Thursday, August 20

In the news:



Theater Review: “Getting Frankie Married…And Afterwards”

Real life sucks. Modern cinema, such as "American Beauty" or "Revolutionary Road," will tell you that. People are cruel and selfish, society cares more about corporations than individuals and true love is a fairy tale. "Getting Frankie Married ... And Afterwards" presents these notions as well, but does so in a very dull and detached manner, making it no different than a typical "Desperate Housewives" episode. Read more...



Pulling Strings

Inside a tie-dyed drawstring bag hangs a 12-inch version of one of literature's most complex characters, Don Quixote. Read more...

Photo: UCLA animation instructor Steven Ritz-Barr will perform his puppet show, “Quixote,” Friday at 4 p.m. at the James Bridges Theater.


Survival Guide

There are some things you’ll want to consider as you’re packing your bags tonight in eager anticipation of the long trip out to the hot desert. Read more...


A weekend of sizzling sets in the desert

This weekend, flocks of folks will flee to the fields of the Empire Polo Club in Indio, about 144 miles away from UCLA, for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Read more...

Photo: Portugal. The Man will perform Saturday afternoon.