October in Cambria & San Simeon holds a special appeal! The weather is at its most spectacular and the Annual Scarecrow Festival is in full swing. It’s a great time to experience the area at its quirky and creative best. All month long, scarecrows showcase the artistic creativity, whimsical spirit and sense of humor that is Cambria. Hundreds of scarecrows line the streets, shop windows...

Join The Land Conservancy for a FREE breakfast at the Historic Octagon Barn! Learn about project updates and progress and meet "LC"- the barn's very own #CowParadeSLO bovine, painted by local artist Carol Paulsen.

Lunchtime Lecture: Bring your lunch and enjoy a feast for the eyes with Art at High Noon, an art appreciation program for working adults. On Thursday, October 6 at 12 PM, SLOMA welcomes prints collector Steven Andrews. Mr. Andrews is co-founder of Ocean Works Press in Newport Beach and will share his thoughts on modern and contemporary printmaking and lithography. This lecture is presented in...

Tonight's artist: Fialta The San Luis Obispo Downtown Association and The San Luis Collection are excited to announce the incredibly successful Fresh Picked Concert Series will be returning to the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market this year. Given the popularity of Fresh Picked Concerts, enhancing the already booming Market, the Downtown Association has decided to extend the series an extra month with the final show on...

Join AIGA Santa Barbara and ( iii ) Design for an evening of interaction, discussion and insight into what it takes to develop and foster an environment of creativity that leads to strong company culture and innovative thinking from every member within your organization. All organizations benefit from creativity in the workplace—not just creative service providers. In fact all business leaders can benefit from creative...

In this workshop we will cover the basics of the annie sloan method. This 2.5 beginner workshop will include a two-color distressed finish, a smooth/modern finish, a textured/rustic finish and a color was. We will also cover tips, tinting, wax application, and problem solving. We will provide all painting supplies and refreshments so come ready to play! Space is limited. Call to reserve your spot,...

Cal Poly’s Center for Sustainability will also co-host a public panel discussion, “Growing Small Food and Farm Businesses,” featuring Tasch from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Grange Hall at 2880 Broad St. in San Luis Obispo. Woody Tasch will join with local food entrepreneurs as part of a panel discussion followed by a question-and-answer session. The event, part of the center’s...

Held every Thursday night, Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce, sample San Luis Obispo’s delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops, listen to live music and interact with local entertainers. Keep your eyes open for the six-foot bear giving hugs and paw shakes – that’s our Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market mascot, Downtown Brown. Recognized as a leader of...

Tuesdays with Morrie is the story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. 16 years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit turns into a...