The Associated Press Author Ken Kesey holds an original playbill from the 1963 production, starring Kirk Douglas, of the play based on Kesey’s novel, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest," in his Pleasant Hill, Ore., office in this April 23, 2001 photo. Read more...

By Michelle V. Gonzales Daily Bruin Contributor A free concert in Hawthorne with no riots? Last Saturday newcomers Hoobastank, the rock band from Calabasas, and long-time punkers Unwritten Law rocked the local KROQ (106.7 FM) crowd with a free concert under the overcast sky at the Best Buy parking lot in Hawthorne. Read more...

  Pasadena Playhouse "Forever Plaid ““ a Special Holiday Edition," is playing at the Pasadena Playhouse. By Mary Williams Daily Bruin Senior Staff The Plaids have been watching over the planet for the past 10 years, and now they’re coming back. Read more...

By Antero Garcia Daily Bruin Senior Staff Screw KCRW for getting such awesome bands on the same bill. The Friday evening concert was held at the Wiltern Theatre, and was dedicated to raising money for the popular publicly-sponsored radio station KCRW. Read more...

  KELSEY RETTING Bryan Kienlen of The Bouncing Souls plays to the crowd at The Glass House in Pomona Saturday night. By Michelle V. Gonzales Daily Bruin Contributor True believers of the West Coast met their East Coast punk rock inspiration The Bouncing Souls at Pomona’s Glass House Saturday night. Read more...

  ED RHEE During Wednesday’s lecture-performance, Patrick Stewart passionately rehumanizes Shakespeare’s "Merchant of Venice" villain, Shylock. By Michael Falcone Daily Bruin Senior Staff Patrick Stewart didn’t need Klingons and Vulcans to teach him important lessons about aliens. Read more...

  Hal, played by Jack Black (right) reacts to some questionable advice from his equally shallow friend Mauricio (Jason Alexander). By Ryan Joe Daily Bruin Contributor Looking to weigh roughly 300 pounds, Gwyneth Paltrow waddles down the dim-lit lobby of the Tribecca Grand hotel. Read more...