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Paso church sends political questionnaire to North County school board candidates

Multiple North County school board candidates recently received a political questionnaire from Calvary Chapel Paso Robles asking their stance on issues including student gender identity, LGBTQ-plus issues, and abortion.

Atascadero Unified School District school board incumbent Matthew Pennon and newcomer Veronica DeCoster said they, along with school board candidates in Paso Robles, had received the questionnaires via certified mail earlier this month, requesting they return their answers by Sept. 16.

“Calvary Paso has designed the following questionnaire to help us understand your position on a few issues that concern the electorate as a whole,” the letter read. The document included questions about the candidates’ views on topics such as removing books that contain persuasive or explicit content from school libraries and allowing biological boys to participate in girls’ sports. Under each question the candidate was to select “support,” “oppose,” or “no answer.”

“I thought it was interesting when I received the questionnaire because that questionnaire had a very specific intent, and that intent was not to foster collaboration,” Pennon said. “It really seemed to come from a place of divisiveness, which in this day and age, just seems too prevalent.”

Under the IRS, Calvary Chapel Paso Robles is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and according to federal Internal Revenue Code, those types of organizations “are absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office.”

Calvary Chapel Paso Robles did not respond to New Times’ requests for comment.

on LGBTQ-plus issues and abortion.

“[It was] completely irrelevant and, in my opinion, improper to be asking a school board candidate,” she said.

Both Pennon and DeCoster said they did not return the questionnaire.

Pennon said he instead emailed the church and encouraged them to visit his campaign website for his platform and views. He has not received a response.

questionnaire to the North County candidates and confirmed that Calvary Paso would have sent them. Similar questionnaires were sent to school board candidates in South County that asked the same questions, including topics of amending the constitutional definition of marriage and allowing mental health professionals to remove minors from their homes without parental consent, although these questionnaires were affiliated with a different church.

While the questionnaire did not endorse any specific candidate, it did state that its purpose was to assist voters in “understanding [candidate’s] overall perspectives.”

DeCoster said the questionnaire was “unnerving” and felt like she was being manipulated.

“I felt like it was very one-sided, and it felt like a trap to me,” she said. “One of the things that was most concerning about it is you had three options— either support, oppose, or no answer—and there was no space given for you to explain your answer, so it was very black and white.”

DeCoster also said some of the questions weren’t related to student issues and asked about her stance

Public comment returns to the start of Grover Beach council meetings

A moment of compromise touched the divided community of Grover Beach on Sept. 23, as Mayor Karen Bright agreed to move public comment about items not on the agenda back to the start of

“[That email] was open, it was honest. It stuck to the points of my campaign, and it also left open that opportunity for a conversation, for collaboration,” Pennon said. “In not getting a response, that clearly showed to me that there was no intent for that.”

According to the questionnaire, if candidates chose to return the questionnaire, the results would be posted on the website of Real Impact, a ministry of Calvary Paso that provides a California voter’s guide that offers “impartial information” on California elections.

A representative from Real Impact told New Times that the organization had not sent the

meetings—but that comment time will be limited to 15 minutes.

During the City Council meeting, Bright said that after a long deliberation process and many upset community members, it was time to return the public comment to the beginning of the meeting.

“I talked to a lot of people outside of the council environment, and I came to the conclusion,” she

According to Lucia Mar Unified School District board member Colleen Martin, school board candidates received questionnaires from an organization called Pulse of the Central Coast, a low-profile group associated with Grace Bible Church in Arroyo Grande.

Grace Bible Church declined to comment when contacted by New Times

“Those questionnaires had nothing to do with school board governance,” Martin said. “Throughout my time on the board I have never seen such a questionnaire so outrageously slanted.” ∆ —Libbey Hanson

told New Times. “Public comment has always been very important to me, it’s one of the reasons why I got involved in local politics in the first place, and it has also been a huge influence on how I think about different aspects of our city and how we move forward.”

During its July 22 meeting, the council decided

IN QUESTION A Calvary Chapel of Paso Robles sign shares sentiments similar to questions the church posed to North County school board candidates in a letter.

to move public comment for items not on the agenda to the end of the meeting, as the number of people who wanted to speak had increased and the council would run out of time for agenda items.

“I just felt that 15 minutes [is fair] I’m just going to manage it better, but if one person is able to speak that maybe wouldn’t be able to due to having to wait till the end of the meeting, it would be worthwhile,” Bright said.

Brenda Auer, a member of Grover H2O and who often speaks during public comment for items not on the agenda, thanked Bright for moving public comment back.

“I think it’s really important for seniors, people like myself, that have a hard time sitting for two or two and a half hours,” she said.

Bright said this change will begin at the council’s next meeting.

—Samantha Herrera

State legislation brings independent redistricting commission to SLO County

San Luis Obispo County’s district map in 2031 is set to have boundaries overseen not by politicians but by an independent redistricting commission.

On Sept. 22, Gov. Gavin Newsom concluded a years-long redistricting saga in SLO County by signing Senate Bill 977 that establishes an 11 person Citizens Redistricting Commission in the county. The move came after state Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) contacted the county to see if the supervisors were interested in seeking state legislation to set up such a body.

“Fair impartial voting districts established independently are a crucial aspect of our democracy,” Laird said in a press release. “With Gov. Newsom’s signature of Senate Bill 977, the voters of San Luis Obispo can have confidence in the integrity of their elections.”

Co-authored by Laird and Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) and sponsored by the SLO County Board of Supervisors, SB 977 will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. It arrives after a period of redistricting uncertainty that began with the controversial Patten map—first drawn by county resident Richard Patten and adopted in December 2021 by the previous Board of Supervisors.

Voter registration data showed that the Patten map gave the Republican Party a wider advantage by dividing more Democrats into two districts and Republicans into three districts.

Minutes after 1st District Supervisor John Peschong, then 4th District Supervisor Lynn Compton, and 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold greenlit the map, the SLO County Citizens for Good Government said it intended to sue the county. Alleging gerrymandering, the League of Women Voters of SLO County joined the lawsuit to overturn the map.

In 2023, the new iteration of the Board of Supervisors settled litigation with the two groups, threw the Patten map out, and opted for a map with similar boundaries to the one adopted in 2011.

Now, the Citizens Redistricting Commission will reestablish supervisorial districts every 10 years based on observations from county resident-members who aren’t

elected officials, lobbyists, candidates, campaign donors, or their close family members. SLO County stands to join Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Fresno, Orange, Kern, and Sacramento counties that have independent redistricting commissions established through legislation.

Some apprehension exists about the new setup. In a previous New Times interview, incoming 5th District Supervisor Heather Moreno, who will replace Debbie Arnold in 2025, said she was concerned about “leaving the decision solely to a group of individuals who are unelected and unanswerable to the people.” She added that she envisions a way where the Citizens Redistricting Commission presents several legal map options for elected officials to choose from.

Moreno told New Times she still holds this view.

“With legislation moving forward, I don’t know that there is anything further to do once I’m on the board,” she said.

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Five candidates up for three seats on Atascadero school board

Three spots are up for grabs in the Atascadero Unified School District, including the seats of Matthew Pennon, Corinne Kuhnle, and Terri Switzer.

Pennon and Kuhnle are running for another four-year term, against three new candidates: Veronica Decoster, Joey Arnold, and Jodi M. Taylor.

While Arnold, Taylor, and incumbent Kuhnle all have the endorsement of the Republican Party of SLO County, Pennon is endorsed by the SLO County Democratic Party.

Pennon was appointed to the board after previous board member Mary Kay Mills resigned in 2022 and is hoping the voters of Atascadero will decide to reelect him after serving two years.

As an openly LGBTQ community member, Pennon said he wants to continue providing more representation and a voice for all students and families in Atascadero, and his campaign runs on five key platforms: academic excellence, student voice, family engagement, teacher collaboration, and financial stewardship.

Pennon said he believes that while many boards may focus their attention on high schools, all students must be listened to, from transitional kindergarteners to seniors in high school.

“They can all tell us what they need. We just have to be willing to meet where they’re at,” he said. “So, I spent a lot of time doing that, and that’s one of the principles that I hold dearly is highlighting our students’ voices within these discussions and providing that space to be involved.”

Kuhnle was first elected to the school board in 2000 and said she cannot walk away because her job is not completed yet.

“I’m passionate about education, and we’ve had some struggles in the past, and I still feel that we’re pulling out some of those struggles. Having gone through the COVID shutdown, we’re still trying to catch up with our students there, and it’s something that I love to do,” she said. “I love working for this district in particular. … We’ve made a great team, and I’d like to carry on in that direction.”

She believes herself to be a good listener—a requirement, she said, for any school board member.

“Being on a school board, I think, is probably the most emotional position you can be in because you’re dealing with children, and parents are trusting you, and I want them to know that we’re there for them,” she said.

DeCoster told New Times by email that she has been involved with the school district for more than 15 years with her daughters in the system. Serving as a member on various committees such as PTA and boosters and being treasurer for the Committee of Public Schools, DeCoster wants to continue her service now that her children have graduated.

Addressing student mental health after the pandemic is an important issue, DeCoster said. While the district has made efforts to address academic setbacks, she believes more work needs to be done for their emotional growth.

“To create a safe and healthy learning environment, the district and its families have to be proactive in communicating with each other and our students to address these issues and support our students as they continue to reacclimate to a formal school setting.”

DeCoster also wants to better prepare students with college resources and said she would collaborate with educators and the district to make that happen.

“I have a genuine desire to see all students succeed in school and in life, and I believe that tackling these two issues can help make that happen for Atascadero students,” she wrote.

According to Arnold’s candidate website, he has three goals: ensuring parents have a strong voice in shaping school policy, promoting curriculum in schools to improve academic performance, and supporting student sports and vocational education systems.

The local rancher, businessman, and fourth-generation Atascadero resident did not reply to New Times’ request for comment before publication.

Taylor, a local business owner, according to SLO County Clerk Reporter records, also did not respond to New Times before press time.

—Libbey Hanson

Grover Beach council backs state Propositions 36 and 4

Propositions 4, 5, and 36 will greet voters on the ballot come November, and the Grover Beach City Council voiced its support for two and recused themselves from picking a side on the other.

Already supported by other local city councils such as Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, and Atascadero, Grover Beach decided to endorse Proposition 36, which would increase penalties for repeat retail theft and repeal some of the leniency enacted by Proposition 47, a 2014 measure aimed at reducing the state’s prison population.

Proposition 36 would redirect some drug possession offenders to treatment rather than incarceration, increase penalties for other drugrelated crimes, and add fentanyl to the list of drugs to which felony charges can apply, according to a staff report.

SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow spoke in support of the proposition during public comment at Grover’s Sept. 23 City Council meeting, claiming the measure

would make some necessary “critical changes” so that judges and district attorneys can have discretion when it comes to repeat theft and repeat drug offenses.

“I want to draw your attention to the fact that for every dollar that is stolen from one of your businesses and not paid for is a reduction in your bottom line of sales tax revenue,” he said. “So not only is it harming the bottom line of that business, but it’s hurting our cities who are being deprived … of the tax revenue for every dollar that should be spent by a consumer.”

Councilmember Zach Zimmerman said Proposition 36 is tricky because while he understands the good that Dow is highlighting, he’s nervous that the measure would put more people in jail, meaning “hundreds of millions” of dollars in prison costs could fall back on taxpayers.

“I think, of course, everyone wants to get fentanyl off the streets, and I think that the penalties for that should absolutely be increased,” he said. “I think it’s also at the same time really heartening to see local police enforcement and what’s done and that there was actually an 18 percent decrease in property crime here in our city last year.”

Proposition 36 will not open the floodgates to state prison, Dow said in response, but it would allow for an 18-month to three-year term at the county jail for third-time theft or drug offenses.

“What it’s going to do is raise the stakes,” he said. “Our sheriff, Ian Parkinson, understands that it will likely increase the population in his county jail, and he’s prepared to deal with it.”

While the council decided to put its support behind Proposition 36, it couldn’t do the same for Proposition 5.

This measure would lower the voter approval threshold to 55 percent for bonds used to pay for affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, or public infrastructure, according to the staff report.

Andrea Seastrand urged the council to be cautious with Proposition 5 because it’s similar to Proposition 13, a property tax limitation initiative that passed in 1978.

“In the state of California, you can pass anything on 55 percent, so I am cautious, and you should think about your constituents, property owners, seniors, renters, and commercial property owners,” she said. “How are they going to be able to keep up with this?”

Councilmember Daniel Rushing said he doesn’t feel comfortable coming out directly opposing or supporting Proposition 5 and asked if they can just do nothing on the measure.

Zimmerman agreed and told the council that it’s “an individual voter’s choice at the state level” before removing himself from the discussion of Proposition 4 due to a conflict of interest.

Proposition 4 would allow for the state to issue a $10 billion climate bond to fund local programs aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change, according to the staff report.

Examples of community funding include stormwater capture and reuse, local water conservation programs, state and local fire prevention, sea level rise mitigation, and extreme heat mitigation. The council voted to support Proposition 4 as well. ∆

—Samantha Herrera

BY LIBBEY HANSON

Measuring up

Two North County school districts ask voters to pass bond measures

Leaky roofs. Deteriorating classrooms. Insufficient and outdated technology. These are a few reasons why two North County school districts are asking voters to approve multi-million-dollar bonds this November with the goal of improving school campuses and enhancing students’ access to quality education.

Atascadero Unified School District Superintendent Tom Butler said the district is proud of the courses it offers to students, from vocational training to science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM); however, its facilities do not reflect the quality of these courses.

“It’s nice to have the facilities to support those curriculum experiences,” Butler said. “And so when we’re talking about the trades and we’re talking about career pathways, we want to be utilizing the most current equipment, tools, and technology that are in those industry fields, as well as when we’re talking about science and engineering and mathematics for those universitybound careers.”

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hope that most voters like myself want to do what’s best for our schools because they are a cornerstone of our communities.”

Not only would Measure B allow the district to provide updated technology and equipment for students—such as 3D printers—the funds would also be used toward campus safety.

To do that, Atascadero Unified is placing Measure B on the ballot—a $110 million general obligation bond that promises to transform local schools. The measure aims to renovate vocational and career technical facilities, upgrade STEAM classrooms and labs, expand workshop classrooms, improve campus safety, and create greater accessibility.

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If passed, property-tax paying voters would see an increase of $46 annually per $100,000 of assessed land value.

According to Butler, the district based Measure B’s objectives off a survey it sent out to the community earlier this year, after finding that its students showed a great interest in the science and vocational fields.

“So certainly, we know there’s interest there. And these are very highly engaging fields that lead into either post K-12 universitybased education opportunities, or they can go straight into head-of-household jobs,” he said. “Our community really values that, and fortunately for us, our students find these to be highly interesting and beneficial also.”

This isn’t Atascadero Unified’s first ask for a bond. In 2010, voters passed $117 million Measure I-10 for school facility improvements and later voted to reauthorize that bond in 2014, increasing the annual property taxes to pay the bond off faster.

According to Atascadero Unified’s assistant superintendent, Jackie Martin, that $117 million measure is expected to be paid off by 2042, and this year’s Measure B would be an additional line item for taxpayers.

Atascadero school district board member Matt Pennon said that before becoming a board member, he hadn’t understood the importance of bonds, and he encouraged voters to ask questions to understand how Measure B helps the entire community.

“I’ve always been passionate about education, and now every time I see a bond like this I try and do as much research as possible before voting on it,” he said. “I really

“[Safety] is a big part of this bond—making sure that we can have a learning environment for students where they get to come to school, and what they’re focused on is learning and engaging in their education in a way that works best for them, and being able to do that in a safe way,” Pennon said.

Improving safety on campus could include installing badge-access doors and developing secure systems for allowing visitors.

“I’m a parent too, so I speak from my heart when it comes to this because these are my kids that are on these school site campuses. So I know every day that I drop them off that I want them to be safe,” Pennon said.

Templeton Unified School District shares many of the same goals and concerns.

School district board Clerk Janel Armet said Templeton’s $52.3 million general obligation bond—Measure D—aims to make its K-12 schools more secure and safe for students. The money would help renovate classrooms and update the district’s STEAM facilities, costing Templeton landowners an extra $60 per $100,000 of assessed value.

“One thing that’s important to me is installing security and keyless entry access and an emergency communication system,” Armet said. “Technology has come [far] in the past few years. We’re just not up to date, and so we’d really like to update those just to make sure we have a secure, safe, comfortable campus for our kids.”

Armet said that Templeton schools’ portable classrooms are out of date, and according to state standards they aren’t usable anymore.

“Many of our portables are expired or outdated, and the state gives 25 years. We’ve had portables for 30-plus years. So when you get to that range, you can’t just renovate or repair. You have to get a new portable in its place. And I think that’s where the bigger cost comes in,” Armet said.

These portables have leaky roofs, plumbing issues, and lack air conditioning, and Armet said these are not conditions they want their students to learn in.

Being a small district, Templeton simply doesn’t have the money to keep up with improving technology and modern

Learn more

For more information about the Atascadero Unified School District’s Measure B, visit atascaderousd.cyberschool.com/ District/Department/67-Measure-B-Bond-Info. To learn about Templeton Unified School District’s Measure D, visit templetonusd.org/board-of-trustees/ general-obligation-bond-2024.

amenities, despite a previous $35 million bond passed in 2012, Armet said.

According to Ian Trejo, Templeton assistant superintendent, the district used the previous bond to update technology, replace portable classrooms, and expand vocational facilities. At the board’s Sept. 12 meeting, Trejo said that the $26 million “touched every corner of the district,” with more than half the funds for Templeton High School, $8 million for the elementary, and $2.6 million for the middle school.

Despite these investments and upgrades, board member Nelson Yamagata said at the meeting that buildings still get old and need repairs, hence Measure D.

Measure D will also be a new line item for taxpayers, and the previous bond is expected to be paid off by 2046, according to Trejo. Armet said that in addition to security and replacing portable classrooms, the district also wants to grow its transitional kindergarten program and add STEAM facilities for students as young as middle school.

“I hope that [voters] see the importance of our kids in our community and how important it is for them to get the best education that they can in a comfortable and safe environment, and that all this money does stay local,” she said. “I understand that it is an ask of our community to take on the obligation of this bond—and we don’t take that lightly. We don’t take that lightly at all.” If the measures pass—they need 55 percent of the votes—both the Atascadero and Templeton districts would form independent citizens oversight committees to provide transparent reporting on how the multi-million-dollar bonds are being used.

“As a property owner and as a parent, I would just want to know where the money was going, and so that’s why I am committed to being transparent about where we would be using the money for the school district,” Armet said.

“There’s definitely checks and balances to the uses of bond money going forward, so we’re committed to that to ensure that the proper use is being done.”

Reach Staff Writer Libbey Hanson at lhanson@newtimesslo.com.

BOND, SCHOOL BONDS Atascadero Junior High and other schools in the Atascadero Unified School District need repairs and enhancements, which prompted the district to ask for voter approval of a $110 million bond.

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Silenced and censored?

Cal Poly students, faculty object to a new CSU directive restricting protests on campus

Cal Poly students and faculty claim that a directive ordered by the California State University (CSU) Office of the Chancellor infringes on their First Amendment rights.

Adopted on Aug. 15, the new Time, Place, and Manner directive states that it’s designed to facilitate academic freedom, freedom of expression, and recognizes the rights, privileges and responsibilities of university campus communities.

“Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of a democratic society and is essential to the educational process,” the directive states. “Institutions of higher education have a special obligation to encourage and support the free expression of ideas, values, and opinions, even where they may be unpopular or controversial.”

Now, if anyone who attends or works for one of the state school system’s 23 universities wants to “lawfully exercise their right to freedom of expression on university property,” they have some new guidelines to follow.

For instance, wearing masks or face coverings while on CSU property with the intent to intimidate and harass or for the purpose of not being recognized is not allowed.

“For all persons who in the judgment of a university official are in violation of a university policy or the law, the university reserves the right to require such persons, including students, employees, and nonaffiliates, to show identification when requested to do so by a university official,” the directive reads. “Failure to provide identification in this circumstance is itself a violation of this policy and may also be a criminal violation.”

Cal Poly student Juls Altman has spent a good portion of her college career protesting for what she believes in. She’s co-chair of the university’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America and told New Times that this is clearly an attack on the recent pro-Palestine protests that have happened on campuses. She added that it’s unfair to tell people they can’t wear masks with the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing.

“A lot of activists are COVID conscious, and protests are generally crowded

environments, and it’s also just generally unsafe. … It’s written in a way that can be used against us regardless of how they’re going to enforce it,” she said. “We have a right to mask at protests, we have a right to mask in general.”

Those looking to make their voices heard on CSU campuses are now required to do so without interrupting university functions, operations, or events, and can’t interfere with the rights of others.

According to the directive: Protests, marches, and demonstrations cannot disrupt class instruction or other scheduled academic, educational, or cultural activities; obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic; take up space in parking lots, parking structures, driveways, crosswalks, exits, fire lanes, streets, roadways, and doorways; use speakers; harass, intimidate, or block the free movement of others; or create and cause unsafe conditions around entrances, exits, stairways, elevator lobbies, and escalators.

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a year of protests at California State University campuses, such as this pro-Palestine demonstration at Cal Poly last May, the CSU Office of the Chancellor signed a new directive prohibiting protests from blocking streets and requiring approval of signs.

permanent structures, and climbing or scaling anything on university property.

problem is that it’s so vague on how it’s being implemented.”

Jones said the Office of the Chancellor hasn’t reached back out to faculty or the CFA yet with clearer guidelines on how this new directive will be enacted.

Cal Poly faculty, some of whom identify as faculty of color, have gone to Jones with fears that they’re going to be silenced.

“It’s obviously an attempt to stifle free speech on campus, and they’re asking questions like, ‘Will this mean I can’t say what I want in classes? Does this mean I have to censor my research, or my research will be censored?’” he said. “They’re very scared. … Cal Poly is trying to increase diversity, and here we have diverse faculty who are worried that they’re going to be silenced.”

Jones said the CSU system’s upper management didn’t consult with the CFA or the academic senate, which represents the faculty as well, a requirement of the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA). Therefore, he said, the CFA’s position is that the directive doesn’t apply to faculty.

“We’re supposed to be consulted before these types of changes, and they haven’t done that yet, so the law is pretty clear on our side,” he said.

In the past, Jones said, there was a negotiation period between the various university unions and the Chancellor’s Office, but this time there was nothing. The CFA feels like it’s in “uncharted territory” when it comes to implementing the directive because of the lack of communication.

Altman said the new guidelines violate the First Amendment and negatively impact students’ and faculty’s ability to fight for what they believe in.

“If a protest is not disruptive, then no one has any reason to ever listen to us,” she said. “If it doesn’t ever disrupt university operations, then they quite literally don’t ever need to listen to us because it’s not impacting them in any way.”

The new Time, Place, and Manner directive also states that while individuals can protest speakers who they disagree with, they aren’t allowed to prevent that speaker from expressing their views or prevent members in the audience from hearing or seeing the speaker. It also bans encampments and overnight loitering, temporary or

Cameron Jones, the political action and legislative rep for Cal Poly’s chapter of the California Faculty Association (CFA), told New Times that the directive is concerning, and requiring signs to be approved by university administration is a way for the CSU system to prevent future employee strikes.

The directive states that posters, signs, banners, and chalking need to have written permission from the appropriate university official prior to using it.

“This is new in this new directive, and what does that mean? I can’t have a sign that says ‘We want 5 percent’ if it’s not approved by the administration,” he said. “The

The directive states that it’s not intended to interfere with the rights provided by HEERA and doesn’t prohibit CSU unions such as the CFA from communicating with their members regarding union-related activities or engaging in protected or concerted activities.

Repeated violation of the new policy could result in criminal arrest, code of conduct disciplinary measures for students, discipline for employees, and subsequent legal action by the university, according to the CSU Chancellor’s Office. ∆

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

Conscious cleaning

The call to save turtles, a childhood stuffed toy, and a mission to reduce single-use plastic serve as the three pillars of sustainable startup Mr. Turtle The local company is creating and installing refillable laundry detergent stations, starting in San Luis Obispo shops.

“I take my Tide pod out of my laundry detergent jug, throw my laundry detergent jug [in the] recycling bin—which, as a clarifier, they’re not recyclable, is what we now know,” Mr. Turtle founder Benjamin Arts said. “Plus, my recycling the jug into the recycling bin instantly fills up my recycling bin. ... That’s annoying. Why don’t we instead maybe refill this laundry detergent jug?”

Excelling in the Cal Poly Startup Marathon one weekend during last year’s fall quarter gave the 22-year-old business administration major $1,000 in seed money to make his refillable laundry detergent station dream a reality. He pitched his idea to other entrepreneurs and built the Mr. Turtle team with business administration and economics student Colin Brown and current student Michael Hennessy. Arts and Brown recently graduated from Cal Poly.

“We know that we can refill cleaning products as of right now, but realistically, our machine, with the engineering that’s been done on it, we can do any liquid good, we can do any dry good,” Arts said. “If we find

out that this is an easier machine to use, we could definitely branch it to other markets.”

Take it from Brown, the team’s “YouTube engineer,” who built the wooden refill station.

“Colin used to work on a hot dog machine, and when we used to pitch the business, he used to tell people, ‘Yeah, and you need to put ketchup in here for your hot dogs,’” Arts said with a laugh.

Far from dispensing ketchup, Mr.Turtle’s laundry detergent machine made its debut on Sept. 23 at the Laundromat by Swish and Swirl off California Boulevard in San Luis Obispo. Some customers got to use the machine earlier as part of a trial run.

Within a few weeks, shoppers can refill their detergent at a station inside the SLO Food Co-Op too. The team behind Mr. Turtle eventually hopes to make more such machines with recycled plastics.

“There’s a chance that you can lease the machine,” Arts said. “You can directly buy the machine from us. You can also place the machine in your store. We currently have a couple of other deals lined up, but we’ve been very open to kind of accepting most business offerings.”

Those interested in learning more about Mr. Turtle can email mrturtle. laundry@gmail.com.

“If it’s in your laundry room and you don’t have your laundry detergent, oh, your laundry detergent is

partner contributions. Some of the nonprofits it’s rebranded include Literacy for Life, Meals That Connect, Creek Lands, Stand Strong, and the SLO Food Bank.

• The League of Women Voters of SLO County is partnering with Atascadero AAUW to moderate a forum for candidates for Atascadero City Council on Oct. 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The forum will be held at the Atascadero United Methodist Church, 11605 El Camino Real in Atascadero. It will be livestreamed on the AAUW YouTube channel at youtube.com@AtascaderoAAUW and available for later viewing on the League’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/@lwvsloco. For more information, contact Leigh Livick at Atascadero AAUW at 2sloleigh@gmail.com or the League of Women Voters at (805) 2426990 or candidateforums@lwvslo.org.

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now right there, right next to you,” Arts said. “You don’t have to go to the store.”

Fast facts

• Verdin’s 24-Hour Give that rebrands nonprofits in 24 hours for free opened the nomination period for community members to pick the next group to receive a makeover. The nomination period closes on Sept. 27 and people can learn more at 24hourgive. verdinmarketing.com. Over the past decade, Verdin’s 24-Hour Give donated more than $1 million in services through its work and

• The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County is partnering with the Paso Robles AAUW to moderate a forum for Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) board of trustees candidates on Oct. 14 from 7 to 8:30 pm. The forum will be held in the school district board room at 800 Niblick Road in Paso Robles. The event will be livestreamed on PRJUSD Broadcasts and available for later viewing on the League’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/@ lwvsloco. For additional information contact Pat Stevens of the Paso Robles AAUW at pstevens4044@gmail.com or the League of Women Voters at (805) 242-6990 or candidateforums@lwvslo.org. ∆

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

ROLL OUT Sustainable startup Mr. Turtle’s refillable laundry detergent station is made of wood and will soon be found at the SLO Food Co-Op and the Laundromat by Swish and Swirl.

The cost of reality

Oceano can’t afford its own emergency services

Arecent letter in New Times by Alyssa Hicks sought to tarnish Charles Varni as someone who, single handedly, was responsible for the failure of the Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) in Oceano (“Charles Varni is no good for Oceano,” Sept. 12). Ridiculous on its face, most reasonable people saw through the manipulative rhetoric. Here are the facts:

The Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) was formed in 2010 between Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, and the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD). The promise was a new economy of scale which severely reduced administrative costs (e.g., one fire chief rather than three) and would deliver services more efficiently and cheaper. Surprise, in 2014, a mere four years into operations, the FCFA put a $66 a year tax initiative on the ballot for all

A-24 is insurance

I urge a yes vote on Measure A-24 on the ballot this November in Morro Bay to ensure that the land use designation for particular areas of our city will not change without the Morro Bay residents’ consent. Under the Morro Bay general plan adopted by the City Council and approved by the California Coastal Commission, the particular areas at issue include a portion of the harbor area just east of Morro Rock as well as 63 acres of the former power plant property. No other properties in Morro Bay are involved in this measure. The current designation for these areas as specified in Morro Bay’s general plan adopted in 2021 is limited to commercial/ recreational fishing for the harbor area and visitor-serving commercial for the former power plant area.

three member agencies. Voters in the three cities rejected the tax with a 60 percent “no” vote, with even a higher percentage in Oceano. Under Chief Steve Lieberman’s leadership, the costs kept going up and up. The cities were able to keep up because they have general funds from which to pull more resources, which Oceano does not. OCSD’s board started taking money from the district’s facilities fund, using rental income generated by leasing the sheriff’s substation to the county. That practice has stopped. However, the problem of a money shortfall was not solved, and OCSD went forward with its own poorly designed fire tax proposal. Hundreds of voters opposed the regressive flat tax because it was demonstratively unfair, taxing every property owner $180 whether they owned a small single-family home, a 20-unit apartment complex, or a 10,000-squarefoot business. Many members of the public warned the OCSD’s board not to proceed

The current power plant property owner is in the process of seeking a land use change to industrial in order for its proposed battery energy storage system project to move forward.

Initiative A-24 would require that any such change in land use approved by the City Council would also require a subsequent vote and approval by a majority of Morro Bay voters. I believe these particular areas of land are so important to the future of Morro Bay that its citizens should have input and a final say.

To protect the natural beauty of Morro Bay’s waterfront as well as the safety of its natural habitat, residents, and tourists, vote yes on A-24. Think of this as an insurance policy. Norm Williams Morro Bay

Educate yourselves

This November, voters will elect the

with such an inequitable tax but, with then board Directors Karen White, Linda Austin, and Shirley Gibson’s leadership, the tax failed twice.

In February 2023, OCSD General Manager Will Clemens recommended that the OCSD divest its fire power because it could no longer pay the FCFA bills. He proposed the county take over responsibility. All OCSD directors (including Austin and Gibson) voted to support this approach. Thus, the divestiture process from the FCFA began and dragged on for months. Finally, in June 2024, after literally hundreds of hours of staff, attorney, and elected officials’ work, a draft agreement was unanimously approved by the OCSD, the SLO County Board of Supervisors, the Grover Beach City Council, Arroyo Grande City Council, and the Five Cities Fire Authority board.

Shortly after that, Gibson proposed to abandon the agreement and put a new Oceano fire tax on the November 2024 ballot. This “Gibson Tax” would have torpedoed the entire divestiture process, created a fiscal disaster, wreaked havoc

people they want to represent them from president to Congress to state and local officials. Voters will also be asked to vote on ballot measures, enabling them to vote directly on laws that will impact their lives.

There are 10 state measures and a slew of local measures on the ballot.

Atascadero and Templeton voters will decide on school bonds, while Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Paso Robles, and Pismo Beach have sales tax measures on the ballot. Grover Beach voters will vote on water and sewer rates. Atascadero voters will decide if the city treasurer should be an appointed position. Voters in Morro Bay will decide whether to restrict changes to zoning and land use on the Morro Bay Power Plant property.

The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County urges voters to study each ballot measure carefully, read the supporting

on emergency medical and fire services in Oceano, and solidified OCSD’s image as a very troubled agency. In response to waves of criticism, Gibson finally dropped her dangerously flawed idea.

Director Varni helped create a fair and equitable emergency services agreement which, when divestiture is complete, will result in the county being responsible for emergency services in Oceano. To be sure, they will continue to take 96 percent of our property taxes, as has always been allocated to emergency services, to help pay for it, but we will no longer be responsible for the escalating costs ($1.8 million this year vs. $1.1 million last year) nor the skyrocketing retirement, health care, and other incidental costs associated with this service. Finally, the commonly expressed goal of all parties is to have the Oceano fire station operating full time in the near future. This would be a good thing for Oceano taxpayers. ∆

Beverly Joyce-Suneson is a member of the OCSD’s board of directors. Email a response to letters@newtimesslo.com.

and opposing statements, find out what the measure would actually do, beware of vague language and misleading information, determine who the sponsors and opponents are, and consider the fiscal impact of the measure. For more information about the ballot measures on the Nov. 5 ballot, see the Easy Voter Guide at easyvoterguide.org. The League’s mission is to inform and empower voters. Elections are the way voters exercise their power and determine what they want to happen in the future. We urge everyone to register to vote, study the candidates and issues, vote, and encourage your family and friends to do the same.

Ann Havlik

Elizabeth Manak co-presidents League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County

HODIN

Russell Hodin

BY JOHN DONEGAN

Paging …

Igot quite a kick out of visual image bombs going off simultaneously in the pockets of thousands of terrorists, sort like the slapstick comedy of the Three Stooges, or the abuse inflicted on the hapless Coyote by the wily Roadrunner. And the resulting indignant sputtering of Hezbollah leadership was nearly as much fun. But the recent Israeli pager attack on Hezbollah served an even more important purpose than my personal amusement. Am I being flip? Well, who is less deserving of sympathy than a terrorist?

To summarize, Israel and Hezbollah have been engaged in hostilities for some time now, with Hezbollah periodically launching missiles into Israel, and Israel periodically bombing Hezbollah’s sites in Lebanon. Hezbollah is allied with Hamas in the ongoing Gaza war, both sharing a determination to destroy Israel. Both are funded by Iran and engage in periodic terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians. The widely disbursed Hezbollah is required to maintain communications with its operatives. Wary of using cellphones because of a fear they can be tracked by Israeli intelligence, they have adopted oldschool pagers. Apparently, at some time during manufacture or shipping, Israel equipped these pagers with a small but lethal amount of explosives that could be remotely detonated by signal.

On Sept. 17, thousands of the pagers were simultaneously detonated, reportedly killing

more than 12 people, including two children, and seriously injuring several thousand.

A day later, a large number of Hezbollah walkie-talkies detonated, reportedly killing and injuring more. Since these devices were being carried by Hezbollah operatives on their person, the vast majority of casualties were Hezbollah personnel.

Predictably, Hezbollah leadership and allies were enraged and unleashed their usual torrent of florid threats and hyperbole, declaring that Israel had crossed a “red line” creating a state of war, as if the years of missile attacks were peaceful gestures. Perhaps not surprisingly, some of those who usually advocate for the Palestinian cause, have joined in condemning the Israeli attack, with U.N. “experts” insisting that it was some sort of “war crime.”

In an active war like this, it is difficult to see what could be more moral. Weapons, of course, are designed to kill and injure enemy combatants, and these exclusively targeted enemy combatants and minimized the threat to noncombatants. Israel has long been under attack from Hezbollah and is entitled to use force to defend itself under all recognized international conventions.

A weapon that specifically targets only the enemy’s active combatants seems very ethical compared to the usual weapons like bombs and bullets, which do not discriminate between civilians and terrorists. These devices were issued only to those who needed to

be contacted by Hezbollah command and are necessarily carried on the person of the terrorist. The combatant is most at risk due to physical proximity, and the danger to those nearby limited by the minute amount of explosive use. This was confirmed by the large number of Hezbollah casualties and the small number of civilians reportedly hurt.

Some object to the pager tactic as a danger to international trade. Admittedly, I imagine that the regional sales of rings, wristwatches, and full sets of gloves are down.

A common and understandable lament of those who oppose Israel’s fight against Hamas in Gaza is the terrible toll that the fighting has taken on civilians, with thousands having been killed and injured. Most civilian casualties are due to Hamas using civilians as “human shields” by deliberately siting military facilities under or near schools, hospitals, and mosques. This complicates Israeli targeting and provides public relations advantages by enabling Hamas to howl in contrived victimhood over the inevitable civilian deaths and injuries they caused.

When pressed, many objectors dutifully condemn Hamas’ October 2023 atrocities and acknowledge Israel’s right to defend itself, carefully limiting their objections to the deadly toll that the Israeli responsive strikes take on the civilians of Gaza but directing their anger at Israel alone.

It would seem that these objectors would be quick to approve of tactics like the exploding pagers, which target only terrorists and largely spare noncombatants. But, counterintuitively, I have yet to hear any of the usual opponents of the Gaza war support this pager tactic.

Instead, we are hearing some, like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, angrily attacking Israel and U.S. military support over the new tactic. Why? Tribalism. These supposed “humanitarians” are actually just upset that “their side” suffered a big setback. Most find it politically disadvantageous to publicly acknowledge advocating for a terrorist organization and the atrocities that they commit, so they just cloak their outrage in feigned concern for the innocent victims of the fighting. But, in reality, they view the civilian population of Gaza just as Hamas does—as expendable public relations tools to be exploited in conducting the war. Tip to Hezbollah and Hamas: Watch out for any parcels labeled “Acme.” Beep beep. ∆

John Donegan is a retired attorney in Pismo Beach who is going back to his old, safer flip phone. Respond with an opinion of your own by emailing it to letters@newtimesslo.com.

Time, place, manner

The California State University system seems to be heading into sketchy water. With a “commitment” to upholding the First Amendment rights of its faculty and staff, the Chancellor’s Office issued a directive that bars disruptive protests on its 23 campuses.

As one Cal Poly student put it: “If a protest is not disruptive, then no one has any reason to ever listen to us,” Juls Altman said. “If it doesn’t ever disrupt university operations, then they quite literally don’t ever need to listen to us because it’s not impacting them in any way.”

Exactly. There’s no point in protesting if no one can see you, hear you, or feel you as they go about their day.

In that same piece of policy—aka the Time, Place, and Manner directive—the CSU also states that verbiage on protest signs be approved by an administrator. Sounds very free!

But don’t worry, everyone: “Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of a democratic society and is essential to the educational process,” according to the directive. You just have to do it when, where, and how the largest university system in California tells you to. Phew! Amirite?

Also, no masking while you protest. Those administrators want to put their beady little controlling eyes on your face if you’re not following the freedom of expression rules. You guys think whoever’s in charge of verbiage control would approve a sign

that said, “CSU Administrators Suck”?

Want to block a campus entrance to make a statement? Can’t do that.

Want to strike for higher wages? That’s fine, as long as it doesn’t disrupt anything on campus.

Want to protest Lockheed Martin outside of a jobs fair? Don’t get in anyone’s way.

Want to protest the biggest asshole on the internet who’s coming to speak his racist, misogynist, anti-LGBTQ-plus propaganda on Cal Poly’s campus? Don’t interrupt him! Shh!

Want to question Cal Poly’s non-diverse, non-inclusive ways? Oof, guys. That sign’s definitely not getting approved.

WTF, California? Aren’t we supposed to be this liberal state with this liberal education system that’s instilling liberal views into the heads of all the students we’re supposed to be indoctrinating? How are we supposed to do that without protesting?

I have another question. What does “disrupt” mean?

Well, the California Faculty Association is also wondering about the vague verbiage in this directive that the Chancellor’s Office didn’t speak about before it was issued.

“We’re supposed to be consulted before these types of changes, and they haven’t done that yet, so the law is pretty clear on our side,” Cameron Jones, the political action and legislative rep for Cal Poly’s chapter of the

California Faculty Association (CFA), said.

The whole thing feels a little over the top. It’s obviously a response to the fallout from pro-Palestine protests that got out of hand on college campuses across the country during the last school year. And the CSU used the encampments as an excuse also quash all kinds of good trouble, such as any future CFA strike like the one that happened in January. Seems dicey, California. And it’s definitely not great for our reputation.

Just like these political church questionnaires going out to local candidates. If the word gets out that we’ve got conservatives meddling in our elections, who’s going to believe that everyone in the state is a progressive?

These religious nonprofits with their taxexempt status seem to be toeing a line they might not be able to toe.

Calvary Chapel Paso Robles paid to send the questionnaires to school board candidates in Atascadero and Paso via certified mail! That’s how serious this is, everyone. Calvary just wants to share the answers with its flock; there’s no persuasion happening here. Ignore the loaded questions about marriage, abortion, and gender identity.

“Do you support or oppose … amending the California Constitution in 2024 to remove the definition of marriage as ‘only between a man and a woman,’” the questionnaire asked.

It’s not like the culture war is in your mailbox, even though as a school board member, you really don’t weigh in on things

like marriage and abortion. And candidates’ answers were going to be posted on Real Impact’s California Voters Guide website. Real Impact seems to be an organization started by Calvary Church Chino Hills. It aims to equip the church “to stand for righteousness in the public square.”

California Assembly and Senate, Congress, and 12 school districts are part of the voter guide—and of course the presidential race. It offers “impartial information on candidates,” according to the website. “The voter guide never tells you how to vote but only provides the candidate’s positions on various issues, in their own words.”

Funny how a religious-affiliated organization decided it needed to exploit a loophole so it could keep not paying taxes and still weigh in on the election without weighing in on the election … nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Seems to be catching on outside of the Calvary umbrella. Grace Bible Church in Arroyo Grande got in on the “nonpartisan” partisan action by sending out a similar survey to Lucia Mar Unified School District board candidates, while Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande sent one to City Council candidates. These churches have Time, Place, and Manner down to a science.

But it sounds like trying to influence an election to me. Somebody call the IRS. ∆

The Shredder separates church and state. Send comments to shredder@newtimesslo.com.

Hot Dates

THREE’S COMPANY

The Three Speckled Hens Vintage Market and Antique Show will take place on Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Paso Robles Event Center. This annual celebration will feature more than 75 vendors that sell a variety of antiques, including vintage and repurposed items. Tickets are available in advance at my805tix.com.

—Caleb Wiseblood

ARTS

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. 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.

FIRST ANNUAL RED BARN RUMBLE ART SHOW (LIVE MUSIC, MOTORCYCLE SHOW, AND MORE) Enjoy local art, a variety of classic motorcycles, live music, and more. Sept. 28 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Red Barn at Los Osos Community Park, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

(CAMBRIA) Film lovers will unite in more than 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world. The final selections screen simultaneously around the world during a one-week period. Oct. 1 3-5:45 p.m. and Oct. 2 3-4:45 p.m. Free. 805-927-4336. slolibrary.org. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

(MORRO BAY) Film lovers will unite in more than 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world. The final selections screen simultaneously around the world during a one-week period. Oct. 5 1:30-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-6394. slolibrary. org. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay.

PROCREATE MONTHLY ARTIST GROUP

Learn the basic tools for using the iPad app, Procreate. Every month, group focuses on a different way to use Procreate, sometimes starting with a “how-to” video. Join a supportive community and navigate the

digital world together. First Wednesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. through March 6 $10. 805-927-8190. cambriaarts.org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria. SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW AT THE MORRO BAY EAGLES Lineups are subject to change, but always include five headliners. Sept. 28 7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Morro Bay Eagles Club, 2988 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-1384.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

2024 RESTORING THE ARTS TO ATASCADERO CAMPAIGN This fundraising campaign, which kicks off with the Brick by Brick Wine Festival on Nov. 9 at the Atascadero Printery, is seeking sponsors. Followed by a Gala event on Nov. 10 at Allegretto Vineyard Resort. Through Nov. 10 atascaderoprintery.org. Allegretto Vineyard Resort, 2700 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles.

20X20X20: THE PAINTINGS OF WB ECKERT Explore the transformation of unplanned sketches into full-scale paintings. This exhibition showcases works that began as casual, absentminded doodles on an iPad. These initial lines, shapes, and colors, born from an “absentminded” mental state, have been transformed into full-size paintings. Sept. 29 - Oct. 27 Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/events/20x20x20by-way-of-some-absentminded-doodles/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

ART TOGETHER: GEORGES SEURAT Create art in the style of Georges Seurat, one of the leading artists in the pointillism movement. Bring a friend or your child and learn about artists through making art like they made. Basic materials provided. Sept. 29 1:30-3:30 p.m. $40. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/events/art-togethergeorges-seurat/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

BEGINNING WHEEL THROWING:

SIX-WEEK CLASS A beginner-level class

designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of pottery on the wheel. The price includes all clay, glazes, and firing services. Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. through Oct. 1 $288. 805-203-0335. thepotteryatascadero. com/wheelclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

COMEDY NIGHT Misfit Live Comedy Returns to the Paso Roles Elks Lodge with “The World’s Funniest Cop,” Michael Mancini. Oct. 5 , 6 p.m. my805tix.com/. Paso Robles Elks Lodge, 1420 Park St., Paso Robles, 805-239-1410.

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (ATASCADERO) Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world. The final selections screen simultaneously around the world during a one-week period. Sept. 28 , 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Oct. 1 2-4:30 p.m. Free. 805-461-6161. slolibrary. org. Atascadero Library, 6555 Capistrano, Atascadero.

MOLD MAKING BASICS WORKSHOP (THREE DAYS) Learn to design and create plaster molds for slip casting. In this accelerated class, you will learn the basics on how to design a mold to successfully cast any shape you want. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. through Sept. 28 $360. 805-203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/ potteryworkshops. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PLATE PAINTING AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Please join ArtSocial805 on the first Saturday of each month to paint a personalized “Birthday Plate,” for someone special or for yourself. The workshop is $35, which covers the plate, glaze, and firing. First Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $35. 805-400-9107. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles.

PRINTMAKER TOUR OF THE POCKET

GALLERY ON PINE Open most Saturdays

and by appointment. Gallery is showing three local printmakers: Susan Lyon, Kathy Madonna, and Maryanne Nucci. Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. 805-440-7152. Pocket Gallery on Pine, 8491/2 13th Street, Paso Robles.

SERVING WARE: ALL LEVELS POTTERY

CLASS SERIES A six-class series to make pieces to serve from. Make charcuterie boards, cake stands, sushi plates, and serving platters, and learn to decorate and glaze them to make a matching set or unique pieces. Mondays, 1-3 p.m. through Sept. 30 $288. 805-2030335. thepotteryatascadero.com/ potteryhandbuildingclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

SHORT FORM IMPROV CLASS AT TOP GRADE COMEDY THEATER Join instructor Charles Charm, an improvisor with 10 years of experience, to learn how to play improvgames. Classes are drop in only at this time. Shows TBD. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. $25. 530-748-6612. Saunter Yoga and Wellness, 5820 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW For ages 18 and up. Lineups are subject to change, but always include five headliners. Sept. 27 7 p.m. my805tix.com/. JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room, 811 12th St., Paso Robles, 805-238-6932.

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.

TAKE A SPIN: TWO-HOUR WHEEL

CLASS These two hour blocks provide an opportunity to learn the basics of wheel throwing. Instructors will center your clay for you, so you will have the opportunity to make two items. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon $72. 805-203-0335. thepotteryatascadero. com/wheelclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

”WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?” ART SHOW Just in time for possibly the most crucial Presidential election of our lifetime, the Bunker will present a group art exhibit, “What Could Possibly Go Wrong?” curated by political artist Robbie Conal. Oct. 4, 5-8 p.m. 805-203-6301. thebunkerslo.com. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

A-TOWN ART HOP: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (CALL TO ARTISTS) Interested in participating in the next A-Town Art Hop? Register online. The art walk will be held on Nov. 1. Through Oct. 13 Free. 831-291-8329. atownarthop.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

THE ARTIST’S WAY: UNBLOCKING CREATIVITY 12 week program (13 meetings) for creatives and anyone who is seeking to “unblock” their creativity, following Julia Cameron’s famous workbook “The Artist’s Way.” Weekly group discussions and check-ins. Opportunities to share creativity and create community. Email for more info. Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. through Nov. 26 $195. cuesta.edu. Cuesta College Community Programs, Building 4100 Cuesta College Road, San luis obispo, 805-540-8282.

CENTRAL COAST WRITERS’ CONFERENCE

The premier event for creatives of all types. This is your time to connect with your other creatives, learn new skills, and get inspired to take your craft to the next level. Oct. 5 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $299. 805-546-3132. cuesta.edu/communityprograms/writersconference/index.html. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

CRAFTING MAGICAL REALMS: FANTASY

AUTHOR PANEL Meet New York Times

bestselling author Kalyn Josephson, bestselling fantasy author Jenna Elizabeth Johnson, and middle-grade series fantasy author Debbie Noble Black. Learn more about their books and get an insider’s view of their processes in crafting magical realms. Hosted by Central Coast Writers’ Conference. Sept. 28 2-4 p.m. Free. 805-781-5991. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

CUESTA DRAMA PRESENTS A MIDSEMESTER NIGHT’S MASHUP (A WORLD PREMIERE) An exciting, limited run of A Midsemester Night’s Mashup a world premiere written and directed by Ben Abbott, produced by award-winning and

internationally recognized Cuesta Drama. Limited seats available. Oct. 3 7:30 p.m., Oct. 4 , 7:30 p.m., Oct. 5 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 6 2 p.m. $15. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

GINI GRIFFIN: SOLO SHOW OF POTS AND PAINTINGS Showing during the month of October at SLO Provisions. Opening reception: Oct 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. Email ginizart@aol.com for more info. Oct. 4-31 SLO Provisions, 1255 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 439-4298.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS AT THE HUB The show contents will be rotated among the group’s ensemble, house, and musical improv team casts, as well as stand-up and student shows. Fourth Friday of every month, 6 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Hub, 1701 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. LEARN MODERN SQUARE DANCING Sign up now for this new square dance class. Singles and couples welcome. Two hours of square dancing equals about three miles of walking. Learn a new skill now while having fun and meeting new friends. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through Nov. 21 $75 (one time fee per person for all 12 classes). 805-781-7300. squaredancecentralcoast.com/classes. San Luis Obispo Grange Hall, 2880 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (SLO) Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world. The final selections screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period. Sept. 27, 1-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-781-5994. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. PUBLIC DRAWING DAY WITH ART DIRECTOR CYNTHIA HALLEY Join Entertainment Visual Development Artist, Art Director, and SLO native Cynthia Halley for a beautiful day out of drawing and camaraderie. Halley is excited to connect fellow artists and students. Free, uninstructed, and all levels welcome. Just bring your favorite sketchbook or palette and enjoy. Sept. 29 1-5 p.m. Free. DrawingLA.com. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm

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beloved hometown theater and the new SLO Film Center project with food, drinks, cinema-centric fun and frightful activities along with live music from local horror fans, Ghost\Monster Duo. Oct. 2 5-7:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. Palm Theatre, 817 Palm St, San Luis Obispo.

WHOSE WATERS? This Gray Wing exhibition will build upon the photojournalistic work of Southern California artist Gabriella Angotti-Jones whose I Just Wanna Surf book highlights Black female and non-binary surfers and other unseen or outright ignored communities that ride the waves off the Golden State. Through Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/ surf-show/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

SWAN LAKE See the iconic Dance of the Little Swans, count the 32 fouettés performed by the Odile, and immerse yourself in magical Tchaikovsky’s music. The production will feature richly detailed, handpainted sets and more than 150 radiant costumes that bring fresh representation to this timeless classic. Sept. 26 , 7-10 p.m. $39.50-$91.25. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/wbc-swan-lake/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

DANCE FITNESS ART AND CULTURE FOR ADULTS Discover dance as a form of artistic expression and exercise, using a wide range of styles and genres of music (including modern, jazz, Broadway, ethnic). Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. 510-362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

FASHIONS FOR A PURPOSE Upon arrival, you will be seated along the runway, with a complimentary glass of Opolo Sparkling Wine, during this fundraiser that showcases high-end fashions and swagger. Oct. 5 9:30 a.m. my805tix.com/. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, 805-929-5679.

GARY GULMAN: MISFIT STAND UP TOUR

Boston native Gary Gulman’s diverse background includes being a college football scholarship athlete, an accountant, and a high school teacher. Today, Gulman is a leading touring comic, selling out venues like Carnegie Hall in New York City. His Misfit: Stand Up Tour showcases new material. Oct.

3 7:30-10:30 p.m. $45.50-$59.50. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/shows/gary-gulman/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

(NIPOMO) Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world. The final selections screen simultaneously around the world during a one-week period. Sept. 28 1-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-929-3994. slolibrary.org. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Tefft, Nipomo.

SECOND ANNUAL PING PONG BALL DROP

Stop by the Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival for this Grand Event. 2,000 ping pong balls

481-7339. bgcslo.org/balldrop.html. Heritage Square Park, 201 Nelson St., Arroyo Grande. WELCOME TO ART SCHOOL: TWO-DAY WORKSHOP WITH VANESSA ROTHE Tap into your creativity during this beginners workshop in an artist’s studio at Willow Pond SLO in Edna Valley. Also enjoy a daily lunch on the patio, prepared by a local chef. For more details and to register, visit website. Sept. 28 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sept. 29 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 805-550-6399. willowpondslo.com/. Willow Pond SLO, 1250 Judith Lane, Arroyo Grande.

WEREWOLF OF ARROYO GRANDE Enjoy the Melodrama’s Halloween-spirited show. Through Nov. 9 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

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NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

2024 CALIFORNIA COAST CLASSIC BIKE TOUR AND ARTHRITIS CHALLENGE EXPERIENCE An eight-day, fully supported 525-mile ride that raises awareness and support for the nearly 60 million Americans living with arthritis. Through Sept. 28 213634-3772. events.arthritis.org. Highway 1, Various locations, Morro Bay.

53RD LIGHTHOUSE BICYCLING EVENT

With the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club. Nearly 900 bicycle riders will be on routes of 40 to 96 miles between Morro Bay and Piedras Blancas Lighthouse. Drivers are asked to be aware of bicyclists. Sept. 28 , 7 a.m.-5 p.m. slobc.org/lighthouse/. Piedras Blancas Light Station, 15950 Cabrillo Highway, San Simeon.

ANNUAL CAMBRIA SCARECROW FESTIVAL

200 scarecrows will line the streets of Cambria and San Simeon. The festival is full of photo opportunities and happy discoveries at every turn. Perfect for all ages. Oct. 1-31 Free. cambriascarecrows.com. Cambria (various venues), Citywide, Cambria.

CENTRAL COAST UECHI-RYU KARATEDO Uechi-Ryu Karate-do is a traditional form of karate originating from Okinawa, Japan. Focus is on fitness, flexibility, and self-defense with emphasis on self -growth, humility, and respect. Open to ages 13 to adult. Beginners and experienced welcome. Instructor with 50 years experience. For info, call 805-215-8806. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278, morro-bay.ca.us.

CHAKRA MEDITATION AND BREATHWORK FOR VITALITY A meditation class led by Dawn Feuerberg. Sept. 28 10-11:15 a.m. my805tix.com. Beach Day Use Area, 21 24th St., Cayucos.

EMBODIED VINYASA YOGA IN MORRO BAY

Hosted by Aurora Adventures. Sept. 29 11 a.m. my805tix.com/. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay.

MAIDEN TO CRONE SISTER CIRCLE Connect deeply with other women. Sharing the things that are close to our hearts creates a space

SHAKTI: EMBODYING GODDESS DURGA

Hosted by Aurora Adventures. Oct. 3 5:307:15 p.m. my805tix.com/. 9th Limb Yoga, 845 Napa Ave., Morro Bay, 415-852-1787.

SHAMANIC YOGA AND RITUALS FOR VITALITY Hosted by Aurora Adventures. Sept. 27, 8-9:15 a.m. my805tix.com/. Beach Access Parking Lot, 102 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay.

SHORT FILM PREMIERE: SEA OTTER

AWARENESS WEEK Celebrate Sea Otter

Awareness Week by attending the premiere screening of Every Otter Counts This short film chronicles the incredible initiative of the organization Sea Otter Savvy as they work for coexistence with the SLO Coast’s sea otter neighbors. A Q-and-A follows screening. Sept. 27, 3-4 p.m. Free admission to the museum during this event. Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd., Morro Bay, 805-772-2694.

WATERFRONT MARKET MORRO BAY

Come show your favorite local vendor some love one last time with two full days of shopping. Features crocheted items, andles, clothing and accessories, jewelry, and much more. Oct. 5 , 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Oct. 6 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-402-9437. slovendorsassociation.com. Giovanni’s Fish Market, 1001 Front St., Morro Bay.

WOMEN WATERING WOMEN An event for women, by women, dedicated to celebrating, honoring, inspiring, and filling the cups of the incredible women in the community. This gathering features a sacred water ceremony with living water, known to hold a higher vibrational frequency. Sept. 27, 6:30-8 p.m. my805tix.com/. Set and Setting, 360 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

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BALANCE FLOW Suitable for all levels. This class is meant to benefit the mind-body connection while emphasizing safe and effective alignment as well as breath awareness and relaxation. Please call to register in advance. Tuesdays, Thursdays,

4:30-5:30 p.m. $16-$22; $50 membership. 805-434-9605. ttrtennis.com/fitness/yoga/. Templeton Tennis Ranch, 345 Championship Lane, Templeton.

BIZARRE ANTIQUES AND ODDITIES

MABON NIGHT MARKET A beautiful, witchy evening full of music, treats, and odd arts celebrating the end of summer. With14 local makers. Sept. 28 4-9 p.m. Bizarre Antiques and Oddities, 7600 El Camino Real, Atascadero, 805-460-6098.

HAMBLY LAVENDER FARM GUIDED

EXPERIENCE This one-hour walk about the farm immerses you in the processes of growing, harvesting, and drying this fragrant herb. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m. my805tix.com. Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel.

PUMPKIN SUCCULENT CENTERPIECE

CLASS The class includes a pumpkin, choice of succulents and decorations, use of tools, instruction, and a glass of rosé. Oct. 5 5 p.m. $50. my805tix.com/. Golden State Goods, 5880 Traffic Way, Atascadero.

SOUND HEALING FOR INNER PEACE WITH JAMIE NICOLE A sound healing session for inner peace led by Jamie Nicole from Harmonic Holistics. Experience the calming vibrations of crystal bowls as they guide you toward inner peace and relaxation. Rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit in a serene, healing environment. Oct. 2 6:307:30 p.m. 805-391-4465. awakeningways.org. Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living, 9350 El Camino Real, No. 101, Atascadero.

THREE SPECKLED HENS ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE MARKET More than 75 vendors will participate in the show, selling everything from antiques and vintage items to re-purposed treasures. Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 my805tix.com/. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

WISDOM OF WICCA Join to learn about Wicca and its place as a modern method of connecting to ancient ways. This is a five-week series. Classes are also

NOT OF THIS WORLD

The Cambria Scarecrow Festival kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 1. About 200 scarecrows line the streets of Cambria and San Simeon each year during the annual tradition. The scarecrows on display will remain up through the end of October. To find out more about the festival, visit cambriascarecrows.com.

offered individually, though most value will come from attending all classes. Oct. 1 6-7:30 p.m. Varied. 805-464-2175. greenomenapothecary.com. The Green Omen Apothecary and Tea Lounge, 6280 Palma Ave., Atascadero.

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

BARK TO SCHOOL: PHOTO DAY AT STENNER

CREEK ANIMAL HOSPITAL While you wait for their picture, your pup can enjoy treat bags. Each pet will create a personalized paw print craft to take home as a special keepsake. Your digital photo will be emailed to you within a week. Sept. 30 9 a.m.-noon Free. 805-5432500. stennercreekanimalhospital.com/. Stenner Creek Animal Hospital, 191 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo.

BARS AND BOUNCE CLINIC A sneaky way to get fit. Build whole-body strength swinging on bars and bouncing on trampolines. No experience is necessary; so fly away.

For ages 5-17. Sept. 28, 1-3 p.m. $25 for first child; plus $10 per additional sibling. 805-547-1496. performanceathleticsslo.com/ saturday-event-clinics. Performance Athletics Gymnastics, 4484 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

BEAUTIFUL MINDS AWARENESS WALK

Join NAMI SLO County to raise awareness about mental health and local resources in support of Suicide Awareness Month. Booths, speakers, raffle prizes, and more. T-shirts for the first 100 registrants and possibly beyond (while supplies last). Sept. 28 9 a.m.-noon $15. namislo.org. Laguna Middle School, 11050 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-596-4055.

CELEBRATE 100 YEARS WITH THE MONDAY CLUB DURING DOORS OPEN

CALIFORNIA This year marks a very special Doors Open California, as we recognize the Centennial Anniversary of The Monday Club. Join for this annual tour highlighting some of the most remarkable architecture throughout California, including The Monday Club. Sept. 28 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sept. 29 11 a.m.-4 p.m. themondayclubslo.org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-0594.

CENTRAL COAST BIONEERS CONFERENCE

Conference highlights include topics like Climate Change from Space, Empowering Latino Voices, Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Business to Heal the World, and Rematriation with a panel of Indigenous speakers. Oct. 4-5 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $33.68$71.17 (student/general). ecologistics.org. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096.

CENTRAL COAST DIALYSIS ORGAN

TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP Not faith based. All are welcome. Please wear a mask.

First Saturday of every month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church SLO, 650 Pismo St., San Luis Obispo.

CONSCIOUS-FEST A vibrant gathering showcasing San Luis Obispo County’s finest healing arts professionals and their holistic, mindful, and spiritual offerings. Discover a diverse array of healing modalities, services,

and products designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Sept. 28 , 11 a.m. Free community classes. my805tix.com/. Mission Plaza, Downtown, San Luis Obispo. ECE VOICES LUNCHEON This event is open to child care providers to discuss your programs and network. “We’ll provide lunch, and you will provide the stories.” These events help the group advocate for providers and their programs. Sept. 28 3-4:30 p.m. Free. 916-443-5919. everychildca.org/events/ecevoices-region8-meeting. Milestone Tavern, 972 Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo. FULL NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE

Features a great selection of furniture, household items, clothing, toys, tools, jewelry and much more. Multiple locations on San Luis Drive and neighboring streets. Sept. 28 8 a.m.-noon 805-539-9374. San Luis Drive Neighborhood, San Luis Drive, San Luis Obispo. GEMS BY THE SEA The show will feature dealers selling a fantastic array of gems, minerals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, jade, crystals, meteorites, lapidary, and metaphysical items. There will demonstrations of jewelry-making and lapidary crafts. Features free parking. Sept. 28-29 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 (free for children under 12). slogem.org/gemsby-the-sea/. Veteran’s Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. GREEN BUILDING TOUR (CC BIONEERS CONFERENCE) Get an inside look at all-electric green buildings that are energy efficient and powered completely or in part with renewable energy, reducing their carbon footprints. The tour will cover one commercial building and three residential projects in San Luis Obispo. Oct. 3 , 2-4:30 p.m. $35. 805548-0597. ecologistics.org. People’s Self-Help Housing, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo. HISTORY PODCAST: DOOR KEY’S 2024 SPOOKTACULAR To celebrate Halloween, all episodes of the history podcast Door Key will have a spooky theme to the history. You can find Door Key anywhere you stream podcasts. Oct. 1-31 Free. doorkey.buzzsprout.com. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. LIFESAVERS GET HALLOWEEN READY BY DONATING BLOOD Blood donors who participate in Vitalant’s upcoming blood drives through Oct. 5 will be rewarded with a free Halloween-themed T-shirt. The shirts can be redeemed by registering in advance for a blood drive through the Vitalant app. Through Oct. 5 Vitalant, 4119 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. PLAY GROVE, AN OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM A nature-based and place-based enrichment program. This means we use the environment as our guide as we play, grow, create art, garden, and learn together. Play Grove will allow young children to access this experience alongside enthusiastic playworkers. Through June 7, 2025, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Options: 2 day, 3 day, or 5 day. 805-242-6301. onecoolearth.org/playgrove.html. Jewish Community Center, 875 Laureate Lane, San Luis Obispo. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST OPEN HOUSE Doors will be open to the church’s Social Hall, where representatives will be on hand to explain the venue’s various activities, particularly social justice and community offerings. The purpose of this Open House is to show what’s available, rather than to promote a particular view. Sept. 29 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Free. 859-536-1340. uuslo.org. CULTURE & LIFESTYLE continued page 16

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Smog Check

Unitarian Universalist Church, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo.

UNLOCK THE SECRETS TO FUNDRAISING SUCCESS: EMPOWER YOUR NONPROFIT WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNIQUES

Workshop includes: proven grant writing techniques, gaining corporate sponsors, special event marketing, online fundraising, newsletters, social media, profit centers, crowdfunding, and a list of grant links to get you started. Sept. 26 6-9 p.m. $50. 805305-0579. cuesta.edu/communityprograms/ community-education/businessfinance/ nonprofit_fundraising-tb.html. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

VOLUNTEER SOLAR INSTALLER TRAINING WEBINAR WITH SUNWORK Learn about solar energy and water heater electrification by volunteering with SunWork. This webinar teaches the basics of installing solar PV systems. Once you’ve completed this training, you’re eligible to join the group’s solar installations locally. Signup online. Oct. 5 9 a.m.-noon Free. 805-229-1250. sunwork.org. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ARROYO GRANDE HARVEST FESTIVAL An annual tradition since 1937. Features a parade, vendor market, live music, contests, face painting, and much more. Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 my805tix.com/. Historic Village of Arroyo Grande, Branch and Short St., Arroyo Grande.

BEGINNER GROUP SURF LESSONS AND SURF CAMPS Lessons and camp packages available daily. All equipment included. ongoing Starts at $70. 805-835-7873. sandbarsurf.com/. Sandbar Surf School Meetup Spot, 110 Park Ave., Pismo Beach.

BEGINNING BALLET FOR ADULTS Enjoy the grace and flow of ballet. No previous experience needed. Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. $12 drop-in; $40 for four classes. 510-362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

BODY FUSION/EXERCISE AND FITNESS

CLASS Do something good for yourself and stay fit for outdoor sports, while enhancing flexibility, strengthening your core to prevent lower back issues, improving your posture through yoga, and more. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. 970-710-1412. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach, avilabeachcc.com.

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: ARROYO GRANDE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN

time to set intentions, reflect, and align your mind, body, and spirit with nature’s cycles. All yoga levels are welcome and encouraged. Oct. 2 7:30 p.m. my805tix. com/. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., Avila Beach.

POINT SAN LUIS LIGHTHOUSE TOURS

A docent-led tour of the buildings and grounds of the historic Point San Luis Light Station. Check website for more details. Wednesdays, Saturdays pointsanluislighthouse.org/. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

RACE DAY Features a go-kart racer and their go-kart. With a meet-the-racer and a show-and-tell. Kids will have the chance to sit in a go-kart and learn all about racing. Don’t miss out on this high speed adventure. Sept. 28 10-11 a.m. Free for event. 805473-1421. Exploration Discovery Center, 867 Ramona Ave., Grover Beach.

WEALTH, WOMEN, AND WOO Release your money fears and blocks to achieve a prosperous mindset and live an abundant life with ease and flow. With Beth McGill, speaker, teacher, author, hypnotherapist, and energy healer. Oct. 6 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Jill Doherty Portrait Studio, 1877 Front St., Oceano.

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

DINNER AND LIBATIONS FOR THE STATION

An annual wine and dinner fundraiser to benefit the restoration work of the Piedras Blancas Light Station. Wine by Harmony Cellars; dinner by Wandering Eats; live music by Jill Knight; and a silent auction. Buy tickets and learn more at piedrasblancas.org/events. Sept. 28 4-6:30 p.m. $115. 805-927-1625. piedrasblancas.org/dinner-and-libationsfor-the-station.html. Piedras Blancas Light Station, 15950 Cabrillo Highway, San Simeon.

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. Varies. 805-824-7383. morrobayfarmersmarket. com. Morro Bay Main Street Farmers Market, Main Street and Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay.

The last community workshop for the Arroyo Grande Active Transportation Plan. Your feedback will be used by the City to improve Arroyo Grande’s bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. All ages are welcome and light refreshments and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Sept. 26 6-7:30 p.m. arroyogrande-atp-ktuagis.hub.arcgis.com/#ue. Arroyo Grande Council Chamber, 215 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, 805-473-5400.

I CARE INTERNATIONAL BENEFIT I Care’s goal is to help others improve their quality of life by providing the gift of better vision and health. This benefit will raise funds to help cover expenses associated with the group’s 2025 clinic to Guatemala. Sept. 28 5:30-9 p.m. $75. 805-674-1140. Avila Bay Athletic Club and Spa, 6699 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach, avilabayclub.com.

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Film lovers will unite in more than 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world. The final selections screen simultaneously around the world during a one-week period. Oct. 2 2-4:30 p.m. Free. 805-773-2263. slolibrary.org. Shell Beach Library, 230 Leeward Ave, Shell Beach.

MODEL RAIL DAYS AT THE OCEANO DEPOT

Marvel at the amazing and detailed operating model railroads and displays of all sizes. Fun for the whole family. Free admission, and lots of free parking. Oct. 4-6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. slomra.org. Oceano Train Depot, 1650 Front St., Oceano, 805-489-5446.

MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASS FOR

ADULTS Experience dance from continents around the earth, including from Africa, Europe, and more. Described as “a wonderful in-depth look at the context and history of cultures of the world.” Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 dropin; $30 for four classes. 510-362-3739. grover. org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

NEW MOON YOGA, MEDITATION, AND SOUND BATH An evening of celestial connection and soulful movement, guided by the quiet energy of the new moon. A

Send event information to events@newtimesslo.com or submit online.

WINEMAKER’S DINNER FEAT. DONATI

FAMILY VINEYARDS Donati Family Vineyards’ signature wine dinner event. Enjoy a fivecourse meal accompanied by hand-selected Donati wines. Tickets are $130 per person plus tax and must be pre-purchased. Go to the website for more info. Sept. 29, 5:30-8 p.m. $130. 805-924-3353. cambriapineslodge.com/ events/onsite. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

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.

PARTNER POUR: SHOWCASING RAILS

NAP AT SENSORIO Experience a night of innovation and elegance as you wander through mesmerizing light exhibits and treat yourself to some of Rails Nap’s finest wines. Complimentary tastings offered onsite. This special evening promises to be a delightful combination of lights, bold flavors, and unforgettable moments. Sept. 26 6:30-9:30 p.m. Passes start at $30. 805-226-4287. sensoriopaso.com/sensorio-celebrations.

Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.

REDWINGS HORSE SANCTUARY BLOCK

PARTY FUNDRAISER With food, beer, live music, photo booth, a live auction, and more. Sept. 29 11 a.m.-3 p.m. my805tix.com.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Union Road, Paso Robles, 805-237-3751.

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. 805-460-6042. ancientowlbeergarden. com. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero.

THACHER AND CARHARTT WINERIES TEAM UP FOR COLLABORATIVE DINNER Dust off your boots for this special night in Paso’s historic Kentucky Barn. Winemakers Sherman Thacher and Chase Carhartt will share a taste

of old California alongside ten elegant wines and five courses prepared by Justin Monson of Oak & Vine. Oct. 5 6-9 p.m. $250-$300. 805237-0087. thacherwinery.com. Thacher Winery, 8355 Vineyard Dr, Paso Robles. WINE LOVERS GUIDE TO PAIRING WITH OLIVE OIL An experience for guests to savor the uniques flavors of Stilson Cellars olive oils and wines paired with small bites curated by of 805 Coastal Kitchen. The workshop will be lead by Gail Todaro, a level 2 olive oil sommelier and owner of GT Oliveworks. Sept. 26 5-6:30 p.m. $65; $55. 805-591-7003. stilsoncellars.com. Stilson Cellars, 1005 Railroad Street, Suite 2, Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO BOOZY BOOK FAIR Get ready to relive the best parts of your childhood at the Boozy Book Fair. This is a one-of-a-kind book fair for adults. Enjoy a nostalgic fusion of books, funky erasers, and scented stickers with the finest brews from Humdinger’s Brewing (SLO Taproom). Sept. 28 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-668-6300. monarchbooks805.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo. DOWNTOWN SLO FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo. FALL FEST: CIDER, BEER, AND SPIRITS STROLL Ticketholders are invited to sample drinks and small bites from local breweries, cideries, distilleries, and restaurants at retailers around downtown SLO as they shop, socialize, and enjoy live music. Sept. 29, 5-8 p.m. my805tix.com/. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo. IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS All the improv you see will be on the spot from your audience suggestions. First Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. 805-540-8300. my805tix.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo. 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 A variety of food and beer vendors will be here for your Oktoberfesting pleasure. Featuring German beer, food, music, contests, games, and more. Oct. 5 1-6 p.m. my805tix.com. Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo. SUNSET WINE/RAIL EXCURSION: SANTA BARBARA These fully-hosted, docent-led excursions will depart from the SLO Railroad Museum at 11 a.m. taking a motor coach to Municipal Winemakers in Santa Barbara. Oct. 5 11 a.m.-9 p.m. my805tix.com/. San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, 1940 Santa Barbara Ave., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-1894. TRIVIA NIGHT Reservations are no longer required to play. Reservations are now for teams who want to guarantee a table to play. Tables available first come, first serve. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY AVILA BEACH SPAGHETTI DINNER/ BINGO NIGHT Enjoy a spaghetti dinner with salad, garlic bread, and dessert, followed by Bingo. Oct. 4 , 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com/. Avila Beach Community Center, 191 San Miguel St., Avila Beach. VICTORY GARDEN WORKSHOPS Come learn the basics of how to grow your own food with SLO County UC Master Gardeners; how to start your garden quickly and easily in a container, in the backyard, or in a community garden. Scholarships available. Sept. 29 $55 series; $82 couple; $15 class; $45, $75, $10 for OCSD residents. 805-781-5939. Oceano Train Depot, 1650 Front St., Oceano.

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Special Autumn Events

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ANNUAL CAMBRIA SCARECROW

FESTIVAL 200 scarecrows will line the streets of Cambria and San Simeon. The festival is full of photo opportunities and happy discoveries at every turn. Perfect for all ages. Oct. 1-31 Free. cambriascarecrows.com. Cambria (various venues), Citywide, Cambria.

FIRST ANNUAL RED BARN RUMBLE

ART SHOW (LIVE MUSIC, MOTORCYCLE SHOW, AND MORE) Enjoy local art, a variety of classic motorcycles, live music, and more. Sept. 28 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Red Barn at Los Osos Community Park, 2180 Palisades Ave., Los Osos.

HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE See site for early bird pricing on tickets. Oct. 26

6 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Benedict, 1401 Quintana Road, Morro Bay.

THE HAUNTED MANOR A thrilling experience designed to send shivers down your spine. Hosted by The Benedict, this event promises an unforgettable blend of horror, suspense, and immersive storytelling. Oct. 11-30 my805tix.com/. The Benedict, 1401 Quintana Road, Morro Bay.

MONSTER BALL SLOCO Junior Roller Derby is hosting a Monster Ball this fall to raise funds for the nonprofit. Oct. 19, 6 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Benedict, 1401 Quintana Road, Morro Bay.

SALUTE TO SCARECROWS An annual celebration of all things scarecrow. Features live music, a costume contest, food, drinks, and much more. Oct. 26 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com/. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria.

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2024 RESTORING THE ARTS TO ATASCADERO CAMPAIGN This fundraising campaign, which kicks o with the Brick by Brick Wine Festival on Nov. 9 at the Atascadero Printery, is seeking sponsors. Followed by a Gala event on Nov. 10 at Allegretto Vineyard Resort. Through Nov. 10 atascaderoprintery.org. Allegretto Vineyard Resort, 2700 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles.

46 WEST “HALLOWINE” BLOCK PARTY

Visit site for tickets and more info on this festive block party. Oct. 26 6-9 p.m. my805tix.com/. Four Lanterns Winery, 2485 West Highway 46, Paso Robles, 805-226-5955.

BIZARRE ANTIQUES AND ODDITIES

MABON NIGHT MARKET A beautiful, witchy evening full of music, treats, and odd arts celebrating the end of summer. With14 local makers. Sept. 28 , 4-9 p.m. Bizarre Antiques and Oddities, 7600 El Camino Real, Atascadero, 805-460-6098.

THE BIZARRE VAMPIRE BALL Put on your best gothic attire and enjoy a night of dancing, drinks, and more. Entertainment by Flip Tease Studio and EPIC Entertainment. Oct. 26 5-10 p.m. $15. 805460-6098. Santa Margarita Community Hall, 22501 I St., Santa Margarita.

HARVEST EXPERIENCE An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at harvest from the production side. Head over to the ONX Estate Vineyard for a hands-on harvest experience. Oct. 4 $140. 805-4345607. onxwines.com/events/harvestexperience-2024/. ONX Estate Vineyard, 1200 Paseo Excelsus, Templeton. HOGWARTS FEAST A magical adventure at Bramble Pie Company, where Hogwarts meets MCV Wines. Come dressed in your fairest wizarding robes and indulge in Harry Potter-themed delicacies. Oct. 19 6:30-9 p.m. my805tix.com/. Bramble Pie Company, 5945 Entrada Ave., Atascadero.

MID-STATE FAIR MARKET The MidState Fair Market at the Paso Robles Event Center 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. Oct. 19 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 20 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 13 , 12-4 p.m., Dec. 14 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Dec. 15 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 805-2390655. midstatefair.com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles.

OCTOBER 2024 CENTRAL COAST

COOKING SHOW Presented by Central Coast Party Helpers. Watch local pro chefs cook delicious seasonal dishes along with wine pairings from local wineries and delectable desserts. Oct. 8 , 4:30-6:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. Idler’s Home Paso Robles, 2361 Theatre Drive, Paso Robles.

PARTNER POUR: SHOWCASING RAILS

NAP AT SENSORIO Experience a night of innovation and elegance as you wander through mesmerizing light exhibits and treat yourself to some of Rails Nap’s finest wines. Complimentary tastings o ered onsite. This special evening promises to be a delightful combination of lights, bold flavors, and unforgettable moments. Sept. 26 6:30-9:30 p.m. Passes start at $30. 805-226-4287. sensoriopaso.com/ sensorio-celebrations. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.

PUMPKIN DECORATING WITH PRESSED FLOWERS Enjoy a fun and creative fall workshop where we’ll transform ordinary pumpkins into beautiful seasonal decorations using pressed flowers. Wine will be available to sip while you create (first glass is free). All materials provided. Oct. 19, 6-9 p.m. $35. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

PUMPKIN SCULPTING DEMO 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. Oct. 18 , 5-7 p.m. Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

REDWINGS HORSE SANCTUARY BLOCK PARTY FUNDRAISER With food, beer, live music, photo booth, a live auction, and more. Sept. 29 11 a.m.-3 p.m. my805tix. com. Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Union Road, Paso Robles, 805-237-3751.

SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE AT SENSORIO Enjoy a tranquil evening and one-of-a-kind Sound Bath experience, featuring the soothing sounds of @livi. love.xo. Immerse yourself in a sensory journey of relaxation and harmony. Don’t miss this chance to unwind and

Proli c designer and SLO native Cynthia Halley will host a Public Drawing Day program at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 1 to 5 p.m. Attendees of all skill levels can bring their own sketchbook or palette to this free, uninstructed event. Halley’s career in the entertainment industry has included roles at Marvel Studios, DreamWorks, Sony, and other companies. Visit drawingla.com for more details.

rejuvenate under the stars. Oct. 6 , 6:30-9:30 p.m. Passes start at $30. 805226-4287. sensoriopaso.com/sensoriocelebrations. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.

THREE SPECKLED HENS ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE MARKET More than 75 vendors will participate in the show, selling everything from antiques and vintage items to re-purposed treasures. Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 my805tix.com/. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles.

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14TH ANNUAL CENTRAL COAST

CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET This is a judged classic motorcycle show and swap meet. Food trucks on-site. Fun for whole family. See full list of classes on website. There is a $5 discount for early registration. Oct. 19 9-3 a.m. $10. 805-440-4511. central-coastclassic-motorcycle-club.square.site/. Arise Central Coast, 1775 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo.

2024 FALL FOLK-N-SOAK MUSIC, HOT SPRINGS, YOGA, AND CAMPING

REUNION Enjoy music from Christopher Hawley each day, as well as many other artists, while you soak in hot springs. Oct. 4-6 my805tix.com/. Franklin Hot Springs, 3015 Creston Rd., Paso Robles.

BEAUTIFUL MINDS AWARENESS WALK

Join NAMI SLO County to raise awareness about mental health and local resources in support of Suicide Awareness Month. Booths, speakers, ra le prizes, and more. T-shirts for the first 100 registrants and possibly beyond (while supplies last). Sept. 28 9 a.m.-noon $15. namislo.org. Laguna Middle School, 11050 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo, 805-596-4055. THE BUTTERFLY LOVERS VIOLIN

CONCERTO: A TALK ABOUT CHINESE MUSIC AND CULTURE Cal Poly Political Science Professor Ning Zhang, and Chen Zhao — guest violin soloist on “The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto” for the Cal Poly Symphony’s Nov. 16 concert —

will give a talk and welcome discussion about Chinese music and culture. Nov. 14 , 11:10 a.m.-noon Free. 805-756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CELEBRATE 100 YEARS WITH THE MONDAY CLUB DURING DOORS OPEN CALIFORNIA This year marks a very special Doors Open California, as we recognize the Centennial Anniversary of The Monday Club. Join for this annual tour highlighting some of the most remarkable architecture throughout California, including The Monday Club. Sept. 28 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. themondayclubslo.org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-0594.

FALL FEST: CIDER, BEER, AND SPIRITS

STROLL Ticketholders are invited to sample drinks and small bites from local breweries, cideries, distilleries, and restaurants at retailers around downtown SLO as they shop, socialize, and enjoy live music. Sept. 29, 5-8 p.m. my805tix.com/. Downtown SLO, Multiple locations, San Luis Obispo.

FIFTH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY BALL: CRYSTALS AND CHRYSALISES An evening filled with music, food and drink, inspiring presentations, and a silent auction to support western monarch butterfly conservation. Oct. 12 , 4-8 p.m. my805tix.com/. Octagon Barn Center, 4400 Octagon Way, San Luis Obispo, (805) 544-9096.

FULL NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE Features a great selection of furniture, household items, clothing, toys, tools, jewelry and much more. Multiple locations on San Luis Drive and neighboring streets. Sept. 28 , 8 a.m.-noon 805-539-9374. San Luis Drive Neighborhood, San Luis Drive, San Luis Obispo.

GEMS BY THE SEA The show will feature dealers selling a fantastic array of gems, minerals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, jade, crystals, meteorites, lapidary,

and metaphysical items. There will demonstrations of jewelry-making and lapidary crafts. Features free parking. Sept. 28-29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 (free for children under 12). slogem.org/gems-bythe-sea/. Veteran’s Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

HARVEST FESTIVAL In honor of National Disability Awareness Month, this free family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our community and raise awareness about the incredible work being done to support individuals with disabilities. Oct. 26 , 12-3 p.m. my805tix.com. Achievement House, 3003 Cuesta College Road, San Luis Obispo.

JUNGLE MASQUERADE Be anything you wish, watching through your mask like a jaguar in the shadows of disco lights and hypnotic beats. Keep it classy, keep it mysterious, and embrace the thrill of the unknown. Reveal only what you choose “as we descend into the heart of the jungle.” Oct. 18 8 p.m. my805tix.com/. Kreuzberg Co ee Company, 685 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, 805-430-0260.

THE MONDAY CLUB CENTENNIAL GALA AND AFTERPARTY Celebrate 100 years with the Monday Club. Revisit the 1920s at this historic clubhouse. Enjoy a banquet dinner with appetizers, entrees, and sommelier-curated wines during the gala. Stay for the afterparty for dancing and dessert at the speakeasy. Oct. 19 5-9:30 p.m. themondayclubslo.org. The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-541-0594.

NATURE NIGHTS 2024 Come see what’s going on at Nature Nights, a holiday light festival featuring live music, local food vendors, and beverages like beer and wine. Also features a local artisan marketplace. Nov. 27 5-8 p.m., Nov. 29 5-8 p.m., Nov. 30, 5-8 p.m., Dec. 6 5-8 p.m., Dec. 7 5-8 p.m., Dec. 13 , 5-8 p.m., Dec. 14 5-8 p.m., Dec. 20-23 5-8 p.m. and Dec. 26-28 5-8 p.m. $28 adults. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

NEW TIMES MUSIC AWARDS SHOWCASE 2024 Designed to showcase music and songwriting from local musicians throughout the Central Coast of California in a wide variety of genres. Nov. 22 , 7-9:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843. NOTABLE INSIGHT: ROMANTIC GENERATION Join the 2024 Artistin-Residence, pianist John Novacek, discussing composers of the “Romantic Generation” that he’ll feature on his Oct. 19 recital, guiding you through the music and o ering his expert take on these incredible pieces. Oct. 18 5:30 p.m. Single tickets start at $35 plus $5 fee. 805-7813009. festivalmozaic.org/show-details/ notable-insight-romantic-generation. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

PUBLIC DRAWING DAY WITH ART DIRECTOR CYNTHIA HALLEY Join Entertainment Visual Development Artist, Art Director, and SLO native Cynthia Halley for a beautiful day out of drawing and camaraderie. Halley is excited to connect fellow artists and students. Free, uninstructed, and all levels welcome. Just bring your favorite sketchbook or palette and enjoy. Sept. 29 1-5 p.m. Free. DrawingLA.com. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

QUEER MAGIC: A SPOOKY BOO BASH Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with DJ Cryptid spinning beats, spooky costumes, and a night full of magic, community, and fun. Oct. 4 7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-781-9974. SPECIAL AUTUMN EVENTS continued page 20

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Butterfly Woman by Jay Bonestell Regarding Seeds by Ann Bonestell

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY OPEN

STUDIOS ART TOUR Free to the public, 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. See website for full list of participating artists and locations. Oct. 12 Oct. 13 Oct. 19 and Oct. 20 slocountyarts.org/osat. SLO County, Various locations countywide, San Luis Obispo.

SAN LUIS OBISPO FALL WEDDING EXPO

Your one-stop destination for all things wedding and event planning. This expo is the ultimate source of inspiration, expertise, and the latest trends. Nov. 3 12-4 p.m. my805tix.com/. Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo.

SLO PICKLE FESTIVAL

This dill-ightful event will celebrate all things pickles with a variety of pickle vendors, pickleinspired bites, beer, wine, and live music. Oct. 5 , 1-4 p.m. $45. 805-541-3312. slopicklefestival.org. Laguna Lake Park, 504 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST OPEN

HOUSE Doors will be open to the church’s Social Hall, where representatives will be on hand to explain the venue’s various activities, particularly social justice and community o erings. The purpose of this Open House is to show what’s available, rather than to promote a particular view. Sept. 29 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Free. 859536-1340. uuslo.org. Unitarian Universalist Church, 2201 Lawton Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ARROYO GRANDE HARVEST FESTIVAL

An annual tradition since 1937. Features a parade, vendor market, live music, contests, face painting, and much more. Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 my805tix.com/. Historic Village of Arroyo Grande, Branch and Short St., Arroyo Grande.

CENTRAL COAST QUILTERS STITCHIN’ SISTERS AND BROTHERS FIFTH ANNUAL FALL BOUTIQUE Features 100 quilts and many unique and fun handmade items for sale. Proceeds go to making quilts for the community in need.10 percent of funds will go to Woods Humane Society. Oct. 25 4-7 p.m. Free. 949-433-6348. Arroyo Grande’s Community Center, 211 Vernon Street, Arroyo Grande, centralcoastquilter.org.

EMPTY BOWLS 2024 When you purchase a ticket to this fundraiser, you receive a hand-crafted bowl generously donated by a local artists, and as much soup as you can eat donated by local restaurants. Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. my805tix.com/. St. Patrick’s Church, 501 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

FALL FEST: A LATINX AND HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION A free festival open to the public. Enjoy beautiful cultural performances, delicious food, a vendor maker market, games, and activities. The event’s organizers encourage local Latinx and Hispanic businesses to participate in this vibrant festival. Oct. 13 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-481-7339. bgcslo.org/events. Boys and Girls Clubs of South San Luis Obispo County Clubhouse, 1830 19th St., Oceano.

FALL HARVEST GALA A fundraiser to support the Nipomo Action Committee. All profits go to supporting legal fees in fighting the development of the Dana Reserve Development. Includes appetizers and dinner, live music, dancing, silent auction, and no-host bar. Oct. 24 5-9 p.m. $75 single ticket; $135 for two tickets. 805-722-9232. Cypress Ridge Pavilion, 1050 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande.

I CARE INTERNATIONAL BENEFIT I Care’s goal is to help others improve their quality of life by providing the gift of better vision and health. This benefit will raise funds to help cover expenses

associated with the group’s 2025 clinic to Guatemala. Sept. 28 , 5:30-9 p.m. $75. 805-674-1140. Avila Bay Athletic Club and Spa, 6699 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach, avilabayclub.com.

PUMPKINS IN THE PARK Don’t miss the 36th annual Pumpkins in the Park (formerly Pumpkins on the Pier) Halloween celebration. Oct. 26 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-773-7063. pismobeach. org. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach.

SECOND ANNUAL PING PONG BALL

DROP Stop by the Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival for this Grand Event. 2,000 ping pong balls will be dropped from the sky. The closest ball to prize marker wins that prize. Only $5 to enter. All funds raised support local South County Youth. Sept. 28 , 12-1 p.m. $5. 805-481-7339. bgcslo.org/ balldrop.html. Heritage Square Park, 201 Nelson St., Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

78TH ANNUAL LOS ALAMOS OLD DAYS

Friday night: Big Buck Contest and Dinner. Saturday: Carshow, vendors, and more. Saturday night: Dinner and dance (music by the Fossils). Sunday: Element Church Service, Parade, vendors, and barbecue contest. Sept. 27, 6-10 p.m., Sept. 28 , 9 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free to attend. lavmc.org/. Los Alamos Valley Men’s Club, 429 Leslie St., Los Alamos.

COMMUNITY ARTS FAMILY DAY The first free Community Arts Family Day will be held at the Allan Hancock College Campus in Santa Maria. Hosted by the Ann Foxworthy Gallery, Hancock College, in collaboration with One Community Action. Enjoy a free day of art, kids activities, music, car show, booths, and more. Oct. 19, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-6948894. hancockcollege.edu/familyartsday/ index.php. Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria.

TIBETAN BUDDHIST MONKS: CREATING

A MANDALA Hancock College is honored to host the Tibetan Monks on campus daily from Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, creating a sand mandala over the week time, culminating in a closing ceremony on Oct. 4. All are welcome to drop in during the week to visit. Sept. 30 - Oct. 4 Free. 805-694-8894. hancockcollege.edu/ gallery/index.php. Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

AUTUMN HARVEST GARDEN TOUR

Come experience the seasonal changes happening in the center’s bountiful vegetable garden. Meet new friends over a garden-fresh meal in Sunburst’s pine lodge. Go home with tips for planning your own regenerative cool weather garden, seedlings, freshly harvested vegetables, and more. Registration is required to attend Oct. 5 , 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $35. 805-736-6528. sunburst.org/garden/. Sunburst Retreat Center, 7200 CA-1, Lompoc.

LOMPOC FRIGHT FEST The first annual Lompoc Fright Fest is coming to Lompoc. With more than 40 vendors, artists and crafters, DIY classes, a costume contest, photo booth, special guests, and more. Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free event. 805742-9644. lompocfrightfest.com. Lompoc Veterans Memorial Hall, 100 E. Locust Ave., Lompoc.

SUNBURST ART SERIES: NATURAL FABRIC DYING WITH SHIBORI Intro to Shibori — Japanese dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting, or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo and other natural botanicals. Explore this moving meditation and create distinctive color patterns on cotton. Sept. 28 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $75. 805736-6528. sunburst.org/art/. Sunburst Retreat Center, 7200 CA-1, Lompoc. THE VILLAGE TREASURE CHEST This

event is for the whole family. There will be vendors selling their wears, music, facepainting, and some kind of food booth. Come out and spend part of your Saturday supporting local vendors. First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Vandenberg Village Community Services District O ice, 3745 Constellation Road, Lompoc, 805-291-6370.

Live Music

Classical, Chambers, & Choirs

NORTH SLO COUNTY

AFTERNOON WITH JOHN NOVACEK

The 2024 Artist-in-Residence John Novacek will delight audiences with a mix of classical, ragtime, jazz, and original music. Oct. 20, 5 p.m. Single tickets start at $90 plus $5 fee. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org. Libretto Jazz Club, 1242 Park Street, Paso Robles.

FESTIVAL MOZAIC NOTABLE INSIGHT:

OBOE QUARTET Join Scott Yoo and oboist

Xiaodi Liu as they guide you through Gordon Jacob’s Oboe Quartet. In this informal, one-hour event, the musicians will discuss the history surrounding the pieces, the composers’ lives and musical style, and perform selections from the works. Nov. 15 , 5:30 p.m. Single tickets start at $35 plus $5 fee. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org/show-details/notableinsight-oboe-quartet. Park Ballroom, 1232 Park St. #200, Paso Robles.

HARP DUO Special guest artists Catherine Litaker and Gracie Sprout perform beautiful music for two harps. Presented by Symphony of the Vines.

Feb. 16 , 5:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. Adelaida Vineyards, 5805 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles.

MOZART AND BEETHOVEN Features Ernesto Cruz, clarinet soloist. Presented by Symphony of the Vines. Jan. 12 4 p.m. my805tix.com/. Mission San Miguel Arcángel, 775 Mission St., San Miguel.

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CAL POLY BACH WEEK CHAMBER CONCERT: BUXTEHUDE — THE ITALIAN INFLUENCE IN NORTHERN GERMANY The music of Dietrich Buxtehude was a profound influence on Bach’s style. In this program, Tesserae Baroque and festival bass John Bu ett will explore works by Buxtehude and his contemporaries alongside selected early Italian works. Jan. 24 7:30 p.m. $22 general; $12 students. 805-756-4849. bachweek.calpoly.edu/. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY BACH WEEK FINALE CONCERT: MAGNIFICAT Members of Cal Poly’s Chamber Choir, Symphony, and faculty will join with guest artists to perform works based on the Magnificat text, a canticle from the traditional Vespers service that shares the song of Mary as found in the gospel of Luke. Jan. 25 2 & 7:30 p.m. $22 general; $12 students. 805-756-4849. bachweek. calpoly.edu/. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo.

See and do

Illustrator Jason Knox will demonstrate watercolor marker techniques during an interactive workshop at Art Central in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Topics will include color blending, character development, etching, shading, pointillism, and more. Admission to the workshop is $25. Visit artcentralslo.com to nd out more about the class.

14 Acre Retreat Designed to Nurture Creativity

Willow Pond SLO offers fully catered, creative workshops in a gorgeous setting on the Central Coast in San Luis Obispo County. Professional artists instruct creative classes that range from a 2 day weekend to 5 day intensives. Creatives and aspiring artists at all levels are welcome. Guest rooms available for a fully immersive experience.

• figurative painting

• portraiture in oils

• professional arts development

beginners art classes

abstract painting

plein-air

Visit www.willowpondslo.com for more info @willowpondslo info@willowpondslo.com

CAL POLY BACH WEEK INSTRUMENTAL MASTER CLASS AND CONTINUO WORKSHOP Guest artists Leif Woodward, cello, and Anna Washburn, violin, will coach Cal Poly students in instrumental repertoire from the Baroque era. Jan. 23 11:10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. bachweek.calpoly.edu/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY BACH WEEK: AKADEMIE

LECTURE-DEMONSTRATION Music

Department Chair Alicia M. Doyle will present a lecture titled “Music for the Golden Hour” which will explore the evolution of service music for Vespers from chant to J.S. Bach. Guest performers will demonstrate the lecture concepts. Jan. 23 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. bachweek.calpoly.edu/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL WITH CHEN ZHAO Guest violinist Chen Zhao will join members of Cal Poly’s applied faculty and students to perform Johannes Brahms’ String Sextet No. 2 in G Major. Student chamber ensembles will also perform. Nov. 14 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music.calpoly.edu. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY FACULTY SHOWCASE

RECITAL The recital will feature Cal Poly’s applied music faculty, who are recognized across the region for their expertise in solo and chamber ensemble performance. Tickets at the door. Oct. 25 6:30 p.m. $10 general; $5 students. 805756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/ special/#faculty. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY SYMPHONY FALL CONCERT: THE BUTTERFLY LOVERS WITH CHEN ZHAO The group will perform side-byside with the San Luis Obispo Youth

Symphony, present a world premiere composition by Cal Poly faculty member Julie Herndon, and welcome violinist Chen Zhao as a soloist to perform “The Butterfly Lovers” Violin Concerto, by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang. Nov. 16 , 7:30 p.m. $17 and $22 general; $12 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CANDLELIGHT: A HAUNTED EVENING OF HALLOWEEN CLASSICS Fever’s live, multi-sensory musical experience features themes from popular horror movie soundtracks and other Halloween selections. Oct. 23 6:30 p.m. and Oct. 24 8:45 p.m. $37. feverup.com/en/san-luisobispo-ca-us. La Lomita Ranch, 1985 La Lomita Way, San Luis Obispo. CLASSICAL HITS The SLO Symphony presents an all-orchestral program including works by Schubert, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky. Feb. 8 , 7:30 p.m. 805543-3533. slosymphony.org/calendar/. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

MELODIES OF WONDER Join the SLO Wind Orchestra for “Melodies of Wonder” featuring Broadway soprano Amy Goymerac. Enjoy a magical afternoon of diverse musical selections, including works by Jenkins, Grofé, Delibes, Sousa, Anderson, and Shostakovich. Sept. 29 3-5 p.m. $10-$30. 805-464-7804. SLOwinds.org. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

Margaret Biggs is an oil painter whose work is deeply influenced by the healing power of nature. Drawing inspiration from mid-20th-century Realism and Expressionism, her art uses color, line, and form to convey inner strength, peace, and beauty. Join Margaret in her studio, where the stunning scenery inspires her to paint from the depths of her soul.

Open both weekends for the SLO County Open Studios Art Tour from 10:00am to 5:00pm, Studio #23, 1331 Burton Drive, Cambria www.margaretbiggs.com

—C.W.

COURTESY IMAGE BY JASON KNOX

ORGAN SPECTACULAR Walk the red carpet with the SLO Symphony on opening night. The 2024-25 Classics season kicks o with a celebration of the mighty Forbes Organ at the PAC, with guest soloist Felix Hell. Oct. 5 7:30 p.m. 805-543-3533. slosymphony.

org/calendar/. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

PADEREWSKI GALA The SLO Symphony partners with the Paderewski Festival bring famed pianist Janina Fialkowska to San Luis Obispo to perform Paderewski’s Piano Concerto in A minor. Nov. 2 , 7:30 p.m. 805-543-3533. slosymphony.org/ calendar/. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

RHAPSODY IN BLUE Ring in the New Year with the SLO Symphony and pianist Maxim Lando, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. 805-543-3533. slosymphony.org/ calendar/. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

TESSA LARK, JOSHUA ROMAN, AND EDGAR MEYER Perhaps today’s best-known bass virtuoso, Grammy-winner Edgar Meyer will be joined by Tessa Lark (violin) and Joshua Roman (cello) for a new collaboration including works by Bach and Edgar Meyer, presented by Cal Poly Arts. Oct. 22 7:30 p.m. 805-756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

W. TERRENCE SPILLER PIANO RECITAL

Professor Emeritus W. Terrence Spiller will perform Béla Bartok’s demanding Sonata and Franz Schubert’s legendary “Wanderer” Fantasy, among various selections. Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. $22 general; $12 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

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FESTIVAL MOZAIC NOTABLE DINNER:

BRAHMS QUARTET

Join Scott Yoo for an

interactive musical exploration of Brahms’s Piano Quartet in A major. Throughout the evening you will learn about the composer, hear performances of some selections, and gain insight into the piece. Nov. 16

5:30 p.m. Single tickets start at $200 plus $5 fee. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org/ show-details/notable-dinner-brahmsquartet. Cypress Ridge Pavilion, 1050 Cypress Ridge Parkway, Arroyo Grande.

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FESTIVAL MOZAIC: JOHN NOVACEK IN RECITAL A free pre-concert lecture on the stage at 1 p.m. Join the 2024 Artistin-Residence, pianist John Novacek, for a solo recital in the Boyd Concert Hall at Allan Hancock College. Oct. 19 2 p.m. Single tickets start at $40 plus $5 fee. 805-781-3009. festivalmozaic.org/showdetails/john-novacek-in-recital. Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria.

SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC: TONAL TAPESTRIES SEASON CONCERT Join the Santa Maria Philharmonic Orchestra and Maestro Michael Nowak for the 2024-25 season-opening concert featuring imaginative orchestral music. Sept. 28 7:30-9:30 p.m. $50. 805-925-0412. santamariaphilharmonic.org. Grace Baptist Church, 605 E. McCoy Ln., Santa Maria.

Holiday Music

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BRASS QUINTET A delightful assortment of classical and holiday works for brass quintet. Presented by Symphony of the Vines. Dec. 8 my805tix.com/. Hope Lutheran Church, 8005 San Gabriel Rd., Atascadero, 805-461-0340.

RESONANCE PRESENTS: JUL A festive afternoon of sacred choral music followed by a reception with wine, small bites, and caroling. Dec. 15 , 3 p.m.

my805tix.com. Steinbeck Vineyards and Winery, 5940 Union Road, Paso Robles.

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CAL POLY CHOIRS: HOLIDAY

KALEIDOSCOPE CONCERT The four Cal Poly Choirs will perform, as well as a cappella groups and members of the Cal Poly Symphony. Concert highlights will include traditional favorites, new works and portions of J.S. Bach’s “Magnificat.” Plus choirs from Paso Robles High School and Cabrillo High School. Dec. 6 7:30 p.m. $17 and $22 general; $12 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/choirs/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

MARK O’CONNOR’S AN APPALACHIAN

CHRISTMAS (FEATURING MAGGIE

O’CONNOR) Three-time Grammy-winning composer and fiddler Mark O’Connor brings an elegance and earnestness to his holiday tour with fresh arrangements of Christmas classics, both vocal and instrumental, featuring his wife Maggie O’Connor on fiddle and vocals. Presented by Cal Poly Arts. Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. 805-756-4849. calpolyarts. org/20242025-season/oconnors-anappalachian-christmas. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. PINK MARTINI FEATURING CHINA FORBES: 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Pink Martini is renowned for a dozen musicians with songs in 25 languages. Expect a concert flavored by a multilingual repertoire as the much-loved “little orchestra” performs holiday songs and fan favorites from the band’s 11 studio albums. Presented by Cal Poly Arts. Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. 805-7564849. calpolyarts.org/20242025-season/ pink-martini-china-forbes. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. SEASON OF LIGHT Festive Choral music with the award-winning Vocal Arts Ensemble. Holiday singalong included. Dec. 7, 3 p.m. $30-$40. 805-541-6797. vocalarts.org. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis

Obispo. Festive holiday music from the award winning Vocal Arts Ensemble with traditional holiday singalong at the end. Guest musicians included. Dec. 8 , 3-5 p.m. $30. 805-541-6797. vocalarts.org. Cuesta College Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

DAVID BENOIT TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE BROWN WITH SPECIAL GUEST COURTNEY FORTUNE This heartwarming tribute concert celebrates the timeless music of Vince Guaraldi and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Relive the joy of this beloved tradition with captivating renditions of classic holiday tunes and cherished compositions. Dec. 12 , 7-10 p.m. $37-$62. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/david-benoit/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

A GIRL NAMED TOM: THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS TOUR Three siblings unlock one harmony to unite the world. The trio—Bekah, Joshua, and Caleb Liechty—previously won NBC’s The Voice Embarking on a new Christmas Tour, they serve up plenty of original holiday songs. Dec. 17 7-10 p.m. $55-$65. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/girl-named-tom/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

MARIACHI CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Enjoy an evening of Christmas posada, carols, songs, actors, folkloric ballet, and the largest female mariachi in the world. Dec. 15, 6-9 p.m. $34-$55. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/mariachi-christmas-festival/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH EXPERIENCE: JOHN DENVER CHRISTMAS Rick Schuler’s enchanting holiday show features all your favorite Denver hits including “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” “Annie’s Song,” and much

more. Dec. 10 7-10 p.m. $69.50-$86.25. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ john-denver-christmas/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS WITH SURFIN’: A BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE A special night filled with Christmas magic and popular holiday tunes. Dec. 21 7:30-10:30 p.m. $39-$54. 805489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/surfinchristmas/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

International Music

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ TRIO An unforgettable celebration of Latin rhythms with the ultimate showman, Alfredo Rodriguez, as he and his dynamic trio create an electrifying fusion of Latin, pop, jazz, funk, and more that will transport you straight to the heart of Havana. Presented by Cal Poly Arts. Feb. 7 7:30 p.m. 805-7564849. calpolyarts.org/20242025-season/ alfredo-rodriguez-trio. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT The concert will feature worldclass guest artists and a dance troupe that sets the music in motion with original choreographies and beautiful costuming. The group of instrumentalists and vocalists will perform seminal selections of Arab art, popular and folk music, and more. Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. $17 and $22 general; $12 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/ame/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY ARAB MUSIC ENSEMBLE WINTER CONCERT The concert will feature world-class guest artists and a dance troupe that sets the music in motion with original choreographies and beautiful costuming. The group will perform selections of Arab art, popular and folk music, and more. March 1 7:30

p.m. $17 and $22 general; $12 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/ame/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

ETERNAMENTE: A DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS SPECTACULAR An homage to Mexico’s rich cultural heritage. Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande blend graceful traditional dance with vibrant storytelling as the spirit of Día de los Muertos is celebrated. Presented by Cal Poly Arts. Oct. 30 7:30 p.m. 805-756-4849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. LILA DOWNS: LA SÁNCHEZ Presented by Cal Poly Arts, one of the world’s most singular and innovative voices in music, the iconic Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winner Lila Downs is coming to San Luis Obispo in celebration her latest album. Sept. 27 7:30 p.m. $47-$76. 805-756-4849. calpolyarts.org/20242025season/lila-downs. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. MARYNA KRUT A Eurovision finalist, Maryna Krut is a Ukrainian singer and virtuoso of the bandura, a stringed instrument unique to Ukraine. Her compelling, soulful performances evoke both folk traditions and modern sensibilities, with pop and jazz flourishes. Concert presented by Cal Poly Arts. Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. 805-756-4849. calpolyarts. org/20242025-season/maryna-krut. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SONGS OF THE AMERICAS Featuring jazz singer Inga Swearingen, who’ll lead a musical journey from the vibrant rhythms of Latin America to the serene melodies of Canada. Nov. 3 3 p.m. $10-$35. 805242-6065. my805tix.com. San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks Street, San Luis Obispo.

Jazz & Blues

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ADAM LEVINE AND METRO Presented by the San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation. Oct. 25 7:30 p.m. my805tix. com/. Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY JAZZ COMBOS SHOWCASE

Cal Poly’s jazz combos will perform classic jazz repertoire as well as original student compositions. With Dylan Johnson, director. Nov. 15 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-7562406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/jazz/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY WINTER JAZZ CONCERT: SOUNDS OF GROOVE The concert will feature performances by various jazz ensembles, including the University Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jamaal Baptiste; and the Jazz Combos, directed by Dylan Johnson. Feb. 21 7:30 p.m. $17 and $22 general; $12 students and Jazz Federation members. 805-7564849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/jazz/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

JAZZ VESPERS CONCERT Jazz Vespers

Concerts returns to the historic sanctuary at SLO First Presbyterian Church. Welcoming the Carl Sonny Leyland-Chloe Feoranzo Duo. Oct. 13 4-5:30 p.m. Free; donations appreciated. 805-543-5451. First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo, 981 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, fpcslo.org.

JAZZ WEDNESDAYS Spinning jazz records all night. Bebop, jazz funk, acid jazz, hard bop, nu jazz, jazz house, crossover, Latin jazz, and more. Featuring guest selectors. Music at a polite volume in an acoustically treated space. Vintage sound system, big warm speakers. Plenty of free parking. Wednesdays, 3-8 p.m. through Oct. 30 Free. 805-439-1544. jansplaceslo.com. Jan’s Place, 1817 Osos St., San Luis Obispo.

JJCC PRESENTS SLO JAZZ FEDERATION

JAZZ JAM Part of the Jazz Jubilee Central Coast 2024 festival. Oct. 22 7-9 p.m. pismojazz.com/schedule-jazzfest/. The Mark Bar and Grill, 673 Higuera St., Sal Luis Obispo, 805-439-4400.

MARK HUMMEL AND ANSON FUNDERBURGH LIVE The San Luis Blues Society presents Mark Hummel and Anson Funderburgh in concert. Sept. 28 , 6 p.m. my805tix.com/. Oddfellows Hall, 520 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo, 805 544-0876.

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JAZZ JUBILEE CENTRAL COAST The Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club presents Jazz Jubilee Central Coast 2024. This festival will feature local jazz bands, venues, and swing dancers across the Central Coast. For updates about the festival, check the website Oct. 22-28 Free and ticketed events. pismojazz.com/ schedule-jazzfest/. Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial Hall,

JAZZ JUBILEE CENTRAL COAST

PRESENTS TOM RIGNEY AND FLAMBEAU PLUS CRESCENT KATZ

BSR presents two great bands. Oct. 27, 12-5 p.m. $10-$25 for members; General Admission $30. pismojazz.com/schedulejazzfest/. Pismo Beach Veterans Memorial Hall, 780 Bello St., Pismo Beach.

JJCC PRESENTS DAVE RUFFNER JAZZ

QUARTET With Dave Ru ner – trombone; Dawn Lambeth – piano; Sam Roche – bass; and Jim Stromberg – drums. A special intimate show in the 40 capacity room. Oct. 24 5-8 p.m. $45 for members. pismojazz.com/schedule-jazzfest/. Pu ers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach.

JJCC PRESENTS NEW ORLEANS NIGHT

KICK OFF PARTY With the West Coast Gumbo Band and special guest Dave Ru ner. At the Pismo Beach Hotel, located right next to Harry’s. New Orleans cuisine is included with your ticket. Oct. 23, 7-10:30 p.m. $25. Harry’s Night Club & Bar, 690 Cypress St., Pismo Beach, 805-773-1010.

MARK HUMMEL’S BLUES HARMONICA

BLOWOUT Since 1991, blues harmonica master Mark Hummel has assembled the finest blues musicians and taken them on the road. This year’s lineup includes Curtis Salgado, Rick Estrin, Nick Moss, Dennis Gruenling, Rodrigo Mantovani, Wes Starr, Bob Welsh and, of course, Hummel himself. Feb. 27 7:30-10:30 p.m. $34-$54. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/blues-harmonica-blowout/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

MOTOWN MANIA! THE GOLDEN HITS OF THE TEMPTATIONS AND THE SUPERSTARS OF MOTOWN Revisit the classic songs and stars of the Motown era. Complete with heart-stopping harmonies, dazzling choreography, and the memorable hits you love most from Motown’s golden age. Oct. 12 7:30-10:30 p.m. $53.50-$74.50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/wcpa-motown-

mania/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. RIPTIDE BIG BAND AT THE RANCHO Riptide Big Band and the Dana Adobe Cultural Center present Riptide Big Band at the Rancho. This event is part of the Jazz Jubilee Central Coast series of musical performances featuring local jazz musicians. Oct. 27, 2-4 p.m. $25; $20. 805929-5679. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, danaadobe.org.

Student Performances

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CAL POLY BACH WEEK VOCAL MASTER CLASS Guest artist John Bu ett will coach several Cal Poly voice students in repertoire from the Baroque era. Jan. 23 3:10-4 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. bachweek. calpoly.edu/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY BANDFEST: THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS Cal Poly Wind Bands will perform John Mackey’s “Redline Tango,” Malcolm Arnold’s “Four Scottish Dances,” Laura Estes’s “Wiklow,” and David Foster’s “Holiday Tune.” The Mustang Marching Band will make an appearance and fill the hall with highlights from the season of Cal Poly Athletics. Dec. 8, 3 p.m. $17 and $22 general; $12 students. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly. edu/calendar/winds/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY FALL JAZZ CONCERT: SOUNDS OF RHYTHM Featuring Cal Poly’s jazz ensembles, including the University Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jamaal Baptiste; and the Jazz Combos, directed by Dylan Johnson. Works and arrangements by Gene Puerling, Darmon Meader, Kerry Marsh, Duke Ellington, Thad Jones, Maria Schneider, and more. Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. $22 general; $12 students and Jazz Federation members. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/jazz/. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CAL POLY INSTRUMENTAL STUDENT RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student instrumentalists. Nov. 19 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/free/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY MUSTANG FAMILY WEEKEND STUDENT SHOWCASE Instrumentalists and vocalists alike, the student performers are from a variety of majors, and all are involved in at least one of the department’s major, premier ensembles including Cal Poly’s Arab Music Ensemble, Choirs, Jazz Ensembles, Symphony, Wind Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble. Nov. 1 6:30 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/free/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY PIANO STUDENT RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student pianists. Dec. 3 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-7562406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/free/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. CAL POLY VOCAL STUDENT RECITAL A free recital presented by Cal Poly Music Department student vocalists. Dec. 5 , 7:30 p.m. Free. 805-756-2406. music. calpoly.edu/calendar/free/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

CUESTA CHOIRS CONCERT: “FALL... IN LOVE” Enjoy a light-hearted night, with just a few sad songs for balance, featuring Cuesta’s premier vocal ensembles, the Chamber Singers and the vocal jazz group Cuesta Voce. Conducted by John Knutson. Cozy up at the CPAC for a perfect autumn evening. Oct. 24 , 7:30 p.m. $10-$17. 805-546-3198. tickets. cuesta.edu/. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

CUESTA WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT

Join the Cuesta Wind Ensemble for an

evening of wind band classics by Ticheli, Sousa, Grainger, and more. Included is the epic “Twilight of the Gods” by American composer Andrew Boysen, which includes an animated video that accompanies the performance. Conducted by Jennifer Martin. Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. $10-$17. 805-546-3198. tickets. cuesta.edu/. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

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AGHS CHOIR AND BAND FALL CONCERT

Enjoy the AGHS Fall Concert which features the Choir, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble. Enjoy a dynamic mix of classical and contemporary pieces, showcasing student talent through powerful harmonies and instrumentation. Oct. 16 , 7-10 p.m. $5-$10. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/aghs-choirband-fall-concert/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SWING DANCE LESSONS AND PERFORMANCES BY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE BIG BAND JAZZ

GROUPS Free show with donations for the bands (details TBA). Oct. 26 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free; donations appreciated. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach, 805-773-4832.

More Music

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEACHSIDE LIVE SUMMER CONCERT

SERIES Enjoy free live music by the beach in Cayucos. Showtimes are Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Also featuring live music on holiday weekends, and on select Fridays and Saturdays in the summer. Check out @ schoonerscayucos on Instagram for band updates. Sundays, 1-8 p.m. Free. 805-

995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com/live.

Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

CAYUCOS BACKYARD SHOW FEATURES

HONEY RUN Touring folk duo Honey Run

headlines the next Cayucos Backyard Show Sept. 29 2 p.m. my805tix.com/. Backyard Show, Private home, Cayucos.

JOIN THE CLIFFNOTES FOR TWOHOUR TOUR TO SAVORY ISLAND Their music pairs perfectly with fine wines, microbrews, and tasty small plates at Savory Palette. Sept. 28 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. 805-772-8388. savorypalette.com.

The Savory Palette (formerly Morro Bay Wine Seller), 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay. MISS LEO & THE HANDSOME FELLERS AT THE MERRIMAKER Come party with this local favorite. Oct. 5 9-11 p.m. Free. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos, 805-534-1007.

MORRO BAY SINGS This event benefits the Community Foundation of Estero Bay and the youth it supports. In addition to live music, the event features dinner, a live auction, and a silent auction. Oct. 19, 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $70 per person; tables available. 805-458-4494. communityfoundationesterobay.org/ events. 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.

RIFF TIDE LIVE Enjoy live surf rock from Ri Tide. Nov. 1 7:30 p.m. Free entry. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-2251312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER The iconic ‘90s band behind “Kiss Me,” “Breathe Your Name,” and other staples. Dec. 11 7 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-

225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

TRIBUTE CONCERT TO TOM WAITS AND RICKIE LEE JONES Presented by Songwriters at Play. Dec. 1 , 2 p.m. my805tix.com/. Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre, 1350 Main St., Cambria. TYRONE WELLS LIVE Wells still sort of chuckles to himself when he thinks about the fact that making music is his “job.” Oct. 17 7 p.m. The Siren, 900 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-225-1312, thesirenmorrobay.com/.

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH JILL KNIGHT Presented by Cambria Concerts Unplugged. Oct. 19 2:30 p.m. my805tix. com/. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2700 Eton Road, Cambria.

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BARREL ROOM CONCERT SERIES

Check site for updates on this venue’s monthly concert series, as well as tickets. Sept. 29 5-7 p.m. and Oct. 20, 5-7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles.

BOB SIMA LIVE IN CONCERT Join award-winning singer-songwriter and spiritual teacher Bob Sima for a soul-stirring musical journey. His music bridges the gap between daily life and spiritual awakening, creating an unforgettable, transformative experience. Oct. 20 12-1:30 p.m. $20. 805-391-4465. awakeningways.org/event/bob-simain-concert/. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero.

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CANCERSLUG LIVE AT DARK NECTAR

Cancerslug is a horror punk band featuring front man Alex Story. The act will perform with support from local bands Plot and Bunker Club. Oct. 11 8 p.m.-midnight $15. 805-296-2676. darknectarco ee.com. Dark Nectar Co ee Lounge, 5915 Entrada, Atascadero.

DI, CIGAR, MAD TAB, BUNKER 805

Enjoy live punk. Oct. 17 6 p.m. my805tix. com/. Kilokilo Brewing Company, 3340 Ramada Drive, Suite C, Paso Robles.

FLOGGING MOLLY LIVE With special guest The Rumjacks. Oct. 12 Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-286-3670, vinaroblesamphitheatre.

com.

FOREVER GREEN: LIVE AT BIANCHI

WINERY Forever Green will provide a live blend of their of original music and fun cover tunes while you enjoy the wonderful wines at Bianchi. Sept. 29 12-3 p.m. Free show. Bianchi Winery and Tasting Room, 3380 Branch Road, Paso Robles, 805-226-9922, bianchiwine.com.

GET THE SHOT, KIND EYES, AND MORE

Presented by GS3events. Oct. 19 8 p.m. my805tix.com/. Dark Nectar Co ee Lounge, 5915 Entrada, Atascadero, 805835-1988.

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.

KING GIZZARD AND THE LIZARD

WIZARD With special guests King Stingray, and DJ Crenshaw. Nov. 3 Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-286-3670, vinaroblesamphitheatre.com.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE BOWL: ROSEWOOD & HONEY Rosewood & Honey performs acoustic unique arrangements of a wide variety of music with three-part vocal

harmonies, backed up by guitar, acoustic bass, and percussion. Admission is free, with food and beverage for purchase. Bring your blanket or chair. Reservations required. Sept. 28 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805-226-0600. kindredoakfarm.com. Kindred Oak Farm, 1250 Paint Horse Plaza, Paso Robles.

MICHAEL KIWANUKA AND BRITTANY

HOWARD With special guest Yasmin Williams. Oct. 19 Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 3800 Mill Rd., Paso Robles, 805-286-3670, vinaroblesamphitheatre. com.

RADIANT RHYTHMS AT SENSORIO

Get ready for an unforgettable Sunday evening at Sensorio featuring the smooth sounds of Libretto. This Radiant Rhythms Jazz Night o ers the perfect blend of live music and stunning visuals for a night you won’t want to miss. Oct. 27 6:30-9:30 p.m. Passes start at $30. 805-226-4287. sensoriopaso.com/sensorio-celebrations. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, 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.

TWILIGHT CONCERTS Come and stay awhile after hours and listen to live music by your favorite local bands. Genres range from country music to reggae; bring the whole family for a rockin’ good time. Sundays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 27 $5. 805-239-8904. midnightcellars.com. Midnight Cellars, 2925 Anderson Road, Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

AMTTRAK, SEVEN ASTERISK, MINDLESS SOCIETY Presented by The Bunker SLO. Sept. 27, 6-8 p.m. my805tix. com/. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

BRASS MASH: FIRST FRIDAY First Fridays are magical nights filled with the vibrant energy of our all-horn band. Join the festivities at Liquid Gravity and immerse yourself in the unique fusion of your favorite rock and pop songs. First Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m. my805tix. com. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo.

CLUB SOMBRA A night of goth, industrial, darkwave, aggrotech, hellektro, witch house, and more; all spun by DJ Cryptid. Oct. 25 7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-781-9974.

FREQUENT WEAVER PRESENTS BILL MACKAY MacKay is a guitarist, composer, singer, and improviser based in Chicago. Oct. 3 , 6-9 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

HOT 45 AND RAY DUNCAN Duncan will be in town from Nashville with some new music to share. Oct. 4 7 p.m. my805tix. com/. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo. THE KILLER DUELING PIANOS Presented by the Libertine. Oct. 13 , 11 a.m. my805tix.com/. Libertine Brewing Company, 1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, 805-548-2337.

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 WITH CHRIS BELAND A troubadour in the tradition of Bob Dylan, Andrew Bird, and Neil Young.

Wines available by the glass and bottle. No tastings during the performance. Admission is complimentary with a minimum $10 purchase per person. Sept. 29, 3-5 p.m. 805-946-1685. cromavera. com/blogs/news/events-at-the-tastingroom. Croma Vera Wines, 3183 Duncan Road, Suite D, San Luis Obispo.

LIVE MUSIC WITH MATT CROSS Cross plays a mix of rock, reggae, and country, and takes requests. Wines available by the glass and bottle. No tastings during the performance. Admission is complimentary with a minimum $10 purchase per person. Oct. 20, 3-5 p.m. 805-946-1685. cromavera.com/blogs/ news/events-at-the-tasting-room. Croma Vera Wines, 3183 Duncan Road, Suite D, San Luis Obispo.

MECHANICAL GHOST’S HAUNTED FLOOR SHOW Described as a goth and horror variety extravaganza. Oct. 5 8 p.m. my805tix.com/. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-781-9974.

MOON HOOCH For ages 18 and over. Oct. 17, 8 p.m. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843, slobrew.com.

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.

PABLO SÁINZ-VILLEGAS Praised as “the soul of the Spanish guitar,” Pablo Saínz-Villegas brings the audience through some of the most iconic pieces ever written for the guitar. Presented by Cal Poly Arts. Nov. 15 7:30 p.m. 805-7564849. calpolyarts.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. THE PACK DRUMLINE O icial drumline of the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and Chicago Sky (WNBA), this dynamic performance

group has skyrocketed to fame with their expert drumming, intricate choreography, and stunning visuals that will have you on the edge of your seat. Performance presented by Cal Poly Arts. Jan. 26 2 p.m. 805-756-4849. calpolyarts.org/20242025season/the-pack-drumline. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

PINK TALKING FISH A blend of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish. Nov. 7 7 p.m. SLO Brew Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, 805-543-1843, slobrew. com.

RANDALL KING LIVE All ages welcome. Oct. 11 8 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-5468600, fremontslo.com.

THE RELATIVE MINIMUM, DEATH OF THE PARTY, BANDWIDTH, AND THROW AWAY: LIVE IN CONCERT See site for tickets and details. Oct. 12 , 8 p.m. my805tix.com/. Linnaea’s Cafe, 1110 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, 805-5415888.

RICH THE KID All ages welcome. Nov. 1 , 9 p.m. The Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-546-8600, fremontslo.com.

ROBERT ALBERTS QUINTET See the Robert Alberts Quintet at Madonna Inn. Oct. 24 7-10 p.m. Free. pismojazz.com/ schedule-jazzfest/. Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo.

SYSTEM OF A CLOWNOct. 26 7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-781-9974.

A TRIBUTE TO BILLY JOEL WITH BILLY NATION A tribute to the music of the Piano Man, Billy Joel, featuring nationally touring artists. Oct. 12 7:30-9:30 p.m. $40-$59. 805-756-4849. pacslo.org/ events/detail/billynation24. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

TRIBUTE TO JOHN PRINE Presented by Songwriters at Play. Oct. 12 , 7 p.m.

my805tix.com/. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-781-9974.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

2024 LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE CONCERT SERIES These Saturday afternoon concerts are limited and will sell out, so make your purchase early to secure your spot. Saturdays, 2:30-5 p.m. through Oct. 12 my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE An explosive celebration of the iconic music of Jimmy Bu ett, featuring all of his greatest hits, that will have you singing along and dancing in your seat. A performance that captures the essence of Bu ett’s music and the lifestyle it embodies. Oct. 31 7:30-10:30 p.m. $49.50$70.50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/bu etts-margaritaville/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. DAVID BRIGHTON’S SPACE ODDITY: THE QUINTESSENTIAL DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE Experience a live, theatrically-staged, multimedia spectacle with David Brighton transporting audiences on a musical journey through the profound career of David Bowie. Feb. 7 7:30-10:30 p.m. $45-$59. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/space-oddity/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA

EXPERIENCE From symphonic rock anthems to catchy pop tunes, The American ELO faithfully recreates Electric Light Orchestra’s diverse catalog, including their chart-topping hits like “Evil Woman,” “Mr. Blue Sky,” and more. Feb. 20 7:30-10:30 p.m. $49-$69. 805489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/evilwoman/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THE GRADUATES: THE SOUND OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL An energetic and heartwarming salute to the music of Simon & Garfunkel. With songs such as “Mrs. Robinson,” “The Sound Of Silence,” and more. March 1 , 7:30-10:30 p.m. $39.50-$64.50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/the-graduates/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

IN THE AIR TONIGHT A concert tribute to Grammy award-winning artist Genesis and Phil Collins. This concert extravaganza will take you on a journey back to their heyday. Oct. 19, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $39.50-$65.50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/in-the-air-tonight/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT

International Guitar Night has pulled together some of the world’s finest and innovative acoustic guitarists and taken them on the road. This year’s line-up includes: Lulo Reinhardt, Alexandra Whittingham, Sönke Meinen, and Niwel Tsumbu. For music enthusiasts, guitar aficionados, and all seeking exceptional live music. Feb. 24 7:30-10:30 p.m.

$34-$54. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/international-guitar-night/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

JEFFERSON STARSHIP LIVE With countless chart-topping hits to their

name, the group has stood the test of time and left their mark on the psychedelic rock genre. Nov. 15 7:30-10:30 p.m. $69-$79. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/je ersonstarship/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

LEONID AND FRIENDS The incredible 11-piece band have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. They have since expanded their repertoire to include Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, and more. Nov. 12 , 7:30-10:30 p.m. $49-$72. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/leonid-and-friends/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THE PLATTERS, THE DRIFTERS, AND THE CORNEL GUNTER COASTERS “It’s not a concert — it’s a party!” Spend a nostalgic evening saluting three of the world’s most beloved musical groups, all of whom were instrumental in creating the rock and doo-wop sound. This show has songs to please every palate. Feb. 1 4-7 p.m. $49.50-$80.50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/drifters-platterscoasters/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF ARETHA FRANKLIN An electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph. Starring a live band and superb vocalists. Feb. 17 7:30-10:30 p.m. $49-$69. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ respect/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. RAY CHANG BAND AT PUFFERS OF PISMO Live at Pu ers. Oct. 25, 7-9 p.m. $5. pismojazz.com/schedule-jazzfest/. Pu ers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach. SWEET DREAMS: MANDY BARNETT

SINGS PATSY CLINE An unforgettable evening where classic country and timeless standards come alive as Mandy Barnett interprets the music of Patsy Cline. Once dubbed as “the Judy Garland of our time.” Oct. 11 , 7:30-10:30 p.m. $34-$54. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/sweet-dreams-mandy-barnett/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT: A TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES Eagles fans, mark your calendars, because this Eagles tribute band from Vancouver, Canada, is landing in Arroyo Grande for the first time. Feb. 10 7:30-10:30 p.m. $59-$69. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/shows/take-it-tothe-limit/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

TICKET TO RIDE: A LIVE TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES An exciting musical journey through the best of the Beatles, opening with their greatest hits from the their early days through the Sgt. Pepper era with authentic costume changes. Nov. 2 7:3010:30 p.m. $53.50-$74.50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/wcpa-ticket-toride/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THE WILBURY SUPERGROUP Legends

Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Je Lynne formed a supergroup in the 1980s but never got to play together in a live concert. This tribute lets you experience that dream live concert with stunning authenticity. Sept. 27 7:30-10:30 p.m. $34-$44.50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/the-wilbury-supergroup/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

CELEBRATE THE 60S PLUS DANCE With Riptide Big Band and vocalists Bob Nations and Mitch Latting. Free admission thanks to the Community Foundation, SLO County.

Oct. 13, 1:30-4 p.m. Free. 775-813-5186. RiptideBB.com. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

THE FAITHFULL AND NEARVANA Enjoy these tributes to Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Oct. 12 , 4 p.m. my805tix.com/. Blast 825 Brewery, 241 S Broadway St., Ste. 101, Orcutt, 805-934-3777.

HAPPY HOUR MUSIC SERIES Enjoy live music at the winery most Friday evenings. Check site for concert schedule. Fridays presquilewine.com. Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, 805-937-8110.

JEFF ELLIOTT AT COSTA DE ORO

WINERY Live in Santa Maria. Oct. 26 , 3-5 p.m. pismojazz.com/schedule-jazzfest/. Costa De Oro Winery, 1331 S. Nicholson Ave., Santa Maria, 805-922-1468.

PUNK ROCK CHAOS Central Coast Music Productions presents Punk Rock Chaos, including Hostile Takedown, Up Your Guts, the Contradik$, Plot, and Throw Away at the Chido Bar in Santa Maria. For ages 21 and over, with valid ID. Sept. 28 , 5 p.m.-midnight $15 at the door. instagram. com/hostiletakedown. Chido Bar, 221 N. Broadway, Santa Maria, 805-631-5007.

ROCK ODYSSEY LIVE This band covers a variety of popular rock hits. Nov. 2 5-8 p.m. my805tix.com/. Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard And Winery, 3940 Dominion Rd, Santa Maria, 805 937-8463.

LOMPOC/VANDENBERG

BABES AGAINST THE MACHINE An all-female tribute to Rage Against the Machine. Sept. 27 7 p.m. my805tix. com/. FCB, 110 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc, 805-810-0714.

THE LEGENDS OF ROCK AND ROLL Enjoy tributes to George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Carlos Santana. Sept. 28 , 6 p.m. my805tix. com/. FCB, 110 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc, 805-810-0714.

THE SURFACE WALKERS A psychedelic rock audio-visual theatrical experience. Oct. 12 , 7-11 p.m. my805tix.com/. FCB, 110 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc, 805-810-0714.

THE TRAVELING WILBURYS REVUE Tributes to Harrison, Dylan, and other legendary Wilburys. Oct. 20, 6 p.m. my805tix.com. FCB, 110 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc, 805-810-0714.

THE U2XPERIENCE A U2 tribute. Oct. 19 7 p.m. my805tix.com/. FCB, 110 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc, 805-810-0714.

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ON GOLDEN POND Immerse yourself in this heartwarming classic by Ernest Thompson. Nov. 1-10 my805tix.com. Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

CUESTA DRAMA PRESENTS A MIDSEMESTER NIGHT’S MASHUP (A WORLD PREMIERE) An exciting, limited run of A Midsemester Night’s Mashup a world premiere written and directed by Ben Abbott, produced by award-winning and internationally recognized Cuesta Drama. Limited seats available. Oct. 3 7:30 p.m., Oct. 4 , 7:30 p.m., Oct. 5 7:30 p.m., Oct. 6 2 p.m., Oct. 10 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11 7:30 p.m., Oct. 12 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 13 , 2 p.m. $15. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN: NORTH

AMERICAN TOUR This Tony and Grammy Award-winner takes a groundbreaking

look — from multiple points of view - at our complex, interconnected, social media-filled lives. Feb. 12 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 13 7:30 p.m. 805-756-4849. calpolyarts.org/20242025-season/dearevan-hansen. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

HADESTOWN: NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, this haunting and hopeful theatrical experience is presented by Cal Poly Arts. Nov. 6 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. 805-756-4849. calpolyarts. org/20242025-season/hadestown. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET On a Tuesday night, shortly before Christmas 1956, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley gathered at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee. This was their only performance together, and a cultural flashpoint that caught rock ‘n’ roll at the moment of creation. WednesdaysSaturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through March 9 $30-$55. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-786-2440, slorep.org/. MISERY This Stephen King adaptation follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. through Oct. 27 $20-$34. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-786-2440, slorep.org/.

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SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

SANCTUARY CITY In this powerful coming-of-age story, two teens forge a deep bond amid the complexities of immigration, identity, belonging, and love.

Feb. 27- March 16 Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, pcpa.org.

TWO ORIGINAL ONE-ACT PLAYS OCT presents Flower Power and In the Mood: Part Two two tales of unexpected love. Sept. 27-29 my805tix.com/. Orcutt Community Theater (Klein Dance Arts), 3546 Skyway Drive, Bldg. 1, suite A, Orcutt.

Holiday

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GERALD CHARLES DICKENS PRESENTS

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Cambria Pines Lodge is thrilled to announce an

extraordinary holiday treat for lovers of classic literature and captivating performances. Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great-grandson of the legendary Charles Dickens, will bring the timeless tale of A Christmas Carol to life at the Lodge. Nov. 15 , Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 $15-$89. 805-927-4200.

e Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande presents e Aluminum Show on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. is humorous, family-friendly performance combines high-energy dance with captivating visual theater elements.

cambriapineslodge.com/a-christmascarol. Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr., Cambria.

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A CHRISTMAS STORY Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie 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. Saturdays, Sundays, 2-4 p.m. and WednesdaysSaturdays, 7-9 p.m. through Dec. 22

$20-$37. SLO Rep, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-786-2440, slorep.org/.

THE NUTCRACKER: PRESENTED BY THE SLO MOVEMENT ARTS CENTER

The SLO Movement Arts Center brings Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet to life with a whole new twist, while setting the story in San Luis Obispo. Come see this classic as never before, with heart, history, and the best dancing on the Central Coast. Dec. 20 7:30-9:45 p.m. and Dec. 21 2-3:45 p.m. $28-$52. tickets.cuesta.edu. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

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ABBA HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS An unforgettable night of your favorite Christmas songs intermixed with some of ABBA’s greatest hits. Starring the cast of ABBAFAB, a band that “recreates ABBA’s iconic sound so closely that it’s hard to believe every Christmas song wasn’t recorded by ABBA themselves,” according to the Clark Center. Nov. 29 7:30-10:30 p.m. $49.50-$70.50. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/shows/abbaholly-jolly-christmas/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THE HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA Features a wintry yet ultimately heartwarming

retelling of A Christmas Carol , which is followed by a fractured fairy tale opera parody and the Melodrama’s signature holiday vaudeville review. Nov. 15 - Dec. 31 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

STORYTELLERS Flex’s original holiday production is an enchanting and breathtaking family adventure story. Laugh, cry, and cheer as you become immersed in the magic. Impressive set pieces, beautiful costumes, talented local performers, and a heartwarming story will be sure to leave you in the holiday spirit. Dec. 6 , 7-10 p.m., Dec. 7 7-10 p.m. and Dec. 8 2-5 p.m. $52.50-$73.50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ flex-storytellers/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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THE OUTSIDER A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. Oct. 11-27 my805tix.com/. By The Sea Productions, 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay. SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW AT THE MORRO BAY EAGLES Lineups are subject to change, but always include five headliners. Sept. 28 7 p.m. and Oct. 26 7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Morro Bay Eagles Club, 2988 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-1384.

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NORTH SLO COUNTY

COMEDY NIGHT Misfit Live Comedy Returns to the Paso Roles Elks Lodge with “The World’s Funniest Cop,” Michael Mancini. Oct. 5 , 6 p.m. my805tix.com/. Paso Robles Elks Lodge, 1420 Park St., Paso Robles, 805-239-1410.

SLOFUNNY COMEDY SHOW For ages 18 and up. Lineups are subject to change, but always include five headliners. Sept. 27 7 p.m. and Oct. 25 7 p.m. my805tix. com/. JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room, 811 12th St., Paso Robles, 805-238-6932.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

AN EVENING WITH AMY SEDARIS A multifaceted comedic talent known for her eccentric characters and distinctive humor, Amy Sedaris will join the PAC for a live moderated conversation showcasing her unique blend of wit and irreverence. Presented by Cal Poly Arts. Nov. 12 7:30 p.m. 805-756-4849. calpolyarts. org/20242025-season/amy-sedaris. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS All the improv you see will be on the spot from your audience suggestions. First Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. 805-540-8300. my805tix.com. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS AT THE HUB

The show contents will be rotated among the group’s ensemble, house, and musical improv team casts, as well as stand-up and student shows. Fourth Friday of every month, 6 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Hub, 1701 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

IMPROV SHOWS Hosted by Central Coast Comedy Theater. Second Friday of every month my805tix.com/. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, San Luis Obispo.

MEMOIRS OF BEATRICE MILLER This KCHP Radio Theater broadcast is geared toward dark comedy fans. Oct. 24-26 my805tix.com/. CongregationHouse, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo.

MONTHLY IMPROV COMEDY SHOW An all-improvised comedy show made up on-the-spot just for you. These popular monthly shows are brought to you by the best improv ensembles on the Central Coast and are positive, fun, and always memorable. It’s a new show every time. Oct. 18 , 6-8 p.m. $10. 805-858-8255. centralcoastcomedytheater.com/shows. SLO Public Market, 120 Tank Farm Road, 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.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Central Coast Theatre Company presents this production at the Clark Center. Nov. 21 7-10 p.m., Nov. 22 , 7-10 p.m. and Nov. 23 , 2-5 p.m. $17-$24. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/cctc-legallyblonde/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

GARY GULMAN: MISFIT STAND UP TOUR Boston native Gary Gulman’s diverse background includes being a college football scholarship athlete, an accountant, and a high school teacher. Today, Gulman is a leading touring comic, selling out venues like Carnegie Hall in New York City. His Misfit: Stand Up Tour showcases new material. Oct. 3 , 7:3010:30 p.m. $45.50-$59.50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/gary-gulman/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

IMPROV 101 This may be “the funnest class you ever take.” Improvisation is

acting and reacting in the moment. Improv boosts creativity, self-confidence, and communication skills while reducing stress and social anxiety. This course will provide you with the fundamentals in a safe and supportive environment. Sundays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. through Oct. 27 $80. 805-556-8495. improvforgood. fun/. Women’s Club of Arroyo Grande, 211 Vernon St., Arroyo Grande.

SECOND SATURDAY IMPROV MEETUP Meets the second Saturday of every month in the Community Room at the Nipomo Library. Ever wanted to try improv? Are you an experienced player looking to stretch, or a curious newbie? Come play short form games and share smiles. Oct. 12 , 2-4 p.m., Nov. 9 2-4 p.m. and Dec. 14 , 2-4 p.m. Free. 805-556-8495. improvforgood.fun/. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Te t, Nipomo.

WEREWOLF OF ARROYO GRANDE Enjoy the Melodrama’s Halloween-spirited show. Through Nov. 9 Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING In Shakespeare’s cherished comedy, love, wit, and mischief entwine. The results are hilarious and heart-aching in this timeless battle-of-the-sexes. Feb. 13 - March 2 Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, pcpa.org.

SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY A hilarious journey of friendship, laughter, and sweet tea sipping Oct. 11-27 my805tix. com/. Santa Maria Civic Theatre, 1660 N. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

Dance

SAN LUIS OBISPO

CARMEN BY GEORGE BIZET Widely accepted as the most famous opera of

all time. Opera San Luis Obispo’s grand production of the timeless work promises to land far above expectations with an internationally acclaimed cast of opera stars, expansive ballet, spectacular two-story sets, vivid costumes, and more. Oct. 19, 2-4 p.m. and Oct. 20, 2-4 p.m. $30-$80. 805-756-4849. operaslo.org. Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo.

COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET PRESENTS STAR DUST: FROM BACH TO BOWIE Led by dance icons Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, this NY-based awardwinning dance company known for multicultural mix of classical and contemporary dancers presents their blockbuster hit Star Dust, a tribute to the musical legends that captivates and inspires. Presented by Cal Poly Arts. Feb. 25 , 7:30 p.m. 805-756-4849. calpolyarts. org/20242025-season/complexionsstardust. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

MOMIX: ALICE Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic, and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic, presented by Cal Poly Arts. Oct. 9 7:30 p.m. $47-$79. 805-7564849. calpolyarts.org/20242025-season/ momix-alice. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO

COUNTY

SWAN LAKE See the iconic Dance of the Little Swans, count the 32 fouettés performed by the Odile, and immerse yourself in magical Tchaikovsky’s music. The production will feature richly detailed, hand-painted sets and more than 150 radiant costumes that bring fresh representation to this timeless classic. Sept. 26 , 7-10 p.m. $39.50-$91.25. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/

wbc-swan-lake/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT A dance-filled morning with Charlotte Ritter who has more than 50 years of expertise. Creative Movement is a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to connect through movement and imagination. Oct. 19 11 a.m.-noon Free for event. 805-4811421. Exploration Discovery Center, 867 Ramona Ave., Grover Beach.

THE GREAT GATSBY BALLET Step into the jazzy world of the roaring twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel live on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers. Feb. 6 , 7-10 p.m. $45-$95. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/ the-great-gatsby-ballet/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

RHYTHM INDIA: BOLLYWOOD AND BEYOND Experience vibrant costumes, dynamic music, and soulful rhythms, “from the echoing heart beats of royal palaces and sacred temples, to the swaying voices of desert villages and modern stages.” Feb. 23, 7-10 p.m. $45-$67. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/rhythm-india/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

VOLVER 2 (“THE COMEBACK 2”) Led by award-winning singer Guillermo Fernandez and maestro Lautaro Greco, this electrifying production promises an unforgettable evening, featuring top musicians, singers, and dancers from Argentina and Uruguay. Recognized as Cultural Ambassadors of Uruguay, this show beautifully balances traditional and modern tango. Oct. 18 7:30-10:30 p.m. $49-$74. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/volver-2/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

For Kids

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

THE WIZARD OF OZ Join St. Joseph High School Community Theatre for a groovy 1970s twist on “The Wizard of Oz.” Experience Dorothy’s adventure in a psychedelic Oz with stunning costumes, captivating sets, and classic tunes. Enjoy timeless performances that bring this beloved story to life. Nov. 8, 7-10 p.m., Nov. 9, 2-5 & 7-10 p.m. and Nov. 10 2-5 p.m. $23.50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/sjhs-the-wizard-of-oz/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. THE ALUMINUM SHOW This high energy performance combines dynamic dance, captivating visual theater, and plenty of humor for an unforgettable family outing. Talented dancers and actors bring aluminum-made industrial materials to life. Jan. 25 7:30-10:30 p.m. $39-$59. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/shows/aluminumshow/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. MARY POPPINS JR. Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney production. Nov. 1 , 7-10 p.m., Nov. 2 , 2-5 & 7-10 p.m., Nov. 3 , 2-5 p.m., Nov. 8

clarkcenter.org/shows/mary-poppins-jr/.

Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

THE PEKING ACROBATS For more than 30 years, The Peking Acrobats have astounded audiences worldwide with their breathtaking Chinese acrobatics. Perfect for families, their performances feature gravity-defying stunts, such as balancing atop towering chairs, trick-cycling, and precision tumbling. Feb. 8 , 2-5 p.m. $39-$59. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/the-pekingacrobats/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Don’t miss this tale as old as time. Presented by PCPA. Nov. 7- Dec. 22 Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, pcpa.org.

Cinema

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

(CAMBRIA) Film lovers will unite in more than 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world. The final selections screen simultaneously around the world during a one-week period. Oct. 1, 3-5:45 p.m. and Oct. 2 3-4:45 p.m. Free. 805-927-4336. slolibrary.org. Cambria Library, 1043 Main St., Cambria.

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

(MORRO BAY) Film lovers will unite in more than 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world. The final selections screen simultaneously around the world during a one-week

period. Oct. 5 1:30-4 p.m. Free. 805-7726394. slolibrary.org. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay. MOVIE NIGHT WITH CAYUCOS HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND CAYUCOS PTA Join the Cayucos Historical Society and Cayucos School PTA for an outdoor presentation of the movie The Monster of Piedras Blancas at the Cayucos Cemetery. Admission is free but donations accepted. Bring your own chair. Oct. 18, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 805-235-2176. cayucoshistoricalsociety.com. Cayucos Historical Society, P.O.Box 143, Cayucos. THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Get ready to do the “Time Warp” again. Oct. 28 5-9 p.m. my805tix.com/. Bay Theatre, 464 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. SHAUN OF THE DEAD: 20TH ANNIVERSARY A Central Coast Film Society Fundraiser. Prizes awarded to attendees with the best costumes. Oct. 23 5:30-9 p.m. my805tix.com/. Bay Theatre, 464 Morro Bay Blvd., Morro Bay. SHORT FILM PREMIERE: SEA OTTER AWARENESS WEEK Celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week by attending the premiere screening of Every Otter Counts This short film chronicles the incredible initiative of the organization Sea Otter Savvy as they work for coexistence with the SLO Coast’s sea otter neighbors. A Q-and-A follows screening. Sept. 27, 3-4 p.m. Free admission to the museum during this event. Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, 20 State Park Rd., Morro Bay, 805-772-2694.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

FORBES ORGAN SERIES: CAMERON CARPENTER PLAYS NOSFERATU Known for his formidable technical prowess and the athletic showmanship of his performance, Cameron Carpenter will be performing his own original score on the Forbes Pipe Organ, for a live-to-picture

screening of the 1922 original vampire thriller, Nosferatu presented by Cal Poly Arts. Oct. 24 , 7:30 p.m. 805-756-4849. calpolyarts.org/20242025-season/ cameron-carpenter. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo.

HALLOWEEN HORROR MOVIE NIGHT

A screening of Scream Oct. 25 , 6:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs, 1215 Avila Beach Dr., San Luis Obispo, 805-595-7302.

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

(SLO) Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world. The final selections screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period. Sept. 27, 1-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-781-5994. slolibrary.org. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

ORCHESTRA NOVO GOES SILENT

Accompanying the 1923 silent film, Safety Last Nov. 10, 4-6 p.m. my805tix.com/. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

SLO FILM CENTER GRAND OPENING

CELEBRATION A special celebration of this beloved hometown theater and the new SLO Film Center project with food, drinks, cinema-centric fun and frightful activities along with live music from local horror fans, Ghost\Monster Duo. Oct. 2 5-7:30 p.m. my805tix.com/. Palm Theatre, 817 Palm St, San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

DISNEY/PIXAR’S COCO IN CONCERT

ON TOUR Enjoy a magical evening with a screening of the complete film Coco, accompanied by the Oscar and Grammywinning music of Michael Giacchino, performed live by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México, conducted by Esin Aydingoz. Presentation dates in both English and Spanish. Oct.

28 7:30-10:30 p.m. and Oct. 29, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $39-$62. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/coco-in-concert/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

(NIPOMO) Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world. The final selections screen simultaneously around the world during a one-week period. Sept. 28 1-3:30 p.m. Free. 805929-3994. slolibrary.org. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Te t, Nipomo.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

STRAWBERRY PICKER: ARTIST TALK AND FILM SCREENING Allan Hancock College welcomes the community to a free screening of the short film Strawberry Picker The film will be followed by a Q-and-A with the director and producer of the film, and artist Juan Fuentes. Original artwork will be on display at the event. Oct. 18 , 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-922-6966. hancockcollege.edu. Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria.

Literature & Poetry

SAN LUIS OBISPO

BOOZY BOOK FAIR Get ready to relive the best parts of your childhood at the Boozy Book Fair. This is a one-of-a-kind book fair for adults. Enjoy a nostalgic fusion of books, funky erasers, and scented stickers with the finest brews from Humdinger’s Brewing (SLO Taproom). Sept. 28 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-668-6300.

monarchbooks805.com. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo.

CARTOONING WITH KIDS WITH KANE

LYNCH Whether you’re new to making comics or draw zillions of pages every week, this fun-filled class will take your ‘tooning to the next level. This program will help build your cartooning skillset with wacky interactive comics adventures and transform the ideas in your head into a finished product. Every other Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m. through Nov. 17 $25 per session. 805-801-6188. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

CENTRAL COAST WRITERS’ CONFERENCE The premier event for creatives of all types. This is your time to connect with your other creatives, learn new skills, and get inspired to take your craft to the next level. Oct. 5 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $299. 805-546-3132. cuesta.edu/communityprograms/writersconference/index.html. Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

COMIC MAKING FOR TEENS WITH KANE

LYNCH All skill levels are welcome in this collaborative class that will take students through the process of producing a finished comic story. Learn about plot structure, thumbnailing, penciling, inking, as well as the subtler skills to make your comic work shine. Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. through Oct. 30 $25 per session; $175 for all 8 sessions. 805-801-6188. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

CRAFTING MAGICAL REALMS:

FANTASY AUTHOR PANEL Meet New

York Times bestselling author Kalyn Josephson, bestselling fantasy author Jenna Elizabeth Johnson, and middlegrade series fantasy author Debbie Noble Black. Learn more about their books and get an insider’s view of their processes in crafting magical realms. Hosted by Central Coast Writers’ Conference. Sept.

28 , 2-4 p.m.

Free. 805-781-5991. San Luis Obispo Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

AN EVENING WITH YOTAM OTTOLENGHI Spend a delicious evening with celebrated chef and bestselling author, Yotam Ottolenghi in conversation with Aja Goare, Managing Editor of Edible San Luis Obispo Magazine, as he talks about his new book, COMFORT, in this fun and participatory event, presented by Cal Poly Arts. Oct. 12 , 7:30 p.m. 805-7564849. calpolyarts.org/20242025-season/ ottolenghi. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. SLO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE With more than 10,000 books, CDs, and DVDs for adults, teens, and children. All proceeds benefit the SLO Library. Oct. 1718, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 916-847-8987. slofol.org. San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., San Luis Obispo. 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. LITERATURE & POETRY continued page 30

San Luis Obispo Veteran's Memorial Building 801 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo

• Gems • Minerals • Rocks • Jewelry

• Unique handcrafted gifts by local artisans

• Demonstrations of lapidary crafts • Children's activities

• Free parking • $5 admission (12 & under free)

Presented by the San Luis Obispo Gem and Mineral Club

Supporting local education

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

FRIENDS OF THE NIPOMO LIBRARY

BOOK SALE Enjoy a book lover’s paradise at the Friends of the Nipomo Library Book Sale. The tables will overflow with literary gems waiting to find new homes. Bring the whole family. FONL fundraisers purchase much-needed resources not included in the SLO Library budget. Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 805-929-3994. friendsofnipomolibrary.org/. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Te t, Nipomo.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

VALLEY READS BOOK CLUB The Valley Reads is a monthly book club for adults featuring co ee, snacks, and lively discussion. The book selection for September is The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes. Sept. 28 2-3 p.m. Free. 805925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/services/ departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

Visual Arts

Special Art Events

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

ATUL PANDE, CAROL ROULLARD, AND CAROL MCDONALD: ARTISTS

RECEPTION AND ATRIUM PARTY Come meet the artists, be inspired, and enjoy food, refreshments, a tree-filled atrium and all the businesses in Marina Square. Featuring Atul Pande, Carol Roullard, and Carole McDonald. Oct. 12 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

COASTAL WINE AND PAINT PARTY

Listen to music while enjoying an afternoon of creativity, sipping, and mingling. 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.

THE COLOR OF LIGHT, LAURA MURPHY, AND GEORGE ASDEL: ARTISTS

RECEPTION AND ATRIUM PARTY: Come meet the artists, be inspired, and enjoy food, refreshments, a tree-filled atrium and all the businesses in Marina Square. Feb. 8 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

DON DOUBLEDEE & LINDA BENCH, LIGHT AND SHADOWS PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW, AND CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

EXTRAVAGANZA: ARTISTS RECEPTION AND ATRIUM PARTY Come meet the artists, be inspired, and enjoy food, refreshments, a tree-filled atrium and all the businesses in Marina Square. Dec. 14 , 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

DRAWING/PAINTING GROUP CCA holds still life drawing/painting sessions in the Green Room at Cambria Center for the Arts. You will need to bring your own supplies, including an easel if you choose to paint. Fourth Thursday of every month, 1-3:30 p.m. through Feb. 25 $10. 805-927-8190. cambriacenterforthearts. org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

FOCUS ON BIRDS, BRIAN JOHNSON, AND ARDELLA SWANBERG: ARTISTS RECEPTION AND ATRIUM PARTY Come meet the artists, be inspired, and enjoy food, refreshments, a tree-filled atrium, and all the businesses in Marina Square. Jan. 11 3-5 p.m. 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. foreverstoked.com. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

GHOSTOPIA: AN ALTERNATIVE ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR ALL SOULS Presented by Anomaly House. Nov. 16 , 1 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Benedict, 1401 Quintana Road, Morro Bay.

ROD BAKER’S GLASS ART Visit Baker’s fascinating glass studio as part of the Open Studios Art Tour, at Central Coast Glass Blowing and Fusing. See new glass masterpieces, home-garden décor, and glass jewelry. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 20 Free admission. 805-551-6836. Central Coast Glass Blowing and Fusing, 1279 2nd Street, Los Osos, RodBakerGlass.com.

ROSEY AND BARBARA ROSENTHAL’S BAYSIDE STUDIO AND GARDEN GALLERY Printmakers Rosey and Barbara Rosenthal invite you to their bayside studio and outdoor gallery as part of the Open Studios Art Tour. Explore their inspiring comic book art, original paintings, prints, jewelry, art books, and cards. Oct. 12 , 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 13 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. 805-528-4946. rosenthalart.com.

Rosenthal Art Studio, 743 Santa Lucia Ave., Los Osos.

SPANKY ANDERSON, THE CALM WATERS GROUP SHOW, AND DEBBIE

GEDAYLOO: ARTISTS RECEPTION AND ATRIUM PARTY Come meet the artists, be inspired, and enjoy food, refreshments, a tree-filled atrium and all the businesses in Marina Square. Nov. 9, 3-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

DATE NIGHT Couples or friends, bring a bottle of wine and enjoy a creative night out. Have fun and get messy as the venue walks you through the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Fridays, 6-8 p.m. $144. 805-203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/datenight. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

KIDS CREATIVE CLUB AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Bring your kids for a fun afternoon art session at the ArtSocial805. Your child will have the opportunity to use many di erent materials to make their very own masterpieces each week, surrounded by like minded creators. Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. through Nov. 19 $25. 805-400-9107. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ART AFTER DARK: CENTURY 21 HOMETOWN REALTY Century 21 Hometown Realty is pleased to host amazing local artists, rotating their art work each month for the ‘Art After Dark’ calendar year. Reception of food and wine. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. through Nov. 1 Century 21 Hometown Realty, 1103 Toro St., San Luis Obispo, 805-235-4877.

COLLEEN GNOS’ OCEAN SCENES AND MORE Colleen Gnos invites you to go behind the scenes in her SLO studio as part of the Open Studios Art Tour. Explore her various works, including painted surfboards, hula dancers, tiki art, landscapes, ocean scenes, mermaids, murals, and more. Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 20 Free admission. 805-441-8277. colleengnos. com. Gnos Art Studio, 141 Suburban Road, Unit C4, San Luis Obsipo.

DATE NIGHT POTTERY Bring your date and throw a cup on the pottery wheel. Next, texture a clay slab and press into a form creating a personalized piece. Guest are welcome to bring drinks; venue provides aprons. Pieces are fired, glazed, and ready in two weeks. Saturdays, 6-7:30 p.m. $140. anamcre.com. 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/ first-fridays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. SECOND SATURDAYS SLOMA’s Second Saturdays program encourages intergenerational learning and creative expression for children of all ages. Families are invited to SLOMA’s lawn to learn about the visual arts together using unique activity kits and create an art project inspired by current exhibitions. Second Saturday of every month, 11-1 a.m. through Dec. 14 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/events/second-saturdays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

EMBROIDERER’S GUILD OF AMERICA

The Bishop’s Peak Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America invites you to attend its meeting on the third Saturday of each month. For more information, follow on Facebook at Bishop’s Peak EGA or visit the EGA website. Third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Nov. 16 Free. egausa.com. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach, 805-773-4832. FASHIONS FOR A PURPOSE Upon arrival, you will be seated along the runway, with a complimentary glass of Opolo Sparkling Wine, during this fundraiser that showcases high-end fashions and swagger. Oct. 5 9:30 a.m. my805tix.com/. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo, 805-929-5679.

RM ART STUDIOS WELCOMES THE PUBLIC Local artists Rosemary and Mike Bauer welcome you to their home studio/ gallery during the Open Studios Art Tour. More than 50 paintings will be on display. The artists paint both outdoors and in the studio to capture expressive interpretations of Central Coast scenes. Open year-round by appointment. Oct. 12 , 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 13 , 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 19 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Oct. 20 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free event. 805-390-2497. slocountyarts.org/osat. RM Art Studios, 831 Robin Circle, Arroyo Grande.

Exhibits

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

AQUARIUS 2025 WATERMEDIA EXHIBIT Central Coast Watercolor Society presents its annual juried exhibit at Art Center Morro Bay, featuring excellence in all forms of watermedia by California artists. Juror Keiko Tanabe will give awards at the reception on Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. See website for info and frequent updates. Feb. 20 - March 31 ccwsart. com/aquarius-2025-prospectus. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504.

AUTUMN SKIES This themed exhibit highlights a collection of scenic photographs by seven featured artists. Through Sept. 30 Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. CALL FOR ARTISTS: AQUARIUS 2025 WATERMEDIA EXHIBIT Aquarius 2025 presented by Central Coast Watercolor Society seeks California artists working in all watermedia for this prestigious annual juried exhibit. Submissions open Dec. 1 and close on Jan. 5. Exhibit runs Feb. 20 through Mar.31, 2025 at Art Center Morro Bay. See website for full info. Dec. 1 -Jan. 5 $25-$65. ccwsart.com/aquarius2025-prospectus. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay, 805-772-2504.

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Face your fears

PHOTO COURTESY OF STUDIOS ON THE PARK

Studios on the Park in Paso Robles will host a pumpkin sculpting demo with featured pumpkin sculptor Jordan Hockett on Friday, Oct. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. Hockett will demonstrate a technique to sculpt multi-layered characters just in time for Halloween. Admission is free. Visit studiosonthepark.org for more info on the upcoming demo.

—C.W.

Fall

THE CALM WATERS GROUP

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW Featuring the artworks of Kerry Drager, Teresa Ferguson, Karen Peterson, Greg Siragusa, and Jessica Weiss. Nov. 1-29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART ACRYLIC PAINTINGS BY LAURA MURPHY Murphy is a Central Coast artist who creates abstract, non-representational art using acrylic and inks on canvas. Feb. 1-27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART DRAWINGS BY DON

DOUBLEDEE AND LINDA BENCH

Come be inspired by the drawings of animals, landscapes, and more each made with pen and Ink or Prisma Color Pencils. Dec. 1-29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART PAINTINGS AND SMALL WORKS BY ARDELLA SWANBERG

Swanberg is a mixed media artist and teacher who has been painting and teaching on the Central Coast for almost 40 years. Jan. 1-29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART PAINTINGS BY ATUL PANDE Gallery at Marina Square presents

Atul Pande featuring his acrylic paintings, both representational and non-representational. A marvelous exhibition of his talents as a painter. Oct. 1-29, 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 BY CAROL ROULLARD Showcases both her abstract acrylic paintings and her micro-crystalline photography. Oct. 1-29, 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 BY SPANKY ANDERSON Anderson is a prominent musician who also is an excellent painter, whose artworks feature the sunsets and dawns of Central Coast and Georgia. Nov. 1-29, 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, POETRY, AND SMALL WORKS BY GEORGE ASDEL

Asdel has been creating small works featuring his poetry and art for many years here on the Central Coast. Feb. 1-27 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FINE ART TEXTILES BY DEBBIE

GEDAYLOO Come explore the colors and textures of the artist’s natural wool textile artworks and gifts. Nov. 1-29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at

Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

FOCUS ON BIRDS: A GROUP WILDLIFE

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW Come discover what all our bird friends in the Estuary have been up to. Jan. 1-29 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE

PRESENTS A CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

SHOW An all-gallery holiday craft show. Come discover the perfect gifts, art, crafts, ceramics, jewelry, housewares, and more. Dec. 1-29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

GETTING HIGH ON NATURE:

FEATURING KARL DEMPWOLF The Cambria Center for the Arts Gallery presents “Getting High on Nature,” featuring Karl Dempwolf. Opening night includes a reception with music by Tom Bethke, treats, and more. Tuesdays-Sundays, 12-4 p.m. through Oct. 27 805-927-8190. cambriaarts.org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Idlers

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11

Savannah Sipping Society

FRI-SUN, OCTOBER 11-27

Santa Maria Civic Theatre

Bay Maritime Festival WED-SUN, OCTOBER 9-13 Multiple Venues in

Zongo Yachting Cup 2024 FRI & SAT, OCTOBER 11 & 12 Morro Bay Yacht Club, Point San Luis Lighthouse

The Haunted Manor: Presented by The Benedict FRI-WED, OCTOBER 11-30 The Benedict, Morro Bay

LARRY LE BRANE’S ART IN LOS OSOS: HARVEST AND HOLIDAY SEASON

Explore Larry Le Brane’s fused glass, sculpture, paintings and drawings at Costa Gallery this fall and winter. Owner Michael J. Costa features diverse work by 20 California artists. They wrap and ship gifts, too. Stop by for seasonal treats and surprises. Nov. 1 , 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 2 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 3 12-4 p.m. and Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 29 Free admission. 559-7999632. facebook.com/costagallery. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th St., Los Osos.

Empty Bowls 2024

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Arroyo Grande

By The Sea Productions Presents: The Outsider FRI-SUN, OCTOBER 11-27 545 Shasta Ave, Morro Bay

Butterfly Ball: Crystal and Chrysalis!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Octagon

LIGHT AND SHADOWS: A PAINTING HOLIDAY GROUP SHOW A fine art paintings holiday group show featuring Joan Brown, Virginia Mack, Pat Newton, Atul Pande, Sandra Sanders, Jose Silva, and Jamey Tobey. Dec. 1-29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

MIXED MEDIA PAINTINGS BY BRIAN JOHNSON Johnson creates mixed media abstract art using inks, gels, and mirrors. Jan. 1-29 Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

SMALL WORKS BY CAROLE MCDONALD

Features her small acrylic paintings as well as her knitted and wool scarves and bags. Oct. 1-29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare. com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

20X20X20: THE PAINTINGS OF WB ECKERT Explore the transformation of unplanned sketches into full-scale paintings. This exhibition showcases works that began as casual, absentminded doodles on an iPad. These initial lines, shapes, and colors, born from an “absentminded” mental state, have been transformed into full-size paintings. Sept. 29 - Oct. 27 Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/events/20x20x20by-way-of-some-absentmindeddoodles/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY: ONGOING DISPLAYS 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.

HANDCRAFTED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

This annual showcase celebrates some talented crafters and their one-of-a-kind creations. There’s something special for everyone on your list, no matter your taste or budget. Your purchase supports local artists and the venue’s mission of making art accessible to the public. Nov. 2- Dec. 29 Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

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. 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. Saturdays, 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.

GINI GRIFFIN: SOLO SHOW OF POTS AND PAINTINGS Showing during the month of October at SLO Provisions. Opening reception: Oct 4, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Email ginizart@aol.com for more info. Oct. 4-31 SLO Provisions, 1255 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, (805) 439-4298.

MARIA MOLTENI: CELESTIAL

ANTIPHONY Celestial Antiphony creates a cycle of beats on the fingers and illustrates a childhood shortcut for praying the Rosary when beads have gone missing. The artist has returned to the modular, rhythmic orb-based practice of prayer, which transcends boundaries of faith and constructs of time. Through Nov. 11 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/ exhibition/maria-molteni/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

WHOSE WATERS? This Gray Wing exhibition will build upon the photojournalistic work of Southern California artist Gabriella Angotti-Jones whose I Just Wanna Surf book highlights Black female and non-binary surfers and other unseen or outright ignored communities that ride the waves o the Golden State. Through Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/ surf-show/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

NUESTRA VIVA EN EL ARTE (OUR LIFE IN ART): CHICANO ART EXHIBIT FROM THE SANCHEZ ART COLLECTION A collection of artworks from many of the iconic artists who were a quintessential part of the beginnings of the Chicano art movement as it has become an influence on popular culture and social issues. Oct. 14 , 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 14 - Dec. 13 Free. 805-694-8894. hancockcollege.edu/ gallery/index.php. Allan Hancock College, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria.

THREE PHOTOGRAPHERS: THREE VISIONS Presented by the Santa Maria Camera Club. With works by Jeanne Sparks, Chuck Uebele, Jim McKinniss. Seating is limited. RSVP at santamariacameraclub@gmail.com. Oct. 2 , 6:30-8:30 p.m. Merrill Gardens, 1220 Suey Road, Santa Maria.

VALLEY ART GALLERY: ROTATING

DISPLAYS Featured artists of Santa Maria’s Valley Art Gallery frequently display their works at the airport. Check website for details on monthly exhibits and full list of the gallery’s artists. ongoing valleygallery.org. Santa Maria Airport, 3217 Terminal Drive, Santa Maria.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

BRUSHES AND PIXELS WITH FEATURED ARTIST JAYNE BEHMAN A Journey through artist Jayne Behman’s dual artistic realms. You’re invited to delve into the world of artistic exploration at this solo exhibition of Behman who fearlessly experiments with a myriad of tools, including cutting-edge AI technology. Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 30 805-688-7517. GalleryLosOlivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

A DEEPER LOVE: NEW PAINTINGS

INSPIRED BY CORAL REEFS A vivid duo exhibition that highlights a collection of paintings by husband and wife team David Gallup and Nansi Bielanski Gallup. Through Feb. 1, 2025 calnatureartmuseum. org. California Nature Art Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang.

THE LION HAS TO BE HAPPY: CONTEMPORARY DANISH CERAMICS

A showcase of ceramic artworks by featured artisan Marianne Steenholdt Bork. Through Oct. 27 elverhoj.org. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, 805-686-1211.

SLOPOKE: ART OF THE AMERICAN WEST With 30-35 Juried artists; paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry depicting western culture and history. Featured Artist: Ezra Tucker, renowned wildlife artist. Features memorial exhibit and sale of Fred Oldfield’s western paintings. Friday Eve: Bluegrass Band and Awards Ceremony. Sept. 27 5:307:30 p.m., Sept. 28 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sept. 29 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $25 (refunded against purchase of painting/sculpture).

805-570-8088. the-slopoke.com. Flag is Up Farms, 901 E. Highway 246, Solvang. WOODLANDS II AT GALLERY LOS

OLIVOS Deborah Breedon, Kris Buck, and Chuck Klein are the featured artists for the month of October at Gallery Los Olivos. Titled Woodlands II, this exhibit is a blend of pastels including landscapes, abstracts, florals, and fine woodworking. Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 31 805-688-7517. GalleryLosOlivos. com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

Classes

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

CENTRAL COAST WOOD CARVERS

Learn the art of wood carving or wood 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. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 962 Piney Way, Morro Bay, 805-772-2840, sttimothymorrobay.org/index.html.

OPEN FLOW: DANCE AND MOVEMENT

A community of movers and shakers who come together to express themselves through dance and movement. Inspired by a variety of conscious movement modalities, Open Flow is led by Silvia Suarez and Matt Garrity, embodiment teachers who share a passion for integration through movement exploration. Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. $10 (general), $5 (ages 55 and older). SilviaAthaSomatics.org. Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, 772-6278.

PAINTED PUMPKIN WORKSHOP Get creative as you design and paint your very own pumpkin masterpiece, perfect for adding a personalized touch to your fall décor. This hands-on workshop is great for all skill levels. Oct. 13 , 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $25. 805-927-4747. cambrianursery. com/events/. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria.

PROCREATE MONTHLY ARTIST

GROUP Learn the basic tools for using the iPad app, Procreate. Every month, group focuses on a di erent way to use Procreate, sometimes starting with a “how-to” video. Join a supportive community and navigate the digital world together. First Wednesday of every month, 1-3 p.m. through March 6 $10. 805-927-8190. cambriaarts.org. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

SUCCULENT PUMPKIN WORKSHOP Spend a delightful afternoon at the nursery, where you can tap into your creativity to design the perfect centerpiece for your autumn celebrations. The workshop fee covers one pumpkin and a wide selection of succulents. Oct. 12 2 p.m. $35. 805927-4747. cambrianursery.com/events/. Cambria Nursery and Florist, 2801 Eton Rd., Cambria.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

ART TOGETHER: GEORGES SEURAT Create art in the style of Georges Seurat, one of the leading artists in the pointillism movement. Bring a friend or your child and learn about artists through making art like they made. Basic materials provided. Sept. 29 1:30-3:30 p.m. $40. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org/events/arttogether-georges-seurat/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

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Mayors’ Bash featuring The Molly Ringwald Project

Stockyard, Orcutt

Home, Paso Robles

Morro Bay

Cancerslug and Plot

Dark Nectar Coffee, Atascadero

Barn, SLO

Meditations & Rituals, Morro Bay

Cayucos Backyard Show

Honey Run

SEPTEMBER 29

Residence, Cayucos

Embodied Vinyasa Yoga in Morro Bay

2024/25 SEASON AT THE PAC

ALL SHOWS ON SALE NOW!

& TICKETS AT CALPOLYARTS.ORG

Lila Downs

MOMIX: Alice

An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi

Tessa Lark (VIOLIN), Joshua Roman (CELLO) & Edgar Meyer (DOUBLE BASS)

Cameron Carpenter plays Nosferatu

ETERNAMENTE: A Día de los Muertos Spectacular!

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An Evening with Amy Sedaris

Pablo Sáinz-Villegas: Guitar Masterworks

Mark O’Connor’s An Appalachian Christmas, featuring Maggie O’Connor

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Complexions Contemporary Ballet - Star Dust: From Bach to Bowie

Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra

Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East

ARC Circus: A Bee Story

Vincent Dubois

Margaret Cho: Live & LIVID

Brandee Younger Trio

Pink Martini featuring China Forbes: 30th Anniversary Tour

Maryna Krut

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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Ira Glass: Seven Things I’ve Learned

Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher: COUNTERPOINT

Vieux Farka Touré

Amanda Mole: Broadway & Beyond

Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite Choir! Choir! Choir! JAN 26

FEB 7 The Pack Drumline Alfredo Rodriguez Trio

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NATIONAL BROADWAY TOURS

AS THE CROW FLIES ... FUSED GLASS CLASS Create your own unique fused glass crow using variety of black and iridescent glass. A hole can be drilled for a decorative hanger or glued to a metal stake after firing. Pieces will be ready for pick-up with in a week. All materials included. Oct. 19 10 a.m.-noon $60. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

BEGINNING CLAY: SIX-WEEK CLASS

This six-class series is an introduction to all things clay. In this class, you will explore hand building techniques such as coil, slab, and pinch pots. Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. through Oct. 2 $288. 805-2030335. thepotteryatascadero.com/ potteryhandbuildingclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

BEGINNING WHEEL THROWING: SIX-WEEK CLASS A beginner-level class designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of pottery on the wheel. The price includes all clay, glazes, and firing services. Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. through Oct. 1 $288. 805-203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/wheelclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

BUILD A BOARD WITH ALBA PROVISIONS AND FLOWERS Come and enjoy a glass of wine while you learn a life skill that will impress your friends and family. You’ll discover how to create the perfect board featuring artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and additional accompaniments. Oct. 18 , 6-8 p.m. $90. 805-237-1245. mcpricemyers.com/ events/buildaboard. McPrice Myers Wine Company, 3525 Adelaida Rd., Paso Robles. THE CAT’S MEOW Create the cat you desire using a variety of glass to be glued on top of a pre-cut clear base. A hole can be drilled for hanging. Projects ready for pick-up within the week. Oct. 30 5-7 p.m. $60. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio. com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

CHAKRA BALANCING AND FUSED GLASS MOBILE WORKSHOP With Annette Jones, a local intuitive reader and healer. Each participant will receive a brief chakra clearing and set of custom blended oils, and create a fused glass mobile based on their individual chakra reading. All materials included. Oct. 9 4-6 p.m. and Oct. 16 , 4-6 p.m. $225. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

DAILY POTTERY Walk in, pick your pottery project, and paint away. Something for all ages. Prices vary depending on what you choose and includes; paint, glaze, firing, and studio time. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Varies. 805-400-9107. artsocial805. com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FUSED GLASS PLATE CLASS Create your own unique skull dish using pre-cut glass. A fun, festive class for the beginning fuser. Pieces are ready for pick up in a week. Oct. 23 5-7 p.m. $60. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

DINNER WARE: ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASS SERIES Have you always dreamed of making your own plate set? In this class, we will use hump and slump molds to create a set of: 4 dinner plates, 4 side plates, 4 pasta bowls. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon through Oct. 2 $288. 805203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.com/ potteryhandbuildingclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP

a fused glass plate or bowl using a variety of colorful glass to design your unique piece. A perfect beginner project. Finished projects will be ready within the week. Nov. 16 10 a.m.-noon $125. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

ICE CREAM BOWL Create a fused glass ice cream bowl using a variety of pre-cut colored glass. Perfect beginner project. Pieces will be ready within the week. Nov. 20 5-7 p.m. $80. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

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

MOLD MAKING BASICS WORKSHOP

(THREE DAYS) Learn to design and create plaster molds for slip casting. In this accelerated class, you will learn the basics on how to design a mold to successfully cast any shape you want. Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. through Sept. 28 $360. 805-203-0335. thepotteryatascadero. com/potteryworkshops. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PLATE PAINTING

AT ARTSOCIAL 805 Please join

ArtSocial805 on the first Saturday of each month to paint a personalized “Birthday Plate,” for someone special or for yourself. The workshop is $35, which covers the plate, glaze, and firing. First Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $35. 805-4009107. artsocial805.com. ArtSocial 805 Creative Campus, 631 Spring St., Paso Robles.

PUMPKIN STAKE CLASS Create a fused glass pumpkin stake using small bits of glass on a pre-cut glass pumpkin-shaped base. Fired pieces will be glued to a wooden stake. Piece will be ready for pick-up with in the week. Oct. 13 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio. com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

SERVING WARE: ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASS SERIES A six-class series to make pieces to serve from. Make charcuterie boards, cake stands, sushi plates, and serving platters, and learn to decorate and glaze them to make a matching set or unique pieces. Mondays, 1-3 p.m. through Sept. 30 $288. 805-2030335. thepotteryatascadero.com/ potteryhandbuildingclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

SIP N’ SKETCH/SIP N’ PAINT 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. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

STAINED GLASS GRAPE NIGHTLIGHT

Create a grape-inspired, threedimensional night light using glass droplets wrapped with copper foil, and soldering them into place. Oct. 12 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $80. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

STUDIOS ON THE PARK: CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

com/wheelclasses. The Pottery, 5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ACTOR’S EDGE: ACTING CLASSES Actor’s Edge o ers 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. ADVENTURES IN MIXED MEDIA! WITH SPENCER COLLINS Students will learn about di erent mediums each week as well as learn about an artist from history. Take one class of the entire 10-week series for a discounted price. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. through Nov. 7 $25 for one class; 10 classes for $180. 559-250-3081. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ALL AGES SCULPTING WITH JOHN ROULLARD John a retired school teacher who patiently guides potters of all ages to sculpt and work on details and design. Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ALL LEVELS POTTERY CLASSES Anam Cre is a pottery studio in SLO that o ers 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.

THE ARTIST’S WAY: UNBLOCKING CREATIVITY 12 week program (13 meetings) for creatives and anyone who is seeking to “unblock” their creativity, following Julia Cameron’s famous workbook “The Artist’s Way.” Weekly group discussions and check-ins. Opportunities to share creativity and create community. Email for more info. Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. through Nov. 26 $195. cuesta.edu. Cuesta College Community Programs, Building 4100 Cuesta College Road, San luis obispo, 805-540-8282.

BEYOND THE BASICS OF WATERCOLOR WITH VIRGINIA MACK This is a class for those who love imagining ways to further their visual expressions. A watercolorbased course, but one that branches out into other media. Third Wednesday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Fourth Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35 per class. 805-7474200. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. CLAY BABY HANDPRINTS O ers 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.

COLLAGING THE COAST: LIGHTHOUSE WITH LINDA CUNNINGHAM In this workshop, you’ll receive step-by-step instructions for creating a beautiful lighthouse collage using a variety of hand-painted papers. Oct. 5 12-4 p.m. $40. 805-478-2158. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

Create three unique fused glass ornaments using pre-cut glass shapes and a variety of fun bits of colored and special glass. Additional ornaments can be made for $20 Dec. 7 10 a.m.noon Three for $65. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

HOLIDAY PLATE CLASS ‘Tis the season for holiday hosting and gift giving. Create

Check site for a variety of classes and workshops o ered. ongoing studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800.

TAKE A SPIN: TWO-HOUR WHEEL

CLASS These two hour blocks provide an opportunity to learn the basics of wheel throwing. Instructors will center your clay for you, so you will have the opportunity to make two items. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon $72. 805-203-0335. thepotteryatascadero.

COLLAGING THE COAST: UNDER THE BOARDWALK WITH LINDA CUNNINGHAM In this workshop, you’ll receive step-by-step instructions for creating a beautiful coastal image using a variety of hand-painted papers. Nov. 2 12-4 p.m. $40. 805-478-2158. artcentralslo. com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

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Shaken, n irred

Pink Martini is bringing its 30th anniversary tour to the Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo for a concert on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. e ensemble will perform holiday songs as well as fan favorites that span the band’s 11 studio albums. Visit calpolyarts.org to nd out more about the show as well as Cal Poly Arts’ full lineup of fall and winter programming.

—C.W.

Your UGG Store in SLO!

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CREATIVITY DAYS WITH THE SILK ARTISTS OF CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST

An opportunity to work on your own projects and materials while picking up new skills among friends. Note: this event is held mostly every third Monday (attendees are asked to call or email to confirm ahead of time).

Third Monday of every month $5; first session free. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200.

FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKSHOP: LARGE PLATTER CLASS Fun for all ages. Instructors will guide you in creating large platters and decorating them. Create pieces together for your home. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $50. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

ILLUSTRATING WITH WATERCOLOR MARKERS AND INK PENS WITH JASON KNOX In this interactive workshop, Knox will demonstrate simple techniques such as color blending, pointillism, etching, shading, light perspective, character development, concept, and design. Be a part of this rare learning opportunity and discover what great potential your creative mind can reveal. Oct. 12 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $25. 840-206-8223. artcentralslo. com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY AND ART

Owen and Kyoko Hunt from Kyoto, Japan

o er 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.

LEARN HOW TO PAINT IN OIL WITH FRANK EBER

Learn how to paint in the most versatile of all mediums. Eber stresses a solid foundation for beginners by teaching value, color mixing, edges, underpainting, principles of design, and composition, as well as concepts of light and shadow. Great for beginners. Tuesdays, 2:30-5:30 p.m. through Dec. 16 $295 for six classes. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200.

LEARN MODERN SQUARE DANCING

Sign up now for this new square dance

class. Singles and couples welcome. Two hours of square dancing equals about three miles of walking. Learn a new skill now while having fun and meeting new friends. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. through Nov. 21 $75 (one time fee per person for all 12 classes). 805-781-7300. squaredancecentralcoast.com/classes. San Luis Obispo Grange Hall, 2880 Broad 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.

MONOPRINTING WITH GELLI PLATE WITH JOYCE BAUERLE Explore monoprinting with acrylic paints, stencils, texture, and other mark making tools to create colorful layered monoprints. Oct. 26 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $80. 805-468-5357. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

OIL PAINTING: IMPRESSIONISTIC REALISM WITH FRANK EBER Learn how to paint lively, expressive paintings with a focus on color accuracy, mark making, and the interconnection of each element. Bring your painting skills to the next level. Great for intermediates or advanced painters. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Dec. 16 $295 for six classes. artcentralslo.com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, 805-747-4200.

SATURDAY FAMILY POTTERY CLASS

This family-friendly open studio time is a wonderful window for any level or age. Saturdays, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $40. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, anamcre.com.

SCARY HALLOWEEN CAT WITH MISS KESHET Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon painting the most adorable and scary Halloween cat with acrylic paints. Beginners are welcome and no experience is necessary. Oct. 19 1-2:30 p.m. $25. 805-610-1821. artcentralslo. com. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

TWO-DAY OIL PAINTING EXPERIENCE

WITH DREW DAVIS Visit site for tickets and full description. Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 my805tix.com/. Drew Davis Fine Art, 393 Pacific 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.

YOUTH POTTERY CLASS Teens love this class. Learn handbuilding techniques and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Held every Friday after school. Fridays, 3:30-5 p.m. $40. anamcre.com. Anam Cre Pottery Studio, 1243 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BALBOA SWING DANCE LESSONS AND DANCE FEATURING THE BIG SIRS OF SWING Visit website for more info. Oct. 25 , 6:30-9:30 p.m. $20. pismojazz. com/schedule-jazzfest/. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach, 805-773-4832.

DANCE FITNESS ART AND CULTURE FOR ADULTS Discover dance as a form of artistic expression and exercise, using a wide range of styles and genres of music (including modern, jazz, Broadway, ethnic). Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. 510-362-3739. grover. org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF CAL POLY ARTS

Randy Stromsoe - Master Metalsmith SLO

County Arts Open Studios Tour

Less than 20 minutes from Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria, Templeton, and Paso Robles, off of Highway 46, you are invited to experience a rare opportunity to visit our private silversmithing studio!

October 12 & 13 and October 19 & 20 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Visit: SLOCountyArts.org and pickup a catalog near you.

THE EXPRESSIVE FIGURE WITH DAVID LIMRITE This four-day workshop will approach mixed media figure drawing and painting as a creative, expressive activity. Find out more and register online. Oct. 24 , 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 25 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 26 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Oct. 27 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $1,015 includes lunch daily. 805-550-6399. willowpondslo.com. Willow Pond SLO, 1250 Judith Lane, Arroyo Grande. MULTICULTURAL DANCE CLASS FOR ADULTS Experience dance from continents around the earth, including from Africa, Europe, and more. Described as “a wonderful in-depth look at the context and history of cultures of the world.” Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 drop-in; $30 for four classes. 510-362-3739. grover.org. Grover Beach Community Center, 1230 Trouville Ave., Grover Beach.

TRANSCENDING THE PHOTO REFERENCE IN PAINT WITH ALYSSA

MONKS A four-day workshop designed to guide the student toward creating a painting from a photo reference, using both indirect and direct traditional oil painting techniques. Find out more and register at willowpondslo.com. Oct. 11 , 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 12 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 13 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Oct. 14 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $1447 includes lunch daily. 805-550-6399. willowpondslo.com/. Willow Pond SLO, 1250 Judith Lane, Arroyo Grande.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH GEOFF ALLEN Acclaimed artist Geo Allen’s expertise will guide you in creating and enhancing your artwork, over an intensive three-day workshop. Recommended for all levels. Oct. 21-23 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $390. ccwsart.com/geoallen-workshop. Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church, 1235 N Thompson Rd., Arroyo Grande, 805-219-0133.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH KEIKO

TANABE Juror of Aquarius 2025 and award-winning artist Keiko Tanabe will run a three-day watercolor workshop for artists of all levels. Presented by Central Coast Watercolor Society. More details provided on website. Feb. 24-26 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $390 for non-members. ccwsart. com/aquarius-2025-prospectus. Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church, 1235 N Thompson Rd., Arroyo Grande, 805219-0133.

WELCOME TO ART SCHOOL: TWO-DAY WORKSHOP WITH VANESSA ROTHE

Tap into your creativity during this beginners workshop in an artist’s studio at Willow Pond SLO in Edna Valley. Also enjoy a daily lunch on the patio, prepared by a local chef. For more details and to register, visit website. Sept. 28 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sept. 29 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. 805-550-6399. willowpondslo. com/. Willow Pond SLO, 1250 Judith Lane, Arroyo Grande.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY/LOS ALAMOS

DANCE CLASSES: EVERYBODY CAN

DANCE Classes available for all skill levels. Class sizes limited. ongoing Everybody Can Dance, 628 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, 805-937-6753, everybodycandance.webs.com/.

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. 832-884-8114. Cubanissimo Cuban Co ee House, 4869 S. Bradley Rd., #118, Orcutt.

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.

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

PAINTING IN THE VINEYARD AT KAENA Spend the afternoon sipping delicious wine and capturing the beauty of the landscape on canvas. Oct. 12 , 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89. 805-325-8092. artspotonwheels.com. Kaena at the Ranch, 800 E. Hwy 246, Solvang. PAINTING IN THE VINEYARD AT SUNSTONE WINERY Deeply rooted in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, Sunstone is a beautiful place to taste beautiful wines. Located just 35 minutes north of Santa Barbara, Sunstone seemingly transports visitors to the Provençal French countryside. Nov. 2 , 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $89. 805-325-8092. artspotonwheels. com. Sunstone Winery, 125 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez.

PAINTING IN THE VINEYARD AT VEGA VINEYARD AND FARM Looking for something unique to do in Santa Barbara County Wine Country? Spend the afternoon sipping delicious wine and capturing the beauty of the landscape on canvas. Oct. 27 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $89. 805-325-8092. artspotonwheels.com. Vega Vineyard and Farm, 9496 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton. ∆

ZIP AND SIP

This year’s Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley includes various festivities for wine enthusiasts and thrill seekers alike, such as a special zip-line tour event at Highline Adventures in Buellton on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 to 11 a.m. To find out more about the annual wine country celebration, check out the full event list at visitsyv.com.

LIVE MUSIC IN THE BOWL:

ROSEWOOD & HONEY

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY

TASTE OF THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY This year will be particularly special with the addition of the Sideways 20th anniversary Festival, a celebration of the 2004 film that helped put the Santa Ynez Valley on the map. Sept. 26-29 visitsyv.com/. Santa Ynez Valley (valley-wide), Various locations, Santa Ynez.

MUSIC

NORTH COAST SLO COUNTY

BEACHSIDE LIVE SUMMER CONCERT

SERIES Enjoy free live music by the beach in Cayucos. Showtimes are Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Also featuring live music on holiday weekends, and on select Fridays and Saturdays in the summer. Check out @schoonerscayucos on Instagram for band updates. Sundays, 1-8 p.m. Free. 805-995-3883. schoonerscayucos.com/live. Schooners, 171 North Ocean Ave, Cayucos.

CAYUCOS BACKYARD SHOW FEATURES

HONEY RUN Touring folk duo Honey Run headlines the next Cayucos Backyard Show Sept. 29 2 p.m. my805tix.com/. Backyard Show, Private home, Cayucos.

JOIN THE CLIFFNOTES FOR TWO-HOUR TOUR TO SAVORY ISLAND Their music pairs perfectly with fine wines, microbrews, and tasty small plates at Savory Palette. Sept. 28 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. 805-772-8388. savorypalette.com. The Savory Palette (formerly Morro Bay Wine Seller), 601 Embarcadero, Morro Bay.

REEL TOO REAL AT THE MERRIMAKER

Reel Too Real brings ‘80/’90s alternative rock to The Merrimaker. Rock out as Beverly Maguire, Joe Boehm, Jeff Gibbs, and Joe Kohanski “summon their collective mojo.” Sept. 28 9-11 p.m. 805-439-1735. niffysmerrimaker.com. The Merrimaker Tavern, 1301 2nd Street, Los Osos.

NORTH SLO COUNTY

BARREL ROOM CONCERT SERIES Check site for updates on this venue’s monthly concert series, as well as tickets. Sept. 29, 5-7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Cass Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles.

FOREVER GREEN: LIVE AT BIANCHI

WINERY Forever Green will provide a live blend of their of original music and fun cover tunes while you enjoy the wonderful wines at Bianchi. Sept. 29 12-3 p.m. Free show. Bianchi Winery and Tasting Room, 3380 Branch Road, Paso Robles, 805-226-9922, bianchiwine.com.

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.

singer, and improviser based in Chicago. Oct. 3 6-9 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

HOT 45 AND RAY DUNCAN Duncan will be in town from Nashville with some new music to share. Oct. 4 7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Bang the Drum Brewery, 1150 Laurel Lane, suite 130, San Luis Obispo.

JAZZ WEDNESDAYS Spinning jazz records all night. Bebop, jazz funk, acid jazz, hard bop, nu jazz, jazz house, crossover, Latin jazz, and more. Featuring guest selectors. Music at a polite volume in an acoustically treated space. Vintage sound system, big warm speakers. Plenty of free parking. Wednesdays, 3-8 p.m. through Oct. 30 Free. 805-439-1544. jansplaceslo.com. Jan’s Place, 1817 Osos St., San Luis Obispo.

LILA DOWNS: LA SÁNCHEZ Presented by Cal Poly Arts, one of the world’s most singular and innovative voices in music, the iconic Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winner Lila Downs is coming to San Luis Obispo in celebration her latest album. Sept. 27 7:30 p.m. $47-$76. 805-756-4849. calpolyarts.org/20242025-season/lila-downs. 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.

Rosewood & Honey performs acoustic unique arrangements of a wide variety of music with three-part vocal harmonies, backed up by guitar, acoustic bass, and percussion. Admission is free, with food and beverage for purchase. Bring your blanket or chair. Reservations required. Sept. 28 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 805-2260600. kindredoakfarm.com. Kindred Oak Farm, 1250 Paint Horse Plaza, 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. SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE AT SENSORIO

Enjoy a tranquil evening and one-of-a-kind Sound Bath experience, featuring the soothing sounds of @livi.love.xo. Immerse yourself in a sensory journey of relaxation and harmony. Don’t miss this chance to unwind and rejuvenate under the stars. Oct. 6 6:30-9:30 p.m. Passes start at $30. 805-226-4287. sensoriopaso.com/sensoriocelebrations. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles.

TWILIGHT CONCERTS Come and stay awhile after hours and listen to live music by your favorite local bands. Genres range from country music to reggae; bring the whole family for a rockin’ good time. Sundays, 5-8 p.m. through Oct. 27 $5. 805-239-8904. midnightcellars.com. Midnight Cellars, 2925 Anderson Road, Paso Robles.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

2024 FALL FOLK-N-SOAK MUSIC, HOT SPRINGS, YOGA, AND CAMPING REUNION

Enjoy music from Christopher Hawley each day, as well as many other artists, while you soak in hot springs. Oct. 4-6 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.

AMTTRAK, SEVEN ASTERISK, MINDLESS SOCIETY Presented by The Bunker SLO. Sept. 27 6-8 p.m. my805tix.com/. The Bunker SLO, 810 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo.

BRASS MASH: FIRST FRIDAY First Fridays are magical nights filled with the vibrant energy of our all-horn band. Join the festivities at Liquid Gravity and immerse yourself in the unique fusion of your favorite rock and pop songs. First Friday of every month, 6-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Liquid Gravity, 675 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo. FREQUENT WEAVER PRESENTS BILL MACKAY MacKay is a guitarist, composer,

LIVE MUSIC WITH CHRIS BELAND A troubadour in the tradition of Bob Dylan, Andrew Bird, and Neil Young. Wines available by the glass and bottle. No tastings during the performance. Admission is complimentary with a minimum $10 purchase per person. Sept. 29 3-5 p.m. 805-946-1685. cromavera.com/blogs/news/ events-at-the-tasting-room. Croma Vera Wines, 3183 Duncan Road, Suite D, San Luis Obispo.

MARK HUMMEL AND ANSON

FUNDERBURGH LIVE The San Luis Blues Society presents Mark Hummel and Anson Funderburgh in concert. Sept. 28 6 p.m. my805tix.com/. Oddfellows Hall, 520 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo, 805 544-0876.

MECHANICAL GHOST’S HAUNTED

FLOOR SHOW Described as a goth and horror variety extravaganza. Oct. 5 8 p.m. my805tix.com/. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-781-9974.

MELODIES OF WONDER Join the SLO Wind Orchestra for “Melodies of Wonder” featuring Broadway soprano Amy Goymerac. Enjoy a magical afternoon of diverse musical selections, including works by Jenkins, Grofé, Delibes, Sousa, Anderson, and Shostakovich. Sept. 29 3-5 p.m. $10$30. 805-464-7804. SLOwinds.org. Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College, Highway 1, San Luis Obispo.

QUEER MAGIC: A SPOOKY BOO BASH

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with DJ Cryptid spinning beats, spooky costumes, and a night full of magic, community, and fun. Oct. 4 7 p.m. my805tix.com/. Humdinger Brewing (SLO), 855 Capitolio Way, suite 1, San Luis Obispo, 805-781-9974.

SOUTH COAST SLO COUNTY

2024 LIVE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE CONCERT

SERIES These Saturday afternoon concerts are limited and will sell out, so make your purchase early to secure your spot. Saturdays, 2:30-5 p.m. through Oct. 12 my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach.

SOLEFFECT AT THE BEACH Enjoy high energy funk rock reimagined covers and originals, ocean views, lawn seating, dancing, great food and beverages, and more. A kid-friendly event. Sept. 27 5-7 p.m. No cover. 805-441-6260. Mulligans Bar and Grill, 6460 Ana Bay Road, Avila Beach.

THE WILBURY SUPERGROUP Legends

Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne formed a supergroup in the 1980s but never got to play together in a live concert. This tribute lets you experience that dream live concert with stunning authenticity. Sept. 27 7:30-10:30 p.m. $34-$44.50. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter. org/shows/the-wilbury-supergroup/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. ∆

PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WALLACE

Arts

Gallery at Marina Square’s October exhibits highlight paintings and photography

Works by artists Atul Pande, Carole McDonald, and Carol Roullard will be on display at Gallery at Marina Square in Morro Bay starting on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

A joint reception to celebrate the three artists—whose exhibits will remain up at the gallery through Wednesday, Oct. 30—will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 3 to 5 p.m.

According to press materials, Pande is a self-taught artist who works in “an intuitive manner” while “exploring line, form, and color, but without a goal in mind” when painting.

“My colorful upbringing in India, and my training as a physician and scientist, inspires me to meld colors and shapes on the canvas to create organic forms that spontaneously engage viewers,” Pande said in press materials. “Though the combination of lines and shapes may be perceived in my art by the viewer as a certain object, this is rarely by design. It is an indication that the viewer has engaged on multiple levels beyond just the immediate visual interest of the piece.”

McDonald’s career as an artist began with her formal role as a script supervisor in the film industry. She also formerly worked as a Disney Imagineer. Her paintings reflect the “vibrant colors” and “tranquil feelings” associated with the Central Coast, according to press materials.

Roullard is a painter and photographer whose exhibit at Gallery at Marina Square will showcase both media. In press materials, she described her ongoing journey as an artist as aiming “to capture the unpredictable through art.”

To find out more about the three October exhibitions at Gallery at Marina Square, call the gallery at (805) 772-1068 or visit galleryatmarinasquare.com. It’s located at 601 Embarcadero, suite 10, Morro Bay, and open daily, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

American Pickers series scouts across California to find unique antique collectors

The producers of American Pickers an ongoing documentary series on the History Channel, are currently seeking California residents who collect valuable antiques and other unique items. The show is shot in different states throughout the year and will center on California during the month of November.

The series notably does not highlight flea markets, museums, or other businesses, but focuses on individuals with private antique collections of their own. California-based collectors who are interested in appearing on the show can call (646) 493-2184 or email americanpickers@cineflix.com

Visit history.com/shows/ american-pickers to find out more. ∆

—Caleb Wiseblood

BY SAMANTHA HERRERA

Abstract concrete

SLO County’s 2024 Open Studios Art Tour marks

the

opening of Dan Rider’s new space in Nipomo

California native Dan Rider recently ful lled his dream of constructing and opening an art studio in Nipomo to showcase his distinctive work made from one of the strongest materials: concrete.

Rider’s 1,000-square-foot studio, located on Country Hill Road, sits in his backyard on a 1-acre property. His new space will be open for visitors during SLO County’s 2024 Open Studios Art Tour, alongside 150 other artists, their studios, and galleries, including Art Center Morro Bay, Studios on the Park in Paso Robles, EDNA Contemporary in SLO, and DANA Adobe in Nipomo.

Residents can visit Rider’s studio on Oct. 12, 13, 19, and 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and check out his 150-pound New Wave Totems made of concrete.

“My interest went from bronze mixed-media pieces, then I moved into concrete because it’s just a little bit cheaper to buy and cheaper to make,” he said with a laugh. “But it’s been fun for all these years working with that.”

To get the wave e ect, Rider said he starts by making his own concrete from scratch by mixing sand with other “secret additives.” He then creates speci c rubber molds for each shape that he needs and gives the rubber a few days to sti en up before pouring his concrete in and letting it harden.

“Painters have a special way of mixing certain things to work for themselves, and arts have the same way. Sculptures have the same way; everybody makes this plaster a di erent way. We have our own formulas for that,” he said. “So, all my totems are usually a mix of mixed-media pieces.”

After molding the concrete into geometric shapes, Rider usually adds in elements of steel, wood, or stone and runs a wire through the shapes to hold them together in just the right curvy position.

e full process tends to take him a few weeks to

Mixed media

Sculptor Dan Rider will be showing his work on Oct. 12, 13, 19, and 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at his new studio in Nipomo, 1430 Country Hill Road, as part of the 2024 Open Studios Art Tour. For more info, visit danridersculpture.com.

About 150 SLO County artists are participating in Open Studios this year. For more information, visit slocountyarts.org/osat.

a couple months to complete depending on how tall the totem is.

“Sometimes I only have to mold for one of those shapes ... so that takes maybe a week to do, but if I need three or four concrete pieces of the same size then I have to wait three almost four weeks to be able to make sure I have enough pieces for that totem,” he said.

He said his New Wave Totems are ideal pieces to keep in either the front or backyard as concrete, wood, steel, and stone don’t weather away easily and can blend into already existing decor.

Large totems aren’t Rider’s only creations. He also crafts whimsical garden statuary, wall sculptures such as fractals, and bronze sculptures that have been featured in television shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, Castle, e Mentalist, and more.

WAVY Some of Dan Rider’s newer pieces—which he calls New Wave Totems—are a mix of concrete, steel, wood, and stone held together by wire to get the wavy look that they’re known for.

“I’m really pleased with the fractals that we have—that’s one of the walling pieces, and they’re cool. ey can be a bunch of pieces together, and they just go together in di erent ways on the walls,” he said. “A lot of those have been featured on a lot of sets. ere’s one set that the directors of Grey’s Anatomy kept renting … and putting in their sets.”

Residents who visit the new studio during its opening will get to view a newly constructed

fountain made with a mix of materials. It’s slim, tall, and appears balanced on a medium-sized cylinder.

“It’s a stackable kind of fountain, and I’m going to put it on the patio between the studio and the house,” he said. “It looks really cool.” ∆

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

fountain.

THE FACE OF CONCRETE Local artist Dan Rider uses his own concrete blend for sculptures, a material that he said helps his work hold up well in an array of weather conditions.

Avila Beach Children’s Business Fair

Price of beauty

riter-director Coralie Fargeat (Revenge) helms this dark comedy/ body horror lm about fading celebrity Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), who takes a black-market cell-replicating drug that promises to create a separate, younger, more “perfect” version of herself. Birthed out of Elisabeth’s back, the new version calls herself Sue (Margaret Qualley). ey soon discover the drug, and its required subsequent protocols and therapies, comes with horrifying side e ects. (140-min.)

THE SUBSTANCE

What’s it rated? R

What’s it worth, Anna? Full price

What’s it worth, Glen? Full price

Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre

Glen is one’s not for the squeamish. I don’t know what the fake blood and guts budget was, but no expense was spared. At its core, the lm explores our obsession with youth, our impossible-to-meet beauty standards for women especially, Hollywood’s unkind treatment of aging women, and vanity itself. Elisabeth has just turned 50, she’s red from her job as a TV tness guru, and as she’s driving home, she sees her billboard being taken down. She gets into a car accident and nds herself in the hospital where a handsome nurse (Robin Greer) slips her a note and ash drive about “ e Substance.” She watches the presentation on the drive in her amazing apartment overlooking LA. Its central feature is a huge photograph of her in her prime. e allure of reclaiming her youth is too great, but be careful what you wish for, Lizzy!

Anna It’s interesting that we don’t really get to fully know the character of Elisabeth. Instead, the audience is left to piece together the puzzle of her life. She’s got a beautiful high-rise apartment, but beyond a housekeeper and a nosy neighbor, she never seems to have anyone else around her in it. At work, she’s used until she’s deemed no longer useful. She doesn’t seem to have a team there that has her back either. It just

THE PERFECT COUPLE

What’s it rated? TV-MA

When? 2024

Where’s it showing? Netflix

Uber rich power couple Greer (Nicole Kidman) and Tag (Leiv Schreiber) seem to have it all—a sprawling estate on Nantucket, healthy grown children, booming careers, and more money than God. Perfection cracks quickly, though, when their son Benji’s (Billy Howle) impending wedding weekend takes a dark turn with the death of maid of honor Merritt (Meghann Fahy), in the waters outside of the family compound. It’s clear that Merritt didn’t just take

PERFECTLY

AWFUL Nicole Kidman stars as Greer Garrison Winbury, the controlling matriarch of a family of rich jerks, in The Perfect Couple, streaming on Netflix.

feels utterly lonely, so when the prospect of getting back in the limelight comes, she can’t help but take the bait. e fact of the matter is that Lizzy is her own worst enemy, and now she’s given agency to the part of herself that is fed by ego. is movie is uncomfortable, and there’s no shortage of blood, guts, and viscera—so take heed before watching.

Glen Dennis Quaid stars as Harvey, a repellant studio exec who Fargeat lms in the most un attering way: close-ups on his face with a near- sheye lens that make him look carbuncular. In one scene, we see him eating shrimp, and it’s as gross as the creature e ects to come. Fargeat’s direction throughout is spellbinding, and Moore—holy toledo! is is a committed, raw, and highly e ective performance. She’s 61 playing a 50-year-old, and she looks stunning. at’s part of the message. Elisabeth is gorgeous and seems to have it all, but there’s never enough attention for her. e lm has a real mid-career David Cronenberg vibe. ink

a swim that turned deadly, and soon everyone is under suspicion.

Tag is becoming more and more unhinged and reckless in his drinking spats, their son Thomas (Jack Reynor) seems to have some deep dark secrets of his own, and matriarch Greer can hardly hide her disdain for all of them, Merritt and bride-to-be Amelia (Eve Hewson) in particular.

The tale that’s spun is the messy sort of soap opera drama that we’ve seen on-screen before with shows like Big Little Lies and Sharp Objects If watching rich people be terrible to each other strikes your fancy, then this series was made just for you. It’s also an intriguing whodunit that had me guessing till the end. (six 42- to 63-min. episodes)

—Anna

KAOS

What’s it rated? TV-MA

When? 2024

e Fly (1986), Crash (1996), and eXistenZ (1999). Very unsettling. Anna Quaid does a great job of being repulsive here—that shrimp scene is especially o -putting. Sue’s decisions a ect Elisabeth and vice versa, but given the chance, Elisabeth can’t seem to let go of her younger half, despite its having nasty e ects on her 50-year-old self. e whole dynamic is that two are one, but Sue doesn’t seem to have much consideration for Elisabeth, and Elisabeth is growing increasingly frustrated with her younger self. Youth is wasted on the young, right? Moore is spectacular here, and vulnerable. I think every actress who has lost a role to a younger counterpart can feel the sting that we see play out on-screen. is lm is weird, but it rings true. Ego is a monster that lives in all of us, and if you don’t follow the rules, it will surely take over. ∆

Senior Sta Writer Glen Starkey and freelancer Anna Starkey write Split Screen. Comment at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

Where’s it showing? Netflix

Created by Charlie Covell (The End of the F***ing World ), this darkly funny series finds an increasingly paranoid Zeus (a delightfully droll Jeff Goldblum) fearing the end of his reign when he notices a wrinkle on his forehead and interprets it as a harbinger of doom. The series is narrated by Prometheus (Stephen Dillane), Zeus’ best friend who incurred Zeus’ wrath so he’s being endlessly tortured by hanging from a cliff where a bird pecks at his guts. It’s just another day on Olympus.

Zeus is married to Hera (Janet McTeer) who’s having an affair with Poseidon (Cliff Curtis). Zeus’ son Dionysus (Nabhaan Rizwan) desperately wants more responsibility. Eurydice “Riddy” (Aurora Perrineau) has fallen out of love with her partner Orpheus (Killian Scott). Hades (David Thewlis) is doing his best to keep the underworld humming. Medusa (Debi Mazar), Cassandra (Billie Piper), Persephone (Ralie Ayola)—the gang’s all here! You don’t have to know Greek and Roman mythology to enjoy the series, but it helps. It’s a tad overstuffed, maybe even verging on bloated, but it’s also a lot of fun, and it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Goldblum especially seems to be having a blast. Satiric Greek mythology in the modern world for the win! (eight 46- to 56-min. episodes) ∆ —Glen

PETTY GOD

Jeff Goldblum stars as Zeus, an insecure and vengeful god who’s losing his power, in Kaos, a modernday take on Greek mythology streaming on Netflix.

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Demi Moore stars as a fading celebrity who turns to a black-market drug to reclaim her youth, but it comes with a cost, in The Substance, screening in local theaters.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MUBI

PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX

PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX

BY GLEN STARKEY

Blues supergroup!

Mark Hummel is arguably one of the finest blues-harpists working today, and Texas guitar slinger Anson Funderburgh absolutely shreds, and together they’re the Mark Hummel and Anson Funderburgh Band that’s rounded out with three more superstars: guitarist and pianist Bob Welch (of the Fabulous Thunderbirds), bassist Kedar Roy (who has played with Junior Watson, Kim Wilson, Earl Thomas, and Aki Kumar), and drummer Ed Mann (drumming off and on with Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers for the last 35 years).

Thanks to the SLO Blues Society, these blues masters are coming to SLO’s Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday, Sept. 28 (doors at 6:30 p.m.; 21-and-older; advanced tickets for $36.12 or $44.69 day of show at my805tix. com). Soulful blues act the Ray Jaurique Trio will open the show at 7 pm

Vina Robles Amphitheatre

English post-punk rock act The Cult stops at Vina on their 40th Anniversary Tour this Friday, Sept. 27 (8 p.m.; all ages; $64.35 to $365.80 at ticketmaster.com). Patriarchy opens.

In the ’80s and early ’90s, you couldn’t turn on top 40 radio without getting flooded with Crowded House. Tracks like “Don’t Dream It’s Over,” “Better Be Home Soon,” “Fall at Your Feet,” “Four Seasons in One Day,” and “Distant Sun” topped the charts. They’re touring in support of their eighth studio album, Gravity Stairs, and its new single “Teenage Summer,” and they’re as fun and infectious as ever. See them on Saturday, Sept. 28 (8 p.m.; all ages; $25 to $331.90 at ticketmaster.com). Amble opens.

Country star Walker Hayes plays on Thursday, Oct. 3 (8 p.m.; all ages; $70 to $161.95 at ticketmaster.com). Hayes is best known for his massive hit “Fancy Like,” which topped every country music streaming chart, spent more than six months at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart, and gave Hayes his first Grammy Award nomination. Joe & Martina opens. KJUG 98.1FM DJ Pepper Daniels spins.

Fremont Theater

First, don’t forget Polynesian group Maoli, fronted by singer Glenn Awong, stops in the Fremont on Thursday, Sept. 26 (8 p.m.; all ages; $29.50 at prekindle.com). Fia and Don Louis open the show.

Second, get ready for Ginger Root’s SHINBANGUMI Tour on Friday, Sept. 27 (8 p.m.; all ages; $41.17 at prekindle.com) with Pearl & the Oysters and XINXIN opening. The multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and visual artist from Southern California was born Cameron Lew and creates “handmade yet immaculately polished synth-pop, alt-disco, boogie, and soul,” according to his bio.

It’s time to get bratty when Club XCX comes to SLO on Saturday, Sept. 28 (8 p.m.; 18-and-older; $25.46 at prekindle.com). Expect DJ Jules to blast the best of Charli XCX, ARCA, Slayyyter, Shygirl, SOPHIE, 100 gecs, and more.

Numbskull and Good Medicine

Good Medicine, Numbskull, and KCBX present the Devlon Lamarr Organ Trio on Friday, Sept. 27, in The Siren (8 p.m.; 21-andolder; $26.99 at goodmedicinepresents.com). The trio says they specialize in the lost art of “feel-good music.” Lamarr tailors each show “based on the vibe and feel of that audience. This includes the 1960s organ jazz stylings of Jimmy Smith and Baby Face Willette, a tweak of the snappy soul strut of Booker T. & The M.G.’s, and The Meters. It’s a concoction that goes straight to your heart and soul, leaving you emotionally connected on a whole new level.”

If you’re ready for an interactive DJ night celebrating the life of Mac Miller with music and visuals, check out The Spins: Mac Miller Party on Saturday, Sept. 28, in SLO’s Libertine (9 p.m.; 21-and-older; $13.60 at goodmedicinepresents.com). Proceeds will be donated to a mental health awareness charity.

Goth Babe plays Sunday, Sept. 29, in the Madonna Inn Expo Center (8 p.m.; all ages; $43.98 general or $146.98 VIP meet-and-greet

at goodmedicinepresents. com) with The Aces opening. Goth Babe is Griff Washburn, originally from Tennessee, who lives and writes music on a 36-foot off-grid sailboat named Lola, which is also the name of his debut album.

“I would love if these songs allowed people, even just for a second, to escape the weight and heaviness of the world,” he said in press materials.

Country artist Red Shahan plays BarrelHouse Brewing on Sunday, Sept. 29 (8 p.m.; all ages; $26.47 at goodmedicinepresents. com). A decade ago, he was struggling with a career path: baseball, rodeo, or firefighting? But hanging around the Lubbock club circuit finally cemented music in his mind. Nine years ago, he released his debut record, Men and Coyotes, and never looked back.

Eighties U.K. anarcho-punk heroes Subhumans play Club Car Bar on Tuesday, Oct. 1 (7 p.m.; all ages; $23.90 at goodmedicinepresents.com) with Bad Waitress opening. Subhumans are still as ready to confront injustice as they were during the dark days of Thatcher’s Britain. Hot to Go: Chappell Roan Party comes to the Madonna Inn Expo Center on Thursday, Oct. 3 (7 p.m.; all ages; $21.32 at goodmedicinepresents.com) to create “simply the best Chappell Roan party at the best hotel on the planet,” said organizers. Blade Trip & Lovely Iris host the event.

SLO Brew Live at Rod & Hammer Rock

It’s months until Mardi Gras, but if you’re looking for New Orleans sounds and Fat Tuesday vibes, head to the Rebirth Brass Band on Friday, Sept. 27 (doors at 7 p.m.; all ages; $39.05 at ticketweb.com). In 1983, the Frazier brothers formed the band and played streetcorners in the French Quarter, eventually working

their way up to concert halls and festivals all over the world. Though committed to upholding brass band traditions, they’ve also explored funk and hip-hop to create a unique sound. Word on the street is that local Mardi Gras group Belezasol will be attending in full regalia. Get ready to dance!

SLO Brew Live and (((folkYEAH!))) present Allah-Las on Saturday, Sept. 28 (doors at 7 p.m.; 18-and-older; $39.05 at ticketweb. com), with Maston opening. Allah-Las mix “surf rock washes with folk rock jangle and rock, building up their lauded music podcast, Reverberation Radio, and record label, Calico Discos, in the process,” their bio explains. Beach rocker Surfer Girl plays on Thursday, Oct. 3 (doors at 8 p.m.; 18-andolder; $24.91 at ticketweb.com), with special guests Claire Wright and Backset opening.

The Clark Center

The Wilbury Supergroup will play the hits of Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne on Friday, Sept. 27 (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $34 to $44.50 at clarkcenter.org). “Imagine if five rock ’n’ roll legends all took the stage together live to perform a concert full of their greatest hits,” organizers asked. “Well, it almost happened in the 1980s when these five legends of rock joined forces to form the super band The Traveling Wilburys. Sadly, Roy Orbison passed away before this amazing band got to tour live.”

Cal Poly Arts

Growing up, Lila Downs split her time between Minnesota and Oaxaca, immersed in both American and Mexican cultures to develop—as her bio explains—“exquisite artistry [that] bridges traditions from across the Americas, with influences ranging from the folk and ranchera music of Mexico and South America to North American folk, jazz,

DEEP BLUES The SLO Blues Society presents The Mark Hummel and Anson Funderburgh Band at the Odd Fellows Hall Sept. 28

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE SLO BLUES SOCIETY

PHOTO COURTESY OF NEDERLANDER CONCERTS

IRRESISTIBLE Synth pop and alt disco artist

Ginger Root (née Cameron Lew) plays the Fremont Theater on Sept. 27

PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOD VIBEZ

blues, and hip-hop. As a passionate human-rights activist, Lila’s lyrics often highlight issues relating to social justice, sharing stories that too often go untold.”

The Grammy and Latin Grammy Awardwinning singer brings her powerful voice to the Performing Arts Center Friday, Sept. 27, in (7:30 p.m.; all ages; $38 to $76 at pacslo.org). Many of her songs are in indigenous languages such as Mixtec, Zapotec, Mayan, Nahuati, and Purépecha.

More music …

Don’t forget there’s going to be a lot of string magic when ukulele prodigy Feng E and guitar virtuosos Christie Lenée and Kyran Daniel play The Siren on Thursday, Sept. 26 (7 p.m.; 21-and-older; $30.12 at tixr.com).

Voluntary Hazing, a self-described “dorky and moderately large San José ska/pop-punk band” that sprung from the San Jose State University marching band, says they’re “all about getting folks grooving and laughing.” They released their debut album, Addictive Little Sounds, in July, and on Friday, Sept. , they play Liquid Gravity Brewing with A Win For Wolves opening (6 to 9 p.m.; all ages; free).

2 BANDS EVERY SUNDAY 1-4PM and 5-8PM

The Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club hosts Five Cities area quartet Johns Jazz and youthful SLO Town band the DOM Jazz Quartet at Rib Line by the Beach in Grover Beach this Sunday, Sept. 29 (12:30 to 4 p.m.; all ages; free though a $10 donation is requested at the door). Get your jazz on. Chicago-based guitarist, composer, singer, and improviser Bill MacKay returns to San Luis Obispo with a show at The Bunker next Thursday, Oct. 3 (8 p.m.; all ages; $20 presale at my805tix.com). MacKay’s played Boo Boo Records and Mee Heng Low, and according to promotor Abe Gibson, “The dude always dazzles audiences.” The Succulent Marrow opens. ∆

Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

LATIN TREASURE Cal Poly Arts presents Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning singer Lila Downs in the Performing Arts Center on Sept. 27

Flavor

BY BULBUL RAJAGOPAL

Pie dream

Pie in the Sky Pizza brings pizzas back to the Cayucos Pier with a sourdough twist

Indecisive pizza lovers who can’t pick between Naples and Detroit now have a third option that combines both worlds—Pie in the Sky Pizza overlooking the Cayucos Pier.

“We like to say it’s kind of that halfway in between where it’s going to be thick enough to really … stand up to some toppings, and it’s not going to be floppy or like a wet style, but it’s also still going to have that nice kind of crisp, thin thing that a lot of people like out of a crispier, thin crust pizza,” pizzeria co-owner Ellen Sizemore said.

Sizemore and her husband, Jeremy Sizemore, opened the seaside walk-up eatery in mid-August, effectively bringing pizza back to a space facing a lull.

“Over the years, it’s been a couple different versions of Ocean Front Pizza,” she said. “Ocean Front had a lot of different owners over the years, but this last iteration had closed, gosh, I’m not sure in the exact timeframe, but might have even been six months to a year ago.”

That’s when the Sizemores—who also own

High Tide Deli in Morro Bay while Jeremy co-owns Spearhead Coffee with two business partners—stepped in. They revamped the building into a dark blue structure bearing the image of a coy moon holding a cheesy pepperoni slice of what can only be a Pie in the Sky sourdough pizza.

“Well, it partially breaks down the wheat a little bit,” Sizemore said of their sourdough crust. “We use … a sourdough starter, which is unique because you’re getting basically all of the yeast from the air and the environment around you, and all the natural bacteria.”

Their sourdough starter comes from a friend who has had his since at least 2020.

Sizemore’s on a mission to track down its roots all the way to the beginning.

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Sourdough makes good pizza, and Pie in the Sky makes deliciously crispy ones. Take the mushroom and sausage pie made using Mighty Cap Mushrooms and Cayucos Sausage Co. meat. The moreish nature of the toppings is offset by a thin crust base that almost shatters. Unlike a Neapolitan pizza, a freshout-of-the-oven Pie in the

Grab and stroll

Walk up to the Pie in the Sky kiosk on 156 1/2 Ocean Front Ave. in Cayucos from noon to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Online orders will be available on the website, pieintheskypizzacayucos.com, soon. Keep up with the pizza place on Instagram @pieintheskycayucos.

Sky creation can’t really be folded to enjoy the squelch of cheese and other toppings. Rather, it’s a convenient on-the-go meal that doesn’t drip when you bite into a slice or two or four as you walk down the pier. Although, it might if you add their homemade ranch to your order.

Pie in the Sky’s other flavor profiles are classic. They offer 16-inch cheese, Margherita, and pepperoni pies (eight slices), along with a rotating one made with seasonal produce. On Sept. 20, the ever-changing pie special was called “Don’t Squash my Dreams” and topped with pesto, fresh mozzarella, zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper flakes, and shallots. Each of these $24 to $25 pies can be brightened further

with a ranch dip, a hot honey drizzle, or Cayucos Hot Sauce.

As far as the classics go, Pie in the Sky takes them seriously.

“When people visit a new pizza place, they’ll try the slice of pepperoni and choose to kind of judge you,” Sizemore said. “So that was something that was really important for us, getting the pepperoni pizza really nailed.”

Sizemore said she’s enjoyed opening the tiny business with her husband, especially when lines began forming around the kiosk in the early days.

“That kind of phrase, ‘pie in the sky,’ you know, kind of refers to … having a crazy dream,” she said. “We also really love the inspiration of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Rat Pack vibes. So, we wanted some kind of a vintage feel for the marketing. … Very kind of the song ‘That’s Amore’—like, ‘When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie.’” ∆

Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal can’t wait to hot honey the pepperoni pie. Send sweet patience to brajagopal@newtimesslo.com.

CULINARY EXPANSION Pie in the Sky owners Ellen and Jeremy Sizemore took on pizza making in August while juggling High Tide Deli in Morro Bay and Spearhead Coffee.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELLEN SIZEMORE

THE STANDARD Nailing the pepperoni pie was crucial for the Sizemores since that’s the pie most people judge a pizza place by.

COURTESY PHOTO BY SARAH LEADER OF SARAH KATHLEEN PHOTOGRAPHY

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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 24, 2024 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows:

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CHARLES STREET

RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT

The City of Pismo Beach invites qualified firms to submit proposals to provide professional services for the “Charles Street Reservoir Replacement” project. The selected firm will work closely with staff from the City of Pismo Beach to prepare design documents for the replacement of the Charles Street Reservoir, a 430,000-gallon tank that has passed its useful life and the City wishes to replace it two tanks with a total storage capacity of one million gallons.

All proposals will be compared on the basis of understanding the scope of work to be performed, methods and procedures to be used, management, personnel and experience, and consultation and coordination with the City of Pismo Beach.

Specific questions will be accepted in writing up to 72 hours before the proposal due date and time by emailing Nate Stong at nstong@ pismobeach.org. For non-technical questions contact Erin Olsen at eolsen@pismobeach.org or call (805) 773-4656.

ERICA INDERLIED

CITY CLERK

September 26, 2024

CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD AND TAFT STREET WATER

MAIN

REPLACEMENT

SPEC. NO. 2000545

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of San Luis Obispo will receive bids by mail for the “California Boulevard and Taft Street Water Main Replacement, Spec. No. 2000545” at the Public Works Administration Office located at 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024, at 11:30 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 or C34 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 26, 2024

East & West Pedestrian Improvements at 24th Street from Park to Riverside PROJECT NO. 16-01A

SEALED BIDS will be received by the City Clerk, or designee, of the City of El Paso de Robles until October 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. for the East & West Pedestrian Improvements at 24th Street from Park to Riverside, DPW Project No. 16-01A. Please be certain that any bid submitted is sealed and addressed and noted as follows:

City Clerk

City of El Paso de Robles

1000 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA 93446

Sealed Bid for East & West Pedestrian Improvements at 24th Street from Park to Riverside, DPW Project No. 16-01A

Following the closure of the bid submittal period, bids will be publicly opened and read for performing work as follows:

Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental to the construction of the project known as East & West Pedestrian Improvements at 24th Street from Park to Riverside, DPW Project No. 16-01A, according to drawings and specifications prepared by the City of El Paso de Robles and according to the Contract Documents. The work shall include, but is not limited to, demolition and construction of concrete improvements, curbs, gutters, curb ramps, paving, guard rails, and traffic signal pole modifications, all as shown on the plans and/or as specified herein.

Project is to be completed within One Hundred Twenty (120) WORKING days from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall pay to the City of El Paso de Robles the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), for each and every calendar day’s delay in finishing the work in excess of the calendar day completion time.

The California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) implemented amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulations (“Regulation”) which went into effect on January 1, 2024 and apply broadly to all self-propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other forms of equipment used in California. A copy of the Regulation is available at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/off-roaddiesel/appa-1.pdf Bidders are required to comply with all CARB and Regulation requirements, including, without limitation, all applicable sections of the Regulation, as codified in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations section 2449 et seq. throughout the duration of the Project. Bidders must provide, with their Bid, copies of Bidder’s and all listed subcontractors’ most recent, valid Certificate of Reported Compliance (“CRC”) issued by CARB. Failure to provide valid CRCs as required herein may render the Bid non-responsive.

Copies of the Bid Documents are now on file and available for public inspection at Public Works Department at 1000 Spring Street, El Paso de Robles, California. Interested bidders must obtain copies of the documents electronically.

The Contract Documents will be available electronically, at no cost, at www.ciplist.com. Use the map at www.ciplist.com to navigate to “California”, then select “Browse Cities” from San Luis Obispo City in the California list of counties. To download the Bid Documents, the user must register for a free account on the site. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to download and print all Bid Documents for review and to verify the completeness of Bid Documents before submitting a bid.   Any Addenda will be posted at www.ciplist.com

It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check www.ciplist.com on a daily basis through the close of bids for any applicable addenda or updates. CIPLIST.com sends email notifications to ONLY those registered for the project. City does not assume any liability or responsibility based on any defective or incomplete copying, excerpting, scanning, faxing, downloading or printing of the Bid Documents. Information on CIPLIST.com may change without notice to prospective bidders. The Contract Documents shall supersede any information posted or transmitted by CIPLIST.com. Bidding procedures are prescribed in the Contract Documents. Each bidder must submit bid security in one of the following forms: cash, cashier’s check payable to City, a certified check payable to City, or a bid bond in the form included with the bid documents, executed by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to City in an amount equal to at least 10% of the total amount of the bid or proposal.

Pursuant to Section 1770, et seq. of the California Labor Code, the successful bidder and all subcontractors shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations.

Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5, for bids due on or after March 1, 2015, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal for, or enter into a contract to perform work on the Project must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. No bid will be accepted, nor any contract entered into if the bidder is not registered as required by law.

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, for monies earned by the Contractor and withheld by City of El Paso de Robles to ensure the performance of the Contract, the Contractor may, at its option, choose to substitute securities meeting the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 22300.

All bidders shall be licensed under the provisions of the Business and Professions Code to do the type of work contemplated in the project. In accordance with provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, City has determined that the Contractor shall possess a valid Class A (General Engineering) License at the time that the bid is submitted. Failure to possess the specified license shall render the bid non-responsive.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, as well as a faithful performance bond, in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The bonds shall be on the forms included in the Contract Documents.

City reserves the right to reject any or all bids; to make any awards or any rejections in what it alone considers to be in the best interest of City and waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids. The contract will be awarded, if at all, to the responsible bidder that submits the lowest responsive bid. City will determine the low bid.

Date: August 29, 2024 By: Ditas Esperanza P.E. Capital Projects Engineer

Publication Dates:

CITY OF PISMO BEACH STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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 17, 2024 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows:

SHELL BEACH ROAD SHARED USE PATH –SPYGLASS DRIVE TO AVILA BEACH DRIVE

The City of Pismo Beach is requesting proposals for professional engineering design services. The City is interested in acquiring the services of a qualified firm or a joint venture of firms to prepare preliminary and final design plans and all necessary construction documents for the construction of improvements for the Shell Beach Road Shared Use Path - Spyglass Drive to Avila Beach Drive. This process requires that the consultant work with City staff to design the improvements consistent with the City Council approved schematic plans in the Project Report Equivalent.

The selected consultant will work closely with the City of Pismo Beach Public Works Department, Caltrans, and the County of San Luis Obispo. The selected consultant shall have relevant experience with design of bicycle, pedestrian and streetscape improvements, including but not limited to, creation of a multi-use path, landscaping, fencing, signs, lighting, irrigation, drainage, retaining walls, opportunities for public art, and coordination with utilities.

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. Specific questions will be accepted in writing up to 72 hours before the proposal due date and time by emailing Nate Stong, at nstong@pismobeach.org. For non-technical questions contact Erin Olsen at eolsen@pismobeach.org.

ERICA INDERLIED CITY CLERK

September 26, October 3, 2024

Notice is hereby given that the San Luis Coastal Unified School District acting by and through its Board of Education will receive bids up to, but not later than 10:00:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 for Bid #327 Sinsheimer Elementary School Phase 1 Modernization Project.

A mandatory pre-bid informational meeting will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 7:00:00 a.m. The meeting will begin in front of the office at the Sinsheimer Elementary School, 2755 August Street, San Luis Obispo, California. Failure to attend will render the bid non-responsive and subject to rejection by the District.

Proposals shall be received in the Facilities Office, San Luis Coastal Unified, 937 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Questions regarding Bid #327 may be directed in writing only to the Facilities Analyst II, Kelly Lee, at klee@slcusd.org, and must be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Project documents are available at the San Luis Coastal Online Planroom at www.asapreprographics. com. Bidder must obtain a set of Bid and Contract Documents prior to bid opening or their bid will be rejected by the District as non-responsive.

Owner, or its designee, has determined that certain materials, services, products or things designated by specific brand or trade name shall not be subject to Public Contract Code section 3400(a) in order to match other materials, services, products or things in use on a particular Owner public improvement either completed or in the course of completion and in order to obtain a necessary item that is only available from one source. These specific materials, services, products or things are identified in San Luis Coastal Unified School District Standard Products list that was board approved on April 5, 2016.

The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or accept or reject any one or more items of a proposal, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in the proposals.

Kelly Lee

Facilities Analyst II

San Luis Coastal Unified School District September 19, 26, 2024

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 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: 189 Seacliff Drive (APN 010-504-002)

Applicant: John Sherwood and Barbara Metzenbaum Project No.: P24-000022

Description: Coastal Development Permit and Architectural Review Permit for a 279 square-foot single-story addition to an existing single-family residence. The project is located in the Coastal Zone and is appealable to the Coastal Commission. Environmental Review In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that the project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301(e) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding small additions to existing single-family residences. Details about ways to participate in this hearing will be provided on the agenda posted for the meeting online at pismobeach.org/agenda, and on the bulletin board at City Hall. The agenda will be posted in the afternoon of October 3, 2024. You have a right to comment on these projects and their effect on our community. Interested persons are invited to participate in the hearing or otherwise express their views and opinions regarding the proposed projects. 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 this 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 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 these projects are available for public review from the Planning Division Office, by emailing Administrative Secretary Brianna Whisenhunt at bwhisenhunt@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 Spectrum 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. For further information, please contact Administrative Secretary Brianna Whisenhunt at bwhisenhunt@pismobeach.org or 805-773-4658. Brianna Whisenhunt

Administrative Secretary September 26, 2024

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: $3,996.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY Notice is hereby given that on April 25, 2024, the abovedescribed property was seized at or near 204 Moore Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA, by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with cannabis violations, to wit, section(s) 11351 and 11352 of the California Health and Safety Code. The estimated/appraised value of the property is $3,996.00.

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 16, 2024

DAN DOW

District Attorney

Kenneth Jorgensen

Deputy District Attorney

September 19, 26, October 3, 2024

WHO San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WHEN Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 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 Colin Weyrick for a General Plan and Land Use Ordinance Amendment (LRP2023-00003) to (a) change the land use category designation from Residential Rural (RR) to Residential Suburban (RS) for one parcel (APN 040-201-057), (b) amend the Templeton Community Standards (Land Use Ordinance Section 22.104.090) to reflect the land use category designation change and (c) remove the building coverage limitation standard (Land Use Ordinance Section 22.104.090(D)(3)(c) for two parcels (APNs 040-201-046 and -056). The project site is located in the community of Templeton, west of Highway 101 and Theatre Drive and north of Championship Lane. The project site is in the Salinas River Sub-area of the North County Planning Area. District 1.

County File No: LRP2023-00003

Date Authorized: July 18, 2023

Supervisorial District(s): 1

Assessor Parcel Numbers: 040-201-057, 040-201-046, 040-201-056

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 Claire Momberger, 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:

This project is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, the activity is not subject to CEQA. [Reference: State CEQA Guidelines sec. 15061(b)(3), General Rule Exemption].

**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 26, 2024

MATTHEW P. PONTES, EX-OFFICIO

By /s/Sandy Currens, Deputy Clerk

CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

REVISED NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AN INITIAL STUDY/ MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PIEDRAS BLANCAS CALIFORNIA COASTAL TRAIL PROJECT

Date: September 25, 2024

The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has prepared and intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed Piedras Blancas California Coastal Trail Project (Proposed Project) at Hearst San Simeon State Park, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State CEQA Guidelines. DPR is the lead agency for the proposed project under CEQA.

PROJECT LOCATION: The project is located 14 miles north of Cambria, on the north coast of San Luis Obispo County, west of Highway 1. The proposed southern trail head would be located the Caltrans public parking lot at Vista Point 4 or elephant seal viewing area. The proposed northern trailhead would be located at the Arroyo de la Cruz public parking lot, south of the Arroyo de la Cruz bridge on Highway 1.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT: The Piedras Blancas California Coastal Trail Project (PBCT) consists of 4.2 miles of accessible trail including boardwalks, bridges, and compacted gravel surfaces. The width of trail will vary between 4 and 5 feet (5 feet wide on bridges and boardwalk structures and 4 feet wide on improved aggregate trail surfaces) and cover approximately 2.5 acres in area. The PBCT would be located west of Highway 1 and would extend north from the elephant seal boardwalk at Caltrans Vista Point 4 parking lot, to the Arroyo de la Cruz parking lot and trailhead. The project will include 9 boardwalks and vista points and 4 bridges along the trail. The PBCT will be an accessible multiuse trail for hikers and bicycles.

PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: The Initial Study/Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review and comment for a period of 52 days, beginning September 6, 2024, and ending October 28, 2024. Questions regarding the project should be directed to Katie Drexhage, Senior Environmental Scientist, San Luis Obispo Coast District, 750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452, or by email at Katie.Drexhage@parks.ca.gov.

Your views and comments on the Initial Study-Negative Declaration are welcomed. Written comments should be submitted no later than October 28, 2024, to the following address:

California State Parks

San Luis Obispo Coast District

750 Hearst Castle Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93452

Copies of the Initial Study/Negative Declaration may be reviewed during normal business hours at the above address.

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION: This notice was published in the New Times SLO on September 26, 2024.

ORDINANCE NO. 1741 (2024 SERIES)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 15.04.020, SUBSECTION N, OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Regular Meeting of September 3, 2024, introduced the abovetitled ordinance upon a motion by Council Member Marx, second by Mayor Stewart, and on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Member Francis, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and Mayor Stewart

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

Ordinance No. 1741 (2024 Series): This is a City Ordinance amending Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code regarding qualifications to be appointed to the Construction Board of Appeals (CBOA). Specifically, to remove the local requirement that the CBOA serve as an elective Accessibility Board of Appeals as defined under state law. Removal of this requirement will expand the eligibility pool for CBOA membership while maintaining representation of the physically disabled community on this advisory body.

A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection as part of the published agenda packet for the October 1, 2024 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 1, 2024 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 www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk

September 26, 2024

ORDINANCE NO. 1740 (2024 SERIES)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO TABLE 2-1 (USES ALLOWED BY ZONE) IN TITLE 17 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW CANNABIS RETAIL STOREFRONTS TO CONDUCT RETAIL SALES BY DELIVERY WITH APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT OR BY AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA) (CODE-0401-2024)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Regular Meeting of September 3, 2024, introduced the abovetitled ordinance upon a motion by Council Member Francis, second by Council Member Shoresman, and on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Member Francis, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and Mayor Stewart

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

Ordinance No. 1740 (2024 Series): This is a City Ordinance amending Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) of the Municipal Code to allow cannabis retail storefronts to conduct retail sales by delivery with approval of a Conditional Use Permit or by amendment to an existing Conditional Use Permit.

A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection as part of the published agenda packet for the October 1, 2024 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 1, 2024 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 www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo.

Teresa Purrington City Clerk September 26, 2024

ORDINANCE NO. 1742 (2024 SERIES)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 4.56.050 (PAYMENT OF FEES) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE AFFORDABLE FOR-RENT HOUSING PROJECTS. THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, at its Regular Meeting of September 17, 2024, 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, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and Mayor Stewart NOES: None

ABSENT: None

Ordinance No. 1742 (2024 Series): This is a City Ordinance establishing a Development Impact Fee Deferral Program for eligible for-rent affordable housing projects. Impact fee deferrals have successfully provided important financial incentives over the years to accelerate the construction of affordable housing projects. The Ordinance will create a formal program for affordable housing developers to request and secure certain impact fee deferrals, providing clear eligibility criteria as well as a defined loan structure and repayment term for all deferrals granted under the program. The program will ensure that the City continues to provide this crucial incentive to affordable housing developers, while also securing the impact fee revenue necessary to maintain and improve City infrastructure.

A full and complete copy of the aforementioned Ordinance is available for inspection as part of the published agenda packet for the October 1, 2024 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 1, 2024 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 www.youtube.com/CityofSanLuisObispo.

Teresa Purrington

City Clerk

September 26, 2024

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 24, 2024 as determined by www.time.gov for performing work as follows:

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CHARLES STREET RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT

The City of Pismo Beach invites qualified firms to submit proposals to provide professional services for the “Charles Street Reservoir Replacement” project. The selected firm will work closely with staff from the City of Pismo Beach to prepare design documents for the replacement of the Charles Street Reservoir, a 430,000-gallon tank that has passed its useful life and the City wishes to replace it two tanks with a total storage capacity of one million gallons. All proposals will be compared on the basis of understanding the scope of work to be performed, methods and procedures to be used, management, personnel and experience, and consultation and coordination with the City of Pismo Beach.

Specific questions will be accepted in writing up to 72 hours before the proposal due date and time by emailing Nate Stong at nstong@ pismobeach.org. For non-technical questions contact Erin Olsen at eolsen@pismobeach.org or call (805) 773-4656.

ERICA INDERLIED

CITY CLERK September 26, 2024

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Arroyo Grande City Council will conduct a public hearing on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m, or soon thereafter, to consider the following item: Consideration of Lease Agreement Between the City of Arroyo Grande and Del Oro Properties, Inc. for Property Located at 214 East Branch Street. The Summary of Lease Agreement is included later in this Notice.

This City Council meeting is being conducted in a hybrid in-person/virtual format. During the public hearing, public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, pursuant to current meeting procedure.

The City Council may also discuss other hearings or business items before or after the item listed above. If you challenge the proposed action 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 Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Failure of any person to receive the notice shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the action of the legislative body for which the notice was given.

Documents related to the project are available in the Public Works Department located at 1375 Ash Street, Arroyo Grande. The Agenda and reports are posted online at www. arroyogrande.org 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (805) 473-5420 for more information. The City Council meeting will be televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20 and streamed live on the City’s YouTube Channel.

SUMMARY OF LEASE AGREEMENT REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE 55201

This report sets forth details of a proposed lease agreement (“Lease”) pursuant to California Government Code sections 52200, et seq., the economic opportunity statutes. Under the lease agreement, the City of Arroyo Grande, a California municipal corporation (“City”) seeks formal approval by the City Council to lease approximately 3,200 square feet of space within the property located at 214 E. Branch St., Arroyo Grande, California, 93420 (“Property”) to DEL ORO PROPERTIES, INC., a California corporation d/b/a RE/MAX Del Oro (“RE/MAX”). The base monthly rent is $4,202.84 and the initial term shall be six (6) months. Additional summary of the proposed lease consistent with State law, follows below. The Lease is subject to change depending on future lease negotiations with RE/MAX that will considered.

(i) The cost of the agreement to the city, county, or city and county.

City does not incur cost as a result of the Lease because City already owns the Property and underlying premises to be leased.

(ii) For the sale or lease of property, the estimated value of the interest to be conveyed or leased, determined at the highest and best uses permitted under the general plan or zoning.

The Lease involves approximately 3,200 square feet of property. The land is zoned for office uses.

(iii) For the sale or lease of property, the estimated value of the interest to be conveyed or leased, determined at the use and with the conditions, covenants, and development costs required by the sale or lease. If the sale price or total rental amount is less than the fair market value of the interest to be conveyed or leased, determined at the highest and best use, then the city, county, or city and county shall provide as part of the summary an explanation of the reasons for the difference. As stated above, the Lease does not require City to incur direct costs.

(iv) Economic Opportunity of the Lease.

This lease allows City to convert office space into incomeproducing space. City will receive $4,202.84 per month for the six (6) month term from RE/MAX.

/s/Jessica Matson, City Clerk

Publish 2T, The New Times, Thursday, September 26, 2024 and Thursday, October 3, 2024

CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE BID SUBMISSION

Sealed bids will be received by the City of Arroyo Grande at the Public Works Administration Office located at 1375 Ash Street, Arroyo Grande California 93420, until

2:00 p.m. on October 24, 2024 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Submit bid in a sealed envelope plainly marked:

THE REPLACEMENT OF ARROYO GRANDE CREEK BRIDGE AT TRAFFIC WAY SPECIFICATION NO. PW 2023-02

Any bid received after the time and date specified will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder unopened. Bids received by Fax or Email will not be considered.

By submission of bid you agree to comply with all instructions and requirements in this notice and the contract documents.

All bids must be submitted on the Bid Item List form(s) provided and submitted with all other Bid Forms included in these Special Provisions.

Each bid must be accompanied by either a:

1. certified check

2. cashier’s check

3. bidder’s bond made payable to the City of Arroyo Grande for an amount equal to ten percent of the bid amount as a guaranty. Guaranty will be forfeited to the City Arroyo Grande if the bidder, to whom the contract is awarded, fails to enter into the contract.

The City of Arroyo Grande reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or waive any informality in a bid.

All bids are to be compared on the basis of the Public Works Director’s estimate of the quantities of work to be done, as shown on the Bid Item List.

Bids will only be accepted from bidders that are licensed in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of Business and Professions Code.

The award of the contract, if awarded, will be to the lowest responsive bid submitted by a responsible contractor whose bid complies with the requirements prescribed herein. If the contract is awarded, the contract will be awarded within 60 calendar days after the opening of the bids.

Failure to raise defects in the notice to bidders or bid forms prior to bid opening constitute a waiver of those defects.

BID DOCUMENTS

A copy of the plans and specifications may be downloaded, free of charge, from the City’s website at: http://www.arroyogrande.org/Bids. aspx. Plans and specifications are available for viewing at the following plan rooms:

1. Central California Builders Exchange

2. Santa Maria Valley Contractors Association

3. Central Coast Builders Association

4. San Luis Obispo County Builders Exchange

A printed copy of the plans and specifications may be obtained by contacting: Blueprint Express

618 East Grand Avenue

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (805) 481-1655 for a non-refundable fee of the cost of duplication.

Standard Specifications and Engineering Standards referenced in the Special Provisions may be downloaded, free of charge, from the City’s website at: http://www.arroyogrande.org/DocumentCenter/Home/ View/3151

A printed copy of the Standard Specifications and Engineering Standards may be obtained by contacting: Blueprint Express 618 East Grand Avenue Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (805) 481-1655 for a non-refundable fee of the cost of duplication.

The Caltrans Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, and Revised Standard Plans may be viewed at the Caltrans’ Office of Construction Contract Awards website and may be purchased at the Publication Distribution Unit.

You are responsible to obtain all issued addenda prior to bid opening. Addenda will be available to download at the City’s website listed above or at the office of the Public Works Director. Contact the City Engineer, Shannon Sweeney at (805) 473-5444 or the Public Works Department at (805) 473-5485 prior to bid opening to verify the number of addenda issued.

You are responsible to verify your contact information is correct on the plan holders list located on the City’s website at: http://www.arroyogrande.org/Bids.aspx

PROJECT INFORMATION

In general the project consists of replacing the existing Arroyo Grande Creek Bridge at Traffic Way by replacing the existing Cast-In-Place Reinforced Concrete Tee-Beam bridge with a 3-span post-tensioned concrete box girder bridge. Project elements include HMA paving, rock slope protection, sidewalks, driveways, drainage, and stormwater treatment.

The project estimated construction cost for the bid is $11,600,000. Contract time is established as 140 working days.

There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., at the bridge site. Contact Shannon Sweeney at ssweeney@arroyogrande.org with any questions.

Written questions will be received until 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the above email address.

PREVAILING WAGES

In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770,1773, 1773.1, 1773.6 and 1773.7 as amended, the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 1773 for the locality in which the work is to be performed. A copy of said wage rates is on file at the office of the Owner. It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the work is awarded and upon any subcontractor under the contractor to pay not less than said specified rates to all workmen employed by them in the execution of the work.

Contractor Registration with Department of Industrial Relations

In accordance with California Labor Code Section 1725.5, Contractors and Subcontractors (as defined by California Labor Code Section 1722.1) bidding on Public Works contracts in California shall be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations prior to bidding. Failure to provide proof of Contractor’s registration as part of the Bid shall deem the Bid as non-responsive and will therefore be rejected by Owner.

Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement

In accordance with the requirements of Labor Code Section 1771.4(a)(1), Bidders are hereby notified that this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relation.

QUALIFICATIONS

In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the contractor shall possess a valid Class A license from the time of contract award through Contract acceptance. Failure to possess the specified license shall render the Bid as non-responsive and shall act as a bar to award of the Contract to any bidder not possessing said license at the time of award. In the event of dispute over classification of the license required, the opinion of the Contractor’s State License Board shall prevail.

It is the City of Arroyo Grande’s intent to award the contract to the lowest responsive bid submitted by a responsible bidder. If in the bidder’s opinion the contract has been or may be improperly awarded, the bidder may protest the contract award.

Protests must be filed no later than seven working days after either:

1. bid opening date

2. notification of rejected bid.

Protest must be in writing and received by the project manager located at: 1375 Ash Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420.

Valid protests must contain the following information:

1. the reasons for the protest

2. any supporting documentation

3. the ruling expected by the City to remedy the protest.

Any protest not containing all required information will be deemed invalid and rejected.

The City will consider additional documentation or other supporting information regarding the protest if submitted in compliance with the specified time limits. Anything submitted after the specified time limit will be rejected and not be considered.

The Director of Public Works or Designee may request additional information to be submitted within three days of the request, unless otherwise specified, and will notify the protester of ruling within ten days of determination.

Pursuant to the Public Records Act (Government Code, §6250, et seq.), the City will make public records available upon request.

AWARD

The lowest bidder will be determined using the BID TOTAL.

The City intends to award a contract to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest bid price. All bids submitted shall be in accordance with the provisions of the contract documents. The City specifically reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any or all bids, to re-bid, or to waive inconsequential defects in bidding not involving time, price or quality of the work. City may waive any minor irregularities in the bids. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to bid opening but not afterward.

As a condition to executing a contract with the City, two bonds each equal to one hundred percent of the total awarded contract price are required in compliance with Section 3-1.05 of the Standard Specifications.

DEPOSIT OF SECURITIES IN LIEU OF RETAINAGE.

The Contractor may elect to receive 100 percent of payment due under the Contract Documents from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the City, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the City in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code. Such securities, if deposited by the Contractor, shall be valued by the City, whose decision on valuation of the securities shall be final. Securities eligible for investment under this provision shall be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the California Government Code or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit.

AGREEMENT TO ASSIGN.

In accordance with Section 4552 of the California Government Code, the bidder shall conform to the following requirements: In submitting a bid to a public purchasing body, the bidder offers and agrees that if the bid is accepted, it will assign to the purchasing body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act 15 U.S.C. 15, or under the Cartwright Act, Chapter 2. ACCOMMODATION

If any accommodations are needed to participate in the bid process, please contact the Public Works Department at (805) 473-5485. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow time for accommodation.

DISADVANTAGE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE)

This project is subject to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26 (49 CFR 26) entitled “Participation by Disadvantage Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Finance Assistance Programs”. Contractors shall take necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) subcontractors have an opportunity to augment their team. The City has established a DBE goal of 22%. Contractors responding to the Notice to Bidders will be required to meet this goal or document that a good faith effort was made to meet the goal prior to award of contract.

FEDERAL TRAINEE PROGRAM

As part of the Contractor’s equal employment affirmative action program, the Contractor is to provide on-the-job training to develop full journeyman in types of trades or job classifications involved in the Contract. The number of trainees or apprentices is 4.

/s/ Jessica Matson, City Clerk Publish 2T, The New Times, Thursday, September 26, 2024, and Thursday, October 3, 2024

CITY OF GROVER BEACH NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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 10, 2024. Submittals received after the specified time will not be accepted. PDF documents must have permissions enabled for comments and printing.

CITY OF GROVER BEACH 2024

STORM DRIAN INLET CLEANING

ANNUAL

BACKGROUND & SCOPE OF WORK

The City of Grover Beach is requesting bids from qualified Contractors to furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to complete the cleaning, inspection and reporting of the City’s stormwater drain inlets, stormwater structures, and appurtenances. The project includes the cleaning and removal of accumulated sediment, debris, then inspecting and reporting of 253 of 278 City owned drain inlet locations. Work is required to commence by October 28th, 2024 and shall be completed in Fifteen (15) working days.

The full scope of work is listed in the bid documents on the City’s website.

OPTIONAL PRE-BID JOB SITE WALK AT CONTRACTOR’S REQUEST

Bidders interested in submitting a bid for this project may request an optional site walk. Bidders must coordinate with Javier Garcia by email at jgarcia@groverbeach.org or (805) 724-5504 to request a site walk before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024.

Bidder inquiries shall be submitted in writing via email to the City of Grover Beach, Public Works Department, at: publicworks@groverbeach.org. The cut off time that the City will accept bidder’s inquiries is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7th, 2024. The City will respond to bidder’s inquiries via bidding addenda. Any such inquiries, submitted after the cutoff time of receiving bidder’s inquiries, will not be considered.

The entire Request for Quotes 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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NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project:

Project Description: Conditional Use Permit (CUP 23-17) for the construction of a new wireless communication facility (cell tower) disguised as a eucalyptus tree (P23-0084)

Applicant: Verizon Wireless Location: 2101 Vanderlip Court

CEQA Determination: The project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15303 of the State’s Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for small structures.

Hearing Date: The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on October 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber/Library Conference Center, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

The public has the option to attend the meeting in person or to participate remotely. To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide live public comment via telephone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting.

Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the Community Development Department, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission.

Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Copies of the project staff report will be available for review on the City’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970.

September 26, 2024

AND SUMMARY OF

NOS. 1144, 1145, 1146, 1147, 1148, AND 1149.

AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 21 (ZONING CODE) AND ZONING MAP AS PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE RZN 23-02 AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLES 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 19, AND 22 IN RELATION TO TITLE 21 UPDATES Notice is hereby given that at its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6:30 PM, the City Council of the City of El Paso de Robles will consider adoption of the above entitled Ordinances (Ordinance Nos. 1144, 1145, 1146, 1147, 1148, and 1149) which, if adopted, would result in the following Zoning Code text and Map amendments, and amendments to Titles 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 19, and 22 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code: The following is a summary of the Ordinances:

• Ord. 1144 – amends Title 21 (Zoning Code) by repealing and replacing all of Title 21 as part of a comprehensive update, including the following amendments:

• Article 1 of Title 21 establishes the purpose and application of the Zoning Code and defines the individual zoning districts, overlays, and Special Planned Developments. Key changes include repealing Special Conditions Overlays D and E. Overlay D, initially aimed at preventing adverse effects on the downtown area, is removed as the shopping center it covered is now fully developed. Overlay E is also repealed as the parcels it covered have been rezoned for multifamily residential uses, thereby eliminating the potential for commercial competition with the downtown area;

• Article 2 establishes the permit and entitlement process and identifies review authorities for the same. Key updates include a new modification process to allow the Design Review Committee and Planning Commission to approve changes to certain development standards via a Modifications process;

• Article 3 consolidates land use categories in the land use table and updates definitions for clarity. New development standards have been added to zones where they were previously missing and certain standards have been revised to allow more flexibility;

• Article 4 introduces several updates applicable to all zones, including new rules for fence and wall standards, landscaping requirements with a minimum percentage for live plants, updated parking and open space standards, and clearer objective standards for development standards. A key addition is the new section on Objective Design Standards developed to comply with State law, enhance clarity in site planning and building design, and facilitate accelerated housing production;

• Article 5 introduces updates to regulations for certain developments, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), historic preservation, and affordable housing density bonuses. Notable changes include incorporating recent state law updates on ADUs and adding a reduced setback requirement between ADUs and primary structures;

• Article 6 introduces updated standards for specific land uses, including reorganized performance and development standards. Key changes include clarifying commercial animal keeping standards with a new table listing density limits for various animals and identifying instances requiring higherlevel review, such as a Conditional Use Permit. New food truck standards were established, which include outlining permit requirements, operational guidelines, and provisions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the community;

• Article 7 provides updated regulations for nonconforming uses, structures, and lots that do not meet current zoning requirements;

• Article 8 introduces several key changes related to environmental hazards. Notable changes includes the expansion of the hillside development standards to all zoning districts, removing the hillside overlay, and basing regulations on lots with slopes over 10%. Grading, retaining wall, and pad grading standards were also revised. New lighting standards require dark-sky compliance and modifications can now be made through the Development Plan process;

• Article 9 introduces updated definitions for technical terms and phrases used throughout the Zoning Code to ensure consistency and clarity. The majority of the definitions are new while others have been reworked from existing language to improve interpretation for both the public and staff;

• The Zoning Map has been updated to remove the Hillside District Overlay and instead regulate parcels based on average slope. Special conditions overlays D and E have also been removed and renamed as “Special Planned Development Overlays.

• Ord. 1145 – amends Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) to correct code references in relation to updates in Title 21.

• Ord. 1146 – amends Titles 3 (Revenue and Finance), 5 (Permits and Regulations, 9 (Public Safety), 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), 14 (Water and Sewers), and 22 (Subdivisions) to correct code references in relation to updates in Title 21.

• Ord. 1147 – amends Title 7 (Health and Sanitation) by repealing Chapter 7.24 (Mobilehomes and Mobilehome Parks) in its entirety, since mobilehome standards are already contained in Title 21 which is a more appropriate location.

• Ord. 1148 – amends Title 8 (Animal Control) to clean up conflicting code references in relation to updates in Title 21, including updates to reflect that bee keeping is no longer a prohibited use.

• Ord. 1149 – amends Title 19 (Signs) by repealing the text, renaming the Title to Billboards Signs, and inserting standards for billboards that were taken from Title 21 into Title 19 so they are not duplicative or conflicting.

The above summary is a brief description of the subject matter contained in the text of the Ordinance, which has been prepared pursuant to Government Code Section 36933. This summary does not include or describe every provision of the Ordinance and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the full text of the Ordinance. Copies of the full text of the Ordinances are posted in the City Clerk’s office at 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, California or on the City’s website at www.prcity.com.

Date: September 26, 2024 Melissa Boyer City Clerk

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project:

Project Description: Request for a variance to allow a reduced front setback for a new garage to protect an oak tree and Development Plan to allow metal roofing on a single-family residence. (VAR24-01 / PD 24-04 / P24-0042)

Applicant: Roger and Tamme Woodward

Location: 25 Ridgeview Court (APN 009-061-044)

CEQA Determination: The project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15305 of the State’s Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for minor alteration in land use limitations including set back variances.

Hearing Date: The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on October 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chamber/Library Conference Center, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

The public has the option to attend the meeting in person or to participate remotely. To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide live public comment via telephone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting.

Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the Community Development Department, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission.

Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Copies of the project staff report will be available for review on the City’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970.

September 26, 2024

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project:

Project Description: The establishment of a 43-foot-tall training tower and 4,950 square foot training building for the Paso Robles Fire Department. (P21-0030/PD 21-04 Amendment)

Applicant: City of Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services

Location: 2924 Union Road; 3.31-acre site located behind Fire Station No. 3 (APN: 025-362-042)

CEQA Determination: On June 21, 2021, the City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the 8.08-acre site in conjunction with the approval of the development plan for the Union Road Safety Training Center, that anticipated a Phase 2 project and training tower. This project will be required to comply with any remaining mitigation measures that correspond with the phase 2 project.

Hearing Date: The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on October 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Library Conference Center, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446. To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805)865-7276 to provide live public comment via telephone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting.

Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the Community Development Department, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission.

Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Copies of the project staff report will be available for review at the Community Development Department and on the city’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970 or planning@prcity.com.

September 26, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project:

Project Description: Request for a conditional use permit and site plan review to allow 12 residential units in the Office Professional Zoning District (CUP23-06, SPR23-08, P23-0041)

Applicant: Anne Laddon and Jim Irving

Location: 321 12th Street (APN 009-032-011)

CEQA Determination: The project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 of the State’s Guidelines to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for infill development projects.

Hearing Date: The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on October 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Council Chamber/Library Conference Center, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

The public has the option to attend the meeting in person or to participate remotely. To participate remotely, residents can livestream the meeting at www.prcity.com/youtube, and call (805) 865-7276 to provide live public comment via telephone. The phone line will open just prior to the start of the meeting.

Written public comments can be submitted via email to planning@prcity.com or US Mail (submit early) to the Community Development Department, 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 provided that the comments are received prior to the time of the public hearing. Comments received prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting will be posted as an addendum to the agenda. If submitting written comments, please note the agenda item by number or name. Comments on the proposed application must be received prior to the time of the hearing to be considered by the Planning Commission.

Challenge to the application in court will be limited to issues raised at the public hearings or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Copies of the project staff report will be available for review on the City’s website (www.prcity.com/meetings) on the Friday preceding the hearing. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (805) 237-3970.

September 26, 2024

NOTICE OF PROCESSING

VOTE-BY-MAIL, CENTRAL TALLY, AND 1% MANUAL TALLY OF BALLOTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Elaina Cano, County ClerkRecorder of the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, regarding the processing of Vote-by-Mail, Central Tally, and Manual Tally of ballots for the Presidential Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

VOTE-BY-MAIL (VBM) PROCESSING

The processing of Vote-by-Mail ballots will begin on October 7, 2024, and may continue through December 5, 2024, or until the election is certified, whichever occurs earlier. Processing will take place during normal business hours at the San Luis Obispo County Elections Division Office, located at 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California. Any VBM processing conducted outside normal business hours will be posted online at www.slovote.com.

• Normal Business Hours (Oct 7 – Nov 4, 2024): Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

• Election Day (Nov 5, 2024): Hours will be from 7:00 AM until all precinct ballots have been counted.

• Post-Election Business Hours (Nov 6 – Dec 5, 2024):

o Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

o Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Note: Vote-by-Mail processing may not occur daily. Please contact our office to confirm the daily schedule of activities.

CENTRAL TALLY

Precinct ballots cast on Election Day will be centrally tallied on Election Night, November 5, 2024, after polls close at 8:00 PM at the San Luis Obispo County Elections Division Office, located at 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California

1% MANUAL TALLY AND SELECTION OF PRECINCTS

A manual tally of ballots will be conducted during the official canvass period, which begins on November 7, 2024, and runs through December 5, 2024, during normal business hours. Any manual tally processing conducted outside normal business hours will be posted online at www.slovote.com.

• The random selection of precincts to be manually tallied will occur on November 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the San Luis Obispo County Elections Division Office, located at 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California

• The manual tally will commence immediately after precinct selection and will continue until all ballots are tallied.

For those interested in observing these processes or obtaining more information, please visit our website at www.slovote.com or call 1-805-781-5228.

Dated this 19th day of September 2024.

/s/ Elaina Cano County Clerk-Recorder September 26, 2024

Free Will Astrology by Rob Brezsny

Homework: Maybe it’s time to fix a seemingly unfixable discomfort. Do it! Newsletter.freewillastrology.com

ARIES

(March 21-April 19): Here comes the Hating and Mating Season. I want to help you minimize the “hating” part and maximize the “mating” part, so I will offer useful suggestions. 1. To the degree that you can, dissolve grudges and declare amnesty for intimate allies who have bugged you. 2. Ask your partners to help you manage your fears; do the same for them. 3. Propose to your collaborators that you come up with partial solutions to complicated dilemmas. 4. Do a ritual in which you and a beloved cohort praise each other for five minutes. 5. Let go of wishes that your companions would be more like how you want them to be.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20): Many fairy tales tell of protagonists who are assigned seemingly impossible missions. Perhaps they must carry water in a sieve or find “fire wrapped in paper” or sort a heap of wheat, barley, poppyseed, chickpeas, and lentils into five separate piles. Invariably, the star of the story succeeds, usually because they exploit some loophole, get unexpected help, or find a solution simply because they didn’t realize the task was supposedly impossible. I bring this up, Taurus, because I suspect you will soon be like one of those fairy-tale champions. Here’s a tip: They often get unexpected help because they have previously displayed kindness toward strangers or low-status characters. Their unselfishness attracts acts of grace into their lives.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20): You are in a phase with great potential for complex, unforeseen fun. To celebrate, I’m offering descriptions of your possible superpowers. 1. The best haggler ever. 2. Smoother of wrinkles and closer of gaps. 3. Laugher in overly solemn moments. 4. Unpredictability expert. 5. Resourceful summoner of allies. 6. Crafty truth-teller who sometimes bends the truth to enrich sterile facts. 7. Riddle wrestler and conundrum connoisseur. 8. Lubricant for those who are stuck. 9. Creative destroyer of useless nonsense. 10. Master of good trickery. 11. Healer of unrecognized and unacknowledged illnesses.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22): Tanzanite is a rare blue and violet gemstone that is available in just one place on Earth: a 5-square-mile region of Tanzania. It was discovered in 1967 and mined intensively for a few years. Geologists believed it was all tapped out. But in 2020, a self-employed digger named Saniniu Lazier located two huge new pieces of tanzanite worth $3.4 million. Later, he uncovered another chunk valued at $2 million. I see you as having resemblances to Saniniu Lazier in the coming weeks. In my visions of your destiny, you will tap into resources that others have not been able to unearth. Or you will find treasure that has been invisible to everyone else.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22): Marathon foot races are regularly held worldwide. Their official length is 26.2 miles. Even fast runners with great stamina can’t finish in less than two hours. There’s a downside to engaging in this herculean effort: Runners lose up to 6 percent of their brain volume during a race, and their valuable gray matter isn’t fully reconstituted for eight months. Now here’s my radical prophecy for you, Leo. Unless you run in a marathon sometime soon, your brain may gain in volume during the coming weeks. At the very least, your intelligence will be operating at peak levels. It will be a good time to make key decisions.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Is there a greater waste of land than golf courses? They are typically more than 150 acres in size and require huge amounts of water to maintain. Their construction may destroy precious wetlands, and their vast tracts of grass are doused with chemical pesticides. Yet there are only 67 million golfers in the world. Less than 1 percent of the population plays the sport. Let’s use the metaphor of the golf course as we analyze your life. Are there equivalents of this questionable use of resources and space? Now is a favorable time to downsize irrelevant, misused, and unproductive elements. Reevaluate how you use your space and resources.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): On the morning of Jan. 27, 1970, Libran songwriter John Lennon woke up with an idea for a new song. He spent an hour perfecting the lyrics and composing the music on a piano. Then he phoned his producer and several musicians, including George Harrison, and arranged for them to meet him at a recording studio later that day. By Feb. 6, the song “Instant Karma” was playing on the radio. It soon sold over a million copies. Was it the fastest time ever for a song to go from a seed idea to a successful release? Probably. I envision a similar process in your life, Libra. You are in a prime position to manifest your good ideas quickly, efficiently, and effectively.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You have passed the test of the First Threshold. Congratulations, Scorpio! Give yourself a kiss. Fling yourself a compliment. Then begin your preparations for the riddles you will encounter at the Second Threshold. To succeed, you must be extra tender and ingenious. You can do it! There will be one more challenge, as well: the Third Threshold. I’m confident you will glide through that trial not just unscathed but also healed. Here’s a tip from the Greek philosopher Heraclitus: “Those who do not expect the unexpected will not find it.”

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What development are you so ready for that you’re almost too ready? What transformation have you been preparing for so earnestly that you’re on the verge of being overprepared? What lesson are you so ripe and eager to learn that you may be anxiously interfering with its full arrival? If any of the situations I just described are applicable to you, Sagittarius, I have good news. There will be no further postponements. The time has finally arrived to embrace what you have been anticipating.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn screenwriter and TV producer Shonda Rhimes has had a spectacular career. Her company Shondaland has produced 11 prime-time TV shows, including Grey’s Anatomy and Bridgerton She’s in the Television Hall of Fame, is one of the wealthiest women in America, and has won a Golden Globe award. As you enter into a phase when your ambitions are likely to shine extra brightly, I offer you two of her quotes. 1. “I realized a simple truth: that success, fame, and having all my dreams come true would not fix or improve me. It wasn’t an instant potion for personal growth.” 2. “Happiness comes from living as your inner voice tells you to. Happiness comes from being who you actually are instead of who you think you are supposed to be.”

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I have performed in many poetry readings. Some have been in libraries, auditoriums, cafes, and bookstores, but others have been in unexpected places: a laundromat, a bus station, a Walmart, a grocery store, and an alley behind a thrift store. Both types of locations have been enjoyable. But the latter kind often brings the most raucous and engaging audiences, which I love. According to my analysis, you might generate luck and fun for yourself in the coming weeks by experimenting with non-typical scenarios—akin to me declaiming an epic poem on a street corner or parking lot. Brainstorm about doing what you do best in novel situations.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): I have two related oracles for you. 1. During the unfoldment of your mysterious destiny, you have had several homecomings that have moved you and galvanized you beyond what you imagined possible. Are you ready for another homecoming that’s as moving and galvanizing as those that have come before? 2. During your long life, you have gathered amazing wisdom by dealing with your pain. Are you now prepared to gather a fresh batch of wisdom by dealing with pleasure and joy? ∆