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Fall Theatre Classes at A.C.T. 9/12/2011 – 11/17/2011

Fall Theatre Classes at A.C.T. 9/12/2011  – 11/17/2011

Classes will end with a fun sharing for family and friends! Questions? Contact ACT for more info: act@slolittletheatre.org or (805) 781-3889 x 14 Scholarships and payment plans available.

Fall Special at Giving Bean Gifts 8/31/2011 – 10/31/2011

Fall Special at Giving Bean Gifts 8/31/2011  – 10/31/2011

Fall Special Save $6.00 any order over $58.00 Offer Expires: October 31st 2011 Be Remembered… Gift baskets with a fresh look. Beautifully packaged bundles of home & office decor items intended to be used for years to come. Also offering freshly baked edibles and beverages from SLO County bakeries, specialty stores and artisians.

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel’s New Wine Pass Enhancement 8/31/2011 – 11/30/2011

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel’s New Wine Pass Enhancement  8/31/2011  – 11/30/2011

New Wine Pass Enhancement The SeaCrest is now selling one week wine tasting passes from Coastal Wine Agency for $20. These passes are valid for one week from your arrival date and allow you to taste at 13 different wineries in the area without having to pay tasting fees. One pass is good for 2 people! Full list of participating wineries & map are given at check-in. Some participating wineries include: • Eos Estate Winery • Firestone Vineyard • Adelaida Cellars • Lincourt Vineyards • Pear Valley • Saucelito Canyon • Salisbury Vineyards • Sextant Wines

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel’s Wine Down September 9/1/2011 – 11/30/2011

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel’s Wine Down September  9/1/2011  – 11/30/2011

Uncork the Paso Robles Wine Tour Package and travel down country roads discovering local favorites in Paso Robles Wine Country. We’ve teamed up with Breakaway Tours to provide you an outstanding experience with knowledgeable and fun tour guides. $339 for 2 people includes: • 1 night lodging in an OceanView King or CoastalView 2 Queen guestroom • Transportation to and from the SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel • Tasting at 4 unique wineries in Paso Robles Wine Country* • A delicious gourmet lunch in the most picturesque of settings Tours are do not run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with the exception of November 22nd & 23rd. Also, tours do not run on Thursdays in November.

The SLO Comedy Festival 2/29/2012 – 3/4/2012

The SLO Comedy Festival  2/29/2012  – 3/4/2012

GET READY, IT’S GOING TO BE FANTASTIC!!! Word is out that last year was an amazing time, and that this year promises to be even better.

Cal Poly’s More Classic Scenes from Opera and Musical Theater 3/8/2012 – 3/10/2012

Cal Poly’s More Classic Scenes from Opera and Musical Theater 3/8/2012  – 3/10/2012

Songs, arias, duets and ensembles from opera and musical theater. The scenes will be cast with more than 25 Cal Poly voice students who will have the unique opportunity to be considered for roles and chorus parts with the Opera San Luis Obispo Young Artist Program.

Parents Weekend Ensemble Showcase 10/28/2011 8:00 PM – 10/28/2011

Parents Weekend Ensemble Showcase  10/28/2011 8:00 PM – 10/28/2011

All of our major ensembles on stage in Harman Hall, all on the same evening. Music Department Chair W. Terrence Spiller will emcee this extravaganza Oct. 28, at 8 p.m

Cal Poly Just Jazz Concert 3/3/2012 8:00 PM – 3/3/2012

Cal Poly Just Jazz Concert 3/3/2012 8:00 PM – 3/3/2012

This concert features everything from authentic performances of traditional jazz standards to cutting-edge repertoire of world music, hip-hop and more. From the big band “wall of sound” to spontaneous interplay in jazz combos, the Cal Poly Jazz Bands respect the tradition while expanding its boundaries.

Cal Poly’s Winter Concert- If Music Be the food of love 2/25/2012 8:00 PM – 2/25/2012

Cal Poly’s Winter Concert- If Music Be the food of love 2/25/2012 8:00 PM – 2/25/2012

Works dedicated to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music: Benjamin Britten: Hymn to St. Cecilia David Dicaku: If Music Be the food of love Meredith Brammeier: World Premiere Performers: PolyPhonics, The University Singers and student soloists. Susan Azaret Davies and Paul Woodring, accompanists.

The Mission Presents Early Music Ensemble- Bach in the Mission 2 1/21/2012 8:00 PM – 1/21/2012

The Mission Presents Early Music Ensemble- Bach in the Mission 2 1/21/2012 8:00 PM – 1/21/2012

The Early Music Ensemble will be joined by Cal Poly faculty and local professionals in an evening of masterworks by the baroque master J.S. Bach.

Cal Poly’ Winter Concert- Student Soloist Showcase 3/4/2012 3:00 PM – 3/4/2012

Cal Poly’ Winter Concert- Student Soloist Showcase  3/4/2012 3:00 PM – 3/4/2012

Every year, the symphony holds auditions for student soloists of any major. The prize for several of them- a performance with the symphony, of course! Come hear this year’s winners and celebrate musical talent from across the university. This year, you will also be able to hear some of the music that the symphony will take on its April tour to the District of Columbia, including Kodaly’s “Peacock” Variations

Monarch Dunes Golf Marathon 11/7/2011 7:15 AM – 11/7/2011

Monarch Dunes Golf Marathon 11/7/2011 7:15 AM – 11/7/2011

You are cordially invited to join in the fun and help a great cause…The Nipomo Chamber! Non-competitive, relaxing pace and fun-filled day 7:15 Breakfast; 8:30 shotgun start. Golf until 5pm. Lunch served on the course, 5:30 dinner and prizes awarded for both fundraising and event play.

California Photo Festival 10/12/2011 – 10/16/2011

California Photo Festival 10/12/2011  – 10/16/2011

5 incredible days of digital photography immersion set against the backdrop of California’s beautiful Central Coast. Workshops, lectures, demos, basics of DSLR, advanced digital techniques, portfolio reviews, hands-on shooting and mixers. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn creative and business side of digital photography at EVERY level.

Marley’s Ghost at SLO Botanical Gradens 11/6/2011 3:00 PM – 11/6/2011

Marley’s Ghost at SLO Botanical Gradens 11/6/2011 3:00 PM – 11/6/2011

Sunday, November 6, 3 PM free docent-led tour 4 PM concert After more than 22 years of making music together, recording nine albums, and performing thousands of shows across the country, Marley’s Ghost remains one of the best-kept secrets of the acoustic music world, an untapped natural resource waiting to be discovered. Even the members of the band have trouble describing their music, but they all know whatever they do, it always comes out sounding uniquely like Marley’s Ghost. Mandolinist Jon Wilcox thinks it’s the vocals

Paso Robles Chamber Women in Business Fall Fair 10/20/2011 5:00 PM – 10/20/2011 7:00 PM

Paso Robles Chamber Women in Business Fall Fair 10/20/2011 5:00 PM – 10/20/2011 7:00 PM

Women In Business Fall Fair The Paso Robles Chamber Women in Business invites local business owners to register for a booth at the Annual Women in Business Fall Fair. This Annual Fall Fair will showcase our Central Coast’s leading businesses. A great way to gain exposure, connect with local consumers and network. The public can attend for FREE! October 20, 2011 La Bellasera Hotel & Suites, 206 Alexa Court, Paso Robles 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cost for Booth Space is $65

Pear Valley Vineyards Harvest Festival Winemaker’s Dinner 10/22/2011 6:00 PM – 10/22/2011 10:00 PM

Pear Valley Vineyards Harvest Festival Winemaker’s Dinner 10/22/2011 6:00 PM – 10/22/2011 10:00 PM

Chef Philip and the students at the Paso Robles Culinary Arts Academy have paired Pear Valley wines with a memorable four-course Italian Feast. Reservations required. $85/per person, $60/Distraction club members

Weird Al Yankovich 11/2/2011 7:30 PM – 11/2/2011

Weird Al Yankovich 11/2/2011 7:30 PM – 11/2/2011

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Weird Al Yankovich 11/2/2011 7:30 PM – 11/2/2011

Aids Support Network’s Walk for Life 11/5/2011 9:00 AM – 11/5/2011

Aids Support Network’s Walk for Life 11/5/2011 9:00 AM – 11/5/2011

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Aids Support Network’s Walk for Life 11/5/2011 9:00 AM – 11/5/2011

Mud Mash 10/30/2011 9:00 AM – 10/30/2011 2:00 PM

Mud Mash 10/30/2011 9:00 AM – 10/30/2011 2:00 PM

The mud mash is a 5k and 10k run with dirty obstacles including walls, lake scramble, hay bales , slip and slide and of course ahuge, nasty mud pit.

Bandfest 2011! – Resonances 11/18/2011 8:00 PM – 11/18/2011

Bandfest 2011! – Resonances 11/18/2011 8:00 PM – 11/18/2011

Bandfest 2011! – Resonances Friday, November 18 • 8 p.m., Cohan Center Cal Poly Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Pride of the Pacific Marching Band The wind band is spectacular in its ability to express emotion through an amazing array of musical colors. Tonight’s concert exploits this aspect in a performance of works that utilizes the complete palette available to the band. You will hear antiphonal brass performed from the balconies, unique instruments such as alto flute, recorders and piccolo trumpet, as well as a variety of other interesting compositional techniques that showcase the amazing possibilities of the modern wind band. Then, experience the true definition of “resonance” as the powerful “Pride of the Pacific” Marching Band fills the hall with dazzling arrangements performed at football games throughout the fall in Spanos Stadium.

Faculty Chamber Ensemble Recital 11/5/2011 7:30 PM – 11/5/2011

Faculty Chamber Ensemble Recital 11/5/2011 7:30 PM – 11/5/2011

Faculty Chamber Ensemble Recital Saturday, November 5 • 7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center Room 218 The Music Department has started a biannual series of chamber recitals in which faculty join forces to perform masterworks of chamber music—beloved gems and less-known works alike. Come hear what is possible when our faculty artists put into practice what they teach! Tickets at the door: $5

Vocal Master Class with Erik Stein 11/1/2011 5:00 PM – 11/1/2011

Vocal Master Class with Erik Stein 11/1/2011 5:00 PM – 11/1/2011

Vocal Master Class with Erik Stein Tuesday, November 1 5 p.m., Davidson Music Center Room 218 Cal Poly’s Student Opera Theater presents Erik Stein—casting director for Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. Stein will work with singers from the Music Department. PCPA is well known for its professional and entertaining performances on the Hancock campus, and at the Solvang Theatre during summer months. PCPA is a training program that specializes in helping singers prepare for careers in musical theatre performance, direction, and stage craft. FREE

Vocal Master Class with Christopher M. Cock 10/25/2011 5:00 PM – 10/25/2011

Vocal Master Class with Christopher M. Cock 10/25/2011 5:00 PM – 10/25/2011

Vocal Master Class with Christopher M. Cock Tuesday, October 25 5 p.m., Davidson Music Center Room 218 Christopher M. Cock, director of choral and vocal activities at Valparaiso University (Indiana), holds the Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Chair in Lutheran Music, and is director of the Bach Institute.

Vocal Recital by Christopher M. Cock 10/20/2011 7:30 PM – 10/20/2011

Vocal Recital by Christopher M. Cock 10/20/2011 7:30 PM – 10/20/2011

Vocal Recital by Christopher M. Cock Thursday, October 20 7:30 p.m., Davidson Music Center Room 218 Christopher M. Cock, tenor, will sing Franz Schubert’s “Winterreise,” Op.

SLO Downtown Halloween 10/27/2011

SLO Downtown Halloween 10/27/2011

Come downtown to Farmers’ Market to enjoy numerous events including Downtown Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Costume Contest and the Howl-a-ween Hoopla Carnival.