MUSIC: Scissor Sisters Avalon Hollywood Sept. 29, 8 p.m. While mixing genres is becoming a music trend, these New Yorkers take it a step further by blurring genders. Read more...

The first time I saw “Clerks” was at a double-feature, back-to-back screening at San Diego’s Museum of Photographic Arts. The other film screened that night was “Office Space,” and the night had a label that had something to do with disgruntled employees. Read more...

The year 2005 is no longer just that of the chicken. According to the School of Arts and Architecture, this year is the “Year of the Arts.” The Year of the Arts project began in the School of Arts and Architecture and also includes the School of Theater, Film and Television, as well as the music and art history departments, said Christopher Waterman, the dean of the School of Arts and Architecture. Read more...

Jay and Silent Bob have saved the world from fallen angels. They’ve dealt marijuana to anyone who’ll buy it, as well as become comic book superheroes. Read more...

In addition to preparing to move into a brand-new, redesigned, state-of-the-art building set to open in winter, World Arts and Cultures faculty have been tweaking the details of their major to allow for greater opportunities for all students. Read more...

Mission to Mars From the ramshackle, Replacements-like synergy of “Violet, Hello” and the chunky, chugging riffs on “Don Drysdale,” there’s no doubting that the ancient spirits of ’90s college rock are alive and well in Mission to Mars, the Portland-based band helmed by UCLA alumnus Philip Golden. Read more...

FILM & TV: COMIC STORE OPENING Why is the opening of a comic book store the Film featured event of the week? Because it’s Kevin Smith’s new store, Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash, and to celebrate the opening Smith himself will be present, along with Jason Mewes and possibly other as-yet-undisclosed celebs, to sign copies of the recently released “Clerks X” and “Jersey Girls” DVDs. Read more...