Tuesday, December 16

‘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)



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)


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)


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


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)


TransUP, SANAA launches first ‘art TRANSforms us’ event

This week, a group of artists and students will come together, united in their efforts to further understand and relay the experience of being a transgender individual. Read more...

Photo: D’Lo, a transgender actor and UCLA alumnus, will be featured at “art TRANSforms us” Tuesday at the Northwest Campus Auditorium on the Hill. The event will be presented by TransUP and Social Awareness Network for Activism through Art. (Courtesy of Jack Kaden)



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