Entertainment

Silent Auction

Get ready to bid, sip, and celebrate at the 2025 Autumn Soirée Silent Auction, where every winning bid supports our local charities. Discover an incredible lineup of exclusive experiences and luxury items from the “Ultimate Paso” Escape with private driver, VIP wine tasting, and lunch at Cass, to a luminous Sensorio Evening paired with an overnight stay at Geneseo Inn to so many other incredible offerings including a Rooftop Tequila Party, a hands-on Dumpling Class with Chef Garrett of Sichuan Kitchen, a one-year wine club membership to Sextant, a Talley Vineyards box membership and magnums, a VIP Cal Poly Package, a Sonoma getaway, fine wines, premium spirits, and so much more.

Don’t miss your chance to take home something unforgettable while making a meaningful impact in our community.

Art

We are honored to once again collaborate with the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art to feature the work of celebrated artist Adria Arch. Known for her vibrant use of color, form, and movement, Arch transforms space into a lively, sculptural experience that invites curiosity and joy.

Her large-scale installations and studio works have been exhibited in museums and public collections across the country, and will be featured at the SLO Museum of Art this December. We’re thrilled to share her dynamic artistry as part of our ongoing celebration of creativity, culture, and community.

Sights and Sounds

At Hotel SLO, the ordinary fades and the extraordinary takes center stage. This year’s Autumn Soirée unfolds as an evening of pure artistry… where flavor ignites, rhythm moves, and every moment sparks with surprise. Feel the heat as SLO’s own Lily Grace Quirk lights up the night with her mesmerizing fire dance, then drift into the soulful rhythm of IMVA and the radiant voice of local songbird Ava Ulloa. From unexpected moments of wonder to an after party that shimmers well past midnight, every beat and every spark promises to captivate.

After Party

8-10 PM

Extend the evening into an intimate After Party at Piadina, where our chefs and vintners set the stage for a night of indulgence and style. Savor favorites from Ohana Bros. and Chef Ryan, including a curated selection of pizzas and French fries with a tempting array of dipping sauces, perfectly paired with libations from Wild Fields Brewhouse, SLO Cider, and spirits from Nosotros Tequila, Bixby Gin, Grain+Vine Distillery, and Rod & Hammer Whiskey.

For a mindful sip, explore the sober curious offerings from To Be Honest and Root Elixers, delivering inventive, flavorful refreshments without alcohol. Every taste, every sip, every spark of the evening is designed to delight...ensuring the night lingers in our memories long after the last toast.

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