La Perla Del Mar is hosting "Unearth", a photo exhibit by Chris Burkard on June 5-6.



In a discipline where precociousness is a rarity, Chris Burkard stands out. The twenty-year-old has been shooting for only two years, but already has demonstrated a singular talent for composition and lighting. In fact, a Burkard photo is almost instantly recognizable as such. "I've always been artistically inclined," said Chris, "and photography is such an expressive medium, it's perfect. I aim to document a place and time." That "place" has been predominantly the rough-hewn central coast of California surrounding his Pismo Beach home, where he got his start with an old Pentax bought at a Goodwill auction. "It taught me about light," Chris laughed. Though a relative newcomer to surf photography, Chris cites the late iconic Ron Stoner as an influence.

You can view Chris Burkard's Surf Photography at www.burkardphoto.com.

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La Perla Del Mar is pleased to host the exhibit of artwork from Nipomo High School's AP Art class on June 2 from 6:30-8:00pm. Presenting a variety of art form and style. Many pieces will be for sale.

Labels: Art Show, Events

Learn fun dances and new jazz techniques at Meridith and Kelly's Summer Dance Camp. Offered at La Perla Del Mar on June 23-26 11am-2pm and July 14-17 11am-2pm.



$75 fee ($50 for additional family members) includes warm up/workout focusing on flexibility and muscle strength, technique class aimed to improve all jumps and turns, and jazz/pop dance combinations that will be performed for parents on the last day of camp. 1-2 years dance experience and ages 10 and up recommended.

Kelly and Meredith danced at the Studio of Performing Arts for 9 years and danced 2 years at Dellos Performing Arts Center. They have been professionally trained in Los Angeles over the past 2 years and want to share their love and knowledge of dance with the aspiring dancers of the Central Coast. Next year Meredith plans to attend UCSB and Kelly plans to attend UCDavis.

All proceeds will go directly to Meredith and Kelly's college funds.

Contact Meredith and Kelly at krtaylor90 [at] hotmail [dot] com with any questions.

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The Surfrider Foundation San Luis Bay Chapter will be celebrating International Surf Day with a BOARD MEETING on Friday, June 20 from 6:30-9:00pm. Several local shapers will be displaying their craft at La Perla Del Mar.

Come meet the shapers and check out their latest designs. All ages welcome. Come listen to a little music, enjoy a cold beer, and chat it up with some of our most talented local shapers. $1 donation suggested.

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