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Sierra Vista hosts women's health seminar

Saturday, 15 May 2010 10:02

One in three women in the U.S. will have a hysterectomy before she turns 60. While no woman wants to face surgery, today the vast majority of gynecologic conditions – from endometriosis to uterine fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding to cancer – can now be treated effectively without a big incision.

With da Vinci® Surgery, a hysterectomy requires only a few small incisions, so you can get back to life faster – within days rather than the usual weeks required with traditional surgery.

Friday, 14 May 2010 14:06
Businesses having to deal with recession woes are in luck. SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, presents a business workshop to address key issues facing businesses today. The workshop will focus on financial reports, presented by Christina Gibford and Glenn Burdette; marketing and customer focus, presented by Larry Rutter from the SCORE Marketing Committee; and effective handling of Human Resource issues, presented by Melinda Thomas, president of FIT Financial. Aimed at individuals who have been in business from one to three years, the free SCORE workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 22 in the conference room of the City/County Library, 995 Palm Street in San Luis Obispo.
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SLO Art Museum presents 'Who Gets to Call it Art?'

Friday, 14 May 2010 13:26

The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, formerly the SLO Art Center, recognizes that film making is a visual art form and is delighted to present a series of outstanding documentary movies inspired by its current exhibitions.

Each film has been carefully selected to enhance your experience of the Art Center’s exhibits and to deepen your understanding of the work on display.

The current exhibit is Perfect Stranger: Robert Chapman. The show features magnificent abstract works by the San Miguel artist, which leads to the film, "Who Gets to Call it Art?" by Peter Rosen. The showtime is May 18 at 7 p.m. at the art museum, 1010 Broad Street.

Thursday, 13 May 2010 09:52

On Sunday, May 23 hundreds of community are expected to gather to celebrate one of this area’s most generous citizens, Diane Blakeslee Brocato.

Brocato has supported the growth of the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art since its early days as an Art Association in the 1960s. All the arts organizations in the county owe much of their success to her philanthropic spirit.

Thursday, 13 May 2010 09:00

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, formerly the SLO Art Center, hosts a special lecture on contemporary abstract painting on Sunday afternoon.

The presenter, Daniel Dove, an assistant professor and area coordinator of studio art at Cal Poly University, is a fine artist in his own right. Dove graduated with an MFA in painting from Yale University and his work appears in public collections in Malibu, Ohio, and Germany.

Monday, 10 May 2010 13:30

The Cuesta College Fashion Design and Merchandising department is hosting a student fashion showcase on May 11 for fashion design and merchandising students that have participated in the program since the fall 2009 semester.

The entries will include a variety of projects from the fashion design and merchandising industries, including story boards, garments, illustrations, class projects and designs.

Concert update at Cuesta College

Saturday, 08 May 2010 07:48

Cuesta College will offer three notable concerts next week, as the spring 2010 performance schedule comes to a close.

Two of the concerts are CD project concerts the will help the Cuesta College jazz department prepare to record a CD this summer of the department’s best work of the year.

Wednesday, 05 May 2010 10:08

A trio of experts is heading to SLO County on Wednesday, June 2 with information on the local, state and national economies.

SLO County Mid-Year Economic Forecast

The first-ever "Mid Year Update" by the UCSB Economic Forecast Project, hosted by the Atascadero and Paso Robles Chambers of Commerce, will feature presentations by economists Chris Thornberg and Brad Kemp of Beacon Economics along with Sacramento political pundit Dan Walters.

The event is a follow up to the November Forecast which annually attracts more than 400 business and community leaders.

Learn to Fly Day in SLO: Live the dream

Wednesday, 05 May 2010 09:20

The world of flight offers fun, freedom and experiences unlike anything else in you can imagine. And you’re invited to participate as Pigs Can Fly Aviation, LLC (PCF Aviation) hosts an International Learn to Fly Day event at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, May 15.

International Learn to Fly Day was created to invite people interested in the world of flight to discover more by meeting local aviators and discovering the initial steps toward “living the dream” of personal flight.

Nearly 600,000 people from all walks of life in the U.S. are licensed pilots, but millions more have dreamed of joining that group.

Tuesday, 04 May 2010 15:11

slo symphony logo On Saturday, June 5, the San Luis Obispo Symphony will hold the annual Bach 'n Birdies Golf Tournament at the Avila Beach Golf Resort in beautiful Avila Beach.

The four man/woman scramble and the noon shot-gun start will allow all to finish in time to enjoy a post-tournament dinner, provided by McPhee's Grill.

A tournament raffle is currently being orchestrated and will include an assortment of fabulous prizes, including Dodger baseball tickets, Central Coast wine packages, rounds of golf and more.

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Dennis Curry presented by San Luis Obispo Museum of Art 8/6/2010 2:30 PM - 8/30/2010
Dennis Curry: From Africa to the Central Coast
OBON FESTIVAL! 8/7/2010 2:00 PM - 8/7/2010 9:00 PM
The Obon Festival is back! Enjoy great food, bon odori dancing, raffle prizes, taiko drumming and martial arts, bonsai displays and demonstrations, and much more! Admission is FREE, call for more information.
Edna Valley Vineyard's Movies Under the Stars: Back to the Future 8/27/2010 7:30 PM - 8/27/2010
Edna Valley Vineyard's 3rd Annual Movies Under the Stars is here! Bring low-back chairs, blankets, and picnic food if you would like. Wine and beverages are available to purchase, so please leave all outside alcohol at home. Tickets are $10 each, and all sales are donated to the local Special Olympics chapter.
Edna Valley Vineyard presents Movies Under the Stars: "Christmas in July" 7/30/2010 7:30 PM - 7/30/2010
The 3rd Annual "Movies Under the Stars" summer series is here! The 2010 series is featuring classic and "neo-classic" films, while movie-goers are encouraged to bring low-back lawn chairs or blankets. Also, Picnics are allowed, but please leave all outside alcohol at home and support Enda by purchasing their wines or other beverages at the event. Tickets are $10, and benefit the local chapter of Special Olympics.
LOBSTERFEST 2010!!! 8/7/2010 5:00 PM - 8/7/2010
Join us at Chamisal Vinyard's 2nd Annual Lobster Fest! There will be three wine bars, a delectable oyster bar, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and a few fun surprises. $110 per person $85.00 per person with Chamisal Wine Club Membership (plus 2 guests' maximum at this price) Dressy casual attire required! Tickets will sell out fast so be sure to call ASAP!
Avila Golf Resort Sundays on the Sand Concert 7/27/2010 1:00 PM - 8/29/2010 4:00 PM
Follow me to paradise! "Sundays on the Sand" concerts at the beautiful oceanfront golf resort. Enjoy live local music form top local bands while sitting with your toes in the sand. Sorry, no outside food or beverages. We will have plenty of goodies for purchase!
Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Presents Paso Robles Classic Car Show Weekend 9/3/2010 - 9/5/2010
Paso Robles Classic Car Show Weekend features three full days filled with classic car excitement that includes a car show, a preview cruise and Sunday Drives over Labor Day weekend, September 3-5, 2010. The entire weekend is FREE to spectators and enthusiasts.
PCPA Theaterfest Presents: Songs for a New World 8/27/2010 - 9/12/2010
Music & lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. See website or call for more information
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars 8/7/2010 11:00 AM - 8/7/2010 5:00 PM
Come join us for a library sale and El Voila Mobile Bistro!
Women's Community Center Presents A Day with Creative Women 8/14/2010
Twilight Hours at Harmony Cellars 7/20/2010 5:00 PM - 8/27/2010 7:00 PM
Start your weekend with a glass of wine and sunset on our garden patio! Enjoy complimentary snacks and picturesque coastal views with your your wine. Extended tasting rom hours. No reservations needed.
SLO Museum of Art Presents Learn to See...a Still Life! 8/28/2010 1:00 PM - 8/28/2010 4:00 PM
Join us at the Museum for Family Art -an afternoon if art activities for the entire family. Work on projects together, laugh, play and learn in the Museum's classroom from 1-4pm.
Preview Exhibition for CASA's Rendezvous at the Ranch fundraiser 8/5/2010 5:30 PM - 8/5/2010
Join us for an exhibition of fine art donated to the Rendezvous at the Ranch auction fundraiser for CASA. Wine by Baileyana and hors d'oeuvres will be served! No charge for admission, Open to the public.
CASA Presents Rendezvous at the Ranch 8/21/2010 5:00 PM - 8/21/2010
Join us for Rendezvous at the Ranch, a benefit for CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of SLO County. This fun filled evening will include dinner by Jose Dahan of Et Voila, live music, silent and art auctions, live auction and a raffle to win an instant wine cellar of super premium Central Coast wines and wine refrigerator!
Vina Robles presents British Invasion: A Tribute to 1960s Rock & Roll 8/28/2010 7:00 PM - 8/28/2010
Get into the 1960s groove as Vina Robles Winery hosts the "British Invasion", a live concert tribute to the classic songs of the Rolling Stones and The Beatles on Saturday August 28 at the winery's hospitality center in Paso Robles! The event, which is a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County, will be hosted by Seth Blackburn of Q104.5 FM. The cost is $25 per person. The doors open at 5:30pm, British car show at 6:00 pm and the concert starts at 7:00pm. Guests are encouraged to dress in their grooviest 1960s-style attire. English-style fish and chips,…
Living Sculpture 8/11/2010 5:00 PM - 8/11/2010 7:00 PM
Come Join Us at the Arts Obispo for the Living Sculpture August 11th! Nick Wilkinson, owner of GROW Nursery at Moonstone Gardens in Cambria, will demonstrate how to select plants and pots to make living sculptures for your Home and Garden. Ideas for both indoor and outdoor options will be available.
Arts Obispo Presents Mosaic Art, Naturally 7/31/2010 10:00 AM - 7/31/2010 2:00 PM
Learn to create a beautiful organically-inspired wall hanging using a unique blend of rich materials. Taught by Fred and Donnell Pasion of the popular Passiflora Mosiacs.
The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival 2010 Summer Season 7/9/2010 - 8/14/2010
Back for a second season of performances, the Central Coast Shakespeare Festival is not something you want to miss! All are invited to grab blankets and beach chairs, family and friends, bring a basket and a smile to enjoy live theatre al fresco in Paso Robles. Show times and more informtaion can be seen at their website or you can call ahead. Twelfth Night or What You Will and The Gamester will be playing $20 adults/ $18 Seniors/ $18 Seniors/ $16 for groups of 10 or more
Clark Center Presents: Darryl Worley 9/12/2010 8:00 PM - 9/12/2010
For ten years, Darryl Worley has been a mainstay of modern country music – a distinctive singer and first-rate songwriter whose music has chronicled life, love and the world situation with equal facility. Through five albums and seventeen chart hits, Worley has produced one of the most impressive and wide-ranging catalogs in contemporary music. He has topped the charts with singles including "I Miss My Friend," "Awful, Beautiful Life, " "Have You Forgotten” and the recent hit “Sounds Like Life.” Worley has sold nearly two million albums, earned nominations for five major ACM and CMA awards, including "Song of the…
Clark Center Presents: 9th Annual Paul Wolff Accessibility Advocacy Awards with a benefit performance by comedian Josh Blue 8/28/2010 7:00 PM - 8/28/2010
Perhaps best known as the comedian who puts the cerebral in Cerebral Palsy, Josh Blue exploded onto the national comedy scene by capturing the attention and endearment of the country as the winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Having already established himself as one of the most sought after comedians on the college circuit, his weekly appearances on Last Comic in the summer of 2006 expanded his fan base exponentially. Most recently, Josh debuted a new special, Comedy Central Presents: Josh Blue, which received rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Possessed with an undeniable likeability and comedic timing that…
Clark Center Presents: Search For the Stars Auditions 8/21/2010 By Appointment - 8/21/2010
Auditions are by appointment only. We will begin taking applications August 1, 2010. Please send application and registration to: Clark Center Association Attn: Membership Director 487 Fair Oaks Avenue Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Registration Fee: Solo Acts - $35 Group Acts - $50 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION CLICK HERE FOR RULES AND REGULATIONS Semi-Finals & Finals: Saturday, September 18th at 7 pm Ten (10) Finalists will be announced at the end of the Semi-Final Round. The final round will take place directly following the Semi-Final round. Prizes: Judges will award all prizes. Judges decisions are final. PRIZES First Prize…
Clark Center Presents: Jim Messina 8/10/2010 8:00 PM - 8/10/2010
Jim Messina was a member of the famous 60s Rock group Buffalo Springfield, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. When Buffalo Springfield disbanded, Messina and Richie Furay joined forces to form Poco, who has been credited for the creation of Country Rock. In 1970, Messina teamed up with Kenny Loggins and over five years, they sold sixteen million albums, become one of rock’s biggest live draws, and cemented their legacy as one of the most successful recording duos ever. Now, nearly 45 years after first stepping into the studio with Stephen Stills, Neil…
A Poker Bicycle Fun Ride: A Benefit for the SLO Hep C Project 8/14/2010 8:30 AM - 8/14/2010
Ante Up for the Poker Bicycle Fun Ride!! The Poker Bicycle Ride begins at 8:30am for the 50k ride and 9am for the 25k ride. The riders will begin at Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way. Registration is $40 and includes lunch, supported rest stops, and prizes! *Limited to 75 riders. This event is a benefit for the SLO Hep C Project.
Pear Valley Presents: Summer Sunset Concerts 8/19/2010 5:30 PM - 8/19/2010 Sunset
Enjoy a beautiful Paso Robles sunset while listening to local musicians jam on their guitars. Select some snacks from our deli case or bring a picnic dinner. Pear Valley wine will be available for purchase so please no outside alcohol. Cost is Free.
Brushstrokes 2010: presented by an affiliate of the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art 7/22/2010 - 8/20/2010
The 22nd Annual Brush Strokes juried Exhibition feationg Oil, Pastel, Acrylic & Mixed Media by members of the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art OPAG and Morro Bay Art Association as well as San Luis Obispo county artists. Don't miss this amazing showcase of local talent! Opening Reception and Awards Presentation is on Sunday, July 25 from 3-5pm.