Creative Quills Poetry Reading Collective fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, providing a platform for local aspiring, amateur, and published poets to share their creative works. Poets meet in the garden at Top Dog Cafe Bar every 3rd Sunday of the month for an afternoon of open mic poetry.

Sign up to read in the garden or contact Elley at creativequillsmb@gmail.com.

A visually stunning and sweeping feature documentary that traces the life and survival of the renowned painter through her powerful paintings – from her rise to international stardom in 1920s Paris, to her move to the United States in 1940, fleeing the rise of fascism, and her revival in the current art market. Tamara de Lempicka was the preeminent Art Deco painter, known for her high-gloss sensual nudes and portraits of high society during the Jazz Age. She was marginalized and gained notoriety for her romantic liaisons with her models and her indulgent, decadent lifestyle, but she was so much more.

Showtimes: Saturday, September 20 at 1:30pm and 4:15pm and Sunday, September 21 at 1:30pm and 4:15pm

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A visually stunning and sweeping feature documentary that traces the life and survival of the renowned painter through her powerful paintings – from her rise to international stardom in 1920s Paris, to her move to the United States in 1940, fleeing the rise of fascism, and her revival in the current art market. Tamara de Lempicka was the preeminent Art Deco painter, known for her high-gloss sensual nudes and portraits of high society during the Jazz Age. She was marginalized and gained notoriety for her romantic liaisons with her models and her indulgent, decadent lifestyle, but she was so much more.

Showtimes: Saturday, September 20 at 1:30pm and 4:15pm and Sunday, September 21 at 1:30pm and 4:15pm

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Dale Evers’s art is a part of the downtown Paso Robles vibe. His studio is regularly visited by people from all over the world. Local artist Dale Evers will present his inspiration, career progression, and production techniques for his unique art.

This talk will be held in Studios on the Park’s Atrium Gallery and is free to attend! No RSVP required.

Cambria Center for the Arts presents Dusk to Dawn, a juried exhibit celebrating the beauty, mystery, and energy of the night. From twilight to first light, explore artworks inspired by everything that happens between sunset and sunrise.

 Juried by guest artist Patrick Dennis, this evocative collection showcases a range of styles and media from talented local artists. Come experience the art of the night.

Dusk to Dawn will be on display from September 3rd to October 26th. Don’t miss this artist’s reception on September 6th from 4:30pm to 6pm to celebrate the start of this new exhibition!

Studios on the Park will be exhibiting “Above and Below the Surface”, a selection of paintings that depict the environments and activities found around different bodies of water. The exhibition will be held from September 6 to October 26, 2025 in the Atrium Gallery of Studios on the Park.

This is a refreshing collection of paintings from local artists; Frank Eber, Jordan Hockett, Anne Laddon, Drew Mayerson, Staley Pearl, Gisele Thompson, and Christy Wilkins. The public is invited to the opening on September 6 from 6-9 pm.

Join us for Inner Landscape, a solo exhibition by New York–based artist Sung Won Yun.

Yun’s work traces the cycles of life, weaving together the cellular and the geological, the fleeting and the enduring. Through layers of organic forms, accumulation, and superposition, she reveals an interconnected world where micro and macro collapse into one dynamic whole.

Inner Landscape offers viewers a space of reflection on interconnection, transformation, and the shared rhythm of existence.

DeyoDances, directed by choreographer Lisa Deyo, presents work that is drawn from Lisa's experiences as a professional dancer in a wide range of disciplines. She utilizes ballet, jazz, modern and musical theater to create human stories. The company has performed in Russia, San Luis Obispo CA & Off-Broadway in New York City in venues as diverse as a Black Box stage in the Maryinsky Theater of St. Petersburg, PACSLO theaters of Cal Poly University, COMPACT fine art gallery, The Villages Retirement Community as well as up and down the aisles of a Von's Grocery Store.

This performance is FREE! RSVP here

DeyoDances, directed by choreographer Lisa Deyo, presents work that is drawn from Lisa's experiences as a professional dancer in a wide range of disciplines. She utilizes ballet, jazz, modern and musical theater to create human stories. The company has performed in Russia, San Luis Obispo CA & Off-Broadway in New York City in venues as diverse as a Black Box stage in the Maryinsky Theater of St. Petersburg, PACSLO theaters of Cal Poly University, COMPACT fine art gallery, The Villages Retirement Community as well as up and down the aisles of a Von's Grocery Store.

This performance is FREE! RSVP here

August 23rd, 10am to 4pm is the 2nd annual Artisan Market featuring 20+ local artists. Enjoy the peaceful lakeside patio setting at FitForever Gym in Cypress Ridge on Arroyo Grande Mesa.

Featured poets for August are Misty Wycoff and Juan Luzuriaga, who will each red before the open mic portion commences. Everyone is invited to share!

Creative Quills Poetry Reading Collective fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, providing a platform for local aspiring, amateur, and published poets to share their creative works. Poets meet in the garden at Top Dog Cafe Bar every 3rd Sunday of the month for an afternoon of open mic poetry.

Sign up to read in the garden or contact Elley at creativequillsmb@gmail.com.

The Cuesta Concord Chorus presents Voices Unite!, a four-day international choral festival featuring a performance of “Carmina Burana,” conducted by Cassandra Tarantino.

Guest choirs include members of the Coro Nacional de Puerto Rico and the Trinity Chancel Choir of Denver. Cuesta Concord Chorus welcomes the participation of local artists from SLO Symphony, Master Chorale, Opera SLO, Central Coast Gilbert & Sullivan, Vocal Arts Ensemble, Resonance, Central Coast Youth Chorus, and others in a grand community celebration of Carl Orff’s masterwork.

This event is FREE, but a ticket is required for entry. Get your ticket now!

High Tide is a community-curated group exhibition that celebrates the creative energy, mutual recognition, and shared culture of artistic expression along California's Central Coast. Each participating artist was asked to nominate another local artist whose work they admire. This ripple effect of appreciation resulted in a diverse, multigenerational, and deeply interconnected lineup - one that reflects the region's rich and collaborative artistic ecosystem.
At the heart of High Tide is the belief in the power of community to shape culture.

Thursday, August 14 from 4:30-7:30pm will be another reception for High Tide as we welcome students back to campus for the first week of classes. We'll have wine provided by our season partner, Hope Family Wines, and delicious snacks. Many of the participating artists will be in attendance, recreating the good vibes and community gathering of our opening reception.

Meet the artist in person, experience his new works. Frank will give a Special Presentation at 3:00 PM, discussing the role of art and the creative process. The event is free and open to all. Registration not required.

Frank Eber's paintings tell stories of times and places that we feel sure we have seen. His unique use of contrast and light evoke emotions, trigger memories. Like distant dreams his works feel familiar yet strangely enigmatic. Frank's own words help explain the viewer's response to his works:

I like the idea of conveying a subjective, emotional response to the natural world. Painting should go deeper than copying nature. I can paint it how it is, that’s easy, but the interpretation of the thing that’s underneath, what gives it life, is what I’d like to find. Atmosphere and light are just the first steps.

Frank is an award-winning artist and Signature member of the American Impressionist society, American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society and an Artist member of the prestigious California Art Club.