“Weird Al,” the nickname, originated in Sierra Madre Tower 4, room 43G, where young Alfred Yankovic lived, learned and, ultimately, became Weird Al in 1976. “I didn’t do anything drastic or dramatic like fill the hallway with Jello,” Yankovic said. “I just didn’t fit in, more than anything.” Weird Al Yankovic is now a Grammy […]
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'Dancin' 2011' brings moves, groove to the PAC
A collection of dancers of all ages will gather on stage at the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC) on August 14.
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California International Choral Festival 2011
The Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center hosted the 2011 California International Choral Festival.
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Surf’s up at the PAC — YOPAC hosts first annual Surf Film Night on campus
Cal Poly surfers and surf fans alike can catch the waves on the big screen as the Youth Outreach Program for the Performing Arts (YOPAC) hosts its first annual Surf Film Night on May 19.
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‘Another Stoney Evening’ at the PAC with Crosby and Nash
The Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center isn’t the type of venue that David Crosby and Graham Nash performed at early in their music careers. But as the shoeless Graham Nash stood beside a long — fairly gray — haired David Crosby last night, fans were taken back to the nostalgic years of the ‘70s.
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AD search: Oberhelman visits Cal Poly
Cal Poly athletics director candidate Don Oberhelman held a 30-minute open form in the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center lobby yesterday.
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Cal Poly Symphony showcases soloists
This Sunday, the Cal Poly symphony will accompany four solo musicians in Harman Hall in the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC) — a dream come true for any aspiring musician. Traditionally, the music department selects a small group of soloists to perform at the symphony’s annual winter concert. The students, who audition in front […]
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Comedian Brian Regan brings act to PAC
This Sunday, the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC) better prepare for the roaring laughter that will ensue. Funny guy Brian Regan is coming to town, and he’s got new material.
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Voices of the Vienna Boys’ Choir hit the PAC
Tomorrow night, the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC) will welcome the crowned jewel of boys’ choirs, the Vienna Boys’ Choir.
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Award-winning musical ‘Spring Awakening’ shakes up PAC
“Spring Awakening,” the award-winning musical about 19th century students discovering their sexuality and morality through teenage exploits and into rock ‘n’ roll songs will come to the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Sunday, Jan. 30.
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BravoSLO! brings live arts entertainment to the PAC — for free
BravoSLO! returns to the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center for the second year in a row, showcasing local performing arts groups — all free of charge.