Remove from James Cameron's epic "Avatar" all the explosions, cornball dialogue and the massive-scale technology, leaving only the central premise that humankind is destroying nature through war and environmental neglect. Read more...
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February 28, 10:07 pm
Weekend review: Joni Mitchell’s “The Fiddle and the Drum”
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February 28, 10:05 pm
Cello-rock duo Oak and Gorski combine symphonic, acoustic sounds for a signature brand in L.A.
The city of Santa Monica is many things to many people: To some, it is a playground for the super wealthy; Jack's Mannequin deemed it home to a freak show. Read more...
Photo: Ken Oak (left) and Ed Gorski (right) of the L.A.-based band, Oak and Gorski, will play at the Dakota Lounge tonight.
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February 24, 9:23 pm
Hip-Hop Explosion tonight in Ackerman
Hip-hop will (figuratively) explode on campus tonight with a performance from Busta Rhymes and E-40 in Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Read more...
Photo: Busta Rhymes will perform at Hip-Hop Explosion 2010 at Ackerman Grand Ballroom tonight at 8. Busta Rhymes has produced five platinum records.
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February 23, 4:49 am
Ensemble taps faculty, student talent
Combining the talents of UCLA's top instrumental musicians, conductors, and world-renowned faculty members, the UCLA Wind Ensemble will present a concert featuring classic repertoire alongside more modern works, including a rock song turned band piece. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA Wind Ensemble, which brings together the talents of UCLA’s top faculty and student musicians, will be performing Wednesday at Schoenberg Hall under the direction of Thomas Lee. The ensemble, shown during a rehearsal on Wednesday, will perform a variety of numbers from an even broader range of musical genres, often under the direction of student conductors who are rotated in from the ensemble’s ranks.
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February 23, 4:42 am
Rising student band makes music a family affair
The three ladies of Haim have been rocking out since they were toddlers. Read more...
Photo: Danielle (left) and Este Haim (right) will perform alongside their sister Alana tonight at the Echo.
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February 23, 4:30 am
Soundbite: “Work” Shout Out Louds
Sweden has given us both IKEA and the Shout Out Louds. They both offer five-piece sets but one of them comes already assembled. Read more...
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February 21, 9:29 pm
Concert Review: Fanfarlo
If British indie-rock band Fanfarlo had as many band members as they do instruments, they'd need double the musicians. Read more...