Sunday, July 5

Old band comes back as new incarnation

  Maverick Records The recently-signed band Tantric is comprised of members (left to right) Matt Taul, Hugo Ferreira, Jesse Vest, Todd Whitener. By Chris Moriates Daily Bruin Contributor A record deal is hard to come by these days; so the fact that guitarist Todd Whitener, bassist Jesse Vest and drummer Matt Taul have come across two record deals with two separate bands in their young musical careers seems like nothing less than fate. Read more...



Screen scenes

  Touchstone Pictures "Double Take" starring Eddie Griffen and Orlando Jones, is directed by George Gallo. “Double Take” Starring Eddie Griffin and Orlando Jones Directed by George Gallo “Double Take” explores the age-old maxim “don’t judge a book by its cover,” making audiences to look beyond the surface and to reconsider first impressions . Read more...


Sidewalk stories

Mime Edward Grigorian performs on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. He is one of the many street performers who can be seen on any given day. Read more...


UCLA director to emphasize lighter side of “˜Don Giovanni’

  UCLA Performing Arts The cast of "Don Giovanni" is made up entirely of UCLA music students who perform tonight and Saturday night. By Howard Ho Daily Bruin Contributor In Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus,” Salieri, Mozart’s rival and admirer, calls “Don Giovanni” the great composer’s darkest opera. Read more...



Movie tribute celebrates the career of Doris Day

  UCLA Film and Television Archives A tribute to Doris Day will screen at the James Bridges Theater through Feb. 11. By Suneal Kolluri Daily Bruin Contributor Doris Day’s dream to become a famous dancer died at the age of 14, when a serious car accident impeded her dancing abilities. Read more...