Each Thursday the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market invites visitors to come Discover Local Flavor. From the fresh produce to the hometown barbeque and unique dishes to the local entertainers, it’s no wonder that the market has become world famous. While we like to think our market is simply the best, there are farmers’ markets across the country that are outstanding also! To recognize these events in communities across the nation, the United States Department of Agriculture designated the first week of August as National Farmers’ Market Week. So to showcase the fruits of our labor, we’re kicking it up a notch with an all out Continue reading Discover Local Flavor
Category Archives: Entertainment
Entertainment: Aug. 6–19, 2015
Grandma’s Frozen Yogurt & Waffle Shop, 307 Morro Bay Blvd., has some special musical events coming up in August and held in the store’s courtyard, “The Gathering Place.” From 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 South Florida bluegrass music duo, Doug Macrae and Ange Marie will perform on the outdoor stage. Free. The duo play bluegrass and old-time music on guitar and mandolin. Preferring to pick and sing in a traditional manner, having musical accompaniment was just as important. Marie learned to read and play music through woodwind instruments but plays mandolin with Macrae. Together they traveled out West to find inspiration, write new music and perform, and have been playing in the local area for several weeks at different venues.
From 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Grandma’s welcomes back, “Eru,” “Anna,” and Guests performing music and dance from Indonesia. This is an interactive performance where participants can play with the musicians.
Dinner and a Movie: ‘Paper Towns’ Tugs at Your Heartstrings
By Teri Bayus
A gentler, kinder film was my pleasure to watch this week. Paper Towns is a movie adapted from the bestselling novel by author, John Green (who has a fantastic YouTube channel show called Mental Floss).
Paper Towns is a term used by mapmakers, who place a fake town on every map they create as a way of copywriting their work. Some of these towns were physically created after they came out on the maps.
Although under the genre of “young adult fiction,” Green’s writing makes the subject matter appealing to anyone of any age. Although the kids and their parents are his main focus, they are real life, meaty, and wonderful human stories. Continue reading Dinner and a Movie: ‘Paper Towns’ Tugs at Your Heartstrings
Dinner and a Movie: Pacific Umi Sushi — Hot, Cold, Soft, and Crispy Loveliness
By Teri Bayus
The wonder of rediscovery is a powerful reminder that we should remember our pleasure centers and not be taken in by new, bright and shining objects.
I was a fan of Pacific Umi Sushi 10-years ago, but then new sushi bars with gimmicks sprung up on every corner, in every town and I was lured away, forgetting the lush patio, beautiful presentation and solace that only exists at Pacific Umi Sushi. Continue reading Dinner and a Movie: Pacific Umi Sushi — Hot, Cold, Soft, and Crispy Loveliness
Entertainment: July 23–Aug. 5, 2015
The 12th Annual Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series continues on July 26 with Paisanos performing rock ’n’ roll. The free concert runs from 3 to 6 p.m. except Aug. 23 in Ramona Garden Park in conjunction with the Grover Beach Farmers Market. Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, kick back on the grass, enjoy a glass of wine or beer, dance or just listen to the great music. Bring your own blankets or chairs. For more information, call 473- 4580.
On Sunday, July 26 Pismo’s ’Hot Swingin’ Jazz’ club, The Basin Street Regulars will bring bands from near and far to the Pismo Vet’s Hall at 780 Bello Street, Pismo Beach. Beginning at 11 a.m. the BSR Jam Session and continuing at 1 and 3:15 p.m. with the Crescent Katz (pictured) and at 2:15 p.m. the Creole Syncopators provide plenty of toe tapping, foot stomping fun for lovers of traditional jazz. Food, Beverages and room to dance round out a perfect 
afternoon. Donation at the door is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. For more information call: (805) 937 8402 or go to www.pismojazz.com. Email at: .
Kelrik Productions Presents The High-Flying Family Musical Peter Pan
Kelrik Productions presents PETER PAN, the high-flying fantasy that will delight children of all ages when the boy who will never grows up swoops down over the Spanos Theatre stage July 10 -19. Grand adventures await on your journey to J.M. Barrie’s Neverland – “it’s not on any chart, you must find it with your heart.”
Join Peter, Wendy, John, Michael and of course Tinker Bell, who along with the Lost Boys, do battle with the sinister Captain Hook and his pirate crew. This musical masterwork includes the iconic songs “I’m Flying,” “I’ve Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up,” “Never Never Land,” and a rousing book full of magic, warmth, and Continue reading Kelrik Productions Presents The High-Flying Family Musical Peter Pan
Entertainment: July 9–22, 2015
The Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department will welcome Alpha Winds, a youth jazz and concert band who will perform a free outdoor concert in Grover Beach on Friday, July 10 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ramona Garden Park. The band is from Orange County, California and they will be on their first road trip. They’ll be traveling and performing in several California cities, including; Soledad, Pacific Grove, Monterey, Morro Bay and Grover Beach. The band was formed in 2000 and the members range in age from 10 to 19 years; and all of them are home schooled. They’ll perform a medley of jazz standards including “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing),” “Sing, Sing, Sing,” and a selection of old hits from Ray Charles and Van Morrison. The Magnum Choir will perform several Broadway pieces, as well. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and give these up and coming young musicians a wonderful Central Coast welcome. Call 473-4580 for more information, or see the band’s website at: www.orangecoastmusicalarts.org.
The G Burns Jug Band will headline the next Red Barn Community Concert Series in Los Osos, set for 6 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Cost is a $15 donation at the door and all proceeds go to the artists. Doors open at 4:30 and there’s a potluck supper at 5 with the potluck band. Bring a dish to share, place settings and BYOB. The show is held in the South Bay Community Park on Palisades Avenue. San Diego-based, G Burns Jug Band, plays oldtime American music — urban blues, mountain fiddle, and popular music of the 1920s and ‘30s. Since forming in 2012, the Burns’ have quickly become a constant presence in the Southern California music scene and has been the house band at Black Cat Bar since August 2013. In May 2014, they released a debut, self-titled CD and toured the West Coast with Jim Kweskin, Del McCoury, Beausoleil, Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, The Americans and The Earl Brothers. See: www.gburnsjugband.com for more on the band. This show is made possible through the generous support and assistance of the entire Red Barn Community (a.k.a. Children of the Barn) and support from KCBX Public Radio and the Live Oak Music Festival.
Continue reading Entertainment: July 9–22, 2015
Dinner & A Movie: ‘Jurassic World’ a ‘Wow” Moment for Dino-Lovers
By Teri Bayus
To go along with our larger than life meal, the whole crew went to see Jurassic World. The dinosaurs are back and we were all thrilled.
I’m OK with suspending belief that a crazed scientist made a theme park attraction of a living dinosaur by splicing their DNA with a tree frog, but not okay with the female lead Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard), fleeing through the jungle on pink pumps.
I’m mean really; no one but sales people and movie stars wear these shoes! Why would the high powered, number two woman at a huge corporation, be wearing them in the Costa Rica jungle?
Besides that irritating point, Jurassic World is exactly what I expected and loved about the franchise. I was thrilled with Chris Pratt (playing Owen), as I think he is second only to Indiana Jones as an adventure movie star/icon. Continue reading Dinner & A Movie: ‘Jurassic World’ a ‘Wow” Moment for Dino-Lovers
Entertainment: June 11–24, 2015
The 12th Annual Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series continues on June 14 with Louie & the Lovers, performing Tex-Mex, rock, country and originals. The free concerts runs Sundays from 3 to 6 p.m. except Aug. 23 in Ramona Garden Park in conjunction with the Grover Beach Farmers Market. Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, kick back on the grass, enjoy a glass of wine or beer, dance or just listen to the great music. Bring your own blankets or chairs. For more information, call 473- 4580.
Soprano Katherine Arthur, a music teacher at San Luis Coastal Adult School, and pianist, Janis Johnson, will perform selections from Mahler and Gershwin at a fund-raiser concert benefiting the San Luis Coastal Adult School Scholarship Fund and set for 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church, 2220 Snowy Egret Ln., in Los Osos. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For information and tickets, call 549-1222 or see: www.ae.slcusd.org. A reception will follow the concert.
Continue reading Entertainment: June 11–24, 2015
Dinner & A Movie: In Heaven with Pitch Perfect 2
By Teri Bayus
I am the first one to admit that I am a show-choir geek. I have loved them since sixth grade, performed with them and was thrilled when they started showing up on the big and small screen.
I thought it was an infinitely small group that felt this way, and I am glad that I was wrong and the world supports and demanded another making of Pitch Perfect.
Pitch Perfect 2 is loosely adapted from Mickey Rapkin’s non-fiction book titled, “Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory.” Continue reading Dinner & A Movie: In Heaven with Pitch Perfect 2