David Hayes-Bautista said he believes there is a disconnect between skepticism about undocumented workers and the realities of daily life. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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January 30, 12:05 am
Movie screening hopes to create “˜A Better Life’ for undocumented students
Arts
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January 27, 12:20 am
Bruins Care hit the stage for charity
With a show consisting of a dash of "Shrek," a bit of "Legally Blonde" and a dollop of "West Side Story," the fourth annual Bruins Care musical revue is looking to be quite a concoction. Read more...
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The theater group Bruins Care has been putting on a musical theater show every year since its creation in 2009 by alumnus Richie Ferris, with the unifying goal of raising money for the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS charity.
Arts
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January 26, 11:53 pm
Vietnamese Language and Culture club puts on Tet Festival to celebrate the Lunar New Year
Growing up, fourth-year biology student Linda Ta did not have a strong connection to her Vietnamese culture, an experience that many can probably relate to. Read more...
Arts, Music
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January 26, 11:48 pm
L.A. guitarist Blake Mills reflects on songwriting and his career
Blake Mills began writing music because he wanted to impress a girl in high school. Read more...
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courtesy of JORDAN TAPPIS
Blake Mills will perform with three-time Grammy-award winner Lucinda Williams tonight at Royce Hall as part of UCLA Live’s Roots Music Series. He is currently on tour with Williams.
Arts, Arts Columns
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January 26, 11:46 pm
Nicki Minaj’s new music video shows that her alter ego, Roman, is not as creative
Nicki Minaj, riding the wave of her breakout success from her debut album, "Pink Friday," released a new track this week called "Stupid Hoe," and within the first 24 hours got 4.8 million hits on VEVO, breaking the website's record for the most-viewed music video premiere. Read more...
Arts, Music
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January 25, 11:55 pm
They Might Be Giants to celebrate 30th anniversary with two sold-out shows at Royce Hall
In its song "I'm Impressed," alternative rock band They Might Be Giants sings about a man who "gives you five good reasons to follow him." He's so impressive, the band continues, that "you see nobody leaving the stadium." Read more...
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Alternative rock band They Might Be Giants will be playing at UCLA’s Royce Hall this Saturday. The band will be playing both a daytime and a nighttime concert.
Credit: UCLA Live
Arts, Music
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January 25, 11:49 pm
Bruin Harmony to be one of six groups performing in Los Angeles A Cappella Festival Scholastic Competition
In the midst of the anticipation of the new seasons of singing competitions such as "American Idol" and "The Voice," UCLA will be showcasing a different style of music this weekend "“ a cappella. Read more...
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UCLA Bruin Harmony will be one of six groups competing in the first ever Los Angeles A Cappella Festival Scholastic Competition on Friday in Ackerman Grand Ballroom.
Courtesy of Will Hummel