ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE presents the Allan Hancock College Concert Band directed by Greg Stoll and their first “Pops” concert on Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 2970 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria. Cost is $10, $5 for AHC staff and students. Info: 922-6966, Ext. 3252.
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THE LA CUMBRE PLAZA presents “Sounds Good,” featuring Thursday night live jazz performances by Bernie Mieisinger and the La Cumbre Jazz All-Stars Sept. 30, Julie Christensen and the JC Trio Oct. 7, Luis Munoz Latin Jazz Oct. 14, Lois Mahalia and the Jay Birds with Justin Claveria Oct. 21, and the Randy Tico All-Stars Brazilian Song and Dance Oct. 28, all at the La Cumbre Plaza, 121 S. Hope Ave., Santa Barbara. Info: 963-7147 or kate.taggart@macerich.com.
THE CLARK CENTER ASSOCIATION presents Carlene Carter in concert on Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-944 or clarkcenter.org.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY presents its opening night concert of the symphony’s 50th anniversary featuring guest violinist Anne Akiko Meyers and director Michael Nowak and selections from Ravel, Williams, and Mahler on Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. at the Christopher Cohan Center, 1 Grand Ave., SLO. Cost is $17 to $68. Info: 756-2787 or pacslo.org.
THE C GALLERY presents its “Sing to Me” concert series featuring Gary Foshee performing his original music on Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. at the C Gallery, Los Alamos. Cost is $20. Info: 344-3807 or thecgallery.com.
PEOPLE’S SELF-HELP HOUSING presents a gala event featuring live music, a silent auction, and an awards ceremony on Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. at the historic Rubin home and gardens at the Santa Barbara Mission, Santa Barbara. Cost is $100. Info: 781-3088 or pshhc.org.
AUDRA CONNOLLY performs her original music on Oct. 5 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Steynberg Gallery, SLO. Info: 208-830-3070 or audraconnolly.com.
CAL POLY plays host to Steve Martin’s new musical show Banjo and Bluegrass on Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Christopher Cohan Center, Cal Poly, SLO. Paula Poundstone performs live in concert on Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Cal Poly Alex Spanos Theatre, 1 Grand Ave., SLO. Info: calpolyarts.org or 756-2787.
THE CHUMASH CASINO presents Foreigner in concert on Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez. Tickets cost $45 to $95. Info: musicmarketingtools.com/artist/Foreigner.
This article appears in Sep 30 – Oct 7, 2010.