The Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company took the Plaza del Sol stage Tuesday night to entertain a packed house and transport spectators into the distinct world of Filipino heritage. The internationally recognized performance company took on the task of representing cultural pastimes, themes and stories from the Philippines through music and dance.  For more than two hours, the group held the attention of a captivated audience through its creative and lively performance. Made up of approximately 25 dancers and a… Read more

CSUN will celebrate its 10th anniversary of the Big Show Saturday, when the event will take place in the evening for the first time to mark the milestone. Associated Students hosts the Big Show at CSUN every year for students and guests. LMFAO, Kevin Rudolf and DJ Bamaca will be performing on the Oviatt Lawn and there will be food from several highly rated Los Angeles street trucks available, as well as snacks and free water provided by the University… Read more

Ongoing What: 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch When: Through Sunday, Oct. 31; Monday – Fridays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Where: Irvine Park Railroad, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869 Price: Free. Parking $3 weekdays, $5 weekends For more info: Call (714) 997-3968 What: The Glass Menagerie When: Through Sunday, Oct. 17, times vary Where: Mark Taper Forum at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 For more info:… Read more

Universal Studios Hollywood hosted the annual 2010 Eyegore Awards and kicked off Halloween Horror Nights Sept. 24. Several big names in the horror film industry made their way through the red carpet to receive and honor recipients of the awards. Corey Feldman, from the movie “Lost Boys,” was the host of the ceremony. Rob Zombie and Christopher Lloyd were among those present at the show. Horror Nights is a nightly event that includes Halloween-themed mazes and tram rides along with… Read more

October looks like a major month to be reintroduced to sequels, classics and new cult films. It’s time to catch up on your favorite summer films and discover some new ones. 10/5/2010 “Beauty and the Beast” Suggested Retail: $29.99 two-disc DVD / $39.99 Blu-ray One of Disney’s most celebrated animated films reappears on DVD since its original release in 2002. This Academy Award nominee for Best Picture of 1991 is being re-released on DVD in a two-disc standard edition and… Read more

10/1/2010 “The Social Network” The tagline advertises, “You don’t get to 500 million friends without making a few enemies.” David Fincher’s “The Social Network” chronicles the rise of Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg from “Zombieland”), the 26-year-old billionaire, CEO, president and co-founder of Facebook who formed the web empire in his Harvard dorm room. Zuckerberg allegedly stole the concept of Facebook and forced former friends out of the company. Lawsuits were filed and became the film’s basis from the book “The… Read more

CSUN is welcoming the Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company for a one-night performance of dazzling costumes and dance routines Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. at the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall in the University Student Union (USU). Pamela Bock, director of marketing and strategic communications for the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC), said, “This is their most recent tour, so this has been in the works for a while.” The dancers try to tell a story with the performances. “The… Read more

Ongoing What: Mummies of the World When: Now-Thursday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (except Nov. 25) Where: California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Price: $12.50-$19.50 For more info: Call (323) 724-3623 Description: This traveling exhibition presents never-before-seen accidental and intentionally preserved mummies. The collection also includes artifacts dating as far back as 6,500 years. Sept. 24 What: TILT! Equinoxes and Solstices Explained When: Friday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m. Where: Santa Monica College Planetarium,… Read more

The Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood is an annual event that serves as a playground for horror movie fanatics and newcomers to witness a world of trepidation, fear and horrific beauty right in CSUN’s backyards. Opening Friday, the event will take place every night until Oct. 31, giving fans an opportunity to check out a number of terrifying attractions, including five all-new mazes, live entertainment, a terror tram and six official “scare zones.” Organizing an event like the… Read more