Emily Tobiason

Jun 19, 2024 | mustangnews.net | Emily Tobiason

Most Cal Poly students navigate the bustling concrete campus, weaving through crowds and clanging bells to get to class. Environmental management and protection senior Moe Lee’s schedule looks a bit different. Their usual route is along a lengthy gravel path, past endless rows of fruit trees. After walking through a fence, Lee arrives at their place of learning: the Cal Poly Organic Farm.

Jun 14, 2024 | kcpr.org | Emily Tobiason |Haley Ellis

Nestled in a neighborhood by the San Luis Obispo railroad is Jan’s Place, a small vinyl bar serving local beer, wine, cider and fresh beats. Its walls are dazzled with strategically placed acoustic soundproofing, a turntable, seating for 20 and an impressive array of records spanning all sorts of genres. Jan’s Place is “a space where the acoustics are so good that you can sit and listen to music and have a conversation, both at normal volumes,” its website says. “Cozy, not loud.

Jun 13, 2024 | kcpr.org | Emily Tobiason

There wasn’t a clock in sight when Wand’s Cory Hanson, Evan Burrows, Robbie Cody and Evan Backer recorded their sixth studio album in Cody’s apartment. The sound of musical improvisation drowned out any trace of insistent ticking — the group knew that time was on their side. The Los Angeles band released their last studio LP “Laughing Matter” half a decade ago.

Jun 12, 2024 | kcpr.org | Emily Tobiason |Haley Ellis

Taylor Swift is a household name who has been drawing people in with her multi-genre music, relatable lyrics and staggering shows since 2006. Swift performed over 100 shows throughout her acclaimed Era’s Tour, with a setlist spanning 17 years and 10 albums worth of music. Filmed during her tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, her 2023 movie, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” showcased the spectacle that drew thousands of fans to every show.

Jun 11, 2024 | kcpr.org | Emily Tobiason |Adilene Gomez Santiago

What used to be an old warehouse is now home to one of San Luis Obispo’s art galleries and coffee houses, The Bunker SLO, birthed out of Missy Reitner-Camerons’ love for art and community. Gala Pride and Diversity Center’s Laura Albers and Reitner-Cameron have collaborated to hold a gallery for the duration of Pride Month, themed “Who Am I?”June 7 was the grand opening for the “Who Am I?” art gallery during Art After Dark hours.