Personal journeys lie behind the Hollywood hype for memoirs “Eat, Pray, Love” and “Wild.” Before their major motion picture adaptations came the life stories of authors Elizabeth Gilbert and Cheryl Strayed. Read more...
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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December 3, 1:04 am
Satirical play portrays two polar opposite political views to urge tolerance
The black-and-white checkerboard stage floor in “The Mineola Twins” represents its lead characters’ inability to see the world in shades of gray, said Molly Livingston. Livingston, a fourth-year theater student and one of the lead actresses, said the play focuses on the dangers of absolute opinions and seeing the world in black and white. Read more...
Photo: Sam Linkowski (left), a third-year theater student, and Molly Livingston (right), a fourth-year theater student, play Ben and Myrna, respectively, in “The Mineola Twins,” where Ben is Myrna’s son. (Anirudh Keni/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Music
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December 1, 4:38 pm
Ensemble ties social, political issues from the past and present into performance
African rhythms, political protest and harmonizing voices all made their mark in Royce Hall on Friday evening. The Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA welcomed Sweet Honey In The Rock, a female singing ensemble accompanied by light instrumentation, for the group’s 45th anniversary on Friday at Royce Hall. Read more...
Photo: Sweet Honey In The Rock, an a capella ensemble, performed in Royce Hall on Friday, incorporating social issues and commentary into its songs, speaking about the topics in between. (Deirdre Klena/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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November 30, 3:59 pm
Album review: The 1975’s new album explores personal struggles, offers comfort to listener
The 1975 is finally living in the present. With its computer-driven influences, the band’s third studio album, “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships,” hit radio waves Friday. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Polydor Records)
Arts, Lifestyle, Music
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November 29, 9:14 pm
Chicano musician to discuss issues of identity and inclusivity in LA at book talk
In 1974, Rubén Guevara found himself climbing the steps of centuries-old Mayan pyramids in Palenque, Mexico. The Los Angeles native did not know then that the trip to connect with his ancestral roots would help him embrace his Chicano identity, which later became a monumental influence on his musical career, he said. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus and former visiting professor Rubén Guevara wrote a memoir entitled “Confessions of a Radical Chicano Doo-Wop Singer,” which he will discuss Friday at UCLA’s Jan Popper Theater. The book explores his identity as a Chicano rock ‘n’ roll musician and activist. (Courtesy of Mario A. Hernandez)
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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November 29, 9:07 pm
Sugarcoated: Garlanded with Christmas designs, California Donuts spreads sweet holiday cheer
In an era when dessert is often evaluated by its Instagram potential, Los Angeles shines as one of the world’s premier cities for sweet treats. Join Daily Bruin staffers each week as they visit different dessert joints, going behind the scenes to give you an exclusive look into the creation of trending sugary concoctions. Read more...
Photo: California Donuts, a Koreatown doughnut shop, currently offers a variety of holiday-themed pastries, such as one with a panda in a red hat and one with Santa’s head sculpted on it. At the shop, customers purchase their pastries through an ordering window. (Jordan Stewart/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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November 29, 9:01 pm
HOOLIGAN to bring second storm to UCLA with adaptation of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
Yellow raincoats, high-pitched voices and “talkies” will usher in HOOLIGAN Theatre Company’s fall season. The company will perform a stage adaptation of the 1952 film “Singin’ in the Rain” at the Ralph Freud Playhouse starting Friday. Read more...
Photo: Christina Hilliard (left), Max Nusbaum (center) and Hila Oz (right) star in “Singin’ in The Rain,” HOOLIGAN Theatre Company’s stage adaptation of the 1952 film. The play will premiere Friday and features the same plot and music as the film, with certain adaptations to character development and choreography. (Jacqueline Gerdne/Daily Bruin)