UCLA ethnomusicology students perform in Bruin Plaza on Thursday as part of the Cultural Affairs Commission Concert Series. "Reggae in the Quad" is a preview and promotional event for the annual JazzReggae Festival, which will take place over Memorial Day Weekend. Read more...
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May 12, 5:23 pm
Reggae in the Quad
Music
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May 11, 11:54 pm
Fowler concert to honor legendary jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald
Winner of 13 Grammy awards and seller of more than 40 million albums, Ella Fitzgerald left her mark on jazz music as "The First Lady of Song." Read more...
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First-year ethnomusicology student Teira Church rehearses for her performance in Fowler’s tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, a part of the Fowler Out Loud series.
Theater & Fine Arts
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May 11, 11:47 pm
Alumnus’ production of “Romeo and Juliet” cuts down to Shakespeare’s message
When UCLA alumnus Craig Jessen responded to a call for directors to submit concepts for a production of "Romeo and Juliet," he did not actually have one. Read more...
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April Lowe and Cody Roberts perform as Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague.
Arts, Music
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May 11, 11:45 pm
Mighty Mic’s fifth-annual awareness concert will raise support for the fight against sex trafficking
The banjo is not typically associated with popular music in Southern California. Neither is the mandolin, accordion or electric blues harmonica. Read more...
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The Dustbowl Revival will open for headlining band Best Coast tonight at the fifth-annual Mighty Mic Concert. The Dustbowl Revival, along with UCLA student Cameron Hovsepian, won the opportunity at the Mighty Mic Battle of the Bands competition that took place earlier this year. This year’s Might Mic Concert with highlight the issue of sex trafficking in Southeast Asia and will include speakers on the issue.
Courtesy of THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL
Theater & Fine Arts
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May 11, 11:37 pm
WAC seniors showcase their creative collaborations
The fourth-year world arts and cultures and psychology student has expressed herself through dance since she was a child, especially over the past two quarters as she works on her senior project, the culmination of her four years of study at UCLA. Read more...
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Fourth-year world arts and cultures and psychology student Lisie Rosenberg rehearses for the annual World Arts and Cultures Senior Showcase.
Arts
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May 11, 2:00 am
Animated short film “˜Heart’ earns alumnus Erick Oh a finalist spot in Student Academy Awards
Most people keep a diary to record their thoughts and express their feelings. Erick Oh grabs a pencil and draws. Read more...
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Erick Oh, a UCLA film and animation alumnus, has been nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his animated film, “Heart,” making him one of nine national finalists in this category.
Courtesy of ERICK OH
Arts
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May 11, 1:54 am
New literary journal The Rattling Wall comes to L.A.
There's a new literary journal in town.
The Rattling Wall may sound like it took its name from a piece of literature, but in fact, its origins are much humbler. Read more...
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Albert Reyes’ art is featured in The Rattling Wall.
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