Stellar Band to Play at Downtown’s First Friday in April

Downtown retail stores will launch the #atowndownto passport on Friday, April 7

ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is gearing up for another First Friday on April 7 in Downtown from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Entertainment for this First Friday will feature the Stellar Band.

In addition, the Downtown retail stores will launch the #atowndowntownpassport. All you need to do is get six stamps from any of the 35 participating businesses and you will be entered to win a shopping spree. The Streets of Vintage Artisan Market will also be joining along with a variety of food vendors.

Stellar Band is a multi-talented group of musicians who have been rocking festivals, local venues & private parties for over 15 years. The band will keep you dancing and singing to incredible renditions of classic rock hits and Fleetwood Mac covers that span the decades. Its music appeals to multigenerational audiences, which is why Stellar remains a Central Coast favorite. In addition to the music, there will be a handful of food trucks: Bear City Social, Paradise Shaved Ice, Mary’s Cuisine, and Zen Dog. Mark your calendar for the variety of upcoming First Friday events planned:

April 7: Stellar Band at Historic City Hall/Kicking off #Atowndowntownpassport Retail Crawl

• May 5: Cinco de Mayo — Sip & Shop paired with tamale food booths and trucks. Also featured are complimentary tours of Historic City Hall and potential fireworks (if safe to do so.)

June 2: Downtown Pub Crawl

July 7: Sōleffect Band at Historic City Hall

• Aug. 4: Downtown Stage with

Soundhouse

• Sept. 1: Concert in Downtown at The Plaza with DeJaVu Band

Oct. 6: Fall Sip & Shop plus complimentary tours of Historic City Hall

Nov. 1: Concert in Downtown at The Plaza with Erin and the Earthquakes

• Dec. 1: Light up the Downtown plus Holiday Sip & Shop.

The new #atowndowntownpassport will be featured each month starting with the April First Friday. Each First Friday will offer a different passport. Get six stamps from 35 participating locations, no purchase is required. All completed passports will be entered into a drawing to win a Downtown shopping spree. Be the first to turn in the passport to any participating Downtown retailer that First Friday evening and you will receive a free gift item (while supplies last).

The city thanks the event’s presenting sponsors: Barley & Boar Brewhouse (open soon), Cielo Ristorante & Rooftop Bar, and Street Side Ale House. First Friday events are free to attend and will kick off between 5:30 and 6 p.m. When there is a concert, the public is encouraged to bring a low-back chair.

For more information on the First Fridays promotion or other events and activities, go to VisitAtascadero.com/ events.

PASO ROBLES — Vendor spaces are now available for the Recycled Treasures portion of the 15th Annual Vintage Rendevous coming this April.

Vendor spaces are available for an opportunity to indulge in a park full of recycled treasures in downtown Paso Robles and at the same time, enjoy the vintage sidecars, antique motorcycles, and vehicles along with electric cars.

Collectors, dealers, crafters, and garden enthusiasts are invited to participate in the Recycled Treasures portion of our Vintage Sidecar, Recycled Treasures, Pre-1950 Motorcycles/Vehicles & Electric Cars event on Saturday, April 22, in the down- town City Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spaces are approximately 15 feet by 15 feet and cost $60 each. Admission is free to the public.

Applications are available from the Paso Robles Main Street office, 835 12t St. Suite D, in the alley or from the website pasoroblesdowntown.org. Deadline for applications is at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 17. Call (805) 238-4103 for more information or visit PasoRoblesDowntown.org.