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 Tuesday, July 8, 2008 Volume: 22, Issue: 48
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New Times / Hot Dates Lady in waitingThe Summer Serendipity show, the juried watercolor show presented by the Central Coast Watercolor Society, hangs at the Steynberg Gallery through July 29. An opening reception takes place July 5, 6-8 p.m. Rena Doud, who is 85 years old, explains her work: “In both paintings, I really don't think about what I am going to do. I just start and let things evolve. All the curvalinear strokes became feminine in feeling and the two women appeared, one at the top and one at the bottom of the painting with bowed heads, what does that say!?” This piece will also be traveling to Santa Cruz for the 11th International Society of Acrylic Painters in July, a major event for the artist. 1531 Monterey St., in SLO. Info: 773-4924, 547-0278 or www.steynberggallery.com.  Sipping on the Central CoastThe Central Coast Wine Classic, considered one of the top auctions in the U.S., is kicking off July 10, but get your tickets now for this premiere event, that includes numerous wine-focused happenings, mostly taking place at Dolphin Bay Resort in Shell Beach. The event comprises cooking demonstrations, an auction, an olive-oil symposium, and wine from local vintners as well as few international selections. This wine, food, and lifestyle celebration helps to raise money for several charities and organizations. Who wouldn’t want to sip wine and be among friends at one of the most gorgeous places on earth? The event ends July 13. The auction takes place in Avila on July 12 and a dinner at Hearst Castle takes place on July 10. Pictured is the 2008 artwork associated with the classic, painted by Yuroz. Ticket prices vary, starting at $30. Info: 544-1285 or www.centralcoastwineclassic.org  Monthly offeringsOne of the best events happening all summer, Art In The Park At Dinosaur Caves—now in its fifth year—takes place through Nov. 2 on the first Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Shell Beach with over 90 vendors and artists. The musicians playing on July 6 include Doc Stoltey (acoustic blues) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Uni & her Ukele (indie folk rock) from 2-4 p.m. Taste food from Alex's Bar-B-Q, Seaside Café, Govandi's Italian Food, Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab and more. Massages will also be offered and there will be crafts for children, including silk painting, clothes-pin dolls, and pottery. Check out this fun and distinctive arts festival in a spectacular location on the bluffs of the Pacific. Info: www.artintheparkshellbeach.com or 704-8128. |
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