach in Gaviota.
JOB NOJ CHOMIHA
"The Coyote Woman" Rosa Maria Cabrera is a Mayan Spiritual Guide, Healer and Daykeeper. She was initiated into Mayan Sacred Rites over 11 years under the direct guidance of Alejandro Cirilo Perez Oxlaj (The Wandering Wolf)who is President of the International and Guatemalan Counsel of Mayan Elders.
Both are featured in the upcoming film "The Shift of the Ages"
This is a private residence and the exact location will be sent to those who have registered. Cost to participate in this beautiful ceremony is $50.00
Mayan Readings are also offered by JOB NOJ CHOMIHA in Ojai on March 5 at Ojai House 304 N. Montgomery St. - Ojai, CA
and in Santa Barbara on March 9. Cost $50.00
Our deep gratitude to Meg Goodwin for offering
her beautiful space at Ojai House. Pre-registration is
required. Go to www.sacredearthfound.org and scroll down on the events page.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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3:00 PM
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Cal Poly Symphony Winter Concert
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Contact: Michele Abba 805-756-2406 music@calpoly.edu
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The Cal Poly Symphony will celebrate the talent of student soloists at its "Student Soloist Showcase."
This year brings an extraordinary variety of solo works performed by
students majoring in music as well as in engineering and construction
management.
Ben Lin, Scott Carey and Steven Giordano will play David Popper's
"Requiem for Three Cellos and Orchestra," music major Steven Becraft
will perform Burrill Phillips' "Concert Piece for Bassoon and
Strings," and music major Amanda Yoshimizu will close the first half
of the concert with Ferdinand David's "Concertino for Trombone and
Orchestra."
Three music major vocalists will be featured in repertoire from opera
and musical theater. Karlie Saenz will sing "Voi che sapete" from
Mozart's opera "The Marriage of Figaro," Laura Zapata will sing
"Vissi d'arte" from Puccini's "Tosca," and Chloe Gill will sing
"Glitter and be gay" from Bernstein's "Candide."
Music Department faculty member David Arrivée will conduct the
program, which will also feature music from ballet. The concert will
open with Debussy's masterpiece, "Prelude to the afternoon of a
faun," and conclude with Prokofiev's passionate music for the ballet
"Romeo and Juliet."
Tickets for the concert are $10 and $12 for the public, $8 and $10
for seniors and $6 for students. They are on sale at the Performing
Arts Ticket Office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. Saturdays. To order by phone, call SLO-ARTS (756-2787).
The concert is sponsored by Cal Poly's Music Department, College of
Liberal Arts and Instructionally Related Activities program.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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3:00 PM
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The Duke Ellington Orchestra
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Contact: Clark Center Box Office 805-489-9444 info@clarkcenter.org
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Duke Ellington was eulogized as the supreme jazz talent of the past fifty years and essentially began the Swing Music movement. A prolific composer, Ellington created over two thousand pieces of music, including the standard songs "Take the A-Train" and "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" and the longer works “Black, Brown, and Beige,” “Liberian Suite,” and “Afro-Eurasian Eclipse.” Ellington was also responsible for many innovations in the jazz field such as the manipulation of the human voice as an instrument. Under the direction of Barrie Lee Hall, Jr., the Duke Ellington Orchestra continues showcasing Ellington’s style to enthusiastic audiences world wide at prestigious Jazz Festivals, International Festivals and Performing Arts Centers. Tickets range from $25-$45 and are available by calling 805-489-9444 or visiting www.clarkcenter.org.
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Location: Arroyo Grande
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4:00 PM
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Heart and Soil--Documentary Film
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Contact: Suzanne Tyrpak 970-764-4054 tyrpak@bresnan.net
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March 6, 2008
For Immediate Release
"Heart & Soil" will screen at the SLO Film Festival, Downtown Theater, March 9, at 4:P.M . This family documentary, endorsed by Chef Ann Cooper, Deborah Madison , is a must see as it clips along with the pace of barefoot children and frolicking livestock, into a rich landscape where the lives of farmers inspire us all to dig in, grow more of our own, or support those who do, for our own personal and planetary health.
http://www.heartandsoilfilm.com/ for more about the film.
slofilmfest.org for more programming info.
Please pass forward,
Suzanne Tyrpak
Publicist
Skydancer Productions
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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UCSB Jazz Ensemble
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Contact: Patti Hopper 805-893-3230 hopper@music.ucsb.edu
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The UCSB JAZZ ENSEMBLE presents "Beyond Basie" on
SUN., MARCH 9 at 7 p.m. in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall.
Jon Nathan leads a follow-up concert to the fall's "Tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra." Featured will be compositions and arrangements influenced and inspired by the Count Basie Orchestra including works by Thad Jones, Bob Minzter, Jeff Clayton, and Rob McConnell.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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Monday March 10, 2008
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7:00 PM
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Learn About the Western Pond Turtle and how you can help protect it
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Contact: Julia Parker 805-966-9005 jparker@sbwnc.org
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The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is presenting a talk on the Western Pond Turtle. Learn about California's only native Fresh Water Turtle and how you can help protect it. Presented by Stephanie Pappas of the Chelonian Science Foundation and Turtle Dreams on Monday March 10, at the Goleta Library, located at 500 No Fairview Ave. in Goleta 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Donations suggested.
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7:15 PM
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'The Shaken Tree' Screening At SLO International Film Festival
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Contact: Hannah Brown (805) 541-5144, x131 hbrown@t-mha.org
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"The Shaken Tree: Families Living with Mental Illness," a documentary produced by CalPoly alumni José Lemus and directed by CalPoly psychology lecturer Mary Garcia-Lemus of Illumination Films, will be screened Monday, March 10th, 7:15 p.m., Downtown Cinemas, SLO. "The Shaken Tree" gives a voice to local families, telling their stories of what life is like when a loved one has a mental illness. Families describe the pain, despair and social stigma. They also explain that there is hope. There are ways to survive and live with this life shaking experience. This is a Transitions-Mental Health Association project, funded by the Mental Health Services Act through SLO County Mental Health Services. Documentary. USA. 30 m.
To view the trailer and more information, visit www.T-MHA.org/TheShakenTree.htm and www.slofilmfest.org.
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Location: San Luis Obispo City and surrounding communities
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Tuesday March 11, 2008
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9:00 AM
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Volunteer Management Certificate Course
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Contact: Maria Fabula 805-928-2503 mfabula@nscsb.org
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Volunteer Management Certificate Program organized by the Nonprofit Support Center and Cal Poly Continuing Education,
Presented by: Arlene Stepputat, Integrity International
This three session program trains nonprofit staff who manage volunteers by providing resources for understanding the critical components of volunteer management, specifically within fund development. Program participants will evaluate their own traditional fundraising efforts and create a formal volunteer program.
Part 1: Essentials of Volunteer Management
Tuesday, February 12, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Part 2: Volunteer Roles in Fund Development
Monday, February 25, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Part 3: Creating a Sustainable Volunteer Program
Tuesday, March 11, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
First Bank of San Luis Obispo
Court Street Training Facility
997 Monterey Street, Third Floor, San Luis Obispo
Fee: $250 NSC members, $225 if paid by February 5.
$315 Nonmembers, $285 if paid by February 5.
Arlene Stepputat is a professional speaker and member of the National Speaker’s Association and a Distinguished Toastmaster. She was part of a speaker’s bureau for Covenant House New York and traveled the country telling stories about their work with homeless and abused teens. Arlene is the author of The Caring Heart and was a contributing author for the text, The Volunteer Management Handbook, published by John Wiley and Sons (both available in the Nonprofit Support Center Library).
Reserve Your Seat Today!
Visit www.nscsb.org, call 928-2503, or email mfabula@nscsb.org.
Make a secure online payment with your MasterCard or Visa, or mail your check to the Nonprofit Support Center, 120 E. Jones St., Suite 113, Santa Maria, CA 93454.
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Location: SLO and SB Counties
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Wednesday March 12, 2008
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1:00 PM
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Finding Funding on the Web
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Contact: Maria Fabula 805-681-1260 mfabula@nscsb.org
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This class will teach how to use and optimize search efforts on the comprehensive, continually updated online databases of foundations for finding funding, which is available to NSC members in the NSC Resource Center. Sessions include training on the Foundation Center Search Online Platinum version, GuideStar and other resources. The class is a prerequisite to using these resources at NSC.
Fee is $15 for NSC members. Registration and pre-payments are required.
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Location: Santa Maria
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8:00 PM
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UCSB SYMPHONY
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Contact: Patti Hopper (805)893-3230 hopper@music.ucsb.edu
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Richard Rintoul conducts a program featuring two of the winners of the UCSB Annual Concerto Competition: Hilary Clark in the Cello Concerto in D Major (1st movement) by Joseph Haydn and Ray Furuto, flute, in Poem by Charles Griffes. Also featured is Beethoven's Pastorale Symphony.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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Thursday March 13, 2008
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7:00 PM
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Scottish Country Dancing
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Contact: Barry Lewis 805-466-4631 CentralCoastScottishDance@yahoo.com
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Aye lassies an' laddies, Scottish Country Dancing right here on the Central Coast!
Learn the lively group dancing of Scottish reels, jigs, hornpipes, and elegant strathspeys! The Central Coast Scottish Society in association with the SLO County Parks & Recreation Department has on-going Scottish Country Dance instructional sessions every Thursday evening, at the San Luis Obispo Veteran’s Memorial Building located at 801 Grand Avenue near Monterey Street. Sessions start at 7:00 PM. No partner is required; session enrollment is encouraged, drop-ins are accepted. For details call 528-8280 or 466-4631, or email CentralCoastScottishDance@yahoo.com.
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Location: SLO County
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8:00 PM
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UCSB ECM-Ensemble for Contemporary Music
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Contact: Patti Hopper 893-3230 hopper@music.ucsb.edu
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The UCSB ECM-Ensemble for Contemporary Music presents "Mystics and Machines" with Morton Feldman's work on the Jewish mystic Rabbi Akiba for soprano (Katherine Saxon), and chamber ensemble; faculty composer Joel Feigin's new work for contralto (Victoria Hart), piano and percussion titled An empty boat, floating adrift: Five Poems of Tu Fu, and Carlos Chavez' mechanistic piece for nine, Energia, led by Director Jeremy Haladyna. Admission is $15/General and $7/Students, with tickets at the door only.
Please call (805)893-7001 for more details.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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Friday March 14, 2008
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Zin Festival Open House Stacked Stone Cellars
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Contact: Shawna 805-238-7872 shawna@stackedstone.com
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Open House at Stacked Stone Cellars
during the 16th Annual Zinfandel Festival March 14-16.
Mature Audiences (21+)
Enjoy a free BBQ in picnic area, live entertainment, and complimentary tasting from our handcrafted current releases and barrel tasting.
Stacked Stone Cellars
1525 Peachy Canyon Road (1.5 miles from downtown Paso)
Paso Robles, Ca 93446
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Location: Paso Robles
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Friday March 14, 2008
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Evening Reading Celebrating Women's History Month at SBCC
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Contact: David Starkey 805.965.0581 ext. 23 starkey_d@hotmail.com
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The Creative Writing Program at Santa Barbara City College will celebrate Women’s History Month with an evening reading on Fri., March 14, from 7-9 p.m. at the Atkinson Art Gallery in the Humanities Building on SBCC’s East Campus. The reading will be by SBCC women faculty and staff who write creatively. The event is part of the Luschei Visiting Writers Series sponsored by Glenna Luschei.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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Winemaker's Dinner
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Contact: Shawna 8052387872 shawna@stackedstone.com
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We welcome you to join us for a fanciful dinner with our winemaker. Stacked Stone Cellars Winemaker's Dinner will be held the evening of March 14, 2008.
Please visit our website www.stackedstone.com or email shawna@stackedstone.com for more details.
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Location: Paso Robles
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8:00 PM
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UCSB Gospel Choir
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Contact: Patti Hopper 805-893-3230 hopper@music.ucsb.edu
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The UCSB GOSPEL CHOIR performs on FRI., MARCH 14 at 8 p.m. in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall. Victor Bell directs the highly popular group which has been featured in numerous concerts, public events and university celebrations.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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Saturday March 15, 2008
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7:00 AM
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Santa Ynez Film Group
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Contact: Trish and Michael 688-6707 crazymiles@earthlink.net
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Sicko will screen at The Los Olivos Grange on Saturday March 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Suggested donation is $4, doors open at 6:30.
Michael Moore's SICKO investigates the American Health Care System, focusing on its for profit health insurance and pharmaceutical industry.
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Historic Sites Bus Tour
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Contact: Mercy-Faith Kimbwala 805.543.0638 mkimbwala@slochs.org
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The Wheels on the Bus ... Join the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society for an exciting bus tour of North County historic sites on Saturday, March 15, 2008. First, passengers will board the air conditioned bus stationed at the SLO Veterans Hall and Museum on Palm Street and Grand Avenue. Then, it is off to a guided tour of Camp Roberts led by Museum Chairman Gary McMasters. Following a short break for lunch, the bus will press onward to the Paso Robles Pioneer Museum for a look at antique automobiles and the restored 1886 Genesco Schoolhouse. The bus tour will conclude at 4:30pm as passengers are returned to their initial boarding station.
Be sure that the bus does not leave you behind. The bus excursion fee is $20 for SLOCHS members and $25 for nonmembers. Remember to bring your photo ID. Reserve a space on the tour by March 7th by calling 805.543.0638.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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9:00 AM
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Docent-led hike: Feldsman loop
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Contact: ECOSLO 544-1777 info@ecoslo.org
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A Natural San Luis free Docent-Led hike will take place at Feldsman loop. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water to drink.
Meet at the Patricia Dr. trailhead. From Foothill, turn north onto Patricia Dr. Trailhead is on left just past Patricia Court.
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Location: San Luis Obispo City and surrounding communities
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Saturday March 15, 2008
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Antique Treasures Show and Appraisals Event
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Contact: Hannah Brown (805) 541-5144, x131 hbrown@t-mha.org
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The Sixth Antique Treasures Antiques & Collectibles Show and Appraisals Event will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 15th and 16th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Alex Madonna Expo Center, Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo.
Join us as we visit with over 40 antique dealers, bid on auction items, and have our own treasured pieces - such as textiles, books, furniture, glass, silver, dolls, oriental and deco art items - appraised by professionals from the Appraisers National Association. The cost for an appraisal is $30 for three items per appraiser, plus one free admission to Antique Show. To avoid long lines, schedule appraisals in advance by calling 805.541.5144, Ext. 140.
Admission is $5.00 (good for both days); children under 10 are free. Discount coupons are widely distributed. Parking is free.
Proceeds from this event support mental health in our community through the work of Transitions-Mental Health Association.
For more information, or to schedule an appraisal, please call 805 541-5144, ext. 140, or visit the event website at www.T-MHA.org.
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Location: SLO and SB Counties
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Saturday March 15, 2008
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10:00 AM
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Five Years Too Many - commemorating the occupation of Iraq
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Contact: People's Coalition 805-898-9260 info@thepeoplescoalition.org
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Join the people of Santa Barbara to protest the fifth anniversary of the US occupation of Iraq.
Beginning 10am in Vera Cruz Park, in the 200 block of East Cota Street, will be a "marketplace of ideas". At 11:30am there will be an energizing rally with music and speakers.
At 12 noon, a march of thousands will take to the streets, heading to the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Garden. At 1pm participants will form a human peace symbol in the Garden, to be filmed from the Courthouse tower.
Workshops and action groups will start at 2pm in the Faulkner Gallery, inside the downtown Public Library at 40 East Anapamu St. Among the issues addressed will be Constitutional Rights, the economics of war, torture, abuse of Executive Power, and the Israel-Palestine situation.
Arlington West, on the beach at Stearns Wharf, will hold an all-night vigil and a 24-hour exhibit of art related to the war. The memorial of 3,000 crosses will stand from Saturday until Sunday afternoon.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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10:00 AM
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Suzi Chauvel premiere at Fortini
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Contact: Suzi Chauvel 805-995-3515 suzichauvel@cox.net
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Fortini Design debuts Godspeed by Suzi Chauvel, a collection of photographs layered with poetry, drawing and painting. This series was created while living as an artist-in-residence at a monastery in a remote hill town in Italy.
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2:30 PM
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Separation of church & state
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Contact: Andrew 805-965-3739 green_helmet@hotmail.com
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"Losing Faith in Faith", with Dan Barker, Co-President of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. http://ffrf.org
The history of Western civilization shows us that most social and moral progress has been brought about by persons free from religion. In modern times the first to speak out for prison reform; for humane treatment of the mentally ill; for abolition of capital punishment; for women's right to vote; for death with dignity for the terminally ill; and for the right to choose contraception or abortion, have been freethinkers, just as they were the first to call for an end to slavery.
FFRF recognizes that the United States was first among nations to adopt a secular Constitution. The founders who wrote the U.S. Constitution wanted citizens to be free to support the church of their choice, or no religion at all. Our Constitution was very purposefully written to be a godless document, whose only references to religion are exclusionary.
The Foundation acts on violations of separation of state and church, on behalf of members and the public, including prayers in public schools, or payment of public funds for religious purposes. The Foundation keeps several legal challenges in the courts at all times, and has ended a variety of violations of the First Amendment.
Dan Barker will talk about his journey from teenage evangelist, through 17 years in a touring musical ministry, to years of reading that caused him to outgrow his Christian faith; he declared his atheism in 1984. An accomplished musician, fluent in Spanish and other languages, Dan plays solo piano and in jazz combos.
Presented by the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara - all are welcome. Socializing 2:30pm, meeting starts 3pm in the Patio Room at Vista del Monte, 3775 Modoc Road (Las Positas exit off 101) in SB. $2 student, $5 general donation requested. Website has maps to the meeting room and free parking.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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3:30 PM
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AUDUBON FILMMAKER RECEPTION
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Contact: Marla Morrissey (805) 528-4955 marlamorrissey@gmail.com
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AUDUBON FILMMAKER RECEPTION
FOR SLO FILMFEST ENVIRONMENTAL FILM
An Audubon filmmaker reception on Saturday, March 15
honors the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival’s
selection of “Not Just Mine,” a 12-minute animated film
about children’s environmental activism. San Francisco
filmmaker Joe Golling, formerly of San Luis Obispo, is
special guest. The reception will be held from 3:30 p.m.
to 5 p.m. at the Morro Coast Audubon Outreach Center,
601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.
The event is free and open to the public – particularly
those interested in exploring volunteer opportunities
with Audubon’s Snowy Plover Watch program. As part
of the film festival activities, the reception includes
a “pre-theater” menu of complimentary refreshments.
“Not Just Mine” will be presented by the Morro Coast
Audubon Society on Sunday, March 16, 2 p.m. at
the Palm Theatre as part of the San Luis Obispo
International Film Festival’s Central Coast Filmmakers
Showcase. For pricing information, call 546-3456 or
visit slofilmfest.org.
For more information about the Audubon reception or the
Plover Watch program, call (805) 610-6229.
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4:00 PM
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St. Patrick's Day Celebration
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Contact: Grace Ramsay (805) 489-9032 graceramsay@sbcglobal.net
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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 501 Fair Oaks Avenue, Arroyo Grande is hosting a corned beef and cabbage dinner, with all the trimmings and dessert, on March 15 in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day from 4 – 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Dinner tickets ranging in price from $3 to $7 are available at the door or at the church office. Raffle tickets are being sold for three cash prizes and gift baskets. Winners need not be present. Door prizes will be given out during the evening.
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Location: Arroyo Grande
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6:00 PM
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Great American Meatout
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Contact: Peggy Koteen 805.544.1580 pkoteen@aol.com
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Animal Emancipation of SLO county, a grassroots all-volunteer nonprofit organization, hosts an event for The Great American Meatout (meatout.org) on Saturday, March 15, 6pm, at the San Luis Obispo Public Library Community Room.
The public will be treated to vegetarian snacks, recipes to take home, and an entertaining, informative dvd, "Peaceable Kingdom". This film is about breaking generations of silence in the farm community, while weaving together themes of respect, forgiveness, commitment, and healing, and offering a vision of a more peaceful world.
A small silent auction will occur at the event featuring Cruetly-Free items. Following the video will be a discussion. For further information, call 544-1580."
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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7:00 PM
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Four Songwriters in concert at Moodybrews
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Contact: Steve Key 805-773-3104 steve@stevekey.com
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Santa Maria native Paul Hobbs will preview songs from his debut CD on Saturday, March 15, at Moodybrews, 2125 S. Broadway in Santa Maria. The 7pm show also includes singer-songwriters Steve Key from Pismo Beach, Joe Koenig of Cayucos, and Santa Barbara's Susan Marie Reeves.
Paul Hobbs plans a spring release for "Till We Meet Again", a dozen original songs about "world-weariness, loss, and love, both romantic and familial." Several of the songs, including the title track "Till We Meet Again", are posted here: www.myspace.com/paulhobbsca.. He has performed at such local venues as the Santa Maria Radisson, McClintock’s in Shell Beach, the Central City Broiler, and the Santa Maria Brewery. His late father, George Hobbs, was the mayor of Santa Maria for 22 years.
Susan Marie Reeves performed and toured for six years with the bluegrass band Wild Sage. Recently she's focused on singer-songwriter concerts in Santa Barbara and up and down the California coast. She is recording a solo CD, produced by Kenny Edwards, a founding member of the Stone Poneys with Linda Ronstadt.
Joe Koenig is a native of Houston, Texas, who earned a scholarship to attend Cal Poly. In 1999, Joe and his college roommates formed the rock band Torsion. After a Texas Tour, three albums and a name change to Snaphook, the group called it quits in 2004. Recently Joe began performing his solo acoustic set, performing often at Downtown Brew in SLO, opening for Leon Russell, Dirty Martini, and Bob Scheider.
This is the third songwriters showcase Steve Key has hosted in Santa Maria, and the second one at Moodybrews. He is also the host of the weekly showcases at the Clubhouse in San Luis Obispo, and monthly West Coast Songwriters Competitions, also at The Clubhouse.
For more about the performers:
Steve Key, www.stevekey.com
Joe Koenig, www.myspace.com/joemammasmusic
Paul Hobbs, www.myspace.com/paulhobbsca
Susan Marie Reeves, www.myspace.com/susanmariereeves
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Location: Santa Maria
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7:00 PM
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STRAY DOG CABARET
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Contact: DIAN SOUSA 805-235-2064 ososousaville@charter.net
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STRAY DOG CABARET PRESENTS
IDES OF MARCH:
MUSIC AND POEMS TO SLAY
AN EMPIRE
* LISA COFFMAN * JAINE RICE * DIAN SOUSA * JOHN VAN EPS *
MARCH 15TH, 7:30 P.M.
STEYNBERG GALLERY
1531 MONTEREY ST., SLO
ADMISSION: $5.00
Singer-songwriter JAINE RICE and bassist JOHN VAN EPS have been playing the San Luis venues as a duo for four years. Rice’s lush alto voice, intimate lyrics, and rhythm guitar are complemented by Van Eps’ bass lines to create a sound the duo characterizes as soulful folk. Van Eps’ funky bass can be heard in other bands including SLO Mambo, SLO Express and Funk: 30.
LISA COFFMAN is a California writer with an East Tennessee heart. She has received fellowships for her poetry from the National Endowment of the Arts and the Pew Charitable Trust, and has published a first collection, Likely. She travels the Holy Road with Dian Sousa.
DIAN SOUSA is a Holy Road Union Tours artist. Her books of poetry include Sunday Blood and Jamaica Rum: Poems of Spiritual Schizophrenia and, most recently, Lullabies for the Spooked and Cool. One of the cofounders of SLO Code Pink, Sousa is SLO’s poet laureate for 2008.
STRAY DOG CABARET is a roaming venue for music, poetry, art, libations and revolutionary miscellany. Coming soon from Stray Dog: Whitman & Reggae.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Santa Ynez Film Group
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Contact: Trish and Michael
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On Saturday March 15 at The Los Olivos Grange, The Santa Ynez Film Group screens Michael Moore's SICKO. Sicko investigates the American HealthCare System, focusing on its for profit health insurance and pharmaceutical industry.
Suggested donation is $4, doors open at 6:30, light snacks provided or bring your potluck dinner! The Los Olivos Grange is located at 2374 Alamo Pintado Road.
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Santa Ynez Film Group
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Contact: Trish and Michael
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On Saturday March 15th -7:00 p.m. The Santa Ynez FIlm Group presents Michael Moore's Sicko. This documentary investigates the American HealthCare System, focusing on its for-profit health insurance and pharmaceutical industry.
Doors open at 6:30, light snacks, suggested donation of $4
2374 Alamo Pintado Ave. in Los Olivos.
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8:00 PM
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Bob and Wendy
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Contact: Bob 235-5456 bliepman@yahoo.com
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Having completed a year-long recording project in Guadalupe's Royal Theatre, Bob (cello, mandocello) and Wendy (voice, guitar) will perform songs from their upcoming CD release. They will be accompanied by Tim Novoa on drums and Travis Harms on bass. Cafe Luna, near the Amtrak station, offers an inviting space for music, coffee, tea and munchies. There is no cover charge, but a tip jar will be available for economic stimulus. All ages welcome. Cafe Luna is located at 1804 Osos St. SLO. Call 545-8285 for more information.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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8:00 PM
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Cal Poly Wind Bands 'Pomp and Pipes' Winter Concert
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Contact: Michele Abba 805-756-2406 music@calpoly.edu
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Cal Poly’s University Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble will present their Winter Band Concert, titled “Pomp and Pipes,” featuring Cal Poly organist Paul Woodring and the new Forbes Pipe Organ.
Woodring specialized in organ performance at Cal State Northridge and continued his studies in Vienna, Austria. He has performed as a recitalist and accompanist throughout Europe and the western United States. Woodring is also a composer, arranger and conductor, currently serving the congregation of Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church in San Luis Obispo as organist/choir director.
The evening’s musical highlights will include Richard Wagner’s "Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral," Alfred Reed’s "Allelujah! Laudemus Te," David Maslanka’s Symphony No. 4, Jaromir Weinberger’s “Polka and Fugue” from "Schwanda the Bagpiper," Camille Saint-Saens’s “Finale” from Symphony No. 3, and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera Selections.”
William Johnson, Cal Poly director of bands, and Christopher Woodruff, associate director of bands, will conduct the Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. Senior music major Amanda Yoshimizu will serve as student conductor.
“With its 2,767 pipes made by Fisk, this big baby moves a lot of wind,” Johnson said. Then again, the guys and gals of the Cal Poly Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble have been known to move some air, too.”
The concert is sponsored by Cal Poly’s Music Department, College of Liberal Arts, and Instructionally Related Activities program. Tickets are $8 to $19 and can be purchased at the Performing Arts Ticket Office.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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8:00 PM
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Craicmore - Celtic Music
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Contact: Clark Center Box Office 805-489-9444 info@clarkcenter.org
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Craicmore doesn't do rebel songs or drinking songs. Instead, they draw their words and music from the traditional music of Ireland and Scotland while claiming influences as diverse as the Afro Celts, Chieftains and Pogues, rock, and Australian indigenous music. They may be singing "Cunla" in Irish, but they will also be delivering "Mairi's Wedding" complete with electric bass solo, and featuring conga drums in their show-stopping "Cape Clear Set." Their stupendous harmony, rhythmic hardshoe dancing, rumbling Didjeridoo and driving rhythms all accent the warmth and passion of their fiery performances. Don’t miss the chance to experience the excitement, humor and sheer joy of Craicmore. Tickets range from $22-$30 and are available by calling 805-489-9444 or visiting www.clarkcenter.org.
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Location: Arroyo Grande
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8:30 PM
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Blues Concert: Big Pete Pearson & the Rhythm Room Allstars
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Contact: Laslo Kiraly (805) 897-0060 info@sbblues.org
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"Big Pete Pearson and the Rhythm Room Allstars" will play Santa Barbara March 15 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Big Pete is Arizona’s King of the Blues and has ruled the blues scene in Arizona for over 40 years. He was a regular in the juke joints on the east side of Austin, and was a major influence on his cousin, renowned bluesman W.C. Clark. Big Pete has worked with blues legends Ray Charles, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, and John Lee Hooker, and currently fronts a sizzling band featuring harmonica whiz Bob Corritore. This will be Big Pete’s exclusive California appearance.
Tickets:
General admission:
Non-members $30, SBBS members and one guest $25 each
Preferred VIP (including a free drink ticket)
Non-members: $40, SBBS members and one guest $35 each
College Students: $15, high school students: $10
In advance at Folk Mote Music and Jensen Guitar and Music, also at the door
For more information:
www.sbblues.org
(805) 897-0060
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Sunday March 16, 2008
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1:00 PM
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Ranger-led hike: Bowden Ranch
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Contact: SLO City Parks and Recreation Department 781-7302 info@ecoslo.org
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To reach the trail head, take Johnson south and turn left onto Lizzie St. Trail head is just before the road turns right. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water to drink.
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Location: San Luis Obispo City and surrounding communities
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6:00 PM
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Santa Barbara Contra Dance
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Contact: Simon Kiefer (805) 564-5461 w skiefer@santabarbaraca.gov
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The exciting band, Notorious (Larry Unger and Eden MacAdam-Somer) will be playing at the Santa Barbara Contra Dance. Susan Michaels will be calling. Teaching starts at 6 pm, followed by the contra dance at 6:30 pm.
The dance will be held at the historic Carrillo Ballroom featuring its legendary sprung floor.
100 East Carrillo Street (at Anacapa Street) in downtown Santa Barbara.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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Tuesday March 18, 2008
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5:30 PM
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2nd Annual EVC Venture Capital Event
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Contact: Mike Manchak 805 788-2012 info@sloevc.org
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Need Capital?...Pitch your business!
Got Capital?...Find Emerging Businesses!
Where entrepreneurs and investors connect
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 5:30-9:30 PM
Madonna Inn Expo Center, San Luis Obispo
$55 by March 7 or $75 at the door.
Featured Keynote Speaker: Bill Reichert, Garage Technology Ventures, Silicon Valley, “The Future of Innovation: The New Rules for Entrepreneurs and Investors”
During his presentation, Bill Reichert will draw upon his experience as an entrepreneur, executive, and venture capitalist to provide real-world practical insight on the simple but critical steps necessary to start and grow a successful company.
This event helps local companies find capital and meet angel investors and venture capitalists from around the state.Entrepreneurs will be selected through an on-line application. Be one of several companies to present their business case, or have a display booth. Public is invited.
Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information
www.sloevc.org/events or call (805)-788-2012
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Location: SLO and SB Counties
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7:00 PM
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Chaparral and Fire: Part 2 in a Three-part Series on Fire Ecology in the Los Padres National Forest
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Contact: Zack Bradford 805-617-4610 zack@LPFW.org
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Los Padres ForestWatch and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden are pleased to sponsor a three-part series: Fire Ecology in the Los Padres National Forest. The second presentation in this series, Chaparral and Fire, will feature Richard Halsey, director of the California Chaparral Institute, a research and educational organization focusing on the ecology of California’s shrubland ecosystems. The presentation will be held March 18, 2008, at 7:00 PM in the Botanic Garden’s Blaksley Library at 1212 Mission Canyon Road.
Los Padres ForestWatch is a local nonprofit, working to protect the Los Padres National Forest. Additional information on this event can be found on the ForestWatch website at www.LPFW.org or by calling ForestWatch at 805-617-4610.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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7:30 PM
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Central City Swing Big Band Concert
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Contact: Ed Hite 805-928 - 4752 ejazzpass@verizon.net
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Central City Swing Big Band will be playing the big bands annual spring concert at Unity Chapel Of Light in Santa Maria, CA. 93455. Come and join the fun and keep big band jazz alive and well here on the central coast.
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Location: Santa Maria
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8:00 PM
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Reading by Former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Barry Spacks
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Contact: David Starkey 805.965.0581 x.2345 starkey_d@hotmail.com
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The Creative Writing Program at Santa Barbara City College will sponsor a reading by former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Barry Spacks on Tuesday, March 18, from 8-9 p.m. at the Atkinson Art Gallery in the Humanities Building on SBCC’s East Campus. The event is part of the Luschei Visiting Writers Series sponsored by Glenna Luschei.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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Wednesday March 19, 2008
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CCLVC Self Defense Class for the Blind
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Contact: Thomas Athanasion (805) 783-2007 tathanasion@yahoo.com
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Dear Community Partners,
The Central Coast Low Vision Council in conjunction with the San Luis Obispo Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention Center is presenting a FREE self-defense class for people with visual impairments, ages 15 and up. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. This takes place on Saturday, April 5th,2008. There are two classes, 9AM -12PM and 1-4 PM. It is going to be held at the San Luis Obispo Senior Center, 1455 Santa Rosa San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Please RSVP by Thursday April 3rd. Space is limited!! Contact: Thomas Athanasion (805) 783-2007 or Michelle Mason (805) 544-4803.
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5% Wednesday at New Frontiers for Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo
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Contact: Blair London 440-1439 blondon@calpolyl.edu
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On Wednesday, March 19th New Frontiers Natural Marketplace (Foothill & Santa Rosa in SLO) will donate 5% of sales all day to support Ballet Theatre San Luis Obispo and their upcoming spring performances April 26-27 at the Performing Arts Center. Aaron Copland’s great American cowboy ballet set in the west of the 1930’s headlines the mixed bill including 3 original ballets: “Levez le Rideau” (Raising the Curtain) depicting everything it takes to bring a ballet performance to the stage; the world premiere of “Damien of Molokai” based on the fascinating life of Father Damien, the “leper priest”, set to Frederic Balazs’ Sonata for Piano accompanied live by local pianist Torsten Juul-Borre; and “Wali Sangara” (the Strong Spirit is Free) set to original music composed and played live by the world music ensemble Calinambe. Tickets are $18 to $43 and available by contacting the PAC at www.pacslo.org or 756-2787.
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Location: San Luis Obispo City and surrounding communities
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11:00 AM
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Miller's Equestrian Center & Sanctuary
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Contact: Erin 805-441-5029 downsrs@sbcglobal.net
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On March 19, 2008, California Pizza Kitchen will donate 20 percent of sales to Miller’s Equestrian Center and Sanctuary, for those patrons submitting a Miller’s Equestrian Center flyer with their bill. Miller’s Equestrian Center and Sanctuary is non-profit organization that was recently established to save and rehabilitate unwanted and abused horses. Sanctuary horses are used in programs for at-risk, low income, and special needs children, and are also available for sponsorship or adoption. Please support Miller’s Equestrian Center and Sanctuary by enjoying a lunch or dinner at California Pizza Kitchen on March 19. Flyers can be obtained at Farm Supply in San Luis Obispo, Classical Horseman in Arroyo Grande, Whitehorse Tack and Veterinary Supply in Templeton, or by calling 235-3834.
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Location: SLO County
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6:00 PM
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*City Nights Jazz* Concert at the Sea Venture Hotel
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Contact: Mike Raynor 805.528.8819 mikeraynorgroup@yahoo.com
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City Nights Jazz is proud to bring you Vocalist Tokeli from San Diego CA. Tokeli will be performing with the Mike Raynor Group Wednesday March 19th at the Sea Venture Hotel from 6-9pm. www.tokeli.com
"Vocalist Tokeli answers the question posed by her debut CD, Where Do You Start? (Tokeli Records), by singing in English, Portuguese, and French. And while the singer’s multi-ethnic background provides the disc with variety, it’s her voice — in any language — that proves its greatest strength." Jazziz Magazine (and featured on compilation CD), December 2006.
"Tokeli has a gifted voice...it's great to hear a lady adding her own voice to some of these timeless tunes." SMOTHER MAGAZINE, July 2006
"I love to hear a great singer - especially one with style, control, pitch and a wonderful sense of rhythm. Tokeli is one of those rare talents - she has it all, plus beauty. I love her sound. She is destined to become a major star."
Gilbert Castellanos
"Tokeli has a unique name and along with that comes a uniqueness in her music. She sings with wonderful spirit and comes up with new and interesting views on jazz classics. With her band of young inspired musicians together they embrace creativity and it’s a joy to be along for the listen."
Peter Sprague
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Location: Pismo Beach
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Thursday March 20, 2008
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Recent Work by Sherry Lewis
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Contact: Sherry Lewis 805 544-8346 sherry.lewis66@att.net
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The paintings and drawings of Sherry Lewis will be on display at Linnaea's Cafe (1110 Garden St. SLO) from March 3rd to the 30th. Featured will be abstract paintings in oil and some landscapes of the hills east of town done in charcoal. Art After Dark reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday March 7th.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Thursday March 20, 2008
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Free Showing of movie SICKO
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Contact: Michele Duero 466-6595 HCA.SLO@gmail.com
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Health Care for All (HCA) and the California Nurses Association (CNA) are pleased to offer a showing of Sicko at the SLO County Library on Thursday March 20th at 7pm. Michael Moore examines the state of health care in America with humor and irony. A question and answer session with representatives from HCA and CNA will follow, giving film goers an opportunity to discuss our current healthcare challenges Admission is free, donations will be graciously accepted
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Location: San Luis Obispo City and surrounding communities
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7:00 PM
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Scottish Country Dancing
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Contact: Barry Lewis 805-466-4631 CentralCoastScottishDance@yahoo.com
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Aye lassies an' laddies, Scottish Country Dancing right here on the Central Coast!
Learn the lively group dancing of Scottish reels, jigs, hornpipes, and elegant strathspeys! The Central Coast Scottish Society in association with the SLO County Parks & Recreation Department has on-going Scottish Country Dance instructional sessions every Thursday evening, at the San Luis Obispo Veteran’s Memorial Building located at 801 Grand Avenue near Monterey Street. Sessions start at 7:00 PM. No partner is required; session enrollment is encouraged, drop-ins are accepted. For details call 528-8280 or 466-4631, or email CentralCoastScottishDance@yahoo.com.
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Location: SLO County
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Friday March 21, 2008
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Friday March 28, 2008
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Earth Day - Green Living Expo accepting applications
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Contact: Sandra Marshall (805) 544-8529 earthdayslo@fix.net
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Earth Day Alliance, Inc. is now accepting applications for
Earth Day SLO 2008 ~ Green Living Expo
on Saturday, April 26, 2008
11 to 5 in the Mission Plaza, SLO
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world” Mahatma Gandhi
The Earth Day Alliance and the City of San Luis Obispo are holding back to back events on Saturday, April 26 creating the largest Earth Day event ever in San Luis Obispo County.
The official Earth Day 2008 event, the Green Living Expo, will feature over 50 exhibits that demonstrate and allow visitors to see, feel and interact with an array of green products, services and lifestyle suggestions. Children can take a Tour of the Environment and healthy food choices will be available for sale. Music will fill the air from the Earth Day stage!
Share you business specialty or group purpose with 1,000 plus visitors. People that attend this event are ready to learn and willing to make changes that will protect, preserve and enhance the environment, their home and personal life. From wise earth practices, alternative energy and travel choices to green building options, earth friendly products, and healing arts tools there is surely a place that you and your business or group can fit in.
Green Living Expo opportunities: Exhibitor, Sponsor, Raffle Donor, and/or Volunteer. Exhibitor applications are being accepted from March 1 to March 28. For an application, or to sponsor, donate or volunteer, call Earth Day Alliance (a nonprofit organization) at (805) 544-8529 or email: earthdayslo@fix.net
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Friday March 21, 2008
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7:30 AM
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10:30 AM
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*City Nights Jazz* Concert at the Inn at Morro Bay
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Contact: Mike Raynor 805.528.8819 mikeraynorgroup@yahoo.com
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City Nights Jazz is proud to bring you Vocalist Tokeli from San Diego CA. Tokeli will be performing with the Mike Raynor Group Friday March 21st at the Inn at Morro Bay from 7:30-10:30 pm. www.tokeli.com
"Vocalist Tokeli answers the question posed by her debut CD, Where Do You Start? (Tokeli Records), by singing in English, Portuguese, and French. And while the singer’s multi-ethnic background provides the disc with variety, it’s her voice — in any language — that proves its greatest strength." Jazziz Magazine (and featured on compilation CD), December 2006.
"I love to hear a great singer - especially one with style, control, pitch and a wonderful sense of rhythm. Tokeli is one of those rare talents - she has it all, plus beauty. I love her sound. She is destined to become a major star."
Gilbert Castellanos
"Tokeli has a unique name and along with that comes a uniqueness in her music. She sings with wonderful spirit and comes up with new and interesting views on jazz classics. With her band of young inspired musicians together they embrace creativity and it’s a joy to be along for the listen."
Peter Sprague
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Location: Morro Bay
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Friday March 21, 2008
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Sunday March 30, 2008
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4:00 PM
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7:00 PM
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Point & Shoot
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Contact: Top Dog Coffee Bar 805-772-9225 patbietz@wildblue.net
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Photographer, Abe Perlstein and Top Dog Coffee Bar of Morro Bay present Point & Shoot, an exhibit of photographic landscapes, wildflowers, hallucinatory manipulations, and silly canine portraits. All images sourced on digital point & shoot cameras in and around Central Coast, L.A., and Mojave Desert locales and presented on large paper, stretched canvas, and giant panoramic prints.
Perlstein produced the Morro Bay National Estuary Stereo Photo Survey, highlights of which appear in Discover The Estuary In 3-D in the Morro Bay Estuary Nature Center. POINT & SHOOT marks Perlstein's first Central Coast fine art 2-D print exhibition following twenty-years as a motion picture and television stills photographer.
POINT & SHOOT exhibit runs February 29th to March 30th and marks Top Dog Coffee Bar's debut as Morro Bay's newest combination coffee bar, performance, and fine art gallery space. Refreshments will be served.
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Location: Morro Bay
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Friday March 21, 2008
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6:00 PM
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9:30 PM
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Singles Mingle ~ Meet and greet local singles!
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Contact: Gerald Craig (805) 602-0051 ccoastsingles@yahoo.com
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Central Coast Singles invites all single adults (whether members of our group or not) to our monthly Singles Mingle. Details (at-a-glance) are at the end of this listing. Although usually held the 4th Friday each month, the March mingle will be held on March 21, just prior to Easter! We will have an Easter theme to our meet and greet.
This is an opportunity for singles to get to know each other in a pressure free environment, while dining and having fun with others. Our meeting starts at 6 pm, and will go until the last people leave, or the restaurant closes!
At our last mingle in Atascadero, we had 40 singles. We hope to have many more than that, so come have some fun, food, and friends at our mingle! Remember that you do NOT have to be part of our group. You will not be pushed to join, but membership is FREE if you choose to join us while you are there.
Bring your single friends. Dress is casual to evening wear (however you want people to see you). I will likely wear slacks and a button up shirt, so you don't have to be formal :-)
Central Coast Singles was started in 2005 to bring people together in a social atmosphere to meet other singles for friendship, socializing, or relationships. Each person may find what they are looking for, and make good friends along the way.
We have weekly events with singles from Paso Robles to Lompoc. With over 200 members, we are the second largest singles groups in our area. We have been featured in the Tribune, and been on the Dave Congalton Show. Come see what friendship as a single can be.
http://www.centralcoastsinglesonline.com/events.html
Central Coast Singles
Singles Mingle/Meet and Greet
Friday, March 21 @ 6:00 PM
Jumbo Buffet
1451 S. Broadway
(next to JC Penney, Big Lots, Foods Co)
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Dinner cost: $10.99 for buffet
Includes drink & dessert
Various types of food include Mongolian BBQ, Chinese, American, Seafood, Sushi, Salad.
(805) 602-0051 for more info
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Location: Santa Maria
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Friday March 21, 2008
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Tuesday April 1, 2008
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7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
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DIANE WILSON to Speak in S.L.O April 1st
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Contact: David Weisman 805-704-1810 davidweisman@charter.net
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MARK YOU CALENDARS-- MAKE EARLY RESERVATIONS!
Renowned environmental activist, author and Code Pink co-founder DIANE WILSON makes two personal appearances in San Luis Obispo! Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at the S.L.O. Library (995 Palm Street) from 7-8:30 PM with a suggested donation of $ 20; students w/ I.D. $ 5
she will also be signing her autobiography, AN UNREASONABLE WOMAN which will be available for purchase seating limited; reservations suggested at (805) 704-1810
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 6:30-9:00 PM for private cocktail
reception at a private home in S.L.O with deserts and wine. Suggested donation $40.
Reservations required, call (805) 704-1810
This even benefits the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility
www.a4nr.org CONTACT: David Weisman, Outreach Coordinator (805) 704-1810
davidweisman@charter.net
Rochelle Becker, Executive Director (858) 337-2703
rochelle489@charter.net
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Saturday March 22, 2008
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9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Trail Work Day: Islay Hill
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Contact: City Rangers (805) 781-7302 info@ecoslo.org
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Meet at the Cerro San Luis Natural Reserve trailhead. To access the trailhead, turn right onto Fernandez Road just before the southbound 101 Marsh.
Workdays run from 9am-12pm. Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Water and snacks will be provided. For more information please call the City Ranger Desk at 805.781.7302 or check out http://www.slocity.org/parksandrecreation/.
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Location: SLO County
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10:30 AM
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19th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Costume Contest
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Contact: Steve Auslender 801-4444 group@AuslenderGroup.com
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Easter bunny seeking costume-cladded kids for egg hunt
The 19th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Costume Contest, and Egg-Coloring Contest will be held Saturday morning, March 22, on the lawn at the South Bay Community Center from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by the Bay-Osos Kiwanis Club and co-sponsored by the SLO County Parks Department, These events are created to offer families a planned, FREE, safe, fun family activity.
The South Bay Community Center is located at the corner of Los Osos Valley Road and Palisades Avenue.
The Easter Costume Contest and Home Egg Coloring Contest is for all children ages 2 through 7. The contests will be judged according to age groups 2-3 year-olds, 4-5 year-olds, and 6-7 year-olds. Judging and Award Ceremony will be at 10:30 am. Come early to show off your home-colored eggs and costume. There will be prizes for each age group.
Bay-Osos Kiwanis will prepare and hide over 1000 colored eggs. Special services and contest prizes have been donated by: The local 4-H Club will return again this year with their animal experience — a petting zoo giving children a “hands-on” experience. Local Scouts will provide activity demonstrations.
The Bay-Osos Kiwanis Club encourages all families to take advantage of this unique opportunity for sharing time together. Rumor has it that the Easter Bunny will hop in to greet attendees!
In the unlikely event of rain, wet kids will hunt for wet eggs!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
Steve Auslender, 801-4444, Bay-Osos Kiwanis Club
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Location: Los Osos
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5:00 PM
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8:30 PM
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Scottish Society’s Monthly Gathering
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Contact: Guy Wallace 805-528-8280 prolibertate1297@yahoo.com
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The Central Coast Scottish Society’s March gathering will be on Saturday March 22, at the Silver City Clubhouse at 3860 S. Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. Social hour starts at 5:00 PM with dinner potluck at 6:00 PM.
The evening’s program will include:
An Annual Report and update from the Nominating Committee.
This day in Scottish history.
An examination into the death of Lord Darnley - A case of murder?
Featured presentation on Bydand Forever, the Gordon Highlanders of 1882.
Live Scottish & Celtic music.
For more information call 239-9569 or 528-8280, or email AyeWallace@yahoo.com, or visit www.SLOScots.com on the web.
Please R.S.V.P. for dinner by March 21.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Sunday March 23, 2008
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Spring Equinox Meditation & Teaching
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Contact: Adminstration 805-772-0306 admin@awakeninginterfaith.org
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All are invited to join us for an Interfaith Spring Equinox Meditation and Teaching. We will be meeting in the AWAKENING Meditation Chapel, located at 1130 Napa St. Morro Bay. There will be a vegetarian brunch potluck to follow in the community Room at 11:00 a.m. For more information visit us at www.awakeninginterfaith.org or call 772-0306.
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Location: Morro Bay
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Monday March 24, 2008
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3:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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NCFC Spring Soccer Camp
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Contact: Ziggy Korytoski 540-8689 zigkory@yahoo.com
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North County FC is Presenting a Spring Soccer Training Camp
for kids ages 8-14. The Event is open to the public. The cost is $75.00. Directed by Ziggy Korytoski
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Location: Templeton
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Tuesday March 25, 2008
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10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
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Nonprofit Support Center Roundtable
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Contact: Maria Fabula 805-928-2503 mfabula@nscsb.org
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The Nonprofit Support Center is excited to introduce a new community roundtable discussion topic “Getting Ready for Volunteer Recognition Week in April.” New participants are welcome and encouraged to join in on these informal, supportive and confidential networking discussions. Roundtable fees are $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers.
The roundtable will take place in the Community room at Coast National Bank at 500 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo. Refreshments will be provided by Coast National Bank.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Wednesday March 26, 2008
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8:00 AM
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9:30 AM
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Nonprofit Support Center Roundtables
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Contact: Maria Fabula 805-928-0894 mfabula@nscsb.org
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For those leading a nonprofit, the Nonprofit Support Center will host a roundtable discussion with the topic “Building a Staff Team of Leaders.” New participants are welcome and encouraged to join in on these informal, supportive and confidential networking discussions. Roundtable fees are $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers.
The roundtable will take place in the Community room at Coast National Bank at 500 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo. Refreshments will be provided by Coast National Bank.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Thursday March 27, 2008
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5:30 PM
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7:30 PM
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Social Work Award Dinner
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Contact: Ly-Lan Lofgren 805-546-2179 LyLanMVLofgren@gmail.com
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San Luis Obispo Social Workers are Celebrating National Professional Social Work Month on Thursday, March 27th from 5:30-7:30 at the Creekside Mobile Home Park Community Room, 3960 South Higuera Street in SLO. For those interested in attending, please contact NASW SLO Unit Chair, Ly-Lan Lofgren at 805-546-2179, LyLanMVLofgren@gmail.com, or visit our website calendar at
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/naswca_slo/.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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6:00 PM
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8:30 PM
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San Luis Obispo Nonprofit Collaboration Forum
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Contact: Kara Edwall (805) 541-1234 kedwall@unitedwayslo.org
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Public benefit corporations, professionals, volunteers and the community at large are all invited to “nurture our nonprofits” at this year’s San Luis Obispo County Nonprofit Collaboration Forum. The Forum is now in its 16th year, providing opportunities for non-profits to be able to share and gain incite on fundraising, grant writing, marketing and many more opportunities to benefit the nonprofit community.
The Forum will begin Thursday evening, March 27, and will continue Friday, March 28, at Cal Poly’s Chumash Auditorium. The Thursday evening session will feature a networking reception with keynote address by Andy Robinson, a national nonprofit consultant. Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee will kick off Friday’s events with a welcome speech. The Friday session will again feature Andy Robinson focusing on the elements necessary to create a sustainable, successful organization. There will also be workshops to provide attendees with information ranging from grant writing, donor relations, and management, to developing leadership skills and resources necessary in nurturing a productive nonprofit organization.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Scottish Country Dancing
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Contact: Barry Lewis 805-466-4631 CentralCoastScottishDance@yahoo.com
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Aye lassies an' laddies, Scottish Country Dancing right here on the Central Coast!
Learn the lively group dancing of Scottish reels, jigs, hornpipes, and elegant strathspeys! The Central Coast Scottish Society in association with the SLO County Parks & Recreation Department has on-going Scottish Country Dance instructional sessions every Thursday evening, at the San Luis Obispo Veteran’s Memorial Building located at 801 Grand Avenue near Monterey Street. Sessions start at 7:00 PM. No partner is required; session enrollment is encouraged, drop-ins are accepted. For details call 528-8280 or 466-4631, or email CentralCoastScottishDance@yahoo.com.
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Location: SLO County
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7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Taking Earth Care to Heart
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Contact: Melissa Lovett-Adair 805-543-2791 mladair@charter.net
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A Quaker couple walking 1,400 miles from Canada to Mexico will present at the SLO Library at 7 pm on the inter-relatedness of peace, justice and a healthy planet. Inspired by the example of 18th Centruy Quaker John Woolman, who walked thousands of miles to give birth to the movement to abolish slavery, a pair of modern day Quakers are walking to "labor with" those they meet over the ills of consumerism, warfare, and environmental degredation - problems they see rising from a disconnect with humanity's spirtual core.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
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Paul Galbraith, classical guitarist
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Contact: Judy Carpenter 736-2287 judykayc@verizon.net
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Paul Galbraith, Scottish-born classical guitarist, is a world-renowned artist known for his unique style of playing. At the age of 17, Galbraith won the Silver Medal at the Segovia International Guitar Competition. Andres Segovia, who was present, called his playing "magnificent". This award helped launch an international career including engagements with some of the finest orchestras in Britain and Europe. His unique playing position, which is similar to that of a cellist, was first revealed at the Edinburgh Festival in 1989. His guitar, which has eight strings, rather than the normal 6, is supported by a metal endpin, similar to that of a cello, that rests on a wooden resonance box. Galbraith, a resident of Brazil, is a founding member of the Brazilian Guitar Quartet. His principal teacher since 1983 has been the Greek conductor, pianist and philosopher George Hadjinikos.
Place: First United Methodist Church, 925 No. F St.
Tickets: $20-Adult; $10-Student
Presented by Lompoc Concert Association
Information: 733-4006
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Location: Lompoc
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Friday March 28, 2008
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8:00 AM
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3:00 PM
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San Luis Obispo County Nonprofit Collaboration Forum
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Contact: Kara Edwall (805) 541-1234 kedwall@unitedwayslo.org
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Public benefit corporations, professionals, volunteers and the community at large are all invited to “nurture our nonprofits” at this year’s San Luis Obispo County Nonprofit Collaboration Forum. The Forum is now in its 16th year, providing opportunities for non-profits to be able to share and gain incite on fundraising, grant writing, marketing and many more opportunities to benefit the nonprofit community.
The Forum will begin Thursday evening, March 27, and will continue Friday, March 28, at Cal Poly’s Chumash Auditorium. The Thursday evening session will feature a networking reception with keynote address by Andy Robinson, a national nonprofit consultant. Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee will kick off Friday’s events with a welcome speech. The Friday session will again feature Andy Robinson focusing on the elements necessary to create a sustainable, successful organization. There will also be workshops to provide attendees with information ranging from grant writing, donor relations, and management, to developing leadership skills and resources necessary in nurturing a productive nonprofit organization.
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Location: San Luis Obispo City and surrounding communities
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7:00 PM
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SLOFolks presents PIERRE BENSUSAN @ Coalesce Books in Morro Bay
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Contact: SLO Folks 805 528 8963 slofolksmusic@sbcglobal.net
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French-Algerian guitarist Pierre BenSusan makes a rare appearance in San Luis Obispo County for two concerts. Friday March 28 he plays in the Coalesce Bookstore Chapel, 845 Main Street Morro Bay, beginning at 7pm. Tickets are available in advance at: (805)772-2880.
One of the most original talents of finger-style guitar players in the world, Pierre also sings--everything from folk music to jazz. He is featured in the November 2007 Guitar Player Magazine, and Leo Kottke says: "Pierre's music gives me the shakes". He plays exclusively in DADGAD tunings, so -- all you guitar players can watch him and learn some new techniques! For all the rest of us, it will be a magical night of world music.
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Location: Morro Bay
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Saturday March 29, 2008
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12:05 PM
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6:30 PM
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Singles meet for Miniature Golf
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Contact: Gerald Craig 805 602-0051 ccoastsingles@yahoo.com
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Want to meet singles? Come join us for unlimited games at Boomer's in Santa Maria, and have loads of fun! Several singles have already let me know they will be there. I will get there about noon, and wait for people to show up. Of course, you can play without us, and without a discount, but once the first 10 people get there, we will get discounts! There are prices below so you will know how much it would cost to play with us, but you can just come hang with us and mingle free. This is going to be real fun!
Boomer's! Santa Maria
2250 N. Preisker Lane
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 928-4942
Noon til ???
From either North or South on 101, take the Broadway exit. At the first traffic light turn right, pass the campground, and Boomer's is on your right. If you need help, try Mapquest.
If you're going to be a bit late, that's ok. They don't close til 9:30, so come any time. You'll just need to ask for the group discount. Contact ccoastsingles@yahoo.com when you get there, and I will point you to the right place. I suggest getting there as early as possible, so you can be sure to meet the most people. There are several options for the day, so check the pricing below to decide what you want to do.
Since this is St. Patty's month, we will each get a green lei (I only have 48 of them so try to get there early) so we will know each other. If you get there really late, I suggest wearing something green so we know you are a CCS single.
We can play Miniature Golf, Go Karts, Bumper Boats, or climb the Rock Wall . Here is the group pricing so you can make your choices now:
* Just hanging out and saying hi to us is FREE and you can decide if you want to play video games inside.
* All Day Pass is $19.00 (instead of $29.95)
* 3 Hour Unlimited Pass is $15.00 (instead of $24.95)
Both of them include Unlimited Miniature Golf, Splash Island Bumper Boats, Rock Wall, & Thunder Road Go-Karts
* Group Combo Package $10.00 Including: 2 Attraction Tickets & 10
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Location: Santa Maria
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2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Bill Beeson Public Artwork Dedication
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Contact: Arts Obispo 544-9251 office@sloartscouncil.org
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“Bee Bee Works His Magic,” a colorful work of public art created by local artists Carol Paulsen and Stephen Plowman, will be dedicated on Saturday, March 29th at 2 PM in front of the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre, 888 Morro Street in San Luis Obispo. The sculpture was inspired by the long-term commitment of former local resident Bill Beeson to public art in SLO County.
According to Ann Ream, chair of ARTS Obispo’s Art in Public Places committee, Beeson was a highly respected writer, journalist, arts critic and inspirational community leader who tirelessly supported public art and its connection to the community. He was a major force in spearheading the creation of ARTS Obispo’s Art in Public Places Committee and served for years on that committee.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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2:00 PM
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Bee Bee Works His Magic, City of San Luis Obispo Public Art Dedication
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Contact: ARTS Obispo (805) 544-9251 director@sloartscouncil.org
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"I'm hauntingly aware of others, of what it's taken them to walk, to hear, to count to ten. We are surrounded, you and I, by hundreds of small victories like these, like mine, that will go unheralded and unsung, spinning out into the dark." -Bill Beeson
A public dedication of "Bee Bee Works His Magic," a colorful work of public art created by local artists Carol Paulsen and Stephen Plowman, will take place on Saturday, March 29th at 2 PM in front of the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre, 888 Morro Street in San Luis Obispo. The sculpture and permanent installation was inspired by the long-term commitment of former local resident Bill Beeson to public art in SLO County.
This event is co-sponsored by ARTS Obispo and the City of San Luis Obispo. For more info call ARTS Obispo at (805) 544-9251 or Shannon Bates, City of SLO Public Art Coordinator at (805) 781-7296.
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3:30 PM
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5:30 PM
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Mermaid Appreciation Day
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Contact: Judy Sherman 805-772-5530 Yugojudy@aol.com
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Saturday, March 29th has been unofficially declared “Mermaid Appreciation Day” and, in honor of Mermaids everywhere, BigRock Balalaikas will host a live cabaret-style performance at the Morro Bay Brewing Company, 260 Harbor St., in Morro Bay.
Crowd pleasing favorites, with recent appearances at Live Oak, the Jade Festival and Stone Soup, BigRock Balalaikas will be playing their usual rollicking mix of gypsy folk songs, and because it’s Mermaid Appreciation Day, will be adding some surf music, played gypsy-style, of course, on traditional Russian instruments. This is something you may never get the chance to hear again, so you don’t want to miss it.
The show on Saturday March 29th at the Morro Bay Brewing Company will start at 3:30 and is free. All ages are welcome.
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7:30 PM
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SLOFolks presents PIERRE BENSUSAN @ Castoro Cellars in Templeton
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Contact: SLO Folks 805 528 8963 slofolksmusic@sbcglobal.net
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Master guitarist Pierre Bensusan performs at Castoro Cellars Winery 1315 N. Bethel Road in Templeton, just off Hwy 46 West on Saturday, March 29th at 7:30 pm, tickets are $15: (805) 238-0725. Leo Kottke says: "No other guitarist shares his strange gifts of sophistication, accessibility and downright joy. Even at the most complex, Pierre's music only needs ears to be enjoyed."
Bensusan offers everything from sweet, melodic tunes to fiery, high-intensity compositions.
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Location: Templeton
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8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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The Wonder Bread Years
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Contact: Clark Center Box Office 805-489-9444 info@clarkcenter.org
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This hilarious solo performance takes you back to a simpler time in your life – a time when Kool-Aid stands were big business, candy was currency and the most dangerous kid in school carried a “switch-comb.” The Wonder Bread Years offers you a chance to return to your childhood – it’s an evening of pure escapism, where you have permission to think and act like a kid. Return to a time where green army men rule, Etch-A-Sketch is king and things that don’t go your way are a “gyp.” You will leave this performance craving the taste of space food sticks and revisiting that faint scar from your Lawn Dart injury. Tickets range from $25-$40 and are available by calling 805-489-9444 or visiting www.clarkcenter.org.
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Location: Arroyo Grande
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Sunday March 30, 2008
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2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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James Edwards/S. Duffy Concert
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Contact: Truman Stickney 528-6029 trumarj@fix.net
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The CHAMBER MUSIC AT THE FELLOWSHIP CONCERT. 2 pM, Sunday, Mar.30 will feature ORIGINAL WORKS FOR SOLO GUITAR AND DUETS
WITH FLUTE. It will be held at the End of the Line Cafe, ATOLL Business Center, 1150 Laurel Lane in San Luis Obispo.
The UU Fellowship is asking for a $15 donation from adults,
$5 for students, children 12 and under FREE. Also, there is ample free parking at the center.Call 544-1669 for more info.
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4:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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Maggie Anton Talk & Book Signing
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Contact: Leah Moore 975-2702 mooreinpaso@gmail.com
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Maggie Anton, author of the three-part series Rashi’s Daughters, will talk about her work in a lecture open to the public at Congregation Ohr Tzafon (2605 Traffic Way in Atascadero) at 4:00 PM on March 30th. Rashi’s Daughters i explores the personal and intellectual lives of the daughters of a renowned Jewish Talmudic scholar, Rashi, living in Medieval France at a time when women were prohibited from studying sacred Jewish texts. This is also the story of the French Jewish community: how they lived, loved, worked, ate, prayed and interacted with their non-Jewish neighbors There is no admission charge for the talk and book signing but donations are welcome.
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9:00 PM
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Pryor Baird and the Deacons
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Contact: PRYOR BAIRD 805 698-7163 PRYORBAIRD@YAHOO.COM
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The Deacons wish to sincerely thank the San Luis Blues Society for their sponsorship to the ICBs in Memphis this year. We hope we did you proud by being one of the 10 finalist of 150 bands.
You can hear Pryor and the Deacons every Thursday night at Mongos in Grover Beach from 9pm to 1 AM
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