Two Books and the Satisfaction of Learning
Moth: A Novel by Melody Razak (Harper, 2022) and Woman of Light: A Novel by Kali Fajardo-Anstine (One World, 2022) are two books I recently read. Both have well-developed characters and…
“The River Bride” Is Powerful Storytelling
Photos by Luis Escobar, Reflections Photography Studio The River Bride was onstage at PCPA February 16-March 5, 2023. So . . . it’s tempting to say that the show's exquisite…
The Eagles Soar Over San Jose
Photos by David Congalton This concert was onstage at the SAP Center in San Jose on February 21, 2023. Yes, I do know the way to San Jose, having made…
“The Psychic” Predicts a Good Time
Photos by Janice Peters "The Psychic" was onstage at By The Sea Productions in Morro Bay February 17 to March 12, 2023. So . . . you might expect By the Sea…
Quintet Conjures the “Man in Black”
Photos by RyLo Media Design, Ryan C. Loyd Ring of Fire was onstage at SLO REP from February 10 to March 12, 2023. So . . . Ring of Fire: The…
You’ll Love Lumberjacks at the Melodrama
Lumberjacks in Love was onstage at The Great American Melodrama February 3-March 26, 2023. So . . comparing a crowd-pleasing melodrama such as Lumberjacks in Love with a crowd-pleasing comedy…
The Dead Comes Alive at Fremont SLO
Dark Star Orchestra was onstage at the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo January 31, 2023. When it comes to rock nostalgia tours, I have one hard and fast rule:…
“Dirty Laundry” Doesn’t Go Far Enough
This event was presented December 2, 2022 to February 27, 2023. First, let me start by saying that I love and support the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art. As…
“Laurel Canyon” Wows at Clark Center
This concert was onstage at the Clark Center January 21, 2023. So a funny thing happened (actually two) at the 617-seat Clark Center’s sold out Live from Laurel Canyon show on…
Garden Extends Nature Nights Through April 1
This event was presented November 11, 2022-April 1, 2023. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden’s new outdoor exhibition offers sensational lighting that creates an immersive and meditative nocturnal experience. Welcome to…