Jul 26 Friday
The Mama Temple is a collaborative Art Exhibition. The group exhibit holds a collection of Art and Stories that express diversity in experiences of Motherhood. Motherhood can be the most beautiful adventure and at the very same time it is the biggest challenge we may face. The Mama Temple came in to existence as a deeply personal and broader social way to navigate unhealed wounds of birthing and Motherhood along with the sharing of others experience and perspective. The art exhibit runs the month of July, with events each weekend. Art, Movement Therapies, Women's Health, Writing workshops and more. Please use this link for all the events coming up. https://www.thebunkerslo.com/events
The California Nature Art Museum is pleased to announce its upcoming 2024 summer exhibition, California, Quilted: Wild in the Oak Woodland, on view from July 14, 2024 to January 13, 2025, featuring new and recent works by artist Julia Laraway.From butterflies to bullfrogs to bobcats, Oak Woodland habitats support thousands of animal species all over California. Inhabitants might find shelter in the open grasslands between trees, scattered shrubs, fallen logs, streams, and tree canopies. The wonders of this important habitat— its creatures, colors, and lines of the land—all inspire Julia Laraway’s collection of fabric collages and quilts featuring flora and fauna of the coastal oak woodland.Her hope and the hope of the Museum is that this celebration of local species will inspire interest and passion for a habitat that has already lost up to one-third of its space in California due to agriculture and urban development.
Coastal California is the land of sun, sand, and surf. It is ingrained in the lifestyle, sold to tourists and residents alike so much so that if you conduct an internet search for “California surfer” you will be inundated by pictures of men and women who are overwhelmingly young, white, and fit. However, these images do not reflect reality and exclude many historically underrepresented and excluded communities, sending the message that surfing isn’t for them.This Gray Wing exhibition will build upon the photojournalistic work of Southern California artist Gabriella Angotti-Jones whose “I Just Wanna Surf” book highlights Black female and non-binary surfers as well as other unseen or outright ignored communities that ride the waves off the Golden State. The exhibition will explore the history of California surfing from a socio-political perspective through the work of additional Central Coast and California artists that represent the impacted communities.Additional artists include Vernon Ah Kee, Sandow Birk, Stephen Milner, Tracey Moffatt, Kunyalala Ndlovu, Catherine Opie, Shea Somma, and Joni Sternbach. Show runs July 13 to October 20.
Cambria Center for the Arts proudly presents Here and Back Again exhibit featuring Mauro Maressa. After a 40+ year career in animation and special effects, Mauro has returned to his early passions of painting and sculpting. Incorporating the skills that he honed as an animator; he is now creating again with the focus of his early years. Mauro Maressa finds himself 'Back Again', on his old path with new skills and a newfound enthusiasm for his passion for art.July 2 to August 25. Tuesday through Sunday from 12 to 4 pm).Artist’s Reception: Saturday, July 6. from 4:30 to 6 pm.
Lila Hood, also known as "The Blue Violin", is a Master Teaching Artist and Music Educator who has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, various large-scale music festivals, and venues all over the world. She will be bringing her signature music lessons to the San Luis Obispo County area. Students are welcome to participate from any area and can choose between beginner classes for Violin, Piano, and Tap Dance. There's even a preschool Suzuki Violin class and an adult class. Sunday afternoons from July 14 to August 11.Register at www.blueviolinclasses.com/tuition. For more information email info@blueviolinclasses.com or call (424) 527-9244.
Earl Kim is an American composer who was born into abject poverty. As a child, music transformed his life. He learned the keyboard from a church organist and later studied with a Los Angeles composer and teacher free of charge for seven years. He went on to study with some of the great modern composers of the era including Arnold Schoenberg. Earl was drafted in 1941 and served his country as a US Army Air Force Combat Intelligence Officer. He flew fifty feet above Nagasaki one day after the atom bomb was dropped. Earl returned home and stood up to McCarthyism refusing to sign the Loyalty Oath. He taught at Princeton for 15 years, and Harvard for 23 years. He made an album with the violinist Itzhak Perlman. Earl Kim died at the age of 78 never fully achieving recognition for his brilliant work as a composer. Until now.Earl Kim was also one of Scott Yoo's teachers at Harvard University. His piece Where Grief Slumbers will be performed on the chamber music concert later on Friday, July 26.
Do YOU wanna be the very best like no one ever was? Then drop in for Pokémon-themed crafts & games. Design your own Pokemon card, hunt for Pokemon around the library, play trivia to win prizes, and more. Costumes encouraged!
Concerts in the Plaza takes place every Friday night through September 6 in Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo. There will be free live music with an opening act at 5 pm, followed by another performance from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Up in the Air will play it unique blend of upbeat original music along with some familiar favorites at the Paso Market Walk.
Annie is the beloved musical that has captured the hearts of audiences for generations. Set in the 1930s during the Great Depression, the story follows a plucky young orphan named Annie, who dreams of finding her parents. With her signature red hair and indomitable spirit, Annie escapes the orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. She embarks on an adventure that leads her to the doorstep of the wealthy and kind-hearted Oliver Warbucks.Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering it for the first time, Annie is a joyous theatrical experience that promises to leave you with a smile and a song in your heart. Runs July 26 to August 4, visit https://cambriaarts.org/theatre-season/ for showtimes.