John Barrett was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1952 and grew up in Manhattan Beach, California. He began pursuing his career as an artist in the late 1960s influenced by his great-grandfather, a painter. His grandmother, a photographer and wood worker, gave him his first oil paints and enrolled him in drawing lessons at age 10. John suffered a brain injury as a child and...

Visit the SLO Botanical Garden Friday and Saturday evenings, November 17 thru December 30, for an experience in art, light, and music for the whole family! Stroll the garden paths to enjoy enthralling light installations, artwork in glass, and live music nightly.  Local culinary treats, regional wine, and beer are available to enjoy. Explore between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

OperaSLO is excited to return to the iconic Madonna Inn. This iconic San Luis Obispo venue comes to life with OperaSLO's fantastic Resident and Guest artists accompanied by our 18-piece touring orchestra in an exciting journey through the greatest hits of musical theater and opera. Light refreshments will be served.

Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Goldblatt’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!” All the elements from the beloved...