Friday, May 8

UCLA Wind Ensemble to pay tribute to patriots in “˜Uncommon Valor’

When one thinks of men and women of the armed forces, one thinks of the brave and courageous acts carried out in times of war and peace. Read more...

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Patrick Sheridan, director of UCLA Wind Ensemble, also served in the Marine Corps and played tuba in “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. “Uncommon Valor” will pay tribute to the U.S. armed forces.



A Reel Film Rebellion

When it comes to famous African American filmmakers, there are the usual subjects: Sidney Poitier, Spike Lee, the Wayans brothers. But what about the lesser- knowns: Julie Dash, Charles Burnett or Larry Clark? Read more...



Soundbite: Artificial Heart by Jonathan Coulton

There is nothing artificial about the emotions expressed on Jonathan Coulton's eighth studio album "Artificial Heart." Coulton is currently on tour with the band They Might Be Giants, and this is his first album release since his 2006 "Thing a Week" project in which he created 52 musical pieces in 52 weeks. Read more...


Behind the scripts

Hollywood has a thing for Shakespeare, as is evidenced by more than 400 film and television adaptations of his plays. Read more...

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Speaker William Germano delivers a conference to the attendants of Shakespeare Opera in Royce Hall. The event focuses on the issues that arise when the words of Shakespeare are edited to fit the melodies of an opera.


LeJKeys Collective hits the keys at Kerckhoff

Tonight, Pete and Brandon Anderson (whose stage name is Breezy LoveJoy), will rejoin keyboardist and jazz pianist Julian Le as the LeJKeys Collective, a vibrant ensemble that will be performing as part of the Cultural Affairs Commission's weekly concert series. Read more...

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LeJKeys Collective will be performing at Cultural Affairs Commission’s weekly concert series in Kerckhoff Coffee House tonight.