Los Osos Photographer Treks to Nepal—Again
Los Osos photojournalist Michael J Costa is headed to the Himalayas for the third time this coming September, just after launching a showcase of images from his two journeys in…
The Balcony Gardener: The Burning Figs
Photo by Saif Ali It was the time of year when the Balcony Gardener used to make applesauce in California. An apple tree would never fit on her Paris…
“Colors of Conservation” Moves to Morro Bay
Dennis Curry, "Autumn Vineyard" Those of us who live on the Central Coast know intuitively the natural beauty that surrounds us. Whether walking along vast stretches of ocean and…
New Season, New Tribute Show at Clark Center
The tribute show phenomenon rolls into the Clark Center Labor Day weekend as the venue begins another season of diverse, eclectic live entertainment. Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty? Those popular groups…
Hang at SLO Film Center’s Haunting Party
Get your costumes ready and navigate your way through the Palm Theatre’s haunted hallways and three spine-chilling screening rooms as the SLO Film Center presents its annual Haunting Party on…
“Honey Don’t!” Lives Up to Coen Name
Ethan Coen and his brother Joel, when working together, are known for their quirky, genre-bending films, off-of-center characters, and skewed movie themes and styles. Ethan, now directing on his own,…
“I Love You” Sets the SLO REP Bar High
Jeffrey Laughrun, Joe Ogren, Katelyn Shreiner & Morgan Tapp SLO REP is opening its 79th season with a bang—an auspicious beginning to an ambitious lineup of shows for 2025-26,…
Lee Herrick Writes Poetry and Spreads Joy
“One of the great things about poetry is that it is an act of exploration,” says retired Cal Poly creative writing professor Kevin Clark, a former San Luis Obispo County…
Kent Nagano Returns Home for Benefit Concert
World renowned symphony and opera conductor Kent Nagano returns to the Central Coast to conduct a Benefit Concert on Labor Day weekend to help raise money for the purchase of…
“Art for Carrizo” Supports Restoration Efforts
San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara county artists have joined together to help support restoration efforts for areas of the Carrizo Plain National Monument damaged by the recent Madre Fire.…