San Luis Obispo to Host Two Major ‘Vintage’ Events
05/15/2012
The City of San Luis Obispo will pay tribute to the glory of the past with two high-profile, vintage-themed events on the first weekend of June 2012. Sponsored by the San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District, the San Luis Obispo Concours d’Elegance car show will take place from Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Madonna Meadows, while the Remnants of the Past vintage show will be held on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Alex Madonna Expo Center.
VINA ROBLES APPOINTS NEW WINEMAKER
05/11/2012
Paso Robles, CA- Vina Robles today announced the appointment of Kevin Willenborg as new winemaker. With over 28 years of winemaking experience, Willenborg will lead the winery team to solidify Vina Robles' reputation as producer of premium estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, and distinctive blends in Paso Robles.
SLO County Celebrates National Tourism Week
05/10/2012
The San Luis Obispo County Visitors and Conference Bureau (SLOCVCB) partners with the U.S. Travel Association to celebrate National Tourism Week, May 5 - 13, 2012. Tourism is currently the number one industry in San Luis Obispo County with visitor spending totaling $1.1 billion in 2010. In addition, industry earnings generated by travel and tourism spending reached $390 million and industry employment generated by travel spending was just over $15.4 billion. This week recognizes the economic benefits tourism brings to San Luis Obispo County's local communities.
Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble
05/09/2012
The Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble will perform traditional and contemporary music and dance from the Eastern Mediterranean and larger Middle East region at 8 p.m. Friday, June 1, in the Spanos Theatre on campus.
Volunteer Vacations Program
05/08/2012
The City of San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) board voted unanimously at its last meeting to approve a $15,000 grant to promote its new "Volunteer Vacations" program with The Nature Corps.
National Train Day
05/08/2012
NationalTrainDay.com and the San Luis Obispo County Visitors and Conference Bureau invite you to join the annual campaign to celebrate train travel across America. Three communities in San Luis Obispo County are participating in this national campaign scheduled for May 12. Train stations and other venues across the country will host activities and exhibits that highlight the past, present, and future of trains and travel. Amtrak will host their major events in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Los Angeles with free live entertainment and activities for both children and adults: interactive and educational exhibits, model train displays and tours of Amtrak equipment, and notable private railroad cars - just to name a few!
CHAMPION MID-SIZE BREWERY & BREWMASTER
05/07/2012
FIRESTONE WALKER NAMED "CHAMPION MID-SIZE BREWERY & BREWMASTER" AT 2012 WORLD BEER CUP®
For Record Fourth Time, Firestone Walker Earns Champion Honors at Prestigious Global Beer Competition
Paso Robles, CA-For a record fourth time since 2004, Firestone Walker Brewing Company and Brewmaster Matt Brynildson have been named Champion Brewery and Brewmaster in the category of Mid-Size Brewing Company at the 2012 World Beer Cup®, a prestigious global competition that this year included 799 breweries from 54 countries and 45 U.S. states.
SAVOR 2012 Weekend Pass for Just $100
05/01/2012
Located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, SAVOR the Central Coast takes place Sept. 27-30, 2012 at the renowned Santa Margarita Ranch in San Luis Obispo County. Home to the celebrated Paso Robles wine country and one of the most abundant agricultural counties in California, no other wine and food event provides foodies with such a rich culinary immersion adventure. Whether they're just emerging into the world of wine and food, or well-traveled gastronomes, they'll find accessible, engaging programming that inspires them to dive in deeper - all for just $100 (50% off) if they buy their weekend passes this month.
Luna Red - New Location
04/27/2012
Luna Red, a popular downtown restaurant, has moved locations and is re-opening its doors at 1023 Chorro Street, near the entrance to the historic San Luis Obispo Mission. The restaurant will begin dinner service at its new location tomorrow night, Saturday, April 28, 2012.
Central Coast Railroad Festival
04/27/2012
The Central Coast Railroad Festival is expanding its offering of unique rail excursions on the California Central Coast. CCRRF Wine Rail Excursions will continue on the Second Sunday of every month. Special Family and Wine Rail Excursions have just been scheduled for National Train Day on Saturday, May 12th as well as to the June 22nd Pomar Junction Train Wreck Friday party.
VAUDEVILLE SPECTACULAR
04/26/2012
A full night of music, dance and comedy overtakes the stage at The Great American Melodrama in the "Vaudeville Spectacular!" Compiled by Jordan Richardson and George Walker and directed by Walker, with set design by Brian Williams and costume design by Renee Van Niel, the Melodrama features an entire evening of nothing but vaudeville!
Dune Child
04/21/2012
The South County Historical Society announces its May program, author Ella Thorp Ellis, with her new book, Dune Child, which chronicles her time as the only child living with the Dunites in the Oceano dunes during the Great Depression.
ART AFTER DARK
04/20/2012
The May edition of Art After Dark, a program of ARTS Obispo/San Luis Obispo County Arts Council, is scheduled 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 4 in the City of San Luis Obispo. Art enthusiasts, local residents and visitors can visit 29 different venues to enjoy an evening filled with fun, lively and free cultural experiences.
With Mother's Day coming up, several of this month's participating artists are offering great ideas for jewelry and other creative gifts for Mom.
FIRST SATURDAYS: WINE & THE ARTS
04/20/2012
The May edition of First Saturdays: Wine & the Arts, a program of ARTS Obispo/San Luis Obispo County Arts Council, is scheduled 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 5 in downtown Paso Robles. Art enthusiasts, local residents and visitors can visit nine different venues to enjoy an evening filled with fun, lively and free cultural experiences.
With Mother's Day coming up, several of this month's participating artists are offering great ideas for jewelry and other creative gifts for Mom.
Barrels of Wine, Food and Fun in SLO Wine Country
04/20/2012
Tickets are on sale now for the SLO Vintners popular "Roll Out The Barrels" wine weekend event. Their 22nd annual "Roll Out The Barrels Weekend" begins Thursday, June 21st and runs through Sunday, June 24th. There will be 30 wineries within the San Luis Obispo Wine Country Region participating.
San Luis Obispo Redefines the ‘S's of Wine Tasting
04/20/2012
San Luis Obispo offers wine lovers more than just the largest, fastest growing wine region in California to explore during "California Wine Month." With adventure tours, gourmet cuisine, choice leisure activities, cultural events, and unparalleled California scenery, San Luis Obispo provides fresh new ways to experience wine country, with all of the senses.
SLO MARATHON INCLUDES RAMP CLOSURE/TRAFFIC CONTROL
04/18/2012
The inaugural San Luis Obispo Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 22 and will affect motorists in the following areas...
A CLASSICAL MUSIC LOVERS' FEAST
04/18/2012
The San Luis Obispo Symphony will offer a feast for classical music lovers at their 2011-12 Season Classics Finale at the Christopher Cohan Center in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, May 5th at 8 pm.
