Written in 1933 by famous Spanish poet Federico Garc’a Lorca, “Blood Wedding,” or “Bodas de sangre,” is a tale of unrequited love, honor, tradition and passion.
Crime is a disease, we’re a chalky-tasting medicine
Back when I was a kid I would play on my dad’s Power Mac for hours. I remember faking sick all the time to stay home and play my favorite LucasArts adventure games, like “Sam & Max Hit the Road.”
Swingin’ musical returns for highly anticipated encore
“In The Mood,” a fully staged retro musical that recreates moments in the lives and times of America’s 1940s generation, aims to convey a sense of that time period.
Tattoo removal offers chance to fade the past
At 16, I was free-spirited, rebellious and fearless in the face of adrenaline. At a local tattoo parlor, I searched for a design that represented my current thoughts about life.
Live exhibit adds perspective to world hunger
Situated in the middle of the San Luis Obispo Art Center’s current exhibit is an interactive sculpture fundraiser. Hungry Planet is a cacophony of cans and dry non-perishable goods.
Sex column: Breaking the dry spell
It may be the middle of winter, but some Cal Poly students are suffering from dehydration. Not due to a lack of water, but because of a personal love drought. It is true that everyone has their down times.
‘Last Comic Standing’ comedian comes to Poly
Comedian Jeff Dye will come to Cal Poly’s Chumash Auditorium tomorrow night, fresh off his comedy tour with the Season 6 final five of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.”
“Che” gives refreshing view of history
Movie Review: Che – 2009 (Limited Release) (****)
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Demian Bichir, Rodrigo Santoro, Franka Potente
As long as I can remember, Ernesto “Che” Guevara has been characterized as being either the hero and backbone of a daring rebellion whose face is printed on countless T-shirts, or a cutthroat soldier hungry for power.
Synth-Pop album to stir your heart
It’s easy as all hell to describe the new record from the up-n-comin’ Canadian band Faunts. Simply imagine the sound of British-dream-poppers, Monster Movie, and then marry it with the work of the now defunct New-Wave-Retro-Futurist outfit known simply as my favorite.
University jazz groups to present “Just Jazz”
The Cal Poly jazz ensembles will present an evening of jazz music and showcase their talents in their winter concert “Just Jazz” Saturday night.
This end-of-the-quarter event will feature about 38 student musicians, focusing on the ever-changing world of jazz music, from classical to contemporary jazz styles, as well as everything in between.
Award-winning speaker to discuss installation art
Students interested in installation art are welcome to join award-winning artist Katie Grinnan at Cal Poly as she speaks about her work this Friday.
Grinnan, who has won a Guggenheim Fellowship among other awards, was invited to speak by art and design professor Michael Miller.