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May 22, 12:00 am

Grupo Folklórico de UCLA to perform annual cultural showcase

Swirling skirts in shades of green, purple, pink and yellow ripple in wavelike patterns as folklórico dancers spin in tight circles. Representing the coastal region of Veracruz, Mexico, some of the dancers practice dizzying spins and tap their heeled boots in time to the upbeat music on McClure Stage in Bruin Plaza, only pausing to catch their breath as the music continues wildly. Read more...

Photo: Mexican cultural group Grupo Folkórico de UCLA will present its annual showcase, titled “Fiesta Mexicana,” Sunday at Royce Hall. Representing six regions of Mexico through costumes and choreography, the culture show will also highlight the 16 graduating seniors of the group, who will dedicate their performance to the region of Guerrero. (Heidy Cadena/Daily Bruin)

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May 21, 2:20 am

‘An Evening of Devised Work’ transforms individuals into two ensembles

The apocalypse looms in North Campus as a comet hurls towards Macgowan Hall. At night, a young girl’s imagination transforms the hall into a fantasy world. Read more...

Photo: The second annual showcase of “An Evening of Devised Works,” happening on Thursday, will consist of two plays called “Paper Cranes” and “Inconclusion,” created by first year MFA acting and directing students. (Monica Jeon/Daily Bruin)

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May 20, 12:15 am

Student group to mesmerize audience with ‘An Evening of Magic’

Felix Wong, a second-year mathematics of computation student, shows a card. Several iterations prove that he can find the card anywhere in the deck. But the deck was, in fact, a deceptive piece of glass, and there was only one card to find. Read more...

Photo: The Magic and Illusion Student Team, also known as MIST, will hold “An Evening of Magic,” which will showcase magic tricks involving decks of cards, mesmerism and a giant card version of three-card monte. This is the first event that is specifically dedicated to the organization and its magic. (Kristen Payne/Daily Bruin)

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May 20, 12:15 am

First openly gay Marvel character comes to the rescue on LGBT advocacy

Marvel Comics has seen an increase in mainstream popularity with the recent release of several box-office hits such as “The Avengers.” Since its inception in 1939, the comic book company has created thousands of characters. Read more...

Photo: As of 1992, in an issue of “Alpha Flight,” Northstar (right) became Marvel’s first openly gay character. In 2012, he married his boyfriend, Kyle Jinadu, (left) in an issue of “Astonishing X-Men.” (Marvel)

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May 20, 12:00 am

MIST gives behind-the-scenes look at putting on magic show

MIST gives behind-the-scenes look at putting on magic show "MIST-.mp3-2". "MIST gives behind-the-scenes look at putting on magic show"

The On-Campus Housing Council is hosting a night of magic featuring MIST, the Magic and Illusion Student Team of UCLA. Bruins from all walks of life will be performing magic acts in the Northwest Campus Auditorium on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Read more...

Photo: Photo courtesy of MIST

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May 18, 1:53 am

AUD teaching fellow to hold lecture on computation, digital tools

Gabriel Fries-Briggs, UCLA’s 2014-2015 Department of Architecture and Urban Design teaching fellow, led a seminar during winter quarter that opened a forum for undergraduate students to create art out of architectural problems involving plumbing, insulation and wall sections. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s 2014-2015 Department of Architecture and Urban Design teaching fellow Gabriel Fries-Briggs will lead a lecture Monday on the topics of computer science and digital tools. (Courtesy of Gabriel Fries-Briggs)


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