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Harvest on the Coast 2015
The weekend started off on Friday night with Crafted on the Coast, a collaborative winemaker dinner that was hosted at the beautiful Biddle Ranch Vineyard House in the heart of Edna Valley. Acclaimed chef, Julie Simon, from Foremost Wine Co. was serving up delicious bites for everyone in attendance. On Saturday, attendees were encouraged to ...
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Kreuzberg Oktoberfest
Copious amounts of bratwurst, schnitzel, dirndls, and “Prost!” You guessed it… We are talking about Oktoberfest in SLO town. If you were Downtown this past weekend, you couldn’t have missed the massive balloon arch that adorned the front of Kreuzberg or the sweet sound of the Oompa band, Trio Internationale, floating out the door and into the ...
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Characters in ‘Cav & Pag’
I’m rehearsing for a show coming up October 10 & 11 and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of it. It’s Opera SLO’s first show of the 2015-2016 season! If you’re an opera newbie, this is the show you’ll want to see. It’s not just a double-header opera (as if that isn’t enough) ...
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Favorite On-the-Go Eats in San Luis Obispo
Whether you are on your lunch break or taking to-go, San Luis Obispo has many restaurants that will satisfy your taste buds and need for speed. Check out my favorite on-the-go eats in San Luis Obispo: Gus’s Grocery Just down Osos Street on your way to the train station, you will find Gus’s Grocery – a down-to-earth ...
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SLO It Down and SAVOR the Central Coast!
Believe it or not, Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast is right around the corner, but it’s not too late to get your tickets! This year’s event boasts new and exciting exhibits, food, wine and more that you won’t want to miss. Make it a long weekend getaway and explore all that the Central Coast has to offer. ...
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Painting the Town
I would call myself an occasional artist. When I have time, I like to pick up a pencil or paintbrush and create, even if it’s just for myself. It’s a quiet, calming activity. But in 2014 I challenged myself to do art differently: in public, live, with chalk, on concrete. And I was only one ...
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Festive Fall Things to Do in San Luis Obispo
Explore things to do in San Luis Obispo in fall 2017. When SLO’s summer heat transitions into crisp fall air, you know it is time for sweater weather, pumpkin spiced lattes, corn mazes and endless bowls of candy corn – just the thought gets me excited. September 23rd marks the first day of autumn so get ...
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Say Cheese!
Dairy? Oh yeah. Carbs? Mm hmm. Sodium, calories? Bring-them-on. This Saturday August 15, is the day you tell your diet to Mac-Off! The immensely popular gourmet Mac & Cheese Fest is back for its fourth year of fun at its home at the Avila Beach Golf Resort. The Central Coast’s best restaurants, caterers, food trucks, ...
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Batter Up! SLO Blues Baseball
Crackerjacks in hand, my boyfriend and I were ready for some summer night fun at SLO Blues Baseball Game. Instantly, there was a festive atmosphere with Bluebelle, the mascot, welcoming us, fly balls soaring and children sprinting on the grass to catch their trophy for the night! As a summer collegiate baseball club, SLO Blues are part ...
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Learning the Art of Hand Lettering
I have always been fascinated with hand lettering, stemming from my longtime love for scrapbooking and personalized cards. After pinning numerous designs on my “Inspiration” board, I tried to mimic the lettering works of art myself. Let’s just say… it was not easy. I dreamed of hand lettering with the unique style and grace of the ...
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