Sundance NEXT FEST brings together a collection of visually striking independent films at the Ace Hotel’s theater in Los Angeles. From zombie love stories to a short film based on Kendrick Lamar’s “good kid, m.A.A.d. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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August 13, 1:18 pm
Sundance NEXT FEST shows diversity of film styles, influences
Arts, Film & TV
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August 12, 6:54 pm
Robin Williams remembered for influential movie, TV roles
With the passing of film and television legend Robin Williams, four of the Daily Bruin’s arts and entertainment writers offer perspectives on Williams’ movies and TV roles that influenced them the most. Read more...
Photo: (Madeline Isaacs / Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Music
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August 12, 3:34 pm
Outside Lands 2014 shines spotlight on familiar and new musicians
With fog rolling through the eucalyptus trees, music booming across the park and festival-goers heading toward the entrance to the pulse of music, Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival began as it always has. Read more...
Photo: Held at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Outside Lands 2014 featured music and celebrated food and art of the Bay Area. This year’s musical performances included Kanye West, Arctic Monkeys and The Killers. (Courtesy of Patricia Ferido)
Arts, Music
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August 11, 7:19 pm
Concert Review: Pandora Summer Crush
Set against the peaceful waves of the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Monica Pier bustled heavily with tourists and locals alike on Saturday evening. As the sun began to set, a crowd patiently waited for Magic!, Rita Ora and Iggy Azalea in Pandora’s “Pandora Summer Crush,” in front of the iconic yellow Ferris wheel. Read more...
Photo: (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff) Iggy Azalea (above), Rita Ora and Magic! performed at “Pandora Summer Crush” at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday night.
Arts, Music
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August 11, 2:11 am
Sam Boshnack Quintet to make LA debut in JazzPOP series
A quick glimpse of the Sam Boshnack Quintet might reveal a typical jazz band complete with trumpet, clarinet, piano, drums and bass. But the band incorporates more than just traditional jazz music: They also string together influences from around the world, anything from salsa to Balkan music, into the pieces they play. Read more...
Photo: The Sam Boshnack Quintet, formed by trumpeter and vocalist Samantha Boshnack, meshes jazz, salsa and Balkan genres. The group will tour for the first time to promote its latest album, “Exploding Syndrome.” (Courtesy of Bruce Tom)
Arts, Music
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August 11, 1:49 am
West African group DAFRA Drum to perform last show in Fowler series
The heart of West African culture is being set to a beat and rhythm as the DAFRA Drum ensemble prepares to perform at the Fowler Museum on Aug. Read more...
Photo: The DAFRA Drum ensemble from Burkina Faso celebrates West African culture through traditional and contemporary music and dance. (Courtesy of DAFRA Drum)
Arts
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August 11, 1:46 am
4th Annual Los Angeles Ball to pay homage to Calif. diversity
As immigrants from all over Europe, Russia, the Hawaiian islands and Asia immigrated to California in the 1850s, they brought a mix of traditions, music and dance that influenced the unparalleled diverse culture of California prevalent today. Read more...
Photo: (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff) Co-instructors of UCLA’s Ballroom Dance and International Folk Dance Clubs Cynthia Harper and James Zimmer prepare for the 4th annual Los Angeles Ball.