Santa Maria Sun / Hot Stuff

WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY?

The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang presents its Holiday Marketplace on Sunday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event showcases a variety of handcrafted items from local artisans working in various media, including jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, and more.
Call (805) 688-1082 or visit wildlingmuseum.org for more info.
The Wildling Museum is located at 1511 Mission Drive, unit B, Solvang.

—Caleb Wiseblood

PORTRAIT MODE

The Santa Maria Public Library is showcasing a new exhibit of artworks by local graphite artist Minnie Anderson (pictured). The exhibit premiered in the Shepard Hall Gallery in mid-November and is scheduled to remain on display through January 2022. Anderson specializes in pencil portraits of animals, people, and other subjects.
Admission to the exhibit is free. Call (805) 925-0994 for more info.
The library is located at 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria.

—Caleb Wiseblood

BETWEEN THE SHADOWS

The Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay is hosting a book-signing event with author Kevin Carroll on Saturday, Nov. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. Carroll will be signing copies of his time-travel thriller, Left in the Stygian Shadows.
Admission to the event is free. Call (805) 772-2880 or visit coalescebookstore.com for more info.
The venue is located at 845 Main St., Morro Bay.

—Caleb Wiseblood

EXPLORATORY ENVIRONMENT

The San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden hosts its next Free Day at the Garden event on Friday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests of all ages are welcome to take part in the garden’s family-friendly scavenger hunt activity during the day (info available at the Garden Gift Shop upon arrival).
Admission is free. Call (805) 541-1400 or visit slobg.org.
The garden is located at 3450 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo.

—Caleb Wiseblood