Community Calendar

Acclaimed violist Richard O’Neill and pianist-composer August Baik open the Mariposa Series with a vivid, deeply personal program about heritage, memory, and the music that lives beneath the surface. Baik’s new work draws on Korean folk songs, while Britten’s haunting Lachrymae slowly reveals a hidden song by John Dowland. Rzewski’s “Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues” transforms a folk song made famous by Pete Seeger and transforms it into a virtuosic tour de force.

Art Center Morro Bay presents the “Love of Nature” exhibit, an experience of beauty, wonder, and diversity of the Central Coast through the unique perspectives of local artists. Discover familiar scenes of the ocean, bay, marshes, mountains, plants, and wildlife, along with imaginative and abstract interpretations that invite you to see nature in new ways.

September 17th to November 2nd, 12 to 4 pm.
Reception: September 20th, 2 to 4 pm

This October, Cambria and San Simeon come alive with the Cambria Scarecrow Festival!

Explore more than 200 whimsical scarecrows throughout the villages. See beloved favorites return and discover imaginative new creations. Be sure to visit the Fantastical Cove Display, rock out at Crowchella Display, and check out the new PJs in the Patch Display.

It’s a month of creativity, imagination, photo ops and fun for the whole family. Visit CambriaScarecrows.com for details.

Join us for our live summer concert series at the Atascadero Printery outdoor stage for Tent City Limits with special musical guests: J.B. Barton and Hattie Craven. Enjoy the live music, food and drinks.
All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Atascadero Printery. Gates open at 6 pm.

Guest pianist Elizabeth Dorman will give two free presentations on Friday, Oct. 9, in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center (No. 45). At 11 am, she will give a lecture-recital titled “J.S. Bach The Goldberg Variations” and at 7:30 pm she will join music faculty members Emily Lanzone, violin; Michael Whitson, viola; and Megan Chartier, cello, for a performance of Robert Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47.

The community is invited to experience the Cal Poly Pier Open House in Avila Beach celebrating the 25th anniversary of the university’s pier acquisition. Enjoy touch tanks featuring marine creatures, view tiny marine species through microscopes, and learn about local marine environments and the scientific studies conducted by Cal Poly students and faculty.

Attendees may take the tour at their own pace and are encouraged to bring cameras to take photos of seals, pelicans, sea creatures and the incredible coastal views. The Cal Poly Pier is just over a half-mile long (1.2 miles round trip). Event activities will be held at the end of the pier located on Avila Beach Drive, just west of the San Luis Creek Bridge.

Guests should be aware of the following:
—No Pets.
—The event is a walking tour on a pier with grating. Closed-toe walking shoes are required (safety rules prohibit flip-flops or heels).
—All visitors will be required to sign a safety waiver prior to entering the pier.

For more information, visit: https://marine.calpoly.edu/pier-open-house.

Discover the creativity of SLO County at the 28th annual Open Studios Art Tour! More than 165 talented artists and crafters open their studios to the public, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their work and creative processes on the weekends of October 10-11 and 17-18, from 10 am to 4 pm.

The tour is free, and artwork purchased directly supports the participating artists.
Use the Open Studios Art Tour catalog and online maps to create your own self-guided experience. Explore local studios, meet the artists, and find one-of-a-kind works to take home.

Learn more and plan your visit: slocountyarts.org/osat

Discover the beauty of Jalama Canyon Ranch at your own pace with family, friends, and community members. Join our team for an exciting day of exploration, hands-on learning, live music, and delicious food!

Embark on your own adventure! Visit stations across the ranch where our knowledgeable team will share insights into our ongoing efforts in land stewardship, ecological research, and innovative enterprises. Take the opportunity to get your hands dirty with interactive exhibits on soil health, wildlife biodiversity, water conservation, crop plantings, and more. See firsthand how regenerative agriculture can contribute to a healthier ecosystem and thriving community.

The SLO Pickle Festival is a fun, family-friendly event celebrating all things pickled! Enjoy pickle sips and bites, local vendors, interactive activities, and more. This year's festival features the local band Brash Mash. It's kind of a big dill!

Most importantly, the festival will benefit Meals That Connect—Senior Nutrition Program of SLO County. Don't miss this opportunity to relish in the fun and support a great cause.

Art Center Morro Bay presents the “Love of Nature” exhibit, an experience of beauty, wonder, and diversity of the Central Coast through the unique perspectives of local artists. Discover familiar scenes of the ocean, bay, marshes, mountains, plants, and wildlife, along with imaginative and abstract interpretations that invite you to see nature in new ways.

September 17th to November 2nd, 12 to 4 pm.
Reception: September 20th, 2 to 4 pm