Starting tonight, tens of thousands will begin an exodus "“ from metropolis and suburb alike "“ to the desert city of Indio, armed with tents, tarp and $300 wristbands. Read more...
Arts
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April 14, 1:01 am
Symposium to honor Pedro Almodovar’s film portrayal of mind’s desires
Often dealing with subjects like sexual abuse, transsexuality and identity crisis, Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar's films typically paint a colorful picture of the lives of people on the fringes of society. Read more...
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Credit: Sony Pictures Classics
A still from a Pedro Almodovar film. A symposium of Almodovar’s films will be hosted by the New Center of Psychoanalysis at UCLA on Saturday.
Arts, Music
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April 14, 12:45 am
Poised to break out in U.S. and on stage
Armed with a chart-topping debut album in the United Kingdom and a sweep of both the BBC Sounds of 2010 poll and 2010 BRIT Critic's Choice Award, British electro-folk musician Ellie Goulding is poised to break out on the other side of the Atlantic. Read more...
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Credit: Interscope-Geffen-A&M
Music
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April 14, 12:37 am
Neon Trees ready to rock Coachella as fans and musicians
The indie rock band Neon Trees released their first full-length album, "Habits," last year, featuring the hit single "Animal." The band is currently on tour with My Chemical Romance and will be performing at Coachella this weekend. Read more...
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Credit: Press Here Publicity
Arts
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April 14, 12:28 am
Unexpected dancer returns to Royce
Barak Marshall never wanted to become a dancer. He avoided the same career path as his mother, Margalit Oved, a well-known choreographer and dance teacher who taught at UCLA. Read more...
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Courtesy of Gadi Dagon
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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April 13, 4:10 am
Grad students show final works in MFA Exhibition #3
As the MFA Exhibition #3 draws near, graduate photography student Alexis Hudgins grows anxious regarding her final work as a UCLA student. Read more...
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Graduate painting student Greta Waller shows her painting that will be in the New Wight Gallery on display Thursday through April 22. Her work will be featured along with that of graduate painting student Sarah Awad and graduate photography student Alexis Hudgins.
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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April 13, 4:05 am
On Campus Housing Council to host Hill’s Best Dance Crew
For six seasons, millions have tuned in to the popular MTV show "America's Best Dance Crew" for a night of competitive popping, locking and dropping. Read more...
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Five of 10 members of SAMACA, a dance crew that will be performing in the Hill’s Best Dance Crew competition, pose in their rehearsal studio.