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On Display at the 2017 Eroica California

I've always loved vintage posters. Maybe it's because they often have to do with food and potent potables. Maybe it's the Art Deco look or Art Nouveau style of some, or the bold graphics of others.

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The Paso Robles Art Association, in partnership with the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, has awarded scholarships and mentoring to students in the visual and performing arts program.

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District held its latest gallery reception at Studios on the Park last week. The newest exhibit features work from Flamson Middle School and Lewis Middle School. Pictured above are some middle school artists whose works are featured. They also have artwork from their advanced art high school students and high school artists in residence. So far this school year, students have earned $1800 selling their pieces at the gallery.

It all started with a young girl falling in love. It seemed impractical, but eventually Elizabeth Norris decided to just go for it. The 1890s poster, with the words "When Hearts are Trumps" by William Bradley-once an advertisement for a book of poetry by an American author-was one of Norris's first big purchases.

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Studios on the Park has announced the cancellation of its 2017 Paso ArtsFest, the largest free art festival on the Central Coast, and has no plans to continue the event in the future.

Appetizers and Cass Winery wines will be paired with presentations by artists Deladier Almeida and Karl Dempwolf at an Artists Talk and Tasting held March 2 at 6 p.m. at Cass Winery in Paso Robles. The cost is $50 per person, and reservations are required. Call 238-9800 to RSVP.

With the aftermath of Valentine's Day consisting of a heart shaped box filled with crumpled-up wrappers and half-eaten chocolates, it can be easy to think, "Maybe I shouldn't eat my feelings," or, "Perhaps food doesn't equal love."

The largest free art festival on the Central Coast, Paso Artsfest, has announced that the event has been discontinued and will no longer be taking place in Paso Robles over Memorial Day weekend.

Studios on the Park in Paso Robles says it will no longer hold the annual free art festival known as PASO ARTSFEST. The festival usually takes place over Memorial Day weekend at Downtown City Park, featuring works by local artists and others from around the world, live demonstrations, wine booths, vendors, and other art-related activities. Officials at the non-profit studio say they can no longer sustain the demands of an event of its size. In a statement, Studios on the Park Board President Barbara Partridge said, "Community collaborations like this must be nurtured, especially today, and I hope Studios on the Park and the City of Paso Robles can continue to forge productive and meaningful partnerships. Discontinuing ARTSFEST will allow us to better serve our community and visitors."