Friday, December 26

Performance celebrates life of composer

By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Senior Staff The current resurrection of composer George Gershwin surprisingly began within the darkness of Freud Playhouse. Now onstage at the Tiffany Theatre, “George Gershwin Alone” reflects the almost spiritual journey that connects actor and pianist Hershey Felder with the musical icon. Read more...


Sound Bites

Eminem “The Marshall Mathers LP” Aftermath Oh dear. Children, cover your ears, because our old friend Marshall Mathers is back. And he’s one angry mother. On Eminem’s sophomore album, “The Marshall Mathers LP,” the 18- track record has richly layered melodic beats peppered with spoken word tracks and a few token radio friendly pop-ish tunes. Read more...




Sound Bites

Britney Spears “Oops! … I Did it Again” Jive Records Halfway through Ms. Spears’ sophomore disc, a sense of déjà vu is bound to wash over the listener. Read more...


UCLA music student lends voice to upcoming production

By Leila Mobayen Daily Bruin Contributor On the proverbial highway of life, Amy Rutberg has always chosen to live in the fast lane. The 18-year-old third-year music student has already appeared in a large number of performances, the latest being her upcoming female lead role in the musical, “The Civil War,” playing at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Read more...


Founders learn from aLesson.com

By Chris Young Daily Bruin Contributor Calling all budding entrepreneurs and armchair CEOs. Take note of this group of your peers who had a vision to form a business, with tangible results ““ an Internet start-up called aLesson.com. Read more...