World arts and cultures associate Professor Cheng-Chieh Yu gave six of her students the task of rehearsing a choreographed dance with the aim of waving the necktie wrapped around their foreheads as much as possible. Read more...
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Joseph Small (left), a graduate student in world arts and cultures, and Bryan Zavala, a fourth-year world arts and cultures student, rehearse for “Culture Crossing,” a professor-led quarterly production put on by UCLA’s Department of World Arts and Cultures.
Will has 100 days to get married. In Taiwanese Buddhist culture, if a parent passes away before his or her child has wed, that child has 100 days to get married in order to ensure that the parent's spirit transitions peacefully or risk their soul lingering for three years. Playing until March 20 at the LOFT Ensemble, "100 Days" follows Will struggling to accept his mother's death, and her faith. Read more...
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Alumnus Weiko Lin’s play “100 Days” was inspired by the Taiwanese Buddhist belief that a child should marry within 100 days following a parent’s death.
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Grammy-nominated U.K. singer-songwriter David Gray will perform at Royce Hall on Tuesday as a part of his "Lost and Found" tour. Gray's performance will sample from his newest album, "Foundling," and other works from throughout his musical career. Read more...
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Musician David Gray will be performing at Royce Hall Tuesday night.
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The people of Hawaii have a phrase that they use to refer to the time of day when all of one's work is finished and time is spent with family and friends: "Pau Hana," or "end of work."
Every quarter, the world arts and cultures department comes together for the Pau Hana performance to showcase what various classes have been doing over the quarter. Read more...
The film opens with a close-up of a boy in his late teens, his face creased with lines of worry. "I just don't know what to say anymore," he whispers, slowly, choosing every word carefully. Read more...
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As if on cue to the wave of passion and revolution that has swept Egypt in the past month with the overthrow of a regime, comes a collaboration between the Long Beach Opera and UCLA Egyptology examining the controversial and revolutionary ancient pharaoh Akhnaten. Read more...
Where do humans come from? A clam. Read more...
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“How the Raven Stole Fire and Other Stories” uses actors and shadow puppets to tell Native American legends. The play will debut at the Geffen Playhouse on Saturday.
