Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay presents Media Arts with Robert Styles July 23, 24, and 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This workshop is available for students going into grades 6-12. Over three days, students will learn about the basics of video production, and they will walk away having made at least one video.
Each individual will have the opportunity to work on a project that is custom designed to the specific type of video they want to make. Some examples include short films, documentaries, music videos, public service announcements, and commercials.
Students will learn pre-production (storyboarding & planning), production (acquiring the footage), and post-production (editing the video into its final format). During the camp, students will receive peer feedback from each other, as well as feedback from the class instructor.
Students need to bring a smartphone with them with enough storage space for them to film their videos. Alternately, students may also bring their own camera and computer to film and edit on if they’d like.
The cost is $120. For more information or to register, go to at artcentermorrobay.org. They can be reached at 805-772-2504.
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SLO Concerts in the Plaza on Friday, July 19, features opener Emily Smith at 5 p.m. and The Molly Ringwald Project from 6 to 8 p.m. Event is free.
Step into a time machine and get ready to blast back to the totally rad era of the 80s with The Molly Ringwald Project! Hailing from California’s Central Coast, this outrageously hilarious band is here to tickle your funny bone and transport you back to a time of big hair, neon spandex, and iconic music.
Emily Smith is a breath of fresh air, and her voice is often likened to a melodic blend of Sheryl Crow and Colbie Caillat. She brightens the atmosphere with her soulful, feel-good music of all genres. Hailing from the Central Coast Wine Region in Paso Robles, California, Emily has established herself as a must‐see singer/songwriter acoustic duo act.
She has recently debuted her new album, which features songs she has written for film and television, including multiple placements on the acclaimed soap opera The Young & The Restless and the Netflix series Sweet Magnolias.
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Join the Cayucos Library, located at 310 B St., for the following free events. The library will be open Tuesdays to Saturdays through August. Contact them at (805) 995-3312 or visit www.slolibrary.org for more information.
• Floral Clay Pot Painting: Saturday July 20 from 10:30-12:30 p.m. Join us for an interactive craft painting primed clay pots! All ages, registration recommended.
• Flower Hammering Art: Wednesday July 24 from 10 – 11 a.m. Gather some flowers from your garden and join us! We’ll provide supplies and teach you the technique to transfer color from flowers onto paper to create one-of-a-kind art. For adults, registration required.
• Nature Art: Saturday July 27 from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Create art using natural materials. Gather some flowers and leaves and join us. All ages.
Slime Making: Saturday, August 3 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Get ready to get messy and create your own slime. All ages.
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Get ready to tap your toes and swing to the rhythm as San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre proudly presents “Crazy For You JR,” a vibrant musical production guaranteed to charm audiences of all ages. This high-energy show features a cast of young artists from SLO REP’s Academy of Creative Theatre, and runs from through July 28, 2024, at SLO REP’s intimate downtown venue at 888 Morro Street. This production promises a summer treat for families and theatre enthusiasts alike. Adapted from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “Crazy For You JR” transports audiences to the lively world of 1930s New York, where Bobby Child, a young banker with dreams of performing, finds himself entangled in a hilarious case of mistaken identity. Featuring beloved Gershwin tunes such as “I Got Rhythm”, “Someone To Watch Over Me”, and “Embraceable You,” this production showcases the enduring charm and toe-tapping melodies that have made it a classic. Tickets range from $20 to $27and are available at slorep.org/tickets/buy-tickets/ or by calling 805 786-2440. For more information, visit www.slorep.org. Shows are Wednesday – Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sat and Sun. at 2 p.m.
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Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay presents process art for kids 6 to 12-years- old, which focuses primarily on creating and discovering. Instructor Kathryn will encourage students to explore materials and techniques that will spark their confidence and imagination.
Attendees will explore drawing and painting, cartoon creations, and abstract art projects. Students will “dip their toes” into various art mediums, including graphite pencil, watercolor, and paint. This is a perfect opportunity for both beginner and experienced artists to exercise their creativity. Come to a single session or both.
Session one: July 30 and August 1
Session two: August 7 and 8
The cost is $80. All supplies and snacks are included. Sign up at artcentermorrobay.org.
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Tickets are still available for a special fundraiser screening of the counter-culture classic benefitting the local community radio station.
Community radio station 97.3/107.9 FM The Rock hosts a special fundraiser screening of “The Big Lebowski” at the Bay Theater in Morro Bay. The curtain rises for The Big Lebowski at 6 p.m. Monday, July 22 and is a fundraiser for the commercial free, non-profit radio station, run entirely by volunteers and supported financially by listeners and residents of San Luis Obispo County.
There’ll also be “a fabulous silent auction, rock merchandise for sale, and a special drawing for a Dude Inspired, one-of-a-kind prize,” organizers said in a news release.
Lebowski-ite attire is encouraged, “but please, leave your Marmot at home.”
Produced in 1988 by the Coen Brothers (Joel and Ethan), The Big Lebowski is a 1988 independent film starring Jeff Bridges as “The Dude,” a major slacker in a bathrobe, and avid bowler who is mistaken for someone else with the same name. That leads to a series of wacky events involving assaults, kidnapping, and more. Co-stars include John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, John Turturo and the late-Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
Tickets to are $15 a person, tax-deductible, and available online at: my805tix.com or at RockCommunityRadio.org. There will also be tickets available at the door.
The Rock reaches radio listeners in Cayucos, Morro Bay and Los Osos (on 97.3 FM), as well as Paso Robles, Atascadero and Templeton (on 107.9 FM).
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Festival Mosaic’s Mozart in the Mission takes place July 24 at 7:30 p.m. The annual concert in Mission San Luis Obispo opens with some beautifully resonant pieces by Italian composer Gabrieli for a brass ensemble comprised of Festival Mozaic artists and local musicians. Following this is Russian composer Mikhail Glinka’s septet for winds and strings and Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro, which showcases the harp. Closing the concert is Mozart’s Divertimento from 1772, the same year our Mission was established. Tickets range in price and are available at https://bit.ly/3XWw5NX.
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The Central Coast Renaissance Festival returns for its 38th annual festival on July 20 and 21 in Laguna Lake Park. This event celebrates the history, culture, and entertainment of the Renaissance era, and promises to be an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
This year’s festival features a wide range of activities, including live performances by talented musicians and actors, exciting full armor combat matches, interactive demonstrations by skilled artisans, and delicious food and drinks inspired by the Renaissance era. Attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of the Renaissance, with countless opportunities to explore and learn about the customs, traditions, and technologies of this fascinating period in history. Tickets available with options for single-day and two-day passes. Discounted tickets are available for children and seniors. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in period costumes and fully immerse themselves in the festival experience.
For more information about the Central Coast Renaissance Festival, including ticket sales, go to the www.ccrenfaire.com. Note, parking on site is $10, cash only. Be aware that pets are not allowed.
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City Farm SLO has new farm tours perfect for small groups and families. The 60 – 90-minute tours are designed to be both educational and enjoyable for all ages.
Participants will have the chance to: Learn about our regenerative agriculture practices, visit and interact with sheep and chickens, go on a taste tour of fresh produce, get hands-on with a farm project and harvest fresh fruits and vegetables to take home
Tours are priced at $125 for 1-5 guests, with an additional cost of $10 per person for larger groups. They are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with two time slots to choose from: 10 -11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. To ensure availability, tours must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Payment is required to secure your tour. For more information or to book your tour, go to cityfarmslo.org or contact them directly at info@cityfarmslo.org.
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Michael Nowak and Orchestra Novo presents “Pops Heard ‘Round the World”, a musical travelogue at the Madonna Expo Center featuring Brynn Albanese, violin and Talia Phillips-Ortega, vocalist on Sunday, August 4. Gather friends and family for this Boston Pops-style event. Picnic lunches, ethnic costumes and table decorations encouraged. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., concert at 4 p.m.
The program includes traditional favorites from Italy, France, Ireland, and Australia along with music made in America by Gershwin, Copland, and Grofe plus a sampling from the Far East, Middle East and South of the Border. A veritable smorgasbord of delectable sounds! Tickets are $40 per person and are available at orchestranovo.org.
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Folks are invited to a day of Felines, Food, & FUN at HART’s Open House 2 638 Main St. in Cambria July 20th from 1-3 p.m., and discover what HART is all about!
Meet office cat Phoebe and the rest of the adorable kittens a cats during a Shelter Tour.
Enter to win HART’s Amazing Summer Raffle. Don’t miss the chance to win a special adult tricycle with its baskets filled with goodies valuing a total of $1,000. Tickets are selling $50 for one, or 3 tickets for $100. Visit the kids’ table for cat crafts, coloring, and face painting. Enjoy some refreshments while listening to the Kitty Ditty HART Band.
Volunteer Coordinator, Shannon, will be there to answer any questions you may have about joining our paw-some HART Volunteer Team, and the many activities you can do as a volunteer at HART.
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The Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery at Cuesta College SLO Campus presents “Between Ordinary,” an exhibition featuring the works of acclaimed artist Marie Schoeff. The exhibition runs from through Aug. 16.
Marie Schoeff’s art invites viewers to engage with their surroundings through a lens of gentle, precise observation. Schoeff has immersed herself in the world she depicts, viewing herself as an integral part of the reality she examines. Her work reflects a humble yet profound connection to the world, standing in contrast to the assertiveness of scientific or economic observation. Schoeff’s extensive body of work spanning four decades, including drawings, prints, and oils on canvas, showcases her attentiveness and invites viewers to share in her discoveries. The Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery is in Room 7170. Admission to the gallery is free. For additional information, email timothy_stark@cuesta.edu.
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