There is absolutely no way to miss the big blue whale, otherwise known as the Pacific Design Center, on Melrose Avenue. Read more...
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May 13, 9:37 pm
Modern home design becomes art
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May 12, 10:03 pm
Popular culture icon to speak at UCLA
Chuck Klosterman is best known for his work as a music journalist and pop cultural critic, having worked for "Spin," ESPN.com, and authoring books like "Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs," and "Fargo Rock City." Klosterman will come to campus tomorrow to discuss popular culture and his life as a critic, The Daily Bruin's Devon McReynolds spoke with Klosterman about growing up in North Dakota, the current state of culture and the media, and interviewing ornery celebrities. Read more...
Photo: Chuck Klosterman is the author behind the critically acclaimed novel “Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs” as well as a regular music writer for publications such as Esquire magazine. He will speak on campus tomorrow at Ackerman Grand Ballroom.
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May 12, 10:01 pm
Trash talk a universal art form outside sports world
I think that making the topic of this column "trash talking" is justified in the "Arts & Entertainment" section because trash talking is an art "“ and a fine one at that. Read more...
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May 12, 9:52 pm
Theater Review: “Ain’t Misbehavin”
The thought of a musical at the Ahmanson Theatre conjures up images of married couples with gray hair in suits and furs, settling down to a quiet evening of entertainment. After the first few minutes of the opening song, rife with double entendres and bawdy stage blocking, it is evident that "Ain't Misbehavin'" ain't that kind of musical. Read more...
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May 11, 10:21 pm
Q and A with Benjamin Genocchio
In his new book "Dollar Dreaming: The Rise of the Aboriginal Art Market," New York Times art critic Ben Genocchio traversed his native Australia in efforts to explore the origins and evolution of the Aboriginal art market. Read more...
Photo: New York Times art critic Benjamin Genocchio will speak at the Fowler Museum at UCLA on Thursday at 7 p.m. about the growth of the Aboriginal art market, which is the topic of his book “Dollar Dreaming: The Rise of the Aboriginal Art Market.”
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May 11, 10:19 pm
Music industry is drunk on brand names
If you ever want to be outraged, listen to the radio. Read more...
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May 11, 10:18 pm
Soundbite: Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan achieved his fifth Billboard No. 1 last week. Read more...