Friday, February 6

Getty Villa exhibition explores Persia’s cultural power in ancient world

This post was updated April 20 at 12:00 p.m. Ancient Persia is expanding its influence once more – this time, at the Getty Villa. The art museum is featuring the exhibition “Persia: Ancient Iran and the Classical World” until Aug. Read more...

Photo: Made of limestone, the “Relief with a Lion and Bull in Combat” is on display at the Getty Villa as part of the exhibition “Persia: Ancient Iran and the Classical World.” (Courtesy of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, Photo: Michael Tropea)


Chinese Culture Night aims to rejuvenate students with celebration of art and culture

Chinese Culture Night is reigniting Royce Hall. On Sunday, the UCLA Chinese Students and Scholars Association will host its annual Chinese Culture Night. The event consists of a pre-show art exhibition beginning at 2 p.m., with interactive activities such as calligraphy and 12 performances from different organizations – including UCLA-affiliated and independent groups – beginning at 7:30 p.m. Read more...

Photo: Members of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association stand in a line, dressed for the organization’s annual Chinese Culture Night. The event will occur Sunday and feature multiple dance and music performances in addition to a pre-show art gallery and interactive Chinese calligraphy station. (Esther Ma/Daily Bruin staff)



Concert review: Rina Sawayama brings big energy, dynamic performance on Dynasty tour

Rina Sawayama is boldly marking the grand beginning of her lineage. The Japanese-born, London-based artist performed the first night of her tour’s North American leg in Hollywood, imbuing every corner of the room with her energy. Read more...

Photo: Wearing all red, Japanese-born artist Rina Sawayama took the Hollywood stage at The Fonda Theatre on Saturday. (Shengfeng Chien/Daily Bruin)



Graduate student derives success with YouTube channel that adds math to music

Joe Breen looks to integrate math and music, one function at a time. The graduate mathematics student started a YouTube channel in spring 2020 focusing on music videos about calculus and topics in mathematical research. Read more...

Photo: Mathematics graduate student Joe Breen stands in front of a chalkboard. On his YouTube channel, Joe Breen Math, Breen creates videos that blend music and math primarily using GarageBand. (Photo by Anya Yakimenko/Daily Bruin, Photo illustration by Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)


Grammys 2022: Jazz musician Jon Batiste ends night with 5 awards, including album of the year

The Grammys are embracing all its glitz and glamor, Vegas-style. After a two-month postponement and relocation, the 64th annual Grammy Awards occurred at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday. Read more...

Photo: R&B duo Silk Sonic, formed by artists Anderson .Paak (left) and Bruno Mars (right), stand on the MGM Grand Garden Arena stage. Silk Sonic received awards in each category it was nominated in, including record of the year, song of the year, best R&B song and best R&B performance, all for the track “Leave The Door Open.” (Courtesy of Getty Images for The Recording Academy)



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