Chef Viet Pham of Pretty Bird is indulging in his latest gastronomic expansion. The James Beard Award-nominated chef and Bay Area local is opening a restaurant within the newly transformed The Cinemas Theater, an upscale cinema in the former iPic Theaters location. Read more...
Photo: Chef Viet Pham prepares chicken in a kitchen. Pham has been nominated for a James Beard award and has appeared many times on the food network, including a victory on “Beat Bobby Flay.” (Courtesy of Bonjwing Lee)
At a Persona non grata show, viewers can expect the unexpected. Persona non grata is a musical group started in 2022 by second-year ethnomusicology student Finn Cragen. Read more...
Photo: Finn Cragen sits on a chair in a pink bathrobe with a few brightly colored electric guitars to his side. Persona non grata is a musical group started in 2022 by the second-year ethnomusicology student, functioning as a rotating collective of musicians. (Courtesy of El Broder)
From major film studios and ballet companies to the university classroom, a UCLA alumnus fosters inclusivity and community through costuming and illustration. For Elle Erickson, costume is more than clothing. Read more...
Photo: Elle Erickson is pictured in a green tank top. The UCLA alumnus fosters community through costuming and illustration, exploring themes of feminism and queer identity. (Courtesy of Elle Erickson)
A recent UCLA alumnus is exploring abstract and philosophical ideas, one frame at a time. Zora Xu, who graduated from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s animation program this year, said she starts her projects with a thesis, rather than a character or story in mind, and builds her project around that central idea. Read more...
Photo: Recent UCLA alumnus Zora Xu stands against a wall in a monochromatic brown outfit. The animator, who graduated from the TFT school, said she starts her projects with a thesis.(Courtesy of Zora Xu)
UCLA’s nail artists are blending creativity, community and convenience. Students are producing salon-level designs for accessible prices in apartments, dorms and lounges. Lavanya Lakhmani, a rising third-year cognitive science and economics student said she uses her nail art to build friendships and connections rather than simply focusing on business. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin staff)
Two UCLA alumni are turning fleeting moments into lasting memories. During their fourth year at UCLA, South Korea-born friends MJ Kim and Ryan Kim hatched the idea to create a photo booth company. Read more...
Photo: Ryan Kim and MJ Kim of Genic Film sit together at a booth. The South Korea-born friends hatched the idea to create a photo booth company during their fourth year at UCLA. (Courtesy of GENIC Film)
This post was updated Sept. 15 at 3:22 p.m. Television’s biggest night unfolded Monday as the industry’s leading performers and creators gathered to recognize another year of work on the small screen. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, presented at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, recognized television’s leading programs and performances across comedy, drama and limited series categories – with “Widow’s Bay” emerging as the night’s leading winner with 14 wins, including Best Comedy Series. Read more...
Photo: Mariska Hargitay (center) raises arms and smiles while dancers carrying prop televisions surround her. The UCLA alumnus and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star hosted the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday. (Courtesy of Phil McCarten/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)
