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A program called Environmental Science Through Art, or ESTA, is creating a space for Latinx high school students in the Salinas Valley to learn science by doing art.
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A Chicano-band based in the Salinas Valley, called Flaco El Jandro, recently released recordings in hopes of winning National Public Radio’s 2024 Tiny Desk Contest. Winners of the contest have a chance to highlight their talent by going on a national tour. Flaco El Jandro didn’t win this year’s competition, but that isn’t stopping front-man Alejandro ‘Flaco’ Gomez from releasing more music.
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Amidst the bustling streets of Salinas, a cultural oasis exists where the spirit of Mexico comes alive. At the Alisal Center for Fine Arts (ACFA), local dancers are preparing to perform folklorico, a traditional Mexican folk dance, across Monterey County.
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The 7th Annual Cambria Film Festival came to a close last weekend, but it's not too late to view this year’s submissions. A virtual pass is available until Monday to view the films and shorts online.
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This year’s festival runs from February 7-17th at theaters in downtown Santa Barbara. More than 80,000 people are expected to attend.
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A new comedy experience is making waves on the central coast. It’s a speakeasy style show called Don't Tell Comedy — the location and performers are kept secret until they hit the stage.
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Based on a traditional Mexican game, students and a local nonprofit organization hosted an art exhibit Friday night at Santa Maria High School.
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A locally produced independent film is set to make its debut Saturday at Hearst Castle. It’s based on a local writer's personal experience with dementia.
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Spotify dropped their annual list of users’ music habits yesterday. It’s called Spotify wrapped and it caused the City of San Luis Obispo to trend on social media Wednesday evening.
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Cal Poly lecturer Caleb Nichols has been a musician for more than 20 years and has just released a new album. KCBX’s Melanie Senn talked with Nichols about how healing past trauma and immersing themself in literature inspired a new prolific artistic period.
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The Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo is the first theater in the region to be certified as a sensory inclusive venue.
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Violinist Brynn Albanese is bringing live music to hospital patients across the Central Coast. It marks a new beginning for her as a Certified Music Practitioner.