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In-person events are back, including visits with Santa Claus, local parades, and more [17] BY NEW TIMES STAFF

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Contents

Nov. 25 - Dec. 2, 2021 VOLUME 36, NUMBER 19

Every week news

News ........................... 4 Strokes ........................ 8

opinion

Commentary................ 9 This Modern World ...... 9 Rhetoric & Reason .....10 Shredder ..................... 11

We design & build steel structures for wineries, commercial industrial uses, or for that custom home workshop you always wanted

events calendar

Hot Dates ...................12

music

Strictly Starkey ........... 50

art

Artifacts ..................... 52 Split Screen................ 54

the rest

Classifieds.................. 57 Brezsny’s Astrology... 63

Editor’s note

lthough social distancing, masking, and the weird haze of COVID-19 are still around, the holiday season of parades, tree lightings, and Santa pictures is back! Find out all about what will make the Central Coast holiday season a little brighter in THE LIST SLO’s our annual Holiday Guide [17] , Santa Cecil is checking his featuring San Luis Obispo’s list more than once and is commercial Santa Claus [18] , also available Cal Poly’s fantastic hams [20] , for local events, local shops and restaurants facing video calls, and personal letters at the supply and staffing shortages slosantaclaus.com. as the holidays approach [22] , downtown SLO’s 45th holiday parade [24] , and more special events than you can count [28]. Also this week, SLO County’s redistricting struggle closes in on two maps [4] ; PCPA brings The Secret Garden to the stage [52] ; and Proof and Gather’s baking up a holiday storm [55].

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Art Central in SLO presents its annual Holiday Art Exhibition, Little Treasures, which debuts on Friday, Dec. 3, and is scheduled to remain on display through Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The show features artworks of various media, which are also available for sale as holiday gifts (prices vary, no higher than $100). All pieces were created by local artists. Call (805) 747-4200 or visit artcentralslo.com for more info. Art Central is located at 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. Pictured: holiday ornaments by Kenny Standhardt. —Caleb Wiseblood

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Santa for hire Santa Cecil of Los Osos is ready to bring the Christmas magic

no longer available, but the Northern Lights Santa Academy in the metroAtlanta area awaited Cecil’s newest n case you haven’t heard, between the reinvention from lovable retiree and U.S. labor shortage, COVID-19, and grandpa to Jolly Old Saint Nick. higher than normal demand, there’s “[Becoming Santa] seemed like a big Santa shortage this year, but never something that would really fit me— fear: Santa Cecil has you covered. The former elementary school teacher recently someone who’s been in education for so long, who’s worked in the community joined the ranks of the “Santa Industrial Complex,” the worldwide business of being for so long, and my wife, Laurie, and I started looking at these Santa schools, a commercial Santa Claus. and I said, ‘You know what? I’m going to Before you groan about the further go to Santa school.’” commercialization of Christmas—which, At the time, Santa Cecil had no idea it come on, is commercialism incarnate—it’s would lead to a new career. important to know that Cecil’s journey “My whole intent was to be a volunteer from teacher, youth baseball umpire, and Santa,” he said, “but the deeper I got into champion power lifter to professional it, the more I started connecting with Santa Claus was born out of love for his other Santas and started to learn more grandkids. It all started last year in the about the Santa community, not only midst of the pandemic. nationally but globally. I started to fall in “It’s been quite a journey, actually,” love with it and started to realize there Santa Cecil recalled over his dining are possibilities for volunteerism as well room table. “COVID, of course, hit, as making money as Santa. and it affected all of us. Last year as “In order to actually be an effective, Christmas was coming, I had a brand well-trained, professional Santa and the new granddaughter, and I realized she investments we make in technology, in wasn’t going to get any Santa pictures. So Santa suits, in travel, I decided what I would do in schools—you know, was order a cheap Santa reaping back some of that suit off of Amazon, dress SLOcal Santa money is OK as well.” up, and be her Santa.” Call (877) 757-2682 to book Santa Santa Cecil, a former Cecil for your next event, or visit his He let his beard and reading teacher who’s website, slosantaclaus.com, to sign hair grow, and took done a lot of storytelling, your child up for the North Pole Club. photos with all five of his is doing some Santa grandchildren. volunteerism this year. On “It was fun, and I was Saturday, Dec. 4, he’s the volunteer Santa enthralled by this whole persona of Santa for the Grover Beach Holiday Parade Claus and what Santa Claus represents beginning at 10 a.m. followed by Santa’s to our culture but also to me and my workshop for photos and meeting kids. childhood. It kind of sparked something Two weeks later, on Saturday, Dec. 18, in me, and I started to investigate a little he’ll be doing an appearance and story further about what being Santa was all reading at the Grover Beach Library about. That’s when I realized there were starting at 11 a.m. actual Santa schools, quite a few of them.” On the paid side of things, he’s got some Cecil had already reinvented himself office parties and other events booked, many times: a school custodian who and he’s hoping to book a lot more. returned to college to get a teaching For the record, Santa Cecil’s “good” credential to become a teacher; a 30-year Santa suit, belt, and boots set him back veteran youth baseball ump selected to about $2,000, and he’s always adding and call prestigious CIF championship games updating his wardrobe. He also continues at Dodger Stadium; a casual gym rat who his training. He found another online became a champion power lifter. Sadly, school—the Worldwide Santa Claus Network—run by Santa Ed Taylor. after COVID-19, all those vocations were

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NAUGHTY OR NICE? Santa Cecil is available for live events, video calls, personal letters, and more. Check out slosantaclaus.com.

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JOIN THE CLUB The North Pole Club ($70) includes yearlong greetings from Santa: an heirloom letter, a membership coin, a Nice List certificate, a postcard in the summer, and a personalized birthday card.

“It has, I think, around 4,000 members, so I got connected even further now,” Santa Cecil explained. “Santa Ed has members from Australia, Europe, Africa, Canada— all over the world—and we have these Zoom meetings and these conversations and these learning experiences. I’ve been absolutely amazed at the love and the sharing and the giving these people have. This community of Santas has just been an amazing ride.” Santa Cecil studied the history of Santa, including the origins of our particular American kind of Santa, and part of his ongoing training has been to create his own Santa Cecil backstory, which has been aided by his Zoom conversations with the Santas of the Worldwide Santa Claus Network.

“When you’re sitting in an environment and somebody asks you questions, how are you going to answer those questions in regard to who you are and where you came from?” Santa Cecil mused. “It’s fun for me,” Santa Cecil’s wife, Laurie Johnson, interjected, “because I can listen in from down the hall and hear all these Santas, and it’s really fun to hear how they all have taken their own approaches to creating a persona.” If you visit Santa Cecil’s website, slosantaclaus.com, you’ll discover his wide variety of products. Yes, he makes in-person appearances, but there’s so much more—such as video greetings and personalized letters. For instance, as a child, I would have loved to have been a member of the North Pole Club ($70), which includes an heirloom letter from Santa, a Nice List certificate, a membership coin, a postcard from Santa on his summer vacation, and a birthday card. The form parents fill out asks for information like the names of pets and friends, the child’s interests and hobbies, even information about a gift the child wants but isn’t getting, which Santa can make an excuse about: “Let’s wait until you’re older for that Xbox. Instead, I hope I can bring you … ?” As far as Santa Cecil knows, he’s the only operating commercial for-hire Santa in the area, but with the ongoing Santa shortage, who knows? Next year Santa Cecil might have some competition. ✷ Contact Senior Staff Writer Glen Starkey at gstarkey@newtimesslo.com.

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igs are famous for truffle hunting, Orwellian analogies, and stints on Looney Tunes. But a slew of Cal Poly students are reminding San Luis Obispo County of their most delicious offering—holiday hams. For the past 20 years, the university meat-processing plant called Cal Poly Meats has been selling high-quality pork in partnership with the Cal Poly Swine Unit. AnnMarie Cornejo, the communications specialist from the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences, said that the plant teaches students the science of meat production while serving SLO County locally sourced meat products. “The program is just one of many handson experiences students are able to have during their time at Cal Poly—both inside and outside the classroom—emphasizing a farm-to-fork mentality,” she said. But the Meats and Swine Unit partnership also aims to spread holiday cheer. The Swine Unit is a student-run pig program that raises roughly 40 crossbred show pig sows and 60 commercial sows. Some of the commercial animals are sold to Meats to make hams. The Swine Unit puts the money back into the program so students can improve their exposure to the process from breeding and farrowing (helping pigs give birth) to finishing. Available only during the holiday season, Cornejo said that the hams are cured for about 14 days and flavored with all-natural hickory smoke. They’re available bone-in for $4.50 a pound, and can be purchased as a whole (between 18 to 20 pounds) or half (between 9 to 12 pounds). Beginning early November, community members have been reserving the hams for upcoming holidays, starting with Thanksgiving. She added that Dec. 18 is the last day for pickup. “Students are involved in every step of the process, from processing and curing hams to packaging and organizing marketing and sales. The center anticipates that more than 200 whole

PIG OUT Fourth-year animal science major Avery De Mello (pictured) is one of the 20 students employed by Cal Poly Meats who handle ham production and sales.

hams will be sold this year,” Cornejo said. Currently, the USDA-inspected Meats employ 20 Cal Poly students, and they hail from a variety of majors including animal science, bioresource and agricultural engineering, and horticulture and crop science. One such student is fourth-year Shelby Watts. She also works as Meats’ student manager. “The Cal Poly Meat Processing Center is the epitome of ‘learn by doing’ through utilizing industry standards and practices through hands-on experiences,” said Watts, an agricultural science major. “It allows students such as myself with little experience upon introduction to develop industry knowledge, professional skills, and serve the community in a unique way.” Like the Swine Unit’s income, proceeds from meat sales go back into the meatprocessing center so students can glean from the harvesting to packaging process. Customers can pick up hams and more— fresh beef, lamb, poultry—from the small storefront located at the back end of campus overlooking pastures on Stenner Creek Road. For Cal Poly student Nora Bales, the quality of the meat products ensured her lasting loyalty. Bales told New Times that though this year will be her first time ordering a ham from Cal Poly Meats for

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Christmas, she has been a customer since 2013 when she was an undergraduate student. She added that Meats’ customer service smoothened her complicated holiday travel schedule. “I got an email confirmation saying that I was confirmed to get a ham and they gave me a time window. But I’m going to be out of town [during that window]. So I emailed again and asked if I could pick it up at a different time. They said, ‘Absolutely!’ It was seamless and easy,” Bales, now a graduate student, said. Getting her ingredients from close to home is important for Bales. “As a Cal Poly student, it doesn’t get more local than the school that I go to. I know people that work at Cal Poly Meats, I see where they keep their animals. I know that they’re making these products

with high ethical standards,” she said. Leaders from the meat plant also credit the locally sourced nature for a strong base of returning customers. Cornejo added that some of them included “alumni-operated companies in nearby counties” that purchase hams annually for their employees. Jim Douglass, a 1979 Cal Poly graduate who oversees the meat-processing center, said that regulars are especially active during the holiday season. “We have a lot of repeat customers during the holidays who have made Cal Poly hams a part of their holiday tradition,” he said. “Students get to see first-hand how their hard work is valued.” ✷ Reach Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal at brajagopal@newtimesslo.com

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t’s almost that time of the year: PostThanksgiving, Black Friday is upon us, and the countdown to gift-giving season commences. But as supply chains grow increasingly strained, business owners may find themselves struggling to fill the shelves—and in turn, holiday shoppers may have a harder time filling their stockings. “When we were in the heart of the pandemic, we had a lot of people not going out, not a lot of people in stores,” San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jim Dantona said. “The speed at which you needed to restock shelves, get new products, was still at a bit of a trickle pace. When the doors kind of reopened in June … [businesses] didn’t have anything ready to meet that huge new demand that came over summer. So what we’re seeing here is a culmination of lots of triggers going off at the same time.” Businesses got inventive to fill the gaps that supply chain issues had widened. “It’s weird stuff that we’re having a hard time getting,” said Matt Pearce, owner of Old San Luis BBQ. “Takeout service products dried up across the country, so we were having to kind of scrounge and get weird paper products to do our disposable takeout containers.” Pearce likened it to a game of Whac-AMole. “As soon as you get one thing resolved, something else pops up,” he said. Even more challenging for Pearce is building back his staff after the pandemic, something he’s been struggling with since February this year. “It’s taxing,” he said. “The business has bounced back, but the opportunity to meet our customers’ and our clients’ needs, through supply chain or through labor shortages—it’s been a real big challenge this year.” As a barbecue restaurant, Pearce said his business hits its peak during the

summer months, so the holiday season may provide a bit of breathing room to continue rebuilding staff. For others, the holidays are the peak of the year. “I’ve got friends that own businesses downtown, and they’ve been busier in the summer months than they typically are during the holidays months,” Pearce said. “Now, they’re just like, ‘I don’t know what we’re going to do in the holiday months, if already this year is blowing records out of the water.’” Cool Hand Luke’s in Santa Maria is expecting a busy holiday season, but the steakhouse can’t find the staff it needs to reach its full potential. “I don’t have any people coming in to interview. I’ve done sign-on bonuses, incentives for my current employees to bring people in,” owner Shawn Van Pelt said. “I think there’s a lot of people who left the whole industry in general because they had to find other forms of income to support their families.” SLO Chamber President Dantona thinks that the pandemic led a lot of people to reimagine what it means to PHOTO BY MALEA MARTIN

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lineup. This approach was already foundational to the Holiday business pre-pandemic. But Guide now, as supply chains stall, 2021 co-owner Jenny Kompolt said her store’s scrappy, self-made spirit may just be its saving grace in getting through the holiday season. “It started out of art therapy for me, and creating things, essentially out of things that people would throw away or see as junk,” Kompolt said of her business, which she co-owns with maker Melissa James. “The store is filled with lots of things that we create and our staff creates, in addition to other makers that we admire and bring in.” In this way, “we create our own supply and demand,” Kompolt said. “We’ve been affected by [supply chain issues], but it has not been a huge detriment to us because we ONE OF A KIND The Junk Girls on Monterey Street make so much of what we in SLO expects a busy holiday season, but owner Jenny have,” she continued. “If Kompolt said her store’s largely handmade selection will help avoid some of the supply chain issues that many we were low on one type of other businesses are tackling. thing, we would hopefully find something that we make a living, and that may be could create to fill that. … Fortunately, contributing to the staffing struggle we have that bandwidth.” restaurants are now facing. Shopping small makes an impact on “Some of these folks that were in the local economy every holiday season, restaurants, or in employment where it but this year, it may also be a matter disappeared for a very long time, they of necessity as online stocks run low remember that, and don’t want to put and big-box stores struggle to fill empty themselves back in the situation where shelves. that might happen again,” Dantona said. “If people are producing things locally, Dantona predicts that business will and aren’t being constrained by the level out for a lot of local stores over supply chain, they will have the inventory the holidays, particularly for the retail to meet the demand,” SLO Chamber CEO industry—not for lack of demand, but lack Dantona said. of supply. He added that if a local store doesn’t “What we’ll see is more of a flat line have what you’re looking for, a gift card from these previous three or four months can be the perfect way to support that as opposed to a massive upswing in those business while they restock. The chamber numbers,” Dantona said. “The supply is also bringing back its popular Buy chain will limit how much sales will Local Bonus in partnership with the city happen during that time.” of SLO. Starting Nov. 15, 2021, people Not all retail stores rely on the who spend $100 or more at any local international supply chain, though. Small business in SLO city can receive a $25 businesses that source locally and handgift card. make their products have more flexibility “Go out and find those special things,” in what goes on their shelves. Dantona encouraged, “whether that’s The Junk Girls, a quirky shop located experiential or actual physical things that in the historic Muzio’s building on are being made locally.” ✷ Monterey Street in SLO, is all about using reclaimed materials and found Reach Staff Writer Malea Martin at objects to create their distinctive product mmartin@newtimesslo.com.

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n the first Friday night in December for almost a decade, Carl Dudley of Pacific Western Bank has stood at the corner of Chorro and Palm streets in downtown San Luis Obispo and faced a line of cars and floats that stretched for blocks. When 7 p.m. strikes, and anticipation builds, Dudley, a volunteer since 2006, kicks off the SLO Holiday Parade. One by one, floats look eagerly to him for the green light to start their struts through downtown. Thousands of locals line the sidewalks, sitting in lawn chairs and covered with blankets. “Everyone has to go through me,” a chuckling Dudley told New Times about his role as parade starter. “I get to see everybody. That’s the real plus.” Dudley looks forward to playing this ceremonial role at SLO County’s staple holiday event every winter. But last year, his streak at the starting line came to an unexpected end. Due to COVID-19, the parade was canceled, and the typical 10,000 or so locals who are involved were told to stay home. “It was sad,” Dudley said. “You have tradition, and then all of a sudden you have

a hole. I enjoy the parade. It brings the kid out in you. It’s a good family event for us as part of the downtown community.” This December marks the triumphant return of the SLO Holiday Parade. The pandemic can’t keep it down for another year. On Dec. 3, the parade—and Dudley—will be back as if it never left, for its 45th anniversary. “It is so exciting,” said Bettina Swigger, CEO of the Downtown SLO association, which puts on the parade. “We’re ready to flex those muscles again.” With a California Dreamin’ theme, the parade will look mostly like it has in years past, with some pandemic-related quirks, changes, and additions, according to Swigger. For starters, the parade will have to navigate around downtown’s new parklets, which were installed at eateries last year to facilitate more outdoor dining. But Swigger said the parklets actually add a fun new element to the parade, as diners can watch it up close over food and drinks. And “never fear,” she said, there’s still plenty of sidewalk left for families and spectators to plant down their lawn chairs as always. The parade route will also remain the same. “There is plenty of room to do that,”

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Swigger said. “There are 28 parklets, not all are on the parade route.” Downtown SLO has some special plans in store to respect and recognize the reality of the pandemic, the toll it’s taken, and the people who have put themselves on the front lines to fight it. “We are honoring our first responders and health care workers,” Swigger said. “We’re going to start off our parade with workers from Tenet Health and Dignity Health [hospitals] and San Luis Ambulance. That’s a way of saying thank you.” Then, about 80 parade groups— representing schools, businesses, nonprofits, and organizations of all stripes—will take to the streets to showcase their creativity and holiday spirit.

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FRIENDS OF SANTA MARGARITA LIBRARY: 18TH ANNUAL CRAFT FAIRE Shop for goods from local artists and crafters at the 18th annual Craft Faire, benefitting the Friends of the Santa Margarita Library. Find handmade gifts at the Santa Margarita Community Hall. Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Santa Margarita Community Hall, 22501 I Street, Santa Margarita, 805-769-6418. HOLIDAY ESTATE BEEF WINEMAKER DINNER: PRIME RIB This beautiful 5-course prime rib dinner will be paired with award-winning wines. Each dinner is hosted by Ted Plemons, surrounded by vino vines, and carefully curated by executive chef Charles Paladin Wayne. Dec. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805-239-1730.

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SECOND ANNUAL HARMONY CHRISTMAS MARKET Shop and support local businesses for the holidays this year by purchasing gifts from a variety of vendors. There will also be food trucks. Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. instagram. com/townofharmony. Harmony Christmas Market, 2177 Old Creamery Road, Harmony.

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MID-STATE FAIR MARKET Find antiques, new items, used items, and handmade items from local artisans and crafters as holiday gifts or gifts for yourself. Free admission and parking. Vendor application and details online. Dec. 3, 2-6 p.m. and Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-239-0655. midstatefair. com. Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles. SIP AND SHOP HOLIDAY MARKET Knock out some of that “last minute” shopping list, while enjoying a glass of wine, mulled wine, or hot apple cider in-hand as carols fill the air. Dec. 4, 1 p.m. and Dec. 5, 4 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805-239-1730. SAN LUIS OBISPO

45TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE The theme of this years’ Holiday Parade is California Dreamin’: celebrate the sun, the wine, the beach, and the sights. Dec. 3, 7-9 p.m. downtownslo.com. Downtown SLO, Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo. HANUKKAH DOWNTOWN 2021 The SLO Jewish community is honored to continue its annual tradition of lighting the public menorah outside the Old Mission of San Luis Obispo

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HOLIDAY ART BOUTIQUE Originals priced $150 and under. Also features a free raffle, card packs, matted prints, and more. Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. colleengnos.com. Gnos Art Studio, 141 Suburban Road, Unit C4, San Luis Obsipo, 805-441-8277. HOLIDAY FAIR All are welcome to this pre-Christmas

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HOLIDAY GIFT CARD DRIVE You can mail gift cards to PO Box 125, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406, or drop them off at office locations in SLO and Paso Robles. Through Dec. 20 luminaalliance.org. Lumina Alliance, 51 Zaca Lane, suite 150, San Luis Obispo. SPECIAL EVENTS continued page 30

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LIGHT UP A LIFE 2021 A ceremony for remembrance of loved ones who are no longer present but certainly not forgotten. The lantern symbolizes light as we are guided through life’s darker times and illumination of love and remembrance. Hosted by Hospice SLO County. Nov. 30, 6-7:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, 781-8220. SIP AND GRAZE Celebrate the opening of the Apple Farm Marketplace and Cellar. Enjoy delicious, savory and sweet bites created with fresh local groceries, paired with a signature lineup of local wines, brew, cider, and spirits, all while meandering through six holiday vignettes. Every other Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. through Dec. 18 $80-$100. 805-544-2040. applefarm.com. Apple Farm, 2015 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. S O U T H C OA S T S L O C O U N T Y

ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE Dec. 4-5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-343-0883. theluffafarm.com. The Luffa Farm, 1457 Willow Road, Nipomo. ELEGANT CHRISTMAS Festive lights, holiday music, Santa, carolers, extended-hours shopping, and wine tasting. Stores in the Village of Arroyo Grande will stay open extended hours to accommodate shoppers. Dec. 5, 12-7 p.m. southcountychambers.com. Historic Village of Arroyo Grande, Branch and Short St., Arroyo Grande. GIVING TUESDAY 2021 Fin’s will donate 100 percent of the proceeds of this Drive-Through meal pick-up party to 5CHC. Nov. 30, 4-7 p.m. my805tix.com. Fin’s Restaurant, 25 W. Grand Ave., Grover Beach, 805-473-3467.

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HOLIDAY BAKE SALE AND POTTERY SALE Features a variety of items for sale, including functional ware, yard art, sculptures, beautifully decorated and packaged homemade baked goods, candies, cookies, breads, candied nuts, and jellies. Dec. 5, 12-3 p.m. Trilogy at Monarch Dunes, 1645 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo.

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HOLIDAY HARMONY Join us at the newly renovated Pismo Beach Pier for Holiday Harmony hosted by Pismo Beach Recreation. Features a Tree Lighting (6 p.m.), Santa, kids’ activities, goody bags, and snow. Dec. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 805-773-7063. Pismo Beach Pier, West end of Pomeroy, Pismo Beach. HOLIDAY WREATH AUCTION The Clark Center Wreath Auction bidding will kick off on Black Friday. Bidders will have the opportunity to “Buy It Now” for early pick up. MondaysSundays. through Dec. 19 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/ shows/wreath-auction/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts,

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LAST MINUTE GIFTS POP-UP Stop and shop in this nursery setting from more than 10 vendors and artisans for all of your last minute holiday gift needs. Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Birchwood Garden Barn & Home, 323 West Tefft Street, Nipomo.

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PECK THE HALLS Enjoy seeing the decorated sanctuary as you sip cider and share holiday cheer. Tour the sanctuary and meet the rescued residents up close. Hear their stories of triumph from volunteers who work with them weekly. Meet goats, miniature horses, sheep, potbelly pigs, mini donkeys, chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Dec. 4, 12 & 1 p.m. greenerpasturessanctuary.org/. Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary, 2148 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande, 805-704-7327. SANTA’S DOGGIE PARADE This year’s parade participants will receive goodie bags donated by Petco Arroyo Grande. All dogs must be registered and check-in between 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. to receive a contest identification number. Call for more info. Dec. 11, 11 a.m.-noon $5. 805-6271997. Avila Beach Promenade, 404 Front St., Avila Beach, avilabeachpier.com/information/avila-beach-promenade.html. VICTORIAN STYLE HOLIDAY BRUNCH Enjoy a Victorian style champagne brunch, a tour of the handsomely decorated Head Keepers Residence, and the soothing sounds of Brynn Albanese and her magic violin. Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. my805tix.com. Point San Luis Lighthouse, 1 Lighthouse Rd., Avila Beach. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ L O S A L A M O S

25TH ANNUAL LIGHTS, SIGHTS, AND HOLIDAY NIGHTS The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department and Recreation and Parks Commission invite community members to decorate their homes in the spirit of the season. Nominations in awards categories accepted through Dec. 6. Through Dec. 6 cityofsantamaria.org. Santa Maria, Citywide, Santa Maria. ALTRUSA’S FESTIVAL OF TREES Sponsored by Altrusa of the Central Coast, the event gives sponsors a chance to decorate a Christmas tree and place gifts under it before raffling off each one to the public. Nov. 26-Dec. 11 $1 per raffle ticket. altrusaofthecentralcoast.org/. Santa Maria Town Center, 142 Town Center East, Santa Maria. CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY A special holiday drive-through event hosted by Elks Recreation. Nov. 26-Dec. SPECIAL EVENTS continued page 32

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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY The free festivities begin at 5 p.m. and include refreshments, crafts for the kids, holiday caroling by the Coastal Voices Choir, pictures with Santa, and the grand illumination of the 24-foot Christmas tree is at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 5 p.m. cityofsantamaria.org. Santa Maria City Hall, 110 E. Cook St., Santa Maria. WISHING TREES What will you wish for? Come visit our wishing trees during the month of December and write down your hope, wish, or dream for next year. Hang your wish on one of the trees and see what others in the community are wishing for. Dec. 1 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/citygovernment/departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. L O M P O C / VA N D E N B E R G

2021 LOMPOC VALLEY CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS SEASON PARADE This year’s parade theme is “Home for the Holidays.” Guests can also look forward to the community tree lighting, hot cocoa, cookies, and more. Dec. 3, 6 p.m. cityoflompoc.com/. Lompoc Parade Route, Pine Ave. and H. St., Lompoc. 27TH ANNUAL LOMPOC HOLIDAY DECORATION CONTEST Nominations of Lompoc houses, apartments, businesses and other buildings with outdoor holiday decorations are welcomed for consideration. Through Dec. 9 cityoflompoc. com/. Lompoc City Hall, 100 City Hall Dr., Lompoc. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Join Santa and his helpers for a pancake breakfast. Space is limited (pre-registration required). Dec. 4, 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. $7 (ages 3 to 12); $12 (ages 13 and up). cityoflompoc.com. Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center, 1120 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc.

WILDLING MUSEUM’S HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE Features local artisans working in jewelry, crafts, ceramics, woodworking. Sale includes store discounts and more. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082, wildlingmuseum.org.

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THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre (CCAT) will present a staged reading of the wildly popular book, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Barbara Robinson. Vaccination proof and ID required. Masks required. Dec. 18, 7-9 p.m. and Dec. 19, 2-4 p.m. $10. 805-9278190. cambriaarts.org/theatre-season/. Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

ECHO’S NORTH COUNTY TURKEY TROT Suggested is $20 per person. Includes a 5K Fun Run/ Walk (around the park). Prizes for Turkey costumes. Nov. 25, 8:30-midnight Donations. 805-462-3663. echoshelter. org/turkey-trot. Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero. SAN LUIS OBISPO

THANKSGIVING SERVICE This inspiring and festive service includes readings from the Bible, hymns, and more. Nov. 25, 10-11 a.m. Christian Science Church, 1326 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo. S O U T H C OA S T S L O C O U N T Y

THANKSGIVING DINING AT VESPERA RESORT Thanksgiving guests will savor Executive Chef Frank Barajas’ creative Central California Coastal celebratory fare at breezy, casually stylish Somerset Grill at Vespera Resort. Nov. 25, 12-8 p.m. Vespera Resort, 147 Stimson Ave., Pismo Beach, 805-7731011, vesperapismobeach.com.

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MAKERS MARKET AT THE ELVERHOJ The Elverhoj Museum of History and Art in Solvang is hosting a series of makers market events. Talented artisans from area studios and workshops will showcase and sell their handmade gifts and goods. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 18 Free. 805-6861211. elverhoj.org. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang.

NEW SONGS FOR THE NEW YEAR Songwriters at Play host Steve Key will be joined by eight other writers who have accepted the challenge of performing newlycreated compositions to welcome 2022. Lineup includes Lauren Hatcher, John Sandoval, Dan Daniel, Douglas Romayne, Craig Louis Dingman, Rob Kimball, Dennis Mikel, and Jeff Seals. Jan. 1, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-2046821. stevekey.com/events. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles. NEW YEAR’S EVE CASSINO PARTY A swanky CASSino Night in the vineyard as we ring in the New Year.

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NOON YEAR’S EVE Featuring Riptide Big band with vocalists Bob Nations, Mitch Latting, and Liz Douglas. Funded by the Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County. Presented by Santa Maria Valley Senior Club. Dec. 31, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 775-813-5186. RiptideBB.com. Elwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 Park Ave., Santa Maria.

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SOLVANG JULEFEST Julefest returns with a modified, pandemic-safer set of events and happenings throughout the 2021 holiday season. Nov. 27-Jan. 1 solvangjulefest.org/. Downtown Solvang, Citywide, Solvang.

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Costa Gallery in Los Osos is currently featuring a selection of local artist Larry Le Brane’s fused glass reindeer (pictured) and holiday-themed dishware, through Friday, Dec. 31. For more info on Le Brane, who also frequently hosts local classes on fused glass art, visit facebook. com/larry.lebrane. Costa Gallery is located at 2087 10th St., Los Osos. —C.W. Features jazz music by Casey Biggs and the Paso Wine Man Band. Dec. 31, 7-10 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805-239-1730.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATORY DINNER This special Executive Chef Barajas’ dinner at delightful Somerset Grill is a wonderful way to usher in 2022. Dec. 31, 5-10 p.m. $49-$129. Vespera Resort, 147 Stimson Ave., Pismo Beach, 805773-1011, vesperapismobeach.com.

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COMEDY AT THE CASTLE Back by popular demand, Comedy Night at The Castle returns. This time, we have comedian Andy Hendrickson to keep you laughing. Dec. 18, 6-9 p.m. $30. 805-369-6100. toothandnailwine.com/pages/ live-music-events. Tooth and Nail Winery, 3090 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY SLO REP presents this radio broadcast iteration of the holiday classic. Show info and tickets online. Fridays, Saturdays, 7-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 2-3 p.m. through Dec. 18 $20-$25. 805-786-2440. slorep.org/shows/its-a-wonderful-life-a-live-radio-play/. San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. THE VELVETEEN RABBIT: BALLET THEATRE SLO See Margery Williams’ classic children’s tale come alive on stage. Then enjoy a grand skate with “Les Patineurs (The Skaters).” Dec. 17, 7 p.m., Dec. 18, 7 p.m. and Dec. 19, 2 p.m. pacslo.org. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 805-756-7113. S O U T H C OA S T S L O C O U N T Y

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HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA See Scrooge find his Christmas spirit in a heart-warming tale of holiday magic, laugh until your sides ache at the zany characters in a fractured fairy tale opera, and celebrate the music of the season in our Holiday Vaudeville Revue. WednesdaysSundays. through Dec. 31 $30-$35. americanmelodrama. com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano.

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AN IRISH CHRISTMAS As seen on PBS. Join an awardwinning cast of riverdance principals and world champion dancers in a celebration of the great traditions of Christmas in Ireland: butter-making, chasing the wren on St. Stephen’s Day, drawing down the half door, and more. Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. $40-$58. 805-489-9444. clarkcenter.org/shows/an-irishchristmas/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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WHITE CHRISTMAS: PRESENTED BY AGHS THEATRE COMPANY Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of singing sisters to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge. Enjoy an uplifting show for the whole family. Dec. 3, 7-9 p.m. $10-$15. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/shows/white-christmas-the-musical/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande. WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Current cast members from the Emmy-nominated Whose Line Is It Anyway? TV show, Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray,will leave you gasping with witty scenes they invent before your eyes. All ages welcome. May include adult humor. Nov. 26, 8-9 p.m. $47-$77. 805-489-9444. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, clarkcenter.org. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ L O S A L A M O S

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THE SECRET GARDEN Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Orphaned by an epidemic, young Mary Lennox is sent from British colonial India to a home she has never known in Yorkshire, England. There she finds a mysterious house and a family shrouded in secrets. Through Dec. 23 pcpa.org. Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, 805-928-7731.

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LORILEE SILVAGGIO’S THE NUTCRACKER Presented by Civic Ballet of SLO. It’s Christmas Eve and Clara is about to have the night of her dreams. Audiences of all ages will enjoy the magic and wonder of this holiday tradition. Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 civicballetslo.org. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, 756-4849. NCDPAF: 25TH ANNUAL NUTCRACKER BALLET Enjoy this 25th annual Silver Celebration, presented by NCDPAF. Dancers from across San Luis Obispo County come together on stage to present this timeless story of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker. A joy for all ages. Dec. 4, 2 & 7 p.m. and Dec. 5, 2 p.m. 805-756-4849. ncdpaf.org/nutcracker. Spanos Theatre, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. S O U T H C OA S T S L O C O U N T Y

NUTCRACKER: PRESENTED BY EVERYBODY CAN DANCE Since EBCD’s Nutcracker debut, Artistic Director Diane Rose Zink has continued to enhance and embellish her production of Tchaikovsky’s glorious ballet, which has become a rite of passage for generations of dancers, and an annual holiday tradition for the community. Nov. 27, 7-9 p.m. $20-$25. 805-4899444. clarkcenter.org/shows/nutcracker/. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande.

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Come in and browse the eclectic world of The Ugly Mug Ceramics. Specializing in pottery mugs, ceramic planters, one-of-a-kind art pieces and affordable holiday gifts, this store offers one of the more unique shopping experiences on the Central Coast. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Plein Air trained, yet most often working from the studio, my style is representational, utilizing a glazing technique of many thin layers of oil paint to create a translucent effect that provides depth and emanates light from my paintings. Commissions are welcomed.

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Lisa Renée Falk of Glasshead Studio creates original artwork using glass, fibers, feathers, yarns, and fabric. Shop for unique handcrafted gifts, jewelry, tableware, or purchase a gift certificate toward an art class. For more info email: make@glassheadstudio.com

Holiday Art Show: Dec 4 Join Colleen Gnos for some seasonal spirit at her one-day holiday art showcase. Free gift with purchase and free raffle. Great gift ideas such as new original paintings $150 and under, and card packs of your favorite art. Explore art before you visit at www.gnosart.com. Happy artful holidays, everyone! 11am–4pm

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Give the gift that lasts a life time! The gift of creative play and exploration. LilA offers classes for 3 yrs old to Adult, monthly workshops for women, and private parties. Keep your loved ones (and you) inspired all year long. Gift certificates available online, by phone, or in person.

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INGRID BRINK: Land, sea and sky scapes in collage, watercolor and cold wax. JAN BRINK: Whimsical redwood and glass sculptures. CAROL PAULSEN: Intimate reflections of nature’s beauty with oil and gouache. Giclees, hoodies, t-shirts, cards, cloth bags and more.

Our Holiday Gift Gallery features jewelry, glass works, paintings, ceramics, mosaic art, garden sculpture, artisan soaps, and unique gifts for the home and garden by local artists. Visit the garden gallery Mon–Sun 10am–4pm.

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Funkytown Pottery is a working-artist studio. My pieces are unique slab ware designs including Funkytown incense burning houses, vases, wall hangings, and holiday napkin rings (that make a sweet hostess gift). Each piece is fun and FUNKtional. I am here with my sweet Golden, Cosmo, Tuesdays–Saturdays 11:00–3:30.

American FabHouse specializes in artisanal craftsmanship with eclectic composition for the ultimate form and function. AFH is the culmination of two+ decades of creativity and sought-after craftsmanship from the heart of the central coast of California. Creating and building exceptional modern furniture, lighting home décor & sculptural art is what we do best. Every piece that leaves the Thies studio has all the quality you’d expect of a custom-designed and hand-built work of art – with all the freshness of today’s modern home trends.

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MUSIC from page 34 Awards. Special guests: Bakersfield-based duo The Charlie Zanne Band, and Kris Simeon. Dec. 4, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. stevekey.com/events. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

FLAVOR PACKET Contemporary jazz. Nov. 27, 1-4:30 p.m. eastoneverett.com/. Shale Oak Winery, 3235 Oakdale Rd., Paso Robles, 8052394800. FRIDAY DJ SERIES Features different DJ each Friday. Presented by Traffic Records. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. Ancient Owl Beer Garden, 6090 El Camino Real, suite C, Atascadero, 805460-6042, ancientowlbeergarden.com. SONGWRITERS AT PLAY FEATURES SUSAN MARIE REEVES Songwriters at Play host Steve Key presents an afternoon of live music featuring Santa Barbara’s Susan Marie Reeves, who plays a unique combination of bluegrass, mountain, folk, Irish, and alternative folk rock. Special guests: The Dennis and Laura Show, and Jennifer Martin. Dec. 11, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. stevekey. com/events. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

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CAL POLY SYMPHONY FALL CONCERT: GABRIELIAN PLAYS SHOSTAKOVICH Guest soloist Tanya Gabrielian — hailed by the London Times as “a pianist of powerful physical and imaginative muscle,” — will perform Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the symphony, which will perform works by other composers with mental illness: Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and Schumann. Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. GLISSANDO: FALL HARP MUSIC BY C. HITE A new harp release for listening and download at bandcamp. You can relax and imagine autumn leaves scampering about in an autumn wind in original songs that are written with the heavenly glissando strumming technique. Through Dec. 9 carolbethhite.bandcamp.com/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. LIVE MUSIC WITH GRAMMY AWARD-WINNER LOUIE ORTEGA Enjoy live music with Louie Ortega every

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MUSIC AND ADVOCACY PRESENTATION BY TANYA GABRIELIAN Part of Tanya Gabrielian’s residency with the Cal Poly Music Department. She’ll discuss the ways in which she has combined a career as a solo pianist with her advocacy for mental health awareness, social justice and wellness. Musical examples will be included in the discussion. Dec. 2, 11:10 a.m. Free. 805-7562406. music.calpoly.edu/calendar/special/. Cal Poly Davidson Music Center, Room 218, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. S O U T H C OA S T S L O C O U N T Y

KATIE BOECK: 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF JONI MITCHELL’S BLUE This show features Katie Boeck on piano, guitar, and dulcimer, Michael Gannon (guitar, vocals), Chris Benelli (percussion), and Makenna Hartlin (background vocals). Katie’s voice echoes the soaring emotional range, playful textures and haunting hues of Joni’s classic album in a way that few can emulate. Dec. 12, 7:30-8:45 p.m. $30-$42. 805-489-9444. Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, clarkcenter.org. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ L O S A L A M O S

CENTRAL COAST BEAT SOCIAL: COURTYARD CULTURE An ongoing series of outdoor music events at different venues in Santa Maria, Guadalupe, and other cities along the Central Coast. Hosted by Central Coast Beat Social. ongoing centralcoastbeatsocial.com/. Santa Maria, Citywide, Santa Maria. SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC: FIRST FRIDAYS AT FOUR Featuring musicians from the Santa Maria Philharmonic, this monthly series of musical adventures are recorded in local settings and offered free to the public. First Friday of every month Free. smphilharmonic.org. Soundcloud (Santa Maria Philharmonic), Online, Santa Maria. S A N TA Y N E Z VA L L E Y

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STEREO CHICKENS LIVE Songwriters at Play host Steve Key presents an afternoon of live music featuring the trio called Stereo Chickens, California’s premier Americana group blending Country, Bluegrass, Folk, and Gospel into their own unique sound. Nov. 27, 12:30-3:30 p.m. and Dec. 18, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. 805-204-6821. stevekey.com/events. Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd., Paso Robles.

Wednesday, while sipping your favorites in the Wine Bar and Craft Beer Garden. No cover. Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. Free. 805-544-9463. slowineandbeerco.com/ events. SLO Wine and Beer Company, 3536 S. Higuera Street, Suite 250, San Luis Obispo.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021 A Global Generosity Movement ... Locally on the Central Coast Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. In partnership with Giving Tuesday’s global network of leaders, partners, communities, and generous individuals, this event is set to spark an increase in grassroots generosity, citizen engagement, business and philanthropy activation, and support for communities and nonprofits around the world. People can show their generosity in a variety of ways to participate in #GivingTuesday—whether it’s helping a neighbor, advocating for an issue, sharing a skill, or giving to causes, every act of generosity counts. The movement is currently focused on opportunities to give back to communities and causes in safe ways that allow for social connection and kindness even while practicing physical distancing. #GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to stand together in unity—to use their individual power of generosity to remain connected and heal.

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THEATERFEST PRESENTS: DOCTOR WU LIVE IN CONCERT While Solvang Theater is temporarily closed for a rebuilding project, Solvang Theaterfest will present live concert events at alternative locations throughout the Santa Ynez Valley. The first concert features Doctor Wu, a Steely Dan tribute band from LA. Dec. 3, 7 p.m. $22. 805-686-1789. solvangtheaterfest. org. Veterans’ Memorial Building, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. Brick Barn Wine Estate, 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, 805-686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com.

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CAMBRIA STARS: HOLIDAY SING ALONG A very special holiday sing along with Cambria local superstars Jill Knight and Brynn Albanese, in the heated garden of Robin’s Restaurant. Co-hosted by Cambria Concerts Unplugged. Dec. 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Dec. 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m. my805tix.com. Robin’s Restaurant, 4095 Burton Drive, Cambria, 805-927-5007. A CELEBRATION OF CAROLS WITH THE ST. BENEDICT’S SINGERS This concert is a free gift from St. Benedict’s Church to the community and a Los Osos tradition. Enjoy a lively sing-a-long of familiar carols from across the centuries. Refreshments to follow. Limited seating. Dec. 19, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. stbenslososos.org. St. Benedict’s Church, 2220 Snowy Egret Ln., Los Osos, 805-528-0654. SAN LUIS OBISPO

CAL POLY CHOIRS’ HOLIDAY KALEIDOSCOPE The fifth annual Holiday Kaleidoscope concert is a Central Coast tradition. This concert brings together all four Cal Poly choral ensembles with local high school and community ensembles. Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. 805-756-4849. music.calpoly.edu/ calendar/. Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. S O U T H C OA S T S L O C O U N T Y

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT TRILOGY Dec. 4, 7-9 p.m. my805tix.com. Trilogy at Monarch Dunes, 1645 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ L O S A L A M O S

THE SANTA MARIA PHILHARMONIC’S FESTIVE FANFARE: CHEERY AND BRIGHT Lift your holiday spirits with the Philharmonic’s annual all-Baroque concert at the Pacific Christian Center. This year’s program offers music by

Handel, Bach, Purcell, and Telemann. Dec. 3, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 805-925-0412. smphilharmonic.org/contact/. Pacific Christian Center, 3435 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria.

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GALLERY AT MARINA SQUARE: FEATURED JEWELRY ARTIST HOPE MYERS Hope Myers is an award-winning watercolorist, and jeweler. She has been creating her artwork on the Central Coast for over 30 years. Opening reception is Nov. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. Through Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

WINTER RECITALS Certain Sparks’ recitals return to the barrel room stage. Dec. 17, 6-8 p.m. and Dec. 18, 5-9 p.m. Lompoc Wine Factory, 321 N. D St., Lompoc, 805-243-8398, lompocwinefactory.com.

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ART AND ABOUT LOS OSOS Join us for Art and About Los Osos, a self-guided art walk that gives the community an opportunity to experience visual, literary, and performing art in galleries and other venues throughout Los Osos. Events will not occur on major holidays. Second Saturday of every month, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-544-9251. artsobispo.org/art-and-about. Los Osos, Townwide, Los Osos. ART AND ABOUT MORRO BAY Join us for Art and About Morro Bay, a self-guided art walk that gives the community an opportunity to experience visual, literary, and performing art in galleries and other venues. Visit site for a map of locations. (Events will not occur on major holidays). Fourth Saturday of every month, 1-4 p.m. Free. 805-544-9251. artsobispo.org/art-and-about. Morro Bay (participating artists), Townwide, Morro Bay. COSTA GALLERY: ART AND ABOUT LOS OSOS Costa Gallery co-hosts ARTS Obispo’s art walk, with more than 200 Holiday gifts $50 and under by more than 20 local artists. Browse fiber art, glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, prints, and sculpture. Shipping available. Dec. 11, 1-4 p.m. Free admission. 559-799-9632. Costa Gallery is now featuring a private collection of encaustic artwork by Los Osos artists Margaret Bertrand and Bob Dodge. Second Saturday of every month costagallery.com. Costa Gallery,

FINE ART PAINTINGS BY SPANKY ANDERSON Come by and see Spanky’s amazing, unique acrylic landscape paintings. Through Nov. 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 PHOTOGRAPHY BY CARLO CHRISTIAN Come see marvelous Infrared photography by Carlo Christian. These stunning black and white images are sure to inspire and amaze. Through Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-1068. galleryatmarinasquare.com. Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay.

LOMPOC POPS ORCHESTRA: CHRISTMAS CONCERT Selections include “Festival Sounds of Hanukkah,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Christmas at the Movies,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!” The renowned Lompoc Valley Master Chorale will accompany the orchestra for some songs. Dec. 5, 7 p.m. lompocpopsorchestra.org/. First United Methodist Church, 925 North F St., Lompoc.

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JERILYNNE NIBBE: A RETROSPECTIVE Featuring monoprints, watercolors, and woodcuts. Through Jan. 2, 2022, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-772-6394. Morro Bay Library, 625 Harbor St., Morro Bay. KERRY DRAGER: FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY Drager is a photographer, writer, and instructor who lives in Morro Bay. He is the author of three photo how-to books and the co-author of two photo-essay books. Dec. 1-29 Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. WINTER FAIRE AND CRAFTS SHOW This very special holiday event offers a collection of exceptional paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary. Crafts include fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and more. Through Jan. 3, 2022, 12-4 p.m. Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. NORTH SLO COUNT Y

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CRAFT ARTIST: LISA KANOFSKY A showcase of jewelry, encompassing a mix of pendants and beaded necklaces accented with a variety of metals and other textures, and other small artworks. Dec. 1-29 Gallery at Marina Square, 601 Embarcadero suite 10, Morro Bay. FEATURED ARTIST: DON DOUBLEDEE Doubledee’s specialties are fine art drawing and painting. His artworks capture the environment he lives in: Morro Bay. Dec. 1-29

1975 PEOPLE PLACES THINGS: A PHOTO EXHIBIT Maureen Thompson and Larry Borges have restored black and white photos from Europe taken nearly 50 years ago while Maureen studied photography in Austria. Opening reception on Sept. 4. Exhibit continues through Dec. 1. Through Dec. 1 Free. 520-7309733. Joebella Coffee Roasters, 3168 El Camino Real, Atascadero, joebellacoffee.com. ART continued page 40

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ART AND ABOUT PASO Join us for Art and About Paso, a self-guided art walk that gives the community an opportunity to experience visual, literary, and performing art in galleries and other venues. Visit site for an updated map of locations. Events will not occur on major holidays. First Saturday of every month, 5-9 p.m. Free. 805-544-9251. artsobispo.org/art-andabout. Participating locations, Paso Robles, City-wide. BOTTLE ART: THE CREATIVITY OF WINE LABELS Label art and wine scenes from the Paso Robles region. Through Nov. 29 Free. 8052389800. studiosonthepark. org/events/bottle-art/. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. BRUCE MUNRO: LIGHT AT SENSORIO Acclaimed artist Bruce Munro’s Light at Sensorio features two walkthrough installations: “Field of Light” featuring almost 60,000 color-changing blooms covering 15 acres of rolling hills; and “Light Towers,” celebrating Paso Robles wine country with 69 towers composed of more than 17,000 illuminated wine bottles. Thursdays-Sundays. through Jan. 2 $9.50-$110. 805-226-4287. sensoriopaso.com/. Sensorio, 4380 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles. DEPRISE BRESCIA ART GALLERY: OPEN DAILY Features a large selection of encaustic art, sculpted paintings, art installations, acrylic palette knife paintings, digital art, glass, jewelry, stones, fossils, and a butterfly sculpture garden. ongoing DepriseBrescia.com. Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, 829 10th St., Paso Robles, 310-621-7543. HANDCRAFTED FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2021 Premier craftspeople from San Luis Obispo County and beyond are featured in this unique exhibition and retail sale devoted to bringing wide public attention to the field of fine craft. A portion of every sale supports Studios on the Park. Nov. 30-Jan. 3 Free. 805-238-9800. studiosonthepark.org. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles. SAN LUIS OBISPO

ART AND ABOUT SLO Join us for Art and About SLO, a self-guided art walk that gives the community an opportunity to experience visual, literary, and performing art in galleries and other venues. Visit site for an updated map of locations. Events will not occur on major holidays. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. 805-544-9251. artsobispo.org/art-and-about. San Luis Obispo, Citywide, SLO.

CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST PASTEL SOCIETY: 3CPS MEMBER ONLINE SHOW Discover California Central Coast Pastel Society’s new online 2021 exhibit, with vibrant contemporary and classical paintings in varied styles and themes. Find exhibit, workshop, membership, paint-out dates, and event info on website. Through March 31, 2022 Free. 3cps.org/3cps-online-show/. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

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DECONSTRUCTED FREEDOM A descendant of the Cahuilla Band of Indians, Eric Jon Boyd creates mixed-media artwork that takes account of history and culture from an Indigenous perspective. This exhibition illustrates a history of events that changed the landscape of California. Through Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/ deconstructed-freedom/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. FREE DOCENT TOURS AT SLOMA Gain a deeper understanding of the artwork on view with SLOMA’s new docent tours. Saturdays, 11 a.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma. org. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. I’D TELL YOU IF I COULD Paintings and works on paper by London-based artist William Brickel. Through Feb. 6, 2022, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/visit/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. LITTLE TREASURE: HOLIDAY ART EXHIBIT Features artwork of all mediums by local artists, and all priced at $100 or less. Great for holiday shopping, collecting sweet and creative gifts that are one of a kind. Exhibit runs Dec. 3 through Jan. 31. Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Jan. 31 Free. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/gallery/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. REVISITING THE VESSEL This exhibition explores the vessel, a form artists have been drawing inspiration from for thousands of years, as a reminder of its transcendence, necessity, and influence. This exhibition is hosted in partnership with the Central Coast Sculptors Group. Through Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/exhibition/ revisiting-the-vessel/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. TANYA GABRIELIAN PANEL DISCUSSION: ART, CREATIVITY, AND MENTAL WELLNESS Part of Tanya Gabrielian’s residency with the Cal Poly Music Department. ART continued page 42

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‘Tis the season to celebrate safely Dear Valued Community Members, As we enter the season of gathering with friends and family, we ask you to remain mindful of your safety and that of your loved ones as the coronavirus continues to affect our community. Enjoy holiday traditions and protect your health by wearing a mask, staying six feet away from others, washing your hands frequently, and getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Now is also a good time to get a flu shot to protect against influenza. These very important actions will help safeguard our community and keep us on the right track. If you have questions regarding vaccination, we encourage you to speak with your trusted health care professional to alleviate any concerns. Wishing you safe and happy holidays,

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VIEWPOINTS: A SPECIAL EXHIBITION Viewpoints is an exhibition by four artists who observe the world from different directions. Kim Snyder, Rod Baker, Barry Lundgren, and Janice Pluma each offer a unique perspective on nature’s many faces. Through Dec. 31 805-926-5050. SLO Gallery, 1019 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, SLOgallery.com. S O U T H C OA S T S L O C O U N T Y

ART IN THE PARK AT DINOSAUR CAVES An outdoor art festival featuring more than 40 artists/vendors. Located at Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach, overlooking the ocean. Selection includes glass, pottery, jewelry, textiles, furniture, sculpture, paintings, photography, beauty products, food, plants, and more. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. 559-907-7538. artintheparkshellbeach.com. Dinosaur Caves Park, 2701 Price St, Pismo Beach. HOLIDAY VIEWS Visit RM Art Studios to see more than 50 original paintings by Mike and Rosemary Bauer at their home studio/gallery. Treat yourself or a loved one to a gift of art featuring scenes from our own Central Coast. Call or email for your private appointment. Nov. 27-Dec. 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 805-390-2497. rmartstudios.com. RM Art Studios, 831 Robin Circle, Arroyo Grande.

GRAPHITE ART OF MINNIE ANDERSON Now through the month of January 2022, Minnie Anderson’s exhibit is on display in Shepard Hall and features selected 2021 graphite works using a number 2 pencil on paper. The works feature portraits, pets, and family relationships. Through Jan. 28, 2022 Free. 805 925-0994 x 2832. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

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VALLEY ART GALLERY’S FALL ART SPECTACULAR 2021 The Valley Art Gallery of Santa Maria is presenting original art work from local artists. All work is available for purchasing. Free parking. Free admission. Open during airport hours. Through Dec. 1 Free. valleygallery.org. Santa Maria Airport, 3249 Terminal Dr., Santa Maria. S A N TA Y N E Z VA L L E Y

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: MARCIA BURTT Gallery Los Olivos’ solo show for November. Through Dec. 2 Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-688-7517, gallerylosolivos.com. SHARING THE LIGHT: ANSEL ADAMS AND ALAN ROSS This duo exhibition showcases the photography careers of both Ansel Adams (1902-1984) and Alan Ross (whose work is pictured), a longtime friend and former assistant of Adams. Through March 20, 2022 wildlingmuseum.org. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-1082.

RANCHO NIPOMO: MOVING WITH THE TIMES EXHIBIT This exhibit also includes the restoration efforts of the Dana Adobe which had their start in the 1930s and remain ongoing to this day. Through Jan. 15, 2022, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $5, free for DANA members and children under 12 years of age. 805-929-5679. danaadobe.org. DANA Adobe Cultural Center, 671 S. Oakglen Ave., Nipomo.

THIRD ANNUAL WINTER SALON Gallery Los Olivos presents its third annual Winter Salon group show. Gallery artists display their creative work hung “salon style” floor to ceiling. All fine art mediums represented. Mondays, ThursdaysSundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Jan. 31 805-688-7517. GalleryLosOlivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

GIFT OF ART: HOLIDAY ART SHOW Showcasing artworks by local artist Marilyn Dover Benson. Must RSVP. Dec. 4, 1 p.m. 805-452-6644. Benson’s Home Studio, 4743 Quarterhouse Trail, Orcutt.

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WIDENING CIRCLES: LANDSCAPE PORTRAITS OF SOLVANG Both of the show’s featured artists, husband and wife John Iwerks and Chris Chapman, will also be hosting periodic art demonstrations at the museum (Oct. 9, Oct. 30, and Nov. 13). Through Feb. 1, 2022 elverhoj.org. Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang, 805-686-1211.

details. Through Dec. 31 805-9278190. cambriaarts.org/home. Cambria Center for the Arts, 1350 Main St., Cambria.

ROD BAKER’S SEVENTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFT STUDIO GLASS SALE Celebrate seasonal gift-giving in a fun festive art venue with Rod Baker’s unique, affordable, and hand-crafted home and garden décor, jewelry, dishware, and artful gifts. Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. 805-551-6836. Central Coast Glass Blowing and Fusing, 1279 2nd Street, Los Osos, RodBakerGlass.com.

LOCAL AND FEATURED ARTIST EXHIBITS Valley Art Gallery, located in the SM Airport, exhibits local and featured artist work. New exhibits are mounted the first Tuesday of even-numbered months. Wide variety of art available for purchase. ongoing, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. 805-922-0663. Santa Maria Airport, 3249 Terminal Dr., Santa Maria.

OCCULT AND METAPHYSICAL ART SHOW An exhibition of the occult and metaphysical paintings by Bay Area artist Leona Lee. Reception: Nov. 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. Through Jan. 15, 2022 Puffers of Pismo, 781 Price St., Pismo Beach, puffersofpismo.com.

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The second annual Harmony Christmas Market takes place on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This open-air market features a variety of local vendors and food trucks, including Harmony Valley Creamery’s ice cream truck (pictured). A wide selection of locally made holiday gifts will also be available for sale. For more info on the event, visit instagram.com/townofharmony. —C.W.

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DOLLY PARTON (9 TO 5) HOLIDAY ART SALE You work hard, 9-5, just like Dolly. Now you can give presents that won’t break your bank. Costa Gallery will feature holiday gifts $50 and under to fit your budget by 20 local artists. Nov. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 Free admission. 559-7999632. Costa Gallery, 2087 10th Street, Los Osos. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS AND ARTISTS Cambria Center for the Arts is always looking for volunteers to help us with projects. No artistic skills required. Artists are also sought on a continual basis. Please check our website for

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

CALL FOR ARTISTS: LITTLE TREASURES ART EXHIBIT Art Central is looking for artists to participate in their annual holiday exhibit. Featuring local artwork priced $100 or less. Visit site to find more information on how to participate. Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 805-747-4200. artcentralslo.com/call-for-artists/. Art Central, 1329 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. FREE MEMBERSHIP IN CENTRAL COAST SCULPTORS Central Coast Sculptors welcomes CA artists, teachers, and students working in 3D art media, and sculpture enthusiasts. Join for free until Dec. 31. No geographic requirements. Enjoy distinctive exhibits such as ‘The Phantom Project,’ pop-ups, juried member showcases, and more. Through Dec. 31 Free membership. 505-690-4283. centralcoastsculptors. org/membership.html. Online, See website, San Luis Obispo. ART continued page 44

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SECOND SATURDAYS FREE ART EVENT SLOMA’s Second Saturdays program features art-making activities that complement the Museum’s current exhibitions. It’s completely free and open to the public, on the lawn outside SLOMA’s Mission Plaza double doors. Second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. through Dec. 10 Free. 805-543-8562. sloma.org/ events/second-saturdays/. San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo. S O U T H C OA S T S L O C O U N T Y

OPEN STUDIO FOR ADULTS Call to reserve. All materials included. Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. and Wednesdays, 12:303:30 p.m. $35. 805-668-2125. lila.community. LilA Creative Community, 1147 East Grand Ave. suite 101, Arroyo Grande. WILL BARKHUFF: WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS Showcasing a series of watercolor paintings depicting local field workers. Dec. 10, 4-9 p.m. and Dec. 11, 4-9 p.m. 805-7094424. Natural Toolbox, Suite 137, Pismo Beach Premium Outlets, Pismo Beach. S A N TA Y N E Z VA L L E Y

ART IN THE GARDEN Painters, photographers, poets, and other practitioners of the arts are welcome to gather once a month for a free, self-directed happening described by art therapist Stacey Thompson as “an outlet for people during this difficult time.” Last Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. santaynezvalleybotanicgarden.org/. Santa Ynez Botanic Garden, 151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton. GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Solvang Fine Art is a having a Grand Opening reception and ribbon cutting ceremony. Guests will enjoy free refreshments, access to fine historic prints and contemporary paintings, and the opportunity to meet some of the artists on the gallery’s roster. Dec. 10, 4-8 p.m. 805-691-9702. SolvangFineArt.com. Solvang Fine Art, 482 First St, Solvang.

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BETTER GNOMES AND GARDENS Join us for a fun class in clay ceramics. In this workshop you will build a Gnome and Planter. The first two Mondays will be hand-building your gnome and planter. The pieces will be bisque fired and ready for glazing on the third and fourth. Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon through Dec. 13 $150 Members; $165 Non-Members (for the 4-day workshop). 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/ shop/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

FOREVER STOKED PAINT PARTY Join us at the gallery, for a few hours to travel on a creative paint journey guided by a member of the fun loving FS crew. You will receive 2021 as much or as little instruction as you prefer. No artistic experience is necessary. Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. $45. 805-772-9095. Forever Stoked, 1164 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay.

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SEA GLASS HAMMERED METAL JEWELRY Learn how to drill holes in sea glass (for safety this will be a demonstration), hammer metal to strength and texture it, and basic jewelry making skills to create a necklace and two earrings. Everything is provided to complete the projects including local sea glass. Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-noon $50. 805-2865993. CreativeMeTime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

FREE CREATIVITY DAY This ongoing group is free, informal, and open to the public. Meet in the Studio at Art Center Morro Bay. Bring your art work, in any medium and join others working in various mediums. Bring your lunch and join the fun. Choose your attendance time. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through Jan. 26 Free. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/ index.php/comingevents/classes/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. LARRY LE BRANE’S WEEKLY FUSED GLASS LABS FOR EXPERIENCED STUDENTS Call or email host, or check website for more precise info on workshop dates (dates vary). Ideal for students who already make fused-glass independently. Try 1 or a whole series with technical and design help. Equipment and decorative glass included in $55 fee. Students supply COE 96 base glass. No drop-ins, please. Details, dates, and register at larron4@ charter.net. Through Nov. 27 $55. 805-528-8791. facebook. com/larry.lebrane. Central Coast Glass Blowing and Fusing, 1279 2nd Street, Los Osos. LEARN BEGINNING FUSED GLASS WITH LARRY LE BRANE Call or email host, or check website for more precise info on workshop dates (dates vary). Make fusedglass home/garden décor, gifts, dishware, or use in your own artwork. No previous art skills are needed. All materials for 3-5 projects are included in $135 fee. For 4-6 students. No drop-ins. Registration at larron4@charter.net Through Jan. 29, 2022 $135. 805-528-8791. facebook.com/larry.lebrane. Central Coast Glass Blowing and Fusing, 1279 2nd Street, Los Osos. LIVE FIGURE DRAWING CLASS Open to vaccinated adults. All levels and art techniques are welcome. 18 ages and over. No photos allowed. Bring your own art materials. First come, first served. Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. through Jan. 26 $10 members; $12 non-members. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay. org/index.php/comingevents/classes/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay. MOSAIC TRIVET WORKSHOP During this workshop, you will learn how to design and create a mosaic trivet. You will learn how to select materials, lay out a pleasing pattern, and adhere the tiles to the trivet base. You will learn how to properly grout and seal your project. ongoing, 1-4 p.m. and Dec. 19, 1-4

Choose project on website. Everything provided to complete project in class. Preregistration required. Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Various. 805-286-5993. CreativeMeTime.com. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

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HOLIDAY FUSED GLASS PLATE WORKSHOP Create a unique plate or bowl for your holiday gift giving using an assortment of pre-cut glass. All materials included. Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $50-$100. 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero. HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP This is a fun class for all ages. Use pre-cut glass to create unique holiday ornaments. All Materials included. Limited to 6 people per time slot. Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m. $50 (3 ornaments). 805-464-2633. glassheadstudio.com. Glasshead Studio, 8793 Plata Lane, Suite H, Atascadero.

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Cass Winery and Vineyard in Paso Robles hosts its Holiday Estate Beef Winemaker Dinner on Friday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy a five-course prime rib dinner, paired with a selection of award-winning wines. Tickets to the dinner are available in advance at my805tix.com. Call (805) 239-1730 or visit casswines.com for more info. The winery is located at 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles. —C.W. p.m. $60. 805-772-2504. artcentermorrobay.org/index.php/ workshops/. Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St., Morro Bay.

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INTERMEDIATE COOKIE DECORATING WITH ARTY MCGOO Come join Arty McGoo for a day of cookie decorating fun, using various techniques, tools, and textures. Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $120. Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, 805-238-9800, studiosonthepark.org. NEEDLE FELTED SNOWMEN: SCULPTING WITH WOOL Learn the basics of felting and craft some super cute snowmen that you’ll be proud to decorate your house with. This class will require patience, and uses sharp implements; recommended for ages 16 and older. Dec. 18, 4-6 p.m. $45. 805-464-0533. the1artery.com/events/needle-felting. The ARTery, 5890 Traffic Way, Atascadero. SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS: COCKTAIL PARTY WORKSHOP A unique holiday cocktail pairing experience that blends the glamour of craft cocktails with the swankiness of delectable holiday dining. Dec. 5, 5-7 p.m. my805tix.com. Cass Winery And Vineyard, 7350 Linne Rd., Paso Robles, 805239-1730. WREATH CRAFTING AND WINE CLASS Come sip, learn, and craft your own wreath this holiday season. Join us for a hands-on lesson on how to turn grapevine cuttings from the ONX Estate into a wreath and take it home with you. Dec. 5, ART continued page 46

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

Three events with guest pianist tanya gabrielian! Dec. 1 at 8:10 p.m.: ‘Art, Creativity and Mental Wellness’ panel with local National Alliance on Mental Illness representatives and music therapy professionals. Dec. 2 at 11:10 a.m.: ‘Music and Activism’ talk about her combined career as a solo pianist with her advocacy for mental health awareness, social justice and wellness. The Dec. 1-2 events are free and will be in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center. (Parking permits required.) Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.: ‘Gabrielian Plays Shostakovich’ concert with the symphony in the Performing Arts Center. Composers with mental illness will be featured: Sergei Rachmaninoff, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Robert Schumann, and Dmitri Shostakovich. The program will culminate with Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2, with Gabrielian. concert tickets: $15 and $20 public, $10 students Cal Poly Ticket Office: pacslo.org, 805-756-4849

MASK MAKING AND HAT MAKING Geared for children and adults. ongoing Spirits of Africa Gallery, 570 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, spiritsofafricagallery.com/. PAINT YOUR PET Need a unique, holiday gift for a special someone? Join us to paint a portrait of their best buddy at this December Paint Your Pet event. Visit website for info and to sign up. Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $55. 805-550-2181. blackrabbitstudioslo.com/classes. Black Rabbit Studio SLO, 1154 Mill St., San Luis Obispo. PAINTING CLASSES Easels, brushes, and canvases provided. Limited to 20 students. ongoing Spirits of Africa Gallery, 570 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, spiritsofafricagallery. com/. PICKET PAINTING PARTY Decorative picket purchasing opportunities are available to show your support and help fund maintenance and educational programs in the Children’s Garden. Second Saturday of every month, 1-4 p.m. $75 per picket or 2 for $100. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo.

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

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WINE AND DESIGN VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON CLASSES Check Wine and Design’s Orcutt website for the complete list of virtual and in-person classes, for various ages. Also offering kids camps for summer. ongoing Varies. wineanddesign.com/orcutt. Wine and Design, 3420 Orcutt Road, suite 105, Orcutt. WINTER WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS: HANDMADE CRAFTS Join us for a festive holiday crafting workshop. This free workshop will offer three different handmade crafts for patrons to create. Handmade crafts are fun to make and a great way to save money. Registration is required. Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m.-noon 805-925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/citygovernment/departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

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AXE THROWING Enjoy the art of axe throwing in a safe and fun environment. Kids ages 10 and older are welcome with an adult. No personal axes please. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. $20. 805-528-4880. baysidemartialarts. com. Bayside Martial Arts, 1200 2nd St., Los Osos. SAN LUIS OBISPO

FREE DAY AT THE GARDEN Because enjoying the garden is better for you (and the environment) than Black Friday. Bring the whole family and make a day of nature and exploration. Pick up your special Scavenger Hunt at the Garden Gift Shop when you arrive. Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 805-5411400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. S A N TA M A R I A VA L L E Y/ L O S A L A M O S

PRESCHOOL SENSORY PACKS Preschool Sensory packs will include everything needed to create a sensory bin. Sensory bins allow children to explore, discover, imagine, create, and learn while engaging their senses. This program is for children ages 3-5, adult assistance is required to assemble KID STUFF continued page 48

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YOUTH ART PACKS Pick up a youth art pack to create a masterpiece at home. Art packs include projects that guide students in learning basic principles of art. Packs are limited to one per youth while supplies last. Dec. 9 Free. 805-9250994. engagedpatrons.org. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

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The Outdoors SAN LUIS OBISPO

BIRDS AND BOTANY MONTHLY WALK AT SLO BOTANICAL GARDEN The Garden is excited to present a monthly bird walk series on the fourth Thursday of every month which explores the intersection of birds and botany. Fourth Thursday of every month, 8-11 a.m. $10 for Garden Members; $40 for general public. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. GARDEN FOUNDER WALK AND TALK Walk and talk with Eve Vigil in the Botanical Garden each month on the first Wednesday. Free garden tour with paid admission to the Garden. Free for members. No need to RSVP, just show up and enjoy. First Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon Free with $5 Garden Entry. 805-541-1400. slobg.org. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden, 3450 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo. OUTDOOR YOGA CLASSES Hotel San Luis Obispo, Piazza Hospitality’s first property on California’s scenic Central Coast, offers outdoor yoga classes on its rooftop terrace. Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays $10-$15; complimentary for hotel guests. 805-235-0700. hotel-slo.com. Hotel San Luis Obispo, 877 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. QI GONG FOR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT Learn and practice qi gong, a Chinese system for physical, mental and spiritual development. This class is conducted outdoors in a beautiful setting, which is the best place to do qi gong, as its inspiration is drawn from

nature. Certified instructor: Devin Wallace. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. $10. 805-709-2227. Crows End Retreat Center, 6340 Squire Ct., San Luis Obispo.

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2021 SLOROLL: A COMMUNITY INITIATIVE A free pop-up roller skating event. Locations posted the day of at 4 p.m. Follow @thesloroll. First Saturday of every month Online, See website, San Luis Obispo.

YOGA IN THE PARK FOR CANCER SURVIVORS, PATIENTS, AND LOVED ONES These special classes, which are designed for survivors to go at their own pace and boost energy, are provided by Tenet Health Central Coast. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mats or blanket, and wheelchair participants are welcome. First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. through Dec. 4 805-401-1940. tenethealthcentralcoast.com/services/oncology. Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St., San Luis Obispo. S O U T H C OA S T S L O C O U N T Y

2021 PISMO BEACH ISA WORLD PARA SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP Hosted by AmpSurf. Dec. 4-12, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Free-$50. ampsurf.org. Pismo Beach Pier, West end of Pomeroy, Pismo Beach. GREENER PASTURES FARM SANCTUARY: SELFGUIDED TOUR Visit Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary for a self-guided tour where you will meet the rescued residents up close and hear their stories of triumph from volunteers who work with them weekly. You will meet goats, mini horses, sheep, potbelly pig, mini donkeys, chickens, ducks, and turkeys. First Saturday of every month, 12-1 & 1-2 p.m. through Dec. 4 $10. 805704-7327. greenerpasturessanctuary.org/events.html. Greener Pastures Farm Sanctuary, 2148 S. Halcyon Rd., Arroyo Grande. HOLIDAY HIKE Hosted by the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center. Hikers will begin their adventure walking through a wooded area of arroyo willows and wax myrtle, as they head to a bridge that crosses the lake. Dec. 19, 9 a.m.-noon my805tix. com. Oso Flaco Lake Natural Area, Oso Flaco Lake Rd., Nipomo, 805-343-2455. VETSURF FRIDAY Veterans encouraged to join us for these weekly VetSurf programs to share the camaraderie. Surfers and non-surfers are welcome; enjoy coffee and snacks on the beach or paddle out to share some waves with fellow Veterans. Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. 805-441-5271. ampsurf.org. Addie Street Surfer Parking Lot, Addie Street, Pismo Beach. ✷

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