“Come From Away” Is as Feel-Good as It Gets
Photos by Luis Escobar Although I'm ready to rave about the energetic and joyful performances of the cast and seven-member band of PCPA's production of the Tony Award-winning musical…
Adamerovich Exhibit at SLOMA Shows a True Original
Passing the time It seems there’s always something new happening in downtown San Luis Obispo these days. [caption id="attachment_14744" align="alignleft" width="150"] Alicia Adamerovich[/caption] Happily, the SLO Museum of Art…
“The Sorcerer” Was a Rare, Sweet Experience
Photos by John McCarthy A perfect day at the opera is a rare, sweet experience. It requires a lot: breathtaking vocal performances, elegant costumes, and an impressive orchestra. Luckily,…
“A Grand Night for Singing” Is an Elegant Night Out
Photos by RyLo Media Design, Ryan C. Loyd SLO REP's creative presentation of a selection of songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals does more than offer up a couple…
ETC’s “Every Brilliant Thing” Is a Joyful Experience
Photos by Zach Mendez Every Brilliant Thing is a one-person play about a list of items worth living for. Well, that sentence is a lie. Two lies, actually. While…
TV & Film Insider Bill Froehlich Turns a Page into Print
The perfect beach-reading companion this summer is a suspenseful mix of thrills, romance, and intrigue—plus head-spinning deception—all played out on the international stage in the high-class, high-stakes world of priceless…
“Love Letters” Is Sweet and Touching
A.R. Gurney's 1988 play Love Letters is essentially two characters sitting side by side reading a series of letters, notes and holiday cards they have exchanged for nearly 50 years.…
Who Was “Best Dressed” at the Met Gala?
On the first Monday of May, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City hosted its annual Met Gala, a fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute hosted by Beyoncé,…
“Obsession” Is So Bad . . . And So Good
I’ve noticed a pattern in recent horror movies: specifically, in how they try to scare the audience. Imagery such as having a character smile really widely or hit themselves in…
“Next to Normal” Is Powerful and Engaging
Photo by Riley White I ventured to Cambria this past Memorial Day weekend to take in a show featuring an engaging contemporary rock score, an exemplary cast of performers,…