Blessing of the Animals to benefit Rancho de Los Animales
Saturday, February 5 2011 at 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
at La Perla del Mar Chapel. All animals must be on leash or contained.
email LaPerlaDelMarChapel@gmail.com
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Susan Holden paints light. Having lived and worked in Central Coast California for most her adult life, her paintings are a homage to the ethereal harmony of light and form found here and how it reflects Spirit.
Working in acrylics for over 20 years, she uses a glazing technique popularized by Maxfield Parrish. A laborious process, it involves countless layers of transparent color. She credits the success of the effect of her technique to studying under world-renowned fantasy artist, James Christensen, who widened her eyes to the possibilities it offered. Susan has also studied at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, and at the Scottsdale Artists School in Arizona.
Holden heavily textures her canvases with various mediums to achieve a grainy, tactile surface that adds to their depth and presence. Her palette explores traditional colors found in American western landscapes raising the genre to a new level of sophistication. Whether a commercial space or residential, her abstracts make any space larger while imparting a sense of calm.
Holden has won many Central Coast, California awards as well as being published in the book "Creativism" by Harry Palmer. Her work hangs in the Shriner’s Childrens Hospital in Los Angeles, the Hall Houston Oil Company in Texas, and in numerous collections throughout the country. Her work has been carried by galleries in Washington, Oregon, California and Colorado.
email LaPerlaDelMarChapel@gmail.com
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The beautifully decorated chapel will be open for visits, reflection, meditation and prayer on Sunday evenings through Christmas. Come and light a candle for a loved one or a memory or a hope. Free admission, bring a friend. A gentle place for a break from the busy pace of holiday rush. 205 Windward Ave, Shell Beach, corner of Pearl St. Parking in lot on Pearl.
Hours: 6-7:30 pm. Call 748-5547 or 878-8528 for info.
email LaPerlaDelMarChapel@gmail.com
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Linedance 6:00pm Mondays (linedance $7) start date June 14th!
East Coast Swing 7:00pm Mondays (June 14,21,28 & July 5) $10 per class or 4-weeks for $35
Entire evening (includes any or all lessons) = $10/person Pay at the door.
Or arrive after 8:00pm = $5/person Pay at the door.
Dancers are welcomed and encouraged to bring party goodies, snacks and appetizers to share with others. www.dancepavilion.com
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Join filmmaker’s Andria Lessler and Tiffany Campbell for the Central Coast screening of Dear & Yonder!
Music by Jerome and Friends will start at 6:00pm and the film will begin at 7:30pm and be followed by a Q & A at approximately 8:45pm.
WHAT: Surf Film Premiere with Live Music with Jerome and Friends
WHEN: Friday, December 11th -- 6pm - 10pm (Film starts at 7:30pm)
WHERE: La Perla del Mar - 205 Windward Ave in Shell Beach, CA
WHY: Celebrate the release of the new surf film, Dear & Yonder -- and raise needed fund for Surfrider’s ocean efforts in SLO County!
www.dearandyonder.com
www.slosurfrider.org
www.sage7productions.com

The Shell Beach School House shares a common area with La Perla del Mar Chapel and is available for brides, grooms, guests and family members to reserve. This fully-restored, historic school house has overnight accommodations for 6, a complete kitchen with accessories, washer & dryer, flat screen television and much more. Each bedroom contains Murphy beds with organic linens and Vera Wang mattresses.
This venue is perfect for pre-wedding photos and fun. Celebrate your rehearsal dinner in an intimate setting or enjoy a breakfast with your bridal party. You will never be late for your wedding or worry about wrinkling your bridal gown. If you have elderly or very young guests attending your wedding the Shell Beach School House can be a relaxing environment providing comfort for each and every guest.
For more information and rates please contact Garin Sinclair at (805)489-8929 or (805)440-0810.

ENLIGHTEN–ENCOURAGE-EDUCATE
INDESTRUCTIBLE
AWARD WINNING FILM TO BENEFIT
LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE - ALS
OCT 16, 2009
LA PERLA DEL MAR CHAPEL
205 WINDWARD AVE
SHELL BEACH, CA
(CORNER OF PIER AND PEARL, BETWEEN ALEX BBQ AND THE BEACH)
TICKETS AT THE DOOR : $10.00 DONATION REQUESTED, OTHER DONATIONS ACCEPTED …………….DVDS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
:FOR MORE INFO
WWW.INDESTRUCTIBLEFILM.COM
WWW.LAPERLADELMARCHAPEL.COM 748-5547

SEARCHING FOR MICHAEL PETERSON, SURF DOCUMENTARY BY AUSTRALIAN FILM DIRECTOR, JOLYON HOFF
OCT 9 2009
LIVE MUSIC, BEAU YOUNG AT 8PM AND FILM AT 8:40
TICKETS AT WWW.SEARCHINGFOR MICHAELPETERSON.COM
OR AT THE DOOR
AT LA PERLA DEL MAR CHAPEL
205 WINDWARD AVE
SHELL BEACH, CA
(CORNER OF PIER AND PEARL)
Michael Peterson ruled the surf scene throughout the early to mid-1970s with his savage, groundbreaking surfing. An undiagnosed schizophrenic, Michael couldn’t handle the fame his surfing powers attracted, and he retreated into a world of hard drugs, fast cars and shadows. He eventually hit rock bottom after a car chase, which took 35 police cars to stop him.
Thirty years on, MP is still vitally interested in the sport and culture of surfing and is a fixture at most Queensland events, enjoying the action with his mother, Joan. He is rightly regarded as an iconic figure in Australian surfing, and Hoff’s film, while it pulls no punches, is an intensely moving tribute to the man.
‘The story of Michael Peterson makes Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas look like Alice In Wonderland. ′ -- Sean Doherty
Surfer Magazine has nominated Michael as the #16 all-time greatest surfer in the world
Adding a special touch to the U.S. tour is Australian singer/songwriter Beau Young (2 x world champion surfer) in concert. Beau retired from professional surfing in 2003 to focus on a fulltime career in music. He has gone on to record 2 albums and performed at many of Australia’s most respected music festivals and toured through Japan & Europe. Beau has an obvious affinity with the film and story of Michael Peterson, being the son of one of the worlds most recognised and famous surfers (and MP’s predecessor), Nat Young. This will be Beau’s first official U.S. tour.
WWW.BEAUYOUNG.NET
WWW.LAPERLADELMARCHAPEL.COM 805-748-5547

MUSIC . . . FOOD . . . FILM. . . to benefit surfrider foundation
BLUEGREEN - we are all connected-
features Keith Malloy, Layne Beachley, Robert August, Sean Collins and more...
narrated by Robert "Wingnut" Weaver
a documentary by Ben Keller www.bluegreenconnection.com
music at 6pm, film at 7:30pm , TICKETS AT THE DOOR $8.00
LA PERLA DEL MAR • 205 WINDWARD AVE.
SHELL BEACH, CA • 748-5547
Ben Keller, filmmaker will be present for Q and A after the film.
Honoring Octagenarian Artist, Chet Hill
A exhibit and sale of decades of oil paintings by Chet Hill will take place at La Perla del Mar Chapel in Shell Beach. Included are scenes from our beautiful Central Coast. His impressionistic style and love for color are inspiring and heartwarming.
OPENING RECEPTION is Friday, February 27, from 6:30-8:30 with refreshments and is free to the public. La Perla del Mar will display the exhibit throught Mar12, with open days for viewing or call 748-5547 for times or questions. La Perla is located at 205 Windward Ave in Shell Beach, on the corner of Pearl and Windward. Parking is on Pearl one block from the chapel.
BLUE CHRISTMAS at La Perla del Mar in Shell Beach on December 21, 2008 from 4pm to 6pm FREE. For those grieving the loss of loved ones or jobs, those who are lonely, depressed, or just have difficulty with the season. Join with those who are of a similar spirit, yet together can find a spirit of hope. A sensitive gathering which will include gentle music, rememberances, reflections, food and caring. Contact us for more information.
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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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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LA Casting Connection presents Actors Weekend Workshop Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd and 4th at La Perla Del Mar. This is a perfect opportunity for aspiring actors to explore their potential and for working actors to hone their skills. Connect, learn, and showcase your talent with one of the world’s top casting directors, Janet Hirshenson, C.S.A.
Janet Hirshenson, is one of the most successful casting directors in the world! The casting company, with partner Jane Jenkins, has cast the films: Cotton Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Parenthood, When Harry Met Sally, Stand By Me, Mystic Pizza, Ghost, Troy, The Da Vinci Code, Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone, Jurassic Park, The Cinderella Man, Apollo 13, Transformers, and over 120 other top grossing films. She also cast over 20 TV shows.
Janet is currently casting: NC-17, Near Dark, The Surrogates with Bruce Willis, GI Joe, with Channing Tatum and Dennis Quaid, Angels and Demons with Tom Hanks and Naomi Watts, and I love You Beth Cooper, with Hayden Panettiere, and The Last Full Measure with Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman.
Due to her busy schedule, Janet rarely conducts actor workshops, and we are thrilled to welcome her to The Central Coast to get acquainted and work with our local talent pool!
She is constantly searching to discover new actors. She recently wrote a top selling book "A Star Is Found" about her experiences casting the Industry's top grossing movies with her casting partner Jane Jenkins, and will bring copies with her to the workshop.
The mission of the LA Casting Connection is to work with top industry professionals to bring our local actors guidance, training, and the necessary relationships to succeed as working actors.
Ages 8 to 16: 10am to 1pm, 17 and up: 2pm to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday.
All levels welcome - Limited enrollment.
SIGN UP TO HOLD YOUR RESERVATION: NO WALK-INS!
THIS WORKSHOP WILL FILL UP FAST, MAKE SURE YOU GET A SPOT.
$215 for two-day workshop ($15 discount for previous workshop participants)
For information and reservations, email lacastconnect@yahoo.com or call (805) 773-2256.
Veteran TV and Film Casting Director Cathy Henderson Martin is hosting the event.
Sign-up Form (PDF)
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The 14th Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival takes place March 7-16. Several screenings will take place at La Perla Del Mar! Visit www.slofilmfest.org for more information and scheduling.
La Perla Del Mar is hosting an Art Show - Holy ART! - on February 29 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
La Perla del Mar will become a gallery of varied works by talented young artists David Malcolm, Eric Soderquist, Burly Vreeland, Guy Quezada, Hillary Amborn, Tyler Kritz and Christopher Zacker. Enjoy the art and visit the Central Coast's newest special events venue. Food, beverages, and music. Experience the beginning of a new season of cultural and artistic events at La Perla!
The Shell Beach Methodist Church has been remodeled into a charming community venue, which will host weddings, meetings, church services, art shows, art classes, and much more. Closed amidst controversy over the potential loss of this charming old church, Shelly Malcolm and Garin Sinclair have fixed it up and have given it a new identity.
All are invited to come see on Saturday, Dec 15th from 11:30am to 4:00pm.
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La Perla Del Mar is located in beautiful Shell Beach, CA. We offer church services, workshops, live theater, concerts, films, seminars, dinners, WEDDINGS and CELEBRATIONS!
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205 Windward Ave.
Pismo Beach, CA
805.748.5547
laperladelmarchapel@gmail.com
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Two people work to bring a local church back to life. It's now a community center in the heart of a Shell Beach neighborhood. >> View Video
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