Friday, June 27

Pianist Inna Faliks to perform pieces that modernize Beethoven, Ravel classics

Inna Faliks is changing the tune on familiar classics. On June 22 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the head of piano performance will play a concert featuring Ludwig Van Beethoven’s “Bagatelles, Op. Read more...

Photo: On June 22, Inna Faliks will perform modern responses to works by Beethoven and Ravel, including compositions by composers Tamir Hendelman and Billy Childs. (Left to right: Courtesy of Tamir Hendelman, Courtesy of Billy Child, Courtesy of Lisa Marie Mazzucco)




LA Literary Lore: Poet Rhiannon McGavin maintains LA roots while exploring new themes

This post was updated June 27 at 12:46 a.m. From themed bookshops to beloved book festivals, the Los Angeles literary world has something to offer every reader. Read more...

Photo: Poet Rhiannon McGavin poses in a black jacket in front of a neon sign. The alumnus said she sees the city of Los Angeles as her inspiration, including its sunsets and overlooked natural landscapes. (Courtesy of Sadie Jean Spezzano)


Student brightens Bruin Walk with small jewelry business Laura’s Lovely Crafts

For Laura Campos, business is blooming. The second-year human biology and society student handcrafts pieces, including wired and beaded jewelry, which she sells through her small business, Laura’s Lovely Crafts. Read more...

Photo: Second-year human biology and society student Laura Campos and her small jewelry business are bringing joy to customers with nature-inspired designs. (Photo by Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor. Photo illustration by Christopher Kha/Daily Bruin.)


Co-op housing association provides community, affordable housing alternative

Fully student-run, the University Cooperative Housing Association is housing a legacy of community. Founded in 1936, the UCHA co-op is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing for students and the larger academic community in Westwood. Read more...

Photo: With three buildings in Westwood, the University Cooperative Housing Association co-op offers UCLA students and other residents affordable housing and a sense of community through resident-led efforts, as seen in their dining program. (Daily Bruin file photo)


MFA student Jackie Amézquita’s mixed media art sprouts ideas of regeneration

Jackie Amézquita is grafting her past experiences with new growth. Utilizing natural materials such as produce and soil, the graduate student in fine arts said her mixed media work is closely linked to her personal memories, from her childhood in Central America to her migration experience as a teenager. Read more...

Photo: Fine arts graduate student Jackie Amézquita stands in a studio space surrounded by various materials and pieces. Through mixed media art, Amézquita creates works centered on regeneration, growth and the experiences of migrants. (Courtesy of Ian Byers Gamber)