Dreams are at the heart of Lorraine Hansberry's 1959 play, "A Raisin in the Sun," which grapples with Hughes' question: “What happens to a dream deferred?” Read more...
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Courtesy of Craig Schwartz
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January 24, 11:05 pm
UCLA Philharmonia sounds off to late composer Eric Zeisl in concert, to produce two CDs
Few have heard the music of Austrian composer Eric Zeisl. Many have probably never heard the name before. Zeisl had been sucked into the unknown and was neglected for more than 50 years because many of his compositions were never published or recorded. Read more...
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Courtesy of REED HUTCHINSON
Austrian composer Eric Zeisl’s works will be performed by the UCLA Philharmonia in “Concerto Grosso,” a three-movement concerto written to feature the cello.
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January 24, 11:02 pm
Doctoral student Doug Morier to perform his old-time and bluegrass tunes at Fowler Out Loud
While the Jersey Shore has become synonymous with wild antics in recent years, it is also the place where bluegrass musician Doug Morier grew up and was exposed to the rock and folk influences that have shaped his music today. Read more...
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Courtesy of BRITA WAGNER MORIER
Doctoral student Doug Morier studies epidemiology, but on Thursday, the music aficionado will break out his guitar to play old-time and bluegrass tunes with other musical guests.
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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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.
Arts, Film & TV, Music
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January 24, 12:27 am
UCLA Live hosts a medley of performances in the coming months
UCLA's Royce Hall hosts acts ranging from student organizations to world renowned artists. Royce Hall's UCLA Live presents performers that travel from around the world. Read more...
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UCLA LIVE
Arts, Film & TV
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January 24, 12:24 am
TV airing delays from UK to US make for a baffling case
It's baffling that British broadcasters delay the airing of new seasons of shows that are already popular in America. Read more...
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“Doctor Who” was a rare example of a British show which aired simultaneously in both the U.K. and the U.S. This was done in order to counteract piracy. Pictured above is Matt Smith, who plays the Doctor, in the TARDIS.
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January 24, 12:19 am
Soundbites: Kim DiVine
Gelatin tends to be fragile and falls all over the place. However, the new voice of Jell-O, Kim DiVine, who is releasing her new album "Five," does anything but fall apart. Read more...
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Courtesy of Kim Divine