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Considering a visit to Paso Robles? The heart of Central California wine country, Paso Robles is a compelling destination for oenophiles, but foodies, history buffs, and outdoor enthusiasts will also find plenty to like in Paso Robles.

Usually about this time of the year, Studios on the Park would be hosting its Sweet Art luncheon fundraiser.

Studios on the Park in Paso Robles is reimagining their annual Sweet Art Fundraiser with a stay-at-home celebration. For the past 10 years, Studios on the Park celebrated a local supporter of the arts with a fun and festive luncheon fundraising event. This year, due to the pandemic, Studios on the Park is bringing the celebration to your home. The love-filled kit includes everything you need for a sweet evening at home.

Studios on the Park created a new format for “Sweet Art” this year so that the community can still express love and support for its unique programs.

If you didn't get all of your shopping done on Black Friday, you might be able to score some deals at local stores. Small Business Saturday begins Nov. 28 and the Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association is encouraging people to shop locally with many stores are offering discounts throughout the day.

It has definitely turned cold here in North County and I am ready for the holidays we celebrate in November and December.

SLO County is overflowing with artistic talent, and nowhere is that more apparent than at annual holiday craft fairs. Nearly every city has one, but here are three worth putting on your radar.

At the end of every year, Studios on the Park in Paso Robles transforms into a holiday gift shop. The Handcrafted for the Holiday exhibition, which features over 30 local artists and craftspeople, fills the space and gives gallerygoers an opportunity to buy art at accessible price points.

At the end of every year, Studios on the Park transforms into a holiday gift shop. The Handcrafted for the Holiday exhibition, which features over 30 local artists and craftspeople, fills the space and allows gallerygoers to buy art at accessible price points. The display goes from Nov. 3 to Dec. 30.

Studios on the Park in Paso Robles presents True Blue: Sew to Speak, a fiber art group show that explores women's history, ecology, and personal truths, through Monday, Nov. 2. The show's title is inspired by the exhibit's predominant palette of blues, co-curators Julie Frankel and Melinda Forbes explained in press materials from Studios on the Park.

Performance artists, fashion, music, street life. These cultural aspects of Chicano life are missing from the mainstream picture of what Mexican-American art is, according to Henry A.J. Ramos, Studios on the Park's artistic director and chief curator.