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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

New executive director announced for Valley Performing Arts Center

New executive director announced for Valley Performing Arts Center

Alex Vejar January 29, 2014

A new executive director was named for the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC), Harry Hellenbrand, provost and vice president for academic affairs, announced Wednesday. Thor Steingraber, former vice...

Asphalt Orchestra opens Valley Performing Art Centers fall season

Asphalt Orchestra opens Valley Performing Art Center’s fall season

Kat Russell September 16, 2012

Unlike most orchestra’s, the New York based Asphalt Orchestra is a collaboration between leaping choreography and visualizing music that engulfs the audience with a personal approach. Asphalt Orchestra...

2012-13 VPAC season announced

Melissa Simon March 15, 2012

Since the Valley Performing Arts Center opened last year it has been bringing top notch performances to the CSUN community, and the upcoming season is planned out to be no different. The performances...

Features such as a reflective roof and tinted windows helped achieve a gold LEED certification. Photo Credit: Andres Aguila / Daily Sundial

VPAC becomes CSUN’s first certified eco-friendly building

Caitlin Martin December 8, 2011

The Valley Performance Arts Center earned the second tier of green building certification, making it CSUN’s first certified eco-friendly building – and the perks don’t stop at saving the environment. By...

VPAC’s upcoming 2011-12 performance season aims for diversity

Juana Esquivel May 12, 2011

Diversity, extremely high quality and attempts to appeal to a broad population in the region were the driving factors behind the upcoming 2011-12 Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC) season. Robert...

VPAC’s opening season kicks off with Shawn Colvin and Loudon Wainwright III on stage

Elano Pizzicarola February 7, 2011

Three-time Grammy winner Shawn Colvin and Loudon Wainwright III took the stage at CSUN’s Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC) Saturday night, kicking off the venue’s opening season. The folk...

CSUN’s VPAC aims to raise $1 million from grand Opening Gala

Elano Pizzicarola January 26, 2011

After over two years of construction, the much-publicized Valley Performing Arts Center will celebrate its Grand Opening Gala on Saturday Jan. 29. Vance Peterson, CSUN vice president for University...

CSUN faculty, students await VPAC opening

Angela Melero December 9, 2010

With the grand opening of the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC) less than two months away, the campaign committee is hard at work raising funds and putting the finishing touches on the state-of-the-art...

Students to receive discounted VPAC tickets

Adria Brodie November 2, 2010

The dean of arts, media and communication gave a special presentation Tuesday to A.S. members about the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC) and addressed senators’ questions regarding parking restrictions,...

G-3 parking structure closed today for special VPAC performance

Adria Brodie November 1, 2010

Levels three through five of the G-3 parking structure located off of Zelzah Street will be closed to CSUN students today for a Valley Performance Arts Center (VPAC) event. Pamela Bock, director...

VPAC spring lineup announced

Angela Melero October 27, 2010

The lineup for the Valley Performing Arts Center’s debut season will feature a broad range of performances. The assemble, which was announced Wednesday during a press conference at the VPAC, will...

VPAC line up to be announced, theatre department to be included

Angela Melero October 26, 2010

The performance lineup for the new Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC) will be announced Thursday. Performances for the new VPAC are set to cover a wide range of styles, further demonstrating the versatility...

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