Dick Blankenburg~A Lifetime of Service
A lifetime of service to others ended Saturday, January 28 when retired editor and publisher of the Five Cities Times-Press-Recorder, Richard “Dick” Blankenburg, passed away. He was 86. Dick Blankenburg…
“A New Stage” for SLO REP
The Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust has announced a $1 million contribution in support of San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre’s capital campaign, “A New Stage,” to build a new venue…
Applications Available for Fine Arts Awards
Update 2/1/2023: Applications are now closed, but consider attending the live competition at The Monday Club in SLO on February 26, 2023. The Monday Clubhouse Conservancy is accepting applications for…
Cuesta Taps Schwartz To Head Writers Conference
Cuesta College has chosen an alumnus and Cal Poly grad to head its annual Central Coast Writers Conference. Brian Schwartz is past president of the Colorado Independent Publishers Association and…
Public Art: Art Outside the Box
Most people don’t even notice utility boxes on the side of roads. However, some communities in the area have transformed these necessary storage units into works of art. The first…
CAC Posts Disaster Relief Resources for Artists
The California Arts Council maintains a webpage dedicated to resources for Californian artists who have been affected by natural disasters such as the recent devastating winter storms. Page content is updated…
CAC Awards $72 Million+ in 2022
The California Arts Council (CAC) awarded more than $72 million in grant funding during 2022—the biggest annual investment in the state’s arts and cultural fields in its 46-year history. The…
“I Have Angels On My Side” ~ Gayle Rappaport-Weiland
Photos by Michael J Costa Gayle Rappaport-Weiland began her career in the arts as a camp counselor at the age of 11, and to this day she holds close to…
Community Foundation Awards $500,000 to Local Nonprofits
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County has announced almost $500,000 in funding to more than 40 local nonprofit organizations from its General Grants Program. More than $130,000 will address…
Gruss Leads PAC Team on Interim Basis
Ryan Gruss joined the staff of the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo nine years ago as the box office manager, later becoming director of patron services and campus ticketing.…