The Making of a Cal Poly Short Cut
“Write about an emotional discovery you made which led to a personal and profound change in your life.” Little do students know that on their first day of class, their…
A Straight Preview of “Book of the Year”
Photo by Lyndsey Rankin, UC Riverside San Luis Obispo County's 2026 "Book of the Year" is Susan Straight's tenth novel, Sacrament. The National Book Award finalist recently responded to…
SLO Film Fest Announces Additional Screenings
"How to Date Again" The 2026 SLO International Film Festival, running now through April 28, has announced it is experiencing historically full screenings. In response to demand, the festival…
Cuesta Drama Presents “Spring Awakening”
In repressive late 19th-century Germany, a group of teenagers trapped by the ignorance of their parents and teachers navigate the confusing and thrilling desires of their awakening sexuality. Spring Awakening,…
SLOIFF Review: “The Book of George”
Perseverance and Determination "Photography saved my life. Photography's changed my life." George McKenzie Jr.'s first words in The Book of George, delivered after a heartfelt pause, set the tone for…
SLOIFF Review: “Ramón Who Speaks to Ghosts”
Startingly Lighthearted Director Shervin Kermani only needs eight minutes to make you fall in love with Ramón. Docufiction short Ramón Who Speaks to Ghosts was shot on La Palma in…
SLOIFF Review: “A Life Illuminated”
The Underwater Light At a time of heightened space exploration, A Life Illuminated reminds us of the wonder we have right here on our own planet. Through marine biologist Edie…
Master Chorale Presents a Spectacular “Creation”
Photo by Brian Lawler Wow! Spectacular! Awesome! Heck, I’m going to have to use a thesaurus to find any more superlatives to describe the San Luis Obispo Master Chorale’s…
SLOIFF Review: “Facade”
More, Please You probably know someone like Eni, the protagonist of Facade, a short subject that well could be fleshed out into a feature-length film. Eni (Arsema Thomas) is an…
Santa Barbara Literary Fest Debuts May 2-3
The Santa Barbara Literary Festival debuts May 2-3, bringing together readers, writers, and storytellers in a citywide celebration of the written word. “We’re rooted in the belief that literature is…