Erik Austin News

Well, the week of New Years is upon us, and we have the possibility of a bit of rain, but for the most part we're still doing our typical winter highs in the 60s with plenty of sunshine here on the California Central Coast. So as you contemplate celebrating New Years - why not include attending a show at one of our several area live theatre and entertainment establishments?

Well, the week of Christmas is upon us, we had a little more rain, highs may dip into the 50s, but they will soon be back in the 60s with plenty of sunshine here on the California Central Coast! And as you celebrate this Holiday time - why not include attending a performance at one of our area live theatre and entertainment venues?

Well, the first real winter rains have come and gone - and we're back to 60s and sunny during the day and 40s at night ... gotta' LOVE the way we do Winter here on the California Central Coast! And similarly - ya' gotta' love the variety of theatre that's available to our audiences who elect to spend their discretionary leisure time and dollars on live entertainment options.

Well guess what? Winter has FINALLY arrived here on the California Central Coast! Now, what we call 'winter' is a bit different than what that word means in many other places. 'Winter' here means highs in the 50s, lows in the 30s, and rain. In some of the higher elevations to our north and south, they may even get some snow - but here on the heart of the Central Coast, it just gets a little cooler and wetter than usual, and not much more. But warm or cool, rain or shine - our theatres are open for business and eagerly awaiting your presence at one of their upcoming performances!

As we turn the page on the calendar to December and start giving SERIOUS consideration as to what we will be getting for our friends and family for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Festivus, or whatever other Holiday you might celebrate at this time of year - why not consider giving the gift of live theatre? The selection is certainly diverse - and there are options to meet virtually every budget and taste!

All right ... I give up on trying to figure out what's going on with the weather! Last week we had some coolish days with crisp, even brisk evening temps - and now they're saying we could see 80s again early this week, but be back into the 60s during the day and low 40s (maybe even upper 30s?!) at night by week's end! However, one thing I'm NOT giving up on is the wonderful theatre offerings that are to be found in plentiful supply here on the California Central Coast - come rain or come shine!

OK ... the middle of November has come and gone ... the highs are projected to be in the 60s with the lows in the high 30s/low 40s, with 'isolated showers possible' - could Fall weather patterns FINALLY be coming to the California Central Coast? Well, regardless of what the weather does - the theatre offerings here on the Central Coast are goodly in number and warm in their welcome to their patrons!

Well ... I just got back from Chicago where I had the honor of officiating at the wedding of a college buddy of our son's over the weekend. I also had the opportunity to visit the Ernest Hemingway Museum and Birth Home in Oak Park (did you know he wrote 2 plays - one full length one and a one-act?), had probably the best cinnamon rolls I've ever eaten at Ann Sather's in the City, as well as getting to attend the Sunday matinee of Young Frankenstein at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (THANKS for the great seats Amanda - FUN show!). But as much fun as the trip was, and as amazing as the weather was (70 in Chicago the second weekend in November?!) - it was good to get back to the Central Coast and all that's happening here!

As we celebrate Halloween and All Saints' Day, the temperatures are finally starting to drop here a bit on the Central Coast to more fall like numbers - but there's no drop in the variety of live theatre and entertainment opportunities to be found here to fit most every taste and budget!

Having recently returned from 2 weeks in the Midwest - I am reminded that in many parts of the country, this is harvest time when farmers are concerned about getting the crops out of the fields in between fall rains and before the first snows arrive. But here on the California Central Coast, the temperatures are still warm - and so is the hospitality in our numerous live theatre and performance venues!

This much-loved musical comes to the Spanos stage on the heels of one of the longest runs in Broadway history, and will open Kelrik Productions 2009/2010 'Breakaway' Season, performing October 15 - 18 at the Spanos Theater.

This much-loved musical comes to the Spanos stage on the heels of one of the longest runs in Broadway history, and will open Kelrik Productions 2009/2010 'Breakaway' Season, performing October 15 - 18 at the Spanos Theater.

In churches around the World, Sunday, October 4th, was World Communion Sunday - that one Sunday out of the year when churches set aside their theological and philosophical differences and celebrate that which they share in common ... what a novel idea! And up and down the Central Coast, theatres continue to celebrate what THEY have in common - a feast of quality live entertainment to fit every budget and taste!

This much-loved musical comes to the Spanos stage on the heels of one of the longest runs in Broadway history, and will open Kelrik Productions 2009/2010 'Breakaway' Season, performing October 15 - 18 at the Spanos Theater.

Kelrik Productions is casting RENT Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical. Erik Austin Director, Stephen Tosh Musical Director, rehearsals begin September 1. Performances October 15-18 at the Spanos Theatre, PAC in San Luis Obispo.

Kelrik Productions is casting RENT Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical. Erik Austin Director, Stephen Tosh Musical Director, rehearsals begin September 1. Performances October 15-18 at the Spanos Theatre, PAC in San Luis Obispo.