Video: Discover the Quirky World of Blooks
Discover the fascinating history of objects that emulate actual books through a video, The Quirky World of Culinary Objects in Book Form, part of the International Museum of Dinnerware Design's…
“Paint the Plaza” As an Artist or Sponsor
San Luis Obispo's inaugural "Paint the Plaza" chalk art festival is set for Saturday, September 19 in Mission Plaza. Downtown SLO is inviting local artists, schools, families, and businesses to…
PCPA Welcomes Valerie Rachelle as Artistic Director
Valerie Rachelle is the new artistic director and dean of the Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA), but she isn't new to the organization. Prior to leading other professional theatre organizations around…
Nostalgia Rules at Mid-State Fair ’80s Night
Photos by Colin Jones Those who know me know I really like three things: live music, writing, and free stuff. I seem to have a knack for the latter.…
Reflections: Don’t Hurt the Horses—OR David Niven
You would think that since Casablanca is my favorite film, I would give its director, the Hungarian expatriate Michael Curtiz, the praise he deserves. Nope. That’s because I watched The…
“The Odyssey” Lives Up to Its Hype
Photos by Melinda Sue Gordon © Universal Studios The excitement and controversies surrounding the ramp-up to Christopher Nolan’s epic new film and interpretation of Homer’s Odyssey is not your…
SLO County Arts Council ED Resigns
July 22 is Jordan Chesnut's final day after nearly five years as executive director of the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council, aka SLO County Arts. "Serving this county's artists…
“Roaring Gulch” Is Classic Melodrama
Take the bones of a "classic" musical melodrama, throw in some references to the local environs, and dress it up with some fine costumes and scenery, and you have the…
Ojai Film Festival Begins New Chapter
The Ojai Film Festival recently announced two key leadership appointments for its upcoming 27th annual gathering scheduled November 6-9. [caption id="attachment_14873" align="alignright" width="150"] Shelgren[/caption] Richard Sven Shelgren has been named…
Bob & Wendy Sing a “California Melody”
Painting by Wendy Liepman Pennsylvania raised me, California saved me I flew across this continent so wide For a myriad of reasons, I have traded in the seasons To…