By design, springtime is full of a bounty of new art. Every petal is a brushstroke on the landscape, each new bud of vegetation a fleck of bright paint on the canvas. Read more...
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April 10, 2:26 pm
Restaurant review: Bruin Bowl Malatang’s lack of tang leaves much to be desired
This post was updated April 10 at 7:28 p.m. Bruin Bowl Malatang fails in its first impression, and it struggles to leave a lasting one. Offering build-your-own hot pot bowls in a dubiously decorated space, Bruin Bowl Malatang quietly opened in Westwood in March. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the wall art inside of Bruin Bowl Malatang in Westwood. The restaurant offers build-your-own hot pot bowls. (Selin Filiz/Daily Bruin)
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April 9, 9:47 pm
Concert preview: Upcoming performances across genres spring into Los Angeles
This post was updated April 10 at 7:38 p.m. There may be no season better for concerts than spring. As the sun in the Northern Hemisphere stays out later, the hours for sunsets extend. Read more...
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April 8, 8:22 pm
Book preview: Spring literature line-up blooms with heartfelt stories, tell-all revelations
As spring awakens with its blooming flowers and gentle warmth, a fresh energy rustles through the pages of new literary releases. Book lovers will find inspiration in the season’s offerings, from stories of self-discovery to tales that mirror the world’s own renewal. Read more...
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April 8, 3:41 pm
Music preview: Anticipated albums from acclaimed artists usher in blooming music landscape
As leaves return to the trees and bees pollinate new flowers, new sounds are also on the horizon. Several exciting albums are due to be released in the next few months from some of the music industry’s biggest stars and acclaimed creators. Read more...
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April 5, 10:15 pm
Rising Artists: Blossoming musicians deliver fresh sounds, lush lyrics this spring
As flowers come into bloom this spring, so do several rising artists. From electronic musicians to potential folk icons, a variety of artists have released or will release new albums in 2025. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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April 4, 4:06 pm
Film review: Uninspired plot, 1-dimensional characters send ‘A Minecraft Movie’ to The Nether
This post was updated April 6 at 9:16 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. “A Minecraft Movie” is far from a diamond in the rough – it’s just rough. Read more...
Photo: From left to right: Sebastian Hansen (Henry), Danielle Brooks (Dawn) and Emma Myers (Natalie) stand in front of cubed trees and green landscape. The trio starred alongside Jack Black (Steve) and Jason Momoa (Garrett) in “A Minecraft Movie,” released in theaters everywhere April 4. (Courtesy of IMDb)