Next stop, Indiana Follow Arroyo Grande High School Theatre Company on Facebook or Instagram @aghstheatrecompany to find out how you can help the group get to its summer performance at the International Thespian Festival. The moment was almost four years in the making for one Arroyo Grande High School (AGHS) Theatre Company member. “I thought […]
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Health & Wellness 2024
Music therapy as medicine and the benefits of being around horses
For this year’s issue of Health and Wellness, we decided to focus on therapy—not traditional therapy, though. We explored a couple of outside-the-box approaches. Staff Writer Adrian Vincent Rosas from the Sun’s sister paper, New Times, chatted with a certified music practitioner about how she uses her tunes to help individuals going through difficult medical […]
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Music as medicine
Local violinist Brynn Albanese brings healing, hope, and more as a certified music practitioner
Want to help? Visit ecologistics.org to help support the nonprofit that funds Brynn Albanese’s efforts to bring the healing power of music to the Central Coast. For more information on future events or to contact Albanese for her services, visit brynnalbanese.com. The calming sound of a violin string being played echoes in the room as […]
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First Ladies of Disco brings groovy dance tunes to the Clark Center
Get your groove on Snag tickets to First Ladies of Disco: The Ultimate Flash Back Experience—taking place at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, 487 Fair Oaks Ave, Arroyo Grande, on Jan. 25—by visiting clarkcenter.org. Disco is alive and well—and an iconic trio of women who were pioneers in the scene are bringing the […]
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Hearst heist
Searching for Patty Hearst brings new perspectives to an old Central Coast tale
Hear all about it Meet author Roger Rapoport and catch a talk about his new book—Searching for Patty Hearst, which will be released on Jan. 16—at the San Luis Obispo public library on Jan. 31. For more information, visit pattyhearst.com. Almost 50 years ago, Patty Hearst’s kidnapping captivated viewers across the country. Roger Rapoport covered […]
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Stocking stuffers for the music lover in your life
If you’re like me and have friends who play the guitar or bass, shopping for the perfect gift can sometimes be overwhelming and beyond budget. But you don’t have to get them the instrument they’ve always wanted: There are easier (cheaper) ways to give. Here are some recommendations and places to get practical stocking stuffers […]
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Last Minute Gift Guide 2023
Presents that you can buy in local spots as the holidays lurch ever closer
Central Coast pet stores offer gifts and treats for locals’ furry friends or scaly babies this holiday season By Taylor O’Connor Stocking stuffers for the music lover in your life By Adrian Vincent Rosas Read the entire issue here!
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SLO REP brings the holiday cheer with the 10th annual performance of A Christmas Story
Experience the tradition Catch the show for yourself at SLO Rep (888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo) Nov. 17 through Dec. 23. For tickets and more information on show times, visit slorep.org/shows/a-christmas-story-2023. There may be no better showcase of the wonder, chaos, and downright absurdity of the holiday season than the iconic Warner Bros. movie […]
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Hancock and Cuesta colleges push for bachelor’s programs
A new era is close to becoming a reality for Allan Hancock and Cuesta community colleges. “[Traditionally] community colleges primarily serve to provide university transfer preparation, certificates, and degrees in career education programs,” said Dr. Jill Stearns, superintendent and president of Cuesta College. But according to Stearns, the Central Coast community colleges are planning to […]
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Central Coast-based Food Empowerment Project informs and equips locals to make healthful, impactful choices
When you take a bite out of a sandwich or sip on a coffee, how often do you think about where that food comes from? It’s a question that served as the genesis for lauren Ornelas (Ornelas does not capitalize her first name) when she founded the Food Empowerment Project. “I founded the Food Empowerment […]
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Nunsense brings musical laughs and fun for all ages to SLO Rep’s stage
Get your tickets Catch a showing of Nunsense before its run ends on Oct. 15. Showings are Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. with an additional 2 p.m. showing Saturday and Sunday. Purchase your tickets at tix.slorep.org. SLO Rep is located at located at 888 Morro St., San Luis Obispo. It’s a bird! It’s a […]
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Under the dunes: lost film set to be part of the 100-year celebration of The Ten Commandments film.
Back in time The Lost City Celebration, commemorating the centennial of The Ten Commandments, kicks off on Oct. 6 at Edwards Barn in Nipomo, 1095 Pomeroy Road, with a VIP dinner. On Oct. 7, the centennial will be honored during the Central Coast Entertainment Expo at the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo […]