THE LOMPOC LIBRARY presents “Jazz at the Library Season Four” featuring Dawn Lambeth and the Reynolds Brothers Aug. 8 and the Central Coast Jazz Collective Aug. 15 all from noon to 1 p.m. at the library, 501 E. North Ave., Lompoc. Info: 875-8778.
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THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART presents a Free Summer Concert Series featuring ensembles from the Music Academy of the West Aug. 5, and 12 at 2 p.m. at the Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Info: 884-6430 or kcarl@sbma.net.
THE ARROYO GRANDE LIBRARY presents Ivan Ulz performing his children’s music on Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. at the Arroyo Grande Public Library, 800 W. Branch St., Arroyo Grande. Info: 473-7161 or rnadel@slolibrary.org.
DOUG AND TELISHA WILLIAMS perform in concert on Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Steynberg Gallery, SLO. Info: steynberggallery.com or DandTW.com.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BAND and the History Center of San Luis Obispo present a historical concert and event featuring performances by the Coastal Brass Quintet and San Luis Obispo County Band, as well as historic artifacts on display Aug. 8 starting at 1 p.m. at the Dallidet Adobe and Gardens, 1185 Pacific St., SLO. Info: 543-0639 or historycenterslo.org.
THE CLARK CENTER ASSOCIATION presents “Jim Messina: His Music from Loggins and Messina, Poco, and Buffalo Springfield” on Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. Cost is $32 to $45. Info:489-4196 or clarkcenter.org.
THE ARROYO GRANDE VILLAGE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES presents Code Blue with Allstar Guests Aug. 15, the SLO County Band and the Gold Coast Chorus Aug. 29, and the Cuesta Night Band Sept. 12 all at 1 p.m. at the Rotary Bandstand in Arroyo Grande Village. Info: 773-4173 or curtis@curtisreinhardt.com.
SLO CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA take place every Friday, through Aug. 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Downtown’s Mission Plaza. Expected to perform: Big Daddy’s Blues Band, Cuesta Ridge, Damon Castillo Band, Grüvething, Pacific City, Resination, Sam Sharp and the Tradeins, Siko, the JD Project, the Shival Experience, Tropo, Truth About Seafood, and Zongo All-Stars. Musical styles range from rock, blues, reggae, and Americana to country, CaliCubano, and California rock. Free. Beer and wine is available. Info: 541-0286 or downtownslo.com.
GROVER BEACH SIZZLIN’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AND FARMERS’ MARKET runs every week through Sept. 26. All ages are welcome. Bring a beach chair or a blanket and spend an enjoyable summer evening listening to great music Sunday afternoons from 3-6:30 p.m. at the Ramona Garden Park at 993 Ramona Ave. Info: 473-4585 or grover.org.
This article appears in Aug 5-12, 2010.
