KCBX Welcomes New News Director
KCBX Central Coast Public Radio has hired a seasoned journalist, editor, and producer as news director. Monica Lopez, who most recently worked for Financial Times as an audio engineer for…
David Congalton Sells a Second Script
He’s “Dave” Congalton on the radio, but “David” when he writes. Despite years writing newspaper columns and books, his preferred output remains screenplays. After years of trying, Congalton finally hit…
New Poet Laureate Wants To Meet You
SLO County poets laureate Kevin Clark and Caleb Nichols Caleb Nichols is an accessible poet. [caption id="attachment_8393" align="alignright" width="175"] Caleb Nichols[/caption] And now they (Nichols prefers the pronoun “they”)…
Show Invites Entries from Writers and Artists
Writers and visual artists of all ages and backgrounds are invited to submit original work inspired by personal journeys towards mental wellness for inclusion in the annual Opening Minds Art…
Call for Entries Seeks “Picnic” Art
The International Museum of Dinnerware Design has issued a call for entries for its Sixth Biennial National Juried Exhibition, Picnic. The exhibition—for artists and designers in all media—explores the theme…
CAC Awards Local Arts Groups $116,197
Four San Luis Obispo County nonprofit organizations are receiving a total of $116,197 from the California Arts Council in its quest to advance arts, culture, and creativity in every county…
Faculty Concert Supports Students in the Arts
A special evening devoted to supporting student scholarships in the performing and fine arts is scheduled Saturday, February 22, at the Harold J. Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center and…
Cambria Film Fest Honors 2025 Winners
The awards ceremony Saturday night at the 2025 Cambria Film Festival was intense and inspiring, with filmmakers, staff, volunteers, judges, and sponsors in attendance. The Cambria Center for the Arts…
Cast Your Vote for the SLO Film Fest
The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival is gearing up for its 2025 edition, scheduled April 24-29. Organizers say that popular traditions like Surf Nite, Skate Night, and the King…
Cambria Film Fest: Day 3
Filmmakers Aaron Goffman, Sheri Davenport, and Richard Bruce Stirling [caption id="attachment_8073" align="alignleft" width="162"] "Big White Dog" screens at the Cambria Film Fest[/caption] The 2025 Cambria Film Festival’s Friday schedule was…