This edition of Pano was originally emailed to subscribers on April 13, 2022. To receive Charles Donelan’s arts newsletter in your inbox each Wednesday, sign up at independent.com/newsletters.
It's been a jam-packed couple of weeks since the last PANO, and there’s a lot to catch up on. Every performance venue and gallery from Ventura to San Luis Obispo has something scheduled right now, and it’s been a challenge to get to all of it, never mind write it all up. I’ve seen four fine plays, two brilliant concerts, and a half-dozen excellent art exhibits in the last two weeks. As of this afternoon, Tuesday, April 12, I’m looking forward to another pair of concerts and two dance performances–all before Saturday. It’s time to get out and see how we are. 2022 promises to be an unforgettable arts spring on the Central Coast.