In ART 466, Liliana Monge and Maya Benham are among around a dozen students taking creative strides to develop their craft. They utilize techniques ranging from traditional oil painting to the use of physical models. Discover how they blend culture, identity and ingenuity into their works as reporter Kimber Draughon brings us more.
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Paso Robles Art in the Park reveals the possibilities for creative careers
More than one hundred artists and vendors gathered in downtown Paso Robles for the city’s biannual Art in the Park. The variety of creative businesses showcased beautiful art, original products, and a passion for their work. Reporter Kimber Draughon brings us more.
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Costumes and community: San Luis Obispo holds annual comic fair
San Luis Obispo transformed into a pop culture paradise as fans gathered for the annual Comic Fair. The event showcased the work of local artists and explored the growing comic scene on the Central Coast. Reporter Lauren Quijano takes us inside the celebration of comics and creativity.
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Student band Couch Dog releases first EP “Bad and Better than Ever”
Siga aquí para leer este artículo en Español. Student indie-surf-rock band, Couch Dog, released their first EP, “Bad and Better than Ever,” on Nov. 5. Mechanical engineering senior Tasha Lee, business administration senior Pablo Acosta, computer engineering sophomore Josh Cheruvelil and manufacturing engineering senior Max Ferrer ’s original music is now available for streaming on Spotify […]
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“It’s the worst feeling ever and I love it”: local artists look forward to the return of live music
Two weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, local jazz-pop band Honeyboys released their first song, “I Just Wanna Know.” According to lead singer Ari Eisenberg, the lyrics “I just wanna know where you wanna go” undoubtedly resonated with emotions surrounding the lockdown. During most of 2020 and 2021, Honeyboys were unable to perform in front of […]
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“Everyone was smiling the entire time”: Cal Poly student creates “Bitchin’ DIY Pop-up”
Self-described workaholic and graphic communications junior Mia Lew put the skills she’s learned through her event planning minor into her “Bitchin’ DIY Pop-up” event, meant to bring artists in San Luis Obispo “out of their funk” and back into the art world.
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“Coffee with Attitude”: Nautical Bean opens second location in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo coffee shop Nautical Bean opened a second location off of High Street Feb. 12. The new shop is a much larger space than the original Nautical Bean, showcasing even more of its eclectic decor and distinctive ambiance. Owner Brett Jones decided to open the second location after witnessing the close relationships established […]
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Shabang IX: Beyond the Music
The biannual music festival, Shabang, celebrated its ninth concert with a collection of vendors and local artists.
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Open Studios Art Tour welcomes the public
These studios are located throughout the San Luis Obispo County, giving people throughout the area a chance to peak in.
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Student startup aims to empower local musicians
Imagine being able to listen to local musicians, free of charge and with no advertisements. Business administration senior Arash Namvar is trying to make that dream a reality, along with a team of college students in San Luis Obispo and other towns on the West Coast.
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Local artists ‘Hang it All’ at Linnaea’s Cafe
Linnaea’s Cafe’s doors wouldn’t open for another 10 minutes, but men and women of all ages had already begun to queue before the coffee shop. They stood impatiently, muttering to each other and gripping large boxes, garbage bags and frames filled with their original artwork.