Dispatches

The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art has appointed four new members to its board of directors: photographer Celeste Hope, SESLOC President Mike Quamma, artist Missy Reitner-Cameron and Macro Solutions…

Single tickets for Cal Poly Arts 2025-26 are now available for purchase. More than three dozen productions from around the world come to San Luis Obispo as part of the…

Canzona Women's Ensemble will hold auditions for its upcoming fall concert, “Heart Strings: Ties That Bind,” on August 14 in San Luis Obispo and on August 16 in Shell Beach.…

Mark Pietri and Michael Kaplan (photos courtesy Michael Kaplan).   “No sets, no costumes, just four stools.” Central Coast resident Michael Kaplan is describing his most recent work for the…

The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival is seeking volunteer screeners for its 2026 season. Screeners provide feedback on a selection of submissions from August 2025 through January 2026, watching…

PCPA-Pacific Conservatory Theatre has announced its upcoming 62nd season featuring a blend of intimate storytelling, family favorites, fresh new works, and timeless classics. Season subscriptions are on sale now for…

The Cambria Film Festival returns Wednesday, February 4 through Sunday, February 8, 2026, for its ninth year. The festival will again feature independent feature-length and short narrative, documentary, and student…

The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival has announced dates for its 32nd annual run: Thursday, April 23 through Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Submissions are now open for films in…

Individual ticket sales for the Clark Center's 2025-26 Season are now on sale. Check out the online preview of the new season brochure that includes music, comedy, dance, family fun…

“People, people, people!” These were Festival Mozaic Music Director Scott Yoo’s first words to me when I asked what he was most looking forward to in this year’s concert series.…