Move over Ron Jeremy, it’s time for a performance that’ll not only stimulate you visually, but mentally as well. The ancient art of genital origami is on display in the theatrical variety show “The Puppetry of the Penis.” Set against a plain backdrop with few props except for a very malleable appendage, it’s a show glorifying the flexibility of the penis, while also perhaps inspiring others to try it. Read more...

The new era of Latino/a and Chicano/a artists are being taught by mentors like John Montelongo, someone who came from an era when the Latino voice was near silent at UCLA. Read more...

Composer Henry Mancini embodied the truly diverse musician, composing such staples as the jazzy Pink Panther theme and scores for classic films such as “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” For four weeks this summer, Mancini lends his name to the Henry Mancini Institute, which helps young musicians become just as musically-diverse. Read more...

Michelle Keyes teaches at the Woodlands Christian Academy in Houston and she spent her summer with 20 of her students. Keyes’ students were excited about the prospect not necessarily because they love school, but because Keyes took them to the UCLA Arts Camps. Read more...

Daily Bruin Contributor [email protected] From the theaters on campus to the movie palaces in Westwood, options are plentiful and prices are low (relatively) for UCLA student moviegoers who want to save a buck or two when watching the latest flick on the big screen. Read more...

Daily Bruin Senior Staff [email protected] When you look at El Vez’s Web site, you can’t help but wonder, is this guy for real? The four-inch-high black hair, gold lamé body suits and razor thin mustache make him seem more like the king of cheese than the king of rock ‘n’ roll. Read more...

The Vines’ front man Craig Nicholls made it clear that there would be no encore even before the band finished its last song at the Roxy Theatre Saturday night. Read more...