When a patient told him “I smoke with God,” psychotherapist Kelly Moreno didn’t think much, rather he just listened. Today, Moreno, a Cal Poly psychology professor, is using music and literature to share stories and concepts from his work as…
SLO Pridefest is happening at Laguna Lake Park this weekend. Here’s how to attend
The San Luis Obispo Pridefest began Friday and is continuing through Sunday at Laguna Lake Park — featuring a fundraiser, live music, art and more. The three-day event is put on by San Luis Obispo’s Gala Pride & Diversity Center,…
Music Production Union changes location of concert to O’Neill Lawn
Cal Poly’s Music Production Union (MPU) has made a last minute change in the club’s “Take Flight” festival happening Saturday. Originally set to be at Architecture Graveyard, the concert will now take place at Robert O’Neill Lawn. “This space actually…
Cal Poly choirs and symphony to perform with theme of world peace at upcoming Spring concert
The Cal Poly Symphony and Cal Poly Choir will be performing their Spring Concert on Saturday June 5 at 3 p.m. in the Miossi Hall of the Performing Arts Center. The symphony and choir will perform compositions produced in the…
Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble and Zaryab Ensemble to perform in spring concert
The Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble will be performing its spring concert with the Zaryab Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. on June 4. This year’s spring concert will be joined by the Zaryab Ensemble, a group of musicians hailing from Iran…
Lizzy & the Triggermen will bring 1930s swing to Arroyo Grande
The wailing horns and crashing drums of the 1930s swing era will soon be brought to the San Luis Obispo area in an upcoming performance by Lizzy & the Triggermen, a 10-piece jazz and swing band. “There’s something really viscerally…
How collaboration manifests amongst different bands in the SLO music scene when they need it most
When the weekend arrives for Cal Poly students, it doesn’t take long before small venues and houses become energized with the mutually encouraged liveliness of band-fan interaction. Commonly recognized as “house shows,” these events have been gaining traction as a…
We are… Awkward Silence
At one point or another, everyone dreams of becoming a rock star. The excitement of being on stage, having adoring fans and making music is all part of the appeal of being a musician. For most, this fantasy will remain…
A Passion project: Hearst Castle reopens with new stories to tell
On an early morning in San Simeon, Museum Director Cara O’Brien takes in the serenity of the Hearst Castle esplanade. Panoramic views of the Central Coast mingle with the scent of citrus trees and rose gardens and she feels as…
Welcome back to Shabang: the San Luis Obispo music festival returns
The Shabang Live Music and Arts Festival returned to Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo after a nearly two year hiatus. The five stages attracted roughly 4,000 guests on Friday and 9,000 on Saturday, as well as 40 artists…
Cal Poly alumnus brings Korean food to San Luis Obispo
Audio by Trevor Baumgardner When Cal Poly alumnus Matt Yoon first moved to San Luis Obispo in 2011, he said he immediately noticed the lack of Korean food. Having moved from the Los Angeles area, he found himself miles away…