Allison Montroy amontroy@mustangdaily.net James Carville and Mary Matalin are proof opposites do attract. But they do not always agree. In fact, this staunch Democrat and steadfast Republican, respectively, love to debate — and will onstage Oct. 14 at the Christopher Cohan Performing…
SLO Stomping: Broadway show comes to PAC
Mustang Daily Staff Report arts@mustangdaily.net Boom. Crash. Bank. Swish. These sounds — normally most associated with a loud construction site — will be crashing through the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC) tonight as the smash hit “Stomp” returns to…
Cal Poly Arts announces 2012-13 lineup
The 2012-13 Cal Poly Arts season is shaping up to be the best one yet, according to Cal Poly Arts Director Steve Lerian. “I’m very bullish,” he said. “This is our best line up since I got here.” Lerian said…
J Boog brings reggae love
Reggae artist J Boog brought loud bass lines and island style to Cal Poly during University Union (UU) Hour in the UU Plaza on Thursday to promote his newest album. The journey to San Luis Obispo wasn’t easy for J…
'Macbeth' gets recast with 'The Simpsons'
Shakespeare’s famous tragedy gets a new spin Monday, Nov. 7 at the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC) when Simpsons characters play the roles, turning “Macbeth” into “MacHomer.” The best part? The entire show is conducted by one man; Dora…
Take a (live) ride on the Magic School Bus
“Take chances! Make mistakes! Get messy!” Those lines might conjure up images of a teacher with frizzy red hair, a pet lizard and some unconventional field trip plans — all of which are elements from the animated children’s book and…
Lavay Smith and Skillet Lickers bring Jazz Age glamour to Cal Poly
The sultry sounds of jazz, swing and jump blues will fill Cal Poly’s Alex & Faye Spanos Theatre Thursday, as Cal Poly Arts hosts vocalist Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers.
Parents converge on Cal Poly for the weekend
More than 900 families swarmed the Cal Poly campus for Parents’ Weekend activities like the football game, barbecue and the play this past weekend.
Expressionists Club presents ‘re:Cultivate’ at UU Gallery
“Re:Cultivate” is a photo exhibit presented by the Expressionists Club and will be shown throughout the quarter at the UU Gallery.
Cosby performance packs the PAC
It’s important to get good grades because a ‘C’ average “means you only know 70 percent,” Cosby said. No one would accept a doctor who only knew 70 percent about his professional field.
Bill Cosby coming to the PAC
One of the most popular comedians of all time, Bill Cosby, will be performing two shows at the PAC on September 26.