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, not only showcasing the talent of Cal Poly Choirs but that of special performers as […]
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The ultimate holiday playlist
Some people have waited since Halloween for it be socially acceptable to listen to holiday music. For some, the classics are the only true holiday songs, the kind carolers sing while traipsing up and down the streets. Others prefer new holiday songs, sung by modern artists. For those who like a mix of both, updated […]
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Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Don Bartletti speaks on immigration
Right now, one of the most heated topics in the United States is how to handle southern immigration from Mexico. The term “immigrant” has many definitions for different people — from the founders of our nation to families looking for a fresh start in a new country to thieves, killers and rapists coming to America […]
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“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 transported to a different time, place and world for a few hours. The theatre and […]
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Your guide to the ‘Cosi’ characters and set
“Cosi” by Louis Norwa premieres Thursday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. in Spanos Theatre. The show runs for the weekends of Nov. 10-12 and Nov. 15-17. Tickets are available for purchase at tickets.calpoly.edu and are $12 for students, groups and seniors and $20 for general admission. “Cosi” is the story of a young student named […]
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‘Cosi’: The making of a cast — Part Four
The theatre and dance department’s Fall 2016 production is “Cosi,” directed by theatre and dance department professor Al Schnupp. This series will follow the creation and production of “Cosi” and explore what making a student production is all about. The cast of “Cosi” rehearses together five days a week for three hours each day. All of this time […]
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‘Cosi’: The making of costumes — Part Three
It’s hard to make costumes for a show that is set in 1970s Australia.
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‘Cosi’: The making of the leading man — Part Two
The lead actor is a crucial part in bringing a production to life. Meet “Cosi’s” lead actor and how he plans to do this.
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‘Cosi’: The making of — Part One
The cast is off to a good start, growing closer and fostering camaraderie behind the scenes of run-throughs.
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Cal Poly music department releases its 2016-17 lineup
Prices for each event varies. Some tickets are free to students. Tickets can be purchased at the Cal Poly Ticket office.
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CowParade SLO moo-ves across the county
The cows on display were individually painted and sculpted by local San Luis Obispo county artists.