Duets typically involve only two people. But staying true to its name, Social Art Project found a way to put the “social” in social distancing with its Spring Sing performance. Read more...
Photo: (Andrea Grigsby/Illustrations director)
Arts, Music
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May 28, 12:37 am
Saveena Patel paints picture of journey to UCLA in emotional original song
Saveena Patel’s wonderland and reality are now one and the same. The first-year ethnomusicology student will be competing in Spring Sing with her original song, “Wonderland,” which she will be singing with her ukulele. Read more...
Photo: (Andrea Grigsby/Illustrations director)
Arts, Music
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May 28, 12:37 am
Akshay Anand embraces innovation of online format to craft emotional solo video
Sentimental acoustics and California sunsets take the spotlight in Akshay Anand’s music video for this year’s Spring Sing. The third-year molecular, cell and developmental biology student will be one of the soloists performing in the annual event, which will be conducted virtually for the first time in its history. Read more...
Photo: (Andrea Grigsby/Illustrations director)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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May 27, 2:40 pm
Silver Screen Psychology: Depictions of therapists often overlook their professionalism, efficacy
Mental health is explored extensively in popular media, from unsettling character studies like “Joker” to lighthearted family flicks such as “Inside Out.” But while some portrayals successfully shine a light on mental health conditions, others merely perpetuate stigmas and stereotypes. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of The Weinstein Company)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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May 27, 1:37 pm
Gallery helps share Asian American and Pacific Islander artists’ stories
Art will be taking center stage in the digital “From the Heartland” gallery. The gallery is part of UCLA’s Lapu, the Coyote that Cares Theatre Company’s celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and includes multimedia submissions by its members and students as well as AAPI artists outside the campus community. Read more...
Photo: The “From the Heartland” art gallery was created in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. AAPI artists like first-year English student Jade Lacy submitted pieces that explore ideas like identity and heritage. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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May 26, 5:19 pm
HOPE’s online Zumba lessons inspire physical exploration of space and self
UCLArts & Healing’s online Zumba class offers participants an opportunity to dance their stress away in the comfort of their own homes. The class is part of the program’s Healing Online for People Everywhere (HOPE) series that aims to provide free online classes on building resilience and improving mental health. Read more...
Photo: (Jennie Wang/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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May 26, 4:52 pm
‘Killing Eve’ season 3 recap – episode 7: ‘Beautiful Monster’
Warning: spoilers ahead. Despite previous missteps, Sunday night’s episode of “Killing Eve” was the perfect penultimate present. With just enough action to make up for previous unsatisfying episodes while still preserving the quintessential “Killing Eve” guessing game, “Beautiful Monster” finally capitalized on the power of the show – its three leading women. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Laura Radford/BBCAmerica/Sid Gentle)