During the process of creating, artists often unearth stories from their memories. A testament to the many facets of personal family history, Bloodlines is an exhibition of encaustic artworks by Flo Bartell on view at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art McMeen Gallery from December 2 – January 29, 2017. A public opening of the exhibition will take place on Saturday, December 3 from...

Virginia Mack is a native Californian. She has been exploring and savoring the wild lands of the state throughout her life. She has been living on the Central Coast for 15 years. She is a part-time instructor at Cuesta College in the fine arts departments. Virginia works primarily in watercolors and mixed media and is a colorist at heart. She builds most of her pieces...

Indulge in San Luis Obispo County Restaurant Month, starting January 2-31, 2017*! Participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe menus of three courses at $30-$40 per person or other special offerings. *Days of offerings vary per restaurant and are noted on our website. See details per restaurant. Split meals not allowed. Please call individual restaurants for open hours and additional information.

PASO ROBLES - Paso Robles Art Association artists express themselves and their relationship with the great ocean: with the animals that live in, around and above her; with the people that play and work with her; the waves crashing on the rocks; rivers flowing towards her; the clouds created from her; or the blue and green and all the colors in between. 12-6pm. Enjoy a...

Draw with lines to express what you see and what you can imagine. Express line ideas in small 3-D forms. Balance your shapes and spaces in your 2-D and 3-D art. DETAILS // $48 includes all materials MADELINE SIMONARO: Madeline Simonaro received her BFA from the Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena, specializing in painting, drawing—with sensitivity towards color and design. Her paintings have...

MORRO BAY - The annual "For the Birds" exhibit celebrates the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival. This exhibit is a collection of fine art paintings and photography depicting Morro Bay's vast array of indigenous species of birds as well as birds seen around the world and all things bird-related. Find the perfect work of art and bird-related gifts. 12-4pm. Meet the artists at the opening...

H. J. Miossi Gallery CUESTA COLLEGE - "Vanished" is a transdisciplinary investigation of four vanished icons that persist as powerful ideas and how we assemble the past through fact, fiction and myth. 11am-4pm, with opening reception Friday, January 20, 4-7pm and artist lecture at 5:30pm. . EventID:186840

Make a simple bird feeder to hang in your yard to feed hungry birds.

The Exploratory will feature a presentation on Northern Elephant Seals, followed by a Q&A period with a panel of experienced guides. Then, guests will head to the outdoor viewing area to witness live events and even have the opportunity to see baby seals being born! Tours will be held every Saturday from January 21st - February 25th. No reservation or fee, donations will be accepted.

Need help with a smaller project? Get going in this workshop by bringing in a smaller piece (end table, small stand, etc) & let us guide you as you get to work. Start to finish we will help you get the job done. 2.5 - 3 hours / materials included / $95 per person Call (805) 704-0400 to reserve a spot!

Come volunteer! Invasive plant removal and native species planting. Join the California Native Plant Society and the City of SLO in this volunteer event to improve the riparian zone and overall health of the San Luis Obispo Creek. Water, tools, and snacks will be provided! Contact [email protected]

Celebrate one of nature's wonders, The Monarch Butterfly. You'll witness thousands of them up close in thier natural habitat at the Morro bay Golf Course.

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 Tapas available for purchase. No outside alcohol please. Noach is an Americana singer/songwriter with roots in folk, country, blues, and rock. Her soulful vocal style is...

SHOWTIMES: Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Join us for a young performers’ version of Oscar Wilde’s comedy masterpiece! The story revolves around one of the most ingenious, and hilarious, cases of mistaken identity ever put into a play: Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax are both in love with the same mythical suitor. The reliable Jack Worthing has wooed Gwendolen under...

One of the funniest comedies of the 20th Century, The Foreigner, makes its return to The Great American Melodrama this month. The play, written by Larry Shue, was previously produced by the theatre a decade ago and remains one of its most requested titles. Featuring some of the Central Coast’s favorite actors, and talented guest artists from across the country, the show promises to be...

Plan ahead to hear Glen Matteson's talk on "A Railroad That Never Was", followed by "The Hurricane Express", the next in our series of Movies at the Museum. "A Railroad That Never Was" - In 1891 Myron Angel sought investors for a railroad to link San Luis Obispo with the San Joaquin Valley, a can't-lose proposition that would be far superior to the approaching Southern...

Shy Englishman Charlie Baker just needs to get away from it all. He finds himself in a rural Georgia fishing lodge where everyone comes to believe that he doesn’t speak English. What could possibly go wrong? Well soon Charlie overhears some deep secrets and diabolical plans, and that’s when the hilarity begins! Come see one of the funniest plays of the 20th Century when it...

Join the artist in a musical and culinary adventure and enjoy the art-filled home and beautiful wine country views at the home of Dennis Schneider and Sharon Harris. Award-winning wines will be paired with fresh, local farm-to-table cuisine followed by a private conversation with Christopher O’Riley, who has created a name for himself as a proponent of young musicians, and whose piano playing is impeccable.

The FREE Coastal Discovery & Stewardship Film Festival, featuring Ocean Giants: Giant Lives, will be held at the Hearst Castle Theater, which is an iWERKS large-format theater with a five-story screen. Event Dates: January 14th, January 21st, January 28th, February 4th, February 11th, February 18th and February 25th.

SHOWTIMES: Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Join us for a young performers’ version of Oscar Wilde’s comedy masterpiece! The story revolves around one of the most ingenious, and hilarious, cases of mistaken identity ever put into a play: Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax are both in love with the same mythical suitor. The reliable Jack Worthing has wooed Gwendolen under...

Shy Englishman Charlie Baker just needs to get away from it all. He finds himself in a rural Georgia fishing lodge where everyone comes to believe that he doesn’t speak English. What could possibly go wrong? Well soon Charlie overhears some deep secrets and diabolical plans, and that’s when the hilarity begins! Come see one of the funniest plays of the 20th Century when it...

Come dance with us! The Starlight Dreamband premiers at the Madonna Inn. On the last Saturday evening of each month, beginning January 28th, the Madonna Inn presents, for your listening and dancing pleasure, the Starlight Dreamband.

One of the funniest comedies of the 20th Century, The Foreigner, makes its return to The Great American Melodrama this month. The play, written by Larry Shue, was previously produced by the theatre a decade ago and remains one of its most requested titles. Featuring some of the Central Coast’s favorite actors, and talented guest artists from across the country, the show promises to be...

The San Luis Obispo Blues Society presents Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers on Saturday, January 28 at 8:00 pm at the SLO Vets Hall (801 Grand Avenue). The Cliffnotes will be opening the show. Tickets are $20 for Blues Society members and $25 for the general public. Tickets are sold at the door, and may be purchased in advance at Boo Boo Records and...