David Congalton Sells a Second Script
He’s “Dave” Congalton on the radio, but “David” when he writes. Despite years writing newspaper columns and books, his preferred output remains screenplays. After years of trying, Congalton finally hit…
New Poet Laureate Wants To Meet You
SLO County poets laureate Kevin Clark and Caleb Nichols Caleb Nichols is an accessible poet. [caption id="attachment_8393" align="alignright" width="175"] Caleb Nichols[/caption] And now they (Nichols prefers the pronoun “they”)…
Reflections: Spoiled by Computer-Generated Orcs
Since the weeds in the back are getting really tall, I avoided pulling them by watching the 1944 film Passage to Marseille, or at least the last half, the other day.…
“Beats & Brass” Supports Music Education
Kick back—or get up and dance—during an unforgettable evening of funk and jazz benefitting SLO High School and Laguna Middle School bands. Beats & Brass is happening Saturday, April 5…
“HOMETOWN” Exhibit Features Cambria Faces
Last year, photographer Mark Dektor began posting intriguing black-and-white portrait photographs of Cambria residents online. With the community’s encouragement, he started posting more and more portraits of townspeople from all…
Comedy Fest Returns for 15th Year
[caption id="attachment_8349" align="alignright" width="100"] Armando Anto[/caption] They say laughter is the best medicine, and the Central Coast will get a heavy dose of it when the 15th annual SLO Comedy…
Show Invites Entries from Writers and Artists
Writers and visual artists of all ages and backgrounds are invited to submit original work inspired by personal journeys towards mental wellness for inclusion in the annual Opening Minds Art…
Poetry: Hunting for the Northern Lights Near Trefor
New SLO County Poet Laureate Caleb Nichols —Previously published in the New England Review, Vol. 44, No. 4 (2023)
Poetry: Catch
Caleb Nichols at the Inaugural Poet Laureate Reading January 24, 2025 Photo by Matthew Rabago …
Transcend Time with “Symphonic Spectacle”
A spectacular afternoon of music is on the agenda when the San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra and Cuesta Wind Ensemble come together for a joint concert, Symphonic Spectacle, on Sunday, March…