Shwayze to perform free, end-of-the-year UU concert

The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) spring “surprise” has sprung. California rapper Shwayze — best known for summer anthems “Buzzin'” and “Corona and Lime” — will perform at the final installment of this school year’s Concerts in the Plaza at Sunset series.

‘It’s about original music’ every week at Songwriters at Play

The female duo’s overlapping harmonies swirl through Bon Temps Creole Cafe, commingling with the steam piping off big, white bowls of gumbo.

Because if no one is safe, everyone is

Our nation has been through extensive dialogue on the role of guns and gun rights in our daily lives. I have heard endless arguments from the plethora (I love the word plethora; this has been a public service announcement) of sides, such as advocating a ban on handguns or positing increased numbers of guns carried at public schools in the interest of safety.

Cinnamon Challenge, Pass-Out Game: popular pastimes, grave stakes

What exactly do you think it is about Tosh.0 and the television show Wipeout that makes them so addicting? Let’s point out the obvious: We love making fun of other people for doing stupid things.

‘No Big Deal’ concert marks big-deal changes for student entertainment

Step aside, Alex Madonna Expo Center. The Recreation Center is back — bigger, better and louder than ever.

GIFs: Locals showcase their creativity at the SLO Mini Maker Faire

Approximately 40 makers, performers and vendors showcased their innovations at the San Luis Obispo Mini Makers Faire on Saturday in Mission Plaza. Below are some highlights from the event.

Music and movies: a match made in … Hollywood?

“The Great Gatsby,” as interpreted by the always-subtle and understated Baz Luhrmann, presents the whirlwind of Roaring ’20s opulence.

Anjelah Johnson leans on popular bits at PAC show

It might not be hard to be funny in a three-minute YouTube clip, but an hour-long comedy set is an entirely different story — as Anjelah Johnson, the “prittay” nail salon comedian, demonstrated at the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Friday.

Guayaki Yerba Mate shares a taste of fair trade and culture

In South America, long days take pause as people stop to enjoy the cultural tradition of sharing a yerba mate gourd (a cup made of dehydrated vegetable shells) with friends.

The student who was built to build

Rory Aronson is a builder. He always has been — since he was a curious teen enrolled in ceramics, woodshop, metalshop and photography at Encinitas’ “arts-oriented” high school…

Flavor of SLO offers food, wine and beer to locals

The fifth annual Flavor of SLO took place at the Jack House & Gardens in downtown San Luis Obispo on Sunday.