It’s that time of year again. Yes, the time of year where sleep is but a theory, excitement is my only emotion and geek is officially my middle name. It’s time for the San Diego Comic-Con.
This year, however, I will provide as coverage as I possibly can as a single reporter for all of you, the faithful Mustang Daily Online readers.
Nobody can call the famous Lipizzaner stallions shy. The horses have performed for more than 25 million people all over the world and their next stop is San Luis Obispo.
The Lipizzaner stallions will appear at the Madonna Expo on July 18.
Troy Tinker, master of ceremonies, said that the best part of the show is that anyone can enjoy it, even if they don’t have a background involving horses.
Students have the chance to escape the stress of summer school and attend a free meditation session July 21 at the Yoga Centre. The meditation will be guided by Sai Maa’s Master Teachers.
Sai Maa Lakshmi Devi (she goes by Sai Maa) in 2004 brought Ananda Jyotir Diksha to the West to help participants find Divine Light, which comes in different forms to everyone, she said.
The Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center will play host to the opening night performance of the 36th annual San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival July 14. The show will celebrate the classical pianist’s 250th birthday.
The festival, which will feature numerous guest artists and host a variety of classical music styles including orchestral, baroque-period instrument and chamber music, will tour the Central Coast from July 14 to 23, with numerous performances at the PAC and the H.
So apparently “Pirates of the Caribbean” is a Disney comedy. Or is it an epic tale about pirates, naturally hidden treasure and nasty creatures that make for good fight scenes? I’m all too confused and mostly disappointed, but at least Johnny Depp is still a great actor.
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) of the Central Coast kicked off its 10th annual week of pride events last Sunday with an interfaith service celebrating diversity at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.
Events will take place daily as part of Pride 2006, all leading up to the a RuPaul performance on Sunday, July 9 in Mission Plaza.
The latest summertime flick “The Devil Wears Prada” puts an entirely new spin on the boss from hell.
Oscar-winner Meryl Streep steals the show as Miranda Priestly, the fearsome editor in chief of “Runway” magazine. Miranda has built an empire for herself as the head of this fictional fashion bible, but she has a devil of a time finding a decent assistant.
Bravenew Films, producer of controversial documentaries about corporate America, just hammered out its latest creation, “The Big Buy.” Now showing now at the San Luis Obispo Public Library and available on DVD, “The Big Buy,” exposes audiences to the unethical practices of Texas Republican Tom Delay.
Is the world coming to an end? Before E3 I was worried that Sony might not pull into first place in the console wars, but now analysts are forecasting third, behind the cult lover box known as the Nintendo Wii? Thankfully, however, I haven’t listened to analysts ever since the unbeatable quote “video games will be extinct by the year 2000.
“Festival is my new favorite word!” my boyfriend drunkenly proclaimed.
Forget going downtown to the bars or throwing some randomly-themed house party; the new rage is an all-day drinking affair, delectably titled a “festival.”
So let’s think about what a festival really is: a celebration with entertainment.
Baby Back Ribs with Plum Sauce
– 4 Whole slabs baby back ribs
– 1 cup plum jam or jelly
– 1?2 cup honey
– 1?2 cup seasoned salt
– 1?4 lemon juice
– 1?4 cup minced green onions
– 3 cloves minced garlic
1. Rub ribs with seasoned salt and place bone side down on roasting pan.