And the show goes on

With 62 years of production, the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre (SLOLT) is one of the oldest continuously running community theatres in the nation. And although it may be small in size, the theatre has a giant impact on the community.

Since 1947, more than 400 productions have been staged in more than 20 locations around the county, said president of the SLOLT Board of Directors Marylin Blake.

Don't let his age fool you: That Ghost hits home with new album

Recall, if you can, your youthful days of high school. Remember the way you wasted away your life in homeroom, your sexual frustration during lunch break or when your parents just didn’t understand how you could be failing algebra for the second time. You remember don’t you? Remember how you kept a notebook of poetry and short stories that spilled out your teen angst in a poorly spelled inky mess instead of taking notes.

It's OK to fall in love

Disclaimer: You have to cut me some slack. The holidays are coming; Thanksgiving is in a week, I’ve sent in my Christmas list to my grandparents and we’re now only a month and a half away from 2009. I was feeling sentimental. Don’t be scared though, we’ll return to your regular, sexually-charged excitement for my final column during dead week.

Is txting the NME? (Is texting the enemy?)

A distinctive beep signaled that she had just received a text message. With a quick flick of the wrist, Megan Nitz flipped open her phone and read the message displayed on the screen. With the instinct of an animal, she began a high-speed thumb choreography, fingers bouncing off the buttons like hot oil in a pan.

Death bites the dust in Nobel winner's latest

Death is usually not the most comfortable topic to think about, or, say, talk about, with friends. It just isn’t. Death can be traumatic and sad, and if you were forced to put your finger on exactly what death is, the definition may elude you. Death is when something ceases to live; the act of dying, according to the dictionary.

Local roasters serve Central Coast with fair trade organic coffee

“Have the day you want,” the motto of Central-Coast based Joebella Coffee Roasters, conveys the business’ desire to maintain an ethic of social responsibility in the midst of the competitive world of coffee.

Joebella Coffee Roasters sells both organic and Fair Trade coffee in San Luis Obispo County.

Absurdity gone haywire

Cal Poly students acting in the absurdist piece “The Bald Soprano” will not only discuss human communication, the lack thereof and what could be done to improve it, they will also share real stories about their lives, which will help students relate to them and the show.

Local band draws on various influences

The mellow sounds of folk rock group Each Passing Day seems tailor made to fit the atmosphere and scope of the Central Coast.

The local band makes music that they hope will make people think of the beautiful scenery that has inspired them. Tonight at 7 p.

Absurdity gone haywire

Cal Poly students acting in the absurdist piece “The Bald Soprano” will not only discuss human communication, the lack thereof and what could be done to improve it, they will also share real stories about their lives, which will help students relate to them and the show.

Local band draws on various influences

The mellow sounds of folk rock group Each Passing Day seems tailor made to fit the atmosphere and scope of the Central Coast.

The local band makes music that they hope will make people think of the beautiful scenery that has inspired them. Tonight at 7 p.

Poly float team prepares for Pasadena

Now is the time to get involved in Cal Poly’s floral masterpiece: the Rose Parade float. Students and community members of all interests and backgrounds are encouraged to help Cal Poly build its 61st float which will be displayed on Jan 1. in Pasadena.

Assistant float program leader Katie Ford said she wants to promote more student interest in the float, especially for what those involved refer to as ‘Deco Week’ (Dec 25.