Community Calendar

Poetry reading + Open House + Fundraiser for the Estero Bay Kindness Coalition!

All proceeds support the Kindness Coalition's food programs helping kids and families in the Estero Bay community.

Featured readers:
—Dian Sousa
—Lisa Coffman
—Juan Pablo Luzuriaga.

Open mic: Everyone is welcome to share—we encourage you to read. Please limit readings to 5 minutes per reader and 1 poem per person so everyone has a chance to participate.
Bonus: Farmhouse Corner Market will donate 20% of wine and snack purchases made during the event to support the Kindness Coalition.

Doors open at 5:30 pm for seating. Come early to grab a good spot, enjoy a snack, a glass of wine, sign up to read, and settle in for a lovely evening of words and community.

https://www.esterobaykindnesscoalition.org/

To honor the annual event, the Los Osos art venue features 3 exciting exhibits, on view from July 23 to September 6.
—Elizabeth Chaney's "Legends" series includes bold portraits of musicians, celebrities and cultural icons in her distinctive style.
—Keagen Mackey's ceramic collection "Body" features large classic pottery forms with modern imaginative elements.
—Michael J Costa's latest photography showcase "Explosive" is the culmination of his 3-year quest to capture the volcano Kilauea erupting in HI.

Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm and Sunday, 12 to 4 pm. 

Step into a world of mystery, contrast, and intrigue with In the Shadows. This evocative exhibit explores the beauty and power of darkness, where light reveals only part of the story and shadows spark the imagination. Through a variety of artistic styles and mediums, artists interpret the hidden, the overlooked, and the unexpected, inviting viewers to discover what emerges when we look beyond the obvious. Join us for this captivating exhibition and experience the drama, depth, and wonder found In the Shadows.

The Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA) presents "Mix it Up!", a vibrant mixed media exhibition. This showcase celebrates creativity without boundaries, featuring the innovative work of featured artist Carolyn Chambers. Additionally, works by our local artists exploring diverse materials and techniques and combining media in unexpected ways will be on display.

Exhibit runs: September 1 to November 1.
Artist’s Reception: September 5, 4:30 to 6 pm.
Hours: 12 to 4 pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

The Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA) invites the community to view “Here and There" a collection of painterly, aerial views of Cambria and Lake Tahoe by Tigg Morales. The paintings explore and reveal familiar places from a fresh perspective.

Exhibition: September 1 to November 1
Hours: Tuesday to Sundays. 12 to 4 pm
Artist’s Reception: September 5th. 4:30 to 6:00 pm

Winner of the Molière award for France’s best play, The Father—brilliantly told with humor and empathy—treats audiences to a heart-wrenching glimpse into despair from the loss of self.

The once-a-year annual Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale is returning to the Earl Warren Showgrounds from September 10th to the 20th, hosting 200,000 gently used books as well as puzzles, games, vinyl records, CDs, and DVD’s.

Admission is free for the week except for Opening Night. Opening Night takes place September 10th and gives eager attendees first pick for a $30 ticket.

For tickets, event details, sale hours, and sponsorship opportunities, visit booksale.ppcentralcoast.org or call (805) 722-4690.

The inventory is replenished every day, and the already low prices are reduced by 50% on the final day. Funds raised support PPCCC’s six health centers across the Central Coast.

The Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA) presents "Mix it Up!", a vibrant mixed media exhibition. This showcase celebrates creativity without boundaries, featuring the innovative work of featured artist Carolyn Chambers. Additionally, works by our local artists exploring diverse materials and techniques and combining media in unexpected ways will be on display.

Exhibit runs: September 1 to November 1.
Artist’s Reception: September 5, 4:30 to 6 pm.
Hours: 12 to 4 pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

The Cambria Center for the Arts (CCA) invites the community to view “Here and There" a collection of painterly, aerial views of Cambria and Lake Tahoe by Tigg Morales. The paintings explore and reveal familiar places from a fresh perspective.

Exhibition: September 1 to November 1
Hours: Tuesday to Sundays. 12 to 4 pm
Artist’s Reception: September 5th. 4:30 to 6:00 pm

Winner of the Molière award for France’s best play, The Father—brilliantly told with humor and empathy—treats audiences to a heart-wrenching glimpse into despair from the loss of self.