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5 events,THE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA (NOVEMBER 18 – DECEMBER 31) And finally, the classic Holiday Extravaganza. See Scrooge find his Christmas spirit in a heart-warming tale of holiday magic, laugh until your sides ache at the zany characters in a fractured fairy tale opera, and celebrate the music of the season in our Holiday Vaudeville Revue. Our holiday triple bill is a very special family tradition designed to... Now on view: "I'd Tell You If I Could" features paintings by U.K-based artist William Brickel. The figures in William Brickel’s work presented in this exhibition are partly representations of himself, but are also standalone actors that perform emotional distress for us to see. Each figure is absorbed in their two-dimensional world, as the viewer is aware of their emotional intensity. Both intimately personal and... RALPHS AND FOOD 4 LESS KICK OFF SEASON OF GIVING WITH THIRD ANNUAL ‘HELP 4 THE HUNGRY’ DRIVE Donate at more than 300 Ralphs and Food 4 Less stores November 22—December 31 Ralphs and Food 4 Less announce the return of their Help 4 the Hungry food donation drive at stores throughout California. Now in its third year, the month-long campaign raises awareness and funds... While photography has historically been valued for its ability to depict our world objectively, there are some photographers who seek to reveal it to us by abstracting objects and moments they observe. By carefully composing shapes, forms, colors, and textures, they create new ways of seeing our material world. This exhibition explores examples of abstract photography created by members of The Photo Society. Artists on... The objects on display in this exhibition are a collection of kinetic creatures that explore a mother’s physical sensitivity to their child’s constant touch. Visitors are invited to interact with the forms, as suggested by adjacent action words. This action is a symbolic provoking of “The Mother,” who in turn reacts dramatically, becoming a spectacle for others to witness. Created by artist Marrin Lee Martinez,... |
6 events,APPLY NOW TO COMPETE FOR THE FINE ARTS AWARDS AT THE MONDAY CLUB! The Monday Clubhouse Conservancy will present the 61st annual Fine Arts Awards Competition at The Monday Club on February 27, 2022. All High School Juniors and Seniors in SLO County are eligible to apply, starting immediately. Applications are available at www.themondayclubslo.org First place awards are $1,500, Second place awards are $1,000 and... |
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This special Executive Chef Barajas’ dinner at delightful Somerset Grill is a wonderful way to usher in 2022. It starts with a sparkling toast and amuse of Requeson Empanada with ricotta, sweet morita salsa and popping candy. Hot Appetizer choices are Grilled Octopus with chorizo and roasted potatoes or Spanish Tortilla with egg custard, potato and salsa macha. There’s a Cold choice of Watermelon Tartare...
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Ring in the New Year at the PAC with Opera San Luis Obispo in an epic evening of pops, opera, musical theater, and dance! The OperaSLO Grand Orchestra and maestro Brian Asher Alhadeff present a fantastic line-up of world-renowned award-winning artists and ensembles including vocalists Alba Franco-Cancél, Shira Renee Thomas, Karen Dunn, Eliana Nunely, Gregory Gorrindo, Dylan F. Thomas, and Zach Apel. This unforgettable New Year’s...
$25 – $90
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Fri, Dec 31, 2021 7:30 PM Get Tickets Ring in the New Year at the PAC with Opera San Luis Obispo in an epic evening of pops, opera, musical theater, and dance! The OperaSLO Grand Orchestra and maestro Brian Asher Alhadeff present a fantastic line-up of world-renowned award-winning artists and ensembles including vocalists Alba Franco-Cancél, Shira Renee Thomas, Karen Dunn, Eliana Nunely, Gregory Gorrindo, Dylan... |
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Spira – a special performance and workshop by the Movement Arts Collective at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art Friday, January 7 – performances at 5:30, 6pm and 6:30pm Saturday, January 8 – performance at 11:15am and 12:15pm, each followed by a participatory movement workshop Maartje Herman’s Spira is a dance shaped and inspired by Mark di Suvero’s sculpture Mamma Mobius, its swirling shape... |
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Spira – a special performance and workshop by the Movement Arts Collective at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art Friday, January 7 – performances at 5:30, 6pm and 6:30pm Saturday, January 8 – performance at 11:15am and 12:15pm, each followed by a participatory movement workshop Maartje Herman’s Spira is a dance shaped and inspired by Mark di Suvero’s sculpture Mamma Mobius, its swirling shape... |
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5 events,SLO Jewish Film Festival – January 9-30; slojff.com The Twelfth Annual San Luis Obispo Jewish Film Festival will be held online from January 9-30. The Festival, noted for celebrating cultural diversity, is doing a deep-dive this year into further revealing how Jewish Culture and Jewish Faith are expressed all over the world. “Our Global Mishpacha” is this year’s theme. Mishpacha is the Hebrew term for... |
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6 events,Free Virtual Bird Festival January 13-17, 2022 By now, you may have heard that the in-person 2022 Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival (MBWBF) was canceled by our parent organization, Morro Coast Audubon Society (MCAS). This decision was incredibly difficult and heartbreaking. We quickly pivoted to a virtual festival and reached out to our extremely talented and dedicated festival leaders. The response was amazing, so we bring to you, the "Flying...
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7 events,Friday, January 15 • 7 p.m. SHABBAT SERVICES TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Tune in online for Shabbat services dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr. Please contact Congregation Beth David (805) 544-0760 or [email protected] for details on how you can be a part of the service. |
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San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Presents: Free Admission Day, January 17, 2022! Join us at the garden for SLOBG’s Free Admission Day! The SLO Botanical Garden is happy to offer free admission to all visitors on Monday, January 17th from 10am-4pm. The normal admission cost of $5 for adults and children over 12 will be waived. This is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors...
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Monday, January 17 • 2–3 p.m. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day MLK DAY MOVIE AND DISCUSSION Featured Movie: SHARED LEGACIES: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN JEWISH CIVIL RIGHTS ALLIANCE Join Congregation Beth David's Social Action and Adult Education committees for a lively discussion of the film Shared Legacies: The African American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance. Dr. Cornel Morton of the Diversity Coalition and Dr. Sari H. Dworkin from... |
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Every month SLO Chamber members gather after hours to catch up, meet new members, do a bit of networking and get an inside glance at a local business. Membership Mixers happen on the third Wednesday of every month and provide an opportunity for members to get to know each other and share business contacts all in the friendly confines of a member business. A benefit... The Life and Music of George Michael will be live at the Fremont Theater in downtown SLO on Wednesday, January 19, 2022! ♦ SHOW INFORMATION ♦ Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Door Time- 6:00 PM Show Time- 7:00 PM 18+ TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23! ♦ TICKET OUTLET ♦ Boo Boo Records 978 Monterey St • SLO Mon-Wed 10-8, Thurs-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-6 |
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How can SLO encourage higher density housing that is affordable to middle class workers? About this event Is 'Missing Middle' the solution to SLO's housing woes? Between a large, single-family home and a towering apartment building, there is a sweet spot of housing that used to be the backbone of our neighborhoods but has lost its place over the past 50 years. As our community...
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Join us for Clay and Bubbles at Next Door at Granada Hotel and Bistro! You will learn how to make a Ceramic Bud Vase while sipping on a glass or two of bubbles ! Adriana Lemus and Chad Franco from Night Owl Pottery will guide you through this 2-hour intro to clay workshop. ***6 spaces available*** The $80 fee includes white stoneware clay , all...
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Join our 2022 kickoff celebration! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vpwqde-pqDovkoXb2453W65owCLgPUK9RQ climate champion award climate accomplishments June Cochran $10,000 challenge fun activities |
6 events,Staged Reading: The Quality of Life Written by Jane Anderson Directed by Rosh Wright Artistic Direction by Michael Siebrass Show Times January 21 – January 22, 2022 Fri & Sat @ 7 pm Sat @ 2 pm About TICKETS ON SALE DECEMBER 15th! Set in the Berkeley hills after a major fire, Jane Anderson’s 2007 play introduces us to Jeannette, an earthy, high-spirited woman whose husband, Neil, is... |
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Dirty Cello at the Clark Center Jan 22, 2022 7:30 pm Tickets: $30-$42 https://bit.ly/dirtycelloclarkcenter Dirty Cello - cello like you've never heard before! Combine the virtuosic wail of Jimi Hendrix, the soul of BB King, and the fire of Bill Monroe, and add a whole lot of cello, and you get the Dirty Cello band. Dirty Cello performs all over the world,... |
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Silent film once again comes alive in SLO! Considered a lost film for many decades, a 35mm print of the 1929 silent comedy film Why Be Good?, starring SLO icon Colleen Moore, was discovered in an Italian archive in the late 1990s. Now nearly 90 years after its first release, this newly restored version will be screened alongside a genuine period-authentic live score provided by renowned silent...
$15 – $32
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Sunday, January 23 • 2–4 pm INTERACTIVE CHILDRENS ACTIVITY • JEWS AROUND THE WORLD CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR TO JOIN THIS LIVE EVENT. Leah Matthys has created a very special children’s program that teaches our youth about Jews around the world through a map matching game, informational slides, videos, and Q&A time. The program celebrates different international groups through their customs, clothing and common experiences. This... |
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A Time of Remembrance Ceremony Honors Survivors of Violence A Time of Remembrance, a ceremony created to bring together survivors of violence, will take place Wednesday, January 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event, presented by Wilshire Hospice, is being offered online specifically so those who wish to retain their anonymity may do so at: https://calpoly.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZC0PSTNzRjmMJ5ZEEB8uWLw. The event is for anyone who has been...
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Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I and 2017’s Tony-winning Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece, set in the small Russian village of Anatevka at the beginning of the 20th Century. The original production won 10 Tony Awards, including a special Tony for becoming the longest-running Broadway musical of all time. You’ll be there when...
$69 – $109
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10 events,Four day surf contest at the Pismo Pier When Surfing For Hope hosts a World Surf League Qualifying Series surf contest, young California athletes are able to compete at the most important and recognizable events in their sport without having to leave the state or travel great distances. This also includes the ability to earn valuable WSL Qualifying Series points, compete against international athletes, and...
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Your community newspaper brought to life. Good Morning SLO is our platform for sharing ideas, news and inspiration. A monthly program that brings community leaders, business owners, nonprofit executives and staffers together, and enables us to reconnect, engage and learn from each other. Our goal is to provide insight into business, community and legislative issues and share the stories of those making a difference. We...
$25 – $35
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FREE online training for Grocery/Retail Store employers on implementing your COVID-19 Prevention Plan This free half-day course is specifically designed for managers and supervisors working in the grocery, restaurant, retail, construction and other industries where employees commonly come in contact with the public which puts them at higher risk for COVID exposure. This interactive course will be conducted virtually via Zoom and will focus on...
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PATRIMONY X BRASSERIE SLO WINE DINNER Join us for an exclusive Five-Course Wine Dinner, featuring 100-point vintages from PATRIMONY Estate. With more than 250 wineries in San Luis Obispo County, we’re surrounded by local winemakers making waves in the industry. Our team has eagerly been awaiting the opportunity to partner with these award-winning wineries to create a culinary experience that features wine and produce, grown... |
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Spanish guitar great and Latin Grammy-winner Diego “Twanguero” Garcia has become internationally known for his unique “Twang” sound that ranges from Spanish guitar to American folk, flamenco, and tango. In riveting solo work and numbers backed by his electric trio, this eclectic evening will feature tunes from his Electric Sunset release, his Spanish Music Award-winning solo CD, Back Roads Vol. I, as well as his soon-to-be-released, Back Roads...
$31 – $39
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In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators and cultural satirists. Author, journalist, and social observer, her essays and interviews offer acerbic views on current events and the media, as well as her pet peeves which include tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak...
$27 – $54
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Call for auditions for the San Luis Obispo Master Chorale Saint Paul The Apostle Catholic Church 800 Bello Street Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Monday, January 31, 7:00 pm Sing with us! Following a highly successful return to the stage performance last month, the SLO Master Chorale is holding auditions for new members. Choral experience is preferred but not required. Individuals should plan to... |
5 events,Have you heard about ReSIProcal February? Throughout the entire month of February, Wine Club members of any SIP Certified tasting room that is participating in ReSIProcal February can visit their wine club's tasting room and collect a postcard that gives them two (2) complimentary tastings at any other SIP Certified tasting room that is participating. There are several participants throughout the Central Coast, including Niner...
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Answering Your COVID-19 Questions: COVID TOWN HALL sponsored by San Luis Obispo County Office of Education, San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department and NAACP San Luis Obispo County Branch. Overwhelmed by the amount of COVID-19 information and misinformation and constantly changing recommendations about how to stay safe? The SLO County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) wants to help. It is... |
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Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new...
$69 – $109
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FREE online training for Grocery/Retail Store employers on implementing your COVID-19 Prevention Plan This free half-day course is specifically designed for managers and supervisors working in the grocery, restaurant, retail, construction and other industries where employees commonly come in contact with the public which puts them at higher risk for COVID exposure. This interactive course will be conducted virtually via Zoom and will focus on...
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7 events,The paintings on display in this exhibition all represent specific moments that at first glance may appear mundane but in actuality reflect profound realities of the artists’ lives. Rooted in the unique specificity of each artist’s story, these works depict the value found in the simple moments of our lives, an invitation to create and contemplate, and a reminder to be present in moments that... SLO Provisions in San Luis Obispo is offering a special chef-prepared Valentine’s dinner to go. The four- course meal features a seafood moqueca (Brazilian-style seafood stew) as the main course and also includes a baked brie starter, Caesar-style chicory salad, and dessert is a truffle trio of dark chocolate, red velvet and passionfruit. Chocolate covered strawberries and a bottle of sparkling wine complete the package.... The Marvelous Wonderettes Written & Created by Roger Bean Musical Arrangements by Brian William Baker Orchestrations by Michael Borth Vocal Arrangements by by Roger Bean & Brian William Baker Directed by Suzy Newman Musical Direction by Allesandra Alcala Choreography by Kelly Fidopiastis Scenic Design by Dave Linfield Lighting & Sound Design by Kevin Harris Show Times February 4 – March 6, 2022 Wed-Sat @ 7 pm Sat & Sun @ 2 pm About TICKETS...
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Join SLOMA and GALA on Friday, February 4 from 5-8 PM to celebrate the work of London-based artist William Brickel! Come sip wine and listen to music from a live DJ all while you explore the mysterious and complex work of Brickel. These intimate scenes of male bodies perform and draw out emotional distress and catharsis; each canvas a window into a state of emotional... |
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Come out to Mission Plaza on February 5th from 11am – 3pm for an amazing celebration of everything AAPI, from food, performances, music, and art! All vendors will be local Asian-owned businesses brought to you from our very own central coast. The San Luis Obispo Symphony proudly presents their return to the stage and 60th anniversary season, including five main concerts at the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo, two special outdoor concerts, and a collaborative concert with the SLO International Film Festival. All concerts will be conducted by Music Director Andrew Sewell. The five main concerts are available exclusively in subscription packages, ranging from $295...
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One of the most energetic and engaging progressive acoustic bands, known for their perfect mix of virtuoso bluegrass musicianship and rock star vocals, The HillBenders’ WhoGrass is a rollicking chronological journey through The Who’s legendary catalog. From the early hits all the way through The Who’s discography – and even taking a peek into Pete Townshend’s solo career – the rolling banjo, intense dobro percussion, and...
$27 – $54
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