Court Street Summer Jazz Continues SATURDAY, September 3, 2011, Noon to 3PM!

The warmth and beauty of the tropics are vividly embodied by Téka, renowned Brazilian vocalist/ guitarist. Featuring beautifully seductive melodies and infectious rhythms, Téka sings with a sensual lyricism, rich velvety tone, and perfectly swung grooves from her extensive repertoire. From smooth Bossa Nova and Brazilian jazz to contemporary pop and lively sambas, Téka and her band perform with authenticity, energy and charm. Whether accompanying herself with a guitar, performing with her acoustic trio or as a full ten piece band, Téka’s music always makes one feel just a little closer to Brazil, home of the samba, Rio and remarkable musicians like Téka.

She performed this past year with the SLO Symphony POPS Concert and always delivers an inspired and  enjoyable performance.

Come join us from NOON to 3PM on the Court Street Terrace above Banana Republic by Pottery Barn near Osos and Higuera in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Time: 9PM - 11PM
Where: STAX Wine Bar, Morro Bay

Door donation: We are asking for a $10.00 donation per person to attend this event, with STAX food, wine & beer available for purchase. Reservations can be made by calling STAX Wine Bar @ 772-5055.  Proceeds will go to both non-profits.

Event details:
A special concert by the amazing Brazilian Jazz performer, Téka, at STAX Wine Bar in Morro Bay, to raise funds for SLO Jazz Festival, a new festival and organization providing year-around events (www.slojazzfest.org) and also benefit God's Haven For Children Foster Family Agency & Youth Mentoring (www.ghfci.org)

The Artist: Téka (www.newbossa.com)- A mix of undulating Bossanova, complex harmonies and American Jazz; this delightful Brazilian vocalist and guitarist will perform with her trio.

CALL STAX to RSVP at 772-5055.

Come by and enjoy this great band...free. 

View sea otters in the wild while learning about these incredible creatures from museum educators.

Located at Morro Rock in Morro Bay State Park (look for the exhibit trailer on Coleman Dr. at the end of the boardwalk and across from the restrooms).

Days and Times:
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturdays and Sundays, June 19 - September 4, 2011
Mondays, July 4 and September 5, 2011

The Sea Otter Experience is presented by California State Park Docents and the Central Coast Natural History Association. For more information, please call 772-2694.
 

ANNUAL ATASCADERO SOCCER SHOOT COMPETION
Elks Sponsored Free Event For Children 13 Years And Under Annually Draws Over 100 Participants

The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Atascadero Elks Lodge #2733 has scheduled the Annual Atascadero Soccer Shoot Competition for 5:00 PM on Tuesday September 6th at Paloma Park. The free event is open to boys and girls 13 years and younger.

The Elks Soccer Shoot consists of two separate contests. Children under the age of 10 compete in a "Five Goal Contest." Children between the ages of 11 and 13 compete in the “Grid Goal Contest.” The contest is open to boys and girls who shoot separately.

The Five Goal Contest consists of a series of five goals, decreasing in size from 48 inches to 17 inches. The age groups that use these goals are divided into two categories, U-8 contains all ages seven years old and younger, and U-10 group contains ages eight and nine. The U-8 contestants kick from 15 feet from the face of the goal, while the U-10 contestants kick from 18 feet from the goal.

The Grid Goal Contest consists of each shooter taking fifteen shots on goal. The shots are scored based on a grid inside the soccer goal, 5 points for the top ends, 4 points for the center top, 3 points for the middle ends, and 2 point for the middle center and 1 point for the bottom ends and center.

All participants in the Atascadero Elks Soccer Shoot Competition will receive a medal. The top three boy and girl shooters in each age division will be invited to a special awards dinner at the Elks Lodge on September 15th for recognition and to be presented with their awards. Boy & girl winners from each age category will be eligible to compete at the West Central Coast District Elks Soccer Shoot Competition which will be held in Santa Maria at the end of September. The boy and girl winner of each age category at the District Soccer Shoot will be eligible to compete at the Elks State Soccer Shoot Competition.

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.

This class meets on 4 Wednesdays, Sept 7th - 28th, 2011
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Considered the baby-brother to Photoshop, Photoshop Elements 9 is a great way to get most of the functionality of the full version at a fraction of the cost. Learn how to manipulate and fix your digital photos; apply filters, crop, add text and much more. This class is geared to new users. Knowledge of basic computer operation is required.

Register online at www.kcbx.net or call (805) 781-2580. Price is $55.00.

Class meets on Thursdays
September 8th - 29th, 2011
Time: 1PM - 3PM

This class will continue where our Introduction class leaves off. Learn more about Excel 2007, including using custom styles and themes, math and financial functions, customizing charts, Pivot Tables, macros, and more. (Completion of Introduction to Excel 2007 or equivalent experience recommended.)

Register online at www.kcbx.net or call (805) 781-2580. Price is $45.00.

This "Celebration of Guitar" features an outstanding line-up of 20 acclaimed artists performing in ten concerts, four master classes, and a free lecture. Dozens of guitar-makers will exhibit hand-made instruments and a special Festival highlight display will be the Forderer Collection of Rare and Historic Guitars. 

Adam Del Monte is one of the most recognized guitarists in both classical and flamenco styles, becoming the First Prize winner of the 1997 International Stotsenberg Guitar Competition and performing at the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America Conventions in 1996, 1997 and 1999.

This "Celebration of Guitar" features an outstanding line-up of 20 acclaimed artists performing in ten concerts, four master classes, and a free lecture. Dozens of guitar-makers will exhibit hand-made instruments and a special Festival highlight display will be the Forderer Collection of Rare and Historic Guitars. 

Roland Dyens has been recognized for decades as one of classical guitar's greatest performers, improvisers, and composers; his many compositions and arrangements are performed by musicians globally and taught in music schools the world over.

The Festival Opening Night concerts in the Cohan Center feature The San Francisco Guitar Quartet (7 p.m.) and classical music’s living legend Pepe Romero at 8 p.m. (Both concerts sold as one ticket)

Romero, who continues to mesmerize audiences throughout the world, has performed thousands of concerts with the legendary Romero Quartet and as a solo instrumentalist. Maestro Romero is undeniably regarded as the “World Ambassador of Guitar.” (Separate master class scheduled with artist)

The SFGQ are proponents of new music as well as the classics, drawing from a rich background of musical traditions including classical, world/ethnic traditions, and improvisation.  SFGQ members have each distinguished themselves as soloists and chamber musicians; the ensemble has received a Fulbright Scholarship and has brilliantly performed at Carnegie Hall.

Santa Barbara Mayor Declares Friday, September 9th

“Maya Angelou Day”

In recognition of her triumphant return to the Arlington for One Night Only

(Santa Barbara, CA)  Legendary poet, educator, author, producer, actor and global Renaissance woman Dr. Maya Angelou will appear in person in Santa Barbara on Friday, September 9th, 2011 at the Arlington Theatre. 

The recent recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Dr. Angelou's talks are always uplifting and inspirational and this year Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider will honor of Dr. Angelou's lifelong gifts to us all by declaring September 9^th "Maya Angelou Day" in the city of Santa Barbara, that evening at the Arlington.

Presented by Pulse Productions, the show begins at 8 pm , Friday, September 9th at the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street , Santa Barbara , CA  93101 .   Box Office Phone:  (805)963-4408.  Tickets are going fast – don't miss your chance to see this living legend.  

Ticket prices range from $28.50 to $65 and are still available at the Theatre Box Office or online at www.thearlingtontheatre.com

Dr Angelou's bio is here: http://mayaangelou.com/bio/

JUST THE FACTS:

WHO:             Pulse Productions

WHAT:           Dr. Maya Angelou, in person

WHEN:           Friday, September 9, 2011     8 p.m.

WHERE:        Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street

                        Santa Barbara , CA 93101

BOX OFFICE:  (805)963-4408/online www.thearlingtontheatre.com

COST:                        $28.50 to $65

This "Celebration of Guitar" features an outstanding line-up of 20 acclaimed artists performing in ten concerts, four master classes, and a free lecture. Dozens of guitar-makers will exhibit hand-made instruments and a special Festival highlight display will be the Forderer Collection of Rare and Historic Guitars. 

Ana Vidovic was performing internationally at age 11 and at age 13, had become the youngest student to be accepted at the eminent National Music Academy in Zagreb, Croatia.  She has received First Place Awards at The Albert Augustine International Competition in England, The Fernando Sor Competition in Italy, and The Francisco Tarrega Competition in Spain. 

Paso Robles Airport Day 2011 Aviation Expo

Come and join us for the 9th annual “Paso Robles Airport Day” on Saturday, September 10th, at the Paso Robles Airport main terminal.

Gates open at 9am and the show concludes at 3:30pm.

White Heron Sangha is pleased to sponsor Soto Zen teacher

Edward Espe Brown

for a day of meditation in Morro Bay. Edward leads the Peaceful Sea Sangha in Northern California and has been practicing Zen since 1965. He was ordained as a priest in 1971 by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, founder of San Francsico Zen Center. Suzuki Roshi gave him the Dharma name Jusan Kainei, which means "Longevity Mountain, Peaceful Sea." Edward has also done extensive Vipassana practice since 1985.

Edward offers retreats and workshops in the U.S. and internationally on a variety of subjects, including Meditative Touch, cooking, and handwriting change. Edward is an accomplished chef, who wrote the best selling Tassajara Bread Book, and co-founded Greens Restaurant in San Francisco. Edward's other books include Tassajara Cooking, The Tassajara Recipe Book, and Tomato Blessings and Radish Teachings. Edward also co-authored The Greens Cookbook with Deborah Madison. He edited Not Always So, a collection of Suzuki Roshi's lectures.

In 2007, Edward appeared in "How to Cook Your Life," a critically acclaimed feature-length film directed by Doris Dorrie.

Tea and snacks will be provided. Bring a mat and cushion if you want to sit on the floor. Chairs will be available. Beginning and experienced students welcome.

Date:     September 10, 2011

Time:     9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Place:    Morro Bay Veteran’s Memorial Building, 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay 93442

Cost:      No registration fee. A contribution to Edward (dana), supporting his  teachings will be appreciated.

To pre-register: Please register online at White Heron Sangha or you may register at the door prior to the start of the retreat. Pre-registration enables us to have some idea of how many people will be attending.

Questions: Call Margaret at (805) 528-0704, or email whheron@whiteheronsangha.org

This "Celebration of Guitar" features an outstanding line-up of 20 acclaimed artists performing in ten concerts, four master classes, and a free lecture. Dozens of guitar-makers will exhibit hand-made instruments and a special Festival highlight display will be the Forderer Collection of Rare and Historic Guitars. 

Adam Del Monte is one of the most recognized guitarists in both classical and flamenco styles, becoming the First Prize winner of the 1997 International Stotsenberg Guitar Competition and performing at the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America Conventions in 1996, 1997 and 1999. (Separate master class scheduled with artist)

This "Celebration of Guitar" features an outstanding line-up of 20 acclaimed artists performing in ten concerts, four master classes, and a free lecture. Dozens of guitar-makers will exhibit hand-made instruments and a special Festival highlight display will be the Forderer Collection of Rare and Historic Guitars. 

Thomas Viloteau was born in Paris and at age 15, was enrolled at Spain’s Barcelona Conservatory of Music and later trained at the French National Conservatory of Music. After a stunning 2009 performance at The Kennedy Center, Viloteau received a scholarship for San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

This "Celebration of Guitar" features an outstanding line-up of 20 acclaimed artists performing in ten concerts, four master classes, and a free lecture. Dozens of guitar-makers will exhibit hand-made instruments and a special Festival highlight display will be the Forderer Collection of Rare and Historic Guitars. 

Chris Burton Jácome continued his training while living in Sevilla, Spain, studying flamenco guitar. His music has been heard on PBS television and in movie soundtracks.  He is the musical director for the 22-member company, Calo Flamenco; other members of his quartet are dancers Marielena Jácome and Martín Gaxiola and singer Olivia Rojas.

Calmenco! includes three highly-acclaimed artists:  Paso Robles’ own Tony Harmon, Santa Barbara’s Ray Pannell, and Spanish-born Johnny Sandoval.

This "Celebration of Guitar" features an outstanding line-up of 20 acclaimed artists performing in ten concerts, four master classes, and a free lecture. Dozens of guitar-makers will exhibit hand-made instruments and a special Festival highlight display will be the Forderer Collection of Rare and Historic Guitars. 

Roland Dyens has been recognized for decades as one of classical guitar's greatest performers, improvisers, and composers; his many compositions and arrangements are performed by musicians globally and taught in music schools the world over. (Separate master class scheduled with artist)

The Central Coast Country Dance Society invites you to discover contra dance! 
The next dance is Saturday, September 10.. 
There's an introductory workshop at 7:00pm, then dancing from 7:30pm until 10:30pm.
The dances will be taught and called by Jonathan Southard with live music provided by the Foggy Bay. 

Contra dance evolved from the early English, Scottish, Irish, and French country dances which came over with the first immigrants to the USA. It is very lively and social, and very easy to learn, almost as easy as walking! You don't need to bring a partner with you, but it's lots of fun to come with a group of friends. Everyone ends up dancing with everyone at the contra dance!

Join us for this EXCELLENT dance! The cost is $9.
It's all at the Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo.
For more info, visit www.cccds.org.

Art for Life is a Paso Robles Art Association fundraiser that offers community outreach and showcases local seniors who continue to pursue the joy of creating while living in assisted care facilities in northern San Luis Obispo County.

A beautiful 2012 full color calendar has been created to acknowledge the original artwork of senior artists ranging in age from 75 to 104. Artist profiles, portraits and residences are also highlighted in the format.

The calendar will be unveiled at a reception in the selected artists honor on Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 3 pm to 6 pm in the Showroom gallery at Studios on the Park. This project is intended to encourage artists of all ages, in all mediums, to continue to create meaningful works.

• Friday: 1:30 pm - 3 pm for small and senior dogs
• Friday: 3 pm - 6 pm for all dogs
• Sat/Sun: 10 am - 3 pm for all dogs

This "Celebration of Guitar" features an outstanding line-up of 20 acclaimed artists performing in ten concerts, four master classes, and a free lecture. Dozens of guitar-makers will exhibit hand-made instruments and a special Festival highlight display will be the Forderer Collection of Rare and Historic Guitars. 

Pepe Romero, who continues to mesmerize audiences throughout the world, has performed thousands of concerts with the legendary Romero Quartet and as a solo instrumentalist. Maestro Romero is undeniably regarded as the “World Ambassador of Guitar.”

This "Celebration of Guitar" features an outstanding line-up of 20 acclaimed artists performing in ten concerts, four master classes, and a free lecture. Dozens of guitar-makers will exhibit hand-made instruments and a special Festival highlight display will be the Forderer Collection of Rare and Historic Guitars. 

Pavel Steidl is a unique musician, a spectacular guitarist, and a master teacher. In 2003, the classical guitar magazine GuitArt named him one of the top eight guitarists in the world.  His highly expressive performances on authentic period instruments add a wonderful dimension to his exceptional performances.

You’re invited to the 10^th Anniversary

Remembrance of the 9-11-2001

Attack on American Freedom

9-11 AMERICAN THUNDER

Annual BBQ and Rally

Sunday 9-11-2011

To honor and support our US TROOPS

Join US!

Place: Mitchell Park, San Luis Obispo, CA

Corner of Osos and Pismo Streets, by Grace Church       

Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00pm

Cost: BBQ-free to military in uniform, others $10

Honor Guard: Vandenberg Air Force Base

Speakers: Servicemen from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, SLO Fire Department

Music!                                               

Items to bring for troops and their families:

• Individually packaged food, instant oatmeal, breakfast bars, granola, peanuts, corn nuts, drink mix for water bottles, dry cereal in boxes, Vienna sausage, granola bars, oysters, sardines, candy, microwave popcorn, chili, spaghetti
• Travel size toiletries, first aid kits, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouth wash, sun screen, QTips
• Entertainment, DVDs, paperbacks, puzzle books, playing cards
• Cash to help ship the items

OR BRING ITEMS TO: 1103 JOHNSON AVE, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401                                          

RSVP: BBQ@9-11AmericanThunder.com;  www.9-11AmericanThunder.com  

Matt Kokkonen 805/541-1880

Participating organizations:

Veterans Administration Medical Services – David Leece, MD

Military Parents of Central Coast – Janice Somers, Director

Care Packages to Soldiers – Si Tenenberg, Director

Welcome Home Troops – Robert & Cheryl Tolan, Directors

Facility – Burke Construction, Steve Burke, President

Sound – Western Quartz, Jon Dallons, President

This "Celebration of Guitar" features an outstanding line-up of 20 acclaimed artists performing in ten concerts, four master classes, and a free lecture. Dozens of guitar-makers will exhibit hand-made instruments and a special Festival highlight display will be the Forderer Collection of Rare and Historic Guitars.

Johannes Möller earned a Bachelor of Music With Honours from the Royal College of Music in London and a Masters Degree at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague.  In 2005, he became the first guitarist ever to win The Bromsgrove Festival International Young Musicians Platform in England; in 2007, he became the first guitarist ever to win The Junggrenska Competition in Sweden; in 2010, he won the 2010 Guitar Foundation of America International Competition.

This "Celebration of Guitar" features an outstanding line-up of 20 acclaimed artists performing in ten concerts, four master classes, and a free lecture. Dozens of guitar-makers will exhibit hand-made instruments and a special Festival highlight display will be the Forderer Collection of Rare and Historic Guitars. 

A master musician in his own right, guest lecturer and Cal Poly professor Dr. Craig Russell often speaks at musicological conferences and conventions in North America, Mexico, and Spain and has published over forty articles on eighteenth-century Hispanic studies, Mexican Cathedral music, the California Missions, baroque guitar music, and American popular culture. He is the author of two well-received books and his 1992 release, Concierto Romantico for guitar and orchestra, received enthusiastic reviews in Soundboard, New Times, and the Los Angeles Times, among others. 

The lecture is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

This "Celebration of Guitar" features an outstanding line-up of 20 acclaimed artists performing in ten concerts, four master classes, and a free lecture. Dozens of guitar-makers will exhibit hand-made instruments and a special Festival highlight display will be the Forderer Collection of Rare and Historic Guitars. 

Raphaella Smits was born Belgium and received her first guitar at age 11.  At 13, she was accepted into The Music Academy in Mechelen, Belgium and was later accepted into The Royal Conservatory of Antwerp and The Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels. She was the first woman awarded Spain's coveted First Prize at The Francisco Tarrega International Competition.

This "Celebration of Guitar" features an outstanding line-up of 20 acclaimed artists performing in ten concerts, four master classes, and a free lecture. Dozens of guitar-makers will exhibit hand-made instruments and a special Festival highlight display will be the Forderer Collection of Rare and Historic Guitars. 

Ana Vidovic was performing internationally at age 11 and at age 13, had become the youngest student to be accepted at the eminent National Music Academy in Zagreb, Croatia.  She has received First Place Awards at The Albert Augustine International Competition in England, The Fernando Sor Competition in Italy, and The Francisco Tarrega Competition in Spain. (Separate master class scheduled with artist)

Steve Bhaerman (Swami Beyondanonda) is talking about the "upwising" of a trans-partisan alliance in the country/world - Sunday, September 11, from 6:30 to 8:30pm at AYNI GALLERY, 216 State St. downtown Santa Barbara.

Meditative Cooking Demonstration and Tasting

In this class Soto Zen teacher Edward Espe Brown will demonstrate how one can be mindful of the ingredients in recipes and how they smell, taste and combine to enhance the experience of cooking and eating.

All feedback from the 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. meeting at Ramona Garden Park's Community Room (993 Ramona Avenue) is also scheduled to be discussed at the upcoming SCAT Board of Directors meeting in October.

Additional items to open to public comment include streamlining Route 23 so it's more accessible and convenient for area ridership. Input is also suggested on tentative plans for augmented service to the railroad/dunes area in Oceano and discontinuing Route 24's stop at Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach. The park is already served by route 21.

SCAT, which is managed by the Regional Transit Authority, plans to set up booths at transit centers and or events during the next few weeks. Please see slorta.org for more details.

All proposed changes were recommended by the South County Area Transit Plan last year.

RTA is a JPA (Joint Powers Authority) in San Luis Obispo County that operates bus service which connects cities throughout San Luis Obispo County (and beyond) including Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo and more.

Company Contact:

Aimee Wyatt, Marketing and Service Planning

805 788-2706

Awyatt@slorta.org

Media Contact:

Kenneth Klein

Kklein@slorta.org

Santa Barbara Macintosh Users Group (SBMUG) September monthly meeting, Thursday, September 15, in Farrand Hall of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. 6:00 PM.

The program will begin at 6:45 after a general Q&A session. 

Our speaker will be MacMechanic's Apple Expert Joe LaCorte explaining Mail—what it is, how it works, how to properly set it up, and how to use it.

MacMechanic's Tuesday Special Interest Group will join us for this meeting; therefore, no meeting there on Tuesday the 13th. 

Everyone is welcome at our free meetings, but only members may enter the drawings for prizes. (You may join at the meeting for $25 per year.) Wi-Fi, refreshments and good company! 

For additional SBMUG information, please visit http://sbmug.org/ or call 967-2866.

"I can't believe it's so EASY to draw!"    BEGINNING DRAWING with LARRY Le BRANE

Larry Le Brane's diverse artwork includes paintings, drawings & sculpture that combines fused glass with found objects. His work is featured at several Central Coast galleries, Facebook & at www.larrylebrane.     

• Is networking an important marketing tool for your type of business?
• Which networking settings are most suitable to you and/or your business?
• How do you determine your own networking style?
• What is your overall and event-specific plan of action?
• How do expectations, communication and anticipation come into play while networking?

The 9^th Annual Hesperia Hall Quilt Show will take place on Friday, September 16 from 2-9 PM, with a potluck at 7 PM.  Contemporary as well as vintage quilts of the area will be displayed, with photos and histories of the quilters.  Approximately 50 quilts will be shown, over half being bed sized, as well as a Bed Turning of antique quilts.  There will an opportunity quilt, door prizes, silent auction quilt and a hand quilting demonstration.  Admission is free.  Hesperia Hall is located at 51602 Bryson Hesperia Road, north of Lake Nacimiento.  If you would like directions or have any questions, please contact Kate Snell at (805) 472-2070 or www.hesperiasews@hotmail.com

Turtle Organization of San Luis Obispo is celebrating its 20th year of Turtles, Tortoises, and Reptiles Annual Show at the SLO Vets Hall,
801 Grand Ave, SLO on Sat, Sept 17th 2011.   On display will be TOO SLO members private reptile collections of exotic turtles, tortoises, reptiles, educational exhibits, comservation groups.  Costs: Adults, $3; Kids, $2, 5 & under, free.  Join us for a family fun time or anyone interested in seeing various reptiles all in one place. 

Court Street Summer Jazz Continues SATURDAY, September 17, 2011, Noon to 3PM!

The Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Band performed at Live Oak Festival both in 2010 and 2011. According to Neal Losey, DJ of Morning Cup of Jazz at KCBX "were the #1 requested act to return again for 2012" -- come find out why audiences are raving about the Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Band - simply put - the RED SKUNK JIPZEE SWING BAND's music is enjoyable, lyrics sassy, and energy is pure FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

Come join us from NOON to 3PM on the Court Street Terrace above Banana Republic by Pottery Barn near Osos and Higuera in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Announcing a Jazz, Rhythm & Blues concert This Saturday, 7 pm at the Majorie Luke Theatre.  Featuring Gina Eckstine, Lois Mahalia, The R& B Bombers and special guests.  Tickets $ 25 at the door.  Come join the WELLABRATION celebrating and benefiting the successful drilling of water wells in Kenya.  That’s the Majorie Luke theatre, 7PM Saturday.  Brought to you by Friends of Woni Kenya International Inc.  for more information please go to www.friendsofwonikenya.org

• Author workshops and panelsheld at the San Luis Obispo Historical Museum and the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art.
• Book sales and signingsby a variety of authors and organizations including Shelley Lowenkopf and Jonathan Maberry.
• Art of the Book Show:Book artists and illustrators will have original work on display and available for sale at the San Luis ObispoMuseum of Art.
• Public Readings: Hear your favorite authors read from their works from the official “Reading in Public” chair, or sign up at the festival to read from your favorite book for a $5 donation (per five minutes). Bring your own book.
• Gary Elem, also known as Dr. Magic, will bring his comedy magic show and balloon animals to the festival. 

Welcome to the captivating world of urban exploration, an international subculture of fearless thrill-seekers who lurk beneath city streets and trespass into long-abandoned buildings, defiantly searching for unseen treasures of modern civilization.

$7 donation at the door includes a complimentary glass of wine.

sloma.org for more info

The Cal Poly Landscape Architecture Department is sponsoring a lecture by Make Lakeman and Marisha Auerbach Friday, September 23rd, at 5:30 pm on campus in the Berg Gallery (Building 5, room 105). The public is invited to attend.

Lakeman is the founder of the City Repair Project, among other world-changing initiatives. Auerbach is a practitioner and lecturer on permaculture who has collaborated with the City Repair Project.

City Repair is an organization comprised mostly of volunteers, whose mission is to educate and inspire people to "build community by creatively transforming public space into neighborhood gathering places."

The organization is best known for its community interventions, or "intersection repair" happenings, which are events that work to reclaim, for one day, residential street intersections as public plazas and gathering spaces. These efforts were born out of a desire to create stronger community ties in neighborhoods and highlight the lack of public spaces that are available within our physical environment. These events, which started with one intersection in Portland, Oregon, are now a nationwide and even international phenomenon.

On Sept 24 the North County will join a worldwide event, “Moving Planet”, organized by 350.org to mobilize against climate change. The purpose of the Moving Planet event is to show the importance of moving beyond fossil fuels by having millions of people around the world pour into the streets on foot, bicycle or other means of sustainable movement.  The purpose of the Moving Planet event is to show the importance of moving beyond fossil fuels by having millions of people around the world pour into the streets on foot, bicycle or other means of sustainable movement. Bicyclers, skateboarders, people on horseback and walkers will meet at 12:45 at Veterans Memorial adjoining Atascadero Lake. Theme-related costumes are encouraged. The group will then proceed to the Atascadero Sunken Gardens. At 2PM, there will be a welcoming talk, followed by a variety of musical activities including a drumming circle and acoustic jams/performances by local musicians.  VoterV

Global Alliance for Balance and Healing presents Keys of Balance, a sound healing concert of intuitive music and a silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, September 24 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Santa Margarita Community Hall in Santa Margarita. Come and enjoy Angel Harp, Flamenco Guitar, Crystal Bowls, Pineal Toning, Gong and more. All proceeds benefit Global Alliance.

Tickets are $15 at the door or purchased in advance from Global Alliance Healing Team members. All proceeds benefit Global Alliance.

For more information call Karly Schmitt at 805-234-0454 or visit www.karlyschmitt.com.

$100 members, $115 nonmembers

Museum of Art and Paso Robles Art Association members receive a discount.

Travel by luxury motor coach from convenient pick-up locations in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. Receive informative materials and snacks while you journey to San Francisco for the day with fellow art lovers. Enjoy dinner in San Jose and enjoy the movie Surviving Picasso on the ride home.

The tour entrance ticket includes an exclusive audio tour by the curators and access to the rest of the deYoung Museum's collections.

Limited to 50 guests.

Join us for the 3^rd Annual Dog Festival and K-9 PALS Great Ball Drop on Sunday, September 25, 2011 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.  This is a family and dog friendly event benefitting the homeless and abandoned dogs of Santa Barbara County, so bring the kids –furry friends too– and help celebrate!  Proceeds will go to support the all-volunteer, non-profit, K-9 PALS organization and the Elings Park Foundation.
 
This year’s festival includes hilarious dog talent and costume contests, music, local food trucks, amazing agility, flyball and police K-9 unit demonstrations, animal rescue and welfare organizations, and dog-friendly business exhibitors to teach you about the products and services available to your furry family members.
 
Highlighting our day of festivities is the Great Ball Drop Raffle!  At approximately 2:00 pm, watch the Santa Barbara Fire Department hoist 1,000 numbered tennis balls up into the air and drop them over our specially designed prize board. This year’s grand prize is a vacation package including a 2-night stay at the Four Seasons San Francisco luxury hotel, a 5 course dinner for two with wine pairing at the 5-star rated Restaurant Gary Danko, and a $250 gift card for expenses – a total retail value of over $1,600!!!  Raffle tickets can be purchased prior to the event from Elings Park offices and K-9 PALS volunteers–1 ticket for $10 or 10 tickets for $90.
 
For more information, contact GBD@K-9PALS.org.
 

Artists' Survival Strategies Seminar

The Grammy-winning male a cappella choir returns to the Central Coast with a stirring "Love Story" program, spanning six centuries of music by Victoria, de Vivanco, Strauss, Whitacre, Paulus, Tavener, Ellington, and more.  Pre-show lecture. *Sponsored by Dr. Dawn Starr & Family and Rabobank.

Charles Eisenstein, author of "Sacred Economics: Money, Gift and Society in an Age of Transition" will be at AYNI GALLERY 216 State Street, downtown Santa Barbara for a talk and book signing. Free and open to the public.

An exhibition of the new paintings and photographic arts of Paso Robles artist and photographer, WB Eckert, themed on the elegant Calla Lily.

What is a Rorschach Garden?

Rorschach Test – A series of inkblot images intended to evoke associations that may reveal something about ourselves that might otherwise remain hidden in our subconscious.

Garden - A pleasant place to wander among flowers and nature where we can relax and be alone with our thoughts and musings.

WB Eckert’s Rorschach Garden is a place for you wander and enjoy. Where the images may at first appear to be one thing but may actually be another. Wander through his garden and enjoy what you think you see. Like the secrets of the Calla, your own reactions and delight may surprise you.
 

The opening reception will be held as part of First Saturday: Wine & The Arts on the evening of Saturday, September 3, 2011 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Fine wine will be poured by Sculpterra Winery with the enchanting music by MOTM.

A fine art print of one of WB Eckert’s lilies will be given away the night of the reception and another at the end of his show.

MAKE INDEPENDENT FUSED GLASS PROJECTS with Larry Le Brane

For intermediate fused glass skills, Wednesdays, September 14, 21 &/or 28, 1-4 pm at Le Brane Design Studio in SLO.

Larry’s taught fine art at CA colleges for 30 years. His eclectic glass-art & paintings are shown at Central Coast galleries, Facebook & www.LarryLeBrane.com.                                                                                                   

• Kyle Wiens, Co-Founder, iFixit
• Drew Munster, Founder, Tennis Warehouse
• Karen Duggan, Co-Founder, Playful Planet

• Mike Manchak, Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC)
• Jim Dunning, Cal Poly Tech Park
• Jonathan York, Cal Poly Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Claire Clark, City of SLO Economic Development Program
• Thea Chase, Cal Poly Small Business Development Center for Innovation
• David Ryal, Mission Community Services Corp
• Peter Houcks, SCORE
• Israel Dominguez, Business and Entrepreneurship Center (BEC) at Cuesta College
• Jo Anne Miller, SLO SEED Ventures

Cost:$59/person; $400/table of eight; $29/student
Dinner & Coffee/Tea Provided
Go to: www.softec.org to register
 

An evening of rousing, rollicking, foot-stomping fun awaits with Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys. Famous for imbuing zydeco dance music with contemporary flair and nodding to a Creole past and zydeco’s future, The Creole Cowboys will leave you hollerin’ for more!

*Sponsored by Andy & Cass Schwartz and the Apple Farm Inn