Dispatches

Santa Maria Civic Theatre has announced its 66th season of plays and musicals. Godspell directed by Janelle Steller is scheduled August 9-25. Savannah Sipping Society directed by Jo Grande is…

San Luis Obispo has issued a Request for Proposals to add art to up to 10 public utility boxes in the city. The Box Art Program is accepting submissions from…

Deadline for proposals: June 15, 2024. The City of Arroyo Grande and Arroyo Grande Public Art are accepting proposals from local artists for the latest round of Arroyo Grande’s “Art…

The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, which celebrated its 30th festival from April 25 to 30, saw its biggest attendance ever with more than 7,000 attendees, while showcasing a…

A film telling the story of a brash businessman from Tokyo who struggles to navigate his place on a ranch in Montana was named Best Narrative Feature at the SLO…

Three industry professionals talked film festivals and the future of independent filmmaking at a “State of the Industry” panel Saturday morning as part of the SLO International Film Festival. Ian…

A diverse, thought-provoking, and entertaining year of live theatre awaits audiences for SLO REP’s just-announced 2024-25 season, number 78 in the organization’s long history. Season tickets for SLO REP’s five…

A little known Tinseltown tidbit about actor Beau Bridges: He was born Lloyd Vernet Bridges III two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. He was given the…

The San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble has named Melody Svennungsen artistic director of the award-winning group founded by the late Gary Lamprecht. Svennungsen, a member of the group since…

The San Luis Obispo County Arts Council is looking for a SLO County-based artist or artist team to submit qualifications for a 3D sculptural element to be placed in the…