SLO REP Announces 2023-24 Season
San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, the county’s only nonprofit professional theatre, has announced its upcoming 2023-24 lineup. The 77th season includes 14 shows, with a diverse group of five mainstage…
Local Filmmaker Depicts Another Local Man’s Journey
From "Shoe Shine Caddie," making its U.S. debut at SLOIFF this month. On May 2, 2023, the SLO International Film Festival announced that Shoe Shine Caddie won the 2023 Audience…
Local Authors Publish Book on “Peace”
Two local authors have combined their very different experiences to publish a book leading people on a “journey to peace.” Peace Be with You: Tools and Thoughts to Guide You…
SLO Symphony Announces 2023-24 Season
Subscriptions and sponsorships for the San Luis Obispo Symphony’s 2023-24 season are now available. The season opens October 7 with a “back by popular demand” classics concert “Rachmaninov Rocks,” and…
Botanical Garden Welcomes Nichols Mural
Artist Bob Nichols onsite at his mural's new location: the SLO Botanical Garden. On April 14, the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden unveiled “Nature Inspires,” a ceramic mural created by…
City and SLOMA Introduce “David”
The artist's children, accompanied by the artist and representatives of the City and SLOMA, cut the ribbon introducing "David" to the community. On April 15, the San Luis Obispo Museum…
An Atascadero Storyteller Gets Published
A conversation with Atascadero author Richard C. McPherson can quickly turn into a useful primer for anyone considering the arduous path to publication. McPherson knows the journey well, having been…
Mural Migrates to Botanical Garden
Installing "Nature Inspires" at SLO Botanical Garden A ceramic mural that for more than 35 years graced Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo has found a new home at…
Mike Toppe & His Clay Critters
The journey from Minnesota to the Central Coast for Mike Toppe is a story long in the making. Toppe and his partner Dan, with their miniature dachshund Earl, moved to…
Local Picks: Who’s Reading What?
Good news! People are still reading books—all sorts of interesting titles and genres and authors’ voices competing for our attention. I was curious about the books that people I know…