The San Luis Obispo Movement Arts Center, or SLOMAC, is presenting the Nutcracker ballet for the first time ever this holiday season with a local twist. The company is taking the Tchaikovsky classic and setting it right here in SLO County.

Young musicians will soon have a chance to train with professional jazz composers through a new program in Paso Robles. It’s sponsored by the owner of Libretto, a live performance venue.

The Great American Melodrama & Vaudeville has been a cultural mainstay of the Central Coast for nearly 50 years. Known for its lively performances and deep community connections, the theater offers an unforgettable experience that keeps audiences coming back year after year.

San Luis Obispo Supervisors have elected a new County Poet Laureate. Local writer and musician Caleb Nichols now holds the title, tasked with promoting poetry in the community.

Filmmakers who screen their documentaries at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival could now be eligible to win an Academy Award.

A long-running jazz festival in Pismo Beach is expanding across the Central Coast. The Jazz Jubilee Central Coast, previously known as Jubilee by the Sea, will also play in venues from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria.

Breakout country artist and San Luis Obispo native Dasha is returning to perform in her hometown Friday. The 24-year-old has been touring the country following the release of her album “What Happens Now?”

For nearly 20 years, pianist and composer John Novacek has been a fixture at Festival Mozaic, captivating Central Coast audiences with his versatile performances. As he prepares for his final series of concerts as Artist-in-Residence, the festival will honor his many contributions.

Just in time for the election, political satire is making waves in San Luis Obispo, where legendary street artist Robbie Conal is headlining a new exhibition at The Bunker. The show, a mix of sharp wit and pointed critique, brings together works by Conal and local artists eager to express their views on the nation's political landscape.

San Luis Obispo kicked off National Arts and Humanities Month by unveiling the historic Palm Theater’s new Film Center. Now run by the SLO International Film Festival, the center provides a space for cultural events, comedy shows, and educational film opportunities. It’s also a centerpiece of this year’s ARTober events in SLO.