Community Calendar

There are four jazz combos: the Contemporary Combo, Composer/Arranger Combo, Latin Combo and Jazz Standards Combo. The small ensembles explore a wide spectrum of jazz performance, from modern and traditional styles to original compositions and arrangements, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian–influenced repertory, and classic standards. Music Department faculty member Dylan Johnson directs groups.

Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA) is delighted to announce “In the Studio; Out on Location,” featuring the vibrant work of part-time Cambria resident Art Sherwyn. Art has been in constant exploration for over 40 years. Whether in his studio or in nature, he enjoys pushing the boundaries of playful form and creative expression.
Exhibit run March 3 to April 26, Tuesday through Sunday from 12 to 4 pm
Artist’s Reception: March 7th, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm

These two beautiful exhibits are running concurrently.

In the Main Gallery is the MBAA members' exhibit "A Shift in Perspective," a must for anyone looking to engage with thought-provoking themes that challenge conventional norms and encourage a re-examination of assumptions.
In the Russell Gallery is Aquarius, the Central Coast Watercolor Society's annual juried exhibit.

Exhibits runs February 19th to March 30th
Artist’s Reception: February 22nd, from 2 to 4 pm

Unwind into the weekend with the peace and beauty of the harp in the peace and beauty of SLO’s historic church. Presented by Jennifer Sayre, harpist. Jennifer is a former harp instructor at Cal Poly and Cuesta College. She has performed with local classical ensembles and numerous national and international groups.

Fridays, February 20–March 20, 4:30–5:30 pm.

Enjoy an intimate evening in Downtown SLO’s monthly “Art After Dark” at Growing Grounds Downtown in San Luis Obispo with an after-hours blend of live local music and lush greenery. Stories and songs will be performed by Cate Armstrong and Ynana Rose, with additional opportunities to learn about the mental health resources offered by Transitions Mental Health Association. 

The Cal Poly Choirs’ “Cantus Novus” concert will feature Renaissance works as well as more modern compositions that draw on Renaissance-style elements. University Singers will open the concert with one of the most iconic choral works of all time, “Sicut cervus” by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.

Cal Poly’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax preparation services to qualifying individuals and families. IRS-certified Cal Poly students assist with federal and state tax returns, deductions, credits, and electronic filing.

Every Saturday, from January 31st to March 14th, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm on the third floor of the Cal Poly Business Building.

Appointments can be scheduled online; walk-ins are accepted when possible.
https://orfalea.calpoly.edu/volunteer-income-tax-assistance

This presentation will discuss the fundamental mechanisms by which the soil system controls the earth’s climate and the potential of different land management practices to bend the curve of increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
In addition, Dr. Berhe will discuss her career trajectory from being a professor to leading one of the largest science funding agencies in the nation, infusing the perspective of an earth system scientist into science policy. 

These two beautiful exhibits are running concurrently.

In the Main Gallery is the MBAA members' exhibit "A Shift in Perspective," a must for anyone looking to engage with thought-provoking themes that challenge conventional norms and encourage a re-examination of assumptions.
In the Russell Gallery is Aquarius, the Central Coast Watercolor Society's annual juried exhibit.

Exhibits runs February 19th to March 30th
Artist’s Reception: February 22nd, from 2 to 4 pm

TrickZone is a 2-hour combo of tumbling & parkour that takes kids from timid to triumphant! All levels welcome, ages 5 to 17 years.