The hilarious farce Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig continues the Melodrama’s 2015 season, opening March 12.  Directed by Melodrama Artistic Director Eric Hoit, Leading Ladies becomes the third farce by Mr. Ludwig the Oceano theater has presented, following highly successful runs of his Lend Me A Tenor and The Fox on the Fairway. Following Leading Ladies at each performance is The Flyin’ High Vaudeville Revue,...

Arthur Tress, a world-renowned photographer based in Cambria, has been photographing Morro Rock two to three times a day since 2009. Out of over 1,000 black and white photographs, SLOMA curator, Ruta Saliklis, has selected 100 images for a new exhibition of Tress' work entitled, About Morro Rock: 100 Views, in the First Gallery from March 6 through May 10, 2015. A public opening reception...

For 25 consecutive years, our annual Roll Out The Barrels celebration has set the pace for good times, good vibes and good wines in San Luis Obispo County. The new Roll Out The Barrels experience begins on the week of April 6, and concludes at the end of the week of April 27. The entire month will offer a variety of winery adventures and activities...

Written by Donald Margulies. TIME STANDS STILL focuses on Sarah and James, a photojournalist and a foreign correspondent trying to find happiness in a world that seems to have gone crazy. Theirs is a partnership based on telling the toughest stories, and together, making a difference. But when their own story takes a sudden turn, the adventurous couple confronts the prospect of a more conventional...

San Luis Obispo County public libraries are celebrating National Library Week by helping to end hunger in our community. During the week of April 13-19,  food donation bins will be placed at all San Luis Obispo County Public Library branches including the Downtown location at 995 Palm Street. If you have an overdue fine, you can donate one non-perishable food item in place of fines...

The San Luis Obispo Grocery Outlet, a locally owned and operated grocery store part of a national chain, is excited to announce the launch of a school partnership program to benefit the San Luis Obispo School District, in which each school receives 5 percent of the purchases made on their behalf. Parents must sign up through their PTA, who receives scan cards for all staff...

The annual campus showcase for students, their supporters, alumni and the San Luis Obispo community — will take place April 16-18, 2015. The 22nd annual event, themed “This is the Mustang Nation,” will give attendees an opportunity to explore the enriching aspects of the Learn by Doing philosophy at Cal Poly, one of the nation’s top polytechnic universities, while sampling life in San Luis Obispo,...

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) immaculate 1929 Ford Tri-Motor will be touring the country offering an opportunity for passengers to experience flight aboard the world’s first mass-produced airliner. During EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor Tour, passengers will travel back to the early days of what was considered luxurious commercial air travel. Parents and Grandparents will be able to give their offspring a ride back in time from...

April 17 & 18 — Friday night cruise and Saturday display of Emergency and Public Services Vehicles. Come enjoy a family friendly afternoon hosted by the Morro Bay Neighborhood Watch and the City of Morro Bay. The Morro Bay Police Department, Fire Department and Harbor District will have their emergency vehicles on display along with military and Special Service vehicles. On Main Street at the...

Central Coast Arts International presentation. Traditional African music and food. Friday 5:30-9pm. Saturday 3:30-7pm. Tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

What happens after 'Happily Ever After?' In Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical retelling of the Grimm classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way 'Into the Woods' and try to get home before dark.

After Hours @slotheatre will return this spring with the one-woman-show made famous by Lily Tomlin: THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE. Local actress Suzy Newman will take on the challenging multi-character role as part of our late-night comedy series running April 17-26, Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 pm and Sundays at 7 pm immediately following TIME STANDS STILL.

Food. Wine. Beer. Farmers. Live Music.

Chili cook-off, cars and motorcycles! Beer and music.

Saturday, April 18, 2015 Small bite and wine pairing $15 Chef John Carswell of Slo’s finest catering returns with small bites paired with our excellent wines. Come spend a little of your Saturday afternoon with the Autry team and have some yummy food and great wine! See you there. Please RSVP at (805) 458-9492.

The Cal Poly Music Department will present an Open House Student Recital at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in the Davidson Music Center (Building 45), Room 218, on campus. The recital is one of many events scheduled for Cal Poly’s 22nd annual Open House. Student performers include Mario Ojeda on violin; Shaina Levin, Leah Ginsky and Alexis Rubell, voice; Andrew Arensman, French horn; Kelsey Beisecker,...

The Earth Day Food and Wine Main event delivers a top quality food and wine experience paired with a casual, low-key atmosphere, all while celebrating the passionate people behind a sustainable food movement.

Blending Seminar. Saturday 4/18, 3-5pm. Winemaker Ryan Deovlet will lead you through barrel tastings and the art of blending wines, after which you will be set loose to produce your own unique blends! $75 ($65 for club members) Includes wine tasting, gourmet treats and a bottle of 2012 Evviva.

Cal Poly Arts present the a cappella maverick group, THE BOBS, hailed as the the premier “band without instruments.” They have left an indelible mark on vocal music, expertly skewering standards and establishing their own hilarious norms. Student and adult tickets for the performance are $30.40 to $38.

Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady? Now is your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up those quiffs and let your inhibitions go for an evening where you are the star with the smash hit Sing-a Long-a Grease! The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up and coaching session. Then sit back and...