UCLA alumnus Henry Lim still plays with Legos. Read more...
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COURTESY OF HENRY LIM
Henry Lim’s life-size Lego sculpture of Queen Amidala.
Arts, Music
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January 31, 11:31 pm
Bruin Mixtape Vol. 4 gathers hip-hop talents
The mixtape has always been an integral part of hip-hop culture. Read more...
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COURTESY OF DIANE ABAPO
The band No Insurance, fronted by Jordan Calhoun (second from right), is one of the bands that will be performing at the Bruin Mixtape release party.
Arts, Lifestyle
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January 31, 11:26 pm
Scouring Silver Lake for its specialty shops
Before heading to Silver Lake, I had a clear-cut image of what I expected to find: small, high-end speciality shops, overpriced and exotic cafes and willowy, well-dressed 20-somethings in trendy outfits worthy of the best vintage stores in town. Read more...
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The Secret Headquarters, a comic book store in Silver Lake, is known for its selection of small, locally printed comics.
Arts, Film & TV
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January 31, 2:24 am
Musical vision
A lot can go wrong while shooting a music video, including scheduling conflicts and unexpected rain on a filming day. Read more...
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Kristina Bruno, a member of AKA Rappers, films a scene from the group’s music video, “Up Off My Grill,” with the Office of Residential Life’s “AudioFeed” videographers at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center.
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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January 31, 2:21 am
Hammer Museum’s “All of This and Nothing” adds the ‘extra’ to the ordinary
Looking at ordinary objects as artworks may not come naturally. Read more...
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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January 31, 2:17 am
Alumnus Khalid Hussein collaborates with Noah Haytin in “Hybrids” to explore Middle Eastern and American identities
Friday evening, the Levantine Cultural Center seemed to be the only source of life on West Pico Boulevard. Read more...
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“Hitbodedut” is a multimedia work by UCLA alumnus Khalid Hussein. This piece is on display at the Levantine Cultural Center as part of the “Hybrids” exhibition.
Courtesy of KHALID HUSSEIN
Arts, Arts Columns
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January 31, 2:12 am
Creating Britney Spears, the mythical pop star who captivates fans and critics alike
I often wonder to what extent Britney Spears is a real person. Read more...
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Credit: JIVE RECORDS