Mar 19 Tuesday
Trap-Neuter-Return works! (TNR) Trapping is a rewarding volunteer experience. Trapping for Spay/Neuter not only helps prevent unwanted litters, but it truly improves the cats life 100%. No more cat fights, no more savaging for food to feed a pregnant belly or to produce enough milk to feed a litter of kittens.The Feline Network provides the traps, the training and the vet appointments, you provide your time and efforts.Join our team! We need new trappers in the Nipomo and 5-Cities areas. Call Lynette for more info: 805-556-0717www.felinenetwork.org
The California Nature Art Museum is excited to bring the important topic of pollinators to its gallery featuring original art by Ava Roth, Elizabeth Weber, Susan McDonnell, and Cynthia James. The exhibition will be available to the public from March 2 through September 2. Each artist brings a unique perspective to their pollinating subjects. For instance, artist Ava Roth works with honeybees to produce artworks using bee-created honeycombs. Susan McDonnell is producing new paintings showcasing lesser-known pollinators such as bats and butterflies. Elizabeth Weber’s photos spotlight dwindling monarch butterfly populations, aiming to encourage the planting of native species. And finally, Cynthia James is creating art that reflects the risks faced by pollinators like bees due to pesticides. We are delighted to also be collaborating with the Cheadle Center For Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration at UC Santa Barbara. The Cheadle Center's contribution is focused on native bees, including high-resolution images of rare, local bees from the UCSB Natural History Collection and images of bees visiting flowers of native plants for an up-close look at their beauty and biodiversity. Cheadle Center Director, Katja Seltmann, a bee biologist, will present a performative discussion and Q&A about bee natural history that includes bees for viewing under the microscope and music. Additional programming will be announced soon.
SLO Retired Active Men (SLO RAM) is a group of retirees that get together just for fun, fellowship, and to enjoy participation in our variety of weekly/monthly programs and activities. Luncheons ($31) are on the third Tuesday of every month at 11:00 am at the Madonna Inn. We also have weekly coffee meetings, day trips and outings, walking groups, book clubs, golf groups, poker groups, and wine tastings. For more info, please go to our website: retiredactivemen.org.
Art Center Morro Bay is proud to present two shows: Chasing Light and Aquarius 2024, presented by the Central Coast Watercolor Society.The impetus behind Chasing Light is how the light in artwork can portray depth, perception, and intensity, as well as more subtle characteristics such as mood and emotion. How light is used – through choice of color, sunlight, and reflection – can bring the champagne softness of an autumnal East Coast landscape or the hardness of a southern California beach day. Or, maybe you “chase” neon light in a modern piece of sculpture or experiment with an LED light box to bring storytelling to your art in an unusual way. How we use light, (and also shadow and the absence of light: darkness), in our work is premeditated and often nuanced. And, more difficult to create than it may seem.In addition, the Central Coast Watercolor Society will be hosting Aquarius 2024 in our Russell Gallery. A juried show, Aquarius 2024 presents the best in watermedia painting, representing a wide range of subjects, materials, and techniques, from traditional to experimental. Awards will be presented during the opening reception, February 25 from 2-4pm. Joe Cibere is the juror of selection and awards.Chasing Light & Aquarius 2024 will be on display from February 22 to April 1, 2024. The opening reception will be Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 2 – 4 pm.SHOW DATES: February 22 to April 1, 2024
This is a dance class that offers adults an invigorating and uplifting way to exercise by learning a variety of genres of artistic movement, including modern, jazz, Broadway, & ethnic. Charlotte Ritter is a lifelong dancer and teacher who is passionate about providing a supportive and fun environment. M.F.A. Dance New York University School of the Arts; 50 years teaching dance and choreography at Oakland High School; Teaching Excellence Award
Explore cultural dances from around the globe with an instructor who has over 50 years of experience in multicultural dance. There will be an in-depth focus on each dance so that you have an understanding of the cultural & historical context. Each month we change dances studied from one global area to another.February—African Dance March— Irish and Afro-Brazilian April—Caribbean
Café KITP presents “Stellar sleuthing: How scientists learn from lights in the sky.” The universe is full of stars that do much more than just twinkle--life on Earth relies on the warmth of our nearest star. If all we see of them is their light, how do we learn about the lives and deaths of stars? Over dinner and drinks, KITP Postdoctoral Scholar Evan Anders will present some of the most surprising discoveries in the history of stellar astrophysics, and how those discoveries were made. Contact friends@kitp.ucsb.edu for more information.
Every Tuesday, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, we’ll welcome members of the SLO High School Jazz Ensemble. Enjoy a glass of wine or order from our special prix fixe, New Orleans-style menu while you listen to these amazing musicians!
As the days grow longer and the Earth awakens from its winter slumber, we invite you to join us for a harmonious celebration of the Spring Equinox. Jamie Nicole, esteemed sound healer, and Jennifer de Tréglodé, dedicated tea sommelier and Chadao practitioner, invite you to join us in celebrating the season of renewal with this serene and transformative event.In the delicate fusion of Tea and Sound, we find a sanctuary where tension dissipates, and profound relaxation and healing take root. Guided by the ancient practices of the Way of Tea and the transformative vibrations of sound healing, we will immerse ourselves in a journey of introspection and connection, nurturing a deep reverence for the present moment.
Mar 20 Wednesday