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For the love of music: Local musicians record the best CDs you’ll never hear
Recording music is a tedious business that happens out of the public’s eye, but after the music is recorded, mixed, and mastered, the idea is that people will hear it. For a lot of musicians, however, the most difficult part of the process is getting their sounds to eager ears—it’s especially hard if you’re a…
Recycling Made Easy
If you are confused about what is or is not recyclable, here is a link to the latest information: iwma.com/what-goes-in-the-bins/ or call (805) 782-8530. Patti Toews Program Director SLO County Integrated Waste Management Authority
North County groups resist cannabis
A few dozen people inside Creston Community Church erupted in applause on June 19. A San Luis Obispo County official just told them that two cannabis projects proposed near their small North County town were dead because the applicants had withdrawn them. Though locals were happy about the two projects that are now off the…
Cannabis is the devil
Well, well, well, where to begin? Let’s start with the beginning, which will be the June 19 Creston Advisory Body meeting held at the Creston Community Church. Aside from the ridiculous water worries from people with limited county aquifer knowledge, and the county just wanting as much money per drop as possible, the other interesting…
Morro Bay’s Dana Charvet recognized as Tai Chi instructor of the year
Tai chi, short for tai ji quan, is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for its defense training, health benefits, and meditation. The art is sometimes practiced in a park by a group of people slowly moving their arms and legs from one side to another in one pose to the next. Dana Charvet’s advice…
Seismic event
Remember the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes oil spill? Maybe not. As noted in the sociological study, “Silent Spill: the Organization of an Industrial Crisis,” it was “most likely the nation’s largest recorded oil spill,” and it went on for 38 years, but, “although it was known to oil workers in the field where it originated, to visiting…
Hell’s coming
Well, who’s ready for a shit show? Yes, another one! What do you think this is? A non-polarized political climate? If something as benign as growing hemp can stir this county’s residents into a fitful tizzy of fear, just imagine what a four-decade long fight entering its apex will do. I’m not sure what happened…
Here we go again: Melodrama parodies Mama Mia musical
On stage Papa Pia (followed by the All American Vaudeville Review) will be on stage at the Great American Melodrama through Sept. 21. Tickets range from $23 to $30. Starting July 20, Papa Pia and How The West Was Really Won will show on alternating nights. Visit americanmelodrama.com for tickets and more information. Oh my…
California meets Italy: Etto Pastificio is a one of a kind around these parts
Italians eat pasta by the etto An etto represents just the right portion of pasta for one person, whether it’s a primi or part of a meal. Etto is a family-owned pasta shop, with local and Italian-sourced food products, and certo, fresh and dried pasta made from quality, organic ingredients. Etto Pastificio is located at…
Local artist Tony Girolo returns to SLO Museum of Art
On display Lost and Found: Paintings by Tony Girolo is on display at the SLO Museum of Art from June 28 to Aug. 18. An Art at High Noon with Girolo will be held at the museum July 11. The event is free and open to the public. Visit sloma.org for more information. Artist Tony…
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Can you imagine if your summertime child rolled out of bed and began cooking himself breakfast? Chef Even Vossler would like to turn this science fiction into fact with a “Breakfast & Beyond” hands-on cooking class for children ages 8 to 12. The class will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June…
Heshers unite for the Mid-State Metal Fest on June 28 and 29
“Fans of heavy metal music have created their own subculture, which encompasses more than just appreciation of the style of music. Fans affirm their membership in the subculture or scene by attending metal concerts—an activity seen as central to the subculture, buying albums, in some cases growing their hair long, wearing leather jackets and T-shirts…
Good news
As of last weekend, Etto Pasta is now available at the Templeton farmers’ market. This is a big deal, since Etto was recently honored by the Paso Robles Wine Alliance with the first “Raising the Bar” award, recognizing Etto’s efforts to bring something unique to the area … Calling all Cal Poly and Cuesta Students…
Morro Bay House of Jerky
An entire brick and mortar shop dedicated to beef jerky? My son Luke calls beef jerky ‘hard meat’ and since our family considers beef jerky a food group, I finally caved. Plus, the shop is owned by local Morro Bay dad, Jeff Eckles. I was mysteriously drawn to the fact that the picture on the…
Toy Story 4 is Pixar perfect
TOY STORY 4 What’s it rated? G What’s it worth, Karen? Full price What’s it worth, Caleb? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Sunset Drive-in, Regal 10, Galaxy, Park Cinemas Editor’s Note: Staff Writer Karen Garcia and Calendar Editor Caleb Wiseblood took over Split Screen while the Starkeys enjoyed the week off. Josh Cooley…
PAC Foundation awards $28,000 to local arts groups
The Foundation for the Performing Arts Center (PAC) has awarded $28,000 in grants to seven SLO County arts groups. 2019 marks the fourth year of grant giving from the foundation, through the Clifton Swanson PAC Community Access Fund. Including the 2019-20 season, the foundation has awarded a total of $105,000 in grants over the years.…
Plans for Morro Bay aquarium move forward
The Central Coast Aquarium reached its first milestone to developing a new aquarium on the Embarcadero in Morro Bay. “The vision we’re working toward right now is a complete redevelopment of the former Morro Bay Aquarium site including adding two dock spaces, the necessary Harborwalk improvements that would be mandated with any new development there,…
By the Sea Productions presents The Liar
The Liar opens at By The Sea Productions on Friday, July 5, at 7 p.m. Director Chrys Barnes helms this rendition of Pierre Corneille’s play. Set in 1643, the story revolves around Dorante, a charming young man with one vice: He cannot tell the truth. After arriving in Paris, Dorante meets Cliton, a manservant with…
Blast from the Past: The Matrix
When? 1999 What’s it rated? R Where’s it available? Netflix I have something I must confess: I had never seen The Matrix in its entirety, until recently. Granted, when the film came out in 1999, I was only 7. The Matrix is set in the same year. Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves) holds down your average…
Grover Beach Community Library holds book sale
The Grover Beach Community Library hosts a book sale on Saturday, June 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include live bluegrass music from 10 to 11 a.m., and a wide selection of both fiction and nonfiction books. The library is located at 240 9th St., Grover Beach. Call (805) 481-4131 for…
Offshore wind lease sales will begin in 2020, and Morro Bay is still listed as an area of interest.
Trident Winds initiated a conversation about putting wind turbines in the water off the Central Coast in 2016 when it submitted a lease request for the ocean floor. After three years—which were packed with meetings, public comment, and plenty of continued discussion—companies that want to develop wind farms in the Pacific Ocean will get their…
Santa Cruz-ing: Day trip to another coastal community rich in surf, sun, and outdoor novelties
I don’t travel far very often. I mostly daytrip or spend a three-day weekend out of town. It’s a nice break from the everyday, and I get to learn more about the hidden treasures in sunny California. At the beginning of June, my boyfriend and I decided to take an impromptu day trip to Santa…
Atascadero to tighten tobacco regulations
An increase in smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is pushing the city of Atascadero to expand its smoking ban and incorporate vaping into its smoking ordinances. The Atascadero Police Department presented potential ordinance changes to the City Council on June 25, saying that common complaints included smoking near schools, bars, and dining areas and…
Neighbors from hell
The recent torching of a Santa Maria mobile home—with the instigator murdering four people (two who were possibly abetting his eviction from the park) and his wife and son is headline news. It’s horrific and you’d think somehow completely preventable—and very much un-Central Coast-ish in general. Well, think again. It was some years ago that…
The SLO police department has been documenting area hate crimes since 2017
The San Luis Obispo Police Department has documented six hate crimes in the last two years, a finding it presented at a community meeting hosted by Women’s March San Luis Obispo on June 19. “I think what we found in analyzing this, and why we’re here today, is because it starts with the community and…
Raising recycling rate isn’t fair
How nice our SLO City Council had such great platitudes (as per New Time’s reporting, “SLO, Grover Beach raise recycling rates,” June 20) to justify yet another large increase in garbage charges. Staff recommended the increases (when has staff not recommended increasing fees, charges, or taxes?), so the council sheep baa’d into line. To blame…
Film Listings, 6/27/19 – 7/4/19
All theater listings are as of Friday, June 28. ALADDIN What’s it rated? PG What’s it worth? Full price Where’s it showing? Downtown Centre, Galaxy, Park, Stadium 10, Sunset Drive-In Pick Co-writer and director Guy Richie (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword) helms this live-action remake of Disney’s…
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