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…
Cuesta Drama Presents “Spring Awakening”
In repressive late 19th-century Germany, a group of teenagers trapped by the ignorance of their parents and teachers navigate the confusing and thrilling desires of their awakening sexuality. Spring Awakening,…
Santa Barbara Literary Fest Debuts May 2-3
The Santa Barbara Literary Festival debuts May 2-3, bringing together readers, writers, and storytellers in a citywide celebration of the written word. “We’re rooted in the belief that literature is…
Choral Fest Welcomes 32 Choirs to SLO
The San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble welcomes hundreds of students from 32 elementary and high school choirs during its annual Central Coast Spring School Choral Festival at the Performing…
Live Oak Full Lineup Set for June 19-21
San Luis Obispo’s premier Father’s Day tradition returns to El Chorro Regional Park June 19-21, and KCBX Public Radio has announced the full 35-act roster for the 38th annual Live…
Cuesta Student Art On View Through May 22
Cuesta College's 2026 Student Annual Art Exhibition showcases original work from students in the Fine Arts program from April 16 through May 22 in the Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery…
Ubu’s Other Shoe Presents “Love Alone”
Deborah Salem Smith's Love Alone about loss, anger, and longing on the path to healing is the next Ubu's Other Shoe staged reading to be presented at SLO REP one…
SLOIFF World Premiere Doc Features Melodrama Folk
A "hybrid" documentary featuring cast and crew members from a local professional theatre company gets its world premiere at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival on Monday, April 27…