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Classical Showcase host Sal España talks with David Harrington, the artistic director, founder, and violinist of the Kronos Quartet. They chat about the quartet’s 52-year history championing contemporary music, their newest release Glorious Mahalia, and their upcoming UCSB performance premiering their latest multimedia work "Three Bones" exploring the histories of Indigenous, Gullah-Geechee , and Chinese American communities in the United States.
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A federal judge ordered the Trump Administration on June 5 to restore millions of dollars in AmeriCorps funding and volunteer workers to dozens of states across the country.One of those states is California.
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Founded in 1924, the Monday Club of San Luis Obispo is celebrating 100 years of history, service, and community impact. Since its inception, this civic organization has been dedicated to promoting civic engagement, education, and the arts—all centered within its iconic building designed by renowned architect Julia Morgan.
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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?”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The first documented rugby game in the U.S. took place in 1874, in Boston, between McGill and Harvard universities. Fast forward to today, and American rugby is growing at an impressive rate. KCBX’s Alyssa Toledo took a look at one local club that’s been at the forefront.
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A collection of eight ceramic sculptures of jazz musicians is on display in the front window of Full Moon Studio and Gallery in Morro Bay, owned by Ross Hale and his wife Hedy.
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The exhibit combines photography, painting, filmmaking, and more to tell stories about how surf culture affects people of color.
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A Salinas artist is connecting youth to art, healing and community through a grassroots gallery and workshop space.
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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.