Dispatches

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…

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…

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…

During a grand re-opening “Touch-a-Truck” community event on April 5, the SLO County Garbagemens’ Association presented a $2,500 check to the San Miguel Library. Speaking over air horns and laughter…

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…

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…

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…

The deadline to apply was May 5, 2023. Artists and cultural practitioners living and working in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Kern, or Ventura counties can now apply for California…

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…

The dream of owning a bookstore brought Linna Thomas and Janet Brown from Oregon to Morro Bay, where they first opened Coalesce Bookstore in July 1973. Thomas became sole proprietor…