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April 24, 12:39 pm

‘Climate Notes’ event plans to showcase connections of music, science

This post was updated April 24 at 9:33 p.m. The musical climate at UCLA is breaking new ground. The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music will hold an event called “Climate Notes” at 4 p.m. Read more...

Photo: From left to right, Aric Kline, Emma Breen, Austin Ali, Vincent Jurado, Samuel Adam and Nathan Culcasi play their instruments while standing barefoot on a beach. The student composers’ original work will be featured at the “Climate Notes” event being held at Schoenberg Hall on Sunday. (Courtesy of Katie Osborn)

Arts, Film & TV

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April 22, 1:13 pm

Q&A: Jennifer Chang on her past pursuits, future endeavors on the stage

This post was updated April 24 at 8:46 p.m. Jennifer Chang drives the show in theater and dialogue. An associate professor at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, Chang has done it all as a director, playwright and actor. Read more...

Photo: Associate professor at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Jennifer Chang (left) smiles while wearing a black puffer coat on stage. Chang is an acclaimed director, playwright and actor. (Courtesy of Jennifer Chang)

Arts, Campus, Music, News

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April 22, 7:01 am

Grammy-winning alumnus Sara Bareilles to be 2025 UCLA College commencement speaker

This post was updated April 22 at 11:54 p.m. UCLA alumnus and Grammy Award-winning musician Sara Bareilles will speak at the College of Letters and Science commencement ceremonies June 13.  Bareilles, who graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in communication in 2003, will deliver the keynote speech at each of the three UCLA College commencement ceremonies, which are scheduled for 11 a.m., 3 p.m. Read more...

Photo: Sara Bareilles poses for a photo. The UCLA alumnus will speak at the College of Letters and Science commencement ceremonies. (Courtesy of Victoria Will)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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April 21, 8:45 pm

UCLA alumnus centers solo play “Lymphomaniac” on cancer story, non-linear healing

This post was updated April 22 at 8:46 p.m. Megan Timpane is using humor to unlock raw vulnerability and human connection. UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television alumnus Timpane was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma a year after her graduation. Read more...

Photo: UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television alumnus Megan Timpane sits and poses against a red backdrop while wearing a hospital gown. Timpane has renewed her production “Lymphomaniac” at the Broadwater on April 25 and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. (Courtesy of Yellowbelly Photo)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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April 21, 6:37 pm

Coachella 2025 review: High prices mean high expectations, but festival food may fail to reach that bar

This post was updated April 22 at 9:11 p.m. In the desert, it is critical to refuel often. And at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, sometimes the only option for sustenance is to choose from the smorgasbord of vendors and booths selling plates of food of various cuisines. Read more...

Photo: A view from inside the Indio Central Market at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival shows festival-goers waiting in line at the MANEATINGPLANT booth. The festival featured a variety of food options, albeit many of them for expensive prices. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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April 21, 4:17 pm

Coachella 2025 review: Channeling country charm, Post Malone flexes strong, sincere headlining set

Post Malone had the crowd at Coachella saying “Wow.” after his headlining set. The 18-time Grammy nominee marked the final performance on the main Coachella Stage of the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Sunday. Read more...

Photo: Post Malone wears a blue-and-white striped shirt, a belt and denim jeans during his headlining performance Sunday night at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. The 18-time Grammy nominee’s set included several of his chart-topping singles, such as “Psycho,” “Circles” and “I Had Some Help.” (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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April 21, 4:01 pm

Coachella 2025 review: From JENNIE to Zedd, closing night performances spotlight around-the-world talent

This post was updated April 22 at 8:58 p.m. The final day of Coachella 2025 kept the heat of the festival going. Under the sunshine and dusty winds of Indio, California, a plethora of artists brought their music to the thousands of attendees who stuck around for the closing day of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Read more...

Photo: Shrouded in smoke and red light, JENNIE performs on the Outdoor Theatre stage alongside her backup dancers during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The K-pop singer’s set included tracks such as “like JENNIE,” “Love Hangover” and “Seoul City.” (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)


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