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Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Sinbad, legendary comedian and actor, had the audience laughing during his performance Thursday night at the VPAC. Taking advantage of the university setting, he poked fun at third year freshman and fifth year seniors. Photo Credit: Crystal Lambert/ The Sundial

Sinbad and daughter, CSUN alumna Paige Bryan, tag-team the VPAC

Crystal Lambert September 22, 2014

Last Thursday evening the VPAC was treated to a double feature of comedy stand-up by legendary actor and comedian Sinbad and concert singer Paige Bryan, a former CSUN student and daughter of Sinbad. The...

The CSUN Police Department arrived on the scene of a Toyota minivan that crashed on Lindley Avenue near the VPAC loading dock. The suspects fed the scene and were later apprehended by CSUN PD. Photo credit: Calvin Ratana/Opinion Editor

Police: two suspects apprehended in pursuit “acting very suspiciously”

Jonathan R. Diaz August 27, 2014

The Oxnard man involved in high-speed pursuit that ended on the CSUN campus Tuesday morning was being booked at the Ventura County Jail Wednesday, authorities said. Andrew Coombs, 25, and Melissa...

Saxophone: Justin Yun
Drums: Matt Jamele
Bass: Andy McCauley

Jazz students help promote upcoming events at VPAC with music – Podcast

Victor Frost April 23, 2014

A chance encounter brings Jazz students Matt Jamele and Justin Yun and PR Student Claire Marshall into our studio to talk about jazz and some of the events and discounts at the VPAC. Also, some...

CSUNs state-of-the-art Valley Performing Arts Center is a cultural center for the San Fernando Valley. The Sundial / File Photo.

Free LA Opera choral production to be held at VPAC

Jennifer Luxton April 11, 2014

Two free concerts performed by the LA Opera Chorus will be held Sunday afternoon at the Valley Performing Arts Center. Featuring highlights from "Madame Butterfly" and "Carmen," the set will be conducted...

Photo Courtesy of Lee Choo

Diana Krall brings ragtime pizazz to the VPAC

Jake Tully April 5, 2014

Witnessing Diana Krall perform live is analogous to witnessing Fitzgerald read passages from This Side of Paradise (or so I’m told) — you are beholding one of the great practitioners of their craft...

At the end of the first piece at the Parsons Dance at the Valley Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 22, 2014 in Northridge, Calif. (Photo Credit: Hayley Hill/Contributor)

Parsons Dance Company trancends time and space with VPAC performance

Jasmine Burch March 23, 2014

Parsons Dance Company left the audience speechless Saturday night in its hour long performance at the Valley Performing Arts Center. The production made a fine spectacle, as eight dancers filled the stage...

The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields orchestra played Thursday night in the VPAC. Photo by Dache Jackson

Joshua Bell leads Academy of St. Martin in the Fields through a spectacular VPAC show

Joanna Jacobo March 21, 2014

An undeniable silence filled the audience, not in discontent but in a serene awe, as they anxiously awaited the beginning of what promised to be a musical evening. World renowned violinist, Joshua Bell,...

Photo courtesy of VPAC, Jesus Vallinas

Gala Flamenca dances across VPAC stage with style

Nicole Socala March 16, 2014

The curtain is raised and a single beam of light spills over Carlos Rodríguez, a member of the renowned flamenco dance group Gala Flamenca. He moves his hands towards the light and suddenly clicks his...

Miss Susie brings out her weather chart to help them learn more about the different weather conditions. Photo Credit: Phil Limprasertwong / Contributor

‘Sid the Science Kid’ attracts a fresh audience to the VPAC

Fernanda Calloway March 10, 2014

The Valley Performing Arts Center is one of the first theaters in Southern California to present Sid The Science Kid. The childrens' show airs on PBS and teaches kids educational lessons while having...

Savion Glover steps out at the VPAC with amazing tap performance STePz

Jake Tully March 8, 2014

Having no genuine conception of what to expect when attending Savion Glover’s “STePz” performance at Cal State Northridge’s Valley Performing Arts Center on March 7, 2014, it was quite easily...

Benjamin Braddock finds himself in a sticky situation with his parents good friend, Mrs. Robinson, played by Heidi Dippold. L.A. Theatre Works The Graduate made its final stop at CSUNs Plaza Del Sol Saturday evening. Photo Credit: Madeline Sensibile / Daily Sundial

‘The Graduate’ gets unzipped at the Plaza del Sol

Nicole Socala March 2, 2014

As traditional play and radio theatre are married in the LA Theatre Works’ interpretation of “The Graduate,” the ballad of seduction and disillusionment synthesizes into a highly entertaining...

Irish legends, the Chieftains, bring 50 years of music to the VPAC

Irish legends, the Chieftains, bring 50 years of music to the VPAC

Jake Tully February 23, 2014

In perhaps the most appropriate ushering in of the upcoming St. Patrick’s season, world-renowned leading authorities on Irish music the Chieftains performed Friday night at the Valley Performing Arts...

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