A major production is filming on campus this week and will be using the VPAC and a Jacaranda Hall lab to film several scenes. CSUN students have been recruited as extras for the film. On the film set at the VPAC, manager of facilities Michael Bergantzel said he could not disclose details about the production but said the release date is awhile off. The Daily Sundial received information that actors Johnny Depp and Morgan Freeman were on campus, both of whom… Read more

The world’s leading exponent of Pacific contemporary dance, Black Grace Dance Company, will be performing at the Valley Performing Art Center, Saturday March 23. Black Grace will perform to a fusion of Pacific and contemporary dance in a dynamic form and are internationally renowned for its artistry, creative excellence and innovation. This is the fifth time that Black Grace will be presenting in the United States, and their first performance in California. Their performance at the VPAC is part of… Read more

Marius Petipa’s classic choreography was beautifully revived by the Russian National Ballet Theatre at the Valley Performing Arts Center this Saturday. The performance stayed true to the original choreography which was first performed in 1890, and doted a cast that had unshaken technique. While Princess Aurora, portrayed by Ekaterna Egorova was flawless technically, performing some of the hardest en point (in points shoes) routines ever produced, it was Ayos Zakan as Prince Desire who stole the show. The full-length three… Read more

The Daily Sundial had a chance to interview director Ian Belknap, director of The Acting Company’s upcoming performace of “Of Mice and Men.” A tale of gritty reality based in the 1930’s, but that stil carries a message that transcends all generations. “Of Mice and Men” will have a one night engagement at CSUN on Saturday, October 27 at 8:00 p.m. in the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall. Based on John Steinbeck’s original novel and screenplay, “Mice” follows the story of two displaced… Read more

Chick Corea and Gary Burton are performing on Oct. 6 at the Valley Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. as their Hot House Tour with the Harlem String Quartet continues. Armando Anthony “Chick” Corea is an American jazz pianist, keyboardist, and composer. As mentioned on his website, Corea is a 20-time Grammy winner with a total of 51 nominees. He is known for his twist on electric jazz, becoming a renowned name in both American and Latino culture. According to… Read more

Country and folk music artists Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson will take the stage at the Valley Performing Arts Center Saturday. It will be their first time performing at the VPAC. Haggard, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, uses a mix of jazz, folk and blues to create unique a country music sound. This blend of musical styles is what made him one of the leading figures in the Bakersfield country music scene in the 1960s. His… Read more