Moving to San Luis Obispo opens many doors when it comes to shopping at local, privately-owned businesses. When it comes to music and books, it can be tempting to just walk down to El Corral Bookstore, but next time you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, check out these locals businesses instead.
“District 9” a standout amongst boring flops
Summer movie blockbusters lately have all revolved around familiar stories that have already been told. How shocking was it that Optimus Prime and the Autobots once again encountered those evil Decepticons or that Harry Potter defeated Voldemort for the ump-teenth time in this wizarding saga?
What your SLO theater choice says about you
For a town as small as San Luis Obispo, we are lucky to have four different theaters to choose from when it comes to watching a movie on the silver screen.
WOW: musical events
The WOW Block Party has become synonymous with club booths and free gifts. This year’s lineup also includes several musical performances live on Dexter Lawn.
Week of Welcome brings artists to SLO
WOW coordinators have teamed up with nationally- recognized performers and Cal Poly entertainers to bring an artistic element to the campus orientation program. Students will have plenty to keep them occupied with throughout the week, including a surprise event at the end on Saturday night.
Off-campus locales offer SLO treasures
New students might not know much about San Luis Obispo besides Cal Poly. This simple guide is a good starting point for getting off campus without going too far:
Free yourself from campus food: These restaurants will keep you and your wallet full
Campus food is, well, nothing special. It’s okay for a while but let’s face it, we all need some options when it comes to food every now and then. When you get tired of eating the same thing night after night, check out these off-campus restaurants to satisfy any craving.
Granada Bistro customers travel the gastronomical world
The intimacy and elegance found in the bistros of cities like New York, Venice and London has finally arrived in San Luis Obispo.
The addition of Granada Bistro to the restaurants of downtown fills a once vacant niche.
Cal Poly has its own artistic gems
On the outside, Cal Poly is an eclectic mix of different architecture styles and landscaping, but hidden amongst the classrooms are a few collections of artwork meant to stimulate the minds of students from all departments on campus.
Local artists starving even more in economic downturn
Low participation projected for one of the county’s largest arts events is just one sign that the local art community is hurting amidst an economic downturn.
Fantasy brought to life at Santa Rosa Park
Drive past Santa Rosa Park in San Luis Obispo on any Saturday afternoon and you’ll see a spectacle: A group of people engaged in combat, using Styrofoam shields and wearing deep forest-green cloaks.