Saturday, May 18

‘Bubby’s Kitchen’: A one-woman musical about family resilience shows at UCLA

With a recipe 14 years in the making, “Bubby’s Kitchen” is bringing a tale of love and legacy to UCLA. Presented by the Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, cantor Shira Ginsburg’s one-woman musical will be staged in Macgowan Hall 1340 on Saturday. Read more...

Photo: Shira Ginsburg sets a table on the stage of her one-woman musical, “Bubby’s Kitchen.” The production will take place in Macgowan Hall 1340 on Saturday. (Courtesy of Shira Ginsburg)


Descanso Gardens’ Carved offers family-friendly fall festivities

This post was updated Oct. 27 at 2:14 a.m. This fall, Descanso Gardens’ Carved is providing a picturesque treat among the trees. Nestled in the lush foothills of La Cañada Flintridge, Carved invites guests on a pumpkin-filled path through their gardens. Read more...

Photo: Holding a parasol, a pumpkin-headed figure stands amidst a sea of jack-o-lanterns. The seasonal installation is part of Descanso Garden’s Carved experience, which runs until Oct. 29.(Eden Yu/Daily Bruin staff)


Q&A: Artist Roksana Pirouzmand hopes visitors connect with her art at Hammer Museum

This post was updated Oct. 26 at 7:51 p.m. Roksana Pirouzmand is embracing introspection with her latest art installations. The multidisciplinary artist has two pieces featured in the Hammer Museum’s “Made in L.A. Read more...

Photo: A roster lists the participating artists for the Hammer Museum’s “Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living” exhibit. The sixth iteration of this biennial series includes works from Roksana Pirouzmand, who graduated from UCLA’s graduate arts program in 2022. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)


Observational stand-up comedian Joshua Dittrich leaves audiences laughing

This post was updated Oct. 22 at 7:42 p.m. Joshua Dittrich’s parents might stitch people up, but he keeps people in stitches. The son of doctors from Boise, Idaho, and a fourth-year communication student said he was first inspired to pursue comedy when watching “Saturday Night Live” as a teenager. Read more...

Photo: Joshua Dittrich performs a stand-up comedy routine on stage. The fourth-year communication student frequently performs sets across Los Angeles. (Courtesy of Joshua Dittrich)


Getty Center unveils new exhibition, ‘William Blake: Visionary’

This post was updated Oct. 19 at 9:26 p.m. Visionary tales and texts are lighting up the Getty Center. On Monday night, the Getty Center unveiled the “William Blake: Visionary” exhibition to an audience for the first time during a private reception. Read more...

Photo: An enlarged version of William Blake’s “Satan Exulting over Eve” is displayed on a Getty Center wall. The museum’s newest exhibit, “William Blake: Visionary,” opened its doors for the first time last night during a private reception. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA alumni bring passion and kindness to ‘Mean Girls’ musical tour ensemble

This post was updated Oct. 19 at 9:36 p.m. Bruin alumni are bringing “fetch” back. As artists on the ensemble team, Thalia Atallah and Joi McCoy are currently touring on the “Mean Girls” musical’s North American circuit. Read more...

Photo: Joi McCoy (left) and Thalia Atallah (right) smile in their costumes on the set of the “Mean Girls” musical. The alumni are ensemble members on the show’s North American tour. (Courtesy of Thalia Atallah)


Theater review: ‘The Engagement Party’ shines with a dazzling script, multifaceted drama

This post was updated Oct. 15 at 7:51 p.m. “The Engagement Party” is well worth putting a ring on. Directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak, the contemporary drama unveils the strife that shakes the table of the wealthy young couple Josh (Jonah Platt) and Katherine’s (Bella Heathcote) intimate engagement party. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “The Engagement Party” is pictured on stage. The contemporary drama play will run in the Geffen Playhouse’s Gil Cates Theater through Nov. 5. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)



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