This post was updated July 26 at 8:22 p.m. Here comes the sun – along with an exciting lineup. Summer is starting, and indie pop and rock artists are taking over Los Angeles. Read more...
Photo: (Desiree Gonzalez/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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July 17, 10:05 pm
Concert review: Bring your hiking shoes – Caamp’s performance meanders, but is worth the trek
This post was updated July 20 at 6:26 p.m. Caamp didn’t need tents, s’mores or sleeping bags to fill Los Angeles with happy campers. On Wednesday night, the self-described “Ohio boys making beautiful noise” kicked off the second leg of their “Live and In-Concert” tour at the Greek Theatre. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are members of Caamp on stage, surrounded by orange spotlights. The folk band performed at the Greek Theatre on Wednesday, July 16. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Lifestyle
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July 17, 1:17 pm
Bruin-owned barbershop Saints cuts hair – not men’s self care
This post was updated July 20 at 6:21 p.m. Daniel Ordoñez is transforming the men’s wellness sector, one barbershop at a time. The UCLA alumnus said his experience in the design media arts program gave him the foundation he needed to later thrive as an entrepreneur. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Daniel Ordoñez, the founder of Saints, sitting on a chair in the center of his store. Saints is a barbershop focused on promoting men’s wellness and self care. (Courtesy of Jonathan Arce)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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July 15, 12:44 pm
Funny but not fun: Belly Laughs Festival attendees giggle while wallets groan
Day one of the Belly Laughs Festival found the funny bone. The comedy festival made its highly anticipated debut this Saturday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Read more...
Photo: Shown is the crowd outside the Peacock Theater at Belly Laughs Festival. The festival took place on July 12 and 13 and highlighted Asian American comedians and restaurants. (Courtesy of Bailey Holiver/L.A. LIVE/Bernstein Associates, Inc.)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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July 15, 8:29 am
Music preview: Summer to bring span of anticipated new entries from indie, pop artists
This post was updated July 15 at 11:03 a.m. Upcoming music releases are setting up a bright summer. As the temperature rises and listeners look for the perfect soundtrack, there is sure to be an album for any sunny occasion. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director)
Arts Columns, Film & TV
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July 14, 1:01 pm
‘Superman’ brings fresh questions for classic hero, disappoints with shaky plot
This post was updated Aug. 3 at 5:05 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. It’s got a dog! It’s narratively ambiguous! It’s Superman! Released in theaters July 11, director James Gunn’s latest film unravels his take on the cultural icon that is the “Man of Steel.” Introducing a less orthodox take of the Superman origin story, the film unusually begins with several canon Superman milestones, unlike its predecessor films. Read more...
Photo: Clad in his famed red cape and “S” emblem across his chest, actor David Corenswet as Superman poses with stoic confidence. Released in theaters July 11, director James Gunn’s “Superman” is the latest rendition of the hero and presents classic canon details with fresh plot points. (Courtesy of Warner Bros.)
Theater & Fine Arts
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July 12, 9:58 pm
‘Super Nothing’ encourages community and reflection through movement and emotion
“Super Nothing” dares audiences to reflect on challenging emotions rather than saying “it’s nothing.” Performed for a UCLA crowd on June 13 and 14 with the school’s Center for the Art of Performance organization, the show explored grief and the act of leaning on others for community-based support, featuring four dancers from Los Angeles and New York City. Read more...
Photo: Four dancers, shot in a black and white stylized photo, pose interconnected in a dance arrangement. Performed for a UCLA crowd on June 13 and 14, “Super Nothing” features these four dancers who are based in either Los Angeles or New York City. (Courtesy of Jason Williams)