By GRENDA ERNST | FOR THE ATASCADERO NEWS
ATASCADERO — Every year, Marcy Eberle creates a theme for herself, which describes and guides her path as the year unfolds. Her theme for 2020 is “Set The Stage,” an appropriate motif as Marcy steps on stage as a Community Star representing Artistry In Motion, in Dancing with Our Stars (DWOS) 2020. Marcy is not a newcomer to dancing or the stage. She began dancing at age 3 and continued with lessons and performances into her early twenties, dancing mostly with Pat Jackson’s American Dance. She was on stage, or more accurately, on camera, as a KSBY TV morning news anchor and KCOY evening news anchor in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Her preparation for these impressive assignments includes recognition as Broadcast Student of the Year at Cuesta College and Liberal Arts Student of the Year at Cal Poly.
Marcy’s weekly KSBY program, Roots of the Vine, introduced her to Eberle Winery and its owner, Gary Eberle. Marcy transitioned from television to head the winery’s public relations program and eventually, to marry Gary and become involved in the entire operation of the winery. Gary is a towering figure in San Luis Obispo county’s wine industry, with many local and national awards for his achievements in his field, including Wine Maker of the Year and Winery of the Year (twice). In addition to winery activities – cruises, tours, dinners, all revolving around Eberle wines – competent and gregarious Marcy is a director of the Paso Robles Rotary Club and has organized the Club’s Winemaker’s Cookoff, which has raised thousands of dollars for local scholarships.
Marcy is a fifth-generation Californian, whose family settled in the area in 1876. She has two daughters, Katie and Holly, and recently welcomed a grandson to her family. She loves to garden, cook and entertain and taught herself to play the guitar last year. We agree with her comment that “it’s great to see a community come together – which is the nature of the Central Coast and the North County” She is looking forward to her turn as a Community Star: “It sounds like so much fun, for a good cause!”
Marcy’s choreographer and partner is Bob Woodard, Co-Owner/Artistic Director of Artistry in Motion in Paso Robles. He created dances for DWOS vignettes in 2018 and 2019 and returns this year to work with a Community Star. His dancing career began with the Oakland Ballet, and after moving to San Luis Obispo to attend Cal Poly, he continued his dance training at Pat Jackson’s American Dance. He went on to a successful career as a dancer and choreographer, achieving national recognition in many mediums, including television, stage shows, commercials and beauty pageant choreography. His resume includes work with Ellen DeGeneres, Celine Dion, Janet Jackson, Andy Williams, Barry Manilow, Gloria Estefan and others, and his choreography has been seen in commercials for well-known companies such as 7-Up, Lexus and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Bob is an award-winning master of both artistry and technique.
Atascadero’s Dancing with our Stars will be held March 26, 27 and 28th at the Pavilion on the Lake. Theme- Prime Time Atascadero: Season 11, Directed by- Molly Comin. Opolo Vineyards is the exclusive wine sponsor. Catered buffet dinner by Pacific Harvest Catering. Tickets go on sale January 20th through Eventbrite.com. No ticket sales at the door. Event sponsors receive best seats prior to public ticket sale. Interested in sponsoring? Contact Event Producer Jeannie Malik- Jeannie@gregmalikregroup.com Interested in donating a silent auction item? Contact Cynthia Moyer- cdmsierra@gmail.com Tickets will sell out! Don’t delay securing your seats for this popular community event supporting 7 local non-profit organizations.
2020 Sponsors
as of Dec. 15, 2019
($1,000 and above)
Diamond Sponsors $10,000
Opolo Vineyards
Mary Bianco- The Moca Foundation
Platinum Sponsors $5,000
Vicky Morse
Mechanics Bank
Julie C. Fallon, M.D.
John & Yvonne Webster
The Zappas Family- La Plaza
El Camino Veterinary Hospital
Mike and Lori Bickel- B Loved
Colony Magazine/Atascadero News
Emerald Sponsors $3,500
Jean & Joe Kuntze
Don & Janey Giessinger
Gold + Sponsors $2,500
Grigger & Alice Jones
Gold Sponsors $2,000
Malik Real Estate Group
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
Silver Sponsors $1,000
Sue Hayes
Twist + Co
Lube N Go
777 Auction
Dr. Sciortino
DJ Joy Bonner
Wallace Group
Castoro Cellars
Bloom N’ Grow
IDLERS HOME
Highlight Media
Poole & Shaffery
Got You Covered
Bill Gaines Audio
Bill & Grenda Ernst
Eric & Carol Gobler
Ron & Judy Simons
Kim Croft-Compass
STL Orthopedics Ltd.
The Real Estate Book
Central Coast Brewing
Coast Hills Credit Union
Glenn’s Repair and Rental
Rotary Club of Atascadero
Cheryl Strahl Photography
Music Editor Brian Reeves
Gary Spinelli-Hunter Ranch
Native Landscape Creations
Rob Garcia Wealth Management
Debbie Arnold- SLO County Supervisor
John Peschong-SLO County Supervisor
On the Wall Galaxy Theatre Advertising
Stan & Mary Sherwin- K.Jons Diamonds & Gems
