Vocal Arts Presents “Sing Come What May”
The San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble presents “Sing Come What May," a three-pack of lively choral concerts in late May featuring a tour of choral music through the centuries.…
SLO Film Fest Names 2026 Winners
If I Go Will They Miss Me and A Life Illuminated were named best narrative feature and best documentary feature respectively by 2026 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival judges…
Join Civic Ballet on a Jazz Journey to “Oz”
A fresh and magical journey to Oz awaits as Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo presents Artistic Director Drew Silvaggio's take on L. Frank Baum's masterpiece The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.…
Cuesta Concord Chorus Presents “Piano Palooza”
The Cuesta Concord Chorus, along with members of the San Luis Obispo Symphony and the Paso Robles High School Choir, are joining together for “Piano Palooza!” at the Templeton Performing…
Activists Headline Next “Outside Together” Film
Celebrated trail runner and environmental activist Peyton Thomas will attend a free, local screening of a short film that tells the story of a grassroots fight and a trail race…
Back & Forth: Author MaryFrank Sanborn
Writer MaryFrank Sanborn redefines the term “slow starter,” waiting until the age of 80 to publish her first novel, The Lightning Field (Coalesce Press, 2026). Inspired by multiple visits to…
SLO REP Debates “The Lifespan of a Fact”
"Once the writer and the fact-checker get into a lively debate on the ethics of factual truth vs. the beauty of literary dishonesty, it’s time to really sit up and…
The Making of a Cal Poly Short Cut
“Write about an emotional discovery you made which led to a personal and profound change in your life.” Little do students know that on their first day of class, their…
A Straight Preview of “Book of the Year”
Photo by Lyndsey Rankin, UC Riverside San Luis Obispo County's 2026 "Book of the Year" is Susan Straight's tenth novel, Sacrament. The National Book Award finalist recently responded to…
SLO Film Fest Announces Additional Screenings
"How to Date Again" The 2026 SLO International Film Festival, running now through April 28, has announced it is experiencing historically full screenings. In response to demand, the festival…