On the way to completion–The project had a short stall during the state budget challenge and now four months behind schedule and now looking at completing August 2010.
This picture is from my tour last week
By: Kenny Melcombe
Instead of a long drive to Hollywood or Downtown we will soon have a first class venue right here in the valley. This 165,000 square foot, State of the Art eco-friendly structure is in progress. The main stage is about the same size as the entire 1,700 seating area complete with a trap below stage and an orchestra pit that can be raised for more seating as well. Besides the main auditorium, the center will include the campus radio station KCSN-FM, two rehearsal rooms, a smaller 178 seat theater, instructional lecture hall class rooms, stagecraft labs, costume labs and much more. The construction pictures are from my tour last week.
The whole project costs approximately $125 million. So far, community fundraising has brought in over $20 million and the state has funded $75 million. The school is looking for contributors to help fund the remaining $28 million.
We will soon have a destination spot to see Broadway plays, modern dance performances, ballet, concerts and much more. Grand Opening is tentatively scheduled for January 2011. To learn more about the Valley Performing Arts Center go to www.csun.edu/imagine and for current event information at CSUN go to www.artsnorthridge.csun.com
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