Tuesday December 1, 2009
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Leadership in the Arts Award
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Contact: Linda Gardy 568-3990 gardy@co.santa-barbara.ca.us
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Superintendent Bill Cirone and Tina Fanucchi share the 2009 Leadership in the Arts Award from the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission.
For further information contact:
Ginny Brush, 805.568-3992 or gbrush@co.santa-barbara.ca.us or
Linda Gardy at 805.568-3990 or gardy@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
The Santa Barbara County Arts Commission’s announcement of this year’s Leadership in the Arts Award will take place at a festive celebration and holiday gathering in the Channing Peake Gallery during 1st Thursday in Downtown Santa Barbara on December 3rd. Chair Barbara Burger will present the award on behalf of the Arts Commission to long-time arts education advocates Bill Cirone, County Superintendent of Schools and Tina Fanucchi, past Director of the Public Education Foundation.
Recognizing recent trends in decreasing resources and access to arts education in our public schools, the Arts Commission wanted to highlight the valuable role that Arts Education plays in the lives of students enhancing both personal and academic success; and recognize two individuals that have done so much to advocate and engage the community in efforts to support and sustain arts in our public schools.
Second District Supervisor Janet Wolf who will be presenting both recipients with a Proclamation from the Santa Barbara County the Board of Supervisors at the December 1st meeting in Santa Barbara praised Cirone stating “I’ve known Bill for over 15 years and he is truly one of the most ardent advocates for arts education in our schools. He is most deserving of this honor.”
When notified of the recognition, Ms. Fanucchi had this to say about the Art Commission’s award, “Although this is designed to be an individual award, I want to acknowledge the consistent support of those in our community who recognize that music education in our schools is vital to the success of our students. The vision of the Santa Barbara Education Foundation, donors, students, teachers and fiercely dedicated volunteers all share in the success of Keep the Beat can feel honored to know that their commitment is recognized and valued. I hope the inspiration of this award, and the spirit in which it is given, encourages the continued support of arts education.”
Superintendent Cirone has been an articulate spokesperson for the value of the arts in education at the county level and at the state level where he has served as Chair of the California Arts Task Force. “I have long been a passionate believer in the value of the arts as an essential element of a well-rounded education; the benefits to young people are immeasurable in so many critical areas, commented Superintendent of Schools Cirone. “The Santa Barbara County Arts Commission serves such a vital role in helping preserve and promote the arts, and to be honored by the commission, which I respect and admire so highly, is meaningful and humbling beyond words.”
Ginny Brush, Executive Director of the Arts Commission points out that “Over the years, the Leadership in Arts award has given the Arts Commission an opportunity to shine a light on great achievements realized by exemplary citizens who through their vision, commitment, and dedication continue to sustain our regional culture and increase access to arts for the residents of Santa Barbara County.”
The Leadership in the Arts Award was established in 2006 as an annual award to honor and recognize individuals or organizations that have made a significant impact on the arts and culture of our region through innovative thinking and exemplary commitment to promoting, sustaining, and advancing our quality of life through the Arts. Second District Supervisor Susan Rose was the first recipient of the award. Since then the annual award has gone to Santa Maria artist, arts educator and long-time arts advocate Nat Fast in 2007 and to Joe and Margie Talaugon, long-time Guadalupe residents for their commitment, community involvement and support for art and cultural activities through their development of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center that opened its doors in 2002.
The Arts Commission established in 1977 is a 15-member panel with three representatives appointed by each of the five County District Supervisors.
For more information visit www.sbartscommission.org.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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Tuesday December 1, 2009
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Friday December 11, 2009
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Holiday Showcase
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Contact: Colleen Ghiglia 805-773-7063 cghiglia@pismobeach.org
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Nominations will soon be accepted for the annual “Holiday Showcase” Holiday Decorating Contest starting December 1 and ending at noon on December 11, 2008. Anyone wishing to nominate a Pismo Beach business or residence can do so, and that includes nominating your own home or place of business.
There are three ways to nominate:
· By Email: cghiglia@pismobeach.org
· By Phone: 773-7063
· By Mail: City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division
760 Mattie Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449.
The following awards will be given:
Residential Categories – 4 Winners.
· The Grand Clam Award – The best overall
· The Classy Clam Award – The best small display
· The Creative Clam Award – The most original
· The Clam Classic - The best traditional display.
Business Categories – 3 Winners.
· The Commerce Clam Award – The best overall in originality, use of lights, animation and theme
· The Colorful Clam Award – The best window painting display
· The Compact Clam – The best small display.
Nominations will be judged on Wednesday, December 16 between 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Winners will be announced by Friday, December 18 and will be invited to the January 7th Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission meeting to accept their award
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Location: Pismo Beach
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Tuesday December 1, 2009
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Tuesday December 15, 2009
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Drawing And Painting Classes for the Beginner
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Contact: Robert Baeza 439-1272 robertbaeza37@yahoo.com
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Dynamic Drawing and Painting Classes taught by one of the Central Coast's finest art teachers. These classes are designed for the beginner in mind. Classes will be taught at various venues throughout Paso Robles. Studios on the Park, Cafe Vio, and Centennial Park. The instructor, Robert Victor Baeza earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University at Long Beach. His work combines a mastery of both classical and contemporary composition. For more information contact the instructor at 439-1272.
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Tuesday December 1, 2009
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Friday December 18, 2009
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Holiday Showcase - Holiday Decorating Contest
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Contact: Colleen Ghiglia 805-773-7063 cghiglia@pismobeach.org
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Nominations will soon be accepted for the annual “Holiday Showcase” Holiday Decorating Contest starting December 1 and ending at noon on December 11, 2009. The goal of this program is to beautify our Pismo Beach neighborhoods and business districts. Anyone wishing to nominate a Pismo Beach business or residence can do so, and that includes nominating your own home or place of business.
There are three ways to nominate:
• By Email: cghiglia@pismobeach.org
• By Phone: 773-7063
• By Mail: City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division
760 Mattie Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449.
The following awards will be given:
Residential Categories – 4 Winners.
• The Grand Clam Award – The best overall
• The Classy Clam Award – The best small display
• The Creative Clam Award – The most original
• The Clam Classic - The best traditional display
Business Categories – 3 Winners
• The Commerce Clam Award – The best overall in originality, use of lights, animation and theme
• The Colorful Clam Award – The best window painting display
• The Compact Clam – The best small display.
The Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission will judge nominations on Wednesday, December 16 between 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Nominees are asked to keep their property lit up during that time. Winners will be announced by Friday, December 18 and will be invited to the January 7th Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission meeting to accept their award.
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Location: Pismo Beach
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Tuesday December 1, 2009
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Sunday December 6, 2009
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10:00 AM
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5:00 PM
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Artist Dale Evers Unveils New Focus Sculpture Series
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Contact: Monica Navarro 805-239-4443 pr@arandcompany.com
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Paso Robles-based artist Dale Evers has announced a special week-long exhibition of his new Focus series of contemporary human figurative sculpture. The exhibition is scheduled to take place during the week of Saturday, November 28 through Sunday, December 6, 2009, from 10 AM – 5 PM at Dale Evers’ Studio and Dragonfly Gardens (3055 Limestone Way, Paso Robles). To conclude the exhibition, an Artist’s Reception and special unveiling will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 5 PM – 8 PM. Complementary wine and appetizers will be served during the reception event and area artists will be in attendance.
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Location: 3055 Limestone Way, Paso Robles
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Tuesday December 1, 2009
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6:30 PM
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9:30 PM
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Music legend John Batdorf plays SLO
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Contact: Steve Key 805-204-6821 bonnien27@gmail.com
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John Batdorf, of the 70s duo Batdorf & Rodney, now back on the folk circuit with a new solo CD, Old Man Dreamin’ plays the featured set on the Dec. 1 songwriters showcase at The Clubhouse at This Old House, 740 W. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo CA……….John spent the ‘80s as a staff songwriter writing songs for America, England Dan, and Kim Carnes; in the ‘90s, he was a record producer, jingle writer, and composer for such primetime TV shows as Touched By An Angel. When you listen to John sing songs about things that really matter to him, you’ll understand why they mean so much to his fans that have spanned three decades. http://www.johnbatdorfmusic.com ……….Every Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm, the showcase includes one featured act and up to 8 others playing 3-song sets. We pass the tip jar during the featured set, otherwise no cover. All ages are welcome. For more info, call the Clubhouse 805-548-8500. http://www.clubhousereport.com
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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6:30 PM
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10:00 PM
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Festival of Trees
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Contact: Cambria Chamber of Commerce 805-927-3624 info@cambriachamber.org
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CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS at the annual Festival of the Trees, decorated tree auction. Fabulous food, fine wine and entertainment, all while benefiting local non-profits. All profits from auction of trees goes to non-profits of the donors choice. MORE - Oh yes! We raffle a money tree, door prize and "Choose your own Charity Tree." Tickets at the Cambria Chamber 927-3624.
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Location: Cambria
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7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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60th Annual Warren Miller Film
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Contact: PAC Ticket Office 805-756-2757 pac.calpoly@gmail.com
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Warren Miller's Dynasty
Christopher Cohan Center - Performing Arts Center.
Presented by Youth Outreach for the Performing Arts Center (YOPAC).
Warren Miller’s Dynasty, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to San Luis Obispo to kick off the winter sports season. Presented in stunning high definition, Dynasty showcases spectacular footage shot in China’s interior, Norway’s Lyngen Alps, Lake Tahoe, and more with jaw-dropping performances by an impressive assembly of world-class athletes. And because it’s Warren Miller’s 60th film, there will be a few extra surprises, including a bunch of vintage footage from the extreme ski vault! A Warren Miller premier is an experience, a party, and a phenomenon not to be missed.
Sponsored by Mountain Air Sports and Sierra Summit Mountain.
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Location: Performing Arts Center - Chirstopher Cohan Center
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8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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UCSB ECM - ENSEMBLE FOR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC - SPECIES: THE CONCERT
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Contact: Patti Hopper (805) 893 3230 hopper@music.ucsb.edu
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A Horn turns Osprey and annoying Friar Bird in music by Anthony Gilbert; the Clarinet turns Man-Moth (Mothman?) in David Schober's small hole at the top of the sky, and penguins are baptized by mistake and made human in Director Jeremy Haladyna's Penguin Island ballet. This alongside solid new grit for viola and piano by Tsontakis (U.S.) and Mihalovici [France-Romania]. And the disembodied shadow play of Penderecki's Quartett for clarinet and string trio.
$15/Gen, $7/Stu - Tickets at the door
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Location: UCSB's Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
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Wednesday December 2, 2009
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2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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Vegelicious - Delicious Vegetable Cooking
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Contact: Front Desk JCC 805-957-1115 info@sbjf.org
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Vegelicious - Delicious Vegetable Cooking
with Chef Joe Delshad.
3 Wednesdays: Nov. 4, 18, Dec. 2.
2 - 5 pm.
Materials Fee: $12/class; $30/3 classes.
Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center
524 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara.
Paid sign-ups in advance required, at least 2 days notice. REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL 805-957-1115
http://tiny.cc/JCCcooking.
We will start off with a brief description of the dish and ingredients, and Joe will give a comprehensive step-by-step demonstration. Students work hands-on with their own dish while Joe assists each person.
Joseph Delshad, a self trained chef, was exposed at a young age to a style of cooking that fused unique Persian culture and traditional Italian influences which created flavorful masterpieces. Joseph serves high quality regional American cuisine, as well as Middle Eastern, and Italian food based on fresh ingredients from the farmers market and local farmers.
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Location: Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center, 524 Chapala St. Santa Barbara
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7:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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Music legend John Batdorf plays Paso
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Contact: Steve Key 805-204-6821 bonnien27@gmail.com
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John Batdorf, of the 70s duo Batdorf & Rodney, now back on the folk circuit with a new solo CD, Old Man Dreamin’ plays the featured set on the Dec. 2 songwriters showcase at The Pour House, 1331 Vendels Circle, (behind Firestone Brewery), Paso Robles CA……….John spent the ‘80s as a staff songwriter writing songs for America, England Dan, and Kim Carnes; in the ‘90s, he was a record producer, jingle writer, and composer for such primetime TV shows as Touched By An Angel. When you listen to John sing songs about things that really matter to him, you’ll understand why they mean so much to his fans that have spanned three decades. http://www.johnbatdorfmusic.com ……….Every Wednesday 7:00-10:00pm, the showcase includes one featured act and up to 8 others playing 3-song sets. We pass the tip jar during the featured set, otherwise no cover. For more info, call The Pour House 805-239-2868. http://www.pasopourhouse.com
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Location: Paso Robles
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8:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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'Take It SLO' Holiday A Cappella Concert
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Contact: Michele Abba 805-756-2406 music@calpoly.edu
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Cal Poly's a cappella ensemble, Take It SLO, will present its first Holiday Concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center on campus.
The 15-member vocal ensemble will perform a variety of songs to raise the holiday spirit, plus some new works and old favorites, all arranged by the students themselves. The group members are students from a variety of majors on campus.
Take It SLO has received statewide recognition over the past few years, and has been invited to perform for Universal Studios CityWalk's Holiday Rockapella Concert Series next month.
Tickets to the concert are $3 and can be purchased at the door the evening of the concert.
The Take It SLO concert is sponsored by the Cal Poly Music Department and College of Liberal Arts. For more information call Amy Lebetsamer at 310-977-9019, visit www.takeitslo.com, e-mail takeitslo@gmail.com, or call the Music Department at 805-756-2406.
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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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UCSB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - PICTURES! with faculty artist ROBERT KOENIG, PIANIST
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Contact: Patti Hopper (805) 893 3230 hopper@music.ucsb.edu
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Dr. Richard Rintoul conducts evocative music from Peer Gynt by Edvard Grieg and Mussorgsky/Ravel's Pictures at an Exhibition, as well as the U.S. premiere of UCSB Corwin Chair Clarence Barlow's Piano Concerto No. 2 (Aux fins des quelques siècles) with faculty soloist ROBERT KOENIG. ("Koenig, a remarkable pianist, made this recital all the more exciting with his insight and vigor." The Washington Post)
$15/Gen, $7/Stu - Tickets at the door
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Location: UCSB's Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall,
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Thursday December 3, 2009
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4:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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Citra Solv Magazine Alterology with Sarah Winkler
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Contact: Sasha Irving 805.238.9800 sasha@studiosonthepark.org
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Come to this demo and discover a new use for this ordinary household degreaser when Sarah Winkler shares her signature solvent transfer technique! She will apply Citra Solv to a National Geographic magazine and then use it to tone a blank canvas with collage.
Studios on the Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit open studios art center, is located at 1130 Pine Street in the heart of historic downtown Paso Robles. For more information, go to www.StudiosOnThePark.org
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Location: Studios on the Park
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5:00 PM
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7:30 PM
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Women's Network of SLO to Host Social Media Seminar
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Contact: Margaret Hennessy 805.473.5064 mhennessy88@aol.com
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San Luis Obispo: The Women's Network of San Luis Obispo will host a special workshop, for members and non-members, teaching them to integrate the newest social media networks as profitable and powerful free online tools to grow their business. This is a valuable "hands on" workshop. Attendees will learn insider secrets to using Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Workshop will be held at the
KCBX Seminar Room, 4100 Vachell Lane in San Luis Obispo,
Thursday, December 3rd from 5:00 to 7:30pm.
Workshop will be presented by Cary Conrady,
who is in charge of public relations and social media campaigns at Whizbang marketing firm in San Luis Obispo. Cary will also be teaching a Social Media Marketing class at Cuesta College this spring.
Seating is limited. Pre-registration by November 30th.
This workshop is open to everyone. Please bring your laptop.
Cost: $30 for members and $50 for general public.
(Men are also welcome!) Light dinner provided.
Send check made out to:
Women's Network of SLO, PO Box 1741,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406.
Reserve online: slowomensnetwork.org
or email: events@slowomensnetwork.org
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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5:00 PM
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15th Annual La Arcada Christmas Walk
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Contact: Lisa Sanderson 966-6634 laarcada@cox.net
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The annual tradition continues in downtown Santa Barbara. The La Arcada Christmas Walk will be held on Thursday, December 3rd from 5:00pm-8:00pm. In its fifteenth year, the La Arcada Christmas Walk promotes a festive holiday spirit, encouraging families and shoppers alike to spend time in a beautiful setting surrounded by unique shops and restaurants such as Andersen’s, Café Shell, Jeannine’s, Petit Valentien, and Whale Tail.
Celebrate the season with strolling carolers (SB Noel Carolers, Young Singers Club, Flying Dolphin Quartet) and jazz by the Santa Barbara City College Jazz Choir, Cut Time, and Konrad Kono. Hop on board an old fashioned sleigh for a photo with Santa, enjoy complimentary fresh popped popcorn, cookies, and sing-a-long to familiar holiday tunes. Wander down the enchanting, tree filled court as it is transformed into a winter wonderland. Retail stores and specialty shops including Blue Bee, East Beach Wine Co., Grayphics, Knit & Pearl, Lewis and Clark, Oliver & Espig, Renaissance, The Barber Shop, and Urban Optics will extend their hours for this very special evening- each merchant will offer its own form of holiday cheer. Art enthusiasts will enjoy visiting Gallery 113, Santa Barbara Arts, Waterhouse Gallery and the historically significant permanent collection of interactive sculpture throughout the La Arcada courtyard.
La Arcada is located at 1114 State Street next to the Santa Barbara Art Museum and Santa Barbara Public Library.
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Location: 1114 State Street
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5:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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Anthony Peres: Architectural Photography
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Contact: Eric Kelley (805)962-3321 events@bookden.com
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Join us for a 1st Thursday reception for the photographer.
Anthony Peres makes fine art photographs of landscape and architecture using traditional film and digital technologies. He also photographs for clients in the architecture, interior design, and motion picture industries. His architectural photographs have been featured in numerous books and magazines, including publications of the Museum of Modern Art, N.Y., The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, and Architectural Digest Magazine. He has been a principal contributor for David G. De Long’s Auldbrass: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Southern Plantation, and has co authored the monograph Robert Stacy-Judd with the late architectural historian David Gebhard.
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Location: 15 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara
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5:30 PM
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9:00 PM
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Hospitality Night
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Contact: Cambria Chamber of Commerce 805-927-3624 info@cambriachamber.org
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Share the warmth of the Holiday Season on Hospitality Night, Cambria's annual Village Open House. Santa will hold tree lightings, carols will fill the air and there will be decorations, food fun and festivities all along Main Street. Businesses will open their doors, offering refreshments, drawings, prizes and special deals. The Cambria Village Trolley will be available all along Main Street throughout the evening. Join us on Main Street Dec. 3rd where there's an air of anticipation and camaraderie enhancing the magic of the season.
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Location: Cambria
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6:30 PM
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Music legend John Batdorf plays Santa Margarita
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Contact: Steve Key 805-204-6821 bonnien27@gmail.com
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John Batdorf, of the 70s duo Batdorf & Rodney, now back on the folk circuit with a new solo CD, Old Man Dreamin’ plays the featured set on the Dec. 3 songwriters showcase at The Porch, 22322 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, CA……….John spent the ‘80s as a staff songwriter writing songs for America, England Dan, and Kim Carnes; in the ‘90s, he was a record producer, jingle writer, and composer for such primetime TV shows as Touched By An Angel. When you listen to John sing songs about things that really matter to him, you’ll understand why they mean so much to his fans that have spanned three decades. http://www.johnbatdorfmusic.com ……….Every Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm, the showcase includes one featured act and up to 8 others playing 3-song sets. We pass the tip jar during the featured set, otherwise no cover. All ages are welcome. Come for beer/wine, pizza, and live music. For more info, call The Porch 805-438-3376. http://www.porchcafe.com
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Location: Santa Margarita
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7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Forum Lounge: Julie Lequin
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Contact: Kimberly Hahn 805-966-5373 press@sbcaf.org
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Quebec-born artist Julie Lequin explores the construction of identity through role-playing and props, oftentimes with humorous results. Her work has a quirky Canadian/SoCal sensibility that transforms the illusory film staples of the prop, costume, voiceover, and fake hair, into unconvincing parodies. A participant in CAF’s exhibition Unusual Behavior, Lequin will present a performance related to her newest video work in progress Top 30 (en 30 temps), which traces each year of the artist’s life in narrative form – a project resulting from thoughts of turning 30 while traversing the art world with a suitcase in hand.
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Location: Contemporary Arts Forum
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7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Frederick Hodges, Silent Movie Music
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Contact: Stanley Stern 805-528-6557 sstern3126@AOL.com
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Master pianist Frederick Hodges has found the original scores composed to fit famous movies of the Silent Movie era. At Congregation Beth David Temple he will show a famous silent movie comedy starring Max Davidson, and play the original score. Fred will also give a short talk about this music and play some other songs from this historical era. The Temple is located at 10180 Los Osos Valley Road. Frederick was trained as a classical pianist and is now considered one of the greatest performers of the Ragtime, Stride, and Swing eras. His playing is very similar in quality and sound to George Gershwin's performances.
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7:00 PM
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Music of the Silent Film Era
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Contact: Beverly Cohen 545-5868 pr@cbdslo.org
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Hailed as one of the best ragtime pianists in the world, Frederick Hodges is sought after by today’s foremost orchestras, festivals, conductors, and collaborative musicians. His artistry, virtuosity and charisma have brought him to the world’s most renowned stages, leaving audiences around the globe captivated. Hodges will be using the original scores to accompany silent movies which will be shown as part of the program. "Pass The Gravy" from 1928 staring the great Jewish comedian Max Davidson. He will also give a short lecture to the crowd about Max and his work. "Pass The Gravy" is one of the best. wildest and funniest comedy shorts of the silent era. If time permits and the crowd is agreeable he may also show a short (20 minute) film called "Liberty" (1929) starring Laurel and Hardy, or one called "His Wooden Wedding" (1925) starring Charley Chase. *This is the first of a five part series. $20.00 for one, $80.00 for all 5.
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Location: Congregation Beth David
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Thursday December 3, 2009
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Saturday December 5, 2009
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7:30 PM
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Anything Goes presented by Nipomo High School
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Contact: Stacy Meko 805-748-7182 mekowest@charter.net
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Cole Porter's musical comedy, Anything Goes, will be brought to life by the award-winning Nipomo High School Drama Department on December 3, 4 and 5 at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande. Curtain is at 7:30 pm and there also is a matinee performance on Saturday, December 5 at 1:00 pm. This Broadway hit is packed with laughs, spectacular tap dancing numbers and memorable songs, such as “Anything Goes”, “You’re the Top” and “I Get a Kick Out of You.” Tickets are $10 for students and seniors, $15 for adults; $2 more at the door. Please call the Clark Center box office for tickets at 489-9444 or log on to www.nhsdrama.org for more information.
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Location: Arroyo Grande
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Friday December 4, 2009
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Sunday December 13, 2009
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The Nutcracker Ballet
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Contact: Class Act Dance Studio, Paso Robles 805-239-3668 classactdancepasorobles@yahoo.com
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The twelfth annual Nutcracker ballet will be presented at the Templeton Performing Arts Center on December 4-6 and 11-13. A local tradition, this rendition of the holiday classic will delight and fascinate audiences of all ages.
This production brings together the talents of professional guest artists, members of the local community, and professional dance choreographers. Under the direction of Cheryle Armstrong and Bob Woodard, the production features brilliant costumes and festive sets that compliment Tchaikovsky’s beloved musical score. Dates for the performances are:
Thursday, December 3 at 7 pm: Dress rehearsal open to students as a food bank fundraiser.
Friday, December 4 at 7:30 pm Opening Night.
Saturday, December 5 at 2 pm.
Sunday, December 6 at 2 pm.
Friday, December 11 at 7:30 pm.
Saturday, December 12 at 2 pm.
Sunday, December 13 at 2 pm.
The role of the Sugarplum Fairy’s Cavalier will be performed by guest artist Nathan Cottam, a former Principal dancer with Ballet Theatre of Boston who studied with the famed American Ballet Theater. Jesus Solorio, a local celebrity who competed on the third season of television’s So You Think You Can Dance, will perform the title role of the Nutcracker prince.
The performance on Thursday, December 3 is a dress rehearsals that is open to students. It serves as a fundraiser for a local food bank, since students are admitted into the performance with a canned food item. This is a very popular event with school groups, scout troops and other youth organizations, so reservations are necessary and one paid adult chaperone is required for every six children.
Tickets are $20 for adults, and $15 for children under twelve and seniors over sixty. For tickets, visit www.classactdance.com/nutcracker or call 1-800-838-3006. Group discounts are available. For more information, call Class Act Dance Studio at (805) 239-3668.
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Location: 1200 S Main Street, Templeton
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Friday December 4, 2009
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Christmas Tree Lot/Food Bank Collection
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Contact: Heather Harris 748-1847 klharris489@sbcglobal.net
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St. Patricks Elementary School in Arroyo Grande is hosting its 3rd annual Christmas Tree Lot Fundraiser December 4th-6th from 9am to 7pm daily. Bring a bag of canned food items for the Food Bank and receive a $5 credit towards your purchase. All purchases are tax deductible and benefit students. Trees, wreaths, poinsettias and garland available. SANTA will be there along with local entertainment, a BBQ and bake sale, along with other fun family events! The lot is located at 900 West Branch (near Walmart and the Library). SEE YOU THERE!
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Location: Arroyo Grande
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Friday December 4, 2009
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5:30 PM
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7:30 PM
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Illuminating Evening
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Contact: Vina Robles Hospitality Center 805-227-4812 info@vinarobles.com
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Whether you've been naughty or nice, we invite you to brighten your holiday season with us during our annual Illuminating Evening at our hospitality center from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The festivities will include wine tasting, holiday music, fresh cookies, spiced mulled wine and local apple cider, as well as the ceremonial lighting of our 20-foot Christmas tree in our tasting room.
Admission is complimentary. Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit Toys for Tots and Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo, so that local children in need can find something special under their own tree.
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Location: Vina Robles Hospitality Center
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5:30 PM
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8:00 PM
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Holiday Harmony & Tree Lighting Ceremony
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Contact: Colleen Ghiglia 805-773-7063 cghiglia@pismobeach.org
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The City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division, the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Beach Bum Holiday Rentals are joining forces for our two FREE holiday celebrations on Friday, December 4th: Holiday Harmony and the Holiday Tree Lighting.
Holiday Harmony will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Downtown Pismo Beach at the Beach Bum Holiday Rental parking lot (off of Dolliver & Pomeroy). Kids will have fun with fresh snow, a bounce house, crafts, music, and cookie decorating. Tony Spinelli & Associates have direct communication with the “man in red” and has promised that Santa will be in Santa’s Village on this night, offering a FREE picture with Santa after the tree is lit!
The Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Pismo Beach Pier. Join Santa & Carolers downtown at the Beach Bum Holiday Rental parking lot at 5:30 p.m. and join him as he makes his way to the tree lighting ceremony on a fire truck. Participants can enjoy hot drinks and listen to carols as the tree is lit.
New this year, local schools have decorated “Holiday” themed postcards that will be displayed in downtown Pismo Beach businesses the first week of December to compete for a pizza luncheon. Be sure to attend this night because after the Tree Lighting takes place, a winning class from each school will be announced!
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Location: Pismo Beach, Beach Bum Holiday Rentals
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6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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Opening Reception for “Holiday Reflections: What Really Matters”
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Contact: Sasha Irving 805.238.9800 sasha@studiosonthepark.org
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Join Studios on the Park as we reflect on what really matters at the opening reception of our holiday exhibit.
Studios on the Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit open studios art center, is located at 1130 Pine Street in the heart of historic downtown Paso Robles. For more information, go to www.StudiosOnThePark.org.
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Location: Studios on the Park
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6:00 PM
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8:30 PM
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Viper Four at Gardens of Avila
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Contact: Ted Waterhouse 783-2681 edcat@aol.com
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The Viper Four will be appearing in a gala holiday performance this coming Friday evening, December 4th, from 6 until 8:30 in the very lovely lounge of The Gardens of Avila Restaurant at Sycamore Hot Springs Resort, 1215 Avila Beach Drive. Graceful Swing jazz with a bit of Latin will be the order of the evening with Ms Piper Heisig on vocals and percussion, Ted Waterhouse on guitar and vocals, Bob Osborn on saxophone and clarinet and Fred Murray on standup bass. There is no cover charge and excellent food, wine and cocktails are available in a most elegant setting. Come on by for a very pleasant evening.
It should be noted that Piper and Fred are members of that illustrious combo Cafe Musique while Ted and Bob - and sometimes Fred are members of swing powerhouse Viper Six.
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Location: Avila Beach
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Holiday Lighting Ceremony
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Contact: Paula Anton 805-470-3472 panton@atascadero.org
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Food 4 Less Presenting Sponsor of
The City of Atascadero’s
Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Friday December 4, 2009.
The City of Atascadero along with the presenting sponsor Food 4 Less, invites you to attend the Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony.
Help usher in the 2009 Holiday Spirit at the Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony. The lighting ceremony begins at 6 pm on Friday December 4, 2009, in the Sunken Gardens Park. You can enjoy the Atascadero Community Band and the Atascadero High School Show & Concert Choirs as they perform a variety of Holiday songs while everyone anxiously awaits the lighting of the trees in Sunken Gardens and the arrival of Santa Claus at the Christmas Castle located at 5965 Entrada Avenue. Children can line up to see Santa while sipping some hot apple cider served by the Teens at Work
The Atascadero Main Street is sponsoring the Art & Wine Tour in Atascadero from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Enjoy wine, food, music and good fellowship with our friendly merchants. Tour the shops and meet the artists. Spend an evening walking around the Historic Colony District.
The Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony is sponsored by the City of Atascadero, the Atascadero Main Street, Food 4 Less, H & R Block, Rebecca Morrow Collie, Author, Santa Lucia Bank, Fence Factory and Wysong Construction. For more information regarding the Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony; please call (805) 461-5000.
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Location: Atascadero
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6:30 PM
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Pacific Christian School's 3rd-6th grade students present 'Christmas Hang-Ups'
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Contact: School Office 805-934-1253 school@pacificchristian.net
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Come enjoy Pacific Christian School's 3rd thru 6th grade students present "Christmas Hang-Ups" on Friday, Dec. 4th at 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm). FREE for the whole family!
Christmas Hang-Ups is a humorous and engaging story that features delightful songs and a solid salvation message that will remind kids and congregation alike that Christmas is truly a time to celebrate!
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Location: Pacific Christian Center
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6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
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A Piece of Vietnam
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Contact: Sheryl Acosta donald.acosta@sbcglobal.net
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An art exhibit, and first time viewing, of the Donsa Asian Art collection of silk and oil on canvas paintings by internationally recognized Vietnamese artist, Nguyen Thi Tam. Her paintings hang all over the world, including in the Vatican Museum.
Enjoy the ambiance and soft, subtle music of Vietnam. Hors d’ouvres prepared by Vietnam Import and Teahouse of Paso Robles; wines by Malloy O’Neill Vineyards of Paso Robles. Exhibit runs entire month of Dec.
Extras: This will be the only international exhibit on the tour.
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Location: K-Jon’s Fine Jewelers,
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7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
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Bob Owens Live
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Contact: Bob Owens (805) 423 2166 bobowens13@charter.net
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Bob Owens at the porch.
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Friday December 4, 2009
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Saturday December 5, 2009
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7:30 PM
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9:15 PM
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Fanfares and Carols
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Contact: Kathleen Hacker (805) 588-7204 kathleen_hacker@hotmail.com
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The Lompoc Valley Master Chorale, under the direction of Kathleen Abrams Hacker will present two holiday concerts; Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church, 925 North "F: St. Lompoc 7:30 PM.
Fanfares and Carols features festive songs and crols from the past and present spanning more than 400 years with works by Monteverdi, Gabrieli, rutter, Willcocks, Chilcott, Bass and more.
Tickets are $15.00 and are available at the door or at Avenue Florist, 1313 N. "H" St. For more information, please contact Kathleen Hacker at (805) 588-7204 or e-mail kathleen_hacker@hotmail.com.
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Location: Lompoc
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Friday December 4, 2009
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8:00 PM
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Cal Poly Fall Jazz Concert
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Contact: Michele Abba 805-756-2406 music@calpoly.edu
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A young, fresh approach to one of America's great art forms – jazz – will be presented by the Cal Poly jazz ensembles at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in the Spanos Theatre at Cal Poly.
The ensembles, two big bands and two combos, will show how jazz is being reinvigorated by the next generation, according to Paul Rinzler, director of jazz studies.
Both classic jazz as well as cutting-edge, contemporary jazz will be featured. Cal Poly student-musicians will perform an arrangement of the jazz standard "Almost Like Being in Love," as well as "Peep," a composition by one of the most influential and respected modern saxophonists, Michael Brecker. Also to be performed is a composition by Rinzler called "Babylonian Holiday."
Tickets for the concert are $10 for the public, $8 for senior citizens and Jazz Federation members, 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 (805-756-2787).
Patrons who buy season tickets to four Music Department events through the Performing Arts Ticket office will receive a 10 percent discount; a 15 percent discount is given to those who buy tickets to five or more events.
The concert is sponsored by Cal Poly's Music Department, College of Liberal Arts and Instructionally Related Activities program. For more information, call the Music Department at 805-756-2406.
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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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UCSB GOSPEL CHOIR
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Contact: Patti Hopper (805) 893 3230 hopper@music.ucsb.edu
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Victor Bell directs the highly popular group which has been featured in concerts, public events and university celebrations.
$15/Gen, $7/Stu - Tickets at the door
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Location: UCSB's Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
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Saturday December 5, 2009
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9:00 AM
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3:30 PM
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Volunteer Tutor Training
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Contact: Joe McLaughlin (805) 541-4219 tliteracy@charter.net
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The Literacy Council for San Luis Obispo County has an ongoing and urgent need for volunteer tutors.
Our free, 2-part, Tutor Training Workshop will take place on Saturday December 5th and Saturday December 12th, at the Literacy Council’s office, 1264 Higuera Street, Suite 102, from 9:00am to 3:30pm.
For more information or to sign up, please call 541-4219 or visit our website.
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Location: 1264 Higuera St., Suite 102
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9:00 AM
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4:00 PM
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All-Arts Open Studio Gift Sale
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Contact: Dianne 927-4805 tiedi@att.net
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Place:
345 Warwick, Cambria, CA.
A “Guerilla” Art Gift (Holiday) Fest.
Stimulate the economy by buying REAL stuff made by
REAL artisans of California.
Many "affordable" items.
Art, jewelry, tie dyed clothing (little to big), notecards,
photography, home decor... endless possibilities.
It’s going to be rather a social event so
DON’T MISS IT!
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Location: Cambria
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9:00 AM
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4:00 PM
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Paso Robles Holiday Craft Bazaar
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Contact: Nancy Joynt 805 237-4741 njoynt@prcity.com
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FREE Holiday Craft Bazaar.
Saturday December 5th 9am - 4pm.
Centennial Park Gymnasium, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles.
FREE childrens area including bounce house and crafts to keep your children busy while you shop.
All items are handmade with 50 vendors.
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Location: Paso Robles
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10:00 AM
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3:00 PM
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Garden Farms Holiday Art and Craft Faire
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Contact: Melinda Forbes 438-5077
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The Garden Farms Holiday Art and Craft Faire will be on Saturday Dec. 5th, from 10-3:00 at 17100 Walnut St. in Garden Farms, just north of Santa Margarita, off of El Camino Real. Join neighbors and friends for live music and refreshments, as you shop for exquisite locally handmade gifts and holiday decorations in a cozy, welcoming environment. For information, call Melinda at 438-5077. 10% of sales benefits students at Santa Margarita Elementary school for art related projects.
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Saturday December 5, 2009
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Sunday December 6, 2009
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10:00 AM
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Christmas Trains in the Arroyo Grande Village
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Contact: Curtis Reinhardt 805-773-4173 curtis@curtisreinhardt.com
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A special Christmas Train Weekend is being held on Saturday and Sunday, December 5th & 6th, in the Village of Arroyo Grande. The SLO Model Railroad Association and the South County Historical Society will sponsor this 3rd annual family event at the Historic Odd Fellows Hall at 128 Bridge Street. The activities will take place within the current exhibit which features the Dunite Community of the 1930s, the history of the Halcyon Community and a room backdrop replicating the historic Oceano Train Depot. The events are free although a $2 admission donation is requested. Activities will include running model trains, festive holiday decorations, children's storytelling, movies, raffles and gifts for the kids and adults. This will be the perfect weekend for children, families, history buffs and train enthusiasts to visit the popular IOOF Historic Hall. The Hall will open at 10:00am daily and will close at 5:00pm on Saturday. IOOF festivities will conclude on Sunday as part of the annual Elegant Evening party throughout the AG Village from 400 to 8:00pm.
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Location: Historic Odd Fellows Hall, 128 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande
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Saturday December 5, 2009
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11:00 AM
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3:00 PM
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Cal Fire/Avila Beach Fire Department Open House and Barbeque
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Contact: John Logan Hunter 626.664.4412 Jloganh5@hotmail.com
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Cal Fire/Avila Beach Station 62 is having a free barbeque and open house to support Operation Santa Claus. This event will feature equipment demonstrations, station tours, and an appearance from Smokey Bear.
Operation Santa Claus is an organization that collects toys for underprivileged youth this holiday season. We ask that you support Operation Santa Claus by bringing a new gift or money donation to this free open house and barbeque.
This event will occur on December 5th from 11am until 3pm at Cal Fire/Avila Beach station 62.
Station 62 is located at 1551 Sparrow Street in Avila Beach, just off San Luis Bay Drive.
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Location: Avila Beach
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11:00 AM
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Artists 4 Animals
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Contact: claudia Abderhalden 8054555324 claudia@claudiaAdesigns.com
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Artists 4 Animals
Saturday, December 5
11am to 4pm.
215 Hot Springs Rd. (at Golf Rd.)
Montecito, CA.
http://web.me.com/charlotte_barnard/Artists_4_Animals
Help local animal groups while shopping for affordable gifts made by local artists. All participating artists will donate a portion of their proceeds to their favorite animal charity, incl. ResQCats, Boxer Rescue LA, and DAWG.
Raffles and refreshments.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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Saturday December 5, 2009
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Sunday December 6, 2009
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11:00 AM
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5:00 PM
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Art in the Vineyard @ Tolosa Winery
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Contact: Shannon Len (805)704-8128 shannlen@hotmail.com
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The 5th Annual Art in the Vineyard @ Tolosa Winery will take place Saturday/Sunday, December 5th & 6th. The event will host over 30 local artist selling hand-crafted gifts for the holidays. They will include pottery, glass, paintings, jewelry, textiles, succulent arrangements, and much more! This event is a great way to support your local community and do your holiday shopping in a unique atmosphere. Live music, wine tasting,& appetizers. For more info: www.tolosawinery.com
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Location: 4910 Edna Rd. corner of Broad st & Buckley rd
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Saturday December 5, 2009
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1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Atascadero Community Band Holiday Concert
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Contact: Kent Cope 239-4644 kentkathycope@gmail.com
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WHO: Atascadero Community Band
WHAT: Holiday Concert
WHEN: Saturday, December 5, 2008 at 1:00PM
WHERE: Atascadero Bible Church
6225 Atascadero Mall Street
Atascadero, California
CHARGE: Donations will be accepted for Toys for Tots
CONTACT: (805) 239-4644
This free concert given by the Atascadero Community Band will present music celebrating the holiday season in traditional and some not so traditional flavors. Selections will include “Jingle Bells,” “Jolly St. Nick,” “Carol of the Drum,” “Ding Dong! Merrily on High,” and many more. Come and be prepared to enjoy a wonderful performance. Handicapped parking is available.
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Location: Atascadero
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1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Book-signing: Searching for Mind-Over -Matter by Larry Rinzel
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Contact: Coalesce Bookstore 772-2880 coalesce@charter.net
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December 5, 2009 Book-signing: “Searching for Mind-Over-Matter: Extraordinary Experiences of an Ordinary Joe” by Larry Rinzel.
Description:
An incredible journey into the potential of the human soul, Searching for Mind-Over-Matter: Extraordinary Experiences of an Ordinary Joe is a synthesis of all the best concepts of the law of attraction, visualization and meditation. Larry Rinzel uses his real world experience to inspire readers to reach for the stars, to stretch their awareness and innate capabilities as far as they will go! This book shows you how to manifest your larger dreams that have thus far hovered just out of reach!
Author Bio:
Larry Rinzel is the author of Searching for Mind-Over-Matter: Extraordinary Experiences of an Ordinary Joe. He lives in San Luis Obispo, teaches Engineering at Cal Poly and is a Certified Hypnotherapist. In his spare time, Larry plays banjo backstage, rescues kitties from heating vents, spends his vacations rewiring his sister’s mansion, and still finds time to run a successful hypnotherapy practice.
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Location: Coalesce Bookstore 845 Main Street, Morro Bay
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1:00 PM
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Potato Print Demo with Harold Spencer
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Contact: Sasha Irving 805.238.9800 sasha@studiosonthepark.org
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Harold Spencer will reveal how ordinary spuds can be used to create spectacular works of art!
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Location: Studios on the Park
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1:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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Holiday Open House w/ Book & Author Fair, Jewelry Show
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Contact: Pati Coelho 805.239.8980 x19 pati@adelaida.com
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Adelaida Cellars presents a Holiday Open House from 1–5pm, Dec 5 featuring a Book & Author Fair with published writers and book signings; a Jewelry Trunk Show with local artists; a special appearance by Gu, “the Great Chiweenie”; and holiday desserts. Admission is free. 5805 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446.
Authors include Steven F. Hayward (The Age of Reagan: The Conservative Counterrevolution: 1980-1989), Thomas C. Wilmer (Romancing the Coast: Romantic Getaways Along the California Coast), and Dr. Thomas J. Rice (Paso Robles: An American Terroir) as well as the creators of children’s holiday books: Elizabeth Van Steenwyk, Tony Johnston, Elizabeth Spurr and Gu, “the Great Chiweenie”. Accomplished book illustrator Helen K. Davie is also featured.
Jewelers Aileen Parmenter, Jessica Haverlandt, Melissa Guise, Linda Hendler, Patrice Ballew and Amy Levy will display, discuss and sell their creative expressions while some will conduct demonstrations.
The Book & Author Fair is a benefit for the Paso Robles Library Foundation.
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Location: Adelaida Cellars, 5805 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446
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2:00 PM
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Coastal Voices Christmas Concert
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Contact: Sondra Smith 805-937-5827 sesmith9@verizon.net
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Coastal Voices chorale announces its winter concert, Christmas Favorites Old and New, to be performed Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 2:00 pm and Monday, December 7 at 7:00 pm. Both performances will be at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3945 S. Bradley, Santa Maria, 93455. Tickets will be $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and students 18 and under will be admitted free. For tickets and information, call 937-3416.
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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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Cuesta Chamber Singers
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Contact: Rebecca Nadel 805-473-7161 rnadel@slolibrary.org
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Join us at the Arroyo Grande Library on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. for an exciting performance of holiday music by the Cuesta Chamber Singers. Sit back and enjoy the sounds of the season at this free holiday event. This program is a free family event and appropriate for children between ages 4—104!
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Location: 800 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande, CA
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2:00 PM
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Enjoy a tour of Coal Oil Point Reserve
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Contact: Leeza Charleboix (805) 893-5092 coprstaff@lifesci.ucsb.edu
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Enjoy a tour of Coal Oil Point Reserve, a nature reserve owned by UCSB Saturday, December 5th.
Trained tour leaders will take you on a walk through a few of the Reserve’s ecosystems: from sandy beach to the Devereux Slough to a restored coastal dune system. Learn about the Reserve's current restoration projects and its cultural and geologic history while identifying flora and fauna-such as American Kestrel, Coast Golden Bush, and the Globuse Dune Beetle-that make their home at Coal Oil Point. $5 donation suggested, except for students and Reserve volunteers.
Tours occur monthly on the first Saturday from 2:00pm – 4:15pm. Tours for groups or classes over five people are available by appointment if reservations are made at least three weeks in advance.
Reservations for tours are required. No reservations are taken on weekends. Tours are capped at 15 people, so early registration is suggested. Contact Leeza Charleboix at (805) 893-5092 or coprstaff@lifesci.ucsb.edu to reserve a spot.
Tours are a program of Shorelines & Watersheds-a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization-and Coal Oil Point Reserve. Funding for the Tour Program is provided by the Coastal Fund and Venoco Inc.
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Location: Goleta
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6:00 PM
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Meet the Artists Exhibiting in the Dimensions Juried Show at the San Luis Obispo Art Center
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Contact: Muara Johnston 805-543-8562 mjohnston@sloartcenter.org
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This exhibit is organized by the Central Coast Craftmakers. Dimensions is a regional show featuring artists from six counties: Ventura, Kern, Santa Barbara, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo.
The organizers invited David Gurney from Arroyo Grande, Marlene Tatsuno from Bakersfield, Julia Ford from Santa Barbara, Susan Kingsley from Carmel, Lynda Watson from Santa Cruz and David Blackburn from Ventura to display a piece of their work.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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6:00 PM
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Over the Edge Art Exhibition
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Contact: Rosa Lee Sonney 805 712-5594 rlstheloftgallery@gmail.com
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"Over the Edge" an exhibition featuring the "Unique Dimensional Constructions" of Robert Oblon opens at the Loft Gallery Dec. 5. Jocob O'Donell will play smooth jazz and Sculpterra Winery will pour wines at the event. The public is welcome. Also showing at The Loft in a group show Dec. 5 are Glynis Chaffin-Tinglof, Jack Biesek, Michael Campos, Brooke Chapman, Robert Chapman, Marcia Harvey, Nancy Koren, Aleah Koury, Larry Le Brane, Evani Lupinek, Marguerite Lyons. Tom Sage, Tom Shultz, Jim Jacobson and Laura Krifka.
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From Green Jobs to the Blue Economy with Gunter Pauli of the ZERI Foundation
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Contact: Margie Bushman 965-0581, x 2177 msbushman@sbcc.edu
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Gunter Pauli suggests by emulating Nature we can evolve from an economy based on scarcity to an economy based on abundance---the cascading, nutrient rich, Blue Economy.
Gunter Pauli, famous eco-entrepreneur and passionate proponent of green development worldwide, will discuss the potential for green jobs to revitalize and reinvigorate our economy with creative systems thinking in a public talk on December 5, hosted by the Santa Barbara City College Center for Sustainability. Author of the soon to be released book "The Blue Economy, 10 Years; 100 Innovations; 100,000,000 Jobs", Pauli shares four years of research and case studies identifying 100 innovations that have the potential to generate as many as 100 million jobs worldwide in the next 10 years.
The former president of the hugely successful biodegradable soap company Ecover, Pauli was responsible for Europe's first ecological factory located in Belgium, that subsequently turned into a "green" tourist attraction. He founded "Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives" (ZERI) at the United Nations University in Tokyo, and established the Global ZERI Network, redesigning production and consumption into clusters of industries inspired by natural systems. Leapfrogging past stagnant models of business that no longer work, Pauli is known for innovative strategies for the first and third worlds, involving the genius of both street kids and savvy business icons alike. Noting that whole systems thinking is a learned process best learned early, Pauli has written children's books in many languages and helped create curriculums for schools.
The event takes place on Sat., Dec 5, 6:30-9pm at the Fe Bland Forum on the SBCC West Campus, 721 Cliff Drive. Admission is $10 for general public, $5 for students. No reservations are required. For more information please call (805) 965-0581, ext 2177, email msbushman@sbcc.edu; http://sustainability.sbcc.edu
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Location: Santa Barbara
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7:00 PM
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Comedy! at the Clark featuring Smile & Nod
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Contact: Clark Center Box Office 805-489-9444 info@clarkcenter.org
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The Clark Center for the Performing Arts presents the brand-new Comedy at the Clark series featuring Smile and Nod on December 5th at 7pm. For the first time, the Clark Center will transform its small black-box theatre into a bona fide comedy club – think the Laugh Factory or Second City. The Cal Poly improv troupe, Smile and Nod will be performing a full set of shortform improv. This event has limited seating, so get your tickets early! Call 805-489-9444 or visit www.clarkcenter.org.
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Location: Clark Center - Arroyo Grande
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7:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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Jorge Mijangos, Son Jarocho Music
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Contact: Jonas Richardson 528-4530 stu@helmintoller.com
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The Red Barn Community Music Series will present the Son Jarocho folk music of multi-instrumentalist Jorge Mijangos on Saturday December 5 at St. Benedict's Episcopal Church in Los Osos. Jorge will be joined by special guests, fellow Cascada de Flores member Sabra Weber on marimbol and vocals, and a talented young musician Juan Parroquín, on guitarra de son.
Originally from San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, multi-instrumentalist Jorge Mijangos began playing guitar and singing at the young age of five. His versatility and sensitive playing have led him to perform and record throughout Mexico and parts of the US, including such venues as Salón Mexico, the Getty Museum, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and the Ford Theater, among others. Jorge plays tres cubano, guitar, harmonica, cajón and other percussion instruments, and excels in the jarana and verse of Veracruz. Co-founder of El Son del Pueblo, and member of Conjunto Jardin, Mijangos is also a master luthier, specializing in the craftsmanship of high-quality instruments from Veracruz, such as the jarana and guitarra de son.
Son Jarocho is a vibrant, regional folk music and dance style from the state of Veracruz, on Mexico’s eastern coast. Son Jarocho encompasses a tradition of music, dance and vocal improvisation that traces its roots to African, Spanish and indigenous influences. Thriving on improvisation, humor and spontaneity, the Son Jarocho, with its bright melodies, witty lyrics and vigorous heel dancing (zapateado) is experiencing a resurgence in modern Mexico and beyond.
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Location: St. Benedict's Episcopal Church
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7:30 PM
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10:00 PM
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Cuesta College Holiday Choir Concert
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Contact: John Knutson 546-3195 jknutson@cuesta.edu
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Event: Cuesta College “Holiday Choir Concert” – Featuring
The Cuesta Chamber Singers, Voce, and Concert Choir
Directed by John Knutson.
Presented by: Cuesta College Performing Arts.
Dates: Sat., December 5, 7:30 p.m. at Cuesta Cultural and Performing Arts Center
Cuesta College San Luis Obispo Campus. Phone: 546-3195.
Sunday, December 13, 3 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church
962 Piney Way in Morro Bay. Phone: 772-2840.
Cost: $10 adults/$7 students, seniors and children under 12.
Contact: Cuesta College Performing Arts, 546-3195.
CUESTA COLLEGE CHOIRS BRING THE SOUNDS OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON TO LOCAL AUDIENCES DECEMBER 5th and 13th.
It is time to relax and actually enjoy the holidays – the Cuesta College Chamber Singers, Voce and Concert Choir present their “Holiday Choir Concert” twice in December:
Saturday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. at the *NEW* Cuesta Cultural and Performing Arts Center
Cuesta College San Luis Obispo Campus. Phone: 546-3195.
Sunday, December 13, 3 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church
962 Piney Way in Morro Bay Phone: 772-2840.
The performances will feature everything from a medieval processional to gospel choir and jazz. Plenty of old holiday chestnuts like “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night,” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” as well as multi-cultural, solstice and Hanukah pieces, also will be featured.
The Chamber Singers will close their set with an audience sing-along of favorite holiday carols.
Tickets for the “Holiday Choir Concert” are $10 for adults, $7 for students, seniors, and children under 12. For more information, contact Cuesta College Performing Arts at 546-3195.
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Location: Cuesta College
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8:00 PM
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Cal Poly Choirs' 'A Christmas Celebration' Concert
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Contact: Michele Abba 805-756-2406 music@calpoly.edu
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‘Tis the Season… And the Tradition…
The Cal Poly Choirs present their annual "A Christmas Celebration" on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. in Harman Hall of Performing Arts Center's Christopher Cohan Center.
Titled "Of Voices, Pipes and Brass!" the concert will be a variety of music to ignite the holiday season including performances by all of the Cal Poly vocal ensembles. University organist Paul Wooding will be featured on the Forbes Pipe Organ, and the Cal Poly Brass Ensemble will also perform.
PolyPhonics will perform carols from Mexico and England including "Jesus Christ the Apple Tree" arranged by Cal Poly Professor Meredith Brammeier.
The University Singers will perform three works, all written by American composers, amongst them David N. Johnson's beautiful work, "A New Christmas Carol."
With more than 100 singers combined, PolyPhonics and The University Singers will join together to perform works by Eric Whitacre and Giovanni Gabrieli, as well as the hauntingly beautiful medieval hymn, "Personent Hodie."
The Cal Poly Brass will dazzle the audience with beautiful performances of two great works by Johann Sebastian Bach.
In addition to the large choirs, smaller groups including the Early Music Ensemble, Men and Women in Barbershop, and Take It SLO will create a cameo of holiday treats.
The audience will have the opportunity to join in a carol sing-a-long.
The evening culminates in the traditional singing of Malcolm Sargent's arrangement of "Silent Night."
Tickets are $10 students, $16 and $19 seniors, $17 and $20 general and 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 (805-756-2787).
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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8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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All Is Bright-Holiday Concert
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Contact: Patricia Harris 805.541.6797 pat@californiachoral.org
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It’s time once again for the award winning SLO Vocal Arts Ensemble’s holiday concert, All Is Bright, a concert that will bring light to your holidays.
Illuminate the season with the glitter and gleam of best-loved classics and some new-found favorites. The concerts will be presented on Saturday, December 5th, 8:00 PM at the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and on Sunday December 6th, 3:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center, in San Luis Obispo.
Start your holiday with classics from around the world and from different eras. You will hear beautiful music that ranges from roots in First Century Gregorian chants to modern American classics. Traditional texts updated for the 20th Century will share the stage with original compositions by outstanding American composers. The beauty of the music will surround you, your family and friends as you listen to the central coast’s premier choir.
The concert at the Performing Arts Center will include pieces accompanied by the Forbes Pipe Organ, which will be a glorious sound! At the PAC only: $8 seats for children 6-12 years old. Any seat in the house!
The Vocal Arts Ensemble, a non-profit organization, was established in 1977 and consists of 50 volunteer adult singers performing under the directorship of Gary Lamprecht.
Tickets for all of the VAE performances can be purchased directly from the VAE website at www.vocalarts.org or by calling 541-6797. Ticket prices range from $8 to $40, student and senior discount tickets are available.
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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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UCSB MIDDLE EAST ENSEMBLE
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Contact: Patti Hopper (805) 893-2064 hopper@music.ucsb.edu
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Scott Marcus directs an "An Evening of Middle Eastern Music & Dance" with North America's largest Middle Eastern Orchestra. Also featured is the Ensemble's Dance Troupe, directed by Alexandra King.
$17/Gen, $9/Stu - UCSB Associated Students
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Location: UCSB's Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
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8:00 PM
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11:55 PM
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SLO Blues Society Kirk Fletcher Band
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Contact: SLO Blues Society 805/541-7930 sloblues@kcbx.org
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Celebrate the holiday season with the San Luis Obispo Blues Society and the Kirk Fletcher Band on Saturday, December 5. Code Blues will be opening the show. The dance concert starts at 8:00pm at the SLO Vets Hall, 801 Grand Avenue. Free dance lessons are offered from 7:30 to 8:00pm. Tickets are $17 for Blues Society members and $20 for the general public. All tickets are sold at the door. 21 and over, please. For more information or to volunteer, call 805/541-7930.
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Location: SLO Vets Hall 801 Grand
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Sunday December 6, 2009
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9:30 AM
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2:00 PM
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Holiday Alternative Gift Fair
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Contact: Robin Dudley 805-781-3058 robin@dudleycommunications.com
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Do your holiday shopping early while supporting the good work of 12 non-profit organizations and charities at the 6th annual Alternative Gift Fair hosted by the First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo on Sunday, December 6, 2009, 9:30 AM to 2 PM.
A socially-conscious option to traditional gift giving, the Alternative Gift Fair offers an easy and meaningful way to acknowledge those on your holiday shopping list, while also supporting a variety of charitable and non-profit organizations that help those less fortunate throughout the year with critical items and services.
Alternative Gift Fair attendees can give cash donations directly to organizations participating in the Fair in honor of family and friends, as well as buying Fair Trade chocolates, gourmet coffee, teas and nuts, and purchasing unique Fair Trade handicrafts and jewelry from around the world.
Local and regional organizations to be showcased at the Fair include Community Action Partners Health Services, The Food Bank, Fair Trade Foods, Green Pastures, Hospice Partners, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing, the Humankind store and Kayenta Presbyterian Church. Participating international organizations include Habitat for Humanity, Heifer Project International, Lifewater International and Threshold Ministries. Fair Trade handicrafts, offered for sale by representatives of the new HumanKkind store which recently opened in Downtown San Luis Obispo, are made by artisans in developing countries who receive a fair price so they can support their families with food, health care and education.
All donations and purchases go directly to the designated charitable organization(s) you choose. Checks or cash only please. Gift acknowledgment cards will be available.
What better way to share the joy of the holiday season than by helping others. For more information, call the church office at 543-5451.
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Location: San LUis Obispo
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Day-To-Day Buddhism
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Contact: Clarissa 895-439-0883 slobodhipath@gmail.com
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“Day-To-Day Buddhism”
With Dharma Teacher Khedrup Zangmo -
This meditation practice and teaching will focus on bringing our practice into our lives and world. Buddhism offers many methods to relieve suffering in our own lives and in the lives of others. Nobody wants to suffer and everyone wants to be happy. Learning to meditate with trained guidance can ease our suffering and truly transform our lives. Learning to take these experiences out in the world truly transforms us and the world we live in. We will discuss taking our sitting and other practices into our daily lives and finding the space in our busy lives for practice.
Khedrub Zangmo has been studying and practicing Buddhism for over 25 years. Under the guidance of the highly respected meditation master Lama Gendun Rinpoche, she took monastic vows and completed two consecutive three-year retreats at Dhagpo Kundreul Ling in central France . After completing her second retreat in 1997, Khedrub lived in the women’s monastery established by Gendun Rinpoche and began teaching Buddhism in centers, schools and organizations in Europe and in the USA . At the request of Shamar Rinpoche, Khedrub moved back to the US in 2000. Khedrub is currently a resident teacher of the Pasadena Bodhi Path Center.
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Location: 3438 Gregory Ct., San Luis Obispo, 93401
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11:00 AM
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5:00 PM
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2nd Annual Holiday Giftique
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Contact: Richard Mortensen, Central Coast Artists 805.787.0308 r.morten@sbcglobal.net.
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Join Central Coast Artists for the 2nd Annual Holiday Giftique, Hand-crafted Gifts for Heart & Home on Sunday, December 6, 2009, 11 am-5 pm. Enjoy local artisans’ newest affordable creations, including art-glass, ceramics, & fine jewelry. Discover that unique gift item you've waited all season for. Shop for someone special or for yourself!
You’ll be glad you added this cozy, festive setting, hot spiced cider & holiday treats to your holiday schedule. Your gift selections will support our artists’ donations to the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo & the Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter.
NEED A RIDE? Just go to www.RideShare.org. Click TripLink, then click ‘Casual Carpool’ to find a ride near you.
Stop to see us, Sunday, December 6 at Casa Morica Glass Studio, 1662 Knoll Road, San Luis Obispo, 93401 (Between French Hospital & Orcutt Road).
QUESTIONS? Contact 805.787.0308 or r.morten@sbcglobal.net.
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Location: Casa Morica Glass Studio, 1662 Knoll Road, San Luis Obispo, 93401
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1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center 50th Birthday Celebration
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Contact: Shannon Downing (805) 546-7927 shannon.downing@tenethealth.com
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Born at Sierra Vista?
Join us for our 50th Birthday Celebration!
But first, help us figure out how much cake we need!
Sunday
December 6, 2009
1-3pm
Sierra Vista Auditorium.
Call today to RSVP
(800) 483-6387
Or Visit SierraVistaRegional.com.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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2:00 PM
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Messiah Holiday Concert To Be Held in Restored Old Mission San Miguel Church
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Contact: Mr. John Warren 805 239-3022 office@nwbaroque.org
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There will be an extraordinary Holiday Concert held in the newly restored Old Mission San Miguel Church on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 at 2 P.M. It will be the first public concert in the newly reopened historic Mission San Miguel Arcángel Church which until recently was closed due to damage from the Earthquake of December 22, 2003.
North County’s own 25-member New World Baroque Orchestra directed by John Warren, and a Community Chorus conducted by Mary Schmutz will perform selections from Handel’s “Messiah”, including appropriately the "Hallelujah Chorus" as well as Christmas, and Seasonal Music in the New World Baroque Orchestra's 5th Annual Winter Holiday Concert.
The concert will feature a combined choir of over sixty voices including members of local school choruses, and local area church choirs. With over sixty voices performing Handel's Messiah and other Christmas favorites in the great acoustics of the old Mission, this is sure to be a spectacular show!
Winter solstice traditions will also be shared with the audience by Members of the local Salinan Native-American Tribe and sing-along carols will conclude the program. Refreshments will be served by the Mission’s Busy Bees and a piñata party for the children will be held in the arcade area following the concert.
Pre-sale tickets for this historic event are available at the Mission San Miguel Gift Shop, the Mission San Miguel Parish Office, the Atascadero and Paso Robles Chambers of Commerce and the Paso Robles Main Street office. General seating is $15 for adults, $5 for children 12 to 5, under 5 free. Special reserved seating is available for $25. General seating tickets will also be available at the door.
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Location: Mission San Miguel
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2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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3rd Annual Jazz Federation Fundraiser concert
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Contact: Coalesce Bookstore 772-2880 coalesce@charter.net
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Coalesce . . . a Bookstore & More
845 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 (805) 772-2880
Fax: (805) 772-9205
Email: coalesce@charter.net.
Coalesce Bookstore presents in concert: 3rd Annual Your Jazz Federation fundraiser concert.
To: All Local Media.
What: Coalesce Bookstore presents in concert: 3rd Annual Your Jazz Federation fundraiser concert.
When: Sunday, December 6.
Time: 2 p.m.
Tickets: $25.
Jazz lovers throughout the Central Coast of California have joined together in an organization called the SLO County Jazz Federation, founded in 1983.
The Fed's purpose is to support and encourage the performance and appreciation of jazz, both professionally and educationally. This is done by sponsoring live jazz performances and jam sessions, and by giving scholarships and grants to young, talented, central coast musicians who have a special interest in jazz.
The Jazz Fed's membership consists of dedicated jazz fans of all ages, and represents a cross section of our community including business and professional people, local jazz musicians, educators, students and regular listeners. We share a common concern to help jazz, America's great original art form, thrive right here in San Luis Obispo County.
Check our web page for a listing of current and ongoing jazz performances and events (www.slojazz.org).
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Location: Coalesce Bookstore 845 Main Street, Morro Bay
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3:00 PM
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All Is Bright-Holiday Concert
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Contact: Patricia Harris 805.541.6797 pat@californiachoral.org
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It’s time once again for the award winning SLO Vocal Arts Ensemble’s holiday concert, All Is Bright, a concert that will bring light to your holidays.
Illuminate the season with the glitter and gleam of best-loved classics and some new-found favorites. The concerts will be presented on Saturday, December 5th, 8:00 PM at the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and on Sunday December 6th, 3:00 PM at the Performing Arts Center, in San Luis Obispo.
Start your holiday with classics from around the world and from different eras. You will hear beautiful music that ranges from roots in First Century Gregorian chants to modern American classics. Traditional texts updated for the 20th Century will share the stage with original compositions by outstanding American composers. The beauty of the music will surround you, your family and friends as you listen to the central coast’s premier choir.
The concert at the Performing Arts Center will include pieces accompanied by the Forbes Pipe Organ, which will be a glorious sound! At the PAC only: $8 seats for children 6-12 years old. Any seat in the house!
The Vocal Arts Ensemble, a non-profit organization, was established in 1977 and consists of 50 volunteer adult singers performing under the directorship of Gary Lamprecht.
Tickets for all of the VAE performances can be purchased directly from the VAE website at www.vocalarts.org or by calling 541-6797. Ticket prices range from $8 to $40, student and senior discount tickets are available.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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3:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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North County Chorus Winter Concert
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Contact: Cassandra Tarantino 805-546-3195 ctaranti@cuesta.edu
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The Cuesta College North County Chorus presents their Annual Winter Concert Sunday, December 6 at 3pm in the beautiful Paso Rolbes Inn Ballroom. This concert will feature music of Ron Kean, Eric Whittacre and Johannes Brahms, as well as pieces performed by soloists from the North County Chorus.
All proceeds from this concert will help support student scholarships for the North County Chorus Ireland Choir Tour in April 2010.
To reserve your ticket, call 546-3195.
Tickets are $10- general, $7- students and Jazz Fed Members.
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Location: Paso Robles Inn Ballroom
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3:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony Holiday Concert
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Contact: Patty Thayer 805-543-3533 patty@slosymphony.com
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The talented young musicians of the San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony will perform a concert of classics and holiday favorites on Sunday, December 6th at 3 pm at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts. More information at www.sloyouthsymphony.org.
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Location: Clark Center
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4:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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SLO Favorite Poems Project Reading
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Contact: Ellyn Winslow 788-0818 ellyn.winslow@pobox.com
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SLO Favorite Poems Project.
Meets on first Sundays in San Luis Obispo to read poems that are written by others, not one's own work. Poems relate to a monthly topic, with featured readers followed by open mic. So bring a poem to read, or just join us to listen! There is no cover charge.
Readings are held from 4-6 pm at Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., SLO.
The next reading is:
12/6/09 Topic: Nature. Featured reader: Jerry Smith.
More information at: www.slofavoritepoems.org.
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Location: 1531 Monterey Steet SLO
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4:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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ELEGANT CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE OF ARROYO GRANDE
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Contact: Verena Maier 805 473-0464 Maierverena@yahoo.com
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Elegant Christmas will inspire you for the Holidays. The stores are beautifully decorated serving food and drinks. Various Music groups performing including Christmas Carolers, Bell Ringers and a wonderful Bag Piper. Luminaries are lining the sidewalks. Be merry Be elegant come celebrate with us Sunday December 6 from 4pm to 8pm in the beautiful Village of Arroyo Grande.
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Location: Arroyo Grande
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4:30 PM
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6:00 PM
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Lompoc Pops Orchestra
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Contact: Connie Barlow 805-73-0431 C21Lompoc@aol.com
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The Lompoc Pops Orchestra, a Central Coast Orchestra composed of professional musicians under the direction of Maestro Rodolpho Fernandez of Las Vegas, will be performing its Christmas concert on Sunday, December 6th, 2009. The first performance will be at 4:30 p.m., and a repeat will begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. All full-time students, regardless of age, are also admitted for only $5 provided student ID is shown at door. Location of the concerts is Lompoc's First United Methodist Church at 925 North F Street. Ticket reservations are available by calling 735-6463.
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Location: 925 North F. Street, Lompoc
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7:00 PM
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8:15 PM
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Pops Orchestra Christmas concert
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Contact: Connie Barlow 805-733-0431 C21Lompoc@aol.com
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The Lompoc Pops Orchestra will present its annual (and 13th) Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 6th with two performances: One at 4:30 p.m. and the other at 7:00 p.m.
The location is Lompoc's First United Methodist Church at 925 North F Street. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, and $5 for full-time students of all ages with student ID shown at door.
For additional information and ticket reservations, please call 735-6463.
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Location: Lompoc
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Monday December 7, 2009
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10:00 AM
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7:00 PM
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Library Shop at SMPL features holiday merchandise
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Contact: Nancy Marriott 925-7116 the_library_shop@live.com
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The Library Shop, located in the lobby of the Santa Maria Public Library and operated by the Friends, has an exceptional selection of new merchandise for holiday shopping. In addition to the recently acquired gift items, special collections of donated books and media, appropriate for the holidays, will be featured. All purchases in the Shop help support library services and programs. Questions? Call the Shop at 925-7116.
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Location: 421 S. McClelland Street
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6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
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Yo-Yo Ma
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Contact: Arts&Lectures Ticket Office 805.893.3535 aandl-info@sa.ucsb.edu
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Yo-Yo Ma
Monday, December 7, 2009 @ 6:30 PM, The Granada
SOLD OUT
Beloved classical music superstar Yo-Yo Ma returns to Santa Barbara to perform an intimate solo recital featuring Bach’s Unaccompanied Cello Suites 2, 3 & 6. Between his engagements as a soloist with orchestras throughout the world, his recital and chamber music activities, and his ambitious decade-long Silk Road Project, Ma’s multi-faceted career is testament to his continual search for new ways to communicate with audiences, and to his personal desire for artistic growth and renewal. One of the most revered classical artists of all time, Ma’s discography of more than 75 albums includes more than 15 Grammy Award-winners. He is a recent inductee into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame.
Program
Bach
Suite No. 2 in d minor, BWV 1008
Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009
Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012
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Location: The Granada
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7:00 PM
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9:30 PM
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Coastal Voices Christmas Concert
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Contact: Sondra Smith 805-937-5827 sesmith9@verizon.net
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Coastal Voices chorale announces its winter concert, Christmas Favorites Old and New, to be performed Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 2:00 pm and Monday, December 7 at 7:00 pm. Both performances will be at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3945 S. Bradley, Santa Maria, 93455. Tickets will be $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and students 18 and under will be admitted free. For tickets and information, call 937-3416.
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Location: Santa Maria
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7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
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Nicole Lvoff Jazz Lounge
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Contact: Nicole Lvoff 805-962-7776 nicole@nicolelvoff.com
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This will be an intimate night of great jazz standards and hidden gems performed by Nicole Lvoff and her trio. Featuring pianist Woody DeMarco and bassist Hank Allen.
Nicole Lvoff Jazz Lounge.
When: December 7th , 7:30-9:30pm.
Where: Soho, 1221 State Street Suite.
Phone: Please call 805-962-7776 for dinner reservations.
Admission: $10.
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Location: SOhO Restaurant, 1221 State Street
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Tuesday December 8, 2009
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11:00 AM
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1:00 PM
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Yo-Yo Ma Master Class
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Contact: Arts&Lectures Ticket Office 805.893.3535 aandl-info@sa.ucsb.edu
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Yo-Yo Ma Master Class.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 @ 11:00 AM, Lobero Theatre.
This is a FREE Event.
Revered classical music superstar Yo-Yo Ma will lead a Master class for UCSB students. This rare commingling of musical icon and university students will be open for public observation. Seating is only available on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be no reserved seating.
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Location: Lobero Theatre
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6:30 PM
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6:45 PM
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Prayer for Health Care Reform
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Contact: Bill Mullins 735-2376 uccvalleyoftheflowers@yahoo.com
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Valley of the Flowers United Church of Christ in Lompoc will hold "Prayer and Potluck for Health Care Reform" on Tuesday, December 8 to remember the 45,000 people who die each year for lack of health care. This local event is one of thousands throughout the nation held by faith communities on Dec. 8. thanks to Faithful Reform in Health Care. For more information visit www.faithfulreform.org. The Lompoc potluck will begin at 5:30, prayer at 6:30.
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Location: Lompoc
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6:30 PM
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9:30 PM
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Nashville-based alt. country artist Phil Lee plays SLO
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Contact: Steve Key 805-204-6821 bonnien27@gmail.com
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Nashville-based alt. country artist Phil Lee plays the featured set on the Dec. 8 songwriters showcase at The Clubhouse at This Old House, 740 W. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo CA……….One Nashville critic called Phil “the Don Rickles of disenfranchised nashtwang…Lee presents himself as a lovable, if formerly dangerous, rapscallion…skirting genre boundaries between rock, soul and country.” http://www.phillee1.com ……….Every Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm, the showcase includes one featured act and up to 8 others playing 3-song sets. We pass the tip jar during the featured set, otherwise no cover. All ages are welcome. For more info, call The Clubhouse 805-548-8500. http://www.clubhousereport.com
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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PRE Season or OFF Season
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Contact: Carlyn Hinds 310-780-2471 Carlyn@Triathletix.com
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What DO you do after your last triathlon of the season? Sofa sit, watch football and drink soda for 2 or 3 months? Well, not quite! We will show you exactly what you should- and shouldn't be doing during the PRE season. Some of what will be discussed:
** Fixing body imbalances.
** Change your eating pattern- you’re not racing anymore!
** Break out the mountain bike and soccer ball to maintain fitness!
** Recover and Rejuvenate physically AND MENTALLY!
Free Lecture will take place at Santa Maria Valley Physical Therapy Group located at 820 East Enos Drive, Santa Maria, CA.
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Location: Santa Maria
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7:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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SLO Nightwriters 2nd Annual Holiday Party
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Contact: Anne Schroeder 805-466-1847 slonightwriters@gmail.com
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The San Luis Obispo Nightwriters is hosting their second annual Holiday Party on December 8th at 7 p.m . at the KCBX.net building located at 4100 Vachell Lane. The party promises to be a fun evening networking with other writers in a social setting while enjoying holiday refreshments and entertainment. Attendants can explore what the SLO Nightwriters is all about in a relaxed atmosphere.
Founded in 1988, the SLO Nightwriters is a non-profit organization that provides support, encouragement, resources and networking to anyone who is interested in improving their writing skills and developing their passion.
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Location: 4100 Vachell Lane, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Wednesday December 9, 2009
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8:00 AM
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3:00 PM
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Oak Regeneration and Rangeland Monitoring Workshop
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Contact: Jim Zingo or Bill Tietje 805-781-5938 jzingo@co.slo.ca.us
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This is part of the 2009 University of California Cooperative Extension “Working Among the Oaks” workshop series. Working Among the Oaks provides a forum for teaching and learning among the public and agricultural community, with an emphasis on practical expertise. The ultimate goal of the workshop series is to foster sustainable management of California’s oak woodlands, which occur mostly on agriculturally zoned land. Supported by a grant from California’s Oak Woodland Conservation Program.
Planned topics:
· Oak Regeneration & Monitoring
· EQIP Projects & Funding
· Voluntary self-assessment tool developed by ranchers and for ranchers
· Rangeland Photo Monitoring
· Assessing Residual Dry Matter
· Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Monitoring Program.
REGISTRATION WEBSITE: http://ucanr.org/oakregenregistration). Please make checks payable to UC Regents.
Registration contact Sherry Cooper slcooper@berkeley.edu.
The Sinton Family’s Canyon Ranch
junction of Shell Creek Road and Highway 58 (19 miles east of Santa Margarita. Driving Directions
from Hwy 101: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/7-excMdwnXV0jXhV16.
$15 includes morning refreshments and lunch.
http://ucanr.org/centralcoastoaks
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Location: 19 miles East of Santa Margarita
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2:00 PM
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ATASCADERO ELKS LODGE TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE
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Contact: Elks Lodge 805-466-3557 natalia@publicpolicyinc.com
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ATASCADERO ELKS LODGE TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE
United Blood Services of the Central Coast Bringing Two Buses To Atascadero
The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Atascadero Elks Lodge #2733 will hold a blood drive in partnership with the United Blood Services (UBS) of the Central Coast on Wednesday, December 9th from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm. The blood drive will be held at the Lodge which is located at 1516 El Camino Real in Atascadero. Individuals may donate blood once every 56 days – roughly every other month.
Donors are asked to make an appointment by calling UBS in San Luis Obispo at (805) 543-4290 or by signing-up at the Lodge office in Atascadero. Appointments are appreciated, but not necessary. Walk-ins are also welcome.
The Atascadero Elks provide electrical hookups for the UBS bus generators, bathrooms for clients and staff, provide walkie talkies for communication between the bus and sign up areas, plus set up the lobby of the lodge as a waiting area.
Since its inception in 1987 the Atascadero Elks have contributed in excess of $400,000 to various programs including: youth activities, local sports, programs for handicapped and needy children, patriotic programs, veterans programs and many community activities. In addition, the Elks participate in drug awareness programs at our local schools and distribute dictionaries to all 3rd graders in the Area.
The Atascadero Elks Lodge was established in the City of Atascadero on September 26th, 1987. Their mission: To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs.
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Location: 1516 El Camino Real, Atascadero
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4:00 PM
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the Dunes Center's 5th Annual Trees of the Season Raffle
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Contact: Dan McElhinney 805.343.2455 dan@dunescenter.org
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We are fast approaching the holidays and preparations are well under way for our 5th Annual Trees of the Season Holiday Gala. This event features trees decorated by community members which are then raffled off. This years Holiday Gala is on December 9th from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Dunes Center. There will be warm drinks, plenty of holiday treats, and upwards of 20 decorated holiday trees! We are still seeking tree sponsors, if you are interested, give us a call at 805.343.2455 or visit us on the web at www.dunescenter.org.
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Location: 1055 Guadalupe Street
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6:30 PM
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Free First Time Homebuyer Seminar
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Contact: Admin 805-781-3088 x0 admin@pshhc.org
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The free seminar will present several alternatives and loan options for first time home buyers. Aspiring home owners will be provided with information needed to make wise purchase and loan decisions, to realize the “American Dream”. Workshop attendees, who need further assistance, will be able to set up individual appointments with bi-lingual PSHH housing counselors.
This workshop will be facilitated by Brian Kerrigan, Housing Counselor for Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH). A graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Kerrigan holds a degree in business administration/finance and most recently worked as a loan officer for Chase Bank. Kerrigan is multi-lingual and fluent in Spanish, and also facilitates our Foreclosure Prevention Workshops. Please check our website www.pshhc.org for more information.
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Location: 993 Ramona Avenue, Grover Beach, CA
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7:00 PM
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UCSB TABLA CLASSES with special guests
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Contact: Patti Hopper 805 893 3230 hopper@music.ucsb.edu
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Dr. Rob Wallace, Director.
Performing tabla solos in the tradition of the Benares and Nepali Charana-s, as taught by Pandit Hom Nath Upadhyaya.
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Location: UCSB's Karl Geiringer Hall (Music Room 1250)
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7:00 PM
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Nashville-based alt. country artist Phil Lee plays Paso Robles
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Contact: Steve Key 805-204-6821 bonnien27@gmail.com
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Nashville-based alt. country artist Phil Lee plays the featured set on the Dec. 9 songwriters showcase at The Pour House, 1331 Vendels Circle, (behind Firestone Brewery), Paso Robles CA………. One Nashville critic called Phil “the Don Rickles of disenfranchised nashtwang…Lee presents himself as a lovable, if formerly dangerous, rapscallion…skirting genre boundaries between rock, soul and country.” http://www.phillee1.com……….Every Wednesday 7:00-10:00pm, the showcase includes one featured act and up to 8 others playing 3-song sets. We pass the tip jar during the featured set, otherwise no cover. For more info, call The Pour House 805-239-2868. http://www.pasopourhouse.com
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Location: Paso Robles
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Thursday December 10, 2009
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1:00 PM
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South County Parkinson's Caregivers support group
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Contact: Hazel Murray 489-8796 alycec@coastcrc.org
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SOUTH COUNTY PARKINSON'S CAREGIVERS will meet the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call Hazel Murray at 489- 8796 for further information. New faces are always welcome.
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3:00 PM
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Amnesty International's Global Write-a-Thon: Send A gift of Hope
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Contact: gail comer 528-5823 gailgreetings@yahoo.com
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Join the local amnesty International group in a Global Write-a-Thon celebrating the 62nd anniversary of the declaration of Human Rights. On December 10, 3-7pm, South Bay Community Center in Los Osos. Information call 528-5823 or email gailgreetings@yahoo.com.
Amnesty International’s human rights campaigns
have been instrumental in obtaining freedom
for prisoners of conscience worldwide through
pressure from letters, faxes, and e-mails written
by AI activists. More than 44,000 individuals
have been released from jail, rescued from torture
or aided in other ways following action by
Amnesty International.
After last year’s Write-a-thon, a school teacher in
Myanmar, Ma Khin Khin Leh, was freed after 10
years of imprisonment. Following her release in
February, Ma Khin Khin Leh was finally able to return
to her daughter, who was only three years old when
her mother was first arrested.
Hana Abdi, a women’s rights advocate in Iran, was
released from prison on February 26, 2009. An
Iranian Kurd, she was arrested in October 2007 for
her work with Campaign for Equality, an organization
that seeks equality for women in Iran. Following last
year’s Global Write-a-thon, her sentence was cut
short and she was freed.
Join us this year, December 10th, at the South Bay Community Center in Los Osos from 3-7pm. Stop by and make a difference in the world by just sending a letter to government officials on the behalf of a prisoner of conscience. We have pre written letters or you can write your own. This year we also have 10 prisoners of conscience that we can send a greeting card with a message of hope. If your schedule is busy just drop by, have refreshments and sign a few petitions, gather information and send cards from your home.
To find out more about the local group and the Dec. 10th Write-a-Thon, at the Southbay Community Center. Call 528-5823 or email gailgreetings@yahoo.com We look forward to meeting you and showing how you can be involved.
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Location: Los Osos
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4:00 PM
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Tea with Jeanette Wolff’s Cows I Have Known
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Contact: Sasha Irving 805.238.9800 sasha@studiosonthepark.org
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Join artist Jeanette Wolff for a tea party celebrating her recently published book, Cows I Have Known. It features a collection of her bovine-inspired plein air watercolors painted on the Central Coast over the last 21 years. Priced at just $32 including tax, this small coffee table book is the perfect holiday gift!
Studios on the Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit open studios art center, is located at 1130 Pine Street in the heart of historic downtown Paso Robles. For more information, go to www.StudiosOnThePark.org
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Location: Studios on the Park
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6:25 PM
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9:30 PM
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Nashville-based alt. country artist Phil Lee plays Santa Margarita
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Contact: Steve Key 805-204-6821 bonnien27@gmail.com
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Nashville-based alt. country artist Phil Lee plays the featured set on the Dec. 10 songwriters showcase at The Porch, 22322 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, CA………. One Nashville critic called Phil “the Don Rickles of disenfranchised nashtwang…Lee presents himself as a lovable, if formerly dangerous, rapscallion…skirting genre boundaries between rock, soul and country.” http://www.phillee1.com ……….Every Thursday 6:30-9:30pm, the showcase includes one featured act and up to 8 others playing 3-song sets. We pass the tip jar during the featured set, otherwise no cover. All ages are welcome. Come for beer/wine, pizza, and live music. For more info, call The Porch 805-438-3376. http://www.porchcafe.com
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Location: Santa Margarita
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7:00 PM
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BlueSouls at The Carlton
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Contact: Ted Waterhouse 805 783 2681 edcat@aol.com
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The BlueSouls Featuring Debra Windsong on harmonica and vocals and Ted
Waterhouse on guitar, slide guitar and vocals will be playing their sensational
mashup of originals-blues-soul-roots-rockabilly and more this Thursday December 10th from 7 to 9pm in the lounge of the lovely and historic Carlton Hotel El Camino Real at Traffic Way, Atascadreo. Come on by for a great and cosy
evening of fine wines, cocktails, food and tunes.
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Location: Atascadero
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Friday December 11, 2009
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Saturday December 12, 2009
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9:00 AM
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4:00 PM
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Free Electronic Waste Recycling Event
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Contact: City of SB, Environmental Services 805-564-5631 ssadler@santabarbaraca.gov
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Rain or Shine! All residents and businesses can drop off unwanted electronics at Sears Parking lot in Santa Barbara, no limit!
Please no batteries, light bulbs, large appliances or ink cartridges!
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Location: Sears Parking lot
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Friday December 11, 2009
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2:00 PM
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Fast & Fabulous Greeting Cards with Lynn Kishiyama
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Contact: Sasha Irving 805.238.9800 sasha@studiosonthepark.org
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Create this year’s greeting cards out of last year’s wrapping paper! Lynn Kishiyama will demonstrate a variety of collage methods to fashion fast and fabulous cards!
Studios on the Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit open studios art center, is located at 1130 Pine Street in the heart of historic downtown Paso Robles. For more information, go to www.StudiosOnThePark.org
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Location: Studios on the Park
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Friday December 11, 2009
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Hannukah in SLO: Menorah in Mission Plaza
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Contact: Lauren Bandari 805-426-5465 lbandari@jccslo.com
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The Jewish Community Center of San Luis Obispo will be hosting a Hannukah celebration in downtown SLO for Hannukah's eight nights, December 11-18. Each year the county's community comes together to light the public menorah at the Old Mission Church. This has been a very special tradition in SLO, showing the cooperation between faiths for the holiday season.
The first and last nights of Hannukah will be "JCC Community Nights" and other nights are sponsored by local Jewish groups and synagogues. JCC Community Nights are for celebrating the Jewish holiday with people of all faiths and of all backgrounds. Candlelighting and the Hannukah celebration will start each night around 5pm.
For more information, please contact Lauren Bandari at lbandari@jccslo.com or 805-295-0890.
Happy December Holidays!
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Location: Old Mission Church, San Luis Obispo
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Friday December 11, 2009
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5:30 PM
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Another View
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Contact: Dana Loughlin 805-965-7321 info@artsfundsb.org
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The Arts Fund, in partnership with Alpha resource Center of Santa Barbara, presents, Another View, a group exhibition of works by adult artists with developmental disabilities at The Arts Fund Gallery. This exhibition showcases a collection of drawings and paintings by twelve adult artists working at the Alpha Art Studio, including Maria Arroyo, Nancy Batzle, Frank Deak, Theresa De la Torre, Jane Hollick, James Jasper, Ingelise Kjar, Kimberly McDaniel, Michelle Oliner, Frank Quaranta, Carolyn Rangel, and Yvonne Rice.
Another View provides an opportunity to experience the creativity and unique expressions of a group of people not ordinarily represented.
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Location: The Arts Fund
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5:30 PM
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2009 GALA Holiday Party & Awards Banquet
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Contact: Lorelei Monet, GALA Center Coordinator 805-541-4252 email@ccgala.org
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Gay And Lesbian Alliance of the Central Coast 2009 Holiday Party and Awards Banquet
Dinner, Dance, Awards Ceremony, Silent Auction, No Host Cash Bar.
Monday Club
1815 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo.
PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to buy tickets at the early bird price of $45 per person, you must do so before December 1st. If purchasing by mail, the order must be postmarked no later than November 30th. If ordering by phone, please note that the GALA Center will be closed next week, but re-open on Monday, November 30th to accept orders by phone or in person at the $45 rate. Beginning December 1st, the price will increase to $50 per person. There will be no exceptions.
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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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A Season of Joy
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Contact: Pam McGill (805)489-4200 pmcgill@gracevine.com
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Christmas Concerts featuring Graceful, Soul Provider and Orchestra. Grace Bible Church, 100 Rodeo Drive, Arroyo Grande
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Location: 100 Rodeo Drive, Arroyo Grande
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7:00 PM
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SLOFOLKS concert: Patrick Ball
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Contact: Coalesce Bookstore 772-2880 coalesce@charter.net
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SLOFOLKS presents in a Christmas concert at Coalesce Bookstore: Patrick Ball.
“One of the premier Celtic harp players in the world.”
Patrick Ball is one of the premier Celtic harp players in the world and a captivating spoken word artist.
In playing the ancient, legendary brass-strung harp of Ireland with its crystalline, bell-like voice, and in performing marvelous tales of wit and enchantment, he not only brings new life to two cherished traditions, but blends them in concert to create “a richly theatrical and hauntingly beautiful performance.”
"What a rare holiday jewel this is! A delightful combination of seasonal Celtic harping, magical storytelling and personal tales. The audience was transported from holiday exhaustion into a world that was soothing and entertaining and filled with hope. What a gift!"
Mary McDougall, Spreckels Performing Arts Center, Rohnert Park, CA.
Tickets: $15
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Location: Coalesce Bookstore 845 Main Street, Morro Bay
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7:00 PM
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9:30 PM
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The Horse Boy Movie Prmiere
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Contact: Juli Miller 805-763-1100 contact@autismspectrumcenter.com
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The Horse Boy is a touching story about a boy affected by autism and the journey his family makes with him. This film is based on the true story written by Rupert Isaacson by the same title. Mr. Isaacson will be present following the screening for questions and answers.
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Location: The Palm Theatre
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Friday December 11, 2009
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Sunday December 13, 2009
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7:00 PM
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Pismo Beach Youth Theater Staging Annie
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Contact: Olivia Domingues-Miller, Director 471-4976 slodancer@beebom.com
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Leapin' Lizards! Pismo Beach Youth Theater (PBYT) will stage their production of Annie Junior on December 11-13, 2009. Come experience the escapades of everyone's favorite orphan just in time for the holidays! The curtain rises at the Black Box Theater of The Clark Center for the Performing Arts on December 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM.
The wildly popular musical is based on Harold Gray's comic strip and features music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and the book by Thomas Meehan. The production will be directed by Olivia Domingues-Miller and Kelli Howard. According to Domingues-Miller, the play promises to bring theater goers to the edge of their seats with its fast-paced choreography, wide-ranging vocals, and top-notch acting of the young performers from San Luis Obispo, Five Cities, and Santa Maria ranging in age from 5-14 years old.
Annie Junior tells the tale of a plucky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the steps of a New York orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. In escapade after escapade, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil plans, befriends President Roosevelt, and tugs at the heart strings of her newfound family, billionaire Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks, and his able personal assistant, Grace Farrell; and of course, who can forget Annie's lovable dog, Sandy.
PBYT is now beginning its seventh season; Annie is the theater's 26th production.
Performance details:
All performances will be at the Black Box Theater of The Clark Center for the Performing Arts
478 Fair Oaks Avenue
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.
December 11 @ 7:00 PM.
December 12 @ 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
December 13 @ 2:00 PM.
Tickets: Adults $15/Children $10.
For ticket information please call 471-4976 or email slodancer@beebom.com
Do not contact the Clark Center, as ticketing is being handled by PBYT.
For more information:
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Location: Arroyo Grande
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Friday December 11, 2009
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7:30 PM
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YMCA SLO County Coffeehouse
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Contact: Lana Dow 805-543-8235 ldow@sloymca.org
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Mark your calendar for Friday, December 11th to spend an evening at the San Luis Obispo County YMCA as local artists display their talents. This December’s event will showcase poetry, a saw player, a violinist, Christmas carolers, and much, much more. Enjoy a warm beverage and a delicious treat while you are entertained by members of our community.
This free evening is presented by the Y-Arts Program and will run from 7:30 – 9:00pm (doors open at 7:15pm) at the YMCA’s Fitness Facility at 1020 Southwood Drive, just off Laurel Lane in San Luis Obispo.
Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Donations are greatly appreciated to support the Y-Arts program and beverages and desserts will be sold for a nominal fee. Persons interested in attending should pick up a free ticket at the YMCA, as seats may be limited. For more information or to showcase your talent, please contact Lana Dow at ldow@sloymca.org or call the Member Services Counter at 543-8235.
For more information about other YMCA programs and its efforts to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities in San Luis Obispo County, visit www.sloymca.org or call the Y’s administrative office at 543-8235.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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7:30 PM
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Cuesta Jazz Ensembles and Voce in Concert
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Contact: Ron McCarley 805-546-3195 rmccarle@cuesta.edu
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Event: “Cuesta Jazz Ensembles and Voce in Concert,” featuring the
Cuesta Jazz Ensembles directed by Ron McCarley, and Voce
directed by John Knutson.
Presented by: Cuesta College Performing Arts.
Date: Friday, December 11, 7:30 p.m.
Place: Cultural & Performing Arts Center, Cuesta College SLO Campus.
Cost: $10 adults, $7 students, seniors and children under 12.
Contact: Cuesta College Performing Arts, 546-3195.
CUESTA JAZZ COMES TO THE CPAC ON DECEMBER 11.
An exciting combination of Big Band and Vocal Jazz has been scheduled for local fans, with “Cuesta Jazz Ensembles and Voce in Concert.” The performance is scheduled at 7:30 p.m., Friday, December 11 in the brand new Cultural & Performing Arts Center, on the San Luis Obispo Campus. John Knutson and Ron McCarley will direct these award-winning jazz groups.
For the December 11 performance, the Cuesta Jazz Ensemble will be playing big band pieces from great bands like Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band and Maynard Ferguson's Big Band. In addition, they will be showing off the best of the best from Cuesta’s thriving jazz combo program.
Voce will sing jazz and gospel arrangements of favorite Holiday songs, a funk version of the “Angels We Have Heard on High,” Thad Jones’ stunning composition, “A Child Is Born,” and of course a few of their hard-swinging jazz standards.
Tickets for “Cuesta Jazz Ensembles and Voce in Concert” are $10 for adults and $7 for students, seniors and children under 12.
For more information, contact Cuesta College Performing Arts at 546-3195.
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Location: Cuesta College CPAC
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Friday December 11, 2009
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FOOTLOOSE
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Contact: BILLY HOUCK 805 710-6418 billyhouck@yahoo.com
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The Arroyo Grande High School Theatre Ensemble will present FOOTLOOSE, a dance-packed musical based on the poplar 1984 film that made Kevin Bacon a star, December 11 & 12 at 7:30 pm in the Clark Center Theatre. Tickets are available through the Clark Center Box Office at (805) 489-9444.
One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
The stage adaptation of FOOTLOOSE was created by Dean Pitchford based on his original 1984 screenplay, with music by Tommy Snow, Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman. The score for this show was nominated for both Oscar and Tony Awards. The soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies. FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, as well as guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
FOOTLOOSE will be presented for the public two times only, Friday, December 11, and Saturday, December 12. All shows begin promptly at 7:30 pm. All seats are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Patrons are encouraged to get their tickets early, as seating is limited. Call the Clark Center Box Office at (805) 489-9444 for information and reservations.
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Location: Clark Center - Arroyo Grande
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Friday December 11, 2009
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The Christmas Revels: in Celebration of the Winter Solstice
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Contact: Susan Keller (805) 565-9357 info@santabarbararevels.org
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*Performances are at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday, the 11th and 12th, and at 3:00 pm on Sunday the 13th.*
Santa Barbara Revels joyfuly presents "The Christmas Revels: in Celebration of the Winter Solstice." This entertaining and exuberant theatrical production is Santa Barbara's newest seasonal tradition and links our community to nine other national Revels companies from Cambridge, MA to Seattle, WA. This year's show is filled with holiday magic and features glorious choral and instrumental music, as well as the lively dances, engaging drama and colorful rituals of the English medieval period. Our more than 60 performers include the Solstice Singers, the Yuletide Children's Chorus, the Pacific Sword Company, the Revels Morris Men, the Coastal Brass Ensemble and the James Michael Consort.
This year, we feature the engaging tale of "The King and the Fool", briefly described thusly: On the shortest day of the year, the King of the realm must battle the Dark Knight to retain his throne for another year. In a contest of wits, words and weapons, help comes from a surprising source, as the Fool enters the fray and saves the day. Starring Ken Ryals as the King and Ed Lee as the Fool, this story holds suprises and scares alike, while still providing "Family suitable revelry" that is "best experienced as an 'experience,' live and onstage--and spilling into the audience." (Santa Barbara News Press).
Audience participation is a hallmark of Revels, and revels-goers will be invited to sing and dance along. The Santa Barbara Independent summed up our show best: "Revels bypasses the commercial and heads straight to the heart of the season."
"The Christmas Revels" will appear December 11th, 12th and 13th at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street in Santa Barbara. Tickets are available through the Lobero Theatre Box Office, 31 E. Canon Perdido or www.lobero.com or (805) 963-0761. Family-friendly pricing begins at $12 for children and $25 for adults. Discounts are available for groups by calling (805) 565-9357. JOIN US AND BE JOYOUS!
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Location: Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara
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Friday December 11, 2009
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Sunday December 20, 2009
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7:30 PM
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10:00 PM
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Pewter Plough Playhouse HOLIDAY READERS' THEATRE
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Contact: Box Office (805) 927-3877 boxoffice@pewterploughplayhouse.org
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THE PEWTER PLOUGH PLAYHOUSE
Cambria, CA
PEWTER PLOUGH PRESENTS HOLIDAY READERS' THEATRE:
“BRIDGING THE GAP” AND "THE SILENT KNIGHT"
The Pewter Plough has two special holiday Readers' Theatre events coming up.
“BRIDGING THE GAP” by R.E. Potter- A rollicking comedy and poignant, heartfelt portrait of a slightly dysfunctional (what else?) family overcoming a critical juncture in their lives, a cheerful bridge to the holidays! Featuring Art Van Rhyn, Nancy Green, Rosann Balbontin, Lori Cunningham, Blake Spiller, Mackenzie Allen and Jaime Lopez-Balbontin. Friday and Saturday, December 11 and 12, at 7:30 pm. Sunday, December 13, at 3pm. $5 donation.
"THE SILENT KNIGHT” by Jim Buckley- An original Christmas fantasy and adventurous tale about a smart aleck kid who doesn't believe in Santa Claus until he meets Brick, the Fireplace Man, who takes him on a trip to Everywhere, during which he has a revealing adventure with the Christmas Spirits of other lands. Large cast. Friday and Saturday, December 18 and 19, at 7:30 pm. Sunday, December 20, at 3pm. $5 donation.
The Pewter Plough Lounge is open for wine, beer and refreshments before a show, during intermission and afterwards. Most Saturday nights the Lounge features the outstanding pianist/vocalist David Manion at the Baldwin.
The Pewter Plough Playhouse, the "Jewel Box of Community Theatres", presents plays year-round and is located on Main Street at Sheffield in Cambria's West Village. The Pewter Plough Playhouse is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable corporation. >P>
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Location: 824 Main Street at Sheffield, West Village, Cambria
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Saturday December 12, 2009
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9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Sweet Springs Fall Planting Party Redux
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Contact: Holly Sletteland 238-3928 hslettel@calpoly.edu
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We had a wonderful turnout in November - thanks to all of you who participated! We still have more native plants to dig in, water and mulch north of the ponds. So grab your gloves and a shovel if you have one and join us in making this special place friendlier for people and wildlife. More info: 239-3928.
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Location: Los Osos
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9:00 AM
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2:00 PM
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Hecho en SLO Holiday Trunk Show
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Contact: Jennifer Alexander (619) 807-7006 olablanca_18@hotmail.com
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Hecho en SLO (Spanish for "Made in SLO") is a movement to promote and empower local artists, local artisan products, and recycled arts and crafts. Our mission is to promote a sustainable community and world by teaching green consumer behaviors.
Come help the environment and the local economy by supporting local artists and buying some fantastic home-made holiday presents for the loved one's on your list.
On the 1000 block of Pacific St., on the corner of Pacific and Santa Rosa.
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Location: Downtown San Luis Obispo
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9:00 AM
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2:00 PM
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Stocking Stuffer Craft Fair
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Contact: Cassandra Tarantino 805-546-3195 ctaranti@cuesta.edu
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The Cuesta College North County Chorus invites you to their Stocking Stuffer Craft Fair on Saturday, December 12 from 9am-2pm on the Cuesta College North County Campus. There will be a variety of items for your holiday gift giving needs, all priced $20- and under! The North County Chorus Elves have been knitting, sewing, assembling and cooking to make your holiday shopping easy and fun!
All proceeds from this craft fair go toward student scholarships for the North County Chorus Ireland Choir Tour in April 2010.
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Location: 2800 Buena Vista Road, Room N5001
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9:00 AM
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Volunteer Tutor Training
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Contact: Joe McLaughlin (805) 541-4219 tliteracy@charter.net
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The Literacy Council for San Luis Obispo County has an ongoing and urgent need for volunteer tutors.
Our free, 2-part, Tutor Training Workshop will take place on Saturday December 5th and Saturday December 12th, at the Literacy Council’s office, 1264 Higuera Street, Suite 102, from 9:00am to 3:30pm.
For more information or to sign up, please call 541-4219 or visit our website.
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Location: 1264 Higuera St., Suite 102
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10:00 AM
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A Wild Western Christmas Parade
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Contact: Julie Downey - Executive Director (805) 528-4884 info@lobpchamber.org
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A Wild Wild Western Christmas.
23rd Annual Christmas Parade Sponsored by the Los Osos Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce. Saturday, December 12th 2009
10:00am on Los Osos Valley Road. Applications are being accepted for the event. Call (805) 528-4884 LO/BP Visitors Center.
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10:00 AM
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3:00 PM
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A.G. Friends of the Library Book Sale!
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Contact: Rebecca Nadel 805-473-71-61 rnadel@slolibrary.org
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The Arroyo Grande Friends of the Library will be staging a book sale from 10–3 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2009. Please come down and take a look at the wonderful selection of books offered for sale. Arroyo Grande Library is dependent upon the Friends of the Library to assist us in buying new books and furnishings, providing children and family programs, and buying music CDs and movies. Join us in supporting our community and the Friends of the Library!
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Location: 800 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
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Dog & Cat Adopt-A-Pet
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Contact: Ellen Perryess 805-550-7577 esperryess@earthlink.net
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Come to the San Luis Obispo County Animal Shelter to find a loving pet to take home and warm up your holidays. We have kittens, cats and dogs of all shapes, sizes, colors and temperaments to fit into any household.
Dogs, cats and kittens will be on the front lawn of the Shelter to meet and greet. Still more are available to see and play with inside the shelter.
If you choose to adopt a cat or dog that is 8-years-old or older, Animal Shelter Adoption Partners (ASAP) will rebate $35 of the adoption fee.
The Adopt-a-Pet will run from 10am until 4pm, Saturday December 12th. All the dogs and cats are already spayed or neutered, have all their shots and are microchipped.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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11:00 AM
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4:00 PM
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Holiday Ceramic Sale
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Contact: Heidi Petersen 805-438-3329 olpupi@yahoo.com
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Holiday Ceramic Sale.
Paula Teplitz and Heidi Petersen's annual ceramic sale of Fine Art Sculpture and Functional Wares.
December 12, 2009
11:00-4:00 pm.
2080 Los Berros Road
Arroyo Grande.
(805) 574-0833.
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo will receive a portion of all proceeds.
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Location: Arroyo Grande
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Saturday December 12, 2009
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Sunday December 13, 2009
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11:00 AM
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3:00 PM
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Lighthouse Holiday Celebration
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Contact: Diane Jenkins 540-5771 info@sanluislighthouse.org
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First Annual Holiday Celebration at the Lighthouse.
Point San Luis Lighthouse, near Avila Beach CA.
Travel back in time and enjoy an ol’ fashioned holiday celebration. The lighthouse will be trimmed for the season, candles glowing.
Musicians,Vocalocity Singers (Sat),Uncommonne Carolers (Sun)
Storytellers,Freshly Baked Goods,Seasonal Refreshments,
Holiday Shopping,Raffle & Prizes.
A seasonal treat not to be missed!
$30 per Adult $20 per Child (up to 12 yrs.).
Shuttle Van Pick Up Times:
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm.
By RESERVATION ONLY (Deadline: Dec. 1, 2009).
Call (805) 540-5771 or visit our website: www.sanluislighthouse.org.
Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers, Inc.,a nonprofit corporation - All donations are tax deductible following CA tax guidelines.
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Location: Avila Beach
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Saturday December 12, 2009
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Sunday December 13, 2009
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11:00 AM
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6:00 PM
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Santa Paws Photo Event
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Contact: Shannon Landers 805-937-4839 samlanders1@me.com
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Celebrate the holidays with a fun photo of your child, pet or friend with Santa. All pets welcome. Proceeds benefit (CCSPCA) local pets in need of a safe, happy home. Sat & Sun, Dec. 12 & 13 at SLO PetsMart. $9.95 receive a holiday framed photo and the great feeling that you are helping a less fortunate pet with medical care, training and love.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Saturday December 12, 2009
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1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
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Saturday in the Garden
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Contact: Debbie Hoover 805 541 1400 ext. 30 dhoover@slobg.org
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Claudia Freitas comes to the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden on Saturday, December 12 at 1:00 p.m. with slides and information about the shorebirds and sea birds who reside in Morro Bay. She will offer an educational look at how to identify the birds, giving guidelines of what to look for and where to look for these native birds. There are many kinds of sandpipers, for example, and Ms. Freitas will give the audience tips on telling them apart. Admission for the lecture is $4 or members of the Garden and $5 for non-members. Following the speaker, a free docent-led tour of the Garden will be given. The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is located across from Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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1:00 PM
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Book-signing: Meet Mr. Garcia by T. P. Richardson
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Contact: Coalesce Bookstore 772-2880 coalesce@charter.net
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Local author T.P. (“Thomas”) Richardson is a freelance writer, full-time coffee peddler and appreciator of all things related to taste. He has written professionally since 1993 when he began his career in public relations. For the next 11 years most of his writing was non-fiction, from press releases to technical articles to marketing materials for the computer and video game industry. In 2005 he returned to the coffee industry as Chief Extraction Officer for Central Coast Refreshments and shifted his writing efforts to his food blog (http://theknifeandfork.blogspot.com/) and to chronicling the fictitious adventures of his unexpected house guest – Mr. Garcia. Regarding the subject of Meet Mr. Garcia and two subsequent books, Mr. Richardson stated, “I must take exception with the Dos Equis beer commercials, Mr. Garcia is the most interesting man in the world. I’m privileged to relate his adventures to everyone I can."
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Location: Coalesce Bookstore 845 Main Street, Morro Bay
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1:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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Santa Barbara Dance Tribe
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Contact: Ani Ahavah 805-845-8254 ani@iamuniverse.com
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SACRED ECONOMICS WORKSHOP with EILEEN WORKMAN and ANI AHAVAH.
AYNI GALLERY 216 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1:00 - 5:00 PM.
CONTACT: ANI@IAMUNIVERSE.COM.
COST: YOUR GIFT.
Join Eileen Workman and Ani Ahavah Saturday December 12 in the beautiful downtown Ayni Gallery, 216 State Street for an afternoon of 1) Exposing unexamined assumptions about Capitalism, 2) Exploring our own consciousness about money, 3) Looking to Nature as a wise economic guide, and 4) Opening to doing business as ONE. Use of digital art and poetry will enhance the dialogue-driven afternoon.
Eileen Workman worked in the financial industry for 16 years as a successful stock broker with Smith Barney, a division of Citigroup. In her book Sacred Economics she exposes the insanity of our for-profit, money based system as a Ponzi scheme, and offers a new paradigm of a non-direct, asset-based gift economy, which is patterned after Nature's sustainable practices.
Ani Ahavah is a digital artist and evolutionary troubadour with facilitation skills to support a community in diverse expression of itself at its next evolutionary level.
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Location: AYNI GALLERY, 216 State Street
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2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Del Gomes Trio
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Contact: Rebecca Nadel 805-473-7161 rnadel@slolibrary.org
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Join us on December 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. for a delightful hour of holiday music performed by the Del Gomes Trio. This wonderful program is sure to make for toe-tapping holiday fun! Bring one; bring all to this free musical program.
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Location: 800 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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Saturday December 12, 2009
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Sunday December 13, 2009
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2:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Civic Ballet Nutcracker
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Contact: Amy Salas 805.674.9040 amy-salas@sbcglobal.net
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The Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo will present it's 32nd production of the Nutcracker in the Christopher Cohan Center at the Performing Arts Center, December 12th and 13th, 2009. This year's production features Michelle Epperheimer as Sugar Plum Fairy, international guest artist, Greg Sample, as her cavalier, and Amber Lum and Isabel Deyo sharing the role of Clara.
This Central Coast holiday favorite will be performed on Saturday, December 12th at 2:00 and 7:00 pm, and Sunday, December 13th at 2:00 and 6:00 pm. Before the matinees on the 12th and 13th guests may enjoy Clara's Tea Party. Cookies, tea, and cider will be served at Nutcracker themed tables with cast members from the ballet in attendance. Saturday evening's Legacy Circle Event includes a champagne reception, special orchestra seating, and a post-party with cast members. Tickets for all special events and tickets for the Performance of the Nutcracker are available now by calling the Performing Arts Center ticket office at 756-2787. For more information visit the Civic Ballet Website at www.civicballetofslo.org.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Saturday December 12, 2009
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3:00 PM
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Sculpture Garden Party to reveal the New Installation at Trilogy Central Coast in Nipomo
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Contact: Muara Johnston 805-543-8562 mjohnston@sloartcenter.org
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Join the San Luis Obispo Art Center as we open the new sculpture installation at Trilogy in Nipomo.
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Location: Nipomo
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3:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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SLO Winds Holiday Concert
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Contact: Shannon McNeely 805-574-0692 publicity@slowinds.org
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A yuletide gift for your entire family, an evening filled with peace, hope and joy with many of your holiday favorites, and an audience sing-along! We have chosen some incredibly beautiful symphonic settings of well-known hymns and carols as well as the dramatic and powerful “Russian Christmas Music” by Alfred Reed. Season’s greetings to you and yours.
PARTIAL PROGRAM:
Vaughn Williams Suite Robert W. Smith.
Variations on a Hymn by Louis Bourgeoi by Claude Smith.
Os Justi by Anton Bruckner.
Praetorius Variations by James Curnow.
Russian Christmas Music by Alfred Reed.
Christmas Music for Winds Sing-A-Long Arranged by John Cacavas.
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Location: San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church
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4:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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Harold Spencer reads from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”
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Contact: Sasha Irving 805.238.9800 sasha@studiosonthepark.org
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Master artist Harold Spencer presents a distinctive reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This year marks his 55th anniversary reading from this holiday classic. Join us for this special tradition!
Studios on the Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit open studios art center, is located at 1130 Pine Street in the heart of historic downtown Paso Robles. For more information, go to www.StudiosOnThePark.org
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Location: Studios on the Park
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5:00 PM
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The Community Nativity Pageant
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Contact: Michael Roberts 805 686 1666 usa@englishgardenbuildings
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Two Shows: 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. At Solvang Theaterfest, 2nd Street. Admission is Free. The Santa Ynez Valley Performing Arts Company Ballet Performing at 4:00 p.m. The Community Nativity Pageant is an elaborately staged presentation of the nativity story featuring live animals, musical accompaniment and narration by renowned actor Efram Zimbalist, Jr. Played out on the stage of the Solvang Theaterfest. Bring the Whole Family!
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Location: Solvang
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5:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Morro Heights 5th Annual Holiday Luminaries
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Contact: Erika Murphy 805-471-7953 erikaemurphy@yahoo.com
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The community is invited to the Morro Heights 5th Annual Holiday Luminaries; thousands of luminary bags will line the streets and driveways of the Morro Heights neighborhood in Morro Bay on Saturday, December 12th starting at 5:00 p.m. Come enjoy the magic by walking or driving the area bounded by Kern Ave., Ridgeway St., and Piny Way. In case of rain or heavy winds, the event will be postponed until Sunday, December 13th, weather permitting.
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Location: Kern Ave. and Ridgeway St.
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5:30 PM
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Sons of Norway Annual Jultrefest Celebration
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Contact: Kathleen (805) 748-5674 kbkennemann@sbcglobal.net
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The Stillehavet Lodge of the Sons of Norway is having their Annual Jultrefest Celebration & “Traditional Dishes and Desserts” Potluck Dinner on Saturday, December 12, 2009. Santa will be stopping by and there will be singing and dancing around the tree. The celebration starts at 5:30 pm, at the Odd Fellows Lodge, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo, CA. The public is invited. Call (805) 748-5674 for more information.
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Location: Odd Fellows Lodge, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo, CA
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6:00 PM
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A Season of Joy
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Contact: Pam McGill (805)489-4200 pmcgill@gracevine.com
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Christmas Concerts featuring Graceful, Soul Provider and Orchestra. Grace Bible Church, 100 Rodeo Drive, Arroyo Grande.
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Location: 100 Rodeo Drive, Arroyo Grande
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Saturday December 12, 2009
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Sunday December 13, 2009
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6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
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Pacific Christian Center's Celebration Choir presents: ONLY LOVE
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Contact: Pacific Christian Center Office 805-934-3491 cyoung@pacificchristian.net
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Come celebrate the Christmas season as PCC's CELEBRATION CHOIR presents... ONLY LOVE. A beautiful musical with a timeless message of God's Love. God in Heaven loved the world so much that He sent His Son, that whoever believed in Him and the sacrifice that He would make, would never perish, but have eternal life. Only God could make that promise, Only Christ could pay that price. Only Love could write this story.
Directed by: Maureen Rickman.
Sat. and Sun., Dec. 12 & 13 at 6pm both nights! Come early to get a good seat! Free for the whole family! Childcare provided both nights.
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Location: 3435 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455
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Saturday December 12, 2009
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7:00 PM
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Celtic harpist Patrick Ball at Songtree
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Contact: Sabine Blanchard 805-680-9266 concerts@songtree.org
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Categories: Live music; concerts; benefits.
What: The Song Tree Concert Series.
Why: A monthly concert presented by the nonprofit Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation.
Mission: “Building Community by Sharing Good Music”.
Who: Celtic harpist Patrick Ball www.patrickball.com.
When: Saturday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N. Fairview, Goleta.
Admission price: $15 suggested donation.
Artist is available for interview.
Contact: Sabine Blanchard, (805) 680-9266.
Web Site: http://www.songtree.org.
On Saturday, December 12 the Song Tree concert series will welcome back Patrick Ball. Patrick has appeared at Song Tree several times over the years and rendered us absolutely spellbound each time. He is a superb Celtic harpist, a skillful actor and captivating storyteller, portraying characters and delivering spoken words as only the most magical of storytellers can, interspersed with crystalline melodies played on the wire-strung Celtic harp and penny whistle. And he is a heck of a nice guy too!
Patrick performs a number of one-man shows on stages worldwide and is constantly developing and refining his superbly-crafted presentations. Whatever story he chooses to tell, whatever tune he chooses to play, he will transport you for a time to a world of grace, delight and lyrical beauty. His concerts have been sell-outs: plan to be with us and get your tickets early!
The concert will take place on Saturday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N. Fairview in Goleta. Tickets are $15 (suggested donation) and available in advance at Folk Mote Music and Jensen’s Guitar and music in Santa Barbara, or at the door. The concert begins at 7:30; the ticket table opens at 6:45 and the doors open at 7:00.
Take a look at the web site: www.SongTree.org for additional information regarding Upcoming Concerts.
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Location: Live Oak Unitarian, 820 N. Fairview Av. Goleta
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7:30 PM
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Jill Knight Trio
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Contact: Simone Steynberg 8055470278 sgallery@charter.net
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Jill Knight Trio preforms live at Steynberg Gallery Tea & Coffee House on Saturday December 12th at 7:30pm.
Jill Knight is a multi-award winning writer and performer.
Brynn Albanese is a classically trained violinist and a long-time fan of Jill’s music – what they cook up together brings a fresh, new flavor to Jill Knight’s already refreshing music. Eric Williams on bass pulls the whole sound together.
STEYNBERG GALLERY - 1531 Monterey Street (cross street California) SLO.
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Location: Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., SLO.
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Sunday December 13, 2009
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A Season of Joy
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Contact: Pam McGill (805)489-4200 pmcgill@gracevine.com
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Christmas Concerts featuring Graceful, Soul Provider and Orchestra. Grace Bible Church, 100 Rodeo Drive, Arroyo Grande. Performance Times: 2:30PM & 6:00PM.
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Location: 100 Rodeo Drive, Arroyo Grande
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9:00 AM
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3rd Annual Santa Margarita Christmas Boutique
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Contact: Annette Yost 438-4773 ayostcandles@charter.net
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Santa Margarita Community Hall, corner of I and Murphy.
Come in to see all the handmade items great for that last minute gift or to treat yourself. There will be hand poured Soy Candles, crochet, knitted, sewn, jewelry, baby hair Ties,Christmas items, handmade ribbon flowers and so much more. Bring in a canned good to be donated to a food bank and be entered in a drawing for a basket filled with handmade items. Also come have lunch which the Santa Margarita Lions Club will be serving.
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Location: Santa Margarita
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10:00 AM
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Understanding the Relationship between Thoughts, Emotions and True Happiness in Body and Mind
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Contact: Clarissa 805-439-0883 slobodhipath@gmail.com
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“Understanding the Relationship between Thoughts, Emotions and True Happiness in Body and Mind”
With Dharma Teacher Dawa Tarchin Phillips -
How does your mind work and manifest thoughts, feelings and your perceptions? What is the underlying reality of your being? Every moment of every day you are involved in, and dealing with the manifestations of your body and the experiences and expressions of your mind. They make up who you are and what you identify with most intimately. As you go through life, you experience manifold different states of physical and mental challenges in the search of well-being.
During this teaching series we will explore the Buddha’s advice on how to correctly view the reality of ones body and the productions of ones mind when our aim is to reduce suffering. Teachings based on the 5 Skandhas and 51 Mental Events.
Buddhist Dharma Teacher Dawa Tarchin Phillips completed two 3-year meditation retreats as a student of the Mahamudra meditation master Gendun Rinpoche at Dhagpo Kundreul Ling Monastery in France where he received the transmission of the Karma Kagyu Lineage. Prior to focusing on meditative practices, Dawa pursued advanced studies in the arts, a career in the entertainment industry and worked with severely ill cancer and cardiac patients. Today, he teaches throughout Europe and the US, offering guidance to those on the spiritual path and is the resident teacher of Bodhi Path Center Santa Barbara.
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Location: 3438 Gregory Ct., San Luis Obispo, 93401
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12:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Make Handprints in Clay with Earthsea Pottery
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Contact: Sasha Irving 805.238.9800 sasha@studiosonthepark.org
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Bring your babies, children, and even pets on down to Studios on the Park to make an original handprint or footprint in clay. At just $25 per print this is a great chance to make a gift for grandparents or a keepsake you'll cherish forever! Prints will be ready for pick-up after two weeks.
Studios on the Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit open studios art center, is located at 1130 Pine Street in the heart of historic downtown Paso Robles. For more information, go to www.StudiosOnThePark.org
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Location: Studios on the Park
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1:00 PM
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Special Indonesian Dance Concert
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Contact: Richard North 805-895-0592 gamelaninsb@aol.com
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Special Indonesian Dance Concert – One Performance Only.
Live Gamelan Music and Masked Dancing
by Santa Barbara’s Gamelan Sinar Surya
(pronounced “See-nahr Soor-yah”).
Special guest dancers Anna & Eru Rukandi.
When: Sunday December 13th at 1pm.
Where: Presidio Springs Recreation Center, 721 Laguna St, Santa Barbara (On the southwest corner of De la Guerra Street behind the parking lot.)
Suggested donation is $5.
(Free for those who can’t afford it).
For further information call 805-895-0592
or visit www.GamelanSB.com
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Location: 721 Laguna St, SB
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2:00 PM
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A Celtic Christmas Celebration
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Contact: Stuart Mason 805-534-9021 stu@helmintoller.com
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Once again, Celtic band Molly's Revenge and special guest vocalist Moira Smiley with the Rosemary Turco Irish Dancers will preset a program of music, song, and dance associated with the festive season. They are doing two shows at the South Bay Community Center on Sunday December 13. There will be an afternoon performance at 2pm and an evening performance at 7pm, to accommodate the huge demand for tickets they had last year. The performances will include Christmas songs both old and new from many lands, all played with a Celtic twist.
Born of the timeless tradition of the all-night music session, Molly's Revenge is a dynamic, acoustic Celtic band known for its infectious enthusiasm. The classic combination of bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, and song, set against a backdrop of guitar, bouzouki, and mandola, is rooted in tradition but fueled by modern arrangements. Molly's Revenge has performed at many of the top folk festivals and performing arts events in the USA, and prestigious events in Scotland, Australia and China.
Acclaimed vocalist Moira Smiley is an accomplished singer in many styles and has been a finalist in the All Ireland Singing Competition. She has done extensive vocal work for folk, new, early and pop music projects for film, television, and recordings worldwide.
The YuleDance CD featuring music from the show will be available at the concerts. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the CD will be donated to two worthy charities. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services, and the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation is the oldest and largest patient advocate and support organization for bone marrow diseases.
Tickets are $18 advance, $20 door, available for both shows at the South Bay Community Center and Boo Boo Records, or online at mollysrevenge.com.
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Location: Los Osos
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2:00 PM
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PET PICS WITH SANTA
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Contact: North County Humane Society (805) 466-5403 slonchs1@charter.net
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PET PICS WITH SANTA! The North County Humane Society with the Atascadero Pet Hospital invite the public and their pets to the 1st annual Santa Paws to take place on Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 2-5 pm at the Atascadero Pet Hospital at 9575 El Camino Real in Atascadero. Pets will have their photo taken with Santa. All proceeds go to the North County Humane Society. Suggested donation of $5.00 for each e-mailed photo and $10.00 for each 4x6 inch framed photo. Dogs must be on a leash and cats in carriers. A donation container will be on hand for donations of pet food, litter and dog and cat beds. Hot chocolate, coffee, and treats for humans will be on hand! For more information, call the North County Humane Society at 466-5403 or the Atascadero Pet Center at 466-3880.
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Location: Atascadero
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2:00 PM
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Yuletide Open House
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Contact: Cresanna Millegan 805-969-2474 ihc@immaculateheartcenter.org
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Immaculate Heart Center for Spiritual Renewal (La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Road, Santa Barbara, CA). Come and join us for a Yuletide Open House and discover the history and purpose of this interfaith Retreat Center. Sounds of Renaissance vocal music by Madrigali and Celtic harp by Jeanne Martin. Painting by Cathy Quiel and Art by Sister Mary Corita. Requested Donation $10.00.
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Location: Montecito/Santa Barbara
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3:00 PM
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Benefit Recital
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Contact: Bonnie 528-7795 julie@slobigs.org
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Enjoy an afternoon of Bach, Borne, Rachmaninoff, and more performed by flutist Bonnie Richan and pianist Marian Gilbert.
Trinity United Methodist Church
490 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos.
Free will donation. All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County.
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Location: Los Osos
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3:00 PM
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Christmas Concert
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Contact: Walter Knapp 682-1537 wiknapp@verizon.net
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Christmas Concert, Edelweiss Choir, accompanied by a String Quartet.
WEIHNACHTSKONZERT, A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT.
Christmas Music, including Traditional Carols from many Lands, sung in their original languages.
The Featured Works are
Excerpts from the Bohemian Shepherd's Mass by Jacub Jan Ryba and
Der Jaeger, Opus 22, No. 4 by Johannes Brahms.
Join us in our popular Sing-along.
Trinity Lutheran Church (La Cumbre and Foothill Roads) in Santa Barbara.
Tickets are available at Chaucer's Bokks and at the door.
Suggested Donation $12.00.
For further information, call 682-1537 or 682-6346.
The Edelweiss Choir is a non-profit Organization, IRS No. 77-0127015; Cal. State No. C1532747.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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3:00 PM
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Holiday Concert
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Contact: Cathleen McIsaac 805-294-8240 cathleen@wavepointproductions.com
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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church presents a free holiday concert to the community. Featuring The Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale, Chris A. Bowman, Conductor. Join us for an afternoon of inspiring holiday music! The program has something for everyone, and will include music by Franz Joseph Haydn, carols from around the world, and an audience sing-a-long. In the excellent acoustic of St. Barnabas sanctuary, the Master Chorale will perform a cappella, or accompanied by a 3 manual Renaissance Allen organ, and Yamaha grand piano. Reception following the concert.
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Location: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 301 Trinity Ave, Arroyo Grande
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3:00 PM
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Cuesta College Holiday Choir Concert
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Contact: John Knutson 546-3195 jknutson@cuesta.edu
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Event: Cuesta College “Holiday Choir Concert” – Featuring
The Cuesta Chamber Singers, Voce, and Concert Choir
Directed by John Knutson.
Presented by: Cuesta College Performing Arts.
Dates: Sat., December 5, 7:30 p.m. at Cuesta Cultural and Performing Arts Center
Cuesta College San Luis Obispo Campus. Phone: 546-3195.
Sunday, December 13, 3 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church
962 Piney Way in Morro Bay. Phone: 772-2840.
Cost: $10 adults/$7 students, seniors and children under 12.
Contact: Cuesta College Performing Arts, 546-3195.
CUESTA COLLEGE CHOIRS BRING THE SOUNDS OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON TO LOCAL AUDIENCES DECEMBER 5th and 13th.
It is time to relax and actually enjoy the holidays – the Cuesta College Chamber Singers, Voce and Concert Choir present their “Holiday Choir Concert” twice in December:
Saturday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. at the *NEW* Cuesta Cultural and Performing Arts Center
Cuesta College San Luis Obispo Campus. Phone: 546-3195.
Sunday, December 13, 3 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church
962 Piney Way in Morro Bay Phone: 772-2840.
The performances will feature everything from a medieval processional to gospel choir and jazz. Plenty of old holiday chestnuts like “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night,” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” as well as multi-cultural, solstice and Hanukah pieces, also will be featured.
The Chamber Singers will close their set with an audience sing-along of favorite holiday carols.
Tickets for the “Holiday Choir Concert” are $10 for adults, $7 for students, seniors, and children under 12. For more information, contact Cuesta College Performing Arts at 546-3195.
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Location: Morro Bay
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4:00 PM
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A Service of Lessons and Carols
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Contact: The Rev. Jo Weber 805-239-0226 JoWeber@alum.vassar.edu
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The combined singers of the Episcopal churches of northern San Luis Obispo County will present two identical services of Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas. Music will be sung by the choir and by the people assembled.
Sunday, Dec. 13, 4:00 pm St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5318 Palma Ave., Atascadero (cross street, Rosario).
Sunday, Dec. 20, 5:00 pm St. James’ Episcopal Church, 514 14th St. at Oak, Paso Robles.
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Location: Atascadero
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4:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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2nd Annual Rotary Holiday Concert and Community Sing-A-Long
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Contact: Curtis Reinhardt 805-773-4173 curtis@curtisreinhardt.com
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Come to celebrate the season by lifting your voices together with the talented performers assembled by the Arroyo Grande Rotary Club for its 2nd Annual Christmas and Holiday Sing-a-Long. This special 4:00pm matinee will be presented at Arroyo Grande’s intimate Clark Center on Sunday, December 13th. Sing all your holiday favorites with a little help from your family and friends and immerse yourself in the spirit of the season. Delighting the audience from on stage will be the Village Carolers of Studio Sing, Sing, Sing, the Central Coast Celebration Choir, the Grande Bell Ringers, the Country Christmas Band, the Coastal Dance & Music Academy, plus Santa’s kids from Harloe Elementary School. And, of course, audience members are the stars of this interactive show! Santa himself won’t want to miss this special event! Net proceeds from this show will be donated to music and arts programs of the South County public schools. Tickets for the Community Christmas and Holiday Sing-a long are only $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children and students and are available from the Clark Center Box Office at 489-9444 or www.clarkcenter.org. Special family discount pricing (in advance only) allows up to six family members to attend for only $25!
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Location: Clark Center - Arroyo Grande
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4:00 PM
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Chanukah Jubilee Celebration
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Contact: Beverly Cohen 545-5868 pr@cbdslo.org
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Sunday, December 13, 4 - 7 pm. A family-friendly event open to the entire
community with fun for all ages including music, dancing, holiday games,
craft & gift fair, olive oil and wine tasting, story-telling, candle-lighting
ceremony, and more. Traditional holiday foods available. Admission: adults,
$18 in advance, $20 at the door; kids (7 and up), $4 in advance, $5 at the
door. Congregation Beth David, 10180 Los Osos Valley Road (near
Foothill), San Luis Obispo, 544-0760 or office@cbdslo.org.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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4:00 PM
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7:00 PM
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Solvang Songwriters Showcase features Stephanie Croff
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Contact: Steve Key 805-204-6821 steve@stevekey.com
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Solvang resident Stephanie Croff will headline the songwriters showcase on Sun. Dec. 13 at Alisal Cellars, 448 Alisal Road, Solvang. Stephanie recently played SoHo in Santa Barbara with her band, The Yearning Souls, and released a solo CD, "Why Do We Sing". Her piano-vocal balladry has drawn comparisons to Tori Amos and Patty Griffin. http://www.stephaniecroff.com..............
Steve Key hosts the three-hour show, which will include a stellar lineup of Santa Ynez Valley songwriters: Gib Foss, Patty Castillo, Bent Myggen, Randall Lamb, Stephen Styles, Jeff Bisch, Kate Bennett, plus Kate's bandmate from Sibylene, percussionist Grace Feldman.....................
There's no cover charge, but a tip bucket is passed for the featured act. The venue is open to ages 21 and over. Alisal Cellars, 448 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA 93463.
(805) 686-4329, http://alisalcellars.com
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Location: Solvang
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5:00 PM
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Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols
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Contact: Diane Ludin 805-772-1723 dwludin@Charter.net
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St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 545 Shasta Ave.in Morro Bay, presents a Festival of Lessons and Carols Sunday, Dec. 13, beginning at 5 p.m.
Under the direction of Dr. Marti Lindholm, the St. Peter's Advent Choir will sing carols of the pre-Christmas season interspersed with congregational singing and readings.
Everyone is invited to prepare for Christmas at this joyous event. A freewill offering will be collected. For information call the church at 772-2368.
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Location: St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay
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5:00 PM
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Music for the Soul
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Contact: Barbara Miller 805-238-0819 barbara@stjamespasorobles.org
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Music for the Soul.
A benefit evening for St. James and Loaves and Fishes.
On Sunday, December 13th St. James hosts a concert featuring the acclaimed pianist, Rudolf Budginas, at the newly opened Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine Street, Paso Robles. The evening begins with wine and hors d’oeuvres at 5pm followed by the concert at 6:15pm. Tickets are available for $60 per person by calling the church office at 238-0819. Studios on the Park features the original art of 18 local artists on display. Rudolf Budginas is just returning from an 80 city US tour, and his unique performance is not to be missed!
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Location: Paso Robles
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6:00 PM
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Una Noche de Las Posadas
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Contact: Jared Brach 805-965-0093 jared@sbthp.org
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Las Posadas (The Inns) is the time-honored reenactment of Joseph and Mary's search for shelter in Bethlehem as it was once celebrated in Early California and is still observed throughout Mexico and South America. Join in this rich cultural tradition, experiencing first-hand the way in which Santa Barbara’s earliest Spanish and Mexican residents celebrated Christmas with song and food.
Sunday, December 13 at 6:00 PM.
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara.
FREE Admission.
For more information www.sbthp.org
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Location: El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park 123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara
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7:00 PM
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Second Sunday at 7
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Contact: Sue McGinty 805-528-7155 Suemcginty@aol.com
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Former SLO Poet Laureate Ray Clark Dickson and Margaret Lange will be the featured poets and Ray will sign his new book, "Wingbeats After Dark," on Sunday, December 13th at 7 PM in the Coalesce Bookstore Chapel, 845 Main Street, Morro Bay. Open reading follows. Information: 772-2880.
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Location: Coalesce Bookstore 845 Main Street, Morro Bay
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Monday December 14, 2009
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Mesa Middle School's Yosemite Institute
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Contact: Wayne Gamble 805-474-3400 wgamble@lmusd.org
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The 8th Graders at Mesa Middle School in Arroyo Grande are preparing for a trip to Yosemite, and you can help!
The Yosemite Institute is an outdoor learning experience that builds character, encourages teamwork, and fosters an appreciation for the wonders of nature. Students participate in a variety of activities that challenge them physically, intellectually, and socially.
In preparation for the trip, Mesa Middle School is seeking donations of warm winter coats, hiking boots, and sleeping bags for students in need.
Drop off your donated items weekdays at the Mesa Middle School office at 2555 Halcyon Road in Arroyo Grande. If you would like more information, please call Mesa Middle School at 474-3400.
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Location: 2555 Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande
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Monday December 14, 2009
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12:00 PM
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Bloom N Grow Blood Drive
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Contact: Jodi Bloom 805-466-5769 Jodi@bloomngrow.com
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Bloom N Grow Florist is hosting a blood drive . Monday December 14th from 12-5. Call for an appointment but walk ins are welcome! Each donor will receive a gift and discounts from Bloom N Grow. Come be a hero at 9955 El Camino Real Atascadero or call 805-466-5769. See you there!
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Location: 9955 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA
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Monday December 14, 2009
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Tuesday December 15, 2009
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7:00 PM
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MBHS High & LOMS Choir and Band Concerts
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Contact: Beth 234-2942 braub@wspslo.com
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Morro Bay High School and Los Osos Middle School Concert and Jazz Bands will be performing Winter Concerts at the Christopher Cohan Center at Cal Poly on Monday, December 14th at 7pm. Tickets on sale at the door--- $9.
Join us for an evening of music from our local students and also enjoy upbeat jazz performed by our talented Jazz band.
Morro Bay High School and Los Osos Middle School Choir will perform at the Christopher Cohan Center at Cal Poly on Tuesday, December 15th at 7pm. Tickets on sale at the door--- $10.
The evening of music will feature the Treble Choir, Concert Choir, and Chamber Choir, performing a variety of a cappella songs and traditional songs with piano accompaniment.
Please come to enjoy the music and support the efforts of these young musicians in your community.
*Cal Poly Parking $6.
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Location: Christopher Cohan Center- Performing Arts Center
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Tuesday December 15, 2009
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XMAS IS FORGIVENESS NOW SONG CONTEST
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Contact: Tom Passon 461-1393 julianhundreds@live.com; tom@laststagewest.net
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Local Guitar Players Invited to Compose Christmas Songs for Contest
SLO-COUNTY GUITAR-PLAYERS AND SONG-WRITERS ARE INVITED TO SIGN UP NOW FOR LIVE-PERFORMANCE SHOWS AT LAST-STAGE WEST RESTAURANT ON HIGHWAY 41 NEAR MORRO BAY. DEC. 15. START CREATING YOUR ORIGINAL XMAS SONG NOW!
PRIZES, EXPOSURE AND GIFTS FOR BEST SONGS, VARIOUS CATEGORIES. ALL GENRES, ALL AGES. ALL SONGS NEED A XMAS-THEME, SPIRITUAL, NATIVITY, ETC. ORIGINAL SONGS ONLY, SOLO ARTISTS PREFERRED. SHOWS START DEC. 15. OTHER SHOWS PLANNED, EVES. $13-DOLLAR ENTRY FEE. PERFORMANCES ON VIDEO POSTED TO YOUTUBE FOR ONLINE AUDIENCES TO JUDGE. ALSO PRO-MUSICIANS AND LIVE-AUDIENCES WILL JUDGE SONGS. SUPPORTED BY ERNIE BALL GUITARS, PRO-MUSICIAN KENNY LEE LEWIS, LAST-STAGE-WEST RESTAURANT, KUMA’S FREELANCE MEDIA, ALLIANCE RECORDING STUDIOS, BLIPWERX PRODUCTIONS, AND OTHERS.
CONTACT AT JULIANHUNDREDS@LIVE.COM, OR CALL 234-0076, LEAVE A MESSAGE. OR CALL TOM AT LAST-STAGE WEST, AT 461-1393, EMAIL TOM@LASTSTAGEWEST.NET.
MUSIC-RETAILERS! WE NEED SPONSORS AND GIFT DONATIONS! HELP MAKE OUR SHOW A SUCCESS FOR US AS WELL AS YOUR BUSINESS WITH A MUSIC-RELATED GIFT-PRIZE, OR MINOR FINANCIAL SPONSORSHIP---YOUR BIZ INFO ON ALL MATERIALS AND PUBLIC THANK-YOU’S!
ALL FAITHS RESPECTED. PEACE-AHIMSA, BURGERS-AND-BEER, AND GUITAR MUSIC = CHRISTMAS 2009 IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY!
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
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Location: Morro Bay
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5:00 PM
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Los Osos Senior Holiday Dinner
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Contact: Michelle Caretto 528-1257 mcaretto24@hotmail.com
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For the 19th year The Rotary Club of Los Osos continues it’s annual gift to the community by hosting a free holiday dinner for Los Osos seniors. Turkey and all the trimmings will be the menu for the dinner to be held on Tuesday, December 15th from 5-7pm at the South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave in Los Osos. Reservations are requested to insure everyone a complete dinner. Please call 528-2626 to reserve your place or for more information.
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Location: 2180 Palisades Ave, Los Osos
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6:30 PM
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Country rockers Curtis Marsh & Jon Clarke featured in SLO showcase
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Contact: Steve Key 805-204-6821 bonnien27@gmail.com
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Country Rockers Curtis Marsh and Jon Clarke, a new duo and recent band mates in Redeye Junction are the featured set on the Dec. 15 songwriters showcase at The Clubhouse at This Old House, 740 W. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo CA……….Expect some high-energy country originals, with harmony and attitude. http://www.myspace.com/mypunktrymusic
……….Every Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm, the showcase includes one featured act and up to 8 others playing 3-song sets. We pass the tip jar during the featured set, otherwise no cover. All ages are welcome. For more info, call The Clubhouse 805-548-8500. http://www.clubhousereport.com
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Wednesday December 16, 2009
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9:30 AM
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SCORE's Starting a Business Workshop
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Contact: Lorna Whiteaker 805 901-3375 lornawhiteaker@yahoo.com
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SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business) will offer a free "STARTING A BUSINESS" workshop covering business considerations, business plans and financials on Wednesday, December 16th, at the University of La Verne, 4119 Broad Street, Suite 200, San Luis Obispo, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please call (805) 788-2631 or go www.sloscore.org to pre-register as space is limited.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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1:00 PM
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Fraud Prevention Program at the Library
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Contact: Brian 461-6162 bcoburn@slolibrary.org
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On Wednesday, Dec 16th, from 1-2 pm in the Atascadero Library's Community Room, the Library will present Seniors Against Investment Fraud (SAIF), a program developed by the California Department of Corporations to provide information about how to protect oneself against investment fraud and I.D. theft.
Joyce Shearer, Area Coordinator with San Luis Obispo County who represents the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), will provide materials for discussion and will define different kinds of fraud, outline ways to protect oneself and point out the resources available if fraud does occur. Ms. Shearer will also elaborate on the advantages of RSVP volunteerism. Ms. Shearer has a background in Human Resource Management.
Space is limited. However, reservations are not required. Light refreshments will be served.
The Atascadero Library is located at 6850 Morro Rd.
For more information, call the Atascadero Library's Information Desk at 461-6162.
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Location: Atascadero
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7:00 PM
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divorce seminar
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Contact: angie king 544-9313 wccslo@gmail.com
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“HOW TO SURVIVE DIVORCE” -
Are you thinking about getting a divorce? Are you in the middle of it already and bewildered? Come to this informal class to find out the answers to questions you have been afraid to ask and haven’t. Tips and advice from someone who has been there and done that. This informative, educational seminar takes place every third Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 7 PM at the San Luis Obispo Women’s Community Center, now located inside the SLO Business Center at 4251 South Higuera St., SLO. Please note the change in location. $10.00 donation requested for handout materials and book.
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Location: 4251 S. Higuera, SLO
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7:00 PM
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Busy Mom's Guide to a Happy, Organized Home
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Contact: Nancy Acosta 805-215-3544 acostadesigns@yahoo.com
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Join this new study group as we learn the Family Manger plan to create a happy and more organized home. Class will be lead by Certified Family Manager Coach, Nancy Acosta. We will meet on Sept. 30, then the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays until Dec. 16, San Luis Obispo Church of the Nazarene, Upper Room. Please contact me for childcare information. Book and supplies will be $15.
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Location: 3396 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo
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7:00 PM
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SLO High Choir Winter Concert
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Contact: Cricket Handler 805 704 4984 cfhandler1@charter.net
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The San Luis Obispo High School and Laguna Middle School choirs will present their winter holiday concert at the Performing Arts Center on the Cal Poly campus on Wednesday December 16th at 7pm. The concert will also feature the Forbes pipe organ. General seating tickets are $10 and may be purchased through the choir departments at both schools, at the ticket box office and at the door the evening of the concert. Call 596 4050 *2700 for more information.
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Location: Performing Arts Center - Chirstopher Cohan Center
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7:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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Comic songwriter Michael Gaither plays Paso
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Contact: Steve Key 805-204-68-21 bonnien27@gmail.com
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Comic songwriter Michael Gaither and host of “Songs and Stories” podcast plays the featured set on the Dec. 16 songwriters showcase at The Pour House, 1331 Vendels Circle, (behind Firestone Brewery), Paso Robles CA……….Michael will entertain you with his funny songs and stories. "Michael draws the audience into the music through his intelligent, sophisticated lyrics about common everyday subjects to which we can all relate. He sounds like Bob Dylan, if Dylan was born in Texas and moved to Santa Cruz".
(Ruby Slippers, KVMR-FM, Nevada City, CA). http://michaelgaither.com……….Every Wednesday 7:00-10:00pm, the showcase includes one featured act and up to 8 others playing 3-song sets. We pass the tip jar during the featured set, otherwise no cover. For more info, call The Pour House 805-239-2868. http://www.pasopourhouse.com
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Location: Paso Robles
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Thursday December 17, 2009
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Santa Barbara Macintosh Users Group (SBmug) December meeting
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Contact: Patrick 898-2096 sbpat@mac.com
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Santa Barbara Macintosh Users Group (SBmug) December meeting.
Santa Barbara Macintosh Users Group (SBmug) December monthly meeting, Thursday December 17 at 6:00 PM, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's Broder Building, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. (From the gate, walk straight ahead to the bridge and cross the creek. The Broder Building will be on your left.)
This month’s meeting will be the Third Annual SBmug Winter Festival & Potluck!
Bring your favorite delicious dish (hot or cold) to share with all your MUG buddies ( please include your own plates and silverware). Hot or cold drinks will be provided. We'll have cameras floating around to capture all the fun with music and festivities.
Raffles are held at every SBMUG main meeting for current members only. Present postcard for a bonus raffle ticket.
For additional SBmug information, please visit: http://sbmug.org/ or call 898-2096.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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6:30 PM
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9:30 PM
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Pop rock artist Mark Aaron James plays Santa Margarita
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Contact: Steve Key 805-204-6821 bonnien27@gmail.com
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Alternative acoustic pop rock artist Mark Aaron James plays the featured set on the Dec. 17 songwriters showcase at The Porch, 22322 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, CA………2 times voted one of the "Top 14 Songwriters in Greenwich Village" in NYC and 2X voted Best Local Songwriter and Best Band in "The Nashville Scene" Reader's Poll, Mark performs original acoustic alt. pop music with classic rock bravado. http://www.markaaronjames.com....….Every Thursday 6:30-9:30pm, the showcase includes one featured act and up to 8 others playing 3-song sets. We pass the tip jar during the featured set, otherwise no cover. All ages are welcome. Come for beer/wine, pizza, and live music. For more info, call The Porch 805-438-3376. http://www.porchcafe.com
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Location: Santa Margarita
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7:30 PM
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10:00 PM
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Nina Storey live at STEYNBERG
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Contact: Simone Steynberg 8055470278 sgallery@charter.net
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Nina Storey will be preforming live at the Steynberg Gallery Tea & Coffee House at 1531 Monterey Street, SLO on Thursday December 17th at 7:30pm.
Nina releases her new EP in December 2009, which mashes her sultry and arresting vocals into kitchy rock orchestrations with tubas, toy pianos, and broken violins.
Nina’s music has been featured on FOX (So You Think You Can Dance), NBC (Days Of Our Lives), CBS (Standoff), ABC (Alias) , The CW (Girlfriends), and The Discovery Channel as well several feature films.
Nina’s versatility as a songwriter continues to expand as she has also just co-composed the film score to the upcoming release, “The Company Man” which will debut at the Tribecca Film Festival Summer 2009. . In addition, Nina has become a featured songwriter for the NBC Hit TV Show, “Days Of Our Lives.”
Check her out at www.ninastorey.com or at www.myspace.com/ninastorey.
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Location: Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., SLO
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Friday December 18, 2009
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9:00 AM
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9:00 PM
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Mission Prep Christmas Classic Basketball Tournament
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Contact: John Krossa 805-471-5778 jkrossa@missionprep.org
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Led by perennial high school basketball powerhouses Taft and Campbell Hall, the 11th annual Mission Prep Christmas Classic field has been set and will take place between 18-22 December 2009 at the Mission Prep gymnasium on Palm Street in San Luis Obispo.
The Misson Prep Christmas Classic is regarded as the top prep holiday basketball tournament in the state of California and is one of the best in the nation.
With its excellent location and dedication to participants, the MPCC continues to be well-known in high school coaching circles.
In its eleventh year, the event is also well respected by college coaches, scouts, and corporate sponsors.
A significant number of tournament players have gone on to star in both college and the NBA ranks including Ty Lawson, James Harden, Jrue Holiday, Demar Derozan and Brook Lopez.
“We are thrilled to once again host this annual holiday classic here in San Luis Obispo, “ said Mission Prep Principal J.D. Childs.
“The support of our community, the welcoming of our visitors, the excitement of getting our students to manage and run the tournament are all in line with the mission of our school. It is a thrilling educational opportunity as well as an incredible display of athleticism. The young men that come here are truly gifted athletes, exceptionally well coached and motivated to achieve greatness.”
In addition to the games at the school gym, this year fans will be able to log onto the tournament website www.mpchristmasclassic.com and watch every game from anywhere in the world via a live web cam. The new tournament Internet presence will also include live in game updates via Twitter and Facebook.
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Location: Mission Prep 682 Palm Street San Luis Obispo
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5:30 PM
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7:00 PM
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YMCA Holiday Fun Night
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Contact: Nathan Asher 805-543-8235 nasher@sloymca.org
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Mark your calendar for Friday, December 18th to spend an evening at the San Luis Obispo County YMCA's Holiday Fun Night. The festivities will run from 5:30-7:00pm at the YMCA Fitness Facility at 1020 Southwood Drive, just off Laurel Lane. There will be crafts, stories, carolers, and Santa will be on hand for pictures. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Register by calling the Member Services Desk at 543-8235 as space and materials are limited.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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6:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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YMCA Hosts Parents Night Out
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Contact: Alicia Seibel 805-543-8235 aseibel@sloymca.org
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If you need time to finish your holiday shopping, or if you’d just like to enjoy a date with a loved one, here’s the perfect opportunity. The San Luis Obispo County YMCA is hosting a parent’s night out on Friday, December 18th from 6:00 – 10:00 pm at Fairgrove Elementary School, Room 24, 2101 The Pike, in Grover Beach.
Youth K-8th can attend this fun filled evening for $25 per child, with dinner, dessert, crafts, games, and a movie all included. Additional siblings are $20. Space is limited and reservations must be made by December 11th. To reserve your space, please call the San Luis Obispo County YMCA Member Services Desk at 543-8235.
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Location: Grover Beach
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7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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The True Marriage of Photography & Beeswax with Heidi Franscioni
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Contact: Sasha Irving 805.238.9800 sasha@studiosonthepark.org
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Using collage, underlay, and transfer techniques, see the three ways that Heidi Franscioni integrates her photography with the luminous qualities of beeswax.
Studios on the Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit open studios art center, is located at 1130 Pine Street in the heart of historic downtown Paso Robles. For more information, go to www.StudiosOnThePark.org
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Location: Studios on the Park
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Friday December 18, 2009
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Sunday December 20, 2009
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7:30 PM
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9:00 PM
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Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale Holiday Concerts
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Contact: Mary Jane West-Delgado 805-350-0115 mmjdelgado@comcast.net
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The Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale proudly presents our annual Holiday Concert Series on Dec. 18, 19 and 20, at Church at the Crossroads, in Buellton. The Fri. and Sat. evening events begin at 7:30pm and the Sun. concert is a matinee which begins at 3pm.
The first half of the concert features the Dramatic Classical-- Haydn's Mass in D. After a brief intermission, we will more traditional songs in which the audience is invited to sing-a-long. We are presenting 2 world premieres of Christmas songs, beautifully written and crafted by Rolland Jacks and Chris Bowman.
A special event will be our Guest Conductor raffle, where an audience member will be chosen at random, after having purchased a ticket, and will stand on the Director's podium and direct the chorale and orchestra in a rousing rendition of Joy To The World! This has always been a very fun event for everyone, so please come and join us and CELEBRATE THE SEASON! Happy Holidays to all.
Tickets may be purchased online after Nov. 24, or at El Rancho Market in Solvang, Judith Hale Gallery in Los Olivos, or the Sunshine Coffe House in Buellton.
Please visit our website at syvchorale.org for further details, or call 350-4241.
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Location: Santa Ynez Valley, Church at the Crossroads, Buellton
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Friday December 18, 2009
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7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
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Sing & Rejoice!
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Contact: Cathleen McIsaac 805-294-8240 cathleen@wavepointproductions.com
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Under the direction of award winning composer/conductor Chris A. Bowman, The Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale, Youth Chorale and Orchestra are proud to present three holiday concerts, Friday, December 18 at 7:30; Saturday, December 19 at 7:30; and Sunday, December 20 at 3:00. The concerts will be at The Church at the Crossroads in Buellton.
Celebrating the bicentennial of the Austrian composer, Franz Joseph Haydn, 1732 – 1809, the first half of the program will feature the Mass in D, also known as The Lord Nelson Mass. This grand and dramatic masterpiece of choral literature was written at the pinnacle of Haydn’s career. Joining the Master Chorale will be Soprano, Jamie Chamberlin: Mezzo-Soprano, Helena von Rueden; Tenor, Grey Brothers: and Bass, Nikolaus Shiffmann. Featured Soprano Soloist Jamie Chamberlin has been recognized as one of the premiere singing actresses of her generation.
The second half of the program will feature the Youth Chorale, and two world premieres by composer Roland Jacks. A variety of carols from around the world will be presented, and on three carols, the entire audience will have an opportunity to sing-along with the Master Chorale and Orchestra.
General admission tickets for the concerts are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and children under 12. Groups of 15 or more are $12 per person.
Tickets are available at the door, from all Master Chorale members, and at El Rancho Market in Santa Ynez, the Book Loft in Solvang, the Judith Hale Gallery in Los Olivos, and Sunrise Coffee House in Buellton. Tickets may also be purchased on our website, www.syvchorale.org. after Nov. 24. For more information, please call 805-350-4241.
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Location: Hwy. 246, Buellton
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Friday December 18, 2009
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8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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Help Us to Hollywood: A Christmas Concert
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Contact: Lili Rauh (805) 698-2252 lili@darlingtuesday.com
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A night of old standards and Christmas music performed by Lili Rauh and Amanda Darling. At Howlin' Byroon's Music Exchange 107 South "H" Street in Lompoc next to Southside Coffee Company. $5 Cover, additional donations welcome.
Friends since freshman year at Cabrillo High School, Amanda and Lili have always followed a similar path. After participating in every dramatic and musical project possible at Cabrillo, they each went off to college to continue their dramatic education. At 19, they rejoined forces to work together as featured soloists at Max’s Opera Café in San Francisco. Now 23, both have continued to be active in theater, singing and modeling and neither have been able to abandon their dreams of success. They will be moving to Hollywood together in January to pursue careers in entertainment.
We appreciate your support!
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Location: Lompoc
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Saturday December 19, 2009
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Thursday December 24, 2009
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6:30 AM
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10:00 PM
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Hang it All Holiday art sale
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Contact: Marianne Orme 541-5888 linnaeas@sbcglobal.net
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"Hang it All" at Linnaea's Cafe
1110 Garden St. in downtown SLO.
Local, original art for sale right off the walls for the month of December.
All art is priced under $100.00
All sales go directly to the Artists.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Saturday December 19, 2009
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9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Local Experts Lead Fungal Foray
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Contact: Jeff Prostovich 805-441-3777 prostovich@earthlink.net
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On this morning field trip, attendees will look for mushrooms growing in the Monterey pine forests of Cambria. The event will be lead by David Krause, Mark Brunschwiler and Dennis Sheridan.
Meet at the Cambria Veterans’ Hall, 1000 Main St., Cambria at 9:00 a.m. South County and San Luis Obispo residents may meet at the San Luis Obispo Veterans’ Hall parking area, 801 Grand Avenue, at 8:00 a.m. for carpooling to Cambria.
There are no public restrooms. Bring water, your field guides, and a mushroom basket to collect some edible varieties. Dress appropriately for the weather. Be prepared for Western Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum). The hike will be an easy, 3 hour stroll through the woods.
How to get there: Traveling north on Hwy 1 toward Cambria, turn right at the third stop light in Cambria onto Cambria Road, turn left onto Main Street, and turn left into the Cambria Veterans’ Hall parking lot. For additional information call David Krause at 927-5182 or Mardi Niles at 489-9274.
Attendance is free.
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Location: Cambria
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10:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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Tai Chi
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Contact: colleen Ghiglia 805-773-7063 cghiglia@pismobeach.org
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Tai Chi -
New! This class is designed for all age groups and ability levels. The Tai Chi style taught in this course is a culmination of 18 years of Tai Chi practice, based on several versions of Yan Family Tai Chi, integrating Taoist meditations and Dr. Smith’s chiropractic perspective on joint health. These classes will focus on increasing joint health and mobility, stress reduction, self-defense and self-healing. Please call to register in advance!
Ages: 14 & up.
Day/Dates: Sat, beginning on Sept. 5.
Time: 10:00-11:00am.
Fee: $10.00 per class.
Location: Dinosaur Caves Park.
Please email Dr. Troy Smith @ dr.troysmith@gamil.com for specific details -
Instructor: Dr. Troy Smith, D.C.
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Location: Dinosaur Caves Park
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11:00 AM
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4:00 PM
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Feline Network Adopt-A-Pet
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Contact: Feline Network 805-549-9228 egenasci@charter.net
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The Feline Network has cats and kittens available for adoption every Saturday from 11 to 4 at PETCO in the Madonna Plaza Shopping Center in San Luis Obispo. There are many loving and adorable felines to choose from. Cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, tested and vaccinated prior to adoption. The adoption fee is $60 for one or $80 for two. A free vet examination is included.
For information on adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter, help with feral cats or to volunteer or donate, please contact us at 549-9228 (549-9CAT) or online at www.felinenetwork.org. Semi-tame mousers are also available.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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11:00 AM
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4:00 PM
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Free Energy Balancing Clinic
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Contact: Wendy McKenna 805-438-4347 wendy@globalalliance.ws
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The Global Alliance for Balance and Healing is offering free energy balancing sessions in San Luis Obispo. The free clinic will be held at Sierra Vista Hospital in the Auditorium, 1010 Murray Avenue. Parking is best in the outpatient parking lot (on the west side and then go through the second entrance sliding glass doors). Sessions are 25 minutes in duration and no appointment is necessary. All are welcome. Visit www.globalalliance.ws or call 805-438-4347 to learn about energy balancing or other free clinics held by Global Alliance.
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Location: Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
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1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County HOme Dedication
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Contact: Cindy Ransick 805-782-0687 development@hfhsloco.org
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The holidays will be especially bright for four families who will become homeowners December 19 at 1:00 PM at South 5th and Longbranch in Grover Beach. Those who attend will have the opportunity to experience the invocation and blessing of the homes and the introduction of four new Habitat partner family homeowners. We encourage the entire community to attend this special event. A Home Dedication is a wonderful chance to come together and witness the culmination of a community effort to end generational property housing in our country, and to recognize four hard-working families as they take ownership of their homes.
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Location: Grover Beach
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1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Home Dedication
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Contact: Cindy Ransick 805.782.0687 development@hfhsloco.org
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There are families in your community who are living in substandard conditions and simply need a Hand Up, not a hand out. Habitat for Humanity is providing that Hand Up and you can help.
Volunteer. Advocate. Donate.
The holidays will be especially bright for four families who will become homeowners December 19 at 1:00PM at 5th & Long Branch in Grover Beach. Those who attend will have the opportunity to experience the invocation and blessing of the homes and the introduction of four new Habitat partner family homeowners. We encourage the entire community to attend this special event. A Home Dedication is a wonderful chance to come together and witness the culmination of a community effort to end generational poverty housing in our county, and to recognize four hard-working families as they take ownership of their homes.
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2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Nature Tour at Coal Oil Point Reserve
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Contact: Ofri Gabay gabay@lifesci.ucsb.edu
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This Saturday December 19th at 2:00 PM: Join us for a nice Saturday afternoon walk at Coal Oil Point Reserve, a nature reserve owned by UCSB.
During the walk, find out more about interesting, meaningful, and fun local environmental research, management, conservation, and education programs, as well as volunteer and internship opportunities! Invite your friends and family too.
Trained tour leader will take you on a walk through a few of the Reserve’s ecosystems: from sandy beach to the Devereux Slough to a restored coastal dune system. Learn about the Reserve's current restoration projects and its cultural and geologic history while identifying flora and fauna-such as the Snowy Plover, Coast Golden Bush, and the Globuse Dune Beetle-that make their home at Coal Oil Point. $5 donation suggested, except for students and Reserve volunteers.
Tours occur twice a month on the first and third Saturday from 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm. Tours for groups or classes over five people are available by appointment.
Reservations for tours are required. Tours are capped at 15 people, so early registration is suggested. Contact Ofri Gabay via email at gabay@lifesci.ucsb.edu to reserve a spot. Ofri will send you a confirmation email with more information.
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Location: Coal Oil Point Reserve
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2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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Film Noir Series at SLO Library
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Contact: Steve Kinsey (805) 781-1214 skinsey@slolibrary.org
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Explore the stark and seductive world of film noir in a new film series. Film noir is a genre of Hollywood crime dramas produced from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Dates and times are:
• Saturday, November 21st,, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 19th, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 13th, 5:00 – 8:00
• Wednesday, February 10th, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 10th, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 14th, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
No reservations are required.
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Location: SLO City Library
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4:00 PM
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Landscape Sky Wash Demo with Judy Lyon
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Contact: Sasha Irving 805.238.9800 sasha@studiosonthepark.org
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Judy Lyon plans to do at least two watercolor washes during her demonstration. She will show a graded sky wash and a background wash over a painted orchid that has been masked to protect it from the wash. This will involve an explanation of the preparation of the masked orchid, of pre-mixing all colors needed in the washes, and of the types and sizes of the brushes used.
Studios on the Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit open studios art center, is located at 1130 Pine Street in the heart of historic downtown Paso Robles. For more information, go to www.StudiosOnThePark.org
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Location: Studios on the Park
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7:00 PM
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8:30 PM
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La Pastorela (A Shepherd's Play)
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Contact: Jared Brach 805-965-0093 jared@sbthp.org
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Returning this year to the Presidio Chapel—La Pastorela is Santa Barbara's oldest and most beautiful Christmas tradition. Dramatizing the epic battle between good and evil the play invokes elements of spectacle, comedy and fantasy. This version of the pastorela was transcribed in the mid-nineteenth century by Pablo de la Guerra and will be conducted in Spanish.
$10 for Adults - $5 for Children 12 & Under & SBTHP Members.
For more information www.sbthp.org
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Location: El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park 123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara
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7:30 PM
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9:00 PM
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White Christmas Havdalah
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Contact: Beverly Cohen 805-544-0760 pr@cbdslo.org
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For a Holiday Season Havdalah of a Totally Different Sort…
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The (Jewish) Story Behind “White Christmas”
How did a shtetl-born cantor’s son named Izzy Baline (Irving Berlin)
come to write America’s most beloved Yuletide song?
The amazing true tale involves everything from assimilationist and
New York/California bi-coastal longings,
to an atonement for early novelty tunes composed at his own people’s hilarious expense
…plus a little-known but heartbreaking family story
led by Rabbi Scott Corngold
Saturday, December 19, 7:30 pm.
Congregation Beth David
10180 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA.
FREE.
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Location: Congregation Beth David
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Sunday December 20, 2009
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2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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La Pastorela (A Shepherd's Play)
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Contact: Jared Brach 805-965-0093 jared@sbthp.org
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Returning this year to the Presidio Chapel—La Pastorela is Santa Barbara's oldest and most beautiful Christmas tradition. Dramatizing the epic battle between good and evil the play invokes elements of spectacle, comedy and fantasy. This version of the pastorela was transcribed in the mid-nineteenth century by Pablo de la Guerra and will be conducted in Spanish.
$10 for Adults - $5 for Children 12 & Under & SBTHP Members.
For more information www.sbthp.org
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Location: El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park 123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara
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2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Jill Knight and Orchestra
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Contact: George J. Majoue 805-925-0412 georgem@impulse.net
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The Santa Maria Philharmonic Society with the Santa Maria Town Center are proud to present Jill Knight and Orchestra who will be performing at the Town Center East’s Center Court on Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Jill Knight's soulful sound is unmistakable. India Arie once quoted, "I love great voices and when I heard Jill sing it stopped me in my tracks." She later asked Knight to be her opening act. Knight, a Savannah, GA native, delivers a southern texture to an Americana, bluesy, R & B feel that will take the listener on a wonderful ride. She was nominated for the LA music awards “Best Female Vocalist,” a finalist at the Telluride Troubadour competition, a finalist at the National Academy of Songwriters "Songwriter of the Year" competition, a finalist in Billboard Magazine’s "Best Unsigned Band" contest, a regional best seller in Album Network Magazine for her CD Future Perfect, best DIY albums in Performing Songwriter Magazine, Honorable Mention NSAI songwriting competition, finalist in the Acoustic Live songwriter competition. Jill Knight has toured and shared stages with India Arie, Shawn Colvin, David Wilcox, Michael Hedges, Phoebe Snow, Richard Thompson, Little Feat, and many others.
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Location: Santa Maria
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4:00 PM
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5:30 PM
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Relief Printmaking Community Art Party
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Contact: Sasha Irving 805.238.9800 sasha@studiosonthepark.org
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Learn the art of relief printing in this exciting and free community art event at Studios on the Park! From 4 PM to 5:30 PM, create a small edition of wonderful prints to give as holiday cards or frame as gifts. Supplies and instruction provided courtesy of the Blueprinter.
For ages 8 and up. RSVP recommended as the number of participants is limited.
Studios on the Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit open studios art center, is located at 1130 Pine Street in the heart of historic downtown Paso Robles. For more information, go to www.StudiosOnThePark.org
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Location: Studios on the Park
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4:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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Meet the Artists Reception for “Everyday Celebrations”
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Contact: Sasha Irving 805.238.9800 sasha@studiosonthepark.org
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Meet the artists featured in the Paso Robles Art Association’s "Everyday Celebrations" show. First, second, and third place awards will be announced and the public is invited to enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks!
Everyday Celebrations is a showing of Paso Robles Art Association member artists' creations honoring their own blessings and celebrations: quiet sunsets, family rituals, flashing moments of joy, cultural celebrations, private blessings, personal insights, and natural phenomena.
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Location: Studios on the Park
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5:00 PM
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A Service of Lessons and Carols
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Contact: The Rev. Claudia Jo Weber 805.239.0226 JoWeber@alum.vassar.edu
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The combined singers of the Episcopal churches of northern San Luis Obispo County will present two identical services of Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas. Music will be sung by the choir and by the people assembled.
Sunday, Dec. 13, 4:00 pm St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5318 Palma Ave., Atascadero (cross street, Rosario).
Sunday, Dec. 20, 5:00 pm St. James’ Episcopal Church, 514 14th St. at Oak, Paso Robles.
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Location: Paso Robles
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5:00 PM
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6:30 PM
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Jazz Carols Concert and Vesper Service
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Contact: Donald Lumsden 805-481-8487 gdlumsden@charter.net
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Nipomo Presbyterian Church, on Thompson Road next to Windfmill, invites you to celebrate Christmas at a Jazz Carols vespers service, featuring Pat Cormick and the Quiet Knights. The event is Sunday, December 20, at 5:00 PM. There is no admission charge. For more information call 473-8059.
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Location: Nipomo Presbyterian Church
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5:00 PM
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Christmas Jazz Carols and Vespes
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Contact: Church Office 473 8059 robncpc@me.com
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Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church is proud to begin our holiday events with a Christmas Jazz Carols and Vespers will begin 5PM. Jazz vocalist, recording artist and educator Kimberly Ford will lead the The QuieT Knights in Christmas season songs and carols. The vespers will be lead by Rev. Eugenia Gamble, the churches pastor. Come kickoff your Christmas week celebration with us. Free admittance, but a Love Overing will be accepted.
A little background of the Jazz Performers:
Jazz vocalist, recording artist and educator Kimberly Ford loves the standards and loves exploring the art of improvisation. A life long student of both Jay Clayton and Sheila Jordan, her years of studying and performing in Seattle's vibrant jazz scene have helped Kimberly develop her sensibilities toward the classics as well as more experimental music.
Kimberly has a background in a variety of musical styles with a resume including studio recordings for film, radio and television. She resides in Santa Barbara, California and she has many times over the past years performed with Pat Cormick Group - now known as The QuieT Knights.
Kimberly has several CDs out, the most recent is called Songs in The Key of Sea. That CD is a compilation of songs related to the ocean and part of the proceeds from it's sale will benefit marine conservation and education.
The QuieT Knights are delighted to have this very talented lady grace their performance on December 20th 2009 for the Christmas Jazz Vespers beginning at 5 PM.
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Location: 1235 N Thompson Rd Arroyo Grande Ca
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RETURN OF THE LIGHT
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Contact: Paula Vigneault 805 541-0367 pvigneault@gmail.com
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As the Holiday Season approaches, please join us for the third annual RETURN OF THE LIGHT at the Odd Fellows Hall in San Luis Obispo Dec. 20. This multi faith, culture, tradition event features community members making short presentations about their culture or faith that exemplifying this special time of year. There is an alcohol free potluck at 6PM and the program starts at 7PM. We end the evening with a spiral candle lighting that all participate in. All are welcome.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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La Pastorela (A Shepherd's Play)
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Contact: Jared Brach 805-965-0093 jared@sbthp.org
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Returning this year to the Presidio Chapel—La Pastorela is Santa Barbara's oldest and most beautiful Christmas tradition. Dramatizing the epic battle between good and evil the play invokes elements of spectacle, comedy and fantasy. This version of the pastorela was transcribed in the mid-nineteenth century by Pablo de la Guerra and will be conducted in Spanish.
$10 for Adults - $5 for Children 12 & Under & SBTHP Members.
For more information www.sbthp.org
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Location: El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park 123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara
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Sunday December 20, 2009
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Monday December 21, 2009
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7:30 PM
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A Gem of a Nutcracker
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Contact: Ellen Schipper 805-687-6086 wcballet@cox.net
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West Coast Ballet is performing their annual production a Gem of a Nutcracker. Sunday, December 20th at 7:30pm and Monday, December 21st at 7:30pm. This classic holiday tale is based on the treasured E.T.A. Hoffman tale entitled, "The Nutcracker & The King of Mice". The cast will be led by Anne-Sophie Rodriguez, Janusphere Dance Company and Cavalier, Darion Smith, Artistic Director of the Janusphere Dance Company of New York City. Also featured will be West Coast Ballet's own lead dancer Stefanie Trent. Christopher Story VI, West Coast Symphony conductor is returning in a cameo appearance. For additional information & tickets please visit: Center Stage Theater 751 Paseo Nuevo. Box office 963-0408. This is a classic holiday treat to see with beautiful artistic direction under Ms. Ellen Schipper! Pick up your holiday treasures at Paseo Nuevo and then go see A Gem of a Nutcracker. Ticket prices: Adults $26 - Sr.Cit/Students $21 - Children under 12 yrs $16.
Nutcracker tickets on sale NOW.
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Location: Santa Barbara
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Sunday December 20, 2009
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How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
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Contact: Kevin Harris 781-3889 x10 kevinharris@slolittletheatre.org
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A satire of big business and all it holds sacred, this Pulitzer Prize winning play follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook called “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive, tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant “company man”, the boss’ whiny, nepotistic nephew, the office party, backstabbing co-workers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love.
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Location: 888 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo
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Monday December 21, 2009
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YMCA Winter Camp for K-8th Students
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Contact: Amy Buchanan 805-543-8235 abuchanan@sloymca.org
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Are you looking for something fun for your kids to do over winter break? The San Luis Obispo County YMCA is offering winter camp for students in San Luis Obispo County. Three locations will be open and available to local residents. The San Luis Obispo County YMCA Fitness Facility at 1020 Southwood Drive, Centennial Park at 600 Nickerson Drive, and Grover Beach Elementary at 365 South 10th Street.
YMCA Winter Day Camp K-8th grade is designed to provide children with challenging, exciting, enriching, and recreational activities in a safe and supportive environment. We offer awesome age-appropriate activities such as field trips, cooking, youth fitness classes, service learning projects, crafts and more! YMCA Winter Day Camp also includes unique components to build character and the total person – spirit, mind & body. Fee includes 2 healthy snacks per day and field trips.
The camp will be offered throughout the student winter break the week of December 21st through the 23rd, and again the 28th through the 31st. Students can come as early as 7 am and stay as late as 6 pm each day. The cost is $30 per day, plus registration fees, which includes all activities, field trips and snacks. Students just need to bring a sack lunch, jacket, and water bottle. Registration forms are available at the Y’s fitness facility, or download from www.sloymca.org.
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Monday December 21, 2009
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Thursday December 31, 2009
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11:00 AM
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North County Women's Shelter
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Contact: Eileen Allan 805-461-1338 shelter@tcsn.net
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From now until December 31 individual donations to the North County's Women's Shelter will be twice as powerful thanks to a generous offer from Lance and Nina Holt. The couple has offered to match donations to the North County's Shelter Program up to $10,000.
"Any funds sent to us will now do twice the work, provide twice the services, buy twice as much food and more," said Eileen Allan, executive director. The North County Women's Shelter maintains two 24-hour shelters in the north county for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. Shelter services include counseling, case management, food, medical care, clothing, transportation, assistance with restraining orders and more at no cost to the families.
The Shelter Program is partially funded by county, state, and federal grants. Each grantor requires a show of local support as requirement of receiving funds. Fundraising efforts not only help provide direct services, but also meet this requirement. "Those donations of money are leveraged to ensure that we get the financial aid needed to provide two safe houses and the related services such as assistance with temporary restraining orders, individual and group counseling, on-campus school counseling, food, toiletries and more," Allan said.
"The community has been extremely supportive of our cause during my 17 years with the agency," Allan said, adding, "It is heart warming to know that this community is also very concerned with the incidents of domestic violence and its impact on not only the adult victims, but the innocent children too. Sixty percent of our shelter residents are children."
The agency's current board of directors are; Robert Burton, Captain Paso Robles Police Department, Jennifer Hayner, Attorney at Law, Diane Mandala, Real Estate Broker Associate, San Marquis, Retired Financial Executive, Robin Weckerly, Commander Sheriff's Department, Brandon Yakush, Forensic Psychologist and Carol Kiessig, Retired Business Owner.
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Monday December 21, 2009
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Thursday December 31, 2009
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CraftArt Market - San Luis Obispo Art Center
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Contact: Muara Johnston 805-543-8562 mjohnston@sloartcenter.org
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Fine handmade gifts for the holiday season created by Art Center members featuring ceramics, glass, jewelry, ornaments, hand-made bags, scarves and so much more!
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Location: 1010 Broad Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Monday December 21, 2009
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SLO NoonTime Toastmasters
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Contact: Tawnee 805-405-5197 slontoast@gmail.com
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SLO NOONTIME TOASTMASTERS. Most people would rather die than give a speech, according to a survey reported in The Book of Lists. Fear of public speaking outranked the fear of death by a two-to-one margin!
Unrealistic as this may seem, the fact remains that while many people lack the training and stamina to effectively deliver a clear thought, today’s fast-paced, technological world is in desperate need of good communicators and leaders. The person with strong communication skills has a clear advantage over tongue-tied colleagues – especially in a competitive job market. Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills.
One local club, Noontime Toastmasters Club of San Luis Obispo has been helping members to build self confidence and communication and leadership skills since June 1, 1983. The group has 23 members and meets every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tuesday at First American Title "The Community Room" on the corner of Pacific and Morro, downtown San Luis Obispo from noon to 1PM.
The club's website is http://sanluistoastmasters.freetoasthost.ws/. Guests are not required to speak, but are welcome to do so. Please contact for more information Tawnee Hosick, VP of Membership, at tawnee.hosick@ubs.com or call Tawnee at 805-405-5197.
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Location: First American Title
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Monday December 21, 2009
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Sunday January 3, 2010
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Exhibit - Basketmakers: Traditional to Modern
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Contact: Lisa Renken 736-3888 lompocmuseum@verizon.net
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The exhibit, "Basketmakers: Traditional to Modern" should stretch the audience’s perception of what constitutes a basket. The baskets on display vary greatly in form and content, as well as age and culture. The exhibit includes a mix of old and new baskets. The “old” or traditional baskets on display will be from the Museum’s own collections featuring baskets that have been off display in recent years. The “new” modern baskets will be represented by the works of thirteen area artists. Their baskets include some unusual shapes and are made from a variety of materials. More than 75 unique pieces of basketry are on display. In addition to the modern and “retro” baskets made in the traditional style are photographs and paintings of baskets. The exhibit runs through January 3, 2010.
About the Artists: Featured artists include Kathy Badrak, Carol Barrows, Kathy Boord, Ann Brink, Dee Frasher, Judith Grames-Lyra, Petra Kohler, Cynthia LeRoy, Carol Moore, Karen Osland, Shirley Schiff, Terry Thompson, and Lisa Toth.
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Location: Lompoc Museum, 200 South H Street
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Monday December 21, 2009
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Holiday Reflections: What Really Matters
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Contact: Sasha Irving 805.238.9800 sasha@studiosonthepark.org
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Central Coast artists reflect on the holiday season and what matters most. All works must be 16" x 16" or smaller and under $500.
What Really Matters by Petra Rockwell Patterson
November 2009.
It matters that we learn the difference between what to hold close and what to let go.
It matters how we ease into the day, nodding our heads in gratitude.
It matters that we right ourselves, find our inner compass and keep a steady hand on the tiller.
It matters that we lift our heads and notice who and what needs tending.
It matters that we look to a higher power and welcome a relationship.
It matters that we dig, polish our talents and share them with others.
It matters that we are resilient, forgiving of ourselves and others, ready to start fresh each day.
It matters that we are flexible, can bend and stretch and reach.
It matters that we celebrate the joy, fill a room with laughter.
It matters that we live in the present, showering those that matter to us with love.
It matters that we embrace our differences, and nurture the best in one another.
Every smile, every gentle touch, every one matters.
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Location: Studios on the Park
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Monday December 21, 2009
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Saturday January 9, 2010
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Art Eco Opening Reception
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Contact: Sara Egerer 805-542-9000 sara@sloart.com
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An Exhibition Featuring Art Created Reclaimed Materials.
Frame Works is proudly hosting our fourth annual Art Eco Group Exhibition. The high level of craftsmanship and ingenuity is sure to impress. This year thirteen talented local artists are participating in the show, each of whom brings his or her own unique vision and creativity.
Frame Works will be donating 15% of all proceeds from Art Eco to the Land Conservancy in support of their efforts to permanently protect local lands, specifically in their efforts to support of their Black Lake Canyon Preserve Project.
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Location: 339 Marsh St San Luis Obispo
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Monday December 21, 2009
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7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Santa Lucia Rockhounds-General Meeting
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Contact: Rich Smithen 805-467-2966 jonme2@wildblue.net
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The Santa Lucia Rockhounds of Paso Robles is pleased to announce our new meeting site. We will meet next Monday, March 16th., 2009 at 7 PM. and every third Monday of each month following. Location: Pioneer Museum, 2020 Riverside Ave. Paso Robles,Ca.
This months speaker will be Mr. Joe Dabill who will speak on the Chumas Civilization Life-Skills and Techniques.
Visitors are welcome.
www.santaluciarockhounds.org
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Location: Paso Robles
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Tuesday December 22, 2009
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Thursday December 31, 2009
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Caring Callers, a program of Wilshire Community Services
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Contact: Suzanne McFarlane 805-547-7025 X17 caringcallers@wilshirehcs.org
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The Caring Callers program is looking for friendly caring callers to visit a minimum of one hour a week with a frail/social isolated senior in the San Luis Obispo County area.
We currently have Clients on the waiting list in the Los Osos area as well as the Five Cities area.
Please contact Suzanne McFarlane, Caring Callers Program Director, for application requirements and information on the program.
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Tuesday December 22, 2009
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5:30 PM
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divorce clinic
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Contact: angie king 544-9313 wccslo@gmail.com
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LEGAL CLINIC FOR SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS.
With the assistance of the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association Family Law Section, the Women’s Community Center provides one-on-one legal advice for persons filing their own divorces. Only persons who do not have an attorney may participate. The Women’s Community Center will also have document preparers available to participants to assist them in completing the court required forms. Clinic sessions are held once a month on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM at the San Luis Obispo Women’s Community Center, now located inside the SLO Business Center at 4251 South Higuera St., SLO. Please note the change in location. The next clinic will be held December 22, 2009. A minimum $40.00 donation is requested. Participants must call ahead to register: 544-9313. There is a limit of 12 for each session. The appointment list closes early; please call now!
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Location: 4251 S. Higuera, SLO
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6:30 PM
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Alternative rock trio S.O.N.G. featured in SLO showcase
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Contact: Steve Key 805-204-6821 bonnien27@gmail.com
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Signs Of New Growth (S.O.N.G.), an alternative rock trio is the featured set on the Dec. 22 songwriters showcase at The Clubhouse at This Old House, 740 W. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo CA……….A group of friends who started creating music in the 1990’s, S.O.N.G. delivers warm melodies, gripping chorus lines, and evocative lyrics, drawing inspiration from the local landscape.
http://www.myspace.com/signsofnewgrowth……….Every Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm, the showcase includes one featured act and up to 8 others playing 3-song sets. We pass the tip jar during the featured set, otherwise no cover. All ages are welcome. For more info, call The Clubhouse 805-548-8500. http://www.clubhousereport.com
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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7:00 PM
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A Merry Little Concert- Classical and Folk Christmas Songs
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Contact: Marissa Bloom 805-423-6551 marissa@marissabloom.com
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Get in the holiday spirit and join us for second annual concert of classical and folk Christmas songs performed by Marissa Bloom, Soprano; Zac Horn, Guitar; and Jodi Bloom, Piano. The concert will take place at:
St. Luke's Church
5318 Palma Ave
Atascadero, CA 93422.
Donations are appreciated to help defray costs.
Visit www.marissabloom.com for more information.
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Location: 5318 Palma Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422
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7:00 PM
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VIP Preview of Blue Train
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Contact: Deborah Tobola, Artistic Director (805) 264-5463 staff@poeticjusticeproject.org
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Created and first performed at the California Men's Colony in 2003, this powerful musical drama features a cast of actors who have been incarcerated (from a night in jail to 38 years in prison). Presented by the Poetic Justice Project, tickets for Blue Train can be purchased at ShowClix.com or through poeticjusticeproject.org. Blue Train is playing at the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre from Dec. 22 to Dec. 27, with matinee and evening shows. The VIP Preview on Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. includes an after-show gala with the cast and crew, including appetizers, desserts, champagne, and a Blue Train gift bag. For more information, please visit poeticjusticeproject.org
and a Blue Train gift bag. VIP tickets are $75; buy tickets for all other shows for $20.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Wednesday December 23, 2009
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Sunday January 3, 2010
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11:00 AM
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At Altitude: Four Views of the Southern Sierra
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Contact: Wildling Art Museum 805-688-1082 info@wildlingmuseum.org
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The Wildling Art Museum's fall exhibition, curated by photographer Scott McClaine, is an artistic exploration and celebration of the majesty and subtlety of California's Southern Sierra Nevada mountain range. Offering the unique artistic perspectives of four artists working in different media, the exhibition will feature Japanese-style woodcut prints by Tom Killion, the pen, pencil, and lithographic line drawings of Matthew Rangel, photographic panoramas by Jeff Jones, and landscape and wildlife oil paintings by Zenaida Mott. Each of these accomplished artists has discovered the emotional bond between their reverence for the Sierra Nevada range and their personal commitment to their art. Their work speaks to the importance of the Sierra Nevadas in the history of California and the lives of Californians, the dominant beauty of the landscape and fragility of the wildlife, and the urgent need for awareness and preservation. The Wildling Art Museum is open Wed-Sun; 11am-5pm. There is a suggested $3.00 donation.
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Location: 2928 San Marcos Ave., Los Olivos
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Thursday December 24, 2009
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Habitat for Humanity Alternative Gifts - Christmas Tree Program
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Contact: Cindy Ramsick 805-782-0687 development@hfhsloco.org
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For your friends that have everything, give a gift that gives to hardworking families in need. Gifts can be made in many denominations at Habitat for Humanity Restores in Templeton and San Luis Obispo. Select a gift level and receive a card to send to a friend in their honor on behalf of low-income families working for a habitat home.
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10:00 AM
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Oso Flaco Lake Holiday Hike
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Contact: Dan McElhinney 805-343-2455 info@dunescenter.org
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Join Dunes Center Staff and Volunteers for a leisurely nature walk at Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area from 10am-1pm. Bring a jacket, water, and snacks. Sturdy walking shoes, binoculars, and camera recommended. For additional information, please call us at the Dunes Center at 805.343.2455.
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Location: Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service
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Contact: church Office 473 8059 robncpc@me.com
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Come and Celebrate Christmas Eve at Nipomo Community Presbyterian Churches’ Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service. We are at 1235 N. Thompson Rd. east of the Los Berros/Thompson and Hwy 101 off ramp.
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Location: 1235 N Thompson Rd Arroyo Grande Ca
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Friday December 25, 2009
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10:00 AM
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Come As You Are Christmas Day Communion
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Contact: church Office 473 8059 robncpc@me.com
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Christmas Day Come As You Are Communion will warm your heart. Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church will be the place to bring Christ back into Christmas for you and yours. Come visit us on this most holy of days,come as you are of course.
We are at 1235 N. Thompson Rd. east of the Los Berros/Thompson and Hwy 101 off ramp.
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Location: 1235 N Thompson Rd Arroyo Grande Ca
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Saturday December 26, 2009
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Saturday January 2, 2010
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Library Shop Sale
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Contact: Nancy Marriott 805-925-7116 The_library_shop@live.com
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The Library Shop, run by the Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library and located in the library lobby, is having a sale from Sat., Dec. 26th through Sat., Jan. 2nd. All donated books, excluding childrens, are 50% off. Friends members receive 10% off their purchases plus an additional 10% off with special coupon. Questions? Call the Shop at 925-7116.
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Location: Santa Maria
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Saturday December 26, 2009
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Octagon Barn Open House
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Contact: Teresa Tibstra 805-544-9096 teresat@lcslo.org
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Ever wonder what the barn looks like from the inside? Stop by the Barn for a brief guided tour of the historic structure and learn more about The Land Conservancy's vision for its future. Event is free, but donations are welcome. Parking is limited.
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Location: 4559 S. Higuera St.
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Blue Train
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Contact: Deborah Tobola, Artistic Director (805) 264-5463 staff@poeticjusticeproject.org
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Blue Train is playing at the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre on Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Created and first performed at the California Men's Colony in 2003, this powerful musical drama features a cast of actors who have been incarcerated (from a night in jail to 38 years in prison). Tickets for Blue Train, presented by the Poetic Justice Project, can be purchased at ShowClix.com or through poeticjusticeproject.org. Performances will be followed talk-backs with the audience. Tickets for both the matinee and the evening performance are just $20. For more information, please visit poeticjusticeproject.org.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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2:00 PM
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Post Christmas Wrapping Paper Collage Therapy with Laure Carlisle
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Contact: Sasha Irving 805.238.9800 sasha@studiosonthepark.org
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Take a break from the holiday whirlwind and create a work of art using leftover wrapping paper. Laure Carlisle will lead this therapeutic demonstration of how to make a beautiful and festive collage.
Studios on the Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit open studios art center, is located at 1130 Pine Street in the heart of historic downtown Paso Robles. For more information, go to www.StudiosOnThePark.org
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Location: Studios on the Park
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Sunday December 27, 2009
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Working with the Emotions
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Contact: Clarissa 805-439-0883 slobodhipath@gmail.com
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“Working with the Emotions”
With Dharma Teacher Bart Mendel -
Disturbing emotional states such as attachment, aggression, ignorance, pride and jealousy create confusion for ourselves and others. From a Buddhist point of view, emotions can be transformed into the wisdom energy of the enlightened mind. This course will explore how to work with emotions in meditation and in our daily lives.
Bart Mendel has been a Buddhist practitioner and teacher for over 30 years and has taught the Dharma extensively throughout the US , Canada and Europe . From years of mixing the dharma with an endless stampede of worldly challenges, Bart’s teaching style has evolved into a natural blend of eloquence, insightfulness and humor. In 1997, he accepted an invitation with his wife Suzan Garner to open a Bodhi Path Buddhist Center in Santa Barbara where he served as Resident Teacher for over ten years. Bart and Suzan oversee a number of major dharma projects, including serving as Directors for Siddhartha Foundation International.
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Location: 3438 Gregory Ct., San Luis Obispo, 93401
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Blue Train
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Contact: Deborah Tobola, Artistic Director (805) 264-5463 staff@poeticjusticeproject.org
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The last performance of Blue Train will be held at the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre on Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. Created and first performed at the California Men's Colony in 2003, this powerful musical drama features a cast of actors who have been incarcerated (from a night in jail to 38 years in prison). Tickets for Blue Train, presented by the Poetic Justice Project, can be purchased at ShowClix.com or through poeticjusticeproject.org. The final performance will be followed a talk-back with the audience. Tickets for the matinee are just $20. For more information, please visit poeticjusticeproject.org.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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4:00 PM
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String wizard Tom Corbett heads Solvang Showcase
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Contact: Steve Key 805-204-6821 bonnien27@gmail.com
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Mandolinist/guitarist Tom Corbett will play the featured set on the Dec. 27 songwriters showcase at Alisal Cellars, 448 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA………After years of earning respect from peers and audiences as a member of The Acousticats and John McEuen's String Wizards,Tom Corbett has stepped into the spotlight as bandleader and singer-songwriter. He now has two solo CDs out, with a third due out in early 2010. He’s consistently active on L.A.’s acoustic music scene, performing and recording with the likes of Los Lobos’ David Hidalgo, harmonicat Tom Ball, singer Jonathan McEuen, and folksingers Robin & Linda Williams. http://tomcorbett.net ……….Hosted by Steve Key, the lineup will also include guest performers from the Santa Ynez Valley and beyond, including Kate Bennett, Jeff Bisch, Sean "Duke of D'uke" Hutchinson, Robert Postel, and Kay Rose…… Sunday 4:00-7:00 pm. The venue is a candlelit intimate room, a wine tasting bar with a tapas menu too. We pass the tip jar during the featured set, otherwise no cover. Ages 21 and over only. For more info, call Alisal Cellars 805-686-4329. http://alisalcellars.com
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Location: Solvang
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Monday December 28, 2009
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9:00 AM
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10:00 AM
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WEEKLY MEDITATION
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Contact: Nancy Ballinger 772-0306 nancy@awakeninginterfaith.org
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WEEKLY MEDITATION - Please join us, Monday evenings 7-9 pm and Sunday morning 9-10 am in our interfaith meditation chapel. AWAKENING Interfaith Spiritual Community, 1130 Napa, Morro Bay for more info. 772-0306 www.awakeninginterfaith.org
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Location: 1130 Napa St, Moro Bay
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Monday December 28, 2009
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Wednesday December 30, 2009
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9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Holiday Skateboard Camp
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Contact: Paula Anton 805-470-3472 panton@atascadero.org
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2009 Holiday Skateboard Camp
Do you like skating? Do you want to learn new skills and tricks? Would you like to learn in a positive environment? If you answered yes to any of these questions come and join Atascadero’s Holiday Skateboard Camp for ages 8-14. The camp will be held
Monday through Wednesday December 28 - 30, 2009 from 9:00 am – 12 pm. The Skateboard Camp will be held at 5493 Traffic Way at the indoor A-Town Skate Park. Throughout this fun filled three days you will learn more about skating, learn about what tricks and skills you want to work on, play some games, have an optional skate competition, plus get to know the skate park staff! The fee is $50 per resident and $55 per non-resident. Registration will be accepted at the A-Town Skate Park 5493 Traffic Way, Atascadero City Hall 6907 El Camino Real or register online at www.atascadero.org.
Check out the Central Coast’s Indoor Skate Park Facility. The park is staffed by A-Town employees and open to the public. The 8,000 sq ft. wood construction consists of a 4 ft bowl with a spine, multi tiered staging over the stairs and banks, double mini ramp with spine and a pyramid area. The inside includes a lounge area where kids can hang out with their friends and there are concessions for sale. All participants must have a signed waiver form prior to park entry and helmets with straps are required.
The skate park is available for private, supervised parties 3 hour rental at $100. It must be scheduled during closed hours.
To get more detailed information on the 2009 Fall Skate Park hours of operation and membership rates please contact A-Town Skate Park at (805) 461-7606.
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Location: Atascadero
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Monday December 28, 2009
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Sunday January 10, 2010
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11:00 AM
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5:00 PM
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Dimensions: A Juried Exhibition of Fine Art
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Contact: Muara Johnston 805-543-8562 mjohnston@sloartcenter.org
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The San Luis Obispo Art Center and the Central Coast Craftmakers present artisans from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Kern, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.
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Location: 1010 Broad Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Monday December 28, 2009
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Wednesday December 30, 2009
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12:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Holiday BMX Camp
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Contact: Paula Anton 805-470-3472 panton@atascadero.org
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2009 Holiday BMX Camp
Do you like trick riding BMX bikes? Do you want to learn new skills and tricks? Would you like to learn in a positive environment? If you answered yes to any of these questions come and join the Holiday BMX Camp.
Come out and learn to ride trick BMX bikes from some of the best BMX riders in the area. Beginnings to intermediate levels of BMX bike riding ability are welcome. Our goal is to develop skills, sportsmanship, and park etiquette. BMX riders must bring a BMX bike, and a helmet. Protective elbow and knee pads are highly recommended. The BMX camp will be held Monday through Wednesday December 28 - 30, 2009 from 12 pm – 3 pm for ages 8 – 16 years. The fee is $50 for Atascadero residents and $55 for non-residents .
Throughout this fun filled three day BMX camp you will learn more about BMX bike trick riding, learn about what tricks and skills you want to work on, play some games, have an optional BMX competition, and get to know the BMX Park staff! To get more information please contact 461-5000 or 461-7606. Registration will be taken at the A-Town Skate Park at 5493 Traffic Way, Atascadero City Hall at 6907 El Camino Real or register online at www.atascadero.org.
The outside BMX park consists of Skatewave modular equipment: quarter pipes, a pyramid, grind boxes and ledges, banks and benches..
To get more detailed information on the 2009 Holiday BMX Camp Park contact A-Town Skate Park at (805) 461-7606 or the City of Atascadero at (805) 461-5000.
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Location: Atascadero
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Tuesday December 29, 2009
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6:30 PM
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9:30 PM
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The Emy Reynolds Band featured in SLO showcase
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Contact: Steve Key 805-204-6821 bonnien27@gmail.com
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The Emy Reynolds Band, a pop-rock trio from Ojai is the featured set on the Dec. 29 songwriters showcase at The Clubhouse at This Old House, 740 W. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo CA……….Emy Reynolds (acoustic & electric guitars), with her band members Ro Rowan (cello), and Piper Denney (guitar and percussion) create earthy urban folk music. http://www.myspace.com/emyreynolds……….Every Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm, the showcase includes one featured act and up to 8 others playing 3-song sets. We pass the tip jar during the featured set, otherwise no cover. All ages are welcome. For more info, call The Clubhouse 805-548-8500. http://www.clubhousereport.com
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Wednesday December 30, 2009
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7:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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Jazz guitarist Goh Kurosawa plays Paso Robles
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Contact: Steve Key 805-204-6821 bonnien27@gmail.com
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LA-based guitarist Goh Kurosawa will play the featured set on the Dec. 30 songwriters showcase at the Pour House, 1331 Vendels Circle, (behind Firestone Brewery), Paso Robles, CA……….Goh's style has been described as "classical and flamenco, with snippets of folk and rock, all wound together with a thoroughly Asian flavor..." Goh studied and collaborated with Grammy Award-winning jazz artist Charlie Haden, and formed a trio called Sharp Three, playing a unique mixture of Asian & Western jazz-styles. www.happysad.org/goh/ ………Dorian Michael, one of SLO County's best-known finger style guitarists, has signed on to play a guest set on Dec. 30 as well. The lineup also includes Boston-based singer-songwriter Cory Allen Staats, and Visalia's Rob Cox………Every Wednesday 7:00-10:00pm, the showcase includes one featured act and up to 8 others playing 3-song sets. We pass the tip jar during the featured set, otherwise no cover. For more info, call The Pour House 805-239-2868. http://www.pasopourhouse.com
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Location: Paso Robles
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Thursday December 31, 2009
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6:00 AM
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5:00 PM
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New Year, New You at the YMCA
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Contact: Nathan Asher 805-543-8235 nasher@sloymca.org
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All members of the community are welcome to visit the YMCA on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, from 6:00am to 5:00pm and receive a free “Try the Y” pass good for two weeks and a goody bag full of special gifts.
A “Try the Y” pass allows individuals to utilize all the YMCA’s fitness facility has to offer: fitness classes for all ages and abilities, cardio rooms, weight rooms, handball/racquetball courts, an indoor half-court basketball gym, a kids gym, dry saunas, and much more!
Visit the YMCA for a warm beverage and tasty New Year’s treats as you take a look around our fitness facility and experience all the YMCA has to offer.
For more information on the open house or for other questions, please call 543-8235 or e-mail Nathan Asher at nasher@sloymca.org.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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6:00 PM
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11:55 PM
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New Year's Eve with a purpose
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Contact: Erin DuFresne 805-239-1730 erin@casswines.com
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Those attending Cass Winery's New Year's Eve Celebration will be doing more than just having a good time. They will be raising money for the purchase of prescription drugs and medical supplies for a team of medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists and others who will be traveling in 2010 to very poor regions of Kenya and Uganda to provide medical clinics for more than 3,000 people.
Beneficiary is His Healing Hands, headquartered in Templeton, a charity dedicated to providing free medical clinics and medicines to people in developing countries who either do not have access to medical care or who cannot afford it. (www.hishealinghands.com.)
Tickets: $100 adults ($25 children).
Order through Erin DuFresne at erin@casswines.com or call 805-239-1730.
Cass Winery: 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles, CA.
6-7 Hosted wine reception featuring award-winning Cass
wines.
7-7:45 Piano concert featuring world-renowned composer and
pianist Marek Zebrowski.
7:45-8 Live Auction.
8-9 Dinner featuring a selection of exotic East African
cuisine.
8-12 Dancing featuring live music from "Mighty Croon Dogs".
6-12 Special activities for children.
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Location: Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles, CA
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6:30 PM
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BlueSouls New Year @ the Club House
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Contact: Ted Waterhouse 805 783 2681 edcat@aol.com
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We want to invite you to dinner on New Year's Eve with the BlueSouls. We're going to be playing a dinner hour set of eclectic blues/roots/soul music from 6:30 until 7:30 in the back room of the Club House, 740 Foothill Blvd, SLO, kicking off the evening's festivities, the Electric Ball. There'll be no cover charge for anyone arriving before 7pm, so make it by for our cookin' dinner show, get in free, enjoy the Club House's great dinner menu and then, if you choose, stick around for the rest of the night's music lineup. We'll be followed in the back room by Shonie Vargas, Anthony Roselli and hip-hop group Kauzafex while in the front bar, Ryan Johnson will kick it off at 6pm followed by DJ and then headliner Tropo featuring electric violinist Tyson Leonard. It promises to be a great party. Come one come all and ring in the New Year!
(Cover after 7:00 is $10 but if you get in early you can hang around without paying it!)
BuleSouls duo is: Debra Windsong, harmonica & vocals and Ted Waterhouse, guitar, slide guitar and vocals.
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Location: San Luis Obispo
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Thursday December 31, 2009
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Saturday January 2, 2010
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7:30 PM
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11:55 PM
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PEWTER PLOUGH'S NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
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Contact: Box Office (805) 927-3877 boxoffice07@pewterploughplayhouse.org
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THE PEWTER PLOUGH PLAYHOUSE
Cambria, CA
Thursday, Dec 31- PEWTER PLOUGH’S NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH INCLUDES “THE MOUSETRAP” PLUS LIVE CABARET MUSIC AND CHAMPAGNE BUFFET
A unique, total evening of entertainment at the Pewter Plough Playhouse to bring in the new year. Beginning with the Plough’s very popular production of Agatha Christie’s comedic mystery “THE MOUSETRAP” on stage. Following in the intimate Cafe Lounge is an elegant supper buffet, champagne (not just a toast!), party surprises and live Cabaret music, featuring YOLY AND DAVID TOGETHER AGAIN!, Yoly Tolentino and David Manion, reprising their fabulous show together, singing great Broadway, pop, jazz and songbook favorites, through midnight and beyond. Thursday, December 31. Starts at 7:30 pm. Entire package $125.
Friday and Saturday, Jan 1 and 2, 2010- AGATHA CHRISTIE’S CLASSIC WHODUNIT “THE MOUSETRAP” AT THE PEWTER PLOUGH
Special New Year’s weekend performances of the very popular comedic whodunit, one of the most renowned mysteries ever. About a group of eccentric strangers stranded in a British country inn, a story full of intrigue, plot twists and fun! Both shows at 7:30 pm. Regular $19, Seniors/Students $16, Friday everyone $15.
The Pewter Plough Playhouse, the "Jewel Box of Community Theatres", presents plays year-round and is located on Main Street at Sheffield in Cambria's West Village.
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Location: 824 Main Stree at Sheffield, West Village, Cambria
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Thursday December 31, 2009
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8:30 PM
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New Year's Eve Dances of Universal Peace
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Contact: Penelope Salinger 898-1603 mn8joy@yahoo.com
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Join Dance circles across the world bringing in the New Year with the Dances of Universal Peace. We dance in a circle to songs and chants based on sacred phrases from the world's spiritual tradition, moving to simple dance steps. No experience is necessary.
8:30 -- light refreshments and socializing.
9:00 -- Dances of Universal Peace.
11:00 -- candlelighting ceremony and meditation.
12:00 -- concluding dances.
Center of the Heart (Church of Religious Science)
487 N. Turnpike Rd.
Santa Barbara.
Donation $20
Dances led by Penelope Salinger, with additional musicians.
See www.sbdances.org or call Penelope Salinger at 898-1603.
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Location: Center of the Heart, Santa Barbara
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