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Would You Date a Podcast Bro?
T’Azane Roberson, a student at California State University, Northridge, was approaching one year of on-again, off-again dating with a co-worker when she came to a realization she would eventually announce to her followers on Twitter: “My biggest mistake in life so far was dating a man with a podcast.” -- The New York Times
Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, March 6-13
California State University, Northridge’s VITA Clinic Income Tax Preparation: Appointments required for the free sessions, 2-6 p.m., and every Thursday through April 13. Check the website link for details on what you need to bring to an appointment and also the link to make an appointment. Sun Valley Branch Library, 7935 Vineland Ave. 818-764-1338. Details and reservations: bit.ly/3kNvwEu -- Los Angeles Daily News
Jazz at Naz Continues with Charles Lloyd and Samara Joy with the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra
Long before The Soraya was built 10 years ago, the Cal State Northridge Jazz Department was a national standard bearer—winning awards and training the next generation of artists. When The Soraya opened in 2011, Northridge expanded its profile. Over the years, a nonstop procession of jazz greats has continued to perform at Cal State Northridge, in both The Soraya’s Great Hall and its innovative Jazz Club. -- NoHo Arts District
In Kyiv, Soviet-era monuments to Russian-Ukraine unity still stand. But should they?
“Treelogy,” one of the year’s buzziest classical projects, has been touring California State University campuses this week — Chico on Tuesday and Sonoma on Thursday. Our critic Mark Swed caught the premiere at the Soraya in Northridge, which commissioned Billy Childs, Gabriella Smith and Steven Mackey to compose musical meditations on the sequoia, the Joshua tree and the redwood, respectively. “Whether or not one hears trees in this ... is hardly the point,” Swed writes. On a subliminal level, three splendid pieces of music join a chorus of concern for our changing climate and the California landscape we know and love. -- Los Angeles Times
Dekel Capital Launches Lending Platform
Thomas L. Thomas, an economics lecturer at California State University – Northridge and quantitative portfolio analyst at City National Bank, noted that it is not clear that capital or liquidity regulations on banks impart any competitive advantage to nonbank lenders given differences in market segments and business models. -- Los Angeles Business Journal
Fil-Am actor Kieran Tamondong made the most of opportunity on ‘Dahmer’
Now age 20, Tamondong is keeping a full schedule in life, staying kinesiology at California State University Northridge with the goal of becoming a physical therapist one day. He’s now become a sensei at his local dojo, imparting the wisdom he has accrued since he first picked up martial arts at age five. He’s also building up his physique more with bodybuilding, while staying active with volleyball, and snowboarding. And he’s still pursuing his acting dream, with the hope of melding his passions for the martial arts and acting into a major role one day. -- Rappler
CSUN to Explore Evolution of Chicano Theater with Playwright Luis Valdez
Influential Chicano playwright and filmmaker Luis Valdez will discuss his theater company, El Teatro Campesino and its influence on the evolution of Chicano theater, during a special presentation on March 15, at California State University, Northridge. -- SCVtv
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, March 2-9
Yamato – The Drummers of Japan: The group performs their program “Hinotori: The Wings of Phoenix,” 3 p.m. March 4. Tickets $36 and up. The Soraya at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-3000. Details and to purchase tickets: www.thesoraya.org/calendar/details/yamato-2023 -- Los Angeles Daily News
13 historical sites that made Central Avenue the cultural lifeline of South L.A.
This photo by Guy Crowder, “Black Panther headquarters on 41st and Central Avenue after the shootout with police, 1969,” is part of California State University Northridge’s African American photography collection..(Francine Orr/ Copyright / California State University Northridge Institute for Arts and Media) -- Los Angeles Times
MELLE MEL EXPLAINS HOW HARRY BELAFONTE INSPIRED HIM TO WRITE "BEAT STREET BREAKDOWN"
During his lecture at California State University Northridge, Melle Mel also took the time to talk about his role in the landmark Hip-Hop film, 1984's Beat Street. Melle Mel penned the track, "Beat Street Breakdown" for the movie, which was executive produced by the iconic Harry Belafonte. Prior to Mel writing the song, however, he had a sit-down with Belafonte, which proved to be pivotal to his writing process. -- Rock the Bells