FILM
Tonight at 7:30, the Laemmle Monica 4plex will premier the
program of releasing all Oscar nominated shorts ““ 5 live
action and 5 animations. The program will continue showing weekends
at the Monica throughout March and April at 11 a.m.
screenings. For information on screenings, call (310) 394-9741, or
visit www.laemmle.com.
A free screening of the new Josh Hartnett film, “40 Days
and 40 Nights,” takes place in Ackerman Grand Ballroom at
8:00 p.m. Tickets can be picked up at the campus events office in
319 Kerchkoff Hall.
There will be a screening of “The Time Machine,”
starring Guy Pearce, Orlando Jones and Samantha Mumba at 7:30 p.m.
on Monday, March 4 at the GCC AVCO in Westwood. For tickets, go to
the campus events office in 319 Kerchkoff Hall.
On Saturday, March 2, the UCLA Film and Television Archive will
begin its Contemporary Latin American Film series. On Saturday, at
7:30 p.m., they will be showing “Y Tu Mama Tambien.” On
Sunday, March 3, “25 Watts” will be shown at 7 p.m.
General admission is $7 and $5 for students, seniors & UCLA
Alumni Association members. IDs are required for a discount. For
more information, visit www.cinema.ucla.edu.
FESTIVAL
The Fifth Annual Multi-cultural Fine Arts Festival takes place
on Sunday, March 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Covel Commons in the Grand
Horizon Ballroom. The event provides a day of art through different
mediums and from different cultures. For more information, call
(310) 825-9174.
THEATER
“Crazy and A Half,” an evening of one-act comedies,
plays tonight at 8 p.m. at the West Coast Ensemble in Hollywood.
Tickets are $15 for regular admission and $13 for students. For
tickets call (323) 525-0022.
“That’s Life,” a play about a rock-pop
musician who gets a second chance at love and career is playing at
the Egyptian Arena Theatre in Hollywood. Performances are at 8 p.m.
on Fridays and Saturdays and at 7 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is
$15, and reservations can be made by calling (818) 345-0988.
“Behind The Counter With Mussolini.” a production
about the portrait of characters at a Bronx Italian deli, plays at
The Great Scott Theatre in Hollywood. Tickets are $15 for general
admission and $10 for students. For more information, call (323)
957-1152.
MUSIC
Alicia Keys, the Grammy-nominated rhythm and blues artist, is
playing the Wiltern Theatre with opening act Glenn Lewis. For more
info call (213)-380-5005.
Indie rock bands I Am Spoonbender, The Faint, and Adult will be
at the El Rey Theatre tonight. For more info call
(323)936-4790.
Country, folk and gospel legends unite this Sunday at the El Rey
Theatre. Country giant Merle Haggard, as well as Ramblin’
Jack Elliott and The Blind Boys of Alabama will be performing. For
ticket info call (213)480-3232.
Compiled by Kenny Chang, Sophia Whang and Anthony Bromberg,
Daily Bruin Senior Staff.