Music and film are combined at Festival Mozaic in Atascadero

Tonight from 6:30 to 9:30, there will be a showing of François Girard’s 1998 film, “The Red Violin,” at the Galaxy Theatre in Atascadero.

Hot jazz hits the summer air in Los Osos

“We’re hoping to infuse hot jazz with a contemporary twist and bring in a younger fan base,” said lead guitarist and vocalist of the Red Skunk Jipzee Swing Band Molly Reeves.

Get your game on at the annual PolyCon convention

Although most of the attendees aren’t even remotely related, the gaming convention called PolyCon has become a family reunion for many people for 29 years.

Wake up, wake up, it’s (on) the second of the month

Bones Thugs-n-Harmony will return to perform at SLO Brewing Co July 2, 2011.

California International Choral Festival 2011

The Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center hosted the 2011 California International Choral Festival.

Summer Literary Reading Series brings poet performances

Poets Jim Reese and Ephraim Sommers read their works at Cal Poly Tuesday as a part of the Summer Literary Reading Series, directed by Cal Poly English professor Kevin Clark.

School’s out: Freshman reflects on first year of college

Mainly I have learned that the “freshman experience” does not come down to how hard I partied or how many girls I hooked up with, but rather, how much time I spent with people who truly supported me.

Cal Poly professor to speak at Botanical Garden

In a world that is trying to lean more toward sustainability and environmentally friendliness, imagine not having to water your lawn as often, use a lot of fertilizer or even mow it as often.

Anthem poetry slam to liven up dead week

Cal Poly’s annual poetry slam competition The Anthem will take over Chumash Auditorium June 1 at 7 p.m.

Fresh-faced and pasty pale — why your Snooki-inspired tan is worth sacrificing for sunscreen

With summer fast approaching, before you grab your towel and make your weekly romp over to Pirates Cove … it’s time for the obligatory column on protecting yourself from the sun.

Burger joint hosts super-sized contest

Atascadero resident Doug Drees won $1000 for winning the Sylvester’s Burgers burger eating contest May 29.