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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."

A nonprofit art center in Paso Robles, California, is featuring the "Guns in America" exhibit with a wide array of firearm-themed works of art.

Get your little ones in that loving spirit with Studios on the Park in Paso Robles on Feb. 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Paso Robles artist Bruce Cook isn't necessarily interested in reality, just as it is.

'Guns in America' art show in Paso Robles confronts controversial subject of firearms

The United States' gun control debate has held a political presence for ages and will likely continue to do so for decades to come. The fact of the matter is there is no easy answer.