In 1983, Dan Froot prepared and served an entire meal in his first post-college performance, “An Attack of Loneliness,” in an attempt to form a relationship with his audience members. Read more...
Photo: (Kelly Brennan/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Music
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September 16, 3:32 pm
Student bands discuss how to stay in tune while in college
College is a time for experimentation, and the musically inclined may become band-curious. In the heart of the Los Angeles music scene, UCLA has ample opportunities for budding rock stars and pop divas to fulfill their artistic urges by starting a band. Read more...
Photo: The Eva B. Ross Foundation includes fourth-years Eva Barrosse and David Miller, who met during freshman year. (Courtesy of Eva B. Ross Foundation)
Arts, Lifestyle
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September 16, 3:25 pm
Students’ podcast tackles issues of the everyday college student
Christina Rice, Janina Lamoglia and Kailyn Glass gathered around their Midvale Avenue apartment’s dining room table in their pajamas. The trio spoke into the microphones set up on the table, recording their discussion on jealous friends and roommate drama for the next episode of their podcast “Actually Adultish.” Rice, a fourth-year psychology student, began listening to podcasts in August 2015. Read more...
Photo: UCLA students Janina Lamoglia, Christina Rice and Kailyn Glass (left to right) record their weekly podcast “Actually Adultish” from the couch of their apartment. (Shelby Scoggins/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Film & TV
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September 16, 3:22 pm
Ariel Winter plans to continue acting career, pursue law at UCLA in 2017
Ariel Winter aspired to attend a university from a young age. But unlike most other college hopefuls, Winter applied to college while filming for a 22-time Emmy-winning television series. Read more...
Photo: Actress Ariel Winter of “Modern Family” said she does not plan on pursuing film classes, theater clubs or student productions at UCLA when she attends in 2017. (Courtesy of Collin Stark)
Arts, Film & TV
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September 16, 3:20 pm
Grad student embraces Venezuelan heritage in new acting roles
The moment Vivian Rubio arrived in the United States, she became an American – removed from her friends and family in Venezuela. But to Americans, especially those in the film and television casting industry, she will always be Venezuelan – or at least something other than the white American image she said the entertainment industry deems “neutral.” Though her hard work has garnered many roles, and her bilingualism has opened her to diverse characters, the third-year graduate student in acting said she is often faced with discrimination and typecasting. Read more...
Photo: Graduate acting student and actress Vivian Rubio moved to the United States from Venezuela when she was 15 years old. She is frequently cast in diverse Spanish-speaking roles, such as her part as Giovanna in the new Netflix show “Las Garnachas.” (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts, Video
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September 16, 1:11 pm
Undocumented, Undeclared: Spoken word an outlet for expression
Incoming freshman Elmer Lizarde shares “Ripe,” a spoken-word piece about family, justice, patriotism and growing up as an immigrant. Read more...
Photo: (Daniel Lee/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Music
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September 16, 11:46 am
Concert review: Andy Grammer’s enthusiasm takes center stage at concert with Gavin DeGraw
Andy Grammer had the face of a man whose dreams have come true – and he knows it. He started as a street performer on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, so he couldn’t contain his enthusiasm Thursday while performing at The Greek Theatre – a venue he said he didn’t dare dream of since it hosted the likes of Bruno Mars and One Republic. Read more...
Photo: Singer Andy Grammer co-headlined at The Greek Theatre on Thursday, opening his set with “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fine By Me” and “Kiss You Slow.” (Kelly Ma/Daily Bruin)