This post was updated July 4 at 9:52 p.m. Television screens are blazing hotter than ever this summer. Along with the heat waves, this summer’s TV selections will leave audiences anything but cool. Read more...
Photo: (Isabella Lee/Daily Bruin)
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June 21, 4:57 pm
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)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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June 20, 5:37 pm
Music preview: Summer music releases suggest promising mix of themes from older, newer pieces
This post was updated June 29 at 7:43 p.m. Musicians are bringing the heat with vibrant summer releases. While some artists are offering intimate interpretations of past experiences – such as bringing new life to heartbreak – others have their eyes set on the future with more upbeat anthems. Read more...
Photo: (By Megan Fu/Daily Bruin)
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June 20, 2:37 pm
Film preview: Summer movie batch offers new spin on established franchises, genres
This post was updated June 29 at 7:38 p.m. As the summer sun comes out to shine, so are Hollywood’s most anticipated titles. With the temperature rising, viewers can keep cool in theaters by watching the must-see films of the summer. Read more...
Photo: (Isabella Lee/Daily Bruin)
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June 7, 3:52 pm
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)
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June 4, 7:32 pm
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.)
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June 4, 7:06 pm
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)