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Bakersfield puts Harry Belafonte to sleep

Written on 18 Oct, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 6 comments

OK, time to let the jokes about Bakersfield fly. People apparently fall asleep just at the mention of the place. That’s what happened Friday on the morning show at KBAK-KBFX when legendary calypso singer Harry Belfonte in New York dozed... (Continue reading)

Incubus glows in the dark at Avila Beach

Written on 15 Oct, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

By COLIN JONES It’s rare when everything comes together perfectly, but the world is certainly a beautiful place when it does. In the live music realm, such perfection is largely unattainable however alt-rock veterans Incubus came pretty close at their... (Continue reading)

This Weekend: Clams, Beer, and Open Studios

Written on 14 Oct, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

“Clam to the Past” is the theme for this weekend’s 65th Annual Pismo Beach Clam Festival being held on the pier and throughout the downtown. Scheduled highlights include the festival parade beginning Saturday at 10 a.m., followed by the world-famous... (Continue reading)

Atascadero dad tricks kids into believing in Ewoks

Written on 12 Oct, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 13 comments

Atascadero graphic designer Anthony Herrera likes to play a game called “Find the Ewok” with his daughter. So on a recent trip to Sequoia National Park, Herrera told her that Ewoks, made popular through the “Star Wars” movies, lived among... (Continue reading)

“Colors of Peru” comes to San Luis Obispo

Written on 9 Oct, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

Janna Nichols of San Luis Obispo has been recording the world around her in photographs ever since she took a camera with her to Guatemala while still in high school. That trip sparked a life-long interest in travel, a fitting... (Continue reading)

This Weekend: Scarecrows, Follies and Greek food

Written on 7 Oct, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

Here it is, the first full weekend in October and there’s plenty to do. Head up to Cambria Saturday and Sunday for the Scarecrow and Harvest Festival, which has been getting some very nice statewide press. More than 200 handcrafted,... (Continue reading)

USA Today loves Paso Robles

Written on 3 Oct, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 6 comments

Forget about gang problems and water issues—Paso Robles was back in the national spotlight over the weekend with glowing travel coverage from USA Today. Calling Paso Robles, “California’s fastest-growing, and to many, most surprising wine region,”  reporter Jayne Clark seemed... (Continue reading)

Frenzied medly of hip-hop and punk-rock hits Pozo Saloon

Written on 1 Oct, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 4 comments

By CHRIS WREN Despite a shocking no-show by one of the two headlining acts, Sunday’s Fall Frenzy at Pozo Saloon still delivered a symphony of dancing, drink, and blasting music. The Game, a renowned LA rapper slated to be one... (Continue reading)

Savor the Weekend

Written on 30 Sep, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

The main event for this weekend continues to be the return of Savor the Central Coast, the big culinary blowout hosted by Sunset Magazine. Thousands of folks have descended on SLO County from as far away as Baltimore to imbibe... (Continue reading)

Weekend spotlight: Ode to Tomatoes

Written on 24 Sep, 2011 in Discovered | No comments

By CRISTIN POWERS Autumn, the time for the harvest, warm apple cider, succulent roast turkeys and freshly baked pumpkin pies, has arrived along with an array of fun festivities. Start the season off right by attending the 74th annual Arroyo... (Continue reading)