By the Sea Productions Presents “A Rock Sails By” by Sean Grennan. The story of a brilliant astrophysicist, mourning the death of her husband and estrangement from her daugther, who faces a professional crisis when an online journalist misquotes her regarding an unidentified object hurtling toward Earth. When she invites the journalist to monitor the mysterious object with her, they discover unpredictable wonders beyond the stars.
Directed by Samvel Gottlieb, “A Rock Sails By” features Laurelle Barnett Kelty, Rick Bruce, Olivia Cusick, Jonah Duhe and Landon Scott.
Performances are August 30 through September 15, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 3 pm at 545 Shasta Ave., in Morro Bay. Tickets are available at bytheseaproductions.org or call 805-776-3287.
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Don’t miss the Annual Morro Shores Fall Yard Sale at 633 Ramona Ave, Los Osos on Friday Sept. 13 and Saturday the 14 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sale items include furniture, electronics, clothing, books, linens housewares, small appliances, decorative and so much more. Homemade bakery items and a cafe serving hot dogs, chips and soda is all part of the event as well.
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Hailing from Kolkata India, Nabanita Sarkar and the Salty Dawgs play a unique blend of Bengali and American folk music at the Historic Octagon Barn Center, on Sept. 5with an old-time jam at 6 before the 7 p.m. show. It all takes place at the Milking Parlor at the Octagon Barn, 4400 Octagon Way in San Luis Obispo.
Cost is $20 advance / $25 door (subject to availability). Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com. Seating is first come, first served. For more information, email bohlman.daniel@gmail.com.
Nabanita Sarkar, aka Bonnie, is an independent singer-songwriter, producer and educator from Kolkata, India whose influences sink deep into folk and bluegrass. Nabanita is the vocalist and ukulele player for the world band The Bluegrass Journeymen, a collective of accomplished musicians building cross cultural connections through music and education. She has recorded Indian classical, folk, and bluegrass records with the Journeymen. Her latest musical project, Bonnie and the Salty Dawgs is a folk trio which merges Bengali folk music and American folk music into something both familiar and fresh. Photo Credit: Nabanita Sarkar
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Sing with the Master Chorale Auditions for Fall 2024 San Luis Obsipo Master Chorale take place on September 16 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Pismo Beach. They welcome new experienced choral musicians. The ability to sight-read music is required.
The San Luis Obispo Master Chorale is a 120-voice ensemble that performs works for chorus and orchestra. We give our performances in the 1,200-seat Harold Miossi Hall of the San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center on the Cal Poly Campus. For more information on auditions, go to slomasterchorale.org/audition.
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Upcoming free youth programs in September at Morro Bay Library – 625 Harbor St, (805) 772-6394.
• Art Party – Wednesday, September 4, 3 – 5 p.m.
Unleash your creativity at our monthly art party! Use your imagination to make unique art pieces using paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. All materials provided – you bring the inspiration. Creative options available for ages 3-12.
• Hex Bugs – Wednesday, September 11, 3 – 5 p.m.
Create mazes for these motorized bugs, race them and more. All ages welcome.
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Kitten Palooza – Adopt a Kitten Event takes place Saturday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at PetsMart in SLO 1530 Froom Ranch Way, SLO (Costco Shopping Center). Kittens of various ages, colors, and purr-sonalities will be available to adopt. Peak breeding season is upon us, and animal shelters are reaching capacity rapidly. This is the perfect opportunity to adopt a kitten and help make space for more cats and kittens in need. The adoption fee for one kitten is $100, with a $50 discount for those adopting two kittens together. All kittens at the event will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Adopters receive a certificate for a free veterinary exam. For information on adoptions, low-cost spay/neuter, help with feral cats or to volunteer or donate, contact 805-549-9228 OR (549-9CAT) or online at www.felinenetwork.org.
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SLO Skiers, a local, non-profit sports and social club for adults is having its next monthly meeting at SLO Brew Rock in San Luis Obispo at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2. Meetings are free and yearly membership is only $65. Social hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meeting follows. Social and sports activities occur year around.
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Come out and support Estero Bay kids and have a great night of fun, food, and live music as the Crossroads Trio plays classic rock and blues, a benefit for the Community Foundation of Estero Bay, celebrating its 14th annual “Morro Bay Sings.” In addition to live music, the event features dinner, a live auction, and a silent auction. The Crossroads Trio is a seasoned, local band whose classic covers will be sure to get you out of your seat and dancing.
Tickets are $70 per person, tables for eight are $560 and tables of ten are $700. Table purchases (eight or ten) include two bottles of wine. Tickets include dinner, cookies and coffee, music, dancing and exciting auctions. The price of each individual ticket includes a tax-deductible donation of $60. Tickets go on sale
August 30 through the Foundation Website at www.communityfoundationesterobay.org/events.
This outstanding fundraiser takes place at the Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, in Morro Bay on Saturday, October 19. The doors open at 5 p.m.
For more information about the non-profit Community Foundation of Estero Bay, or to purchase tickets, go to www.communityfoundationesterobay.org/events, email info@communityfoundationesterobay.org or call (805) 458-4494.
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San Luis Obispo’s first Candlelight concerts is a series of concerts that are all performed by classically trained musicians. Solo pianists, string quartets, and other musical ensembles take to the stage to envelop and enchant audiences with a rich tapestry of sound all while hundreds—sometimes thousands—of LED candles flicker and twinkle and cast light onto the walls. It’s almost as if the flameless light magically dances to the notes being played.
Candlelight will illuminate La Lomita Ranch for a performance featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on September 25, 8:45 p.m. at the ranch located at 1985 La Lomita Way, San Luis Obispo. Tickets range in price from $37 to $62.50 for the 60 -minute event. Doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted. Age requirements: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone Get them at https://bit.ly/3SWQf72.
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Formerly known as Coastal Cleanup Day and Creek Day – ECOSLO has joined forces with the Central Coast Partners for Water Quality to bring you an even bigger and better event – SLO County Creeks to Coast Cleanup! Join them as they track data and cleanup not only the beautiful coastline, but several inland creeks, lakes, and parks throughout SLO county.
Since 2005, ECOSLO coordinates beach cleanups from San Simeon to Nipomo as part of an international day of cleanup. Even though Central Coast beaches are cleaner than some, last year we removed nearly 5,000 pounds of trash and recyclables from our beaches, waterways and lakes.
For the past 10 years, Central Coast Partners for Water Quality have hosted Creek Day in late September. They’ve been tackling the creeks and inland sites – working to pick up heavy loads of trash to prevent that debris from eventually finding its way to the ocean.
For more information and to register for a site, go to for more information http://ecoslo.org/creeks-to-coast.
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The following are upcoming events for September 2024 brought to you by the Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave., Los Osos, CA. (805) 528-1862.
Featured Wall Artist: Spencer Coulter watercolors
• Display Case: Woodcarvers
• Paws to Read – Wednesdays, 3:15 – 4:15pm
Come and read your favorite book to Berkeley! She’s at the Los Osos Library on Wednesday afternoons. School age.
• Storytime – Thursdays, 10:30 – 11a.m.
Stories, dance, and music for toddlers and preschoolers.
• Art Party – Friday, September 6, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Unleash your creativity at our monthly art party! Use your imagination to make unique art pieces using paper, pens, pencils, scissors, glue and more. All materials provided – you bring inspiration! Creative options available for ages 3-12.
• Hexbugs – Friday, September 13, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Have some fun with electronics creating pathways and mazes for Hexbugs. School age.
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