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Each summer, members of the Committee of Professional Women (COPW) gather in San Luis Obispo to enjoy outstanding music at the Mozaic Festival, along with good company and time together exploring this beautiful Central Coast town.
This yearβs gathering will include a Friday evening chamber concert, a Saturday evening orchestra concert, with dinner beforehand at Buona Tavola Ristorante, and our traditional Sunday brunch at Novo Restaurant & Lounge overlooking the creek in downtown San Luis Obispo. During the festivalβs two weeks, many additional concerts, lectures, and free daytime events take place throughout San Luis Obispo, offering plenty of opportunities to explore more of the festival.
For those who wish to arrive earlier, optional events on Thursday include the popular Notable Insight lecture with Scott Yoo, as well as a special concert featuring Grammy Award-winning composer Eric Whitacre conducting his moving choral work The Sacred Veil, performed with singers including members of the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
This page will continue to serve as a resource for planning your trip, with helpful links and information about concerts, housing, dining, and festival activities. Registration is now open. Please
see the registration form for details and to reserve your space.
COPW Summer at the Mozaic Festival β San Luis Obispo
Our COPW gathering will include two main festival concerts:
Friday Evening β Chamber Concert
Festival artists perform an intimate evening of chamber music inspired by the festivalβs focus on AntonΓn DvoΕΓ‘k and the rich Central European musical tradition.
Saturday Evening β Orchestra Concert
The Mozaic Festival Orchestra performs at the Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo under the direction of Scott Yoo.
More details about the programs can be found on the Mozaic Festival website.
Festival Mozaic chamber musicians performing in San Luis Obispo.
Optional Thursday Events
Members who arrive early may wish to enjoy two special Thursday events offered as part of the Mozaic Festival.
Scott Yoo β Notable Insight Lecture
(Thursday, 2:00 PM)
Music Director Scott Yoo offers an engaging look at the music of AntonΓn DvoΕΓ‘k, providing insight and context for the festivalβs programming.
Eric Whitacre β The Sacred Veil
(Thursday, 7:30 PM)
Eric Whitacre
Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor
Whitacre conducts his powerful choral work The Sacred Veil, performed with singers including members of the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
Scott Yoo
Music Director, Festival Mozaic
Festival Concerts
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A highlight of the COPW gathering is spending time together outside the concert hall.
Saturday Dinner
Dinner is planned at Buona Tavola Ristorante, a favorite San Luis Obispo Italian restaurant.
Sunday Brunch
We will gather for our traditional brunch at Novo Restaurant & Lounge, overlooking the creek in downtown San Luis Obispo.
Dinner & Sunday Brunch
Accomodations
San Luis Obispo offers a variety of lodging options, including hotels, inns, and vacation rentals.
For those who enjoy staying together with the group, the La Cuesta Inn has offered COPW a special rate of $229 per night (regularly $279) if we reserve a block of eight rooms. The hotel also includes complimentary breakfast and free parking. If you think you may be interested in staying at the hotel, please reach out soon so we can determine whether we have enough interest to secure the discounted block.
Some members in past years have also chosen to stay in nearby vacation rentals or VRBO homes, particularly when traveling with friends or sharing accommodations. There are many attractive options available within a short drive of the Performing Arts Center and downtown San Luis Obispo.
If you would like suggestions for other accommodations that have worked well in the past, please feel free to reach out. Daphne Moote
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A preview of our dining selections is available here:
Festival Website
For full festival information, concert details, and additional events, Visit: Mozaic Festival Website
Registration Information
To register, please download the Registration Form and open it in Adobe Acrobat (rather than your browser) to complete and save your entries.
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COPW members on stage following a Mozaic Festival concert.
COPW members enjoying dinner together in San Luis Obispo during the Mozaic Festival weekend.