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38th ANNUAL MOZART FESTIVAL, NOW CALLED FESTIVAL MOZAIC, celebrates music’s relationship to the passage of time throughout SLO County through July 27. This Mozart Bonanza will welcome more than 7,000 music lovers, programs, and concerts that span five centuries. Hear the Festival Orchestra and internationally acclaimed guest artists, including pianist Jeffrey Kahane and Boston’s Blue Heron, a Renaissance choir specializing in 15th century music. Enjoy more than 30 concerts and events under the direction of music director and virtuoso violinist Scott Yoo. Also, check out The Fringe Festival, taking place July 17-18, celebrating classically trained artists who’ve crossed into other musical styles. Info: 781-3008 or festivalmosaic.com.

FRESH SUMMER SERIES FROM OPERA starting July 17. The Pacific Repertory Opera will feature five concerts focusing on ";Mayhem, Mischief, and Heartbreak."; July 17: Young Artist Showcase at Grace Church, 1350 Osos St. in SLO. $20 and $10 for kids and students. Info: 541-5369 or propera.org.

PRYOR BAIRD AND THE DEACONS perform July 18 from 5:30-7:30pm at the City Park in downtown Paso Robles. Free. Info: 237-4741 or www.prcity.com/recreation.

SLO COUNTY BAND TWILIGHT CONCERTS through Aug. 14 on Thurs. at 7pm at Mitchell Park at the corner of Pismo and Osos Streets in SLO. Info: 543-5691.

GRAMMY WINNING GUITARIST ED GERHARD performs on July 18 at Coalesce Bookstore located at 845 Main St. in Morro Bay. 7pm. $20. Info: 772-2880.

PLAZA CONCERT SERIES in downtown San Luis Obispo brings music to your ears every Fri. at 5:30pm, through Aug. 29. July 18: Damon Castillo. Free. Info: 541-0286 or downtownslo.com.

TWILIGHT CONCERTS IN THE PARK IN PASO ROBLES take place on Fri., through Aug. 29, 5:30-7:30pm, at City Park Gazebo at 12th and Spring streets in Paso Robles. Free. July 18: Pryor Baird and the Deacons. July 25: Mighty Croon Dogs. Aug. 1: SLO Mambo. Aug. 8: Monte Mills Band. Aug. 15: Viper 6. Aug. 22: Up in the Air. Aug. 29: Sugar Daddy Swing Kings. Find prizes, food, and wine. Bring a lawn chair. Info: 238-4103 or 237-3988.

AFTERNOONS IN AVILA NEW CONCERT SERIES free shows on the promenade in Avila. July 19 from 1-5pm. Info: downtownbrewingco.com.

ATASCADERO SUMMER SATURDAY CONCERTS through Aug. 23 at the bandstand at Atascadero Lake Park. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. Barbecue is available for a charge. July 19: Guy Budd and the Gypsy Souls, July 26: Viper Six, Aug. 2: JD Project, Aug. 9: House Red Band, Aug. 16: Usual Suspects, Aug. 23: PipeDream. Info: 470-3178 or Atascadero.org.

BAKA BEYOND performs July 19 at Castoro Cellars at 7pm. $22. Info: slofolks.org.

GROVER BEACH SIZZLIN’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES happen July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 17, and Sept. 1 at Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Ave. in Grover Beach. Bands include Cinders Blues Band, The Crisptones, Impromptu, Up in the Air, Pureheart, The Usual Suspects, and Dave Crimmen. 3-6pm. Free. Info: 473-4580.

TUESDAYS IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES IN ATASCADERO every Tues. through Aug. 26 at Atascadero Lake Park from 5-8pm. Enjoy a barbecue at 5pm with the show starting at 7pm. Info: 466-2044 atascaderochamber.org.

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK AT SALISBURY VINEYARDS on Sun. 6985 Ontario Rd. off Avila Beach exit. Info and concert dates: salisburyvineyards.com/activities or 595-WINE.