Rendition of Mozart opera gives lesson in great performance L.A. Opera’s ‘Cosí’ marked by fine cast, orchestral support By John Mangum Daily Bruin Senior Staff "Così fan tutte" is kind of Mozart’s operatic bad boy. Read more...

Pilipino Culture Night incorporates new style Interactive format places emphasis on culture rather than choreography By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Contributor The room is crowded with students clad in sweats and T-shirts. Read more...

Good To The Last Drop Intense performances, twisted comedy and absurdist humor highlight director Benjamin Ross’ ‘The Young Poisoner’s Handbook’ By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Contributor Imagine if "Taxi Driver" and "Dead Ringers" crossed paths. Read more...

Schtum style defies soft pop image By Sona Stepanian Daily Bruin Contributor Do not accuse the members of the Irish band Schtum of always walking around unhappy. Read more...

Sappy ‘Up Close’ ends predictably By Lael Loewenstein Daily Bruin Contributor From the moment that Sally Atwater (Michelle Pfeiffer) walks into the the office of veteran news director Warren Justice (Robert Redford) and spills the contents of her purse all over his floor, it’s clear she’s got a lot to learn. Read more...

Graduate composers explore new medium Emotional themes to run through student’s music at Schoenberg By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Staff Tonight’s concert featuring compositions by five UCLA graduate students stems from many impulses: experimentation, exploration and panic. Read more...

Deftones join the Ozzy Osbourne bandwagon Madonna’s manager also signs group with Maverick Records By John Sabatini Daily Bruin Contributor Less than six months after the release of its debut album, "Adrenaline," the Sacramento garage band Deftones is already starting to make it big. Read more...