University Calendar

"Now Give Three Cheers" -- The Timeless Magic of Gilbert and Sullivan

Thursday, September 17 - Friday, July 16 All Day - Oviatt Library, C.K. and Teresa Tseng Gallery
http://library.csun.edu/About_the_Library/goingson.html

An Oviatt Library Special Collections exhibition featuring the David Trutt Gilbert and Sullivan Collection with its Peter Goffin posters, music scores, Bab Ballad books, theater programs, advertising cards, and other ephemera.

Big West Basketball Tournament

Wednesday, March 10 12:00 pm - Saturday, March 13 10:00 pm - Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA,
http://www.GoMatadors.com

Men's and Women's Big West Basketball Tournament!

Anaheim Convention Center     Anaheim, CA

Check www.GoMatadors.com for more information

GradFest

10:00 am - 6:00 pm - Bookstore Complex, Matador (BK)
http://www.csun.edu/commencement/gradfest/

Ying Quartet

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)
http://www.ArtsNorthridge.csun.com

The Ying Quartet occupies a position of unique prominence in the classical music world. They combine brilliantly communicative perfornces with a fearlessly imaginative view of chamber music in today's world. Now in their second decade as a quartet, the Yings are established as an ensemble of the highest musical qualifications in their tours across the United States and abroad. Photo by Kurt Brownell.

master dance class

9:00 am - 10:45 am - Redwood Hall (RE) 292

Master Dance Class with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company.  Artistic Director Nai-Ni Chen will offer intermediate/advanced dancers a master dance class in Redwood Hall 292.  The dance style is a fusion of Modern Dance and Chinese Dance.  Visitors who wish to watch are also welcome.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)
http://www.arts.valleyperformingartscenter.org/

A blossom of color, energy and motion, "like endlessly proliferating forces of cosmic energy," says the New York Times. The dances of Nai-Ni Chen fuse the dynamic freedom of American modern dance with the grace and splendor of Asian art. Celebrating the diversity of ideas shaped by the immigrant experience, the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company bridges the gap of understanding between East and West.

When Will The Punishment End?

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Noski Auditiorium
http://www.csun.edu/ws/

Screening of When Will The Punishment End, a documentary about formerly incarcerated women directed by Prof. Marta Lopez-Garza.The screening will be followed by a Q&A panel: 

• Susan Burton, A New Way of Life
•  Kim Carter, Time for Change 
• Monica Stel, Harbour Area Halfway Houses 
• Dr. Marilyn Montenegro

Screening:  4-5:30pm

Reception & Panel Discussion:  5:30-6:45.

ASL interpreters will be provided.

Richard W. Smith Lecture Series

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Whitsett Room, SH 451
http://www.csun.edu/csbs/resources/richard-smith-lectures/index.html

The Richard W. Smith Lecture in Cultural Studies features James H. Fallon, Ph.D. on The Brains of psychopathic Killers: The Nexus of Genes, Environment, Brain Damage.  Dr. Fallon will share information about his research and the strange cases of murder in his own family.

Program is free of charge.  Reception immediately following.  Parking is $6 per car at the Information Booth at Prairie Street and Darby Avenue.  For additional information or to RSVP, call 818-677-4030 or visit our website at www.csun.edu/cscs/.

Marie Cartier: Listening to the Narratives of Pre-Stonewall Gay Women

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Sierra Hall 451 (Whitsett Room)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=234331677982&index=1

Presented by Marie Cartier. Cartier teaches at UC Irvine in their Film Department, and at California State University Northridge in the Department of Gender and Women's Studies.

Diane Schuur

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)
http://www.arts.valleyperformingartscenter.org/

Vocalist/pianist Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. A longtime disciple of Dinah Washington and other legendary jazz singers of the '40s and '50s, Schuur has built a stellar career by embracing not only the jazz of her parents' generation, but also the pop music of her own youth during the late '50s and '60s. In a recording career that spans nearly three decades--and includes two Grammys and three Grammy nominations--Schuur's music has explored nearly every corner of the American musical landscape. Photo by Maura Lanahan.

Chefs Compete

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm - sequoia Hall (SQ)
http://www.csun.edu/~sdfsa/

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)
http://www.arts.valleyperformingartscenter.org/

Heading into their second decade, the success of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is cause for celebration! ASFB is a uniquely structured and multi-faceted company founded by longtime Aspenite Bebe Schweppe. It is a leader in the dance world in terms of repertoire, acquiring and commissioning work from top choreographers. Photo by Lois Greenfield.

Dianne Barlow: Defying Gender Stereotypes and Racial Norms: Naming African-American Women's Realities in Hip Hop and Neo-Soul Music

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - TBA
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=228792889116&index=1

Presented by Dianne Bartlow, assistant professor of Gender and Women's Studies at California State University, Northridge.

A Gershwin Celebration

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)
http://www.arts.valleyperformingartscenter.org/

From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway to the silver screen, George Gershwin did it all. His unique blend of jazz, blues and classical music made him one of the most innovative composers of all time. This show includes Gerswin's classic songs, dialogue rich with anecdotal insights into his life, and a thrilling rendition of "Rhapsody in Blue". From the foot-tapping "I Got Rhythm" to the poignancy of "Someone To Watch Over Me," no other composer has so perfectly captured the true spirit of America. Join Broadway stars Raymond Saar, Diane Ketchie, Valerie Perri and Scott Harlan for this magical night!

Christine Ebersole

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)
http://www.arts.valleyperformingartscenter.org/

The 2007 Tony winner for Best Actress in a Musical for her work in "Grey Gardens", Christine Ebersole also won a Drama Desk Award, and the Drama League awarded her Outstanding Peformance of the Year! You've seen her featured in nonstop film and TV roles. Her incredible singing range, from comic alto to lyrical soprano, is simply flawless. This evening's arrangements are a clever wink to sassy nightclub acts of the 1960s. Photo by Kit Kittle.

Nutrition Bowl

9:15 am - 4:30 pm - Sequoia Hall (SQ)
http://www.csun.edu/mmc/

Save the Date!  (Time of event to be announced.)  On April 24, 2010, the Marilyn Magaram Center (MMC) for Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) will bring together college students from across the Western United States to compete in the 8th annual Nutrition College Bowl (NCB), the only Nutrition College Bowl in the nation!

The NCB was created to encourage enthusiasm for learning, a spirit of teamwork, and a sense of community among nutrition students. Please consider your school's participation in this exciting event.

Dance:Kinesis

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)

Kinesis: Emerging Choreography provides a glimpse into the art and life that is and continues to occur at CSUN. This evening of dance features the works of top undergraduate student choreographers and dancers who will demonstrate diverse choreographic visions, passionate dancing and powerful performances. The Department of Kinesiology proudly sponsors “Kinesis: Emerging Choreography” showcasing many well known professional dancers and musicians, including Dana Fukagawa, Deon Goggins, Sara Kempa, Stacy Valentino, and Sarah Woods.

ChoreographyConcert

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)

Kinesis: Emerging Choreography.  Annual Spring Dance Concert showcasing new works created by undergraduate student choreographers and dancers.

eighth blackbird

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)
http://www.arts.valleyperformingartscenter.org/

eighth blackbird has built its reputation pursuing projects that puch the boundaries of chamber music performance. The Grammy Award-winning group promises its ever-increasing audiences provocative and engaging presentations. Widely lauded for its performing style--often playing from memory with virtuosic and theatrical flair--the group strives to make new music accessible to wide audiences. Photo by Luke Ratray.

Ballet Folklorico

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)
http://www.arts.valleyperformingartscenter.org/

Capture the spirit of the Mexican fiesta! Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz's traditional folk music and elaborate costumes are as colorful as the quetzal bird for which the company is named. Their visual fiesta of culture and folklore features regional dances of old Mexico. The music, performed live on authentic stringed instruments, punctuates the meticulous movement, colorful clothing and perfect pulse established by the dancers. Earning standing ovations from Cuba to Malaysia, Quetzalli proves they are one of Mexico's most popular exports. Photo by Alberto Guadarrama.