You’re either with us or you’re with them
Only recruit the county’s most talented artists—those bored by landscapes, uninspired by the mundane, eager to liberate art from the customary shackles of stage and gallery. I began by sending a barrage of e-mails to anyone I thought might fit the bill. “My goal is to establish a team [what I unoriginally call my…
Fine art
Openings, Receptions, and Events HUES OF LIFE ART SHOW Is a collaborative effort featuring several artists, who have struggled all of their lives with disabilities. An afternoon of art, music and refreshments takes place on Sept. 26 from 1-4pm. 2060 Parker St. in SLO. Info: 782-8898. RUBI GLASS SHOW AT THE HAUB GALLERY…
Literature & poetry
CENTRAL COAST WRITERS’ CONFERENCE XXV takes place Oct. 2-3 at Cuesta College in SLO. Info: communityprograms.net or 546-3132. STEYNBERG GALLERY HOSTS THE SLO FAVORITE POEMS PROJECT on the first Sundays of the month from 4-6pm. This is a different style of poetry reading: instead of their own work, featured readers and audience members read…
Cinema
WILD AND SCENIC ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FEST takes place on Oct. 9 at 6:30pm at Cal Poly’s Spanos Theatre. The WSEFF is the largest film festival of its kind, bringing together award-winning environmental and outdoor adventure films in a spirit of inspiration, education, and entertainment. Evening includes pre-event reception featuring local wines, appetizers, and information booths.…
On the Stage
The Classics OF MICE AND MEN hits the stage on Oct. 25 at 3pm at the Cohan Center at the PAC in SLO. The Steinbeck tragic classic of two migrant workers during the Great Depression. Presented by the Virginia Barter Theatre. $20-$36. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org. THE MIRACLE WORKER hits the stage…
Live Music
Classical, chambers, and choirs IMANI WINDS FEATURING STEFON HARRIS performs on Oct. 2 at 8pm in the Spanos Theatre in SLO. Classical music with jazz vibraphone. $30-$38. Info: 756-2787, 1-888-233-ARTS, or calpolyarts.org. FALL FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS takes place on Oct. 3 at 7:30pm at the SLO Cuesta Campus, Student Conference Center, Building 5401.…
Special Autumn Events
HARVEST FESTIVAL takes place in Olohan Alley in the heart of the Historic Village of Arroyo Grande Sept. 25 (4-9pm) and Sept. 26. Fresh veggies, a parade (on Sat. at 10am), arts and crafts, and more. Info: agharvestfestival.com. OAKTOBERFEST takes place at River Oaks Hot Springs in Paso Robles Sept. 26-27 from noon-5pm. Info:…
