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October 22, 3:57 pm

Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music opens, fostering cultural understanding

This post was updated Oct. 27 at 9:45 p.m. UCLA’s commitment to celebrating and preserving Iranian music continues to expand. On Sunday, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music held a celebratory opening for the Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music. Read more...

Photo: Shahab Paranj (center) conducts the Iranshahr Orchestra during the celebratory opening of the Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music at Schoenberg Hall on Oct. 20. The Center expands upon the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s Iranian Music Program following a $5 million donation by alumnus Haleh Emrani and the Farhang Foundation. (Courtesy of Juan Tallo)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 21, 5:03 pm

From screenings to beekeeping talks, Hammer Museum buzzes with Bee Week events

This post was updated Oct. 22 at 7:50 p.m. The Hammer Museum was abuzz with Bee Week festivities. During Bee Week, which lasted from Oct. 13 to Sunday, the Hammer Museum hosted honey tastings, bee talks and screened the award-winning nature documentary, “Microcosmos.” As part of this programming, the Hammer Museum hosted beekeeper Joe O’Brien from Tuesday to Sunday to talk about queen bee breeding and biodiversity. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Joe O’Brien (right) giving a demonstration to a group of Bee Week attendees. O’Brien’s presentation on bee biodiversity was featured multiple times over the weekend. (Mia Tavares/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 21, 12:19 pm

Theater review: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ fails to be memorable with chaotic plot, generic soundtrack

This post was updated Oct. 31 at 6:39 p.m. Unlike an anagram, “Kimberly Akimbo” scrambles itself to form something that fails to spell anything out. The five-time Tony Award-winning musical has skated its way to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre this fall. Read more...

Photo: Kimberly Levaco (Carolee Carmello) and the cast of “Kimberly Akimbo” pose for a picture at her 16th birthday party. The five-time Tony Award winning musical “Kimberly Akimbo” will show from Oct. 15 – Nov. 3 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. (Courtesy of Joan Marcus)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 21, 12:18 pm

Harper for Kids uses picture book to teach children John Wooden’s philosophy

This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:15 p.m. Tim and Peanut Louie Harper are helping kids climb John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success one page at a time. Read more...

Photo: Pictured are Peanut Louie and Tim Harper smiling for the camera in front of the John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success. The Harper’s started Harper for Kids to bring skills for success to K-12 students. (Courtesy of Peanut and Tim Harper)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 20, 9:32 pm

Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden hosts ‘Fall Fest’ with crafts, live music

The Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden welcomed the UCLA community to a day of fun and knowledge this weekend. “Fall Fest” took place this Saturday from 12 p.m. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the banner for the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden Fall Fest event. The event was held on Saturday and invited community members to listen to live music and enjoy an array of food truck options. (Courtesy of UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden)


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