San Luis Obispo County's Connection to Arts and Culture
Colin Jones
Colin Jones, in addition to his volunteer work at the SLO Elks Lodge, likes to venture out in the wonderful Central Coast community with friends to enjoy all the great live music happening here. His shares some of those cool experiences with SLO Review readers. As he likes to say: places to be, people to see.
They say art imitates life, but as SLO’s first art house cinema, the Palm Theatre in historic Chinatown has become an integral part of the SLO life since its inception…
The much-maligned-and-mocked tribute band phenomenon remains alive and well and on full display. But this was no ordinary tribute event on August 15—a warm summer night at the Clark Center…
This performance was scheduled July 21, 2024. As a cranky, old retired guy, I must always remind myself to switch things up and get out of my comfort zone. Nope,…
This event was scheduled June 14-16, 2024. [caption id="attachment_6121" align="alignleft" width="175"] This year's official Live Oak artwork was created by North County graphic artist Clayton Benge.[/caption] If it’s Father’s Day…
It’s been a tradition since the first San Luis Obispo International Film Festival 30 years ago, and will probably continue for another three decades. Surf Nite—mixing great live music with…
News flash: the yacht/soft rock renaissance is in full swing. That’s a truly remarkable if unlikely phenomenon given the cacophonous nature of modern-day social media culture. But there it was,…
This performance took place August 22, 2023. So where’s your happy place? I have a few: the beach, Elks hot tub, tennis court, Sunday night football with my girlfriend. But…
This event was scheduled July 8, 2023. Certain artists, whether you like them or not, have that IT factor: creativity, talent, gravitas, or a combination of all three and more.…
This event was scheduled June 23-25, 2023. I’m not an Oakie per se and probably will never be one but I totally understand the allure: camping, camaraderie and a sweet…
Photos by RyLo Media Design, Ryan C. Loyd This production was scheduled June 9-July 2, 2023. Most artists will admit there are just a few stories, themes, and musical chords…
A Scary (But Cool!) Good Time
They say art imitates life, but as SLO’s first art house cinema, the Palm Theatre in historic Chinatown has become an integral part of the SLO life since its inception…
Tribute Show Train Keeps Chugging Along
The much-maligned-and-mocked tribute band phenomenon remains alive and well and on full display. But this was no ordinary tribute event on August 15—a warm summer night at the Clark Center…
It’s Country Time at the Fair
This performance was scheduled July 21, 2024. As a cranky, old retired guy, I must always remind myself to switch things up and get out of my comfort zone. Nope,…
Molly Tuttle, English Beat Headline Live Oak
This event was scheduled June 14-16, 2024. [caption id="attachment_6121" align="alignleft" width="175"] This year's official Live Oak artwork was created by North County graphic artist Clayton Benge.[/caption] If it’s Father’s Day…
Film Fest “Surf Nite” Always Delivers
It’s been a tradition since the first San Luis Obispo International Film Festival 30 years ago, and will probably continue for another three decades. Surf Nite—mixing great live music with…
Yacht Rock Rules in Solvang
News flash: the yacht/soft rock renaissance is in full swing. That’s a truly remarkable if unlikely phenomenon given the cacophonous nature of modern-day social media culture. But there it was,…
Judy Collins Graces Sold-Out Clark Center
This performance took place August 22, 2023. So where’s your happy place? I have a few: the beach, Elks hot tub, tennis court, Sunday night football with my girlfriend. But…
Neil Young Shines at Vina Robles
This event was scheduled July 8, 2023. Certain artists, whether you like them or not, have that IT factor: creativity, talent, gravitas, or a combination of all three and more.…
Good Vibes Rule at Live Oak
This event was scheduled June 23-25, 2023. I’m not an Oakie per se and probably will never be one but I totally understand the allure: camping, camaraderie and a sweet…
“Once” Wows at SLO REP
Photos by RyLo Media Design, Ryan C. Loyd This production was scheduled June 9-July 2, 2023. Most artists will admit there are just a few stories, themes, and musical chords…