No formal training necessary, most Armenian families find time to practice their moves and rhythmic footwork on the vinyl dance floor found at family gatherings as opposed to studios lined with mirrored walls. Read more...
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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March 4, 12:02 am
UCLA alum’s mural honoring Hollywood jazz artists restored
The portraits of famous jazz saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker, trumpeter Miles Davis and singer Billie Holiday were once cracked and faded to a mere outline, but are now fully restored and seem to glow with bright yellows, vibrant oranges and intense blues. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Richard Wyatt Jr. recently restored his mural “Hollywood Jazz 1945-1972” on the side of the Capitol Records Building in Hollywood. The mural depicts 11 jazz musicians, including saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker, trumpeter Miles Davis and singer Billie Holiday.
Arts, Film & TV
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March 3, 11:18 pm
Movie Review: ’21 and Over’
Gone are the days of fake IDs and getting turned away at the bar. The big 2-1 has finally arrived for Jeff Chang (Justin Chon), a straight-A student whose birthday falls on the eve of his medical school interview. Read more...
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March 1, 12:00 am
UCLA alum takes on role in new short film
Dressed as her character Red Riding Hood, Santefort said she learned playing dead is one of the hardest aspects of acting. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumna Lindsey Santefort stars in a new short film “The Takeover,” a body-swap film in the vein of Freaky Friday.
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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March 1, 12:00 am
Shakespeare at UCLA’s production delves into marriage, comedy
Property disputes, shouted insults and a near death. It may be scripted, but it’s far from an ideal proposal. But then again, little goes according to plan when marriage is on the table. Read more...
Photo: Eryk Waligora (left), Kareem Barghouthi (middle) and Phoebe Singer (right), members of Shakespeare at UCLA, rehearse for their Winter One Acts performances. These performances will take place on Saturday at Royce Hall and will explore the comedic nuances of engagement and the disillusionment that follows.
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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March 1, 12:00 am
Act III Theatre Company presents musical comedy, series of workshops
The stage drips with irony as four actors and a slew of crew members trying to put on a show about trying to put on a show. Read more...
Photo: Performed by only four students, Act III’s “[title of show]” chronicles its own creation and is a play about the creation of a play.
Arts, Arts Columns
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February 28, 12:05 am
B-Sides: Streaming options, popular artists reverse tide of piracy
In 1999, Napster was born. And the music industry shuddered. Read more...