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Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Feb. 15-22

Donald E. Bianchi Planetarium at California State University, Northridge: The Department of Physics and Astromomy at CSUN presents the grand reopening of the planetarium (closed down in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic). “Star Shows” at 6 and 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 16 and 23. Minimum age: 8. Doors open 15-minutes before each show. No late seating. Free to attend these February shows. First come, first seated. Location, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. 818-677-5601. Email: . Details on the reopening: tinyurl.com/2p366pxt. Information about parking, location of the planetarium and tickets for shows in March: www.csun.edu/science-mathematics/physics-astronomy/planetarium -- Black News: For Us By Us

CSUN to Present 39th Annual Assistive Technology Conference

California State University, Northridge invites the public to join some of the world’s leading accessibility and assistive technology industry leaders next month at the 39th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, scheduled to take place March 18-22 at the Anaheim Marriott. -- SCV News

CSUN 39th Annual Assistive Technology Conference to Take Place in Anaheim Marriott, March 18-22

California State University, Northridge invites the public to join some of the world’s leading accessibility and assistive technology industry leaders next month at the 39th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, scheduled to take place March 18-22 at the Anaheim Marriott. Whether it’s artificial intelligence, a modified wheelchair, or an enhanced smartphone, assistive technology can transform the lives of people with disabilities.

MOVIE SCREENING: O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? (Free & open to the public)

CSUN CINEMATHEQUE Spring film series, Scribes on the Silver Screen: Auteurs & Adaptations opens with the COEN BROTHERS hilarious adaptation of Homer's Odyssey, O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? Starring George Clooney, John Turturro, Holly Hunter, John Goodman. -- Northridge-Chatsworth Patch

Florida Insurance Companies Plan Over 50 Percent Rate Rises

In a previous interview with Newsweek, David T. Russell, professor of insurance and finance at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), said that homeowners in states like Florida and California—which is also experiencing its own insurance crisis—are stuck in a lose-lose situation. -- Newsweek

LIFESTYLE 12 vibrant spots where jazz still reigns in L.A.

Beyond these places, many other venues present big jazz names occasionally or stage annual festivals, like the Hollywood Bowl, the Soraya at Cal State Northridge or the Leimert Park Jazz Festival. There are also clubs known for their weekly jazz nights or jam sessions, including General Lee’s in Chinatown (Tuesdays), the York in Highland Park (Wednesdays), Rudolph’s in downtown’s Freehand Hotel (Wednesdays), Lavender Blue Restaurant Lounge in Inglewood (Sundays), the Mint near Carthay Square (Sundays) and Justine’s Wine Bar in Frogtown (also Sundays). -- Los Angeles Times

CSUN Extends Intent to Enroll Deadline to June 1

n response to the Department of Education’s delay in releasing FAFSA information to universities, California State University, Northridge has extended the Intent to Enroll deadline from May 1 to June 1. This gives students time to review their financial aid offer before accepting CSUN’s admission offer. Financial aid is an important consideration and the university wants students and their families to be fully informed so they can make the best decision for their situation. -- SCV News

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