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Dreamers turn out for a mariachi opera whose story sings with familiar sorrow
With parents and grandparents also in attendance, Cal State Northridge students watch the tale of an immigrant family tragically split apart in Cruzar la Cara de la Luna" (To Cross the Face of the Moon). By night's end, tears are flowing. -- cetusnews
Mariachi opera at CSUN imitates life on stage for audience of Dreamers
NORTHRIDGE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A new mariachi opera that tells the story of the migration of a Mexican family and their journey to the U.S. premiered at California State University, Northridge, where more than 100 Dreamers and their families were guests. -- ABC Los Angeles
A timely mariachi opera about the border and identity
For the past few weeks, Rodriguez and his castmates have been rehearsing the opera at The Soraya, a beautiful, new performing arts center on the Cal State Northridge campus. What makes this opera special is that it’s believed to be the first time Mexican mariachi music takes center stage in this classically European art-form. -- KPCC Southern California Public Radio
A night for Dreamers at the mariachi opera
"Cruzar la Cara de la Luna" brings its heart-wrenching immigrant's tale to Northridge, and college-age Dreamers turn out for opening night. -- Los Angeles Times
Movement perception, autism traits may share genetic roots
“This paper pulls me and others out of the rut,” says Maggie Shiffrar, professor of psychology at California State University, Northridge, who was not involved with the work. “It’s not a secondary result of living with autism.” -- Spectrum News
New books: Nazis in Hollywood; and Jewish refugees who returned to fight Hitler
Rosenzweig, a Palo Alto resident who has taught American Jewish history at UC Santa Cruz and San Francisco State University, makes the point that the L.A. Jewish Community Committee was more significant than other Jewish organizations in thwarting domestic Nazi terror, but has been neglected by historians — perhaps a symptom of being on the West Coast. Indeed, the archival materials used most by both Ross and Rosenzweig are located at Cal State Northridge and have not been consulted frequently by historians. -- The Jewish News of Northern California
What’s closed on Presidents Day, Feb. 19, in the Los Angeles area?
Schools: Most schools, including Los Angeles community colleges, are closed. Cal State Northridge is open. -- Los Angeles Daily News
Find things to do in the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, Feb. 16-23
Bianchi Planetarium at Cal State Northridge: “Winter Sky” show, 7:30, and “Light Years from Andromeda,” 8:30 tonight. Minimum age 8. Tickets $6 for one show; $10 for both. Parking in Lot G4. Adjacent to Citrus Hall on the campus, 18111 Nordhoff St. For show information, 818-677-5601. For tickets, 818-677-2488. www.csun.edu -- Los Angeles Daily News
Cuban Pianist Roberto Fonseca to Tour North America in April
Here are the dates for Roberto Fonseca’s North American tour:
April 13 - San Antonio, TX @ Jo Long Theatre
April 15 – Vancouver, B.C.@ Chan Centre For the Performing Arts (Co-bill with Dayme Arocema)
April 16 & 17 – Seattle, WA @ Dimitriou´s Jazz Alley
April 18 – Portland, OR @ The Mission Theater
April 21 – Northridge, LA @ Valley Performing Arts Center (Co-bill with Dayme Aroma) -- Billboard
The Army ROTC program provides ambitious students with lasting personal and career benefits
In addition to UCLA, the Army ROTC program is open to students of Cal State Northridge, Cal State LA, Loyola Marymount University, Pepperdine University and Cal Lutheran. The program is open to students currently attending these universities as well as those planning to transfer from local community colleges. -- Asian Journal