Perloff Hall has been overwhelmed with an outpouring of architectural creativity ““ evident through models, diagrams and photos ““ as two architecture exhibitions opened Monday. The UCLA Department of Architecture and Urban Design will display “Currents: Winter ’06″ and “Critical Mass at the Fringe” with opening receptions for both tonight from 6 to 8. Read more...
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April 6, 9:00 pm
Exhibitions building toward brighter future
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April 6, 9:00 pm
A Smash Hit
World arts and cultures students often joke about their department, whether it’s by wearing shirts emblazoned with the statement “My Major is WAC” or by joining the “WAC = We Are CRAZY” Facebook group. Read more...
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April 5, 9:00 pm
Films are better with local flavor
As antiquated as it sounds, New York City shuts down on Mondays. Museums are closed; theaters are dark; and small restaurants ““ the ones you discover only by walking by them ““ take the night off presumably so their chefs can get Chinese takeout. Read more...
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April 5, 9:00 pm
Geffen continues run of playwright legends with Arthur Miller
Period plays can be a challenge both to direct and perform, much less sit through and try to decipher. The costumes of a play set in the roaring 1920s may be glamorous to look at, but the underlying social attitudes may be harder to discern. Read more...
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April 4, 9:00 pm
Boy Scout buddy system still valid
Last week a Bruin saved my life.I went to go see The National, one of my favorite bands, at the Troubadour over spring break. Unfortunately, I only had one ticket, so I made all the arrangements for a lonely trip back into Los Angeles. Read more...
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April 4, 9:00 pm
Oh, the places you’ll go!
In addition to dressing fox in socks and cats in hats, Dr. Seuss’ list of achievements includes writing for an Academy Award-winning film. “Design for Death,” which won Best Documentary in 1947, will be screened along with Kamei Fumio’s “Fighting Soldiers” at the UCLA Hammer Museum’s Propaganda Film Night on Thursday. Read more...
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April 4, 9:00 pm
Review: Novel captures world of scientific research
“Intuition” By Allegra Goodman The Dial Press Anyone who has ever worked in a research laboratory will instantly identify with the post-doctoral researchers portrayed in Allegra Goodman’s new novel, “Intuition.” Goodman captures the world of research with astonishing accuracy and detail, from the subtle jabs at mainstream science publications such as “Scientific American” to the notes posted on lab equipment (“Do NOT use my NaOH!! Read more...