In July of 2011, many fans of author JK Rowling’s beloved and acclaimed “Harry Potter” series entered into what has been dubbed “post-Potter depression.” Read more...
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January 7, 1:26 am
Week of wizardry: Groups gather to kick off first week of winter quarter with Harry Potter-themed activities across campus
While the lack of owls with admission letters to Hogwarts left many 11-year-olds heartbroken, there is still a chance for the current students of UCLA to experience Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Read more...
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January 7, 1:06 am
Food Review: Pressed Juicery
Pressed Juicery 10878 Kinross Avenue Los Angeles, Ca 90024 For those looking to change their eating habits and pursue a more organic lifestyle, Pressed Juicery might be an ideal place to start. Read more...
Photo: The newly opened Pressed Juicery in Westwood offers various juices referred to as cleanse programs which come in three selections.
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December 9, 11:24 pm
Caffe Luxxe founders brew cozy communities over coffee
If there's anything politics and coffee shops have in common, it's that they both encourage long conversations that never seem to end. Read more...
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Co-founders of Caffe Luxxe, Gary Chau (left) and Mark Wain (right), were inspired by cozy European coffee communities. Chau operates marketing, while Wain focuses on production.
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December 3, 12:59 am
“Game Room” exhibit at Hammer Museum encourages interaction
Extravagantly designed piñatas dangle from above, the floor is littered with hollow boxes being procedurally stacked, and several guests furiously play a card game around a large bright green pyramid. All together, it makes for an unusual sight at an art museum. Read more...
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“Game Room” is a new exhibit at the Hammer Museum that redefines game design and art by letting visitors interact with the pieces.
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November 28, 11:46 pm
Q&A: Former pro skater exhibits photography in art series
Among the skateboarding community, Neal Hendrix is best known as a professional skater and X Games competitor. Read more...
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Neal Hendrix, former X Games skateboarder turned photographer, will have an art reception hosted by the CAC’s Art Series today at the Kerckhoff Art Gallery.
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November 19, 11:14 pm
Food Review: U-Mini Westwood
For those anticipating the smaller version of Umami Burger (U-Mini) that recently opened in Westwood, the wait is finally over. Or is it? Read more...