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…
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…
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…
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…
Susan Straight’s “Sacrament” Is a Literary Time Capsule
No one likes to be reminded of slices from the past: bits and pieces that everyone reckoned with in their own ways, then collectively decided should be left in the…
City Says Fremont Theater Can Reopen
Update April 9, 2026: Owners of the Fremont Theater say the historic building is open and back in business. "The City has given us the green light," they announced in…
Celebrate Lulu the Troll with CalNAM
The California Nature Art Museum in Solvang is hosting one of its biggest celebrations of the year. Tickets are on sale now for Lulu Hyggelig's Birthday Party from 2 to…
Fremont Theater Re-Opening On Hold
Update April 2, 2026: The City of San Luis Obispo has reopened Monterey Street in front of the historic Fremont Theater after determining it is safe to restore vehicle traffic…
Susan Straight Slated for “Book of the Year”
Susan Straight, the California writer The New York Times calls "an essential voice in American writing and in writing of the West,” will appear at "An Evening with the Author"…