Fidopiastis Wins Concerto Competition
Mary Kate Fidopiastis (center) is surrounded by Youth Symphony staff members Grace Seng, John Astaire, Tanya Streder and Al Streder. San Luis Obispo High School senior Mary Kate Fidopiastis has…
When Gifting, Please Think Creatively
Giving Tuesday has become a global “thing,” reminding us what comes after Black Friday and Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday (skipping over the yet-unnamed Sunday after Thanksgiving): a day…
“It’s a Wonderful Life” Is a Wonderful Play
Geoff Higgins and Kristen Saunders It’s a wonderful play. It’s not a conventional play—it has actors playing voice actors putting on a radio play, so they get to read…
Don’t Worry, Be Happy—“It’s Only a Play”
It’s Only a Play, running for five performances only this weekend, November 20-23, at The Studio of Performing Arts in Grover Beach, is only one of playwright Terrence McNally’s many…
“Holiday Extravaganza” Brings Joy and Laughter
Joyous singing. The warmth of a fire and of a fateful fairytale ending. Comical bits featuring mistletoe, memories, and misunderstood holiday song lyrics. What else could you ask for on…
Is “The Man from Earth” Telling the Truth?
If you’ve seen the promos for the play currently being staged at the Cambria Center for the Arts Theatre, then you’re familiar with the question they pose: What would you…
New Podcast Explores SLO Public Libraries
If you visit, borrow items from, or feel passionate about your local San Luis Obispo County public library, there’s a new podcast you can listen to now, or bookmark for…
“Unnecessary Farce” Is Perfect Farce
Photo by Ryan Loyd, RYLO Media Design Perfection is a strong word—one not usually associated with silliness, mistaken identities, or slamming doors. But if you define it as “an…
“Stories Matter” Plays to Sold-Out Crowd
Don Reed (center) headlined an evening of community storytelling. It was standing room only when Courtney Haile welcomed local storytellers and one special out-of-town guest to the stage at…
Open Studios Artists Open Up to Visitors
Linda Lewis, #43, "Fine Art Jewelry" While the 140 artists participating in the 2025 Open Studios Art Tour work in many materials and produce many kinds of art, their…