Living so close to many of California's most famous beaches, residents of Los Angeles get a lot of one-on-one face time with sand. Read more...

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The Hammer Museum, along with Ari Bhöd, will be showcasing The Mandala Project. The two-week program will feature the construction of a Tibetan sand mandala by a team of traditionally trained Lamas from the Thubten Choeling Monastery in Pharping, Nepal.

Credit: AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR TIBETAN CULTURAL PRESERVATION

Small spaces, long periods of mandatory silence, a constant state of observation and limited bathroom breaks. Read more...

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Courtesy of JEREMY ROUSH

West Hollywood has distinct UCLA roots, according to "Making Paradise: The West Hollywood Musical," a new show produced by Cornerstone Theater Company. Read more...

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Fiesta Hall will feature “Making Paradise: The West Hollywood Musical,” a musical following the development of West Hollywood into “the Creative City.”

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Jane Austen will be revived this weekend. Read more...

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UCLA Professor Charles Lynn Batten will celebrate the classic novels of Jane Austen by leading a discussion of her works at The Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel.

Staying power, the ability to perform at the same intensity level for a sustained amount of time, is vital for success in any circumstance "“ in the business world, on the soccer pitch or on stage. Read more...

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courtesy of CRAIG SCHWARTZ

Under the Malibu moonlight, the Getty Villa is a romantic haven for the classic arts of ancient cultures. Read more...

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The Getty Villa, a museum located in Malibu, will host College Night on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m., an event that will include free food, live music and behind-the-scenes tours. The Getty Villa features displays of classic art and architecture from ancient Greece, Etruria and Rome; students will have the opportunity to see up close and touch glass objects and materials used in ancient art. The Getty Villa will also begin using iPod Touch multimedia players, which will guide students through the galleries.

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