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Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, Sept. 12-19
Randy Newman’s Faust – The Concert: The Soraya-produced concert — based on Newman’s 1995 musical, inspired by Johann von Goethe’s play “Faust” — 8 p.m. Sept. 28 and 3 p.m. Sept. 29. Cast: Reeve Carney; Joanna Lynn-Jacobs; Ryan McCartan; Javier Muñoz; Veronica Swift; Jordan Temple. Tickets $65 and up. The Soraya, on the California State University, Northridge campus, 18111 Nordhoff St. 818-677-8800. www.thesoraya.org. Details and tickets: thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/randy-newmans-faust-in-concert/ --Los Angeles Daily News
CSUN Professor Hopes Lancaster Joshua Tree Exhibit Draws Attention to the Threats Faced by the Species
Joshua trees are a vital part of the Mojave Desert ecosystem. California State University Northridge evolutionary biologist professor Jeremy Yoder is hoping a new exhibition at the Lancaster Museum of Art and History will draw attention to the endangered species. --SCVNews
iwitness: Narratives of Resistance at Cal State Northridge
The Art Galleries at California State University, Northridge are hosting “iwitness: Narratives of Resistance in its West Gallery.” This exhibition by the iwitness Project tells the story of the genocide of the Western Armenian population (1915-23) through the portraits and narratives of survivor witnesses using photography, oral history, installation and sound. --The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
Classical Nights at The Soraya
Classical Nights at The Soraya return this fall with a fascinating array of four different performances that explore a boundless collection of music featuring London Philharmonic, Emanuel Ax, Israel Philharmonic, and Colburn Orchestra with Stéphen Denève. --NoHo Arts District
Lowriders on parade in L.A. this weekend to celebrate Mexican holiday
The event will also feature an all-female panel discussion, with Dr. Denise Sandoval, Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at California State University Northridge, Tina L. Blankenship-Early, the first woman elected to Lowrider Magazine’s hall of fame, and Sandy Avila, President of Lady Lowrider Car Club. --Today's Chronic
Lowriders on parade in L.A. this weekend to celebrate Mexican holiday
The event will also feature an all-female panel discussion, with Dr. Denise Sandoval, Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at California State University Northridge, Tina L. Blankenship-Early, the first woman elected to Lowrider Magazine’s hall of fame, and Sandy Avila, President of Lady Lowrider Car Club. --autoblog
A bad wildfire season sparked California’s home insurance crisis. What could another one do?
But it’s also true that companies are in a much more financially precarious state than in 2017, according to David Russell, a professor of insurance at CSU Northridge. --San Francisco Chronicle
iwitness: Narratives of Resistance
The Art Galleries at California State University, Northridge are pleased to be hosting iwitness: Narratives of Resistance in its West Gallery. This exhibition by the iwitness Project tells the story of the genocide of the Western Armenian population (1915-23) through the portraits and narratives of survivor witnesses using photography, oral history, installation and sound. --Armenian Weekly
Wall Street Journal’s 2025 Best Colleges In America
SCHOOLS RANKED BY SOCIAL MOBILITY
For social mobility, WSJ looked at how much schools enhance students’ social mobility after graduation. Institutions with the highest proportion of students that come from lower-income families, high graduation rates, high salary impact for graduates, and lower costs do the best in this metric.
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Petersen Automotive Museum To Celebrate LA Car Culture With Lowrider Parade And Show
The panel will include Dr. Denise Sandoval from California State University Northridge, Tina L. Blankenship-Early of Lowrider Magazine’s hall of fame, Sandy Avila from Lady Lowrider Car Club, Lorraine Quiñones, and Cynthia Martinez. This discussion aims to highlight significant contributions by women in the lowrider community. --DriveSpark