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Jewels of the season

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer! Explore beaches and berries, camps and cooking events, music and more â&#x20AC;Ś

BY CHRISTY HERON

alphabetical order. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for all tastes and budgets. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a sprinkling:

ton, from various shows at beachesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;like at the Avila Beach Farmers Market happening every FriAllan Hancock College is screening student ďŹ lms day from 4 to 8 p.m. (avilabeachpier.com), at the he Summer Guide is back and has grown Cliffs Resort, or during New Timesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own Music in a festival happening just after this Guide hit the like a weedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a bunch of weeds, in fact. streets. If you hurry, you might be able to make it. Awards weekend-long extravaganza taking place I dug deep this year to ďŹ nd not only the in August. usual suspects when it comes to the hottest In the mood for strawberries? Immerse What do your kids feel like doing this summer? events and activities all over SLO County, but yourself in the juicy goodness that is the Arroyo Attend a camp at a water park? Think sprinkler also new and unique happenings, camps, artistic Grande Strawberry Festival, completely free to relays and water balloon wars. affairs, concerts, and so much more. Sun Calattend. Get there early for parking, or take a Are they pirate obsessed? Want to ďŹ lm a endar Editor Joe Payne scoured North Santa shuttle. Browse through the hundreds of vendors Barbara County to do the same. (the shopping is incredible), then top off your day movie? Play and learn basketball or soccer with the best? with succulent strawberries and cream.

We strived this year to provide as much Kids can also become a lifeguard, swim for detail as possible, so the most you have to do Want to cook? Attend â&#x20AC;&#x153;Global Gourmetâ&#x20AC;? for miles at various pools throughout the area, or is take a glance at the Guide, pick and choose just $15 in SLOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or pay a bit more and actually learn surf till theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pruny and happily spent. your adventure, get in your car or on your bike, cook with Evan Treadwell of Lido in Shell Beach.

Athletic camps abound and cover the entire specand be prepared to have some fun.

Check out any number of live shows, including trum of sports.

Nothing about summer should be difďŹ cult.

PCPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West Side Story playing later this summer For families, Kirk Henning puts on incredible It should be as easy as applying SPF 50 and in Santa Maria and Solvang. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stories â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Round the Fireâ&#x20AC;? all summer in Cayucos breathing in that intoxicating smell. It should Take a workshop at the SLO Botanical Garden right on the beach for $3. Check out kirkhenning. be about simplicity, sunshine, and minimal for $10 or less: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turn Your Lawn into a Gardenâ&#x20AC;? com. Or take a Cachuma Wildlife Cruise with planning. on May 22 or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sustainable Landscapes Workhelp from Santa Barbara County Parks.

My advice? Keep the pages clipped on your shopâ&#x20AC;? on June 7.

Did you know thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a brand new event called fridge, make copies for friends and family, and If you want music, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Savor coming at the end of October, when check out our digital version online at popular Chef Tyler Florence will grace us with newtimesslo.com. his presence?

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The point is you have options. That, I promise you. And if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe me or canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ nd something within the hundreds of events compiled for this Guide, drop me a line. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure I can dig something up for you.

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GRAND OPENING A free quality public school optionâ&#x20AC;Ś.

August 2010 begins â&#x20AC;&#x153;Year Threeâ&#x20AC;? of Orcutt Academy. The new school year will bring the high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total enrollment to 360 students.

The elementary campus in Casmalia will continue propelling its standards-based learning multi-grade curriculum using powerful themes.

The district will also continue using our Independent Study program with a blended (classroom and home school) option.

A few valued seats remain in our high school. Students seeking challenge and adventure in this college preparatory high school will be greeted by high expectations and an engaging curriculum.

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Demand for limited space in these programs is high! Interested parents/students should contact our office or visit our website www.orcutt-schools.net, click on schools and scroll down to Orcutt Academy.

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To cap the rodeo’s biggest day, the Elks Club holds a banquet and dance. Fine Santa Maria-style barbecue will be served in the beautiful Elks Club banquet hall, and dinner will be followed by dancing. It’s a great way to celebrate the rodeo with good food, music, and company.

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The Santa Maria Elks Club presents the Elks Rodeo Banquet and Dance on June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, Santa Maria.

Info: 925-4125.

To the rodeo!

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Broadway isn’t always a confused rush of cars trying to beat every stop light. It’s also the epicenter of the Elks Rodeo kickoff event: the much loved Elks Rodeo Parade. You can see your favorite businesses, nonprofits, politicians, local celebrities, and school bands marching down Santa Maria’s main strip. So claim your patch of sidewalk and enjoy the show.

The Elks Rodeo Parade features floats by local business, the nonprofit sector, local celebrities, politicians, and more June 5 at 9 a.m. on South Broadway, Santa Maria. Info: 925-4125.

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The Santa Maria Elks Club presents the 67th annual Elks Rodeo featuring Mutton Bustin’, Wild Horse Racing, Team Roping, Bull Riding, Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, and Barrel Racing June 4 at 7 p.m. and June 5 through June 6 at 2 p.m. at the Elks Unocal Event Center, 4040 Highway 101, Santa Maria Way Exit, Santa Maria. Info: 925-4125.

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Special Events THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Off the Wall,â&#x20AC;? featuring wine, food, and live music on May 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 884-6430 or kcarl@sbma.net.

THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION in Santa Barbara County presents its â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heroes of Hope Awards,â&#x20AC;? including a cocktail reception, on May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara.

Cost is $150. Info: 884-8440 or mhainsb.org.

ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Filmfest 2010: Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Movieâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Direct It,â&#x20AC;? featuring screenings of student ďŹ lms May 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. at Allan Hancock Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Forum, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Cost is $5. Info: hancock collegeďŹ lmvideo.com.

CENTRAL COAST FASHION WEEK includes designers, boutiques, and salons for Haute Couture shows.

Melanie Renee and Nancy WesterďŹ eld will start off the season; WesterďŹ eldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s couture line is made from rescued vintage garb from SLOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Good-

will. The week is dedicated to exposing the hottest up-andcoming fashion trends on local and international levels May 21 and 28 and June 4 and 10 at 10pm. Events take place at Native Lounge, 1023 Chorro, in downtown San Luis Obispo. Info: centralcoast fashionweek.com.

THE LUIS OASIS SENIOR CENTER presents Oasis Day in the Sun featuring a yard sale, plant sale, and bake sale on May 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oasis Senior Center, 420 Soares Ave., Old Orcutt. Info: 937-9750.

WATERFEST takes place on May 22 from 11am-3pm with games, hands-on activities, and a barbecue in Heritage Park in Arroyo Grande Village. Info: 772-4467, 7566664, or slowaterfest.org.

THE SAN LUIS OBISPO LIBRARY presents a free ďŹ lm series titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cary Grant: Smooth Operatorâ&#x20AC;? May 22, 29, and June 5 at 3 p.m. at the Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Room, 995 Palm St., SLO. A four-ďŹ lm screening of neo-noir ďŹ lms is July 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 2 p.m. in the Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Room, 995 Palm St., SLO. Info: 781-1215.

FLAVOR OF SLO takes place on May 23 from noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm. Enjoy an affordable tasting event featuring more

than 30 restaurants, wineries, and breweries in the San Luis Obispo area. All proceeds will be donated to United Way of San Luis Obispo County and SLO Alpha Inc. Enjoy it all at Mitchell Park at the intersection of Pismo and Osos streets in San Luis Obispo.

Ticket prices range from $20 to $30. Get them at ďŹ&#x201A;avorof slo.com.

UCSB ARTS AND LECTURES presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sharing the American Experienceâ&#x20AC;? with Ken Burns on May 24 at 5 p.m. at the Coral Casino, 1260 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara. Cost is $350. Info: 893-3535 or artsandlectures.

COOKING CLASSES WITH EVAN TREADWELL happen May 27 with â&#x20AC;&#x153;All About Abaloneâ&#x20AC;? at 5:30pm. $120. June 24 is â&#x20AC;&#x153;BBQ Basics,â&#x20AC;? $75. July 29 is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fresh from Farmers Markets,â&#x20AC;? $90, Aug. 26 offers food and wine pairings, $105.

Meet the chefs, cook, then eat at Dolphin Bay Resort in Shell Beach. Info: 773-4300, Ext. 4017, thedolphinbay.com, or cookingschool@thedolphin bay.com.

STREET DANCE AND ANTIQUE CAR SHOW take place on May 28 from 4-9pm and feature dance, antique cars, and a chili cookoff in the downtown city park at

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STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL is a must-see for travelers and locals alike happening May 29-30 from 10am-5pm daily.

This free event grows bigger every year and takes over the Arroyo Grande Village and Heritage Square Park. Find nine stage areas featuring many musical genres, dance, activities, strawberries galore, food booths, a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; carnival, and hundreds of vendors.

Yum. Info: 473-2250 or arroyograndevillage.org.

WEST COAST KUSTOMS presents a car show featuring only pre-1961 cars participating in a cruise, show and shine, vendors, food, live music, and awards May 28 through 30 at the Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria.

Info: westcoastkustoms.com.

THE ARROYO GRANDE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL features music, dance, activities, food booths, kiddie carnivals, and vendors May 29 and

guide 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Arroyo Grande Village and Heritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande. Info: arroyo grandevillage.org/strawberry_ fest.shtml.

THE CENTRAL COAST CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY hosts its fourth annual Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ludwick Center, 864 Santa Rosa St., SLO. Info: 481-3495.

SKIP GIBSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BBQ Restaurant Grill holds its grand opening ceremony featuring prizes, karaoke, free samples, and a car show on May 29 at 11 a.m. at 241 Town Center West, Santa Maria. Info: skipgibsonsbbq@ yahoo.com.

ANTIQUE GASOLINE ENGINE SHOW happens May 29-30 from 9am-4pm both days. Check out dozens of gas and steam engines grinding corn, pumping water, sawing logs, and

more at North Ocean Avenue and D Street in Cayucos. Free. Info: 995-1329 or 423-4865.

WINE, WAVES, AND BEYOND: CENTRAL COAST LONGBOARD CLASSIC takes place June 3-6 and features events at venues from Pismo Beach to Morro Bay, including a surf ďŹ lm premiere at Fremont Theater, a Barrel to Barrel event featuring local wines and beers, food tastings, original art, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;retroâ&#x20AC;? surf band performance in Pismo Beach, and a surf contest.

Info: winewavesandbeyond. com or 234-5163.

NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT PERSIAN CATS is an awardwinning ďŹ lm about Tehranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s underground indie music scene screening June 4 at the Palm Theatre, SLO. Info: (347) 335-0737 or samantha@ daffodilpublicity.com.

MOROVINO WINERY presents a First Friday Food and Wine Pairing Event June 4 and Aug. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Morovino Winery, Avila Beach. Cost is $10 for tasting. Info: 627-1443.

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67th annual Elks Rodeo featuring mutton bustin’, wild horse racing, team roping, bull riding, bronc riding, bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing June 4 at 7 p.m. and June 5 through June 6 at 2 p.m. at the Elks Unocal Event Center, 4040 Highway 101, Santa Maria Way Exit, Santa Maria. The Elks Rodeo Parade features floats by local businesses and the nonprofit sector, local celebrities, politicians, and more June 5 at 9 a.m. on South Broadway, Santa Maria. The Rodeo Banquet and Dance is June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, Santa Maria.

Info: 925-4125.

FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS IN AVILA take place 5-7pm on June 4 and Aug. 6 at Morovino Winery in Avila Beach. June: Taste Morovino wines paired with Mrs. Vino’s Favorite Dishes.

August: Enjoy Farmer’s Market fresh appetizers featuring Cal Poly Organic Farm produce. Learn Allan Hancock College Youth Dance presents a about pairing wine spring recital featuring students, ages 4 to 18, perwith vegetarian and vegan cuisine. forming ballet, pointe, jazz, jazz-funk, hip-hop, and The food and ballet folklorico May 22 at 7 p.m. and May 23 at 2 delicacies and winerwine tasting fee is p.m. at Santa Maria High School’s Ethel Pope Audito- ies’ vintages. Enjoy live $10 per person. rium on Broadway in Santa Maria. Cost is $8; $5 for music, art, and more, Morovino Tasting all benefiting the students, seniors, and children. Info: 922-8313.

Room is at 550 1st EOC, which provides St. $10. The tastplace June 5-6. With the medical services for ing room is open daily from sounds of Greek music, folk locals. Tickets cost $100. Info: noon–5pm and Friday till 7pm. dances, and culinary delights, 544-2498.

Info: 627-1443 or morovino. this festival celebrates the PINOT AND PAELLA com. proud heritage of Greece.

FEST combines the best of Festival guests will enjoy hors BABY AND CHILboth worlds in the Templeton d’oeuvres in the Mission in DREN’S FAIR IN PASO Community Park on June 6 downtown SLO on Saturday, ROBLES is June 5 from from 2-5pm. Join 17 chefs and 11am-6pm and Sunday, noon10am-3pm in the Downtown 15 Paso Pinot Noir producers.

5pm. Free. Info: greekfestival City Park. Find car seat safety Proceeds benefit children’s slo.com or 546-8337. demonstrations; informaarts programs in SLO County. tion booths on health care, AFTERNOON OF EPI$65. Info: 239-2565 or pinot prenatal and infant care, and CURIAN DELIGHTS andpaella.com. children’s resources; vendor takes place at the Chapman RIOS-CALEDONIA booths, face painting; and House in Shell Beach on June ADOBE car show takes more. Proceeds benefit the 6 starting at 11:30 a.m. Stroll place on June 6 from 11amPaso Robles Children’s Muthe incredible gardens, gaze 3pm. Enjoy a fun family day on seum. Free. Info: 238-4103 or at the breathtaking views of the beautiful grounds of the pasoroblesdowntown.org. the Pacific, dine poolside, historic Adobe. The eheme and enjoy local restaurants’ GREEK FESTIVAL takes is “Model A’s and Model T’s.”

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Enjoy live music and awards at 700 S. Mission St. in San Miguel. Info: 440-7173 or rios-caledoniaadobe.org.

ROSA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT CENTRAL COAST VODKA MARTINI SHAKEDOWN, sponsored by Absolut Vodka, takes place on June 6 from noon–3pm. Enjoy martini sampling, live music, a raffle, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and voting for your favorite martini. Cost is $60 per person, and proceeds this year will go to benefit the Culinary Arts Program at Arroyo Grande High School.

Tickets are available at Rosa’s at 491 Price St. in Pismo Beach.

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GROVER BEACH SPRING GARDEN TOUR

takes place June 6 from 14pm and features five private gardens on a free self-guided tour. A master gardener will also be available to answer questions at the plant exchange. Info, tickets, and maps: 473-4580 or grover.org.

DANA ADOBE HERITAGE DAY is June 12 from 10am-4pm. Find live reenactments, hands-on activities for children, crafts, and folks from the 1800s. The theme is “Fiesta Californio: Trade Days on the Rancho.” Dana Adobe is at 671 South Oakglen in Nipomo. Info: 929-5679 or danaadobe.org.

MODEL RAILROAD SHOW takes place June 12 from 10am–4pm. See several model displays including HO-, N-, and O-scale trains presented by members of the San

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Luis Obispo Model Railroad Association at 1000 Spring St. in Paso Robles. Info: prcity. com/library or 237-3870.

GLOBAL GOURMET: Local chefs demonstrate specialized cooking techniques and preparation methods, while participants have the opportunity to indulge in and sample the delicious dish.

Join Chef Robert Root on June 14. Mandarin Gourmet on July 13. Sea Venture on Aug. 10, all for $15, all at 5pm. For ages 18 and older.

Info: 781-7300, recnews@ slocity.org, or slocity.org/ parksandrecreation.

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SUMMER SOLSTICE— CAMBRIA BUSINESS SHOWCASE takes place June 18 from 2-4:30pm.

The Cambria Chamber of Commerce invites you to join Cambria businesses at the Summer Solstice Business Show, “Let the Sun Shine on Your Business,” at the Vets’ Hall. Learn about Cambria businesses, enter the drawing for prizes, enjoy enticing food, fun, music, and free gifts. The Business Showcase is held in conjunction with the Farmers’ Market at 1000 Main Street.

Admission is free. Info: 9723624 orcambriachamber.org.

PISMO CLASSIC CAR SHOW takes place June 1820, features a thousand headturning classic cars and rods, and is one of the largest car

26, July 3, 10, and 24, and Aug. 7, 21, and 28. These family-oriented storytelling performances feature storyteller Kirk Henning along with guest storytellers and musicians and a traditional marshmallow roast. Suggested donation is $3. Info: 995-2867 or kirkhenning.com.

CAMBRIA WINERY presents a Farmers’ Market featuring local produce, arts and crafts, food, live music, and wine on June 12 at noon at the winery, 5475 Chardonnay Lane, Santa Maria. Info: 937-8091.

THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ACTION NETWORK presents “Moving Beyond Recycling—Are We Doing Enough?” on June 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lompoc Library, 501 East North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 563-0463 SUMMER or joyce@sbcan.org. continued page 35 ECOLOGISTS, INC. presents “Selling Green: Legal and Ethical Branding and Marketing of Your The South Coast Railroad Museum presents “Goleta Green Business” on Train Days,” featuring miniature train rides, live muJune 18 from 9 a.m. sic, model train exhibits, demonstrations, films, kids to 1 p.m. at the San activities, and more July 24 through 25 from 10 Luis Obispo Botanical a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, 300 N. Los Carneros Gardens, Oak Glen Road, Goleta. Cost is $2. Info: 964-3540.

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THE LOMPOC LIBRARY FOUNDATION presents “Brunch with a Bunch of Authors” featuring Les Klinger, Jeri Westerson, and Bonnie Hearn Hill on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lompoc Public Library, Grossman Gallery, 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 875-8775 or libraryfoundation @blackgold.org.

TRACTOR SHOW AND ANTIQUE CATERPILLAR MACHINERY OWNERS’ CLUB WESTERN REGIONAL SHOW takes place June 24-27 and is hosted by the historic Santa Margarita Ranch. Day passes cost $10 and weekend passes are $25.

Kids 10 years old and younger get in free. RV parking is available. Have dinner at the Santa Margarita Ranch on June 26 at 6pm with a reception at 7. Cost is $30 per person.

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THE PACIFIC PRIDE FOUNDATION presents the Pacific Pride Festival featuring merchants, food vendors, family activities, and live entertainment July 10 at Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara. Info: 963-3636, Ext. 111 or Tyson@pacificpride foundation.org.

LAVENDER FESTIVAL takes place July 10 from 10am-3pm. Find lavender vendors, food, demos, music, and arts and crafts. There’s free admission in the Downtown City Park located at 11th and Spring streets in Paso Robles.

Info: 238-4103 or pasorobles downtown.org.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR in Santa Maria is July 14-18. Info: santamariafairpark.com.

THE SANTA BARBARA FRENCH FESTIVAL— the 23rd annual—presents authentic food, dance, performance, games, and vendors July 17 and 18 from 11a.m. to 7 p.m. in Oak Park, Santa

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Waiters’ Night titled “The Big Musical” on June 26 starting at 5 p.m. Community Partners in Caring, 111 N. Vine St., Santa Maria. Cost is $60. Info: 925-8000 or ashley @partnerinscaring.org.

LIVE-LOVE-BE: GAY PRIDE IN SLO takes place July 2-11 includes an art reception, drag show, beach bash, and marriage equality forums. It culminates with Pride in the Plaza on July 11 from noon-5:30pm with a following reception at Novo. Lisa Lampanelli performs on July 10 at the PAC in SLO. Info: slopride.com or 541-4252.

OCTAGON BARN OPEN HOUSE is July 4 from 14pm at 4595 S. Higuera in San Luis Obispo. Cost is a $5 suggested donation per person or $10 donation per family. Enjoy a tour of the historic barn (every half-hour) and learn about the Land Conservancy’s vision to open the site for community use. Info: LCSLO. org or 544-9096.

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1st Saturday of the month, Noon - 2pm FREE June 5th: Bees and Honey: featuring Santa Maria Valley Beekeepers; John Hupp is the handler July 3rd: Patriotic Goat and Miniature Horse August 7th: Special Guests; Zoo to You with their fantastic animals and trainers

It’s time for our annual 55-word short story contest. Send us as many stories as you’d like by June 7 at 5 p.m. We’ll choose the winners and publish them in our July 1 issue. Send your entries to 55 Fiction, 3130 Skyway Dr. Ste. 603, Santa Maria, CA 93455 or email to 55fiction@santamariasun.com

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CENTRAL COAST RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL will take you back 400 years with more than 800 costumed participants on July 17 (10am-6pm) and July 18 (10am-5pm) at El Chorro Park, opposite Cuesta College in SLO. Attend a joust, rest on a hay bale, feast on delicious foods from all over the world, and shop more than 70 booths. Tickets cost $10 and up. Info: 1-800-6881477 or ccrenfaire.com.

CALIFORNIA MIDSTATE FAIR PRESENTS “ENDLESS SUMMER FUN” with live music (Keith Urban, Kenny Loggins, Blue Oyster Cult, Smashmouth, Justin Bieber, 311, The Offspring, and Toby Keith, to name just a few), rodeos, bull riding, prize farm animals, arts and crafts displays, live entertainment, carnival rides, monster trucks, wine tasting, food, and more July 21Aug. 1 from noon-midnight at the Mid State Fairgrounds, 2198 Riverside Ave. in Paso Robles. Info and tickets: 1-800909-FAIR or midstatefair.com.

ARROYO GRANDE CRUISE NIGHT AND CAR SHOW takes place July 30-31 in the Village.

The cruise is on Friday night; the show is Saturday. Hun-

dreds of vehicles, including hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, and vintage trailers will be there. Activities take place around the gazebo.

The show is a fundraiser presented by the Arroyo Valley Car Club, though no admission is charged for the public.

Proceeds from entry fees, a raffle, and other activities are donated by the club to help charitable organizations in the South County. Info: arroyo grandevillage.org or 489-9195.

THE CHARDONNAY SYMPOSIUM features several wineries celebrating Chardonnay on July 31 in Santa Maria. Cost is $100.

Info: thechardonnay symposium.com.

RANCHO SISQUOC WINERY presents Wine Club Day at the Ranch featuring live music by Still Evolving on July 31 at noon at the winery in Santa Maria. Info: 264-3170.

THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department presents Still Evolving in concert on Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Rotary Centennial park, 2625 S. College Drive, Santa Maria.

Info: 264-3170.

THE CENTRAL COAST CHILI CHALLENGE features chili competitions, family fun, activities, and music on Aug. 8, presented by the Arroyo Grande Rotary Club in Arroyo Grande. Info:

Infinite Moving Ever Evolving presents Program II: Verbal Interludes June 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara. Cost is $25.

Info: 963-0761 or lobero.com. centralcoastchilichallenge.org.

THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB of Santa Maria Valley presents its alumni picnic, free to all former Boys and Girls Club members and their families on Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Waller Park, Lakeside Terrace, Santa Maria. Info: 922-7163.

ST. ANTHONY’S CELEBRATION celebrates the cultural contribution of the area’s Portuguese descendants Aug. 13-15. The parade begins on Sunday at 11 a.m. with Sopas being served at the St. Anthony’s grounds at 390 Bello St. in Pismo Beach. Info: pismobeach. org, pismochamber.com, or 773-4382.

BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH holds its annual yard sale in benefit of mission projects on Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at 624 E. Camino Colegio, Santa Maria.

Info: 922-6601.

THE SANTA MARIA VALLEY YMCA and KCOY present Family Day in the Park featuring food, games, crafts, and live music on Aug. 15 starting at 12:30 p.m. at Waller Park in Santa Maria.

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Info: 264-3170.

PAUL WOLFF ACCESSIBILITY ADVOCACY AWARDS AND RECEPTION takes place on Aug. 28 at the Clark Center, Arroyo Grande. Access for All, (AfA) presents an awards ceremony, reception, and entertainment to recognize the efforts of individuals, organizations, and businesses in SLO County that make exemplary contributions of time, energy, and talents toward the creation of a barrier-free community for people with disabilities. A sign language interpreter will be available.

This event is wheelchair accessible. Info: joshblue.com, 541-8751, or ucp-slo.org.

PASO ROBLES CLASSIC CAR SHOW WEEKEND highlights include a car show, a preview cruise, and Sunday Drives over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5. Get a preview of the classic show cars when they hit Spring Street on Friday night from 6-8pm. The route runs from 4th to 16th on Spring Street.

Bring a chair. The Classic Car Show happens Saturday in the downtown City Park from 9am-4pm and features cars from 1979 and earlier. This event is free to the public.

Info: visitpaso.com or tourism@prcity.com.

PINEDORADO FEST IN CAMBRIA takes place Sept. 4-6 with an art show, parade (Sept. 4), fun run (Sept. 4), car show (Sept. 5 from 9am-3pm), and more on Main Street. Info: 927-3624 or cambria chamber.org.

AIRPORT DAY AND AIR SHOW in Paso Robles is Sept.

11 from 9am–3:30pm.

See full-size aircraft flight demonstrations and static displays, aerobatic helicopter flying, high-performance jets, electric-powered flight models, and much more. Find free private plane rides for children between 8 and 17 years old. Enjoy barbecue, food, and refreshments at the Paso Airport on Airport Road. Info: 441-3633 or pasoairshow.org.

RODEO IN CRESTON is Sept. 11-12. This classic rodeo includes events with participants from all over, and even cowboy church: ridin’, ropin’, and religion. Events start at 6pm on Friday (team ropin’ till midnight), Saturday at 1pm, and Sunday at 11am.

Find a queen contest, food, merchandise, raffles, barn dance, Cowboy Church, and more in the town of Creston

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just off Hwy 41 at the corner of Hwy 229 and Swayze Street. Info: 226-9151, 2383401, or crestonclassicrodeo. org.

THE FOUNDATION FOR SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES presents the 2010 Central Coast Book and Author Festival on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in SLO’s Mission Plaza. Info: ccbook festival.org or 546-1392.

PALLET TO PALATE connects local farmers and chefs to the community at events taking place at the Dolphin Bay Resort in Shell Beach Sept. 19-20. Info: Pal2Pal.org or 556-3306.

THE ARROYO GRANDE VALLEY HARVEST FESTIVAL celebrates its 73rd year with a “Harvesting Our Memories” theme featuring music, costumes, historical characters, a parade, performances, and kids activities Sept. 24 and 25 in the Arroyo Grande Village. Info: agharvestfestival.com.

ARROYO GRANDE HARVEST FESTIVAL takes place Sept. 24-25.

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4TH OF JULY IN THE VILLAGE—ARROYO GRANDE is 12:30-3 p.m. is downtown at Heritage Square Park. Village Band performs at the bandstand. Enjoy period costumes and barbecue. Info: ArroyoGrandeVillage.org or 473-2250.

4TH OF JULY—FIREWORKS IN MORRO BAY: Enjoy a day of family activities, then stay for a spectacular fireworks display at dusk July 4, time TBD, at Tidelands Park, on the south end of Embarcadero. Info: 772-4467.

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION ON THE PISMO PIER invites everyone to celebrate the nation’s independence with live music, food, military bands, clowns, and a firework show. This event is free, but come early for the best spot to put your chairs and blankets. Spectators can sit on the sand beside the Pismo Beach Pier or sit on the new Promenade where it meets the Pismo Pier. Info: 773-

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A master at work The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Music Community presents a concert featuring pianist W. Terrence Spiller performing selections from Beethoven, Ravel, and Schubert May 23 at 2 p.m. at 2074 Parker St., SLO. Cost is $15, $5. Info: 786-4331 or uufsloc.org.

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music, costumes, contests, historical characters, a parade, performances, kids’ activities, and much more in in the Arroyo Grande Village. Info: ag harvestfestival.com.

MORRO BAY HARBOR FESTIVAL is Oct. 2-3, featuring three stages of entertainment, wine and beer, maritime displays, arts and crafts, seafood, and more.

Info: 1-800-366-6043 or mbhf.com.

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4TH OF JULY SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST AND FIREWORKS come to downtown Cayucos: There’s a parade through downtown at 10 a.m., fireworks start at dusk, and a sand sculpture contest begins at 5 a.m. (for novices and professionals alike) and runs till 10 p.m. in Downtown Cayucos, near the pier. Info: 995-1200 or cayucoschamber. com.

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PICNIC IN THE PARK CELEBRATION—CAMBRIA: Enjoy entertainment, prizes, food, and a fireworks display over the ocean at dusk in Shamel Park from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Info: 9275010 or cambriachamber. org.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY BARBECUE takes place on July 4 at Robert Hall Winery with barbecue, live music by Unfinished Business, and a perfect view of the city fireworks 5-10 p.m. at 3443 Mill Road in Paso Robles. Info: 239-1616, Ext. 24, or roberthall winery.com.

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OLD FASHIOINED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN SLO is at Mitchell Park on Santa Rosa Street. Enjoy free carnival games, sweet treats, a Rotary fundraiser barbecue, and musical entertainment at the bandstand from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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gui guide Concerts THE CAL POLY EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLES presents “A Parisian Feast” concert featuring chansons of the 16th century on May 21 at 8 p.m. in the Pavilion of the Performing Arts Center’s Christopher Cohan Center, Cal Poly, SLO. Cost is $12, $8 for seniors and students. Info: pacslo. org or 756-2787.

RANCHO NIPOMO BBQ features live music on weekends from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at 108 Cuyama Lane, Nipomo. Acts include: 5/22: Chronic Blues. 5/23: 2 Kool.

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Go ask Alice Best of the Beat brings 100 singers and dancers from Nipomo High, and Mesa and Paulding Middle schools to the Clark Center on May 27 and 28 to perform a show produced by Nipomo High School Drama Director Robyn Metchik with choreographer Suzy Miller and guest choreographers Frank Soares and Jen Cameron.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30. Pre-sale tickets cost $10 for students and seniors, and $15 for adults. Add $2 for tickets bought at the door. Info and tickets: 489-9444, clarkcenter. org, or 474-3300, Ext. 6.

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JAZZ VOCALIST GIACOMO GATES performs on May 21 at 8 p.m. at the SLO Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St. Hear a performer heavily steeped in the tradition of the original vocal improvisers from Louis Armstrong to Ella Fitzgerald. Tickets for all concerts are available in advance at Boo Boo Records and the SLO Museum of Art at 1010 Broad St. Info: 543-8562.

THE CAL POLY JAZZ DEPARTMENT presents a special performance with turntablist DJ Logic on May 22 at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, Cal Poly, SLO. Cost is $12 and $15, $10 and $13 for seniors and Jazz Federation members, $6 and $10 for students. Info: 756-2787.

THE SILENT KINGS OF COMEDY—CHAPLIN, KEATON, AND LLOYD play at the Cohan Center at the PAC at Cal Poly in SLO on May 23 at 3 p.m. Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd are well-known today as in the early days of silent filmmaking. See three classic comic short films accompanied by three styles of live music—including a performance on the Forbes Pipe Organ—for a fun-filled afternoon. Admission is $25. Info: pacslo.org or 756-2787.

THE BASIN STREET REGULARS present an “America’s Music” concert on May 23 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. featuring the South Burgundy Street Jazz Band, the Dos Pueblos High School Big Band, and the BSR JHammers at the Veteran’s Memorial Building, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach. Info: 4817840 or pismojazz.com.

THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP MUSIC COMMITTEE presents a concert featuring pianist W. Terrence Spiller performing selections from Beethoven, Ravel, and Schubert on May 23 at 2 p.m. at 2074 Parker St., SLO. Cost is $15, $5. Info: 786-4331 or uufsloc.org.

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LA PURISIMA MISSION STATE HISTORIC PARK holds a benefit concert featuring the Spanish-style guitar playing of Tony Harmon and Ray Pannell in concert on May 29 at 3 p.m. at La Purisima Mission, 2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc.

Cost is $20. Info: lapurisima mission.org.

THE CAL POLY SYMPHONY AND CHOIRS perform the music of Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein on May 29 at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center’s Christopher Cohan Center, Cal Poly, SLO. Cost is $10 and $12, $8 and $10 for seniors, and $6 for students. Info: 756-2787.

THE C GALLERY presents its “Sing to Me” concert series featuring Lily Nathan, Stephanie Croff, and Stonehorse May 29 at 8 p.m. at the gallery, 466 Bell St., Los Alamos. Cost is $20. Info: 344-3807 or thecgallery.com.

THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY presents the Jill Knight Trio in concert May 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Santa Maria Town Center East’s Macy’s Court Stage, Santa Maria.

Café Musique performs in concert June 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Santa Maria Town Center East’s Macy’s Court Stage, Santa Maria.

The Hatchard-Kinsley Duo perform in concert June 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Santa Maria Town Center East’s Macy’s Court Stage, Santa Maria. Info: santa mariaphilharmonic.org.

DOWNTOWN BREWING COMPANY presents Tribal Seeds in concert on May 30 at 8 p.m. at 1119 Garden St., SLO. Cost is $10. Info: 543-1843 or dtbrew.com.

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THE STEYNBERG GALLERY presents Rachel Pearl in concert on June 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., SLO. Info: 547-0278 or steynberggallery.com.

THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY LIBRARY presents a concert featuring the Banana Slug String Band performing their kid-geared music June 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the San Luis Obispo Library, and June 23 at 2 p.m. in the Arroyo Grande Library.

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THE LOMPOC LIBRARY FOUNDATION presents “Free Family Jazz Concerts on the Library Lawn” featuring the Mud Skippers Aug. 1, Dawn Lambeth and the Reynolds Brothers Aug. 8, and the Central Coast Jazz Collective Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Lompoc Public Library, 501 E North Ave., Lompoc.

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On Stage SANTA MARIA CIVIC THEATRE presents its production of Everyone Loves Opal through May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1600 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Info: 922-4442 or smct.org.

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May 22 at Monarch Dunes at the Dana Adobe in Nipomo.

“SmART Talks: Dug Uyesaka” 6:30 p.m. and features lovely “The Mystery of Nipomo’s is an informational visual and wines and food, all benefiting Native American Inhabitants: performing arts lecture July the Patient Room at Arroyo Who Were They and What 11 at 7 p.m. at the ContemGrande Community Hospital.

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“How the Native Americans Wharton, an Evening of Video THE ALLAN HANCOCK Changed California and Art” is July 1 at 7 p.m. at COLLEGE YOUTH World History” is Aug. 21 the forum. A forum lounge, DANCERS present a spring at 1 p.m. at the Adobe,. Info: “The Best of the Ottawa recital featuring students, dynia@danaadobe.org.

International Animation Film ages 4 to 18, performing THE STUDIO BLACK Festival,” is Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. ballet, pointe, jazz, jazz-funk, BOX THEATRE presents at the forum. Info: 403-8108. hip-hop, and ballet folklorico the studio players and their KELRIK PRODUCMay 22 at 7 p.m. and May performance of Seussical the TIONS presents its 23 at 2 p.m. at the Santa Musical June 11, 12, 18, production of Cabaret June Maria High School Ethel Pope 19, 25, and 26 at 7 p.m.

4 through 26 on Fridays Auditorium on Broadway in and June 13 and 20 at 2 and Saturdays at 7 p.m.

Santa Maria. Cost is $8, $5 p.m. at the Studio Black Box at Unity, 1490 Southwood for students, seniors, and Theatre, 116 W. Branch, ArDr., SLO. Cost is $12 to $16. children. Info: 922-8313. royo Grande. Cost is $15 for Info: 543-PLAY. Beauty and MURDER IN MIND presadult, $10 for matinees; $10 the Beast shows July 17 ents mystery dinner theater: for kids 10 and under, $6 for through 25 on Saturdays Altos: Vendetta follows Tony matinees. Info: 473-0377. at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sundays and Carmela Alto on May 23 THE SOLVANG at 2 p.m. at the Spanos Theand May 29; Bewitched: DeBRANCH LIBRARY atre, Performing Arts Center, Witched runs July 4-Sept. 5; presents juggler David Cousin Cal Poly, SLO. Cost is $22.50 and Pirates of Pirates Cove plays performing his comedy jugto $27.50. Info: 756-ARTS or Sept. 26-Nov. 7. See it all gling followed by an ice cream pacslo.org. at the Spyglass Inn Restaurant, social June 15 at 6:30 p.m. at INFINITE MOVEMENT 2305 Spyglass Drive in Shell the library. The “P&T Puppet EVER EVOLVING presBeach. The $48.95 ticket Theatre: The Ugly Duckling ents Program II: Verbal Interincludes dinner, show, sales and the Nightingale” by Peter ludes June 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. tax, and wait staff gratuity. Info Brizzi is June 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre, 33 and reservations: 489-3875 or at the library. Magician Shawn East Canon Perdido St., Santa murderinmind.com.

McMaster performs July 17 Barbara. Cost is $25. Info: THE POETRY SOCIETY at 10:30 a.m. at the library.

963-0761 or lobero.com.

OF SANTA MARIA Randel McGee and Groark EVERYBODY CAN invites all to read poetry, the Dragon perform their DANCE BALLET PRESsing songs, or just express fast-paced comedy puppet ENTS SNOW WHITE, themselves every other show July 21 at 6:30 p.m. at GISELLE, AND LA BAYAWednesday starting at 6 the library. “Swazzle: River DERE on June 5 at 7 p.m. p.m. at Coffee and Company, Otter Circus” is a live pupand June 6 at 3 p.m. With 245 Town Center West, petry event Aug. 4 at 6:30 the Santa Maria Civic Ballet, Santa Maria. The next poetry p.m. at the Solvang Library. these three ballet pieces feareading is May 26. Info: The Samala Dancers perform ture Sayat Asatryan, former 928-6492.

Chumash dance, history, and principal with the Moscow song Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

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Learn the trade The Aaron Metchik Acting Studio presents a “Youth and Teen Film and TV Acting Camp,” teaching kids how to write, act, shoot, and edit their own movies June 20 through Aug. 15 on Sundays at the studio in Shell Beach. Cost is $349. Info: metchikstudio.com or (310) 910-1228.

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PCPA THEATERFEST presents its production of Curtains directed by Roger DeLaurier June 17 through July 3 at the Festival Theater, Solvang. The production of Sylvia directed by Patricia M. Troxel runs June 24 through July 3 at the Marian Theatre, and July 9 through 25 at the Solvang Festival Theatre. West Side Story, directed and choreographed by Michael Jenkinson, shows July 9 through 25 at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria, and July 30 through Aug. 22 at the Festival Theatre in Solvang. Songs For a New World, directed

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by Mark Booher, plays Aug. 27 through Sept. 19 at the Severson Theatre in Santa Maria. The Marian and Severson Theatres are located at Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, in Santa Maria. Cost is $26.25 through $30. The Solvang Festival Theatre is located at 420 2nd St., Solvang. Cost is $29.25 through $34.75. Info: 9228313 or pcpa.org.

THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA PRESENTS THE CROCK OF GOLD June 17-Sept. 18. A jar full of ill-gotten wealth hidden away in a cupboard is the centerpiece of this thrilling play that has all the elements of classic melodrama with a despicable villain who will stop at nothing to further his schemes, a virtuous heroine who must resist his advances,

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and an honest but poor man who finds himself sorely tempted by an unexpected discovery. Discover murder, false accusations, surprise revelations, and a comic couple to liven the action. Beginning July 17 this show plays in repertory with The Tavern.

The Melodrama is located on Highway 1 in Oceano. Tickets range from $18-$22, with a $2 discount for seniors, students, and active military and $4 discounts for children. Info: 489-2499 or americanmelodrama.com.

THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY LIBRARY presents Gerald Joseph performing his family-themed magic June 30 at 10:30 a.m. at the San Luis Obispo Library, and June 30 at 2 p.m. in the Arroyo Grande Library.

Shawn McMcaster performs his unique blend of comedy and magic on July 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the San Luis Obispo Library. Info: slolibrary.org.

CENTRAL COAST SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL PRESENTS Twelfth Night and The Gamester alternating July 9-Aug. 14 at River Oaks Amphitheatre, 800

Clubhouse Drive in Paso Robles. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $18 for students and seniors, or $20 general admission. Group rates for 10 or more are $16. Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a topsy-turvy triple love story featuring separated twins, mistaken identities, gendercrossing disguises, besotted relatives, and wise-cracking fools. The Gamester follows the adventures of a young man torn between his beautiful fiancée and his mistress: the gambling and gaming halls of turn-of-the-century Paris.

Tickets and more information: centralcoastshakespeare.org or 546-4224.

THE GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA PRESENTS THE TAVERN July 15Sept. 19. Beginning July 17, this show will be in repertory with The Crock of Gold. On a dark and stormy night, a wild wind blows all sorts of oddball characters into Freeman’s Tavern: a mysterious vagabond, a damsel in distress, a politician and his daughter, and her fiancé. A thief is on the loose,

suspicions abound, and no one is who they seem. The Melodrama is located on Highway 1 in Oceano. Tickets range from $18-$22, with $2 discounts for seniors, students, and active military and $4 discounts for children. Info: 489-2499 or americanmelodrama.com.

Just in SLO MARISOL, presented by Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department, hits the stage May 20-21 at 8 p.m. Using dark comedy and fantastical events, Obie-Award winning José Rivera (The Motorcycle Diaries) suggests the consequences of such critical issues as the credit crisis and environmental destruction within a story of humanity and compassion.

See it in the Spanos Theatre at Cal Poly in SLO. Info: pacslo. org or 756-2787.

SAN LUIS JAZZ SHOW INFUSION DANCE SHOW, presented by AcadSHOW emy of Dance, takes place May 23 at 6 p.m. at the Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre.

The San Luis Jazz Dancers in concert includes local choreographers and a cutting-edge contemporary repertoire in a fast-paced evening of jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and hip-hop entertainment for families and dance lovers alike.

Info and tickets: pacslo.org or 756-2787.

SLO LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS SHERLOCK’S LAST CASE May 28-June 20. Someone is trying to kill Sherlock Holmes, and the greatest detective on Earth must solve the case of his life at 888 Morro St. in SLO. Tickets range from $15-$22.

Info: 786-2440 or slolittletheatre.org.

SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT hits the stage May 30 at 6 p.m. and June 13 with a reception at 6 p.m. and the show starting at 7 p.m. Drew Silvaggio and the Civic Ballet present four evenings of dance performed entirely without a net by the dancers of the Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo with choreography by Jackie Lee, Jenna Lee, Dana Lossing, and Silvaggio. Tickets cost $13 and up. The City Playhouse is at 888 Morro St. in San Luis

Obispo (at the location of SLO Little Theatre). Info and tickets: 544-4363 or slightestmovement.com.

RSVP XV: CHIAROSCURO hits the stage June 1 and 3 at 8 p.m. in the Pavilion at Cal Poly in SLO. This marks the 15th season of the diverse transmedia series celebrating electro-acoustic diversity and compositional risk. Inspired by the artistic use of light and shading to create the illusion of volume, this year’s production employs the most challenging confluence of media in RSVP’s history, hanging precipitously at the edge of sound and spatial wonder.

Tickets cost $11. Info: 7562406, music.calpoly.edu, or 756-2787.

THE TREASURE OF PRESENCE WITH THE VARIABLE VELOCITY PERFORMANCE GROUP is June 3-5 at the Cal Poly Spanos Theatre at 8 p.m. This dance adventure includes images, extreme physicality, and provocative ideas presented in a collection of contemporary dances. Guests SUMMER continued page 47 PHOTOS BY STEVE E. MILLER

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Patrick Damon Rago and Chad Michael Hall, notable Southern California dance superstars, also perform. Tickets range from $15-$20. Info: variablevelocity.org or 756-2787.

CABARET hits the stage June 4-26 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. The decadent world of 1930s Berlin comes to life in this Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece. Cabaret follows an English nightclub singer, an American writer, a German landlady, and a Jewish shopkeeper who find their destinies linked and their futures uncertain on the eve of the Third Reich. Tickets cost $12-$16 at Unity Church, 1490 Southwood Drive in San Luis Obispo. Info: 543-PLAY (7529).

SHAMDAZZLE opens July 8 with Martini Nights on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. Choreographer and writer Suzy Miller is back and says you’ll love this show if you loved Vegas Baby Baby.

See it at 888 Morro in downtown SLO. Info and other dates and times: slolittletheatre.org or 781-7440.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST hits the stage July 17-25 on Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Join Belle, a young woman from a small provincial town, as she meets a fearsome Beast, in reality a prince transformed by a magical spell cast on him as punishment for hardheartedness. If the Beast can learn to love and to be loved, the spell will be broken and he will be restored to his former self. Admission is $22.50-$27.50 at the Spanos Theatre at the PAC at Cal Poly in SLO. Info: 756-2787 or pacslo.org.

OPERA SAN LUIS OBISPO (FORMERLY KNOWN AS PACIFIC REPERTORY OPERA) PRESENTS BROADWAY BY THE SEA in August. This concert features the voices of Opera San Luis Obispo’s best singers performing the music of Broadway and more at a seaside home. For a fun afternoon, bring a picnic and invite your friends. Bid on adventures and treasures during the silent auction. Tickets cost $50 for table seating and $40 for concert seating. Info: 541-5369 or operaslo.org.

JUMPBRUSH PACIFIC COAST DANCE CONVERGENCE hits the stage Aug. 1214 at the PAC in SLO. Find two days of intense dance classes, lectures, and performances ranging from ballet to contemporary to modern and more. This new San Luis Obispo dance festival provides an opportunity for intermediate dancers (ages 13-99) to dance, share, and learn through collaborative activities and interactive workshops given by professional dancers and choreographers of local and national renown.

Info: jumpbrush.org.

BRAVO! SLO takes place Sept. 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the PAC in SLO and showcases and previews more than 20 organizations in Harman Hall and in the Pavilion. In addition to enjoying music and choral ensembles, dance groups, and film shorts, attendees will be eligible to win door prizes and sample appetizers and beverages, all for free. Info: 756-2787 or pacslo.org.

OPERA SAN LUIS OBISPO PRESENTS OPERA IN THE VINEYARD at Vina Robles Winery in Paso Robles in September.

September This afternoon concert features the music of opera, operetta, and musical theater on the outdoor patio of Vina Robles winery in Paso Robles. The winery’s modern luxury and old world charm overlooking the vineyards will showcase Opera San Luis Obispo’s exceptional singers. Cost is $40-$50. Info: 541-5369 or operaslo.org.

STAND UP COMEDY SHOW PERFORMED BY LOCAL COMEDIANS will be presented by Central Coast Players on the first Saturday of the month at the Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St. in SLO. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door.

Reservations aren’t required. Refreshments will be available. Info: 543-0639.

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THE WILDLING ARTS MUSEUM presents a “Tools of the Trade: Painting” discussion series Saturdays May through July from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Wilding Art Museum, 2928 San Marcos, Los Olivos. Cost is $15 per discussion, $30 for one month, $60 for the whole nine-part series. Info: 688-1082 or wildlingmuseum.org.

CYPRESS GALLERY presents the art show “For the Love of Color and Wood” by Art and Bobbie Kusulas through May 23 at 119

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hibit “Desperate Land,” featuring the photographs of Betsy Weiner through May 30 in the museum’s Centeno Gallery, 200 South H St., Lompoc. Info: 736-3888 or lompocmuseum@verizon.net.

COFFEE AND COMPANY presents the digital art of Chris Ball for the month of May in the coffee shop’s Lucmann Gallery, 245 Town Center West, Santa Maria. Info: 928-6492.

TOWN CENTER GALLERY presents the art of Hattie Stoddard through May at the gallery, 321 Town Center West, suite B-6, Santa Maria. Info: 349-7303 or thetowncenter-

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THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY presents the art of Mary Meng Wade showing in the “Tai Chi Series” through May 28 in the Shepard Hall Gallery, 421 S. McClelland, Santa Maria. Info: 925-0994, Ext. 177, or dhildinger@ci.santa-maria.ca.us.

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ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents the exhibit “Dreams and Reality, Recent Work by David Brown and Teri Sanders-Brown” featuring paintings and sculpture through June 2 in the Ann Foxworthy Gallery, Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College, Santa Maria. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3465 or Ext. 3252.

THE SANTA BARBARA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FORUM presents “Contemporary Art from Santa Barbara’s Private Collections” and “Bloom Projects: Adrian Esparza, Paato-rama” on view May 22 through July 18 at the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts forum, Paseo Nuevo Mall Upper Arts Terrace, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. An opening reception is May 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. Info: 966-5373 or press@sbcaf.org.

THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents its “Family Conversation” series featuring “Focus on Monet” on May 23 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 884-6430 or kcarl@sbma.net.

THE ANACAPA SCHOOL presents a student art exhibit during June at the Brooks Institute’s Gallery 27, 27 East Cota St., Santa Barbara. An opening reception is June 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the gallery. Info: anacapaschool.org.

THE GALLERY AT THE NETWORK features the contemporary cloisonne of Maggie Pickering during the months of June and July at the Gallery at the Network, 778 Higuera St., suite B, SLO. Info: 788-0886 or galleryatthenetwork@ gmail.com.

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS presents

“New Works by Sheryl Knight with Woodturning Artist Steve LeBlanc” for the month of June at the gallery in Los Olivos. An artist reception is June 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Info: gallerylosolivos.com or 937-7481.

MOROVINO WINERY presents a “Meet the Artists” event for its new exhibit in the Haub Gallery on June 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Haub Gallery, 550 1st St., Avila Beach. Info: 627-1443.

THE C GALLERY presents “Running with Sticks: Encouraging Risk in Figure Art,” a three-day workshop with Joanne Beaule Ruggles, June 25 through 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Price Ranch, Los Alamos. Cost is $450, plus a $25 materials fee. Info: 3443807 or the cgallery.com.

“PAINTING WITH LIGHT” features the photography of Paul J. McCloskey showing July through August at the Halcyon Store, 936 South Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-2432.

Sports &

Recreation THE DUNES CENTER presents a “Moonlight Hike” on the dunes May 27, June 25, July 25, and Aug. 24 from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at Oso Flaco Lake, off of Highway 1 between Guadalupe and Nipomo. The Dunes Center Book Club meets to discuss 1491: New Revelations of the Americas before Columbus by Charles C. Mann May 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Dunes Center in Guadalupe. A “Dunes Photography Hike” led by Jules Reuter is June 4 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., meeting at the

Acting out The Studio of Performing Arts presents its “Triple Threat Performing Arts Camp,” teaching acting, dance, and music at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels July 5 through 9 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a showcase performance July 9 at 7 p.m. at the Studio of the Performing Arts, 116 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande. Info: 473-0377.

Pacific Dunes Ranch and RV Resort, 1207 Silver Spur Place, Oceano. A “Guadalupe City Walk and Talk” is June 19 from 10 a.m. to noon meeting at the Dunes Center in Guadalupe. Info: 343-2455, Ext. 205 or dunescenter.org.

THE SANTA MARIA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION and the Pioneer Valley High School Basketball Seniors present the annual “Cops Vs. Kids Benefi t Basketball Game” May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Valley High School Gym, Santa Maria. Cost is $5, $3 for students. Info: 9283781, Ext. 511 or cnartatez@ ci.santa0maria.ca.us.

THE FIVE CITIES TENNIS ASSOCIATION and Arroyo Grande Recreation present the spring tournament and barbecue May 22 and 23 at Soto Park, Arroyo Grande.

Info: 474-4756 or fivecitiestennis.com.

THE CACHUMA LAKE NATURE CENTER presents “Saving Wildlife International,” featuring live native animals May 22 at 11 a.m. in front of the Cachuma Lake Nature Center, Lake Cachuma. A “Fireside Astronomy Presentation” is May 29 at 8 p.m. at the Fireside Theatre, Cachuma Lake. Cost is $8 for parking. Info: 693-0691 or cachuma.com.

CAL POLY presents a “Fight for Wrestling” mixed martial arts event on May 22 at 5 p.m. in Mott Gym, Cal Poly, SLO. Cost is $35, $55 reserved seating, $75

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THE SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY presents its annual Bach ‘n Birdies Golf Tournament benefi t event June 5 at noon at the Avila Beach Golf resort, 6450 Ana Bay Drive, Avila Beach. Cost is $125 per golfer. Info: slosymphony .com or 543-3533.

THE PACIFIC PRIDE CENTER presents its fourth annual “Get Out and Golf” tournament on June 19 at the Montecito Country Club, Santa Barbara. Info: 963-3636, Ext. 111 or Tyson@ppacificpridefoundation.org.

THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA Recreation and Parks Department offers an adult lap swim June 19 through Aug. 14, and a recreation swim June 19 through Aug. 15. Swim

lessons begin June 19, and junior lifeguard classes start June 28, all at Pioneer Valley High School in Santa Maria.

Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260.

DUNE RUN RUN kicks off the Stone Soup Music Faire in Grover Beach on Aug. 28, starting at 9 a.m. (registration starts at 8). Run or walk through the dunes and throughout Grover in this super fun event. Info: 489-9091 or 473 4580.

THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PARKS presents Cachuma Wildlife Cruises featuring naturalistguided boat tours through October on Fridays from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon and 3 to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon at Cachuma Lake. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for kids ages 4 to 12. Info: 686-5050 or 686-5055.

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ANCE FOR BALANCE AND HEALING offers free energy balancing sessions from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Sierra Vista Hospital, 1010 Murray Ave., SLO. Info: 438-4347 or globalalliance.ws.

Kids’ Stuff 4TH DOWN FOOTBALL CONDITIONING CAMP is a six-week conditioning camp for ages 8-17 through June 6 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sundays at Talley Fields in Arroyo Grande. Kids can attend one or all Sundays. Info: 4thdownfootballcamps.com.

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Discovery Drama Camp—“Seussical” Calling all divas and calling all stars! The Discovery Drama Camp needs YOU! Open to anyone age 6 – 12, budding actors and actresses will work with famed actress Kitty Balay Genge, star of PCPA and renowned theater educator, and will put on a performance of “Seussical” for our community. In partnership with the City of Santa Maria, rehearsal and performance locations are provided by the Recreation and Parks Department.

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MAD SCIENCE SUMMER CAMPS happen at the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland in Santa Maria, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Join â&#x20AC;&#x153;NASA: Journey into Outer Spaceâ&#x20AC;? July 12 through 16, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crazy Chemworks Campâ&#x20AC;? July 19 through 23, â&#x20AC;&#x153;NASAâ&#x20AC;? again July 26 through 30, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chemworksâ&#x20AC;? again Aug. 2 through 6. Only 25 students, ages 6 through 12, are allowed per camp. Cost is $150 per child, with some discounts available. Info/registration: madscience.org/slo.

THE SOLVANG BRANCH LIBRARY presents a Summer Reading Program featuring â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make a Splash! Read!â&#x20AC;? for kids preschool through 6th and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make Waves@your Libraryâ&#x20AC;? for kids in 7th through 12th grades. Both feature books, crafts, writing programs, gaming nights, prizes, and performances starting June 12 and ending Aug. 14.

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SOCCER ASSOCIATION offers 2010 Fall Registration for its soccer league May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $80 for the ďŹ rst player, $70 for the second, $60 for three or more players, and a $10 registration fee for all. Info: 925-3304 or santamaria soccer.com.

SUMMER WORLD CUP YOUTH SOCCER CAMPS: Cal Poly Mustang Soccer and Catalyst Soccer take place June-August with a top coaching staff that includes Cal Poly Mustang soccer coaches and current and former players. Camps will take place at local ďŹ elds throughout the area: Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Arroyo Grande, Orcutt, and Santa Maria. Super Fundamentals for ages 6-13 is 9 a.m.-noon for $125 and Little Skillsbuilders for ages 4-6 is from 9:30-11 a.m. for $75.

Info: catalystsoccer.com or 541-3031.

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RODEO ROUNDUP ROUNDUP, a ďŹ rst-ever event of its kind, comes to the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland in Santa Maria, from noon to 2 p.m. on June 13. Find ropinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, pony rides, a campďŹ re cookout, games, and crafts. Cost is $10 for member adults and a child, $7 for additional children; $12 for non-member adults, $10 for a child, and $9 for additional children. Info: smvdiscovery museum.org.

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COACH CALLERO BASKETBALL CAMP takes place June 14-17 at Nipomo High School. Session 1: Fundamentals Camp from 9 a.m.-noon, $95 includes T-shirt and basketball, for boys and girls entering grades 2-6 and Session 2: Position Skills Camp, 1-4 p.m. $105, includes T-shirt, for boys entering grades 7-12. Info: JoeCalleroBasketball.com or 202-8007.

SKATE CAMP IN GROVER BEACH is calling all sidewalk surfers ages 5-12, during weekly sessions from 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;noon from June 14Aug. 13, to the South County Skate Park, 1750 Ramona Ave. This camp aims to develop performance and safety skills, sportsmanship, and park

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THE AARON METCHIK ACTING STUDIO presents a Youth and Teen Film and TV Acting Camp, teaching kids how to write, act, shoot, and edit their own movies June 20 through Aug. 15 on Sundays at the studio in Shell Beach. Cost is $349. Info: metchikstudio.com or (310) 910-1228.

GOLF CAMPS AND SKILLS CHALLENGE CAMPS include professional golf instruction: the rules of golf, etiquette, putting, pitching, chipping, and full swing for ages 7-16, coed, weekly June 21-July 23 at various golf courses throughout SLO County. Cost is $100-125.

Info: 546-3132 or community programs.net.

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THINKCAMPS presents its ďŹ fth annual music theater camp: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bravisimo!â&#x20AC;? for grades 7 through 12, incorporating acting, singing, choreography, set design, lighting, and a stage production of Oklahoma! June 19 through July 2 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Westmont College, Santa Barbara. Cost is $450. Discovery Camp is a science camp exploring geology, experimentation, and fun Aug. 2 through 6 from 8:30 a.m. at 2:30 p.m. at Westmont College, Santa Barbara. Cost is $200. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Somos Amigosâ&#x20AC;? is a Spanish-language immersion camp July 5 through 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Westmont College. Cost is $200. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Computer Questâ&#x20AC;? is a camp that teaches you how to become a computer whiz July 12 through 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Westmont College, Santa Barbara.

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dance, and music at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels July 5 through 9 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a showcase performance July 9 at 7 p.m. at the Studio of the Performing Arts, 116 W. Branch, Arroyo Grande. Info: 473-0377.

WESTMONT COLLEGE presents its Gaede Institute for the Liberal Artsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living Like Writersâ&#x20AC;? creative writing camp for kids in 6th through 8th grade June 14 through 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Santa Barbara.

Cost is $295; scholarships are available. Info: 565-7247 or thinkcamps.org.

THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB of Santa Maria Valley presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Super Summer Fun!â&#x20AC;?

Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for early birds ages 6 through 12 and noon to 6 p.m. for all ages June 17 through Aug. 13 at the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Maria Valley, 901 N. Railroad, Santa Maria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Super Summer Fun!â&#x20AC;? features several themes and ďŹ eld trips, including Edwards Cinemas, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wet and Wild Week,â&#x20AC;? Hurricane Harbor, All America Day, Sports Week, and Hawaiian Luau. Cost is $8 per day for early birds, $5 for any additional child in family; membership dues are $20 per child per year. Info: 922-7763.

THE SLO COUNTY LIBRARY presents its Summer Reading Program, which rewards reading June 19 through Aug. 21. Info: slolibrary.org.

THE TEVELDE MUSIC CONSERVATORY, INC. offers lessons for ďŹ&#x201A;utes, clarinets, oboes, saxophones, trumpets, French horns, trombones, tubas, percussion, violins, violas, cellos, and bass with the summer semester starting June 21. Info: 474-1224.

BROOKS INSTITUTE offers its annual Summer High School Photography Workshop June 21 through 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara. Info: 966-3888 or brooks.edu.

THE BOB CANTU 14TH ANNUAL BASKETBALL CAMP 2010 offers an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Advanced Skills Campâ&#x20AC;? for ages 6 to 12 June 26 through 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mission Prep High School, SLO. Session Three of the camp, for ages 4 through 8, is June 28 through July 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at the school. Session Four is for ages 9 through 12, June 28 through July 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the school gym in SLO. SUMMER continued page 53

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THE TOWN CENTER GALLERY holds art classes for kids ages 5 to 15, including instruction in collage, T-shirt painting, clay, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic painting July 5 through 9 and July 26 through 30 at the gallery, 321 Town Center West, B-6, Santa Maria.

Info: 934-5835 or thetowncentergallery.com.

ACTING OUT! AT THE SLO LITTLE THEATRE ACT Summer Theatre Camps takes place July 5-9 for grades K-2, MondayFriday, 9 a.m.-noon and grades 3-5, MondayFriday, 1–4 p.m. Cost is $150. Find theater games, improvisation, and character work, and explore text and imaginations to create characters and understand the basics of acting. A performance tops off the week for family and friends. Info: 781-3889, Ext. 14, or act@slolittletheatre.org.

THE SAN LUIS OBISPO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL YOUTH FILMMAKING PROGRAM takes place July 5-23 with a variety of one- and twoweek sessions for ages 7-18, who want to make movies. Professional filmmaker instructors will oversee the making of several short films, both live action and animated, some of which will be screened at the 2011 SLO International Film Festival. Tuition ranges from $175-$300, and limited scholarships are available. Info: slofilmfest.org or 546-3456.

THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA offers a four-week volleyball clinic Tuesdays and Thursdays starting July 6 at the Edwards Community Center, 809 Panther Drive, Santa Maria. Ages 7 to 10 meet from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. and ages 11 to 13 meet 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Cost is $27, $33.50 for non-city residents.

Info: 925-0951, Ext. 260.

ADVENTURES IN ADAPTATIONS AT THE ZOO takes place July 12-16 for ages 5-6 from 9 a.m.-noon and ages 7-9 from 1-4 p.m. Consider the speed of a cheetah, the quills of a porcupine, or the teeth of a tiger. Discover the wondrous features that creatures use to survive and thrive. Zoo Camp participants

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THE SOUTH COAST RAILROAD MUSEUM presents the “Goleta Train Days” featuring miniature

train rides, live music, model train exhibits, demonstrations, films, kids activities, and more July 24 through 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, 300 N. Los Carneros Road, Goleta. Cost is $2.

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THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION presents two free children’s concerts featuring Rocknoceros on Aug. 21 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. at 1025 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. Cost is $5 for breakfast or lunch. Info: 736-8535 or libraryfoundation@blackgold.org.

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