University Calendar

SATELLITES

Friday, October 05 7:30 pm - Sunday, October 07 2:00 am - Experimental Theatre of the Valley Performing Arts Center
http://www.csun.edu/theatre

SATELLITES by Diana Son

Young professionals Nina and Miles seek to ground their new child with the ethnic connections they lacked growing up. But this is New York City, where out-of-orbit characters are about to collide. Directed by Peter Grego. Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service.

Experimental Theatre of the Valley Performing Arts Center

Oct 5-6-7, 10-11-12-13-14   7:30 curtain except Sundays at 2pm.  Box office (818) 677-2488. Very limited late seating, often only at intermission. 

Interpreted performance for the deaf on Wednesday Oct 10.

SATELLITES

Wednesday, October 10 7:30 pm - Sunday, October 14 2:00 pm - Experimental Theatre of the Valley Performing Arts Center
http://www.csun.edu/theatre

SATELLITES by Diana Son

Young professionals Nina and Miles seek to ground their new child with the ethnic connections they lacked growing up. But this is New York City, where out-of-orbit characters are about to collide. Directed by Peter Grego. Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service

Experimental Theatre of the Valley Performing Arts Center

Oct 5-6-7, 10-11-12-13-14   7:30 curtain except Sundays at 2pm.  Box office (818) 677-2488. Very limited late seating, often only at intermission. 

Interpreted performance for the deaf on Wednesday Oct 10.

Dr. John & The Lower 911 and The Blind Boys of Alabama Spirituals to Funk

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/spirituals-to-funk/view/2012-10-11?CalendarStart=201210

Based on legendary Carnegie Hall concerts of the 1930s, Dr. John & The Lower 9-11 and the Blind Boys of Alabama come together on stage for a rousing night of jazz, blues, and gospel music. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dr. John���known as the living embodiment of New Orleans� musical���heritage and Grammy Award-winning and Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductees The Blind Boys of Alabama make �foot stompin�� music that thrills the soul, gets you out of your seat and makes you dance. Get ready for a party!

Paul Appleby, Tenor

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/paul-appleby/view/2012-10-18?CalendarStart=201210

Promising young tenor Paul Appleby possesses an elegant, warm voice and the ability to perform in roles such as Brighella in Ariadne auf Naxos (Metropolitan Opera debut), Agenore in Il Re Pastore, Lysander in A Midsummer Nightâ��s Dream and Fenton in Falstaff, as well as sultry, vibrantly-colored Argentinian and Brazilian songs and jazzy American popular standards by Gershwin and others.  The New York Times describes him as a â��â�¦[n]uanced, expressive and bright hued tenor.â��

*Stage seating limited to 200, with artist reception following.

The Mavericks

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/themavericks/view/2012-10-19?CalendarStart=2012-10-19

The Mavericks are back! The Grammy Award-winning post-modern country-steeped garage band makes their debut on our Great Hall stage with a presentation of songs from its new release In Time, as well as some of its most popular hits.
 
Formed in the early 1990�s and led by Cuban American frontman Raul Malo, the band carved its own brand of music on the American music landscape with a melting pot of music styles. Mariachi, Tejano, rock, pop, Cubano tinges and even touches of rockabilly are all wrapped in country-flavored tones to create the group�s unique and indelible sound.
 
With this performance, the band celebrates 20 years of performing the music they love, as well as their first studio project In Time, since disbanding in 1999.

Kelli O'Hara, Nathan Gunn, Ted Sperling Broadway's Classic Hits

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/kelliohara/view/2012-10-22?CalendarStart=201210

Valley Performing Arts Centerâ��s Broadway and American Song series kicks off with Kelli Oâ��Hara, â��the most accomplished Broadway ingénue to emerge in yearsâ�� (New York Times). She teams up with Grammy-winning baritone Nathan Gunn, â��a singer of unmistakable star powerâ�� (Opera News), who also happens to be one of People magazineâ��s 50 sexiest men alive, for an evening of romantic duets from the Broadway stage. Highlights include showstoppers from Carousel, Show Boat, Kiss Me Kate, West Side Story, and much more.Broadway's Classic Hits is created, hosted and conducted by Tony Award-winner Ted Sperling.

The Acting Company Of Mice and Men

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/of-mice-and-men/view/2012-10-27?CalendarStart=201210

This production of John Steinbeckâ��s Of Mice and Men recreates the gritty reality of the 1930s working man. Even though the context of our world has changed, our community values remain the same. This truth is at the core of the play. Of Mice and Men continues to fascinate audiences and artists as it speaks to our shared human condition.

To our audience: This production of Of Mice and Men adheres to the format of the original script and includes language that some may find objectionable.

Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/ballet-folklorico/view/2012-11-02?CalendarStart=2012-11

Traditional folk music and dance traditions from Mexicoâ��s various regions are the focus of exploration for Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernandez. Many of the ensembleâ��s works reflect the traditions of indigenous Mesoamerican culture.  Performed in colorful costumes by dancers in bare feet who emote the sensuality, joy and exuberance of Mexican culture, Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernandez will leave you breathless.

Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/warsaw-philharmonic-orchestra/view/2012-11-08

Scheduled Performance:

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 ("Emperor")

     1. Allegro

     2. Adagio un poco mosso

     3. Rondo: Allegro

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 ("Pathétique")

     1. Adagio: Allegro non troppo

     2. Allegro con grazia

     3. Allegro molto vivace

     4. Finale: Adagio lamentoso

A venerable European institution, The Warsaw Philharmonic comes to the Valley Performing Arts Center for a presentation of works by Tchaikovsky and Beethoven. Since its first concert in 1901, The Warsaw Philharmonic has remained a leading orchestral ensemble and has played a major role in introducing audiences worldwide to many of the now famous classical composers and musicians from central Europe. Appearing with the orchestra is Yulianna Avdeeva, 2010 winner of the International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition.

11/13&14: Student Dance Performances

8:00 pm - 9:45 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)
http://www.csun.edu/hhd/kin

Collaboratoria: Graduate Student and Faculty Cance Concert: A dance performance that features new choreography performed by CSUN's top dancers.  Event  runs 8-10pm.

There are three performances of this dance concert in the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall:

Tuesday, November 13th 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

and

8:00 pm - 9:45 pm

UBU ROI the play

Friday, November 16 7:30 pm - Sunday, November 18 2:00 pm - Experimental Theatre of the Valley Performing Arts Center
http://www.csun.edu/theatre

UBU ROI by Alfred Jarry

More than a century before the Occupy Movement, this young playwright stood up for the 99% with a satirical attack that is at once scatological, crude, funny, and provocative. Championed as the first Absurdist drama.  Directed by Larry Biederman

Experimental Theatre of the Valley Performing Arts Center

Nov 16-17-18, 28-29-30, Dec 1-2 Curtain time is 7:30pm except Sundays at 2pm. Box Office 818-677-2488.  Very limited late seating, often only at intermission.

Interpreted performance for the deaf on Wednesday Nov 28.

UBU ROI the play

Wednesday, November 28 7:30 pm - Sunday, December 02 2:00 pm - Experimental Theatre of the Valley Performing Arts Center
http://www.csun.edu/theatre

UBU ROI by Alfred Jarry

More than a century before the Occupy Movement, this young playwright stood up for the 99% with a satirical attack that is at once scatological, crude, funny, and provocative. Championed as the first Absurdist drama.  Directed by Larry Biederman

Experimental Theatre of the Valley Performing Arts Center

Nov 16-17-18, 28-29-30, Dec 1-2 Curtain time is 7:30pm except Sundays at 2pm. Box Office 818-677-2488.  Very limited late seating, often only at intermission.

Interpreted performance for the deaf on Wednesday Nov 28.