If there is a political equivalent to Kanye West, as well-known for his dramatic flair as for his talent, it is Rahm Emanuel, President Barack Obama's chief of staff. At a political roast in 2005, Obama joked that when Emanuel lost part of his middle finger in a work accident years ago, it "rendered him practically mute." Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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May 12, 9:00 pm
Film “HouseQuake” documents the 2006 congressional elections
Arts, Music
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May 12, 9:00 pm
Students sing to their own tunes in Songwriters’ Night in Fowler Out Loud series
Songwriters will finally have their day "“ or night, more specifically "“ in this week's Fowler Out Loud concert. Read more...
Photo: Erica Rey, a third-year world arts and cultures student, will perform her original songs at the Fowler Museum tonight as a part of Songwriters’ Night.
Arts, Music
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May 11, 9:01 pm
A capella groups to face off Friday
As the date of Spring Sing inches closer, three of UCLA's a capella groups are geared up to deliver an enthralling performance, in hopes of walking off with the top honors. Read more...
Photo: Third-year theater student Melinda Porto and second-year ethnomusicology student Taylor Fugit of the ScatterTones will perform along with Random Voices and Bruin Harmony a capella groups during this year’s Spring Sing on Friday, May 14 at Pauley Pavilion at 8 p.m.
Arts, Film & TV
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May 11, 9:01 pm
Students’ films hit TV
For student filmmakers, having their work shown at film festivals is a mark of prestige, even though the films shown reach a limited audience "“ those in attendance. Read more...
Photo: KCET will present 16 Southern Californian student short films during their annual Fine Cut Festival of Student Film, sponsored by the Bridges Larson Foundation.
Arts, Music
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May 11, 9:00 pm
Three singers to perform solo
A cappella teams are all about group effort, but on Friday, May 14, three members of campus a cappella groups will be taking the Spring Sing stage as solo performers. Read more...
Photo: Guitarist and singer Katie Boeck, a fourth-year theater student, is one of three soloists competing this Friday during the annual Spring Sing at Pauley Pavilion.
Arts
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May 11, 9:00 pm
Sculptor combines something old, something new
Fusing labyrinthine forms with modern materials, Syrian-born artist Diana Al-Hadid's work elegantly meshes physics with form. Read more...
Photo: Syrian-born sculptor Diana Al-Hadid’s installation “Water Thief,” a water clock, will be exhibited at the Hammer Museum beginning Saturday, May 15 ““ Aug. 15. Al-Hadid is known for her architectural pieces made from industrial materials such as cardboard, plaster and plywood, which blend ancient and modern motifs.
Arts, Prime
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May 11, 12:25 am
Prime | Eats on campus
Considering all the hours students spend on campus, food choices can become tiresome, especially with a limited knowledge of what is available. Read more...