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Siji Krishnan’s paintings invite viewers into a world where memory, myth, and daily life intertwine. Working primarily on delicate rice paper, she builds up translucent layers of watercolor and oil to reveal figures, landscapes, and hidden details. Her images often feel dreamlike—ponds shimmering with light, grasses bending in the rain, or figures dissolving into their surroundings—suggesting the ways that identity, home, and belonging are shaped by both what we see and what lies beneath the surface.

The exhibition The Secret Place brings together recent works from Krishnan’s Los Angeles debut, alongside five new large paintings created in her studio in Kerala, India. In these new works, Krishnan replaces her more figurative elements with water, plants, and sky. The natural world of her home—backwaters, monsoon rains, and village ponds—becomes a central motif, a site of both refuge and transformation. Themes of fertility and motherhood, community, and renewal flow through her practice, informed by her experiences of raising a child and the shifting boundaries between self and environment.

Krishnan’s art asks us to look slowly and closely. Small details emerge—an animal, a flower petal, a shadow of a figure—like secrets discovered over time. Both intimate and expansive, her paintings transcend cultural and geographic boundaries, embodying the Upanishadic (ancient Indian sacred philosophical texts) philosophy vasudhaiva kutumbakam: “the world is one family.”

Exhibition runs from October 11 to February 22.

This MBAA Members ONLY exhibit is truly a holiday shopping bonanza. The Winter Faire is a perfect destination for getting inspired. Come find the perfect gift while supporting local artisans. There is something for everyone. Handcrafted ornaments, jewelry and cards, paintings, sculptures, larger statement pieces and more. This show is not to be missed, whether you’re knocking out your entire holiday shopping list or just looking a unique gift for that someone special, purchasing art at the Winter Faire is a chance to give with meaning while sharing the magic of creativity.

—Runs from November 6th to January 5th.
—Artist’s Reception: Sunday November 9th, from 2 to 4pm
—For more information visit www.artcentermorrobay.org.

Festival Mozaic presents Scott Yoo and the Festival Artists who will take you on a "museum docent's tour" of Beethoven's opus 3 String Trio during this one-hour event. He and the musicians will discuss the piece's history, the composer's influences and musical styles, and perform some selections. These are amazing opportunities to learn a little more about this great music before you attend the concerts.

Holiday Harmony returns complete with our annual Tree Lighting at the end of the pier. Snow play, Santa visits, cookie decorating, bounce houses… it’s the coziest way to kick off the holidays by the sea.

Bring the whole family for a little holiday magic on the coast!

Celebrate the holiday season with A Christmas Story, the beloved stage adaptation of Jean Shepherd’s classic tale of 1940s childhood dreams and holiday misadventures. Follow 9-year-old Ralphie Parker on his determined quest for the ultimate Christmas gift—a genuine Red Ryder BB gun. Along the way, he pleads his case with cranky parents, stern teachers, even Santa himself! The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!”

Packed with holiday mischief, childhood dreams and nostalgic charm, A Christmas Story captures the magic of the season with wit, warmth and plenty of laughs. Bring the whole family and make this cherished classic part of your holiday tradition!

Imogen is the daughter of a talented author. An author who, because of tragic life circumstances, is struggling to find her voice. Imogen, while dealing with her own heartbreak, wants to do whatever she can to help her mother rediscover her love of storytelling and her once prominent zest for life. Through her attempts Imogen discovers that she may have inherited her mother’s talent for storytelling. Inspired by an unlikely and peculiar cast of characters Imogen finds herself immersed in magical realms and inspirational tales. Can Imogen help inspire her mother to regain her voice as well as her heart, and maybe find her own voice in the meantime?

AGHS Theatre Company Presents: Alice by Heart. In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward.

The Cal Poly Choirs: Cantabile, Chamber Choir, PolyPhonics and University Singers — will collaborate with the Cabrillo Madrigal Singers from Lompoc and the San Luis Obispo High School Choir. Each choir will perform a selection of music, as well as join with others for collaborative pieces. A Cal Poly Orchestra of 30 students and guests will perform with the choirs on several selections, and accompany festive carols for a singalong with the audience. Cal Poly’s popular a cappella groups Take it SLO and That’s the Key will sing a jazz arrangement of a Christmas song. Scott Glysson will conduct the Cal Poly Choirs, and University Organist Paul Woodring will accompany the choirs on piano and organ.

Cuesta Concord Chorus and Orchestra, founded and directed by Cassandra Tarantino and accompanied by Ryan Hartzell, present: A Very Mary Christmas.
The CPAC Box Office opens one hour prior to showtime. In-person assistance and tickets will be available for purchase.

Join Forever Green in their home turf for their last show of 2025.