On Sunday, April 24, Australian band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard performed at the Madonna Inn Expo Center. Although the band recently released their album “Omnium Gatherum” and an EP, “Satanic Slumber Party,” they played songs from a variety…
Review: ’25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ is charming and nostalgic
The play debuted on Broadway in 2005 with roaring success. Cal Poly’s rendition did not disappoint either.
Review: “The Importance of Being Earnest” is a charming classic
The Academy of Creative Theatre (ACT) brings Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” to life with all the ridiculous and hilarious elements of the classic comedy. Though ACT is a theater troupe of young actors all under the age…
Review: ‘Synergy’ explores the human condition through dance
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…
“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…
The best of Summer 2016: ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’
Looking back, there’s no mistake about it — Summer 2016 was, for lack of a better word, painful for big-budget releases. While some blockbusters like “Suicide Squad” grossed in the hundreds of millions, they tended to receive mixed reviews at…
Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne groove for the ages
The predominantly 65+ crowd literally squirmed in their seats Tuesday night.
A stand-up ovation: Brian Regan charms the PAC
Regan used a unique blend of physical and observational comedy to put his audience in stitches.
An a cappella Thanksgiving: That’s the Key rings in holiday season
“That’s the (Tur)Key”: delightfully cheesy and packed with talent from That’s the Key, Cal Poly’s newest a cappella group.
The Hold Steady brings its own booze with 'Teeth Dreams'
Check out music columnist Parker Evan’s review of The Hold Steady’s latest album, ‘Teeth Dreams.’