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Age-Old Play Examines Dreams and Reality
CSUN's 'Life is a Dream' adds new touches to the classic play by Spanish dramatist Pedro Calderon de la Barca to enhance its appeal to contemporary audiences.

Barry Garron has been writing about TV since before there was cable, the Fox network and VHS tapes. On two occasions, he was selected to be part of the American Film Institute jury to decide the top 10 TV sows of the year. In addition to his expertise on TV and the entertainment industry, Garron is an avid amateur photographer and collector of political buttons. He has been a resident of Los Angeles since 1998.
CSUN's 'Life is a Dream' adds new touches to the classic play by Spanish dramatist Pedro Calderon de la Barca to enhance its appeal to contemporary audiences.

The enthusiasm of the 76-year-old jazz artist is contagious during his performance at CSUN.
The legendary author had a lot to say about politics, religion and the economy; Holbrook is adept at making Twain's humor apply to current events
'I cannot sit by quietly on this,' said Councilman Mitch Englander to thunderous applause.
'I cannot sit by quietly on this,' said Councilman Mitch Englander to thunderous applause.
As part of his nonprofit's mission, Chatsworth cosmetologist Don Knypstra to provide haircuts and shampoos at a Families in Need Cut-a-Thon on Saturday in Simi Valley.
Two dozen student actors bring life to a complicated Bertolt Brecht adaptation with messages on justice, ownership and human nature.
Eder, dubbed 'The Voice,' charms audience with a mix of Broadway and pop as well as numbers from her new album; Wopat demonstrates his jazz-influenced style.
The innovative and influential sound of Miles Davis is honored at CSUN's Valley Performing Arts Center in a performance by the Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet.
Community leader logs more than three decades volunteering for civic, business, political causes in the San Fernando Valley.
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The production of the Broadway musical about learning life's lessons has several strong performances and toe-tapping tunes.
Jennifer and Justin Young, one of 11 teams on the new season of CBS' 'The Amazing Race,' relish learning more about each other and the world
Flight attendants Bill Smith and Ron Zeitz, one of 11 teams, say they are in it for the memories, not the money.
Liz and Marie Canavan are one of 11 teams vying for big prize in new season of 'The Amazing Race.'
Adam Poch made it to the final three on CBS' 'Big Brother' but fell short of the $500,000 prize; now he can't wait to get back to the reality of Hoboken.
Sherman Ellison, a lawyer specializing in traffic tickets, offers advice on what to do and what not to do if a traffic officer pulls you over.
Adam Poch, who finished third in the CBS summer reality show, says his New Jersey background helped him compete successfully against other houseguests
Nia Holloway is one of 12 young contestants on 'Majors & Minors,' a talent show on new cable channel The Hub.
CHA students begin year-long work on a portable mural to beautify Chatsworth and discourage graffiti.