Central Coast band takes Refuge at MotionZ
Central Coast middle school band Refuge will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 13 at MotionZ in Santa Maria. The band will take the stage to play originals as well as covers. Though they’re still young, the band members have been gigging since they were 10 years old. Their self-titled CD of all-originals will be available at the performance. To check out the band and hear samples of their music, visit www.myspace.com/RefugePismo.
Other public gigs include performances at the Shell Beach Farmers’ Market on July 26 and Aug. 30.
For more information, call 773-5808.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Guild
Los Padres Artist Guild is announcing a “Call to Artists” for participation in its annual Christmas show, held Thanksgiving weekend at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center in Santa Maria.
Artists are welcome to show and sell fine art, jewelry, woodworking, crafts, glass art, sculpture, wearable art, home d»cor, Ukrainian eggs, Christmas ornaments, and more. However, the art must be the artists’ own work. Commercial items are not allowed.
The show opens at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, with a gala reception until 10 p.m. Hours on Saturday, Nov. 29, are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Space is limited, so applications should be turned in soon.
For more information, call Tina Porter at 937-6295; Barbara Alloway at 937-4546, or Jean Rittenberg at 934-3433.
Arts Briefs is compiled by Arts Editor Shelly Cone. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Jul 10-17, 2008.