Monday, March 23

Theater review: ‘Power of Sail’ at Geffen Playhouse deftly conveys harmful effects of ignorance

Warning: spoilers ahead. In the stormy waters of hate speech, “Power of Sail” boldly navigates its path. Running until March 20, the Geffen Playhouse’s current production follows Harvard professor Charles Nichols (Bryan Cranston) as he faces the repercussions of inviting white nationalist Benjamin Carver to speak at his prestigious symposium in the name of free speech. Read more...

Photo: Bryan Cranston plays Professor Charles Nichols in “Power of Sail” at the Geffen Playhouse. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)


Concert review: Oliver Tree’s over-the-top antics distract from music at Shrine Expo Hall show

Bucking broncos and bitty bicycles have nothing on Oliver Tree. The alternative rock musician rode them both for a raucous crowd during his Saturday concert at the Shrine Expo Hall, which was the first performance of his headlining tour. Read more...

Photo: Alt-rock musician Oliver Tree, known for his theatrics and wacky persona, opened his “Cowboy Tears” tour in Los Angeles on Saturday night following the Friday album release of the same name. (Marie Goldfarb/Daily Bruin)



Tour the garden: T.E.U.C.L.A. demonstrates importance of sculpture conservation

As chancellor from 1960 to 1968, Franklin D. Murphy conceived of and curated UCLA’s Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. The bucolic hills and surrounding pathways, completed by architect Ralph Cornell in 1967, serve as a community hangout and the backdrop for some of the finest sculptures of the 20th century. Read more...

Photo: (Biona Hui/Daily Bruin)


Insomnia Cookies brings sweet treats, pricey late-night option to Westwood

This post was updated Feb. 9 at 9:16 p.m. Insomnia Cookies is sweetening up customers’ late nights. Founded in 2003 by University of Pennsylvania student Seth Berkowitz, the nationwide chain opened its doors to Westwood Village on Jan. Read more...

Photo: On Jan. 31, Insomnia Cookies opened its doors to Westwood Village. Located on Westwood Boulevard, the chain is known as a college town staple and serves sweets such as cookies and ice cream sandwiches late into the night. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin staff)


Album review: Mitski embraces darkness in ‘80s-inspired ‘Laurel Hell’

This post was updated Feb. 7 at 1:11 a.m. Following a retreat from the spotlight, Mitski is not afraid of the dark. Nearly three years after she announced an indefinite break from touring, the singer released her sixth studio album “Laurel Hell,” is an amalgamation of shadowy ideas ripened over her hiatus. Read more...

Photo: Released Friday, Mitski’s sixth studio album takes the form of ’80s-infused “Laurel Hell.” (Courtesy of Dead Oceans)


Tour the Garden: Alexander Calder’s Button Flower epitomizes community focus of outdoor sculpture

As chancellor from 1960 to 1968, Franklin D. Murphy conceived of and curated UCLA’s Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. The bucolic hills and surrounding pathways, completed by architect Ralph Cornell in 1967, serve as a community hangout and the backdrop for some of the finest sculptures of the 20th century. Read more...

Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)



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