Adjusting to college is tough. For Duncan Palamourdas, arriving in a new country made it even tougher. Read more...
Arts, Music
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April 25, 11:53 pm
International cultural acts will take the stage at The Dashew Center Performs event
Arts, Lifestyle
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April 24, 11:16 pm
Alumnus Derek Taylor Kent to release young adult novels “Scary School”
Children aren't always easy to entertain. But alumnus Derek Taylor Kent has had years of practice. Read more...
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UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television alumnus Derek Taylor Kent is the author of a series of young adult books titled “Scary School.” The books center around an elementary school populated by humans and monsters and is narrated by a ghost that patrols the school grounds.
Arts, Film & TV
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April 24, 11:12 pm
“˜Portlandia’ meets the City of Angels
"The dream of the '90s is alive in Portland," sings comedian Fred Armisen in the opening song to the Independent Film Channel's television series "Portlandia." Read more...
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Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, co-creators and stars of the new Independent Film Channel show “Portlandia,” will be coming to De Neve Auditorium for a screening and Q&A.
(Courtesy of Scott Green)
Arts
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April 24, 11:10 pm
”˜The Office’ won’t be the same without Carell
Steve Carell, as usual, has impeccable timing: Just as I'm faced with leaving UCLA and entering the job market, his dear, idiotic character Michael Scott is leaving "The Office." Read more...
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In one of his final episodes on “The Office,” Steve Carell’s Michael Scott proposes to the love of his life, Holly Flax (Amy Ryan). Scott’s ties to Flax lead to his decision to leave the Dunder Mifflin office.
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Music
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April 22, 1:54 am
UCLA alumnus K.J. Kim releases his original song '21' on iTunes
After giving up piano lessons when he moved to the United States from Korea in 1997, alumnus K.J. Kim found his musical calling again, in church. Read more...
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Alumnus K.J. Kim has performed at Disneyland, Carnegie Hall and Six Flags Magic Mountain, and he released an original song titled “21” on iTunes today. He performs, mixes and produces his music himself.
Arts, Music
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April 22, 1:48 am
Random Voices to host 10th annual California A Cappella Festival
Practicing her solo in front of the mirror, Natalie Moyce constantly prepares for the 10th annual California A Cappella Festival in hopes that on stage she does not look as nervous as she feels. Read more...
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Random Voices, UCLA’s all-female a cappella group, will be hosting the 10th annual California A Cappella Festival on the UCLA campus. A cappella groups from across the state plan to participate.
Courtesy of Random Voices
Arts, Music
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April 22, 1:45 am
Organ professor and university organist Christoph Bull to rock Royce Hall with mash-ups of classical, contemporary music
Fingers danced upon the keys and feet shuffled across the 32-foot long pedals as "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd resonated throughout Royce Hall during rehearsal. Read more...
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Organist Christoph Bull will play the Skinner pipe organ in Royce Hall Saturday at 2 p.m. His performance will include Bach compositions and pieces from his new album.
Courtesy of Ian Erlich





