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SAVOR the Central Coast Artist's Village presented by Travel Paso Robles opened Saturday, Sept. 26 for the _ first time. Artists offered up their medium as the message, sharing the vivid color and scope of art inspired by the Central Coast.

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Downtown Paso's Studios on the Park welcomes artist Erin Hanson for her fourth annual October exhibition. Hanson's anticipated 30-piece collection focuses on the, "diverse and magnificent landscapes," found across California' wine country. The exhibition will be held from Oct. 1-25. There will be a live painting demonstration on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. The opening reception for the show will be held on Oct. 2 from 6-9 p.m. For more information about the event, click here.

Once again Sunset Magazine's Savor the Central Coast demonstrated that the event has become a mecca for foodies. For the sixth year, true believers descended on San Luis Obispo County for a heady culinary immersion from Sept. 24 to 27.

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Utilizing natural materials like pistachio shells, Hellie Blythe creates tiny, nonsensical universes via cigar-box vignettes, which you can check out at Pistachicrow Tableaux, an exhibit at Studios on the Park in Paso, running through Sept. 27. For more info, go to studiosonthepark.org

Joseph Amanzio, Tim Bryan, Dean Crawford, and Jim Marx aren't just four local photographers with their own unique styles, they're also friends who are informed by each other's work. You can check out pieces by each of them at 4 Styles, an exhibit at Studios on the Park in Paso, running through Sept. 27. For Further details, go to studiosonthepark.org.

Lift your spirits at Studio on the Park's surreal, multi-artist exhibit titled Illuminated Spirit, on display Sept. 3 through 27. This exhibit includes encaustic works by Heid F. Beal, sculpture and photography by Geoffrey Nelson, paintings by Jane C. Russell, and photographic montages by Kabe Russell. An opening reception will be held Sept. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. Go to studiosonthepark.org to find out more.

Local photographer and car enthusiast, Jeff Weidler, will be showcasing over 40 of his automotive sectional art pieces featuring iconic images on metal of classic chrome, fins, fenders Sept. 4-6. The show will coincide with the Golden State Classics car show. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Weidler on Saturday, Sept. 5. Art After Dark Paso follows at 6 p.m. A portion of all of Weidler's sales will be donated to Studios on the Park and the Golden State Classics.

Do you need an artsy porcelain mug to hold your morning coffee? How about a clean, modern receptacle to showcase your cool new air plant? Or, perhaps you are looking for that perfect scarf made from iridescent, unicorn-approved thread (we all need one of those)? Studios on the Park has gathered all of these unique locally made goods (and a bunch more) in one place for its annual Summer Craft Invitational through Aug. 30. The Studios Atrium is currently filled with works crafted by Liza Allen, Toni Bouman, Kimi Masui, Pam Rivas, Dense Chryver, Michael Spiegelhalter, Anne Stewart, and Jacqueline Thompson. If you have buyer's remorse, this is the stop for you. How can you possibly feel bad about supporting artists while simultaneously adding to your cool points?

Studios on the Park will have some well-crafted wares on display during its Summer Craft Invitational, on view through Aug. 30. This multi-artist exhibit will feature a variety of media including sculpture, textiles, pottery, and these cool air plant displays pictured here. To find out more, visit studiosonthepark.org.

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