Sharon Van Etten has never denied the fact that her abusive ex-boyfriend, who used to steal and break her beloved instruments, has played a huge role in her music. Read more...
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Courtesy of JAGJAGUWAR
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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February 6, 12:57 am
Horror, beauty coexist in Polish artist’s “˜Sculpture Undone’
In some ways, the Hammer Museum's newest exhibition looks like the poetic debris of an apocalyptic event. Read more...
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Courtesy of The Museum of Modern Art, Warsaw
Alina Szapocznikow with her work “Naga (Naked),” in 1961. An exhibition of Szapocznikow’s art, “Alina Szapocznikow: Sculpture Undone 1955-1972″ is currently at the Hammer Museum.
Arts, Arts Columns
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February 6, 12:53 am
B-sides: _Sasquatch! Music Festival a worthy counterpart to Coachella_
A few weeks ago, the following five words were the five I heard most often. In order from least to greatest frequency, they are: Coachella, Coachella, Coachella, Coachella and Coachella. Read more...
Arts, Music
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February 6, 12:51 am
Q & A: Shane McKillop of Gardens and Villa
Santa Barbara-based indie band Gardens & Villa will perform its synth-tinged vintage rock on the Bruin Plaza stage at noon Tuesday. Read more...
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Courtesy of Cara Robins
Gardens & Villa will be performing its synthesizer-tinged vintage rock music Tuesday at Bruin Plaza at noon in a free concert hosted by the Campus Events Commission. The group will be playing new music in addition to songs from its self-titled full-length album, which was released last summer. Gardens & Villa will also be performing at the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, Calif., later this year.
Arts
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February 3, 12:17 am
Theater students come together to put on a musical in 24 hours for charity
Imagine, in the span of only 24 hours, choosing, planning and performing a musical in front of a live audience. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns
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February 3, 12:12 am
Typecasting undermines Hollywood talent
I walked into a screening of Katherine Heigl's new movie "One for the Money" expecting to roll my eyes over the contrived romantic comedy I had already seen Heigl do countless times. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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February 3, 12:10 am
Movie Review: "Big Miracle"
In the modern film world of sequels, prequels and reboots, it's nice to see a film like "Big Miracle" that dares to put something fresh and new on the screen. It's just a shame that "Big Miracle" isn't any good. Read more...