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Weekend spotlight

Written on 14 Jul, 2011 in Discovered | No comments

It’s mid-July with barbecue, bonfire and beach party season in full swing. But instead of firing up the grill for a block party this weekend, take advantage of a weekend packed with fabulous outdoor concerts and festivals. The Central Coat will... (Continue reading)

Weekend spotlight: Drag shows, alligators and ice cream

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

San Luis Obispo County started summer off with its fair amount of “June gloom,” but July has brought the shining sun, a free concert by Taylor Dayne, a block party featuring a 300 pound ice cream sandwich and a wild... (Continue reading)

Movie Review: Larry Crowne

Written on 4 Jul, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 4 comments

BY MIRANDA FORESMAN There is something nice about getting out of your own life and visiting someone else’s for a few hours. Larry Crowne is a nice enough getaway, but I just don’t feel like it got far enough away.... (Continue reading)

Chef Rick heads to the Far West(ern)

Written on 1 Jul, 2011 in Discovered | 2 comments

Chef Rick’s, the upscale funky Orcutt restaurant that tempted more than a few foodies to make the trek south from San Luis Obispo County, has closed after 22 years. [Santa Maria Times] The iconic eatery, tucked away in the corner... (Continue reading)

Willie Nelson brings country crew to Pozo Saloon

Written on 29 Jun, 2011 in Discovered | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Willie Nelson capped off a country music festival for the ages Saturday at Pozo Saloon. Thought to be the largest single-day concert in San Luis Obispo County history, Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown featured 16 artists spanning eight... (Continue reading)

Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown coming to Pozo Saloon

Written on 24 Jun, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

By KARLEE PRAZAK In what appears to be the largest one day musical event San Luis Obispo County has ever experienced, Willie Nelson’s Country Showdown, featuring 16 artists playing full sets on three stages, will rock the Pozo Saloon on... (Continue reading)

Movie Review: The Green Lantern

Written on 21 Jun, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

BY MIRANDA FORESMAN Dear Ryan Reynolds, I’m afraid we must break up. After anticipating your film Green Lantern for what feels like years, the majority of your body didn’t even show up. You let them CGI your tush in. Other... (Continue reading)

Movie Review: Midnight in Paris

Written on 19 Jun, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

BY DAVID CONGALTON The good news is that Midnight in Paris is one of the stronger Woody Allen films of the last 20 years. There are, I submit, three main phases of Allen’s iconic career as a director. First came... (Continue reading)

Facebook fatigue?

Written on 13 Jun, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 6 comments

New figures released Monday report that Facebook, the popular social networking site, lost members in both the U.S. and Canada last month. [AFP] Facebook had 687 million members at the start of June, said Inside Facebook, which closely tracks developments... (Continue reading)

Concert review: Peter Gabriel at the SB Bowl

Written on 13 Jun, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

BY DAVID CONGALTON The facts of Saturday night at the Santa Barbara Bowl are easy enough to report. Rock artist, and that really is the operative word for the British musician, Peter Gabriel performed with the New Blood Orchestra. It... (Continue reading)