3rd Annual Pismo Beach Pier to Plunge We are very excited about starting this New Year out right with the whole family because this year has gotten even better than last. Jordan Hasay is going to run the 5k with her community. That's right! Each shirt is signed by her. ALL PROCEEDS TO GO 17 STRONG! We start off...

Pre-Festival Screening - Thursday, January 3 North County Screening - Saturday, January 12 MLK Day Screening - Monday, January 21 Thursday, January 3: 7:00 pm Pre–Festival Screening • Palm Theatre, 817 Palm Street, SLO ON THE BASIS OF SEX Narrative Feature, director Mimi Leder, USA, 2018, director Adam Gross, USA, 2017, 120 min. A young mother, Ruth Bader Ginsburg struggles against the sexism of her...

If you don’t have your 2019 marketing plan in place, this is for you! This class is for busy businesses at any stage that want to know exactly how to focus and get solid results from their marketing efforts. Create a marketing calendar, network and enjoy some refreshments (we have a door prize too).  What  you will learn:  How to create a marketing calendar to...

JOIN US EVERY MONTH TO CELEBRATE ART AND LOCAL ARTISTS! From 6 to 9 pm, downtown comes alive with new art exhibits, performances, music, and community. Visit dozens of galleries and non-traditional exhibit spaces. It’s everyone’s favorite night of the month to celebrate art for free. On a typical Art After Dark, approximately 30 venues including galleries, restaurants, salons, and boutiques spotlight the best of...

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Composer Nico Muhly unveils his second new opera for the Met with this gripping reimagining of Winston Graham’s novel, set in the 1950s, about a beautiful, mysterious young woman who assumes multiple identities. Director Michael Mayer and his creative team have devised a fast-moving, cinematic world for this exhilarating story of denial and deceit, which also inspired a film by Alfred Hitchcock. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard...

Wake up on the right side of the bed and visit any of our three parlors on Saturday, February 2, 2019 starting at 9am. Taste our special Maple Bacon ice cream to honor International Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! We recommend you try it in a waffle cone, of course. There will be prizes for the first 50 customers.   Besides serving our Maple Bacon...

Many of us in the industry are facing a lack of skilled trades-persons in the area. Join us in an informative discussion on Career Technical Education (CTE) and how to approach the issue in 2019. Speakers: Jill Herman, Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) Program Director Randy Canaday, CTE Chair, Paso Robles High School   $20.00 Any Non-Member $25.00 Member Guest - Another Person in your...

Event Details When: January 9, 2019 | 8:30 am - Noon Where: Paso Robles Inn | 1103 Spring Street Continental Breakfast Served | Free Admission | RSVP Required    

Creed Bratton will be live in downtown SLO on Thursday, January 10! Tickets On-Sale NOW. Special Meet & Greet Package available! ♦ SHOW INFORMATION ♦ Door Time- 7:00 PM Show Time- 8:00 PM 16+ ♦ TICKET OUTLET ♦ Boo Boo Records 978 Monterey St • SLO Mon-Wed 10-8, Thurs-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-6

(Optional demonstration 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.) Are you feeling like your business has hit a wall and needs a re-thinking?  Or, are you a new entrepreneur who needs to get your arms around your business idea?   The Business Model Canvas, a 1 page visual of your business from the product (or service) to the essential partners to the process of delivery, could be just...

Concert pianist and Music Department Chair W. Terrence Spiller will perform a program of works by J.S. Bach, Fanny Mendelssohn, Rachmaninov, Bartók and Kodály. Tickets ($14 general, $9 students)  

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 to attend. Wine and bistro service available for purchase. For the full Saturday Live schedule and other events, visit www.VinaRobles.com.

SOUTH AFRICAN WINTER GROWING SUCCULENTS Join us for a visual exploration of the unique, the hardy, the rare and the beautiful plants of South Africa, with the curator of the Huntington Desert Garden, John Trager, Saturday January 12th at 1 PM, at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden. South Africa’s west coast is one of the five Mediterranean climate regions of the world. It is...

This is an Indoor Show. Doors Open at 630, show starts at 730 Tickets are $20 per person Click Here for Tickets The Black Market Trust are an American Traditional Pop/Vocal Jazz group from Los Angeles who combine the sounds of the legendary American crooners and vocal groups with the fire and energy of Gypsy Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Consisting of five world class musicians who have...

Praised for his meticulous technique, innate musicality, and constant musical engagement, organist Joshua Stafford has been winning competitions and winning over audiences around the country. Already in demand as a recitalist, improviser and choral accompanist known for his technically flawless and nuanced performances, Stafford has performed at many notable venues, including Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center, the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., and...

READY? SET. GO! Starting a business of your own is exciting but we bet you have lots of questions. If you are thinking of starting a business, or have just started one, this workshop is a perfect fit. Topics covered will include the fundamentals of getting started, business operation basics, business plans, and how to use and understand financial reports. The time and place for...

Starting a Business Workshop San Luis Obispo - January 16, 2019 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. READY? SET. GO! Starting a business of your own is exciting but we bet you have lots of questions. If you are thinking of starting a business, or have just started one, this workshop is a perfect fit. Topics covered will include the fundamentals of getting started, business operation...

  South County Chambers of Commerce Luncheon: First Chamber Luncheon of 2019. Wind Energy Options for our County. Hear from Robert Mitchell, Founding Co-Partner of Cal Energy Development Company. Contact Information: (805) 489-1488 Send an Email

Don't let the laws of 2019 catch you by surprise! Learn what you NEED to know about laws surrounding #MeToo laws, background check changes, independent contractor vs. employee classification under new “ABC” rules, paid family leave amendments (this affects all employers… even if only 1 employee!), new training requirements for the hotel/motel industry, and much more! This event SELLS OUT, purchase your ticket soon.

Chamber Members, Residents, Gingerbread House Tour Participants, Family & Friends, Elected Officials – All are welcome!   This 2019 Board of Directors Installation and Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Inn at the Pier. The evening kicks off with Champagne upon arrival, drinks and passed Hors d’oeuvres on the rooftop, weather permitting, finishing up in the Banquet room for Dinner...

Chamber Members, Residents, Gingerbread House Tour Participants, Family & Friends, Elected Officials – All are welcome! This 2019 Board of Directors Installation and Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Inn at the Pier. The evening kicks off with Champagne upon arrival, drinks and passed Hors d’oeuvres on the rooftop, weather permitting, finishing up in the Banquet room for Dinner and...

Are you ready to have a business that THRIVES? Have you heard that business planning is essential? It is so get some expert help from SCORE at our Business Plan Workshop. You don't have to reinvent the wheel. We are ready to help you understand how a business plan helps you design effective marketing plans, set prices and project revenue and expenses and (most importantly)...

Get together with Lily Tomlin for an unforgettable night of fun and sidesplitting laughter! This unique comic artist takes her audience on what the Washington Post calls a “wise and howlingly funny” trip with more than a dozen of her timeless characters – from Ernestine to Mrs. Beasley to Edith Ann. “With astounding skill and energy, Tomlin zaps through the channels like a human remote...

Get together with Lily Tomlin for an unforgettable night of fun and sidesplitting laughter! This unique comic artist takes her audience on what the Washington Post calls a “wise and howlingly funny” trip with more than a dozen of her timeless characters – from Ernestine to Mrs. Beasley to Edith Ann. “With astounding skill and energy, Tomlin zaps through the channels like a human remote...

For more information please contact Josh Heptig at 805.781.1318 Rain Cancels

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 to attend. Wine and bistro service available for purchase. For the full Saturday Live schedule and other events, visit www.VinaRobles.com.

Get together with Lily Tomlin for unforgettable fun and sidesplitting laughter. This unique comic character artist takes her audience on what the Washington Post calls a “wise and howlingly funny” trip with more than a dozen of her timeless characters – from Ernestine to Mrs. Beasley to Edith Ann. Don’t miss this warm and uniquely affecting experience filled with comical insights and wildly, witty observations...

Want to play Knockerball but don't have a group? Now anyone can come play during public open play dates, known as Pop Up Play! Experience pop-up Knockerball and other fun games across SLO County. In addition to Knockerball, there will also be Spike Ball, Kan Jam and Giant Jenga to play in between games. Book in advance for $8 hour wristbands and $15 all-day wristbands....

Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Michael Mayer’s richly textured new production, featuring a dazzling 18th-century setting that changes with the seasons. Soprano Diana Damrau plays the tragic heroine, Violetta, and tenor Juan Diego Flórez returns to the Met for the first time in five seasons to sing the role of Alfredo, Violetta’s hapless lover. Baritone Quinn Kelsey is Alfredo’s father, Germont, who destroys their love. Later performances...

Join us for Sunday (wine) School, a series of fun, informative, and delicious wine classes with Certified Sommelier Jenna Congdon. In each class through this ongoing monthly series, we will delve into different facets of the world of wine. From sensory evaluation to wine pairings to regional explorations, you will be sure to leave each Sunday School feeling more informed and more confident with your...

Yes, it’s true! For every pint of blood donated, Doc Burnstein’s will give a donor a voucher for one block of our scrumptious SilkFudgeä (or a pint of premium ice cream)!   Launched in 2003, Doc Burnstein’s monthly Blood Drives attract hundreds of donors each year.  Doc’s Founder, Greg Steinberger says, “When you consider that each donation can save three lives, the 9,000 donations at...

Communities Together, Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join Bend The Arc SLO, NAACP San Luis Obispo County Chapter, Congregation Beth David, RACE Matters SLO County, and JCC-Federation of SLO as we celebrate what would have been Dr. King's 90th Birthday. * A screening of "Blacks and Jews" presented by the SLO Jewish Film Festival * A wholesome, scrumptious, vegetarian spread * Immersive MLK Lounge...

For all South County Chambers of Commerce members. Learn how to maximize your Chamber benefits. Coffee and treats will be provided. Contact Information: (805) 489-1488 Send an Email

This year’s Akademie lecture features Catherine Turocy, internationally recognized as a leading choreographer/reconstructor and stage director in 17th- and 18th-century period performance. She will explore the relationship between Baroque dance forms and the cello suites of J.S. Bach with discussion, examples and audience participation! Barbara Spencer will play examples from Bach’s cello suites to aid in the discussion. Stay for the following chamber concert.

Cellists Barbara Spencer, Jeanne Shumway and Hilary Clark begin a two-year cycle of the cello suites of J.S. Bach. Each will perform one of these monuments of the solo cello literature. Come to the preceding Akademie lecture to gain a new understanding of the influence of Baroque dance on these instrumental suites.

How to Leverage Facebook Marketing for your Business January 23, 2019  - 9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Atascadero Chamber  This is a hands-on workshop so bring your laptop and your Facebook business page ready to go! Local social media expert Lacey Clifton will show guests how they can use scheduling, events, boosts, and ads to increase conversion and ROI. This is an intermediate workshop to...

This is a hands-on workshop so bring your laptop and your Facebook business page ready to go! Local social media expert Lacey Clifton will show guests how they can use scheduling, events, boosts, and ads to increase conversion and ROI. This is an intermediate workshop to help the business owner to take their Facebook marketing skills to the next level. Space is limited. Workshop Presenter:...

South County Chambers of Commerce January Chamber Mixer. Kick off the New Year at our first Chamber Mixer of 2019- A New Year & New Connections- A progressive mixer that starts with hors d'oeuvres, wine and prizes. Mixers are a free membership benefit for South County Chambers of Commerce members and their employees and coworkers. Members can bring a nonmember as a one-time guest. Contact...

Open to all South County Chambers of Commerce Chamber members. Learn how to maximize all your Chamber benefits. Coffee and treats will be provided. Contact Information: (805) 489-1488 Send an Email

The guest artists of Mensa Sonora California will coach Cal Poly students in instrumental repertoire from the Baroque era, with a focus on historically informed performance.

Join Cal Poly Bach Week directors David Arrivée and Scott Glysson for an overview of the Friday and Saturday concerts at 7pm. Music celebrating royalty and the divine: Couperin’s “L’impériale,” Handel’s “Gloria in excelsis Deo” and “Salve Regina,” and Rameau’s “Thétis.” Sopranos Cait Frizzell and Lindsey McLennan Burdick, and Matthew Goinz, bass, with Mensa Sonora California on period instruments: Anthony Martin, violin; David Wilson, violin;...

DESCRIPTION Jacob Banks will be live in downtown SLO on Friday, January 25! Tickets On Sale NOW! VIP Meet and Greet Ticket Includes: One General Admission Ticket Meet & Greet with Jacob Banks Personal photo with Jacob Banks that will be available to download following the event Jacob Banks autographed 8x10 collectible photo Priority early entry into the venue Commemorative Jacob Banks VIP Laminate and...

Want to play Knockerball but don't have a group? Now anyone can come play during public open play dates, known as Pop Up Play! Experience pop-up Knockerball and other fun games across SLO County. In addition to Knockerball, there will also be Spike Ball, Kan Jam and Giant Jenga to play in between games. Book in advance for $8 hour wristbands and $15 all-day wristbands....

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 to attend. Wine and bistro service available for purchase. For the full Saturday Live schedule and other events, visit www.VinaRobles.com.

Soprano Anna Netrebko joins the ranks of Renata Tebaldi, Montserrat Caballé, and Renata Scotto, taking on—for the first time at the Met—the title role of the real-life French actress who dazzled 18th-century audiences with her on-and offstage passion. The soprano is joined by tenor Piotr Beczała as Adriana’s lover, Maurizio. The principal cast also features mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili and baritone Ambrogio Maestri. Gianandrea Noseda conducts....

Bone Hill is an all-new original musical production that highlights one woman’s return to her childhood homeland on Kentucky’s Black Mountain and the coal mines of Harlan County, where her family has dwelled for centuries. This epic journey covers 200 years of Redbone’s native family history in the Appalachian Mountains – traveling back in time and spanning four generations of women in a Cherokee family,...

DESCRIPTION The James Hunter Six will be live in downtown SLO on Sunday, January 27, 2019! Tickets On Sale NOW! ♦ SHOW INFORMATION ♦ Door Time- 8:00 PM Show Time- 9:00 PM 16+ ♦ TICKET OUTLET ♦  Boo Boo Records 978 Monterey St • SLO Mon-Wed 10-8, Thurs-Sat 10-9, Sun 11-6

Know How To Go is a free program that helps seniors and others plan trips in SLO county using public transit and shuttle services. Peter Katinas, the Travel Trainer, will present information on his program and the many free and low-cost shuttles available for seniors, disabled and other residents. HomeShareSLO's Stephanie Teaford will give an overview of the nonprofit's housemate matching program and share success...

"We need to talk about our relationship..."Classifying Workers as Independent Contractors, Temporary or Exempt-Salaried Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am Cost: No charge to attend; RSVP required* Location: Embassy Suites Hotel 333 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Presenters: Jonathan Fraser Light and Susan S. Waag Registration Information Click here to register. About This Seminar In the spectrum of potential legal problems facing California employers...

Learn essential communication skills to build a high-trust, high-performance team. In this half-day workshop you will learn:  • How to communicate in ways that improve productivity, teamwork and morale • How to reduce the brain’s natural threat responses that cause communication breakdowns • How communication is integral to building trust Who should attend:  Individuals interested in improving their communication skills When: Wednesday, January 30 from 9am...

Brighten up the online marketing future of your business. Steve Burnside is returning to the HotHouse for yet another quality SBDC workshop. Learn strategies for boosting your brand awareness and getting key messages in front of the right people.

Training will be in San Luis Obispo on January 30 at 4:00pm at the Veterans Memorial Building, 801 Grand Avenue. Download flyer Please download the flyers and share with your colleagues, clients, and community.   RSVP: [email protected] 805-781-1357 No cost to attend.   Brought to you by AFSP and The Suicide Prevention Council of SLO County

It's snowing in Downtown San Luis Obispo! Come have fun with a sledding hill for all ages and a play area for children five years of age and under. Snow Night takes place during the regularly-scheduled Downtown SLO Farmers' Market. Snow Night is free! Snow Night is made possible by Glacier Ice Company, the City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department, and the...

Cuesta College invites the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Measure-L funded R & B Shultz Early Childhood Education (ECE) Center at the North County Campus in Paso Robles. The event will be held at 3:00 p.m. this Friday, February 1st and will include a brief program, light refreshments, and a fun activity for the children enrolled at the current ECE Center....

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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 to attend. Wine and bistro service available for purchase. For the full Saturday Live schedule and other events, visit www.VinaRobles.com.

Dan Zanes & Claudia Eliaza   Dan Zanes & Claudia Eliaza Sat, Feb 2, 2019 2:00 PM Buy   Grammy Award-winning master guitarist Dan Zanes and Haitian-American jazz vocalist Claudia Eliaza perform fan-favorite songs as well as the children’s music of folk icon Lead Belly. This highly interactive concert is filled with a variety of folk traditions that are at once homespun, sophisticated and artful....