THE SAN LUIS OBISPO SYMPHONY presents its “Chamber Music Season Finale” featuring Rina Dokshitsky, Henry Gronnier, Pam Dassenko, Michael Nowak, and Christina Soule performing pieces by Bach, Beethoven, and Schumann May 31 at 3 p.m. at the San Luis Obispo Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., SLO. Cost is $35 premium seating, $25 for adults, $10 for students. The symphony’s 18th annual “Pops By The Sea” concert with the theme “Hooray for Hollywood” is Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. at the Avila Golf Resort, 6464 Ana Bay Drive, Avila Beach. Cost is $15 for lawn seating, $12 for those who arrive on bike. Info: slosymphony.com or 543-3533.
CAL POLY presents its Student Ensemble production of “Emergent Forms” June 2 and 4 at 8 p.m. in the Pavilion of the Performing Arts Center, Cal Poly, SLO. Cost is $11. The Cal Poly Wind Orchestra presents its season finale “Visions of Light” concert June 6 at 8 p.m. in the Harman Hall, Cal Poly, SLO. Cost is $16 and $19, $13 and $15 for students. Info: 756-2787. Info: 756-2787 or 756-2406.
THE ST. PETERSBURG MEN’S ENSEMBLE performs its Russian sacred music and Russian folk songs June 4 at 7 p.m. at the Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 877 Francine Lane, Santa Maria. Info: 543-2261 or ohowe@ytc.com.
NEDERLANDER presents the 2009 Santa Barbara Bowl Concert Series featuring 311 in concert with Ziggy Marley and the Expendable June 5 at 6 p.m., Slightly Stoopid and Snoop Dogg with Stepen Marley July 12 at 5 p.m., The Fray with Jack’s Mannequin and Vedera July 31 at 6:30 p.m., No Doubt with the Sounds Aug. 5 at 7 p.m., Lyle Lovett and His Large Band with Madeleine Peyroux Aug. 9 at 7 p.m., Jackson Brown Aug. 16 at 7 p.m., Diana Krall Aug. 23 at 7 p.m., Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. Info: 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
THE VILLAGE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES features local musical ensembles in concert every other Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Rotary Bandstand, Heritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande. June 7 features the Mighty Croon Dogs and the Billy Charlie Foppiano duo, June 21 features the Celebration Chorus and the Bald Spots, the Village Band July 4, The Air National Guard Band of the Southwest July 5, the Guy Budd and the Gypsy Souls with Inga Swearingen July 12, Rudolf Budginas and friends July 26, Better Late Than Never and Wild River Ramblers Aug. 9, the Larry Arone Quintet featuring Maite and the Mike Raynor trio Aug. 23, Moira Smiley and Voco with Inga Swearingen Sept. 6, and a traditional Maraici or Banda Group with Dancers Sept. 20. Info: 773-4173 or arroyograndevillage.org.
THE LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL presented by KCBX Public Radio features camping, music, and vendors for three days featuring headliners Jim Lauderdale Bluegrass Band, the Subdues, and Rodney Crowell June 19, 20 and 21 at the Live Oak Camp, by Cachuma Lake. Cost is $115, $75 for teens, $35 for kids. Day tickets are $35, $15 for kids. Info: 781-3030.
THE SLO COUNTY BAND performs in concert at Mitchell Park in San Luis Obispo at 1 p.m. June 21 with the Crustacea Dixieland Jazz Band, July 19 with the Gold Coast Chorus, Aug. 16 with the Burnished Brass Quartet, and Sept. 20 with a surprise guest. A Fourth of July Celebration is at Mitchell Park in SLO on July 4 at 12:30 p.m. The SLO County Band also performs at the San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market in downtown SLO at 6:30 p.m. July 11, July 9 with the Air National Guard Band of the Southwest, Aug. 6, and Sept. 10. Info: cdreinhardt@charter.net.
THE CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL AND COMPETITION features choruses from all over the world June 26 through 28 at Cal Poly, SLO. Cost is $20. Info: 756-2787, CaliforniaChoral.org, or pacslo.org.
THE CENTRAL COAST CYCLING CLASSIC presents Concerts in the Plaza featuring Gruvething and Tres Gatos July 3 starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Mission Plaza, Downtown, SLO. Info: downtownslo.com.
THE DANA ADOBE NIPOMO AMIGO’S presents the 10th annual Heritage Day celebration featuring a historical re-enactment July 19 at the Historical Dana Adobe, 671 Oakglen Ave., Nipomo. Info: 929-5679.
THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND with special guests Moonalice, GE Smith, Pete Sears, and Barry Sless Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara. Cost is $33.50 to $42.50, $38.50 to $47.50 day of the performance. Info: 966-4946.
This article appears in Summer Guide ’09.
