Thursday, July 9

Students’ films hit TV

For student filmmakers, having their work shown at film festivals is a mark of prestige, even though the films shown reach a limited audience "“ those in attendance. Read more...

Photo: KCET will present 16 Southern Californian student short films during their annual Fine Cut Festival of Student Film, sponsored by the Bridges Larson Foundation.


Three singers to perform solo

A cappella teams are all about group effort, but on Friday, May 14, three members of campus a cappella groups will be taking the Spring Sing stage as solo performers. Read more...

Photo: Guitarist and singer Katie Boeck, a fourth-year theater student, is one of three soloists competing this Friday during the annual Spring Sing at Pauley Pavilion.


Sculptor combines something old, something new

Fusing labyrinthine forms with modern materials, Syrian-born artist Diana Al-Hadid's work elegantly meshes physics with form. Read more...

Photo: Syrian-born sculptor Diana Al-Hadid’s installation “Water Thief,” a water clock, will be exhibited at the Hammer Museum beginning Saturday, May 15 ““ Aug. 15. Al-Hadid is known for her architectural pieces made from industrial materials such as cardboard, plaster and plywood, which blend ancient and modern motifs.




Satiric play “˜How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’ mocks corporate America

Climbing the corporate ladder requires only charm and manipulation in the upcoming "How to Suceed in Business Without Really Trying;" experience is just a waste of time. Read more...

Photo: Josh Grisetti plays J. Pierrepont Finch, a fast-talking young man hoping to make his way to the top of the corporate ladder, in Reprise Theatre Company’s “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The play, which is a musical comedy based on the 1952 novel by Shepherd Mead, will be featured at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse beginning tonight until Sunday, May 23. The musical first premiered over 40 years ago and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1962.


Prime | By the spring sea

soft silhouettes and breezy blues capture the perfect malibu beach look. as the weather gets warmer, trade in jeans and sweaters for flirty dresses and playful swimsuits at these popular L.A. boutiques. Read more...