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Cuesta College to host wine exports symposium

Written on 12 Feb, 2012 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

In an effort to help the wine industry reach new international markets, the Business and Entrepreneurship Center at Cuesta College will host a free wine exports symposium on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Galaxy Colony Square... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly recognizes local photographer

Written on 3 Feb, 2012 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

At a forum on Monday, Feb 6, Cal Poly is honoring the work of a local photographer, while also celebrating diversity on campus. “Celebrating Diversity,” held in conjunction with Black History Month, begins at 5 p.m. in the Performing Arts... (Continue reading)

Movie review: Contraband

Written on 20 Jan, 2012 in Discovered, Featured | 10 comments

BY MIRANDA FORESMAN Take some thrills, some suspense, and a great deal of illegal activity, blend them thoroughly and place aboard a container ship, and you’ve got yourself a crime-thriller. Contraband, while not hugely original, entertains enough with fairly good... (Continue reading)

Vince Neil and crew shake up the Chumash

Written on 16 Jan, 2012 in Discovered, Featured | 5 comments

By COLIN JONES If a tree falls in a deserted forest, does it make a sound? That’s a tough one. But how about a famous lead singer backed by session musicians playing his band’s hit songs, does that qualify as... (Continue reading)

Take time off from politics, and bake something for those you love

Written on 12 Dec, 2011 in Discovered | 2 comments

By ROGER FREBERG Here we are in the midst of the holiday season. Most people who bake from scratch measure this season from the first thought of a Thanksgiving Turkey and Pumpkin Pie to the last chip and dip at... (Continue reading)

Cuesta College tutoring center celebrates turning 40

Written on 12 Dec, 2011 in Discovered | No comments

Cuesta College’s tutoring services were recognized for 40 years of service with a certificate from Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian at a celebration on Wednesday. Several dozen students, faculty members and local dignitaries were on hand for a re-dedication of the San... (Continue reading)

Weekend spotlight: Make Merry at the Lighthouse

Written on 9 Dec, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

“Make Merry at the Lighthouse” is the theme for the third annual holiday celebration at the Point San Luis Lighthouse being held Saturday. Besides the dazzling trolley ride, spectacular decorated lighthouse buildings, and coastal vistas, this 1890 celebration includes musicians,... (Continue reading)

Marc Cohn at the Cal Poly PAC

Written on 12 Nov, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

By COLIN JONES For singer/songwriters, live performances must be a dicey proposition. After all it’s just you and the audience with no booming drum solos, light shows or other fancy pyrotechnics to distract the masses. And concertgoers are usually there... (Continue reading)

Restaurant Review: Urbane Cafe makes a dubious Splash

Written on 11 Nov, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 7 comments

By LOUIS  BISHOP So, I’m on my way to change my account from a national bank of ill repute to a local credit union and I’m thinking of stopping at a corporate sandwich shop just to balance things out. There... (Continue reading)

Restaurant review: Raku rocks us all night long

Written on 3 Nov, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 16 comments

By LOUIS  BISHOP For those of us who think that dining out in San Luis Obispo, frankly, sucks, there is a new kid on the block and her name is Raku. This darling of an Asian-fusion restaurant, open but a... (Continue reading)