Friday, May 9


UCLA alumnus explores culture, writer’s block in ‘The Last Play by Rickérby Hinds’

UCLA alumnus and playwright Rickérby Hinds penned what he says will be his very last play. “The Last Play by Rickérby Hinds” will see its world premiere at the Los Angeles Theatre Center on April 26th. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Rickérby Hinds sporting a black jacket and zip-up while looking at the camera. The UCLA alumnus and playwright will debut his latest play “The Last Play by Rickérby Hinds” at the Los Angeles Theatre Center on April 26. (Courtesy of CNP)



Greg Goyo Vargas’ eye-level photography captures uniqueness of LA, everyday life

This post was updated April 1 at 8:41 p.m. Greg Goyo Vargas has an eye for capturing moments of everyday life in his city. UCLA alumnus Vargas has been photographing Los Angeles since the ‘80s. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Greg Goyo Vargas looking towards the camera in a black and white photo. The UCLA alumnus focuses his photography on the Los Angeles scene, capturing eye-level photographs. (Courtesy of Bong Hung)


Dance groups struggle to find rehearsal spaces amid John Wooden Center renovations

This post was updated April 3 at 8:12 p.m. Dance groups on campus will need to be more flexible when finding rehearsal space during the ongoing renovations at the John Wooden Center. Read more...

Photo: Members of the student dance group VSU Modern practice a routine in a parking structure on the UCLA campus. VSU Modern is one of several student dance groups impacted by ongoing renovations at the John Wooden Center. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)


Dance review: ‘Homecoming’ ballet is on ‘pointe’ with nostalgic music, energetic choreography

This post was updated March 12 at 8:59 p.m. With “Homecoming,” the American Contemporary Ballet takes audiences back to school by combining drill team choreography with 1980s nostalgia. Read more...

Photo: A group of dancers gathers together onstage for the American Contemporary Ballet’s production of “Homecoming” while wearing pink cheerleader-style outfits. “Homecoming” will be performed through March 29, with heavy influence in its styling and presentation taken from John Hughes movies of the 1980s. (Courtesy of Mary Joyce)


UCLA faculty at LA Philharmonic explore diverse music, expand student education

This post was updated March 9 at 7:42 p.m. From downtown Los Angeles to Westwood, members of the LA Philharmonic are building harmony within the City of Angels. Read more...

Photo: A group of musicians from the LA Philharmonic stand together and smile for a picture while on stage at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The LA Phil includes several UCLA faculty members, with Herb Alpert School of Music lecturer and associate principal trombone James Miller (third from right) being one of them. (Courtesy of James Miller)