In 1986, the Los Angeles Central Library fire took over seven hours and 350 firefighters to extinguish. Over 20% of the library’s books were damaged, and the building was closed until 1993. Read more...
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September 30, 10:19 pm
Student collaborates with artists internationally to create Persian-based zine
When Donna Ghassemi wanted to create a Persian-based zine, she didn’t limit herself to Los Angeles – she asked people around the world. What began as asking childhood friends for help has spanned into asking Persian creators all over to contribute to “Dooneh,” a recently created zine for Persian writers and artists in which they can present their work. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year English student Donna Ghassemi (right) wanted to create a space for Persian artists and writers to celebrate their heritage, so she helped create “Dooneh.” The zine incorporates works from people around the world, such as those of second-year physiological science student Arta Kasaeian (left), who submitted her art for the July edition of the zine. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)
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September 26, 10:53 pm
Photographer captures scenes in India through a unique Jewish lens
This post was updated Sept. 29 at 3:13 p.m. Mary Leipziger photographed an old man sitting in front of a white cow, finding in it a sense of mysticism. Read more...
Photo: Mary Leipziger’s newest exhibit, “India through a Jewish Lens,” opened Thursday at Hillel at UCLA. It depicts Leipziger’s travels to India, including to Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur.(Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)
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September 26, 6:21 pm
Escape room review: Atlantis-themed game satisfyingly submerges visitors into mythical sunken city
The lost city of Atlantis isn’t located at the bottom of the ocean – there’s an entrance in Downtown Los Angeles, if you can figure out how to activate the portal. Read more...
Photo: The “Atlantis” escape room submerges visitors in another world outside the space’s Downtown LA location with its technology-based clues. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)
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September 25, 10:46 pm
Nightmares and childhood memories inspire artist’s horror installation
Watching “The Exorcist” late at night as a child gave Maximillian nightmares – and a lifelong love of horror films. Since then, the artist has transferred that appreciation into “I Like Scary Movies,” an interactive art installation that transports visitors to iconic scenes from five horror films: “Friday the 13th,” “It,” “The Shining,” “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Beetlejuice.” The exhibit, which runs through Nov. Read more...
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September 25, 10:40 pm
Q&A: Comedian discusses journey with character work, channeling personalities
Frankie Quinones can switch from one personality to another within one costume change and a few minutes. The comedian – who has appeared on Funny or Die, Comedy Central and HBO – will be performing his one-man variety show at The Wiltern on Friday. Read more...
Photo: Comedian Frankie Quinones will be performing his one-man variety show at The Wiltern, incorporating several original characters such as Creeper, a Cholo and fitness guru, and Juanita Carmelita, a suburban Latina drama queen. (Courtesy of Frankie Quinones)
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September 18, 12:35 am
Student’s unique scrunchies aim to outdo others in the business of updos
Diantha Ngo is continuing a revived-trend piece with her handmade scrunchies. The second-year bioengineering student founded her own startup brand, selling her creations to those buying into the ’80s trend. Read more...
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