Most people do not typically envision eight people dancing on a stage while beating on trash cans, pots and poles when they think of Broadway shows. But then again, there is nothing typical about STOMP. Read more...
Arts, Music
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January 26, 4:26 am
Soundbite: “Teen Dream” Beach House
The same few words are used to describe the music of Baltimore duo Beach House: dreamlike, ethereal, haunting, excellent. Read more...
Arts
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January 24, 9:31 pm
Reprise Theatre Company revives timeless musical, ‘Carousel’
Darker than most other Rogers and Hammerstein productions, "Carousel" swept through Broadway in 1945 and eventually was adapted into a film in 1956. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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January 24, 9:23 pm
UCLA alumna follows comedic talent to niche on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Nasim Pedrad recalled pumping gas in a "Dora the Explorer" outfit after a stint working a children's birthday party as one of her first jobs out of college. Read more...
Photo: NBC UNIVERSAL “Saturday Night Live” cast members Kristen Wiig, Nasim Pedrad, Abby Elliott and Jenny Slate perform with host James Franco in the Dec. 20, 2009 episode.
Arts, Music
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January 24, 9:21 pm
Monday Night Jazz Series encourages creativity at Kerckhoff Coffee House
By all rights, campus should be quiet on a Monday night as midterm season approaches, but instead, Kerckhoff Coffee House is loud and lively as the three-piece band Love Potion finishes up a set of jazz and funk, drawing on sources as diverse as 50 Cent and Bach. Read more...
Arts
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January 21, 10:51 pm
UCLA Arts Happening Weekend to celebrate the diverse world of art
A 24-piece freewheeling jazz orchestra, Killsonic, will lead a procession from the De Neve residence hall to the historic Royce Hall today at 6:30 p.m. to begin UCLA's three-day arts weekend extravaganza. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA Arts Happening Weekend begins today and concludes Sunday. The event, which is free for UCLA students, will feature art exhibits, film screenings, art workshops and more.
Arts, Film & TV
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January 21, 10:49 pm
Q&A with Rhona Berens
When it comes to having a job that fulfills one's dreams and interests, UCLA alumna and life coach Rhona Berens is one of the fortunate few who are able to wake up each day and love the career they have. Read more...
Photo: UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television alumna Rhona Berens now works as a life coach. As a student, Berens earned a master’s and doctorate degree from UCLA.