It took Court Soto four years, four applications and two appeals to be accepted into UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television as an undergraduate film student. Soto was rejected the first time in 2007, when he was trying to transfer from Santa Monica College. Read more...
Arts, Music
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September 12, 1:04 am
Soundbite: "A Creature I Don't Know"
"The Beast" "“ the centerpiece of Marling's gorgeous third album, "A Creature I Don't Know" "“ finds the singer grappling with a monster and perfectly represents the new direction of Marling's music. Read more...
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Credit: Ribbon Music
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September 12, 12:58 am
Soundbite: "Never Trust a Happy Song"
Sweet tea is the perfect beverage for the end of summer. It has the slightly acidic bite of the iced tea, as well as a kick of sweetness from what must surely be an unhealthy amount of sugar. Read more...
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Credit: Atlantic Recording Corporation
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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September 12, 12:52 am
Faith, illuminated
To some, a title like "In the Beginning Was the Word: Medieval Gospel Illumination" evokes ideas antithetical to modernity: tradition, religion and non-reproducibility. Read more...
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This crucifixion illustration is a 12th century German example of an illuminated manuscript. It is part of a new collection on display at the J. Paul Getty Museum through Nov. 27.
Credit: J. Paul Getty Museum
Arts, Music
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September 6, 1:27 am
'Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy' tour will feature composer Nobuo Uematsu, game creator Hironobu Sakaguchi at Royce Hall
About a year ago, UCLA alumna and Chorale member Deborah Shieh met Final Fantasy music composer, Nobuo Uematsu, a person she has admired for most of her musical career and gaming experience. Read more...
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Performer Susan Calloway, conductor Arnie Roth, center, and composer Nobuo Uematsu are the talent behind the music of the Final Fantasy series. The UCLA Chorale will be performing as part of the “Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy” tour on Friday in Royce Hall.
Credit: Distant Worlds
Arts, Music
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September 6, 1:23 am
Concert review: Purity Ring
With just a handful of tracks, Purity Ring mesmerized the audience members, many of whom wasted no time lighting up and rolling into a collective groove. Read more...
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Courtesy of Judy Miller
Arts, Music
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September 6, 1:18 am
Concert review: Smith Westerns
For 40 short minutes, the Chicago natives charmed a crowd of dusty, sweaty Angelenos with gleaming pop numbers that recalled '70s glam rock and Beach Boys-style melodies. Read more...
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Courtesy of Alyssa Stanley