PCPA’s “Come From Away” Connects
Photos by Luis Escobar ©PCPA "If you come from everywhere else, you come from away," says the mayor of Gander, Newfoundland. Imagine a town of 9,000 suddenly welcoming 7,000…
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…
SLOIFF Review: “Fishbowl”
One Viewing Isn’t Enough The music video for Medscool’s song Fishbowl is odd, erotic, evocative, and aesthetic; it’s what a music video should be, and it's having its world premiere…
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 Cahill’s Artistry Demands a Hearing
Three cheers and more for Festival Mozaic’s 2026 artist in residence, contrabassist (double bass player, bassist—or upright bassist, if you prefer) Susan Cahill. Her recital on April 11 at the…
SLO REP Opens Its 80th Season in July
San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre will raise the curtain on its 80th season this July. Season tickets go on sale June 3 for its five Mainstage shows: The Father: A…
PCPA Presents Award-Winning Musical “Come From Away”
In the wake of tragedy, kindness took flight. An average day in the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, becomes a defining moment when 38 planes are suddenly grounded in the…
Shankar Tribute Fires Up SLO
“Music transcends all languages and barriers, and is the most beautiful communicative skill one can have.” — Ravi Shankar Okay, I've got a confession to make. When my editor asked…
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…
Hot Jazz Club Features Yosemite Band March 29
Continuing to celebrate its 50th anniversary year, The Basin Street Regulars Hot Jazz Club presents the Yosemite Jazz Band on Sunday, March 29 at the Pismo Beach Veteran’s Memorial Building. The…