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.

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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.

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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!

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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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