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Cal Poly Arts Announces 25th Season
Full of Dance, Music, Classics and Comedy
Cal Poly Arts is turning 25 this year and celebrating with an expansive mix of theatre, music, dance companies, and artists from all over the world. Cal Poly Arts 2009-2010 season at the Performing Arts Center on campus features 41 unique performances designed to fire the imagination. From the comedy of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" to "Camelot" to Gaelic Storm to Los Lobos to Momix to Martha Graham, the season has something for everyone.
Details and Coming Cal Poly Arts performances
July
Local Authors Launch Summer Reading Series on July 1
Fiction writer Al Landwehr and poet Leslie St. John kick off the Cal Poly summer reading series, WriterSpeak, with a free reading Wednesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. in Science North (Bldg 53), room 215.
Details on WriterSpeak
July 1 Symposium Focuses on K-12 SciTech Learning
Cal Poly will host a symposium July 1 aimed at helping school administrators lead the effort to improve California’s education of students in the STEM disciplines – science, technology, engineering and math. The second annual STEM Leadership Symposium, sponsored by Cal Poly’s Educational Leadership and Administration Program, is planned for 5-7:30 p.m. in the Business Rotunda (Room 213). There is no cost to attend, and the public is welcome.
More on the STEM Leadership Symposium
See 'High School Musical 2' On Stage in Spanos July 7-12
What time is it? Summer time! School's out - and the Wildcats are back for an all new adventure. Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and the rest of the East High gang as they dive into the enchanted world of Lava Springs Country Club and put their talents to the ultimate test, this time on stage in the Spanos Theatre. Showtime is 7 p.m. with a special 2 p.m. Saturday matinee.
More on 'High School Musical 2'
Indigo Girls Return in Concert July 11
The Indigo Girls will perform in concert at the Christopher Cohan Center July 11. Since their formation more than two decades ago, the ground-breaking folk duo has become one of America’s most beloved vocal acts. They have released 10 albums, garnered six Grammy nominations, and made numerous appearances on national television shows while consistently playing to enthusiastic audiences.
More on the Indigo Girls concert
Catch 'High School Musical 2' On Stage July 17-19
School's out - and the Wildcats are back for an all new adventure. Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and the rest of the East High gang as they dive into the enchanted world of Lava Springs Country Club and put their talents to the ultimate test, this time on stage in the Spanos Theatre. Showtime is 7 p.m. with a special 2 p.m. Saturday matinee.
More on 'High School Musical 2'
See 'American Dancers' July 26
See San Luis Obispo's American Dancers in a show for the whole family to enjoy. Dancers of all ages will perform their special talents on stage. Showtimes are 2 and 6 p.m. in the Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre.
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Festival Mozaic Concert Finale is July 26 in the Cohan Center
The Festival Mozaic finale concert will present a musical journey through three sonic landscapes: the open prairies of America's Shaker country, Grieg's beloved Norwegian countryside and the feelings inspired in Beethoven on his walks through nature. Pianist John Novacek has been lauded on the stages of Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center, and is a frequent guest at festivals in the U.S. and abroad. Enjoy a special pre-concert lecture at 2 p.m. Concert begins at 3 p.m.
More on the Festival Mozaic Finale
August
Grammy Winner Lyle Lovett Performs August 8
On Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 8 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, Cal Poly Arts presents Lyle Lovett in concert. Four-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Lyle Lovett remains at the height of his career, which includes 13 albums and over 4 million records sold. Appearing with his popular acoustic group in support of his latest "It's Not Big, It's Large" release, Lovett's return to SLO is the perfect sound for this summer. Tickets for the performance range from $56 to $74 and may be purchased at the Performing Arts Center Ticket Office. For more details visit www.calpolyarts.org.
See Comedians 'Just for Laughs' Aug. 15
What better way to spend a hot August night than enjoying an evening of wickedly side-splitting stand-up comedy. This stellar showcase of top-rate talent features four rising-star comedians from around the county, offering something for everyone's funny bone. The evening's language may contain adult content. Showtime is 8 p.m. in the Spanos Theatre.
More on 'Just for Laughs'
Academy of Dance Annual Summer Concert
The San Luis Obispo Academy of Dance proudly presents its annual performance. The exciting show features dancers of all ages, beginners through professionals. The show promises to be a delight for all audiences. Come see the Academy's 39th annual revue.
More on the Academy Revue
September
See 'D-List' Comedienne Kathy Griffin Sept. 23
Sharp-tongued comedienne Kathy Griffin will perform in the Christopher Cohan Center Sept. 28. Griffin has performed a set of four very successful stand-up specials for Bravo network. She's also an Emmy-winner. In August 2005 her reality show, "Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List," debuted on Bravo to rave reviews. It has run for three seasons, the latest during the summer of 2007. The first three seasons of "My Life On The D-List" were each nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Reality Program. Seasons three and four won that prize back-to-back in September of 2007 and 2008.
More on Griffin coming to the PAC
Local Performing Arts On Display in 'Bravo SLO' Sept. 28
Mark your calendars for the ultimate performing arts showcase experience, "Bravo SLO." Free and open to the public, this unique Performing Arts Center event features a spectacular array of performances by local performing arts organizations and intriguing behind-the-scene tours held during the showcase. Save the date, and come see the magic of the performing arts unfold.
More on "Bravo SLO"
October
Cal Poly to Host Michael Pollan at Oct. 14 Fundraiser Dinner for Sustainable Agriculture
The Cal Poly College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences’ Sustainable Agriculture Resource Consortium will hold its fifth annual fundraiser dinner, “A Taste of the Future,” on Wednesday, Oct. 14. This year’s guest speaker will be nationally recognized author, journalist, teacher and sustainable foods advocate Michael Pollan.
More on the Oct. 14 SARC dinner
Homecoming 2009 Set for October 16, 17
Mark your Calendar: Cal Poly's annual Homecoming celebration is set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 and 17. Cal Poly will take on Southern Utah University Oct. 17 in Alex G. Spanos Stadium. Enjoy the annual Tailgate BBQ and Cal Poly Alumni Association Winetasting on the O'Neill Green before the game. Tickets to the barbecue and wine tasting sell out in the weeks before Homecoming every year, and game tickets are at a premium. Watch the Homecoming Web site for the start of ticket sales and more information in fall 2009.
Visit the Homecoming Web site
November
December
Mid-Year Commencement Set for December 12
Cal Poly's 2009 Mid-Year Commencement Ceremony is set for Saturday, December 12 in Mott Gym. December ceremonies last approximately 2 hours. Immediately following the ceremony, a punch and cookie reception will be held in the University Union in Chumash Auditorium, located across the street from Mott Gym. This reception offers graduates and guests the opportunity to visit with faculty and friends.
For more details visit the Commencement Web site
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