Our planet has already begun to experience the effects of the sixth mass extinction of flora and fauna. The last one occurred 65 million years ago - triggered by a meteorite crashing into the Earth that resulted in the extinction of 75% of the species. Today scientists believe that if current patterns continue within 300 years 75% of the species of plants and animals we...

One of the wackiest and most offbeat art exhibits around returns to Cambria's Center for the Arts! This non-traditional show emphasizes out-of-the-box (or frame) thinking, humor and funky themes. Opening reception is Friday, Sept. 1, 5:30-7 PM, and features a wine bar, live music and refreshments.

Simone Viola's collection called ' Breathing Space' with limited edition giclees is currently on display at Big Sky Cafe through November 14th.

The exhibit will open with a talk by Stössinger, a Swiss typeface designer, at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, in Room 123 of the Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering Building (No. 8) on campus. A reception will follow at 5:30 p.m. in the gallery, located on the ground floor of the Dexter Building (No. 34). The exhibition traces Stössinger’s journey into typeface design, from her first...

Every Saturday, we invite you to slow down from your week, sit back and enjoy live music - all while savoring award-winning Vina Robles wines. Complimentary. No RSVP necessary. Wine tastings as well as wine by the glass and lunch offerings available for purchase. No outside alcohol please. For the full concert schedule and other events, visit www.VinaRobles.com.

In an effort to be taken seriously as a “legitimate theatre,” the Melodrama decides to produce the most famous musical of all time, The Phantom of the Opera. But things go awry when off-stage drama, bad luck, and a mysterious figure derail the production. With a colorful cast of characters, hysterical song parodies, and witty dialogue, this is one show your family won’t want to...

Background: ​September 23, 2017 mark the annual celebration of Avila's apple-growing heritage with the Avila Apple Festival. Avila's See Canyon has a long history of apple growing. Originally planted by James Brown in the late 1800's, the See Canyon is currently home to more than 75 varieties of apples, including both common and heirloom varieties. ​The Avila Apple Festival, organized by the Avila Beach Civic...

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Cal Poly to Open Big Sky Schedule Saturday by Hosting Northern Arizona

Tickets sold at the door. Advance tickets available at BooBoo Records and Cheap Thrills in SLO, and at Paradise Trading Post in Santa Maria.

“Before I met my husband, I’d never fallen in love…but I’d stepped in it a few times!” -Rita Rudner Sophisticated. Insightful. Hilarious. Rita is all of those things, with a closet full of stunning outfits to back her up. After dancing in the chorus lines of hit musicals on Broadway, Rita Rudner discovered the world of stand-up comedy, and moved on to creating her distinctive...

8:00 PM / Doors open @ 6:30 PM Acclaimed TV late night show host and admired stand-up comedian Jay Leno will perform live at the Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Saturday, September 23. Widely characterized as “the hardest working man in show business,” Leno is also a best-selling children’s book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, lovable TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and...