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Nursing (Job) Burnout Retreat in Three Rivers - Sequoia National Park, CA

 

 

 

A personal four-day retreat addressing the issue of burnout in the work environment will be held on January 5-9, 2009, in Three Rivers. The retreat is specifically designed for nurses and healthcare professionals experiencing nursing burnout, but it is open and applicable to anyone with job burnout. Participants will be given practical ways to dive deeper into their inner resources, which often feel very depleted when they finally acknowledge, "I am really burned out." While there may be no magic solutions or quick fixes to burnout, there are approaches that invite transformation and change which are nurtured and explored within the creative assignments and exercises in this retreat. Part of the retreat involves a visit to Sequoia National Parkfor a contemplative gentle walk among the powerful Giant Sequoias. Drawn from "the holistic nursing approach" and the potential of integrative medicine, this retreat is one of two workshops offered by The Deeper Well. They include Transition One called "Beyond Nursing (Job) Burnout: launching your transformation" and Transition Two called "Re-Membering the Healer's Spirit: deepening into the discovery journey." There are additional dates offered for both levels (see The Deeper Well) and California and Nevada nurses will receive 30 hours of continuing education for each retreat (California Nursing Provider #13161.)

The retreat is taught by Elsah Cort, RN, who has practiced as a registered nurse for 39 years in a wide variety of nursing fields, including psychiatric nursing, operating room, pediatrics, ICU, hemodialysis, and, recently, seven years in home health nursing. She graduated from the Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1969. Cort has been practicing craniosacral work since 1997, blending the work with a feng shui consultation practice since 1998. She has completed the curriculum in Visionary Craniosacral Work with The Milne Institute and studied with Charles Ridley (Biodynamic Craniosacral Work) and with The Upledger Institute. She has been a resident of Three Rivers, California, since 1977 and is now dedicating her professional work to the care of nurses, and others who also have job burnout, through her teaching and writing via The Deeper Well.

Call 559.561.4671 for more information.

NOTE: Three Rivers, California, is about 4-5 hours Southeast of the Bay Area and 4 hours Northeast of Los Angeles, in the Sierra Nevada foothills, at the entrance to Sequoia National Park, east of Visalia on HWY 198

 

Totally Beatles New Year’s Eve at The Whale and Ale – San Pedro, CA

 

The Backbeats will play from 8 p.m. to Midnight
on December 31st. Be prepared for a remarkable 60’s/70’s/80’s experience.
Four course gourmet dinner with champagne toast and live music $57.50
Reservations should be emailed to:andrew@whaleandale.com
www.whaleandale.com

327 West 7th. Street, San Pedro, California

The Whale and Ale

 

 

Whale & Ale events in November

Every Friday Night.... visit The Whale & Ale and enjoy the fine entertainment of Rob Klopfenstein and Guests joining him at the Piano, no cover charge for Bar or Dinner Guests.   7 to 9:30 p.m.

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Thursday, November 6:  First Thursday. Enjoy our full menu, or take advantage of   the one-night Starving Artists $25 fixed three-course menu.

Patty and Dayton of Izon Eden will entertain you: (no cover charge).

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The Backbeats in Concert at The Whale & Ale

The Backbeats in Concert, at The Whale and Ale in San Pedro.

Sat. July 19 from 8.30 to 11.30.  
You will need a reservation, - just to get in and see Southern California's best Beatle's tribute band, by far!
Drawing on a repertoire of well over 90 individual compositions recorded by the Beatles, local tribute band The Backbeats recreate the most significant sound to change popular music in the 20th Century. So book early to avoid disappointment. $6 cover charge.

Rosalie & Alva Performance Gallery - San Pedro, CA

For all you live music lovers, here's what's coming up in the next few months at the Rosalie & Alva Performance Gallery. If you're interested in seeing any of the shows, you can make reservations by calling (310) 519-1314, ask for Sheava.

Rosalie & Alva Performance Gallery is at 1417 W. 8th St, San Pedro, CA 90732. Just around the corner from The Whale & Ale.

More information also available on cliquehear.com.

2ndFriday Art Walk in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The next 2ndFriday Artwalk will be taking place in Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Friday evening, February 8th, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Many of the galleries will have live music and other art related entertainment. Admission is free. Nearly eighty 2ndFriday Artwalks have been held in the last six years with growing community involvement and national interest. This popular once-a-month event draws residents and visitors from all over the Triangle who enjoy the opportunity to see a large variety of artwork during a single evening while socializing with their fellow art lovers. 2ndFriday Artwalk brochures, maps and information are available at any participating art location. Please contact the individual venue listed below for more specific exhibition, special event or parking information.
OUR SPONSORS: Weaver St. Market The Carrboro Citizen	If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of or a participant in the 2ndFriday Artwalk, or have any art related business, suggestions or ideas in regard to the Art Walk, please click here for our feedback form. We appreciate the continued support of our community partners and sponsors. Your business can also become a sponsor!
Ackland Art Museum - South Columbia St. and Franklin St. Chapel Hill, 919.966.5736. Picturing the World: Carolina's Celebrated Photojournalists is the first major exhibition of internationally recognized photojournalists who have studied at UNC-Chapel Hill's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Animation and Fine Art - University Mall, Chapel Hill, 919.968.8008. Pablo Picasso - Imaginary Portraits. Original works featuring Imaginary Portraits completed in the 1960's showing use of cubism and surrealism. The ArtsCenter - 300-G East Main Street Carrboro, 919.929.2787. Photography exhibit/ interactive installation: Because We're Still Here and Moving: Mapping a World of Black History in Our Own Backyard. The East End Gallery features Acrylic Paintings by ArtsCenter painting Instructor Juan DiGiulio. Bagwell, Holt, Smith, Tillman & Jones, PA - 400 Market Street, Suite 103, 919.932.2225. Paintings by Cat Moleski - Bright, insightful and comtemplative work. The Beehive Salon - 102 E. Weaver Street, 919.932.4483. Mixed media by Chief. Recent works in mixed media in tribute to the artist's new daughter. Caffe Driade - 1215A E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, 919.942.2333. Paintings by Lynne Clarke. Heavy texture, inclusion of divergent, interesting found materials, strong color, and the shape of mass and volume - all converge and flow. Come enjoy a glass of wine or beer, enjoy captivating art and discover this unique, national award winning Caffe, that has been featured on the Food Network. Carrboro Century Center - 100 N. Greensboro St. Carrboro, NC 27510, 919-918-7385 UNDER THE BIG BLUE SKY - Valerie Tan is a self-taught artist who has had a lifelong interest in the arts. She paints with acrylics and oilbars and has developed a naive style using "poster" colors and house/neighborhood themes. Carrboro Town Hall - 301 W. Main St., Carrboro, 919-942-8541 Photography of Dave Otto - Bolin Creek and Woodlands: Natural Treasures. The exhibit includes more than 40 prints of the creek, wildflowers, autumn foliage, critters and reflections. Pictures will be on sale with 25% donated to the Friends of Bolin Creek and 25% to the Carrboro Art Committee. DeWitt Law, PLLC - 118 E. Main St Suite A, Carrboro, 919.338.8200. No show this month. FedEx Global Education Center 301 Pittsboro Street , Chapel Hill, 919.962.2435. The Faces of Child Trafficking. There are an estimated 27 million slaves living in the world today, the majority of them children. This exhibition shares the stories of children whose families sold them into slavery in Ghana's Volta Region. Fifth Season Gardening Co. 106 South Greensboro St., Carrboro, 919.932.7600. Call for info. Fleet Feet Gallery - 406 E Main St., Carrboro, 919.942.3102. Jamie Nervo. The artist's work depicts life's everday events and characters with a twist, focusing on positive and light-hearted issues we encounter each day. Her whimsical satirical work looks at life in a patchwork of pleasant ideas and colors influenced by family, friends and strangers. NC Crafts Gallery - 212 W. Main St., Carrboro, NC 27510, 919.942.4048. The Road Home - New paintings by Chapel Hill artist Melissa L. Miller. Open Eye Caf? - 100-C E. Main St., Carrboro, 919.968.9410. Paintings by Mary Charlton. Work reflects experiences and levels of emotions, dreams, environmental concerns, layered and uncovered yet left to interpretation. Side room features multimedia work by Miles Murray . Our space is larger than ever, featuring a new beer & wine list! Turning Point Gallery - University Mall, Chapel Hill, 919.967.0402. Come Celebrate Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras is celebrated in cities all over the world. Join us for a weekend of color and pageantry in art with a big kickoff Friday night. Experience the color and pagentry of world renowned artists at Turning Point Gallery. Masks and beads provided. Weaver St. Realty - 116 E. Main Street, Carrboro, 919.929.5658. Images from Chatahm County - b>Dwain Ritchie is a photographer living in Pittsboro, N.C, The photographs in this show reflects Dwain's love of nature, featuring flower macro photography, landscape photography, and other bizarre nature photos. Dwain also prints all of his photos at his studio in Chatham County. You can print the 2ndFriday Artwalk map and brochure for ease in locating participating galleries. Transportation to the various venues is up to those attending. Brochures are available at any participating gallery.

Murder Mystery - Candlelite Inn B&B Ludington MI

Make a murder mystery date at Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast in Ludington, Michigan

The next upcoming Candlelite Inn Bed and Breakfast murder mystery is Saturday January 19, 2008.
Don't let the winter chill get you down! Come to beautiful Ludington, Michigan (we are just down the avenue from Lake Michigan beaches and lighthouses) and exercise all your senses when you help solve a "Mystery in the English Mansion," at The Candlelite Inn.  Throughout the evening enjoy hors d'oeuvres, dinner, dessert, beverages, prizes and surprises. $70 is your ticket to join in all the evening's festivities ($130 per couple) plus the cost of your favorite cozy room.  For more information on this mystery and all of our other mysteries and special events, please see www.candleliteinnludington.com, or call .877.997.0099 for details and reservations.

Chocolate Lovers Dream Getaway Ludington MI

A Chocoholic's Delight - This getaway is for you!

February 15 - 17, 2008 - Second Annual Ludington Historic Bed & Breakfast
Association Chocolate Lovers Weekend -

Last year this event was featured in eight different Michigan newspapers,
and this year guests will be treated to some new treats. New this year is
a Saturday afternoon "chocolate cook off" at Cartier Mansion between three
of the historic Ludington bed and breakfasts - Sally Reed, innkeeper of
ReJoyce Bed & Breakfast and Tea Rooms, Chef Jacob Shoemaker, of Candlelite
Inn Bed & Breakfast, and Sue Ann Schnitker, innkeeper of Cartier Mansion
Bed & Breakfast and Conference Center. All three are experts at creating
delicious breakfasts, but who will end up wearing the crown for best
chocolate dish? You get to be the tasters and judges!

Saturday evening, there will be a special dinner at Lucino's Ristoranti,
followed by a Champagne and Chocolate Reception at Cartier Mansion. Full
breakfast will be provided at your B&B, with optional chocolate treats.
The cost for this delightful weekend experience is only $50.00 per person
over the cost of your B&B accommodations.

Ludington Historic Bed & Breakfast Association Inns:

Abbey Lynn Inn - .800.795.5421 www.abbeylynninn.com
Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast - .877.997.0099
www.candleliteinnludington.com
Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast & Conference Center - .877.843.0101
www.cartiermansion.com
Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast - .800.301.9792 www.ludington-michigan.com
Ludington House Bed & Breakfast - .800.827.7869 www.ludingtonhouse.com
ReJoyce Inn Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room - .231.845.5595
Sunburst Inn Bed & Breakfast - .231.843.9012
www.sunburstinnludington.com

December at The Warner Grand theatre San Pedro, CA

All this at the San Pedro, CA Warner Grand Theatre: movies and live shows:

A) Sat Dec 1   My Mother's Castle 7:30 p.m. $10 Foreign Films Ftg Families

Film based on the humorous best-selling memoirs of French novelist and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol Tickets: 

B) Sun Dec 2   Miracle on 34th Street (1947) SUNdays are FUN days 3 p.m.  $5/$2  [follows local holiday parade]

C) Sat Dec 8   The Nutcracker - San Pedro City Ballet 7 p.m. $35/$25/$15 Tickets:

D) Sun Dec 9   The Nutcracker - San Pedro City Ballet 2 p.m. $35/$25/$15  Tickets:

E) Monday  December 10

Taiwan's 76-piece Evergreen Symphony Orchestra (ESO) will perform in its first U.S. full-length  concert at San Pedro's historic Warner Grand Theatre.

Doors open for the concert at 7:00 PM.  Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and $5 for Students and Seniors. Business attire requested.

For tickets and more information, please contact the Grand Vision Foundation - 310-833-4813 or visit their web site - www.grandvision.org/evergreen.
part of the Port of Los Angeles 2007 Centennial Celebration. Tickets:

Holiday Reception Honoring the Port of Los Angeles's First 100 Years  5:30pm - 7:00pm  The reception is sponsored by Grand Vision Foundation & the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. It will precede the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra Concert.   PLACE: Grand Vision Event Center, 434 W. 6th St. Reception tickets are $100 for two or $60 per person and do not include tickets to the concert which must be purchased separately.  For tickets call: 310-833-4813 or visit The Grand Vision Foundation The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce is a sponsor of both events, so please support them.


F) Saturday December 15 - The Golden State Pops Orchestra invites you  to celebrate the  holiday season, and features the Southern California Master Chorale,  at 8:00 p.m. Join us for the Stageside Chat at 7:30 PM and choose your seat.  Tickets and more info: www.gspo.com, at the historic Warner Grand Theatre 478 West 6th Street, San Pedro, all the holiday season's festive favorites come alive in San Pedro! This concert will include music written by John Williams, (the multi-award winning film composer of the score to Home Alone and Home Alone 2), as well as music from the remake of Miracle on 34th Street and It's A Wonderful Life.  The California Master Choral join in as GSPO performs classic favorites such as, O' Holy Night, Sleigh Ride and Christmas Festival.
GSPO $25 Dinner Deals combining the show with Dinner at a local restaurant are also available; email me for info on these.

All information provided to you by: The Whale & Ale - San Pedro, CA

It's A Wonderful Life - Panndora Productions & Little Fish Theatre

PANNDORA PRODUCTIONS, in association with LITTLE FISH THEATRE, presents It's a Wonderful Life - The Radio Play
adapted by Panndora Productions.

Nov 30 Dec 9     RUNS:    Fridays @ 8p.m.;   Saturdays @ 2p.m. & 8p.m.;   Sundays 12/2, 12/9 @ 3p.m.;   Thursday 12/6 @ 8p.m.,       Tickets: $20 ($18 student/senior)
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Little Fish Theatre becomes the home for station WQDQ, San Pedro, California. Set in December 1947, you are invited to be part of the live studio audience for one of America's most inspiring tales, "It's A Wonderful Life." Celebrate the holidays with us in the classic style of the "golden age of radio," complete with Foley sound effects