May 18 Saturday
Curious about the process of printmaking? Don't miss this rare opportunity to "Be Part of the Process" in this Printmaking Demonstration featuring Resident Artists Rosey and Barbara Rosenthal. Rosey and Barb will help you ink, wipe, and print an etching plate they have already drawn and etched. The printed paper etching will be yours to keep.
Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right.Saturday, May 18. 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
A blistering satire that slices through the “story” of Thanksgiving. In this play by Larissa Fasthorse, good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in this wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of well-meaning, but hilariously misguided teaching artists scramble to create a school pageant that can somehow celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month.
Music Director Mark Kovacs and Associate Conductor Nicholas Waldron will lead the orchestra performing pieces by John Williams, George Gershwin, Elmer Bernstein, Ferde Grofe and Jay Unger. The Wishing Well Waldorf School orchestra will also perform under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Lynne Oliverius.
Experience watercolor painting with Studios' unique COLORbar. Create your own masterpiece by filling in a pre-drawn original design by professional local artists!Your participation fee of $10 includes all supplies, AND supports essential arts programming. Pay $15 instead to include a glass of wine! It's the perfect date night or a family-friendly activity.
May 19 Sunday
Join us for the Great American Melodrama with our Third Annual Spring Fest: An AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration! Join us for a local makers market, food vendors, free prize drawings, face painting and more. We'll have a special AANHPI maker section to highlight their creative contributions to our communities, performances, and make & take crafts. The incredible Great American Melodrama is hosting us, and we cannot wait for this party. During the event, they're offering exclusive, small group, behind the scene tours for a nominal donation. Reserve your spot at bgcslo.org/springfest. Space is limited.
This May exhibit by Lori Slater features a selection from the last 20 years of 12 representational watercolors and acrylics. The subject matter includes some figures in natural and imaginative environments, with the seaside a recurring theme.
Join us at the Santa Ynez Marriott in Buellton for the Wilderness Spirit Brunch as we honor the Community Environmental Council and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Indulge in a delicious brunch spread featuring a variety of mouth-watering dishes, bottomless mimosas, and bloody mary’s. Enjoy a day of celebration and giving back with live and silent auctions, live artist demonstrations, a wine pull, and more! Your support for this event will directly benefit the museums ability to provide unique exhibitions, programs, free school tours, and free admission for children.For more information, email info@calnatureartmuseum.org or visit our website https://www.calnatureartmuseum.org/news/2024-wilderness-spirit-brunch
Get ready to relive the best parts of your childhood at the Boozy Book Fair, presented by Monarch Books and Humdinger Brewing SLO Taproom. Join us for a nostalgic fusion of books, funky erasers, scented stickers, a pizza trolley and some of the finest brews from Humdinger Brewing SLO, while enjoying your favorite 80’s and 90’s songs from back in the day.