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October 16, 6:09 pm

Indie rock band socialghosts discusses latest track ‘silverlake,’ origins of group

This post was updated Oct. 17 at 8:14 p.m. socialghosts is meeting at the junction of music, law and insurance. Composed of Sean Embrey-Stine, Connor Daniel and UCLA School of Law alumnus Dhruva Krishna, the indie rock band released its latest single, “silverlake,” on Friday. Read more...

Photo: (Left to right) The members of socialghosts, alumnus Dhruva Krishna, Connor Daniel and Sean Embrey-Stine, sit side-by-side for a black-and-white portrait. Over four years old, their indie rock band released a new single titled “silverlake” on Oct 13. (Courtesy of Andrew Edward Pino)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 16, 11:57 am

Student owner of CrochetvilleGoods finds joy in creating amigurumi plushies

This post was updated Oct. 17 at 7:53 p.m. From keychains to plushies, Melanie Beltran has many projects under her hook. The third-year psychology student runs CrochetvilleGoods, a crochet business that includes a shop on Etsy and commissioned work. Read more...

Photo: Melanie Beltran holds a pink crocheted octopus plushie. The third-year psychology student runs the small business CrochetvilleGoods. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 14, 7:21 pm

Theater review: ‘The Engagement Party’ shines with a dazzling script, multifaceted drama

This post was updated Oct. 15 at 7:51 p.m. “The Engagement Party” is well worth putting a ring on. Directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak, the contemporary drama unveils the strife that shakes the table of the wealthy young couple Josh (Jonah Platt) and Katherine’s (Bella Heathcote) intimate engagement party. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “The Engagement Party” is pictured on stage. The contemporary drama play will run in the Geffen Playhouse’s Gil Cates Theater through Nov. 5. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)

Arts, Music

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October 14, 5:29 pm

Beatboxing Bruins voices goal to create community for present, future beatboxers

This post was updated Oct. 16 at 6:51 p.m. The Beatboxing Bruins members are marching to the beat of their own drum. Having had its first meeting of the academic year Thursday, the only student organization at UCLA centered around beatboxing – an art form that manipulates vocal sounds to imitate musical instruments – will continue to serve as a hub for beatboxers to practice and showcase their craft. Read more...

Photo: (Left to right) USC student Justin Lou and UCLA students Benjamin Greenstein and Sparsh Vashist grip microphones surrounded by electric blue and yellow illustrations. All students at the time, Maxwell Tsao, Greenstein and Vashist established the organization this past winter quarter. (Photo courtesy of Alexander Tsao. Photo illustration by Nikole Liang/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 13, 4:34 pm

Q&A: Author Justin Torres on pushing creative boundaries in new novel ‘Blackouts’

This post was updated Oct. 17 at 8:18 p.m. Justin Torres is piecing together hidden histories in his latest work. Recently chosen as a finalist for the 2023 National Book Award, “Blackouts” was released Tuesday. Read more...

Photo: Justin Torres looks into the camera for a headshot. The associate professor of English released his second book, “Blackouts,” on Tuesday. (Courtesy of Justin Torres)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 11, 12:58 pm

‘This Is Not a True Story’ rewrites the stories of tragic Asian heroines

This post was updated Oct. 12 at 8:47 p.m.  Editor’s Note: This article contains references to suicide.  The truth is not always what it seems in Artists at Play’s latest production. Read more...

Photo: Zandi De Jesus, Rosie Narasaki and Julia Cho (left to right) play Kim, Kumiko/Takako and CioCio in “This Is Not a True Story.” The satirical play will run at the Los Angeles Theatre Center through Oct. 15. (Courtesy of Grettel Cortes Photography)


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