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The school year is back in full swing, and those lazy, summer days are in the rearview with vacations on hold until the holidays. But that doesn’t mean you have to stay in. Get out and about, and enjoy this place where others come to vacation. Don’t know what to do? We’re here for you—actually, Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood is here for you. He’s put all the fun, festive, fall events into one place for you, and it’s in this issue [19].

BLUE OCTOBER SLObased impressionist Paula DeLay is one of several local artists participating in this year’s Open Studios Art Tour on Oct. 14, 15, 21, and 22. Visit slocountyarts. org/osat for the event’s complete catalog of featured art studios.

This week, you can also read about the movement to diversify textbooks [8], groundwater wells drying up in SLO County [9], the centennial celebration of Cecile B. DeMille’s The Ten Commandments [39], and lasagna delivered to your doorstep [45].

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Public tells NOAA they want a larger marine sanctuary off Central Coast

That’s what one Los Osos resident advised representatives of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Sept. 25 as community members gathered to give input on the marine sanctuary designation process.

Public comment for the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is underway until Oct. 25. NOAA is welcoming observations on its draft documents—a comprehensive list containing a preliminary management plan, environmental impact statement, and proposed regulations and boundaries.

NOAA released these much-awaited documents close to two years after it started the designation process in November 2021 and eight years after the Northern Chumash Tribal Council submitted the sanctuary nomination application. The federal agency targets ultimate sanctuary designation for 2024.

But many were disappointed in NOAA’s proposed boundaries for the sanctuary. At the first public comment session on Sept. 25, speakers urged NOAA to revert to its initial boundary selection.

Covering 7,600 square miles across the SLO and Santa Barbara counties coast, the original boundary proposal connected with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to create a contiguous protected space. The proposed boundary started from the waters off Cambria and Morro Bay and snaked south to the Gaviota Coast touching the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

NOAA now prefers a different boundary—one that’s 2,000 square miles smaller, leaving a gap between the Monterey Bay sanctuary and the proposed Chumash Heritage sanctuary. It would start from Point Buchon and wind down farther south than the initial boundary to cover more of the Gaviota Coast, but it cut out the waters off Cambria and Morro Bay, the Morro Bay Estuary, and Morro Rock, much to the dismay of many community members, environmentalists, the Northern Chumash Tribal Council, and state Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz).

Kara Woodruff, Laird’s district director, read his letter during the public comment period.

“This excluded region is a biodiversity hotspot and would be a significant obstacle to the long-term protection of Central Coast marine life, including whales, sea turtles, sea lions, seals, sea otters, dolphins, sharks, and fish,” Laird wrote in his letter.

Atascadero revises its anticamping ordinance

Atascadero and its partners will have a new tool to assist them as they continue to address large homeless encampments in the city.

“The ordinance before you was written with the intent of dealing with camps and not the individuals,” Atascadero City Manager Jim Lewis said at the Sept. 26 City Council meeting. “These camps are impacting public spaces. … We need a tool to help us deal with this while working to provide spaces for people to [safely] park and stay.”

The city had already been working with its Police Department, the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO), San Luis Obispo County, and mental health officials to help homeless individuals on a case-by-case basis.

“I just want to reiterate the stories of success I have heard and the compassion in which our teams are serving the unhoused population,” Lewis said.

“It appears, however, that the ‘agency preferred alternative’ throws the ‘baby out with the (ocean) water.’”

NOAA’s preference for the new boundary is two-fold. First, the draft environmental impact statement claims that it left out waters off Cambria and Morro Bay because of the possible installation and management of roughly 30 subsea electrical transmission cables for an offshore wind energy development.

Under the leadership of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the wind energy area is situated in waters off Morro Bay outside the proposed boundary, but the subsea cables could be placed within the section of Morro Bay waters that NOAA’s preferred boundary excludes. Offshore wind energy cabling has never run through sanctuary waters, before and NOAA’s concerned about that setting a dangerous precedent of seabed disturbance if it extends the boundary as originally envisioned.

“In excluding this area, NOAA anticipates developers will be able to plan infrastructure for this area, which may minimize the potential requests to use other parts of the proposed sanctuary,” the draft proposed rule read.

But worries persist that the 2,000-square-mile separation will harm the 20 species of birds, white sharks, bluefin tuna, sea lions, leatherback turtles, whales, sea otters, elephant seals, among other wildlife that rely on migration for survival.

Secondly, NOAA prefers to leave out the Cambria and Morro Bay waters because of naming disputes. Salinan tribes identified parts of that area as their ancestral homeland and objected to the

“I love to hear about the success and that we are housing people that need a house.”

Council voted unanimously to revise the city’s 2013 camping ordinance to more specifically outline where camping was prohibited. This included banning encampments within 500 feet of government buildings, certain parks, underpasses, and riverbanks.

Atascadero Interim Police Chief Joe Allen said the city had to revise and clarify the parameters of the ordinance because it wasn’t legally enforceable.

“The original ordinance prohibited camping on any public land in Atascadero,” Allen said at the meeting. “The result of decisions that were made by several court cases, ballot measures, and state legislation ... made it so that ordinance was unable to be enforced, so we needed to change it.”

Allen added that the ordinance was not intended to be enforced immediately or constantly but rather serve as a fail-safe.

proposed sanctuary being named “Chumash.” The Xolon Salinan tribe supported the sanctuary designation but only if its name is changed. The Northern Chumash Tribal Council, however, stressed the sanctuary name “Chumash” to honor the late Chief Fred Collins’ leadership in sanctuary nomination. The tribal council also wants the largest possible boundaries for the proposed sanctuary, meaning it should start from the waters off Cambria and cover the new extension of Gaviota Coast.

Dissatisfied with NOAA’s reasoning, Morro Bay resident Betty Winholtz said people “feel stabbed in the back.”

The final commenter, another Morro Bay resident, said she agreed with Winholtz. She then likened NOAA’s changes in boundary selection to the “the way our [SLO County] supervisors cut and sliced our county for an election and suddenly they changed it back.”

“It serves somebody’s purpose but not the general public’s,” she said.

The next public comment session will take place on Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. at the Dick DeWees Community Center in Lompoc. An online session is set for Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. ∆

—Bulbul Rajagopal

“There is the letter of the law and the spirit of the law, and we want to be more in line with [the latter],” he said, explaining that it would only include out of compliance situations, such as large encampments with unsanitary or unsafe conditions or drug use.

Lewis echoed that sentiment, adding that the city would continue to collaborate with San Luis Obispo County, ECHO, and mental health teams to address individual cases beyond the ordinance.

However, not everyone on the council was interested in what they considered to be very broad and unclear enforcement areas.

“Some people might look at 500 feet and go, ‘Is this our way of saying nowhere without actually saying nowhere?’” Councilmember Charles Bourbeau asked. “I just want to make sure this has been looked at under the seemingly limited guidance that has been left.”

Councilmember Susan Funk questioned where

“Mindthe gap.”

FRAGMENTED The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s preferred boundary map for the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary leaves out the waters off Cambria and Morro Bay because of name disagreements and offshore wind energy cabling concerns.

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homeless individuals could go, as the ordinance left only small pockets of space for them to legally live in.

“We need to make sure these people have places to go,” she said. “I want us to be mindful as we look at this … and make sure [the unhoused] have access to the tools that exist.”

Allen reassured both Funk and Bourbeau that the updated ordinance would mainly serve as a tool for large, uncooperative public encampments.

“Our goal is to keep up what we are doing,” he said at the meeting, “We are not ramping up enforcement—this is just a tool to replace the old tool that we cannot use anymore because it is invalid.”

—Adrian Rosas

South County to get a permanent emergency shelter location

After almost a decade without a yearround shelter, the 5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) just received the funding to set up an emergency shelter in a permanent location.

During its Sept. 26 meeting, the Arroyo Grande City Council voted unanimously to allocate $100,000 to help 5CHC do just that.

Janna Nichols, 5CHC’s executive director, said the city has been supportive for many years, and it feels good to have the money to help support their need for a shelter that can open in adverse weather conditions.

“The purpose of a warming center is very different from some other shelters in that it really is an attempt to keep people alive and out of the elements,” Nichols said. “We are looking forward to potentially locating a permanent location that will provide a variety of opportunities that we might not currently have.”

This funding comes from a $300,000 pot of money Arroyo Grande set aside for homeless shelter support after receiving $4.3 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) during COVID-19.

The nonprofit has operated a winter warming center since 2015, but in that time, there hasn’t been a permanent location for a shelter and the warming centers could only operate for four to five months a year due to the limited availability of shelter space in the community, according to 5CHC’s winter shelter proposal plan.

“[A lack of a permanent shelter] has been a perpetual problem that we had for the last 10 years, so if we can find a permanent location and get that settled, we’re very anxious to do so and we’re working on that,” Nichols said. “The main thing is we now have at least the funding support by which we’ll be able to operate the facility.”

Nichols said at 5CHC is currently looking for locations but hasn’t secured a permanent facility yet.

“We are in preparation and currently planning to operate this coming winter, beginning Nov. 1,” Nichols said. “We are working on a permanent location but that isn’t going to be ready in time for the winter rains, so we’re going to be at least looking initially at opening at a temporary location.”

—Samantha Herrera

Moms for Liberty attempts to restrict LGBTQ-plus books in local libraries

In the leadup to Banned Books Week, one parent-led organization launched a mission

to avert kids’ eyes from literature about the LGBTQ-plus community.

“Who here is upset with some of the trashy library books they have let into our children’s school libraries for our children to see?” San Luis Obispo County resident Erin Westmoreland asked in a private local Moms for Liberty Facebook group. “Let us know if you want to help make a change in our school’s libraries. We need your help to get this to stop!”

New Times obtained screenshots of the posts from a source who requested anonymity for safety concerns. The earliest available post, dated Aug. 4, called for local group members to contact the Morro Bay Library to remove books from some shelves in the children’s section.

“I just removed two transgender picture books on the ‘New Arrival’ shelf in the children’s section at the Morro Bay Library,” Megan Shanley Warren wrote in that post. “Yes, we love everyone, but do we need to shove it down our children’s throats?”

Then, in a Sept. 4 post, another member Kat Fitzpatrick Helmick published a picture of a bookshelf at an unidentified Barnes and Noble location that stocked books celebrating the LGBTQ-plus community. Those books included My Two Dads and Me, Molly’s Tuxedo, and Sparkle Boy

“I’d check them all out and never return them,” member Taryn Via commented under another post mentioning a book called All Boys Aren’t Blue reportedly stocked in the Paso Robles High School library. “Paying the ‘lost’ fee is worth it. Then we’d use the books as fire kindling.”

A nonprofit with roughly 300 chapters spread out across 45 states in the U.S., Moms for Liberty’s self-professed mission is “to organize, educate, and empower parents to defend their parental rights at all levels of government.”

In SLO County this June, the local chapter of Moms for Liberty came under fire for allegedly targeting protections for LGBTQplus students in the Templeton Unified School District, according to prior New Times reporting.

The SLO County chapter’s shrouded attempts to remove such books mirrors the actions of a Florida chapter earlier this year. In July, the Leon County School Library shelves found itself short of five titles because of complaints lodged by the local Moms for Liberty group. Those books are Push; Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl; Dead End; Doomed; and Lucky Moms for Liberty SLO’s public Facebook page is devoid of calls for such action. The chapter told New Times that it isn’t calling for restricting books but added a caveat.

“While our members have discussed books in public libraries, we as a chapter do not encourage our members to push for the removal of books in those libraries,” Moms for Liberty said via email. “However, we do feel strongly that books within taxpayer funded schools, should be age appropriate.”

Christopher Barnickel, the director of county libraries, told New Times the department was notified about social media posts that that showed a person claiming to be affiliated with Moms for Liberty hiding specific books behind shelves.

“We are not aware of any removal of titles from our library branches,” he said via email.

Barnickel added that the libraries haven’t had to enforce the penal code for

interfering with library operations, which is a misdemeanor if the person acted intentionally, obstructed operations, and/or refused to leave when asked.

With Banned Books Week arriving on Oct. 1, Barnickel said that the county public library system upholds the American Library Associations’ Bill of Rights to protect all patrons from censorship.

“We have great support from the Board of Supervisors to ensure that our libraries are free from political interference and open to all constituents throughout the county,” he said.

—Bulbul Rajagopal

Coastal Conservancy awards conservation grants to SLO County

Two regions in Morro Bay and Atascadero—one in need of environmental protection funds and one ravaged by winter storms—are beneficiaries of state grants.

The grants were announced on Sept. 25 as part of $84 million the State Coastal Conservancy had authorized for projects across the state that aimed to protect and restore coastal lands and make them more accessible.

“We have done a lot of work with SLO County so it is always a joy to work alongside them when they come to us with these types of projects,” Coastal Conservancy project manager Timothy Duff said.

Out of that $84 million, up to $1.5 million will go to acquire and begin conservation efforts on unincorporated land near Atascadero called Wong Asuncion Ranch.

“The ranch reached out to us about six to eight months ago to ask for our potential assistance,” Duff said. “Since we are a state agency and their needs align with some of our efforts, it makes sense this money was authorized.”

According to the State Coastal Conservancy, the ranch has long been pressured to convert its grasslands and oak woodlands into rural homesites, vineyards, orchards, and other water-intensive uses.

Those calls for development could put many species that call the property home in danger. Some of those include the California red-legged frog and the federally endangered steelhead trout.

But thanks to the funds provided by this grant, the property and its endangered species will be protected via a conservation easement in the coming years.

“It’s a pretty straight shot as far as being implemented once we come to terms with the official amount,” Duff said. “We will give the funds and they can begin their efforts to preserve and protect the environment on their property.”

Not all the funding awarded is going to straightforward efforts, according to Duff.

“The Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District reached out to us after the winter storms that hit them earlier this year and caused flooding around the Chorro Creek floodplain,” he said.

The State Coastal Conservancy authorized up to $1.1 million to assist in planning efforts for the long-term future of Chorro Creek in Morro Bay—both to help ensure the land fully recovers and that future rain doesn’t cause so much damage.

“A lot of what this current round of funding will go toward is research, project

design, and getting the permitting for what we want to make happen out on the land by Chorro Creek to comply with the environmental permitting process,” Duff said.

He’s hopeful that, with the assistance from the Coastal Conservancy, the damage caused by massive flooding will be a thing of the past.

“This [Morro Bay project] is a more longterm, two- to three-year-long effort that will mainly consist of planning out the path for the future—that’s the type of approach you have to come at this with,” Duff said. “Then once they have that they will come back to [us] and we will go from there with a new batch of funding.”

—Adrian Rosas

Grover Beach proposes water rate increase to pay for Central

Coast Blue Grover Beach is looking to raise water and wastewater rates almost 20 percent beginning in 2024 to help fund infrastructure improvements and Central Coast Blue project costs.

Matthew Bronson, Grover Beach’s city manager, said that a recent rate study looked at the needs in the city’s water and wastewater system, what the operating costs were, and how much reserves the city had on hand.

“We did our rate study in the summer and it indicated that our current revenue from our water and wastewater system did not suffice for what our future needs were for infrastructure and ensuring adequate water supply,” Bronson said.

The city’s water and wastewater rate study recommends an annual rate increase of 19.7 percent for the first four years beginning in January 2024 and then another 4 percent in the fifth year.

On Sept. 25, the Grover Beach City Council voted 4-1 to set a Proposition 218 hearing on Nov. 13 for the proposed increase in water and wastewater rates. If 50 percent of affected residents submit a written protest to the proposal prior to that hearing, the increases can’t be adopted and the city will need to start the process over again.

Currently, Grover Beach has the lowest water rates and third lowest wastewater rates in the county, according to a staff report. Adopting the increases would raise water rates from being the lowest to third lowest in the county while keeping the city’s wastewater rates ranking the same, the staff report said.

The rise in rates would fund needed infrastructure improvements and the Five Cities Central Coast Blue water resiliency project while supporting debt service obligations, maintaining reserves equal to at least six months of typical maintenance, and operating costs in accordance with industry standards, according to the city staff report.

Bronson said the Central Coast Blue project—which will treat wastewater and inject purified water into the groundwater aquifer—is important because it will provide roughly 1,000 acre-feet of new water for South County communities.

“It will be really beneficial for us in supporting our residents and businesses so that we can ensure sufficient water supply and also help protect our seawater and our groundwater basin from seawater intrusion,” Bronson said. “So the rate studies indicated that we needed higher rates to pay for this.”

—Samantha Herrera

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Textbook example

A California task force calls for publishing companies to boost diversity access in school textbooks

San Luis Obispo mother Sara McGrath ventured into two separate school districts to find her son an inclusive foundation for education.

McGrath’s son has Down syndrome. She first visited the neighboring Atascadero Unified School District when it was time for the then-4-year-old to enroll in preschool. But the tour ended sooner than expected when the family was shown only one of two classrooms with special education support. It was a moderate- to high-intensity class, and the school official told McGrath that the other classroom was much less intensive.

“I just felt at that point they were making assumptions on what my son was capable of based on his diagnosis of Down syndrome,” McGrath said on Sept. 23.

After moving to SLO, the family engaged in individualized education plan meetings with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Those discussions revealed the school district placed kids with special needs in small special education classrooms that focused on a concept called “learning to learn.” The phrase mystified McGrath.

“I felt that all 4-year-olds are learning to learn … and are going to be having their first experiences in classrooms with teachers,” she said. “It didn’t make a difference if your child had a diagnosis of some sort or not.”

Unsatisfied with the administration’s answers, McGrath simply enrolled her son in Pacheco Elementary School, which is noted for its dual immersion program. She felt he had a head start in a way because their family was already bilingual. It was only then that the school decided to bring in a program specialist to help her son.

“From the get-go, even with federal law on our side, a lot of parents face resistance for our children to be included in the neighborhood schools where they should be going because of this idea … that they need a specialized and different classroom,” McGrath said. “Sometimes, that specialized classroom is the most appropriate spot for a certain child, but the crux is that it shouldn’t be so hard to get what we were finally able to achieve for our son.”

McGrath’s search for diversity access is one undertaken by many parents of students with disabilities. So much so that it resonated in Sacramento thanks to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond’s creation of a task force that monitors school textbook publishers for honest and better portrayals of California’s diverse population in curriculum.

At the first task force meeting on June 21, Kristin Wright from the Sacramento County Office of Education stressed the need to amplify disability as a celebrated identity in the state. She added that segregation of students with disabilities is a prevalent problem that reaches a disproportionate rate when it comes to students who are also from minority races and identities.

“We’re also in many cases teaching them in separate classrooms and also with a separate and less rigorous curriculum,” Wright said.

Thurmond’s task force arrives at a contentious time in California’s—and the

county’s—educational history. This year, the school board of the Temecula Valley Unified School District voted to expel mentions of gay rights activist Harvey Milk from the social studies curriculum before reversing the decision when met with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s threat of a $1.5 million fine. The Temecula school district also hired former Paso Robles school district board President Chris Arend as an alleged critical race theory “expert,” for $15,000, to give presentations to teachers on the subject, according to the San Bernardino Sun.

According to previous New Times reporting, concerns about critical race theory and its conflation with social and emotional learning flooded the Paso Robles and Lucia Mar Unified school districts in the last couple of years. Over the past two years, Paso Robles High School has experienced multiple anti-LGBTQ incidents, including parents’ backlash against a Pride flag in a classroom. In March, two Paso Robles parents also filed oppositions to the district’s adoption of the latest edition of an AP Chemistry textbook because of its references to the United Nations global sustainability goals.

The state task force’s Co-Chair Sen. Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) told New Times that fiery deliberations about diversity improvement in school curriculum is a new happening.

“While this issue has become quite debated in the last couple of years, there really was a time when there was not much disagreement about wanting to have history that’s more reflective of a lot of students from different backgrounds,” she said.

A former member of the Santa Barbara County Education Office’s board of education, Limón has extensive experience in fostering diversity in the classroom. While a member of the state Assembly in 2017, she authored AB 738—a bill to create a Native American studies model for schools to integrate into their lessons plans.

Boosting accurate representation of the state’s diverse demographics must go beyond subjects like history and social studies, according to Limón. With more public hearings slated for 2024, she added that the task force wants to make sure that students are equipped with the tools to critically think about solutions when they try to solve problems.

“I see that even in science,” she said. “Water treatment, water issues, the way that people have dealt with scarcity in water, oftentimes it’s influenced by region, culture, and background perspectives. What we’re trying to do is deeper than just one subject at a school.”

Locally, the Paso Robles teachers union expressed support for the task force. But Executive Director Jim Lynett told New Times that while teachers

wanted more diversity, Paso school board members Laurene McCoy, Dorian Baker, and Kenny Enney challenged the idea that textbooks are properly reviewed.

“They haven’t articulated this openly in school board meetings, but I assume what they’re saying is that the process to approve textbooks is not adequate,” he said. “They don’t feel that enough parents are involved even though parents are invited to review … on a regular basis. We have staff members, parents, community members who all have access to any proposed school textbook adoption.”

Lynett, a teacher of 40 years who sat on curriculum review committees, explained that most parents are busy and don’t have time to thoroughly flag textbooks for possible issues. They usually leave approval up to teachers committees, which in turn, recommends books for piloting in select classrooms. Those teachers piloting the textbooks then make recommendations on what’s working or if they need to try textbooks from another publisher.

“But what a lot of people are missing in this equation is that there is a standard list of textbooks provided by the state,” Lynett said. “You can’t just choose something out of the blue. The idea that we don’t have enough to choose from is bogus, in my opinion, because it’s been going on this way for as long as I can remember.”

That’s where state Superintendent Thurmond’s 10-member, all-Democrat task force comes in: to ensure improved diversity representation at the root list of textbooks. With CPM Educational Programs, Benchmark Education, College Board, and Studies Weekly present at the June 21 hearing, Thurmond complimented them, saying that some other publishing companies “are running away from this conversation” about diversity access.

Still, SLO parent McGrath wishes efforts to include more kids took place sooner in the education process.

“The thing about inclusion is that if kids’ special needs aren’t included from the very beginning, it is very hard to include them later on,” she said. “When kids are in that from the very beginning in an inclusive environment, and it’s represented in the classrooms and in textbooks, it all becomes normal and expected.” ∆

Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

HOTBED Paso Robles High School has been in the eye of the culture and curriculum storm for the past few years due to concerns about critical race theory, attacks on the LGBTQ-plus community, and pushback on an AP Chemistry textbook.

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Drying up

Residential wells in SLO County have gone dry despite a winter of unprecedented rainfall

Out in the rural countryside of the Arroyo Grande Mesa, on 8 acres of flowers, fruit trees, and animals, a zero-waste nonprofit ranch brings a feeling of freedom to those in the disabled community.

Rancho de los Animales for the Disabled is a therapeutic, educational, and recreational ranch and is run by Beth Currier, who became a paraplegic in 1955 after she contracted polio.

Currier said she found freedom among animals, especially while on the back of a horse, and she wants everyone who visits her ranch to experience that same feeling.

However, taking care of the ranch, Currier said, is becoming almost impractical. Getting water to the horses of Rancho de los Animales is a lot harder than it used to be, as the ranch’s well went dry.

“This started getting really bad around eight months ago. We have a very low well, and our horses require about 4 to 5 gallons a day, not to mention the people that live here and take care of the livestock,” Currier said. “I like to garden, too, and now I’m losing most of my plants because we have to get water shipped in to us by tanker trucks.”

Over the past four months, the water situation has gotten so bad that Currier, her team of seven ranch hands, and those who volunteer have needed Pacific Petroleum to truck water in twice a month from Santa Maria so they can fill two 2,500-gallon water storage facilities.

“We’ve been without water, having to have it shipped in for $1,100 a month, at least— probably a little more than that,” Currier said.

The nonprofit is trying to raise money to drill a new well on the property so they can cut the excess expense of trucking in water, but drilling is also pricey.

A local well driller in SLO County told New Times that the cost of drilling private wells in the area depends on a lot of factors.

“The current price is going to be in the $65 to $85 a foot range, and that is based on price of materials, price of fuel, and things of that nature,” the driller said.

Even after a prosperous winter for rain throughout the state, Currier and others in the county are facing the need to drill new wells.

“We did have quite a bit of rain [this winter], but what happens is surface water like the reservoirs and the lakes fill up pretty quickly, but groundwater is a little different,” San Luis Obispo County Groundwater Sustainability Director Blaine Reely said. Reely explained that it takes a while for water in the form of rainfall, streams, and rivers to penetrate through soil and eventually sink into the aquifers.

“Only a small amount of the rainfall we get actually makes it as recharge into the groundwater basins,” he said.

According to Golden State Water Company’s webpage, customers in the Santa Maria Customer Service area out

of the Santa Maria Basin are in a Stage 2 restriction, which allows customers to irrigate outdoors only two days per week before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m. due to low groundwater levels.

“While Cypress Ridge experienced historical precipitation in 2023, the rainfall did not sufficiently recharge local groundwater basins, the area’s primary water source. Until conditions improve, communities dependent on groundwater remain in Stage 2, and mandatory restrictions with surcharges for water use above allocations remain in effect,” Golden State Water Company’s website said.

Reely said that the county has seen a substantial number of rural domestic wells run dry lately, mostly in the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin area, but it’s happening in other groundwater basins as well.

“That’s a problem, and it’s something the county is really focused on,” Reely said. “Identifying those areas that are problems and then working out plans to make folks that have rural domestic water wells [at risk of] going dry to make them aware of that and then hopefully develop some tools and some initiatives to help them address those issues as they occur.”

Act now!

up but it’s something they’re making a high priority.

“At this point, we don’t have a great outreach program or even [an] informational set of materials where folks within the county who are experiencing those problems can go to and find out what are their options; that’s something we’re working on right now,” Reely said. “Hopefully in the very near future, we’ll be able to launch those forms of public outreach.

“But right now, we unfortunately don’t have a lot of things that we can offer to folks that are experiencing that.”

Before community members with private wells get discouraged, Reely said that there are some faster solutions to try if they have been experiencing their wells drying up.

“There’s probably water deeper than the depth of their current well and they could probably drill a deeper well to get more water. It’s expensive, but it’s one solution,” Reely said. “Another thing we see commonly is that folks who we see all of a sudden have no more water coming out of their well, it could be other issues that aren’t really related to the health of the groundwater basin but really the condition of their well itself.” Δ

He said that currently the county doesn’t have any programs to provide relief to community members whose wells are drying

Reach Staff Writer Samantha Herrera at sherrera@newtimesslo.com.

DRIED UP Horses at Rancho de los Animales drink 4 to 5 gallons of water a day, which the ranch has had to truck in from Santa Maria since its well went dry.

PHOTO COURTESY OF ETHAN HALL

Informed eating

When you take a bite out of a sandwich or sip on a coffee, how often do you think about where that food comes from?

It’s a question that served as the genesis for lauren Ornelas (Ornelas does not capitalize her first name) when she founded the Food Empowerment Project

“I founded the Food Empowerment Project in 2007 as a way to connect various injustices in the food industry and not only inform people about them but give them tools to help make a difference,” Ornelas said.

The company originally began its work in Santa Clara County before relocating to San Jose in 2021. Now based in SLO, the Latinxled organization has made its 2023 mission to inform local residents about where their food comes from, why it comes from there, and whether it’s ethically sourced.

“We are new to SLO but overjoyed to be here,” Ornelas said with a laugh. “But we do feel our work is important, especially for a community that is focused on nature conservation and having a powerful impact on the climate crisis.”

The Food Empowerment Project has four core values—focusing its education efforts on these topics, according to Ornelas, because they are the ones that often impact people without their ever realizing it.

The first is the concept of practicing veganism for the sake of animals.

“There is so much cruelty in the world

today, and for those who have access to healthy foods, not consuming animals is a way to lessen that,” she said. “It is good for them, the planet, and your health.”

But sometimes being a vegan is difficult in certain cultures, and that is where the Food Empowerment Project offers a solution through their specialized recipe websites. According to Ornelas, these websites are designed to offer different cultures from around the world access to vegan recipes that make use of ethically sourced ingredients.

“As a proud Xicanx, it’s important to me to create [these websites] to show our foods without animal ingredients while still embracing our culture,” she said.

The Food Empowerment Project currently has websites for Mexican, Filipino, Laotian, and Chinese food, which all offer some form of translation to the respective languages to make the sites as accessible as possible.

The second core value is education and support regarding farmers and fieldworkers.

“In my family, we were raised to respect the [boycotts when workers were striking] and so including farm-working justice is an important part of our work,” Ornelas said.

“Farmworkers feed everyone.”

She said that the Food Empowerment Project organizes a yearly school supply drive for children of farmworkers as well as advocates for legislation and regulatory changes that benefit farmworkers.

One of those items often subject to discriminatory or exploitative practices, according to Ornelas, is something that most people think of as a little treat—chocolate.

“We work to get people not to buy chocolate sources from areas where slavery and child labor are the most prevalent,” she said. “We maintain a list of chocolate companies that we do and do not recommend, and our supporters play a huge part in updating the list by sending us brands to look into.”

All of this is part of the fourth value that focuses on how the Food Empowerment Project can end what Ornelas describes as food apartheid—or the Caucasian dominance of access to healthier foods, which are often less accessible to people of color.

“Just as important as the rest is our work on lack of access to healthy foods in Black and

brown communities,” she said.

“We do physical surveying on the availability of fresh, canned, and frozen produce and other information [as well as] focus groups to help us understand the barriers each community faces and what they see as potential solutions.” Ornelas said that locals interested in more information on the various programs the Food Empowerment Project is developing as well as how they can get involved in its causes can visit foodispower.org to stay in the know.

“We truly hope to connect with those in the community who are interested in any area of our work,” she said. “We know that the more we work together, the stronger we are to improve the current food system and make it more just for all beings.”

Fast fact

• The city of San Luis Obispo announced ARTober, which will serve as a month-long program to help promote arts in culture throughout the city. Participants can visit three or more arts and cultural experiences in SLO, document them, and head to the SLO Visitor Center to pick up a free ARTober tote bag and be entered to win a grand prize. ∆

Reach Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas at arosas@newtimesslo.com.

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BY ROSEMARY WRENN

Significant protection

The proposed marine sanctuary is our opportunity for local voice

The Central Coast has the opportunity to become home to the first national marine sanctuary proposed by the Indigenous peoples who are the original and current caretakers of our spectacular ocean and shoreline. You have the opportunity of being part of history by making your voice heard during the public comment period.

The designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary as originally proposed would preserve unique cultural spaces sacred to the Indigenous people of the Central Coast. It would benefit all who call this place home, who visit our coast, and would protect the myriad biodiversity of creatures and plants that live in our ocean. Further, this designation would provide us the opportunity to have a say in how our ocean and the near coastline are governed—an opportunity for local input that we do not currently have. Finally, designation of this marine sanctuary based on the original proposed boundary would provide contiguous protection from Point Arena in Northern California, along the coast connecting Monterey through to the Channel Islands, protecting innumerable cultural treasures, rich ocean life, access to fishing and tourism, and preserving our ocean for us and for future generations.

Morro Bay holds significant cultural significance for the Indigenous peoples of the Central Coast, and is, in fact, one of their most sacred spaces. Including Morro Bay in the designation is a crucial element of the sanctuary. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), local and federal elected officials, and many in our community have committed to support

the designation of the sanctuary; however, NOAA put forth a version of boundaries that do not include Morro Bay. This version would diminish the positive impacts of the sanctuary.

The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary with the initially proposed borders including Morro Bay would include approximately 7,600 square miles and be the fifth national marine sanctuary designated along the California coast. It would fill the gap between the Monterey Bay and Channel Islands national marine sanctuaries.

The origin of national marine sanctuaries evolved as part of the response to the devastating Santa Barbara Oil Spill in 1969. Congress responded by passing the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, paving the way for the national marine sanctuary system. Since then, sanctuaries have protected our waters and shores from such impacts, though the effectiveness is diminished along the borders of each sanctuary. Among the many cultural, economical, and environmental benefits the sanctuary as originally proposed offers is the opportunity to create a contiguous string of protected ocean, without diminishing its benefits at the borders.

Adopting the originally proposed boundaries provides economic benefits in supporting sustainable fishing and other ocean-use practices. There would be no new restrictions on commercial or recreational fishing, providing those who count on fishing for business and pleasure an abundant and long-lasting resource. Connecting the existing sanctuaries would increase the effectiveness of all three by reducing the loss currently taking place along the borders of the Monterey Bay and Channel Islands sanctuaries.

The waters off the Central Coast will soon become home to wind energy production—

an important development in replacing our nation’s dependence on fossil fuels and a process that is already underway. Currently, there are no offshore wind farms within the borders of a national marine sanctuary, and this is one reason NOAA carved Morro Bay out of the proposed national sanctuary. However, there is no restriction that prevents collaboration and cooperation in developing practices for the cables and other elements of wind energy development. Along with many supporters, the Northern Chumash Tribal Council proposes including Morro Bay within the sanctuary in order to allow the local community (including tribal members) the opportunity to work with offshore wind to mitigate the negative impacts that may result as the wind farm is developed.

Currently, the waters off our coast are governed by state and federal governments, with no formal pathways for local people to be involved in decisions affecting our ocean and coast. With the Chumash

Heritage National Marine Sanctuary in place, locals will have the opportunity to be voting members of the Sanctuary Advisory Council. The marine sanctuary designation will increase our involvement in decision making and ensure that choices made support the culture, economy, and way of life on the Central Coast.

Now is your chance to contribute your voice directly to NOAA and let them know the importance of including Morro Bay in the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. There are multiple ways to share your input between now and Oct. 25, when the comment period closes: Make comments at virtual public comment meeting on Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. (you have to register in advance); comment online via the federal rule-making portal; or mail your comment directly to NOAA. ∆

Rosemary Wrenn writes to New Times from Shell Beach. Respond with a letter to the editor by emailing it to letters@newtimesslo.com.

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Russell Hodin

NOT INCLUDED Morro Bay isn’t part of the currently proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary boundaries.

BY JOHN DONEGAN

Democrats’ dilemma

As a Republican, I am getting a big thrill out of watching two of the Democratic tribe’s core constituencies start to square off against each other in what promises to be a lively internecine brawl over the posture of the party. Who’ll win? What will the loser do? Be good sports and maintain their allegiance, or abandon the party? Grab the popcorn!

There is a looming battle about to erupt between feminists and certain LGBTQplus activists over trans women in women’s sports, which Republicans will spotlight adopting the “victimization” narratives that liberals find irresistible. I suspect that Biden, caught in the middle, will come to feel like the subject of the ancient punishment in which the condemned was sewn into a weighted sack, along with a cat and a viper, and thrown into the sea. He will find this fray as lively and pleasant as the condemned man’s trip down to the sea floor.

Women and LGBTQ-plus communities are, of course, core constituencies of the Democratic party, and the loss of either would badly hurt their electoral chances. But what do they do when the demands of each are unavoidably in conflict? How loyal is each group to the party?

The right of biological men to compete in women’s sports has become one of the hottest issues that’s arisen in the transgender rights controversy. The most publicized case is swimmer Lia Thomas, who after making a mediocre showing competing as a man, went

on to win a national championship competing as a woman. Not surprisingly, a number of his female competitors were unhappy, although many kept their opinions to themselves out of fear of political attack. While some people argue that no male competitive advantage exists, they are unable to dispute the fact that the objective performance of the best men in most sports significantly exceeds that of the best women. Trans women generally have had much better success competing against women than they had against men. The actual results speak for themselves.

The advocates for the transgendered have made it clear that they will not accept anything less than the full recognition of transgendered women as “real women” for all purposes, including competitive sports. Their media and political advocates are insistent that they must be allowed to compete against women and shrilly denounce any objections as “transphobic” and “hateful.”

But the voters are not so supportive. A 2023 Gallup Poll found that 69 percent of the American public believe that athletes should only compete as the sex that they were born, up from 62 percent in 2021, while only 26 percent support trans athletes. Various liberal feminist figures have come out to oppose trans women in women’s sports. The term TERF, for “Trans-Exclusive Radical Feminists,” has been coined, and applied to public figures like J.K. Rowling who do not accept trans women as true women, revealing a Democratic problem with feminists.

As we approach the election, and voters start to consider the personal impact on the lives of themselves and their children, the fractures will grow. The Democratic Party will be required to take a stand. What will it do?

Perhaps they might get the friendly media to ignore the dispute, or to tout the “everyone gets a trophy” ethos and downplay the importance of competition and ranking, proclaiming that competitive sports are now deemed passé and irrelevant. This could appeal to liberals’ equity instincts when it is pointed out that the most successful athletes receive far more awards than they do.

Not surprisingly, this dispute is a hot potato that the Biden administration would prefer to avoid. His proposed Title IX regulations try to “cut the baby in half” by prohibiting a categorical disqualification based on sex, but then vaguely mention some unspecified instances may allow for differentiation. This has satisfied neither side.

Title IX, the 1972 federal law that mandates equality of the sexes in school sports programs, resulted in a great expansion in scholarships and in funding for women’s sports opportunities in colleges, and by most accounts has been a great success. Many women have been able to compete at a high level and to attend college on these scholarships.

The stakes are high and the dynamic pretty clear. If biological men are allowed to compete in women’s sports, they are likely to dominate the competitions, and will end up receiving much of the recognition and the scholarship assistance currently reserved

might fabricate a female “identity” in order to secure a scholarship, especially since the school would be prohibited from challenging that identification.

Assuming that the Democrats continue to champion the transgender agenda, how will Democratic women vote? Will they be good sports, driven by their traditional Democratic branding and loathing of Republicans, and maintain their party allegiance; or will they consider their futures and those of their daughters and their granddaughters? How will women react to seeing their interests sacrificed to the latest big, new thing? Stay tuned. ∆

John Donegan is a retired attorney in Pismo Beach, who never heard the word “scholarship” come up in any discussion of his sports career. Respond by emailing a commentary to letters@newtimesslo.com.

What is your opinion on public art projects in San Luis Obispo?

67% It’s good for the community, and we should have more of it.

13% Such projects are good, but residents should have more say in where and what they are.

11% Public art is an eyesore and a waste of public funds.

9% I don’t care about public art.

Stay sleepy

Idon’t know if you’ve heard, but “the state of Florida is where woke goes to die,” Florida Gov. and 2024 Republican presidential nominee hopeful Ron “I Hate Disney” DeSantis declared during a campaign event. “We must fight ‘the woke’ in our schools. We must fight ‘the woke’ in our businesses. We must fight ‘the woke’ in government agencies.”

Here in California, it seems like some parents and school board members agree. Woke is a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad state of being. Embracing diversity is bad. Teaching true American history is bad. Questioning the status quo is bad. Ban critical race theory (CRT)! Ban rainbow flags! Ban books! Don’t say gay! Global warming is fake! COVID is a hoax! Trump won! Guns don’t kill people!

“I love the poorly educated,” Trump said, and they apparently love him too.

I bet these California “activists” wish they had a governor like DeSantis who signed the Stop WOKE Act (Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees Act) instead of California Gov. Gavin Newsom who threatened the Temecula Valley Unified School District with a $1.5 million fine after it voted to expel mention of gay rights activist Harvey Milk from its social studies curriculum. The district capitulated but also hired former Paso Robles school district board President Chris Arend as their CRT

consultant for $15K because apparently expressing bigotry and ignorance makes you an expert in CRT and perfect for giving presentation to teachers on how to avoid teaching kids that racism exists. We certainly wouldn’t want people (especially children!) thinking about or discussing systemic racism, gender equality, LGBTQ-plus rights, or—shudder—diversity. They might start getting ideas about how to fix social ills and create equity, right? What’s truly crazy is a lot of these hyper-conservatives don’t believe in the theory of evolution despite watching words evolve right before their very eyes. “Woke” used to mean being aware of racial prejudice and discrimination, but thanks to wackadoodles like Gov. DeSantis and some members of the euphemistically monikered Moms for Liberty, “woke” is the pejorative du jour, the new stand-in for “snowflake” or “libtard.”

New Times obtained some screenshots from the SLO County chapter of Moms for Liberty’s Facebook page where members were discussing removing books from public and school libraries and bookseller Barnes and Noble. “Who here is upset with some of the trashy library books they have let into our children’s school libraries for our children to see?” asked SLO County resident Erin Westmoreland. “Let us know if you want to help make a change in our schools’ libraries.

We need your help to get this to stop!”

“I just removed two transgender picture books on the ‘New Arrival’ shelf in the children’s section at the Morro Bay Library,” Megan Shanley Warren posted. “Yes, we love everyone, but do we need to shove it down our children’s throats?”

Another member, Kat Fitzpatrick Helmick, published a picture of a Barnes and Noble bookshelf that stocked LGBTQ-plus books such as My Two Dads and Me, Molly’s Tuxedo, and Sparkle Boy

“They were serious when they said that they were coming for our children,” Helmick wrote.

“I’d check them all out and never return them,” member Taryn Via commented under a post mentioning the book All Boys Aren’t Blue purportedly available in the Paso Robles High School Library. “Paying the ‘lost’ fee is worth it. Then we’d use the books as fire kindling.”

Yikes! You should probably ban Fahrenheit 451 … or is that your Mein Kampf ? Remind me. How do you define “liberty”?

When asked directly, the local Moms for Liberty chapter denied they were hoping to ban or remove library books: “The chapter of Moms for Liberty San Luis Obispo is not seeking to remove any books from public libraries. Thank you for your interest. Have an amazing day!” they glibly winked via email. Amazing. Day. Have one.

In March, two Paso Robles parents filed formal opposition to the district’s adoption of an AP Chemistry textbook because

it referenced the United Nations’ global sustainability goals. Oh my god! How dare it! Consideration of global climate change is much too woke, and the United Nations smacks of the One World Government idea. Wouldn’t want our kids to know anything about any of that. Of course, it could be that the two parents just don’t like chemistry because you can’t trust atoms! They make up literally everything! Bada-bing-bada-boom!

All this reactionary anti-woke hysteria and fear of inclusion has gotten so bad that state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond created a task force to monitor school textbook publishers and lobby them to include more honest and inclusive portrayals of California’s diverse population. Yep, we apparently need a task force for that.

Look, I understand parents’ rights, but if you want to keep your child ignorant about the truth of American history and culture, then homeschool them and let the rest of us get on with fixing the world and educating a new generation of openminded critical thinkers and empaths.

You’re not trying to ban CRT. You’re trying to ban history and anthropology, and your white fragility or homophobia or whatever is driving your desire to keep children ignorant of the facts is sad and more than a little pathetic. Banning books isn’t the answer, and neither is making “woke” an insult. ∆

The Shedder is woke AF. Deal with it at shredder@ newtimesslo.com.

Hot Dates

COURTSIDE CHAMPIONS

Templeton Tennis Ranch presents the Central Coast Tennis Classic, with upcoming tennis matches held between Thursday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 1. The full schedule of matches included in this USTA Women’s Pro Circuit event is available online at centralcoasttennisclassic.com. Call (805) 434-9605 for more details. Templeton Tennis Ranch is located at 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

—Caleb Wiseblood

ARTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BECOMING JULIA MORGAN: A STAGED

READING A fast-paced play about the architect and builder of Hearst Castle and 700 other buildings. This is a staged reading written by Belinda Taylor. Sept. 29 7-9 p.m., Sept. 30 7-9 p.m. and Oct. 1 2-4 p.m. $25. 213-864-9232. cambriaarts. org/theatre-season/. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

BRUSHSTROKES 2023 The Painters

Group SLO presents its annual juried exhibition Brushstrokes, revived postpandemic, featuring a wide variety of painting mediums and styles. Through Nov. 6 Free. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504, artcentermorrobay.org.

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY

Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. Event lasts up to 2 hours. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. 805-394-5560. coastalwineandpaint.com. Harmony

Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

COSTA GALLERY SHOWCASES Features works by Ellen Jewett as well as 20 other local artists, and artists from southern and northern California. Jewett’s work is also on display at Nautical Bean in Laguna shopping center during February. Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. 559-7999632. costagallery.com. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.

FINE ART FUSED GLASS BY LINDA

HILL Linda Hill is a fused glass artist

living and working in Los Osos. Linda has been working at her craft for more than 20 years and she loves color, patterns, shapes, and creating fused glass art. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.5 p.m. through Sept. 29 Free. 805-7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART PAINTINGS BY ATUL PANDE

In Atul’s Own Words: “I am an intuitive, self-taught acrylic painter influenced by post-WWII expressionism who layers vivid colors and shapes, informed by my Indian upbringing and scientific, medical background, to create textured, engaging works that organically evolve through my processes.” Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART WATERCOLOR GROUP

SHOW: THE COLOR OF WATER

Fall-weather countryscapes and seascapes, still-life settings, and birds and wildlife scenes are the focus for this show to highlight the beauty of artwork done in watercolors. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 30 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART WATERCOLORS BY NANCY

JENSEN Nancy Jensen celebrates the simple joys of living on the central coast of California. In her watercolor paintings, she honors the fruits of the harvest in local vineyards, the springtime surprises of bright wildflowers, and blooming gardens and the Central Coast as a whole. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays,

11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART WIRE WRAPPED JEWELRY BY AMALIA THOMAS Thomas: “As a creative soul who drew, painted, and more before raising a family on the Central Coast, I discovered wire wrapping art. I use nickel-free copper and sterling silver wire to handcraft wearable pieces that feature local stones, shells, glass, and more.” Gallery open daily. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join us at the gallery, for a few hours to travel on a creative paint journey. You will receive as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary. Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. $45. 805772-9095. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE

PRESENTS FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

GROUP SHOW: WILD AUTUMN A group photography show with Alice Cahill, Michael Johnston, Jessica Weiss, Lynda Roeller, and Liz Linzmeier. These wonderful photograpers will be showcasing their amazing photographs of the wild animals, horses, seals, otters, whales, birds, and autumn mood scenes that our visitors love. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GELLI PRINTING WORKSHOP In this hands-on class, Judy Knott will walk

New Times and the Sun now share their community listings for a complete Central Coast calendar running from SLO County through northern Santa Barbara County. Submit events online by logging in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account at newtimesslo.com. You may also email calendar@newtimesslo. com. Deadline is one week before the issue date on Thursdays. Submissions are subject to editing and approval. Contact Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood directly at cwiseblood@newtimesslo.com.

you through several gelli plate printing exercises to create beautiful papers that can be used in collages and abstract paintings. Oct. 7 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact for price. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

GIFTY UNDER FIFTY ALL YEAR ROUND Costa Gallery is gearing up for the holiday season. Check out a seasonal collection of art. Thursdays-Sundays. through Dec. 31 Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos, 559-799-9632.

METAL ART BY TRUDI GILLIAM Gilliam creates her sculptures using copper, brass, nickel/silver, and found objects. This new series of whales and birds uses copper and sea glass. ongoing 805-772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca.com.

MOSAIC TRIVET WORKSHOP During this workshop, you will learn how to design and create a mosaic trivet. You will learn how to select materials, lay out a pleasing pattern, and adhere the tiles to the trivet base. You will learn how to properly grout and seal your project. ongoing, 1-4 p.m. $60. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/ workshops/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

THE PLEIN AIR TEAM Acrylic artist, Nancy Lynn, and husband, watercolorist, Robert Fleming, have an ongoing show of originals and giclee prints of Morro Bay and local birds. ongoing 805-772-9955. Seven Sisters Gallery, 601 Embarcadero Ste. 8, Morro Bay, sevensistersgalleryca.com.

POETRY NIGHT: WATER Join via Zoom for a night of poetry celebrating “Water.” Poets Samuel Duarte and Laure-Anne

Bosselaar will present their original poetical works, followed by an open mic. Registration is required for attendance. Zoom links will be sent via email on the day prior. Oct. 4 , 6:30-8 p.m. 805-5281862. slolibrary.org. Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.

THE REBOOT: STORYTELLING

REIMAGINED (HOT MESS) A live story show in Top Dog’s lush garden theater under the stars with seasoned tellers and first-timers sharing true personal stories around this month’s theme, “HOT MESS.” Not a comedy show, but often hysterical; “always magical.” Dress warm, and come early for first-come seating. Sept. 29 7-9:15 p.m. Free. 805-772-9225. facebook. com/the.reboot4u. Top Dog Coffee Bar, 857 Main St., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

APPETITE FOR ART A fundraiser, supporting the mission of Studios on the Park and celebrating art and food. Enjoy cocktails from Pappy McGregor’s, wines from Adelaida Vineyards, grazing boards from Cured and Cultivated, music from Eric Burgener, and a silent auction. Oct. 5 , 5:30-8 p.m. $100. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

COMEDY NIGHT Headlining is Jeff “Big Daddy” Wayne, with Stephanie Blum, David Uhlfelder, and hosted by Justin Bournonville. Oct. 7 7-10 p.m. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. 805-221-7121. pasolounge.com/. Paso Lounge, 1144 Black Oak Drive, Paso Robles.

DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY:

OPEN DAILY Features a large selection of encaustic art, sculpted paintings, art installations, acrylic palette knife paintings, digital art, glass, jewelry, stones, fossils, and a butterfly sculpture garden. ongoing DepriseBrescia.com. Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, 829 10th St., Paso Robles, 310-621-7543.

EVENING OF COMEDY FROM HEMINGWAY’S STEAKHOUSE GA tickets are theater seating. VIP tickets get preferred table seating and food and drink service at the table. First Saturday of every month, 8-10 p.m. through Dec.

6 $38-$55. 805-369-1017. Park Ballroom, 1232 Park St., Paso Robles, ehsteaks.com.

FEATURED ARTIST: TEREZ TYNI

Known and respected for her bold, spirited style and use of vivid color, Terez Tyni’s paintings create a sense of peace that capture the vibrancy of California’s Central Coast and beyond. Through Sept. 30 Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-2389800, studiosonthepark.org.

FIRST SATURDAY: WINE, ART, AND MUSIC Studios on the Park celebrates First Saturdays, a fun tradition of art, wine, and live music-filled evenings at the start of each month. Enjoy meeting artists and seeing rotating exhibitions while enjoying live music and wine from one of the venue’s winery partners. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Free; $10 for wine. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING Please join ArtSocial 805 for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of their Creative Campus. There will be a tour of the studio, a chance to watch demonstrations, learn about classes and workshop offerings, and see how you can become a CreativeClub member. Oct. 2 1-6 p.m. Free. 805-400-9107. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 3340 Ramada Drive, suite 2C, Paso Robles.

HOME SCHOOL ART SESSIONS Please join ArtSocial805 at the Creative Campus for the Home School sessions. Visit four topics this year: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Use various materials during the course. Sessions are $100 per child ages 6-16 for four weeks. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.noon through Oct. 24 $100. 805-400-9107. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 3340 Ramada Drive, suite 2C, Paso Robles.

OCTOBER’S FIRST SATURDAY: WINE, ART, AND MUSIC Enjoy art from the second month of our “A Cut Above” exhibit while sipping wines donated by Asuncion Ridge and hear music by Marco Patson. Oct. 7 6-9 p.m. Free; $10 wine.

COURTESY PHOTO BY LORI SORTINO

805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

PAINT AND SIP

Please join ArtSocial805 at SummerWood Winery & Inn for an evening of painting and sipping wine. Sept. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $50. 805-227-1365. artsocial805.com. SummerWood Winery & Inn, 2175 Arbor Road, Paso Robles.

SHE LOVES YOU Two combative clerks, Amalia and Georg, are constantly butting heads on the job. After both respond to a “lonely hearts” advertisement in the newspaper, these unwitting pen pals become the most unlikely of lovebirds. Through Oct. 1 my805tix.com. Paso Robles Youth Arts, 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles, 805-238-5825.

STUDIOS ON THE PARK: CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of classes and workshops offered. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805238-9800.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES

Actor’s Edge offers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents.

All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASSES Anam

Cre is a pottery studio in SLO that offers a variety of classes. This specific class is open to any level. Teachers are present for questions, but the class feels more like an open studio time for potters. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

ART FOR TEENS A four-week, afterschool art class: “All About Color,” for teens (ages 13-18). Students will create color wheels, learn about color theory and how to mix pigments, experiment with limited color palettes, and more. A perfect autumn class for young artists. All materials included. Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. through Oct. 24 $120. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo, 702-335-0730.

ART IN THE GARDEN Enjoy fine art, food, and music during the three-day event, which includes a special opening night champagne reception on Oct. 6. Oct. 6 5-7 p.m., Oct. 7 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Oct. 8 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-541-1400. slobg. org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

ARTIST RIKI SCHUMACHER AT ART

CENTRAL GALLERY Schumacher’s work is pensive and introspective, inspiring one to take a solitary walk on a cloudy day. Wander in to reflect on her “delicious, wistful landscapes.” Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/ gallery-artists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR WITH JAN

FRENCH Be introduced to the personality and potential of this tricky but dynamic painting medium. For beginners or watercolor artists who would like to “loosen up.” Bring your own materials; list provided and supplies available at Art Central. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Sept. 28 $120 for four classes. janfrench.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200.

BRUSHSTROKES BY THE GREENS: AN EVENING OF PAINTING WITH DREW

DAVIS An acrylic painting workshop set against the backdrop of the golf course. Includes all supplies and a complimentary drink. Additional drinks and food available for purchase. Oct. 3 , 5-7 p.m. my805tix.com. Dairy Creek Golf Course, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-782-8060.

CCCT LIVE IMPROV COMEDY SHOW

Improvisors will be creating an entirely on the spot, live comedy show using audience suggestions. This unique form of fast-paced, high energy improv comedy will leave you at the edge of your seat, laughing, of course. Sept. 28 , 6-8 p.m. $10. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9463, slowineandbeerco.com.

CENART AFTER DARK: CENTURY 21

HOMETOWN REALTY An exhibit of pastel paintings by Bobbye West Thompson, member of the Central Coast Pastel Society (3CPS). Meet the artist during a free reception on July 7, from 5 to 8 p.m.

First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-235-4877. slocountyarts.org. Century

21 Hometown Realty, 599 Higuera St, Ste A, San Luis Obispo.

CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing 805-8355893. hmcruceceramics.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

CLAY BABY HANDPRINTS Offers a unique experience of pressing your baby’s hand/foot into clay so parents can cherish this time forever. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays $55. anamcre.com/baby-handprints. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

COMEDY NIGHT Professional comedy show featuring local and touring comics. Hosted by Aidan Candelario. First Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. $5. 805-540-8300. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo, bangthedrumbrewery.com.

DATE NIGHT POTTERY Looking for a fun date night? Head to Anam Cre Pottery Studio and play with clay. Couples will learn how to throw a pot on the wheel and make a cheeseboard. Fridays, Saturdays, 6-8 p.m. $140. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

FIRST FRIDAYS Visit SLOMA on the first Friday of each month for exhibition

BEHIND THE MASK

The opening reception for Outside the Box, an upcoming group exhibit at Art Central in San Luis Obispo, will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit showcases clay masks, collages, sculptures, and other pieces created by members of Craftmakers—a group within the Central Coast Artists Collective. Visit artcentralslo.com for more info. Art Central is located at 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. —C.W.

openings, music, and wines provided by regional winery partners. Admission is free and open to the public. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-5438562. sloma.org/events/first-fridays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

FREE DOCENT TOURS Gain a deeper understanding of the artwork on view with SLOMA’s new docent tours. Every Saturday, join trained guides for interactive and engaging tours of SLOMA’s current exhibitions. ongoing, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org/visit/tours/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV AND STAND-UP SHOW Join the talented cast of CCCT for a night of laughs with this live Improv comedy and standup show. Sit back and enjoy the show with a cool glass of beer or wine from the bar and a meal from Wicked Garden food truck. Oct. 5 6-8 p.m. $10. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9463, slowineandbeerco.com.

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART

Owen and Kyoko Hunt from Kyoto, Japan

OUTSIDE THE BOX Craftmakers presents Outside the Box, an exhibition of fine craft, including clay masks, encaustics, collages, fabric, sculpture, and more. Craftmakers is an artist group of the Central Coast Artists Collective. Oct. 6 - Nov. 27 Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

REDEMPTIVELY GROTESQUE FILM

SERIES This Fall, Cal Poly Professor Paul Marchbanks will usher participants through a series of “Redemptively Grotesque” films at the San Luis Obispo Library; stories that will juxtapose human suffering and the prospect of transcendent hope. See Library’s Event Calendar for more information about the films. Sept. 29 6-8 p.m. Free. 805781-5991. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

SCULPTURE CLASS WITH ROD PEREZ

This weekly sculpture drop-in class gives an opportunity for potters to take on new projects and learn new techniques relating to sculptural work. Additionally, every first Friday of the month, a new project will be taught by Rod Perez for beginners. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SEWING FELT ANIMALS FOR AGES 1216 Four-week course for teenagers who want to learn how to sew. Students will learn the basics of hand-sewing and create cute felt animals (an owl or fox). All materials included. Oct. 4 1-2:30 p.m. $100. 702-335-0730. nestinghawkshop.com/workshopsand-lessons. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo.

7, 6-8 p.m. $10. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-5888, linnaeas.com/.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AUTUMN MARKET Gifts Galore presents Autumn Market at Birchwood Garden. Join 35 local vendors, selling accessories, candles, clothes, cosmetics, food, jewelry, and more available to purchase. Oct. 7 Free admission. Birchwood Garden Barn & Home, 323 West Tefft Street, Nipomo.

offer classes for Japanese calligraphy (Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.), a Japanese art called “haiga” (Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.) and more at Nesting Hawk Ranch. Fridays $45. 702-335-0730. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo.

LESLIE SUTCLIFFE This installation consists of 96 panels, any number of which can be assembled and reassembled in a multitude of ways. Initially, the individual panels were inspired by the rich visual imagery in Italo Calvino’s Six Memos for the Next Millennium. Oct. 6 -Jan. 29 Free. 805-5438562. sloma.org/exhibition/mementos-ofsix-millennia/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

NUNSENSE The five nuns from Little Sisters of Hoboken put on a fundraiser to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia, Child of God. Fortunately, the remaining sisters all have hidden talents that bring merriment to this show full of “nun” puns. ThursdaysSaturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through Oct. 15 $20$45. 805-786-2440. slorep.org/shows/ nunsense-a-musical-comedy/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

Saturday, October 7th

Kickoff: 5PM | Gates Open: 3:30PM VISIT

BIG LIBRARY BOOK SALE

The Grover Beach Community Library’s last sale of the year offers a wide selection of current fiction, non-fiction, research, and a beautiful selection of coffee table books. It is a perfect time to pick up holiday gifts. Cash only. Oct. 7 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free to attend. 805-481-4131. GroverBeachLibrary. org. Grover Beach Community Library, 240 N 9th St., Grover Beach.

CENTRAL COAST ENTERTAINMENT

EXPO

The Central Coast Film Society hosts a full day of free workshops with local film industry professionals, and the Central Coast Screening of the documentary Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic. Following the daytime Expo is an evening event at 6:00PM. Tickets for evening event; $35-$45 Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free; $35-$45 for evening event. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ central-coast-entertainment-expo/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH

SEWING FOR TEENS

Four-week beginner sewing course for teens and pre-teens who want to learn to sew. Students will learn the fundamentals of hand sewing and create one cute felt animal (owl or fox). Small group class for plenty of one-on-one time. All materials included. Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m. through Oct. 25 $120. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo, 702-335-0730.

SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND OPEN

MIC NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337, libertinebrewing.com.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW AT DAIRY

CREEK Headliner Matt Knudsen. Hosted by Allison Weber. With Quincy Weekly, Key Lewis. Featuring John DiResta. Sept. 29, 6:30 & 9 p.m. my805tix.com. Dairy Creek Golf Course, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-782-8060.

STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWCASE CCCT’s Stand-Up Comedy class students will be performing their material at Linnaea’s. Get ready to laugh along with these comics who have been perfecting their acts with instructor Danielle Durbin. Oct.

KATHY MILLER Central Coast Watercolor Society presents award-winning artist Kathy Miller who will demonstrate her free-flowing painterly style. Attendees will try out her techniques using her photos or their own. Go to CCWS website to register for the workshop. Fee includes morning snacks and lunch. Oct. 3 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Oct. 4 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $215. ccwsart.com/kathy-miller-workshop. Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church, 1235 N Thompson Rd., Arroyo Grande, 805-219-0133.

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BREATHE AND STRETCH Designed for adults 18 and over, these sessions involve a hybrid of yoga and active isolated stretching, as well as tried and true breathing techniques, to leave you feeling more flexible, functional, and relaxed. No shoes, please. Sundays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15 p.m. through Oct. 17 $75. 415-516-5214. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos.

CAYUCOS HISTORY NIGHT

The Cayucos Historical Society is happy to announce the return of its entertaining history night program. Featured Speaker: Jim Gregory, Arroyo Grande native, author, and CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 16

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CENTRAL COAST ARTISTS COLLECTIVE

historian. Admission is free and cookies will be provided. Oct. 6 7-8 p.m. Free. 805-235-2176. cayucoshistoricalsociety. com. Cayucos Elementary School, 301 Cayucos Dr., Cayucos.

DINNER AND LIBATIONS FOR THE STATION

An intimate sunset event to benefit the Piedras Blancas Light Station. Enjoy pours of Harmony Cellars wine as you wander the grounds of this national treasure. With dinner and dessert by the The Pizza Trolley and live music by Kenny Taylor. Oct. 7, 4-6:30 p.m. $100 per person. 805-927-1625. piedrasblancas.org. Piedras Blancas Light Station, 15950 Cabrillo Highway, San Simeon.

MORRO BAY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Disciplines include advanced athletic performance fitness training, Thai kickboxing, and more. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Day and evening classes offered. MondaysSaturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for more info. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

SHOP, SIP, AND STROLL Enjoy two delightful Thursday evenings exploring the best of Morro Bay’s Embarcadero and Downtown during the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Shop, Sip and Stroll event. Sept. 28 my805tix.com. Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, 695 Harbor St., Morro Bay, 805-772-4467.

SOCRATES: DISCUSSION GROUP Group members present interesting and thought provoking topics of all sorts. Topics are selected in advance and moderated by volunteers. Vaccinations are necessary. Enter through wooden gate to garden area. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 805-528-7111. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/.

STAY YOUNG WITH QI GONG Qi gong offers great anti-aging benefits, providing a comprehensive system for improving physical, mental and emotional health. Its roots date back thousands of years in China. Learn with certified instructor Devin Wallace. Call first. Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Hardie Park, Ash Ave. and B St., Cayucos.

TAI CHI AND QI GONG: ZEN IN MOTION

Small group classes with 2019 Tai Chi Instructor of the Year. Call for time and days. Learn the Shaolin Water Style and 5 Animals Qi Gong. Beginners welcomed. Mondays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call for price details. 805-701-7397. charvetmartialarts. com. Morro Bay Martial Arts, 850 Shasta, Morro Bay.

WEEKLY QIGONG PRACTICE AT FITNESSWORKS MORRO BAY Calm your mind and nourish your joints with a weekly Qigong practice led by Mike Raynor of Tai Chi Rejuvenation.

The practice is rooted in Qigong fundamentals, and standing/moving meditations. Forms include: Eight Brocades, Five Elements, Shibashi 18, and Tai chi 24. Saturdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Members free; non-members

$8-$10. 805-772-7466. fitnessworksmb. com. FitnessWorks, 500 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

CENTRAL COAST TENNIS CLASSIC

A women’s $60,000 ITF World Tennis Tour/USTA Pro Circuit event. Most of the players, some with world rankings into the top 100, come to Templeton having just played in the US Open. Sept. 28 , 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sept. 29 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Oct.

1 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets starting at $15. 805-434-9605. centralcoasttennisclassic. com/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

NAR-ANON: FRIDAY MEETINGS

A meeting for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction of a loved one. Fridays, 12-1 p.m. Free. 805-4412164. North County Connection, 8600 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero.

SHERECOVERS SHARING CIRCLE

SheRecovers Foundation is a non-profit organization with a community of more than 325,000 women in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders, other mental health issues, and/or life challenges. It’s mission is to inspire hope and reduce stigma. Facilitated by Monica Galli, Certified Recovery Coach. First Thursday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. sherecovers.org/sharing-circles/.

Dharma Yoga Loft, 1329 Spring Street, Paso Robles, 805-434-1924.

THREE SPECKLED HENS ANTIQUES AND OLD STUFF SHOW A biannual event that specializes in selling one-of-a-kind antique and vintage items. More than 100 vendors will participate in the show, selling everything from antiques and vintage items to re-purposed treasures.

Oct. 6 and Oct. 7 my805tix.com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles, 805-239-0655.

TOPS SUPPORT GROUP: WEIGHT LOSS AND MAINTENANCE A self-help support group focusing on weight loss and maintenance. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. 805242-2421. tops.org. Santa Margarita Senior Center, 2210 H St., Santa Margarita.

YANG STYLE TAI CHI The course’s instructor won many Tai Chi and other internal martial arts tournaments. Both experienced martial artists and new learners are welcome to the class. Mondays, Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. $62. 805-470-3360. Colony Park Community Center, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

13TH ANNUAL CENTRAL COAST

CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Proceeds will support the SLO Noor Foundation, which provides health care for the uninsured. This is a judged motorcycle show with awards given to the best motorcycles in 14 classes; see webpage for all details. Food truck on location. Sept. 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $10. 805-4404511. CentralCoastClassicMC.com.

Mountainbrook Community Church, 1775 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo.

BACKYARD HOUSES: WHAT ARE ADUS, THOWS, AND J-ADUS Learn about the types of houses homeowners can place in their backyards and how these types of housing can work for members of their community, including seniors, renters, and family member housing (in-laws, adult children living back at home, etc.). Oct. 3, 5:30-7 p.m. and Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m.-noon Free. 805-215-5474. smartsharehousingsolutions.org. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

BECOME A SENIOR PEER COUNSELOR

Are you a senior interested in helping other seniors? This group is in need of counselors to provide support for older adults who are experiencing a variety of issues like grief, loneliness, and caregiver issues. Free training is online and offered at your own pace. First Monday of every month. through Dec. 4 Free. 805-5477025. wilshirecommunityservices.org.

Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

BIRDS AND BOTANY MONTHLY WALK

AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN The Garden is excited to present a monthly bird walk series on the fourth Thursday of every month which explores the intersection of birds and botany. Fourth Thursday of every month, 8-11 a.m. $10 for Garden Members; $40 for general public. 805541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

LECTURE: WHEN SAN LUIS OBISPO WAS COW HEAVEN Help Marilyn Darnell and the History Center keep the interest in SLO County’s dairy history alive by attending this lecture and heeding Darnell’s call to spread the word.

Oct. 6 , 5:30 p.m. Free. 805-543-0638. historycenterslo.org/lecture. History Center of San Luis Obispo County, 696 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SEPTEMBER SCRAMBLE SLO Parks & Recreation is proud to present this year’s September Scramble Family Adventure Course. For ages 5 and over. There will be 20-plus obstacles built over a 0.75 mile path. Sept. 30 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $15 per youth; $40 per family (max). slorecactivities.org. Laguna Lake Golf Course, 11175 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, 805-266-5564.

SLOCO JUNIOR ROLLER DERBY

SCRIMMAGE Home scrimmage, new skater recruitment event, and a community open skate with skate rentals available. The SLOCO Junior Roller Derby team is open to children between 5 and 17 years old. No skating experience necessary. Paradise Shaved Ice will be there with food. Oct. 1 2-5:15 p.m. Free. slocojuniorrollerderby.com. Santa Rosa Park, Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo. TRANS* TUESDAY A safe space providing peer-to-peer support for trans, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and questioning people. In-person and Zoom meetings held. Contact

tranzcentralcoast@gmail.com for more details. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. GALA Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-4252.

USYVL SAN LUIS OBISPO FALL 2023

Youth Instructional Volleyball Program for boys and girls ages 7 to 15 of all skill levels. Learn the “FUNdamentals” of volleyball in a positive and encouraging environment. Teams are determined by age divisions, with 10-12 players each. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. through Nov. 4 Contact for price. usyvl.org/ locations/san-luis-obispo-fall/. Johnson Park, 1020 Southwood, San Luis Obispo, 213-204-1934.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Receive a blessing for yourself and your pet at this service inspired by St. Francis of Assisi’s ministry to animals. Pets should be on leash or in a carrier (or a recent photo works too). Bring a chair or blanket for your comfort. Oct. 1 3 p.m. Free. 805-5437212. ststephensslo.org. Emerson Park, 1341 Nipomo St., Nipomo.

BREAK-A-WAVE ROPING Event sponsors include Cal Poly Rodeo. Sept. 28 6 p.m. rodeoboosters.com/calendar-of-events/.

Pismo Beach, Contact for details, Pismo.

CAMP ARROYO GRANDE DINNER

DANCE Features an elegant tri-tip dinner. Enjoy dancing to the country sounds of Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band. Oct. 7, 6 p.m. my805tix.com. Camp Arroyo Grande, 250 Wesley St., Arroyo Grande, 805-249-9517.

|2, 3 and Search Highlight| HERITAGE

DAY Roll back the clock and experience a different era in California history. Dancers, musicians, gold miners, mountain men, and more will be available to meet.

Throughout the day, presentations will be provided highlighting the re-enactors’ skills. Sept. 30 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults; $3 for youth. 805-929-5679.

danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo.

RISE & RALLY This October, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation is inviting community members to Rise & Rally against cancer by raising funds for more advanced medical technology and private patient rooms through the Excellence Campaign. Oct. 8 , 12-3 p.m. Contact for details. supportarroyogrande. rallybound.org/rise-and-rally-2023.

Matthew Will Memorial Medical Center, 850 Fair Oaks Ave, Arroyo Grande, 805994-5482.

TRIBAL TRADITION

The 26th annual Chumash Intertribal Powwow will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Santa Ynez, on the corner of Meadowvale Road and Highway 246. The event features drumming and dancing competitions, arts and crafts vendors, food booths, and more. Admission is $5. Parking is free. To find out more, visit chumash.gov/powwow.

—C.W.

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

MORRO BAY MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET Get fresh and veggies, fruit, baked goods, sweets, and handmade artisan crafts. Come have some fun with your local farmers and artisans and enjoy

delicious eats while enjoying the fresh breeze of Morro Bay. Saturdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. through May 31 Varies. 805-824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket.com. Morro Bay

Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

BRICK BY BRICK FALL WINE FESTIVAL

In addition to the delectable wine offerings, festival-goers can tantalize their taste buds with delicious food options available for purchase. The event will also feature captivating live performances. Sept. 30, 6 p.m. my805tix. com. Historic Printery Building, 6351 Olmeda Ave., Atascadero.

CLUB CAR BAR TRIVIA WITH DR. RICKY

Teams of 1 to 6 people welcome. Visit site for more info. Wednesdays, 7-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, 805-400-4542.

AN EVENING IN SANTA MARGARITA

Join your neighbors for An Evening in Santa Margarita, a benefit for The Friends of the Santa Margarita Library. Stroll our main street, visit shops and businesses, and enjoy wine, snacks, and music. Sept. 29 5-8 p.m. Free. 805438-5622. Downtown Santa Margarita, 22324 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, santamargaritabeautiful.com.

HARVEST EXPERIENCE WEEKEND A wine-filled weekend with a welcome reception, wine tasting, hands on harvest experience, and continental brunch. Collect and stomp grapes in a new ONX field hat. Oct. 6 , 6-8 p.m. and Oct. 7 9-11 a.m. $235; $205 for Collective Community. 805-434-5607. onxwine.com. ONX Estate Vineyard, 1200 Paseo Excelsus, Templeton.

HARVEST WINE CLUB PICK-UP PARTY

Visit site for more info on the two-day event as well as tickets. Oct. 7 and Oct. 8 my805tix.com. Volatus, 2985 Anderson Road, Paso Robles, 805-674-5300.

TACO TUESDAYS La Parilla Taqueria will be in the courtyard serving up their delicious tacos and tostadas. Menu typically includes barbacoa, chicken, and pastor tacos, as well as shrimp ceviche tostadas. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 805-4606042. ancientowlbeergarden.com.

Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

TASTE OF TIN CITY WALKING TOUR

Enjoy the first ever walking tour of Tin City – an industrial area just outside of downtown Paso Robles – that is home to a community of innovative and passionate producers of high-quality wines, spirits, beer, and more. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $125. 805-400-3141. toasttours.com/tour/tin-city-walkingtour/. Toast Tours, 1722 Stillwater Ct, Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo.

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PIÑATAS ON THE PATIO What is more festive than a piñata? Join for some brunch drinks and a couple of good hits to a piñata (or two). Good times and goofy prices promised. Turns will be determined on a first come, first served basis. First Sunday of every month Free. Rambling Spirits, 3845 S. Higuera St. (inside SLO Public Market), San Luis Obispo, drinkramblingspirits.com.

SLO FARMERS MARKET Hosts more than 60 vendors. Saturdays, 8-10:45 a.m. World Market Parking Lot, 325 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

SLO OKTOBERFEST Visit site for tickets and more info on this year’s Oktoberfest in San Luis Obispo. Sept. 30, 1-5 p.m. my805tix.com. Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

CHEF’S HARVEST DINNER From plant to plate. Visit site for more info on the dinner as well as tickets. Sept. 29, 6 p.m. my805tix.com. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach.

MUSIC

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

THE BEAT FARMERS Bonneville Phantoms open the show. Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/. BUTTERCUP CONCERT SERIES: MARK ADAMS BAND Free and family-friendly. Enjoy live music, beer, wine, and more. Sept. 28 , 5 p.m. my805tix.com. Buttercup Bakery and Cafe, 430 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, 805-226-6678

LIVE MUSIC WITH GUITAR WIZ AT LUNADA GARDEN BISTRO “Guitar Wizard” Billy Foppiano plays a wide range of music, including blues, R&B, classic rock, and more. Second Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-9005444. Lunada Garden Bistro, 78 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos.

THE PURPLE ONES A tribute to Prince. Sept. 30, 8 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

THE SHIVAS A Portland-based rock group. Oct. 1 7:30 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY: ZONGO ALL-STARS Presented by Estero Bay Kindness Coalition and South Bay Community Center. Oct. 1 2 p.m. my805tix.com. South Bay Community Center, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

ALICE IN CHAINS With special guest Royal Thunder. Oct. 7 Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-286-3680, vinaroblesamphitheatre.com.

ELLIOT HAWE LIVE Visit site for tickets and more info on the concert. Oct. 5 6-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

EMILY SMITH LIVE Sip on a crafted cocktail whilst listening to Emily Smith. Sept. 28 , 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com. Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-226-9995.

FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a different DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Traffic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. 805460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com.

Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino

Real, suite C, Atascadero.

HILARY WATSON LIVE Sip on a crafted cocktail whilst listening to Hilary Watson.

Sept. 30 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com. Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-226-9995.

JOLON STATION BAND VARIETY SHOW

Come join Jolon Station Band every Thursday night in downtown Atascadero for a night of comedy, musical guests, prize wheels, and more. Thursdays, 8-10 p.m. $5 at the door. Raconteur Room, 5840 Traffic Way, Atascadero, 805-464-2584.

KARAOKE NIGHT Food and drink available for purchase. Last Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. Free admission. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, 805-400-4542.

LIVE MUSIC: ADAM LEVINE & BAND

Celebrate Harvest Wine Month with live music and great wine and food. Reservations highly recommended. Oct. 7-3 p.m. 805-286-4028. parrishfamilyvineyard.com. Parrish Family Vineyard, 3590 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles.

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC A tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Oct. 6 8 p.m. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-286-3680, vinaroblesamphitheatre.com.

SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S CHOIR

A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, and other outlets. New members always welcome. Registration open weekly. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $45 tuition per month. singinghandschildrenschoir. com/. Singing Hands Children’s Choir and Performing Arts, 1413 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

WILL BREMAN LIVE Sip on a crafted cocktail whilst listening to Santa Barbara-based singer/songwriter Will Breman. Sept. 28 6-8 p.m. my805tix. com. Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-226-9995.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

2023 FALL FOLK-N-SOAK: MUSIC, HOT SPRINGS, YOGA, AND CAMPING REUNION Attendees will be able to soak in 100 degree mineral water and camp out under the stars, enjoying the music from the pool at the hot springs. Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 my805tix.com. Franklin Hot Springs, 3015 Creston Rd., Paso Robles.

ALL AGES OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

AVATAR: CHIMP MOSH PIT TOUR With special guests Orbit Culture and The Native Howl. All ages welcome. Oct. 8 7:30 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-5468600, fremontslo.com.

BENISE LIVE “The Prince of Spanish

Guitar.” Oct. 1 , 7 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805546-8600, fremontslo.com.

DARK HORSE MUSIC COLLECTIVE PRESENTS SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND In a songwriters’ circle format, each artist talks about their song, performs it, then “passes the mic” to the next artist. Oct. 2 5-8 p.m. my805tix.com.

Barrelhouse Brewing Co. Speakeasy, 1033 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-296-1128.

DAVE MASON: ENDANGERED SPECIES

TOUR All ages welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 , 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com.

DIRTWIRE For ages 18 and over. Oct. 5 7 p.m. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843, slobrew.com.

EASTON EVERETT SOLO Enjoy some indie-acoustic, live music. Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. eastoneverett.com. Big Sky Cafe, 1121 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, (805)545-5401.

KURT VILE AND THE VIOLATORS All

ages welcome. Oct. 4 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com.

LIVE MUSIC AT LIQUID GRAVITY Check social media and calendar for weekly updates. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC AT RAGTAG WINE CO. Enjoy live music by local favorites. Wine available by the flight, glass, or bottle. Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Ragtag Wine Co., 779 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-0774, ragtagwineco.com.

LIVE MUSIC FROM GUITAR WIZ BILLY FOPPIANO AND MAD DOG Join “Guitar Wiz” Billy Foppiano and his trusty side kick Mad Dog for a mix of blues, R&B, and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 805-544-2100. Bon Temps Creole Cafe, 1819 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, bontempscreolecafe.com/index.htm.

MOON HOOCH For ages 18 and over. Sept. 30 8 p.m. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-5431843, slobrew.com.

OLD TIME COUNTRY BARN DANCE AT THE HISTORIC OCTAGON BARN CENTER Pull on those dancing boots and come on out to the Octagon Barn for an evening of live music featuring the SLO County Stumblers and Hearts Gone South. Oct. 5 , 6-10 p.m. $25 advance; $30 door. 805-235-2874. eventbrite.com. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo.

ROOSEVELT LIVE All ages welcome. Discovery Zone will open the show. Sept. 30 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-5468600, fremontslo.com.

SQUARE DANCE 12-WEEK CLASS Learn to square dance. Wide variety of music. No dress code and no dance experience needed. Every Thursday, Thanksgiving excluded. No partner needed; couples are welcome. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through Nov. 30 $70 per person for full program. 805-781-7300. squaredancecentralcoast/ classes. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SUNDAY MUSIC AT RAGTAG WINE CO.

Enjoy live music by local favorites. Wine available by the flight, glass, or bottle. Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Ragtag Wine Co., 779 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-4390774, ragtagwineco.com.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEE GEES GOLD The ultimate salute and fan experience. The show recreates the look and sound of the Bee Gees. Sept. 28 , 7:30-10:30 p.m. $30-$40. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/bee-gees-gold/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

PRINCE AGAIN: A TRIBUTE TO PRINCE

Paying homage to the legend, busting out all his top numbers with perfect dance moves and stagecraft. This spot-on tribute delivers such unforgettable hits as “Little Red Corvette,” “1999,” “Kiss,” “Cream,” “Diamonds & Pearls,” “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” and the hallmark “Purple Rain.” Oct. 6 7:30-10:30 p.m. $40-$50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ prince-again/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THOMPSON SQUARE ACOUSTIC

DUO Acclaimed act Thompson Square performs their top hits such as “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not?,” “If I Didn’t Have You,” and more. Oct. 1 , 7:30-10:30 p.m. $39-$69. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/thompson-square/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

YESTERDAY: THE LAS VEGAS BEATLES

SHOW Endorsed by none other than Sir Paul McCartney himself, Yesterday is a phenomenal tribute to the Fab Four and their timeless music. Sept. 30 7:30-10:30 p.m. $29-$55. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/yesterday/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. ∆

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AUTUMN ANNUAL Arts

Shoes, Slippers & Boots

SPECIAL AUTUMN EVENTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

DINNER AND LIBATIONS FOR THE STATION

An intimate sunset event to benefit the Piedras Blancas Light Station. Enjoy pours of Harmony Cellars wine as you wander the grounds of this national treasure. With dinner and dessert by the The Pizza Trolley and live music by Kenny Taylor.

Oct. 7 4-6:30 p.m. $100 per person. 805-927-1625. piedrasblancas.org.

Piedras Blancas Light Station, 15950 Cabrillo Highway, San Simeon.

THE ROCK’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

“BFD” FUNDRAISER CONCERT

Features live music from multiple acts, a silent auction, great Mexican and Mediterranean food, wine from local cellars, and freshly tapped beer from Firestone. Oct. 28 , 12-9 p.m. Contact for details. 805-769-8458. EsteroBayRadio. org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay.

SHOP, SIP, AND STROLL Enjoy two delightful Thursday evenings exploring the best of Morro Bay’s Embarcadero and Downtown during the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Shop, Sip and Stroll event. Sept. 28 my805tix.com. Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, 695 Harbor St., Morro Bay, 805-772-4467.

TEEN COSTUME SWAP AND BUILD

Bring an old Halloween costume you’d like to trade up, and/or bring costume pieces you want to work on. Oct. 21 2-4 p.m. 805-528-1862. Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

2023 DINING WITH THE ARTS

GALA: A NIGHT IN THE MUSEUM

Tickets include dinner, beer and wine, appetizers, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and a gallery of “Living Art” performers. Nov. 10 5 p.m. my805tix.com. Paso Robles Youth Arts, 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles, 805-238-5825.

CAMBRIA CAR SHOW Cars, motorcycles, and trucks welcome to register. All are welcome to enjoy the vehicles, vote for favorites, enjoy the food, and have fun. Ra le prizes available too. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $50 for vehicles; free to look and vote. 805-927-3624. cambriachamber.org. Cambria Veterans Memorial Hall, 1000 Main St., Cambria.

AN EVENING IN SANTA

MARGARITA Join your neighbors for An Evening in Santa Margarita, a benefit for The Friends of the Santa Margarita Library. Stroll our main street, visit shops and businesses, and enjoy wine, snacks, and music. Sept. 29 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-438-5622. Downtown Santa Margarita, 22324 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita,

santamargaritabeautiful.com.

MAKERS MARKETPLACE Vendors will be on the patio and in the mercantile. Limited spaces available for vendors that have been approved by the events manager. Oct. 21 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 18 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Dec. 16 , 10 a.m.-1 p.m. my805tix.com.

Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

MID-STATE FAIR MARKET Features local crafters and artisans selling handmade and unique items. Find jewelry, apparel, fashion accessories, home décor, health and beauty products, art, antiques, handmade eats, used items, and more. Free admission and parking. Oct. 20, 12-5 p.m., Oct. 21 , 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Oct. 22 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-239-0655. midstatefair. com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles.

THREE SPECKLED HENS ANTIQUES AND OLD STUFF SHOW

A biannual event that specializes in selling one-ofa-kind antique and vintage items. More than 100 vendors will participate in the show, selling everything from antiques and vintage items to re-purposed treasures. Oct. 6 and Oct. 7 my805tix. com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles, 805239-0655.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

13TH ANNUAL CENTRAL COAST CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET Proceeds will support the SLO Noor Foundation, which provides health care for the uninsured. This is a judged motorcycle show with awards given to the best motorcycles in 14 classes; see webpage for all details. Food truck on location. Sept. 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $10. 805-4404511. CentralCoastClassicMC.com.

Mountainbrook Community Church, 1775 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo.

NEW TIMES MUSIC AWARDS

SHOWCASE 2023 An annual celebration to showcase music and songwriting from local musicians throughout the Central Coast in a wide variety of genres. Nov. 3, 7 p.m. my805tix. com. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843.

OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR 2023

Fine artists and crafters open their studios to showcase their art and share their processes. Visitors create their own self-guided tours using the catalog (full catalog of participating artists available online). A program of the SLO County Arts Council. Oct. 1415 and Oct. 21-22 slocountyarts.org/ osat. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

SEPTEMBER SCRAMBLE SLO Parks & Recreation is proud to present this year’s September Scramble Family Adventure Course. For ages 5 and over. There will be 20-plus obstacles built over a 0.75 mile path. Sept. 30 11 a.m.3 p.m. $15 per youth; $40 per family (max). slorecactivities.org. Laguna Lake Golf Course, 11175 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, 805-266-5564.

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AUTUMN ANNUAL Arts

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

35TH ANNUAL PUMPKINS IN THE PARK Enjoy pumpkin decorating, costume contests, games, crafts, bounce houses, and more. The first 500 children will have the opportunity to pick out their very own pumpkin to decorate. Oct. 28 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-773-7063. pismobeach.org/ recreation. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach.

AVILA BEACH CHILDREN’S

BUSINESS FAIR Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at this oneday marketplace. Includes 50-plus booths. Oct. 14 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. childrensbusinessfair.org/avila-beach. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach.

CAMP ARROYO GRANDE DINNER

DANCE Features an elegant tri-tip dinner. Enjoy dancing to the country sounds of Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band. Oct. 7 6 p.m. my805tix.com. Camp Arroyo Grande, 250 Wesley St., Arroyo Grande, 805249-9517.

NINTH ANNUAL FASHIONS FOR A PURPOSE: FASHION SHOW EVENT

Features live and online auctions. Proceeds of this fundraiser benefit domestic violence and safe dating awareness. Oct. 14 , 9:30 a.m.-noon my805tix.com. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, 805-929-5679.

TUNES FOR TATAS: KARAOKE FUNDRAISER F ood and drinks will be available for purchase. P ink attire highly encouraged. A ll proceeds will support the cause, Real Men Wear Pink with Tom Becker, to benefit the American Cancer Society. Oct. 25 , 5-10 p.m. $5. 805-260-4766. eventbrite.com. Harry’s Night Club & Bar, 690 Cypress St., Pismo Beach.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

BYE BYE SUMMER PARTY

Enjoy dancing, food, and wine. Sept. 30 5-8 p.m. 805-937-8463. cottonwoodcanyon.com. Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard And Winery, 3940 Dominion Rd, Santa Maria.

SANTA MARIA FAMILY FESTIVAL:

SANTA MARIA VALLEY YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY An event to commemorate SMVYFC’s 50th anniversary. This community celebration will include delicious food, music, games, and fun activities fit for all ages. Oct. 1 1-4 p.m. Free. fsacares. org/events/smvyfc-50th/. Machado Plaza, 105 N. Lincoln St., Santa Maria, 805-928-1707.

WINE RELEASE AND FALL PICK-UP PARTY Five new Cottonwood Wines will be introduced to the public. Enjoy wine, music, food, and more. Members can arrive at 5 p.m. Nonmembers are welcome to arrive at 6 p.m. Oct. 7, 5-9 p.m. $45 for members; $70

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LIVE MUSIC

Classical, Chambers, & Choirs

NORTH SLO COUNTY

FANTAISIE FRANÇAISE A delightful assortment of French chamber music, presented by Symphony of the Vines. Nov. 5 , 5:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery and Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

SINGING HANDS CHILDREN’S

CHOIR A unique performing arts group that performs across the state for deaf festivals, service organizations, churches, fairs, and other outlets. New members always welcome. Registration open weekly. Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m. $45 tuition per month. singinghandschildrenschoir.com/.

Singing Hands Children’s Choir and Performing Arts, 1413 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

TIMELESS CLASSICS Presented by Symphony of the Vines. Features Hilary Clark, cello soloist. Jan. 14 4 p.m. my805tix.com. Mission San Miguel Arcángel, 775 Mission St., San Miguel.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

CAL POLY BACH WEEK AKADEMIE

LECTURE: BACH’S EVANGELIST

Bach Week Co-Director Scott Glysson will trace the history of Bach’s Passions as a musical setting.

Vocalists Brian Giebler and Ben Kazez and accompanist Paul Woodring will help demonstrate the various roles of the main characters that will be examined and demonstrated. Jan. 18 , 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY BACH WEEK CHAMBER

CONCERT: THE TRIO SONATA

IDEAL This program will explore the evolution of the trio sonata throughout the Baroque period, in works by Bach, Castello, Corelli, Handel, and others. The program will also present early vocal works for two singers and continuo by Claudio Monteverdi. Jan. 19 7:30 p.m. $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY BACH WEEK FINALE: ST.

JOHN PASSION Bach’s dramatic St. John Passion was first performed in 1724. This setting narrates the Passion of Christ as found in the Gospel of John. The Evangelist will be sung by guest artist Brian Giebler, Jan. 21 , 3 p.m. $20 general; $10 students. 805-7564849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY BACH WEEK

INSTRUMENTAL MASTER CLASS AND CONTINUO WORKSHOP Guest artists Leif Woodward, cello, and

Andrew McIntosh, violin, will coach Cal Poly students in instrumental repertoire from the Baroque era, with a focus on historically informed performance. During the second half, the guest artists will coach students in effective continuo playing Jan. 18 11:10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY MUSIC DEPARTMENT

and popular music are seamlessly dovetailed.” Oct. 28 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $32. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org. Cuesta College

Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

NOTABLE INSIGHT:

SHOSTAKOVICH STRING QUARTET

The event is part of Cal Poly’s Mustang Family Weekend, and will feature several of the Music Department’s applied faculty who are recognized across the region for their expertise in solo and chamber ensemble performance. They will present intimate works that highlight their artistic achievements. Oct. 20 7:30 p.m. $10 public; $5 students. 805756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/.

FACULTY SHOWCASE

In this informal, one-hour event, you will learn about Shostakovich and his compositional style, the context surrounding this work, and gain a deeper understanding of the piece. Feb. 22 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. $30. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org. Congregation Beth David, 10180 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo.

SCOTT YOO AND GUESTS

Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CANZONA WOMEN’S ENSEMBLE

LIVE Concert: The Lyric Muse. Nov. 5 my805tix.com. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-242-6065.

CO-CREATION PROJECT VI

Presented by Orchestra Novo. Nov. 12 4 p.m. my805tix.com. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, CA-1, San Luis Obispo, n/a.

JOHN NOVACEK & INTERSECTION

John Novacek joins his versatile trio Intersection for an evening of great music. Soulful expression, instrumental virtuosity, playful banter; these are “the hallmarks of an Intersection event, in which the realms of concert

CHAMBER CONCERT Scott Yoo and the visiting artists perform a culminating concert of the works featured on the Notable Encounters throughout the week. Feb. 25 , 2-4 p.m. Tickets start at $32. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org. Cuesta College

Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND AND SOLDIERS’ CHORUS The U.S. Army’s 60-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus join together to offer unparalleled versatile programming, ranging from orchestral masterworks and operatic arias to Sousa marches, jazz classics, and Broadway musicals. Oct. 19, 7:30-9:45 p.m. Free. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

W. TERRENCE SPILLER PIANO

RECITAL Pianist and Cal Poly

Professor Emeritus W. Terrence Spiller

will perform works by J.S. Bach, Bartok, and Frederic Chopin. The program will include Bach’s “Italian Concerto,” Bartok’s ground-breaking “Bagatelles,” and Chopin’s epic “Four Ballades.” Jan. 12 , 7:30 p.m. $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

NOTABLE DINNER: MOZART

AND DOHNANYI Scott Yoo hosts an evening of culinary and musical adventures. Join Scott and the artists for a tour behind Mozart’s Piano Trio and Dohnanyi’s Piano Quintet. Then after the presentation, enjoy a threecourse dinner complete with Central Coast wines. Feb. 24 5:30-9 p.m. Tickets start at $200. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org. Cypress Ridge Pavilion, 1050 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande.

Holiday Music

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

SONGS FOR THE SEASON An afternoon of seasonal music, raffle prizes, silent auctions, appetizers, and more. A benefit for Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Dec. 2 , 2-4 p.m. $40 advance purchase; $45 at door. 805-927-2856. fiscaliniranchpreserve.org/connect/ events. Fog’s End Barn, 2735 Main St., Cambria.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

CAL POLY CHOIRS’ HOLIDAY

KALEIDOSCOPE The seventh annual

Holiday Kaleidoscope, a concert which has become Central Coast tradition. All four Cal Poly choral ensembles will perform, and will share the stage with the Cuesta College choirs, as well as the Cal Poly Wind Ensemble. Dec. 1 7:30 p.m. $15 and $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/choirs/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

JAKE SHIMABURKURO:

CHRISTMAS IN HAWAII Ukulele

maestro Jake Shimabukuro invites you to this heartwarming holiday extravaganza. With bassist Jackson Waldhoff and singer-songwriter

Justin Kawika Young, Jake transforms timeless classics into Hawaiian delights. Experience an enchanting, joyful evening. Dec. 19 7:30-9 p.m. $34-$56. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

KIP, INC. PRESENTS THE SOUND OF CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG

Sing your way into the season with holiday favorites. A fun-filled singalong with orchestra and choir, and a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays with those you love. Featuring Emmy-nominated conductor Charles Fernandez, the Sound of Christmas Chamber Players and Choir, and narrator Sheelagh Cullen. Dec. 23 , 2-5 p.m. $35-$50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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Somewhere that’s green

Local indie-pop duo Forever Green will perform at Broken Earth Winery in Paso Robles on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m., and at Pear Valley Winery in Paso Robles on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. Both concerts are free to attend. For more info on Forever Green, follow the duo on Instagram, @forevergreenband.

Broken Earth Winery is located at 1650 Ramada Drive, suite 140, Paso Robles. Pear Valley Winery is located at 4900 Union Road, Paso Robles. —C.W.

28 , 7:30-9 p.m. $28-$46. 805-7562787. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. FORBES ORGAN SERIES: PHANTOM OF THE ORGAN WITH RAUL PRIETO RAMIREZ Experience the electrifying talent of Raul Prieto Ramierz, an iconoclastic Spanish organist renowned for his sizzling, transcendent performances. Join him for a haunting Halloween concert featuring Phantom of the Opera arias alongside two opera singers, and be captivated by the organ’s mesmerizing, spooky side. Oct. 26 , 7:30-9 p.m. $35. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts. org/20232024-events/phantom. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LUPITA INFANTE IN CONCERT

International Music

SAN LUIS OBISPO

CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE

FALL CONCERT The Arab Music Ensemble presents a wide range of folk

and popular music from Arab society as well as selected seminal pieces from the historically interconnected areas of Southwest Asia and North Africa. With acclaimed guest artists and the Arab Music Ensemble Dance Troupe. Dec. 2 7:30 p.m. $15 and $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849.

music.calpoly.edu/calendar/ame/.

Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

DREAMERS’ CIRCUS Become immersed in the innovative brilliance of Dreamer’s Circus, a Nordic world music sensation. This Danish trio skillfully reinvents traditional folk

music, captivating audiences with their unique blend of violin, piano, and Nordic cittern while boasting five Danish Music Awards and international acclaim. Oct. 10 7:30-9 p.m. $42. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. FLOR DE TOLOACHE Coming back

to SLO after their popular 2019 show, this Latin Grammy-winning all-female ensemble is revolutionizing traditional Latin American music with their edgy, versatile flair. Transcending culture and gender, they’ve enchanted global audiences with three albums and a fresh rock-inspired compilation. Nov.

Simultaneously honoring the past, celebrating the present, and creating the future of regional Mexican music, Lupita Infante is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter whose elegant and graceful style captures the beauty of traditional mariachi, norteño, and LIVE MUSIC continued page 24

ranchera music. Oct. 22 7:30-9 p.m. $32-$57. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts. org/20232024-events/lupita.

Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

VOLVER (“THE COMEBACK”) BY TANGO LOVERS

The rhythmic allure of the tango comes to life on stage as world-class dancers gracefully glide, twirl, and embrace in a symphony of movement, backed by a live tango orchestra. A celebration of Argentine culture showcasing the artistry, sensuality, and emotional depth of tango. Oct. 21 7:30-10:30 p.m. $46-$75. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ tango-lovers/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

Jazz & Blues NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BLUES AGENDA JAM AND SHOWCASE A rockin’ blues dance party at Niffy’s Merrimaker every first, third, and now fifth Wednesdays. The Blues Asylum house band welcomes local, visiting, and newcomers to the blues groove. Spirits, beer, and wine, with outside food welcome. Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. and Every other Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. Free. 805235-5223. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos.

LIVE MUSIC WITH GUITAR WIZ AT LUNADA GARDEN BISTRO “Guitar

Wizard” Billy Foppiano plays a wide range of music, including blues, R&B, classic rock, and more. Second and

Fourth Sunday of every month, 11 a.m.-

2 p.m. 805-900-5444. Lunada Garden Bistro, 78 N. Ocean Ave., Cayucos.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

HERB ALPERT AND LANI HALL

Join Herb Alpert and Lani Hall for an unforgettable evening of eclectic jazz, world, and American pop music. This husband-and-wife due has been captivating audiences since 2006. Jan. 31 7:30-9 p.m. $44-$64. 805-7562787. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC FROM GUITAR WIZ BILLY FOPPIANO AND MAD DOG

Join “Guitar Wiz” Billy Foppiano and his trusty side kick Mad Dog for a mix of blues, R&B, and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-

1 p.m. 805-544-2100. Bon Temps Creole Cafe, 1819 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, bontempscreolecafe.com/index.htm.

MARQUIS HILL Marquis Hill, a trailblazing trumpeter, breaks barriers between genres, embracing jazz, hip-hop, R&B, Chicago house, and neosoul. Experience this Thelonious Monk International Trumpet Competition winner as he creates a new socially conscious jazz vocabulary all his own in his electrifying performance. Feb. 7, 7:30-9 p.m. $35. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

THE MIMI FOX B3 ORGAN TRIO

Presented by the San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation. Oct. 14 7:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.

NICK MOSS BAND AND THE SLO BLUES ALL-STAR BAND SLO Blues

Society presents the Nick Moss Band, with the SLO Blues All-Star Band opening the show. Nov. 10, 7-10 p.m. Advanced tickets $32; tickets at door $40. sloblues.org. San Luis Obispo Vets’ Hall, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-781-5930.

SHAOLIN JAZZ: CAN I KICK IT?

Experience the entertaining fusion of hip-hop, jazz, and martial arts with Shaolin Jazz’s show. Witness cult classic and contemporary martial arts/action films come to life as they’re scored scene-by-scene with a vibrant blend of tunes by live DJs. Feb. 15, 7:30-9 p.m. $30. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts.org. PAC Pavilion, Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

SLO BLUES SOCIETY: THE NICK MOSS BAND Visit site for tickets and more info on the concert. Nov. 10 6:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Veteran’s Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, (510) 285-6221.

TAJ MAHAL QUARTET AND SONA

JOBARTEH With a 50-plus year career, three Grammy wins, 14 nominations, Blues Hall of Fame membership, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association, Taj Mahal’s impact on the blues is undeniable. In addition, this performance will include widely acclaimed Gambian musician Sona Jobarteh. Feb. 24 7:30-9 p.m. $45$69. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

MARDI GRAS MAMBO Featuring The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Nathan

& the Zydeco Cha Cha’s. Together, the two groups will deliver a non-stop Mardi Gras celebration that will have everyone on their feet. Blues, cajun, New Orleans soul, zydeco, and R&B from two Louisiana legends. Feb. 9 7:30-10:30 p.m. $45-$65. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/shows/mardigras-mambo/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

MARK HUMMEL’S BLUES

HARMONICA BLOWOUT Blues

harmonica master Mark Hummel and his fellow blues musicians are on the road and will be bringing the magic of the blues to the Clark Center. Feb. 18 , 7-10 p.m. $29-$55. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/shows/bluesharmonica-blowout/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

ROCKING WITH RIPTIDE ‘60-’70S

The Santa Maria Valley Senior Citizens Club and Recreation and Parks present this dance concert. Also features vocalists Bob Nations and Mitch Latting. Funded by the SM Rec and Parks Dept. Oct. 8 1:30-4 p.m. Free. 775-813-5186. RiptideBB.com. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

Student Performances

SAN LUIS OBISPO

CAL POLY BACH WEEK VOCAL MASTER CLASS Guest artist Brian Giebler will coach several Cal Poly voice students in repertoire from the Baroque era. Jan. 18 3:10-4 p.m. Free. 805-756-

4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY BANDFEST WITH BOSTON BRASS

For this year’s Bandfest, the Cal Poly Bands will be joined by guest ensemble Boston Brass. Cal Poly’s Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Mustang Marching Band will also perform. The program will include selections honoring U.S. military veterans for Veterans Day. Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. $15 and $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/winds/.

Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY FALL JAZZ CONCERT

Known to the world as America’s original art form, jazz has several subgenres which will be showcased at this concert by student musicians from a variety of majors. Nov. 17 $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/jazz/. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY SYMPHONY FALL

CONCERT WITH THE HARMONY MAGNET ACADEMY SYMPHONY

ORCHESTRA The Cal Poly Symphony welcomes the Harmony Magnet Academy Symphony Orchestra in a program that includes selections it will play, plus a side-by-side performance of John Corigliano’s “Voyage for String Orchestra,” then performances of Valerie Coleman’s “Umoja” and Antonín Dvorák’s lyrical “Symphony No. 8.” Dec. 3 , 3 p.m. $15 and $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY WINTER JAZZ CONCERT

Cal Poly’s University Jazz Ensembles will present the annual Winter Jazz Concert. Known to the world as America’s original art form, jazz has several subgenres which will be showcased at this concert, performed by student musicians from a variety of majors on campus. Feb. 23 , 7:30 p.m. $15 and $20 general; $10 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

YOUTH OPEN MIC NIGHT A fun, welcoming environment for first time performers and an opportunity for kids and teens to showcase their talent. Prizes awarded every month for Outstanding Performer. Last Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. certainsparks. com/. Certain Sparks Music, 107 S. H St., Lompoc.

More Music

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BUTTERCUP CONCERT SERIES: MARK ADAMS BAND Free and family-friendly. Enjoy live music, beer, wine, and more. Sept. 28 , 5 p.m. my805tix.com. Buttercup Bakery and Cafe, 430 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay, 805-226-6678.

LISTENING AS RITUAL Group listening sessions with musician/ musicologist Ben Gerstein. Explore remarkable recordings of world music, nature field recording, western classical and contemporary, and jazz, LIVE MUSIC continued page 25

The way of watercolor

e Central Coast Watercolor Society will host a two-day workshop, e Way of Water, with local painter Kathy Miller at the Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church on Oct. 3 and 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Registration for the event—which includes snacks, lunch, and drinks— ranges between $175 and $215. Visit ccwsart.com for more details. e Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church is located at 1235 N. ompson Road, Nipomo. —C.W.

AUTUMN ANNUAL Arts

sharing and discussing inspiration and perspectives on the expressive power of peoples, cultures, animals and habitats through sonic experience. Every other Monday, 7-8:15 p.m. $10-$15 donation. 805-305-1229. leftcoastartstudio.com/. Left Coast Art Studio, 1188 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.

MICHAEL FRACASSO, BETTYSOO, BOB AND WENDY Join Texas natives Michael Fracasso and BettySoo for an evening of Americana. Locals Bob and Wendy open the show and will join Michael during his set. Space is limited. Call or text for seats. Oct. 14 , 7-9 p.m. $20 at the door. 805 235-5456. Don’s String Shop, 1030 Los Osos Valley Rd., Los Osos.

MOLLY RINGWALD PROJECT 80’S HALLOWEEN PARTY Oct. 28 , 8 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

MORRO BAY SINGS A night of auctions, food, and live music as the Stellar Band plays hits by the iconic rock band Fleetwood Mac. This is a

benefit for the Community Foundation of Estero Bay, Inc. Nov. 4 5-10 p.m. $70 per person. 805-458-4494. communityfoundationesterobay.org.

Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Come join us each Wednesday for Open Mic Night in the downstairs dining area. Grab some friends and show o your talents. Food and drink service will be available. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. 805-995-3883. schoonerscayucos. com. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

PAT TRAVERS BAND Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

SLOFOLKS PRESENTS LATE FOR

THE TRAIN An indie-folk string trio rooted in American folk and bluegrass music. Infused with the depth of the coastal redwood forests and the heartfelt community of the North Bay, the band provides a musical experience that is uplifting and inspiring. Oct. 13 7 p.m. $25. 805-7722880. slofolks.org. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay. An indie-folk string trio rooted in American folk and bluegrass music. Infused with the depth of the coastal redwood forests and the heartfelt community of the North Bay, the band provides a musical experience that is uplifting and inspiring. Oct. 14 7:30 p.m. $25. 805238-0725. slofolks.org. Castoro Cellars, 1315 N. Bethel Rd., Templeton.

Timeless space

TOWN MOUNTAIN & THE LIL

SMOKIES Nov. 4 7 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

YOUNG DUBLINERS ON THE GREEN

Young Dubliners will be joined by the talented opening act of Bremen Town, a high energy Americana-folk act. Oct. 21 2-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Sea Pines Golf Resort, 1945 Solano St., Los Osos.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

AN AFTERNOON WITH JOHN NOVACEK John Novacek will delight audiences with ragtime, jazz, and original music at Paso Robles’ newest live music venue, the Libretto. Boasting an intimate and club-like feel, the Libretto is home to a beautiful Steinway Concert Grand piano. Oct. 29 2-4 p.m. $85. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org. Libretto Jazz Club, 1242 Park Street, Paso Robles.

ALICE COOPER LIVE See the legendary rock star live in concert. Oct. 23 8 p.m. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-286-3680, vinaroblesamphitheatre.com.

BARREL ROOM CONCERT: CARBON CITY LIGHTS Enjoy the views of the hilltop vineyard and live music from Carbon City Lights. Nov. 19, 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery and Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

BARREL ROOM CONCERT: DAMON CASTILLO BAND Visit site for more info on the concert and tickets. Oct. 22 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass

In Space and Splendor, a solo exhibition showcasing New Yorkbased artist Alisa SikelianosCarter, will debut at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) on Saturday, Nov. 18. SikelianosCarter’s mixed-media paintings, slated to remain on display at the museum through March 10, were inspired by stories of her Black ancestors and traditionally Black hairstyles. Visit sloma.org for more info. SLOMA is located at 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. —C.W.

Winery and Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

DEVO LIVE Nov. 3 , 8 p.m. Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-286-3680, vinaroblesamphitheatre.com.

ELLIOT HAWE LIVE Visit site for tickets and more info on the concert.

Oct. 5 6-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Templeton Mercantile Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main St., Templeton.

EMILY SMITH LIVE Sip on a crafted cocktail whilst listening to Emily Smith. Sept. 28 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com.

Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-226-9995.

FOREVER GREEN AT BROKEN

EARTH WINERY Forever Green will be playing live music at the Broken Earth Winery tasting room in Paso Robles. This is a free event; no tickets required. Oct. 14 1-4 p.m. 805-528-7296. Broken Earth Winery, 1650 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles.

FOREVER GREEN AT PEAR VALLEY

VINEYARDS Forever Green will be playing live music at Pear Valley Vineyards in Paso Robles. This is a free event. Oct. 22 , 1-4 p.m. Pear Valley Winery, 4900 Union Road, Paso Robles, 805-475-3389.

FRIDAY NIGHT DJ Weekly DJ series, with a di erent DJ every Friday. Presented by friends at Tra ic Record store in Atascadero. Come listen, dance, drink, and unwind every Friday. All ages event; no cover charge. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. 805-460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden.com. Ancient

Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

HILARY WATSON LIVE Sip on a crafted cocktail whilst listening to Hilary Watson. Sept. 30 6-8 p.m. my805tix. com. Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-226-9995.

JOHN NOVACEK AND LEILA

JOSEFOWICZ Before they embark on a tour of California venues, 2023-2024 Artist-in-Residence John Novacek and world-renowned violinist Leila Josefowicz perform an evening recital of unique works for violin and piano. Feb. 23 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $32. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic. org. Templeton Performing Arts Center, 1200 S Main St., Templeton.

KARAOKE NIGHT Food and drink available for purchase. Last Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. Free admission. my805tix.com. Club Car Bar, 508 S. Main Street, Templeton, 805-400-4542.

WILL BREMAN LIVE Sip on a crafted cocktail whilst listening to Santa Barbara-based singer/songwriter Will Breman. Sept. 28 , 6-8 p.m. my805tix. com. Pony Club Wine Bar, 1021 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-226-9995.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ALL AGES OPEN MIC NIGHT

Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo. ANDY SUMMERS LIVE See Summers, of the Police, live in concert. All ages welcome. Nov. 3 , 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com.

AVATAR: CHIMP MOSH PIT TOUR

With special guests Orbit Culture and The Native Howl. All ages welcome.

Oct. 8 7:30 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com.

BOOTS N BOOZE COUNTRY

FESTIVAL An all ages event. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children 6 and under free with paid adult admission (one child per adult). Oct. 28 12-8 p.m. 805concerts. com. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, 877-468-3861.

DARK HORSE MUSIC COLLECTIVE

PRESENTS SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND In a songwriters’ circle format, each artist talks about their song, performs it, then “passes the mic” to the next artist. Oct. 2 5-8 p.m. my805tix.com.

Barrelhouse Brewing Co. Speakeasy, 1033 Chorro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-296-1128.

EASTON EVERETT SOLO Enjoy some indie-acoustic, live music. Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. eastoneverett.com. Big Sky Cafe, 1121 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, (805)545-5401.

LIVE MUSIC AT LIQUID GRAVITY

Check social media and calendar for weekly updates. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC AT RAGTAG WINE CO. Enjoy live music by local favorites. Wine available by the flight, glass, or bottle. Thursdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Ragtag Wine Co., 779 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-0774, ragtagwineco.com.

AUTUMN ANNUAL Arts

MAPACHE For ages 18 and over. Nov. 9 7 p.m. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843, slobrew.com.

MATT SARGENT GUITAR CONCERT

Matt Sargent will perform new guitar works with electronics. He is a composer, guitarist, recording engineer, and music technologist based in upstate New York, where he is assistant professor of music at Bard College. Enjoy works by Eve Beglarian and Robert Carl, and Sargent’s original work. Oct. 13 , 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-7562406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

MATTHEW WHITAKER

A prodigious talent who began his musical journey at age 3 and has made a remarkable impact on the jazz scene. See this extraordinary visually impaired pianist live in concert. Dec. 6 , 7:30-9 p.m. $44. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

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Brick by Brick Fall Wine Festival

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Atascadero Printery

San Luis Obispo Oktoberfest

Harvest Wine Club Pick-Up Party SAT &

Unity in the Community: Zongo All-Stars

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 South Bay Community Center, Los Osos

Dark Horse Music Collective Presents: Songwriters in the Round

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2 BarrelHouse Brewing Taproom, SLO

SLOFunny Comedy Show: Key Lewis, John DiResta, Matt Knudsen

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 The Siren El Chorro, Dairy Creek, SLO

Latin Glow Party Festival: Music by Four DJs

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

Brushstrokes by the Greens: An Evening of Painting with Drew Davis

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Dairy Creek Golf Course, SLO

Camp Arroyo Grande Dinner Dance

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Camp Arroyo Grande

Reggae Music featuring Ossie Dellimore & The High Tribe Band

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

SLOFunny Comedy JamboreeGrover Beach

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Rib Line By The Beach, Grover Beach

Siempre Selena (Selena Tribute Band)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

SLOFunny Comedy Jamboree - Los Osos

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 Central Coast Pizza, Los Osos

SLO County Arts Open Studio Art Tour Kickoff Celebration

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

Orcutt Road, The Bunker SLO

Ransom Note (80s Hair/Glam Metal)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 Flower City Ballroom, Lompoc

RODNEY CROWELL: THE CHICAGO SESSIONS TOUR Nov. 5 9 p.m.

The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com.

THE STRUTS LIVE Dec. 4 , 8 p.m.

The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com.

SUNDAY MUSIC AT RAGTAG WINE CO. Enjoy live music by local favorites. Wine available by the flight, glass, or bottle. Sundays, 4-7 p.m. Ragtag Wine Co., 779 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, 805-439-0774, ragtagwineco.com.

TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET: ISLAND

PRAYERS The Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet returns to SLO with a captivating new program. This evening will showcase works commissioned by and created for TIQ from renowned composers Terence Glanchard, Rhiannon Giddens, Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate, and founder David Balakrishnan. Jan. 19 7:30-9 p.m. $24-$53. 8057562787. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ABBAFAB A multimedia tribute to the music of ABBA. ABBAFAB will take you on a technicolor journey that is unmatched. Nov. 12 7-10 p.m. $45$65. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/abbafab/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

BACK PAGES BAND: LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE Visit site for tickets and more info on the show. Oct. 14, 2-5:30

p.m. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

BEE GEES GOLD The ultimate salute and fan experience. The show recreates the look and sound of the Bee Gees. Sept. 28 7:30-10:30 p.m. $30-$40. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/bee-gees-gold/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

DO-KWA PRODUCTIONS

PRESENTS FIRST LADIES OF DISCO A rocking, on your feet, tribute to music from the ’70s, ‘80s, and ’90s. Jan. 25 7:30-10:30 p.m. $47-$67. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ first-ladies-of-disco/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THE DOO WOP PROJECT The Doo

Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate — and in some cases entirely reimagine — some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. Jan. 15 , 7-10 p.m. $39$65. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/the-doo-wop-project/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

EVIL WOMAN: THE AMERICAN ELO

A captivating tribute band dedicated to honoring the legendary music of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). With exceptional musicianship and a meticulous attention to detail, they bring ELO’s iconic sound to life on stage. Feb. 14 , 7:30-10:30 p.m. $45-$69. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ evil-woman/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL: A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON

Featuring Belinda Davids, this acclaimed two-hour production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through Houston’s greatest hits including “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” “How Will I Know,” and more. Feb. 17, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $45-$75. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ the-greatest-love-of-all/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

KARAOKE EVERY FRIDAY Enjoy some good food and karaoke. Fridays, 5-8 p.m. 805-723-5550. The Central Grill, 545 Orchard Road, Nipomo.

KARAOKE EVERY WEDNESDAY A weekly event with barbecue offerings and more. Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. Rancho Nipomo BBQ, 108 Cuyama Ln., Nipomo, 805-925-3500.

LEONID & FRIENDS Capturing the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago, Leonid & Friends replicates the band’s complex arrangements amazingly note for note. Comprised of 11 of the finest musicians in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus, this remarkable group has performed multiple sold-out U.S. tours. Nov. 19, 7-10 p.m. $36-$75. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ leonid-and-friends/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL A concert-style theatrical production that chronicles the performance and sounds of George

Michael with staging and lighting while telling his story, from early music hits with Wham!, to later hits including “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go,” “Freedom,” “Careless Whisper,” “Father Figure,” and more. Jan. 31 7:30-10:30 p.m. $44-$75. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/shows/the-lifeand-music-of-george-michael/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN: PERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS

Gary Mullen & The Works will be performing their world-renowned One Night of Queen live at the Clark Center. Get your tickets today for an evening that captures all the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of Queen.

Feb. 24 7:30-10:30 p.m. $45-$65. 805489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

PRINCE AGAIN: A TRIBUTE TO PRINCE Paying homage to the legend, busting out all his top numbers with perfect dance moves and stagecraft. This spot-on tribute delivers such unforgettable hits as “Little Red Corvette,” “1999,” “Kiss,” “Cream,” “Diamonds & Pearls,” “I Wanna Be Your Lover,” and the hallmark “Purple Rain.” Oct. 6 , 7:30-10:30 p.m. $40-$50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ prince-again/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THOMPSON SQUARE ACOUSTIC DUO Acclaimed act Thompson Square performs their top hits such as “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not?,” “If I Didn’t Have You,” and more. Oct. 1 7:30-10:30 p.m. $39-$69. 805-

489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ thompson-square/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

YESTERDAY: THE LAS VEGAS

BEATLES SHOW Endorsed by none other than Sir Paul McCartney himself, Yesterday is a phenomenal tribute to the Fab Four and their timeless music. Sept. 30 7:30-10:30 p.m. $29-$55. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/yesterday/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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THE HOMESTEAD: LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO Check the Homestead’s Facebook page for details on live music events. Fridays, Saturdays The Homestead, 105 W. Clark Ave, Old Orcutt, 805-287-9891, thehomesteadoldorcutt.com.

LADIES NIGHT OUT Music by DJ Van Gloryious and DJ Panda. Features delicious daiquiri specials. Thursdays, 8 p.m.-midnight Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, 805-623-8866.

LIVE MUSIC AT STELLER’S CELLAR

Enjoy live music most Fridays and Saturdays. Call venue or check website to find out who’s performing. Fridays, Saturdays stellerscellar.com. Steller’s Cellar, 405 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt.

MUSIC AT ROSCOE’S KITCHEN

Live DJ and karaoke every Friday and Saturday night. Featured acts include Soul Fyah Band, DJ Nasty, DJ Jovas, and more. Fridays, Saturdays, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, 805-623-8866.

OLD TIME GOSPEL SING-ALONG

All are welcome. Call for more details. Last Saturday of every month, 5-6 p.m. 805-478-6198. Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria.

SIPPIN’ SUNDAYS: WINE, MUSIC, AND MORE Enjoy a flight of six distinctively different age-worthy wines while listening to live entertainment presented by a local band, musician, or disc jockey. Features sweet treats from Santa Maria food vendors and local artisans. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. through Nov. 19 Free. 805-937-8463. instagram.com/ cottonwoodcanyonwinery/. Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard And Winery, 3940 Dominion Rd, Santa Maria.

SUNDAY NIGHT FUN End the weekend with some good vibes. Music by DJ Van Gloryious. Sundays, 8 p.m.midnight Roscoe’s Kitchen, 229 Town Center E, Santa Maria, 805-623-8866. UKULELE JAM SESSIONS This is a drop-in program. Play melodies and many songs with other musicians. Baritone ukuleles are available to use or bring your own. Music and music strands provided. Mondays, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. through Dec. 27 Free. 805-925-0951. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

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GIRL NAMED TOM Three siblings unlock one harmony to unite the world as Girl Named Tom. The trio—Bekah, Joshua, and Caleb Liechty—notably made history as “the only group to ever win NBC’s The Voice .” With Special Guest J Maya. Oct. 6 7-10 p.m. Prices vary. 805-686-1789. solvangtheaterfest.

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org. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang.

LIVE MUSIC SUNDAYS Sundays, 2-6 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, 805-686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS

Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, 805-686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com.

THEATER & STAGE

Drama

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BECOMING JULIA MORGAN: A

STAGED READING A fast-paced play about the architect and builder of

It takes two

Hearst Castle and 700 other buildings. This is a staged reading written by Belinda Taylor. Sept. 29, 7-9 p.m., Sept. 30, 7-9 p.m. and Oct. 1 , 2-4 p.m.

$25. 213-864-9232. cambriaarts.org/ theatre-season/. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

WAR OF THE WORLDS By the Sea Productions presents its production of the 1938 radio broadcast based on H.G. Well’s novel. Oct. 13-29 my805tix.com. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

THE LARAMIE PROJECT In this play by Moises Kaufman, follow the poignant and thought-provoking exploration of a community’s response to a tragic event. This gripping play delves into the aftermath of the true life 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, shedding light on themes of hate and acceptance. Oct. 12 , Oct. 14 7-10 p.m., Oct. 20 7-10 p.m. and Oct. 21 2-5 p.m.

$10-$15. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.

AUTUMN ANNUAL Arts

org/shows/aghs-theatre-fall/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SILENT SKY In this play by Lauren Gunderson, travel back in time to the early 20th century and meet Henrietta Leavitt, an astronomer ahead of her time. This inspiring and moving play celebrates the remarkable achievements of women in science, and more. Presented by AGHS Theater

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e Tango Lovers presents its dance and music production, Volver, at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande on Saturday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. Held in Forbes Hall, the show features an ensemble of 20 dancers onstage. Tickets range between $46 and $75. Visit clarkcenter.org for more info. e Clark Center for the Performing Arts is located at 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. —C.W.

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SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

RADIUM GIRLS: READERS THEATRE

Based on the harrowing true story of female factory workers in the early 20th century, this ensemble piece explores their struggle for justice against a corporation that knowingly put their lives at risk. Nov. 10-18 my805tix.com. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

WIT: READERS THEATRE Written by Margaret Edson, this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama is a profound exploration of life, death, and the human condition. Nov. 11-19 my805tix. com. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

Holiday

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THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

EVER: A STAGED READING Described as a heartwarming Christmas story for all ages. Dec. 15-17 By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay, bytheseaproductions.org.

A RAINBOW HOLIDAY Directed by Samuel Gottlieb. Presented by By The Sea Productions. Nov. 17- Dec. 3 my805tix.com. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

A CHRISTMAS STORY Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher, and even Santa Claus. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through Dec. 23 $15-$40. 805-7862440. slorep.org. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

JANE LYNCH: A SWINGIN’ LITTLE

CHRISTMAS A fun fresh twist on the Christmas specials of the ‘50s and ‘60s when harmonies were tight and swing was the thing. Starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and The Tony Guerrero Quintet. Dec. 17 $49-$79. 805-756-6556. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, pacslo.org.

NOCHEBUENA: A CHRISTMAS

SPECTACULAR Experience the vibrant spirit of Mexico’s Christmas season with an all-star cast featuring Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar. Dec. 13 , 7:309:30 p.m. $32.40-$79. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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KERRY IRISH PRODUCTIONS

PRESENTS AN IRISH CHRISTMAS

As seen on PBS. Join an awardwinning cast of Riverdance principals and World Champion Dancers in a celebration of the great traditions of Christmas in Ireland: butter-making, chasing the wren on St. Stephen’s Day, drawing down the half door, and more. Dec. 22 7-10 p.m. $40-$59. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ an-irish-christmas-2023/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

WORLD BALLET SERIES: THE

NUTCRACKER Step into the whimsical magic of one of the world’s most beloved fairy tales. Performed live by a multinational cast of 50 professional ballet dancers gathered to bring this beloved holiday tradition to life. Nov. 28 , 7-10 p.m. $30-$85. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ world-ballet-series-the-nutcracker/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

ELF: THE MUSICAL Based on the classic comedy film, adapted for the stage with music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Nov. 9 - Dec. 23 pcpa.org. Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria.

Comedy

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THE REBOOT: STORYTELLING

REIMAGINED (HOT MESS) A live story show in Top Dog’s lush garden theater under the stars with seasoned tellers and first-timers sharing true personal stories around this month’s theme, “HOT MESS.” Not a comedy show, but often hysterical; “always magical.” Dress warm, and come early for first-come seating. Sept. 29 7-9:15 p.m. Free. 805-772-9225. facebook. com/the.reboot4u. Top Dog Coffee Bar, 857 Main St., Morro Bay.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY JAMBOREE

LOS OSOS A monthly comedy show that takes place at various locations in SLO County. Oct. 12 , 8-9:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Central Coast Pizza, 1050 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos.

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COMEDY NIGHT Headlining is Jeff “Big Daddy” Wayne, with Stephanie Blum, David Uhlfelder, and hosted by Justin Bournonville. Oct. 7 7-10 p.m. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. 805-221-7121. pasolounge.com/. Paso Lounge, 1144 Black Oak Drive, Paso Robles. EVENING OF COMEDY FROM HEMINGWAY’S STEAKHOUSE GA tickets are theater seating. VIP tickets get preferred table seating and food and drink service at the table. First Saturday of every month, 8-10 p.m. through Dec. 6 $38-$55. 805-369-1017. Park Ballroom, 1232 Park St., Paso Robles, ehsteaks.com.

JOLON STATION BAND VARIETY

SHOW Come join Jolon Station Band every Thursday night in downtown Atascadero for a night of comedy, musical guests, prize wheels, and more. Thursdays, 8-10 p.m. $5 at the door. Raconteur Room, 5840 Traffic Way, Atascadero, 805-464-2584.

SHE LOVES YOU Two combative clerks, Amalia and Georg, are constantly butting heads on the job. After both respond to a “lonely hearts” advertisement in the newspaper, these unwitting pen pals become the most unlikely of lovebirds. Through Oct. 1 my805tix.com. Paso Robles Youth Arts, 3201 Spring St., Paso Robles, 805-238-5825.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY AT TOOTH AND NAIL WINERY Hosted by Sean

Tweedly. Special Guests Ron Swallow and Ed Greer. Featuring Roni Shanell. Headliner Shaun Latham. Oct. 13 , 8 p.m. my805tix.com. Tooth and Nail Winery, 3090 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles, 805-369-6100.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

CCCT LIVE IMPROV COMEDY

SHOW Improvisors will be creating an

entirely on the spot, live comedy show using audience suggestions. This unique form of fast-paced, high energy improv comedy will leave you at the edge of your seat, laughing, of course.

Sept. 28 6-8 p.m. $10. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-5449463, slowineandbeerco.com.

COMEDY NIGHT Professional comedy show featuring local and touring comics. Hosted by Aidan Candelario. First and Third Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. $5. 805-540-8300. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo, bangthedrumbrewery.com.

ENSEMBLE IMPROV COMEDY

SHOW See the talented ensemble team perform live improv comedy on the second spookiest night of the month, Friday the 13th. Oct. 13 , 6-8 p.m. $10. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo.

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS

Known as one of America’s preeminent humor writers, the master of satire returns to SLO with his sardonic wit and incisive social critiques. Nov. 16 7:30-9 p.m. $35.60-$68. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV AND STAND-UP SHOW Join the talented cast of CCCT for a night of laughs with this live Improv comedy and stand-up show. Sit back and enjoy the show with a cool glass of beer or wine from the bar and a meal from Wicked Garden food truck. Oct. 5 , 6-8 p.m. $10. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9463, slowineandbeerco.com.

IMPROV STUDENT SHOWCASE Join CCCT’s Improv 101 students at their Improv Comedy debut. Features hilarious games generated on the spot from audience suggestions. Oct. 12 , 6-8 p.m. $10. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9463, slowineandbeerco.com.

NUNSENSE The five nuns from Little Sisters of Hoboken put on a fundraiser to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia, Child of God. Fortunately, the remaining sisters all have hidden talents that bring merriment to this show full of “nun” puns. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through Oct. 15 $20-$45. 805-7862440. slorep.org/shows/nunsense-amusical-comedy/. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo.

ODDFELLOWS OPEN MIC Bring your music, improv, standup, magic, and dance talents. Each act gets five minutes. Audience votes for favorite. Third Saturday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-234-0456. Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo.

OPEN MIC COMEDY Sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Aidan Candelario. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Free. 805-540-8300. saintsbarrel.com/event-calendar.

Saints Barrel Wine Bar, 1021 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo.

SKETCH COMEDY STUDENT

SHOWCASE CCCT’s Sketch Comedy class students will be performing their unique bits for you, live and perfected for your enjoyment. Come laugh with these students and enjoy a cool glass of beer or wine from the bar and a meal from Wicked Garden food truck. Oct. 19 6-8 p.m. $10. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera St., suite 250, San Luis Obispo, 805-5449463, slowineandbeerco.com.

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO A CAL POLY FOOTBALL GAME! Spanos Stadium, San Luis Obispo

WIN TWO TICKETS TO ANY BY THE SEA PRODUCTIONS SHOW! 545 Shasta Avenue, Morro Bay

WIN TWO TICKETS TO THE CAL POLY ARTS SHOW “DREAMERS’ CIRCUS”

Tuesday, October 10 • 7:30pm Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, SLO

TWO TICKETS TO JAMES GARNER’S TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH

Sunday, October 22 • 7pm Clark Center, Arroyo Grande

SLO COMEDY UNDERGROUND

OPEN MIC NIGHT Enjoy a night of laughs provided by the local SLO Comedy Community. It’s open mic night, so anyone can perform and “you never know what you’ll see.” Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Free. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337, libertinebrewing.com.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW AT

DAIRY CREEK Headliner Matt Knudsen. Hosted by Allison Weber. With Quincy Weekly, Key Lewis. Featuring John DiResta. Sept. 29 6:30 & 9 p.m. my805tix.com. Dairy Creek Golf Course, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-782-8060.

STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWCASE

CCCT’s Stand-Up Comedy class students will be performing their material at Linnaea’s. Get ready to laugh along with these comics who have been perfecting their acts with instructor Danielle Durbin. Oct. 7 6-8 p.m. $10. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-5888, linnaeas.com/.

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Prepare to laugh until you cry when four of the world’s most masterful improv artists take you on the high wire act of comedic acrobatics. The rapid-fire wit and non-stop jokes will have your sides splitting and begging for mercy, and also begging for more. Nov. 21 7:30-9:30 p.m. $62-$69. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

PAULA POUNDSTONE Iconic

comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and legendary spontaneous wit. Paula is the star of several HBO specials and a regular panelist on NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” Oct. 20, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

$39-$62. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/paula-poundstone/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

New York in the ‘90s. Feb. 10, 8-10 p.m.

$45-$65. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/sex-n-the-city-24/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY GROVER

BEACH A monthly comedy show that takes place at various locations in SLO County. Lineups are subject to change, but there are always three headliners and a special guest. Oct. 11 8-9:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Ribline by the Beach, 395 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL A hilarious and spine-chilling rock musical adaptation of the beloved Evil Dead films. Oct. 13-29 my805tix. com. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

WHICH WITCH Presented by Orcutt Community Theater. Oct. 21-29 my805tix.com. Klein Dance Arts, 3558 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

LAUGH THERAPY: STAND UP

COMEDY 2023 Enjoy comedy from headliner comics from across the country. Oct. 25 , 8-10 p.m. my805tix. com. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-686-4785.

Dance

SAN LUIS OBISPO

BODYTRAFFIC Witness

BODYTRAFFIC’s captivating fusion of urban edge and inventive dance, embodying the creative spirit of Los Angeles. Acclaimed for its versatile, peerless dancers, this company delivers breathtaking performances featuring works from renowned contemporary choreographers such as Kyle Abraham, Ohad Naharin, and Micaela Taylor. Oct. 18 , 7:30-9 p.m.

$36-$60. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts. org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

AUTUMN ANNUAL Arts

WHITE Based on the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, the ballet of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs takes the vibrant style of the Disney-animated movie and sets it to the musical motifs of Polish composer Bogdan Pavlovsky. Nov. 13 , 7-9 p.m. $42.50-$67. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

JIG: A TRINITY IRISH DANCE

COMPANY PRODUCTION Experience the captivating Trinity Irish Dance Company, “a pioneer of progressive Irish dance that combines traditional vibrancy with American innovation.” Feb. 9, 7:30-9 p.m. $36-$60. 805-7562787. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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STORYTELLERS Flex Performing Arts Presents this original dance and theater production. Imogen is the daughter of a talented author, who is tragically struggling to find her voice. While dealing with her own heartbreak, she wants to help her mother rediscover her love of storytelling. Dec. 9 1-4 & 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Dec. 10, 3-6 p.m. $35-$75. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ flex-storytellers/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

For Kids SAN LUIS OBISPO

DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD

SEX

N’ THE CITY: A (SUPER UNAUTHORIZED) MUSICAL

PARODY Tackles serious topics like “Will I ever find the one?,” “Can you ever really be over your ex?,” etc. Join Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha on a hilarious trip through

CHICAGO A universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing. Feb. 22 7:30-9 p.m. $78-$119. 805-7562787. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

GRAND KYIV BALLET: SNOW

LIVE: KING FOR A DAY Hop aboard the trolley for this whimsical, familyfriendly adventure featuring your favorite characters from the Emmywinning PBS Kids series. Journey to

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The muse in music

e Canzona Women’s Ensemble presents its upcoming concert, e Lyric Muse, at the United Methodist Church in San Luis Obispo on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m. e choir features more than 20 singers. Tickets to the concert are available in advance at my805tix.com. Visit canzonawomen.org for more details. e United Methodist Church is located at 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.

—C.W.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CANZONA WOMEN’S ENSEMBLE

the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, enjoying stories of friendship and kindness, with catchy tunes like “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Feb. 8 7:30-9 p.m. $29-$75. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

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THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Step into the enchanting world of AGHS Theatre Company’s production of the classic tale. Join Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger on a thrilling adventure as they navigate the rivers and meadows of the English countryside. Enjoy toetapping tunes, captivating characters, and more. Dec. 8

$14-$20. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/aghs-theatrethe-wind-in-the-willows/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Presented by Coastal Youth Theater. Oct. 27, 7-10 p.m., Oct. 28 , 2-5 & 7-10 p.m., Oct. 29 3-6 p.m., Nov. 3 7-10

Nov. 4 2-5 & 7-10 p.m. and Nov. 5 , 3-6 p.m. $20-$25. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ cpaf-addams-family/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH SLO’S BIG NIGHT OUT AT THE MELODRAMA A charitable and funfilled evening at the Great American Melodrama. Enjoy a sweet dessert silent auction and a special live performance of Trudy and The Beast all in support of the local youth. Oct. 11 $60. (805) 481-7339. bgcslo.org/ bignightout.html. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

SHREK THE MUSICAL St. Joseph High School presents this musical about everyone’s favorite ogre. Nov. 10 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Nov. 11 6:30-9:30 p.m. $20. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/shrek-the-musical/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL An exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music, this deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old. Nov. 2 7-10 p.m., Nov. 3 , 7-10 p.m. and Nov. 4 , 2-5 & 7-10 p.m. $10-$20. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/the-spongebob-musical/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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CHRIS PERONDI’S STUNT DOG

EXPERIENCE Famed trainer Chris Perondi and his cast of rescue dogs entertain audiences of all ages with high-energy excitement from beginning to end. Nov. 11 5-7 p.m. Prices vary. 805-686-1789. solvangtheaterfest.org/show-details/ stunt-dog-experience. Theaterfest Solvang, 420 2nd St, Solvang.

the prospect of transcendent hope. See Library’s Event Calendar for more information about the films. Sept. 29

6-8 p.m., Oct. 27 6-8 p.m., Nov. 10 6-8 p.m. and Dec. 1 6-8 p.m. Free. 805-7815991. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

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CENTRAL COAST ENTERTAINMENT

inspiration, and community to writers and creatives across genres. For 39 years, the conference has invited notable authors, speakers, and industry professionals to help writers improve their craft. Oct. 14 , 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $249. cuesta. edu/communityprograms/writersconference/index.html. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-546-3132.

CINEMA

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REDEMPTIVELY GROTESQUE

FILM SERIES

This Fall, Cal Poly Professor Paul Marchbanks will usher participants through a series of “Redemptively Grotesque” films at the San Luis Obispo Library; stories that will juxtapose human suffering and

EXPO

The Central Coast Film Society hosts a full day of free workshops with local film industry professionals, and the Central Coast Screening of the documentary Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic. Following the daytime Expo is an evening event at 6:00PM. Tickets for evening event; $35-$45

Oct. 7 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free; $35-$45 for evening event. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/central-coastentertainment-expo/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

LITERATURE & POETRY

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BOOK DISCUSSION Group will be discussing two books this month: Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard and Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. Oct. 19 5:306:45 p.m. 805-528-1862. Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.

POETRY NIGHT: WATER Join via Zoom for a night of poetry celebrating “Water.” Poets Samuel Duarte and Laure-Anne Bosselaar will present their original poetical works, followed by an open mic. Registration is required for attendance. Zoom links will be sent via email on the day prior. Oct. 4 , 6:30-8 p.m. 805-528-1862. slolibrary.org. Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.

READ TOGETHER A group reading of a play/script. No audition necessary. Come in, take a script, and the group will read the play aloud together. This month will be The Man Who Came to Dinner. Oct. 12 , 5:30-6:45 p.m. 805-528-1862. slolibrary.org. Los Osos Library, 2075 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.

SOCRATES: DISCUSSION GROUP

Group members present interesting and thought provoking topics of all sorts. Topics are selected in advance and moderated by volunteers. Vaccinations are necessary. Enter through wooden gate to garden area. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 805-528-7111. Coalesce Bookstore, 845 Main St., Morro Bay, coalescebookstore.com/.

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AUTHORS IN DISCUSSION Book

launch for Straight Jackets and Lunch

Money A candid account of events related to mental illness, eating disorders, and “the flawed science used to treat her.” Cal Poly teacher Katya Cengel will discuss her new memoir with author Mark Parsons. Oct. 21 , 2-3 p.m. Free. 805-781-5184. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

CUESTA COLLEGE CENTRAL COAST WRITER’S CONFERENCE

An annual one-day event at Cuesta College providing education,

SLO NIGHTWRITERS: A COMMUNITY OF WRITERS SLO NightWriters supports local writers with monthly presentations, critique groups, contests, and other events. Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 805-703-3132. slonightwriters.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

WALT WHITMAN GAY MEN’S BOOK CLUB

This club reads, studies and discusses books chosen by the group which relate to their lives as gay men. All are welcome. Second Monday of every month, 7-9:30 p.m. Free. galacc. org/events/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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BIG LIBRARY BOOK SALE The Grover Beach Community Library’s last sale of the year offers a wide selection of current fiction, non-fiction, research, and a beautiful selection of coffee table books. It is a perfect time to pick up holiday gifts. Cash only. Oct. 7 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free to attend. 805-4814131. GroverBeachLibrary.org. Grover Beach Community Library, 240 N 9th St., Grover Beach.

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PAWS TO READ Reading to dogs is a wonderful way for children to gain confidence while reading aloud. These dogs absolutely love books and are excellent listeners. No one pays attention to a child reading quite like a dog. First come, first served for 15-minute time slots. Oct. 24

3:30-5 p.m., Oct. 31 , 3:30-5 p.m. and Nov. 28 , 3:30-5 p.m. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

VALLEY READS BOOK CLUB Group covers a different book each month. Registration required. Second Saturday of every month, 2 p.m. Free. 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/ city-government/departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

VISUAL ARTS Special Art Events

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ALCOHOL INK FAMILY PLAY TIME

Alcohol inks are basically inks with alcohol in them, so they dry super fast. Make ornaments, necklaces, or magnets and shaving cream cards during this family-friendly event. Preregistration required. Nov. 25 10 a.m.-noon $35. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

AQUARIUS 2024 Central Coast Watercolor Society’s annual juried exhibit features a wide array of watermedia art from experimental to traditional. Meet the artists at the opening reception on Feb. 25, 2 to 4 p.m.

De Toloache

Whitaker

An Evening with David Sedaris

Dreamers’ Circus

Island Quartet

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall

Lupita Infante

when awards will be presented. Feb. 22- April 1 Free. ccwsart.com/aquarius2024-show. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR The Cambria Neighbors Club is hosting its annual Arts and Crafts Fair at the Cambria Pines Lodge. With more than 70 vendors registered, and food and music. Free admission. Oct. 14 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 818-809-7910. cambriapineslodge.com/ events/onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY

Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. Event lasts up to 2 hours. The party includes a complimentary glass of wine and canvas with materials. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. $55. 805-3945560. coastalwineandpaint.com. Harmony Cafe at the Pewter Plough, 824 Main St., Cambria.

SECOND SATURDAYS Come by and see the Featured Artists Shows, find gifts for your loved ones, surprises for yourself, and meet the artists featured in the incredible gallery. Second Saturday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

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APPETITE FOR ART A fundraiser, supporting the mission of Studios on the Park and celebrating art and food. Enjoy cocktails from Pappy McGregor’s, wines from Adelaida Vineyards, grazing boards from Cured and

Cultivated, music from Eric Burgener, and a silent auction. Oct. 5 5:30-8 p.m. $100. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark. org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

OCTOBER’S FIRST SATURDAY: WINE, ART, AND MUSIC Enjoy art from the second month of our “A Cut Above” exhibit while sipping wines donated by Asuncion Ridge and hear music by Marco Patson. Oct. 7, 6-9 p.m. Free; $10 wine. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

PETS AND PLATES: AN EVENING OF INSPIRATION, INTUITION, AND CREATIVITY A special evening with Sandy Rakowitz, owner of One Heart University. Connect with our beloved animals past and present. Sandy will offer a private, intuitive connection with your pet in the studio’s loft area. Bring a photo of your pet. Oct. 13 5-7 p.m. $150. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

RESIDENT ARTIST OPEN HOUSE

Meet featured artists, view their latest masterpieces, and shop their sales just in time for the holidays. Enjoy wine available for purchase and live music from Ken Warrick. Nov. 4 , 6-9 p.m. Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark. org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

SIP N’ SKETCH Bring your own supplies (or borrow some of our’s) and paint or sketch a themed live-model or still life under the guidance of Studios resident artists. See website for the specific theme of the month. Your first glass of wine is included in price. Third Saturday

of every month, 6-9 p.m. $20. 805-2389800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

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BRUSHSTROKES BY THE GREENS: AN EVENING OF PAINTING WITH DREW DAVIS An acrylic painting workshop set against the backdrop of the golf course. Includes all supplies and a complimentary drink. Additional drinks and food available for purchase.

Oct. 3 5-7 p.m. my805tix.com. Dairy Creek Golf Course, 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-782-8060.

CLAY BABY HANDPRINTS Offers a unique experience of pressing your baby’s hand/foot into clay so parents can cherish this time forever. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays $55. anamcre.com/baby-handprints. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

FIRST FRIDAYS Visit SLOMA on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, music, and wines provided by regional winery partners. Admission is free and open to the public. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/events/firstfridays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

LIGHTWIRE THEATER: DINOLIGHT Join Lightwire Theater for their electrifying production, DinoLight. Recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant, this glow-in- the-dark adventure weaves a heartwarming story with a cutting-edge blend of puppetry and technology. Feb. 25 3-4:30 p.m. $36$40. 805-756-2787. calpolyarts.org.

Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

LITTLE PUMPKINS AND PAINT: AN ART CENTRAL CHARITY EVENT

Open to all children ages 6–12. Students will use paint markers to decorate their pumpkins in this guided lesson taught by local art teacher Spencer Collins. Proceeds of this event will be donated to CAPSLO. Oct. 28 , 12-3 p.m. $15 per person. artcentralslo. com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200.

OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR: KICKOFF CELEBRATION Features a live DJ set to enjoy from Peaking Lights; food from Baguette About It and Big Wave Sushi Bowls available for purchase; and opportunities to network and mingle with local artists and art patrons. Oct. 13 6-9 p.m. my805tix.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

PICKET PAINTING PARTY Decorative picket purchasing opportunities are available to show your support and help fund maintenance and educational programs in the Children’s Garden. Second Saturday of every month, 1-4 p.m. $75 per picket or 2 for $100. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST A self-directed fun group of dynamic artists who enjoy painting and sketching outdoors. Artists meet on site at various locations. Weekly plein air destinations are provided by Kirsti Wothe via email (mrswothe@yahoo.com). Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon SLO County, Various

locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

SLODRAWZ FIGURE DRAWING

GROUP Doesn’t include guided instructions. Students are encouraged to bring whatever media they desire. Features a different nude model each session. All skill levels welcome. Second Monday of every month, 5-7 p.m. and Fourth Monday of every month, 5-7 p.m. through Nov. 27 $20 ($3 tip recommended). 559-250-3081. spencerpoulterart.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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ARTISAN’S FAIRE This annual scholarship fundraiser features a wonderful variety of original artwork and handmade goods from local artisans. Also features the popular Artisan Cafe, serving lunch and homemade pie, and a raffle prize. A fun day to start off the holiday season. Nov. 18 , 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free to the public. 805-363-4084. womansclubofarroyogrande.com.

Women’s Club of Arroyo Grande, 211 Vernon St., Arroyo Grande.

EMBROIDERERS GUILD OF AMERICA The Bishop’s Peak Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America invites you to attend its monthly meeting. For more information, follow on Facebook or visit the EGA website. Third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Nov. 18 Free. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach, 805-773-4832.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH

JOE CIBERE Central Coast Watercolor Society sponsors artist Joe Cibere, Aquarius 2024 Juror, for a three-day

workshop, “Design, Backlight, and Water.” His abstract realism features strong design with a sense of illusion. Fee includes morning snacks and lunch. Go to CCWS website to register. Feb. 26 , 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 27 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Feb. 28 , 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $390. ccwsart.com/joe-cibere-workshop. Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church, 1235 N Thompson Rd., Arroyo Grande, 805-219-0133.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

WITH KATHY MILLER Central Coast Watercolor Society presents award-winning artist Kathy Miller who will demonstrate her free-flowing painterly style. Attendees will try out her techniques using her photos or their own. Go to CCWS website to register for the workshop. Fee includes morning snacks and lunch. Oct. 3 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Oct. 4 , 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $215. ccwsart.com/kathymiller-workshop. Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church, 1235 N Thompson Rd., Arroyo Grande, 805-219-0133.

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ARTISTIC SELF ART STUDIO For adults ages 50 and over. Bring your art projects and supplies and work on them in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere with other artists. This is a drop-in program. Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. through Dec. 27 Free. 805-9250951. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

ANNUAL FALL ART SHOW Visitors to the gallery will vote for their favorite pieces throughout the month of October. Cash prizes will given for first , second, and third place. The winners will be announced at a reception on Aug. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. Public is welcome. Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 29 Free. 805-737-1129. lompocart.org. Cypress Gallery, 119 E Cypress Ave., Lompoc.

Exhibits

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BRUSHSTROKES 2023 The Painters Group SLO presents its annual juried exhibition Brushstrokes, revived postpandemic, featuring a wide variety of painting mediums and styles. Through Nov. 6 Free. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504, artcentermorrobay.org.

FINE ART DRAWING BY DON DOUBLEDEE Don Doubledee, known for his impressive local architectural portfolio, features his drawings in graphite, colored pencil, and ink. His “Postcards” series features vacation sketches from around the world and also detailed Morro Bay waterfront scenes. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.5 p.m. through Dec. 29 Free. 805-7721068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART FELTING BY DEBBIE GEDAYLOO Debbie Gedayloo’s textured paper, fabric, and fiber art, from soft felted bowls to detailed landscapes and abstracts, brings a gentle hand-crafted essence to your home. Mondays, WednesdaysSundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART FUSED GLASS BY LINDA HILL Linda Hill is a fused glass artist living and working in Los Osos. Linda has been working at her craft for more than 20 years and she loves color, patterns, shapes, and creating fused glass art. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART PAINTING GROUP SHOW: THE TEXTURE OF LIGHT A group show featuring artists Joan L Brown, Virginia Mack, Patricia Newton, Sandra Sanders, Candle Cranston, Hope Myers, and Brian Johnson. Explore the beautiful enchanting world of winter light and colorful textures. Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART PAINTINGS AND GIFTS BY CAROLE MCDONALD California native Carole McDonald creates textured felted bags and pursues

her passion for color as a self-taught acrylic and oil painter since moving to the Central Coast. View her vibrant, precise and textural works. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART PAINTINGS BY ATUL PANDE In Atul’s Own Words: “I am an intuitive, self-taught acrylic painter influenced by post-WWII expressionism who layers vivid colors and shapes, informed by my Indian upbringing and scientific, medical background, to create textured, engaging works that organically evolve through my processes.” Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART PAINTINGS BY SPANKY ANDERSON In Spanky Anderson’s own words: “My peripheral vision of the central coast sunrises and sunsets dictate the color palette and brushstrokes onto my canvas.” Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP SHOW: WINDWARD TIDES Experience the beauty of the California coast through stunning landscape photography. Artists Karen Peterson, Greg Siragusa, Cathy Russ, Dominic Hartman, and Grant Kreinberg capture the ever-changing moods and breathtaking vistas of this iconic coastal paradise. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART WATERCOLOR GROUP SHOW: THE COLOR OF WATER Fall-weather countryscapes and seascapes, still-life settings, and birds and wildlife scenes are the focus for this show to highlight the beauty of artwork done in watercolors. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 30 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART WATERCOLORS BY NANCY JENSEN Nancy Jensen celebrates the simple joys of living on the central coast of California. In her watercolor paintings, she honors the fruits of the harvest in local vineyards, the springtime surprises of bright wildflowers, and blooming gardens and the Central Coast as a whole. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART WIRE WRAPPED

JEWELRY BY AMALIA THOMAS

Thomas: “As a creative soul who drew, painted, and more before raising a family on the Central Coast, I discovered wire wrapping art. I use nickel-free copper and sterling silver wire to handcraft wearable pieces that feature local stones, shells, glass, and more.” Gallery open daily. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA

SQUARE PRESENTS FINE ART

PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP SHOW: WILD AUTUMN A group photography show with Alice Cahill, Michael Johnston, Jessica Weiss, Lynda Roeller, and Liz Linzmeier. These wonderful photograpers will be showcasing their amazing photographs of the wild animals, horses, seals, otters, whales, birds, and autumn mood scenes that our visitors love. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GIFTY UNDER FIFTY ALL YEAR ROUND Costa Gallery is gearing up for the holiday season. Check out a seasonal collection of art. ThursdaysSundays. through Dec. 31 Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos, 559-799-9632.

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FEATURED ARTIST: TEREZ TYNI

Known and respected for her bold, spirited style and use of vivid color, Terez Tyni’s paintings create a sense of peace that capture the vibrancy of California’s Central Coast and beyond. Through Sept. 30 Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-2389800, studiosonthepark.org.

FIRST SATURDAY: WINE, ART, AND MUSIC Studios on the Park celebrates First Saturdays, a fun tradition of art, wine, and live musicfilled evenings at the start of each month. Enjoy meeting artists and seeing rotating exhibitions while enjoying live music and wine from one of the venue’s winery partners. First Saturday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Free; $10 for wine. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

HANDCRAFTED FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2023 Premier craftspeople and artists are featured in this unique exhibition and retail sale. You’ll find an abundance of unique, handmade gifts and goods at every price point. A portion of every sale supports Studios on the Park’s mission of bringing art to the community. Nov. 2 - Dec. 30 Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

PASO ROBLES ART IN THE PARK

With 140 artists from four western states. Free admission Nov. 4 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 5 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown City Park, 11th and Spring St., Paso Robles.

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ALISA SIKELIANOS-CARTER The Alisa Sikelianos-Carter exhibition at SLOMA will promote an emerging female artist of color whose works are inspired by the stories of her Black ancestors and traditionally Black hairstyles, centered on ancestral power and mythology. Nov. 18 - March 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/alisa-sikelianoscarter/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

AUTUMN THEMED MEMBERS

ONLINE ART EXHIBIT Submissions open on Oct. 9 for Central Coast Watercolor Society’s members-only online show for autumn. Join now to participate in this and other exhibit opportunities. See CCWS website for details on joining and how to submit entries for this show. Winners announced on Oct. 24. Oct. 18 Free.

burning. Join Central Coast Wood Carvers in Morro Bay at St. Timothy’s. Open for beginners, intermediate, or advance. Learn a wide range of techniques and skills. Mask Required. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 962 Piney Way, Morro Bay, 805-772-2840, sttimothymorrobay.org/index.html.

GELLI PRINTING WORKSHOP In this hands-on class, Judy Knott will walk you through several gelli plate printing exercises to create beautiful papers that can be used in collages and abstract paintings. Oct. 7 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact for price. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

HAND-PAINTED TABLE WORKSHOP

Students will be immersed into a philosophy of creating beauty from everyday objects. This fun workshop includes all the supplies needed to create beautiful art designs on foldable tray tables. Designed for beginner to intermediate artists. Oct. 13 12-4:30 p.m. Contact for price. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

MAKE A MOSAIC Choose a project to make your heart sing while learning mosaic basics to complete your masterpiece. You’ll have many colors, baubles, and beads to choose from. Great for all skill levels. Preregisation required. Oct. 22 , 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Various. 805-286-5993. CreativeMeTime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

MAKE A MOSAIC GIFT Guests will have many colors, baubles, and beads

to choose from to make their creations very personal. Preregistration required. Dec. 2 , 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Various. 805-2865993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

MOSAIC GIFTS Create a unique, one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone on your gift list. You will have many colors, baubles, and beads to choose from to make your creation very personal. You’ll learn everything to make a mosaic from cutting to gluing to grouting to cleaning.

Nov.

5 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Various. 805-2865993. creativemetime.com. Create a unique, one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone on your gift list. You will have many colors, baubles, and beads to choose from to make your creation very personal. You’ll also learn everything you need to make a mosaic from cutting to gluing to grouting.

Nov. 26 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Various. 805-2865993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

MOSAIC NECKLACES AND WINE

STOPPERS Make super easy mosaic necklaces or wine stoppers. You’ll choose from the teacher’s array of colors of beads, glass, and baubles. The process is super simple and perfect for a beginner. Everything is provided to complete the project. Preregistration required. Nov. 4 1-3 p.m. Various. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

MOSAIC WINE STOPPERS AND NECKLACES Create a mosaic in minutes with easy techniques while choosing from instructors’ huge supply of colorful baubles. Preregistration required. Dec. 3 1-3 p.m. Various.

805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

MOSAICS IN MINUTES

Joan Martin

Fee will discuss how to create a mosaic in minutes. Each attendee will create a wine stopper or necklace. Preregistration not required. Dec. 11 , 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-286-5993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

SEA GLASS HAMMERED METAL

JEWELRY Make beautiful sea glass gifts. Learn how to drill holes in sea glass (for safety, this will be a demonstration), hammer metal to create, strengthen, and texture and basic jewelry making skills. You’ll take home two stunning sea glass pierced earrings and a necklace. Preregister. Dec. 3 , 10 a.m.-noon $50. 805-2865993. creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

SUCCULENT PUMPKINS Create a beautiful succulent pumpkin centerpiece to usher in fall. You bring the pumpkin and Joan supplies 10 medium and 10 small succulent cuttings, moss, glue and instruction. Preregistration required. Oct. 21 , 10 a.m.-noon $40. 805-286-5993. CreativeMeTime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

WINE GLASS PAINTING Instructor will guide you through the process of painting two wine glasses during this fun and easy event that’s perfect for all skill levels. Free-hand your design or use wine or ocean-themed stencils for easy designs. Bake at home to cure. Preregistration required. Nov. 4 10 a.m.-noon $30. 805-286-5993.

creativemetime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FUSED

GLASS PLATE CLASS Create your own unique skull dish using pre-cut pieces of glass. A fun, festive class for the beginner fuser. All materials included. Oct. 20, 5-7 p.m. $50. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

HOME SCHOOL ART SESSIONS

Please join ArtSocial805 at the Creative Campus for the Home School sessions. Visit four topics this year: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Use various materials during the course. Sessions are $100 per child ages 6-16 for four weeks. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon through Oct. 24 $100. 805-400-9107. artsocial805.com.

ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 3340 Ramada Drive, suite 2C, Paso Robles.

LIVE FIGURE DRAWING

Uninstructed Live Figure Drawing sessions hosted on the third Thursday of each month. Open to all artists ages 18 and older. Please bring your own art supplies. We will have chairs, tables, and a nude model to sketch. Note: no class in December. Third Thursday of every month, 1-4 p.m. $20. 805-2389800. studiosonthepark.org/classesworkshops/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

ONE FISH, TWO FISH ... FUSED GLASS FISH Create your own fused glass fish using a variety of colorful glass. A hole can be drilled for hanging. All materials included. Nov. 1 10 a.m.-noon $50. 805-464-2633.

glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

PAINT AND SIP

Please join ArtSocial805 at SummerWood Winery & Inn for an evening of painting and sipping wine. Sept. 28 , 5:30-7:30 p.m. $50. 805-227-1365. artsocial805.com. SummerWood Winery & Inn, 2175 Arbor Road, Paso Robles.

PUMPKIN SCULPTING

DEMONSTRATION Jordan Hockett is back with his pumpkin sculpting demos. Instead of carving pumpkins in a traditional style, Jordan uses a sculpting technique to create complex three-dimensional characters. Stop by and see how he does it, and get a few pointers for yourself. Oct. 14 , 4-7 p.m. and Oct. 27, 4-7 p.m. Free. 805-2389800. studiosonthepark.org/events/ pumpkin-sculpting-demo/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

PUMPKIN SUCCULENT CENTERPIECE CLASS A fun familyfriendly class that includes a pumpkin, choice of succulents, and more. Oct. 26 6:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Penman Springs Vineyard, 1985 Penman Springs Road, Atascadero.

ROOSTER RENDITIONS: A PASTEL CLASS Unleash your inner artist at this “Rooster Renditions” pastel art class. Create a feathered masterpiece under the guidance of Anne Laddon. Your first glass of wine and all materials are included in the price. Oct. 20 5-8 p.m. $30 for one; $50 for two. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark. org/events/rooster-renditions-pastelclass/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

STUDIOS ON THE PARK: CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Check site for a variety of classes and workshops offered. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800.

SUCCULENT PUMPKIN

CENTERPIECE Create a beautiful succulent pumpkin centerpiece to usher in fall. You bring the pumpkin and the instructor supplies 10 medium and 10 small succulent cuttings, mosses, glues, and instruction. Preregistration required. Oct. 19 , 5:30 p.m. Various. 805-238-6300. creativemetime.com. Derby Wine Estates, 525 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles.

SUCCULENT PUMPKINS Create a succulent pumpkin centerpiece. You bring the pumpkin and instructor supplies 10 medium and 10 small succulent cuttings, mosses, glues, and instruction. Preregistration required. Oct. 29 , 11:30 a.m. Various. 805-239-2562. creativemetime.com. Broken Earth Winery, 1650 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES

Actor’s Edge offers film and television acting training in San Luis Obispo, plus exposure to Los Angeles talent agents. All ages and skill levels welcome. Classes available in SLO, LA, and on zoom. ongoing $210 per month. actorsedge.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASSES

Anam Cre is a pottery studio in SLO CLASSES continued page 37

Updates in local arts

The Bunker SLO | Stop by to view the Opening Minds Community Arts Show that was developed by Transitions Mental Health Association in celebration of living mentally well, championing the idea that we should not be defined in terms of our mental illness but by our strengths, gifts, and contributions. SLO County Arts and The Bunker SLO are proud sponsors of this event. Kreuzberg Coffee | Featuring Cal Poly Student Work Submitted through the American Institute of Architecture Students to represent the delightful minds and talent of the local student population.

SLO Museum of Art Join SLOMA for wine, DJ, and fresh art, including a new mural and public art sculpture! This month they have partnered with GALA Pride and Diversity Center! Mareh Couture | Come listen to music by Harut and Lusine, a husband and wife duo, performing music curated from all over the world. Plus many more! For the full map of venues, visit slocountyarts.org/art-after-dark

Creative Corps

Applications are open for the 25th annual Open Studios Art Tour! The San Luis Obispo County Open Studios Art Tour, a program of SLO County Arts October each year. Free to the public, fine artists art and share their processes. Visitors create their

that offers a variety of classes. This specific class is open to any level. Teachers are present for questions, but the class feels more like an open studio time for potters. Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

ART FOR TEENS A four-week, afterschool art class: “All About Color,” for teens (ages 13-18). Students will create color wheels, learn about color theory and how to mix pigments, experiment with limited color palettes, and more. A perfect autumn class for young artists. All materials included. Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. through Oct. 24 $120. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo, 702-335-0730.

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR WITH

JAN FRENCH Be introduced to the personality and potential of this tricky but dynamic painting medium. For beginners or watercolor artists who would like to “loosen up.” Bring your own materials; list provided and supplies available at Art Central. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Sept. 28 $120 for four classes. janfrench.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200.

CERAMIC LESSONS AND MORE

Now offering private one-on-one and group lessons in the ceramic arts. Both hand building and wheel throwing options. Beginners welcomed. ongoing 805-835-5893. hmcruceceramics.com/.

Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

DATE NIGHT POTTERY Looking for a fun date night? Head to Anam Cre Pottery Studio and play with clay. Couples will learn how to throw a pot on the wheel and make a cheeseboard. Fridays, Saturdays, 6-8 p.m. $140. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING:

ADULT ART CLASS This class is for students who may have tried oil painting in the past but are looking to advance their skill levels. Color theory and proportion study will be a focus in the class. Mondays, 2-5 p.m. $30 per student or $75 for 3 classes. 805-7474200. artcentralslo.com/workshopsevents/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

INTRO TO OIL PAINTING WITH

SPENCER COLLINS The perfect class for those wanting to try oil painting for the first time. Guests discuss color theory, layering paint, and how to use various media. For ages 16 and over. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $30 per class or $100 for 4 classes. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART Owen and Kyoko Hunt from Kyoto, Japan offer classes for Japanese calligraphy (Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.), a Japanese art called “haiga” (Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.) and more at Nesting Hawk Ranch. Fridays $45. 702-3350730. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo.

KIDS POTTERY CLASSES Enjoy making animal sculptures, bowls, plates, etc. Please arrive on time, not early, as venue uses the transition time between classes to sanitize. Designed to sign up on a weekly basis. Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

LEARN TO WEAVE MONDAYS An

opportunity to learn how a four-shaft loom works. You will get acquainted as a new weaver or as a refresher with lots of tips and tricks. This class includes getting to know a loom, how to prepare/dress a loom, and much much more. Mondays, 1-4 p.m. $75 monthly. 805-441-8257. Patricia Martin: Whispering Vista Studios, 224 Squire Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, patriciamartinartist.com.

LEARNING CALLIGRAPHY AND ITS HISTORY WITH CHERYL BARTON

Over the course of four sessions, learn the basics of calligraphy, practice notable scripts, and take a look at the compelling history and evolution of the scripts we use today. Email Cheryl at cbchezza@gmail.com for more info and to register. Fridays, 10:30 a.m.noon through Nov. 17 $28 per class, or $100 for all four. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200.

PARENT-CHILD POTTERY CLASS

Make lasting memories with clay together as a family. For ages 6 and over. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon

$70. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

POTTERY: BEGINNING WHEEL

CLASS This series is a great intro to the pottery wheel. Students learn to throw various shapes, surface decorate, and glaze. Clay and firing included with admission. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $180. anamcre. com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SCULPTURE CLASS WITH ROD

PEREZ This weekly sculpture drop-in class gives an opportunity for potters to take on new projects and learn new techniques relating to sculptural work. Additionally, every first Friday of the month, a new project will be taught by Rod Perez for beginners. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SENIOR CLAY CLASS Offered to the senior community as an outlet to explore the beauty of clay. For ages 60 and over. Caretakers welcome for an additional $20. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon $40. anamcre. com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SEWING FELT ANIMALS FOR AGES

12-16 Four-week course for teenagers who want to learn how to sew. Students will learn the basics of handsewing and create cute felt animals (an owl or fox). All materials included. Oct. 4 1-2:30 p.m. $100. 702-335-0730. nestinghawkshop.com/workshopsand-lessons. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo.

SEWING FOR KIDS Four-week beginner sewing course for kids ages 8-11. Students will learn the fundamentals of hand sewing, and create multiple felt pictures that can be used in a variety of ways. This class is for children who can use a needle responsibly. Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. through Oct. 25 $100. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo, 702-335-0730.

SEWING FOR TEENS Four-week beginner sewing course for teens and pre-teens who want to learn to sew. Students will learn the fundamentals of hand sewing and create one cute felt animal (owl or fox). Small group class for plenty of one-on-one time. All materials included. Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m. through Oct. 25 $120. Nesting Hawk Ranch, Call for address, San Luis Obispo, 702-335-0730.

AUTUMN ANNUAL Arts

SQUARE DANCE 12-WEEK CLASS

Learn to square dance. Wide variety of music. No dress code and no dance experience needed. Every Thursday, Thanksgiving excluded. No partner needed; couples are welcome. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through Nov. 30 $70 per person for full program. 805781-7300. squaredancecentralcoast/ classes. SLO Guild Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

TINY POTTERS: WISE ONES AND WEE ONES PAINT For ages 4 to 6. Kids have the option to paint animals and other subjects. Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $30. anamcre.com/ booking. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

VIRGINIA MACK: BEGINNING

WATERCOLOR This is a watercolor class designed to let you jump in and try out this engaging medium through experimentation. It’s designed for beginners and those with watercolor experience who wish to expand their knowledge of painting in watercolors. To enroll please contact Mack via email: vbmack@charter. net Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $35. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/ workshops-events/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

BALLROOM, LATIN, AND SWING DANCE CLASSES Social ballroom, Latin, and swing lessons for all ages on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Beginner and advance classes. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. $45$55. 805-928-7799. Kleindancesarts. com. KleinDance Arts, 3558 Skyway Drive, suite A, Santa Maria.

DANCE CLASSES: EVERYBODY CAN DANCE Classes available for all skill levels. Class sizes limited. ongoing Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-9376753, everybodycandance.webs.com/.

FAMILY CRAFT TIME Families, get creative with an afternoon of arts and crafts. Try out a new medium, make something amazing together, and take home a piece of art. All skillsets are welcome. Oct. 10 4 p.m. and Nov. 7, 4 p.m. 805-925-0994. engagedpatrons. org. Santa Maria Public Library (Altrusa Theater), 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

FOLK DANCE CLASS For adults ages 50 and up. Learn folk dances from around the world. No experience is necessary. Every third Thursday, 2-3 p.m. through Dec. 28 Free. 805-9250951. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

LEARN CALIFORNIA’S OFFICIAL

DANCE: WEST COAST SWING Learn west coast swing in a casual, friendly environment, taught by Texas state swing champion, Gina Sigman. Free intro from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Beyond the Basics ($10) is 7 to 7:45 p.m. $10 entry includes social dance (7:45 to 8:15 p.m.). Tuesdays, 6:30-8:15 p.m. 805-344-1630.

Traffi c jam

Bodytra c, an acclaimed contemporary dance company, will perform at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. Tickets to the performance range between $30 and $62. To nd out more about the showcase, presented by Cal Poly Arts, call (805) 756-4849 or visit calpolyarts.org. e PAC is located at 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. —C.W.

AUTUMN ANNUAL Arts

Cubanissimo Cuban Co ee House, 4869 S. Bradley Rd., #118, Orcutt.

LINE DANCING FUN For adults ages 50 and older. Learn basic patterns and steps to some of your favorite music. This beginner-friendly class is for anyone that enjoys dancing. Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. through Dec. 27 Free. 805-925-0951. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

MUSIC LESSONS AT COELHO

ACADEMY Learn to play piano, drums, guitar, base, ukulele, or violin, or take vocal lessons. ongoing 805-925-0464. coelhomusic.com/Lessons/lessons. html. Coelho Academy of Music, 325 E. Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria.

PAINTING IN THE VINEYARD AT BIEN NACIDO VINEYARDS An intimate wine tasting and watercolor painting in the vineyard event at Bien Nacido Vineyard’s historical ‘Old Adobe’. Oct. 28 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $85. 805-990-2105. artspotonwheels.com. Bien Nacido Vineyard, 3503 Rancho Tepusquet Road, Santa Maria. #

Arts

ARTIFACTS

Cuesta College holds 39th annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference

Authors, bloggers, screenwriters, and other writers in various fields—whether they’re established or aspiring—are invited to attend the 39th annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference, an upcoming one-day expo of writing workshops.

The goal of the event is to “provide a nurturing yet challenging environment for creatives to take their craft to the next level,” according to Matthew Green, director of community engagement at Cuesta College’s San Luis Obispo campus, where the conference will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“With insights from industry leaders across many genres and channels, anyone from aspiring beginners to seasoned professionals will walk away with practical, tangible skills to further their creative goals,” Green said in press materials.

Admission to attend the conference is $249 in advance or $299 on-site and includes access to the event’s full slate of activities as well as breakfast and lunch.

This year’s conference will include 18 panels that cover a wide range of writing topics, led by more than 50 featured writing experts.

Topics during the workshops will include book marketing strategies, writing for kids, artificial intelligence, and more. Attendees of the conference will also have the opportunity to engage with more than a dozen local and bestselling authors during interactive Q-and-A sessions.

To find out more about the 39th annual Central Coast Writers’ Conference, visit cuesta.edu. For registration assistance, email communityprograms@cuesta.edu.

Temple Beth El presents violinist Brynn Albanese, live in concert

Cambria-based concert violinist Brynn Albanese will perform at Temple Beth El in Santa Maria on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 3 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Temple. Admission is $18 in advance or $25 at the door (cash and checks will be accepted at the door, but not credit or debit cards).

Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. with a dessert reception and a meet-and-greet with Alabanese, who has served as a soloist and concertmaster for multiple music organizations over the years.

Albanese is also widely known as the founder and creator of Cambria Concerts Unplugged, a Cambria-based concert series.

During the pandemic, Albanese created a one-woman show, with backing tracks and recordings of herself and fellow musicians performing in the living room of her Cambria home.

To find out more about Albanese, visit brynnalbanese. com. Temple Beth El is located at 1501 E. Alvin Ave., Santa Maria. ∆

BY ADRIAN VINCENT ROSAS

Century of preservation

Lost film set to be part of 100-year celebration of iconic Ten Commandments film

Beneath the sands of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Complex lie many things.

From geomorphic rock compacted from years of pressure to lost jewelry, the dunes have much to hide.

But not many may be able to imagine what Raiza Giorgi describes as a critical part of Guadalupe’s history: e set of Cecil B. DeMille’s e Ten Commandments

“It’s the biggest motion picture set ever to be built up to that point, [called] ‘the city of the pharaoh,’” the chief nancial o cer for the Central Coast Film Society said. “When the lm was done, [DeMille] buried the set underneath the dunes and it became a legend until it was unearthed decades later.”

e 1923 lm is celebrating its centennial this year, and the Central Coast Film Society and Lost City Celebration are partnering on a three-day event highlighting the role that lost set played in Hollywood history, the lm’s impact, and the impact that the small town of Guadalupe had in its production.

“ e lm was written by Jeanie MacPherson and is in two parts, the Biblical Prologue and then the ashback to modern times (1920s) where the McTavish brothers look to the Old Testament as they grapple with business ethics and ght for the love of the same woman,” Giorgi said.

She noted that the biblical portion of the lm was received well by audiences at the time, but the modern portion struggled—something that impacted DeMille when he remade the lm in 1956. at version contained only the biblical portion and starred Charlton Heston as Moses and Yul Brynner as Pharaoh.

Attendees on Friday will have the opportunity to experience the history of the lost set’s discovery through a VIP dinner with Peter Brosnan, a documentarian, who, alongside archeologist Colleen Hamilton, uncovered the lm set from the dunes starting in 2011.

Central Coast Film Society President Sarah Risley said lm fanatic Brosnan was scouring through tapes of old movies 40 years ago and wanted to visit the iconic town that hosted the lming.

Back in time

The Lost City Celebration, commemorating the centennial of The Ten Commandments , kicks off on Oct. 6 at Edwards Barn in Nipomo, 1095 Pomeroy Road, with a VIP dinner.

On Oct. 7, the centennial will be honored during the Central Coast Entertainment Expo at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande, featuring a panel discussing the “Lost City of DeMille” and a screening of the movie with live music.

The third event of the celebration takes place in downtown Guadalupe on Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center will hold tours of the film site at noon and 3 p.m. Tickets for the tour cost $40 each. For more information, visit dunescenter.org.

“It’s pretty interesting; they kind of just walked out and found [the set] half buried in the dunes,” Risley said. “ is was in 1983 and ever since then the site where the set remains semi-buried is an active archeological dig site.”

Showtime!

On Sunday, attendees will be able to explore those same dig sites and dunes—learning rsthand just how much the dunes were able to conceal and how the set came to be found, and experience the history of the dunes themselves.

Send gallery, stage, and cultrual festivities to arts@newtimesslo.com.

“It’s a celebration of this iconic lm that was lmed at what many a lm fanatic calls this ‘Egypt of California,’” Risley said with a laugh.

Saturday attendees will experience lm workshops for all ages at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande, where they can also catch a screening of the documentary that highlights the history and impact of DeMille’s lm.

“Before the term blockbuster was invented, Cecil B. DeMille was arguably the rst lmmaker to create large-scale lm productions with e Ten Commandments,” Giorgi said. “DeMille’s religious epic was a blend of grandeur and story.”

Erika Weber, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center’s executive director, said that the lm would have never come to be without local cooperation and input.

“Nearly every resident of Guadalupe participated in the production of e Ten Commandments, and DeMille employed every local rancher to use their livestock,” Weber said. at local input helped create a movie that, according to Weber, used what is still considered one the most impressive sets.

“ e movie set is still gargantuan relative to today’s productions,” Weber said. “It is the only remaining set from Hollywood’s fundamental formation years, which set a precedent for today’s blockbuster lms and popular culture.”

None of that would even be possible without the contributions of the small town of Guadalupe, according to Risley, who noted that the dunes have served as a veritable time capsule for this centuryold piece of Hollywood history.

“ is lm does not happen without the people of Guadalupe—not only lending themselves to serve as extras and actors, but also in the way they carry on the legacy of this lm,” she said. “ ose people have descendants who were raised in that legacy— it is something that they feel just as much a part of as their ancestors, and they should because they are just as much part of building that legacy as e Ten Commandments is.” ∆

Sta Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas is headed out to the dunes. Reach him at arosas@newtimesslo.com.

UNDER THE SAND

A construction crew of nearly 1,000 people completed work on the set for The Ten Commandments, filmed 100 years ago. Central Coast residents and film buffs will commemorate the movie and the recovery of the century-old set during a weekend-long celebration in October.

BY THE SAND Originally built in 1923, the movie set for Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten Commandments was eventually buried under the dunes near Guadalupe. In 2011, filmmaker Peter Brosnan got permission and funding to dig in the Guadalupe Dune to find pieces of the set—many of which are on display at the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center in Guadalupe.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CECIL B. DEMILLE FOUNDATION

DEEP DISCUSSION Cecil B. DeMille (center) planned a large-scale set with his art director Paul Iribe (right) and set designer Francis McComas (left) to help bring his vision for The Ten Commandments to life.

Desperate hours

GOLDA

What’s it rated? PG-13

Guy Nattiv (Strangers, e Flood, Skin) directs Helen Mirren as Golda Meir, Israel’s fourth prime minister, who led the country from 1969 to 1974, including through the 1973 Yom Kippur War when Egyptian and Syrian forces attacked the country. (in English, Hebrew, and Arabic; 100 min.)

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

Where’s it showing? The Palm Theatre of San Luis Obispo

Glen is is a very intense lm depicting a moment that could have meant the end of Israel. I was only 11 when the Yom Kippur War broke out, but I remember these characters from newscasts, especially Meir and Moshe Dayan (Rami Heuberger) and his distinctive eyepatch. I had no idea, however, of the intricacies and political details that unfolded during the crisis. e lm did a remarkable job of tying together everything that was happening at the time, including Nixon’s Watergate scandal and the oil embargo that was the result of U.S. support to Israel. I certainly didn’t realize the acrimony that befell Meir, who in some circles was blamed for not better anticipating the coming attack and preempting it. Mirren is, as usual, amazing in the role, though I did nd the facial protheses and her character’s chain smoking somewhat distracting. I also thought Liev Schreiber was amazing as Henry Kissinger. It’s a depressing historical moment but worth remembering. Anna Admittedly, I don’t know a lot about this slice of history except a few vague memories from history class. While I know who Meir was and her role as prime minister of Israel, I didn’t know a whole lot about this war or the happenings around it. I too found the prosthesis to be somewhat distracting, and I was over the focus on her cigarette habit pretty quickly; however, Mirren is a phenomenal actress, and she takes on this role on with vigor. e lm looked and felt bleak, so while I can’t claim to have had a great time watching it, it was certainly compelling. e weight of every

EXPEND4BLES

What’s it rated? R

When? 2023

Where’s it showing? Colony, Downtown Centre, Fair Oaks, Park, Stadium 10

Its gimmick has been to blend aging and up-andcoming action stars.

This time around, they’re tasked with stopping a terrorist organization headed by Suarto Rahmat

FITTY Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson stars as Easy Day, a new member of a group of mercenaries who go on impossible missions, in Expend4bles, the fourth installment of the Expendables franchise, screening in local theaters.

decision was not lost on Meir. In fact, each time she learned of more Israeli soldier deaths, she took note of it in a notebook. is lm intersperses Meir’s interview with the Agranat Commission, which later cleared her of any wrongdoing, and alongside the depiction of the 20 days of war before the eventual peace agreement between Israel and Egypt. If you’re a fan of Mirren, this is a nobrainer to see—her performance is great. Glen It’s clearly a low-budget a air. Instead of seeing staged battles, we listen with Meir and her generals to radio chatter in Hebrew of soldiers under attack. It works, but it’s not as compelling or visceral as it could have been. While the war and her political travails are going on, Meir is also secretly battling cancer and undergoing intense medical treatments. rough it all, she proves herself to be a wily politician, and it’s fascinating to watch her maneuver to force the surrounding Arabic states to recognize

(Iko Uwais), who’s trying to set off a nuclear weapon that will start a war between the U.S. and Russia. Sylvester Stallone returns as Barney Ross, team leader; Jason Statham as second in command Lee Christmas; Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as new member Easy Day; Megan Fox as Gina, a CIA agent and Lee’s girlfriend; and Andy Garcia as CIA Agent Marsh.

As you might expect, it’s colossally dumb, with a timeline that makes zero sense. It opens in Libya with a takeover of a chemical plant that’s still going on despite a side plot to retrieve Barney’s skull ring from a bar, assemble the team, and fly overseas. I spent most of the film distracted by Fox’s lip filler and repeated references to Randy Couture’s cauliflower ear. Halfway through, my wife tuned out and listened to a podcast. sat through every cringy, uninspired moment. (103 min.)

—Glen

Israel’s legitimacy as a country, not to mention see her outmaneuver Kissinger—a very savvy diplomat. If you have an interest in history, it’s worth watching, though I can’t say whether it’s accurate or a whitewashing of the truth. e creation of Israel is certainly complicated. I will say the performances are engaging.

Anna Schreiber’s performance is equally impressive, and watching the two actors as their characters play mental chess with each other is pretty engaging. ere are de nitely some areas where a little more money and creativity could have helped. I get what the lmmakers were trying to convey, but there were times when those choices hurt instead of helped. Nevertheless, the lm is worth a watch to see the inner workings of this politician and this war. ∆

Senior Sta Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

EL CONDE

What’s it rated? R

When? 2023

Where’s it showing? Netflix

Pablo Larraín (Spencer, Jackie, Neruda) directs this comedy-horror-historical satire that reenvisions fascist Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet (Jaime Vadell) as a 250-year-old vampire who says he’s finally ready to die, much to the delight of his wife, Lucia (Gloria Münchmeyer), and his five greedy, lazy children who would like very much to cash in on the wealth he plundered from Chile during his human-rights-abuse-filled reign from 1973 to 1990.

Narrated in English by Stella Gonet, whose

specific character is revealed late in the film (I won’t ruin it here—the reveal is too delicious), the film tongue-in-cheek humanizes Pinochet, who was just misunderstood and now feels he’s the victim, having had to fake his own death to avoid persecution. He’s had enough of life, at least until Carmencita (Paula Luchsinger) shows up at his isolated compound. She’s purportedly a friend of his daughter and an accountant who can sort through his papers to find his hidden riches, but in reality, she’s a Catholic nun and exorcist sent by the church.

The whole thing is weird and ridiculous but also deliriously fun and oddball. It also gets pretty grisly, including some guillotining, head bashing, and heart blending in a Vitamix. (in Spanish, French, and English; mostly black and white; 110 min.) ∆ —Glen

Jaime Vadell stars as fascist Chilean general and dictator Augusto Pinochet in this satirical reenvisioning that imagines Pinochet as a 250-year-old vampire, in El Conde, streaming on Netflix.

Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh

Scott Waugh ( Act of Valor, Need for Speed ) directs this fourth installment in the Expendables franchise, a series of comedic action flicks about a group of mercenaries.

IRON LADY Helen Mirren stars as Israel Prime Minister Golda Meir, who led her country during the 1973 Yom Kippur War, in the historical drama biopic Golda, screening exclusively at The Palm Theatre in San Luis Obispo.

PHOTO BY SEAN GLEASON COURTESY OF BLEECKER STREET/SHIVHANS

COURTESY PHOTO BY YANA BLAJEVA/LIONSGATE

‘I VANT TO VITAMIX YOUR HEART’

PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX

BY GLEN STARKEY

June shines

Valerie June plays Cuesta’s Performing Arts Center

Attendees are going to be in for something very special when KCBX, Numbskull, and Good Medicine present Grammy-nominated Valerie June in concert on Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the Cuesta College Performing Arts Center (7 p.m.; all ages; $37 at goodmedicinepresents. com). Born Valerie June Hockett, she’s a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist tour de force who envelopes a mix of folk, Appalachian, gospel, bluegrass, soul, blues, and country into her incredibly compelling sound.

Hailing from Jackson, Tennessee, she grew up with gospel in church and R&B and soul through her father, Emerson Hockett, who owned a construction company but dabbled in concert promotion, booking the likes of Prince, Bobby Womack, and K-Ci & JoJo. She can play guitar, lap steel, banjo, and ukulele, but her voice is an instrument in and of itself. She’s released three solo albums and written songs for legends such as Mavis Staples and The Blind Boys of Alabama.

She’s also now an author, having released Maps of the Modern World in 2021, a collection of poems, artwork, and homilies concerning mindfulness, and in 2022, the children’s book Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie June’s Sweet Little Baby Banjolele Her third book, Light Beams: A Workbook for Being Your Badass Self, was just released this month. It’s “an interactive workbook that builds on themes of mindfulness, harmony, and healing through her one-of-a-kind mystical excerpts, prompts, and positive affirmations,” according to press materials. Whoever gets to go will be in for a treat. Her originals are so fresh and unique, and she also plays some select covers, bringing a fresh perspective to songs such as Mazzy Star’s “Fade into You,” Nick Drake’s “Pink Moon,” and Joe South’s “Don’t It Make You Want to Go Home.” This is the good stuff, and Caitlin Jemma opens.

Numbskull and Good Medicine are also bringing The Dustbowl Revival back to the area to play Castoro Cellars on Sunday, Oct. 1 (6 p.m.; all ages; $22 at goodmedicinepresents. com). This is a terrific roots band with a great horn section and an amazing new singer in Lashon Halley, who sings beautifully with band leader Z. Lupetin. Great band to see live. Local act Hot 45 opens.

“Maybe we don’t know where this journey will take us or how long it will last,” Lupetin acknowledged in press materials. “That’s my take on the importance of what we try to do. Music elevates us, lifts us up, makes us change our minds, takes us out of our comfort zones. If just one person can be moved by just one song, that’s enough.”

Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Speaking of compelling and engaging roots music, Nederlander Concerts has Shakey Graves on his Movie of the Week Tour playing the Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Thursday, Oct. 5 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $39.50 to $69.50 at vinaroblesamphitheatre.com).

Shakey Graves was born Alejandro RoseGarcia, and I only recently learned the

origins of his stage name. In 2007 at the Old Settler’s Music Festival, a stranger high on LSD called him “spooky wagons,” and later that night when Rose-Garcia and his friends were around a campfire, they jokingly gave each other Native American guide names, and Rose-Garcia liked his so much he began performing under it.

Before he was known as Shakey Graves, he had acting roles in Friday Night Lights and the Spy Kids franchise. He began his music career as a so-called one-man band, playing guitar and a modified suitcase that acted as kickdrum and tambourine stand.

His music is cool as hell, and Flipturn opens the show.

Fremont Theater

There’s a full slate of shows this week starting with Traffic founding member Dave Mason making a stop on his Endangered Species Tour on Thursday, Sept. 28 (8 p.m.; all ages; $37.50 to $72.50 at prekindle.com). A few of his hits include “Feelin’ Alright,” “Hole in My Shoe,” and “We Just Disagree.” The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is a legit rock icon.

Singer-songwriter Matt Maeson on his A Solo Experience: That’s My Cue Tour plays on Friday, Sept. 29 (9 p.m.; all ages; $29.50 at seetickets.us). The 29-year-old Virginia native has had No. 1 alternative radio hits with “Hallucinogenics” and “Cringe.”

“The reason I make music is I want my songs to help people feel justified in whatever they’re feeling, especially if they’re going through hard times,” Maeson said in press materials. “When I was 17, I started performing in prisons as part of my parents’ prison ministry, and I realized what music could do as far as helping people feel dignified and less alone. It was a way of bringing light into one of the darkest possible places, and right away I knew I wanted to do that for everyone. Keeping that in mind has always motivated me to write as honestly as possible, without filtering anything out.”

German singer-songwriter Roosevelt plays on Saturday, Sept. 30 (doors at 8 p.m.; all ages; $25 at seetickets.us). He’s touring in support of his fourth studio album, Embrace, released earlier this month. Discovery Zone opens.

Prepare yourself for the Emmy Awardwinning Spanish guitar and dance spectacular that is Benise—Fiesta! on Sunday, Oct. 1 (7 p.m.; all ages; $25.20 at eventbrite.com). The concert showcases songs from his seventh PBS special and takes “the audience on an unprecedented and epic adventure through Spanish flamenco, Cuban salsa, Brazilian samba, Parisian waltz, exotic drumming, and more!”

Rebels & Renegades and (((folkYEAH!))) present Kurt Vile and the Violators with the Rose City Band and Farmer Dave & the Wizards of the West on Wednesday, Oct. 4 (8 p.m.; all ages; $35 at prekindle. com). Vile nods to everyone from Pavement to John Prine to Neil Young to Dinosaur Jr. as influences, and his tracks like “Pretty Pimpin’” and “Bassackwards” have made him an alt-rock darling.

Finally, Australian psychedelic rock act Psychedelic Porn Crumpets play Thursday, Oct. 5 (8 p.m.; all ages; $23 at seetickets.us). They’ve been compared to King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and Tame Impala, but you

can also hear the influences of classic rock acts like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and the Beatles. Orion’s Belte and Pancho & The Wizards open.

The Siren

I used to love The Beat Farmers live show. It was loud, beer soaked, and when Country Dick Montana came out from behind the drum set to unleash his baritone voice on songs like “Baby’s All Liquored Up” or “Happy Boy,” the club would go wild. Sadly, Country Dick Montana died onstage during a show in Canada in 1995, effectively ending The Beat Farmers, but now they’re back and about to play their first Central Coast show in 30 years on Friday, Sept. 29, in The Siren (doors 7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; $27 at tixr. com). I don’t know what it will be like without Dick, but I’m expecting a mix of roots rock, cow punk, and rockabilly. Apparently, the band has been playing yearly shows in their hometown of San Diego, but this mini tour also includes shows in Novato, Santa Cruz, and Menlo Park. Yee haw! The Bonneville Phantoms open.

The Purple Ones (An Insatiable Tribute to Prince) returns to The Siren on Saturday, Sept. 30 (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $20 at tixr. com). This 11- or sometimes 12-piece act features a phat horn section and Prince’s irresistible funk vibe.

Portland rock act The Shivas play on Sunday, Oct. 1 (7:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; free). “This one is for fans of Shannon and the Clams, Levitation Room, King Kahn & BBQ Show, Allah-Las, White Denim, Detroit Cobras, The Growlers, and Death Valley Girls amongst others,” the club announced.

SLO Brew Rock

Hailing from Brooklyn, dance-oriented percussion and saxophone band Moon Hooch plays on Saturday, Sept. 30 (doors at 8 p.m.; 18-and-older; $18 at ticketweb. com). It’s just a drummer and two sax players ripping it up.

ORGANIC MOONSHINE Good Medicine, Numbskull, and KCBX present Valerie June on Oct. 4 , in the Cuesta College Performing Arts Center.

PHOTO COURTESY OF VALERIE JUNE

AUSTIN ROOTS Texas troubadour Shakey Graves on his Movie of the Week Tour plays the Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Oct. 5

PHOTO COURTESY OF NEDERLANDER CONCERTS

ICON Traffic founding member and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dave Mason makes a stop to the Fremont Theater on his Endangered Species Tour on Sept. 28

PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVE MASON

Dirtwire brings their “blend of ethnomusicology and the psychedelic trance state, gut-bucket Delta blues and what the band variously dubs ‘back-porch space cowboy blues, swamptronica, and electrotwang’” on Thursday, Oct. 5 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $23 at ticketweb.com). “The band spreads its message by building bridges across musical cultures in their own unique way,” press materials say.

The Clark Center

Don’t forget about The Bee Gees Gold, a tribute to the Bee Gees, at the Clark Center on Thursday, Sept. 28 (7:30 p.m.; $30 to $40 at clarkcenter.org). Hear early songs like “Massachusetts” and “I Started a Joke” as well as later classics like “Stayin’ Alive” and “How Deep Is Your Love.”

More nostalgia awaits when Yesterday: The Beatles Las Vegas Show comes to the Clark Center on Saturday, Sept. 30 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $29 to $55 at clarkcenter. org). According to press materials, the show is “endorsed by none other than Sir Paul McCartney himself.” This is apparently a note for note re-creation of the Fab Four.

Grammy-nominated Nashville hitmakers Thompson Square plays on Sunday, Oct. 1 (7 p.m.; all ages; $39 to $69 at clarkcenter. org). The dynamic husband-and-wife duo of Keifer and Shawna Thompson exploded onto the scene a decade ago with their multi-platinum megahit “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not?” They’ve also had hits with “If I Didn’t Have You” and “Everything I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About,” and appeared on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, NBC’s TODAY show, and more.

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exploits,” promoter Patrick Hayes explained. “He puts out solo albums as well as collaborations with his partner Vanessa Jean Speckman. He carries on a long tradition of truth tellers blending the best parts of folk and punk with killer melodies that could be pop hits.”

Local rock act Suburban Dropout will release their debut EP this Friday, Sept. 29 (6 p.m.; all ages; $15 at eventbrite.com), in the SLO Vets Hall as part of Channel Frequencies’ Alternative Music Arts and Community Fest. Other performers include Couch Dog, Repeater, Plywood Love, Tiny Plastic Everything, Joone, and Flip the Phaze (which, full disclosure, features New Times staff writer Adrian Vincent Rosas on bass and vocals).

The 84th annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival returns to the Village of Arroyo Grande this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 and 30, with a parade, performances, history displays, contests, and vendors. See ’60s-style rock band Unfinished Business on Friday and ’70s through ’90s classic rock cover band Rock Odyssey on Saturday. Visit agharvestfestival.com for details.

The Damon Castillo Band will bring their jazz-informed rock, funk, and soul to Sea Pines Golf Resort this Saturday, Sept. 30 (2 p.m.; all ages; free). Their most recent single, “My Kind of Jam,” is a funky R&B track that feels just right for an end-ofsummer outdoor concert.

Sound out!

The first Twang N Bang Presents show in almost four years happens this Thursday, Sept. 28, in A-Town’s Raconteur Room when Micah Schnabel & Vanessa Jean Speckman headline a show with British punk act Pet Needs and local openers Dave, Brian and the 40 Hour Work Week (the remnant of American Dirt) and alt-country band Longstraw (8 p.m.; 21-and-older; $5 at the door).

“Micah [Schnabel] still plays with the Ohio-based [alt-rock act] Two Cow Garage but puts most of his time into his solo

You’re invited to an oldtime country barn dance at the historic Octagon Barn Center next Thursday, Oct. 5 (6 p.m.; all ages; $25 presale at eventbrite.com or $30 at the door), hosted by the Seven Sisters Folklore Society. Enjoy an evening of square dancing and two-stepping during this fundraising concert for The SLO Land Conservancy with music by local string band the SLO County Stumblers and North Carolina country and honky-tonk band Hearts Gone South “Don’t know how [to square dance] but want to learn? Don’t worry! Caller Mike Lewinski will walk everyone through the dances,” organizers said. “Love music but aren’t sure about dancing? With eight sides to lean against, the Octagon Barn has plenty of room for wallflowers.” ∆

Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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SWAMPTRONICA DELUXE Dirtwire brings their “back-porch space cowboy blues and electrotwang” to SLO Brew Rock on Oct. 5

PHOTO COURTESY OF SLO BREW ROCK

BY BULBUL RAJAGOPAL

Layers of kindness

Global nonprofit Lasagna Love has a San Luis Obispo County chapter that delivers the comfort food to anyone in need

If you got your heart broken or lost your job and don’t know how to cover rent, you should definitely have some lasagna.

That’s California Regional Director Bethany Williams’ mantra for seeking solace from Lasagna Love. Originally envisioned by Rhiannon Menn from her San Diego kitchen during the start of the pandemic, Lasagna Love is now an international nonprofit that delivers lasagnas to anyone who wants it, no questions asked.

“We were so isolated from each other,” Williams said. “This was a good way to really connect with each other without endangering yourself.”

Lasagna Love grew to have chapters in every U.S. state and now has a presence in parts of Canada and Australia, delivering an average of 2,500 to 3,500 lasagnas a week. Williams signed up to volunteer in October 2020 and has cooked and made deliveries every week since.

Closer home, San Luis Obispo County has a Lasagna Love chapter too. It started in October 2020 and now has roughly six volunteers. These participants are residents who sign up and get matched with local recipients online. Once assigned, volunteers coordinate with clients about dietary preferences and delivery times before dropping off the lasagnas at doorsteps free of charge.

“The volunteers pay for all their own supplies,” Williams said of the nonprofit’s financial plan. “Lasagna Love also accepts donations, all through the website.”

One such volunteer is Arroyo Grande-based Sheri Gordon. An empty nester who recently moved to the area, Gordon found Lasagna Love to be a fulfilling way to use up her newfound free time.

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“I was feeling sad, and I felt the best way to deal with my issues was to help somebody else,” Gordon said. “I enjoy cooking, and there’s something about a homecooked meal that’s delivered to someone that feels so good.”

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Visit lasagnalove.org/request if you need piping hot lasagna delivered to your doorstep. Volunteer to cook and deliver lasagnas at lasagnalove.org/ get-involved. Keep up with Lasagna Love on Instagram @wearelasagnalove.

In the first week she’d been a volunteer, Gordon delivered a 9-by-13-inch tray of lasagna to a woman in Nipomo who broke her ankle and couldn’t stand up. The two ultimately struck up a conversation.

“Her mother had passed away a few months ago, and she was in a dark place in her life,” she said. “I don’t know a lot of people here and have a limited social life. It gave me a purpose for the day.”

For other volunteers like Holly Zaninovich, Lasagna Love fits easily into her schedule. The Shell Beach resident cares for her son who has autism and found cooking and delivering lasagna to be a low-commitment way to give back.

A volunteer since last December, she finds herself making portions as large as an entire sheet pan to ones as little as a small loaf pan. Zaninovich is assigned to the SLO County region and makes deliveries to Oceano, Arroyo Grande, and SLO.

“I love that volunteering with [Lasagna Love] serves people directly in our own community,” she said. “There’s no specific commitment, and you can alter your [delivery] schedule.”

Zaninovich is a self-professed lasagna fan. So much so that the layered pasta dish crowned her dinner table last Christmas. For Lasagna Love’s recipients, she’s dished out vegetarian versions made with zucchini or spinach and ricotta, lasagna “rolls” tailored for single servings, and even chicken alfredo lasagna.

“I always like to round off a meal with Caesar salad and a loaf of bread,” Zaninovich said. “We’re supposed to tell [requesters] about these considerate extras so that other recipients don’t expect it every time.”

Her latest delivery was to a cancer patient who wanted to share a meal with her friends. She’s also prepared lasagna for Cal Poly students who were crunched for time to cook, and even recommended Lasagna Love to her own daughter who’s enrolled in college in Georgia.

“I went to Cal Poly years ago, and that would have been great at the time. Who doesn’t want a little kindness and comfort?” she said. “Sometimes people need things, and it’s nice to ask for something and not feel judged.”

Lasagna Love goes beyond lasagna. Volunteers are welcome to offer another main dish that they’d prefer to cook instead. Zaninovich is currently pondering a roasted chicken option while Arroyo Grande’s Gordon is anticipating the incoming winter with a shepherd’s pie.

“We ask one of the options to be lasagna, but I’m not a cop,” Regional Director Williams joked. “Be kind and be safe. Everything else is up to you.”

The average wait time for lasagna delivery in SLO County is 21 days but that’s open to changing, according to Williams. The nonprofit is always on the lookout for more volunteers—that’s one of the four goals it aims to achieve every year by July 29, National Lasagna Day.

Williams told New Times that by that day each year, Lasagna Love also pledges to deliver 10,000 lasagnas over a 10-day period, sign 100 people up for the monthly donor plan, and raise $100,000. Volunteers participate through local events and also digitally for Lasagn-AThon where they can stream their cooking online.

“This year, we delivered 11,000 lasagnas before the end of the week,” she said. “It’s our big Superbowl event!” ∆

Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal might beat deadlines with more lasagna. Send speedy wishes to brajagopal@ newtimesslo.com.

TRAY TIME Lasagna Love’s popularity during the pandemic and beyond ensures lasagna delivery in all U.S. states and parts of Canada and Australia thanks to volunteers who signed up in scores.

JUDGEMENT FREE Volunteers make lasagna for clients who come from

a whole

range of backgrounds—college students, those with health issues, and anyone who simply enjoys the pasta.

LIKE A WARM HUG Lasagna Love upholds its central policy of kindness by coordinating volunteers who cook and deliver lasagna free of charge, no questions asked.

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ORDINANCE NO. 1730 (2023 Series)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO PART 6 OF THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE PREVENTION CODE, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Regular Meeting of September 19, 2023, introduced the above titled ordinance upon a motion by Council Member Shoresman, second by Council Member Francis, and on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Member Francis, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Marx, and Mayor Stewart

NOES: None

RECUSED: Council Member Pease

Ordinance No. 1730 (2023 Series): This is a City Ordinance to adopt local amendments to Part 6 (Energy) of the San Luis Obispo Building Construction and Fire Prevention Code, 2023 via Chapter 15.04.060 (Amendments – Energy Standards). Main elements of the proposed local amendments include cost effective energy performance requirements for all new buildings that would result in lower operational greenhouse gas emissions and requirements that building permit applications for new non-residential and multi-family buildings with central natural gas water heating systems to illustrate the ability to accommodate future electric equipment. The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the General Rule under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3). The ordinance is the City’s proposed response to the Ninth Circuit’s recent ruling in California Restaurant Association v. City of Berkeley which restricted a local agency’s ability to enforce all-electric new building requirements. A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection as part of the published agenda packet for the October 3, 2023 Council Meeting, or you may call (805) 781-7114 for more information.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo will consider adopting the Ordinance at its Regular Meeting of October 3, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and live streaming on the City’s YouTube channel http://youtube.slo.city.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk

September 28, 2023

TANK FARM LIFT STATION DISCHARGE PIPE REPLACEMENT SPEC. NO. 2001050

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids by mail for the “Tank Farm Lift Station Discharge Pipe Replacement, Spec. No. 2001050” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., when they will be publicly opened

Bids received after said time will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, contractor name, address, and specification number.

The Contractor must possess a valid Class A Contractor’s License at the time of the bid opening. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of San Luis Obispo.

Download FREE at the City’s website: www.SloCity.orgBid packages under Bids & Proposals. Questions may be addressed to Hai Nguyen, Project Manager, at 805-781-7108 or hnguyen@slocity.org.

September 28, 2023

CITY OF GROVER BEACH REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

An electronic copy in PDF format of all required submittals must be submitted to publicworks@groverbeach.org and received by no later than 2:00pm on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Submittals received after the specified time will not be accepted. PDF documents must have permissions enabled for comments and printing.

CITY WIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

The entire Request for Proposal document may be obtained electronically on the City’s website at www.groverbeach.org, by email to publicworks@groverbeach.org or by calling 805-473-4530.

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September 28 & October 5, 2023

CITY OF PISMO BEACH

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the City Clerk, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, California, until 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 5, 2023 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows:

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKING DIVISION ANNEX BUILDING PROJECT

The City of Pismo Beach (City) is interested in acquiring the services of a qualified firm or a joint venture of firms (Consultant) to provide Construction Management, Inspection and Administration Services for the Police Department Parking Division Annex Building Project.

The Police Department Parking Division Annex Building project consists of tenant improvements to make the building located at 585 Dolliver Street functional as a downtown location for both the Police Department and Parking Division.

Proposal packages may be obtained from the Public Works Department, Engineering Division, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 or by calling (805) 773-4656. Printed versions are available for a non-refundable fee of $400 and PDF versions may be emailed at no charge. Specific questions will be accepted in writing up to 72 hours before the proposal due date and time by emailing Eric Eldridge at eeldridge@pismobeach.org. For non-technical questions contact Erin Olsen at eolsen@pismobeach.org.

ERICA INDERLIED, CITY CLERK

September 21 & 28, 202

SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Coastal Unified School District acting by and through its Board of Education will receive RFPQ #323: Sealed Fee Proposals and Statements of Qualifications for LeaseLeaseback Construction Services (“RFPQs”) for the Measure C-22

Phase 1 Modernization Contract at Los Osos Middle School up to but no later than Monday, November 6, 2023 at 10:00:00 A.M.

Fully Approved Prequalification Due Date: Prequalification applications are available on the PQ Bids website located at pqbids. com. A proposal submitted by a Contractor that is not fully approved as prequalified will not be accepted and will not be considered by the District. To be fully approved as prequalified for the Contract, prequalification must be completed no later than 10:00:00 A.M., October 23, 2023

The Sealed Fee Proposals and Statements of Qualifications shall be received in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District Facilities Office located at 937 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Questions regarding RFPQ #323 Lease-Leaseback Construction Services for Los Osos Middle School Phase 1 Modernization may be directed in writing only to the Facilities Analyst II, Kelly Lee, at klee@slcusd.org, and must be submitted no later than October 18, 2023 at 10:00:00 A.M.

Project documents are available at the San Luis Coastal Online Planroom at www.asapreprographics.com.

Kelly Lee Facilities Analyst II San Luis Coastal Unified School District September 28 & October 5, 2023

SAN LUIS COASTAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Coastal Unified School District acting by and through its Board of Education will receive RFPQ #324: Sealed Fee Proposals and Statements of Qualifications for LeaseLeaseback Construction Services (“RFPQs”) for the Measure C-22 Phase 1 Modernization Contract at Laguna Middle School up to but no later than Monday, November 6, 2023 at 10:00:00 A.M

Fully Approved Prequalification Due Date Prequalification applications are available on the PQ Bids website located at pqbids.com A proposal submitted by a Contractor that is not fully approved as prequalified will not be accepted and will not be considered by the District. To be fully approved as prequalified for the Contract, prequalification must be completed no later than 10:00:00 A.M., October 23, 2023

The Sealed Fee Proposals and Statements of Qualifications shall be received in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District Facilities Office located at 937 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Questions regarding RFPQ #324 Lease-Leaseback Construction Services for Laguna Middle School Phase 1 Modernization may be directed in writing only to the Facilities Analyst II, Kelly Lee, at klee@slcusd.org, and must be submitted no later than October 18, 2023 at 10:00:00 A.M

Project documents are available at the San Luis Coastal Online Planroom at www.asapreprographics.com.

Kelly Lee Facilities Analyst II San Luis Coastal Unified School District September 28 & October 5, 2023

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS

Applications to make minor changes to the properties at the addresses listed below have been received by the City.

1. 564 Higuera St. DIR-0491-2023; Request to perform work at night for a maximum of 6 nights between October 16, 2023 and February 19, 2024 from the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to complete concrete pours for the Lofts at the Creamery project; C-D Zone; Jarrett Boyd, applicant. (Monserath Casillas-Rios)

2. 2061 Hope St. DIR-0398-2023; Request to allow an addition to a nonconforming structure, to create an Accessory Dwelling Unit and a storage area for the primary dwelling (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); R-1 Zone; Brandon Taitz, applicant. (Walter Oetzell)

3. 3055, 3197, 3183 Duncan Rd. MOD-0320-2023; Request to add a 75 square foot shopping center directory sign at Duncan Alley as a modification to the previously approved architectural review ARCH-0676-2021. A complete sign program is included as required by ARCH-0676-2021 conditions of approval (categorically exempt from CEQA environmental review); C-S Zone; Covelop Holdings, applicant. (Callie Taylor)

The Community Development Director will either approve or deny these applications no sooner than October 9, 2023

The Director’s decision may be appealed, and must be filed with the appropriate appeal fee within 10 days of the Director’s action. For more information, contact the City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, stop by Monday and Wednesday between 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., or call (805) 781-7170, weekdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. September 28, 2023

WHO: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

WHEN: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. All items are advertised for 9:00 a.m. To find out placement of this item on the Board of Supervisors Agenda, go to the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov on the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date.

WHAT: Hearing to consider a request by Kirt Collins for a General Plan Amendment application (LRP2021-00005) to change the land use category from Agriculture to Residential Rural on an approximately 15-acre parcel/ site, and an Ordinance Amendment to create a Planning Area Standard that will regulate future density and development on the property. The Planning Area Standard will require any future subdivision to utilize the cluster subdivision standards set forth in the County’s Land Use Ordinance (LUO) Section 22.22.140. The project site is located at 6686 Monte Rd, approximately three quarters of a mile from HWY 101 and San Luis Bay Drive in unincorporated San Luis Obispo County, just east of the Community of Avila Beach. The site is in the San Luis Bay Inland Sub Area (North), of the San Luis Obispo Planning Area. County File No: LRP2021-00005

Date Authorized: August 10, 2021

Supervisorial District(s): 3

Assessor Parcel Numbers: 076-251-054

WHERE: The hearing will be held in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Monterey St., Room #D170, County Government Center, San Luis Obispo, CA. The Board of Supervisors Chambers are located on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey Streets. At the hearing all interested persons may express their views for or against, or to change the proposal.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: You may contact

Shawn Monk, Planner, in the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 200, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, (805) 781-5600. The staff report will be available for review the Wednesday before the scheduled hearing date on the County’s website at www.slocounty.ca.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION:

A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been prepared for the project, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15070(b) (SCH# 2023060018). Mitigation measures are proposed to address potential impacts associated with aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, geology and soils, hazards/ hazardous materials, public services/utilities, recreation, and water/hydrology. The MND was circulated for public review and comment for 30 days in accordance with Section 15073 of the State CEQA Guidelines.

**If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this public notice or in written correspondence delivered to the appropriate authority at or before the public hearing**

DATED: September 25, 2023

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, the Pismo Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, for the following purpose:

PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA

A. Address: 374 Esparto Avenue (APN 010-261-015)

Applicant: Michael Smith

Project No.: P23-000048

Description: Coastal Development Permit and Architectural Review Permit for an addition to an existing single-family dwelling. The project is within the Coastal Zone and is appealable to the Coastal Commission.

Environmental Determination

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding projects that involve negligible or no expansion of use as it relates to existing facilities.

B. Address: 991 Visalia Street (APN 005-233-001)

Applicant: Forest Key

Project No.: P23-000022

Description: Major Modification to Project No. P20-000063, a Development Permit, Architectural Review Permit, and Variance approval for a new singlefamily dwelling. The project is not within the Coastal Zone and is not appealable to the Coastal Commission.

Environmental Determination

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding new construction of small structures, such as a single-family dwelling.

C. Address: 990 Fresno Street (APN 005-011-033)

Applicant: Michael Lowe

Project No.: P22-000106

Description: Coastal Development Permit and Architectural Review Permit for a new single-family dwelling. The project is within the Coastal Zone and is not appealable to the Coastal Commission.

Environmental Determination

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding new construction of small structures, such as a single-family dwelling.

You have a right to comment on this project and its effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed project. Emailed comments may be submitted to planningcommission@pismobeach.org; staff cannot guarantee that emailed comments submitted after the start of the meeting will be given full consideration before action is taken. Written comments may be delivered or mailed to the Community Development Department/ Planning Division Office at 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, prior to the meeting, or hand-delivered during the meeting no later than the comment period for the item. Oral comment may be provided prior to the meeting by calling 805-773-7005 and leaving a voice message. Please state and spell your name and identify your item of interest. Oral comment may also be made during the meeting, either by joining the virtual meeting using the link provided on the agenda document, or by attending the meeting in person in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Please refer to the agenda for this meeting for specific instructions for participation.

Staff reports, plans, and other information related to this project are available for public review from the Planning Division Office, by emailing the Community Development Department Administrative Secretary at lchristiansen@pismobeach.org. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available no later than the Friday before the meeting and may be obtained upon request by mail or by visiting www.pismobeach.org/agenda. The Planning Commission meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website.

PLEASE NOTE: If you challenge the action taken on this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Pismo Beach at, or prior to, the public hearing.

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(J)

TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

$6,000.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY San Luis Obispo Superior Court, Case No. 22CV-0566

Notice is hereby given that on April 28, 2020, the above-described property was seized at or near 171 Sweetwater Lane, Templeton, California, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with cannabis violations, to wit, sections 11359 & 11360 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/ appraised value of the property is $6,000.00.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf. Identify Case No. 22CV-0566 on this form.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: September 9, 2023 DAN DOW District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND

INITIATION OF

$14,458.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on August 1, 2023, the above-described property was seized at or near 3408 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with controlled substance violations, to wit, section(s) 11351, 11351.5 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/ appraised value of the property is $14,458.00.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: September 9, 2023 DAN DOW District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney September 14, 21, & 28, 2023

NOTICE: SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND INITIATION OF NONJUDICIAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS PER HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 11488.4(J)

TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

$2,047 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Notice is hereby given that on July 31, 2023, the above-described property was seized at or near the Cold Canyon Landfill in San Luis Obispo, California, at 2268 Carpenter Canyon Road by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with cannabis violations, to wit, sections 11351, 11351.5, of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $2,047.00.

Pursuant to section 11488.4(j) of the California Health and Safety Code, you must file a verified claim stating your interest in the property with the Superior Court’s Civil Division, Room 385, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408. Claim forms are available from the Clerk of the above court and also online at https://www.courts.ca.gov/documents/mc200.pdf. Identify Case No. 22CV-0566 on this form.

Furthermore, an endorsed copy of the verified claim must also be served on the District Attorney, Asset Forfeiture Unit, County Courthouse Annex, 1035 Palm Street, 4th Floor, San Luis Obispo, California 93408, within 30 days of filing the claim with the Superior Court’s Civil Division.

Both the District Attorney’s Office and the Interested Party filing the claim are entitled to conduct reciprocal requests for discovery in preparation for a hearing. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to the proceedings unless inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in the Health and Safety Code (Section 11488.5(c)(3)). The Interested Party in entitled to legal representation at a hearing, although not one appointed at public expense, and has the right to present evidence and witnesses, and to cross-examine plaintiff’s witnesses, but there is no right to avoid testifying at a civil hearing.

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Grover Beach will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in City Hall, Council Chambers, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA to consider the following item:

SUBJECT:

1. Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Chapter 3 of Article III (Traffic Regulations) of the Grover Beach Municipal Code – The City Council will consider the repeal and replacement of Chapter 3 of Article III regarding Traffic Regulations.

Where You Come In:

Any member of the public may appear at the meeting and be heard on the item described in this notice or submit written comments to the City Clerk prior to the meeting by personal delivery or by mail to: City Clerk’s Office, 154 South Eighth Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433. If you require special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting by calling (805) 473-4567.

For More Information:

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the item described in this notice, please contact: Police Chief John Peters by telephone at (805) 473-4505 or send an e-mail to JPeters@gbpd.org.

JOHN

NILON, INTERIM EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

By /s/ Niki Martin Deputy Clerk September 28, 2023

For further information, please contact Lindsay Christiansen, Community Development Department Administrative Secretary, at lchristiansen@pismobeach.org or 805-773-4658

The failure to timely file and secure a verified claim stating an interest in the property in the Superior Court will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California and distributed pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 11489 without further notice or hearing.

DATED: September 9, 2023 DAN DOW District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen Deputy District Attorney

The City Council may also discuss other hearings or items of business at this meeting. The complete meeting agenda and copy of the staff report on the above item will be available at the customer service counter at Grover Beach City Hall at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. This information will also be posted on the City website at www.groverbeach. org. Live broadcasts of City Council meetings may be seen on cable television Channel 20, as well as over the Internet at www.groverbeach.org (click on the icon “Government Access Local Channel 20” and then “Channel 20”). If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the Public Hearing (Govt. Code Sec 65009).

/s/ Wendi Sims, City Clerk

Dated: Thursday, September 28, 2023

PUBLISH ONE TIME: THE NEW TIMES (on Thursday, September 28, 2023)

POSTED: GROVER BEACH CITY HALL (Thursday, September 28, 2023)

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Free Will Astrology

by Rob Brezsny

Homework: What’s your best secret? Is there a way you could capitalize on it? Newsletter.freewillastrology.com.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): Author Diane Ackerman says it’s inevitable that each of us sometimes “looks clumsy or gets dirty or asks stupid questions or reveals our ignorance or says the wrong thing.” Knowing how often I do those things, I’m extremely tolerant of everyone I meet. I’m compassionate, not judgmental, when I see people who “try too hard, are awkward, care for one another too deeply, or are too open to experience.” I myself commit such acts, so I’d be foolish to criticize them in others. During the coming weeks, Aries, you will generate good fortune for yourself if you suspend all disparagement. Yes, be accepting, tolerant, and forgiving—but go even further. Be downright welcoming and amiable. Love the human comedy exactly as it is.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): Taurus comedian Kevin James confesses, “I discovered I scream the same way whether I’m about to be devoured by a great white shark or if a piece of seaweed touches my foot.” Many of us could make a similar admission. The good news, Taurus, is that your anxieties in the coming weeks will be the “piece of seaweed” variety, not the great white shark. Go ahead and scream if you need to—hey, we all need to unleash a boisterous yelp or howl now and then—but then relax.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): Here are famous people with whom I have had personal connections: actor Marisa Tomei, rockstar Courtney Love, filmmaker Miranda July, playwright David Mamet, actor William Macy, philosopher Robert Anton Wilson, rockstar Paul Kantor, rock impresario Bill Graham, and author Clare Cavanagh. What? You never heard of Clare Cavanagh? She is the brilliant and renowned translator of Nobel Prize Laureate poet Wisława Szymborska and the authorized biographer of Nobel Prize Laureate author Czesław Miłosz. As much as I appreciate the other celebrities I named, I am most enamored of Cavanagh’s work. As a Gemini, she expresses your sign’s highest potential: the ability to wield beautiful language to communicate soulful truths. I suggest you make her your inspirational role model for now. It’s time to dazzle and persuade and entertain and beguile with your words.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): I cheer you on when you identify what you want. I exult when you devise smart plans to seek what you want, and I celebrate when you go off in high spirits to obtain and enjoy what you want. I am gleeful when you aggressively create the life you envision for yourself, and I do everything in my power to help you manifest it. But now and then, like now, I share Cancerian author Franz Kafka’s perspective. He said this: “You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait. Do not even wait, be quite, still, and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked. It has no choice. It will roll in ecstasy at your feet.”

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Let’s talk about changing your mind. In some quarters, that’s seen as weak, even embarrassing. But I regard it as a noble necessity, and I recommend you consider it in the near future. Here are four guiding thoughts. 1. “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” —George Bernard Shaw. 2. “Only the strongest people have the pluck to change their minds, and say so, if they see they have been wrong in their ideas.” —Enid Blyton. 3. “Sometimes, being true to yourself means changing your mind. Self changes, and you follow.” —Vera Nazarian. 4. “The willingness to change one’s mind in the light of new evidence is a sign of rationality, not weakness.” ―Stuart Sutherland.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “The soul moves in circles,” psychologist James Hillman told us. “Hence our lives are not moving straight ahead; instead, hovering, wavering, returning, renewing, repeating.” In recent months, Virgo, your soul’s destiny has been intensely characterized by swerves and swoops. And I believe the rollicking

motion will continue for many months. Is that bad or good? Mostly good—especially if you welcome its poetry and beauty. The more you learn to love the spiral dance, the more delightful the dance will be.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you have ever contemplated launching a career as a spy, the coming months will be a favorable time to do so. Likewise if you have considered getting trained as a detective, investigative journalist, scientific researcher, or private eye. Your affinity for getting to the bottom of the truth will be at a peak, and so will your discerning curiosity. You will be able to dig up secrets no one else has discovered. You will have an extraordinary knack for homing in on the heart of every matter. Start now to make maximum use of your superpowers!

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Have you been sensing a phantom itch that’s impossible to scratch? Are you feeling less like your real self lately and more like an AI version of yourself? Has your heart been experiencing a prickly tickle? If so, I advise you not to worry. These phenomena have a different meaning from the implications you may fear. I suspect they are signs you will soon undertake the equivalent of what snakes do: molting their skins to make way for a fresh layer. This is a good thing! Afterward, you will feel fresh and new.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): According to legend, fifth-century Pope Leo I convinced the conquering army of Attila the Hun to refrain from launching a full-scale invasion of Italy. There may have been other reasons in addition to Leo’s persuasiveness. For example, some evidence suggests Attila’s troops were superstitious because a previous marauder died soon after attacking Rome. But historians agree that Pope Leo was a potent leader whose words carried great authority. You, Sagittarius, won’t need to be quite as fervently compelling as the ancient Pope in the coming weeks. But you will have an enhanced ability to influence and entice people. I hope you use your powers for good!

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Singer-songwriter Joan Baez has the longevity and endurance typical of many Capricorns. Her last album in 2018 was released 59 years after her career began. An article in The New Yorker describes her style as “elegant and fierce, defiant and maternal.” It also noted that though she is mostly retired from music, she is “making poignant and unpredictable art,” creating weird, hilarious line drawings with her non-dominant hand. I propose we make Baez your inspirational role model. May she inspire you to be elegant and fierce, bold and compassionate, as you deepen and refine your excellence in the work you’ve been tenaciously plying for a long time. For extra credit, add some unexpected new flair to your game.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian author and activist Mary Frances Berry has won numerous awards for her service on behalf of racial justice. One accomplishment: She was instrumental in raising global awareness of South Africa’s apartheid system, helping to end its gross injustice. “The time when you need to do something,” she writes, “is when no one else is willing to do it, when people are saying it can’t be done.” You are now in a phase when that motto will serve you well, Aquarius.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): I invite you to spend quality time gazing into the darkness. I mean that literally and figuratively. Get started by turning off the lights at night and staring, with your eyes open, into the space in front of you. After a while, you may see flashes of light. While these might be your optical nerves trying to fill in the blanks, they could also be bright spirit messages arriving from out of the void. Something similar could happen on a metaphorical level, too. As you explore parts of your psyche and your life that are opaque and unknown, you will be visited by luminous revelations. ∆

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