Built upon familiar themes of love, tension, pain, lust and joy, the Orchesis Dance Company created a collection of finely tuned jazz, ballet, hip-hop and contemporary numbers at their 47th annual dance concert “Synergy,” which opened in the Alex and…
‘Dare to Be Diverse’ celebrates the many faces of Cal Poly
Cal Poly’s MultiCultural Center (MCC) hosted its first fashion show “Dare to be Diverse” on Saturday to celebrate diversity on campus and educate students on the many cultures represented in the student body. After a Bollywood dance performance by Cal…
‘Monster Trucks’ is not the biggest monstrosity
With such an off-the-wall concept, there was an opportunity for the characters to be written in a way that wasn’t stereotypical
HIRIE shines warmth and positivity on SLO Brew
“Irie” is a reggae term that embodies sensations of warmth and positivity. It is seen as a mindset to strive toward, and it is the inspiration behind the San Diego-based band HIRIE. The “H” in the name pays homage to…
‘The Emma Peel Game’ explores darkness of gender-based violence
In the underground punk rock world, women no longer sit in the wings but command center stage. However, the spotlight can be dangerously blinding. Cuesta College’s production of “The Emma Peel Game” explores this world and the lives of the…
Cal Poly singers send off choir director with “A Christmas Celebration”
PolyPhonics, the University Singers and Cal Poly Early Music Ensemble rang in the holiday season Saturday night with their choir concert “A Christmas Celebration” in the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC). The show was a cheerful and festive affair,…
KCPR’s Open Mic Night brings tunes for every taste
A crowd lined the walls and filled the floor of the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC) Thursday night as music enthusiasts near and far gathered to attend KCPR’s Fall Open Mic Night. Bands, singers and songwriters as well as…
“Loving:” A character-driven look into the landmark court case
Far too often when a film is centered around a famous historical event or landmark court case, instead of focusing on compelling characters and interesting stories behind the events, viewers are forced to sit through preachy and vapid speeches that…
David Sedaris mixes humor and sentiment at the PAC
David Sedaris brought more than just essays to his reading session at the PAC Tuesday night.
Diwali Festival provides light in times of darkness
The Indian Student Association celebrates Diwali yearly, inviting people of all backgrounds to join in on the fun.
“Cosi” shows the powerful effect of theater
Theater takes you out of the real world and into a new one. This power is as unique as the stories theater tells. Often you can relate your own experiences to those expressed in a play and sometimes you’re even…