The colorful, free booklet details the affordable and diverse artistic events Cal State Northridge hosts through the center.

This season¹s theme is "The ARTs in the HeART of the Valley."

"Over the past several years, Cal State Northridge has undergone its own transformation, becoming the premier site for experiencing the arts in the San Fernando Valley," said William Toutant, interim dean of the College of Arts, Media, and Communication. "The Spring 2001 season continues our commitment to present a tempting, provocative array of visiting artists, high quality student performances, exhibitions and special community events."

The season includes a presentation of William Shakespeare¹s King Lear, music from the prize-winning Jacques Thibaud String Trio from Berlin, and a performance by El Vez, the Mexican Elvis. A full listing of events is in the brochure.

The Center for the Visual and Performing Arts is a collaboration between the college and the University Student Union and brings all of the university's artistic events under one umbrella.

To request a free brochure, call the Performing Arts Center's event information line at (818) 677-3943.

California State University, Northridge has more than 29,000 full- and part-time students and offers 48 bachelor's and 39 master's degrees. Founded in 1958, it is the only four-year university in the San Fernando Valley. Its art, music and theatre departments are nationally recognized.