Thursday, March 5, 1998
A&E Briefs
Get free stuff from
"The Big Lebowski"
Come into the Bruin offices in Kerckhoff 118 and pick up free
T-shirts, hats and movie passes to see Joel and Ethan Coen’s
("Fargo") new film, "The Big Lebowski," starring Jeff Bridges, John
Goodman and Julianne Moore. The screening is tonight at 7:30 p.m.
at the GCC Hollywood Galaxy on Hollywood Boulevard. Items will be
given out on a first come, first serve basis.
Artists to perform
during spring break
For those seeking entertainment during spring vacation, UCLA
Center for the Performing Arts provides artists from around the
world. The American Repertory Dance Company presents modern works
by California-based choreographers on March 21 at 8 p.m. and March
22 at 2 p.m. Slovenian pianist Dubravka Tomsic, who made her
Carnegie Hall debut in 1957, will come to Los Angeles on March 28
at 8 p.m. for a rare appearance. Both the dance and pianist
performances will take place at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall. Altan, a
young Irish band from Dublin, will feature acoustic sounds and
vocals on March 29 at 7 p.m. to round out the Center for the
Performing Arts spring break schedule. Ticket prices range from $45
to $9 with UCLA ID. For more information, call (310) 825-2101.
WAC presents second annual Dance Concert
The UCLA department of World Arts and Cultures will present its
second-annual "Return of the Big Event" on Friday and Saturday at 8
p.m. in UCLA’s dance building. Performances and installations will
inhabit the entire building, including the courtyard, outdoor
veranda, studios and men’s shower room and halls. Tickets are $12
and $8 with UCLA ID. For more information, call (310) 825-3951.
Group presents unique comedy experience
L.A. Women in Music presents a concert featuring members
dedicated to promoting equal career opportunities in the music
industry on Friday at 8 p.m.
Comedian Dino Londis returns with "The Dino Londis Talk Show."
Londis is known for using clever wit in this unique comedy
experience to be held on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. For more
information, contact Rich Carter at (310) 475-0784.
‘Circus Momentus’ to show at Wight Gallery
The UCLA department of art presents "Circus Momentous," a
travelling three-ring spectacle inspired by the history of the
circus, which will be presented Friday through March 14 from 9 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. at the New Wight Gallery.
Organized by graduate students at the University of California,
San Diego, the circus will present a variety of visual and
performance works. Admission is free. For more information, call
(310) 825-3281.
Artist to give lecture, exhibit walk-through
Ivan Chermayeff, designer, painter and illustrator, has been
appointed the UCLA Art Council Professor of Design and will
participate in an on-campus class public lecture and other special
events.
The lecture will be held at Dickson Hall on March 18 at 7:30
p.m., preceded by a walk through of the exhibition with the artist
at 6 p.m.
The exhibit will run from March 16 through 19 at the New Wight
Gallery. Admission for both the lecture and exhibit are open to all
and are free of charge. For more information, call (310)
825-3181.
"Board AID USA" raises cash for AIDS research
On March 15 Airwalk and WARP Magazine host the "Board AID USA,"
Festival of Awareness at Bear Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake.
Presented by KROQ, musicians including The Offspring,
Mesa/Bluemoon, reggae stars Steel Pulse and assorted ska groups
including The Specials will perform.
One unique feature of the show will be that, adjacent to the
stage, a skateboarding halfpipe and snowboard jump will be
provided. For more information call, (760) 722-7777.
"Territorio Comanche" to premiere tonight
Tonight at 7:15 p.m. the American Cinematheque will host the
premiere of director Gerado Herrero’s "Territorio Comanche"
(Comanche Territory), a dark and compelling story based on war
correspondent Arturo Perez-Reverte’s account of working in
battle-torn Sarajevo.
Tickets can be purchased at (818) 789-TIXX. Those interested in
receiving more information about the upcoming event are welcome to
call (213) 466-FILM.