For some, coffee is not just a hot, caffeinated beverage. It is a gourmet drink that can be tailored in multiple ways to satisfy the human palate. Read more...
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February 23, 7:54 am
Coffee fiends: Aficionados treat the beverage as a way of life
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February 22, 12:33 am
Coffee corners: A quick rundown on some of the coffee shops at UCLA
When it comes to cramming for midterms, studying for finals and even pumping out those 10-page papers the night before they're due, coffee can be a college student's best friend. Although most of the coffee shops on campus offer a rather similar array of drinks and pastries at the same prices, each has its own quirks and characteristics that contribute to the overall atmosphere of the shop. Here is a quick rundown of what some of UCLA's campus coffee stops have to offer. Read more...
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Kerckhoff Coffee House offers students a place to study, chat and relax — all over a cup of coffee.
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February 22, 12:27 am
Artscapes: The Grammy Museum delivers the glitz and glamour of Hollywood
The Grammy Museum was definitely designed for tourists looking for a bit of Los Angeles glitz. Read more...
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The Grammy Museum is located in the L.A. Live district in downtown Los Angeles. The museum’s permanent collection includes past models of awards, celebrity costumes and memorabilia dating back to the first awards in 1959. Currently on display at the museum is “George Harrison: Living in the Material World,” an exhibit on Harrison’s career from his time as a member of the Beatles to later projects and collaborations.
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February 20, 11:57 pm
Remote Life: Markings at Bunche Hall incite togetherness among avid TV show fans
If you're not a fan of the shows "Sherlock," "Doctor Who" or "Game of Thrones," you might have walked by the chalk writings at Bunche Hall without giving them much thought. Read more...
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The columns outside of Bunche Hall are one of a few locations on campus that have been marked with writings that tie in with the show “Sherlock.”
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February 14, 10:55 pm
Artscapes: A thrifty venture to Annenberg Space for Photography sparks imagination from photographic innovation
Tucked between the enormous skyscrapers of Century City, the Annenberg Space for Photography seems an unlikely home for an arts venue "“ one only accessible after walking through a parking structure. Read more...
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The Annenberg Space for Photography, which opened in 2009, is the first arts center in Los Angeles devoted strictly to the exhibition of photography and digital arts.
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February 7, 11:49 pm
Artscapes: A nostalgic trail to the Wild West at the Will Rogers State Historic Park
The spirit of the Wild West is a rare find in Los Angeles. But as Sunset Boulevard nears its end in Pacific Palisades, Will Rogers State Historic Park is a step into an almost foreign locale "“ a ranch house in the midst of a quiet natural landscape. Read more...
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Will Rogers State Historic Park honors humorist and Old Hollywood actor Will Rogers. Here, Rogers entertained notable celebrities of his era such as Walt Disney and Clark Gable.
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January 24, 10:57 pm
Artscapes: Visiting vintage celebrities at Westwood Memorial Park
I don't usually walk through cemeteries at dusk. However, cemeteries aren't typically tucked between high rises. Read more...
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Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park is the final resting place for some of Hollywood’s most memorable film and entertainment icons.