Alpha Omicron Pi held its annual Mr. Fraternity pageant show at the Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 19. With members from 13 fraternities competing, they raised more than $10,000 for their philanthropy, the Arthritis Foundation.
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“Small Island Big Song” – a musical of cultural collaboration comes to Cal Poly
According to Billboard, this musical blend with live visuals is “one coherent, jaw-dropping piece.”
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‘TikTok Organist’ Anna Lapwood performs at the PAC
The “TikTok Organist” Anna Lapwood brought her expertise to San Luis Obispo as she combined her mastery of one of the most archaic of all instruments with modern scores to share her passion for music.
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Motivational speakers come to Cal Poly to discuss determination at TEDx event
On Sunday, April 14 at 12 p.m., Cal Poly students and non-student attendees filled the auditorium in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) to watch the TEDx event organized by event planner Amanda Holder and Head Football Athletic Trainer at Cal Poly Prince Williams. Holder and Willaims invited 11 speakers to talk on the theme of determination.
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The Cal Poly Symphony presents: Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet”
In Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m., the Cal Poly Symphony will perform their winter concert, titled “Romeo and Juliet.” Four student soloists and one composer will be performing in the show.
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WATCH: ‘Disco Opera’ comes to Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center
Opera San Luis Obispo transformed Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center into a 1970’s themed house for their disco-themed opera, Die Fledermaus. The extravagant production featured on theme decor including lots of disco balls, velvet couches and flare pants. Mustang News reporter Madison Vernon shows us how 1970’s disco and opera mix.
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How Cal Poly Arts is rebuilding after COVID-19
Similar to many people and fields, COVID-19 has impacted individuals in a variety of ways. Nearly two years after not hosting events and in its second season back, Cal Poly Arts is adjusting to the changes. There are about 25 to 40 performances within a season ranging from singers, musicians, dancers and more. Past performances […]
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Grammy Award-winning ensemble will perform with Cal Poly choirs in the PAC
Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer will perform with two Cal Poly choirs — Polyphonics and Chamber Choir — on May 12 at the Performing Arts Center. The performance will include selections from Chanticleer’s current tour, preview music from Cal Poly choirs’ current season and conclude with a finale joint performance of “Beauty of the Day.” […]
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“Playing in Unison”: A new documentary about the history behind the Performing Arts Center
On April 23, the Foundation of the Performing Arts Center hosted a red carpet premiere for the Performing Arts Center’s (PAC) new documentary, “Playing in Unison.” The night included a few surprises for the guests in attendance, including a new fundraising campaign and an “enchanted oasis” for students and staff to enjoy. There were many […]
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Nassim: the interactive show with “audience members turned performers”
Imagine watching a performance for the first time and knowing nothing about the play. This is not an uncommon scenario, but there’s a catch –– the performer doesn’t know the plot either. The latest play making its way to Cal Poly, “Nassim,” is just that: a show that binds the audience and actor by bringing […]
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“I now feel the need to protect them”: National Geographic filmmaker Filipe DeAndrade comes to PAC Wednesday
National Geographic filmmaker and photographer Filipe DeAndrade is a person who wants to get to know his subject on a personal level. In his own words, “If it’s living, if it’s breathing, if it’s wild, I want to read its birth certificate. I want to have a margarita with it, get to understand it, and […]