Friday, December 19

Q&A: Mitch Rowland talks origins and creative process of debut album ‘Come June’

Mitch Rowland is going all the way back in his debut album. On Friday, the multi-instrumentalist and songwriter released his indie-folk album “Come June” and will perform at the Troubadour to mark his first solo project. Read more...

Photo: In black and white, Mitch Rowland sits by a window. Following the release of his debut album, “Come June,” Rowland will perform at the Troubadour on Friday. (Courtesy of Luke Atkinson)




Nimoy Theater hosts glittering opening night with musical performances

Setting the streets of Westwood aglow, The Nimoy had an opening night like no other. Home to UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP), the newly-renovated historic theater greeted guests with a shimmering marquee for its inaugural performance last night. Read more...

Photo: Surrounded by the ensemble, Grammy Award-winning poet J. Ivy performs the first part of his “Poetry Uncut” series for UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance at The Nimoy. Following last night’s inaugural performance, J. Ivy will return to The Nimoy to host three more installments throughout the 2023-2024 season. (Julia Zhou/Assistant Photo editor)


Yukai Daiko drums up cheer and culture through taiko community

Yukai Daiko is drumming up cheer, culture and community. Founded in 2004, the organization offers Bruins the opportunity to participate in the Japanese art of taiko drumming. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in turquoise-colored traditional wear, members of Yukai Daiko practice the Japanese art of taiko at the San Jose Obon Festival. Nearly two decades old, the club seeks to embrace a blend of modernity and tradition within its musical performances. (Courtesy of Riley Stokes)


Q&A: Justin Hurwitz discusses musical adaptations for La La Land in Concert

After several trips around the sun, the music of “La La Land” has made its way back to the city of stars. Oscar-winning composer Justin Hurwitz will conduct a 52-piece symphony orchestra and jazz band at La La Land in Concert on Saturday, six years after performing the concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in all black, Justin Hurwitz stands amid a sea of picnic blankets at an outdoor screening. This Saturday, the award-winning “La La Land” composer returns to Los Angeles for another screening where he will conduct a live orchestra as part of “La La Land in Concert.” (Courtesy of Street Food Cinema)


David and Mark Kaplan to honor families in music with The Da Camera Society

This father-son duo will hit new notes in September. David Kaplan, an assistant professor in the Herb Alpert School of Music, and his father Mark Kaplan, a previous UCLA professor with distinction, will play in The Da Camera Society of Mount Saint Mary’s University’s 50th anniversary season opener Sept. Read more...

Photo: Herb Alpert School of Music assistant professor David Kaplan (left) and his father Mark Kaplan (right) pose together with their instruments. The chamber musician duo will perform together Sunday as part of the 50th anniversary season opener of the Da Camera Society of Mount Saint Mary’s University. (Courtesy of Dario Acosta)



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