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SPRING ARTS ANNUAL 2014 BY ERIN C. MESSER

Spring has sprung … and been woven, painted, knotted, sung, acted, danced, fêted, and made, too! pring isn’t just for lovers. It’s also for the Arts—as you, dear Reader, are about to find out in this year’s Spring Arts roundup. We sent out our editor bots to lock onto the season’s piquant events and pertinent points of creative parley. We came back with art v. craft, a tension that has animated the academy and the atelier alike for as long as it has occurred to folks to separate the aesthetic from the practical. Somewhere between spring’s lovers and spring’s artists is the “maker” movement, which has received so much attention from critics and laypeople alike as we continue our love affair with all things DIY.

In that spirit, SLO MakerSpace is developing its curriculum to draw members of the community into their busy beehive. Among other things, they’re MAKING THEIR OWN DINOSAURS! Should you require further persuasion, MakerSpace CEO Clint Slaughter sits down with me to talk about repurposed pianos, CNC routers, and the “build board.” The SLO Mini Maker Faire gears up for its second year, billing itself as “open to all ages (babies to 100+!),” though we advise you to keep an eye on any under-1-year- and over100-year-old attendees. On stage, The SLO Little Theatre does

what they do for love with a production of A Chorus Line, and the Civic Ballet of SLO gets the devil behind them with their interpretation of Arthur Miller’s McCarthyera classic The Crucible. The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival relocates to the Filipponi Ranch in San Luis Obispo with two of the bard’s best-known comedies in repertory, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Taming of the Shrew. Cal Poly provides a suite of spring concerts featuring the Arab Music Ensemble, the Faculty Chamber Ensemble, the Early Music Ensemble, and more ensembles galore. We’ll be reading Piper Kerman’s Orange is

the New Black, Cuesta College’s Book of the Year selection and the inspiration for the hit Netflix series. And of course we’ll be hearing poetry—lots of poetry—via all the usual avenues, as well as the recently founded Friday Edition Poetry Series at SLOMA. Art will be receiving visitors during her usual “at home” hours—leave your visiting card on the silver platter, please—in venerated venues such as the aforementioned SLOMA, Studios on the Park, the always innovative Steynberg Gallery, Cal Poly’s University Art Gallery, Burl Vreeland’s newly minted Studio de Burl, and countless wineries, coffee shops, home studios, restaurants, and anywhere else with walls willing to stand still long enough to get hung. And she’ll be formally fêted at the sixth annual Paso Robles Festival of the Arts. So sit back, adjust your beret to its jauntiest angle, and skewer your received wisdom about the “fine arts” with this knitting needle as we spring forward … .∆ PHOTO BY HENRY BRUINGTON

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SPRING ARTS ANNUAL 2014 SLO County makers of all kinds challenge the classic duality

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IF YOU BUILD IT The sculptural quality of this 3-D hand epitomizes the intersection of technology and aesthetic beauty at SLO MakerSpace. PHOTO BY HENRY BRUINGTON

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rt is not born, but made. Whether a made object is “art” or “craft,” however, is a debate as old as the second made object: when the first maker turned to the second to say “Oh, it’s just craft.” As Orson Welles coos in his brilliant documentary F for Fake, which chronicles the life and “work“ of art forger Elmyr de Hory, “It’s pretty, but is it Art?” This line from Kipling may apply to a Modigliani so good even the so-called experts cannot distinguish it from an original, but it also perfectly recalls the tension between art and craft. The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, home to the Central Coast Craftmakers, embraces the presence of craft in the fine arts and rejects the notion that a clear distinction can be made between the two. Ruta Saliklis, SLOMA’s exhibition and development director, has been firmly rooted in this attitude since her graduate work in fiber art and doctoral work in textiles at the University of Wisconsin. Like so many artists and curators operating in this liminal space, it has always seemed counterintuitive to her that objects demonstrating such clear depth of intent and skill of execution should be relegated to second-class citizenship. “The Metropolitan Museum of Art has this fabulous textile collection … but when they did have exhibitions of things like Versace, people would just get up in arms and say, ‘This is not art.’ And we’ve always taken the approach here that it’s ‘fine craft,’” Saliklis says. Yet this attitude is changing, and the recent success of exhibits like Savage Beauty, featuring ART V. CRAFT continued page 31

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FANNING THE FLAMES Ruth Fash’s art-fan Feminist Fan—Frida Kahlo, part of SLOMA’s permanent collection, bridges the gap between art and craft. ART V. CRAFT from page 28

the work of the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen, Isabelle de Borchgrave’s exquisite paper dresses, and Cartier and Bulgari retrospectives attests to the art-viewing public’s openness to “fine craft” infiltrating the academy and moving beyond the Decorative Arts wing. This perfectly aligns with the muchtouted DIY movement, which by its nature defies definition but can be loosely interpreted as a move toward making. “As society gets more plugged in, everything’s in cyber space, there’s a movement back to growing your own food, making things—a mentality of looking at something and saying, ‘I can figure out how to do that,’“ Saliklis says. “And so the hands-on, the tactile, it’s become more important as kind of a backlash against everything being out in cyber space, and not having that connection to the handmade.” It’s a positive spin on that cliché of the modern art gallery or museum, where a visitor snidely remarks “I could do that” in the face of an Abstract Expressionist or Action painting. This new approach has an exclamation point and a lift at the end of it: “I can do that!” and its intent is toward creating the next wave of makers, rather than discrediting the previous one. At the turn of the 19th century, the photograph forced us to rethink what a painting should be, when verisimilitude was no longer its highest aim. The result was a century

of incredible innovation on canvas. Now, the *** proliferation of technology and its seemingly Reinforcing the importance of education in infinite powers of fabrication have driven the advocacy for fine craft is Crissa Hewitt, a once-necessary artisanal skills into the realm silversmith and jewelry artist who co-hosts of the fine arts, and the result promises to be KCBX’s “Ears on Art” interview program. A equally satisfying. former Cal Poly art and design professor, she This move toward “fine craft” and the has spent her artistic career working against the return to a society of makers has already prevailing notion of what is “art” and what is not. greatly impacted the “academy” on a national One theme that has recurred in her and international level, but the many interviews of artists in comparative scope of the art various media is a focus on world in SLO County may have process—inspiration, frustration, allowed for more fluidity of motivation—rather than the results definition to begin with. The task of process. This isn’t a new idea— here is not only one of teaching a any art school student can tell you Learn more about public to see “craft” as “art,” but how sick he or she is of discussing SLO MakerSpace, including a facilito be willing to see the struggle “process”—but it’s vital to keep ties overview and a and the energy behind the in mind when considering how to calendar of classes successful rendering of both. look at an object of fine craft and and events, at slomakerspace.com. “We also don’t want people how to consider the artisanal skill to only think, ‘We live in this underlying its execution. beautiful area and we can “Art is in the intent,” Hewitt says, only look at happy paintings of the rock and of “not in the finished product.” the beautiful landscape that we have here.‘ Her participation in the Open Studios tour, … We have a responsibility to really have an in addition to showcasing her work, is focused educational component and show people things on addressing the arbitrariness of the art and that they might not see.” craft divide. On a visit to the de Young Museum And won’t that make a nice landscape all the in San Francisco, Hewitt happened upon a more satisfying, anyway? Just as an excellent curatorial note in a gallery displaying fine craft jute wall sculpture takes nothing away from, objects. The statement affected her deeply— say, an archaic torso of Apollo? she recalls that it brought tears to her eyes. The Says Saliklis, “I’m all in favor of breaking statement begins: down the distinctions.” “While ‘art’ is a distinguishing characteristic

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of human cultures that has existed since prehistoric times, the specialized definition of art—as a category of objects conceived exclusively for aesthetic contemplation—is a relatively recent cultural creation. Similarly, ‘craft’ has not always been segregated as a category of objects defined primarily by their supposedly utilitarian function. Many cultures do not recognize such categories and create objects that simultaneously serve ritual, functional, and artistic roles in society.” When visitors to Hewitt’s studio ask her about this statement, she explains its origins and its special significance to her: “If I comment on the fact that [Hewitt’s work] is often not defined as art, they go, ‘Well, what is it?’” Art is as you see it or, as the title of Italian playwright Luigi Pirandello’s play is sometimes translated: It Is So! (If You Think It Is So). *** That the rise of fine craft seems to have culminated in the maker movement is a great source of energy for curator and artist Neal Breton, whose recent “Savages” show at Studios on the Park in Paso Robles included one piece that especially highlighted this trend. “The handmade resurgence, it’s one of the biggest resurgences I’m so happy about,” Breton tells me. “There’s a kid in our show, Ty Hjortland, his sign work art—that kid is 18 years old, and he already has an attainable skill that he can use. He doesn’t need college. He does signs for me all the time. I have two signs hanging in my house ART V. CRAFT continued page 32

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SPRING ARTS ANNUAL 2014 SEWING CIRCLE Everything old is new again at SLO MakerSpace, where this manual treadle sewing machine is put to use.

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right now. He’s actually got a piece in here—the ‘drinking water’ sign in Sally Loo’s is his.” Breton’s happiness comes to mind while talking with Clint Slaughter, doctor (yes, that’s Dr. Slaughter), Renaissance man, and CEO of SLO MakerSpace, a new venue for local DIYers. Although the mission of MakerSpace is not explicitly artistic, the processes taught there and the products that result are far from immune to aesthetic considerations. “The maker movement incorporates art at its core, “ Slaughter says. “It’s not just technology geeks, it’s not just hackers, it’s not just people wanting to do 3-D modeling and that kind of stuff, it’s ‘what can I make out of this thing?’” In addition to a “build board,” where makers without a project can find something to work on, MakerSpace maintains an online list of DIY possibilities to fill nearly every domestic need. Slaughter says, “I just started the ‘open house’ project where basically ‘you need something for your house?’ here, here’s a list of stuff. Need a soap dish? You can 3-D print one out. The one down in the bathroom was a 3-D printed soap dish.” The inherent beauty of the objects just lying around MakerSpace’s work tables—whose tops are decommissioned doors from the former Travelodge on Marsh—defies any opposition to their place in the art world. A 3-D plastic and mechanical hand recalls the sculpture studio of Daniel Chester French, sculptor of the Lincoln Memorial. A 1918 piano has been reconstructed by Slaughter himself to house a miniature recording studio complete with electronic keyboard in place of its original keys. A delightfully irregular wooden dinosaur catches my eye as soon as I walk in—a “Rorasaurus,” as I later learn, designed and executed by shop manager Rory Aronson. He has plans to make a small army of them for display on his lawn. “Everybody is a maker to some extent and a tinkerer, but then with enough tools and with enough input and collaboration you can make anything you’re doing into art,“ Slaughter tells me. “The other thing, too, is when you’re enjoying what you’re doing it just automatically becomes art in a way, anyway.” This enjoyment begins to sound a lot like the “process” described by Hewitt, in which she insists most of the artists she’s interviewed revel. “You can have that organic process where if you just need to build something for your house, then you could start building it,“ Slaughter continues. “But then, hey, why don’t I ART V. CRAFT continued page 34 PHOTO BY HENRY BRUINGTON

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really just pay attention to detail and make this into something that’s really neat, or add some elements I hadn’t thought of before? So if I’m going to make a lamp, maybe I’ll use the laser cutter and laser cut a cool design all around it that I never would have been able to do otherwise. “I think that’s where this place is really unique, in that you can come in here with an idea, but then once you see other things going on and you talk to other people and get new ideas, it can totally evolve into something else that becomes much more artistic than you first envisioned it.” The spirit of collaboration that has animated so much of 20th century fine arts has been coopted in the 21st century by the makers, and the result promises to reduce the distinction between art and craft even further. The possibilities of beauty in useful objects ring true for Slaughter and Aronson, and seem to be shared by everyone at MakerSpace. Off the top of his head Slaughter lists a handful of prospective classes and projects that various MakerSpace board members and teachers have proposed, including a very “meta” idea of Richard Farwell’s: “Rich wants to teach some ‘old meets new’ classes, so you can make your own plane—so out of wood you make a plane that would plane other wood; you’re crafting the tool you’re going to use for your next project. And

they’re gorgeous.” SLO MakerSpace and other maker spaces around the country seem like ideal laboratories for this intersection of old and new technologies with the world of fine art and craft. As long as “vocational education” remains a pejorative term, public and private schools alike will continue to minimize its importance. Yet this devaluation of practical skills is anathema to Slaughter’s “day job”—medicine being both highly cerebral and inherently tactile, and often considered the height of educational achievement. Slaughter, however, traces his passion for the hands-on much further back than medical school. “Unfortunately you see school shop programs falling by the wayside left and right and even art programs, too, and music. It’s all going away—and I still use the skills that I learned in middle school in shop class. I still have the ball-peen hammer I made on the lathe in shop class.” A thing of beauty, even a practical thing, a tool, is still a joy forever. The popularity of these maker spaces around the country proves

that people do want to learn these skills, whether the educational powers-that-be value them or not. The grandfatherly skills of the wood shop and garage meet the decidedly youth-driven culture of technology at SLO MakerSpace. Between these two poles of craftsmanship lies a new breeding ground for art production. “I think we are finally seeing a turn back towards our industrial roots. You can theorize, and you can learn history, and you can learn marketing and all this administrative stuff in college, and what are you going to get out of it?“ Slaughter asks. “You might get a job, if you’re lucky. But if you can make something with your hands you’ll always have an opportunity. And I think our culture’s finally realizing that.” As Audre Lorde tells us, the master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house. But if we learn to make our own tools, and to make them beautiful, we can finally live in a house of our own creation. ∆ Arts Editor Erin C. Messer gets artsy-craftsy at emesser@ newtimesslo.com.

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April 6th

A Choral Celebration 775 Mission Street, San Miguel, CA

Halter Ranch Pops Concert & Fundraiser

Symphony of the Vines collaborates with two great, local choral groups! Plus, hear Beethoven’s most playful symphony!

Hear the orchestra, quartet, enjoy food & wine tasting, auctions and more!

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North County Chorus

Canzona Women’s Chorus

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June 8th 8910 Adalaida Rd, Paso Robles

Tickets for both events available at symphonyofthevines.org, Booboo Records in SLO and Matt’s Music in Templeton

Events

Special Events

DARE TO WEAR GREEN Outside Now’s grandest affair of the year, the Dare to Wear Green Gala and Silent Auction, on March 22. Music by The Gypsy All Stars. 6-9pm, The Oddfellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo., $25. More info: 541-9900, christihale@ mac.com, daretoweargreen.com. VICTORIAN SEANCE Come with questions for those who have passed on. Miss Victoria will lead a group séance on March 23. The event is limited to 15 people and a discount will be given for signing up for the Past Life Workshop as well. 7-8:30pm, Ruby Dragon, 600 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. $25. More info: 772-1100, rubydragonrocks@aol.com, rubydragon.info. ANTIQUE BOTTLE SHOW AND SALE 46th annual sale with thousands of bottles, glass insulators, and collectible containers, March 28 from 1-6pm and March 29 from 9am-3pm. , Morro Bay Veterans Hall, 209 Surf St., Morro Bay. Free. More info: 543-7484, dirtydiver53@gmail.com. EARTH DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL The largest free annual environmental event in SLO County will showcase the eco friendly April 27. 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. More info: 541-1400, education@slobg.org. BUELLTON BREW FEST Unlimited tastings of award winning brews on May 3. 12-4pm, River View Park, 151 Sycamore Dr., Buellton. $35. More info: 709-2221, info@createpromotions.com, buelltonbrewfest.com/ . 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Join the Dunes Center in celebrating 15th years of natural science education and visitors services. 15 tastings for $15 May 16. 6:30-8:30pm, Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, 1065 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe. $15. More info: 343-2455, admin@dunescenter.org, dunescenter. org. FAMILY FESTIVAL AT THE FILIPINO CULTURAL CENTER Everyone is invited for food, local crafts, games, face painting, a bounce house, and other entertainment, May 17. 10am-4pm, Filipino Cultural Center, 885 S. 13th St., Grover Beach. Free. More info: 242-3453, filipinowomensclubslo@gmail.com, familyfestival.weebly.com. TRADING DAY AND BATTLE OF THE GARAGE BANDS North County’s largest garage sale from 9am-3pm, followed by the Battle of the Garage Bands 3pm-7pm, June 21. , Downtown City Park, 12th and Spring St., Paso Robles. Free. More info: 238-4103, info@pasoroblesdowntown.org, pasoroblesdowntown.org. CENTRAL COAST LAVENDER FESTIVAL Lavender vendors, food, demos, and music, July 12. 10am-5pm, Downtown City Park, 12th & Spring St., Paso Robles. Free. More info: 238-4103, info@pasoroblesdowntown.org, pasoroblesdowntown.org. 11TH ANNUAL OLIVE FESTIVAL Olive oil, chef cook-off, cooking contest, artists, crafters, and wine tasting, Aug. 16. 10am-5pm, Downtown City Park, 12th and Spring St., Paso Robles. Free. More info: 238-4103, info@ pasoroblesdowntown.org, pasoroblesdowntown.org. SECOND ANNUEL GARAGISTE FESTIVAL: SOUTHERN EXPOSURE Santa Ynez Valley-based “Garagiste Festival: Southern Exposure,” which will feature fifty-six of Santa Ynez Valley’s and Santa Barbara County’s

Obispo., $5/hr. More info: 9045229, smartstudioslo@gmail.com, smartstudioslo.com. “BRUSHMARKS” JURIED EXHIBIT FOR TEENS CALL FOR ENTRIES North County students in grades 6-12 are eligible; entries are due April 2. 3-6pm, Paso Robles City Library, 1000 Spring St., Paso Robles. $5 for 2 pieces of artwork. More info: 237-3870, srobitaille@prcity.com, prcity.com. HEARTWORK CITY RESTRATIVE ART WEEKEND PAINTING RETREAT March 29-30. 9am-4pm, The Groves off Highway 41, 4455 Highway 41 East, Templeton. $295. More info: 8355991, denise@heartworkandsoul.com, heartworkandsoul.com. BYOA (BRING YOUR OWN ART) NIGHT AND CRITIQUE Artists are invited to bring a piece for a peer group critique at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, April 1. Please RSVP. 6-8pm, Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. Members free; $15 non-members. More info: 966-5373, Ext. 107, membership@ mcasantabarbara.org.

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Artoholics eponymous Some say pigs are smarter than dogs. Others say that those who appreciate art are smarter than those who do not. Be smart, check out the grand opening of local artist Burl Vreeland’s studio, Studio De Burl, on March 21 at 7 p.m. More than 60 works will be on display, and there will be a silent auction and raffle. Studio de Burl is located at 831 Via Esteban in SLO. Admission will be free. For more info contact Burl at burlvreeland@yahoo.com. high-quality, limited-production commercial “garagiste”, March 29-30. , Veterans Memorial Hall, 1745 Mission Dr, Solvang. $5 $175. More info: 888-71-TICKETS, info@garagistefestival.com, garagistefestival.com. EARTH DAY FOOD AND WINE WEEKEND 8th annual celebration, Apr. 11-13. , Castoro Cellars, 1315 North Bethel Rd., Templeton. $75-$115. More info: 4662288, kyle@vineyardteam.org, earthdayfoodandwine.org. THE CHARDONNAY SYMPOSIUM Celebrate this crisp white wine May 16-18. 10am, Dolphin Bay Resort, 2727 Shell Beach Rd., Pismo Beach. More info: 866-480-5194, info@ slowine.com, slowine.com. MIKE SUPER: MAGIC AND ILLUSION A magical, theatrical experience sophisticated enough for adults, cool enough for teens, and completely engaging for children’s imaginations, on March 21. Premium seating includes an exclusive VIP pre-show reception, featuring close-up magic. 7pm, Christopher Cohan Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $21-$68. More info: 756-4TIX (4849), lwoske@ calpoly.edu, pacslo.org. SEVEN SISTERS QUILT SHOW SUN, SAND, AND SEA A multi-guild regional quilt show featuring over 300 quilts, 45 vendors, food court, quilt raffles, and more, June 28 from 9am-5pm and June 29 from 9am-4pm. , Alex Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo. $10/ weekend pass. More info: 937-6627, info@AQGCC.org, info@aqgcc.org. FREE MOONLIGHT HOURS! Enjoy free admission to the San Luis Obispo Children’s museum during Farmer’s Market. 5-8pm, San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info:

545.5874, Info@slocm.org, slocm.org. YOUNG MAKER CLUB AND TINKERING CLUB Exploration Station invites parents to discuss participation in clubs that will engage children in maker-inspired, creative building activities, on March 26. RSVP at youth@explorationstation.org. 6:30pm, Exploration Station, 867 Ramona Ave., Grover Beach. Free. More info: 4731421, youth@explorationstation.org, explorationstation.org. 4-H SLO HIKE - BISHOP PEAK All are welcome to join 4-H SLO Hikers for a 4 mile strenuous hike on March 22. Meet at the Bishop Peak trailhead entrance at the top Highland Dr. 10am-12:30pm, Bishop Peak, Highland Dr. Trailhead Entrance, San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 781-5944, cinelson@co.slo. ca.us, cesanluisobispo.ucanr.edu. INTRO TO PERMACULTURE: EDIBLE LANDSCAPES Josh Carmichael, designer, landscaper and educator presents Permaculture, a design methodology for creating abundant, sustainable living spaces, March 25. The lecture focuses on edible landscapes and gardens and his upcoming Permaculture Design Course. 6:30pm, SLO Grange Hall, 2880 S. Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 239-0147, slopermaculture@gmail.com, slopermaculture.net. CENTRAL COAST QUILTERS MONTHLY MEETING on March 25. Guest speaker this month is Marguerette Tate, designer of quilts and wall hangings that are “just a little out of the box.” Everyone welcome. 6:30-9pm, South County Regional Center, 800 W Branch, Arroyo Grande. Free. More info: 4744781, publicity@centralcoastquilters. org, centralcoastquilters.org. WINE PAIRING DINNER TO BENEFIT BREAST CANCER FUND

Three course dinner by local chef Liz Lynch-Begovich of Seaside Cafe & Bakery paired with wines from Stephen Ross Cellars, March 22. WIll benefit Arroyo Grande Hospital breast cancer fund. Beach Butlerz will provide comfortable setting with cabanas, lounges and bonfire pits. 6:30pm, Oceano Dunes State Beach at Grover Beach, Oceano Dunes, Oceano. $75 in advance; $100 at event. More info: 9389954, kathryn@nobleproductionsllc. com. WINES, PINES, FELINES HART invites you to celebrate with the shelter at Camp Ocean Pines on April 6. Featuring art, appetizers, auctions, live music, and a gourmet dinner. Tickets at Cambria Chamber Shelter. 4:30-9:30pm, Camp Ocean Pines, 1473 Randall Drive, Cambria. $75 in advance; $85 at door. More info: 927-5956, susanbarghini@ sbcglobal.net, slohart.org. ADOBE ARCHITECTURAL TOUR Tour features five San Luis Obispo adobes, highlighting history and cultures of the era, and includes roundtrip transportation, music entertainment, local art, and food samplings, April 27. 9am-2:30pm, The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. $40. More info: 303-587-7079, maryjqualls@ charter.net. EGG HUNT Kids 8 and under are invited to a hunt searching for eggs in the Historic Jack House Garden, April 19. 11am, Historic Jack House and Gardens, 536 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 781-7300, dsetterlund@ slocity.org. MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT Enjoy an afternoon of music in the Jack House Gardens, a tour of the historic Victorian home, and create a Mother’s Day card, May 11. 1-4pm, Jack House and Gardens, 536 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. $5; kids under 12 are free. More info: 781-7067, dsetterlund@slocity.org.

Visual Arts EXHIBITS TOM SCHULTZ LANDSCAPES on display through May 13. , Taste Restaurant, 2900 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. More info: 541-5860, tomschultzart.com. LANA COCHRUN EXHIBIT through March. During library hours, Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria. Free. More info: 927-4337. “SCULPTURE BY THE SEA” The 12th annual California Sculptors Symposium Exhibition, “Sculpture by the Sea,” May 3. A showcase of sculpture by the artists attending California Sculptors Symposium April 27-May 4. Venus di Cambria is finished and for sale! BBQ:$10 10am-5pm, Camp Ocean PInes, 1473 Randall Dr., Cambria. Free. More info: 927-0254, rosemarycameron@ gmail.com, campoceanpines.org. “MOTHER EARTH IN PERIL” Exhibit of paintings from artist Joanne Beaule Ruggles, for Art After April 4. 6-9pm, Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 547-0278, sgallery@charter.net, steynbergallery.com.

CALL FOR ARTISTS OPEN STUDIO For individuals and families who come to create at their leisure, through May 17. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Noon-5pm, Sm(ART) Studio, 3591 Sacramento #104, San Luis

SLO MUSEUM OF ART features three large showrooms with rotating fine art exhibits. The museum also offers an array of classes for all ages and frequently hosts special events and movie nights. Open 11am-5pm everyday but Tues., SLO Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., Free. More info: 543-8562, assistant@sloma.org, sloma.org. THE SHAKESPEARE PRESS MUSEUM This unique space doubles as a working printing shop and is located in the Graphic Communication Department (Building 26, Room 116) at Cal Poly. More than ten presses, 500 cases of type, and various printing ephemera are maintained. Times vary, Graphic Communication Department (Building 26, Room 116) at Cal Poly, SLO. More info: 756-1108 or 909-292-7335. “THE PAINTED MEMORY” Paintings by David Kreitzer on display through April 27. During museum hours, San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 543-8562, sloma.org. “PUSHING THE LIMITS” Exhibit on pushing the limits of print making, April 4 to May 11. During museum hours, San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 543-8562, sloma.org. CENTRAL COAST PHOTO SOCIETY: “GOING MOBILE” An exhibition of mobile phone photography; photojournalist Steve E. Miller will select images for the exhibit from all entries. April 4-June 1, with an opening reception April 4 during Art After Dark. 5-9pm, SLOMA, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 543-8562, sloma.org. ART ACTIVITY: MOSAIC SNAKES Tear tiny pieces of construction paper and attach them with glue to create a pattern of colors in the shape of a sssssslithery snake, through March 23. 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. Free with admission. More info: 545-5874, info@slocm.org, slocm.org. ART ACTIVITY: SNAKE HATS Who ever heard of a rattlesnake hat? Make one in the Art Center through March 30. 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. Free with admission. More info: 545-5874, info@slocm.org, slocm.org.

MUSEUMS SLO MUSEUM OF ART features three large showrooms with rotating fine art exhibits. The museum also offers an array of classes for all ages and ART continued page 40

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frequently hosts special events and movie nights. Open 11am-5pm everyday but Tues., SLO Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., Free. More info: 543-8562, assistant@sloma.org, sloma.org. THE SHAKESPEARE PRESS MUSEUM This unique space doubles as a working printing shop and is located in the Graphic Communication Department (Building 26, Room 116) at Cal Poly. More than ten presses, 500 cases of type, and various printing ephemera are maintained. Times vary, Graphic Communication Department (Building 26, Room 116) at Cal Poly, SLO. More info: 756-1108 or 909-292-7335. “THE PAINTED MEMORY” Paintings by David Kreitzer on display through April 27. During museum hours, San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 543-8562, sloma.org. “PUSHING THE LIMITS” Exhibit on pushing the limits of print making, April 4 to May 11. During museum hours, San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 543-8562, sloma.org. CENTRAL COAST PHOTO SOCIETY: “GOING MOBILE” An exhibition of mobile phone photography; photojournalist Steve E. Miller will select images for the exhibit from all entries. April 4-June 1, with an opening reception April 4 during Art After Dark. 5-9pm, SLOMA, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 543-8562, sloma.org. ART ACTIVITY: MOSAIC SNAKES

Tear tiny pieces of construction paper and attach them with glue to create a pattern of colors in the shape of a sssssslithery snake, through March 23. 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. Free with admission. More info: 545-5874, info@slocm.org, slocm.org. ART ACTIVITY: SNAKE HATS Who ever heard of a rattlesnake hat? Make one in the Art Center through March 30. 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. Free with admission. More info: 545-5874, info@slocm.org, slocm.org.

GALLERIES STUDIO DE BURL GRAND OPENING Artist Burl Vreeland is opening a new art studio showing over 60 pieces of new work, on March 21. There will be a silent auction and a raffle. 6pm, Studio de Burl, 831 Via Esteban, San Luis Obispo., Free. More info: 295-0177, Burlvreeland@ yahoo.com. “A WINDOW TO FLY THROUGH” Photographs by Bill Rumbler on display April 1-29, with a reception on April 11. During gallery hours; reception April 11 5-8pm, Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero Suite 10, Morro Bay. Free. More info: 7721068, greg@galleryatmarinasquare.com, galleryatmarinasquare.com.

CHAOS Let your hair down and explore the surreal, the realistic, or the abstract, April 3-27 with a reception and awards April 5. 5-7pm, The Showroom Gallery, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. Free. More info: 2350798, Publicity@pasoroblesart.org. “FISH” GROUP ARTIST SHOW AMPHORA GALLERY The local artists of Amphora Gallery present “Fish,” featuring platters, vases, mugs, paintings and more, through May 4. Opening reception on April 4. opening reception 6-9pm, Amphora Gallery, 4070 Burton Dr., Suite 1, Cambria. free. More info: 927-8273, foxlopottery@gmail.com, amphoragallery. com. “THREE POINTS OF VIEW” Featuring artists Susan McKee, Carole McDonald, and Janice Lucier, April 1 to April 29. Artist’s reception April 11. Artist reception 5-8pm, Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero Suite 10, Morro Bay. free. More info: 7721068, greg@galleryatmarinasquare.com, galleryatmarinasquare.com. STUDIOS ON THE PARK Several working artists own this studio complex in common. Visit them as they work, or see special exhibits in the showroom. Open Thurs. 12-6pm, Fri.-Sat. 12-9pm, and Sun. 12-6pm., Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. More info: 238-9800, sasha@ studiosonthepark.org, studiosonthepark.org. STEYNBERG GALLERY This coffee bar features drinks, art, and music aimed at stimulating the brain. Regular art showcases highlight provocative local artists and work from afar. Open daily, Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St. , SLO. More info: 5470278, steynberggallery.com. “UNIQUE EXPRESSIONS” Artwork made from unusual materials on display April1 to May 31, with an artists reception during Art After Dark on April 4. During gallery hours; reception 6-9pm, Gallery at the Network, 778 Higuera St. Suite B, San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 7880886, galleryatthenetwork. com. ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION at Cal Poly University Art Gallery April 10 to May 15. During gallery hours, Cal Poly University Art Gallery, San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 756-6038, artgallery.calpoly.edu.

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Bins and needles Turn a fire hazard into fine art at SLO Botanical Garden’s pine needle basket weaving workshop with artist Elizabeth Bear. The workshop will be held March 22 and May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m, in the Oak Glen Pavilion. Bring sharp scissors and a bagged lunch, all materials will be provided. The workshop also includes a lecture on sustainable harvesting and tree kindness. The cost is $95 for Garden members and $120 for non-members. To register call 541-1400, E×t.. 304.

RHYTHMS 2014 Performances will include a variety of dance styles and feature Core Company Dancers who range in ages from 7-50. Guests will include the Atascadero High School Drama Department, and the GRADS: Greatly Respected Adult Dancers, on March 21-22. 7pm, Spanos Theatre, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo., $20$30. More info: 459-0893, core. cc@gmail.com, coredanceslo. com. THE CRUCIBLE The Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo presents a new ballet inspired by Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, April 5-6. 7pm and 2pm, Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $18-$30. More info: 756-4849, office@ civicballetofslo.org, pacslo.org. HULA SHOW Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu will perform April 12, featuring their trademark hula mua or “hula that evolves” style. 8pm, Spanos Theatre, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $38.40-$47. More info: 7564849, calpolyarts.org.

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Lovely Rita “When it gets dark I tow your heart away” sang Paul McCartney on the Beatles track “Lovely Rita.” Musician Rita Hosking will surely tow your heart away if you see her perform as the Rita Hosking Duo on April 25 at Coalesce Bookstore at 7 p.m. and April 26 at Castoro Cellars at 7:30 p.m. The Rita Hosking Duo consists of Hosking and Sean Feder, who plays Dobro and banjo. Singer, songwriter, guitar player, fiddler, and harmonicist Doug Adamz will also perform. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the venues; tickets for the Castoro show can also be purchased at Boo Boo Records. More info available at slofolks.org. COMEDY JOHN HODGMAN Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures, April 1. 8-10pm, Campbell Hall, UCSB Campus, Campbell Hall, Santa Barbara., $12-$25. More info: 893-3535, aandl-info@sa.ucsb.edu, artsandlectures. sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=2922. I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES Neil Simon’s hit comedy about Herb, a Hollywood scriptwriter whose forgotten past reappears in the form of a teenage daughter, runs May 30-June 22. Times vary, see website, The Spot, 116 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande. $15-$20. More info: 474-5711, thespot@thespotag.com, thespotag.com.

STAGE READING: PSYCHOPATHIA SEXUALIS Ubu’s Other Shoe Staged Reading series presents John Patrick Shanley’s award-winning play, March 21-22. 7pm, San Luis Obispo Little Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. $7-$10. More info: 786-2440, pattythayer@slolittletheatre.org, slolittletheatre.org/mainstage?s=33. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL Presented by Atascadero High School Drama on April 4-13. Tickets available at brownpapertickets.com April 4,5,10,11,12: 7pm, April 6,13: 2pm, Templeton Performing Arts Center, 1200 Main St., Templeton. More info: 464-7110, atascaderodramaboosters@gmail.com,

ahsdramaboosters.org. NOISES OFF At PCPA, April 24-May 11. PCPA’s Marian Theatre, 800 S College Dr., Santa Maria. $15.50-$37.50. More info: 922-8313, boxoffice@pcpa.org, pcpa.org.

DRAMA NHS DRAMA PRESENTS: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Nipomo High School Drama Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Olympic Hall through March 22 at 7:30 pm. Cost is $8 for students; $10 for adults in advance, ART continued page 42

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$12 at the door. 7:30-9:30pm, Nipomo High Olympic Hall, 125 N. Thompson, Nipomo., $8 to $12. More info: 474-3300, nipomodrama@gmail.com. SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL STAGED READING SLO Little Theatre’s Academy of Creative Theatre presents a staged reading of Sarah, Plain and Tall, March 28-29. 7pm, San Luis Obispo Little Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. $7-$10. More info: 786-2440, pattythayer@slolittletheatre.org, slolittletheatre.org. “NO SHAME” THEATRE Late night original theatre last Friday of the month, March 29, April 25, May 23, June 27. 9:30pm, SLO Little Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 786-2440, boxoffice@slolittletheatre. org, slolittletheatre.org. PROOF SLO Little Theatre presents Proof, a Pulitzer Prize winning drama by David Auburn, April 4-27. 2pm and 7pm, San Luis Obispo Little Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. $15-$25. More info: 786-2440, pattythayer@ slolittletheatre.org, slolittletheatre.org/ mainstage?s= 00000023. A DELICATE BALANCE Staged reading May 2-3. 7pm, SLO Little Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. $7-$10. More info: 786-2440, boxoffice@ slolittletheatre.org, slolittletheatre.org. THE SAN PATRICIOS At PCPA, July 31-Aug. 17. PCPA’s Marian Theatre, 800 S College Dr., Santa Maria. $15.50-$37.50. More info: 922-8313, boxoffice@pcpa.org, pcpa.org.

888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. More info: 781-3889, pattythayer@slolittletheatre. org, slolittletheatre.org/audition.

Music CLASSICAL CELTIC CHARMS CHORAL CONCERT Experience the luck of Irish at the “Celtic Charms” choral concert by the Vocal Arts Ensemble, a 50+ adult choir that has been performing in SLO county and around the world for over 35 years. March 13. 7pm, Community Presbyterian Church, 2250 Yorkshire Dr., Cambria., $20-$30. More info: 541-6797, Sarah@vocalarts.org, vocalarts. org. WIND ORCHESTRA TRIBUTE TO KENNEDY AND LINCOLN The San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra and the Cuesta Wind Ensemble will join forces in a musical tribute to two of our greatest presidents, March 22. 8pm, Cuesta College Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. GA $20; Students $10; Free for kids 8 & younger. More info: 464-9434, publicity@ slowinds.org, slowinds.org. SAN LUIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Featuring unfinished symphony by Schubert, Beethoven’s Overture to Prometheus, and Dvorak’s Czech Suite, March 23. 3pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 490 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos. $10 donation at door. More info: 528-7795, info@sanluischamberorchestra.org, sanluischamberorchestra.org. GUITARIST ERIC HENDERSON IN CONCERT March 28. 7pm, Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay. $20. More info: 440-9521, slofolks.org. GUITARIST ERIC

HENDERSON IN CONCERT March 29. 7:30pm, Castoro Cellars, 1315 North Bethel Rd., Templeton. $20. More info: 440-9521, slofolks.org. CLASSICAL GUITARIST STUART GREEN Performs for G. Roger Bailey Classical Guitar Scholarship benefit, March 30. 2:30pm, St. Benedict , 2220 Snowy Egret Lane, Los Osos. $20. More info: 771-8138, cbailey_1@charter.net. CAL POLY FACULTY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE RECITAL Members of the faculty perform masterworks on April 4. 7:30pm, Cal Poly Davidson Music Center Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo . $5 at the door. More info: 756-2406, music@ calpoly.edu, music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. VOCALOGY Vocal jazz quintet performs April 6. 3pm, Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Rd., Paso Robles. $20. More info: 434-5538, grapevines@starband.net, nslocca.org. CENTRAL COAST FLUTE CIRCLE Learn and play Native American flute second Thursdays, through July 10. , Upstairs in Wesley Building, Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 489-2930, alicer1@charter. net, centralcoastflutecircle.org. CAL POLY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE: THE BANDS April 25. 8pm, Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo . $12-$14 general; $9 and $12 seniors and students. More info: 7562406, music@calpoly.edu, music.calpoly. edu/calendar/. CAL POLY ALL-STATE FESTIVAL

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PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE RECITAL A presentation of contemporary music May 22. 7:30pm, Pavilion, Performing Arts SHOW BOAT This classic American Center, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo . Free. musical plays May 10 at 7pm and May More info: 756-2406, music@calpoly.edu, 11 at 2pm. , Performing Arts Center, music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. One Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo., CAL POLY EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE: $20-$65. More info: 541-5369, ‘THE FABULOUS FRENCH’ Music from operaslo@sbcglobal.net, the French Baroque May 23. 8pm, Mission operaslo.org. San Luis Obispo, 751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo . $14 general, $12 seniors and $9 students. More info: 756-2406, music@ calpoly.edu, music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT May 24. 8pm, Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $12 general, $9 seniors and students. More info: 756-4849, music@calpoly.edu, music.calpoly. edu/calendar/. A CHORUS LINE This CAL POLY STUDENT modern classic Broadway INSTRUMENTAL musical will be May RECITAL 16-June 15, Fridays and May Saturdays at 7pm and 29 and Saturdays and Sundays at June 2pm. SLO Little Theatre, 888 25. 11am, Morro St., San Luis Obispo. Cal Poly $15-$28. More info: 786-2440, Davidson boxoffice@slolittletheatre. Music Center Room org, slolittletheatre.org. 218, Cal Poly, San Luis FOREVER PLAID At PCPA, Obispo. Free. More info: June 19-29. , PCPA’s Marian 756-2406, music@ Theatre, 800 S College Dr., Santa calpoly.edu, music. Maria. $15.50-$37.50. More info: calpoly.edu/calendar/. 922-8313, boxoffice@pcpa.org, pcpa.org. CAL POLY STUDENT OKLAHOMA At PCPA, July 16-26. , VOCAL RECITAL PCPA’s Marian Theatre, 800 S College May 29. 7:30pm, Cal Dr., Santa Maria. $15.50-$37.50. Poly Davidson Music Center More info: 922-8313, boxoffice@ Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis pcpa.org, pcpa.org. Obispo. Free. More info: 7562406, music@calpoly.edu, music. calpoly.edu/calendar/. AUDITIONS CAL POLY JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT Guest artist TBA! AUDITIONS FOR 2014 May 31. 8pm, Performing Arts CENTRAL COAST Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL PHOTO COURTESY OF ATASCADERO DRAMA BOOSTERS Obispo . $14 and $12 general, $12 Auditions for A Midsummer and $9 seniors, students and Jazz Nights Dream and The Taming Federation members. More info: of the Shrew on April 12. 756-4849, music@calpoly.edu, 1-5pm, SLO City Library, music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. 995 Palm St., SLO. More Don’t be a monster, go see Atascadero High School Drama’s production of Young Frankenstein: CAL POLY WIND BANDS’ info: 546-4224, zoe.saba@ SPRING CONCERT WITH centralcoastshakespeare.org, the Musical while you’re still young. The show will play at the Templeton Performing Arts JOHN ASTAIRE, GUEST centralcoastshakespeare.org. PERCUSSIONIST The Wind AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Center from April 4 to April 13, and will help raise money for an AHS Drama trip to perform Ensemble and Wind Orchestra Auditions for a staged reading of perform with John Astaire June the Pulitzer Prize winning drama, Footloose in Scotland. To purchase tickets go to ahsyf.brownpapertickets.com, or to reserve 6. 8pm, Performing Arts Center, directed by Anet Carlin, will be 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. May 3 at 3pm and May 4 at them by phone call 464-7110. Prices are $10 for students in advance, $12 at the door, and $15 for $9-$14. More info: 756-4849, 5pm. Show will run June 20-21. music@calpoly.edu, music.calpoly. , San Luis Obispo Little Theatre, adults in advance, $17 at the door.

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CONCERT April 27. 2:30pm, Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $12-$14 general; $9 and $12 seniors and students. More info: 7562406, music@calpoly.edu, music.calpoly. edu/calendar/. SLO SYMPHONY CLASSICS Jennifer Frautschi, Violin, will perform on May 3 at 8pm, Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $20-$75. More info: 5433533, lisa@slosymphony. com, slosymphony. com. CAL POLY

edu. CAL POLY SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT WITH THE CAL POLY CHOIRS Cal Poly’s symphony and choirs join forces on June 7. 8pm, Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. $14 and $12 general, $12 and $9 seniors and students. More info: 7564849, music@calpoly.edu, music.calpoly. edu/calendar/. FESTIVAL MOSAIC July 17-27, tickets on sale April 1. Varies, Multiple venues Varies. More info: 781-3011, festivalmosaic.com.

POP AMBER CROSS FEATURED AT WILD HORSE Songwriters At Play presents old-school country vocalist Amber Cross, plus Gary Arcemont, James Moore, Sami Grisafe, Jessie Andra Smith. All ages. March 22. 1-4pm, Wild Horse Winery, 1437 Wild Horse Winery Ct, Templeton., Free. More info: 204-6821, stevekey57@gmail.com, songwritersatplay.com. MIKE MCGILL LIVE AT LAST STAGE WEST BBQ Join singer/songwriter Mike McGill on March 25. 6-9pm, LAST STAGE WEST BBQ, 15050 Morro Rd., Atascadero. free. More info: 760212-6805, mail@mikemcgillmusic.com, mikemcgillmusic.com. DEANNA DELORE SINGS SONGS FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK, BROADWAY FAVORITES AND MORE! Deanna Delore, Soprano, and Jim Barnett, Piano, will be performing the best of the standards, jazz, and Broadway tunes, April 6. 3pm, San Luis Obispo Masonic Lodge, 859 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. $45. More info: 503-8442, operacharm@gmail.com, KeepSinging. net. RITA HOSKING DUO IN CONCERT on April 25. 7pm, Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay. $20. More info: 440-9521, slofolks.org. RITA HOSKING DUO IN CONCERT on April 26. 7:30pm, Castoro Cellars, 1315 North Bethel Rd., Templeton. Free. More info: 238-0725, slofolks.org. AN EVENING WITH CHRIS HILLMAN & HERB PEDERSEN Original Byrds member and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman takes the stage Apr. 26 with long time friend and legendary singer, instrumentalist and recording artist Herb Pedersen

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Obispo. $5-7 suggested donation. More info: 543-8562, sloma.org. CRAFT IN AMERICA: CROSSROADS This documentary screens May 19. 7pm, SLOMA, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 543-8562, sloma.org. ART IS ... THE PERMANENT REVOLUTION screens June 16. 7pm, SLOMA, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 543-8562, sloma.org. SPAGHETTI WESTERN ROTARY FUNDRAISER Cowboy up and join the Rotary Club of SLO for Cafe Roma spaghetti, top sirloin bbq, fun movies, games for children, and a silent auction, on April 5. Proceeds benefit local charities and scholarships. Order online or call for reservations. 4-8pm, Ludwig Center, 864 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo. $25 adults, $5 kids, under 2 free. More info: 439-2000, dominique.marino@gmail.com, slorotary.org.

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BOOK RELEASE & SIGNING Doug Jenzen will sign copies of his new book, Images of America: Guadalupe, which contains nearly 200 historical photographs of Guadalupe and is the latest book in Arcadia Publishing’s pictorial history series, March 29. 1-3pm, Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, 1065 Guadalupe St., Guadalupe., Donations accepted. More info: 343-2455, admin@dunescenter.org,

dunescenter.org. CRESTON LIBRARY BOOK SALE At the Creston Library, March 21. (In case of rain, will move to March.31) 9am-5pm, Creston Library, 6290 Adams St., Creston. Free. More info: 438-3543, mustangannie1@ juno.com, crestonnews.org. COALESCE BOOKSTORE BOOKSIGNING Signing and presentation by author Isla Morley, March 23. 1-3 pm, Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay. Free. More info: 7722880, coalescebookstore@gmail.com, coalescebookstore.com. BOOK SIGNING PARTY Baby chicks will be on hand for this book signing party for Rainbow and Friends Love One Another, March 29. 11am-2pm, Farm Supply SLO, 224 Tank Farm Rd., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 710-3090, poetry@ nicolettesart.com, nicolette.tateauthor. com. WORKSHOP: ON CREATIVITY AND SLOWING DOWN The Henry Miller Memorial Library presents: “World Enough & Time: On Creativity and Slowing Down,” hosted by Christian McEwen, April 6-10. , Big Sur Lodge, 47225 California 1, Big Sur. More info: 831-667-2574, mike@ henrymiller.org, slowworkshop.wordpress. com. CORNERS OF THE MOUTH POETRY takes place every third Sun. with a featured poet. An open reading will follow. 7pm, Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., SLO. Free. More info: 547-1318, kpsslopoet@charter. net. SOUTH COUNTY POETRY featuring published poet Benny Biesek, March 23. 5:30 pm, South County Poetry, 1748 Deer Canyon, Arroyo Grande. Free. More info: 4730230, evycole@inbox.com. POETRY AT THE STEYNBERG Poetry

reading with Kevin Clark and Darius Degher, April 6. 3pm, Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo. free. More info: 547-1318, kpsslopoet@charter.net, languageofthesoul.org. POETRY AT THE STEYNBERG Poetry reading with Darius Degher and Kevin Clark, April 6. 3pm, Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 547-1318, kpsslopoet@charter.net, languageofthesoul.org. STORY TIME WITH KAREN Hear a story read by one of our favorite museum friends, March 22. 11am, San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo. Free with admission. More info: 545-5874, info@slocm.org, slocm.org. WOMEN IN PRISON A discussion with Cal Poly lecturer and author Kathleen Cairns will discuss issues and difficulties facing women in the prison system, from her book Proof of Guilt, on March 27. 7-8pm, Paso Robles City Library, 1000 Spring St., Paso Robles. Free. More info: 237-3870, kchristiansen@prcity.com.

Classes

& workshops PINE NEEDLE BASKET WEAVING Join artist Elizabeth Bear for this hands-on workshop, March 22 and May 17. 9:30-2:30pm, San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden , 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo., $95

members/$120 non-members. More info: 541-1400, education@slobg.org. SPRING INTO NATURE Kids and parents will celebrate the outdoors in this free, hands-on nature crafts workshop on April 5. For reservations call 546-3190. 1-3pm, San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden , 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo . More info: 541-1400, education@slobg.org, slobg.org. EL CAMINO ART ASSOCIATION AND ARTIST DEMO Demo by Sheila Underwood, silk painting and watercolor artist on March 24. 1pm, Toucan Terrace Clubhouse, 955 Terry Drive, Pismo Beach. Free. More info: 235-4244, tyldeborah.smith@gmail. com, elcaminoartassoc.com. INDESIGN JUMPSTART A one-day workshop in Adobe Indesign, presented by the Graphic Communication Institute at Cal Poly, March 22. 2014 Time: 8:00am-12:00pm Location: the Graphic Communication Building 26, Room 220. 8-noon, Cal Poly, 1 Grand Ave, Building 26, Room 220, San Luis Obispo. $150. More info: 756-2645, lsing@calpoly.edu, grci.calpoly.edu. PASO WINE 101 An introduction to Paso Robles wine country, its wines, and how to taste them, March 28. 4-6pm, First Crush Cellars, 2975 Limestone Way, Paso Robles. $30/pp; $24 Crush Club members. More info: 434-2772, info@firstcrushwinemaking.com, firstcrushwinemaking.com. ∆

Wind jamming What should you do on June 6 at 8 p.m.? The answer, my friends, is to go see the Cal Poly Wind Bands’ Spring Concert, featuring percussionist John Astaire at Harman Hall of the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly. The show will feature new and traditional compositions and will be the last of the season for the Wind Ensemble and Wind Orchestra. Tickets are $9 to $14 and can be purchased at pacslo.org. students. More info: 927-0567, charlie@ talsanmusic.com. BROWN BAG CONCERT Enjoy Americana music from Robert and Janita Baker, April 4. Noon, 1st Presbyterian Church, Marsh & Morro, San Luis Obispo. Free. More info: 543-3070, fmsuddarth@ charter.net. THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE This popular revue, produced by Judy Belushi Pisano and Dan Aykroyd, pays homage to Chicago’s rich history of blues, soul music and gospel in the true spirit of the original Blues Brothers on Apr. 11 at 8pm. 8pm, The Clark Center, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. $38-$47. More info: 489-9444, jamie@clarkcenter.org, clarkcenter.org. CUESTA COLLEGE JAZZ ORCHESTRA This 20 piece jazz orchestra will play April 21. 7:30pm, D’Anbino Vineyards, 710 Pine St., Paso Robles. $10/$5 for members. More info: 550-1192, warren@rgso.net. ROYAL GARDEN SWING ORCHESTRA This ten piece jazz big band with original arrangements plays May 30. 7:30pm, D’Anbino Vineyards, 710 Pine St., Paso Robles. $10; $5 for members. More info: 550-1192, warren@rgso.net, rgso.net. CAL POLY RSVP XIX: ‘VOX BALAENA’ July 3-5. 8pm, Pavilion, Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo . $14. More info: 756-4849, music@calpoly. edu, music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. ROYAL GARDEN SWING ORCHESTRA This ten piece jazz big band swings with

original arrangements, June 27. 7:30pm, D’Anbino Vineyards, 710 Pine St., Paso Robles. $10; $5 for members. More info: 550-1192, warren@rgso.net, rgso.net.

Film & TV SLO LIBRARY “WATCH A GREAT BOOK” A series featuring films adapted from great books, Wednesdays at 5:30pm including: April 2: Moneyball. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo., Free. More info: 7811215 , skinsey@slolibrary.org, slolibrary. org. SPIKE & MIKE ANIMATION FESTIVAL Spike & Mike’s Festival has earned an outstanding reputation for its mind-blowing collections of the world’s most unique animated short films. Check it out May 4-5. 7-9pm, Campbell Hall, UCSB Campbell Hall , Santa Barbara . $10. More info: 893-3535 , aandl-info@ sa.ucsb.edu. ALL ABOUT PRINTS screens April 21. 7pm, SLOMA, 1010 Broad St., San Luis

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Guitar hero “The most incredible guitarist I have heard in years” Willie Nelson said about guitarist Eric Henderson—and no, it wasn’t just the weed talking. On March 28 at Coalesce Bookstore at 7 p.m. and March 29 at Castoro Cellars at 7:30 p.m. Henderson will play selections from his latest album Notes and perform on various instruments. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the venues; tickets for the Castoro show can also be purchased at Boo Boo Records. More info available at slofolks.org.

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