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Vol. XI · No. 6 November 13, 2006

Cal State Northridge—The Intellectual, Economic and Cultural Heart of the San Fernando Valley and Beyond Northridge Gala Celebrates Newly Named Mike Curb College Community and Entertainment Industry Leaders Mark Music Icon’s $10 Million Gift

apping a gala evening The president added, “He has celebration, California State made this gift not only because he is C University, Northridge President a generous man who wants to leave Jolene Koester on Wednesday formally a legacy for future generations, but dedicated the university’s newly also because he has a fundamental named Mike Curb College of Arts, understanding of the value of education. Media, and Communication, paying It is only fitting that his great career tribute to the campus’ distinguished and his commitment to education alumnus and largest donor. would converge with the outstanding Community leaders and programs and abundant talent and entertainment industry figures joined potential of this college.” Cal State Northridge students, faculty, Curb, who heads one of the staff and alumni in honoring Curb nation’s largest and longest-running Records Founder/Chairman and independent record labels, founded former California Lt. Gov. Mike Curb. the Mike Curb Congregation vocal Earlier this year, the university group in his teens, and went on to presented a distinguished alumnus compose more than 400 songs and

award to Curb, who began his 40-year- o produce 25 gold- or platinum-selling o h plus career in the music industry as C records. He has helped launch and e e L

a freshman on the Cal State Northridge y guide the careers of scores of hit artists, b o campus in 1962-63. The music industry t and was named Billboard magazine’s o h icon also made a record $10 million P 1972 Producer of the Year. Curb Records Chairman Mike Curb, with wife Linda, receives award from President Jolene gift to the university, half endowing Koester at November 8 Cal State Northridge gala honoring Curb. “Wow! I never dreamed you were the arts college and the other half going to do something like this,” Curb for CSUN’s planned regional echoing the theme for the evening. celebrated alumni and boundless told a cheering audience of more than Performing Arts Center. “With this gift, a man of great achieve - potential—to provide resources that 400 people. “Thank you so much for “Today we celebrate a Convergence ment forms a union with a college— will benefit students and the community coming tonight. I had no idea we of Greatness,” said President Koester, one that has renowned programs, for generations to come.” Mike Curb College continued on page 2. Curtains Up for ‘50 Years of Opening Nights’ on Campus December 14 Festivities to Celebrate Cal State Northridge’s Rich, Eventful Theatrical History

he spirits of Hedda Gabler, founder William Schlosser, on Martin Vanderhof’s eccentric, chaotic here in 1976, is a big production Edwin Booth, Lear and Lorca December 14, 1956. At that time, household will be seen in the Campus with everything in it from snakes to T will glide among the celebrants what was to become CSUN still was Theatre in December (see Calendar, xylophones. It’s great for the season who will gather in the Campus Theatre a satellite of Cal State Los Angeles. page 4). and the celebration.” on the evening of December 14 to Co-hosted by the Theatre “When we were putting together Up to 20 cast members will get into toast Cal State Northridge’s rich 50- Department and the CSUN Alumni the 2006 –07 season, we thought we the act, compared to the five or ten year theatrical tradition. Association, the invitational event should go with something very normally cast in college productions. “50 Years of Opening Nights” will also will salute the department’s 50th American, very uplifting, for the 50th With costume professor Garry bring alumni, faculty, staff and students anniversary production, George S. anniversary production,” said Peter Lennon off working alongside creative together in recognition of more than Kaufman and Moss Hart’s “You Can’t Grego, Theatre Department chair supervisor and CSUN alum Michael 600 productions staged at Northridge Take It With You.” Billed as “America’s and winner of the L.A. Drama Critics Reno on the pre-Broadway comedy since the debut of “Many Moons,” Favorite Comedy,” the Pulitzer Prize Circle Award in Direction. “‘You Can’t “Sister Act” at the Pasadena Playhouse, directed by Teenage Drama Workshop winner staging the antics of Grandpa Take It With You,’ first performed ‘50 Years of Opening Nights’ continued on page 4.

Nonprofit Org. U.S.Postage PAID California State University 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, California 91330-8242 Northridge t n e m t r a p e D e r t a e h T f o y s e t r u o C o t o h P In CSUN theatre’s early days, drama students often rehearsed in the horse barn at Devonshire Downs, before a noncommittal equine audience. Curb Gift Spotlights Northridge Music Industry Studies Eager MIS Students Learn by Doing: Student-Run Record Label Attracts Attention in Industry

unique and hungry young “record package—press kits with CDs, label” called the MIS Music photos, biographies—and sends it A Group has emerged on the off to music industry contacts. West Coast. More specifically, in the “Professor Leach oversees every- San Fernando Valley. In fact, it operates thing, but it really is our project,” right out of Cypress Hall. said Barrett. “What happens to it— The MIS Music Group is a central success or failure—really depends on element of a Cal State Northridge what we do with it and how much academic program—Music Industry we want it to succeed.” Studies—that has impressed many in Unlike the few degree programs the industry, none more than alumnus offered elsewhere, MIS’ “blended” and Curb Records Chairman Mike Curb, program concept requires that its whose $10 million pledge to CSUN majors pass an audition on a musical includes $1 million to endow a instrument and study the art and

Northridge faculty chair specializing o theory of music. “Interestingly enough,” o h in music industry studies. C Leach observed, “many of the other e e “If there had been a music industry L programs contain no music y b o studies program when I was in college,” t requirements!” o h said Curb, “I know I would have stayed P About 65 percent of those seeking in school.” As a freshman, working Students on Music Industry Studies’ talent search team sort through CDs and portfolios to CSUN’s music industry studies in the music building, Curb wrote narrow down number of artists competing for slot as student-run label’s 2006 –07 artist. degree are active as performers— the hit that helped launch his career. one played the lead in “Dreamgirls” He would have a lot of help today “My delight is that these students on Broadway—but go after the MIS from CSUN’s eager young music degree to learn how to deal with the entrepreneurs. MIS is one of the first are moving so fast. We have people contracts they’re asked to sign. degree programs of its kind in the Others go into key but less country to teach the business end of all over the industry…” glamorous areas such as copyright the industry by allowing its majors to —Joel Leach, Music Industry Studies coordinator administration or entertainment law. produce a music act from start to Barrett, who plays trumpet, will go into finish—operating like major professiona l “After all, where better than Los repertoire) talent search, marketing, law. “A lot of entertainment lawyers labels such as Curb Records, Island Angeles, the music capital of the U.S. publicity and artistic design committees. these days don’t have roots in the Def Jam, Columbia Records or EMI. if not the world, for a university to After winnowing out their picks, industry itself,” he said. “After complet - Music professor Joel Leach and implement a music industry program?” the A & R team invites a number of ing this program, an attorney would Assistant Provost Jerry Luedders, then asked Leach, MIS coordinator and the artists to “audition” for the MIS be deeply rooted in the music itself.” Music Department chair, hatched the award winning veteran of 26 years majors. This year’s competition is set Onsite visits to venues such as idea 14 years ago. “As the industry as director of CSUN’s jazz band. for 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the television’s “The Simpsons” recording keeps changing,” said Leach, “as we Artists from all across the country Music Recital Hall. Next day, the studio and courses in music technology invent new technologies and instru- who like the idea of 35 dedicated class will meet to make its choice. and music sequencing techniques mentalists unfortunately begin to be MIS majors devoted to their cause— The production team takes it from precede the two-semester record replaced, students whose hearts lie at no charge—send in “demos” hoping there, fanning out into the region to production courses. The program’s in the music field are saying ‘I want to sign on as the label’s sole act for find a studio and start recording the required six-unit internship has to be involved; how can I make a the year, as did a singing Alaska label’s new artist. Meantime, a placed CSUN students in music living?’ Entering the business is a Airlines pilot who once winged in marketing concept is developed for businesses from Arista Records to good possibility for them.” from Anchorage regularly to record the artist and a full-blown press kit Zomba Music. Now the Music Department’s with the CSUN label. designed. The artistic design team “My delight is that these students largest option with about 125 students Junior John Kowalsky and senior prepares artwork for the CD, and the are moving so fast,” Leach said. “We enrolled for fall 2006, MIS was launched Trevor Barrett, elected by their class - publicity people launch a full court have people all over the industry, in 1994 with 15 students in pursuit mates to ride herd on MIS’ 2006 –07 press on behalf of artist and program. at Warner Bros., Universal Music, of executive and administrative production process, work with the At the end of the spring semester, ASCAP, Paramount Pictures… careers in the music industry. student production, A & R (artist and the class assembles the whole It goes on and on.” ᭿ Mike Curb College… continued from page 1. Studies Program, the first degree were going to be a part of a ceremony program of its kind in California and like this. I thought when I left politics, now the largest program within that was it!” he joked. CSUN’s nationally recognized Music Then, paying tribute to the Department. One million dollars of university that he attended, Curb his $5 million endowment for the added, “California State University, college will support an endowed Northridge has to succeed…. The faculty chair in music industry studies. pride in this Valley that Cal State The other $5 million of his gift Northridge has is beyond words…. provides a lead donation for the All the different areas the university university’s “Imagine the Arts” fund- is touching. This is essential to the raising campaign to build a 1,700-seat Valley. And I’m hoping my gift will Performing Arts Center for the San lead to many others.” Fernando Valley region. The complex, Guests for the gala included Curb slated to begin construction next year

friends such as Michael Reagan, the o on the Cal State Northridge campus, o h eldest son of former President Ronald C will provide the university’s students e e Reagan, and legendary disc jockey/ L with a hands-on “learning laboratory.” y b o broadcaster Casey Kasem. Political t Dave Moon, the interim dean of o h figures from around California also P the college, said Curb’s support “is sent congratulations, including Gov. Philanthropist Mike Curb with President Jolene Koester and disc jockey/broadcaster Casey acknowledging and highlighting the Kasem at November 8 reception on campus. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Los Angeles success that our faculty, staff and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City groups from the newly named Curb a song he penned at CSUN that helped students have enjoyed through the Councilman Greig Smith, U.S. Rep. College, which has more than 4,000 launch his career: “You Meet the years.” Moon added, “It also means Brad Sherman, state Senators George students. The college’s award-winning Nicest People on a Honda,” which that it is our responsibility not only Runner and Tom McClintock, and Jazz “A” Band performed a rousing was used for a national advertising to maintain the success we have state Assemblyman Lloyd Levine. medley of Curb songs. Music industry campaign. enjoyed, but we must also work The evening included special studies students also performed a Curb took a special interest in hard to build upon that success.” ᭿ performances by various student tribute to Curb, adapting the lyrics of CSUN’s 12-year-old Music Industry

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Tuesday and Wednesday, Tuesday, December 5 Catastrophic Leave Donations Events November 14 –15 The Richard W. Smith Lecture Kayelle Morgan (National Center on America Recycles Day The Richard W. Smith Lecture in Deafness) and Ranita Chatterjee Monday–Friday, November 13–17 at CSUN Cultural Studies brings author (English), out on medical leaves of International Education Week The Associated Students University Monique El-Faizy to campus, to absence, have exhausted their leave International Education Week is Recycling Services celebrates America discuss “How Evangelicals Have credits and are requesting catastrophic sponsored by Phi Beta Delta (Honor Recycles Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Become America’s New Mainstream,” leave donations on their behalf. To Society for International Scholars), The event will take place Nov. 14 in the Whitsett Room, Sierra Hall 451 make voluntary donations of sick The China Institute, the Department on the Bookstore Lawn and Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. The lecture is supported leave and/or vacation leave, forward of Modern and Classical Languages at the USU, featuring a musical by the Richard W. Smith Endowment completed catastrophic leave donation and Literatures and the Office of performance. Students will be asked for Cultural Studies. The College of forms to Payroll Administration at Student Development and International to pledge to buy more recycled Social and Behavioral Sciences hosts mail drop 8228. Donation forms are Programs. fmi– Marta Rezvanti-Lopez, products and increase their at-home this free event. fmi –x3317. available at www-admn.csun.edu/ x3053 or [email protected] . recycling efforts. fmi– x2477. hrs/forms/benefitsforms.html . Programs include: Tuesday, November 14 Public Meetings Faculty Development Sessions “Emotions and Experiences: EOH Speed Mentoring Session Faculty Development is offering the A Personal Story from the Recent Environmental & Occupational Health Educational Equity following sessions to faculty: War in Lebanon” (EOH) hosts a Speed Mentoring Committee ٗ “Grade Inflation at CSUN: Taking a Silva Matossian (Art), presenter. Session in the University Club from Meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Closer Look,” a discussion with the Mon., Nov. 13, 3:30–4:30 p.m. 5:15–9:30 p.m. EOH, health sciences Mon., Nov. 13 Council of Chairs, Ventura Room, USU and biology students, alumni and University Hall 211 Tue., Nov. 14, 1–2:30 p.m., faculty are invited. A light snack Whitsett Room, Sierra Hall 451 :Into the Orient” buffet will be provided. RSVP is USU Board ٗ “Retention, Tenure, and Promotion“ Theatre students Patric McInnis and requested but not required. Meets 1 p.m. A Question and Answer Session Sean Hill, enrolled in Chinese Central fmi– Terre Blumer, x7476 or Mon., Nov. 13 with Provost Hellenbrand,” Theatre Academy in Beijing during [email protected] . USU Grand Salon Fri., Nov. 17, 10–11:30 a.m., 2005–06, presenters. Whitsett Room, Sierra Hall 451 ’Tue., Nov. 14, 10 a.m to noon Thursday, November 16 Educational Resources ٗ “Infusing ‘Information Competence Executive Conference Room, USU The Power of Committee into Our Curriculum,” the Sociology Degree Meets 2–4 p.m. Tue., Nov. 28, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “JET Program” (The Japan Exchange The College of Social and Behavioral Tue., Nov. 14 University Hall 211 and Teaching Program) Sciences presents CSUN alum Jack University Hall 211 ٗ “Oil and Water—Two Faiths: One Angel Bridgeport of the Japanese Miller, president/COO of Zenith God,” a book discussion and book Consulate, presenter. Insurance Company, who will Senate Executive Committee signing with author Amir Hussain, Tue., Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. discuss the benefits of a sociology Meets 1–4:30 p.m. Thu., Nov. 30, 6–7:30 p.m., Balboa Room, USU degree and how it aided his rise up Thu., Nov. 16 Whitsett Room, Sierra Hall 451. the corporate ladder, at 11 a.m. in University Hall 277 fmi and RSVP, Kelly Kroeker, “An Afternoon with the Whitsett Room, Sierra Hall 451. x6536 or [email protected] . International Movies” Communication services, requested Personnel Planning and Patricia Miller (Modern and Classical five days in advance, will be available. Review Committee Languages and Literatures), presenter. fmi –x3290. Meets 2–5 p.m. Classes Tue., Nov. 14, 3–5 p.m. Wed., Nov. 22 Jerome Richfield Hall, Rm. 316 Monday, November 20 – University Hall 277 Professional Development Thursday, December 14 Staff Training “Understanding the Indian Student Lectures on Natural Disasters Educational Polices Professional Development Programs and Colleague” The Humanities Interdisciplinary Committee provides free training workshops for Roopa Rawjee (Student Development Program, English Department, Meets 2–4 p.m. CSUN staff members in the Oviatt and International Programs), presenter. English Honors Option and Theatre Wed., Nov. 29 Library, room 16, Garden Level. Enroll Wed., Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Department offer a free lecture series University Hall 211 by the day preceding the workshop Executive Conference Room, USU on “Natural Disaster: California, New by visiting www-admn.csun.edu/ Orleans, the World,” exploring cultural Faculty Senate hrs/training/index.html and completing Los Angeles International and political implications of disasters. Meets 2–4:30 p.m. the online registration form for each Short Films Festival fmi –Stacia Black, x3441. Thu., Nov. 30 workshop. fmi– Janet Munoz, x3820. “Right Place” (Japan), “Black Rain” Program schedule: Oviatt Library Presentation Room 81 Workshops: ”Australia), “Casa del Migrante” (U.S.), ٗ Louisiana environmental activist ٗ “Conflict Resolution) “El Viaje (One Day Trip)” (Peru), Wilma Subra, roundtable discussion North Campus–University Clinical psychologist Tony “Solus” (U.S.), “Benjamin’s Struggle” on disaster and the environment; Park Development Corporation Johnson, presenter. (United Kingdom), “Meet Moby” Mon., Nov. 20, 5 p.m., Meets 9 a.m. Tue., Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to noon (U.S.), “Cries from Maelstrom” (U.S.), Whitsett Room, Sierra Hall Fri., Dec. 1 Tales of Time Square” (U.S.). ٗ Subra lectures on “Hurricanes University Hall 250“ Wed., Nov. 15, 3–5 p.m. Katrina & Rita: A Louisiana Deadlines Jerome Richfield Hall, Rm. 316 Activist’s Perspective,” Academic Technology Tue., Nov. 21, 12:30 p.m., Committee Human Subjects Research “Shanghai in Rapid Development Campus Theatre Meets 2–4 p.m. Faculty and students performing and Transformation: Implications ٗ Author Philip Fradkin (“The Great Fri., Dec. 1 research with human subjects must for the U.S.” Earthquake and Firestorms of 1906: University Hall 211 complete Human Subject Protocol Visiting scholars from China, How San Francisco Nearly Destroyed Approval forms. Original forms and presenters. Itself”) discusses “Beyond Disaster,” nine copies must be submitted to Thu., Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to noon Tue., Nov. 28, 12:30 p.m., Notices the Standing Advisory Committee for Flintridge Room, USU Campus Theatre the Protection of Human Subjects. Staged reading of English professor Deepest Condolences Next deadline date: Nov. 14, for the ٗ “The Land of Civilizations: Turkey” Rick Mitchell’s play, “Through the Physical Plant Management and the Nov. 28 meeting. Download protocol Saliha Ozis (Linguistics), presenter. Roof: A Natural History,” campus community offer deepest submission forms at www.csun.edu/ Fri., Nov. 17, 1–3 p.m. Thu., Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m., condolences to James Licano research/03_Research/ Ventura Room, USU Whitsett Room, Sierra Hall (University Postal Services) on the 06_HumanSubjectsResearch.html . passing of his brother-in-law. ᭿ ᭿ ᭿

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continued from page 1. rehearsed in a barn at the Downs, Grego invited two other distinguished with horses listening to their lines. alumni to CSUN. Multiple Emmy Built in 1960, Nordhoff Hall— Award winners Bob Miller and Steve which houses the Little, Campus and Howard are creating their costume Studio Theatres—once was a bomb magic for the campus’ fall 2006 shelter. “That’s why this building productions, including the 1936 survived all the earthquakes so well,” Kaufman/Hart comic tour de force. said Taylor. “They used to keep Civil Adding to the “Let’s put on a Defense biscuits downstairs.” show!” spirit of the anniversary Famous names also are a part of event, theatre manager William CSUN theater’s past, among them the Taylor will take on the role of likes of actors Jon Voigt in “Hamlet,” Grandpa Vanderhof in the play. William Marshall and Teri Garr. But The December 14 event will on December 14, everyone will be t n

highlight memories of productions e on stage—literally. The “You Can’t m t r past, as well as the facilities which a Take It With You” stage will be p e showcased them. “For the first four D struck in time to accommodate past e r t a

years, theatre production at CSUN was e and present theater faculty and staff, h T f

staged in ‘Theater Intime,’ a temporary o students, alumni and community y s e tin structure called the ‘P’ building, t theater lovers who will come to r u o

once a physical education warehouse,” C celebrate the university’s theatrical o t o

said Grego. “During summers, they h milestone. P used a big tent on Devonshire Downs.” Robert Newman (left), longtime star of CBS’ “Guiding Light” series, performs with fellow For more information about the In those days, drama students often CSUN student John Dantona in 1979 production of “Guys and Dolls.” event, call (818) 677-3091 or 3086. ᭿

The A.S. Ticket Office in the University Student Union sells tickets to many events on campus, except for some held by outside groups. Calendar The Ticket Office is open from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Fri. For prices not given, call (818) 677-2488. To park on campus for performances, athletic events, lectures and other activities, guests must purchase a $4 parking permit.

Jazz A Band Art and Exhibits Athletics (home games): Music Matt Harris and Gary Pratt, directors. For gallery info, call (818) 677-2156. “Autumn Sky Show” and Wed., Nov. 29, 8 p.m. Main gallery hours: Mon. through Sat. “Meteorites and Asteroids” Plaza del Sol Performance Hall Admission to all music events (unless 12-4 p.m. and Thursdays noon–8 p.m. Fri., Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. otherwise specified): $10 general, $7 (formerly Performing Arts Center) Admission is free unless specified. For faculty, staff and seniors, $5 students. library exhibits, call (818) 677-2285. “Autumn Sky Show” and “The Wind Ensemble Planet Club: Why Pluto Got Kicked Borromeo String Quartet Lawrence Stoffel, conductor. Out, and Why Earth is So Special” Golijov, Shostakovich, Brahms. Fri., Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Mon., Nov. 13, 8 p.m. USU Northridge Center Plaza del Sol Performance Hall Men’s Basketball (formerly Performing Arts Center) Guitar Studio Recital 11/15 Redlands 7:05 p.m. Sat., Dec. 2, 1 p.m. 11/18 Pepperdine 2:05 p.m. Nuveau Art Ensemble Music Recital Hall 12/3 Eastern 4:05 p.m. & Lab Band ᭡ Land Sakes Alive! Washington Gary Pratt, director. Northridge Singers Four photographic “takes” on Mon., Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Paul Smith, conductor. ᭡ You Can’t Take It Southern California, provocatively Women’s Basketball Music Recital Hall Sat., Dec. 2, 8 p.m. With You interpreting human interactions with 11/28 Pepperdine 7 p.m. Plaza del Sol Performance Hall “America’s Favorite Comedy,” in its topography. 12/2 Santa Clara 4 p.m. Music Industry Studies (formerly Performing Arts Center) time for the holidays. Sponsored by Arts Councils for CSUN. Annual Competition Fri., Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Exhibition runs through Nov. 22. Women’s Volleyball Joel Leach, director. Violin Class of Sat., Dec. 2, 8 p.m. Main Art Gallery 11/16 Long Beach State 7 p.m. Tue., Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Michael Ferril Sun., Dec. 3, 3 p.m. 11/18 UC Irvine 7 p.m. Music Recital Hall Mon., Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Campus Theatre Music Recital Hall $11 –$16 Cinematheque Chamber Music II Julia Heinen and Diane Roscetti, Theater/ Performanc e Fiesta Navidad directors. A musical celebration of Christmas. Screenings are free and take Wed., Nov. 15, 8 p.m. Performance Sun., Dec. 3, 2 p.m. place in the Alan and Elaine Ensemble Presents: Armer Theater on the first floor Music Recital Hall Plaza del Sol Performance Hall of Manzanita Hall at the southwest “Final Girl: A Performance Piece $15 –$30 Steel Drum Band corner of campus. For more info, about Slasher Films.” ᭡ Remarkable call (818) 677-3192 or see Gee Rabe, director. Based on poetry of Daphne Gottlieb. Impressions www.cinematheque.csun.edu/ Thu., Nov. 16, 8 p.m. Adapted and directed by Taylor Legacy of great illustrators on html/events.html . Plaza del Sol Performance Hall Zagnoli. display, including prints by William (formerly Performing Arts Center) Thu., Nov. 16 –Sat., Nov. 18, 8 p.m. Hogarth, Kate Greenaway and more. ‘The Black Swan’ Studio Theatre is published biweekly during the academic From Oviatt Library’s collections. Genre: adventure-thriller. Wind Symphony $5 –$10 year for the university community of California State University, Northridge. Exhibition runs through Dec. 22. Directed by Henry King. Lawrence Stoffel, conductor. More info at [email protected] Copies are available without charge and Tseng Gallery, Oviatt Library Guest speaker: Los Angeles Times Fri., Nov . 17, 8 p.m. on request. Direct inquiries, comments, and suggestions to Managing Editor, entertainment writer Susan King. Plaza del Sol Performance Hall Second City Public Relations and Strategic Wed., Nov. 15, 7 p.m. (formerly Performing Arts Center) Comedy Troupe Communications, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA Troupe launched entertainers Bill 91330-8242. ‘Five Came Back’ Amadeus Guitar Duo Murray, John Belushi. voice (818) 677-2130 / fax (818) 677-4909 and ‘Underground’ Sat., Nov. 18, 8 p.m. Scenes, songs and improvisation. e-mail [email protected] Genres: adventure-thriller and war. Music Recital Hall Thu., Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. Web site: www.csun.edu/pubrels/@csun/ Jolene Koester, President Directed by John Farrow and Plaza del Sol Performance Hall Judy C. Knudson, V.P. for University Vincent Sherman, respectively. Master Chorale (formerly Performing Arts Center) Advancement Thu., Nov. 16, 7 p.m. Paul Smith, conductor. $20 –$45 Ken Swisher, Asst. V.P for Public Relations and Strategic Communications Tue., Nov. 21, 8 p.m. Editorial Team ‘Liza with a Z’ Plaza del Sol Performance Hall A Genuine Irish Christmas: John Chandler, Director, Public Relations ᭡ Bianchi Planetarium Tribute to choreographer/director (formerly Performing Arts Center) Christmas from Dublin and Strategic Communications Brenda Roberts, Managing Editor For ticket info, (818) 677-2488 or visit Bob Fosse, featuring sequences The Three Irish Tenors with special Carmen Ramos Chandler, www.csun.edu/physics/planetarium. from Fosse films. Women’s Chorale guests The Three Irish Divas. Director of News and Information Lee Choo, Photographer Telescope viewing follows second Genre: musical. University Chorus Fri., Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Tatsuo Kumagai, Graphic Designer show. Directed by Bob Fosse. Katherine Ramos Baker, conductor. Plaza del Sol Performance Hall Randal Scot Thomson, Director of Publications Thu., Nov. 30, 7 p.m. Tue., Nov. 28, 8 p.m. (formerly Performing Arts Center) Sheena Gray, Student Assistant Recyclable Plaza del Sol Performance Hall $20 –$45 Linda Branover, Student Assistant (formerly Performing Arts Center)