‘Uncivilized’ violinist breaks classical traditions Salerno-Sonnenberg adds no-holds-barred style to Wadsworth on Sunday By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg is not your typical violinist. Read more...

Irish band blends Gaelic, Scottish influences for folksy flair By Allyson Harwood Daily Bruin Contributor In the age of electronics and technology, it is rare to find a traditional Irish band that can be considered a supergroup. Read more...

A ‘Birdcage’ in the theater… is worth seing twice Director Mike Nichols’ raucous new update of ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ features a top-notch ensemble that yields hilarious results By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff hile he was being interviewed for the special-effects-dominated "Jumanji" last fall, Robin Williams was asked which of his films was his favorite. Read more...

‘Til death do they part UCLA’s theater department mounts a production of Lorca’s ‘Blood Wedding,’ a tale of love, death and feuding families in 1930s Spain that has something to tell our own society By Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor The ’90s are more like the ’30s than they seem. Read more...

Guitarist strikes chord with crowd Jefferson Airplane founder, Kaukonen, plays at Wadsworth By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff Guitarist Jorma Kaukonen performed onstage with Janis Joplin in the 1960s. Read more...

Exhibit celebrates Persian New Year By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff The first day of spring is a time for nature’s renewal. For Iranians, the day also represents a fresh start to a new year. Read more...

Lazarus creates ’24th Day’ despite hectic rehearsals By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Paul Lazarus never thought he’d get "The 24th Day" off the ground. Read more...